American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-05

troops, very much distinguished him, made him
known to the goverDment-7led him to the rank Of
lcoonel, and he was thenceforwsrd usually in the
command Of brigade, from the opinion that had
been conceived Of his intrepidi,y and enterprise.
The talents which he had displayed, and the con-
6dence he had obtained excited jealousies and sub
jected him to the influence Of base intrguers OF In
ferior qualifications such as are found in all armies
IN all countries for every where, the man who pos
sesses more than ordinary faculties or virtues, mus
always calculate upon being feared and hated he
was deprived of the command of Bahia-the Unjust
ice was endured without complaint; he repaired to
the neighborhood of the capital, and occupied him
self on handsome plantation; where his character
was too much distinguished to be long Obscure
From his farm he was invited to take command oil
an army destined for the South; by which we IN
derstand, that force which he marched to Acapulco
in 1890 The minute circumstances OF his un'
Outstanding with the then yiceroy Apodoca, are moi
so we'll ascertained as to authorize any specification
but on this march II appears that he matured
those plans which he had long conceived for the to-
tai emancipation and independence of Mexico -
which produced the memorable plan OF Iguala, OIL
which equality Of rights for all persons,--lndians
Mulattos and Negroes. as well as whites,-is the
main characteristcal feature; and upon this com
prehensive plan, which united all interests and pro-
missed protection to ALTO the sodiery promotion
their titles to the merchan bounties, to the planters
commerce. and to the various classes of laborers IL
berry; all we're consulted, named and respected -
and all interests we're reconclled.
Augustin Yturbide is full Ave feet ten inches high
erect, we'll proporoned andIfull formed, rather ath
letic than light combining the muscular force OF
Hercules with the elegant contour of Apollo his
motion is manly and graceful-easy and unaffected
his complexion light brunette, and his visage fine
mad .f,xl II
.ye, indicative of quickness and warm heart ID
MS manner more persuasive than imperative,-nei.
Their presumlng nor assuming too much, he nsensi-
ply brings those up to his level with whom he con.
erses and never fails to excite great attachment.
His military operations are characterised by vigil
ance patience and per- eyerance and when he strikes
is with the decision of thunder in the most cr.
ucai and hazardous situations, he is composed, COL
ected and smiling at danger-the fears and Jealous
les, natural to people emerging from dcspotism
o independence, have ascribed to hira sinister
ambition, incompatible with free government Yet
he has very recently, above noticed, publicly re-
nea ed his determination to terminate his political
career by following the example of our great exem
1lar Washington
These are the principal features Of character,
which we have been able to collect they are, mo-
doubt, Imperfect; but they are, beyond doubt, COR
rect.-.9urora.
DON MANUEL To ,uA, unarge d. Affaires from
the Republic OF Colombia was yesterday presented
to the president Of the United States by the secre
tary OF state.
The esimable character and correct conduct of
this gentleman who has long been known in the U
States, contribute TO give unusual interest to this
incident, added to the circumstance OF his being the
first person received in diplomatic character, from
any oil the republics of the South
p ~ .La ,La az.
health OF Mr. Torres had for some time DELAYED his
reception and are gratihed to learn that it is now
SO lar restored, that he has been enabled to repair
10 TINS city, from his residence at Philadelphia, for
'ha' purpose. VNat. Intel. jane 20
1Ae American Hat-On Thursday evening we
mentioned that gentleman's hat, OF beautiful tex
ture, manufactured from spear grass had been de-
posted at our Office for exhibition, and that informa
ton would subsequently be given, by whom it was
made and Tor whom intended as a present. Yes
terday afternoon, at an hour too late for last even
ings paper, we had the pleasure of receiving the
following note from the mother Of the fair artist
"Messrs Editors,--Plcase to let the bearer have
the hat that left with you yesterday 1t was made
oy Miss st. MARTIN, and is designed for the Pres
IDENT OF THE UNITED STATEs.-Her namel
would have been left with it, but she wished il to re-
ceve an impartial Judgment. Accept, gentlemen,
our sincere thanks for the trouble it has given YOU
and for the compliment paid by your high encom-
ium on my daughters work.
"Yours respectfully, I" E. C. ST. MARTIN"
We will venture to assert, that Mr. Monroe has
never received present, which ought to be, and
which doubtless will be- SO grateful to his feelings,
as this beautiful fabric woven by the fingers of an
American lady, and very properly presented toI
the chief magistrate of the United States, as al
testimony Other respect and esteem. For ourselves
we should set higher value upon such gift, than
the rings OF emperors or upon any OF the parapher
MALTA OF royalty.
The hats destined for Washington, in few days;
and we shall hope for the pleasure of hearing
OF its receipt by the President--.N Y. Sfatesn,an,