The Sun.
London, England, 1812-11-21 00:00:00

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NOTICE FP.OM TILE MINL,TE,R,or roucE,
33,BLATIVE TO THE rEENCII 04GANIZATION 01/

MOSCOW

It is well known, that the enemy has nominated
in Moscow, .ftinetion,lries of his own, under•pre-
tence- Of re-estahlishing order and
.tranquility
• among the inhabitants, whilst his soldiers
milted all kinds of excesses and plunderings: In
order better to succeed, 'he has impw;edupon
some of the inhabitants,,, who were weak enough
to becomeMem}),ers of his esto'llished societies.—
The intercepted papers contain the.names of these
people: Go;ernment might justly have . made
their names public, and inflicted on
.those- wretches
a deserved punishment; for their procecding-s
t lie -consider,2d As 'criminal, in implicitly
yielding obedience to the foe;, but still, wishing
to doubt the authenticity of the documents, pre-
seated to it, and fearing that its too prompt re-
sentment might fall on the innocent, it is graci-
ously,pleased to restrain the exercise of justice in
this particular.. Meanwhile, out of a seal care
' for the benefit each and all, it warns every in-
! :' not to listen to the promises of the subtle
foe, who; insteail'of fulfilling them, desolates and
plunders the empire. It would be absurd in any
one, who considers Ate lainentable occurrences,
that hare hitely •taken' place, to believe that the
enemy can wish to promote the welfare of the in-
vaded people, He Who comes to rob us of our
glory and tionour, is surely not desirous of doing
us a benefit. He who has despoiled our churches
of their holy images, cannot mean to protect the.
religion of, our forefathers. What are then his
words and protestations ? He who liAetis to
them is no true son of. the empire. Finally; the
Government proclaims, that it will afford shelter
andrellef to ail those who may be reducef to po-
verty' by the enemy; whilst, on the other hand,
it expects that the before-mentioned misconduct
will cease, and herehynotifies that a perseverance
.. in theisame will be severely punished.

IVA SMIT I N OW.

SMITH', THE ACTOR.-The following letter Wzl'S
addressed by this respectable veteran, who was
so long an ornament to the London stage, to Mr.
'COOKE, the late celebrated Actor. It marks the
liberal character of the, author, and his regard
for the profession of which he was so distinguish-
ed a member. The public will recollect, that
when • Master BETTY first appeared, Mr. SUIT/I,
with the most Jaudable kindness, addressed a
letter to him, pointing out the course which
be should pursue, in order to obtain excel-
knee in the art cf acting, and :presented to
him a ring with a fire head, of G'.RRICK, as a
memorial of friendship, and an incitement to emu-
lation. It should also be mentioned, that when
Mr. GARIUICK'S memory and talents were attacked
in a work attributed to MACKLIN, Mr. Smyrk
published a Zealous and satisfactory letter in de-
fence.of the Barrtsit Itoscies. The - original sof
the followiag letter is in the possession 'of Mr:
EGERTON, of Covent Garden Theatre.

Bury, April 27, 1,501.
DEAR Sra,---Depending on the assurances you
gave me in, your. .letter, with which you favoured
Me, I ventured to pledge in), self for your ccinduct
to various friends; among rdlich were Mr. COUTTS
(who tells me be has seen you), Lord and Lady
GUILDFORD, and many others of consequence.
I have heard with real pleasure of your success—
Ivith real concern of vbur indiscretions.

My dear. CoOt CpliSider, seriously consider
what you have at stake—fame ! fortune! • conifhrt
Fnd esteem ! Consider the patronage and applause
which the Public have shewii,, and are inclined to
shewyou. To insult them, is shameful ingratitudei,
to' degrade yourself, by intemperance, is madnesS.
You owe the Public Much ; pay- it as a 'man,
,as a
gentleman, by good manners, by respect
.and gra-
titude.. Have some regard too, to the character
of an Actor of the first rate, and do not disgrace
the Drama.

• I have said enough either to offend or rouse you
from ydur distemperature : but must .recommend
Anthony's speech in Ail for Love, to your frequent
.contemplation , _

' Tho' Fortune did not
come smilling to your youth,
!et purpled greatness meets your ripen'd years," &c.

The privilege of age, love for the reputation of
-the Actor, and honour of the Drama, I uffer in ex-
cuse for this liberty; and you are bound to admit
it; and I,,trust you will at the same time believe
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