Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-06-16
WASHINGTON, MAY 4.

WASHINGTON, MAY 4.
The Boston Courier, of Friday, an
nounces tle arrival there, on the prece-
ding evening, of the British bark Area
dia, from Bristol, with London papers
OF the 9th ult. From the Traveller, oil
that date, the following extract is given :
"Tbe din of warlike preparation
sounds in the North; all the accounts to-
day wear hostile aspect. The Gar
seems resolved on war, and is arraying
his immense strength, naval and militia
ry, for the assault on the empire OF the
Ottoman. Admiral Greig, who COM
mands in chief the fleets of Russia, has
been ordered to ST. Petersburg, to re-
port the condition Of the naval forces,
and prepare for hoslities 10 the Black
Sea. The armies Of Sacken and Witt
genstein, in Bessarabia, are said also to
be in motion. The Russian hordes are
concentrating for the march, and taking
up advanced positions in front Of the
Pruth. The Duke of Wellington is
said to have urged every argument
against this tremendous war: but in vain.
No diplomacy could avert the storm,
which seems ready to burst on Eastern
Europe in unmitigated fury"
The health of the King was not per-
fectIy established on the 18th ut.
he Foil Lot
arrival a, Salem MASS } furnishes some
particulars respecting the state OF affairs
in Brazil and the La Plata:
RIO JANEIRo, MARCH "a.
The 2 LIST OF March having been ap-
pointed by the Emperor for his depar-
ture from Bahia on his return to Rio,
he was confidently expected to arrive in
the course of ten or Twelve days, and
grea, preparations we're making for his
reception by the citizens. During his
absence perfect tranquility had prevail.
ed in Rio, and no apprehension whatever
was entertained OF any political difficult
~. Accounts were received at Rio,
that the Buenos Ayres squadron, con-
sisting OF ship, two briggs, schooner.
and seven gun-boats, had come out Sc
cond time, and were more successful than
before, having compelled the Imperial
blockading vessels 10 abandon their
ground, in anticipation of an attack, and
took shelter in Montevideo, pursued
nearly the whole way by the others,
without coming to action.-The Gov
ernor of MoDtevideo, indignant at their
appsren, cowardice, would not allow
them to remain in port, and after order
ing them to the outer anchorage, sent
them with reinforcement to resume
their station. The frigatc Imperative
was also ordered up the river, and had
sailed with Admiral Lobo on board, Blu,
report states her to have been seen in
the mouth Of the river-it would be ex-
-tremely difficult for her to reach the an
chorage in the outer roads of Buenos
Ayres, on account Of the shadows on
the passage up, and she could only Law
there at anchor for the same reason,
whilst the enemy's vessels of war might
pass out Of the reach of her guns. 1t
is said that Admiral Brown is resolved
to attempt to board her, if she takes a
station there, and many people are dis
posed to believe that he may succeed,
but it would be very desperate essay.
After leaving the pursuit Of the block
aiding vessels, Admiral Brown appear
off Colonia, fortified town on the river
opposite Buenos Ayres, and held BY the
Brazilians, which he bombarded for some
time, but could not succeed in taking it
though vague report was circulated
that he had, which, however, was contra
dicted on better authority. He lost one
Of his vessels on bank, but took out
every thing valuable and burnt her. She
was the Belgrano, formerly the Mohawk,
Of Baltimore. The Government, Of Bue.
nos Ayres had sent deputa,ion to that
OF Chill requiring their assistance in the
war, and it was expected the whole Chi
liam squadron would come round to their
aid, in which case the marine operations
will become Of much more interest on
this coast. Their naval force is said to
be respectable, and can be spared, as
they have succeeded in the reduction Of
Chloe. II was still believed tina, Boil.
var would lend his personal aid, though
it was reported he had set out for Pana.
ma. Accounts which may be relied on,
are received of General Sucre's having
entered Paraguay with large force,
where he was received with the most en-
thusiastic welcome by the inhabitants.
The tyrant Franco had fed from his CAPT.
tai, Assumption, but it was said he was af-