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YEIVEthELA.

TO THE BRITISH CHIEFS, OFFICERS. AND SOL.
DI ERS NOW SERVING WITII THE INSET!.
GENTS. •
The Government of hie Catholic Majesty, and I in putt.
lirsdar, amintornesl of the nisaner in which many of his Sri.
111111 tie Majesty's ',objects have been ortlucell its England by
dies and other traitors, for the porpose of %manic their
Attwith those Rho call normative' lutkprosleisti of ;loath

America.
.''lrisrepreeented by those revalistionsey agents that there
exist a well established Republicen Government, laws;' ar-
le it SIMI populetiout who have etibmitted to such Republic,
tad La
' taet nit that may nonfinite a nation. Under 'ltch
alb wisp May hive left their bower for the purpose
o( eatatilinkfailt themselves in this country; of knurling the
ifipreme-Cidef, aid of obtaining as a reward fiw their see-
vimes properties, fortune*, and honour ; but, how miserably
hive ihty here deceived!
il•mglishasen!—lo yon I address myself who are already arts
'opsaiitied with 'that faissons personage. wliftin yen no doubt
:Inhale its Englaud) curapartd to a Washingtow at innst, bit
✓ow, having seen the Mena of One despicable RemsbNei.bia
,mope, hie Generals, and the wiseacres who compose bile Gm
; moment, yew must be coneinceil of having been tumal ehassesi
4. futlyinipaised upon. _ You are serving under the eeemoste
of a man is every respect iusignificant, and have jeieed am
horde of banditti, who are finned ter the exercise of the meet
barbarous enmities, which are so averse to your national
character, that you must abhor them.
lie who tends* the least spark of honour slid jostke ear-.
not remain rented with such a bawl ufrittenteuffinve who We'
abhorred by the very moony that gave them birth, whose soil
. they have antlicd with crimes of alt descriptions. The pro-
!deur Yenexuela (rely wish fur peace, and fur the externeins-
lillll of those munsteis
Knowing Omit many of those misled Englishmen, and other
foreigners, are prevented from repainting themselves front
this tiniest cause for the want of means ; I therefore suffer
and guarantee tie those who may present themselves to the
army under my command, personal security; they will
?other be admitted in the service of his Catholic Majesty, or
be seat free to the country of their own choler.
The friendship which reigus between Great Britain sod
the Spanish Monarchy, as well is my affection to the British
nation, induce me to this step, which I hope may prove ser-
viceable and acceptable to military men worthy of a better
fate, some of whom may have known me in Spain is the di-
vision of the brave General Hill.
This offer of security tessiered to you by a Spanish He-
wersl who fought at your side for the liberty lit Europe, I
trust you will consider us sincere and inviolable.
The General In Chief of the King's Army in Pertesneier
P. MORILLO.

Head-quarters or Adages'', March 86,1819.

THE REPLY OF THE BRITISH OFFICERS AND
SOLDIERS OF THE INDEPENDENT ARMY OF
VENEZUELA TO GENERAL MORILLO.
Stu—Your Address to the Britannic putties of the Yeas-
simian Army, claims an mower from that body, in jewellike-
blue of the permitter" aspersed therein, acrd became, mute
preemiel dishowur ban been done themselves b the esti-
mate you seem to have farmed of their characters.
They are those very men who, in your native Spain, stood
forth the eltampioas of a motion's wrongs, and the punishers
of despotisms who offered up their blood it &Omer of
your violated soil, and set your harassed mostly free from
,boadage.
The muse reverence of virtoune liberty which thus in the
Old World restored your country's freedom, sod gave your
King a Throat, now animates thens.in the New, and whether
is succour of Thrones or Republics, attracted by bribes, or
desounced by threats, they will alike sustain the cause of
siSicted lewasity, and preserve • sacred faith to that cos-
fiding injured people, whose cause they have adopted, and
whose principles they admire.
What then, Sir, can you propose to yourself from tamper-
ing with that honour, and inswltiog those principles, which
should challenge the respect even of an esteem 3 Whew you
offer Englishmen the wages of desertion, is it on services
and feelings like these you found your hopes on their isle.
pity, which in Wein (as you confess) often witnessed de-
voted to your country, you should bare known too well to
have ruspeeted, and have felt the benefits too pointedly to
have insulted.
The British Officers and Soldier" is V la, in with.
drawing from their homes to fight the battles of Aufericau
ladepeadeece, carry with them their honour, their siatimial
character, and the good wishes of their countrymen ; nor shall
the brave and generous Republicans, who are sharing with
them the remittent of their ouce beautiful and vast posses-
sions, find than wanting io gratitude and good faith,becasse
perseeutioa has left them nothing more to give.
The Independent Government, and the exalted aim who
presides over it, claim this vindication from the justice of
their British friends.
Yon bare thought fit in your unqualified reprobation
of these " wiseacres and raggainuMus. (as you are pleased
to call them) to consider that the British troops, their Chiefs
sad Officers, as the dupes of empty promisee and expecta-
tions. limy disclaim three terms as inapplicable to them-
selves, end equally unsuitable to the consistency of the In-
depended Government, and the dignity of yours, and are
too dime:slog to form their impression of the soli.ily of the
one, and their confidence is its integrity on such political
expedients of the other. litany of them have seen sad Looms
the Hero of ibis struggling Republic; all composing it ad-
mire him must profoundly; and freely offer him their Its...
and services in acceleration of that glorious epoch which is
to repay his sufferings, his sacrifice', and hie tissues, in the
liberty of his groaning country.
Such then, Sir, are the men whom you call the tools of
others, that you may the more easily make them your own.
Lees fortunate, indeed, is a generous enemy; and in royal
favour, ban the ituble man to whom you have compared hint,
with more justice titan you intended, Bolivar is as riceerv-
ingot* his country's prayers, us depending on its prosperity,
and as pare in patriotism as Washington himself, and claims
equally the one and admiration of all good men.
It was by the aid of your country, in ronjusetion with
France, that the Washington of the North established, in
eight years, the liberty of his country. That very Spain
which aided the independence of Britain's Northers Colonies,
now perverts the term; still degrading with tlw Stele title of
rebellion those glorious principles which ham justified them-
selves tluongb the ordeal of a sine years' war, and which lime
and eonsiatency have ripened into a nobler name—a name
vinosity, if not politically, recognised by all the world but
Spaia--that of an Independent People. Bet Spain, unjust
as abe la impotent, would, depreciate what she can no longer
possess ; and eztirminate those whom she memo rule; per-
meating in the persons of her Chiefs with • saaguinary
thirst of blood appalling to the civilised world, and of which
many among the British troops sere wittiest's' during the
eampaiges of ISIS.
With proper sentiments of consideration for Old Spain,
as the ally of their country. and the theatre of its most
splendid achievements,, the officers and men of the British
forces claim the moral benefit of her example in the forego-
ing insinuate' nor could her wishes at that period have been
more ardent for the emancipation of the North. our her em,
ideace of their reslisatios more complete, has are those of
the British troops in the •pprusching deli asheSuugh.
In the mean time, just to the principles in which they
have bees trained, the eulejects of Great Britain will never
pollute their characters by deeds of atrocity and 'aerobe
they Oil respect the laws of war and the pleadings abates.
oily; nos encourage, by their example, the uncivilised prim-
tiptoe that have hitherto prevailed throughout this melan-
choly coolest.
JAS. J. ENGLISH,
Comistandlug British Legion.

47/11/14.• RID SPA.
•
On Monday, September IS, the corner-stone et
the pump-room and baths coutiected with the Cita-
lybeate Spring at this place was laid with great ce-
remony, by his Grace the Duke of Grafoise ausidet
a vast coneoirse of 'promote. Perim/shone had
been previon.ly made, by the erection of a eemi.
circular pavilion for the accoinissorlininit of Ladies.
opposite to the platform elevated for the Duke and
hie friends. Early in the morning flags were hoisted
014 all the Churches, and the Tinviohell. together
with a large one on the Castle-h.II, affording to the
country mood the pleasing intelligence of this in.
teresting event.
About ewe o'clock the arrival of the Duke was
announced by the merry peals of St. Peter's hells.
The Duchess arrived soon after, with other brunette*
of that Noble Family. At half:paid our the KO•
scession moved from the Guildhall its the follewing
order:—The. Superintendent of the Spring, hear.
tog a white flag, inscribed " Thetford Spa, Foam-
fain V Health." and followed by other flags and a
line of constables; the Master Nissan and Master
:Bricklayer, the former bearing the silver trowel,
and the latter it plan and elevation of the building.
These were succeeded by the Bold, the Spring
Company, and the Corporation of Thetford, with
their Chaplains, insignia, and homier,. The Duke
was supported by the Mayor and Coroner. and
followed by Lord Charles Pitlruy and W. Ridley
Consomme. E.+ the Membery for the Borough.
On their arrival at the ground they were greeted
by many distinguished personages, among whom
were the Marquis Cornwallis and some branches of
his family. General Fitzroy and Lady Elizsbeth.
the Rev. George F. Tavel and Lute Austuese,
Lady Henry Fitzroy, John Conyers, Esq. Cap.
tain Beauchamp, George Beauchamp. B.q. cod
others. fly this time above two thousand per.
soils were assembled on the ground. On the
lower stone, to which the upper one was screwed
and cemented, was the fallowing bise;rption:—
" This *toile was laid by the Most Noble George
Henry Duke of Grafton, September 13, 1819.
A metallic die was mil: at each rod of the imerip.
tion. bearing the words " Thetford Chalybeate."
The whole being prepared, the Dike proceeded
with his silver trowel to spread the aterlat, upon
which a signal gun was fired, and the stone lowered
to its place, whereupon his Grace gave it several
blows with the mallet. This work being dour, he
congratulated the assembly on the interesting ocea.
sion which had brought Ibsen together. expressing
the pleasure he• felt at being able to promote the
interest of those who had undertaken these works,
and cordially wishing seeress to th..m, and every
other which tnioht tend to advance the prosperity
of the town of 7l'het ford.

The Mayor then presented the Duke with a gold
cup, bearing the arms of the town, in which he
drank "Sot to the Spa ;" it was then handed
to the Duchess and the other distinguished person-
ages present. His Grace was then conslacteil to
the spring, and drank of the water. as did also the
Duchess. A grind palate nee• fired on the cam.
patty's return.. The procession retired from the
ground in the same order, by a different route. the
hells of Sr. Peter's firing as they passed over the
bridge and through the main streets.
At five o'clock. the company, to the number of
115 pervious. sat down to a sumptuous dinner in the
Guildhall, which was tastefully decorated with
shrubs and flowers. An assemblage of Ladies oe.
envied the gallery, and a full bend played during
the repast. After d. r, a grand dessert wee
placed on the table, and the following toasts given
by the Mayor:—" The King" (in silence).—" vile
Prince Regent"—" The Duke of York and the
Arnty"—" The Duke ti Clarence avid the hung."
A song was then sang by Mr. Mitts,. composed
for the memorable °colonist, and in praise of the
Spring—(Tune, " God sure the King.")
The Duke of Gaat►Tox then rase to propose the
health of J. B. Faux, Esq. but said he felt quite
at a loss in which of his characters to propose him ;
whether as Chairman of the Committee. as Presi-
dent of the Meeting, or a► Mayor of the iimovigh,
is all which offices he bad so greatly distinguished
The MAYOR made an appropriate speech.
The Maroc then proposed the health of hi■
Grace the Duke of Grefton, who. be observed.
" following the long and constant frieudehip of hie
illustrious House, in his anxieties for all that con.
evened the welfare of Thetford. had not only
given the honour of his compsitiy, but with a promp.
muds that would be long remembered by tbeshare-
holders and the inhabitants most gratefully. had
added his weight and influence to the enterprising
undertaking of the day--and I am sure (added the
Mayor), he will find nut only satisfaction. but a rich
reward, if in laying the foundation of the Pomp-
room to-day. he hash hail the foundation of any
future benefit to Thetford." _ _ .

The health of the Duke having been drank with
great enthusiasm. his Grace eap►esaed his readiness
on every oceosinti to waist promotion of those
objects which might ren44 a present benefit" to
stningen resorting to the Spa, soil uliwate pros.
parity to the town of Thetli►rti. The ve►y animated
address of the Mayor called fur I.is warmest
shanks, and he trusted every individual concerned
in the undertaking would see it crowned with suc-
Ctn.

After a wing by Mr. Jones, the Coroner proposed
" The health of the Lathes of Thetford." which
was dreek with greet acclamation.
At the sug•gestion of F. K. Easme, Esq.
horlik of the Committee" was drank with three
times three.
The MAYOR then gave " The Representatives
for the Boromgh." On which,
Lord Outwit; FITZROY rose end returned
thanks in a neat end appropnote speech.
RIDLIT CoLsouaws, Esq. said. he was not in.
sensible of the homer conferred upon bee, and
trade& he shoeld duly appreciate it. He sincerely
hoped the object would prove bighly'llevelicial, not
to thii Gentlemen only who formed the Company,
bet, by the most of strangers, an lacrosse of wealth
to the lowa. The )salubrity of the air had lung
been famed for. cootriboting to the health reel
longevity of it. inhabitants, _ and now he busted Ise

• •.
. -
AIRLAs Attain pleasure he fek in being able to
:site to Meeting,. from • careful investigation
or nature and properties of this fountain of
health. that the mineral water. of Thetford were
inferior to none. He begged to ogre", his obliga-
tions to the Mayor. for the great services he had
rendered him in his professional attendance while
analysing throe waters, still to anticipate, from the
patronage which had been that day afforded to the
works now undertaken, that the Spa would be at-
tended with the most lasting benefits.
The health of Lord Pere and several other toasts
having beru drank. the company separated soon
after slioe o'clock.
There was a bill in the evening at the Assembly-
room, which was opened by Lord Charles Fitzroy
and Miss Uniplielby (a friend of the Mayoress) ;
gnu person,* were present, and thus concluded the
lesiivities of the day.