The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-04-28
FOREIGN GLEAN1Nds.

that date mentions that the Secretaries OF
Foreign AfFlirs and the Treasurer had oeeh
appointed ty the President OF Mexico 70
negotiated with the British Commissioners a
7reaky Of Commerce between Great Britain
and Mexico
The same pnmber of the Sun contains
letter Of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs,
addressed to Baron Humboldt, in which the
great traveller is thanked, i'll the name OF the
Mexican nation, for his valuable works con-
corning Spanish America, and invited to
revisit Mexico. The Baron, in his answer
expresses his lively satisfaction with the ac-
acknowledgement and Invitation, and says
81 have not lost the hope OF seeing once
more with the permission OF my sovereign
the majestic Cortileras of Anahuac; of stu
dying again its natural productions; ana en-
joying the spectacle of that progressive pros
perity which free institutions and the arts OF
peace must necessarily produce III the bosom
OF the Mexican republic"
In the first week of March English vessels
arrived at Vera Cruz and Mocambo with
specie (gold and silver) for the Mexican
government
The famous bandit Gomez has been sent
ported to California.
of Mexico are interesting, as they include
the discussion and settlement of important
objects of public economy, in liberal and
enlightened spirit.
On the 18th March, the members oft
Supreme Court of Justice took the official
oath, which was administered by the Presi-
dent of the Republic in the most solemn
manner.
On the dav before, an editor indicted for
seditiu:is publications was acquitted oy the
jury-"This (says the SUM is one Of those
trumphs of public opinion, which clearly
prove the advances which we are making"
The subject Of the liberty of the press was
under consideration i'll the House OF Re pre-
scntatives.
In Cautemalc the first Federal Congress
was installed OH the 5th ult. in the midst of
acclamations and festivities. The intclli-
gencc of the Patrict victory in Peru was
formally communicated by the Executive;
at which the members rose simultaneously
and shoutcd-Indepcnde and Bolivar.
Mr. Ward, the bearer Of the British re-
copntion, arrived AZ Vera Cruz i'll the fri
gate fseria, bringing full powers to conclude
/. treaty OF commerce IS commissioner asso-
ciated with Mr. Moricr.
The most friendly relations seem to obtain
between the government OF the Mexican Uni
on, and 'the Republic ef the Centre of A.
mcrica, "-Guatemala. In March, minister
plenipotentiary Of the latter had his formal
audience of the Mexican President, when the
kindcst compliments were exchanged.
The election of Mr.. Adams as President
of our Union, is announced i'll the Mexican
papers of the 18th ult.
The news of the British recognition Of the
Mexican Independence was received every
where in the Rcbublic with extraordinary
exultation. 1t was the subject of mutual
addresses between the President and Con-
gress, and Of congratulations to the latter
from various state legislatures: day was set
apart for national rejoicings in reference to
it, and it appears to have been generally con
sidcred rs the complete guarantee otall inter
csts. In the Sun Of Tic 18th March, there is a
long address, setting forth its value, from the
President to his countrymen of the Mexican
Union.
We observe with much pleasure a peti-
,ion to the General Congress, signed by
thirty-fve of the principal mercantile hous-
cs of the Mexican capital, against the high
rates of the customs. 1t is ali able paper
full Of sound principles and reasoning ad-
verse to the system of restrictions and pro-
hibitions. We learn that the government is
likely to revise and modify the tariff, upon a
more liberal and productive scheme OF
policy.
The widow OF iturbidc had petitioncd
the Congress to be allowed to reside in this
country, without forfciting her pension.
The folly of Spain in not early rccogniz-
ing the independence Of her eman oipatcd
colonies, upon conditions favourable to her
trade and influence, will be soon more ard
more manifest. She is forestaled by Grea,
Britain and the United States, as to all tha,
she might have gained by timely conccs-
sion.---Naf. Gc-ettc.
HANANA.-It is stated that on the Cd
instant fortytwo Spanish Constitutionalists
on the demand of Ferdinand the With, were
sent from that place to Spain, 5aro tartidd
dc registre, to swell the catalogue of the
victims of that tyrant's vengeance: and or
the morning Of the same day april 2d)
| Richard Raynal kecuc, who sailed froIr
New York, in the ship Cicero, on the 21s
was arrested on board thi, vessel, and under
military escort, was conducted into the
State Prison, or CGrcei Real, where up
wards of four hundred prisoners were helc
Gin durance vile" His cquipage was taker
possession Of by the captain general, together
with his keys: and after twelve hours o
suHocatioaa, was, upon giving bail, allowae
for short time, to devote himself to tn,
arrangement of his private concerns here af
ter which he is to leave the island. The u
nitcd States commercial Agent, Mr.. War