The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1820-09-06 00:00:00

THE QURINV.

astmt from i pahiphlet jolt pithlished, entitled
" A Statement of Facts concerning her Majesty's
Vassutret ist•italy. and particularly her appearance
at the ,Vasquerade, at the Theatre of Sea Carlo,
rig Wrieki."
3i Ms been said that Madame Murat (Ex-Queen
6:•voline, for the Ladies are name-sakes) retired in
eminitiasterice of the indecency of dress and appear.
rove of her Rhyel Highness; the fact is, Madame
Aura[ did go out of the theatre to her palate (there
teem; • covered, communication between these two
taaies), in consequence, I believe, of a head-ach,
er some trifliog iu6rmity to which females are sub-.
ivhich Royal Ladies perhaps feel with more
e.:atenese than others; but she returned, and went
with her litishaint (having bid farewell to the.
F-'aress of Wales) a little before three. Het
lineal Highness left the theatre almost itnmediatelfl
. fter. She had been accompanied all the nightie,
• 'fro ladies, and at times a men was with her, wks
appeared to be in the rank of an attendant. She had
rue'rained her assumed character, in which there was
vertainly nothing of indecency or lightness of car-
nage. with much grace and talent; indeed the
e,stunee of a Neapolitan peasant, completely el-
starless every thing indecent ;—there is no uncover-
ect bosom—no naked back—no showing of legs...-
every thing (though composed of very gaudy co-
lonia) is modest and decent. Again, it is asserted
that whenever her Royal Highness appeared at the
ilaiatre, she and her compauions were generally hiss-
ed, and compelled to retire on account of the inde-
cency of their dress.-0 bravo ! this is a bold asser-
tion, but it carries its contradiction with it.—
What ! hiss the Princess of Wales out of a theatre !
such a thing never could have entered into the
*heads of • Neapolitan audience—they doted not do
it; Murat would have sent the best man in his domi-
nions to the castle, or to the petites maims (mad-
house), a favourite way of punishing conspirators
and emissaties with that magnanimous man, had
he dared to offer such an insult to her Royal High-
ness. How silly to make such an assertiou! it car-
ries lie—lie—written clear in its very Nee; it re-
qrthieri all the ignorance of the assertor to broach it.
surd lie has ',Wady shewn he knows nothing of the
language, customs, and mantels of Italy. God
help him! he has even forgotten the geography of
that country. A word to him by the way of
ut-
iorrnation : in the theatres of Naples, soldiers are
placed to suppress, par force,-any sign of tumult;
no biasing or huotilig is allowed even towards the
actors on the stage; but, es for hossitor or hooting a
person in the house,they would Of soon think of hissing
their sun in the dog-days because he shone too hot.
Frepeut, they durst not do it. " Somewhat too
rudch of this"—that her Royal Highoesa never
recited that remark and astonishment by her dress
did conduct, which some fair English ladies have
since dime in the same theatre, I can assert.
Her Royal Higheess for several months remained
et Naples, during which time the was invariably
received with every testimony of respect at the
court and at the mansions of the most distin-
guished Neapolitini families. Among the ladies
with whom she was most familiar were the Princes*
of CNSI*IIO, the Marchioness of G illo (wife to the
Minister for Foreign Affairs), the Marchioness of
Cavalcenti, and the Duchess of Sant'Arpitio.
Her way of living, during her residence in that
delightful capital, was on the whole retired—Aer
Marines were incessant, and nothing seems to have
been wanting to procure her Highness's assistance,
bait the claim of real want and infelicity.
Her Royal Highness left Naples attended with
the respect and good wishes of tide most respectable
part of the community, and the prayers and bless-
ings; of many whom she had relieved in the hour
of weed or on the bed of sickness.
was at Rome during the time her Royal High-
nee. made that city (once the centre of power and
rotamend, suit even caw in its ruins the bright pour
star fir the lovers of art, of antiquity, and of litera-
ture.) her residence; there she seemed to *buil the
&anise of the multitude, and to seek, with a few
eliesea friend.. the pleasures which that great but
fallen Gty presents iii such almorlistice to the feel-
ing heart and reflective mind. I hive met tier
Meal Highness at the Coliseum, in St. Peter's,
and tit several other of those places celebrated in
the recori!s of ancient and modern art.
Her Rive! Highness was at times a visitant at
the conv.ersasioni of the Nobility of thet city, and
her great orevelliog, her knowledge of the *odd,
tier taste fir literature, and her enthusiastic feeling
for all that is grand and beautiful, snide her ever
welcome. Ru tie is not. like Naples, a place of
noise sod concourse. 1 hid no opportunity of rib-
s/trying tier Royal Highness's conduct in public;
bat this I can say, she was respected by the higher
orders; admired by the artists and Itterati,• with
which that city abounds, and was followed by the
prayers Or the poor and unfortunate.
I also met with her Royal Highness one evening
at the theatre of Proem. tier Rays! H•ginwes
' wis in a front be: of the theatre, amid premed to
participate in the wit and character of the piece (a
comedy of Goldoni%) in such a manner es c said
oily be b It by a persair who had well stortiiil Italy
rind iie inhabitants. The audience paid her a very
inerked respect.

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Prom Cats time I did not see her Royal Highness
u•itil one morning that I met her in the streets of
Aldan. lit (list city, the moat polished mud literary
of Italy, site was every where received with a respect
due to her rank, and • reverenee and affection
which only her great talent and stspeiior beneficenre
and scut's* cottld ensure.
She at that time resided at a retired and beau-
tiful house situated on the Like of Como. Site visit-
ed, and her visits were returned by many persons of
rook and talent Ist the neighbourhiaoll. There was
11.4 a charitable institution to which she was trot a
itistingu•sheil and generous betief.cirees; there was
not • cottage withiu the range of 11311 e.• in which
snitery and ItopeLreeneis .1 sadly growled" (for
plenty and comfort have not universally followed
the change of government and the 4* all-wise"
ideci-ions of Congress). hat that her pressor, of
'Ler bounties bestowed inoielaser, sod revived she
hope of better liars owl briars prospects.
The chief Osmium IC the Poncess were sailing
.00 the Mks of Como, the soosooodioroiemoy of
oiltich ego *comely be forphoped kaaw ipso ef die
world, end in the twrsAeee pees liiig'Umpe. tee
di/kaki be imegieed; IR el elepstats

beautiful hills that enclose the lake, and, in ea.
venting with thOte persons of talent and genius
whom her fellow-feeling and generosity drew around

tier.
In my excursions nn this romantic lake, I have
frequently seen her Royal Highness sailing in a
little boat, with a book in her hand, and a lady by
her side. In my wanderings round that interesting
country I have heard the name of .1 La Prieteipeates
d'lnghilterra" (Princess of England) echoed with
respect ; and in the cottage of the poor that name
was ever followed by the aspiration of gratitude
and pr.iyers for her happiness and longevity.
These are the few and insufficient remarks I
have been able to make on the conduct of her
Royal Flighnees during my travels in Italy ; few
and insufficient, in truth, they are, but they may
have sonic weight. and at least form a just contrast
with the vile abuse and outrageous defamation
which is now pouring out on.rmr HOWLED QUEEN.

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, FRANCE.
There is no doubt hut the French Government
is prepared to meet our law of the last Session, re-
lative to the tonnage duty on French vessels, by
a retaliatory Decree. Whether this will affix • duty
oil American vessels beyond our ratio on French OOPS
we know pot. but think that it will exceed the provi-
sions of our law ; and it is also probable that au addi•
tional duty will be laid on American goods unless
imported by French citizens. In taking this step,
the French Government may be urged by a variety
of considerations. 'Eke balance of trade between
this country and France is against the latter, and
there has been an unwillingness to adopt a commer-
cial Treaty with this country; motives of national
pride may also lead to the adoption of this retaliatory
system ; and, moreover, it does not appear that
foreign commerce is a favourite object with the
French Government ; their manufactories and in-
ternal trade seem to progress rapidly, and we be-
lieve that France is travelling back to the old
system adopted by Napoleol. With that country
we Call never expect a regular settled trade, nod
must only look for occasional advantages as their
wants may require.