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This afternoon, at two o'clock, s Cabinet Council met.
at the Foreign Office in Downing-street. The Council
was numerously attended, and continued in deliberation
for a considerable period. _

Despatches were this day received at the Foreign
Office from Corfu, dated the 14th of November ; from
Malta, dated the 24th of November ; and from Gibraltar,
dated the 12th of December.

The rumours to-day concerning a Ittcnmoorn Admi-
nistration, we need hardly say, are as unfounded as they
are preposterous: with all his imperiousness, we would
prefer to bear with the present PRZINIZR, rather than ass
him supplanted by a crew of the Standarcrs nomination.
We mean no disrespect to the Duke of RICHMOND,
when. we my ilipt kb ttllet isessapeteney would prevent
us from ever estiotainint it biss et his elevation to the
Govonmosat fbr a epoesest. Besides, a knot of colleagues,
as the Standard says—allProtestastillOODO, in other
phraseology, that they would be all Ovangerms. No,
no : we have no desire for an Orange ministry, though

«o feel that we mast get rid of the Duke of WELLING-
TON—but we are not going to souse from Charybdis
into Scylla, after this fashion. The administration of
the Noble DUKE is conducted upon arbitrary principles ;
his very appointment to civil power was a violation of the
spirit of our institutions—his continuance in power
would entail the certain overthrow of the people's liberties.
lie must go—but not to be replaced by the Duke of
Ric it mom D : and Mr. Pan. must go with him, of whom
the country is sick to nausea—and Sir GEotto R MUR-
RAY must go, and the whole host of SWORDS. We do
flat want swords in the cabinet: it is repugnant to the
Constitution, to see steel glistening where civil intelli-
gence alone should congregate, and deliberative wisdom
meet to regulate the nation's concerns.

It is ridiculous, then—we need not waste another word
to prove it—to say that the Duke of !tacit moN nis to
Ji4place the Duke of WELLINGTON: but is it as ri-
diculous. to say that the Duke Of WELLINGTON is a
falling Minister ? By no means. On the contrary, we
do here affirm, not only that the Noble DUKE is falling,
but that he touches the consummation of his fall. The
sense of England is against him—the SOVEREIGN, we
have every reason to believe, participates in the popular
aversion—the hopes of the country are in another
quarter. The Duke of WELLINGTON is not out
yet, but it is more than probable that his Grace
will be a mere private Nobleman at the opening
of Parliament—close at hand as that epoch is. No
Minister, perhaps, has ever been forced from office, less
regretted by the people, than will be the Noble DUNE;
for, during his short but peremptory career, what has he
done for them ? Say, rather, what has he not done
against them ? At home and abroad, his has been the
REPRESSIVE SYSTEM: look at Greece and Portugal—
look at the domestic prosecutions—look at the municipal
watch turned into a military band of spies, after the fashion
of the Government police in France. The country
has been too long grovelling at the feet of this overbearing
Premier, and it is time, indeed, that he relinquished the
Seals. If he try to continue in power, in spite of the
strong determination of the people against his Govern-
ment, he will find the precedent of the KENTISH JURY
held up as an example to shun—never to imitate. We
repeat, that we believe his Grace touches the consum-
mation of his fall!

There are in Laguayra certain persons whose ears are
always open like the mouth of the lion of Saint Mark's
at Venice, greedily to receive all intelligence, provided it
be hostile to the LIBERATOR'S Government. From these
sources, it is now announced to us, through the United
States, that General Bo Lir An is coming to Europe to
seek a crown ; and that Venezuela is about to separate
from Cundinamarca. We, however, cern' positively,
that the idea of crowning General Bou Lea, with any
other wreath than that of his own glory, has never been
entertained by himself, or by the Government at Bogota.
General Bola v A a's earnest wish, as we have before
said, was to retire into private life; his second, on find-
ing that the gratification of this wish would not be per-
mitted by his country, was, that another PRZSIDENT
should be named, and that he himself should only retain
the rank and character of Generalissimo of the Army.
We have now a letter before us, written by the LIBBRA
TOR himself, and dated at Guyaquil on the twenty-first
of August, in which he urges the adoption of this plan,
and in which he insists that, " this would be th e
best mode of protecting the government against all
sudden attacks from within and without ; and allowing
her to enjoy the fullest tranquillity and security ; of
guaranteeing the public and domestic peace ; of enabling
the Administration to proceed without difficulty ; of al-
lowing the Citizens to repose under the protection of the
laws ; and to prevent calumny from pursuing his repu-
tation." Thus—says the liberator—" Columbia would
acquire glory, liberty, and renown. Let me beseech you
to urge this proposition on the Council ; for I cannot
endure the imputations that are so unjustly cast in Ame-
rica and in Europe upon my motives and policy ; the '
whole of which are solely directed to promote the hap-
piness of my country."

_ .
That General PA ILZ and the chief of Venezuela may
have rejected such a proposition, and insisted upon the
LIBERATOR remaining at the head of affairs, under the
intimation "that Columbia would otherwise separate into
different sections," may be tits: but we are authorised,
on the most indisputable roofs, to assert that the fidelity
of Generals PA Et, SW:MLITT!, B &scam A MIN DIX, and
the other influential leaders now in Venezuela, to the
LtBERATOR'S government, has been in a very remarkable
manner renewed, and that its sincerity is unimpeachable.

We can vouch for the following information having
been received from a very authentic source in Spain:
As soon as the infamous (as it is termed at Court)
capitulation of BARRADAS Was made known to the
King, he became very violent, and to calm him, the Mi-
nisters promised to send an expedition which might
avenge the royal honour. A courier was immediately
despatched to Cadiz, where he arrived in 52 hours. The
Audience and Chambers of Commerce assembled di-
rectly at the Governor's house in secret sitting, and it
was there agreed upon to offer the King a &stallion of
one thousand men, fully equipped, to have pay and all
expenses paid until the actual disembarkation inifexico.
The courier returned with this nuptial cadeau from the
royal loyal city, and messengers were despatching to all
the great towns in Spain, with an application for similar
proofs of devotion to the cause of despotism. General
Moms, formerly second in command in Peru, and a man
of talent, was said to be the intended commander of the
expedition, which was to proceed from different ports of
Old Spain, and rendezvous at Cuba.

We wish Parliament .was sitting that the question
might fairly be put to his MAJESTY'S Ministers in both
Houses, whether that iniquitous system of, tidally called
neutrality, is to be maintained, which permits Spain
to attack the South Anserian States, from the stations
of Cuba and Puerto Rico ; and which, at the same time,

prevents those States from dispossessing their enemy
of these offensive points ? We would wish to see whe-
ther Parliament will endure such an outrage against
justice and British interests ?
In the mean time, what is that Association about
which we hoard was formed to watch over the immense
' British property vested in the New World ?
We should remind them that a longer slumber is
perilous, and that the hour for action is arrived.

There is no longer the smallest doubt as to the nego-
tiation of the Brazilian Loan to which we alluded yester
day. That the ratification on the part of the government,
will reach England by the ship of war shortly ex-
pected, is equally certain. We have seen private letters
from an authentic quarter, asserting that this will posi-
tively be the case.

In the police reports of yesterday, we have seen a
curious case, in which a highly respectable person,
named BARFIELD, the Captain of a coasting-vessel, was
charged with having maliciously destroyed—by throwing
vitriol upon it—the silk cloak of some girl of the town.
The evidence adduced by the girl in support of her as-
sertion, was altogether the most vague and inconclusive
that we have ever seen tendered in substantiation : in
addition, however, to such inferential testimony to the
Captain's innocence, a tradesman of the City not only
spoke to his high respectability, but deposed—that he
saw two girls fighting in Cheapside—the place where
the outrage was stated to have occurred, and at the very
hour—on account of an accusation made by one against
the other, that she had destroyed her gown by throwing
vitriol upon it. Every body in the Justice-room was
convinced of Captain BA NIIELD's innocence; indeed,
not a shadow of proof was adduced against him : yet
the Loan MAYOR, from some inexplicable actuation
him thereunto determining, sentenced the prisoner to a
fine of 21. 10s.—the value of the spoiled cloak—not be-
cause the prisoner did it, but because he, the Magistrate,
could not divest himself of the belief that he had done
it. Truly, a most sagacious Jurrice ! Is there no ap-
peal from decisioni, prompted manifestly by such afribble
principle as this ? The castigating hand of REFORM
was never more urgently required, than among the
egregious Sue tiows, who undertake our daily justice.

Sir THOMAS LAW MINCE, the President of the Royal
Academy, died last night suddenly, at his house in
Russell-square. We shall take an early opportunity to
notice in a fitting manner the memory of this distin-
guished artist.

CITY, TWELVK O'CLOCK.
The report yesterday afternoon, that a change in the Ministry
was on the eve of tablas place, is totally discredited this morning
in the City, and has sot bad any erect on the Fonds.

Consols, which left off yesterday afternoon at 953 for the Ac-
count, opened at the same price; dace which the market has re-
ceded to 95k, but has again resumed its former vice, 95f I for the
Account.

The American President's Message is a long document, exceed-
ingly conciliatory towards the Bddsb Government and other fo-
reign Powers, with the exception of France, owing to the Amt.
rican claims on that country remaining slid unsettled. Up to the
present time it has not had the least effect on the Britidt Fonda
A Malta Mail has arrived; sailed 24th November, from Cods
18th November, Gibraltar 12th December, and Cadiz 14th De.
camber. The information this Mail brings has not as yet transpired.

Accounts front St. Petersburgh, of the 9th December, state that
the cosarneree in general during the last year was brisk : 1,509
ships had arrived, and 1.4811 bad left Croastadt.

In the Foreign Market, Greek Stock appears to be the favourite
spoodetlen this morning. An eminent broker has purchased
largely. and caused an advance to 54j.

By way of New York, we have accounts from the Mexican
capital to the 34 of November, whidt says there was a cessation of
'hostilities throughout the Republic, and hopes were entertained of
the continuance of tranquillity and order; but &musts and in-
trigues prevailed between the old factions and the General Go-
vernment and Legislature of the &ate. The federal republican
system is yet earned to violent shocks and dangerous enmities.
By a Peruvian brig of war, arrived at Guayaquil, information
was received that the Grand Marshal, Den Augustin Gamarra,
bad been elected Provisionary President, and General Antonio
Laramie Vice-Psysident. The election was made by the Con-
gress, which was comma on the 31st August.
The Gnome de Osimails of the 45th October contains the Circu-
lar from the Minister of state for the Interior, dated Bogoes,l
14th October, to the mental Prefects. It sets forth, that as the
Congress is about re-meemeling which le to Le the destinies of
Colombia, the Government partielpeem la the desire of thermion
that the general interests may beamenked , as well as them,which
are local ; and it further states, that Ilersator has no penned
views as to the nature of the UOVINEMINS4 or of the Administra-
tion which is to preside over it.
A letter from Washington. bythe recent arrival from Americo,
states that the Secretary of the Navy will, in the Annual Report,
suggest some modifications of . He will recommend
that the number of Navy Tare be reduced to two--on in the
Naragandt, and the other in Me Chesapeake. That at Charleston
win be retained u an appendage to the first, and to the second
Mat at Washington.
HALF-PAST ONE.

The report is maks revised, said to have come from the Wee
sad of the town, that a difference exists between the Kan end
the Duke of Wmuname, bet up to the presses hour there are no
facts that say reliance ean be placed en the above report;
thereCtitire
is no doubt that sans of. flack have takso place in ear
esteems.
, Casson reached in the course of the awake 1114, but soon
after declined to iallg to t, and et present an gig} for the As.
must. A peat dad of Money Stock has been brought to market,
*win to the Bulb leaving the market Tawdry afternoon in a
figkry state ; and as their morn this morning, were determined
to realise.
At the Corn linkup this day them was a fresh supply from
the Suffolk emit of /why, whisk was eery Ape, sad It sold
freely at Ms. per flouter and Wheat sold at Monday's pries.
In the Foreign Mashes ;he cMef beakless was in Greek and &s-
-allow Stock ; the knees got up II per cent. In other securities
;Weeping. The Ihreeteit Mall still nudes doe.

The Duke of WELLINGTON is said within the last six
months, to hare visited two-thirds of the counties in Eng-
land, and, in the course of his rapid journeys, to have
seen more of the country than any of his predecessors.
His Grace, however, we believe, has not stopped at many
large towns.—Morning Herald
Lieutenant-General Sir W. COCK DUAN, Bart. has
teted a Bible and Prayer-Book, with a small desk, to
re :ached to each bed in the Bath United Hospital ;
also, 100/. in his own name and that of his lamented
lady.
We are happy to bear that our distinguished country-
man, General 01.1.1 A HT, has been appointed Minister
from Columbia to the United States.
The CHANCZLLOR of the EXCH ROUSH visited Mr.
Vasa, FlTZGRRALD_yesterday. Mr. Secretary PEEL
entertained the LORD CH A NCILLOI, the Duke of Wax.
Litto.rox , the Earl of AIIIIDZIN, and a select party
to dinner on Wednesday, at his resiappe in Privy Gar-

SOUTH AMERICAN REGISTER.
COLARC

Extract of a Letter from Bogota, dated Oct. 5, 1829 :
The mines are getting on very favourably. They are
producing now at the rate of 6000 d. per month, which,l
before the close of the year,will be increased to 10,000 d
At Pamplona, they will be making, by the beginning of
next year, sufficient to cover their expenditure, and soon
after replace the outlay. From Santa Anna a large
quantity of ore, between 35 and 45 tons, or even more,
will be embarked at Honda, so as to be at Santa Mar-
tha by thn end of the month. Prospects, therefore, are
encouraging, and we want only quiet to show that Co-
lumbia has not been much misrepresented, when she has
been held forth as perhaps the richest section of South
America, in both vegetable and mineral wealth-"
The steam-boat belonging to Miers, Glen, Burrows, and
Co. and drawing only three feet water, when loaded, is
navigating the Magdalena. Another boat is sent for to
North America, and a third is about to be built at Bar-
ranquilla.

Reply of the Senor CASTI um, Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, to the Address of Mr. Moose, the Envoy of
the United States.—(See STA a of Saturday).
St R,—The credentials Which you have placed in my
hands shall be immediately forwarded to the President
Liberator : the Council can do no more in his absence.
Doubtless, however, I can announce, that you have
entered Into the duties annexed to your office of Envoy
Extraordin•try and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United
States to the Government of Columbia.

The assurances which you give to omit no occasion to
preserve and perpetuate the cordial and friendly relations
that actually exist between the two Republics, and to
endeavour to maintain the good intelligence and harmony
so useful and estimable for the two countries, are highly
satisfactory to the council of government. The partial
and unfortunate commotions, which have recently agi-
tated the Republic ; and the prolonged and sanguinary
contest in which she has been engaged, must naturally
excite interest in the United States. Happily she has
coma out of these conflicts triumphant, glorious, and pre-
pared to fix herself in that station which becomes her to hold
amongst nations. With well grounded hopes, moreover,
that her heroic efforts will, in the end, be crowned by the
benefits of stability, and of that strength which engen-
ders order and rational liberty. The continuation of the
LIBERATOR in the directions of her destinies, forms the
most efficacious guarantee for the accomplishment of her
wishes.

The Columbian People know their rights and their
duties. A long experience of disasters, and of struggles,
has imprinted lessons that will not be forgotten.
She is preparing to give herself institutions the best
adapted to her situation, and to promote her prospe-
rity ; and she trusts, that the exercise of this
precious right, which she will always respect in
other States, will not be denied to her by any. The
sentiments which you have manifested on this head, in
conformity with the instructions of your illustrious first
Magistrate, are in the highest degree satisfactory to
Columbia. For upon such a basis, the friendly relations
between the two countries will be sincere, frank, and
permanent.

MEXICO.
From the New York Papers.
By the schooner Splendid we received on Saturday
Vera Cruz Papers from our Correspondent to the 14th
of November.

We find no confirmation of the reported interference of
General SANTA Awx A in the affairs of the National Ca-
binet; on the contrary, the general quietness and calm
which pervade the country are happy auguries of its
future undisturbed repose ; while the letters of compli-
Iments and thanks from the Government to that General
and his associate, TEMA', show theM to be OD good
terms.

General Bnivo, it will be recollected, left this country
soon after the news was received of the landing of the
Spanish expedition, to aid in the defence, although he
was under a sentence of banishment, and the penalty
of death had been pronounced against him, in case of
returning to Mexico. The President, in the exercise
of his extraordinary powers, had pronounced his par-
don before hie arrival ; and the papers mention that he
was welcomed at Vera Crux, and that a splendid ball
was made for him in that city.
Gurausno has taken several important steps, parti-
cularly in relation to the revenue, which, it is thought,
will exciti considerable discussion, if they come before
the Congress.

pronounce itself with more force and decision, with re-
gard to a man and a system; never was it, nevertheless,
mote audaciously set at nought. The Deputies sent to
"Ocana to proclaim the national wishes, would not even
condescend to allow the reading in the Convention of ono
single petition which expressed them !
The Congress bad scarcely met, when it was manifest
to all that passion prevailed—in the inaugural discourse;
the gauntlet was thrown down to the Father of the
Country, and the torch of civil war brandished over the
Republic.
General BoLiVAR was denounced to Columbia, and
the whole world, as an oppressor to be feared ; and all
those who appreciated his eminent services, and judged
their continuance necessary, were accused of being ac-
complices of his tyrainy.
The preparatory Junta had even voted thanks to the
Insurgent Chief of Carthagena, PADILLA, who was
styled in them, "The Champion of Liberalism ;" and
although the following day this resolution was cancelled,
the spirit which had dictated the act, remained in-
efficable.

The first measure of the Convention *as to declare,
by unanimity of suffrages, that our institution required
Reform ; and, in consequence, an inquiry was insti-
tuted into those which ought to be adopted.
There was one circumstance which alone would hero
sufficed to justify a gloomy presage of the conclusion of
the Conventional labours. Already party names were
introduced into the Assembly. One portion, and that
the majority, called itself Liberal, and the moderate op-
ponents of its views, Semites, whom they treated more-
over as enemies to freedom, because they would not range
themselves in the ranks of enthusiasts.

The holdneai, or the obstinacy, of the ultra liberals,
reached such a point, that they no longer hesitated to
immolate their country on the altars of ambition and
vengeance. Their presumption, or their resentment, so
far carried them away, that they treated with the great-
est indifference the enlightened counsels, which the
Li BERATOR, in his message to the Convention, had of-
fered, when indicating the character of our evils, and the
remedies which it was necessary to apply. With a re-
markable inconsistency, the same persons who for so long
a time plumed themselves on being the apostles of cen-
tralism, now demanded the adoption of the federativ'
system, only because they saw in it a mode of over-
throwing the LIB►:UATOR, who had again declared him-
self its uncompromising opponent. '1 his proposition be-
ing rejected by the better judgement of the Assembly,
another was substituted not loss absurd, viz. to divide the
Republic into three departments ; and as this idea was as
little approved, the projectors passed into another ex-
treme, and suggested that it should be divided into
twenty, with the design of annulling the central go-
vernment.

The moderate party of the Convention, seeing that
their antagonists were resolved, at all coats and hazards,
to proceed with their plans, and how difficult it was to
make the language of reason heard, amidst the heats of
passions, proposed that the LIBERATOR should be in-
vited to pass from Bucaramanga to Ocana, to see if
some mode of mutual agreement might not be found, as
well as to show deference to public opinion, so strongly
pronounced in favour of every proceeding relative to the
proposed reforms, being made in accordance with the
LtszanToit's approbation. The exalted party would
not even deign to take this proposal into consideration.
GARCIA DEL RIO.