The Sun.
London, England, 1822-07-13 00:00:00

MR. ABERCROMBY.

This Gentleman, whose case has excited so
much interest in the country, last night resumed
his place in the house of Commons. It being
previously known that Mr. ABERCROMBY with
Lord ALTIIORP had returned to town, and that
they would be in their seats in the course of the
evening, there was an unusually full attendance
of Members. The arrival of those Gentlemen
was notified at the House about 4 o'clock. Lord
Althorp had occasion to go to Northamptonshire
(to Althorp Park) whither he was followed by
Mr. Abercromby ; and they thence proceeded to
the North Road in prosecution of their journey
to Edinburgh. On their arrival at Ferrybridge,
in Yorkshire, they learned what were the
orders that had been issued by the House of
Commons. Mr. Spiller, the Commons' Mes-
senger, bearing the Order of the House, com-
manding Mr. Abercromby to attend • in his
place in Parliament " forthwith," had passed
through Ferrybridge seven hours before the
arrival there of Mr. Abercromby and Lord
Althorp ; and Mr. Stein, the Commons' Mes-
senger, with the Orders for the attendance of
Mr. J. Hope and Mr. Menzies, which Messen-
ger is accompanied by a King's Messenger, who
has Mr. Peel's orders for the arrest of the parties
if that were requisite, had previously passed li
through Ferrybridge on their way to Edin-
burgh ; so that the Orders of the House had
become tolerably well known on the North
Road before Mr. Abercromby and Lord Althorp
had regularly proceeded on their journey, and
to make 46 surely doubly sure," the Messen-
gers, Mr. Spiller in particular, he being the
bearer of the Order personally affecting Mr.
Abercromby, left information at the several
post houses of the objects of his and the other
Messengers' missions. This precautionary duty
became the more incumbent, as according to all
they could learn, Mr. Abercromby had not pre-
ceded them on the road. The adoption of such
measures was attended with the desired effect.
As already stated, Lord Althorp and Mr. Aber-
cromby, at Ferrybridge, were informod of the
measures adopted by the House ; and thereupon
Lord Althorp advised Mr. Abercromby's re-
turn to London, the more especially as the ob-
jects of their journey to Edinburgh had been
frustrated by the orders issued.—Lord Althorp
stated in the House that he took the whole re-
sponsibility on• himself of the course pursued by
Mr. Abercromby, after that Gentleman had
quitted town. Mr. A. had acted entirely in
pursnance of his, Lordship's advice.—Mr. Aber-
cromby entered the House, after the Resolution
had been adopted enjoining him by name not to
forward, or accept, any challenge; and he rose
from his seat, when the Speaker proceeded to
read the several Resolutions to which the House
had come in consequence of the breaches of
privilege. W hen the Speaker had concluded
reading them, Mr. Abercromby, without utter-
ing a word, bowed and resumed his seat. After
Lord• Althorp's explanation, which followed
the SpealAr's communications. Mr. Abercromby,
accompanied by his Lordship, immediately left
the House. They both appeared to be greatly
fa t ig tie d.

SPAIN.

MUTINY AiIIONGTHE GUARDS AT MADRID.
The Madrid papers of the id, 3d, and 4th in-
stant, which we yesterday received by express,
supply us with a continuation of the very interest-
ing narrative with which we concluded the ac-
counts from the Spanish capital in our paper of
Tuesday.—lt will be remembered, that the King
had closed the session of the Cortes on Sunday
the 30th ult.; that in consequence of some im-
prudent conduct or insolent expressions of a
party of the guards' the evening preceding, the
public mind was considerably agitated on_ the
morning of the prorogation ; that on the King's
leaving his Palace to proceed to the hall of the
legislative assembly, the shouts of" Liberty and
the constitution" on the part of the multitude,
were met by the seditious watchwords of arbi-
trary power on the part of some soldiers ; that
this conflict of political acclamatidas led to blows
between some of the guards and the citizens ;
and that in endeavouring to check the violence
of his men, the life of a lamented and meritorious
officer was sacrificed to the fury of military in-
subordination in the Palace, and nearly under the
eye of the King. An order was immediately
issued to bring the assassins to justice, and' the
citizens were assured that the daring atrocity
would not pass. unpunished ; but the public
anxiety and ferment did not immediately subside.
The militia were called out, the garrison remained
under arms and every precaution was employed by
the civil authorities to prevent disorders, and to
restore confidence. Nothing further occurred
during the night of Sunday, or the whole of
Monday, the Ist inst. though it was evident that
public apprehension still continued, and that
neither the minds of the citizens, the soldiers,
the municipal authorities, nor the Court, had re-
covered their settled calm. Rumours were in-
dustriously spread by the servile enemies of
liberty and order, that the King considered his
life in 'danger, and that he had in consequence
determined to take refuge in the Prado, or to
flee, from the capital. The liberal papers, on
the other band, as was seen by our extract on
Tuesday, threw suspicions on the views of the
Court, and indulged in severe invectives on the
temper and spirit of the household troops.—
Towards the evening of the 2d these excitements
had so wrought on the minds of. the guards, that
four battalions, amounting to between 1,500 and
2,000 men, evinced symptoms of insubordina-
tion ; and after displaying much disorder and
tumult, raised the standard of revolt. As if by
previous concert, they deserted the posts where
they were stationed on guard, and two batta-
lions from the quarter of St. Isabel met two bat-
talions from other quarters, and ha*ing first
taken up a hostile position on the parade ground
of the guards, proceeded to the ,Prado, where
they had held out for more than twenty-four
hours, when the last accounts came away. They
even have made regular demands of rations, and
have appointed delegates or commissioners to
treat about a surrender. That surrender cannot
in any circumstances be much longer delayed, or
civil war cannot be prevented. The mutineers,
instead of being encouraged by the approbation
of their fellow-citizens, or authorised to hope for
their support, seem as isolated from them as if
they were a foreign enemy. Three things can-
not fail to strike te least attentive reader, in the
accounts which we have received of these dis-
tressing though not very alarming transactions.—
First, the union and excellent spirit of the civil
authorities, and the. orderly disposition of the
general body of the inhabitants; second, the
courageous patriotism and unfaltering loyalty
of the militia ; and third, the desertion of
their infatuated soldiery by nearly alt their
officers, who cannot be, like them, induced to
believe that they can serve their King by over-
throwing the constitution which ensures his rights
while it limits his powers. At the sane time it
is proper to state that much suspicion is enter-
tained of the sentiments of the King from the
conduct of those troops, who, as they pretend to
act from a regard to his interest and an attach-
ment to his person, would not certainly contra-
vene his will or oppose his principles, if honestly
and decidedly pronounced. The following pas-
sage from the Universal, a paper dedicated to the
support of Ministers, speaks even of money em-
ployed to seduce the troops to the support of
despotism; and whence could this money some
but through the Court or its partisans ?
" The enemies of our happiness endeavour to divide us, and
excite us by every means in their power to destroy ourselves by
our own hands. Their manoeuvres have succeeded in seducing
some ignorant soldiers, and in introducing the most frightful
insubordination into a corps which has always been distinguish-
ed by its submission to its Chiefs, and by a scrupulous observ-
ance of military laws. Deceit, promises, money, have all been
lavishly employed to oraganize a rebellion in the troops which
surround the Throne, and unhappily they have succeeded.—,
The disorder which we witnessed yesterday is a repetition of
what took place at Aranjuez some days before, although of
greater importance, from the situation in which it occurred, and
the horrible circumstances which accompanied it. The death
of the unfortunate Landaburu calls for vengeance ; it is t stain
which can only be washed out with the blood of the assassins ;
it will be avenged, and the King is more interested than any
other person in seeing that justice is prompt and exemplary.—
What security is there for a Monarch in seeing himself sur-
rounded with undisciplined Janissaries ; the honour of the corps
in which this crime was committed—the honour of the army—
the honour 'of the Nation, anti the security of the Throne, im-
periously demand that this scandal, which afflicts and endan-
gers us, should be removed from our sight."
We shall proceed to give a copious abstract of the news in
the three days' Papers which we have received.
MADRID, JULY 2.
[From the Universal of the 2d inst.]
The Secretary of War wrote yesterday to the Commandant
of this district as follows :—" The King having learnt the hor-
rible and scandalous outrage committed on the person of the
'officer of' his Royal Guards of Ineantry, D. Mamerto Lands-
burn, apparently by a few soldiers of the same guard, and exe-
cuted within his Royal Palace, renouncing all the respect and
consideration due to his Royal Person, to public justice, and
to the discipline which has always distinguished these corps,
has resolved that, without the least delay, your Excellency should
draw up an indictment against the authors of the scandal, and
proceed against them according to the usual rules."
The Political Chief of Madrid has addressed the following
Proclamation to the inhabitants :
" Fellow Citizens—The prudent conduct which this heroic
capital has observed in the disagreeable occurrences of yester-
day, is worthy of the greatest praise, and imposes upon me the
duty of declaring so. There is no liberty without respect to the
laws : that respect, confidence in the Authorities, and the care
which every man ought to take to avoid, as far as in him lies,
whatever may exasperate the public mind, or introduce division,
will frustrate all the attempts of the enemies of order and of
just liberty.
" Distrust the alartaing news which are spread at times by
the malevolent, under the mask of zeal ; experience must have
taught you by this time that they are commonly false and ex,
aggerated. The fundamental law of this state points out the
way of punishing and repressing every kind of excess; and the
distressing, event of yesterday will be investigated with the

greatest activity, and the delinquents punished with exemplary
justice.—Madrid, July 1."
[From the Universal of the 3d.1
(The Junta of Madrid issued the following Manifesto on the
revolt of the 2d :—)
" The ConstitutionaLJunta have thought it their duty to de.
dare to the heroic-people of this capital, that four battalions of
the Royal guard, forgetful of that discipline which is the soul
of military life, and, what-is more, of the sacred oath which
they took to preserve the political constitution of the Spanish
monarchy, have this night committed the horrible crime of
abandoning their quarters and' the greatest part of the stations
at which they were appointed as sentinels, proceeding to take
up a position on the parade-ground of the guards, marching
thence in the direction of the Prado, with hostile and criminal
designs. It ought to be known, that his Majesty, as soon as he
knew the distressing event, gave orders to the commandant of
this province to bring them back within the circle of their du-
ties. Nevertheless, the mutineers, -continuing in the most
scandalous insubordination, openly disobeyed his Majesty, and
showed no respect for him. It is worthy of being mentioned,
that a great number of officers, surgeons, and soldiers, belong-
ing to the battalions alluded to,, have generously presented
themselves before the Junta, begging. to be employed in the
ranks of the meritorious militia, and in the garrison, with the
design of defending to the death against their companions, our
just cause, and our liberty. In the mean time the people should
remain secure that the civil and military authorities have taken
and continue to take the most energetic measures to punish the
guilty, which will be no difficult thing, considering the disor-
der, want of discipline, and desertion, which are already observ-
ed among the mutinous battalions."
(After giving the above official declaration of the Junta, the
Universal proceeds to describe in the following manner the
transactions to which it refers) :
" The occurrences of the last two days have proved what we
have often said, that when liberty is thought in danger, and
the constitution is threatened, public spirit gives new force,
and greater prodigies of patriotism and enthusiasm are display-
ed. On the Ist there occurred nothing worthy of of considera-
tion, but towards evening there was observed in the quarters of
some battalions of the guard, symptoms of sedition and insub-
ordination. The body of officers who had assembled in their
respective quarters could not- restrain their troops. The con-
stitutional Junta bad assembled likewise, and waited for the
resolution of his Majesty for an energetic representation to
repress the tumult. Three battalions of infantry and a squad-
ron of cavalry of the National Militia were under arms, re-
solved to defend liberty if it should be attacked. It was about
11 o'clock when the guard of the Militia announced that the two
battalions of the guards, who were in the quarter of St. Isabel,
were in movement. The Militia remained within their quar-
ters, determined to be passive, if no act of hostility took place
on the other side. These two battalions proceeded to join two
others, and having obtained an accession of various parties of the
same corps, who abandoned their posts in the garrison, forced
the gate of San Fernando, and proceeded to the parade of the
guards. His Excellency Don P. Morillo, commandant of the
district,who displayed on that occasion a heroism worthy of Greek
and Roman fame, sallied forth to meet the deluded men, and
to dissuade theni from their rash enterprise. " The King, they
replied, has fled to the Prado, and we wish to defend him. '
That you may be convinced of the contrary," said the Ge-
neral, " and may learn how much you are seduced and de-
ceived, let four soldiers from each company come along with
me, and they will see how his Majesty remains secure in his
royal palace, and how highly he disapproves of the conduct
of the revolters." The troops agreed, and the General con-
ducted the delegates even to the King's chamber, where his
Majesty told them, that he confided in the attachment which
they manifested to his royal person, but that it was indis-
pensable they should return to subordination, that they
should obey the authorities, and re-establish order, conclud-
ing that he wished they should return to their companions
with these exhortations from him. General Morillo mount-
ed his horse, returned to the battalions in the parade, where,
upon being seen, he was immediately saluted with cries
of " Long live our General ! Long live Morillo." But
as he heard also among these acclamations, voices calling
out " Long live the absolute King," he replied with re-
markable firmness, " No, not so—the whole army and all the
nation have sworn, for the good of his Majesty himself, and /he
welfare of his people, to observe the constitution, and I shall
support it all hazards; and in the face of every danger." " Let
your Excellency place yourself at our head," they replied,
" and you will give us one day of glory, by destroying that
infamous race, (the Decamisados ) who have endeavoured to
destroy your. reputation. Read the Impartial of this morning,
and you will see the crimes of the whole liberal faction, with
their wicked intentions." " In vain," replied Morillo with
great calmness, " in vain would you require me to stain my
career by such an outrage on the constitution which we have
sworn to maintain. I can easily despise 4 pedants, who engage
in writing more from hunger than from patriotism. What
would be said, if I, who have grown of in battles, and have
procured for my country some days of glory, should place my-
self at the head of mutinous troops, to attack a people who con-
fide in our loyalty and honour ? Finally, then, listen to the
order of your Chief, otherwise I must abandon you." It ap-
peared then that some of them were proceeding to detain him ;
but, his Excellency, despising the risk which was indicated by
certain seditious cries, turned the reins of his horse and proceed-
ed at a regular pace to the house where the King was. His
Majesty had there conferred upon him, ad interim, the command
of the two regiments of Royal Guards. The Junta had taken
new measures, had collected 800 muskets, which had been
abandoned in the quarters of the guards, whence they had
been stolen by the lowest of the people. In the mean time all
the garrison was under arms, and animated with the best spirit.
On passing in front of the Hall of the Junta, the squadron of
cavalry del Principe cried Out—" Long live the liberties of our
country, and perish the perjured mutineers."—This cry spread
like an electric spark among the troops; the disbanded Officers,
the ex-guards of St. Jeronimo, and the greater part of the Of-
ficers on half-pay, presented themselves, and received the mus-
kets from the Junta. Many of the country people, and the
employes of all classes, also armed themselves. Generals Bal-
lasteros, Alva, and Zavas, Brigadier Don Juan Pallaria, and
other Chiefs as much known 'for their bravery as their military
skill and patriotism, hastened to encourage the Authorities, and
to give new proofs f the spirit with which they are animated.
At 8 o'clock General Riego arrived in this capital, who,. observ-
ing the danger which threatened liberty, came in haste to its de-
fence, swearing to die for the laws, and proclaiming to
his fellow-citizens his unalterable love for constitutional order.
The mutinous battalions remained for some hours on the
parade, and then retired to the hill of the Prado. Their force
was about 1,500 men, among whom there are very few officers
or subalterns, although some have been forced to loin them,
and some have remained with them in the hope of preventing
greater excesses. in the course of the day, several officers and
soldiers have left them, and it is believed they would be deserted
by mony more, were it not for the threats of those who, con-
ceiving themselves too much compromised already, desire to in-
crease the number of their accomplices. The troops of the gar-
rison up to this hour have, confined themselves to observing the
motions of the mutineers; the Capt.-General is making, the best
dispositions to prevent the revolt from spreading ; and the Go-
vernment, before resorting to force for reducing it, employs all
the means in its power to obtain its object without bloodshed.
The Alcalde of the Royal Palace of the Prado has communi-
cated to the Political Chief, that this afternoon (July 2) 2,000 of
the guards have presented themselves before him, demanding
rations of bread, wine and meat.
In the Universal of the 4th we find the following proclama-
tion of the Political Chief of Madrid, addressed to the inhabi-
tants of the capital, to allay the popular apprehension relative
to the King's departure :
" Fellow-Citizens—ln my Manifesto to you the other day,
I mentioned that malevolent persons were spreading false news
to alarm ; there is a report that his Majesty is going to leave
the capital ; it is entirely the offspring of malevolence ; and I
am authoriged to state that the King, although he had resolved
to proceed to the Royal Palace at St. Ildefonso, before the late
events, has agreed, in consequence of them, to suspend his
journey, being firmly resolved -to remain at Madrid till public
tranquillity is completely restored.
" ST. JOSE MARTINEZ ST. MARTIN.
" Madrid, ,Tuly 3."
On the Ist instant the same paper states, that the peitnanent
Deputation of the Cortes was installed, and has nominated
D. Gaetano Valdes for its President.
At 12 o'clock at noon, on the 3d, we find that the mutinous
troops had demanded of Alcalde of the Prado 4,000 rations
of bread, meat, wine, and spirits.
The latest accounts relating to these events extend till mid-
night on the 3d. It was hoped that tranquillity would-soon be
restored, but no adjustment had taken place. The command-
ant of a squadron had proceeded to the Prado, with the answer
of Government td a representation sent to the King by the mu-
tineers. This officer returned at three o'clock, accompanied by
two officers, commissioned by the revolters • to confer with the
Ministers. The commissioners had brought back the answer
of the Government ; but the nature of this answer, the journalist
says, he could not learn, though he has no doubt it was such as
was consistent with the honour and the dignity of the Govern-
ment. " We should be glad," the journalist adds, "before
we go to press to-night, to have it in our power to communicate
spore pleasing intelligence, to calm the anxiety which afflicts
all good citizens, because, although they confide in the severe
discipline of the troops of the garrison, in the love of order dis-
played by the national militia, and in the good sense of the in-
habitants, yet suffering has its limits, and patience may be
looked on as the Indication of weakness.
We believe that one word, a firm resolution of his Majesty,
might deliver us in an instant from the dangerous crisis in
which we are placed. Let the King place himself at the head
of his people, let himrespect, iii the Constitution to which he has

sworn, and which he has resolved to defend, the inviolability of
his sacred person ; and then a distinction will easily be 'drawl
between the loyal and the factious. We repeat the meriteu
eulogium we yesterday made on the garrison of Madrid, the
national militia, and the great number of patriots who in those
days have taken up arms, resolved to die for the Constitution ;
the constancy and decision of the militia excite universal adinir-
ation ; the rich deprive themselves of their comforts ; the arti-
sans abandon their labour;' every one emulates another in 311
intrepid maintenance of the post which the Authorities assie,
them. The Authorities every day are acquiring additional
claims to the confidence which is reposed in them, but we mol,.
conclude, by repeating that this st.. e of things cannot last long.