The Sun.
London, England, 1825-01-11 00:00:00

rTIIE PUBLIC LEDGER.]

We have received the Paris Papers of Satur-
day, and the Etoile, dated Sunday. On the
former day, no alteration worth speaking of oc-
curred in the Renter, though the private accounts
of that date concur in describing the profound
impression made in that capital by the intelli-
gence of our having recognised tl►e independence
of the new American States. The French Mi-
nisterial Journals handle the ticklish subject
cautiously, for which we commend their dis-
cretion, as the decision is irrevocable. Even
the Etoile has controuled its feelings so
far as to denounce it merely as a strange step
on the part of the English Cabinet ; but
with its good leave, there is nothing singular
about it ; because a common regard to our inte-
rests imperiously demanded it. This country,
through the favour of Providence, is placed, too,
in a situation, where she may follow the dictates
of a wise and honourable policy, vhether Foreign
Powers approve or not. The wisdom of her
Statesmen, the soundness of public opinion, and
the moral character of her people, are guaran-
tees that she will not abuse the privilege
which she claims, of deciding for herself, on
questions that immediately affect her inte-
rests ; and as they are founded upon justice,
they are characterised also by its inflexibility.
Foreign Powers might remonstrate; but no con-
cession would follow ; they might threaten and

the menace would be flung back in their teeth ;
and if they were to make the last appeal in such
cases (which God forbid, for their sakes as much
as our own), they would find us as ready to meet
them on that ground as upon any other. Yet
the unfledged politicians of the French Capital
affect to shrug their shoulders at this pro-
ceeding, as if it was a departure from the
good sense which they do us the honour
of saying characterises our policy. They even
presume to throw out hints of the danger that
may follow, and conjure up the name of the Holy
Alliance in support of their gloomy insinuations.
They may reserve that name for their own use,
to check their petulance and levity ; but in this
country, though an object of profound aversion,
it does not inspire the slightest terror. We
hope, or we are, more properly speaking, fully
convinced that the French Cabinet does not par-
ticipate in these feelings ; and as it cannot justly
blame the proceeding, it will not be so Quixotic
as to resent it. Its own interests are the
best pledge that it will not involve itself in
any quarrel with this country, particularly as
the latter has given no just ground ; and the
French Government must know, that in a good
cause, England may defy the world in arms.—
This language, for any real ground of alarm, is,
we are aware, premature; but as the word dan-
ger has been associated by the gravest of the Pa-
risian Quidnucs with the proceeding, we thought
it would be as well to repel the delusion at once.
The course which his Majesty's Government has
taken is the only one it could pursue, consistently
with its own dignity, as well as the interests of
the nation. It had previously gone so far as
to be compelled, in point of honour, to
bring the matter to a conclusion. It had virtually
recognized the independence of the New States
already ; and it would only compromise its re-
putation, besides the very injurious consequences
of half measures, if it did not vindicate its con-
duct in the face of the world. Spain, it is well
known, has lost all hope of resuming her domi-
nion over those States ; and, next to the
absurdity of her claims to hold them still
in subjection, would be the arrogance of pre-
tending that, as they will not live under
her dominion, they shall not enjoy the be-
nefits of intercourse with other nations. This
prohibition is only valid when there is the power
to enforce it; but, without that power, it be-
comes a ridiculous assumption, and should be
treated as such. Therefore, as Spain has no
claims that she can support, and as these coun-
tries are separated from her for ever, it is at the
discretion of every other Power to form such re-
lations with them as are common amongst inde-
pendent States. Our Government has merely
exercised this privilege, and to attempt to dis-
pute
it would be to try to coutroul her in the
management of her own affairs. This assumption
might not be a very valid one, according to the
doctrines of the Holy Alliance ; but it has long
grown out of fashion in this country ; and, more-
over, English feeling spurns it with contempt ;
whilst it is a libel on our present form of Govern-
ment, as well as upon the dynasty that reigns over
us. Besides, the care which every Government
should pay to the interests of its subjects,demanded
of ours this recognition. By a different course those
interests would have been materially injured;
and our power, as a nation, would sink rapidly.
A policy, like this, is as necessary to national
greatness as it is to public liberty ; and, if we
were to abandon it, we should see both gradually
disappear. Wealth, honour, and consideration,
are the rewards that await us, if we regulate our
foreign relations by the spirit of our political in-
stitutions ; whereas, were we to follow in the
wake of the Holy Alliance, we should become
divided at home and feeble abroad ; whilst the
great mass of our countrymen, unemployed, in-
subordinate, and disaffected, would become the
prey of prowling agitators, every one of whom
has acted, and would act again, in the double
capacity of Demagogue and Spy.

ACCOUNT OF A LADY
Who LIVED SEVERAL YEARS after her BURIAL

The Causes Celebres (a collection of French
trials) are a mine of interesting histories, which novelists or
dramatists may dig for centuries without exhausting. The
following anecdote is a member of that family; in a romance
it would he despised as frivolous. So true is it, that while in
works of fiction we demand probability, the actual life around us
is daily teeming with apparent impossibilities.
Two merchants of Paris, united by friendship, had each a
child of different sex. The boy and girl early contracted a
strong attachment to each other, and flattered their youthful
hearts with the hope of a lasting connexion. But when they
imagined themselves on the eve of completing their union, an-
other candidate for the lady's hand presented himself, a man
advanced in years, but possessed of great wealth. The pro-
posals of so affluent a suitor were, as usual, irresistible in the
eyes of her parents, who compelled her to accept him. Once
married, this excellent girl, with a virtue which we hope is
not uncommon in France, dismissed her former lover for ever
from her presence; but to command her mind was not so
easy; the pangs of suppressed sorrow agitated her frame, she
became the victim of a disorder which finally consigned
her to the tomb. When the partner of her heart was
apprized of this event, his grief was doubled, since even the
hope of her widowhood was now snatched from him. Recol-
lecting, however, that in her youth she had been for some time
in a lethargy, he hurried to the grave, bribed the sexton's com-
pliance, dug up the body, removed it to a place of security, and
finally succeeded, by judicious efforts, in re-animating her cold
and pallid form. What a moment for a human being, for a
lover, hanging over all that was dear to him in the world ! He
saw the rose of life slowly bloom into her cheek ; gradually he
felt her hand warm beneath his touch. With what astonish..
ment, with what delight, did she open her eyes upon her beloved !
—She had been torn from existence, and he had restored her to
it : in the silence of night, and the obscurity of a mean retreat,
she awaked to sensation, to happiness, to him. Her lover urged
his pretensions, and not in vain ; it was a point for a casuist,
but her inclination removed her doubts. To remain in
France might not be safe. They crossed the channel,
and passed ten years in England—the exile's home—the rest-
ing place of every wanderer. They at length experienced a
strong desire to revisit their native country, and imagined that
it might be safely gratified. By a singular misfortune the lady
was soon encountered on a public walk by her former husband,
who recognized the wife he had lost in spite of all her efforts to
prevent the discovery. He claimed her in a Court of Justice,
but the lover resisted the demand, alleging that his title was
forfeited by the burial, and that a new one had been acquired
by the person who had rescued her from a premature fate.—
This plea, however, appeared to have little weight on the opi-
nions of the Judges; and, anticipating an unfavourable deci-
sion, the luckless pair bade a second and an eternal farewell to
the land of their fathers.

ALARMING FlRE.—Sunday night, about six
o'clock, a fire broke out at the house of a broker opposite St.
Luke's Church, Old-street, which threatened destruction to the
extensive premises of Mr. Burgin, Corn Chandler, and Mr.
Howard, Oil and Colourman, but by the prompt assistance
of a number of men, the timely arrival of the engines, aided by
a plentiful supply of water, the devouring element was confined
to the broker's shop where it first broke out, which was entirely
consumed.

Price.
32s Od to 4ls ?..A"
37s 6d to 43s u",

COAL MARKET, J. 10.
Ships at Market. Ships sold
63 Newcastle - 251
14 Sunderland - - 7

THE LATE MR. LEE.—We noticed in our
Paper that the Inquest held at Rossington-bridge, on the 2441
ult., on the body of Mr. John Lee, of Awkley, who was found
drowned, had been adjourned to Tuesday last at Doncaster, Di
consequence of the absence of evidence which was deemed 10;
terial. At 11 o'clock in the morning of that day, the Coron
and Jury assembled at the Mansion-house, and after a lova
and elaborate investigation, the Jury retired for a few minure“.l
and on the evidence before them, returned a verdict of Waft
Murder against R. Adams and Phecbc his wife, of this pladj
—The Jury was composed of highly respectable Gentlemen ur
the town and neighbourhood, and it was after midnight before
the Coroner closed his professional duties on this inquisition!
We forbear entering into the evidence atpresent. The prisol
ers were committed, under the Coroner's warrant, to Ira
Castle on Wednesday, to take their trial at the Assizes.—(Drtei
caster Gazette.)

BIRTHS.
At Stackpole Court, on the 7th inst., the Right Hon. 0211.
lady Cawdor, of a daughter.
On Saturday, the Bth inst., the lady of the Rev. John Green'
wood, Christ's Hospital, of a daughter.
On the Bth inst., the wife of Captain John Lamb, of al
Palmyra, of a son.
On the sth inst., at Rotterdam, the lady of James YouDIP
Esq., of a son.
On the 9th inst., in Laurence Pountney-lane, the)adf 0e
Horatio Ripley, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 11th inst., at Hackney, the lady of Lieutenant JO
Lamb, R.N., of a son.

MARRIED.
At Frome, on the 4th inst., George Watt, Esq., of LoutVllf
to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late John Meares,
of Wallbridge..house.

DIED.

At Brighton, at an advanced age, on the Bth inst., lei
Philadelphia Loughnan, of Lower Seymour-street, relict of
the late Thomas Loughnan, Esq., formerly of the island O'
Madeira, and subsequently of Great Russell-street, Blootnid
bury.
On Friday, the 7th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Blackmore, Of
Wandsworth, relict of the late Benjamin Blackmore, patentvii
of the bolting cloth manufactory of that place, in the &it
year of her age.
On the 7th inst., at his house at Cote, GloucestersbV9.
George Howel, Esq., late of Spanish Town, Jamaica.
On Saturday, the Bth inst., Mr. Storey, of Mount-street'
Grosvenor-square, in his 68th year.
On the Ist inst., at his house at Richmond, Surrey, 1
Samuel Smith.
On the 7th inst., of apoplexy, Robert Ross, Esq., of th°
Stock Exchange.
On the 6th inst., at No. 25, Stepney-green, Edward Pow'
Esq., aged 67.
At his house in Leicester, on Sunday last, Caleb LoWai
ham, Esq.
At Stirling, on the sth inst., the Rev. Dr. Small, aged 43.,

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