The Sun.
London, England, 1828-08-14 00:00:00

DR. WILLIAM THORNTON.

omez ov COLUMBIAN SOCIETY,
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WASIIINGTON, 29, 1828.
At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the
American Colonization Society, called for the pur-
pose of paying an honourable tribute of respect to.
the memory of Doctor William Thornton, late one
of its zealous and much esteemed members, the
following preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted :
" This Board having heard with very deep regret of tht,
death of Doctor William Thornton, one of its earliest and
most highly valued members, and whose loss must be
severely felt by the friends of Africa and mankind,
" Therefore resolved, that as a tribute of respect to the
memory of the deceased, the members of this Board will;
attend his funeral; and that they will wear crape on the
left arm for thirty days. •
"Resolved, that the above preamble and resolution be
transmitted to the family of the deceased, and published
in the National Intelligences of this city."

Columbian Institute, April 1, 1826.
At a special meeting, held this day, the following reso-
lution was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That a discourse be delivered before the insti-
tute on the character of the late Doctor Thornton, one of
the founders of the society ; and that the members wear
crape oue month as a marl: of respect for his memory,
A. DICKINS, *Sec.

The funeral of the late Dr. Thornton took
place last Sunday, and on that occasion every
honour that could be shown either by citizens
or strangers, to soothe his amiable and bereawsd
family, and evince the sincerity of public re-
gard for his merits and memory, was manifested.
His body was accompanied to the place of inter- .
ment by the President of the United StateS, the •
heads of departments, members of Congress, and
functionaries of the Corporation; and on this me- •
lancholy occasion, the associates of the Columbian '
institute having voted to wear badges of mourning
for him, were joined by the medical and other
learned Societies to which he belonged, an by other
respectable citizens, who all discovered unusual sym-
pathy, in paying this last tribute of respect to his
remains. If the practice of lavishing (Ibituary
praise in all our public Journals had not almost
broken down the distinctions between merit awl
mediocrity, and depreciated the value of any ex-
pression of public opinion, it would be a sadly pleas-
ing employing to sketch the biography of Dr. Thorn-
ton, whose genius most certainly was not of every
day growth. But the abuse to which we allude
will confine us to the meagre detail of a few obituary
and broken sentences.

Dr. William Thornton was an adopted American
Citizen, he was horn in the British West Indies, in
a family affluent and respectable. He was educated
in classical learning, and, for his profession, in Ili,.
best schools in Edinburgh. Here, after a residcm.c,
of some years, he took his medical degrees, extolled
for gifts and attainments. After travelling sub-
sequently for several years in Europe, he returned in
the bloom of manhood to America; and having
happily married in Philadelphia, this country
therefore became the land of his choice. During
the first administration lie was introduced tA
President Washington, whose regard he cixo,
ciliated, and by whom having been appointed a
Commissioner for laying out this metropolis, anti
fixing his future residence here, he may be conr.i.
tiered as one of its founders. As f4OOll as the
sisudatreati Pe Office
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Washington,mpir t
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important
administrations,rtale S iritdttia ees Department
iaaassbn‘ ,lic)t,tei became
established
fouled.--
Dr. Dr. Thornton was distinguished by a clear under,
standing, a tenacious memory, and exuberant imagi-
nation. Highly gifted by nature, those gifts were
exalted by an excellent education. His benevolence
expanded into philanthropy, was active and bound,
less. Witness the early, eager, anti disinterested
efforts of argument and eloquence, which are embo-
died in his memorials, some of which preceded pub-
lie opinion, and probably contributed to incline its
tardy prudence in favour of Greek liberty, and
South American Independence. To try, indeed,
to do great good to great numbers of unhappy men,
constituted the ruling effort of his life. His tem-
perament was highly sensitive, and of course his
character was not exempt from those alloys that are
blended with genius, arid which we must take with
it, or be content to live without it. He was coo‘,
scant and warm in his friendships, open and decided
in his enmities. His love of knowledge was great,;.
his love of liberty greater; but his greatest love was,
that of truth. Truth, he incessantly sought, through
every avenue of science or literature, and fearlessly
pursued through the whole course of his career with
unabated ardour. In every
life,
and emphatically in all its endearing characters he,
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kinder kinsman,
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more devoted husband, or truer

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by the numerous sportsmen from the south, who, in-
for
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a every desclipthin is unusually abundant. Young grow.,
are so strong- on the wing that they can scarcely be distin-
guished from the old birds. The coveys number from 10
to 18, and some have been seen of 20. Three partridges'
nests were sometime ago found in a field in this neighbour-
hood,been prolific this season ; in man
containing 12, 15, and 19 eggs. Hares have alas
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braes of Abernethy four leverets were found, which is said
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A singular discovery was made on Tuesday
list, at the College Kitchen public-house, in this city.—.
On opening a box, left there about three years since, bv a
woman of bad character, named IfErznicarr, in trust of
payment for some money she owed Iltr board and rent, the
skeleton of an infant, in almost a decomposed state, was
found. An inquest was held On Wednesday evening—
when the Jury, after hearing the remarks of the Coro-
ner, delivered on the evidence, and for want of more con-
clusive testimony returned a verdict,—" that the skeleton
tf the child was found in a box belonging to JANE HEN-
ILCOTT, in a state neatly decomposed, but how the child
came by its death, or by whom it was placed there, is to
the Jury unknown."—..e.reter Alfred.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.
(From the Gazats de France of Ifiesdai.)

PARIS, Aua. 11.—The Evening Ministerial Jour-
nal contains the following article:-
14 The Government has officially announced the
intention of sending an Expedition to the Morea;
it has frankly explained the generous motive and the
political object of it.
" Two honourable Journals art discussing the
question, whether the Expedition will not be counter-
manded. We are astonished_ that they can conceive
a doubt, after the explanations so unreservedly given
by the Government. The King of France; in con-
cert with his Allies, is resolved that Greece shall
acquire, in its full extent, the independence which is
promised
it by the Treaty of the tth of July. Such
3S the object of the expedition; we may be assured
that it will be accomplished."
The price of corn having fallen atthe last market
at Lille, that of bread has fallen in proportion. Ac-
counts from all quarters announce that the bad
weather has net yet done so much damage to the
crops as WAS at first apprehended ; however, all
alarms are net yet dispelled, and the farmer ardently
desires the cessation of the rain.
(From the Courier Francais.)

PARIS, AUG. 11.—THE EXPEDITION TO THE
MORUA.--The news concerning this expedition that
we published yesterday, had a character of authen-
ticity which permits no doubt, and it has since been
confirmed. Ibrahim has certainly mentioned to the
chiefs of the Allied squadron, his wish to return to
Egypt, and arrangements have been made for his
embarkation. Will this unexpected incident alter
the determination of the French Government ?
Ought it to snspcnd or prevent our expedition to
the Mores, intended, as is avowed, to purge the
Peloponnesus of the Arabs ? These questions are
discussed with anxiety by the public; and we be-
lieve our Cabinet has already resolved the problem.
According to information to which we give credit,
it persists in its resolutions. Nothing will be
changed as to the sailing of the expedition.
We shall not blame the perseverance in an ex-
pedition applauded by public opinion. The
retreat of Ibrahim will weaken, but not destroy,
the motives which determined the French Go-
vernment. It is possible, it is said, in justifica-
tion of the perseverance, that the intentions of
Ibrahim are not sincere. England dislikes it, as is
shewn by the silence of the Government on the
subject when the Parliament was prorogued. Ibra-
him has been advised by English agents, who know
that his resolution does not conceal designs unknown
to those who advised his retreat. May not Ibrahim
have supposed, that announcing his intention would
stop the French expedition, and if that were stopped
it might supply him with a good opportunity o -
completing the vengeance of the Porte, and anni

Elating the remains of the riches and people of
Greece ? The conduct of the Grand Seignior to-
wards Russia excites such suspicions. Even if
Ibrahim really mean to quit the Morel, is it not
right to watch over his departure with an armed
force, to prevent new excesses which might be
committed if he feared no reprisals ? Besides, is it
certain that his troops will follow him ? There are 3,000
Turks under his orders; will they join him in a re-
treat which the Porte will disavow, when they may
take refuge in the places of which they are yet mas-
ters, and defending themselves, concert measures
with the Paella who Occupies Enbcea with several
thousand Turks ? Greece would then be condemned
to long devastations, if a powerful protecting force
did not ntifle the element; of war and discord she

eontainc. The population of Albania will not give
up their habits of pillage for a long period,
.if they
,
are not forced by troops capable of protecting tne
organization of peace. If our expedition to the
Alorea has been wisely planned, it may enable Ha to
play an important part in the 'events about to take
place in Europe. The Government will certainly
not readily give up an enterprise which may be use-
ful and glorious to France, and which may carry,us
honourably out of that passive position to which we
were condemned by the anti-national policy of the

Jaf.t Ministry.
The fallowing extract of a letter from Turin has
been communicated tit us; it may throw some light
on the negociations between the Cabinets of Paris
and Vienna :—" Political intrigues are carrying on
in every part of Italy. An Italian Confederation is
spoken of, having at its head the Emperor of Aus-
tria, similar to the Confederation of the Rhine.
Thi; would enable Prince Metternich to act on

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Rome, and, under some pretext or other, to place
garrisons at Genoa and Cagliari. To silence France
she would eventually receive Savoy, with the six
parishes taken from it by the Republic of Geneva,
when -its territory was divided. She may even re-
ceive Nice, Vintigmillia, Oneille, and other bribes,
but this is not yet settled. Naples is to remain in-
riependent ; tfiie Holy Father thinks much of his
temporalities. Tuscany has no voice in the matter;
and Piedmont is terrified. The King, under the
influence of the Jesuits, looks to an alliance with
Austria. France ought not to be deceived by what
is passing behind the curtain ; and its Ministry must
neglect nothing. Let it recollect, that, thirty years
ago, as soon as the expedition to Egypt was panned,
a coalition was formed against her. It may perhaps
he said that the times are not similar; but Austria
conspires against the liberties of Europe, by the
double means of the Jesuits and the ancient recol-
lections."

(From the Journal des Debats.)

PARIS, Aria. 11.—The expedition commanded
by General Maison is about to sail, when news ar-
rives that Ibrahim is disposed to return to Egypt. '
His position is difficult; but the Ministry ought not
to delay the departure of our troops, nor neglect any
means to secure their success. The army of Ibra-
him consists of 10,000 Arabs and 6,000 Turks.—
Conan, Modon, and Navarin, are occupied by Arabs
and 3,000 Turks ; 3.000 Albanians are at Patras.
It seems certain that Ibrahim will not abandon his
position unless compelled. The Turks,we suppose,
will not be included in the Convention, and they
may resolve to defend Coron and Modon vigorously,
and it is probable that they may
enough to enable them to maintai collect provisions
n those places for
some time. The 3,000 Albanians may supply pa_
Tres from Italy and Acarnania, and defend it
vi-
gorou4y. The conquest of the Morea, therefore,
still has its difficulties,—and till we are masters of
the Gulf of Lepanto, Epirus and Albania might vo-
mit feral a number of enemies. Athens is in the
power of the Turks. A Paella, at the head of
t;,000 men, occupies ,Euhcea, and communicates
with Attica and Dottie. The army of France will
triumph over all those obstze,es and Greece, free
and independent, will be a reconve,nce worthy of her
.arms and her glories.
Y. Cotta, a Magistrate, has drawn up supple-
menory Charter, which requires nothing but the
Sign Karmal. Ile has neglected nothing. After
having drawn a mast calamitous picture of France,
it would have b,,en cruel not to tell us how to re-
medy our evils. Ile recommends the creation of a
powerful and hereditary aristocracy. But where is
it to be found, except in the ebember of Peers ?
Will it be sufficient to stamp on the s;l of France
the ancient land of equality and liberties, to bring up
an army of Barons? Will ;Charlemagne, the Che-
valier of Saint Louis, or the gentleman of Francis
I. return to the earth, clothed in their ancient ar-
mour, at the voice of M. Cottu? We are a people
of citizens, and it is not now, for
the first time,
that the blood of the noble has mingled with that
of villeins. In England there is primogeniture, en-
rail, and hereditary electors. Liberty is there
founded on privileges; but as we cannot have in
France the long and solemn cortege of feudal Con-
etitutinns, which support civilization in its progress
among our neighbours, we cannot have our neigh-
bours' aristocracy. M. Cotta's plan will receive
justice from ridicule.
(From the Constitutiannel.)
PARIS, Aca. 11.—M. Cottu having been repulsed
b some electors whose suffrages he demanded, has

'Th9 Conftitutiennee and the Corrier.

attacked the Law of Election. The electors are
enemies of public order. He does not even forgive
the Chamber, which he describes as a threatening
emanation of a threatening body. These, are M.
Cottu's new revelations.

At Cherbourg the fallowing ships of war are
building;—The Due de Bordeaux, 120 guns ;, the
Sufren and the Genereux, of 80; the Jupiter, of
74; the Melpomene, 64-gun frigate; and the Belle
Gabrielle, a 60-gun' frigate,' were lately laid down.
The Duc de Bordeaux will not be launched till next
year, when tie new basin will be opened. The
&pen is to be walled-sided, a mode of construction
On which the French Editor dwells at length, but
which has been too long practised in this country
for us to be ignorant of its advantages.
Favicia Fu tins, Ana. 11.—Five per Cents. 107 f. 55e. ;
Three per Cents. '72f. 515 c. ; Bank Action, 1870 f.
Foartart Furns:—Neapolitan Rentes, Falc. Cer. 76f.
50c. ; Spanish Renter, '7l. ; Royal Spanish Loan, 72i. ;
Spanish Perpetual Annuities, 47if. ; Haytian Loan,
62Sf. '7se.