Star.
London, England, 1822-09-23 00:00:00

REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA.

By the Endymion, which left Laguira on the Ist
instant, we learn that the Patriot squadron which was
employed in the.blockade of Porto Cabello, had ar,
rived at the former place, having found a neccssary
to raise the siege in consequence of the prevalence of

the malignant fever, which carried or SIM ISO per-
sons daily. We have nothing additionld by this ton-•
veyance respecting the Royalist General Morales and
the fleet of Spanish vessels which recently left Curse
you for Porto Cabello. A ship and armed brig, for-
merly in the British service, were hourly expected
at Laguira from England, combletely manned and
equipped, and a frigate of 44 guns, from the same
place, was looked for in a few months. Generals
Soublette and Bolivar were expected on their return
to Caraccas, when measures would be taken to crush
the remaining small force of Spain by pushing the
siege of Porto Cabello with vigour. A private letter
of the Ist instant states, that Porto Cabello is sup-
posed to be on the eve of capitulation.
Accounts from Maracaibo, of the 28th July, state
that the Patriots do not appear to bale known what
had become of Morales. After the great boaster had
effected his escape, the whole of his papers fell into
the hands of an English Officer, who delivered them
to the Patriot General Soublette.

Extract of a private letter from New York, dated
the 21st August, received this morning :--ic Business
is completely at a stand. The appearance of the yel-
low fever has caused a suspension of all, traffic ; and
I feel fearful the present extreme warm weather will
cause that dreadful malady to spread ; if so, it will
cause much trouble in our commercial concerns."

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NEW YORK, AUGUST 17.
The second Court of Magistrates and Freeholders,
formed for the trial of certain slaves and other blacks
accused of an attempt to excite an insurrection in
South Carolina, closed its sitting at Charleston, "on
the Bth inst. having disposed of all the cases which
remained for trial. William Garner, the slave of
Mrs. Garner, was found guilty and received sentence
of death. Eight other slaves were found guilty and
sentenced to transportation. Two free negroes, and
five slaves, were found not guilty and discharged.—
' William Garner, and Weliain, slave of Mr. Palmer,
were to be bung on the morning of the 9th.

The Floridian, of the 20th ult. states, that a part
of the Legislative Council, in going round from St.
Augustine to Pensacola, were wrecked on Ship Island,
but fortunately the passengers all got safely on shore.
William Crawford, a wealthy farmer of Fallow field
township (Penn.) has been comtnitted to jail for the
murder of his son. This horrid deed had its origin
in some dispute between the father and the mother
oC the victim.

PROM TM! COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER OP AtIODST 19.
SOUTH AmanrcA.---Our attentive Correspondent,
under date of Norfolk, August 15, writes as follows:
" The United States corvette John Adams dropped
down into Hampton Roads yesterday morning, and
would have proceeded direct to sea had the wind per-
mitted : she is probably under weigh before now. - I
understand her destination is first for Vera Cruz,
then Carthagena, and afterwards on a cruizk._ Colo-
nel Charles S. Todd, accompanied by his friend and
connection Mr. Richard Adams, have taken passage
in her. Colonel Todd goes out as Charge d'Affaires
for the United States to the Government of the Co.
lumbian Republic. He will be landed probably at
Carthagena, or at Lagnira, and then proceed to
Santa Fe, the capital of the Republic."

A Correspondent informs us that during the last
week his MAJESTY has been visited by a serious ner-
vous affection, attended by an unusual depression of
spirits. The conflicting discussions which have re-
cently been agitated, and the concessions, consequent
on these discussions, may in part account for this in-
disposition. Now that these state affairs are for the
present arranged, his MAJESTY will probably adjourn
either to his cottage at Windsor, or to the Pavilion at
Brighton, in order to renovate his health, and with-
draw himself for a time from these toilsome and agi-
tating state matters, and enjoy the society of his
chosen friends.—Morning Chronicle.

The charges for one of the steam boats which ac-
companied his MAJESTY to Scotland, amount to
£4300.

The public are not aware of the narrow escape
which his MAJESTY had in returning from Scotland.
The royal yacht grounded off Orfordness, to the
great dismay of all on board. Fortunately it was
soon got off. The pilot, through whose igno-
rance or inattention this accident happened, has in
consequence received no allowance for the time he
was engaged.
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It has been stated to us, on authority to which we
attach the fullest credit, hat several Noblemen and
Gentlemen, of high rank and property in the country,
have come forward, with an offer to Government, to
fill, gratuitously, certain offices to which large salaries
are at present attached. Besides the great saving
which would thus be effected, there is no doubt that
the business would be much better done. The Duke of
LEINSTER, Marquis of DOWNSHIRE, Earls of CHAR LE-
MONT, MEATH, LEITRIM, MOVNT•CASH EL, CARRICK,
BELMORE, Lords CLONCORRY and Lasmortz, Mr.
GRATTAN, and others, have- already joined, we are
' informed, in this patriotic offer. The duties of Post-
m asters-General,Commissioners of Inland Navigation,
Revenue, Stamps, and those of all other situations where
superintendence alone is necessary, may be discharged
by these truly patriotic and noble persons.—Dublin
Morning Post.

An exquisite of the first water, at Brighton, was
last week applied to, by an urchin on the Steyne, to
read for him the inscription on the collar of a stray
dog which he had found, in order that he might get
something by restoring it to its owner. More good-
natured than many of his class, he read (tolerably
well considering) the following lines:
Steal me not ! myself and collar
Both are barely worth a dollar;
Puppies should befriend each Lather:
See me home, then, deaseat brother !
He put down the dog, and departed in high dudgeon.