The Sun.
London, England, 1822-06-24 00:00:00

POETRY.

FOR THE SUN.
SONNET
To the Persons who dined at the Horns Tavern, Kennington,
to celebrate Mr. ROBERT Wlmores Election, June 18,1822.

Facit indignatio versum.

Love ye then Freedom and youinative land ?
And could ye meet on that heroic day •
That dash'd the sceptre from the Spoiler's hand,
And tore the Usurper's ruffian crown away ?
0 ! could yon meet on that high evening, say,
When Britain burst the Tyrant's hated band,
And victor Freedom's jubilating lay
Arose from Tanais' shored() Tagus' sand,
Without one word for those bold spirits who wrought
This great deliverance, by their life-blood seal'd ?
Ye could, base hypocrites ! and he who sought
Britain's insulted sword erewhile to wield,
Drank you low fulsome praise, nor cast one thought
On sacred Waterloo's triumphant field !
JOANNENSIS.

MR. EDITOR—The motto to the above verses contains their
history. I had read the proceedings at Kennington with more
attention perhaps than they deserved; and I could not but feel
indignant to think, that men calling themselves patriots, headed
by a man calling himself a soldier, could dine together on
‘, Waterloo Day," without the slightest allusion to the occa-
sion : a little of my agitated bile, therefore, forthwith dis-
charged itself into this Sonnet, which being of temporary
interest, if of any, of course cannot be expected to be so
elaborate and accurate as this sort of composition is usually
required to be ; but whatever you may think of the manner, I
am uite sure that you and every honest man must approve the
sentiment. J.
Hythe, June 21, 1822.

'a• We heartily thank our Correspondent for this admi-
rable effusion of Patriotism and Poetry, upon an omission as
disgraceful to the Meeting in question, as the Sonnet is honour-
able to the feelings, taste, and genius, of its Author.

As the Drama may be considered as the most
rational and useful of all public amusements, being more gene-
rally diffused than any other, and, under proper direction, cal-
culated to improve the morals and habits of society, we cannot
but feel highly gratified by the account of the Meeting at
Drury-lane Theatre on Saturday, which we have inserted this
day. It is the more gratifying,, because many reports were in
circulation, tending to raise prejudices against th management
of Mr. E L LISTON, and to excite an apprehension that the Thea-
tre was in a ruinous condition. It appears, however, from the
clear statement of Mr. CALCRAFT, that the Theatre is really
in a state of most promising prosperity. A vast load of incum-
brances has been removed, and there is a fair and cheering pros-
pect that the remainder will be liquidated with equal
facility. It is evident from the conduct of the General Com-
mittee, "the Committee and the Lessee, Mr. ELLISTON, that
the property could not be in better hands ; and it is therefore
additionally gratifying to find that they retain their post, and
that Mr. B. OAKLEY, whose judgment, knowledge and accu
racy, are well known, is to resume the station of Auditor. In
reading the account of this prosperous state of the property
we are somewhat surprized that, as much of this benefi-
cial result is owing to Mr. ELLISTON, the Meeting
did not pass a vote of distinct thanks to that Gentle-
man for his enterprising spirit and personal exertions, which
have been so eminently successful. 'We think, too, as Mr.
GEORGE Roarm was the parent of the system which the
Sub-Committee have carried into such prosperous effect, that
he also was entitled to a separate commendation. And
here we may be allowed to mix the subject of politics, in some
degree analogous with that before us. Mr. ROBINS with the
spirit and humour, as well as manliness that marks his character
alluded to the "famous administration" of Mr. P. 11oonE,
which according to the statement of Mr. ROBINS, had, during
the progress of three years, involved the Theatre in the addi-
tional debt of 21,000/. Now, as Mr. P. AI oonE is one of
those who aspire to the administration of the country, the
people at large may be able to form a reasonable inference as
to what the country might expect to be the result of the politi-
cal wisdom and legislative policy of himself and his Party ! ! !

THE K No's Cou aT.—Saturday, at two o'clock,
his MAJESTY held a Court, at his Palace, in
Pall-mall, which was attended by the Lord
Chancellor, the Lord Privy Seal, the Secretary
of State for the Home Department, the First
Lord of the Admiralty, the Master-General of
the Ordnance, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
the President of the Board of Controul, the
Master of the Mint, the Lord Chief Justice of
the Court of King's Bench, the Lord Chamber-
lain, the Master of the Horse, the Groom of the
Stole, the Comptroller of the Household, &c.—
His Majesty held a Privy Council, at which Mr.
Buller attended as Clerk. The ouncil sat but
a short time ; after which the Recorder of Lon-
don was admitted, and made his Report' to the
King in Council of the convicts capitally con-
victed at the last Sessions at Justice Hall, in the
Old Bailey.—His Majesty gave audiences to the
Earl of Harrowby, the Lord Chancellor, Mr.
Peel, and Lord Maryborough. Lord St. Helens
and Sir Wrn. Keppel were the Lord and Groom
in Waiting. The Court broke up soon after four
o'clock.

BRIGHTON, JUNE 21.—Ilis MAJESTY, we Un-
derstand, will come to the Pavilion the moment
it is prepared for his reception, and every exer-
tion is making to complete the improvpments in

progress.
The Royal Sovereign yacht, at Deptford, is
fitting for the conveyance of the Puke and
Duchess of CLARENCE to the Continent. Sir J.
BRENTON is appointed to the command.
Mr. F. FABER, who had spent three summers
and two winters in Iceland, as Zoologist and Ornithologist, re-
turned to Denmark last autumn. He has brought with him a
large collection of birds and their eggs, which he has presented
to the Royal Museum at Copenhagen. He has published "a
detail of his discoveries in natural science under the title of
Prodromas of Iceland Ornithology.
Very much to the credit of the county of Nor-
thumberland, there is not, we understand, a single felon of any
sort in prison there at the present moment. Hence the ap-
proaching Summer Assizes may indeed be designated maiden!
A general issue of kW-sovereigns is expected
to take placeiimmediately from the Bank, to the
amount of 2,0001. if required, to each banker.
Mr. 11-wroisr JOLIFFE is the public spirited in-
dividual who built the magnificent steam boat
which runs from London to Calais.
FATAL DUEL.—A duel took place early yes-
terday morning between J. W--, Esq. and Capt. when
in the second exchange the former was struck on the groin' and
at present lies in so dangerous a condition that there is no hope
of recovery. The dispute is said to have originated in a joke,
succeeded by,some satirical verses on a lady.
SINGULAR CHACE.—Yesterday Morning, be-
tween eleven and twelve o'docit, two Life Guardsmen crossing
Hyde Park, started a hare from one of the gravel-pits. The
Park was crowded with people, and poor puss was. stopped in
every direction she took, and drove back, worried by several
small dogs. In this manner she continued at least twentylni-
mites to the great amusement of, the spectators, till at last she
made a bold effort, rushed amongst the crowd towards the Duke
of Wellington's garden, the walls of which she scaled, and ob-
tained shelter from her pursuers.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE RACES commence on the 15th
of next month. The entries at present for various stakes are
numerous ; and as Parliament will have' separated before the
time they commence, little doubt is entertained of a consider-
able assemblage of Turf Gentry. Lord KELBURNE, and
JoHN LAMBTON LORAINE, Esq., are the Stewards.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.—We regret to state,
that THOMAS ADAMS, Esq., of Acton, Northumberland, was
unfortunately killed by a fall from his horse on Wednesday
evening, the 19th inst. The fatal accident took place near the
toll-bar on Alnwick Moor, while he was returning from a visit,
in company with a young lady, to whom he was to have been
married the ensuing week ! He had lately come into posses-
sion of a very handsome estate, through the generosity ,of Go-
vernment waiving an escheat. His melancholy death, it is
needless to add, is much regretted by his friends and acquain-
tances. lie was 41 years of age.