Tine, twenty-eight feet at bottom, and four feet in depth. The locks to be fifteen feet wide and eighty five long, within the chamber.

DELAWARE. The canal to unite the waters of the Delaware with those of the Chesapeake, appears to go on well. About 2,600 men, independent of all machinery, are now employed on it.

MARYLAND. The secretary of the navy, with capt. Morris, of the navy board, lately visited Annapolis, and proceeded up the Severn river as far as Round Bay. They were on a visit to gov. Kent, but took a view of the fine harbor at the metropolis of our state.

The board of trustees of the University of Maryland met at Annapolis, by proclamation of the governor on the 15th ultimo, and adopted certain rules and regulations for future proceedings.

The governor and council have purchased, for the use of the state, the tobacco ware-houses of Messrs. Dugan, Williams, and O'Donnell, and of the Messrs. Sheppards, in Baltimore, for about the sum of 120,000 dollars-the inspection of tobacco now being an af

fair of the state.

The governor has so arranged matters that he will regularly attend at Annapolis on the first Monday of every month, for the despatch of business. This is a new arrangement, and its reasonableness and propriety is such that it will not be departed from hereafter. Hitherto no one could, at all times, tell when he might expect to meet the governor of Maryland at the seat of the government,

VIRGINIA. The Winchester Republican gives us to understand that only one church in that town, (the Presbyterian), could be obtained by the citizens for the performance of ceremonies in honor of the anniversary of our independence. The others had been applied for, because, perhaps, they were larger, or better fitted for the purpose-but were denied.

NORTH CAROLINA. Newbern, June 10. Alligators, of a very large size, have recently shown themselves in our rivers, even close to the public wharves. Some time since, a large one was taken, and on Monday last another, of the great length of twelve feet six inches, whose expanded jaws seemed sufficiently capacious to receive a full grown boy.

There are four cotton manufactories in this staterespectable and improving establishments. The gold mines are about to be worked with much greater facility and care than heretofore, and it is thought that the yield of them will be much increased.

affairs, and that it will, if allowed to pursue, unmolested by legislative interference, the course it has adopted, soon raise itself into as high repute as ever it was.

There are about 500,000 dollars in Darien notes in the treasury of the state, which are not included, we suppose, in the above amount.

[If the preceding is correct, though we apprehend some mistake in the figures, it will appear that the bills circulated by this institution must have amounted to the enormous sum of $1,600,000!]

TENNESSEE. Mr. Felix Grundy, formerly a distin guished member of congress, it is stated, will be a candidate for a seat in the house of representatives.

LOUISIANA. New Orleans remained healthy at the latest dates. A letter, dated May 25, says-The oldest inhabitants assert that when the Mississippi rises to high water mark there is no fear of any fever prevailing for at least this summer. If truth can be placed in this prediction, New Orleans may expect to be as free of sickness as any other city in the union,' for the river is now a few feet above high water mark; considerable time to come. and has every appearance of continuing so for some

The steam boat Grecian, laden with 400 bales of cotton, took fire, and was totally destroyed on the 23rd ult. while going into New Orleans.

Omo. Mr. John W. Campbell has declined a re election to congress from this state. General Vance was publicly and handsomely entertained at Urbanna, by a very respectable party of his constituents, on the 8th ult.

The canals of this state are prosperously makingon the great one, about 2,000 men and 300 teams are employed. Every thing, so far; has met the expectations of the projectors; and that the work will be completed as proposed, and at an early day, there is every possible reason to believe.

Nine weekly stages now leave Cincinnati, in various directions-and passages up and down the river in steam boats, are as frequent as can be desired.

INDIANA. Several young men, belonging to Crawfordsville, in this state, went out in the month of April, being apprised of the existence of a rattlesnake's den, and killed 95 of the largest class. On the following morning 55 more were destroyed-one of these reptiles had 23 rattles. A tradition exists among the Indians, as ancient as their wampums, that all the snakes leave their dens once in seven years, and that they become so numerous that hunting is extremely hazardous, until cold weather sets in and compels them to make a retreat to their winter quarters.

SOUTH CAROLINA. The "South Carolina (Cheraw) Spectator," of the 16th inst. says.-"There never was such a want of corn since the days that Jacob sent his sons to Egypt for it. We are requested to say that it will sell readily in Cheraw, at one dollar ILLINOIS. Dr. Phillico, of Sangamon, in this state, and fifty cents per bushel," [This is one of the re-writes, under date of 4th of May-"Captain Abraham sults attending the cotton mania last year, when fields Hathaway has ploughed up, in an old turnip field, a of growing corn were rooted up to plant the speculat- number of vegetating insects. He gave me several of ed article.] them when I was at his house a few days ago. The root of the plant is uniformly situated near the head of the creature, which is a sort of worm, or rather grub; and the stem, in some instances, divides into three leaves. My neighbor has planted some of these singular productions in his garden, and intends to watch their progress, and make observations."

The same paper of a subsequent date, says that corn was readily selling at two dollars per bushel, and flour at ten dollars per barrel!

GEORGIA. The Darien Gazette says-that the bank of Darien has recently burnt nine hundred and thirty thousand dollars of its bills; $600,000 of which were drawn in while under the management of the old board of directors, and the balance under the new direction. The same paper adds-"We are informed, and we believe correctly, that there are not over $200,000 of its bills now in circulation; thus it is reasonable to predict a speedy resuscitation of its

FLORIDA. The Pensacola Gazette states that there are citizens who are opposed to the project of innexing Florida to Alabama, and who regret to see the question agitated, as it is calculated to excite that sectional feeling which it had been fondly hoped was allayed, never again to be renewed.

MISSOURI. The bank of Missouri "blew up" in I want of food. The government is a dark and gloomy 1821-see page 283. despotism.

MICHIGAN. In the last week of May, thirty sturgeons were caught in the mill race in the village of Monroe, weighing from 40 to 100 pounds each. All these were taken in one day.

FOREIGN NEWS.

France. Sir Gregor McGregor has been tried on a charge of swindling, for disposing of some of his lands to certain Frenchmen, and sentenced to two years imprisonment.

Paris, May 22. The troubles excited at Rouen by the missionaries, were of a serious character, according to the recital of the Quotidienne. Petards and other missiles were thrown into the cathedral during the 13th, into the midst of the faithful who were at prayer, many of whom were wounded.

"During that time," says that paper, "some of the malevolent made loud menaces, others indecently parodied the canticles. The disorder at last reached its height. The venerable prelate, of Rouen, attempted in vain to mount the chair; they would not allow him to be heard. The holy sacrament was met with loud groans at the moment when it was exposed to the veneration of the faithful. The priests with great courage, hoping to penetrate to the middle of that furious crowd, conjured the most peaceful to respect the place in which they were. Great fear was entertained for the fate of those priests, the commissaries of the police being mal-treated in attempting to protect them.

The Indicateur of Bordeaux gives the following intelligence from Spain: "Such is the wretchedness of the peninsula, that a rector of the environs of the Bergantina has placed himself at the head of all his parishoners who are able to bear arms, and has gone out to seek his fortune upon the highway"

Italy. The papal government, in its anxiety to protect the public morals, has given orders to the owner of a puppet show at Rome, to lengthen the petticoats of his wooden performers!

Sweden The crown princess of Sweden has been delivered of a son. This event excited considerable rejoicings in Stockholm. It may be regarded as a new link between the Swedes and Bernadotte.

Germany. The Frankfort papers of the 11th instant, contain a remarkable account of the sudden changes in the weather which have been experienced there, and of a storm, in which a single flash of lightning destroyed an entire flock of sheep, 170 in number, without injuring the shepherd or his dog who were with them.

Prussia. Many persons have been prosecuted for being members of secret associations. Of twentyeight persons arrested in a body at Copenich, 15 were sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment at hard labor, 2 to 13 years, 2 to 12. &c. and those who held offices were forever disqualified from being employed in future.

The king of Prussia has authorized M. Spontini, di rector general of his majesty's band, to give a grand concert in favor of the Greeks.

"Thus passed the first day. On Friday measures Turkey. The Turks have the same notion as the having been taken by the authorities to prevent the machinery-breakers. Some years ago, a printer went renewal of these horrible scenes, the place in front to Constantinople, and set up his cases and press. of the cathedral was occupied by a strong detach- The prime vizier, hearing of his arrival, ordered him ment of the royal guard, and other detachments were to be arrested. The unfortunate man of letters was distributed in the church. The women entered by charged with a serious offence. He was told that thirthe great door, and had places reserved for them in ty thousand clerks lived every day by multiplying the church: the men entered at the other doors, and copies of public and private documents, and, conse no person was allowed to loiter. The cries "down quently, that, multiplying copies by the art of printwith the Archbishop,"-"down with the Missionaries," ing, would deprive all those persons of bread. The were heard without the church; seditious exclama- printing press and letters were thrown, by the gotions were heard; the glass of the sacristy was brok-vernment, into the Bosphorus, and the printer naren, and the females on their return were insulted. The royal guard were frequently constrained to use their bayonets.

"Disorders of the same nature, although not so vioJent, took place at the exterior of the churches of St. Sever, St. Maciou and others.

rowly escaped the bow-string.

Accounts from Vienna, dated May 17th, announce that the "Ottoman Porte has fully acceded to all the conditions stipulated in the ultimatum of the emperor Nicholas. The Turkish cabinet has already designate ed two plenipotentiaries to proceed to the frontiers. The hostages moreover have been set at liberty, and positive orders given for the evacuation of Moldavia and Wallachia."

[The preceding being true-our hope that Russia might assist the Greeks, is destroyed.]

"About 6 o'clock in the evening a furious crowd collected in front of the palace of the archbishop, and attempted to force the great gate, in order to break the glass in the building, which was separated from the street by a large court. At that instant, two missionaries, returning from the church of St Sever, When the news of the fall of Missolonghi reached were assailed in Damiette street. One of them had Constantinople, the Turks gave themselves up to the the good fortune to escape. The other, M. de Lew-most barbarous expression of joy. The janissaries enbruck had his clothes torn from him, and would proceeded to the hotel of the Russian consulate, and have infallibly perished, had he not been saved by threw several heads and ears of Greeks into the some honest persons, who hurried him into a house, windows. whence he escaped in disguise."

[The preceding appears to relate to some schemes of the Jesuits, who are again obtaining a fearful inBoence in France-for another account says that the people cried out "live the king, live the clergy of Rouen, live religion, but down with the missionaries, down with the Jesuits!"

A share in the Paris Constitutionnel, the leading journal on the liberal side, which was sold in 1816 for 6000 francs, now produces 30,000 francs a year. The price of this daily paper is 72 francs per annum, and it has 19,000 subscribers, whose subscriptions amount to l 55,000 sterling per annum.

Spain continues in the most wretched condition In Andalusia many persoirs had perished for the

Extract of a private letter of the 1st of May from Bucharest:-"Our Hospodar has delivered to the seraskier 200,000 kilos of corn, which is destined for victualling the Turkish fortresses on the Danube."

Greece. A vessel arrived at Trieste in 36 days from Alexandria, in Egypt, reports that a division of the Greek fleet of Hydra, had made in the month of March, at landing at Beirout, in Syria, and carried off 3,000,000 piasters. The Greeks intended a similar attack on Cyprus, but were hindered by contrary winds. The terror spread by this enterprise had extended to Egypt.

Accounts from Corfu, dated April 11, mentioned. that the national assembly of Greece would shortly be convoked at Epidaurus. The deputies of eastern

At length, exhausted by fatigue and want of food, they blew themselves up at the moment when the Turks were going to take them.

Greece are said to incline to a monarchy, and desire to ask the great powers of christendom for a king. Ancona, May 8. What melancholy and afflicting news! I hear, on my arrival at Ancona, that Misso- "Almost every week, and since the 5th of April longhi no longer exists! I am overwhelmed, annihilat- every day, English vessels, entered Missolonghi. Sir ed! I arrived full of hope, and find that all is over! F. Adam, before his departure for London, had interThat population of heroes is no more. The follow-posed between the town and Ibrahim, and exerted all ing are the particulars, too positive facts, which I his efforts, as a private individual, to bring about a have been able to collect: capitulation. The inhabitants of Missolonghi had "On the 15th of April, the Greek fleet had an en- consented to leave the town with their arms, baggage, gagement with the Turkish squadron. The combat &c. and with drums beating. Ibrahim refused; he was terrible; the Greeks had the advantage; yet it promised that property should be respected, and their was not so decisive as to enable them entirely to lives spared, but he insisted that the whole garrison drive away the Turks and throw provisions into Mis- should be prisoners of war. Our heroes indignantly solonghi. Miaulis, therefore, waited for fresh divi- refused, and declared they would blow themselves sions to renew the combat. Ibrahim, wearied out up. The English, seeing that Missolonghi was not by so many fruitless attacks, in which he had sustenable, and that it was impossible for the Greeks to tained such severe losses, directed all his attention to throw in supplies, made the greatest effort to induce prevent the arrival of supplies sent in small vessels Missolonghi to surrender; but all was in yain." from Zante. It is stated that the gallant Canaris perished off Missolenghi in the vessel which he commanded. Mexico. It is officially published, with all due authentication, that the general congress of Mexico has decreed as follows:

"On the 16th, all the communications were cut off by means of rafts, and flat-bottomed boats, armed with heavy artillery. From that time the provisions which were at Petala and Porto Sore could not arrive; the besieged, who maintained themselves only by means of a few supplies which they daily received, began to be in the most deplorable situation. On the 17th and 18th, several women, children and old men died of hunger. On the 19th the evil increased. Notwithstanding the horrors of this situation, nobody thought of surrendering; all still placed their hopes on the fleet; but every one prepared to sacrifice his life. Several parts of the town were selected to receive the women, the children, and the aged, and every preparation was made to blow up the place, On the 21st and 22nd, no prayers were performed. several parts of the town were underminded, and the inhabitants determined that all those who should not be able to made a sally, as well as the wounded, the women and children should bury themselves by springing the mines.

All goods, productions, and effects of national growth or manufacture, which may be exported, shall be free of duty, and neither shall the state through which they may pass, or the public authorities on the coasts, impose on them any duty of whatsoever description, except the following: Coined gold, two per cent.

Gold in bars, or otherwise, two per cent. Silver, coined, in bars, or otherwise, three and one half per cent.

In the senate of Mexico, in the month of April last, a bill was introduced, for the suppression, virtually, of the lodges of free-masons throughout the Union, as hostile to the establishment of religion. It was discussed and rejected.

[As the pope has just issued a new bull against freemasons, he will be compelled to withdraw it, as to Mexico, or lose his hope of holding a spiritual command over the people of that country.].

It is dreadfully sickly at Vera Cruz-the yellow fever was carrying off 100 persons a day.

Republic of Colombia.

"On the 21st and 22nd, Miaulis again attacked the Turkish fleet, but what could a number of little vesBels do against 6 ships of the line, 10 frigates and 90 other vessels, which had the advantage of the wind? All their efforts were useless; it was impossible to Africa. It is supposed that at least 60,000 slaves get a vessel laden with provisions into the town, and have been sold from the coast of Africa during the the Greek fleet in vain lost its best vessels, exposed last year, of whom 3,600 were captured and liberateto the fire of the large Turkish men of war. The ed by the English. unfortunate beseiged, seeing their last hopes vanish, thought only of executing their heroic project. Every thing was prepared for the sacrifice; the women and children were placed over the mines. Some of the Caracas, May 20. Yesterday evening arrived at most intrepid old men promised to set fire to the Caracas, his excellency gen. Paez, accompanied by mines the moment the signal should be given. The the members of the illustrious municipality, and a men who were still able to carry arms resolved to very numerous and respectable body of its inhabi make a sally, to force their way through Ibrahim's tants, who had proceeded as far as the village of Anarmy, to join their brethren, and to revenge, if pos-timona, to escort him to the city. The expression of sible, the women and children whom they abandoned public feeling on this occasion, was marked and deto death. About 2,000 attempted to execute this decisive. The air resounded with the shouts of "viva la sign, 130 or 140 men remained in the town, and retired into a house, which they converted into a for

tress.

republica," "viva Bolivar," "viva el general Paez." The troops of the line, and the cavalry and infantry militia, were under arms to receive him, and the bells of the respective churches were set in motion. Immediately on the arrival of his excellency, the following proclamation was issued:

"On the 23d, in the evening, their departure took place, and at the same moment the frightful volcano blew up the population, which was reduced to 6,000 souls. The Turks, who knew the project of the un- "Inhabitants of Venezuela! The free voice of the happy besieged, made a very great resistance to the people has conferred on me the charge of the susally of the Greeks. A dreadful carnage took place, preme command of the civil and military adminis and at least the half of the sacred battalion perished.trations. Unmindful of my personal situation, the It is hoped, however, that about 700 or 800 may have state of the country alone engages my attention.gained the mountains. On the following day, the he- Our enemies congratulate themselves on this event, roic town and its inhabitants no longer existed The and presume us to be once more in their power. Turks on entering the town found only ruins and They deceive themselves, and will find us as ready dead bodies: however, the 130 men who had fortifi- to repel them, as we have ever been. ed themselves in the house, defended themselves the "Self-preservation is the supreme law. This it is that, whole day, making a great carnage of the Egyptians. Ihas dictated to us the measures which we adopt, and

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which are recorded in our municipal acts. The pub-had such a dear love for the republic, that no interest, lic will be informed of all through the medium of the press. In the meanwhile, it is sufficient to know that the laws reign, and that all guarantees shall be respected; in one word, every thing which is not inconsistent with the step we have taken, shall remain as heretofore.

no sufferings, no passion, could have inspired me with a resolution of breaking through the constitution, which I considered as the work of our exertions and the recompense of our toils. I thought that my cnemies would have accomplished their views in withering my laurels and even destroying my existence. This however, was of far less weight on my mind than presenting myself before the world as a dangerous citizen, who, with his own hands had torn the charter he had sworn to preserve with his sword. My honor struggled against my interest, and I resolved to obey the orders of the senate. Gen Escalona was acknowledged by myself-1 remained regulating my equipage, and was about to sell some cattle to defray my expenses during my residence in Bogota. Little did I think that the people would take any interest for "Our peculiar situation calls on us to arm. Threat-me-little did I think that the people would adopt on ened at one and the same time by our common enemy account, any measures which would put at stake my from abroad, and by the machinations of self-in-their wealth, their tranquility and their blood, when terested persons, we should be imprudent in the ex-I suddenly learned that a considerable number of the treme did we not assume a becoming attitude.

"The people were oppressed by a bad administration, and sighed for the remedy of their grievances. This very cause has afforded us the opportunity, and we have profited by it, seeking their remedy in the constitution itself. We are resolved to accelerate the moment appointed for the grand convention, which was to have taken place in 1831. The liberator and president shall be our arbitrator and mediator, and be will not turn a deaf ear to the importunities of his countrymen.

"The power which you have conferred on me is not designed to oppress, but protect you, and secure your liberty. I shall always consult the opinions of sensible men, and execute their wise resolves.

"JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ. "Head quarters in Caracas, May 19, 1826."

GEN. PAEZ TO GEN. BOLIVAR.

To his excellency

The liberator of Colombia and Peru: "My very dear general and friend

Valencians had presented themselves before the municipality demanding my restoration to the command. This step, though the result of grateful feelings, wounded my heart more severely than that which, under the influence of ingratitude and perfidy, was taken by the senate: -The loud calls of the people and the duties imposed on me by the law, were so contradictory, that my soul was shaken from its centremy judgment was blinded and my mind was at a loss, (as yours would have been), what course to adopt. At length, such were my feelings and my gratitude towards the supplications of an entire people, urging me not to leave them fatherless, that I forgot the six"By the official correspondence which the deputies, teen years I had served a republic, governed by uncol. Ibarra and the licenciate Diego Baustista Urba-grateful men-the military honors that so many conneia, will deliver to you, you will learn the new events which have attended the march of our institutions, and of my particular conduct before and after they took place I would, indeed, be extremely sorry, should you disapprove of my proceedings, although they may be painful, for I have only been actuated by the good and convenience of every person, and not by my own welfare-Rest assured, that I was fulfilling my duty with the purest and sincerest faith, and blindly executing the orders of government. When I was engaged in the enrollment of the militia, I thought that I made a great sacrifice of my tranquility and repose-I also lost a great many friends, which could not be avoided, when obliged to carry into effect the disagreeable order which alone could at that time maintain the public security.

cealed rivals would have been the cause of my attaining, and the glories which I had carried by my great efforts, and I stripped myself of that uniform which before was my pride, to begin a new career. For many days I hesitated to resume it, notwithstanding the supplications of friends and the solicitude of the whole people. I could not see them without feeling contrary sentiments of grief, tenderness, vengeance, and every thing that can agitate an honorable man, forced by his enemies to disregard his promises and enter into new responsibilities, so dangerous and of so much consequence, that I know not whether pos terity will respect my name or infamy take possession of my reputation. I thought that I would burn, in the public square, all my uniforms, the splendid monuments of my misfortunes, and that I would solely pre"The intrigue which was already prepared against serve your bust, which was sent to me by the repubme was the only one that could have given a criminal lic of Peru, as a proof of the sincere friendship I have aspect to my innocent actions-Four or five gothic for you, and my gratitude towards that government, deputies, unknown in the revolution, raised their "It is very probable that our common enemy will voices and acted as foolish instruments to form black think that this is a fine opportunity to invade our terand perverse designs, by which they succeeded in get-ritories, but I assure you that its defence was never ting a vote against me to the dishonor of the represen- in a better situation. Every man is reanimated, and tatives-the chamber of the senate, with an injustice it appears that the interests of this new cause has rescarcely paralleled, admitted the impeachment with- doubled their warlike spirit. Be under no appre out proof, and I was ordered to suspend my functions hension with regard to the Spaniards; I promise you --this would have been of so much injury to the peo- that all their attempts would be illusive, and that they ple that they could not tolerate the fulfilment of so will be conquered at the first place where they may imprudent a resolution-I assure you that when this be found. I shall have the pleasure of delivering this information was made known to me, it was a dagger country to you without any Spanish army. I cannot, through my heart, and to so high a degree were my however, answer for our tranquility, if the governfeelings excited, that at the time I would have des- ment of Bogota were so imprudent as to be the first troyed my accuser and laid violent hands upon myself, to discharge a single gun. I have taken charge of if it had been necessary. When I took a retrospec- the protection of these countries. I have sworn tive view of my past services to the republic, the im- that they will not be injured unless they were to mense sufferings through which I had obtained my trample on my dead body. I shall never be the agrank and honors, and the unwearied exertion adopted gressor, but I shall carry the flame of the vindicato maintain the order of this department, my heart | tion of their wrongs wherever they will accompany could not but feel indignant at the ingratitude with me-my wealth, my comfort, my life, are set at which congress had repaid so many sacrifices-I was, nought-I disregard them-my only wish is the ful However, so much accustomed to obedience, and Ilfilment of this dangerous trust.

"Come, to be the pilot of this vessel that navigates on a boisterous ocean, conduct it to a safe port, and, permit me, after so many toils, to spend a private life In the plains of Apure, where I may live among my friends, far from my envious rivals, and from a multitude of ungrateful individuals who enter into the public service when I end my career.

"Receive, general, the sincere assurance of a heart that values you, of a true friend that loves you, and of a companion in arms, who, to frankness and truth, adds the great consideration and respect with which I remain your most obedient servant,

Caracas, May 25, 1826. JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ. [Gen. Paez has also addressed a letter to the vice president of Colombia, justifying or excusing his conduct-but the preceding is sufficient to shew the nature and interest of the stand that he has taken; by which, in our opinion, he has blasted all the laurels which he so gallantly earned in the field, when combatting for his country.

any property in plantations or in plantation slaves. Sunday markets are prohibited; and slaves are not to be worked from sunset on Saturday to sunrise on Monday. Neither the whip nor any such instrument is to be used for compelling the slaves to work, nor is it to be carried by the drivers in the field, as a badge of authority. Flogging is only to be used by way of punishment for offences, and not as a stimulus to labor; as a punishment, it is restricted to twenty-five lashes, and these never to be inflicted where there are upon the body former lacerations, or within less than twenty-hours after the offence, or when some free person is not present; and females are not to be flogged at all. A record is to be kept on each estate of all punishments, and a transcript given every three months to the commandant of the district. The marriage of slaves is to be authorized by the protector, unless the owner show good cause to the contrary; and no separation of husband and wife, or parent and child under sixteen, shall be made in sales, under any execution or other process of law. Slaves are declared able to hold property in lands, money, cattle, implements, furniture, or other effects of such or the like nature, and to alienate or dispose of the same. All fees on manumission are probibited; slaves are allowed to purchase their freedom; and if the owner and slaves cannot agree, or if the sale is prevented by mortgage, settlement, lease, or infancy, coverture, or lunacy, or absence of the owner, the chief justice is to hear the protector, and the parties interested in the property of the slave, or having the care of him; and the price is to be fixed by two ap praisers chosen by the protector and those parties, and an umpire named by the chief justice. Lastly, "That the house had observed, with deep regret, the evidence of slaves is made admissible on the that nothing had been done by the assemblies, in same footing with that of free persons, except in civil compliance with the wishes of lord Bathurst's in- suits where their owners are directly concerned, and structions, and of the wishes of that house, expres-in prosecutions of white persons for capital crimes. sed in its resolution of May, 1823, touching the condition of the slaves; and that the house, early in the next session of parliament, will take into its serious consideration, the means of carrying the resolution of 1823 into effect."

It appears that gen. Bermudez, who commands in Cumana, was prepared to resist Paez, and had 6,000 men to prevent the spread of his treason. Paez had left Caracas for Valencia, at which some disturbances had taken place. We suppose that this attempt to alienate some of the provinces from the rest will be easily ended.]

West India Slavery.

In the British house of commons, on the 19th May, Mr. Brougham brought forward his long promised motion on the subject of slavery in the West Indies, which was to the following effect:

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Mr. Canning, at a late hour, closed the debate, by taking a luminous review of all the arguments which had been urged, and deprecating any departure from that system of conciliation which had hitherto been pursued, unless it should be met by such a spirit of contumacy and resistance by the colonial assemblies, as would justify the employment of a more decisive The right hon. gentleman repeated his former declarations, that it was the fixed determination of government to come to parliament for powers to give full effect to its intentions, should the necessity for such a step unfortunately occur. We trust, however, it will not. The colonies must see and feel that their own interests are closely identified in this question, with the policy of the parent state, and that whatever may be the supposed or real evils attendant upon acting in conformity with that policy, those that would result from opposition to it, must be infinitely greater.

Mr. Brougham's motion was lost by a majority of sixty-two.

The ministry framed, in 1821, a system for improving the condition of the slaves in the British West Indies. It was to be tried in Trinidad and Demarara, before it would be attempted to be introduced into the other islands. The substance of what was provided for Trinidad, and has been carried into effect there, is as follows:

"A protector of slaves is appointe 1, to whom notice must be given of all suits or prosecutions against slaves, that he may attend the trial of these, as well as of all proceedings against persons who have injured any slaves, and act in the way most conducive to the slaves' interest. The protector is not allowed to hold

The slaves must have certificates of understanding the nature of an oath, from the clergyman."

The following extracts from speeches delivered in the house of commons, are of interest, as connected with the general subject:

"Mr. Ware presented a petition from the planters and merchants of St. Vincent and Dominica, praying that inquiry may be made into the actual state of the slave population in those islands, by commissioners appointed for the purpose; and that the house will not be induced to legislate in the dark upon the subject. The petition also called their attention to another topic, for which he confessed that he was not prepared-the wealthy condition of the West India slaves. The petitioners affirmed in one island, (we believe Tortola), there were 6,000 slaves, who had amongst them 50,000l. They maintained, that the slaves of the West India colonies possessed, amongst them from two to three millions, which were secured to them, if not by positive enactments, at least by immemorial usage. To lie on the table.

On the 19th May-"Mr. Butterworth rose amidst the most vehement cries of "question;" but the honorable member succeeded, by perseverance, in obtaining a temporary and interrupted hearing. He said that the question was of the utmost importance, and he only wished to detain the house by a few words. [Cries of "question, question."] He was sure all must rejoice in the establishment of the church and its machinery in the West Indies. [Cries of "question, question."] Now that the slaves were instructed by the missionaries, it was most extraordinary that they could not be admitted as witnesses in the courts of justice. [Cries of "question, question."] The missionaries had talked to the slaves about the Sabbath,and-[the cries of "question, "and the coughing throughout every part of the house, including the gallery, at length induced the hon. member to conclude.]"