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PARIS PAPERS. IFront the Noniteur of Tuesday.] ARM( OF THE PYRENEES. REPORT OF MARSIIAL THE DUKE OF CONEGLIANO TO EIS EXCELLENCY THE MINISTER OF WAR. " Dadalona, July 16, 1823. *" - NloNsztortrant—On the 13th, in the even ing, a third sortie was made from the walls of Barcelona, on two parts of our line ; one of the columns moved on Sarria, but halted in the sniddle of the plain, under the cannon of the place ; the other moved on ilorta, to turn our left at Gracias. Count Curial sent against the latter column, which consisted of about 1,200 men,:some companies he had at Gracias; but ti'o battalions soon came up, the 3d .of the 32d, and the' Ist of the 60th, .commended . by the Colonel of the 60th, ViscoMte Mutick•d'Uzer. These battalions, taking the enemy in flank, soon put them . ..to the rout, and pursued, them under the walk of the place, with shouts of '‘•:Vive le Rol ." The enemy - had about twenty men wounded, .-.oshile,we'r:had but three.' _ _ _ " Count Curial speaks highly of Colonel ydilizer and Colonel de Tolose, Chief . of the Staff of the fifth division. These two officers led on Muir men with great bravery and intelligence. ." Colonel d'EJ-zer could scarcely restrain the impetuosity of our troops; and mentions among ,t,ho,se who particularly' distinguished themselves, Capt. Alusias, 3d battalion of the ..3d ; Lieut., .• 4fnal, of tile 60th ; Corporal Lecler, 4th corn. ist,battalion of the 60th'; Corporal Chanos,' light company of the 32d ; and 'private Dela. same regiment : the two latter were .WouUded.. Marshal; the Duke of Conegliano, .MONCEY." [From the Quotidienne.l NEWS FROM THE ARMY. t• ' YATE CORRESPONDENCE.) Otti NIADRID;* JULY 16.—An officer, has , this mo. 'rpent brought the intelligence that a sharp action tiad taken place between our troops and General Quiroga, who has been completely defeated.— • Cefieral ljuber, who commands the vanguard of Ccenvral Bourck'a division, has taken possession of - Ferrol, and is at a short distance from Co. Qinna, Which, it is said, has shut its gates against tiiroga, and awaits the French General to open them; Yesterday afternoon his Royal Highness the Duke of Angouleme reviewed all the troops of the garrison, French and Spanish. The fine order of this corps has obtained the admiration even of those individuals known for their consti tutional opinions. They will be the first to admit tiat the tyrants of Cadiz are without hope. Abriel, • Chief of a Constitutional corps, after being routed by the Portuguese cavalry, has fallen into the hands of the brave Merino. He bas been sent, with his brother, prisoner to Se r ., govia. All the ,roads in the kingdom of Grenada are covered, with deserters from the ci-devant army of Ballasteros. These unfortunate beings, with out food or clothing, inquire after the places oc cupied by French troops, for the purpose of en roiling themselves under the colours of the King. Ballasteros, with the feeble remains of his army, is wandering among the mountains. It is thought -that he is near Las Penes de San Pedro. The Royalist Chiefs are in pursuit of him. from the courier Frangais.l Since the ..spirit which animates the Spanish population has become appreciated, the political question has become singu larly simplified .e and the armed intervention • has at least had• this advantage, that instead of the doubt possessed by the most powerful mind lass than three months ago, absolute certainty .has taken place. It is now a fact proved to the conviction of the most casual observer, ,that the Spanish . people is divided into three very distinct classes. One is composed of the igno rant, inert mass, incapable of arming .for •er against liberty, which it cares not for, because it knows it not ; the other,' en clightened, active, consequently powerful, capable ofeindertak- 1 ing any . thing to preserve the enjoyment of a good, the more e preciona as it has cost so much; and finally, the third party, :lost amidst the two others.:-41 minority composed of the parti sans' of absolute power, and even now almost imperceptible, in :spite of the support it finds in the invading army. This is not • one of those vague uncertain views, orhypathetical data, that might have.bdcn funned previous to the war; it is a positive fact-.a state of things certain and incontrovertible. In 11112 a . .cionstitution saves the people and excites universal enthusiasm, because it was then put forward as the auxiliary of national in ..dependc feeling known to and well understood even by the least enlightened nations. In . lll2o . this very Constitution ie receivedagain, though with less ardour, because it was only etfered as a guarantee of political liberty—an idea more meta physical than the former, and which cannot be well understood or appreciated but in a higher state of social existence. Ilow. ever, if the. enthusiasm of 1820 was less lively than in 1812, the , Constitution found nnobstacles in its progress • scarcely had it appeared at thee remotest corner of Spain,' than,' like electric lire, the popular movement spread from city to city,,and was eiZtpressed upon the mass by all that was respectable through out Spain,.by knowledge, patriotism, and generous sentiments. If the lower classes did not possess this enthusiasm, at any rate they siiewed none for their old it:stint iionr, or for absolute power; and proved by this conduct, that if they were not yet convinced -uf, the benefits to be derived from liberty, they were certain at least • that the ancient regime was not a benefit. The great Powers stun recalled their Ambassadors, France displayed an army of 180,000 men, end attacked Spain, with money and arms; but these hostile movements have made no change . in the moral.. Situation of the Peninsula. We still find, as in .10911, an ignorant and immoveable mass, little disposed to corn ..bat an imposing forme or to defend at the risk of their lives a .liberty they know not ; but equally immoveable in favour;of alisclute poWer, which they well - know. We find soni c men, who of themselves would never have poeSessed consideration or importance, range theinselves under foreign colours, for rae -tions, pay, and places ; in a word, for their private interests, rather than fur the defence of a political principle. Finally, the greater part of the friends - of the Constitution have re mined faithful to it, and have sbewri themselves disposed to make every sacrifice in its defence. The system of absolute poWer had fallen amidst its own power, and no one had risen • to support it: the Constitution finds soldiers, fortified places, .and a government to defend it against a powerful army, and the discontent of cabinets. In this state of things, it is evident. that whatever the success be, the invading army can establish nothing but what is provisional and momentary ; the grand ,question, till it be decided in a national sense, will remain un decided between the indifferent mass of the nation, the men of the Constitution and the men of the Faith; but there are no chances for absolute power; they are all in favour of the Constitution ; and lastly, the only point to settle is, whether .Spain will owe its liberty to the hing or to the people, a ques tion which seems to us perfectly useless, since it has been de cided by facts long ago. It is known to the world that the crown would not abandon any particle of its absolute power, and that henceforward no concession on its part can be volun tary. All the liberty which the Spanish tipple may derive from their revolution, will be a benefit for which they are prin cipally indebted to themselves; and whatever be the form un der which they may enjoy it, the honour must be attributed to , their expressed will of being free. No mistake can arise on this paint—all, that will remain of Spanish liberty will he, in the eyes of posterity, the work of the Cortes of 1812, and the date of this liberty is eternally engraved on the first stone of the Constitution at Cadiz. [From the Conatitutionnel.] [PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.] PERPIGNAN, JULY 13.—The small fort of Cardona has • capitulated. The. fortress is important because it commands the whole district in which the Salt Mountain is situated, from which the whole of Catalonia is supplied. The Baron d'Eroles, whilst keeping -up the blockade, had his head-quar. ters at Berge. BAYONSE, JULY 14.—The 20th Regiment of Light In fantry, consisting of 47 Officers, and 943 Sub-Officers an d soldiers, arrived here to-day, and is to be immediately review ed by Marshal Lauriston. The Police of Mont de Merman had sent in great haste very unfavourable reports respecting the spirit of this regiment. It appears that in the night of the 10th and 11th July, some bad characters had seduced several soldiers belonging to the ambulatory-companies of the brigade of mules, and they went together through the streets singing seditious songs. The 20th regiment, which was on its passage to Mont de Marsan, was charged with these disorders. Tne Marshal having received this first report, inforded the Minister of War by a telegraphic dispatch,and sent orders to the 20th light to stop at Saint Vin cent, at the same time sending an aid-de-camp to obtain cor rect information. The aid-de-camp returned .here to-clay with information which fully cleared the 20th light, and in conse quence the Marshal sent orders to it to continue its route, and addressed a new dispatch to the Minister of War. It is believed that the Marshal, on reviewing this regiment, will harangue them for the purpose of doing away the accusations made against them. • Luoo, JULY is reported that Zayas has taken the command of the 4th army in the room of Morillo. It is not known what has become of the latter. _ _ _ The reports in circulation of a serious action at the bridge of Suazo, in front of the Isle of Leon, seem. to be confirmed, but the result is not stated. The new Intendant of Police of Zamora has, it is said, 'been maltreated by the people there in the most violent manner. PARIS, jULT The Ministerial ;Journals are much em barrassed by the disgrace of the Duke de Liancourt. There is something so atrocious in insulting an old man, possessed of every virtue, that they are reduced to miserable sophisms.— Certain persons deprived of the logic of abuse, become in. sipid. ' Yesterday there was a long catalogue of all the services which the Larochefoucaults have. rendered to the Monarchy, and of the number of them who fell victims to the revolution.. Is this the only reason that can be given fbr the sextuple dis missal of the head of this ancient family ? The Committee of Vaccination introduced into France by the Noble Duke has assembled at the School of Medicine. 'rims in depriving M. de barochefoucault of his Presidency was there something still forgotten. It is well that the Peerage can not be taken away. ' It is not a little remarkable, that whilst the towns of Ger many are giving brilliant fetes to celebrate the discovery of printing, and dispute the honour of giving birth to its inventor, as the cities of Greece disputed the glory of having given birth to Homer; the descendant in a direct line of the individual to whom France owes'tbis invaluable benefit, has been deprived of his brevet, because he was condemned in a fine of 50 francs. The tribunal which pronounced this slight punishment did not probably dream' that it would draw down upon him the loss of, his business, and the ruin of his family. This contrast between Germany, which decorates with flow ers the cradle of printing, and France, which covers it with mourning, is not one of the least remarkable circumstances of the times in which we live. The following, according to the correspondent of the Ruche d'Aquitalne, is what was thought at Madrid of the proclatna tion of ltlorlo of the Ist July :—" In my opinion, this paper proves that the Constitutional General proposes to describe a politico-military circle entirely new. Ilis system, like that which the French call Bolcuk, is not either more noble or more certain than the latter." The German Journals state that the Prussian Government proposes to 'proclaim a general amnesty in the course. of next month for all persons under prosecution for political offences. (EXTRACT OF A PRIVATE LETTER.) M/SSOLONGI,MAY I6.—The Greeks continue to harrass the Turks in Thessaly ; at the end of this month a Greek squadrtin will disembark in the Gulf of Volos, a corps of troops on Mag. nesia. These troops is to drive back upon Larissa, the Turks encamped in that country, and then (spreading themselves through the country) they will arm the inhabitants of Mounts Pelion and Ossa. In the west of the same province, Captain Stournaris, united with Commandant %Avellas, a very enterprising young Sou liote, has defeated the Turks in two encounters, and taken from them Chi.litri. These two Chiefs now menace Alezzovan. Another action took place in the lower chains of the Olympus, where the insurrection has also extended; the Turks were de feated, and repulsed upon the Peneus. They occupy no more than the flat country in the north of Thessaly, and are sur. rounded by an enemy who allows them no repose. [PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.] MAlrgxcr, duty 16.—The paper transmitted by 31. de 'Wangenheim to the Diet of Frankfort, in the name of the King of Wurtemburg, respecting the affliir of the German Observer, is a new proof of the wisdom and intelligence of the NVurtem berti Government. The King admits, that having acceded to the tesolutions of the Congress of Carlsbad in 1019, he is coni pelled by them to cause to be executed the Decree of the Diet, which is a conseq,uence of them, but he thinks it his duty to declare, that in acceding to those measures, he is very far from participating in the apprehensions of the Diet, and that whilst he does every thing to dissipate them, he believes them at the same time to be altogether illusory. It is seen with pleasure that the King of Wurtemburg has thus expressed himself in the same manner as the most sensible men of his country. We do not always find such sound sense and love of truth in official dispatches. The fact is, that the Liberty of the Press, which is more respected in Wurtemberg titan in any other part of Gerthany, has hitherto produced effects very different front those'which are elsewhere attributed to it, for notwithstanding the minute researches of the Tribunal of Political Inquisition of Mayence, no Wurtemberger has yet been included in the list of accused, anti notwithstanding . all the fury of prosecutions directed against the German Uuntver sities, the University of Tubing= has always been exempted from all reproach. P. S. New prosecutions have been directed against several Universities, amongst which that of .lens is . particularly named. The Pruritic: Constitutionnelles a very innocent p er i o di ca l work., has been suppressed, merely, it is said, on account of its title. ( From the Courier Francais.) [PRIVATE CORIMPONDENCE.I BAYONNE, JULY 16.—T0 judge from the continual pas sage of troops proceeding into Spain, and by the new prepare. Lions making to organize an army of reserve under the orders of Marshal Lewiston, the war in the Peninsula does not yet nearly approach its termination. This 'conjecture is supported by the intelligence received tl•om different quarters of Spain. Nothing but the resistance of the Spaniards has yet been con. quered, but their patience and their obstinacy will be still more difficult to let alone or to overcome. For several days it was given out that St. Sebastian would open its gates, and that Pam. peluna would no longer hold out. But all the persuasive at tempts made upon the Commandants of these fortresses have failed, and it appears now to be well understood that they will hold out to the last extremity. The blockade of Cadiz presents also obstacles much greater than those which were calculated upon. The Cortes, it is true, and the Constitutional Government, have neglected to provi. sion the place, in the persuasion that the French would not penetrate into Andalusia, but the Spanish Generals seem to have shaped their mode of defence with reference to the want of foresight of the Ministry, and the bold undertaking of the French. Instead of throwing themselves into the place to defend the ramparts, they have spread their troops through Andalusia, in order to harms the two French divisions which occupy the country. 'They hope also to compel the raising of the blockade, or at least to facilitate the means of con veying 'provisions Into Cadiz. With this view Ballasteros, after having reinforced the garrison of Alicrant, and se cured some positions In Murcia, has marched upon Gre nada ; and Villa Camps, after having . formed his junction with the troops of Casteldorlus, •occumea Ronde, and proposes to act in concert with Ballasteres. In another quarter, Zayas, and some other chiefs, sour the country with detachments ; which, without attacking the French columns, hang upon and disturb all the movements of our troops. The constitutionalists hope by these measures to gain time, which appears to be their chiefobject ; especially on account of the season, and which wilt render it necessary for the Prince Generalissimo to send numerous reinforcements to the two divisions now advancing towards Cadia. This conjecture appears the better founded, as already General Latour Foissac has been sent front the head-quarters. at Madrid, to la Carolina, in order to secure all the roads of the Sierra Morena ; and serve, in case of need, as a corps de reserve to the divisions of Generals Bourmont and Bourdesoult. Whilst our troops are great part of them occupied with the blockade of several fortresses, the Guerillas and the Partisan Chiefs use all their efforts to disturb our con►munications— They are beaten in almost every rencounter, even when their numbers are much superior ; but defeats do not check them. Notwithstanding the party spirit amongst them they are strong ly excited by the hopes of plunder. A considerable convoy of money was lately attacked near Tembleque and had nearly fallen into their hands. The escort which accompanied it re. tired with the convoy upon Toledo; the escort consisted, in part, of Swiss soldiers, The affairs of °facia appear to be much embroiled. The recitals which have reached us from that province are so con tradictory that it is. difficult to discover the truth. It appears certain, however, that Morino has not been followed by any more individuals than l'A bisbal, and that all those who placed confidence in him have joined the standard of Quiroga. The latter General, who appears to be in concert with Sir Robert Wilson, does not, it is stated, limit himself to remaining on the defensive at,Ferrol and Corunna. Pains, JULY 21.—The 'private correspondence in the Me. morial Bordelais, dated Madrid, July 11, contains, among other details, the following : " General Quesada has depicted to the Regency in a melan choly manner, but with much truth, the state of the division which he commands. The destitution of his soldiers, who have been hitherto eNposed to all sorts of privations, imperiously call, for that prompt aid which the sincere friends of the King will doubtless hasten to afford." [FROM THE BAYONNE PAPERS.] BAYONNE, JULY 15.—1 t now appears certain that the sieges of St. Sebastian, , Pampeluna, and Santona, a re going to be be gun seriously, and without delay. For this purpose the materiel of the great park of artillery at Toulouse ar r iv e d here the day before yesterday, under the care of a Captain of Artillery; yet it should seem to be of little use to undertake these sieges, if the war is nearly terminated, as many affirm ; and if a re solution has really at length been taken to push them with vigour, we may be allowed to conjectur e , th a t the probabi lity of a longer duration of hostilities renders it expedient to have a strong line of operations behind the Ebro, which can not be done without the possession of the above-mentioned for tressess. For the same reason depots of grain, &c. are form ing for instance at St. Jean de Luz, to which place 12,000 sacks of flour are now going. It seems that the siege of Cadiz will be prosecuted with great vigotir at the same time, this being now, in fact, one of the chief objects of the war, as the King, whom we wish to deliver, is in that place. Merchant vessels are freighting here on high terms, to convey the im mense quantities of ammunition and military stores which will be required, and which are to be landed at Port St. Mary. The 20th Regiment of Light Infantry arrived here yesterday. Marshal Istittriston, When he reviewed it, thought it necessary to harangue it. The substance of his speech was, that there had been some hesitation about permitting this Regiment to take the field ; hut in consequence of its new disposition, this severity had been relaxed; that the regiment was going to pass the Bidassoa and take the field, under the command of a Bour bon, to place a Prince of the same family on the Throne. The Marsharconcluded by saying, that the Regiment would render itself worthy of the favour that was granted it.—Cries of " Vive le Roi !" followed. It is positively announced, that the DucheSs of Angouleme will honour us with another visit on the 29th.of this month. Our news from Madrid of the 11th says, that the Regency still proceeded in its operations, and' was restoring to office all those who have been discharged since the installation of the Constitutional Government. They are also busy in the organi zation of troo, which will be formed by battalions. It is affirmed that the Captains General of the provinces will not be permitted to raise'inore than one battalion of 1000 men. Ac counts from Grenada of the 30th.say that Ballasteros was ex pected there the same day ; the chief of his Staff arrived there the day before, and great movements are expected in that pro vince, where ie Constitutional General-in-Chief has assembled 'part of his forces. On the 11th a strong column of troops, with six pieces of cannon, marched from lqadrid. It was not known whether they went towards Toledo when they might succour the Swiss of the Itoyal Guard, who, it is said, have been attacked near Ternpleryne, and forced to retire towards Toledo, losing part of the convoy, with money which they were conveying to Ando.lit sia. Colonel Astor, with a corps of Constitutional troops, has entered Caceres, and levied a large contribution; and seve. ral Alonkx and Prietts have been arrested who have been guilty towards the Constitutionalists. The Authorities appointed by the Regency retired. They write from Logrono that the Eiripecinado has entered Soria where he has levied a large contribution to punish th e inhabitants for the eagerness with which they received the French and the 'Royalists. Many of the soldiers of the 20th Regiment that arrived yesterday (they say 66) deserted last night.. THE SILK WEAVERS, Monday being the. grand and laser tlay . 'ot - the . Seurngmen Silk Weavers . of Spitaltields'. public" , rejoicings, ts , hiliuti and homely 4inner was provided at the our Pot, Brick-lane, Bethnal-green. Several Gentlemen, entirely unconnected with the trade, dim:AP:with the Committle, and were highly pleased with the truly' loyal and contented behaviour of those artists, who * by their: skill and ingenuity, have rendered the beatities of the Spite,Melds' silks the admiration of the whole world. After the cloth waS removed, the following toasts were givenl— The King." " The Royal Family of England." The glorious and free Constitution of Old England, and may it live for ever." ,fri.Theigldrious 18th of July, 1823, and may it never be for. gotten.'' " Friendship, concord, and unanimity, between Masters and Journeymen for ever." " Our tried .and much.respected friend, Wm. Hale, Esq.; all with three times three. 6, Health, - happiness; and prosperity to our able and worthy. Solicitor, Robert Brutton, Esq. and may his indefatigable exertions never be forgot." Mlle times. " Our two worthy friends, Messrs, Thomas Homewood and wini a m Young, ibr their unremitted exertions in our behalf throughout the whole of the late anxious proceedings." Three times. " The Rev. Joshua King, Rector of St. Matthew, Bethnal green." Three times. " The Rev. thorgeEvans, of llile4nd New Town." Three times. " The Rev. William Brown, Messrs. tJnwin, Gable, and the Gentlemen of the Committee, on the part of the Parish of St. Matthew, Bethnal-green." Three times. " Mr. Wood, our sincere friend." Three times.—lle re tured thanks in a neat and appropriate speech. " Mr. Jones, the President of the Journeymen Committee." Three titres, who returned thanks in a neat speech. The day was spent in the utmost harmony, peace, and con.. viality, and the company separated at the hour appointed by order of the Magistrates—eleven o'clock. CORONERS INQUESTS. Last night an Thquest was held in the Steward's Room, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, before Mr. SHELTON, Coroner, on the body of Thos. Hall, aged about 30 years. It appeared that the deceased was a postboy, and on Thursday last was riding on the roof of one of 111 r. Bayley's Brentford coaches when .it was entering the gateway of the White Lion Inn, Water-lane ; the coachman ordered him to stoop his head, which he attempted to do, but his head struck against the upper part of the gateway, and be was knocked oil the coach. Ver dict—" Accidental Death."—Deodand is. upon the coach. There was a second Inquest held at the same time and :dace, before the same Coroner and Jury, upon the body of Mary Ann Atbury, who was burned in such a dreadful manner that she died On Tuesday last. Verdict "Accidental Death." A third Inquest was held at the same place upoa,the body of Juba Woodman. a child2tfitilinths old, who was taken to the Hospital, scalded so dreadfully, that he died next day.—Verdict " Accidental Death." MrLANCIIOI,Y ACClDENT.—Yesterday morning, at eleven o'clock, an Inquisition was held before CHARLES JitustETT, Esq. at the White Lion, Vauxhall Gardens, on the body of Master Frederick Checceni, aged 18 years, a youth of pro. miring talent, an d one o f principal dancers at Vauxhall Gardens, the Ring's Theatre, &c. who was unfortunately drowned, as we stated yesterday, while bathing on Monday evening last opp os i te C um b er l an d Gardens. Verdict—" Ac cidental Death by Drowning." An Lnquisition was taken last night before THOMAS Sum. T ow, Esq,, Coroner, at the Anchor Tavern, St. Mary-at-Hill, on the body o f Charles! Trendle, aged 24 years. After a few words from the Coroner the Jury returned a verdict—" Found drowned." UNWHOLESOME MEAT Ses sions, an .---At the Maidstone See indictment was preferred by the Ma gistrates, and true bills returned by the Grand Jury, ag a i nst Wi n d sor E pps an d William Carter, butchers, o f th at town , for exposing for sale in the market unwholesome meat. Warrants were issued for the apprehension of these persons, in order that they may be bound over hi sureties for their appearance at the next Sessions, to answer this indictment. The meat in question mas seized by or d er o f t h e M ag i s t ra t e s, a nd p u bli c l y burnt in the lligh-street, a few weeks since.— (Maidstone Journal.) • \'‘ I 11 ` . .;. • x",( .* • - 11IASONIC NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEK. ENGLAND. • ilionday, July 20, Lognos. Nos. 4, AG, 71, 91, 104 305, 321; 407, 458. COUNTRY. Nos. 227, 246, 320, 360 490, 546, 578, 597, 707 - 29, LoNnox. • • • COUNTRY. Nos. 68, 130, 640, 668. Wednesday, - 30, LoNDON. Lodge of Benevolence. CouxTay. Nos. 112, 549. - 31, LONDON. Nos. 7, 39, 327. COUNTRY. Nos. 51, 110, 113, 176. 453, 596, 657, 670. Aug. 1, LONDON. No. 210. COUNTRY. Nos. 13, 30, b 5, 58, 470. 538. -2, LONDON. No. 173. COUNTRY. • • • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, INDIA. [From the Calcutta Monthly Journal.] ADDRESS to the most Noble FRANCIS MARQUIS of HASTINGS, K.G. &c. &c. &c. As soon as the noise, arising from the spectators getting . up to stand on the seats, for the purpose of obtaining a better, view, had ceased, the Provincial Grand Master thus addressed his Lord Ship, who rose, bowed; and reseated himself. " Most Worshipful Grand Master, I have the honour to in form your Lordship that at a Meeting of the P. Grand Lodge of Bengal, at which all the Lodges of Free and Acc.epted Ma sons working under your Lordship's immediate auspices, were duly represented ; -It was resolved unanimously, that an Ad dress should• be presented to your Lordship, declaratory of the fraternal affection and regard entertained by the craft for your Lordship's person and virtues, and their deep feelings of un feigned regret on the occasion of your Lordship's approaching departure for Europe. I have the.honour, my Lord, to bear the Address so voted, and with your Lordship's permission will 'proceed to read it."—Assent being given, the P. G. Master then read 'the following ADDRESS to the Most Noble FRANCIS, Marquess of ILts.r mos, K.G. ' Sc.c. &c. &c. Acting Grand Master of the most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Ma sons, in and throughout every part of the East Indies. " osT NIrOnSIVIPPIit. Gitaxn Main-En—We, the Pro vincial Grand Master, and Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Bengal, and the Masters, Wardens, and Members of the several Lodges of Free Masons working under! its authority, most respectfully beg permission, on the eve of your Lordship's departure for Europe to.offer our united sentiments of regard and esteem for your Lordship's person and virtues. As a Masonic Body, placed under the protecting care of your Lordship. We cannot contemplate the loss of our illustrious Grand Master, without feelings of the deepest regret; enter taining as we Flo the most affectionate regard and devotion to your Lordship, as one with whom it is our pride to be enrolled , in the same fraternal band. Nine years have elapsed since your Lordship's auspicious ar rival to preside over the destinies of this great country—The general sentiment on the approaching relinquishment of your high oflice, has already reached your Lordship's ear by the united voice of its inhabitants, in this, We as individuals, have most cordially joined—The wisdom of the measures planned by . your Lordship, and the splendid achievements that were their consequence, will shed a lustre on the pages of .future History, and become lessons for the policy of the Statesman, and the honourable ambition of the soldier. Permit us, Most Illustrious and Noble Brother, • to dwell'upon the more endear ing virtues by which your •residence amongst us has been dis tinguished. It was with no ordinal ., feelings of gratitude to our Illus trious and Royal Grand Master. for the watch ful care evinced.by him for the Craft in general, that we found your Lordship in vested with a superintending power over the Masonic Institu tions in the eastern quarter of' the world—the wisdom of this appointment was exemplified in its immediate effects--Thein titmice of your Lordship's great name, exalted rank, high ac quirements, extensive benevolence,.and Masonic character, was seen in the new zeal it infused into the fraternity—the appear ance of your Lordship amongst the brethren in India, gave ad ditional vigour to the spirit so i ns pi re d, an d wor ki ng un d er t h e eye of a Grand Master so distinguished " for every Masonic honour of the Craft, the i ncrease o f i ts ,n um b eT, and the exten sionvirtue; the ardour of t h a t spirit has continued un a b ate d, to t h e of its charities. As. , Masons, contemplating ; and : constantly remembering the remote, antiquity of our origin, and interested in every thing that promotes the usefulness of our Craft, it is impos sible to have beheld the advantages derived to this Feat City, in the encouragement given • by your Lordship to Science and the, Arts, •. Without• a grateful admiration of the enlightened and liberal mind under whose influence they have been attained. We have witnessed our City improved and embellished, not to gratify the caprice of private taste but to promeite , the general health and con venienee-We have seen public edifices arise for the ad vantage of commerce, and we have been repeatedly called on to perform the grateful task of Jaying, with the impressive Mysteries of our Order, the foundation of Temples, erected to the pure service of the Ever-living God.- These, my Lord, will remain monuments of your enlightened taste, and of the patronage afforded by you to the liberal arts, while on the firm foundation you have laid for the future security of this vast Empire, a fair fabric of public prosperity and gratitude shall arise, sacred to the happiness of millions, and the perpetuation of your Lordship's fame. As a Masonic Body we feel ourselves called on by a sense of duty to offer your Lordship thetestimonyofour grateful homage for the benefit which we in particular have derived from the exercise of the high Powers vested in your hands ; in the se lection of a Deputy Grand Master from among the most ho. nourable and respected of our Brethren; in the formati9n of a Provincial timnd Lodge; and. the . appointment of a zealous, able, and enlightened Grand Master ; under the influence of whose character and watchful superintendence incalculable benefits have aceiued to the fraternity ; in the readiness with which amidst concerns of the 'greatest public importance, your •Lordship has uniformly rucived our applications for advice or instruction, for the condescending urbanity, and endearing kindness with which this advice and instruction have been at. forded, and fbr the- example you have given for the exercise of the first and noblest duties of our Order, Universal Charity and Benevolence. It only remains for us now, Most Noble Lord and Illustri ous Brother, to perform the sorrowful task of bidding you, farewell We invoke with fervent hearts the Almighty Archi tect of the Universe to bless and preserve you for many years to come in health, peace, and happiness, unclouded by mis fortune, to your Lordship, and those most dear to you ; and above all, that they may be passed in possession of that inter nal gratification which cannot fail to arise from the conscious ness of having discharged the duties of you high station, to the satisfaction of your Sovereign; the admiration of your coun try, the honour of your own gtcat name, and the benefit of wank ind ." • (Signed by) J. I'. LAnKIN's, P. G. M. M r . C. BLAQUIERE, D. P. G. M. C. It. LINDSAY, P. 0. M. J. B. Birch, P. G. S. W. Sam. Hampton, P. G. J. W. .1. Vaughan, P. G.' S. D. William Anley, P. G. J. P. Wm. M. Farrell, P.O. R. William: elville, P. 0. P. C. Pawn, P. G. M. C. H. B. Handerson, P. 0. S. B. Alsop, P. G. S. And by a great number of the Brethren. Having finished, the I'. 0. Master w a lk e d u p t o hi s Lord shi and placed the Address in his h a nds, an d addressin& him as his Most Noble and Illustrious Brother, expre.sed the pride, and gratification he felt in placing in his ordship's hands the document he then had the honour to deliver. Ills Lordship in reply to this feeling Address spoke to the following effect : " The gratification I feel on receiving a do cum e nt so hi g hl y to he valued, is enhanced by its being conveyed to me through your hands." . • _ _ His Lordship then rose with that dignity foi which he has been so long conspicuous, and made the following REPLY. "BRETHREN, " The compliment which you have offered to me is pecu liarly affecting, and grateful to my feelings. It ought to be so. As you have yourselves observed, each of you has already af fixed his name to the General Address with which I was ho noured some days ago. There is of course a motive for your wishing to come forward again, and as I cannot but understand, it, the quality of that motive is most flattering to me; you have desired to bear a more precise and emphatic testimony of niy . conduct. That observation which Masons reciprocally ex ercise over each other, not as a privilege but as a duty, binds the Craft to be strict in a public profession of opinion ; so that, Where it can commend, the commendation stands vouched by the known caution. Your approbation of me may be mistaken, may be undeservedly partial, may be exaggerated in:phrase; it must be sincere, and as suc h I ta k e it to ray Heart.— (Applause.) You have thanked me for the Encouragement I have given here to Masonry, and for the 'Vigilance' I have exerted for its persevering an accurate course. The fostering care was incum , bent on me horn the Superintendence which I have held. hitt I have not considered the fUlfilment of such an obligation as a dry duty. I have felt a lively interest in the promotion of wllat I believe to be highly beneficial to Society. The Veil thrown over Masonry renders its operation silent and unobserved ; yet the influence of a body spread through all Classes of Society, pervading every circle, and difilising (tho' by its separate Members) opinions digested and matured from remote periods in the Brotherhood, niust be powerful in it's effect. I think thd traces of it's useful sway are discoverable if we cast our eyes on older times. Reflect upon that semi-barbarism which was the condition of alt. the states of Europe in ages not long past. What apparent cause was there for a sudden and rapidly pro gressive mitigation of the rude oppressions which characterized the day ? If none such cag be confidently pointed out, is it not reasonable to recur to an agency Which while it is unob trusive,. must in it's very nature be active. The secrecy ob served in Masonic proceedings and the rigid scrutiny exer. cised into the private character,of candidates for admission, excited the curiosity of the higher ranks, and at the same time removed every feat of their discrediting themselves by becoming Members of the fraternity. Once initial:ell, they received les sons which never could have reached them in .any other situa tion. They were taught that throughout the necessary. grada tions in a community, and amid th e una v o id a bl e distinctions arising from talents orproperty, man., was still the brother of man. This primary position once adopted, all caroilaries from it were readily embraced. The doctrine imbibed in the Lodge became the rale of action for the man of might in hi; public sphere, and his example disseminated the principles of. hu , manity and justice to the utmost extent of the circle. Surely this is not a visionary supposition. Observe the difference character between the nations of Europe where Masonry has flourished, and those in which it haS been proscribed ; and let the contrast, so favourable for the former, support my hypothensis. The priest' will be still stronger if you advent° the despotism, the ferocity, the degradation of manhood in the Asiatic regions where no casual ray of masonry has ever pierced the gloom.-- In Europe, what were once masonic principles alone, are so generally prevalent that it would now be difficult to make it believed that they were once acknowledged only in a confined society : yet it is well that the sanctuary for them should still exist. Our forms are' only constant inculcations to us of the nioral rules which ought to be observedin all times, cases and situations. ' If. I may have been fortunate enough to have re coll6cted them'in the exercise of authority, as you would kindly persuade use, I am most happy. Now, in the truest .spirit of fraternal affection, I bid you farewell, with this parting injunction; ,continue to fear God, to honour the King, and to keep pure the Craft." Ills Lordship having finished, the applause was general, and continued ; the band struck up, " God save the King," and the procession returned in reversed order, each Brother passing to the right of the chair of state on which his .I.sordship had been seated, who, with his accustomed urbanity and kindness, hatfdescoded returning the respectful and fraternal greetit?gs of his Brethren as they passed, with affectionate condescension and regard. The whole filed off in perfect regularity and order, making their compliments to the Grand Master as they passed him nor was this the least imposing part of the ceremony; it *as indeed a sight tending more to unite in one brotherly bond of affection and interest, the rich and the poor, than all that royalty and rank could bestow : his Lordship's condescension and kindness was most marked and pointed to his Brother Soldiers ; not one of whom we will venture to say was there, who will not through life remember with . pride the share he took on this occasion ; for our own' parts, we confess that we have very seldom in our lives witnessed a scene so truly gratifying throUghout ; but the particular circumstance to which we allude, was so striking, and so grateful to every noble and manly feeling, that we imagine it will leave an impression on the minds of those who witnessed it not easily effaced.— The Procession returned to' the '!'own own Hall in reversed order, when the P.G. Master took leave of the Brethren, after ex horting them to bear in their recollection the parting injunction of the Grand Master ; and cordially returning his grateful thanks for the support they hid afforded him, in the execution of a grateful, but painful duty; and for the order and regu larity, they had all so adniitably and strictly observed on the occasion. MASONIC ANTHEM, Sung at St. John's Cathedral, Calcutta, on the Morning of St. John's Day, 27th December, 1822. Let there be lightth' Almighty spoke, Refulgent streams from chaos broke, To illume the 04i* earth ; Well pleas'd the great Jehovah stood, The power supreme pronounc'd it good, • And gave the planets birth. • SOLO. Parent of light, accept our praise, Who Shedd st on us thy brightest rays, The light that fills the mind ; By choice selected, lo we stand, friendship join'd, a social band, That love—that aid mankind. CIIOIIITS. In choral numbers masons join, To bless and praise thy name divine. VERSE. The widow's tear—the orphan's cry, All wants—our ready. hands supply, As far as power is giv'n ; The naked clothe—the prisoner free, These are thy works, sweet charity, Reveard to us font Heaven. In choral numbers-masons join, To bless and praise thy name BUONAPARTE'S 800 Ks, &c.--Yesterday the Library of BUONAPARTE was sold by Mr. SOTHEBY, in Wellington-street. A considerable number of bidders assembled, and Mr. SOTHEBY commented on the curiosity which natu rally attended the property which had belonged to so distilly guished a character. The books had the additional recom mendation of brief marginal notes in the hand-writing of BUONAPARTE himself. They did not however rise to such high prices as might be expected, notwithstanding these notes and the pertinent remarks of the auctioneer. Buf- . fun's Works, with 2,500 plates, in 127 volumes, sold for 24/. 13s. 6. Corre s pond e n c e b e t ween B UONAPAUTE - an d Fo reign Courts, &c., 7 volumes, for 9/. La Croix's Course of Mathematics, 9 volumes, for 51. 10s. ; at the end of the volume which contains the Algebra, there are 3 pages Calculations by Koor.zos. The French Theatre, 60 yds, for Oh 10s. 6d. Servan's Ilistorrof the Wars of the Gauls and Iltach, 7 vols. for 10/. 10s. Volney!tt Voyage in Syria and Egypt, 2 vols. 53/11s. Bruce's Voyages, in five volumes, with an Atlas. The tracings nd notes on the map are by NAPOLEON. Strabon's Geo graphy, translated from the Greek, 3 vols. royal quarto, 61. 10s. Denon's Voyage in Egypt, 2 vols. Some of tire plates are torn out, and it contains corrections by NApoxxox, and tie plan of the battle' of Aboukir traced by him. Anothtr col . y, 171. Description of Egypt, published by order of N.AI.:II.roN, 341. 13s. Saveral Letters, signed by BtroxAPAturn, for various., sums none exceeding 11. IGs. His walking stick, formed of tortoise-shell of an extraordinary length, and a musical head, for MI. 17s. As two hundred pounds were once offered for this stick, it was probably bought in. If all these articles had been offered for sale at a former period, they would probably have . reafhcd to much higher prices ; and therefore it may be infer; red, that his reputation, and the curiosity attached to it, are much on the decline. DEATH OF THE REV. W3l. WARD, OF SERA3IPOITE.— The note from Dr. Carey, announcing the death of the Rev. Wm. Ward, which appeared in TUE SUN yesterday, Was ad dressed to the Rev. William Yates, of Calcutta, ' a nd sent by hien to this country, in a letter to the Rev. J. oby, of Lon don, from which the thllowing particulars relative to that afflictive event are extracted:—" Mr. Ward was In Calcutta at the monthly Missionary Meeting on Monday evening, March 3: he was then in perfect health. Dr. Carey was m Calcutta, as usual, on the Friday following, and informed the Baptist Missionaries there, thai when he left home Mr. Ward was very ill of 'the cholera marbles. On the same even ing, after his return, he wrote the note, stating that Mr. Ward breathed his last about five o'clock. lie was ill about one day, and the . progress of the disease was so rapid and violent, as to incapacitate him from conversation. The literary labours of Mr. Ward—his efforts for upwards of 20 years In printi n g the 'Sacred Scriptures in the languages of the East, andhis inde fatigable ardour, in evangelizing the natives of nindostary endeared him to thousand s ; and - his death will be deplored 43 a serious loss to the Christian world." •