The Sun.
London, England, 1823-12-09 00:00:00

morning nt the Conciergerie from the Biectre.—
Until the fatal hour,he was assiduously attended '
by the respectable AbbO IVlontes. fie
wns
obliged to be assisted in ascending the scaffold.
General Vigo, who was delayed in the fort of
Ha for some time, set off on the Ist of December
for Moulins, accompanied by a gendarme.
On the 9.lst of November, at nine o'clock at
night, an earthquake was felt at Pribourgh,
which lasted several seconds; it was also felt at

Brisach.
On the 29th of November, 400 cannoniers, part
of the army of Spain, disembarked at Brest.

(From the Courier Francais of Satisrday.)
If we may believe the Oriltamme, Gen. Guilleminot will
decidedly succeed M. de Latour-Maubourg at Constantinople,
and ths.Duke de Belluno will accept the Embassy to Vienna.
We learn from what we consider good authority, however, that
General Guilleminot haSmanifested an absolute repugnance
to any mission which may remove him from France, and that
consequently he is not disposed to go to Constantinople.
With respect to the Duke de Belluno, it is a long time since
it was announced that he had formally refused the Embassy
to Vienna, and we do not think his resolutions are so variable
as to perMit him to accept ,to-day what he would not listen to
a month ago.

[From the Oriflantme.l
At three o'clock yesterdy a Council of Ministers was held at
be residence of his Excellency the Count de Villele.
The Commandant de Fitz-James, Lieut.-General In the
King's armies, died the 27th of November at St. German-en-
Laye, in the 73d year of his age.
It is stated in a journal, on the authority of persons who are
said to be well-informed, that the Army pf Occupation will not
remain six months in Spain.
It was remarked that the Prince de Carignan, when he was
presented to the King, wore, with his full uniform, the epaulets
of a grenadier of France, which lie won at the Trocadero.
The Baron de Paymaurin, Member of the Chamber of Depu-
ties, and Director de la Monocle Royale des Midailks, had, on
the 4th inst., the honour of presenting to his Majesty a chased
medal executed by M. Gayrard, representing the triumphant
entry of his Royal Highness the Duke d'Angouleme into Paris
on the ML His Majesty received the medal with the condescen-
sion which characterizes him, and appeared highly satisfied with
the promptitude and perfection which marked its execution.
The reverse represents the Duke d'Angoulerne passing under
the triumphal arch of l'Etolle. The Prince anpears on horse-
back, bearing the standard of France, and followed by his
brave and faithful warriors : Victory is hovering over his head,
and placing a laurel crown on the standard. The town of Paris
is represented presenting to his Royal Highness branches of
laurel and olive intertwined.

(From the Consatutionnel.)
PARIS, DEC. o.—lt appears that the Court politicians will
have it, that General Guilleminot is to be sent to Constantinople.
The Duke de Belluno, who had refused being Ambassador to
Vienna, has accepted it to-clay.
The Oracle de Bruxelles of the Sd of this month contains the
following article :—" When Buonaparte carried on his war
against Spain, which was both unjust and impolitic, we saw a
great number of Spanish prisoners arrive successively in Bel-
gium ; and we have not yet forgotten the calmness and resig-
nation with which they submitted to their fate. Then the
Belgians, who are always kind and generous, hastened to con-
sole these unfortunate prisoners by their care and attention.—
Many Spanish officers, after the entrance of the Alliedi troops,
and the liberation of their country, hastened ho nit is
worthy of remark, that several of these officers who had de-
clared In favour of the Constitution, and who are now expelled
from .Spain again, cast their eyes on Belgium as an asylum
against persecution. A number of them, it appears, intend to
establish themselves in the southern provinces, if they can ob-
tain leave to do so. The same people therefore who were so
unfortunate because they defended the cause of Ferdinand VII.
when he was a prisoner at Valencay, are now not a bit more
successful for having thought that a Constitution would secure
the happiness of their country.
" We stated a few days ago that the Low Countries would
be chosen by the Spanish refugees as one of their places of
exile ; and we have just heard that three Members of the
Cortes, one of them a General, have recently arrived at the
Hague. In a visit which they made, on Tuesday last, to the
Cabinet of Antiquities, the General having inquired, if they
had nothing which belonged to the Duke of Alva, the Di-
rector chewed hilts a sword which had belonged to the agent
of Philip IL, whose memory will always be held in horror in
Belgium. These emigrants appear to bear their fate with re-
signation and dignity. It is not known if they mean to remain
In this kingdom."

EXECUTION OF DLL CASTAIGN

PARI9, DEC. CASTAIGN WB9 executen
to-day at two o'clock, inA
the Place de Greve.—
prodigious crowd had assembled to witness the
execution. The prisoner was brought at five
o'clock this morning from the Bicetre to the
Conciergerie, the prison of the Palace of Justice.
About half-past one he was brought out to be
transported to the place of the Hotel (le Ville.—
Ile seemed extremely dejected, his mental reso-
lution appeared overpowered, and his bodily
strength entirely prostrate, apparently unable to
suppJrt himself. lie leaned his head on the
shoulder of the Priest who accompanied him to
administer the consolations yf religion. Though
the whole of the immense area of the Place de
Greve was filled with spectators, and the interest
of the public in the demeanour of the unhappymon
was excited to the highest degree of intensity, no
accident happened, and no other feeling but that
of curiosity was manifested. Castaing protested
his innocence to the last, though with less vehe-
mence than on the delivery of his sentence. The
faculty speak in very harsh and unmeasured
terms of Dr. Pellatan, who neither described
with care and accuracy what he himself observed
on opening of the body of Ballet, nor gave them
the means of forming an opinion themselves, by
bringing to Paris the intestines of the deceased.
The physicians join the rest of the world in as-
cribing Ballet's death to substances adminis-
tered by Castaing, but they regret that criminal ,
justice could not, owing to the negtigences or
ignorance of Pelham), obtain more satisfactory
proofs of the crime. Beyond his own confessions,
contradictions, and admissions, there was con-
fessedly no ground to convict him. Castaing's
father has resigned his place under the Govern-.
rnent. His brother had previously given in- his
commission as Captain in the Guards. So this
man's crimes have ruined as well as disgraced his
whole family.

THE MURDER OF MR. \STARE.

- JOSEPH HUNT.
Thursday, about nine o'clock hi lit e mornir43
Mr. Harmer arrived at the gaol, agtd read to Hunt the defence
which had been put into form *his instructions. Hunt was a
good deal affected at those parts where hia family was mentioned,
and frequently shed tears. When it was concluded he ex-
pressed himself perfectly satisfied ; but stated that he was con-
vinced be should not have sufficient self-possession or nerve, to
read it. About eleven o'clock Mr. Harmer received an intima-
tion that the prosecutors intended to admit Probed to become
a witness, and we understand he most urgently entreated
the Gentlemen connected with the, prosecution, to pause before
they adopted such a step. He particularly pointed out the in-
justice of admiting as an approver, a man who had done no-
thing to entitle him to that indulgence, and observed that by
so doing they would exclude the individual who had discover-
ed the body, and had given a general outline of the transac-
tion, so as to afford the means of prosecution? and who had,
besides, been positively and solemnly promised to have his
life secured. It was, however, stated in reply? that the course
of proceedings had been settled at a consultation on the pre.
ceeding night, and as the leading Counsel were not at Hert.
ford, the arrangement could not be altered, especially as it ap-
peared that Hunt had not related all ho knew, and that if his
evidence was similar to his confession, no case could be made
out against Probed, except as an accessary after the fact.—
Mr. Harmer stated that Hunt had communicated additional
facts to him which would give a different complexion to the
case, and he would, doubtless, 'prove them on the trial, if a
ivl.
lowed to give evidence ; and he begged that nese
step might be taken until he had an opportunity of communi-
cating those additional facts to the leading Counsel for the
prosecution, .for their consideration; he was, however, in.
formed, that the Grand Jury were expecting the bill, and it
wits feared the required delay could not be granted. Mr.
Harper then went to his client, and told him the tact of Pro.
bert's being admitted a witness, and that It was probably
owing to his (hunt's) forbearance in not stating all he knew
against Probert, that he had to attribute the change in their
situations. Hunt then disclosed many additional particulars
implicating Probed, and Mr. Bernier was about to leave the
prison for the purpose of again urging the propriety of delay,
when the jailor informed him that Probert had just quitted
the jail to go before the Grand Jury. Hunt heard this commu-
nication without any apparent emotion, and seemed resigned
to his fate. About three o'clock the Court was moved for
Probed to be admitted n witness for the Crown, and when
Mr. Wilson went up to the gaol to acquaint him that he was
to go before the Grand Jury as a witness, he, for sonie seconds,
appeared overpowered. " I will wait (said Mr. Wilson) till
you are more composed, and when I have read the order to
you, you will then know what to do." On the order being
read, stating that lie was to be admitted a witness for the
Crown, he became overjoyed, crying 0ut..." 1 am safe—l
ant sae then !"—llunt was told that he perhaps had to
thank himself for being rejected as a witness, because the
levity of his conduct after he had made the disclosure had ex-
cited a strong sensation in the public mind, and led the prose-
cutors probably to think that -little or no reliance was to be
placed in him. He, however, denied most positively that he
had been guilty of the misconduct attributed to him, said he
would deny it to the last moment, and desired to be furnished
,with the publication in which those calumnies against him
were inserted, in order that lie might write his observations on
the statements it contained; and he was engaged the greater
part of Thursday in making comments and remarks on the
contents of that book.—ln consequence of the course taken
by the prosecutors in admitting l'robert us a witness, •an
event wholly urexpected, the Solicitor for Thurtell appeared
to feel more anxious than before to put off the trial,
and Mr. Harmer, who had previously expressed himself in-
different as to the postponement, now determined to join
the application, and accordingly prepared a short affidavit
for his client. We understand that Hunt and his relations have
been for some time past in great distress, and that all the
money which his mother had futon able to raise towards the
defence of her son was 61. This being communicated to Mr.
Nicholson, the Under-Sheriff, he very liberally passed his
word to Mr. Harmer tar twenty pounds.-rf Morning Chronicle.)

INTERVIEW' BETWEEN SIR EDMUND NAGLE,
K.C.U., &a AN!) THURTELL.
Oa Friday last, tho4xpeeted day of the trial of the prisoners
Indicted for the murder of Mr. Weare, Sir Edmund Nagle re-
ceived a still-arm from the solicitor of 'Thurtell to attend the
trial. The object of serving the aubpuma on the gallant Ad-
miral was, as we presume, to obtain from him a good charac-
ter, as Thurtell hail served under him, on board the Adamant,
in 11109, when Sir Edmund had the naval command of the Leith
station. The sulquena did not arrive at Carlton Palace until
twelve o'clock on Friday, where Sir Edmund Nagle was in
attendance on his Majesty. Although Sir Edmund was quite
unaware of the object of requiring his attendance at Hertford,
he immediately applied for and obtained the gracious permis-
sion of his Royal master to obey the legal summons. At a few
minutes after 4 o'clock On the same day, he arrived at Hertford,
accompanied by a friend. The trial was, as our readers are
aware, postponed at an earlier hour. It was requested of Sir
Edmund to visit the prisoner (Thurtell) at the jail, to ascertain
whether he could remember and identify hint or not. A proposal
was made to introduce hint to the prisoner, where he might see
him with the aid of candle-light. To this proposal the gallant
officer, with becoming propriety and discretion, declined to
accede, and said that if he were to identify the prisoner, lie
should to do so by daylight. Accordingly Thurtell was
brought before him into the court-yard of the gaol, accom-
panied by his Solicitor, Mr. Fenton. Ile was at this time not
handcuffed, hut the chains were not removed from his legs.—
On seeing. Sir Edmund Nagle he bowed respectfully to him,
took off his hat, and did mot put it on again until requested
by Sir Edmund to do so. Thurtell then expressed pleasure
at seeing Sir Edmund Neagle in such good health, and asked
if he did not remember hint ? Sir Edmund looked atten-
tively at him, and said lie did. not. Thurtell then intimated
that he had served under him when he held the naval com-
mand at Leith, as a marine officer on hoard the Adanhott.—
Sir Edmund replied that it might be so, but that he did nut re-
collect ever to have seen him before. Thurtell proceeded with
a view of aiding the memory of the gallant Admiral to a re-
collection of loin, to mention several circumstances, such as
a fete on board the Adamant, and particular expressions used
by him on various occasions. Sir Edmund, whose me.
miry is remarkably accurate and retentive, remembered
that such a fete had taken place, and also bore testimony to
the accuracy of the expressions which Thurtell recollected to
have tam front him. The conversations to which Thurtell
alluded were for the 11103 t part held on the quarter-deck of the
Adamant, which circumstance furnishes a strong presump-
tion that he was at least on butud at the time. Thur-
tell did not appear discomposed or astonished at Sir Ed.
ward's not rellecting him. e inquired atter two officer*
who had been messroates withH hint Onr board the Adamant,
and who had since been prompted to the rank. of Captain,
Thurtell seemed to think that their evidence would he very
available to him at his approaching trial. He expressed
regret at time trouble he lout given Sir Edmund Nagle in
coming front Loudon, which he assured him he would not,have
given Mid he not supposed that Sir Edmund would have recol.
lected him. Sir Edmund then retired, and returned to London,
where he arrived at a few minutes after 7 o'clock.—(/Iferning
Paper.)

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ALARMING FIRE.—In our last we gave an ac.
count of a tire, at the house of Mr. Ei.scuoon,
surgeon, of 93, Park-street, Grosvenor-square,
Yesterday Mr. Elsegood attended at Marl-
borough-street Police-Oflice, and informed the
Magistrate, that on search after the fire was ex-
tinguished there had been discovered a quantity
of contbustible matter, carefully placed under the
boards, at the lower part of the house, evidently
for the purpose of setting it Ott fire. Mr. E. in
timated his suspicions to the Magistrate. ar
wished to have his advice how to act in th
prehension of any one he suspected. Mr. limo
informed the applicant, that it was unnecessary
to have a warrant, if he could form reasonable
suspicion Of any individual, he might instantly
give or take them into custody ; and instruc-
tions were given to an officer to attend on Mr,
E. for that purpose, whenever called on.

livAvY Loss NEAR SELBY.—A. respectable
wharlinger of the above place had the misfor-
tune to have not less than 30 vessels foundered,
and some totally lost, during the heavy gale in
the night of the 3d instant near that town.—
( Hull Advertiser.)