The Sun.
London, England, 1814-01-07 00:00:00

SPAIN.

TaaNsLATIoN of a LETTER fron, Brigadier General Sir. tionN
,llowNtE, Knt. of Great-Britain, and Of the Spanish Royal
and distinguished Order of Merit of CARLO 4 LII. Culcinel
Commandant of the Legion of Estramadura, to the ilue.,,irst
CONGRYSS of the Con:rEs of the SPANISH MosnactiY, (and
transmitted to every Member of the Assembly).

" Spaniards—Compatriots.--Your heroic un-
dertaking against the Tyrant of Europe conducted
.me to your standards; since that periOd I have
had the honour to participate- with your soldiers
the glorious fruit of their enthusiasm, their valour,
and their constancy.• I admire these heroes be-
.
yond description, and adore them as the_ first
spring towards the liberation of the Continent ;
their military conduct is so recommendable that
it admits only comparison with themselves. I.
have seen and observed with peculiar admiration,
in the most adverse as in. the most prosperous
times of the glorious insurrection, the Spanish
soldier always demonstrated magnanimity,. and an
unalterable conformity, in the midst,of the indi-
gence with which, In these most opposite epochs,
he was always surrounded. This Spanish virtue
is beyond imitation, and the more laudable when
conapara with the apathy and neglect -with which
the Authorities of the Nation have conducted
themselves towards the Defenders of her inde:.,
pendence and heraights.
" It is singular that the same sovereign Go-
vernment, who haVe wished to sustain the national
dignity., have not at the same time duly taken
'care to put in practice the. only and indispensa-
ble mode of securing it ; anu that having settled
the relative rights, privileges, and duties of the
Spanish citizen, in their wise, political Constitir-
lion, they have not also. prescribed and put in
practice those energetic measures which are cal-
culated, to put, in theproperplace her armed force,'
only appui of the 'civil and political existence of
the nation, and the most powerful and necessary
members !of society ; knowing that society, am-
der such circumstances, to be filled with men of
such various pa.issions.
" I cannot see svithout bitterness, that the Spa-
nish- soldier let exists in that extreme" indigence
which has not varied ; nor can I believe that this
is compatible with rational principles, or even that
it is decorous, -or becoming the dignity of the na-
tional character. I still see the Spanish sol-
dier on the Pyrennees, without tents, half-cloth-
ed, and often- not halt fed ; but I am filled with
tenderness to see him depreciating, this species of
ingratitude, enduring without complaint his fa-
tigues, marching cheerfully and bravely against
the enemy, and gloriously shedding his blood in
defence of his country. This citizen, who ought
to be the idol of his fellows, has known to, con-
quer those who would enslave his soil, and
now treads victoriously the French territory,
with the. same magnanimity, but in equal in-
digence. This patience under privation, of
_is—the admiration of the
Allies, who cannot but, at thesame time observe
the neglect of those to whom he has a just and,
natural claim to look to for protection. It
is certain that the mud colossal power' of
Buonaparte, may be said to be destroyed. The
peace of Europe and the independence of her Na-
tions are nearly secured, but it is also certain that
the Spanish Nation cannot solidly recover those
two grand results,due in a great measure to her own
heroic impulse, without presenting to all Europe
a formidable force of at least two hundred and
fifty thousand men,- that she may be enabled to
take that respectable place to which she is en-
titled in the grand Congress of the Sovereigns,
or their representatives, treating for a-general
peace. `Thin has been indicated by various indi-
viduals of .the National Cortex, and this should
he put in practice to enable her to meet any in-,
suit to which she may be exposed from any other
other Nation ; for; from not having attended to
her own interest, she maybe degraded into the
inferior rank of a subaltern Nation.

" This force should be organised in all its parts,
so.as to merit the name of an army among other
Nations, and.not left a multitude of assembled
patriots, whom- Some have only thought of to this
moment. Establish the basis of
_that military dis-
cipline which, is so stronglylaid down between
the nation and the soldier, and put in the Most
exact practice all those rights and obligations,
which this contract dictates. • With an army of
this :lesrciption, we may secure that petted we so
ardently desire ; we shall then see respected and
obeyed those laws which our Fathers of the
Country wisely laid down for us in the new Poli-
tical Constitution.' IThen
.we may dare say, we
have acquired sweet liberty, and rest after the la-
bour and sacrifices it has cost us to recover it.—
But if the new Congress do not immediately un-
dertake and' at once, and with energy, apply the
proper measures for such a desirable end, if they
do not give the .Spanish soldier other-stimulus
than he has in the present day'to folidw his pro-
fession with enthusiasM, we may not obtain that
independence and happineSs to which we aspirle,
and the Nation remain exposed after the most he-
roicsacritices of her people. .-
" In the struggle of' the actual epoeha for
,liberty in the world, Spain was the first who
raised the torch of liberty against tyranny, and
from 'her territory shed her light even. to -the
frozen countries of the North of Europe., Un7
der the influence of the radiant sun of Great
Britain she alone sustained the sacred canse. of li-
berty upon the Continent, for it was a long time
before any other 7)(mo:fat Nation would know the
sacrilegious plans of the Corsican Proscript.
This national devotion has no parallel in
history—no pen can do ja'stice to Spain, nor are
colours capable of painting her grandeiir and he-
roism ; and is it possible that an apathy is .to
eclipse that glorious immortality.due to the Na-
tion, and to deprive her of that :powerful place to
which she is entitled amongst others ? if the Cortes
Extraordinarios have sustained and obeyed the sa-
cred call of liberty and independence, if they have
been able to forum and dictate the fundathental,

arillaws I,:id ~.I(;t7n- in the COnsfituticim of the
.narchy,
.even the•horwr and amidst the 'II,
;cry and under the biubs•vf the Tyrant, it le,
indeed, be lanientable if the actual Cortes,
ilve`red; froth those 'almost inStunountable,":9E
stacles) do not secure 'the magnificent, nati°l,l
edifice under the e7kistetice Of a respectable, srt:ri
,the only and most powerful column to male
liberty-and independence' dul':ahle.; *it is tuc tc't
ancronly principle, and whoever wishes t°
otherwise (debilitating the energy which so Id
interests us,), be they whdui they m:,y,.they
of tl'
do not know "the road to the happiness

cotintry, or they are enemies t6thenselves•
Sonic of;the Decrees of the, Sovereign -C°rti,.ol
arc, no dotbs, directed to bring the arraY
jof!
perfection of which it is slisceptible, but tlot
efforts•we do-norsee or experience in the savalto
degree.; the at toy. is by no means' in t! state re
coufprmahle to those decisions.: The soldie
mains as miserable as in the most adverse ti''ll&•6l.
but always constant, flying cheerfully and van'',
to the field of honour. Hot 15" lie is coritinn',lo,
neglected and deceived, 'patience- has ,its
r
and it may be difficult to say if .he will contl'rri
these heroie sentiments, especially should a
•
verse of fortune happen to our actually Pr°l°
ops state. •
" Although it may be expected that every t
will have a happy terminationin our Sp3in:•
of the illenikrs- of the Cortes scent utcaielluit,fiof
'chief Spring to the glories of the nations- ;t.
fight tor liberty against the Tyrant, is the gsrli'leif
and respectable state in which they have 'beet
armies, and the love which their Sovereigns,
•towards them ; and is not this itself a pro(';'er
unequivocal proof of the part we have vet I'l'l'o4'l
fornt, and which it is so indispensable that it' 0'
verify ; LET THE SOVEREIGN CONGRESS LVillsipl
111EMgER 'THIS IDEA: Perhaps the itivasin''
the,l?yench territory 'upon which we now
might have been even more rapid and glot'ioi',7lo
the Duke of Cruann lairnatob . could cupt-ni,s,o'l
occasions) have exposed against' the col" ofi't
against the climate, as well aS against the gilelo'r
the valiant but naked soldiers of the 4111
and the reserve, of Andalusia—Receive; Cliff
triots ! these reflections ms" a proof •of In.Y
tion ; I feel it a most sacred duty to express t`lioV-
as an adopted sen of the generous Spanish Oice,
They are thegennine dictates of ntY conseieleti
expressed
,without pomp or larade (14 lartgOr 01,1
1 hey aretle sentiments of one who has
cheerftilly-by your side in theidays of your detittP:
affliction, A well as in the days of Our greateSqvges
and w Ito. is nww giving his-humble mil t ar'Y
to your cause upon French ground but will
also witnessed the sufferings of your- so/Xlesen44
on the-cold Pyrennees, while driving the e'oefe
frOm your country.
Pray then with inc
ideas may have the salutary effect I most ai..5
desire. lam far from belongingtO the pa!i'f'y'r..
'the Serviles, of,the or-to'any pl;_olv"
The happiness :of my loved Spain is my 011,','111P1
sect., give my career in Spain as a testi.' -:'arat
and 'the best guarantee of'my way of. titioki'l
acting. • ri'f
" God grant_ ns that repose rind th°se•it".
days which should be the. recompense of tti"
crifices and heroism of the Nation.
'I have the honour tt) be, Senors,
cistfi Sir 39;
(SigUed) ' JOHN DO W>
" Haspar; in rrance, Dec. 35, Isla." •
(A. true Cupy, It. STEELE.) •

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The -house of Mrs. Sutherland, of Steloc G<<'
Green, Green, in the absence of the family_froloi%jir
was entered at the street door by ITICAIIS 013 f 5e
Jeton, hey,
_on Saturday night, and robbed °oil/
veral articles of gamily plate, a gold watch,A
wild chain and. two gold seals, gold rings,,
ral valuable trinkets, and 'a great qtnOt't;o6
,Wearing appearal„sheets,. table linen, B:c*
thieves got off undiscovered,

BIRTHS

...,af~~~r

At Sheffield, the Lady of Lieutenant-Colonel 0
Queen'.s, Dragoon Guards, of a sou and h6r.• fjl
On the 60th ult. at Herringstone-House, the Lad/ ° fit'
Hamilton, Esq. of a syn. 5
I
On*.churstlay morning, at his house, Wohurn-placettas 0,1
squaret, the lady of Thomas Whitehuirst:Esq. 0.4°
At `tune-hall, .nearrOodstone, the lady of Lieo'
William Napier, of a daughter.

MARRIED.
1-"11,;j1°
On Monday,' h}' the Rev. S. Shiple?' „1.4111'
AshhOurne, berhYStare, Ellis Needham, jun. Esq• ;:je t; :,S
Cottages, Midillese,to Arin,.second daughter of the
Liam Bass, Esq. of Ashhourne ; and at the saiilejecer,
•place, William Bass, Esq. of7Ashbourne, ,to Miss ' bft,•o,';‘,
daughter of Ellis Nei:Alain, Esq. of HAI-gate Wail, D€!rwe,
On the 31st tilt. m "ScAseraigh-Huuse,Seotlail4M4,irAk.
,riot, Esti. of Rainornie, Writer to the Signet, to
second daughter of William Dagleish, Esq. of Scotscol°,.
0
5
vocateTues,-. • •
tr,,or
On day sennight, at fleverV Minster, after of voc
courtship of three days Mr..lohn Taylor, •aged 0t
nington, near York, to Mrs. Hannah Forth,
verley. The patties saw each- 'other for the sr" aoa.t
Christmas-day. This is the bride's fifth hushauJ,
bridegroom's thiid wife.

DIE 1).

On Monday last, the 3d inst. at Husbands 13osvt
cestershire, aged 55, the Rev. Richard Pearce, 1," •
Hectorth ofthat parish. • • • •
pi) e 2,:th ult. at St. Jean de Luz, of a wound be .11,0'..,..)5
in action with the enemy,up the-I2th of the sari'''. gi-lr
near '..layonne, James O. Lautour,. Esq. of the lst 1 ter
of Pout Guards.
On the 2oth tilt.. at Marlefield, Scotland, !qr. 1,511/,.f
Oliphant, tenant in Chrsterdale, near Ayton,
On-the 2d inst. .at in Norfolk, theßec. coa'
ter, Rector .fßrisby, and Vicar of Gateley, OP iristp
aged ur years. *tirti4' •
.011 Monday, the 3d inst. at Chiswick, William cy•
SnOnreon.
g Tuesday; the 4th inst. at 'the house of
lonel McNah,Pimlico, Mrs. Eiizahath Lentons at"e I
0,"
age of 84ears. ,
sr,
The sa:yme dPy, at the advanced ae of 83; Mrs. Giou,fSlt'''
Old JeweV. „' o•
On.7.l'hursilay,,theGth inst. .a,ed ',6 Finne%' •
014e4
.C 1
street, Soho-square. • fit, •esq
On the 31st ult..at 13rightot), of an apoplect,c,s go)
I-Ivory- Fraser, Esq. aged. 48 l'e.as, fornsaly i" • op'
cei't
Mini;ter..in the Circle of Lower'Sa:t.'n:'Y' • ( fdi . SEIDDLN I)z,A.Tu.—Yesterd4, youn!, .),00
cod
fell down in 'a fit near the t, of of L,('''•Oclo.. ,
cod though medical :issistance.was iturnediatet.F r .0 .to
almost instantly expired. ciole''ree °
small-pox is at present ra!,,iou: with stie''„ej tile
Alnwick, that no ,less than four children lave
that loathsome disease wittrin the last week:

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