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gteiugftag to iHoulyai^ Hosts. LONDON, SEPT. 14. rHE intelJigence from SPAIN since our last con- tinues highly satisfactory. Civil war, which has devastated that country for six years, may be now re- ^rded as at an end. Lord John Hay and Colonel Wylue, by the judicious and indefatigable employment Of their influence, accomplished what tit one period of the negociation seemed hopeless, a conciliation of the Carlist's by the cession of the fueros, upon which the :inhabitants of the provinces in the interest of Don Carlos insisted as the condition of their adhesion to the Queen's Government. The announcement of this recognition and security of their provincial privileges by the accredited agents was followed by the immediate submission of eight battalions of Biscayans under -f^orre; five Castiiianj under Urbistondo; and eight GUlpnscoan under tturhe—in all twenty-one battalions, together with a large number of stragglers, both of lnfantry and cavakv—to the Queen's General-in-Chief at Bergara. Den Carlos remained at Lecumberri, and bad summoned the different Navarrese battalions to join him there. It appears, however, that the sum- ni jns was in vain: the want of discipline, and the terror which had seized them upon the sudden and fatal blow given to his cause, had induced them to seek safety by di spersion, and they wrere committing great excesses by plundering the villages through which they Passed. Their officers were emigrating to France in I I considerable numbers! eighty crossed the frontier to arre on the 8th. It is probable that Don Carlos has either followed their example, and sought safety in France, or that lie is by this time in the hands of Es- partero, who was to march on the morning of the 9th from Tolosa on Lecumberri.—The following is a copy a translation of the articles of the treaty of Bergara, concluded between Espartero and Maroto :— z, 1. The Captain-General Don Baldomina Espartero will arnily recommend to the government to carry into effect their °rinal engagement to propose to the Cortes of the kingdom the lot)cession or modification of thefl/eros. 2. The employments, rank, and military decorations of the eneral-officers and other individuals of (lie army under the ^onimstnd of Lieutenanl-General Don Rafael Maroto will be re- j.° £ "ed,on his presenting lists expressing the branches to which Ye'on?> leaving it to their choice either lo continue serving defending the constitution of 183T, the throne of Isabella and the regency of her august mother, or lo retire to *»eir homes. "3. Those who shall adopt the first course, and continue in the service, will be drafted into the corps of the army as effective, or supernumeraries, according to their seniority in the scale ot instructions of the branches of the army to which they may betong. "4. Those who shall prefer to return to their homes will, if enerals or Brig1diprs obtain their half-pay according to the filiations of the service, at whatever place they may prefer if ? °-ers under the grade of Brigadier, they will obtain unlimited eave of absence, or half-pay, according'to the regulations if ny ot them should desire temporary leave of absence they will einand it through their inspectors, and it will be granted (o leni, excepting only those applying for leave to quit the ountry, in which case the application is to be made through the e captain-general, Don Baidomino Espartero, who will grant >em passports and forward their applications, recommending em for the approval of her Majesty. r "5: As those who may ask' for temporary leave of absence for a foreign country cannot, according to the royal order, receive "y P^y until they return, the captain-general, Don Baidomino ^.8pariero, will have them furnished with four months pay, in inue of the authority with which he has been invested. This artIcle includes all ranks, from general to ensign. G. All the preceding articles apply to all the civil employes All the preceding articles apply to all the civil employes shall present themselves within twelve days after the ratifi- calton oftbis convention. 7, If the Navarrese and Alavese divisions shall present them- selves in the same form as the Castilian, Biscayan, and Guipus- coan divisions, they will be entitled to all the concessions ex- pressed in the foregoing articles. "8. All parks of artillery, magazines, depots of arms, clothing, provisions, in ihe power of Lieutenani-General Don Rafael Maroto, will be placed at the disposal of Captain-General Don Baldomino Espartero. "9. The prisoners belonging to the corps of Biscay, Gnipus- coa, and of the Castilian division, who shall conform to all the articles of this convention will be liberated, and will enjoy the benefits contained therein; but those who do not conform to the articles will be continued as prisoners. "10. Captain-General Don Baidomino Espartero will represent to government, for them to lay before the Cortes, the consider- ation to which may be entitled the widows and orphans of those who have died in the present war, and who belouged to the corps comprjsed in this Convention. This Convention is ratified at the head-qnarters of Bergara, aistof August, 1839. "The Duke de la VICTORIA. RA r A EL MAROTO." The following is an extract from the official letter of the Captain-General, Don Baidomino Espartero, dated Head-quarters of the United Armies, Ang. 31, 1839, to his Excellency the Minister at War:— I enclose a copy of the Convention which, in virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the government of her JJ a. Jestv, I have concluded with the Lieutenaut-General Don Rafael Maroto, who was the superior chief of the forces of the enemy. In consequence of which Convention there have presented them- selves to me fire battalions and two squadrons of the division of Castile; th, ee battalions and four companies with one squadron ofthe division of Guipuscoa; and eight battalions and four field ,0>vitzers 0f tweJve pounds ofthe division of Biscay, The two orces were drawn up in front of each other. I harangued them, Assuring them that e\'e-r''y Spaniard, their country, and their ViIeeti, would 4eel eternal gratitude for their great act of uniting emselves fraternally to the army under my command, for the Purpose of consolidating that peace desired In all. 1 was re- ceived with acclamation by both armies. I publiclt embraced eneral Maroto, as a signal of reconciliation that was to unite who had been till now in open war." >> e have no doubt that the rest of the Guipuscoan forces, actually on the line of San Sebastian, will also Present themselves at the appointed rendezvous, and ^°pe that the Alavese and Navarrese divisions will lollow the example. After these important docu- ments we may give the following telegraphic dispatches Received in Paris since our last.—The Moniteur of Tuesday publishes the following: — Beiyonne, Sept. 9.— Don Carlos has called all the Navarrese alions to Lecumberri but this operation cannot take place On account of their insubordination. Espartero was to set out ti 1 morning from Tolosa with 12 battalions, to march on Lecum- erri. Emigration continues: eighty Carlists officers came in yesterday by Sarre." In the Aloniteur of Wednesday we find the follow- ing telegraphic despatchfrom the General command- ing the 2Dth Military Division to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: — m R'tyonne, Sept. 10.—Espartero writes to me, under date °I0>n' '8' 'le woo'd resume his operations on the 9th. inarch towards the Bastan, in order to compel Don Carlos seek refuge in France.' He is to acquaint me with his movements." The Moniteur of Thursday contains the following interesting telegraphic despatches from the same General:— -finj/oMne, Sept. 10.—Twenty-two Generals and other Field Ullteers, amongst whom is the Minister of War of Don Carlos, Montenegro, have entered France by the Aldudes. The latter states that Don Carlos has slill with him a force of about 12,000 men, and that lie had dismissed every man who was not a native of Navarre." Briyonne, Vepf. II.-Oti the 9th Espartero made his move- ment on Lecumberri, but on his approach Don Carlos and the battalions of Elio retired into the Bastan. The arrival of the Cure Echevarria and other Aposticals at the head-quarters of Don ~ar'os induced Montenegro and the rest of the Court to take to night. Thev have entered France bv the Aldudes. The Cure of Alio made his submission to the Christinos, with the corps of partisans which he commanded in the Poblacion, along the Ebro." The abandonment of the strong position of Lecum- berri by the Pretender at -the approach of Espartero, is a conclusive proof of his want of confidence in the few troops that have remained faithful to him. The defilo of Lecumberri might have been defended by a bamlfn] of men against a much larger force than Es- partero conducted against it; but the Chrislino General calculated upon the cowardice and the distrust of Carlos, and the result docs great credit to his sagacity. But the most important point is the route of Don Carlos, who, instead of marching towards Estella takes shelter In the Bastau, on the very borders of the French Pyrenees. The National says that it would not feel surprise if the next despatch "announced the surrender OCCarlos and his Staff to the Brigadier in command of the post of Customs-officer at Ainhoa. Thus have terminated the attempts of Don Carlos on the crown Of Spain and the hopes of those who looked to his success for the reintroduction into Spain of an arbi- trary government, and the dominion of bigotry founded on ignorance, and only endured by a people in the most humiliating state of moral prostration. The strongholds of Don Carlos were the most ignorant of the Spanish provinces, whose distance from the seat of government, and their seclusion from the sources of information which cannot be wholly closed against the inhabitants of trading towns, caused them to become the instruments of his purposes, and the victims of the delusions which the most ignorant and bigoted priest- hood in the world employed to induce them to attempt the overthrow of the Queen's government, in the estab- lishment of which, and the consequent introduction of Popular institutions, the priests saw the destruction of their own power. In proportion as the overthrow of Don. Carlos, and the pacification of Spain by the sub- mission of his long-deluded followers to the Queen's government, will inspire undissembled delight in the liends of constitutional government in el'ery country, and especially in England, where the struggle has ex- cited an interest correspondent with the importance of the consequences it involved, the secret and open "d- v°^tes of despotism will be chagrined and} mortified, resides the above gratifying intelligence from the rtii of Spain, we have received letters and papers from the capital of the 4th inst. The news of the triumph of the Constitutional cause excited the livliest demonstrations of joy in the Chambers, and among the citizens. On the night of the 3d, the city of Madrid was illuminated, and bands of musicians paraded the principal streets, singing songs of triumph. The two Queens were repeatedly obliged to appear at the palace windows to receive the loyal greetings of the people. The sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on the 3d was convoked by an extraordinary notice ad- dressed to each Deputy, in order to hear a communi- cation from the Government. The attendance was uncommonly numerous. The Minister of War read Espartero's dispatch, which was followed by loud bursts of applause. Subsequently, Senor Olozaga said that it was to be regretted that the Congress was not consti- tuted at that moment, as all his Hon. Colleagues would agree with him that according to the regulations of the Congress, which ought to be respected as law, nothing could be proposed or adopted in consequence of the Government communication. On the other hand, as Spaniards, nothing but joy could be experienced in learning that the Constitutional Government had been recognised by the troops which had hitherto fought against it. What was best to be done under the cir- cumstances was to constitute the Chamber as soon as possible, in order to examine with suitable care what has been just submitted. We can, nevertheless, de- clare that the first act of the Congress will be an act in favour of those who have contributed to such a satis- factory result, provided that the Constitutional Go- vernment be maintained in all its purity. The Minister of War (interrul"ling)-It will be so. Senor Olozoga— "eno In what manner?—The Minister of War (e-triiestiv)- I say that it will be maintained in all its purity.—Senor Olozaga—It will be maintained, as I understand, as it ought to be, as it wiil he, no doubt. Our first act, I repeat, must be in favour of those who have contributed to this glorious result, and at the same time we manifest our wishes in favour of the country, in order to con- tribute by all the means in our power to the consoli- dation of the Constitution of 1837, of the throne of Isabella II., and of the regency of her august mother. (Great applause.)—The proposition of Senor Olozaga was then unanimously carried.—The sitting closed shortly after five o'clock.—The President, Senor Zu- malacarreguy, went and warmly embraced the Ministers of War and of Grace and Justice, and the greatest satis- faction prevailed the Deputies. —it is stated in letters from Madrid that the fueros of the Basque pro- vinces will be carefully respected, with the exception of the privilege of governed by the decrees of a tocal legislature. The Queen's Government has wisely determined not to abuse the confidence which the insur- gents have reposed in its good faith. PORTUGAL.—From Lisbon papers of the 2d inst. we learn, that so great was the excitement against England for passing the Slave Trade Suppression I Bill, that the Government was obliged to interfere, by directing the Attorney-General to prosecute journals guilty of pub- lishing libels upon the British Government. The police were likewise directed to prevent the circulation of libellous hand-bills, and to offer all necessary pro- tection to the persons and property of British subjects. W e give the following samples of rabid nonsense from the Portugal press. It appears quite infuriate at the Slave Suppression Bill. First, let the Procurador dos Poros be heard :— hat do the English do here ? They trafio for the purpose of sending our gold out of the country without even manifesting it; are they here for us or for themselves? Ir England has no occasion for this vile and miserable nation, then let the Govern- ment send them away, or the people will snoot like wolves those who remain. Portugal as Portugal stands in no need of England and for this reason, when she \Oas prosperous she did not oppress the miserable, the half-starved English; she despised them as pirates, nnd was kind to then) as unfortunate fishermen. But let our infamous oppressors tremble, recollecting that the people will crush the Minister who shall sell us to England. Let the Duke of Pulmella reflect upon what will take place should he come into power with the idea of making us slaves We have in our hands many Englishmen, and it is well that England should suffer a loss, i-payment 'or so many which she has made us suffer. I ortuguese, he alert and courageous Do not allow the waters of the Tagus to flow in crystal streams, whi.'e there re- mains among ns (lie blood of in fun nus traitors who would sell us to England. Lei the signal of slavery, oil Portuguese be the signal of death for the U-Hitors. and vengeince and war to those who wish to oppress us Portugal will be free, and will trample under foot the pride of the infamous Lnrfl Brougham. England protects the negroes -that is, she prevents the negroes from being sold, in order that she may have them gratis. She wishes to protect us to effect our destruction, but this even Buonaparte could not do. England prepare thyetf before ten years have passed over thou wilt be placed between three fires, when thou wilt implore a drop of water from the Tagus to refresh you in the midsl of civil wars I" The Nacionttl apostrophizes Lord Brougham in the following rigmarole fashion "Haughty and insolent Briton! who art iliou who darest thas to tender slavery, chains, and death to a nation that has been free and independent for so many centuries? Thinkest thou that the warriors behind whose ranks your clumsy sol- diers so often crouched for shelter during the Peninsular conflict are no longer able to grasp the sword? Or dost thou suppose they all died at IJadajoz, Vittoria, and Busaco, defending Eng- lana ? Yes, many of them fell, but their sons yet exist and if the Portuguese of that day, covering themselves with glory, scattered before them and drove beyond the Pvrenees the hardy veterans of the first nation in the world, their rlecendants will not do less if any nation should attempt to enslave them.Member of the British Parliament, look around you: what do you see? A sterile and ungrateful soil that ill repays the siveat and labour of the boors who till it,-a fatal and annihilating climate,—an iron hand locking up the gifts of n-,tture- horrible darkness deny- ing a passage to the cheering rays of the sun. What else do you see? An aristocracy for the most part vicious and disorderly, trampling without pity opon the other classes-at the utmost a dozen of colossal fortunes, and the rest of the population pining under the weight of hunger and misery. Coarse and insolent Briton, rnze from your country's shield ihe noble lion, and place in its stead a squalid and starving wretch, vainly imploring a morsel oji* breti(I HANOVER.—The Leipsic Gazette, in a letter from Hanover of the 31st ult. states, that the Diet has de- cided the question of the Constitution in favour of King Ernest. It is said that he received the despatch at dinner, and, after having read it, observed that the cause was gained at Frankfort. The Leipsic Gazette which is of the opposition school of politics, contends, that peace has been only preserved in Hanover by the expectation that the King would be defeated in the Diet. Ball cartridges had been distributed to the troops, as discontent was breaking out from all sides, and the refusal to pay the taxes was becoming general. SWITZEH U XD.- A telegraphic despatch, dated Stras- burg, September 8, ad(tressed by the Prefect of the Lower Rhine to the Minister of the Interior, appears in the Moniteur of Monday, announcing the breaking out of disturbances at Zurich, and their suppression at the same time. "A popular movement (says the despatch), in which four persons were killed and seven wounded, compelled the Members of the Government of Zurich to resign their functions. A Provisional Government, composed of four Members of the dis- solved Council, and three new Personages, took the reins, and is to continue in office until new elections take place. All this occurred yesterday morning (the 7th). In the evening tranquillity was restored."— The irritation is altogether of a local nature, and it was at Zurich alone that nny violence had taken place. It would appear that in almost every Canton meetings had taken place, complaining of the taxps, and of the general misconduct of the Administration. In the district of Zurich these complaints had been urged with the greatest violence. One meeting was held, dl. which ten thousand persons were present, where resolutions were come to, and Deputies were sent to demand the liberation of some of their brethren who had been a few days before arrested. A Central Committee was organised, which proceeded with regularity and in- telligence, and, as will be seen by the above despatch, succeeded in overthrowing the Government of the Canton. The General Council of the Canton had called out the military, and published a strong Pro- clamation against the* Central Committee These de- tails, however interesting, are of no value, as the tele- graphic despatch proves that the Central Committee had succeeded in their objects. AMERICA.-The Packet-ship Siddnns arrived at Li- verpool yesterday from New York, whence she sailed one day after the steain ship Liverpool. A good deal of excitement prevailed in the commercial cities in con- sequence of the seizure of an additional quantity of woollen goods at Philadelphia, imported from England for the purpose of evading the American revenue laws. The last two seizures are stated to amount to upwards of 100,000 dollars, making, with the previous seizure, a sum little short of 500,000 dollars, or more than lOO,Onùl. The goods in question had been received at New York from England, whence they were sent to Philadelphia on commission. The system it seems has been carried on for a length of time, and has hitherto escaped detection in consequence of the officers trusting to the invoices and the oaths of the importers. The frauds have been cleverly managed oil the eastern side of the Atlantic, by having fine Yorkshire cloths wound round a larsfe piece of flannel, the selvages of the cloth aiul the flannel being i ientical While the for- mer was worth twenty, the latter would not realize above two shillings a yard and as the duty is regu- lated ad valorem, a golden game has hitherto been carried on by. this dexterous but dishonest contrivance. ¡ The exchange remained without variation, the cotton market was pretty steady, and in flour for exportation to England a large business had been done. As the Banking affairs of America excite so much interest in this country, we may call attention to the fact an- nounced in these advices, that seventeen applications were to be made to the next Legislature for new Banks, or the renewal of old charters -The yellow fever con- tinued to rage at New Orleans, and had increased in severity. It is thought in that city that an interven- tion would be proffered by England to Mexico for the purpose of bringing about a peace between that country and the Texas.—The news from Canada is unim- portant. An arrival at New York from Monte Video gives some additional particulars of the Buenos Ayres blockade, from which it would appear that the French, notwithstanding their having received a reinforcement of ships and men, are not pushing the blockade with any greater vigour than previously. THE AVTUMN OF LIFE.—"A phrase fraught with meaning, and suggesting the gravest renections—bringing in review the elasticity of ycnth and vigorous manhood as con- trasted with the sober bearing of declining years yet if the progress of medical nnd chemical science can obviate one of these symptoms, and stay in a manner the swift hand of time, snch results must change the current of sad reflection, and be productive of the highest gratification. The Loss of Hair, one of the most annoying proofs of the inroads of ruthless time, has been most successfully supplied, an4 the success of Oldridge's Balm of Columbia in these cases has been no less remarkable, than important to thousands who have experienced its powerful effects in encouraging or reprc- ducing a Fine growth of Hair." h.d

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