The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-14 00:00:00

SPAIN.

CADIZ, JITI.Y 6.—The French Ultra Journals already sing
hymns of victory, and assert that the war in Spain is con-
cluded. The occupation of Madrid was for diem die death of
Spanish liberty; and, although all human experience proves
the contrary, they believe that by occupying the capital they
had already conquered the whole Peninsula. It is difficult to
believe how much they jest at the Spanish soldiers, whom they
stigmatize as cowards and runaways, although they take care
not to mention at the same time that the French have never
presented themselves to us, even in one action, without being
at least triple the number of our force. Treason, and trea-
son alone, it was which opened the interior of Spain to the
French, with the exception of Catalonia, where there are ho-
nourable Chiefs, who know how to die in defence of their oaths,
and where the invaders have not made such rapid progress as
in other parts, notwithstanding the immense numbers they have
collected in that province. Wiiy do not these invincible Bravos
attack the batteriesof the Isla ? And why do they refuse bat-
tle as often as it is offered to them, as happened yesterday ?
Because they know that both in the one and the other the bat-
tle. is carried on with steel and fire, and that no recourse is
had to hfi Conscience," and other metaphysical subterfuges, in
order traitorously to sell the mute which it has been sworn to
defend. It,is well worthy of remark, that, up to this moment,
there has not been a single encounter in which the bravery of
the national amts has not been well proved, and that every
strong place and castle which the enemy has gained has been
In consequence of the infamous and the base treason of those
who promised to defend them. No part of the progress
hitherto made by the enemy is due to the valour of their anus,
but to the influence of their intrigues, and to the defection of
some Spanish soldiers. But the crisis has now passed; every
man has now, thosen his part, anti we now know on whom we
may
count. Now it is, therefore, that the war is beginning,
and we shall soon see how far these premature sarcasms and
indecent ,gibes of the Paris Ultras are founded in justice.—
Then, contrary to all our hopes, fate ordains us to succumb,
as resistance ennobles the conquest itself ; and it is no infamy
to die after enduring a generous struggle. The liberty of
Spain has received mortal and unexpected wounds, which,
perhaps, the most solid Government could not have sus-
tained without a shock. In the first plan the disappointment
from the house of Bernales left her without pecuniary re-
sources, upon which they might count for Ole supply of
her armies. Then immediately followed, and at a most critic:a
moment, the defection of Count Abisbal. And after that, as its
necessary consequence, a series of events, which have almost d e-
strayed one of our most brilliant armies. The French approach-
ea Andalusia without meeting any obstacle, and then was scan
another melancholy undeception of the weakness and wretch ed-
ness of men. But the constancy and valour of the Spanitotis
is superior to every thing, The very moment it was supposed
that the Government and Cortes' were dissolved, was precisely
that on which a vigorous and energetic re
that it
beyond the reach of all attack ; and when the liberty of Spain
was ;more and more assured. The war, as we have riready
said—tho real war is now about to begin ; that which has
hitherto been carried on, was but a war of intrigue a,,3d trea.
son. Those who had it in their power to sell us have already
done so, and now that wo know on whom to count, we may
buckle on our swords for the combat."—(El Erpectatior.)

FAILURE ON THE PARIS ExcuAsor.—Another
great failure has taken place among the Society of
the Agent de Change. M. MussAaT, one of them,
has disappeared, leaving debts or carrying with
him property to the amount of 4millions of francs.
A considerable portion of this sum was deposited
with him by persons who employed him in trans-
acting their professional business at the Bourse.
Whatever was deposited with him by his clients as
a security for transactions on the Stock Exchange,
will be repaid by the Society. The members of
the Corporation, it is well known, are obliged to
give security to u certain amount for the faith.
ful discharge of their duty, and they have esta-
blished what they call fonds de reserve to answer
demands for which the misfortune or malversa-
tion of any of their number may render them
liable to pay. But there is another species of
business for which the Society, as a Corporation,
is not at all respoihible, and money placed in
the hands of an agent de Change hi this way is
lost by the failure or knavery of the individual.
A considerable part of the money due by Clairet
,end Mussart, who have absconded within these
few days, and by Sahut, who absconded last
year, was composed of the funds of their em-
ployers, and their failure thus constitutes a fraud,
for which they may be criminally prosecuted.—
Accordingly orders have been given to the pub-
lic Ministry (the King's Advocate) to proceed
against these three individuals forthwith. The
punishment may be the galleys.----(Paris Pver,
August 5.)

An ttrticle from Bayonne, dated Aug. 5, says--
The Mail front Madrid has nut arrived to-day ; but we may
expect it, as it was overtaken cut the road by all express, I
who arrived yesterday, and who hrought us an aLcount
of an alarm at Madrid, tin the 31st, in consequence of the
appearance of a troop of three hundred or four hundred
Constitutional Cavalry at the Toledo and Alca Gatcs ;it
was said to he eommunded by the Empecinado in person.—
This bold attempt might have had a different result if the
Constitutionalists of nultid had had previous notice of it ;
the weak French prrison could hardly have resisted an insur-
rection if it had token place. It, however, took the most
prompt measures, c,rid put on end to the momentary- confusion
which this sudden attack had occasioned. About fifty
Spanish prisoners, chiefly officers, have arrived here from Ma.
drid. The letters from Madrid, which we have just received,
contain no more than we already know. Some persons at
Madrid thought the Duke had lett the capital, chiefly becaug'
he disapproved of several of the measures of the Rowley, and
would not appor to sanction them by his presence. Marshal
Lauriston has moved Ida head-quarters from Eirnani W To,
losa, and it is said he will go farther, and that a tali corps
will be formed in our City. The Spanish prisoners are sum to
the interior."

There is a plan at Genova for establishing a
cream-boat, which will ascend the Rhone as far as St. Mau-
rice, five leagues from Switzerland, above its entry into the
Lake. This will prevent the necessity of landing passengers
and goods on the territory of Savoy, between Le \ alais and
Geneva, or of prolonging the journey, by passing through the
Canton of Vaud, where there are beittes ttqW tivieral custom-
houses to 141 s,

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MASONIC NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEK.
ENGLAND.

Monday, August 18, 1401.t00.1. Nos. 1,8,
304, 15, 22,
284, 293,.
COUNTRY. Nos. 20, 72, 97, 102, 219,
238, 311, 368, 423, 425,
437, 455, 509, 510, 521,
524, 541, 553, 558, 583,
643, 689, 710.
- 19, LoNuoN. Nos. 33, 42, 266, 316.
CousTuY. Nos. 127, 151, 167, 170,
184, 199, 285, 385, 471,

Tuesday,

477, 497, 501, 528, 532,
514, 551. 579, 592, 649.
Irednesday, - 20. Lo ri DON'. Nos. 314, 56, 92, 134, 2'26,
274, 296, 309.
Cut:N•rn v. Nos. 34x95, 105, 121,124,
126, 129, 146, 164, M.
229, 291, 339, 342, 400,
465, 468, 472, 480, 487,
529, 5143, 577, 581, 606,
678, 690, 705, 711.
Thursday, 21, lioNnox. Nos. 65, 128, 152, 388.
I louse Com. Fern. k;c1).
at 11.
CouNTftv. Nos. 48, 51, 70, 113, 171,
2118, 416, 420, 453, 4r16,
4149, 483, 506, 511, 510,
560, 561. 586, 670, 1179.
22, Los nos. • • •
Cou MTUY. Nos. 283, 533.
- 23, LoNooN• * • •
CourruY. No. 358.
1 it t: ND.
Monday, Aug. 18, Coax. No. 67.

Friday,

Saturday,

LEICESTERSHIRE.
Presentation of an ADDRESS to the Mangurs of HASTINGS
by the Brethreo of ST. Joules LoDGE, No. 525, Lxt-

CESTER.

The Marquis of Hastings having arrived at his seat, Doning•
ton Park, in Leicestershire, for a few days, the Lodge of St.
John, No. 523, held at Leicester, unanimously resolved to pre-
sent a congratulatory Address to his Lordship on his return
from India. It was fixed, upon a correspondence with Lord

Hastings, that the Address should be presented to him on his
way through Leicester to London, on Friday the Bth instant,
and on that morning the Lodge assembled accordingly. The
Earl Howe, the present Master of the Lodge, presided, and
there were present Brothers George Pochin, Esq., of Barkly
Hall; John George Newbury, Esq., of Snareston Ball; Thos.
Cook, Esq. (Mayor of Leicester); John Fox, Esq. ; Leonard
l'iddocke, Esq.; Beaumont Burnaby, Esq.; the Rev. Thos.
Burnaby, jun. ; Brothers W. Cooke, Stallard, Oldacres, Dal-
ton, Parsons, Alston, Birdsall, and Macaulay, and a nume-
rous assemblage of other highly respectable Brethren. The
Lodge proceeded to the three Crowns, where in a short time
the Marquis arrived, and was conducted to the room where the
Brethren were in attendance, in full Masonic costume, and a
number of Indies and Gentlemen were assembled as specta-
tors. The following Address was then presented to the Mar-
quis of Hastings by Lord Howe, and was read by Brother Ma.
caulay, the Secretary 1—
To the Most Honourable FRAWCIII, Marquis of Harriwas,
Earl of Rawdon, &c. &c. &c. Knight of the Most Noble
Order of the Garter, Grand Cross of the Bath, Most Wor-
shipful Part Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons of England, and Grand Master of Masons
in India.
We, the Master Wardens and Brethren of St. John's Lodge
of Free and Accepted Masons, No. WS, held at Leicester, beg
leave, with sentiments of the highest respect, to offer to your
Lordship our most unfeigned congratulations on your safe re-
turn to this country.
It is with infinite pleasure that we look back to the period
when your Lordship, for the space of more than twenty years,
held the n,mt exalted station amongst Masons, nor can we ever
forget the lasting benefits conferred upon us by your Lordship,
not only in rescuing the Craft from the great danger which
once threatened it, but in uniting by the mild spirit of fraternal
kindness the chief Lodges of Europe in the closest bonds of
harmony with the Grand Lodge et' England. When at length
your Lordship bade farewell to the government of that Order,
upon which your labours had bestowed such eminent advan-
tage, we joined in the universal regret at your departure, and
Me heartfelt wishes for your health and welfare which were
poured forth by all ranks amongst us, not unmingled with joy,
that your Lordship was about to exercise, though in a distant
clime, that high command, which, while it was but adorned by
your rank and distinguished qualities, could not but, when cen-
tered in your Lordship's person, be a guarantee for the happiness
of the multitudes placed under your government. 'We have
seen your Lordship during the period of ten years, now ex-
tending the glory of the British arms and name over lands he-
fore unconquered, now propagating the arts of' peace, and the
blessings of Christianity, amongst the yet ignorant and idola-
trous sons of India. We now wish the most heartfelt congra,
tulation to behold your Lordship return to your native land,
greeted as well,by the smiles of the Sovereign, as by the sin-
cere welcome and acclamations of the country itelaege. Speaks
ing more particularly in our character of masons,-vas the time
of your Lordship's government over our Order, was the era at
which it chiefly rose to the rank and estimation it now main-
tains; so your return from a long residerwe in a foreign land
we cannot but hail as a proud and happy day for the Craft at
large. We rejoice to see restored to us one, who while he ever
has beta actuated by the principles of our order, has always
bees a grand instrument in promoting its prosperity and well
' bein.
That it may please the great Architect of the Universe to
shower down upon your Lordship every blessing, both public
and social, is our most sincere and earnest prayer: may the
glorious cause of Masonry be long favoured by your Lordship's
countenance and support, and nosy you for many years to come
enjoy all prosperity, -health and happiness in the bosom of your
country, family and friends.
Signed by the unanimous resolution of the Lodge, this eighth
day of August 1823.

HOWL,.
W. M.
The Noble Marquis spoke in answer to the Address with
that elegance which characterizes him, and he e4larged with
great feeling upon the good effect which had been, produced in
the immense country which he bad governed by t) dissemina-
tion of the principles of Masonry.
The 3lnrquis immediately afterwards left ',electter fit /
tlon, and the brethren dispersed highly gratified, iitt tvtll by die
killthwi:a and urbanity of his Lordship towards them, as by
the deep interest he appeared to take is the volfart of die
Craft.

1: LAND.
The following notification has been 'jutted by the Oraan('
Lodge of Ireland, on the subject of the late Act of Parli"
ment
" The Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Ilonourable Society
of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland, having
e!)
into its most serious consideration the Act of Parliamot !e•
cendy passed, and reflecting that Freemasons have invo"
bly professed unbounded allegiance to their Sovereign,
Ton-
to the Government, and obedience to the laws and c,,c!r,i;
sidering also, that the strictness of Masonic Secrecy Mulor
the Members of our Order from giving poblicity to enY
our Usages, and consequently that under the New Act,
Members might possibly, if they continued to meet,
,tw
placed in the disagreeable alternative of either aPPesnVig
contumacious to the Magistracy on the one hand. or VP
of a breach of Masonic ditty. on the other. The Cirin:i
Lodge, therefore, under the sanction, and with the owlet en
approbation of his Grace the
-,li%ke of Leinster, Grand Mastfr
of Masons in Ireland dul considering the peculiar situation
which the Order is placed;.-..Orders and directs that after n!`'
that is
expiration of 14 days f,om the passing of the said Act,
to say, after the Ist day of Aug. Mr, all Lodges and Ater',"
blies of Freemasons in Ireland, shall cease to meet as r;t;
masons, until again called together by the authority of
„
Grand Master, whenever the Legislature, in its wisdom, rnb.,_'
think it expedient to repeal said Act, or so to modify the ean/,,,g,
as that the Meeting of our Ancient, Peaceful, and Ilenev°l_,
Institution in Ireland, may be placed under similar ciree'L,"
fidelity
!quiets as those of the Freemasons of England,—Sittned "
Order, WILLIAM 1101(11 S°'

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