The Sun.
London, England, 1835-06-12 00:00:00

SURREY DISPENSARY.

The anniversary dinner of this excellent Institution took
Place yesterday evening, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-
street, W. J. DENISON, Esq., M.P., one of the Vice-Presi-
dents of the Charity, took the Chair. The attendance was
atnnerous and respectable.
After the toasts of " The King," " The Queen, and the rest
of the Royal Family," had been drank with the usual honours,
The CHAIRMAN said—Gentlemen, the next toast is one
Which requires from me neither introduction nor comment. It
is " The Army and Navy of the United Kingdom."—( Hear. )
You must all recollect that while one branch of the service had
not left an enemy to conquer at Trafalgar, the other branch
had succeeded in defeating the man who had previously con-
quered all Europe.--(Cheers.)
The toast was drank with much applause.
The CHAIRMAN said the next toast he had to propose was
the health of a Noble Friend of his, who filled the high and
honourable station of Lord Lieutenant of the County of Sur-
tey. No man, he believed, was more sincerely devoted to the
mterests of Charity than that. Nobleman.—( Cheers.) And
there was no man whose character stood more deservedly high
In public estimation—" Lord Arden."—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN said that, having drank these toasts, to which
they were prompted equally by loyalty, duty, and affection, he
Would now call their attention more especially to the object
Which had assembled them that evening. In so doing he would
not trespass more than a few minutes on their time, as he was
sure that its interests must be imvessed on the heart of every
gentleman whom he had the henour of addressing. It was to
Promote the prosperity of the Surrey Dispensary, that for now
nearly half a century had dispensed its blessings to all those
unfortunate individuals whose circumstances rendered such in-
stitutions so necessary and valuable. There was no saying, as
the wheel of fortune turned round, how soon the highest might
be fallen, or the richest become poor. They were all aware
of the care, attention, skill, and assiduity with which these
Poor citizens were fostered and restored to health by the
rlatn medi-
skill of the gentlemen connected with this Institution. He
he that at present the treasurer owed a large debt, but
!e had strong hopes that after the list of subscriptions was
e.uanded in, that debt would not only be liquidated, but a large
N.ance would remain for the benefit of the Charity. He
Would now give them, " Prosperity to the Surrey Dispen-
liary."—( Applause.)
The report of the number of tients relieved, was then read
by Dr. WHITING, by which it appeared that within the last
sear 4,404 patients had been relieved by the Dispensary, and
esta-
blishmenttiet there were at present 338 on the books. Since the
of the institution, not less than 184,262 patients had
been relieved.—(Cheers.)
The next toast was, " Lord Middleton and the other Pre-
sidents of the Charity."—( Cheers. )
eThe CHAIRMAN said the next toast he should give them was
th" Healths of Major Beauelerk and Captain Alsager, the
Members for East Surrey."—( Cheers.) A letter from Major
seatielerk had just been put into his hands, trusting that they
'Would excuse his attendance as he was extremely ill—" he had
been for four hours on a Committee in that vile bole Great
George-street—(A
~, laugh)—and was quite exhausted." The
Chairman added that Major Beauelerk had enclosed 51.
towards the Charity.—Cheers.)
The Rev. Dr. KENNY begged to give them a toast, which
7e Was sure would be warmly received. It was the Members
O:?1' West Surrey, which their Chairman was modestly about to
„ter, and to give the health of his Hon. Colleague alone.—
meat%) Neither he (Mr. Kenny) nor any other gentleman
Present required to know whether or not their excellent Chair-
tear, and his Colleague agreed or differed upon certain politi-
el points--it was enough that they both concurred in the
Nat object of relieving the distresses and miseries of their
suffering fellow-creatures.—( Cheers.) He heed not ask for
4renger evidence upon this point than the fact that last year
N„
"1". Barclay had subscribed 501. to the Charity, and this year
their excellent Chairman had contributed a munificent dona-
Lioll of the same amount.—(Great cheering.) Whatever
might become of other topics or other measures, this was one
,1, 11 °se merits would endure throughout everlasting ages, when
' Political differences were blotted away.—( Cheers.) This
tagsn,, 0. cause in which they were all assembled, not the service
"la! any sect or party, but in that of their Great Common
e'ather.—( Cheers. )
" Messrs Denison and Barclay, the Members for West
arrey."—( Applause.)
Ole CHAIRMAN lamented extremely that his excellent col-
ague and neighbour was got present, because he was sure
the
Would have received with that gratitude which it deserved
'e warm and cordial manner in which his name had been re-
ttiVed. He lamented it also because they would have received
ulore suitable return in the eloquence of that Hon. Gentle-
Zila Phan any thing he could presume to offer them. It was
Zell known that he (Mr. Denison) and his colleague differed
Von some political points, but there were other and higher
points on which they did agree—(Cheers)—and he trusted
the only rivalry that should ever exist between them, would be
"Q,° should best promote the cause of charity and humanity.
k A'Oplause.) He begged to tender them his best thanks for
e cordial manner in which his health and that of his col-
e/o„rue had been received.
e," The Members for Southwark, Messrs. Harvey and
niphreys."
``The Members for Lambeth, Messrs. Hawes and Tennison."
Thel4 CHAIRMAN said his next toast required not the aid of
°quenee to ensure its being warmly received. Whatever
°ed was effected by the numerous charitable institutions of
the metropolis, they were all more or less indebted to the zeal
ead talent with which their cause was a'.lvocated in the pulpit,
hereby inculcating the divine re'irributes of benevolence to
to (Cheers.) But the humanity of the clergy was not
°filled to this—they attended their suffering fellow-creatures
their last moments, and smoothed down their pillows in pre-
pttting them foeanother and a better world. He would give
tern " The Rev. Dr. Kenny and the other Clergymen who
aye advocated the interests of this Charity."
The Rev. Doctor KENNY returned thanks. He felt that he
1,,1cl his Reverend brethren were only discharging their duty
Ipromoting the cause of institutions like the present—
llear)—and so far as his humble means went he should be
Ways ready to lend his assistance to such objects.---( Cheers.)
The Treasurer, Florence Young, Esq."
Mr. YOUNG, jun., returned thanks oe behalf of his father,
tcl concluded by proposing the health of their worthy Chair-
bean, who as one of the Vice-Presidents of the Institution had
en always foremost in promoting its interests.—( Cheers. )
ti he CHAIRMAN returned thanks for their kindness in men-
ealing his name a second time in the course of the evening.
4 t, with the thermometer at 80, and suffering as he was under
4'arp attack of gout, he was sure they would not expect
4,2 lengthened observations from him. Although he resided,
ef' was more immediately connected with the Western Divi-
te% of the County, he would be at all times happy to forward
ge, benevolent objects of the Surrey Dispensary.—( Cheers.)
The Medical Officers of the Institution."
;in.l The Magistrates of the County of Surrey."
Mr• PERKINS, jun., returned thanks.
The Stewards," " The Stewards Elect," and some other
te7, to Were afterwards given, and the Chairman retired abou
'*'clock, shortly after which the company separated.
kl,uhe amount of donations and subscriptions received was
out 3001., and the announcement was loudly cheered.
There was some excellent singing from Messrs. Fitzwilliam,
ee4Wkins, E. Taylor, and Masters Coward and Allan, in the
''arse of the evening.

14 Sir T. Troubridge and Admiral Adam took the
44l oaths as Lords of the Admiralty, before Mr. Justice
(51eri
clge.
kr. and Mrs. Brinsley Sheridan have, it is said,
i,l'urned to town from Netherby, Sir James Graham's seat,
Cumberland, and, after a short stay in the metropolis, they
l:°eeed to the Continent, where they intend to reside for the
e:tsent Previous to their leaving the North, on Monday
they were re-married at the village church of Arthuret,
L oilgtown, by the Rev. William Graham. It is rumoured
Ne"le fashionable circles, that legal proceedings will be com-
ktin,eed against the bridegroom. callipg, upon him to make a
Of
.1,4 g Eettlernent upon his on submit to the alternative
TC4-ler Property being settled upon herself and children.
e lady is still a minor.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTE:I-thALE S,

ASCOT CUP.-NEXT WIEN:.
Offers to beat Plenipotentiary against the field; 6 to 4 betted cli
Glencoe against Shillelah ; and two ar three even bets were made
on Plenipo winning the Cup against Ainderby winning the Man-
chester St. Leger.

GOODWOOD GOLD CUP.
A small bet was made between St. Giles and Rockingham at even
DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
4 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Mundig—offered
5 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Queen of Trumps--offered
10 to 1 agst Captain Taylor's Ainderby—offered

No others mentioned.'
A very thin attendance, little or no betting, and nothing done to-
wards bringing the Epsom accounts to a conclusion.
Ascot Heath Races take place on Tuesday next and three follow-
ing days. Their Majesties are expected to attend on the usual days.

REIGATE RACES—WENESIIIy.
It is impossible to speak too highly of the liberality displayed by
the promoters of these Races, or of the sport insured by it. With
a little more experience in the minor details, and some improve-
ments in the race ground, Reigate may challenge competition with
the most popular meetings within the metropolitan circuit. The
following is a return of the running :
A Gold Cup, value 100 guineas, given by David Robertson, Esq.,
increased to 150 Guineas' value by subscriptions of 10 sous. each,
the rest in specie ; three yrs, 7st. ; four, Bst. 41b. ; five, 9st. 11b. ;
6 yrs and aged, 9st. Mb. Mares and geldings alowed 31b. The
winner to be sold for 250 sous. Heats, twice round, about a mile
and a half. Second horse to save his stake 10 subs.
Mr. D. Robertson's Olympic, 4 yrs ...... ...Macdonald 0 0 1 1
Captain Martyn's Pincher, 4 yrs
Mr. Wickham's Nasbenden, by Camel, 3 yrs ..
Mr. Holme's Shylock, 5 yrs
Mr. Hawkes's Pholus, 4 yrs
Mr. W. Smith's c. by Filho—Young Rhoda, 3 yrs 0 0 odr
Captain Gardnor's Jonas, 4 yrs
Mr. Pearce's Brandy Ann, by Eryx, aged
The first heat was won by half a length, the second by a head,
the third by a length, and the fourth by nearly half a length. The
announcement of the race in favour of Mr. Robertson was received
with loud cheers. No betting worth quoting. The winner was
bred by the Duke of Grafton.

A Gold Cup, value 110 gs. for hunters ; five yrs, Ilst. 71b. ; six,
list. 121 b. ; aged, 12st. Maiden horses allowed 51bs. Heats,
twice round. The winner to be sold for 120 sous., &c.Captain Fairlie's Cannon Ball, 6 yrs... Captain Beecher 1 2 1
Mr. T. Bainbridge's Speculation, aged
Mr. Kemble named Agnes, aged 2 0 2
The following also started :
Mr. Matthew's Ace of Diamonds, aged
Mr. Tattersall's Wakefield, 6 yrs
Mr. Rowland's Macassar, aged
Mr. Paxton names Shepperdess, aged
Mr. Robertson's Pantomime, aged
Mr. Bainbridge's The Ace, aged
Mr. Barnes named Hero, aged
Mr. Bignall's Ploughboy, aged
The first heat was won by half a length, the second by a head,
and the third by about a third of a length. An objection ras raised
that the winner is thorough bred, but nothing was decided when we
left.

The Ladies' Stakes of 501. for maiden horses; mares and geldings
allowed 31b. Heats, twice round. The winner to be sold for
100 sot's., &e.
Mr. Dockeray's Leander, 3 yrs Rogers 2 1 1
Mr. Moss's Tiara
Mr. Smith's Irwell, 3 yrs
Two others started. The first heat won easy, the others by about
half a length.

THURSDAY.

The Farmer's Plate of 501., added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each,
for horses not thoroughbred. Heats twice round. 8 subs.
Mr. C. Webb's Shepherdess, aged Mr. Webb 2 1 1
Mr. Pannell's Victoire, 4 yrs
Mr. Smallpiece's Warren, aged
Mr. Stennings's Lavender, aged
Mr. J. Brown's Camilla, 4 yrs 5 5 dr

Won easy.
The Hack Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with a Purse added, won in
two heats by Mr. Moss's Tiara, beating Mr. Frith's Figurante, Mr.
Isted's Mary Anne, and three others.
The Farmers' Plate of 501. Heats, once round.
Mr. Agate's Nonsense, 4 yrs ...Baldwin 1 1
Mr. King's Fairy, 3 yrs
Mr. Clement's Haphazard, 3 yrs
Mr. Gould's Mousetrap, 3 yrs

MANCHESTER RACES, WEDNESDAY.
Produce Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for three yrs old ; colts,
Bst. 61b. ; fillies, Bst. 31b. Mile and quarter. 5 subs.
Mr. Houldsworth's Hectic
Sir T. Stanley's Jacob Faithful Darling 2
6t04 on Jacob Faithful. Won very cleverly.
Free Handicap Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 added, for foul
yrs old. Mill and quarter. 4 subs.
Mr.- R. Turner's b. c. Fearnhurst
Mr. E. Peel's Noodle
Mr. Dawson names Mo;:peth
5t02 on Noodle. Won easily. Arthur, jun., rode the winner.
The Wilton Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added, for all ages.
Mile and quarter 4 subs.
Mr. Nanney's Cymro, 3 yrs, 6st. 41b
Sir J. Boswell's Masetto, 4 yrs, Bst. 41b.. ...
Sir J. Gerard names Fidelio, 3 yrs, 6st. 41b
2tol. on Masetto. A good race.
His Majesty's Plate of 100 gs., for all ages. Three miles and a
distance.
Mr. E. Peel's Tamworth, 4 yrs, 9st. 21b ... 1
Sir G. Pigot's Heads or Tails, 4 yrs, 9st. 21b... 2
3tol on Tam worth. Won easily.

SOUTH SHIELDS RACES, 111oNnAr.
The Tyne Plate, not exceeding 501., for horses that never won 50/.
in Plate or Stakes ; two yrs old, Est. 10Ib. ; 4 yrs, Bst. • 5 yrs
and upwards, Bst. 7b. Mares and geldings allowed 31bs. Heats
two miles. ,
Mr. Hedley's Fairy, aged
Mr. Jenning's Longtown, 5 yrs . 2 4 1 2
Mr. Crow's Miss Newton, 4 yrs
Mr. Clark's b. m. Sailor's Joy, 3 yrs 3 4 0 dr
The Members' Plate, not exceeding 50/., free for all horses ; 3 yrs.
7st. ; 4 yrs, Bst. Mb. ; 5 yrs, 9st. ; 6 yrs and aged, 9st. 71b.
Mares and geldings allowed
31bs. The winner of 501. and up-
wards, in 1834, to carry 31bs extra ; two or more, 51b. extra,
Heats, two miles.
Mr. Ramsdon's b. g. The Knight, aged
Mr. Jenning's b. g. Longtown, 5 yrs 2 2
Mr. Hutchinson's The Ballot, 3 yrs . 3 3

CURRA GE JUNE MEETING, 11f ONDA r.
There was a very numerous attendance at the Curragh on Mon-
day ; the weather was delightfully fine. The only race was the
Kirwans. The Free Handicap closed at nine o'clock on Sunday
night without filling.
Kirwan Stakes, 50 sovereigns each, half forfeit.
Mr. Pottinger's Crescent, by Zealot, 3 yrs, 7st. 71b... 1
Mr. Watt's br. c. by Wrangler, 4 yrs, ist. Blb
Mr. Graydon's Kilkocian, Bst. 41b
Lord Howth's Stiff, 4 yrs, 7st. 13Ib
Seven others started.
TUESDAY.
King's Plate of 100 gs. for three and four yrs old. Two miles.
Mr. Watt's ch. c. Rush, 4 yrs, 7st. I Ilb . 1
Colonel Westenra's b. c. Thump, 4 yrs 2
Mr. Dickson's Cripple
Mr. Pottinger's Confusion,_ 3 yrs , 4
Five others started.
Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., 10 ft. ; for two yrs old.
Colonel Westenra's Fusileer
Mr. Peter's b. c. by Memnon 2
Mr. Watt's br. c. by Drone
Mr. Kelly's Harrington 4
Two others paid.

ROYAL YACHT CLUB.
At a meeting of the members of this ditinguished Club, held at
the Crown and Anchor last night, the above-bridge match was fixed
for the 14th of July. A new boat, the Romulus, was entered by
Lord Wharncliffe ; her burthen is 23 tons. The yachts for the
next match are the Selina, the Secret, the Alarm, the Margaret,
and the Sylph.

PIGEON SHOOTING.
Another match between Mr. Bloodsworth and Mr. Groom took
place at the enclosure at the back of the Red House Tavern, Bat-
tersea-fields. The match was for 501. aside ; twenty-one yards
distance. Mr. Groom had previously beaten Mr. Bloodsworth, and,
although pretty well inseparables, he was desirous of having another
opportunity of retrieving his laurels. Of their first twenty-five birds
Mr. Bloodsworth killed twenty-one, and 31r. Groom sixteen ; of the
next twenty-five Mr. Bloodsworth killed twenty-two, and Mr.
Groom twenty-four. Mr. Bloodsworth was, of course, the victor
by three birds. Betting was good at 10 to 4on the gun, and at
starting 5 to 4 on Mr. Bloodsworth.

GREAT TROTTING MATCH.
The long-anticipated and so-much-talked-of performance of one
hundred miles in ten hours and a half took place yesterday on Sun-
bury Common. It is a task which few has had the courage to un-
dertake ; but it have been accomplished by the celebrated American
trotter, Tom Thumb, in ten hours and eight minutes. The stakes,
on thiskoccasion, were 5001. from Sir. Dixon, the proprietor of the
mare, and 1,0001. of Mr. Whitechurch's against the performance.
It had been originally agreed that the match shLuld commence at
two o'clock yesterday morning, but it was determined to take ad-
vantage of the coolness of the night air, and the parties met accord-
ingly on Tuesday evening at the George, in the lane leading to the
Common. At ten o'clock, Stacey, a horse dealer at Kingston,
jumped into the beautiful machine which the mare was to draw. It
was in every respect similar to that used by Mr. Osbaldeston, and
started as the clock struck, taking five miles out across the Common
to Staines, and then returning. The first ten miles occupied 58
minutes and a half, and the next ten miles a quarter of a minute
sooner. The mare was then taken out, her mouth washed, and
some gruel and brandy offered to her, which she refused to drink.
Seven minutes were occupied in this change. She completed her
next ten miles in 61 minutes, and took but 57 minutes in trotting
the succeeding length. She was again taker, out, and appeared as
fresh as at starting. She was apparently just getting on her mettle,
and drank her allowance of gruel off as though nothing had hap-
pened. This change was well managed, and occupied but three
minutes and a half. Off she went again, and completed the dis-
tance in 63 minutes. This was evidently a draw, but no money
was sported, although some of the " right ones" were present. Pre-
cisely the same tune was taken for the next distance. Sixty miles
had at this time been completed, yet there were no symptoms of
distress apparent in the mare. On her being put to again she per-
formed the ten miles in one minute less than the hour, and the suc-
ceeding (making the 80th) in half a minute less. The sun was
getting in full power when the mare started for her last twenty
miles. In the first ten she gained two minutes on the hour, and
followed it up by completing the next ten in the same time, thus
winning the wager by nearly a quarter of an hour. But few persons
were present, and betting appeared absolutely out of the question.
There was considerable apathy on the part of the bystanders until
the 70th mile, when the vehicle was accompanied by horsemen gal-
loping to encourage the mare. She is certainly a beautiful animal,
stands fifteen hands high, is six years old, and nearly thorough-bred.
She was well managed.

The report of the indisposition of Sir Oswald
Mosley is unfounded.
SPIRIT LICENSES.—It appears from an account
ordered by the House to be printed the 4th inst., that
throughout the United Kingdom the number of new licenses
issued under the provisions of the Act is 2,025 ; of those
renewed at the increased rate of duty, the number is 7P,9 1,
giving a total of 82,006. The amount of the increased duty
is 3,799/.

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.

It will be Sell by sitar extract from the Supplement
to the 6aette of Tuesday night, that the promised
intervention in the affairs of Spain is confined to the
simple suspension of the Foreign Enlistment Bill,
which is neither, in fact, intervention nor " co-opera.
tion," the more acceptable word at the Court of
Madrid, but a leave and license to British subjects to
enlist iii the service of the Queen of Spain if they
please, and to receive whatever may be the stipulated
pay or reward for their services—if they can get it.
For our own part, being of opinion that the Foreign
Enlistment Bill ought never to have existed, we are
not disposed to quarrel with the order for its suspen-
sion ; or if we are, it is because it is only suspended
when it ought to be absolutely and for ever repealed.
The Foreign Enlistment Act was originally passed in
violation of the spirit and letter of our free Constitu-
tion, and, we firmly believe, under the inspiration of
the despots of the Continent. If we mistake not, the
Act, as it exists on the Statute-book at present, was
originally passed to prevent British subjects en-
listing in the service of the Spanish Cortes, and
now it is suspended, and perhaps will be repealed,
to promote the enlistment of British subjects in. favour
of what is called the liberal cause, which it was enacted
to oppose. Thus does the English Government stul-
tify itself by intermeddling in the internal affairs of
foreign nations, instead of attending to its proper busi-
ness. What right has the Government, in a time of
peace, to prevent British subjects from entering into
what foreign service they please ? As long as the
power of the State is not lent to a Foreign Govern-
ment, no other Government has a right to complain of
British interference, because individusls choose on
their own responsibility to enter into foreign service.
The Foreign Enlistment Bill, we again assert, was dic-
tated by foreign influence, and is wholly incompatible
with the genius of the British Constitution. But why
suspend the Foreign Enlistment Act for one side of
the question, and not for the other? Why not allow
British subjects to enlist for the Queen or Don Carlos,
according to their taste—their principles or their
views of their own personal advantage—for, since the
age of chivalry has past, we are of opinion that a sense
of personal advantage has more to do with the promo-
tion of even liberal principles than any generous dis-
interestedness of sentiment. Why not repeal the
Foreign Enlistment Act altogether? Why preserve on
our Statute-book, to be restored to its persecuting vi-
gour after the lapse of two years, this relic and memo-
rial of the northern barbarian influence, too much ex-
ercised over the councils of this country, whether con-
ducted by Whigs or Tories, from the day of the over-
throw
of Napoleon's empire to the destruction of
Poland. But is this one-sided suspension of the
Foreign Enlistment Act the sort of intervention which
the Spanish Government, in its extremity, has a right
to expect of England, as its share in the stipulated
assistance of the quadruple alliance ? Surely, after
sending a British fleet in conjunction with a French
one to terrify the Dutch King, and assist the cause of
the subservient son-in-law of Louis Philip, something
more might have been done for the imploring Govern-
ment of Madrid than merely giving permission to Bri •
tish subjects to enlist in its service. if this be an armed
intervention it must be allowed to be a very cowardly and
sneaking sort of intervention ; but it is quite in keeping
with the evasive and shuffling policy of the modern Whigs,
willing to wound, but yet afraid to strike. The
" juvenile Whig " of the Foreign Office wishes to keep
well with the juste milieu party at Madrid, but dare not
offend Russia—Russia which is under lasting obliga-
tions to him for his conduct in reference to the Polish
cause. We ventured to predict, from the moment that
an armed intervention was demanded by the Court of
Madrid of the Governments of France and England,
that such intervention would not be granted, and cer-
tainly Louis Philip will not be inclined to surpass our
Cabinet in courage or zeal for the succour of the
Spanish Queen. He knows well the sentiments of
the absolute Powers on this subject, and he is too
anxious to obtain their favour by all sorts of fantastic
acts of despotism in his own dominions, to be very
chivalrous In the support of liberal principles in any
other land.—Morning Herald.
It will be seen from the supplement to the London
Gazette of Wednesday, which we transfer to our columns
this day, that Lord Palmerston has determined to pur-
sue the same honourable course, with respect to the
civil war so long carried on in the northern provinces
of Spain, which his Lordship previously adopted in
the case of Portugal. It seems from this that direct
intervention is no longer centemplated.—Morn. Post.

In the Times of Wednesday we brought before our
readers the provisions of the quadripartite treaty be-
tween Great Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal,
and of the additional articles rendered necessary by
the progress of events in the Biscayan provinces. For
some time past it appears to have been discovered, that
the additional articles, in merely stipulating that France
should prohibit direct assistance to the Carlists across,
the Pyrenees, that England should administer a quali-
fied assistance in the shape of arms and stores to the
Constitutionalists by the northern maritime frontier, and
that Portugal should lend such indefinite succour as
might he within her means, and might be afterwards
required and agreed upon—it has been, we say, appa-
rent that in so stipulating, the contracting parties had
undervalued the emergencies which were in prepara-
tion. Whether from the bad policy of the Queen
of Spain's Government in suffering the insurgents to
choose their own field of action, where every natural
advantage has been on their side—or from, perhaps,
the still more profound impolicy, of attempting to
annihilate their immemorial privileges, and inspire
the whole population of four provinces with that ab-
horrence of the new system, which has expressed
itself by a general eagerness to fight for the Pretender,
and against the Queen ; or lastly, from gross inca-
pacity on the part of the Christinos Generals--a cause
which would seem improbable, when we regard the
succession of officers of considerable reputation, from
Rodil to Valdez, who have been intrusted with the
command—it is unquestionable that the war has be-
come gradually more unfavourable to the cause of the
Infant Sovereign—or at least that no progress what-
ever has been made towards a general defeat of the
Carlist force, and a pacification of the country.
Most persons have latterly, therefore, been inclined
to think, that without military reinforcements from
France, England, or Portugal, Don Carlos would
speedily show himself in a condition to march upon
Madrid, and proclaim himself King of Spain. The
funded securities of the Queen's Government have
partaken so deeply of this impression, as to experience a
fall of more than 50 per cent., and the French press,
and the political circles of Paris, have all been manifest-
ing the same persuasion, that without some strong and
immediate military effort by the French Government,
Louis Philippe in his domestic policy would soon be
relieved from the embarrassment of having a limited
monarch for his neighbour. We are not acquainted
with the motives which may have induced the King of
France to witness patiently, or passively at least, the
decline of the Queen's cause so near his southern fron-
tier. Plain it is, of course, that the quadipartite treaty,
or its supplement, conferred no power of direct active
interference by the march of troops beyond the French
territory ; but it would be too much to affirm that no
such right existed, independently of that treaty, in a
case of close neighbourhood, and on the assumption
that aid had been formally required by Isabella, or still
more that the treaty had in any respect impaired or
superseded the pre-existing right. That England
should interpose, otherwise than by friendly counsels,
to prevent any expedition for the relief of Spain by
Louis Philippe, and for the defeat of Don Carlos, is
not to be seriously apprehended : at the same time the
arguments against such a measure, drawn as well from
the nature of the war as from the temper of
the Spanish people, are quite decisive of its im-
policy, save only under circumstances of extreme
and urgent need. The insurrection evidently has
not spread beyond those provinces which felt a
commercial and fiscal interest-in the maintenance of
their own ancient privileges, which has rendered it,
strictly speaking, a war of liberty to them. But if a
French army enters Spain, to rake up the old embers
of distrust and national hatred towards the French Go-
vernment and people, it appears to us that the Car-
list troops would no longer be in want of recruits
from Arragon, from Catalonia, the Asturias, and other