Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-12

[ From the National Gazette. |

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On the 9th September, the British Consul for
Guatemala, delivered to the President of that Re
public along with his credentials, formal address,
IN winch he expressed the lively desire OF The Bri-
fish Government, to cultivate the relations OF peace
| and friendship with the Republic, sc. The Presi-
dent pronounced a long and emphatic reply in
which he remarked that England alone. of the Eu-
ropean powers, knew the value and Importance of
America, and wished to cooperate in the work Of
her rosperiiy. Speaking OF his own country
CenIral America, he Observed
- II contains all that is necessary TO make ma
lion of the first rank; more than two millions of
inhabitants, whose breasts glow with patriotism;
enlightened citizens who are able 10 direct il and
promote us ACKNOWLEDGEMENT; an excellent climate
and exuOcrant natural riches; the mos, commodious
poTts navigal,e rivers and lakes and the ls,hmus of
nicaragua, which may be envied by the other ma
lions OF The new world
On the 29h August, the Federal Congress OF
Guatemala, soemnly ratified the Constitutions franz
ei te p, cce!!ng gear by the Constituent Assembly
or Conv en,ion. On the LIST Sept deputation
rom the Congress, placed the decree or law of con-
llFinaion III the hands o! he President, and public
rcJoicngs took place on the occasion.
Inc MeNicap papers mention the brillisncy and
lh!ihess OF the ffIf"It"S or evening Parties of Mr.
Pon1-cit, the American Minister; which they CON
sider as highly useful 10 the society OF Ike capital
lie A Suila Mexicana, when relating TO the mani
render OF the castle of San juan adyer,s 10 the par
ticul'r delight which that must have afforded
MIR. Poinseti, who had fought in Chile and al
ways exeried and exposed himself ON South Aueri
can Independence. When foreign minister has
such hold on the memory and affections of the
people with whom he resides, in addition to The
best general qualifications, he truly at his proper
post.
| On the Goth November, a committee renorted tn
the Mexican House of Representatives, a compre-
hensiye plan for the payment of the interest on The
national debt, and the support of the national Gre
dit. a department is TO be organized for the pur-
pose with order, good faith and punctusty as its
governing principles. Ample resources are said
10 exist for the discharge of all past obligations
The trial by jury has been established in the federal
district. The State governments were in regular
| action, and tranquility regned in every one of
the nineteen members of The Union. We North
Americans even may feel surprise at the prompt
tude and comparative facility with which the appa
rau' OF the federal system has been adjusted and
set in motion among our Southern neghbors
The powder mandatory at Santa Fe exploded
in October. and several lives were destroyed by the
catastrophe.
! In Guatemala, the government has created a
permanent Board OF Statistics, consisting of sieht
| members, whose duty it is to ascertain and report
the statistical situation ofthe Republic in all parti-
culHrs. This plan might be adopted elsewhere with
advantage.
The Agula Mexicana contains some ingenious
aud eloquent essays, the object of which is 10 prove
that the independence of Cuba is necessary for the
interests OF Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala: and
that Mexico ought 10 attempt its accomplishment.
The essayist concludes thus With Cuba indie
pendent, the political balance of the nations of
America will be preserved; with Cuba dependent
on any one of those nations, that balance will be
destroyed and with Cuba subject TO Euroecan
nation, American liberty will be constantly lhrea-
tened" These points are fully developed
The Gaceta dc Colombia, the Official paper of
the Colombian government, has the following ar
| ticle
! We are assured That the government of the
| United States has named MIR. Anderson, their
| Minister PIenipotentiary to our Republic as their
representative in the Assembly which is TO meet
| in Panama, and that he was TO embark at New
York tie LIST inst
g We are not told how, or in what measures.
the United States may be resolved to interfere in
the said Assembly; but we venture TO hope thar her
neutrality will not experience any change''
letter 10 the editors of the American from a
! friend nov in Bogoia, the capital OF Colombia.
says " We have nothing politically important:
! by the most recent accounts from the south, up 10
the last of August, Bolivar was still in Upper Pc
RI; in Marc next, he is to meet the Congress of
Panama. Here all are DESTROYS for his return TO
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May. squadron, composed OF all the floating
force OF the nation, is assembling at Car,hagena,
and i'll be reinforced by several men of war from
! Sweden; but for what object il j. not publicly
known. Many conjecture- are in circulation res
pecting its destination; weref to hazard one would
say Spain Ii is to be in readiness by the end OF
March next.
We have just heard that Mr.. Anderson has ar
rived at Carthagena, on his way to this capital.
lie left here, when he recently returned TO the
United States. Col. Watts as charge des flares
a gentleman Of elevated mind, most ardent in his
couniry's welfare, and zealously correct on all
points connected with its dignity lie is on The best
footing with he government and stands equal Y well
wiih ,he most distinguished native citizens; in u
word he is genuine American, and does honor 10
his country and it, citizens
On the 2lst November ship of the line mount
ing III guns, arrived at Carthagena from Sweden
for the Colombian government Bait Inner
! COMMERCIALLY TMPORTANT-Al es-
ter received in this city from Senator of he Uni
ted States, under date OF January 8, says" The
British Minister has been spoken 10 on the subject Of
tie stop intended TO be put TO our intercourse with
the North American colonies, by the Comptroller
General o. the customs at Halifax. He dIssp-
proves OF II, and has written TO the Governor, re-
qufSlng him 10 obtain suspension until the opin-
ion OF the British government can be asceriained IS
Bait. inner.
| The Mobile Commercial REGISTER. Of Dec n
says Z" The steam boat Henry Clay, we regret to
learn, was lost on the night Of the 7h instant near
Sisemore's ferry, on tie Alabama. She was bound