The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-08 00:00:00

verpool, particularly at periods when travel-
ling by land is impracticable. In fact, the
most sanguine expectations, arising from such
a plan, will most probably be fulfilled to
the utmost extent. Besides the preservation
of our naval defenders, perhaps altogether the
most valuable class of the community, is a colla-
teral advantage of essential importance, as the
perils of bad weather, and all the dangers of the
sea will be avoided. A free intercouri,e among

all the places we have above aleationecl,

will not only improve our mercantile interest
but extend the arts of civilization and the em-
bellishments of life. Ireland will be brought
nearer to London by three hundred miles, and
the westerly winds which generally prevail eight
months in the year, and now prevent the pas-
sage round the Lands-end, would be rendered
subservient to a safe voyage to London by means
of this Canal. But as all these considerations will,
of course, be fairly and fully discussed at the
meeting to-morrow, we hope to find that it is at-
tended by the most distinguished, intelligent, and
opulent characters in the metropolis.

THE ROYAL FAMILV.—The Duchess of c LA-
RENCE dined with the. Duchess of KENT on Sun-
day, at her apartments at the King's Palace,
Kensington.—The Duke of Gloucester was on
a visit to the Earl of Derby during the Epsom
Races ; his Royal Highness returned to town
on Saturday afternoon.—The Ductless of Glou-
cester went to Bagshot on Wednesday, accom-
panied by her Royal Sister the Princess Augusta,
'where their Royal Highnesses remained till Sa-
turday, when they returned to London.—Yes-
terday 'the Princess Augusta visited the Ditlce
and Duchess of C loucester.—Last night Prince
Leopold had a numerous party at Marlborough
House, Pall-Mall.—The Duchesses of Gloucester
and Kent paid visits- to Prince Leopold yester-
day.—Yesterday the Duchess of Kent, accom-
panied by the Princess Feodore, visited the
Duchess of Clarence.

HENRY CONDELT., ESQ.-This Gentleman,
who has long been known to the musical world,
yesterday evening was released from all human
cares, at his house in Battersea.. Ile had for
many months been afflicted with a severe illness,
which he bore with great fir►nness, hut at length
sunk under the pressure of extreme pain and an
exhausted constitution. He was not only an ad-
mirable performer on tl►e violin and pianoforte,
but a composer of, musical works, which were
marked, according to the subject, wits► elegance,
feeling, and humour. He was many years a per-
former in the band at the Ki►►g's Theatre, and
previously at those of Drury-lane and Covent-
garden. Though of a social spirit, he • was
temperate in his habits, and a cheerful, agree-
able, and intelligent companion. His familiar
designation of " HAartic CosIDELL" was the
tribute of affection in which he was held
by his numerous friends. No man was ;note
ready to assist distress, or to give support and
encouragement to unfriended merit. His good
sense, knowledge of the world, and long expe-
rience qualified loin to be a most useful coun-
sellor in all the concerns of life, and no man was
more willing, or better able, to advise. When he
retired from the musical profession, the most re-
spectable members of it joined in an address to
him, testifying their admiration of his talents, and
their respect for his character. To his relations
he was always kind, affectionate, and' bountiful,
and, within h►is circle of action, none could be
more esteemed, and none can leave a reputation
.more honourably acquired, and more justly de-
-1,.
-erved, by worth, talents, judgment , and bene-
vOlence.

•
ArrAins OF SOUTH AMERICA.—The question I
respecting the recognition of South American Independence,
:by the British Government, chiefly engrosses public attention,
especially as it is now known than France has sent out diplo-
matic agents to that part of the world. The Courier thought
proper to assert, a few evenings since, that Mr. U.AxN INC in-
tends to make a communication to Parliament on the subject,
before the prorogation ; but what the nature. of the communi-
cation is to be, the Courier, with all the aid it derives from its
second s4o.lit did not pretend to fortel ! It is really ridiculous
to trifle in this manner with the public, on matters respecting
which the Courier is wholly ignorant ; for the assertion that a
communication is about to be made, is nothing more than one
of those guesses, which, being tolerably well calculated, stands
a better chance of being realized, than of being falsified !
There is nothing like trusting sometimes to one'sgood luck !
However, all that we ourselves know on this imponant subject,
is, that an cmineht Statesman lately declared, in the course of
conversation, at Paris, that the recognition of the Independ-
ence of the South American Colonies by the English Govern-
ment, would become incompatible with the peace of Europe.
Indeed, this language is not confined to one Statesman on the
I Continent, but has been uttered by many. Of course, (even
assuming this information to he true), our Secretary for Fo-
! reign Afiairs is not a man to be bullied out of the course of
policy he had resolved on pursuing, supposing him to be of
opinion that the independence of South America is an object
for which the peace of Europe might be sacrificed. Every day
brings such information from South America, as makes it ex-
ceedingly difficult for any Ohvernment to decide upon the con-
duct it means to adopt ; and if, superadded to that difficulty,
there be the consideration that the danger of a war with all
Europe might be incurred• for the sake of a act at best precari-.
ous as to its results, it certainly will afford ample grounds for
a pause before the country is finally committd in the support
of the new transatlantic States.—(British Monitor, June 6.)

Advices from France state, that the French
Government labours incessantly in the formation
of the great canal which is to join the 'thine with
the Sarre, Meurthe, Moselle, Miles, Marre, Sz.c.
and so in this manner unite the Mediterranean
Sea and the Ocean with the interior of France.
The Canal, it is understood, will follow the course
of the Vizouse or the Saron, and will pass by
Nancy. The Salimen Canal between Serulde
and Deuze (passing through the Valley of Seine)
will be carried as far as Metz. 'Ere long it is
expected that it will be completed.
CAPE OF Goon HOPE, IVL 2G.—The
report of nine vessels being wrecked at the Mau-
ritius is erroneous ; the losses were at Bourbon,
and principally coasters.
It is M. CAsTno, and not General ALVEAR,
who has visited England from Buenos Ayres,
for the purpose of negociating the loan. General
AINEAR prcceeds to the United States, where he
is appointed Minister.