The Sun.
London, England, 1806-05-28 00:00:00

nIP"'A TN WRIGHT.

the Pubk. Priro have given a detail of:the
sufferings- which Canain WRIGHT endured 'under the
.criieltynf the Frenci Government. There can-be little
doubt, from the grieral chara&er and condu6t, of that
Governnient; that it is capable of the most atrocious
actions ; but whib there is too much reason to im-
pnte the basest trpitude to those who administer
that Government; it would be absurd to impute to -.
them the grossest folly, particularly as the persons,
in question are Frobably .the most • artful in the
world. Therefore, though it may be conceived that
the infliEt tortures for the purpose of extorting con-:
fession, it is not b he conceived that they would
incur the, danger of having this condu& exposed to all
mankind. 'The 'minuteness with which the sufferings
of Captain WRIGHT are detailed', throw a great sus-,
picion upon the whole of the narrative, since 'it is'
obvious that nonecould' be .concerned in such trans-
at'..tions but such as. Are seasoned in villainy, and in
whom the French Government must place entire
confidence: Besides, it is not, unreasonable 'to sup
pose, that even the French Government, flagitious
as it is, must be disposed. to make some discrimina-
tion as to its treatment of persons in. its power ; and'
it must have known, that nothing could induce a
man of such honour, loyalty, and resolution as Capt.
Waidur, to become a Traitor to his Country ; and
consequently there was theless temptation to treat such
a man with Cruelty that was not likely to he in the
least subservient to the plan of extorting discoveries.
It .was no doubt considered as a great objea to keep
such an excellent Officer and loyal man from the
service of his Country ; and rather than consent. to
let him return to-it, the French Rulers might be dis-
posed to put an end to him, particularly as they no
doubt felt some resentment at his being concerned in',
landing some loyal Emigrants. But we cannot bring
ourselves to believe that they would doom him to
lingering tortures ; at least, we cannot believe that'
even if they had done so, they would have beep so
little cautious as to expose themselves to the hazard
of having their iniquity known ton all the world.

After having made these comments on the account
which has been given of the death of our brave and
unfortunate countryman, we shall of course. forbear
to relate the particulars, 'not only .because we wish
to avoid giving a shock to the feelings of his rela-
tives, but because we do 'not like to trespass upon
the common sympathy of the Public. We, how-
ever, subjoin a Letter stated to have been written by
the gallant Officer,. as it seems to bear a chara6ter of
authenticity : it is dated from the Temple, at Paris,
and addressed to Mr. WALus, his First Lieutenant,
wh-o was at the same time prisoner in Verdun Depot.
" MY DEAR WALLIS, •

" In order to Obtrude but little on the Translator*.
in office, and favour an early delivery of my letter, I
send you this time merely a short one, in acknow-
ledgment of your kind perseverance which-procured
me the pleasure of receiving your's of the 29th Au-
gust, a few days ago. Accept of my best thanks for
your congratulations on my promotion, which,-how-
ever, is beconie indifferent tome, farther than it de-
monstrates the justice 'and lilierality of Government,
of which I never entertained a doubt. I beg you to
bear in mind, that I have every proper feeling upon
the subjeEt, and that the handsome manner in which
it has been conferred, has not escaped my observa-
tion, or failed to have due weight upon rne, although
it has been in my contemphtion to'resign my com-
mission, through an official channel here, in order to
relieve GovernMent from the embarrassment my ex-
traordinary situation must have placed it under,,and
to prevent 'a pra&ice, which I forbear to chara&erize,
from bearing on any other vi&im on either side; but
I felt, upon further refie&ion, that although I was
willing to forego, its prote&ion, yet no ea of mine,
thus situated, could absolve my Government .from
the performance of its duty to a British subjed.. I re-
joice to hear that you are under the jurisdi&ion of a
liberal-minded Military man, for I was under some
anxiety as to the regimen you might be subject to. I
think I had already prepared you to expe& benevo-
lence from individuals, where they might be at liberty
to exercise that right. I doubt not you will make use•
of the instance under your own eye, to obliterate from
the young minds of my poor bOyst.unflivourable im-
pressions, to which they may, have already yielded.
I rejoice also to hear, at length, that you are near
those 'dear boys, in
,whose progress'my whole solici-
tude centers—give them my best wishes, and refresh
their memories with what has been sooften impressed,
upon them. I must have no idleness, no indecorous
boyish tricks, no habits of riot or inebriety, no devia-
tion from the truth, no- adoption of prejudice,
.no
tendency to exaggeration, no indiscriminate censure
or proscription en masse, but a liberal, gentlemanly
condu&, and a steady, persevering assiduity, whiCh
will alone surmount the difficulties that are before
them. Remind,them often of their distin&ion, of
the precious leisure they have upon their hands ; let
the main-spring of their actions be the charii&er of
my dear Country, &c.; remind them often how 'much
I expe& from them. -
" If Mr. TRAviN's son T. be with you, . let him
partake of all the advantages I propose securing to
my own three boys, but with such delicacy as will
hurt neither his own, nor his parents' feelings: In
the mean time, apply t 6 my authority wherever the
pecuniary means are obtainable, which; in the course
of our correspondence, should it continue, I shall
especially appropriate.
" I am not unware, my dear WALLIS, that I am
thus imposing a difficult task, and laying a heavy
burden Upon you ; but I am sure you will undertake
it with pleasure. - • •

Give my best respe&s to all my Officers indivi-
dually, and tell the Dot"tor I take it for granted he
makes good use of his leisure. I recommend him
to walk the public hospitals, if there are any in the
neighbourhood, and to follow up chemistry with ar-
dour.

" I shall be very glad' to hear from any of my
Officers, when they are in a scribbling mood. It it

"' Is the' Secretary who 'translates the letters of prisoners
into French, for the, inspettion. of the Officer cornma4ding
the Depot.
-I-, Three of his young Midshipmen ; one his own nephew,
aged. :5, who was sept to Metz Military Prison,. for having
small piece of line in his trunk, "at the time of.his being ,in
the citadel, which could only he for the purpose of playing
with; one a nephew' of the gallant Sit W S. Siuvrti ; and
the other, a young tioy, rel.:tio.is I have not a perfect
t.ovvledge ot.
One of hiS Warrant Oilictrs,' whose son was also on
board.' • ' • • "

be possible, let my servant, KI'G, attend, on the
boys, • and tell Mtn, Lhave beresi of you to take
care of them.

" Is poor Mr. Bflowtv§ recovered ? -The last I-
heard of him was before ydur departure -hence.
Pray give an account_ nominally of -all my people::
Poor old SAmso.N,l suppose you know, is no More.
Is that poor being 11, whose wishes death seemed _
unwilling to accomplish, still living? •
I -have alittle cat that has just taken_the caprice-
of laying along My paper, •and' purs to me, so you
must perceive that I am not without' amiable society-4
and I must tell you, for the comfort ()fatly other hula.,
amiable creatures who may Weep ft-if My Misfortunes;
that I can bear them, however great or naultipliedi;
and 'that I am leSs ill. off, than' people at a distance,-
whose apprehensions-ipagnify evil, are 'aware of, for
have within a feir months obtained the faculty' of
procuring books, and subscribing to the ilroniteir,
whose fables and prejudices I assure,you I am not in
the least danger of adopting. NOw fare you well,' and
believe me, most faithfully and unfeignedly, your
friend.

•P; S.—Tell rrie, particularly, what all the bop
have 'done ; tell them continually thilik of them.—
Adieu'!"

Mr. Wit z c mr's
One of the Crew, who had been. long sickly.

The fete given by Mr. and Mrs. Sir ERID AN did
not, as was expeeted, conclude with a masquerade.
It was intended that Arid and a troop of spirits
shOuld• have been introduced to diversify the ente.e.
tainment, but the idea Was relinquished. The witches.
from Macbeth, and some Venetian Gondoliers, were,
however,. brcieght into aCtion, for the purpose of
treating the company with music and singing.. This
part of the business was entrusted 'to:KELLY, who
condufted it very well, and composed a terzetto far
the occasion. The whole of the entertainment was
quite in a style of Oriental splendour, mingled with
European taste. •
THE THEATan.—A Comedy intitled -.801,4
Stroke for a Husband, was last night represented at
Covent-Garden Theatre, for the Benefit of:Mr.
and Miss BRUNTON. This Play was written many
years agoby Mrs. COWLEY ; and the revival of it on
this occasion is a proof of good sense, as it excels in,•
dramatic merit the Author's more popular.prodric-
tions. The Comedy was so well supported altoge,
ther, that we doubt not it might be successfully
brought forward every season, if represented With
equrel ability. MUNDEN, LEWIS, FAWCETT, MIJR?
RAY, BLANCHARD,: and, Mrs. Glees, particulaily
distinguished themselves. Mrs. LITCHFIELD.
played the sorrows of a deserted wife with great feel.,
ing and effeEt.—But Miss BRUNTON. :never before
appeared to so much, advantage. She exhibited-the .
genuine powers Of, Comedy in various, expressien,
and blended with ,rnany interesting touches of sen-.
sibility.=-After this exhibition of her talents; ue
may fairly eXpeet to see- her rank very high Among
the best of her competitors.—The Afterpiece was
The Hunter of the Alps, in which BiwsroN sup-
ported the principal charadter with easy animation,
and strong feeling-.—Though the Benefit was for
two very respectable individuals, theatrically• and
other Wise, and tho' INCLEDOZZ, FnWCETT, MUNDENi.
Miss TY RER, TAYLOR, and EN Eny supported it with•
interesting and humourons Songs between the Acts,
.yet the house was but thinly attended, e want of
public liberality that may excite. surpitse as well as
regret.
Mrs.JoenAwwls to have performed The Country
Girl last night at Drury-lane Theatre, but was pre,.
vented by indisposition. An apology was made, and
Mrs. HARLOWE, who happened to be in town, very
readilybecame'the substitute. A public print, hove
ever, erroneously states, that Miss l`tlet.t.orr per-
formed the.charaCter. The house was crowded, as
it was what is called a ticieet night.
The indisposition which has for some time pre,.
vented Mr. CI:MILES KemBLE from exercising ills
profeSsional duties is not, as reported, of a consun.
rive, but of a nervous kind: he is, however, better.
A Mr. RXE, who has performed with some success
at Bath, is, it is said, engaged for the approaching
season at the Haymarket Theatre, for the line of
charaelers usually occupied: by ELLISTON.
Monday se'nuight a duel took place at 80-peep,
Sussex, between two Officers of the 3d Buss, which,
after the parties had exchanged four uuuccessfel,
shots; terminated by an exchange of civilities:
A kind of Influenza, which Spares no one, at
present prevails in Spain. Fortunately, it is seldom
fatal. The whole of the Royal Fa"mily have been at"
tacked by it. At Barcelona, where this malady coin-!
menced, 28,300 persons were ill of itat once.
On Saturday se'nnight a dreadfill fire broke out in
the Little Island; parish of St. Mutichin's, Limerick,
which entirely destroyed eight thatched houses, the
property of Mr. John Denmead. It is supposed it
originated in consequence of some hay catching
the blaze of a candle stuck to the wall of one of
the_ liduses, which immediately' communicated.
to the thatch ; the conflagration then 'spread in
a rapid and alarMing manner, and it' was •inapossible-
to save even the furniture of the unfortunate •Occu..•
pants. For some hours apprehensions were enter-
tained that the
.entire neighbourhood would have
fallen a prey to the destroCtive element ;' however,
its further ravages Were happily prevented by the,
calm and effective orders giver. by John vine, Esq.
We are happy to add no life• Was lost, .nor any per?
sonal injury sustained. -
Much praise is due to Sheriff Al`Malion, several
Officers and Privates- 'of -the Gist -Regiment, Mr.
James MOrris, Mr: Win. Tacker, and Capt. Harris,
of the Brig Isabella, lot their prompt attendance
and'very great exertions on the occasion.

CORN EXCHANGE, MAY 28.—The new Market
is now open on Wednesdays, during some repair;
at the old one ; there are not many samples of Corn
ork sale, and very few buyers, nearly at • Monday's
prices ; and, before the
.close of that day's Market,
soMe Wheat of the first quality fetched gos. and gvs•
per quarter, and Flour maintains its price.
The CHANCELLOR'S Prizes in the University of
OXford,for the present year, are adjudged. to ED.'
WARD GARRARD MARSH, Bachelor of Arts, late
Scholar of Wadham College, and -now Fellow of
Oriel colleoe, for the English Essay Posthumous
Fame;- and JoHN SATHAM, Commoner of Brase-
nose College, for the' ;datin Verses Trafalgar ;
also the Prize, by a private' donation, to Mr.
HENRY. ALLEN ./OftrisoN:, commoner of Christ-
church, for the English Verses Travels of Dis'7•
coviq into the Interior orelfrica. - •