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*“ ■ v _ ‘• SATURDAY MOR.Yr.YG, JU.YE 23, lS The foreign necvs furnished by the last mails, possesses uncommon interest. There can no lon ger be any doubt in regard to the views of Russia. She has declared war against Turkey—her armies are in motion —and are already pressing towards Constantinople. And it is probabte that ere this, the first blow will already have been struck. How j far the other great powers of Europe may fee] themselves interested in the contest between the Muscovite and tho Ottoman, or what line of poli cy they may adopt, is impossible yet to foresee. — It can hardly be believed however, that they will remain passive spectators of the approaching tra gedy- Yet whatever course may be pursued by the other nations of Europe, there can be no doubt but j the struggle between the Czar and the Pofte, will j be a protracted and a bloody one. The physical force of the Russian Empire is immense ; her peo-; pie are brave and warlike, and her armies, at the shortest notice, may be swelled to almost any mag nitude. The resources of the Sultan on the other hand, are scarcely inferior ; his Empire though ill governed and badly organised, is vast, and embra ces some of the finest portions of Europe, Asiaand Africa. His forces are numerous and brave ; and above all, there is that indomitable spirit of pride and obstinacy about the Turk, that will call forth all the skill and valor of the better disciplined Russian to overcome. The Turk may fall, but he will fall like the strong man armed, and after a desperate struggle. The Georgian is in error when it states that the land in dispute between Georgia and the U nited States, on the “ Florida line, has already been granted to our citizens.” The line from Ln dicot’s Mount to the Forks of the Flint and Cha tahochie, as run by General Watson, forms the boundary on the Florida side of the old counties o Appling, If win and Early ; and the Georgia sur. veyors did not cross this line in their surveys of this territory. It is now insisted, on the part of Georgia, that the true line should be run much to the South of Endicot's Mount; which would leave a strip of land between Florida and the present Georgia limits, which has never yet been survey ed by the State, nor granted to our citizens*- The Editors of the Georgian will, doubtless, re collect the Message of Gov. Forsyth, to the House of Representatives, wherein he recommends the passage of a law to prohibit any surveys in that section of country round the head waters of the the St Marvs, by individuals, under what are termed head rights. Some of our warm Jackson friends have found fault with us, for stating in oar first number, our candid impressions in regard to the “ bargain and sale” story, which is so much harped upon by a certain class of writers throughout the country.— “It is (say they) greatly handled to their preju dice.” Wow we know, and so does every intelli gent man know, that this story is not believed by any, except a few of the most uninformed ; —yet will individuals, of high standing, lend themselves to the circulation of what they know to be a base : calumny, for fear that an independent expression of sentiment, would injure them in some cf their electioneering schemes! Wow the truth is, the two great parties in this state, have taken it into their heads to run a Jackson race ; and finding lit tle else to differ about, they have settled down into the most noble competion of striving to outdo each other in clamoring for Jackson ! Wot they like Jackson any better now than they formerly did . but they imagine that as he is the favorite of the people, so they can be floated into office on the current of his popularity. “Hurra for Jackson, (says B. the candidate,) I am one of his consistent friends.” “ Hurra for Jackson (says A. his oppo nent,) lam one of his true friends !” So they un dertake to show the sincerity of their friendship for Jackson, by heaping abuse upon Adams and Clay. It is supposed that their willirignessto go the whole amount for Jackson, will be received by the people, as the criterion of their merits; and whatever their fitness for office may be, the can didates hope they may carry their point by bawl ing loudly for Jackson. This is the true secret of two-thirds of the clamor that is made about Jack son in this State. The influence and exertions of a few individuals, in order to put down another great name, rendered Jackson popular with the people ; and now these same individuals, and ma ny others, who are looking for office, are obliged to follow the current they can no longer control. Our Jones county friend knows this as well as we do ; and he ought to have known also, that as wc are not candidates for office ourselves, so we are not bound to suppress any of our opinions, for th e sake of those who are ; and who hope to succeed by disguising their own. We have our own rea sons for the support we have yielded to the claims of Gen. Jackson ; and that support, if it was not important, was at least sincere ; we shall continue to yield him all that confidence which his high character deserves. But we’ shall not consent to stand passive spectators and see an honest man borne down by sheer falsehood and abuse, because the mere expression of opinion on our part might ‘be handled to the prejudice of any of our friends!’ We have as much regard for the interests of our friends as other people ; but if they are likely to suffer, by a candid expression of opi nion, let them look to it; it is their business and not ours. Although many of our politicians are fond of railing against the Tariff, we have not seen that any of them have yet adopted in practice the retal iatory measure ot dressing in homespun ; and in-’ deed we much doubt whether their ]>ublic spirit or their patriotism will carry them so far. Wc should like to see, just for the fun of the thing, some of our bucks and sprigs,in “pepper & salt,*’or “cop. peras stripes”—it would produce a happy effect;this *,ve conceive, would be a very constitutional mod.; i of resistance ; and one which instead of producing any thing like a breach of the Union, would foster |the resources of our state, without endangering The peace of the country, and turn the tariff bill into a blessing to our farmers, rather than an in jury. Although oui motives may be somewhat different, y#t we will go as far as the most violent anti Tariff man, in recommending this measure. And indeed, mere recommendation seems ttfbe all that is expected. SUMMARY. Lord Dalhousie. —A public dinner was given to sis Excellency the Governor in Chief of the Ca nadas, by the citizens cf Montreal, on the 19th inst. The Earl having been appointed Command er in Chief in India, wifi not probably visit Mon treal again, after this occasion. The Methodist General Conference, which. meets once in years, has recently closed its j session at Pittsburg, Penn. The Rev. William Capers, of the South Carolina Conference, is ap pointed a Delegate from the General to England. i The National intelligencer, of the 14th instant, contains a correspondence between Mr. Clay, and I the Baron de iGudner ; in which it appears that 1 the Emperor of Russia, after carefully examining the claims, of certain American merchants, upon his government, for spoliations, has set aside the antecedent unfavorable decisions of his courts, and allowed to Mr. Israel Thorndike, m£ Boston, owner of the ship Hector, 205,731 roubles ; and Messrs. Lownds & Bailey, owners of the Com merce, 50,000 roubles. Other sums have likewise been received from Russia, and from Denmark; from the latter amounting to 100,000 dollars. A dog belonging to the editor of the Louisville (Ky.) Advertiser, died of hydrophobia, on the 4th inst. He had bitten about 40 dogs | The Legislature of Pennsylvania, at its late ses sion, passed a law authorising the appointment of a Commissioner in each State of the U. States, and in the District of Columbia, with power and authority to examine witnesses, under commis sions emanating from the Courts of Pennsylvania, and to take the acknowledgement of deeds, let ters of attorney, and all instruments under seal, and to take depositions, &c. to be read, used, or recorded in that State. Brenton Halliburton, Chief Justice of the Su preme Court of the Province of Nova Scotia, is now on a visit to Newport, (R. I.) the place of his nativity. Lead in the East. —A mine of lead, about two years ago, w as accidentally discovered in the town of Eaton, (N. H.) a few miles from Saco, (Me.) It has recently been opened and its working com menced, and the result found to promise a fair re ward to the proprietors, 100 lbs. of the ore yield ing 90 per cent of the metal. The quarantine law went into operation at Bos ton on the 15th inst. Saxony Sheep. —About two hundred Saxony Sheep, said to be some of the best ever imported into this country, have arrived at Boston in the ship America from Bremen. Early in the next month they will be sold at auction. Dr. Wright Post, well known as an eminent Surgeon and Physician, died lately in New York. Venerable Love. —A short time ago, at Alfreton, (Eng.) Mr. John Simpson, dealer in rags, &c. was married to Mrs. Mary Browne, an - itinerant ven der of tape, matches, &c. The united ages of these two persons is nearly one huixlrad and six ty ! A good example.— Dr. Macartney, the Anato mical Professor in Dublin, with about fifty other surgeons, have begun the patriotic work of sur rendering up their bodies for dissection, by sign ing, with all due solemnity, an order to their re spective executors to that effect. The New York Journal of Commerce, of the lfith, says: the small pox exists among the pas sengers on boai and the British ship Jessey at Am boy. Several children died on the passage. In tho Treasury of the State of Mississippi, a deficit of five or six thousand dollars has Deen dis covered. The committee of accounts have taken possession of the negroes and other propert y of the treasurer, to secure the State against any loss. Buenos Ayres and Brazil.— The Boston Palla dium states that a letter by the brig Grape, from St. Salvador, corroborates the account of the re jection, by the Emperor of Brazil, of the Treaty of Peace between that country and Buenos Ayres. Britain and France have given new instructions to their Naval Commanders on the South Ameri j can station, and strengthened their squadrons— and any aggression on their commercial rights will be resented. A man was condemned to death, on the 7th inst. t by the County Court of King George, (Virginia,) for shooting at, with intent to kill, a woman. He I was ordered for execution on Friday, the 11th of j July next. Accounts from Java state, that the defeat of the Dutch troops on the river Sola, was confirmed.— The insurrection in Java was assuming a serious appearanne. j A disgraceful outrage took place at the Roman Catholic ('hurch in Kingston, Jamaica, on the evening of 14th April. Rev, Boqjto Rare*,hav ing reprimanded two young darkies for disturbing the congregation, they laid violent hands on the venerable man, tore off his robe, and otherwise ill-treated him. * Russia has acquired, (by her late Treaty with Persia,) Mount Arrarat, where Noah’s Ark rested after the flood. A German paper states, that the Sultan has ordered the Creek Patriarch of Constantinople,’ , to pronounce a solemn anathema against Count Capo and Istria, and the members of the Greek Go -1 vernment. | A letter has been received from Grand Cairo, dated the 19th of March. The Pacha of Egypt was in that city, but occupied with his various transactions in cotton and other articles of pro duce, with as much intensity as if there existed nothing in the state of politics to engage his at tion. A V ‘ FOR THE MERCURY. Mr. Bartlett —Sir, Through the medium of your useful paper. I would call the attention of the pro per authorities, to a collection oi black .and some tunes white boys in the market, every afternoon, whose principal diversion is pitching cents and as it is frequently in acts of gaming, disputes and strife ensue, whicli cause considerable anoyance to those who reside in the vicinity, which by no means comports with our otherwise, well regulated city. By giving the above a place in your paper you will oblige A friend to Peace and good Order. for the mfrcurj. Mr. Bartlett, Over the signature of “ Montgomery,” a writer in your paper has called the attention of your readers to the Catholic Association of Ireland.— Now, Sir, although there is little difference of opi nion in the United States, as to what would be justice on the part of the British Government, to wards the Catholics of Ireland ; yet I would fain know what we have to do with it ? The Irish Ca tholic can conic to this country and enjoy his re ligion without hindrance ; but, if chooses to stay at home, it is evident, that his situation there is not so intolerable as some eloquent declaimers, on this side of the water, would have us believe. Besides, any stir here, I think, would be likely to excite the jealousy of a captious government, and weaken its confidence in the loyalty of Gathojic Ireland* and thereby retard, rather than forward emancipation. It, perhaps, is not forgotten, that about tho time Mr. Emmett was executed, that such was the mistrust and jealousy of the British Government towards this country, that it em ployed confidential agents to sound Mr. King, our then minister. The measures he took to declare our neutrality in the affairs of Ireland, have been censured by many an honest Irishman in this country. In the present instance, whilst the same govern ment exists, no benefit, I think, is likely to result to the cause of religious freedom in Ireland from our sympathetic addresses, or even from pecuniary aid, if you will have something more substantial —but injury is almost certain. As to the mode rate and firm measures of the Catholic Associa tion, it would be difficult for “ Motgomery ” to tell on what occasion that Association has been mode rate ; for the truth is, that it is any thing than moderate.* Let me ask “ Montgomery ” one sim ple question, If such an address were either proper for us, as Citizens of the United States, or could be of advantage abroad, why has not the Hiber nian Society of Savannah given the first impulse ? And, with the same freedom with which I have asked the question, I answer it, that the members of that Society are too sensible men to be led away by such wild chimeras. It has become lately so fashionable to engage in crusades, no matter how wild or foreign to our national interest, that reason is regarded by these foreign philanthropists as no other than an ice - berg. The South Americans, the Heathens, the Greeks, ihe French, the Indian Treaty, the Tariff, and now the Catholic Association, either have been, or are hobbies for desperate and design ing men to ride themselves into public notice, whilst the common charities of life are disregarded in their intercourse with their fellow citizens. vmse people that attend to their own business. BALDWIN. ...... I FOREIGN NEWS. New-York, June 16. The packet ship Pacific, Capt Crocker, arrived this morning from Liverpool,whence she sailed on the l6fh May. By this airi val we have received London papers to the 15 h lncbrive. Catholic Claims . —The resolution of Sir Fiaucis Burden, which we gave on Sa- j uid V, was adopted on the 12:li in ihe house of Commons, by a majority of 6, after a ve ry long and amnia ted debate. Important from Portugal. —A Telegra- j phic despatch Iroip Bayonne announced, on ! the 10 h tili. that Don Miguel had been proclaimed King without opposition in Coimura.and several other towns. The Courier reuvu ks that he is now a traitor to his niece, the legitimate Queen, Don Pe dro having Abdicated on March 8;h, in fa vour of his daughter Donna Maria, charg ing Don Pedro, as his Lieutenant and Re gent of the kingdom, with the execution of ihe decree. An Armistire was concluded on the 12th between Don Pedro, and the Buenos Ay reao government, through tire mediation of the English government, by the agents of the wo powers in London. RUSSIAN DECLARATION OF WAR. The long threatened crisis has at length arrived ; The die is cast ; and the Musco vite advances upon the Ottoman. The R ussian Declaration of War is re-J ceiyed ; and the manifesto by which it is acconipuwred, will be found below. We have not tune to give the declaration, ex tending to more than two columns. Witt gonstein’s army crosst and the Pi nth on the 26th or 27th April, and is tn full march to wards Constantinople. V\ inie the large naval armament of Sebastopol co-operates the side of Varna the corps of General Peskovitch, flushed with itsrecent triumphs in Persia, is to advance through the south ern frontier of Turkey. But this is not the only important operation with which the war is expected io commence. The Rus sians, it is said would cross the Danube a hout the same time into Bulgaria, and push forward as ra : idty as possible, supporting their main army by a landing near the gulf Vercna. The State Papers issued on this occasion possess all that diplomatic tact for which the Russian cabinet, under Count Nesselrode, has been always distinguished. Extraordinary Supplement to the Russian State Gazette. Berlin, May 4. We have received to-day from St. Pe teshurgh the following official documents: Manifesto of his majesty the Emperor . 44 By the Grace of God, we Nicholas I., 1 Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias i &e. &c. The Treaty of Bucharest, con cluded in the year 1812 with the Ottoman Porte, after having been for sixteen years the subject of reiterated disputes, now no longer subsists, in spi:e of all our exertions to maintain it, and to preserve it from all attacks. The Porte, not satisfied with having destroyed the basis of that Treaty, how defies'Russia, and prepares to wage against it a Bcllum ad int/rnecionem ; it summonses its people in a mass to arms— accuses Russia of being its in econcilable enemy, and tramples under foot the conven tion Aker man, and with that all preced ing Treaties. “ Lastly, the Porte does not hesitate to declare that it accepted the conditions of •his peace only as a mask to conceal its in dentions and its preparations for a ne\v war. Scarcely is this remarkable corfession made, when the rights of the Russian flag are violated—-the vessels which it covers detained—-and the cargoes made the prey Vfa rapacious and arbitrary government Our subjects found themselves compelled to break their oa.h, or to leave without de lay a hostile country. The Bosphoius is closed-—our trade annihilated —our south ern provinces deprived oi the only channel for the exportation of their produce, are threatened with incalculable injury. Nay more! At the moment when the negotia tions between Russia and Persia are near ly concluded, a sudden change on the part of the Persian Government, checks the course of them. It soon appears that the Ottoman Porte exert itself to make Persia waver, by promissing powerful aid ; arm ing in haste the troops in the adjoining pro vinces, and preparing to suppoi tby a thre t ---ening attack, this treacherous hostile lan guage. This is the series of injuries of which Turkey has been guilty, from the conclusion of the treaty of Akerman up to this day, and this is unhappily the fruit ol the sacrifices and the generous exertions by which Russia has incessantly endeavor ed to maintain peace with a neighboring na tion. “ But all patience lias its limit. The honour <f the Russian name—the dignity of the empire the inviolability of its rights, and that of our national glory, have prescribed to us the bounds of it. “ It is not till after having weighed in their fullest extent the duties imposed on us by imperative necessity, and inspired with the greatest confidence in the justice of our cause, that we have ordered our army to advance, under the divine protection, a gai 11st an enemy who violates the most sa cred obligations of the law of nations. “ We are convinced that our faithful sub jects will join with our prayers the most ardent wishes, for the success of our enter prise, and that they w:Il implore the Al mighty to lend his support tooui brave sol diers, and to shed his Divine blessing on our arms, which are destined to defend our liberty, religion and our beloved country 44 Given at St. Petersburg!!, the 14th [26ih] April, in the year of our Lord, 1828, and the third of our reign. [Signed] ~ NICHOLAS, [Countersigned the Vice Chancellor.] COUNT NESSELRODE.” The Declaration which follows the fore going Manifesto, enters into a more ample review of the conduct of the Porte. It re proaches her with duplicity in signing the Treaty of Ackerman, which she never in tended to fulfil. It refers to her inti igues with Persia—charges her with violating her pledge to the Servians, and her guarantee to the provinces of Moldavia &Wallachia. An amnesty was to he granted so the Servians; instead of which ihe Tu ks invaded their territory, and made a dreadful massacre. The privileges of the Principalities were to be guaranteed ; instead of which a system was established of the most sweeping plun der. The incursions of the Turks inha biting the left bank of the Kuban were en couraged. Yet Russia, during all these pro vocations, only desired to instil moderate | and just principles into the conduct of the Porte. She disapproved the enterprise of Prince Ypsilanti, hut required that the in nocent should not be confounded with the guilty. These requisitions were rejected, and the Christians were made tITe victims of indiscriminate cruelty and rage. The patience of the Emperor Alexan der was weaned, and in October 1825 he transmitted an energetic remonstrance to the Porte. His lamented death did not produce any difference in the moderate po licy of Russia. His successor trod in the samo steps ; and instead of taking advantage of the revolt of the Greeks, endeavored to mediate between them and the Porte. In conjunction with his ally England, lie sign ed the protocol of the 4th of April, and subsequently in conjunction with England and France the treaty of the 6th of.iuly The Emperor appeals to the articles of that treaty, in proof of the disinterested nature of his intentions. He speaks of the breach of faith by the Ottoman General, which occasioned ihe affair of Navarino.— His C ourt, even, did not induce him to abandon his wish for peace. The Mani testo of ihe 20th December was considered by him as highly insulting. He therefore declares war, and states its objects to he To compel Turkey to pay all the expen ces of the war, and indemnify his subjects for all the losses they have sustained. Ta enforce the due and effectual obser vance of the treaties which Turkey has vi olated To secure the inviolable liberty of the Black sea, and the free navigation of the Bosphorus. He disavows any ambitious design in go ing to war, and declares his intention to abide by the treaty of the 6lh July. Such is the substance of this most im portant state paper. But while the Em peror is drawing the sword he points out the means by which thePoite may yet avert the blow. The Algemeine Zeitang mentions, un der date of Smyrna, April 5, that Egyptian 1 | ships coming to the Morea, for a y purpose j hut that of embarking the troops of Ibra : him, would not ho permitted by the French land English Admirals to approach the j Peninsula Vigorous efforts appear to have 1 been made in order to put down piracy. | Tile Austrian Observer, received yester day, contains an article, dated Paris,March 25, which states, that on the 20ih in theaf j ternoou, the Trident, French ship of the 1 line, unexpectedly arrived,having on board Admiral de Rigny, who immediately went on shore in a boat to visit the President, Count Capod Istria. The Admiral passed the night on board the Juno, again visited the President on the 31st, and then sailed in , Bie Trident for Milo, the rendezvous ol the French squadron. London, May 15—evening. In the absence of any direct intelligence from Turkey and Russia, Consols continue to advance ; they opened this morning at 85 5-8 3-4, and advanced to 86, at which* quotation they remained sometime, and then went back to 85 3-4. Exchequer bills abuul 655. pm ; India Bouds 97s pm. A report was in circulation tc-da v p the arrangement with CuuntGfialia ri>. iug the new American States is conciu.i ? ~ and that 400,000 dollars for ihe divid ! * had been shipped at Vera Cruz. Ii v . said at first this news had been receive ‘ through the United States, then throul'i Fiance ; the report has, however, had f 1 effect of causing an advance in Mcxj c ..° Bund*, to a considerable extent; the one “ ing price was 33 3-4 and closed at 43 ; () ‘<l 3-4. Brazilian 68 3-4. Creek 17 to n 3-4. Portuguese 53. Russian 89 1-2 Spanish 11 to ll 1-4. Anglo-Mexico Mining Shares are 62 1-2 dis/ 65 pm. Ditto National 3 pm. United Mex ican. 21 dis, Letters from Vera Cruz,dated March if, have been received, which state 400,000 dollars to have been paid by the merchant • so the Government, which aro expected to he remitted to England on account of jj, e dividends. It is stated that a ship of Wf , r remains at Vera Cruz for the purpose of bringing over the specie In order to ob tain the money immediately, the Govern vnent had been induced to allow the mer chants two per cent, of the 10 pei cent i n ! t crest duty, which had the effect of produ. cing a considerable sum. Levy of troops in France, and Loan of 8,000. 000 Francs!! !—it appears by tho followin'? art*’ cle from the London Morning Herald,of 15th Mav that in addition to the fleets which France ha been collecting at Marseilles, Toulon and Brest” she has determined ajevy of 00,000 troops. Th,” reasons for the loan of eighty millions of Francs are given by the minister of Foreign Affairs an ! the minister.of Marine, from all which it appears that at last the designs of Russia begin to 1 i derstood. Morning Herald Office, } ThutsdayMorning, May 15. { Wc have just received by express the Moniteur of Tuesday, and the Evening Journals of the same day ; but at this late hour can only give on outline of their contents. The Moniteur contains a Royal Ordinance for the levy of 00,000 men of tiie class of 127. In the Chan .her of Deputies on the 13th, there was a very interesting debate on the Loan of eio-h ----ty millions, on which the minister of Foreign Af fairs made a speech showing the necessity of this measure. M. Bignon opposed the loan, which he consider ed unnecessary. He considered the notions that Turkey was in danger of being overthrown bv Russia ns exaggerated. 3 Sir Francis Burdett’s motion in favor of the Ca tholics passed the House of Commons by a mujori -1 he Minister of Marine, in reply, declared that , ranee was not directed, as had been insinuated oy any influence coming from the banks of the 1 names or of the Neva; “but,” said he, “ Eu rope is not at peace ; it was therefore our dutv to vnable France to appear in the attitude which be comes it, it it is to interfere in the struggle.” 1 lie discussion was not terminated. # French Funds. Mat/ 13. o per cents, lo3f. 10c.; 3 percents, 70f. sc. 10c. A note accompanying the express (rives tho 3 per cents, at four o’clock, 70f. 20c. . London Co’ n Exchange , May 15. V e have had a considerable quantity of Oats fresh in since Monday, but very little of any other description of grain. The trade for every article is particularly dull, and scarcely any business could he effect id. Essex wheat,red 4°stos6s.; do. fine, 58s to GO*, do. do. white 525. to 5Gs; do. fine 60s. to 63s ; do. superfine 645. to 655.; rye 265. to 315.; barley 265. to .50s; do. fine 31s. to 335.; do. superfine 345. to 35s ; oats to 215.; do fine 235. to 245.; do. Po land 245. to 00s. LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE. Tuesday, May 13, 1823. We have had only a moderate supply of , Grain from Ireland this week, and the deliveries from our farmers are very trivial, but the market has seldom been in a more depressed state, and some decline upon almost every article in the trade has been submitted to, since our last cur rency. There has been a further considerable ar rival of Flour from the Isle of Man. which conti nues to depress the market for wheat; but as these importations will be put a stop to in a few days, and as our millers and dealers are very light ly stocked, we mav reasonably expect an fmprov ed demand. From the 3d of October, 1826, to the 14th of May, 181 /, there was imported from Ireland here, —Wheat 156,846 qrs.; Oats 344.749 qrs.; Barley 19.446 qrs.; Malt 566 qrs.; Beans 2,291 qrs ; Peas 226 qrs.; Oat meal 29,517 loads ; Flour 59,- 588. And from the 2d of. October, 1827. to the 22th of May, 1828,-219,439 qrs.; 483.016 qrs.; 5,365 qrs. ; 527 qrs.; 7,085 qrs.; 3,041 qrs.; 102,- 836 loads ; 90,402 sacks. n The few dealers which attended This DayV Market evinced very litrie disposition to purchase. Wheat and Oats were each Id. per bushel lower, and in very trifling demand. Beans fully sup ported previous rates. The supply of Malt being considerable, it was offering rather lower, and Barley hardly supported former prices. Flour and Oatmeal were each Gd. to Is. per sack lower. London, May 15. The French papers of Tuesday evening are re ceived by express. The Moniteur contains a Royal Ordinance of the levy of 60,(H)0 men of the class of 1827. I he Message commends the moderation which appears in the Russian Declaration, and says that the bases-laid down by Russia, as an Ultimatum, are so clearly defined, that they afford no grounds for any apprehension that the balance of Europe will be disturbed. British stocks, 85 7-8. French Stocks, 1C3,10. Appointments by the President.—Wil liam Claik, of Pennsylvania, to be Trea surer ot the United States, in the place of Thomas Tuuor Tucker, deceased. John Adams Smith, of New York, to be Secretary of Legation at P aris, iu the pluco of Daniel Sheldon, deceased Charles S. Walsh, of Maryland, to bo Secretary of Legation at Madrid, in the place of John Adams Smith, transferred to Paris. Helwich Janson, of Norway, to be Con sul of the United States for the port of Ber gen, in Norway, in the place of Henry Jan son, resigned. John Pulis, rs Malta, to be Consul of the United State.* for the Island of Malta, in he place of Joseph Pulis, resigned. China. —The latest intelligence repre sents the 44 celestial empire’ to he unfor tunate abroad and distracted at home. —* The rebels amounting to five hundred thou sand men have defeated the imperial army in Little Bncharia with the loss of forty thousand killed, and the emperor been o bliged to grant independence to the Tartar tribes. The Chinese believe Russia to be instigators of the rebellion, and the male contents in the South are ready to light the torch of insurrection, so soon as they as certain any new disaster happening to tl*6 armies of China.