American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-17
FROM ENGLAND.


Liverpool, London papers to July IL have been re-
ceyed.
The papers announce the death of the Grand
Duke of Tuscany.
There was fair prospect OF an abundant harvest
in England.
MIR. Morier has been appointed commissioner
from the British Government to proceed to Mexico.
Disturbances continued in Ireland.
The Greek government has ratified the loan ne
gociated in England.
The King of Portugal it is said has applied to
the British Government Tor loan of troops to check
the turbulence OF his own subjects.
1t is stated in the Globe and Traveller as fact
not admitting of doubt, that the British government
had acceded to the request Of the Portuguese gov
eminent, to send Hanoverian troops to Lisbon, and
that transports had been taken up Tor that service.
1t is stated that the members of the French cabinet
are quite friendly to the measure.
In the Lisbon Gazette Of the 29th June, is ar or
der of the King, directing that the proceedings in
stituted against persons for their political opinions
shall be accelerated as much as possible, that all
those who are entitled to the benefit oil the amnesty
may not De kept in suspense.
The affairs of the Greeks continue to prosper.
The Turkish expedition against ociato and north of
Negropont has tailed. The Greeks are united in
the deeuce Of their country from Turkish invasion.
On Monday, the 5th Of July, The Americans in
Paris celebrated the anniversary of American indie
pendence. Gen. La FAYETTE, and Mr. Brown,
our Minister, honored The company with their pre-
sence. Mr.. Irving, ex minister TO Spain, chairman,
proposed the health OF La Fayette, which he intro
euced with few appropriate remarks, to which La
Fayete replied as folows:-
When had last the honor of dining with you
in public, expressed my anxious desire to visit the
beloved soil OF the United States the new manlfes-
tations of American good will which have since
then received, have induced me 10 hasten to enjoy
the happy voyage thilher. 1t is with the most ten
der gratitude that hank you for your congratula
Lions and good wishes, under The prospect which
have OF finding myself in few days my way to
America under The old Gag of our Revolution, liber.
ty and Independence
Gen. La Fayette gave the following toast ITO
the holy alliance Of all the friends of liberty and
equality, and may the enemies Of the cause of In
dependence never succeed in their intrigues to di
vide where they cannot conquer"
Funeral obseguies Of Lord Byron.-The Lon
don Courier. of the twelfth of July contains an ac-
count Of the funeral OF Lord Byron, which took place
that day. Vast crowds assembled at an early hour
in the Morning, in Great George street. to witness
the grand funeral Of Lord Byron The whole street
was mass of human beings, nor were they only
confined this spot for every street through which
the solemn procession passed, was lined with peo-
pie" The body was to be entombed at Noting
ham on the 9th.
Death Of the Queen Of the Sandwich Islands -
The death of Her Majesty Tamehamalu. consort
Of His Majesty Tamehaneha the second King OF
the Sandwich Islands, took place in London, on the
8th of July. Her Majesty was quite sensible and
composed. His Majesty took his last farewell about
ten O'Clock in the morning, previously to which she
informed him that she was sensible she was dying,
and was quite resigned. Their separation was truly
affecting. The immediate cause Of Her NaIcsty's
death was Inflammation of the lungs We are I'M
The less grief for His Nalestys loss, as we under
stand. he has four more wives al home. The Cou-
rier adds" The mortal remains Of the Queen were
removed at five o'clock this morning, (l2th) from
Osborn's hotel in heatse and six, followed by some
Of the suite in mourning coach, and deposited in al
vault under St. Martins Church, whele IL will re-
main till removed for embaIkaton.
Death of the Chinese Lady.-To the death of
Her Majesty, the Queen of the Sandwich Islands,
(says the Courer) regret to add that OF another
remarkable foreign lady, Yhou Fung Queen, who
expired on Friday, July 9.
Turkish Upteat.-Accounts were received mi
London on the 9Th, from Greece by letters from
Trieste, dated June &c, which confirm what has
been before stated Of the defeat OF the Turkish com
mander in chief. 1t appears that this general who
is one of the best in the Turkish army, had procee-
ded with much expedition towards the passes oil
Thermopyle, which he made an effort to force.
The Turkish troops fought with more courage
than usual, and for time the issue OF the contest
seemed doubtful. In the end, however, the patriotic
defence Of the Greeks prevailed, and the Pacha was
compelled with some loss, TO make retreat TO
Larissa where he was 10 wait for reinorcements
from Romela The same letters state that the corps
of Constantine Bozzas, and the troops OF the Pacha
Of Scutari, had met, and that an engagement had
taken place, which must have terminated tavorably
10 the Greeks, as Constantine remained IN posses
~ l,1II nllo hurk
and 90 leagues in all directions.
The naval force of the Turks in the Gull OF Lee
panto is only eight vessels three rigaes, two cor.
vetes, and three briggs. The Greeks have in the