The Sun.
London, England, 1823-12-27 00:00:00

WINCHESTER, Dr.c. 26, 1823.

As Capt. PARRY came to Winchester to-day,
to be presented with the, freedom of the city; I suppose you
will wish to be apprized thereof. As it was expected to be
done this morning, us soon as the town-hall was opened it was
nearly tilled by a great number of spectators, both of those who
belong to the corporation with those, who do not, and also a great
many ladies. At a little before twelve, it was Announced that
he had arrived in his carriage at the town-hall door ; the Mayor,
(ltd. Littlehalest aecompanied by Aldermen 111ildinah
Mant, Barnes, and Silver, received hint at the top of the stair-
case, and ushered him.Anto the council-chamber, where the
Mayor announced to him that ho had been unanimously elected
a freeman of our venerable city. The Mayor and several of
the Aldermen then took their seats on the Magistrates' bench,
after which Captain Parry walked up to the place assigned to
him opposite the Mayor, supported by Aldermen Silver and
Mant, and followed by the Berl of Northesk and several other
friends, when the Mayor addressed him in a very neat speech,
wherein he extolled Ins intrepidity, conduct, and judgment—
his urbanity, &c. &c.; but particularly his attention to religions
duties in his arduous warfare against the elements : tie ex-
pressed his hopes that it' his Sovereign wanted his services
again, he and his brave crew might return unhurt; and that
his Success in obtaining -the wished-for object might be com-
plete. Captain Parry then advanced to the Mayor, and receiv-
ed the Freedom in a box inittle of British oak—which, by-the-
bye, the Mayor had alluded to in his speech. On receiving
the box, the Captain returned thanks in a speech, repeated in
a very firm voice, and becoming a British seaman to deliver.—
: lie began by stating, that the manner in which he had been re-
ceived in this and every other city and town, amply repaid him for
the toil and trouble he had. gone through,—that he was so well
supported by his Officers and obeyed by his men, that his
ditties were abridged very much,—that a British Officer and
Christian Commander would of choice act as he had done :
he said, that the freedom of so very ancient and loyal a
city, presented to him so handsomely by the Mayor, was
a great gratification, inasmuch as it brought to his mind that
the Britons, Romans, and Saxons, had alternately had rule
here. He glanced at many other historical events connected
with it, and, after paying a compliment to the Ladies, he con,.
eluded his energetic: speech by thanking the Mayor, and Cor-
poration for the honour done to him. The speeches of the Mayor
anti the Captain were received with the loudest acclamations;
and, after they were concluded
,three times three cheers were
'given to him. This evening, Captain Parry, the Mayor, and
Aldermen, and principal part of the Corporation, will dine, per
invitation, with the Duke anti Duchess of Buckingham, at
Avington, where are staying the Marquis and Alarehionesa of
Chandois, Lord and Lady Arundell, • &C.

ST. Joie.—Holiday at the exchequer, Bank, East India and
South Sea Houses.

11.1011 WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
Morning. 50 minutes tip 10. 1 Evoning, 22 minutes after 11.

THE SUN.

SOLEIL RUIS &MERE FALSUM AUDRAIT

LONDON,
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1823.

We have received the Moniteur of Thursday
and other French Papers, from which extracts
are given In our fourth page. The long expected
Ordinance for the dissolution of the Chamber
of Deputies was signed on Wednesday last,
and was published in the Monitsur of the fol-
lowing day. The Ultra Ultra Royalists have
been deprived of their leading men in the
Chamber of Deputies by an unexpected ma-
noeuvre of the Ministers, who have called
those troublesome and fanatical personages to
the Peerage.—lntelligence from Zanto of the
16th November, announces the gratifying news
that the Greeks had obtained a great advantage
over the Turkish fleet, on the 4th and sth, in
the Gulf of Talento. Five Turkish frigates were
destroyed, and three brigs and a corvette were
captured by their active and successful adver-
saries. The discomfited Barbarians were after-
wards seen, by a vessel from Syrns, returning in
disorder to the Dardanelles.

We this day lay before our Readers the whole
of the American President's Message, extracts
from which were given in the Sun of yesterday.
This important document is chiefly interesting to
the people of England, from the decided manifes-
tation which it furnishes of the policy of
the United States, on the great question of
European interference with South America. The
United, States having unequivocally declared their
rosolution to oppose the employment of any other
than a Spanish force in the contest between the
ci-devant Colonies of Spain and the Mother
Country, and Great Britain having made the same
declaration in terms scarcely less explicit, France
and Russia must surely be convinced that any
Trans-Atlantic projects which they may enter-
tain are utterly impracticable. Indeed, the
British Government has added to its declarations
on this subject certain warlike demonstrations,
the pue port of which cannot be misunder-
stood. The assembling of a strong squadron
at Gibraltar, in addition to that which has
been for some time stationed in the Tagus, and
the Commander of which has orders never to be
absent from his station, in order that he may be
at all times prepared to obey any sudden in-
structions which may be transmitted to him, are
alone sufficient to prove that this country, if it
should be necessary, is ready to maintain her
policy by a resort to arms.

Letters from Falmouth announce the arrival
there of his Majesty's Packet the Lady Welling-
ton) Lieutenant Caosuir, Commander, in 43
days from Jamaica. By this conveyance the
Royal Gautier have been received to the Bth
November inclusive. To that date nothing had
occurred to disturb the internal tranquillity
of that Colony. The Gazettes contain Ad-
dresses from several of the Parishes, in which
the deep alarm into which the Colonists
had been thrown by the misapprehended in-
structions which had been sent out to the
several Governors of the West India Islands,
by the. Earl BATUUUST, is expressed in vio-
lent Resolutions. In the 6th resolution of the
inhabitants of the Parish St. Mary, for in-
stance, it is stated, " That it is absurd to ex-
pect that colonies, almost in their infancy
(Jamaica is rather an old //OW), and oppres-
sed and burthened by the mother country,
should instantly build places of worship for their
whole population, when it is notorious that Eng.
land, the richest spot in the world, possessing
every facility, and civilization for many centuries
past, has not at this present time church room fur
more than one-tenth of its population."
[Prom the Jamaica Courant of the 6th of Nov.]
At three o'clock the House of Assembly met,
pursuant to the Governor's Proclamation. His
Grace was pleased to deliver the following
speech :

" It is very satisfactory to me that nothing
has rendered it necessary to call you together
sooner than I have been accustomed, and I am
confident that you will now apply yourselves to
the discharge of your public duty. I have one
subject to commend to your particular considera-
tion, a revision of the Consolidateda Slave
Knowing from long experience the disposition you
have constantly shewn to improve the condition
of the slave population, I 4111 persuaded
that the same liberality of sentiment which
has already conferred upon them so many itn-

portant benefits, will suggest to yon such further
means of promoting their comfort and moral im-
provement as may seem best adapted to the state
of society on Vvhich they are to operate,
strengthening and confirming that dutiful attach*
ment with which they look up to you as their
natural protectors ; I am more earnest in pressing
this subject, as in all parts of the civilized ivorld
theii exists the strongest desire to improve the
condition of the lower orders of society."

A Cathagena Gazette of the 25th Oct. men*
Lions that General BOLIVAR entered Lima on the
20th of that month amidst great public acclania.
Cons.

COLOMBIAN LOAN.—The Contractors Of thC
above Loan have not received any further Pat"
ticalars regarding it. By
the Jamaica racket,
arrived this morning, Mr. __ntTADo, the new
Colombian Minister to England, on his waY tr
London, has not arrived.

CITY, One o'Clock.—The Bank and Stool
Exchange still remain closed, and no husinesi
is doing up to this hour in any of th funds.
few persons have assembled at the Auction Mar.

We feel great pleasure in the opportunitY
inserting
Bistro,ti zthi s
ofday
CALCUTTA,at tributewho
dueto the late
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hservedly ranks with the most distinguished mei"
bers of the Protestant Church. The slw est: °f
Sir CHARLES EDWARD GREY on the acca-
is most properly stiled eloquent, for it is elltri‘e
by learning, philosophic
re—n ect,ou, high tnoto
feeling and a just representation of the public and
private qualities of the departed Prelate,
holds forth an example of disinterested, and ie
may say, illustrious Piety, to all who way del
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THE THEATRES.

The scenery in this piece is striking, and well
Nainted. We have not room to notice
,particir-
'lars there are many- ingenious changes, and
several beautiful views, among the latter of which
may be mentioned the Palace of a hundred Gates,
the Boudoir of the Princess, the Quarries at
Oreston, the Catwater and entrance to Ho°, a
tuoving Diorama, men of war at anchor in-Ply-
mouth Sound, a general view of Plymouth, with
Mount Batten, and other picturesque objects.
The Pantomime was designed by Mr. BARRY-
810ar1 jun. The painters have acquitted them-
selves ably. Signor PAULO was the Clown',
ROW ELL the Harlequin, T. BLANCHARD the Pan-
taloon, and a Miss SMITH the Colombine. The
machinery was adroitly managed, and the whole
8° welt received by a crowded audience as to
Promise a very successful career,
COVENT•GARDEN.—The objections that may
be urged against the substitution of Jane
Shore, last night, at Drury-Lane, are equally
applicable of course, to this Theatre. George
illaniwell is a standard play,_ and has doubt-
'ess had a- powerful influence upon the youth-
ful mind qnce the first appearance:of that simple
and affecting domestic Tragedy. Jane Shore, how-
ever, Was represented here last night, amidst such
turbulence in the galleries, as rendered it impos-
sible to judge of the merits of the performance,
"rept by occasional, but very short cessations,
of noise and tumult: All we can say of the act-
ing is, that Mr. C. TiEmer.re. in Hastings, looked
Well, and seemed to be very attentive to his part,
Snd that Miss LACY gave the loyalty of Jane Shore
with great animation, and those of the mournful
dad with pathetic simplicity. The general tur-
• "'deuce subsided, when the new Pantomime, en-
titled Harlequin and Poor Robin, or the House
that Jack 4pill, commenced. Jack and his House
are ICI Ken known to the Public, that we are
l'ader no necessity of detailing the story. The
chief circumstances are skilfully placed in a dra-
Tlttlei or rather a pantomimic shape, and
iirtte brought forward with a powerful and
ludicrous
effect. The incidental characters are
St--4"6 and very well fall in with the original
coil. The scenery is highly creditable to the
Ing 'Es, father and son, and ether ingenious
coadjutors. The views in general are beautiful
asttention
411(1 striking. Those widish chiefly excited
were St. James's Park and Canal,
par-
ticularly catiug on a surface like ice, but more par-
the scene which represents the rising
of
a Balloon from Vauxhall Gardens, its
appearance in the clouds, the views in his
a seePtr,and till it reaches the Tuileries. The
~
i'ltutall descent of the scenes behind excites the
d
that the balloon is rising, and the whole con-
atitutes an assemblage of wonders that obviously
IL!" entire satisfaction to a very numerous audi-
i:el:9 Particularly as there were notlaws or bluuders
,uniiits progress to its conclusion, when it was an-
Ziftnced, for continued repetition by the younger
ate ImALDT. Ile is a good Clown, and follows the
3of
his father with hereditary humour and
fo._activity, Jack, afterwards Harlequin, was per-
'wed very well by wh
rtl s rtu, and Rosebud, after-
olumbiner with similar success by a Mrs.
BAIINES was Ga.tfir Gander, afterwards
a Woo:, UCHOW Squire Sap, and ISAACS Poor

DITURY-LANE.—It was the good old custom
of both the Patent Theatres to represent the Tra-
gedy of George Barnwell at this period of the
year, on the introduction of a new Pantomime,
but both, by one' accord, last night substituted
the Play of Jane Shore. We totally disapprove
of this change. The former Tragedy is calcu-
lated to operate very forcibly upon the rising
generation, and particularly on those who are at-
tracted by the wonders of a Pantomime. The
impression upon the youthful mind may influence
the whole of life, but the sorrows of Jane Shore
can only have a limited effect. George Barnzcell
had some chance of being received, in a great de-
gree, with silent ,attention, but the other had
little hope of so respectful a hearing. The con-
sequence was, as might be expected, a turbulent
murmur almost through the whole of the perform-
ance. As far as we could hear, WALLACK, in
in Hastings, Mrs. BLINN in Alicia, and Mrs. W.
'VEST in the unfortunate heroine of the piece, ac-
q,!itted themselves creditably to their respective
talents. The, Tragedy was succeeded by a Pan-
tomime, entitled The Flying Chest, or Malek and
the Princess Shirine, of which the following is
the Plot, us taken from a Persian Tale.'
l'lgnum Vine, the great Eastern Machinist, having con-
structed a Chest that will transport its occupants to any desired
Place, resigns himself to repose. He is, however, disturbed by
the information, that the Princess Schirine still pines a solitary
prisoner in the Castle of One Hundred Gates, built for her
father, the Sultan of Gasna, by the magic arts of the Afrite
Niger, who loving Schirine, had rendered it inaccessible pur-
posely to elude the threat of her Horoscope,, that predicted her
-marriage with a man of ruined fortunes. To thwart these
plans, Lignum Vito directs Malek, the youth designed by
the prediction, to enter the Flying Chest, and attempt the
liberation of the Princess. The Chest then being stored
'with various phosphoric and destructive missiles, in case
of an encounter, rapidly cleaves the air, and alights on
the terrace of the palace, which Malek and his attendant,
Querco, enter on the departure of the Sultan and train.—
Schirine, delighted at the sight of her lover, is about to
escape with him when the alarm is sounded by her Gover-
"'tine, and the Sultan and his Vizier rush in, and bear off
the Prineeu. Malek and Querco enter the Chest, and mount
the air, in pursuit of the ravishers, whom they overtake
Crossing a bridge. Malek, from the Chest, pours down his
missiles, which create such Confusion, that the bridge breaks
and precipitates the vanquished into the river. The triumphant
Malek then alights, and is bearing away the Princess, when the
Afrite Niger appears, and fires the Chest, but Lignum Vita)
rising from its center, extinguishes the flames, and promises
the lovers protection.—Niger, causing the Chest to disappear,
declares npne but its possessor can gain the hand of the Princess ;
, %num
hut L. Vito informs them, though hindered by his cue-
Mies spells from disclosing the exact'spot of its concealment, he
can considerably' aid them in their search.—lle then transforms
them. into Harlequin and Columbine, whilst Niger changes
Sultan and Vizier into Pantaloon and Clown. The usual pan-
tomimical contest then commences, and continues till the Fly-
ing Chest being found, the piece terminates with the nuptials
of Harlequin and Columbine in the Paradise of Zephyr and
Flora.

Robin. They all exerted themselves with zeal,
and th• Pantomime altogether affords a very gra-
tifying treat to the Holiday Generation.
ADELPIII THEATRE.--A new Pantomime, call-
ed Doctor Faustus and the Black Demon ; or,
Harliquin and the Seven Fairies, was produced
at this Theatre. The piece fully and deservedly
succeeded, allowance being made for some little
awkwardnesses which invariably attend a first
performance. The exertions of Mrs. SzAttLE,
and of a charming little girl who performed the
part of Queen Silverspra,y (Miss CnivEtts), were
crowned with great applause. The former
lady we have no hesitation in pronounGinki to
he one the first Columbines at prevent on the Bri-
tish stage, uniting all those requisites for the
character—grace, flexibility, and vivacity. As
the'Clown and Harlequin, the two limeys ac-
quitted themselves well. Mr. JoNAS was a
tolerable Pantaloon. Some of the tricks were
clever, particularly the ascent of the Cloven by
clinging to an unbrella, which he renders buoyant
(we had nearly said inflated) by a pair of bel-
lows. The dresses were new and splendid ; the
scenery very pretty; the last one in particular (a
Peristrephic Panoramic View of the Bombard-
ment of Algiers) was, loudly applauded. The
Pantomime was given out for repetition without
a dissentient voice.

Sun HEY THEATRE.—This Theatre last night
presented a grand comic Pantomime and magni-
ficent Spectacle. The fable of the Pantomime,
which was intitled Fox and Geese, with an alias,
turned upon the direful conflicts between the
Black and White Kings of Chess. The Dra-
matis Persona! were of importance worthy of
the arena on which they had to contend. Besides
the Monarch, the audience were introduced to the
Evening Star,Morning,Twilight,and all the shades
of light from mid-day to murky darkness. To
these very interesting'Personages were added the
figures that decorate the chess-board, from the
King to the Pawn, a Fox, and a warlike squad-
ron of " Geese and Gander Cavalry, in splendid
procession." The scenery is in general good,
and in some instances beautiful. The applause
was unbounded. The pieces which followed
were inaudible : but the more elevated portion
of the auditors were infinitely delighted with
their own performances. We believe one of the
after-pieces was a burlesque of Julius anat.,
Brutus and Cassius being consigned to H. KEht•
BLE and ROWBOTIIA31; but this we say rather
on the authority of the bill, than from what could
be heard of the dialogue.
CODURQ THEATRE.—This Theatre was last
night crowded in every part, to witness a new and
splendid Spectacle, eutitled The Caliph Vathek,
or the Career of Crime, founded on the well-
known production from the pen of Mr. BECK.
roan. Such was the uproarious mirth of the
Gods, that a great part of the Piece was inau-
dible ; hut this was in a great measure compen-
sated by the busy bustling of the incidents, the
quick succession of splendid pageantry, and
the richness and magnificence of the scenery.
—As the Piece advanced, the interest of the
story at length fixed the attention of the noisy part
of the audience, so that the dialogue of many of
the most interesting scenes was distinctly heard.
Genii and Magicians, hobgoblins and ghosts, pro-
cessions and incantations, the court and harem of
an Eastern Sultan, mortals and immortals, even the
celestial and infernal regions, thunder and light-
ning, and real fire and real water, are all brought
into requisition in this truly rich and magnificent
exhibition, the performance of which went off
amidst the loudest bursts of applause. The
ufterpiece was the Murdered Guest. On the full
of the curtain, however, it was an nounced that Mr.
Ihrwrmor, who was to have appeared in one of
the principal characters, had arrived at the theatre
so indisposed that he had to be carried into it
from a couch, and that his appearance, therefore,
was impossible. The audience was in conse-
quence requested to permit Mr. litnorLEy's part
to be read, which after some uproar was assented
to. But from some cause, notwithstanding this
agreement, it was discovered, when the curtain
rose, that The Two Gregories was substituted
for The Murdered Guest. A tremendous uproar
accordingly ensued, which was only appeased
by bringing the sick Mr. HUNTLEY (looking ex-
tremely ill,) on the stage, carried in an arm chair,
and by again promising that the Murdered Guest
should be represented. This having been done,
the audience were restored to good humour, and
testified their satisfaction by the loud plaudits
which the afterpiece deserved, and which they
most liberally bestowed.

FORMAL CORRESPONDENCE.—Dr. SCHMIDT) of
he Cathedral of Berlin, wrote to FREDRIC II.)
n the following terms :

" Sinz,—l acq;aint your. Majesty, first, that there are want-
ing books of Psalms for the Royal Family. I acquaint your
Majesty, second, that there wants wood to warm the royal
seats; I acquaint your Majesty, third, that the balustrade next
the river, behind the church, is become ruinous.
scnxlDT, Sacrist of the Cathedral."
The KING much amused with the epistle, sent
the following :
" I acquaint you, Mr. Sacrist Schmidt, first, that those who
want to sing, may buy. books. Second, I acquaint Mr. Sacrist
Schmidt, that those who want to be warm may buy wood.
Third, I acquaint Mr. Sacrist Schmidt, that I shall no longer
trust to the balustrade next the river. And I acquaint Mr.
Sacrist Schmidt, Fourth, that I will not have any more c noe-
spondence with him. " FREDERICK."

COMFORT I ILLNESS.-Dr. liumme relates,
that an old lady in a declining state of health,
was recommended by him to take lodgings in a
village near town. She agreed for a suite of
rooms, but on coming down stars remarked that
the balustrades were much out of repair, and
desired that they might be mended before she
came into the house. " 0 no madam, replied
the landlady, with great naivete, that would be
of no use whatever, for the undertaker would
break them agpin immediately in bringing down
the coffins."

PARLIAMENTAILY BULLS.—In a bill for pull-
ing down the Old Newgate in Dublin, and re-
building it ors the same spot, it was enacted, that
to prevent unnecessary expeuce the prisonone
ers
should remain in the old goal; till the new
was finished,