The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-01-31 00:00:00

n-Ermourn PUBLIC MEETING.

On Satnrriay se'nnigbt a numerous and respectable
meeting of the inhabitants of this Borongh took place
at the tiuildhall, in pursuance of public notice—J. W.
Weston, Esq. Mayor, iu the Chair—fur the purpose of
taking into consideration the propriety of petitioning
Parliament, praying for a revision of our Criminal
Laws. The Worshipful Mayor haling stated its ob-
ject, the Rev. Dr. Cracknell rose, and in a most con-
vincing and argumentative speech. which excited ge-
neral approbation, moved several resolutions, which
were seconded by R. Henning, Esq. and unanimously
adopted. Petitions to both !loners of Parliament, re-
islets with every sentiment of loyalty, founded thereon,
were submitted to the meeting by J. Henning. En.
and carried without a dissentient voice; and it was re-
solved that the same be presented to the House of Com-
mons by the members of the Borough, and by Earl
Digby, Lord Lieutenant of the County, to the House of
Peers, and that they be respectfully requested to further
each with their support. In the course of the proceePt-
legs, the objects of the meeting were very strenuously
supported by ,W. Williams, Esq., and T. F. Buxton,
Esq. The fatter gentleman observed, that after having
paid a deep attention to the subject of crime and punish-
ment as they stood connected in this country, he was
thoroughly convinced that a reformation was indispen-
sable. lie was fond of reform—his auditors knew he
was fond of reform—hut, he hoped they would give him
credit for the declaration, that he wished only for such;
a reform as should be beup•ficial to mankind, both here
and hereafter. We live, he observed, in a country dis-
tinguished ahoy* all others for its wealth, its military
glory, its political freedom, and its morality; yet, by a
strange anomaly, it was also distinguished by its
crimes! Could this he owing to national turpitude? It
was well known that British bonspr eclipsed that of all
other nations. Wes it derived from the peculiar cop,.
stitution of the country ? That constitution, by
securing the freedom of its subjects, was the most potent
safeguard of their morality.—Could it be found
in our religions institutions Quite the reverse ;
for they were founded upon the beneficent principle of
doing good to all men, and of actiaLtowards others as
we would they should do unto us. Whence then does :t
happen. that crime abounds more in Britain, with a po-
pulation of 11 In:Ilion-, than it does in Fromm with a
Mena of 29 millions? Tb? plain a 11
muds has been hone for the putualunest ei crime that
, but
nothing to prevent it.

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ARMISTICE IN COLUMBIA.

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11,1011 TEL sr. TIMICAs's Tlssas rtTaikonpissir or suNiskr,
DIECEMBart
Cesare) t, Dec. 9.—The following very important
istelligence was received in this island on the evening
of Wednesday last from Puerto Cabello, and comniu-
nieated to us the next morning through a respectable
Mantmercial house here :
" On the 27th of last month an armistice was signed
between Generals Morilla and Bolivar, at St. Anna,
near Truxillo, consisting of 13 articles, which, how-
ever, bad not been made public ; but it was understood
that they had for their basis the restoration of peace.
Two deputies had been appointed on each side to pro-
ceed to Spain to arrange matters finally with the
Cortes, and were to embark on board the corvette
Pestubierta, accompanied by General Morillo. They
proceed in the first place for the Havanna!), and will
there take their passuge on hoard a frigate for Spain."
The following extract of • letter from Puerto Ca-
bello, dated the Sth instant, gives some further infor-
mation of these important affairs:—
" Ou the 27th alt. in the morning, General Boli-
var, accompanied by his staff, met our commissioners
at the head-quarters of General Morillo, The gene-
rals embraced each other in the most friendly manner,
and bitterly deplored the innocent blood that had
been shed iu Venezuela ; and afterwards the Con-
stitution of the Spanish nation was acknowledged by
°timid Bolivar. Both generals then took up a large
stone between them, and placed it in the square of
the town taaerve as a memorable testimony of their
meeting. The day was spent with touch joy and
enthusiasm, and at night the generals slept in the
woe room.
" On the following day two officers were despatched
with the news of this event to the kingdom of St. Fe,
two for Calabozo, two for Guyana, and two fur :11ar-
gaits : these latter are expected here to day or to.
morrow, and will embark on board a man of war for
their destination. Gen. Morillo granted 40 pa's-
ports to different officers of General 'Bolivar's army, to
return to their homes and visit their families. This is
all that we know up to this moment of these important
ratters; and thus happily terminated in an instant
the steaggles of Venezuela, which hare lasted now up-
wards of ten years."
ARMISTICE RICTWEICS Ttlh SPANISH AND
PATRIOT ARMIES.
The governments of Spain and Columbia, desirous
of stifling the discords exiting between the twa par-
ties, and cou.idering that the primary and most im-
portant step towards the reaching of this happy goal
is a reciprocal suspenaion of arina,•in order to explain
and uaderstaud each other, have entered into an
agreeweut to appoint cominiasioners for stipulating
and determining upon an armistice; and to this effect,
his Excellency the General-in-Chief of the expedi-
tionary army of the Continent, Don Pablo blorillo,
Comet of Carthaapena,on the part of the Spanish go-
VernMeiste has nominated blesers. It .m Correa,
paliticai Wel of Venezuela, brigadier gei.eial and
lust constitutional aleade of Caraecas, Don Juan
Hod:ill/vas del Toro, and Dun Francisco Gonzales
Linares; and his Rzeelleney the President of Colum-
bia, Simon Bolivar, as chief of the republic. on the
part thereof, has nominated Messrs. Antonio Josef
Sucre, brigadier-geireral, Pedro Itrisetio, colonel, and
Joseph Gabriel Peres, lieutenant-eolonel, who, after
having interclauged their respective credentials on
the 22d of the present mouth and year, and laid down
the proposals and explanations desired by both par-
ties, have agreed and do agree on a treaty of armis-
tice, under the clauses specified in the following
articles :
(Then follow the articles, in number la.)
Art. I.—On the part of both the Spanish and the Co-'
lumbian armies, hostilities of every description will
cease from the moment wherein the ratification of the
present treaty *hall be made public ; nor will the war
be continued, or any hostile act executed between the
two parties, on the whole extent of this territory by
them possessed, during the period of this armistice.
Art. 2.—The period of this armistice will be extended
to six months from the day of its ratification ; but as
the fundamental principle and basis thereof is the good
faith and the sincere wishes which animate both parties
to terminate the war, a prorogation of this term mat-
take place for as long as it be boosd requisite, provided
that the period now stipulated being Oared, the lives).
ciations about to be entered into are concluded ; but that
there is, however, a prospect of their being brought to
a termination.
Art 3.—States that the troops of both armies will
bold the positions which they occupy at the time of their
being made acquainted with the suspension of hostili-
ties ; hut as it is meet to fix clear and well known limits
un the spot which is the principal theatre of warfare,
in order to preclude any Jinn:allies arising from the
confasion of positions, that certain lines, defined in sop-
plementary articles, are prescribed.
The 4th, stb, 6th, 7th, anti tkli articles relate to seve-
ral inferior arrangements; and by Art. 9. the city and
port of Maraeayho remains fret, and adapted as an ave-
nue for intercourse with the people of the interior, both
for the necessaries of life and as regards mercantile
transactions; and merchant vessels belonging to us or
to Columbia, which may import goods not being arms
or warlike stores, or export the same from that port for
Colombia, will he treated as strangers, and as such will
pay duties and be subject to the laws of the country.
The agents or commissioners appointed by the govern•
pent of Columbia to proceed to Spain or to foreign
countries, and those received by the same, shall be per-
mitted to touch at the above places and enter and leave
the port.
Art. 10.—The city of Carthagena will enjoy the same
liberty as that of Maracaybo, with respect to the inland
trade, and during the armistice may apply to its add an-
tage both as respects its population and garrison.
The 11th article provides for the means of inter-
course between the contracting parties and their re-
spective Governments; and the 12th and 13th to the in•
Situation required to be given on the rerominencement
of hostilities, and to what shall he understood to mani-
fest a hostile ludicrion.
Art. 14—Provides that in order to give to the world a
testimony of the liberal and philanthropic principles by
which both Governments are actuated, not less to era.
Incite the errors and the fury which have characterized
the fatal contest wherein they were involved, both Go-
vernments are by these presents obliged forthwith to
enter Into a treaty, for the purpose of regulating the
warfare in ceeterntity with the rights of man and the
most poems, wise, and humane practices among civi-
lized nations.
Art. IS.—The present treaty east be ratified by both
parties within In hours, sad shall be immediately ems-
' chiefs of divisions, by the officers

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