The Sun.
London, England, 1825-03-09 00:00:00

THE KING.

Wixosoa, MAncit B.—llis-31AJEsTY still continues at
the Royal Lodge in the Great Park, but the weather has of
late prevented him from taking his accustomed exercise of
driving about the grounds contiguous to the Lodge, in his
pony phaeton. This day, hoNveve;, is very favourable, and
should it continue so, we doubt not the King will leave the
Lodge for a short drive. His Majesty's presence is expected
at the Castle before the termination of the week, to meet 31r.
Jeffry Wyatville, who is to conduct his 31ajesty over that spa-
cious and majestic edifice. The whole of the improvements,
which we have at various times noticed, still continue with the
greatest rapidity, and the ensuing summer will do much to-
wards the completion of this noble Palace.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
Lord and Lady Boyne, and the lion. Gustavus Hamilton,
in Portland-place, from Shropshire ; Sir Robt. Gunning, Bart.
from his seat, Horton, Northamptonshire ; Colonel Howard,
from Litchfield ; Admiral Douglas, for his seat, Beaconsfield ;
T. Cunliffe, Esq. from Newcastle, Staffirdshire ; the lion.
Colonel Lygon, from his seat in Gloucestershire; Sir George
and Lady Nugent and family, at Gculd's hotel, Jermyn-
street, from their seat in Bucks.

CHANGES.—The Hon. W. V. slett, for his seat, Somer-
by, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire ; Captain Pailby,
Bth Hussars, fcr his seat in Yorkshire ; the Rev. Pasley Vi-
vian, from his house in Portland-place, for his seat, Kinlet,
Staffordshire; Major Macqueen, Bth Hussars, from I bbetson's
lintel, to take the command at Christchurch, Hants ; Sir Alex
Don. Bart. M.P., from the Pulteney Hotel; Albemarle-street,
for his seat in Scotland ; Mr. and Mrs. Turton, from ditto, for
their seat in Kent; the Bishop of Chichester, from Miller's
Hotel, Jermyn-strect, for Chichester, Sussex ; Mr. and Mrs.
Doubiggin, from ditto, on a tour; Major-General Peel, from
ditto, on a tour.

FASHIONABLE PARTIES.
The Countess of Arran had an elegant evening party yester-
day at her house in Dover-street.

The Countess of Essex had a dinner and evening party yes-
terday, at her house in Hill-street, Berkeley-square.
Dowager Lady Neave entertained an elegant circle of fashion-
ables yesterday evening, at her house in Albemarle-street.
The natal day of the Earl of March, on which his Lordship
completed his seventh year, was celebrated at Goodwood, by
his illustrious parents, the Duke and Duchess of Richmond, on
Monday. The surrounding nobility partook of an entertain-
ment, inclusive of a ball, at their Graces' mansion ; and the
Goodwood tenantry and the populace, in the true spirit of
genuine English hospitality, were regaled and made happy in
the house and in the park.

THE DUKE OF Yo LEVEE.-Yesterday, at
four o'clock, the Duke of YORK, as Commander-in-Chief,
held a Levee at his Ogice in the Horse Guards, which lasted
about two hours, there being betweco forty and fifty Officers
present. The following► were among the number:—The Earl
of Bristol,Lieut.-General.Sir John Murray, Lieut.-General Sir
Wm. Clinton, the Earl of Courtown, Major-General Molyneux
Major-General Paterson, the Hon. General Taylor, the Earl
of Cavan, Lord Poulet, 31ajor-Gene:dl Hill, -Major-General
Sir William Inglis, Major-General Itiall, Lieutenant-General
Maitland, &c.

Yesterday the Princess Sortie.► visited the Duke of YORK.

THE BELZONI SARCOPHAGUS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sin—A statement having been made in the House of Com-
mons, some few days since, and much consequent misrepresen-
tation having arisen respecting the above-named Sarcophagus, I
am enabled to correct the one, and rectify the other, by the fol-
lowing correspondence which haS taken place on the subject.—
The object is of public interest, and the matter ought to be re-
presented truly and candidly.
I am, Sir, your very humble Servant,
March 5, 1825. .7. B.

Trinity College, Cambridge, Feb. 9, 1825.
MY DEAF SIR—I write to you, at the request of Mrs. Bel-
zoni, to know whether, if she is enabled to repay the sum which
you gave to Mr. Bingham Richards, for the Alabaster Sarco-
phagus found by the late Mr. Belzoni in one' f the tombs of the
Kings at Guurnon, in Upper Egypt, you will be disposed to give
it up to her in time for its being placed in the exhibition of the
Tomb which she is now preparing. She tells me. that she un-
derstands from Mr, Bingham Richards, that there will be no
obstacle to her receiving it and 1 was given to understand most
clearly by Mr. Bankes, that when the Trustees of the Mu-
seum parted with the Sarcophagus to Mr. Richards, tbr the pur-
pose of its being sold and removed to your house, that it was
with the full understanding of your relinquishing it, if claimed
by Mr. or Mrs. Belzoni, at the price given fhr it by you to Mr.
ninAharn Richards. Of course Mrs. Belzoni is anxious to
make the new exhibition as complete as possible, and the Sar-
cophagus would effectually contribute to render it so, if it should
be placed in the Chamber, answering to the one in which it was
originally discovered.
I beg to remain, my dear Sir,
Most truly your's, G. A. BROWNE.
To John Soane, Esq., Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Lincoln's Inn-fields, Feb. 10, 1825.
MY DEAR SIR,—I avail myself of the returning post to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday's date, and to
assure you, that there was no understanding at all between Mr.
Bingham Richards and myself, as to the relinquishment of the
Sarcophagus on any terms whatever.
As to the intimation contained in your letter, that Mr. W.
Bankes had made you clearly understand, " that when the
Trustees of the British Museum parted with the Sarcophagus to
Mr. Richards, for the purpose of its being sold, and removed to
your house, that it was with the full understanding of your
relinquishing it if claimed by Mr. or Mrs. Belzoni, at the
price given for it by you," my answer is, that I can most
positively state, that no such engagement was ever contem-
plated by me, nor was such a request ever made, and I can-
not conceive from what source Mr. Bankes derived his infor-
mation.

I am, dear Sir, yours, faithfully,
To the Rev. G. A. Browne, J. SOANE.
Trinity College, Cambridge.

From the foregoing statement, it is evident that there was no
understanding whatever relative to the relinquishment of the
Sarcophagus by Mr. Soane, who had paid 2,01)0/. for it without
hesitation, being the sum which the Trustees of the British
Museum refused to give ; yet, feeling for the situation in which
Mrs. Belzoni is left, I entertain no doubt that, if she could be
benefitted by the possession of so rare and splendid a relic of
antiquity, for the purpose of advancing her success in the pre-
sent undertaking, no difficulty would arise on the part of its
present possessor. J. B.

PRUSSIAN LOAN, NEGOCIATED BY Mu. N. M.
ROTHSCHILD, IN LONDON, IN 1818.—The half-
yearly dividend on the above Loan, which be-
comes due on Friday the tst of April next, will
be paid by Mr. N. M. ROTHSCHILD, on that and
every succeeding day (Sundays excepted) be-
tween the hours of ten and two, at his counting-
house, No. 9-, New-court, St. Swithin's-lane.
The dividend warrants, with a list thereof in nu-
merical order, must be left one day previous for
examination.

We understand that it is in contemplation by
the Bank Directors to give some increased fa-
cilities to persons who keep cash accounts with
the Bank of England, which will render the ac-
commodation in that respect nearly the same as
at a private Bank. Checks as low as 51. will
be allowed to be drawn. The Bank will also
receive the dividends for any persons who may
desire it, under a power of attorney. This latter
step is said to have been strongly
recommended
to the Directors in consequence of the late
failuresi. at the West end of the town.—plorning
Paper. )
Letters received in town state, that Colonel
STEWART, M. 1 •
3 for the County of Tyrone, in
Ireland, was so dangerously ill, that very slighi
hopes were entertained of his recovery.

POETRY.

THE IRISH BOY AND THE PRIEST.
A pretty Irish boy, of mongrel breed, .
The fruit of Protestant and Papist seed,
To mother's Church an inclination had,
But father unto Mass would force the lad ;
Yet still the boy to Church on Sunday stole,
And evidenc'd a wish to save his soul.

The Rector eye'd the youth, his zeal approv'd,
And gave a Bible, which he dearly lov'd.
This made the enraged father storm and curse,
Lock up the book, and use his son the worse—
With holy water, bless'd by men of God,
He bath'd him oft, but oftener us'd the rod ;
Yet still the boy to Church on Sunday stole,
And evidenc'd a wish to save his soul.

At length, one Sunday morn, it came to pass
The father dragg'd the struggling boy to Mass :
The zealous Papists help'd to force him in,
And begg'd the Priest to pardon all his sin ;
" No, by t::3 Mass," he said, " I cannot bless,
" Nor pardon, till the culprit first confess."
•` Well," said the boy, " supposing I were willing,
" What is your charge?"—" I'll chargr you but a shilling."
" Must all Men pay, and all men make confession ?"
" Yes—every men of Catholic profession."
" And whom' do you confess to ?"—" Why, the Dean."
" And does he charge you ?"—" Yes, a white thirteen."
" And do your Deans confess ?"—" Yes, boy, they do,
" Confess to Bishops, and pay smartly too."
" Do Bishops, Sir, confess—pay—and to whom ?"
" Why, they confess, and pay the Church at Rome."
" Well," quoth the boy, " all this is mighty odd :
" And does the Pope confess ?"—" 0, yes, to God."
" And does God charge the Pope ?"—" No," quoth the Priest.
" lie charges nothing."—" 0, then God's the best;
" God's able to forgive, and always willing—
" To him I shall confess, and save my shilling."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

STATE OF THE ODDS.-I
RIDDLE'

ETTING-ROOM, MARCH 7.
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7 to 1 agst Pastime
6 to •I on the three
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16 to I agst Defiance
20 to 1 agst Legacy
25 to 1 agst Macdufr
28 to 1 agst Spermaceti
40 to 1 agst Mr. Lilly's colt.
KS.
10 to 1 asst Waltz
11 to 1 agst Attica
II to 1 agst Pastime.
ST. LEGER.
22 to 1 agst Homer
25 to 1 agst Cow-boy
20 to 1 agst Brigand
30 to 1 agst Muleteer.

to I agst Rufus
17 to 2 agst Muleteer
10 to 1 agst Bolero
13 to 1 agst Webb colt
15 to I agst Parisot

7 to 2 agst Aline
8 to 1 agst Sorcery
12 to 1 agst Tontine

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