Star.
London, England, 1812-03-31 00:00:00

SLY Tll BAY.

Senor Atcoct:t► conceiving it necessary to vindicate
himself from the charge made against him in The
American 7Agra/Ih, of having been guilty of a wilful
falsehood in the Congress, begged for a regular in-
quiry into his conduct.—He was desired to reduce
his requisition to writing.
The discussion on the Decree concerning such as
may have taken oaths of fealty to, or served under
the usurped Government, was resumed. After se-
veral Deputies had delivered their sentiments, it was
determined to defer the adoption of any ultimate re-
solution till after the publication of the Constitution ;
and the following proposition of Senor Calatrava was
approved of : —.4 That in the Resolution of the 28th
of October, 1811, it was not intended to comprehend
such individuals as had been compelled to swear alle-
giance to the enemy, nor such towns as had fallen
into his power after a gallant resistance."
The vote of Senor QUINTANO against the Resolu-
tion to suspend all deliberations concerning the Mi-
nutes of the Decree presented by the Committee of
Justice relative to persons sworn, was, read ; as were
those of Senors Zorraquin, Caniga, Alcocer, Valen-
ce', Dato, &c. The admission of the vote gave rise
to a pretty sharp discussion with respect to the terms
in which it was couched. •

It was agreed that the vote should be reetiSed.
With respect to the representation of the lnspec-
:ors of Infantry and Cavalry, in which they claim to
be considered as Generals employed to receive the
pay of the troops, communications were received from
the Commissioners of War and Finance, stating that
the Cortes having made a declaration with respect
to the Decree concerning arrears of pay, it is their
opinion, that regulations should be framed by the
Regency on such declaration.
Several documents being read with respect to
causes pending in the Tribunals, and which were by
them reltrred to the Cortes,

Senor SUMBIEI A made a proposition, which was ap-
proved of,—that in future such documents should be
referred to the ltcgcncy.,

` SEVENTH DAY.

The requisition pf Senor Atpoczn, with respect
tp an inquiry concerning the accusation of the perio-
dical writer in Tire American Telegraph, being taken
into consideration, it was agreed that such an inquiry
was quite unnecessary. -
Senor Ramos ARiSPE proposed, that the Cortes
Should declare themselves satisfied with the conduct

LONDON.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31.
EAsTra rum',T.—Holiday at all the Public 01Bees.

No further intelligence has leached the Admiralty
or any of our out-ports. on th e subject of the French
squadron now at sea. It is most improbable, how-
ever, that it should have got into Cherbourg. It
could not have reached that port unobserved by
our cruizers, and it is difficult to account for such
a short destination. The most rational conjecture is,
that rds First object was to intercept the East and
West India fleets convoyed by the ANTELOPE and
la Pustms, and to eruize, and exercise and form sailors.
Some conjecture that its ulterior destination is South
America, where MIRANDA has opened the ports to
the French. It is to be lamented that it has eluded
our blockading squadron ; but we fear, this will not
be the only prod' of Mr. G. JOIINSTORE'S inaccuracy,
in stating in Parliament that the French fleet was
annihilated.

Accounts are received from Paris, via Havre, to
the 23cl instant, by which it appears, that the EMPE•
/OR had not left the Capital, but it was hourly ex-
pected his departure would be announced in form.
An American vessel, called the Congress, Captain/
CLARK, from Baltimore, bound to London, had been
taken and sent into Cherhurgh : this vessel sailed
from America on the 4th February, and has been ex-
pected to arrive here for some time, and a consider-
able amount has lately been insured upon her in the
City. This ship has been called an English ship in the
Paris Papers ; but this trick will not do. This is ano-
ther convincing proof that the Berlin and Milan De-
cree: are still in force; and the attempt to palm her upon
the Public as an English vessel, is another instance of
the duplicity of the conduct of France towards Ame-
rica. Such attempts ought ever to be expcsed in their
true shape and complexion. This capture is a valu-
ante oue, and therefore they are more anxious to
deceive the public. The late westerly gales have
not, as yet, brought any later accounts from Ames.
rice. It is now nearly fifty days since the last vessel
left America. This week, we expect, will bring
something of importance.

The Officer of the Swedish Guards, who was wait-
ing to return with an answer to important dispatches
from his Court, of which he was the bearer, is pro-
ceeding in the ALEXANDRIA frigate to the Baltic, in
company with Mr. THORNTON, who, after some stay
at Stockholm will visit Petersburgh. The ALEXAN-
DRIA sailed from Leith Roads on Thursday last.
A Gentleman who left the River Plata on the 7th
January, three days subsequent to the departuil of
the NEREUS, states, that in the commotion which took
place at Buenos Ayres, upwards of 100 were killed
and wounded ; that the disturbance originat, d µ ith
the friends of the party of SAAVEDRA, who .s !,ceti
•banished into the interior ; and that as soon as he had
withdrawn, three persons who were entitled to the
public confidence, were nominated to compose a
Junta, for the direction of Public Affairs. Their
names are CHICLANA, SARAZILAI and PASSOS. The
first is the President, the second is a brother-in-law of
LINIERS. and the third is a Doctor of Laws. The
Gentleman from whom we have this account assures
us, that the emigrant Spaniards of South America
are more than ever jealous of, and disgusted with the
English, and that the consequence of their ascendancy
must be, the most grievous impositions on our trade.
was-embarking for Europe, is GnAlnuence pf
orders of recalt