Star.
London, England, 1824-07-10 00:00:00

THE POWER AND POLICY or GREAT BRITAIN.

FROM TITS NEW YORK NATIONAL ADVOCATK.

NEW YORK, JUNE 9.
The policy-of Great Britain in relation to South Ame-
rican independence generally, while it must tend to
place beyond doubt the permanent independence of that
vast portion of the globe, must eventually result in
securing great influence and advantage to the British
nation. We question whether the British have at any
period of their history attained a greater height of
prosperity than they at present possess. A series of
wars for many years, and a practice of subsidizing
the whole European continent, have crippled them
with a heavy national debt ; yet the finances of the
country are in a state of improvement, and some
of the restrictive measures have been lightened.
The great point, however, has been attained—they pos-
sess what they have been fighting for. They are at
peace, and having no apprehension of rebellion at home,
are now prepared to push their influence in every quar-
ter of the globe, and at present have a steady eye fixed
on the Republics of South America. The policy of Mr.
'Canning is rather free and spirited, and" nothing gives
more security to the foreign policy of a nation than
peate and security at home. After the ill-concerted and
ill-advised war in Spain, France undoubtedly contem-
plated affording aid to Spain in the recovery of certain
Spanish American Provinces, and had already calcu-
lated the advantages which would result from a suc-
cessful effort. Mere the influence of Great Britain was
immediately excited to prevent such combined plans,
and France was compelled to put up her navy, which
already, in a shout blOckade of Spanish ports, had grown
to an unpleasant magnitude. This blow warded off,
and a positive recognition of the South American inde-
pendence postponed, the Cabinet of St. James's has
placed beyond doubts its intentions and views towards
the new Governments. Loans of all' kinds have been
encouraged—Companies have been formed to work the
mines in Mexico Consular Agents have been ap-
pointed—and a bustle and activity manifested which
clearly indicate the influence which it is contemplated
to attain in those valuable sections of country.
Although, from contiguity of situation and similarity
of government, the United States may be considered as
the natural ally of South America, yet the zeal and ac-
tivity of the British, possessing greater resources, will
shoot a-bead of us; and the.want of harmony-amongst
ourselves in the selection of men for prominent stations
in the Government must impair our influence abroad.
The unhappy selection of an improper character for
Minister to Mexico is paralysing our relations with that
new Government, and has given Great Britain great
advantages over us.
At all events, it may be well doubted whether Eu-
rope will ever attempt to reconquer America,
and it is
even apparent that France desires to recognise the inde-
pendence of St. Domingo.
The first important step which will be taken, under
the sanction of the British Government, will be an at-
tempt to.unite the Pacific and Atlantic by the shortest
cukaird surveys for that purpose have been authorised.
It is not doubted that a canal can be made, and at a
moderate cost, and the British will possess themselves
of territory on the Pacific and Athintic, which will give
thous the command of the mouths of this most lbsport-
ant and valuable of all canals in the world ; thui keep-
ing one foot in India, and the other in South America,
holding in one hand a vast European influence, and in
the other the commerce of South America, the Gulpli
of Mexico, Newfoundland, and the St. Lawrence.
It cannot' be expected- that we can keep pace with
Great Britain, but we can do more than we do at pre-
sent ; and under a better organized and more popular
Administration we will do more. We hear much said

of the harmony subsisting between Great Britain and
the United States, and the united strength of both na-
tions ; this benefits us less than Great Britain—it
strengthens the strongest, and we keep in her wake.
There is, however, no cause of jealousy ; we have
done as much in the advancement of national cha-
racter as ang nation, and we are progressing with
rapid and successful strides. There are some impor-
tant measures which we are called upon to take. Ex-
ertion should be used to settle the claims of lands in
Florida, and have that new territory improved and
strengthened by population. Our navy requires an
efficient organization, and a better government altoge-
ther. Ships, instead of rotting in our docks, should be
manned and equipped, and a display made in parts of
the world which may give an influence to our flag.
Men of tried worth, of popular manners, and undoubted
talents, should be selected as the representatives of our
country. ory-foreign stations. We want more harmony
and welght, and more efficiency and character, in the
Admfaiistration. Great and important changes will, in
all probability, take place next year, which may give
additional weight and influence to the United States in
our concerns with foreign Powers.

PROM TUN NATIONAL INTELLIONNOBR.

UNITED STATES BANX.—WASHINGTON; JUNE to.
The stock of the Bank of the United States has bees
steadily advancing for some time past, until it has at-
tained a point of Appreciation not only much above what
it has been at any previous period since its great de-
pression, at the close of the first administration of the
institution, but which looks like an approximation
(though from different causes) towards the inflated
value which speculation attached to it during the first
years of its existence.
Large sales have been made at New York as high as
22$ per cent. above par, and that is the price at -which
the stock is last quoted in most of the eastern cities.—
This advance is not the effect of reckless speculation,
of the proiperous condition of the institution, the abun-
dance of capital in the commercial cities, and the in-
creased confidence of monied men in the Bank, as a
safe and profitable institution for the investment of sur-
plus capital. The large loan lately effected by the Bank
to the Government for the payment of the Spanish
claimants, and the probability of others, which it is
known the .Governuient contemplates negotiating, in
the reduction of the public debt, have doubtless had a
considerable influence in raising the stock of the Bank
to its present price, and these causes combined may
cart it even much higher.

THE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1824.
THE FUNDS.

STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Consols opened this morning at 941 for the Account, ar.d up to
this hour they are 94i, j, with scarcely any business doing.

FOREIGN FUNDS.
The only business doing this morning is in Mexican Scrip; all
the other Foreign Securities are almog nominaL
Current Prices t—Oid Spanish 904; Alliance Shares 14, Rus-
sian 944, Milian 75i to 76, Mexican Scrip dia. Colombian
Scrip 24 dia. Colombian 824, BuenosAyres 14 prem.

PRICE OF STOCKS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
3 per Cent. Reduced 941/8 1/2
per Cent. Cons. 981/2 1/2 ex. div.
811 per Cents. 1011/2
4 per Cents. Assented 101% Y 4
4 per Cents. New 1061/2 1/2 ex. div.
Bank Long Amts. 22% %B—lndia Bonds SO 84
South Sea Stock 1018 ex. div.
Exclieq. Bills of £1,000(2d.) 42 4 50 ; (11/2d.) 42 7
Consols for Acct. 94% 951/2 94% 96.

Much more importance' is attached to the request on
,the part of Portugal, that 'we should send a few thou-
'sand troops to protect her from internal rebellions,
than the subject demands. Of our right to assist one
of our oldest and most faithful allies, in Unpins down
a faction, which is only encouraged by iti vicinity to
another State, at present partially occupied by a
foreign Power, we believe there can be no doubt—
the policy must, however, depend on circumstances.
—lt has been stated in an Evening Paper, that England
is to send troops to Portugal in the first instance, but
that the Allies declare that if such interference should
be found insufficient, they will all, at the request of the
King of PORTUGAL, furnish troops for the same pur-
.pose. Nothing can be more absurd than this state-
ment ; the parties in Portugal are not so nearly' ba-
lanced, or that of the Infant Don Mlaust so formi-
debts, as to require any great force to protect the
KING from any new Attempt at usurping his authority
similar to' that of this Prince a few months ago. But
were this not the case, what Power could act in con-
cert with us on such occasion ? Is it France, that has
opened her arms to a rebellious son, who attempted to
depose his Sovereign and his Father ; or could the
same Power which enabled FIRDINAND of Spain to vio-
late every promise be had made, and overturn every In-
stitution he had sworn to, assist the King of PORTUGAL
in measures directly the reverse ? Or are the So-
vereigns of AUSTRIA dud PRUSSIA to turn round
at once and abjure the very principles on which the
whole policy of their Governments are formed?—
The thing is impossible ; and if England assists Por-
Mgal,it will be singly, and with a force fully adequate
to the purpose for which it is required.

This forenoon we received the French Papers of
Thursday, and the Etoik of Friday ; but they con-
tain no political intelligence of importance. On Wed-
nesday a Council of Ministers was held, which conti-
nued sitting from twelve o'clock until half past one.
The Duc de la CHATS', who was Ambassador at
this Court on the restoration of Lours XVIII. has been
attacked with a paralytic affection at Mendon, which
excited much alarm for his life ; on Wednesday, how-
ever, he was somewhat better, and hopes were enter-
tained of his recovery. The KING frequently sent to
inquire the state of his health.
The French Court were to go into mourning yester-
day for a fortnight, on account of the death of the
Duke of TUSCANY. The mourning for the first week
will be black, and afterwgrds white for the other week.
The Gentlemen of the Household are ordered to wear
white waistcoats and pantaloons, with crape on the arm.
The Court of Assize at Toulouse has concluded the
pleadings in the trial of the French desertets, but the
result had not reached Paris.

Galignanis Messenger of Thursday says, the price of
stocks had recovered in some degree, in consequence of
intelligence said to be received from London, that the
S per cents. rose to 95 ; and that it was not in contem-
plation to send Hanoverian troops to Portugal. Much
business was done on the Paris Exchange.
The French squadron, consisting of a frigate and
three corvettes, which recently arrived at Cronstadt,
was sent there to take in stores for the navy.
Faucet Vows, JuLT I.—Rentes 98f. 93c. For the end of die.
month, 98f. 85c.

FROM THE ETOILE.

MADRID, JULY 1.
Se•eeral Spanish Curnsuls abroad, desirous of fulfilling with the
greatest care their duty to his- Majesty's subjects, who have daily

recourse to their good offices, have expressed a lanilab:e
the publication of a collection of the ordonoances
which are to guide them in the exercise of their .
King, desiring to comply with this wish, has named
pelsed of Don Antonio Gomes Calderon, Comaeßoe
F. /dearer, and Don Mark de la Parga, Counsellors
and of two Consuls-General, Dom Pedro de Zugasti,
tee de la Senn.
The Royal Company of the Philippines has announced
pay, at its public bureau, the interest and arrears,
which was suspended by the Revolution.

BUCHAREST, JUNE ii.
Nolwithstanding all that has been said in the Journals,
don remains unchanged. The Turkish garrison is still
and these barbarians will soon give us the plague.
Moldavia to such a degree, as to threaten the neighbouring
tries. Rimnich is Infected, and symptoms of this scourge '-
pared at Fochsan.

We have received files of Philadelphia,
and New York Pape. s, to a recent date, b►
find any intelligence from Peru that comes
nearer period than that already communicau
of Jamaica. Envoys from the new' Repul
mala had arrived in the United States. Ii
column we have given an inte►esting mit_
licy of Great Britain, which is much praised,
the United States.

These Papers contain very contradictory
relative to the Shawnee and Delaware Indians.
account they are represented as murdering .
at Batesville; and Ivianother as " perfect'',
and well disposed." The following are extracts

FROM MEXICO.
The brig Volante has arrived at Boston from
whence she sailed on the 27th ultimo (27th
Free Ocean had arrived at Laguira from Cam)
the 23d, the Captain was informed that Ciu
besieged by an Army of 2,500 troops from
that several skirmishes had taken place.
April, all communication between Campeac)
guira, and Champoten was stopped.
vessels were blockading Campeachy.
CANADA.

FROM Tilt PAPER OF Till 15m.
About two hundred rail of square-rigged
rived at Quebec from the Ist to the Bth
Quebec Papers contain accounts of the disasters
and on the coast. A great number of vessels
driven on shore, and others lost.

Yesterday afternoon, at a few 'minutes
o'clock, the Kum arrived at Ms Palace its Pa bean,

ling cairiage, from Windsor, escorted by a party of A:S,
Mastrer was accompanied by the Marquis of Comm
MR. CANNING.--It is very strongly rui
the riot Secretary for Foreign Affairs means
Ms old Mend and associate in politics the Marquis
the coarse of the ensuing autumn. —bubliot Freeman's
Burlington House, the residence of Lad
vzinuss was thrown open last night tecthe hew tore,
rout. The Sae drawing-rooms and grand .saloon
Randy lighted up. There were present about-three
of the first distinction and fashion.
The Earl and Countess of taysai,ooi.
their residence, Fife House, Whitehall Stairs, in
pair, his Lordship driving, and took an airing in
by the new road at Milbank, along "%Tomball-bridge.
skip looked uncommonly well.
It is said that his Royal Highness the Du
intends giving a sumptuous *jeans. • la fourciidte •
Park, in the course of the present month.
Mr.MORIER is going out as Commissioner to Mexico
from the British Government.

The Duke of Yonic honoured the Earl and Conntrs
of Jester with his company to dinner yesterday, at their residence
flt Berkeley-square, where there was a numerous party to meet his
Real Highness.
Prince LEOPOLD left town yesterday morning for
Claremont. His Royal Highness returned to Marlborough liot.ee
In the afternoon, and honoured the Marquis of Losiseoco
his company to dinner, at his house in Berkeley-square.
The Spanish. Patriot General ALAVA, who distin-
guished himself on several occasions while serving under his Grace
the Duke of WaLLINGSON, during the Peninsular war, has arrived
in this country, to pay a visit to the Duke. We are sorry to hear
that he sustained a serious injury, by being struck with the boom
of the Loyal Briton, in which ship he took a passage from the Me-
diterranean, with several other Spanish refugees of distinction.
Thursday, Mr. GREEN ascended in his balloon from
Northampton, in presence of an immense crowd; be was observed
for a considerable length of time, and when last seen was proceed-
ing in the direction of Kettering.
•An accident which occurred an Monday afternoon,
near Merston, Isle of Wight, proved fatal to a young lady of the
name of Jacobs, who it appears bad just left home at Blackwater.
and was on her way to Menton, where she intended, with her mo-
ther who accompanied her, to take tea at a friend's house. Unfor-
tunately as the gig they were in was turning Metstan-comer it sud-
denly turned over, and threw them both out, when Miss Jacobs re-
ceived a settee Mon on her breast, which caused almost instan-
taneous death. She was soon after conveyed on a hurdle to the
house where she had previously anticipated an afternoon's enjoyment.
At Paris fashion regulates everythizieexerting its
dominion even ever the productionstif the sting Ileum
Every year some particular sort of flower comes into fashion, and
Is bought up with avidity, frequently at high prices. It is the bu-
siness of the cattlemen to mark these caprices, and to grittily them.
The demand naturally increases the produsition of the favourite
tetall the cultivators directing their attention to its props /lotion.
tinaiket is glutted, the price fails, the flower is sported by the
esheyseidie, and it forth With goes out of fashion. A very few retain
their popularity, such as the pereerseeetperiwinkle), the favourite
of Rousseau; the copecks, or Indian cress, frequently with large
double flowers; the Neapolitan violet, the sweet heliotrope, and
the mignionettn
The following indecorous scene recently took place
at Velma, a village about three leagues from Aix, its Provence : N.
Granger, the Curate of the parish, having, for some grave reasons
only known to hitnself, forbidden the young girls of the. village to
wear bouquets of flowers in their bosoms, perceived a young girl
named Girard, in the Church, a tittle before the conuncucement of
mass, with the forbid4en Goner in her liOSOll • bred with a huly
teal, be rushed upon her and endeaioisred to pluck the ruse from
its Soft resting place; but • the rose, which must have been a sensi-
tive one, unwilling to sink so fair a soil, yielded not to his efforts;
upon which, in a pious fury, be tore away neckerchief, rose and all,
And exposed to the scandalized eyes of the congregation the naked
bosom of the young maiden. The sight of this poor girl, weeping-
Arembling, and covered . with lettfusitiss from so unmanly an out,
rage, excited the murmurs of• the parishioners, and a representation
has in consequence been ina.de to the Bishop of the diocese, which,
it is hoped, for the future decorum of the Church, win be attended
to, as this anti hoisqualiat Curate hes declared that be will renew the
same scene &soften as be shall Aid a yowls girl in the Church with
flowers in her bosom.
Among the literary improvements of the present
times, none has been more favourably and eagerly patronized than
Tug Monnme CIUTICILL GAtelTit ' • it was precisely what the
vary world wanted, and the plan has hitherto been called for in
vain. It notices every book published, without any arbitrary re-
ception, or interested selection, and therefore kis true, and, indeed,
the only mirror of the Litetary World. The two first Numbers
gave accounts of IRO new English Works, and about twenty Fo-
' reign ones, published in April and May; and the third Number,
to appear on the Ist of August, will contain every new Publication
in June.

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, the payment of
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still in our wits,
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seuurge have ap.
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but we du not
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cated by way
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:n a ptecee;ng
icle on the po.
aised, even in
ry statemclts
dians. By one
; all the Whites
:tly peaceable
=acts :
from Lapin,
:h May). The
mpeachy. On
ampeachy was
Merida, and
On the 25th
npeachy, La.
Four armed
ged vessels
instant. The
disasters at sea
ssels have bees
tes before sit
lan, in his travel.
of Cav*y. His
annson
armoured, that
to
_pay a visit us
is WILIOSIAT, is
tan's.rsurimel.
Ldy G. H. CA•
Pt, with a splendid
I were most bril.
hundred persons
yesterday left
a barouche and
Surrey, pasaing
Age. His bun:-
Duke of Youit
r in the Regent's
mer to Mexico
l and Connten
at their residence
party to meet h:s
' morning for
niborough House
Larmouwa with
quire.
t, who distin-
under his Grace
war, has arrived
are sorry' to hear
k with the borm
ice from the Me-
alsHriminn