South Africa.
The Times, 1824-08-27T00:00:00

We have received a copy of El Argos of the 29th of May, a journal punished at Buenos Ayres. Though it contains novanilitary intelligence from Peru, wq find in it articles which possess considerable interest on other subjects. A letter from Santiago, in Chile, gives s68nc curious particulars respecting a papal missionary who has visited that country. It is said_-" The Republicans begin to view with some jealousy Senor hlusi, the Envoy from his Holiness. They attribate to his influ- ence a sermon which has just been preached here, and in which Re- publicanism was attacked, and the principles of the lHoly AlliaAce recommended. Much indulgence has, however, been shown to thic priest; for, though he was banished from the capital, he stopped at a convent of friaTs, where he has been visitedl at all hours by the Apostolic Vicar. It will perhaps apptear to you, as it does to us, a remarlkable circumstance, that at the same time we were receiving the Alinister of a great Republic, who came to stimulate us by the example of his nation, this preaching in the temple in favour of principles hostile to the Republican system should be connived at. This has happened in Chile; but surely such a thing will not occur any where else." On this subject the Argos observes :-" Withlout denying to this letter that credit which is due to it from the respectable character of its author, we find it difficult to believe, that if the Government of Chile had obtained complete evidence of the influence exercised by the Apostolic Vicar with regard to this sermon or apology of the European continental system, that suclh indifrerence as to the person of the illustrious Envoy would have been shown. We rather believe, although suspicions respecting the Envoy, not only in consequence of his character, but of the manner in which he was introduced, are not wanting since his arrival in this part of America, that the Go- vernment of Chile has not felt itself possessed of those legal proofs which would have enabled it to speak as becomes an American au- thority, in any case in which the military or political trumpets of the despotic confederacy of Europe may be heard in America." The anniversary of the Buenos Ayrcs Revolution of the 25th of May, 1810, was this year distinguished by the presence of a Mlinis- ter Plenipotentiary from the United States, and a Britishl Consul- General. The ceremoiies and rejoicings began on the 24th, and were continued on the 25th and 26th. On the last of those days a grand diplomatic dinner was given at tih Government-house. Com- missioners were appointed to receive and conduct M1r. Casar A. Rodney, the Ameiican Minister, and iMlr. Parish, the British Con- sul, into the hall of the Banqaet. As they entered a band of mnitsic played the national hymrn, " Oid 7miortales, cl grito usagrado," (Iortals, hear the sacred cry.) The number present at this enter- tainment, the first of the kind giver since the revolution, was 127. A long series of toasts kept the company together tii; two in the morning, Wiltn they withdtrew to another room, wlhere cofFee was served. The Presilent of Buenos Ayrcs gave the following toast-" To the first nation of America, to its Honourable President, James M11onro, and to its worthy Representative, our guest, Mfr. Caesar Augustus Rodney_honour and prosperity." Mlr. Rodney rose.-As silence might be thought improper, I take the liberty of claimittg your attention for a fewn moments. This is the second timiie I have visited your beautiful country, being ott bothi occasions comiissioned by that distinguished individutal (whose licalth youtr have just drunk with so muchi applause) wlto presides over the United States with so much honour and credit to hlimself, with so much advantage to Itis country, and with so much benefit to the whole civilized world. The first time I arrived liere you re- ceived me with kindness, and with marks of joy. On my last arrival, charged to execute the agreeable task of recognizing your Sovereignty in the most solemn and just manner, my reception on the part of the people and the Government was to me personally most grateful, and to try country most honourable. WYhen I recollect that this festive moment is devoted to the celebration of that independence for the preservation of which ardent prayers have been offered up to the Supreme Being, in whose hands repose the destinies of stgtes and empires-.when I sece around me patriots and soldiers who have sup- ported that solemn act, both in the cabinet and in the field-when I see heroes who have scaled the Andes, and wvon imperishable laurels in the victories of Chacabuco and MSaypu, my bosom glows with sensations wliich I am unable to express. Urlited as is my name with the commemoration of this great and glorious event, I cannot but sensibly feel the nersonal honwur conferred upon me. It is not, however, to me individually, but to the illustrious Gevern- ment and the free people I represent, that the distinguished mark of honour is awarded, and for which I return my thanks. It surely never can be among the high dispensations of Divine Providence, that this beautiful part of the globe shall return to its ancient state of colonlal vassalage and servitude. No ! God and nature ltavc de- creed its freedom and independence. The statue you have erected cannot be cast down from its firm pedestal by the power of tyranny, though aided by all the legions of the Holy Alliance. Permit me to drink-" To the State of Buenos Ayres, the load-star of the South, the anchor of Hope amidst tile storms of revolution ; and prospe- rity to the pilot who has weathered the burrisane. Under her aus- pices mnay the union of the other provinces be accomplished, and may that union be perpetusal." The President._-" To his Ml\ajesty George IV. K-ing of Great Britain-to the illustrioas and powerful nation lie governs-and to htis Consul-general, our guest, Alr. Woodbine Parish." Air. Parish.-Gentlemen, being not very familiar with the Cas- tilibn language, I mlust solicit your excuse for my want of words to thank you as I would wish, for tite honour you have done to my country, as well as to myself personally. Nevertheless, I will offer you my sincere and repeated thanks. I have had the good fortune to be sent to this country as the first public agent froti my nation. You know that one of my duties is, to collect information on the ac- tual state of the affairs and fomi of this Govermnent. Every thing I have seen, every'thing I bave letaned, since my arrival at Buenos Ayres, does so much honour to the Govertment and people of this state, that I can assure you with all sincerity,that my representations to nmy Government will be consistent with what I hope for-the estalslishmcent of relations of friendship with this country, in that niode and forii whichl the progressof its excellent institutions entitles it to in teh face of the world. Gentlemen, witit your permission, l drink " '.Po the peace and prosperity of Buenos Ayres." Senor Rivadavia, by the particular desire of tite President, returnetl thanks to Alessrs. Rodney and Parish. SOUTH AfERICA.