The Sun.
London, England, 1824-01-31 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Lisbon Papers to the 2h inst., have arrived ;
but the following is the only article of interest
which they contain :
" Lassos, JAN-. 13.—The Gazette contains a Circular Let-
ter from the Board of Commerce to the Superintendants of
the Custom-houses in the several ports of the kingdom, in
which they are ordered strictly to put in force the laws against
smuggling, grievous complaints having been made by the
silk manufacturers of the illegal importation and sale of fo-
reign goods, of that kind, as well as others, to the great injury
of the national manufacture, and in.contempt of the salutary
laws and ordinances which have been from time to time enact-
ed and published against this pernicious abuse and abomina-
ble crime."

BAYONNE, JAN. 22.—We have received letters •
from Madrid of the 18th. The death of Casa Yrugo, the
Prime Minister, though matter of regret as he was an honest,
worthy man, makes but little sensation, considering him merely
as Minister. The King continues to issue Decrees, some of
which relate to the finances, which are the weak part of his
administration. It is affirmed that he has also created a Pre-
votal Court, the secret powers of which will be almost unli-
mited, and which will have to proceed with die utmost rigour
against whatever has the appearance of being Constitutiona—
The poor Militiamen continue to be harrassed. At Cuenca
they cannot venture to leave their dwellings, except on Sun-
days and holidays to go to mass. They are forbidden to meet
more than three together, and as soon as the drum beats to
quarters, they must quit their homes. Those persons who
detain them are liable to the severest punishment.—Discharged
soldiers daily pass through Madrid, who joyfully return to
France. There is little news in circulation at Madrid, where
people do not talk politieS. Every body is uneasy about the
future. People here talk of a considerable corps of Russians
which is coming, they say, to join our troops in the occupation
of Spain, and that on this condition Ferdinand definitively cedes
the Balearic Islands.
Letters from Pernambuco, dated the 14th ult.
were received yesterday by way of Havre. In-
telligence of the recent events at Rio had arrived
there, and had created great uneasiness. The
remaining members of the Junta had resigned
their situations, and a new election had taken
place, which led to the appointment of the fol-
lowing individuals:—MANoet. CARYALAO DE AN-
DRADE, as President; Senhor SALDANUA,recently
arrived from Lisbon, us Secretary ; and Dr. BEII,
NAnno, with two priests named MONIS and VE-
NANCIO, late deputies to Rio, as Counsellors.—
JOSE ni BAnnos,who commanded the Pernambuco
contingent at Bahia, and who had recently ar-
rived from thence, had been appointed Com-
mander-in-Chief of the troops in Pernambuco.—
In this province the inhabitants are waiting with
much anxiety the arrival of the next dispaches
from Rio, with the intention, as the letters state,
of declaring against the EMPEROR, should lie li
either attempt to assume despotic power, or to
re-unite the country with Portugal. The same
sentiment was understood to exist in all the
northern provinces of Brazil.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.—The preparations
for the opening of Parliament, particularly iii
the New Gallery, the Painted Chamber, the
House of Lords,
&c., in the expectation that the
KING would commence the Session in person,
have hitherto proceeded with the greatest ac-
tivity, the workmen labottring great part of
the night, as well as-during the day ; hut yes-
terday those labours, which were more imme-
diately directed to give effect to the personal at-
tendance to the Sovereign, were partially sus-
pended, in consequence of its having been demi-
officially announced to the Lord Great Chamber-
lain's Secretary, W. D. Fellowes, &c., and other
official characters about the House of Lords, that
indisposition, it was apprehended, would prevent
his Majesty from opening the Parliament in per-
son. The notice for the Gazelle, respecting the
admission-of Peers and others, in the event of the
King going to the House, was last night counter-
manded ; it was ordered to remain till further
directions were received.
JOHN WILSON CaoKEtt, ESQ.—It has been
stated that this gentleman was to leave the Ad-
miralty, on being appointed to a Government in
India, but we are assured that the report is un-
founded.

\VILLIAM GIFFORD, EsQ —A paragraph ap-
peared in an Evening Paper last night, and is co-
pied into some of the Morning Journals, importing
that this Gentleman was in a very alarming state
of illness. As he is one of the chief ornaments of
British Literature, and is most deservedly
esteemed by a large circle of friends, we made
inquiries on the subject, and are glad to find that
the report is without foundation, and that, on the
contrary, his health is daily improving.
THE OltATOßlO.—Drury-Lane Theatre was
opened last night, as usual on King CHARLES'S
Martyrdom, for this species of entertainment,
under the direction of Sir GEORGE SMART and
Mr. BOCIISA. The performances consisted of se-
lections from The Messiah and The Dap of
Judgment. The latter, composed by SCHNEIDER,
with some miscellaneous airs, constituted the ge-
neral entertainment. The principal vocal per-
formers were BRAVAM, BELLAMY, Mrs. SALMON,
Miss STEPHENS, and Miss PATON, all Of whom
acquitted themselves with their usual success;
but we have no room for particulars. LINDLEY'S
concerto on the violincello was highly applauded.
A flute concerto by NICHOLSON was announced,
but, being omitted, there was a loud and turbu-
lent call for it. At length Sir GEORGE SMART
came forward, and read a letter from the per-
former, stating his inability to appear, on account
of illness. The letter seemed to be considered
by the audience as rather a ludicrous composition,
as it excited much laughter; but it, however, ap-
peased the storm. The House was crowded in
all parts.—" God save the King" preceded the
whole of the performances, and was enthusiasti-
cally applauded.
MUSIC.—MiSS CUBITT last night gratified a
numerous circle of her friends, in Arundel-street,
Panton-square, with a musical entertainment,
which deservedly St cited great applause. The
vocal performers were Miss CUBITT, Mr. SOLA,
Mr. T. COOKE, Mr. DURUSET, and an Amateur
Gentleman. Madamoiselle PALLtx. and Mr. SoLA
gave a duet for the harp and flute with admirable
skill. This lady also performed a solo on the
former instrument with great taste and neat exe-
cution. The popular air of " Sweet Home" was
charmingly sung by Miss CUBITT. Her air Di
Placer was given in the best style. Mr. SOLA,
with his Spanish guitar, gave a humorous song
with great spirit. The trio, La mite Dorabella,
was well supported by T. Cooxu, SOLA, and
DURUSET. The room was crowded. Lord WM.
MANNERS, several well-known Amateurs, and
many elegant Ladies, were present. Refresh-
ments were abundantly diStributed, and a more
solid repast concluded the whole. The company
remained till a late hour.

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