Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-27

oiockades n, could make impressions on it. Ad-
miral Bianco, at the head Of the naval forces of
Chill, Peru and Colombia, can only proven, sup
plies being thrown into it by the sea. On land no
regular approaches have been attempted tho fir
ing kept upbeteen the fortress and the batteries
OF the patriot army The attempt is, TO starve the
garrison out and it must ultimately succeed
Every port in the Pacific Ocean has been gutted
with every description of our produce. The de-
cree OF the Peruvian Congress, which imposes an
additional duty of 10per cent. on manufactured
cotton goods, had been complained Of; together
with the commercial DEGREES, which were calcua-
'ed 70 favor the Importation of British manufactures
Commercial Treaty with the u. States ought,
therefore, to be made soon as possible.
raj Guse, left by Lord Cochrane as the v. Admiral
OIL 'he naval forces OF Peru, had been arrested at
uuayaquli and brought TO Lima for trial. He is
saidto have favored the instruction of Riva Aguer-
70, when Bolivar marched agains, the Iatter.-A
meianchoiy account is given Of Judge Prevost's
death In April. He died amid the CordIeras; his
nody was thrown out of the hut, and found among
Tue SHOWS 1.-THE people refusing il burial be-
cause he heretic;) until the pietv of
his grateful friend, Mr. CLARK, sunercareo.
rom philadelphia, made him hurry to the scene.
ana bury the body In the frozen ground: the
hearts oil the natives as hard as their soil: Cor HI.
could not make them touch the corpse until he had
presented his pistols and threatened to shoot them
Inc iliustrions Bolivar thus bcwals Preyost's death
In letter which he addressed 10 our Consal AT Lima
F" with the deepest sorrow, have received the
unexpected news Of the melancholy death of Judge
frevost. Such loss no one can appreciate like
myself, who had the honor of the personal acouain-
lance and friendship ofihe deceased, whose talents
and moral qualities worthy of the AGENT of the
ireest and best governed people of the universe Mr.
r. was true phanthropist and liberal noIi.ician.
re absolutely adored America. With such titles
hat, p,,rt &
w nat Tor such worthy man, who had come TO
feru TO live in the midst Of our tribuIa,ions.
ana 10 die, after his heart had expanded with
transport at the triumph of our lberty,'' Sc
letter from Santiago Chill, OF LIST June received
at providence, states that the Supreme Executive
power IS yetin Bolivars hands; that the system is
NAT Oh a consolidated republic, and constitution
= "'i'ea ny constituent Congress which provides
ior National Legislature and guarantees the repre
sentative principle: but t has yet the odous fea-
lure Oh national and exclusive RELIGION THE las,
Congress authorised Bolivar 10 suspend any of it,
provisions as he might think for the good OF the coun
Try; but he has no, only not touched this miserable
article, but has compelled many Friars to return TO
,neir convents they had abartone ed during the
disorders OF the Revolution. His, views in hi.
are not easily comprehended considering his char
acter In the light in which we have been accus-
toned TO view II. '--Bolivar went on nth April
10 Upper Peru, probably 10 iempta Remuneration
Oh lis provinces 10 Peru but they were severed
rom II In l77S, and Joined TO the Vice loyalty OF
buenos Ayres. Theya are now claimed by both.
These provinces, viz. Charcas, Potosi, La paz
rochaoamoa, &C are as fine any in America
and viii probably in the end form an indeprndent
coniederacy IN central Soeth America, having the
province OF Atacama on the Pacific rs an outlet for
,heir productions" Thus settling the controversy
between bnenos Ayres and Peru There are strong
tendencies In Peru TO the Federotiue System, which
all the opposition of Bolivar NAV not be able to
keep down.
The same letter from Santiago Chilli, states the
uissoiution OF the Congress of CHILL on the l7th
ul,. on the petition OF about 2-3rds of the members
ihey mad not been able to agree upon many public
measures, and The mob would not permit them 10
adjourn theinseves They left ;he bill of rirh,s
diminished after passing 20 of It's articles:
out the liberty de Jacto enjoyed by the Chans and
.he mid Character of the Dictator renders less
m'sniiui he absence OF that liberty de jtye which
he oiii Oh rights was calculated to defiae and Sc
cure. " me direct contribution was also left in the
INK morn alter having undergone more discussion
than our new tariff bill; in the mean time there j.
MOI dollar in the national mone,-box. and the
financial department in the utmost disorder Yet
.h'ii Is advancing IN the of liberty She il
about to adopt the federatioe system:-.s Each of
the three provinces OF Coquir.bo Santiago and
conception to have its provincial Legislature for
anil
municipal affahs, with national Congress 10 meet
at the capital for the discussion of national matters
Coqulmbo and Conception have already organize,
'heir assembly, and that of Santiago is to convene
ABOUT the ZOIh oil this month. The object OF heir
present meeting Is 10 appoint two commission rs
IRON each province, with full powers conioiniIy to
NIX the law OF election for the National Congress,
&c winch Congress will determine the nature and
conditions OF the confederation. The adoption oil
/ kyIli Il ,l.
which have heretofore existed amongst the pro-
vinces, and by giving TO each the privilege Of man
aging ITS own affairs, insure greater regard 10 local
interests, and consequently satisfaction TO the
SoVerneu' ana, at The same time, pui stop to the
present prepouderaiing influence of the capital"
MEXico.---The ship ASA, which surrendered TO
this Republic, is 10 be called The Mexican CONGRESS
The total receipts of the public treaslry for MAY
were Ss4S9 ,655; the disbursements 43i ,367.--An
extraordinary session Of the Congress is called for
the LIST August The Pope had addressed Circu-
lar TO the Arch-Bishops and Bishops of America
which had received the Appreciation of his Catholic
Maies'y; denouncing the crimes and consequences
OF rebellion; and exhorng The Clergy 10 display for
the benefit OF their congregations the distinguished
qualities oil his son Ferdinand. The Mexican Envoy
near his Britannia Majesty, in communicating the
Circular to MS government, says that ne had taken
occasion to lay before the Apos Ole See the tr,le
sentiments oil The Mexicans; that whilst they would
pay every respect TO The head of the Church, We,
they would not confer with any temDo,a al Dotcey
about their form Of government or relinquish heir
haired Tor tyrsnt, whose supposed virtues are
commended In the Cifcuar.--The river of Guasa-
cuaico Is The Only river IN Mexico that admits vessel.
Oh wars at all seasons giving % feet of waer ON the
Dat at It's mouth. "T'hs river isnavigabe for larg,
vessels 90 or 10 miles into the interiors and is mo-
strange that the Spanish Government should hav,
refused to the inhabitants of Oaaca the benefits O
such extensive navigation. II canal should b.