Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-22
LATEST FROM ENei AND.


tan, capt. Carman, arrived last night
from Havre, via Dartmouth, in 80 days.
London papers to the evening OF the
5th were furnished by capt e., who
states, that before leaving Dartmouth,
he saw papers ofthe 7th and 9Th, but
they contained no news Of importance.
Capt. e. is unable to communicate any
further intelligence relative to the ships
Diamond and Leeds. The following
are the only articles Of interest con-
tanned in the papers, Com. Adr.
London, Jan. 5.--Consols to day, are
at e5 So 3-4.
The market for foreign funds opened
heavy, but rallied on the report Of
second express from France, confirm
ing the intelligence of yesterday, res
pecting the recognition Of the Indepen-
dence Of the South American states
Colombian bonds rose to e3a money,
and Mexican to 7sa; Peruvian sls to
80. Mine shares also advanced. Co.
lombians which were yesterday done at
81, are now 81 10 50.
Yesterday when it was ascertained
that the deficiency in the stock Of cot
ton in the Kingdom, was 100000 bags
less than last year, amost animated and
extensive demand Immediately took
place the scene of confusion was so
great that the gu antity actually sold is
estimated at from to 5000 bags, chief
" E. India descriptions. The advance
here is 1 to j per ID.
A very great sensation was produced
yesterday on the Irish walk Of the Ex-
change, by the announcement Of the
failure of a very extensive firm in the
provision trade.
1t is asserted that the British minis
ter at Lisbon, (Sir VIM. A'Court, has
peremptorily demanded the dismissal
Of Gen. Pampalona, Minister Of War.
It is thought that the independence of
the Brazils, with the modification die
tated by England, will be acknowledge
ed by Portugal.
1t is currently reported in the city,
that the recognition of the South Anne
rican States by Great Britain is to be
Immediately followed BY similar &C
acknowledgement of their independence
by France. From the avowed deter
mination of the French government to
concur in the general policy Of Eng
land, it may be inferred that the deci-
sion of the British government on
point so important TO the preservation
oftranquility in Europe, has not been
taken without the concurrence Of at
least the great commercial powers.
The die is now cast, and old Spain may
henceforth be considered as irrevocably
separated from her South American
Colonies.
Letters from Madrid to Dec. Esd say,
that although the government pretend
that the landing on the coast Of Falen-
cia was made by 200 smugglers TO OBJ
tain water, considerable force, in add
ton to the first FIVE regiments, has been
sent m that direction. The number Of
suspicious vessels seen at different
times in that neighborhood, is said to
amount to seventeen, all with troops on
board. II is reported that the Consti-
tutionalists are organising a consider
able body at Tangiers. The French
commander of Curera has disarmed all
the Royal Volunteer militia in tina
place.
Steam Boats are to be employed by
the General Steam Navigation Com
pany Of London, in towing merchant
vessels between the mouth of the Seine
and the Rouen, by special permission
of the French government.
Mr.. Harvey, British Commissioner
in Mexico, it is said, is to be succeed
ed by Mr.. Ward.
A letter from Valparaiso, Of Sept %,
mentions that the Chilians show per-
fectIy good faith with regard to the
loan raised in London, and company
Of merchants have contracted to pay
$500, 900 for interest, and $4,000 for
the sinking fund, annually, in return
for which they are to enjoy the sole
privilege Of selling tobacco, tea,foreign
wines, spirits, and playing cards. They
are to confscate the church property,
which is immense.
Greece.-The fortress of Patras is
completely invested by Gen. Colcotro-
nj, by 1000 men, and l3 spezziot YES
sells cut off all communications by sea.
The Turkish garrison were few and i'll
furnished, and was expected to capitu.
late. A plan was preparing for storm.
ing the place in few days, and the
possession Of it win be of vast impor-
lance to the Greeks, as this Is the only
port through which an invading army
could threaten the Morea from the sea.
The news Of the victory Of Novem-
Der 18th, over the Egyptian feet off
Gambia, was confirmed from every
quarter: three men of war were burned,
and thirty transports taken. The pri-