The Sun.
London, England, 1822-09-07 00:00:00

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THE FEMALE AUCTIONEER.
Who'll buy a heart! sweet flarrief cries, -
Harriet the blooming and the fair—
Whose lovely form, and Dove-like eyes,
Can banish grief, and south despair.
Come, bid-Lmy heart is up for salel
Will no one bid?—pray, Sirs, consider,
'Tis sound and kind, and fond and hale,
And a great bargain to the bitiderl
bid," cries Gripus, " I will pay
A thousand sov'reigns promptly told."
That is no bid, Sir, let me say—
A faithful 44211 's -not &night-x.4A gold.
" I bid with marriage faith, and plight .
A heart," Says Frank, " with love o'erflowing."
Ali that': a bid that's.sonwthinglike,
And now my hcart is going —goNg !

DR. FRANKJAN.

(From the Philadelphia nonklin Gozette.)—
The following is the conclusion of a will made
by Dr. FRANKLIN as early as the year 1757, on
the-eve of sailing to England. It has, we be-
lieve, never before- been in print, and is now
published as an additional proof of the pure
sentiments and virtuous principles of that great
man :

" And now humbly returning sincere thanks to God for pro-
ducing me into being, and conducting me hitherto through life
so happily, so free from sickness, pain, and trouble, and with
such a competency of this world's goods as might make a r-a-
sonable mind easy; that he was pleased to give me such a mind,
with moderate passions, or so much of his gracious assist-
ance in governing them, and to free it early from ambition,
avarice, and superstition, 'common causes of much uneasiness to
men ; that he gave me to live so long in a land of liberty, with a
people that I love, and raised me, though a stranger, so many
friends among them, bestowing on me, moreover, a loving and
prudent wife and dutiful children ; for these and all other innu-
merable mercies and favours, I bless that Being of Beings who
{toes not disdain to care for the meanest of his creatures. And
I reflect on those benefits received with the greatest satisfec-
don, as they gave me such a confidence in his goodness as will,
I hope, enable me always in all things to submit freely to his
will, and to resign my spirit cheerfully into his hands, when-
ever he shall please to call for it; reposing myself securely in
the lap of God and Nature, us a child in the arms of an affec-
tionate parent. " 11. FRANKLIN."

FRENCH ACTORS insulted in ENGLAND

The cruel and unworthy treatment of which
the English Actors now in France have to complain, though
little creditable to the French nation, is not wholly without a
parallel. Foreigners of talent, except in moments of popular
excitation, meet with the most liberal encouragement in this
country, as numerous actors and artists can testify. But a cen-
tury ago a French company of Comedians were as scandalously •
used in England as the British performers have recently been
in France. The, following curious facts from the life of Qu IN,
the celebrated actor, published in 17G6, will place this in a
strong point of view, and be read with some interest at the pre-
sent moment :

" The French tongue had, bt the artifice of Louis the
Fourteenth's Administration, been industriously promulgated
throughout Europe ; it was spo!;en at all the Courts, and bid fair
to be the universal language ; a necessary step, according to
the opinion of that all-grasping Prince, towards universal
empire. To this end Comedians were trained up in France,
and at convenient times dispersed throughout 'the capital cities
of Europe; and this was thought a favourable juncture for
them to make their appearance at London. The projectors of
the Little Theatre in the Haymarket were so infatuated as to
imagine French Comedies would amuse and instruct the town,
and absolutely introduced them upon that stage. But the public
took the alarm, and even resolved to suppress the insult, as every
true Englishman then considered it. The curtain drew up with
the actors, surrounded by guards, well knowing they stood in
need of much protection ; but this step do way intimidated the
audience, who being resolved not to let them go on, began
regularly with cat-calls, then a volley of pippins, and thirdly,
a general discharge of rotten eggs. The proprietors were now
terrified, more especially when they found the soldiers remain
I motionless, and quaking behind the scenes at the consequences.
At length, as their last resource, they sent for Justice DEVEILL
to read the Riot Act. But Sir THOMAS, so far from being
allowed to proceed in this business, found himself under
the absolute necessity of ordering, with his own voice, both
troops and actors off the stage. The warriors and comedians
being now retired, the ' audience thought it was time to
testify their resentment to the proprietors, for their impru-
dent and insolent attempt, and accordingly demolished with.
out reserve benches, scenes, and decorations. Nor did the
Ambassadors of France and Spain, who were present upon
this occasion, escape with impunity, but had a share of
abuse to divide between them proportioned to their rank, and
which they were compelled to bear, .as they could not get away;
the cutting of the brace of their carriages having been judged a
very proper preliminary step to make sure of the honour of their
company, during this whole comi-tragic farcical conflict. The
spirit which was shewn against the French Comedians engen-
dered many tumults, which the undiscerniug multitude imagin-
ed equally popular and national, as the exposition to Gallic
Performers and performances. This contagion spread from the
Haymarket to Drury-lane."

ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.—The new piece, en-
titled The fair Gabrielle, was represented for
the second time last night, and fully confirmed
in public favour. Oa account of the sudden. in-
disposition of Miss Po vEy, the part of Estelle was
assigned to Mrs. J. WEippART, late Miss STi-
PHENSON, who performed it with great spirit and
pleasantry. Gtl Bias, now ,reduce:l into two.
acts, is certainly more compact, anclis altogetlwr
more analogous to the charicter of the hero, as
drawn in the original admira,ble,romance.
Drury-lane Theatre is, the.ensuing season, to
make a bold dash " Hit or Mis.s." Miss STE-
-pittiti and Mr. LISTON'• signed articles with the
Manager on Monday fast.. In *addition to the
dramatic performances, ROO are to be•given
in.a style new to the English stage, the first
of which is to be produced 'by D'EGvILLE,.in*
which Mr. and Mrs. 05C4,,. BYRNE and Mr.
NOBLE are to appear.— ( Moi-ning Herald.) •
Mr. PUTNA*.—This Gentletrian,• who held a
very.respectable situation,at Drury-lane Theatre,
and has since distinguished himself at Edinburgh
as an- Actor and public Reader, has, we find,
been making a tour in the latter capacity through
the several towns which surround the Metro=
polis, with the success which his talents amply
merit.

A pleasant Mode of
.punishing an Alderman.—ln Strype's
Stow, vol. 2, page 238, is the following Extract from the ancient
City Records : Nicholas Whyfford, or Wilford, an' Alder-
man, having neglected to line his cloak, which he ought to use
in the procession ; therefore it is adjudged by the. Court that
the Lord Mayor and Aldermen shall all, breakfast with him.—
This penalty is awarded on him as a punishment for his cove-
tousness."

ANCIENT CITY IN AMERICA.—The ruins of
an extensive city, said 'to have been.discovered
a few years since in Quatimala, Mexico, have
been surveyed by a learned 'Spaniard, and draw-
ings made of its curiosities,;Which have been sent
to London, and will soon,be presented, to the
world. The city had been.coyered fot ages With.
Niibaie and underwool: