The Sun.
London, England, 1822-12-06 00:00:00

[NEW TIMES.I

Nothing transpired yesterday calculated 'to
throw any light upon the question of peace and
war between France and Spain. Our letters
from Paris continue to state that the prevalent
impression there was that hostilities would shortly
commence, and in support of this opinion they
mention that a considerable number of horses had
been suddenly sent off to complete the regiments
of cavalry in the Army of Observation, and that
new levies of men were actually in progress. It is
added that before or at the time of the advance

of the army, negotiations would be opened for
the purpose of urging, as the basis of an arnica-

ble arrangement, the restoration of the King to
his lawful powers, his Majesty binding himself,
on the other hand, to give to the nation a Con-
stitution bearing some resemblance to that of
France. It is said to be further intended to
proclaim a general amnesty, if the Cortes give
a guarantee for the safety of the King and his
Family. All this must be taken only as the
current rumour of the day. It appears probable,
however, that the first step taken by the French
Government as preliminary to any negociation
would be to demand an assurance of the se-
curity of the Royal Family of Spain. how
Great Britain would be affected in the event of a
war is a question for future consideration. That
it is the present determination of our Goverment

to maintain perfect neutrality appears to be the
general opiuion of those who possess the best
means of information ; but, on the other hand, if,
in the course of circumstances, the interests or
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honour of this country should be endangered or
assailed, there can be no doubt that they will be
supported with boldness and vigour.

[BRITISH PRESS.]

Dr. Johnson has ob`served, on a certain occa-
sion, that 44 whatever may be the object, there is
something despicable in a trick." Is it possible to
conceive the Holy Alliance to have descended to a
trick—aye, and a trick of the lowest and most
execrable of all objects ? Let us try the possi-
bility. The Holy Alliance would have put down
the Spanish Revolution as promptly and as etrec-
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tually as they have put down the Neapolitan Revo-
lution—but they could not. They marched at
once against the child, and valorously extinguish-
ed its puny energies; the parent they have looked
angry at, complained of, bitterly abused, and
finally theatened. Is it from their love of justice
and their magnanimous sense of honour that this
remarkable distinction has proceeded ? The
Revolution of Spain preceded, and, in fact, oct
casioned the Revolution of Naples. But Frimont
celebrated the obsequies of the latter Revolu-
tion nearly two years ago. The preceding and
causative Revolution is not only uncrushed, but
unassailed up to this hour. Did the bowels of
the Holy Umpires yearn with more tender and
impatient fondness over the errors of lovely
little Naples ? And were their affections for
rough, untameable Spain, subject to their
sober discretion until now, when reflection and
a good conscience have awakened them to the
calls of high and solemn duty ? No 'doubt this
is the true account of the eager rapidity with
which Naples was rescued from the grasp of the
monster, and of the slow and sullen movements
for the deliverance of Spain. Yet all men have,
not faith, like the simple ones of the New Times
and the Courier. We confess our misgivings and
unbelief.

The celebrated Whip, about which so much ha
been said, and which was awarded to E. L.
CHARLTON, Esq. is arrived at Ludford Park,
arid is placed amongst the numerous trophies
which belong to its present worthy owner. It is
of very antique appearance, but by no means
" a splendid trophy." The handle, which is
very heavy, is of silver, with a ring at the end
of it for a wrist-band, which is made of the
mane of Eclipse. The upper part of it is like all
other whips, except the lash, which is made of
the tail of Eclipse. It is reported now to be the
identical whip which CHARLES the Second (not
GEORGE the Second) was in the habit of riding
with, and which he presented to some Noble-
man whose arms it bears, as being the owner of
the best horse in England. This gave rise to the
challenge which for many years promoted ad-
mirable sport on the turf, till his -present MA-
JESTY won it with Auriel, in the year 1787, in
whose possession it continued till Mr. CHARLTON
challenged for it this autumn, with his celebrated
horse Master Henry.