The Sun.
London, England, 1840-11-02 00:00:00

MONTHLY CHRONICLE.

The only articles of " mark and likelihood" in
this Number, are the " Letters from the Conti-
nent," and the " Sketches of Spanish Generals."
The former, though it treats of that hackneyed
theme, Ancient and Modern Rome, will repay a
careful perusal, if not for the novelty or value ol
the materials, at least for the eloquent and earnest
manner in which they are wrought up. The author
writes from his own vivid impression of things, not
from the hearsay of others ; and this imparts an air
of truth and animation to his descriptions, which
will carry the reader lightly and pleasantly through
them. The account of the approach to Rome from
the sterile tract of the Carnpagna, reads like a page
out of Beckford's Italian Travels. We shouhi
have been better pleased, however, had the author
been a degree or two less extatic in his sketches of
the Palatine and the Colosseum. " A Dirge" is a de-
lightful
little poem by Mr. Powell. In the "Sketches
of Spanish Generals," we meet with an authentic ac-
count of Espartero, who is just now the most impor-
tant public character in Spain. This General, who was
born in 17t)3, was the son of a carpenter in mid-
dling circumstances, who lived in Don Quixotte's
celebrated province of La Mancha. At an early
age he went out to South America, where he soon
became distinguished by his bravery, and his de-
termined efforts to reduce the revolted colonies to
obedience.in this, he returned to Spain,
acid
yearlaiilling 1825, married the only daughter of
(i ll
the
a wealthy landed proprietor by name Santa Cruz.
It was not until the death of Ferdinand, that Es-
partero resumed active military life, when he un-
hesitatingly gave in his adhesion to the Queen Ite-
„nt, From that period his career is well known.
r'lie has now all Spain at his feet, and we hope
and believe that he will exercise his military and
political influence with moderation. We subjoin
an interesting account of this eminent Spaniard :
„ r.spartero is now not only the most popular man in
Spain, but is actually the ruler of the destinies of the
country. He has still a fine career before him, and a
nobler reputation to win than any which the vulgar ho-
nours of a successful warrior could procure him. In his
ts7t i o n
personal appearance Espartero may be considered as a fine
specimen of a gallant soldier. He is about the middle
height, and his frame is cast in a robust mould. His
complexion is dark, and his features, which. do not ex-
hibit much firmness, are buried in dark moustache and
beard. His age is not more than forty-seven years ;
but the anguish of the malady under which he so often
y which
fiery
bloc
suffers, has imparted rather a worn expression to lif,
countenance. Though uncertain in his temper, and
often subject to outbreaks of anger, which is, however,
short lived, the manners of the Duke of Victory ate pO.
im-
maculate nev
er
been saaunigcl liaedndiigblllbeiyfir dignified.
can enjoy
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shout is heard, such
maculate purity, yet those persons who have lost im.
mense sums to the superiority of his skill at the card table,
have been ever the most earnest in praise, not only of his
most perfect integrity, but of his unexampled generosity.
We are writing the present sketch in the town of il
—er
gara, at the very table on which the treat
our pre-
sentpeace
qu suttaoer
tnSetPresar
icandr e
as that which greeted the two Generals, Carlist and
Christino, when they gave each other the kiss of frater-
nal love in the valley which we at this moment behold,
on the 20th August, 16:39• the‘vas
taken As. ei gruynpe.nd narrow oAw
Aloudsc t
Bands of music are
parad-
ing the streets. The beautiful and spirit-stirring hymn
of Riego is rousing the inhabitants to a frenzy of enthu-
siasm. The balconies of the houses are hung with
drapery, and the bells are pealing. Our train of thought
is broken by those expressions of tumultuous joy. We
can write no more at such a time. But a few minutes
and this little town WAS reposing. in the tranquillity of
its retirement : what are the tidings which have so sud-
denly disturbed its repose; Esparterothe has been named
President of the Council y
incorruptible,
Queen ! Ferrer, the
Guipuzcoan—the honest,the
of the bold,
the sincere lover of liberty and his country, is named
Vice-President. Espartero made his triumphant
entry into Madrid ; a new Government is formed, in
with the
compliance will of the people ; he has re
turned to join the am;
___. Throughout the wide extent
o
of Europe there is no ma" wh enjoys so perfect a po-
pularity, or who is so completely master of the destinies
of his native country, as the Duke of Victory and Count
of Luchana !

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stepping out of his carriage, at the gate of St. Giles's
church, to attend dirinc service, be and his lady by some
means slipped down, and the Judge appeared to have burr
his head, and his lady was so alarmed that she went into
strong hysterics • they were immediately assisted into
their carriage, and returned home.
BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, OCT. 30.—W0
have very few transactions to notice since our last. Prices
remain stationary, without the smallest disposition on the
part of the holders to give way a 61. for the sake of forcing
sales.—Mercury.