The Sun.
London, England, 1828-07-01 00:00:00

LONDON.
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1828.

The French Papers of Sunday furnish us
with no additional news from the theatre of
war; but the passage of the Danube having
been finally effected, we shall shortly have im-
portant events to communicate. The following
extract of a private letter possesses some inte-
rest, but conveys no real news:—

(From the Gazette de France, dated June 29.)
THEATRE OF WAR.

EXTRACT OF A PRIVATE LETTER.

Head-quarters of the Russian Army, June 13.

The Russian army crossed the Danube the day before
yesterday. It had been necessary to make a dam a league
in length in the marches on the banks of the river. The
passage of the army was covered by a battery on the hank
and by eight gun-boats. The Turks bad four batteries
advantageously situated, and which were perfectly well
served. The troops landed between the gun-boats, and
were obliged to wade up to their shoulders in the river.
A new corps of sharp-shooters, among whom was a
_ _ _ _

French volunteer, M. H. de Larochejaquelin, advanced

and came up just at the moment wherta celiac filled with
gunpowder blew up in a redoubt, and killed twenty out
of sixty soldiers. On the left was a considerable morass
which separated the sharp-shooters from the Turkish camp.
They formed in close columns, and advanced towards the
position, which is one of the most formidable that can be
imagined. They proceeded to the assault after firing a
few musket shots, for the Turks did not stand their ground.
During the two following days there were several recon-
noissances of cavalry under the walls of Issaktchi. The
first standard taken from the enemy was taken by M. La-
rochejaquelin, attached to the division of hussars of the
vanguard, commanded by General Ridiguer. The Em-
peror embraced him, saying—" This will form an era in
your life ; it is you who bring me the first standard captured
from the enemy." It was amidst the enemy's fire that the
Danube was passed. The Russians gave proofs of great
bravery : a Russian officer was noticed, who, though
wounded, did not quit his post. The Danube offered a
striking sight when it was covered with numerous boats,
oonveying the artillery and troops to the right bank. It
was at three o'clock in the afternoon of the 9th of June

that the grandson of Catharine, the brother of Alexander,
who was crowned with the Imperial Mantle thrown over a
military costume-that this Emperor, who is the finest
man in his Empire, set his foot on the Turkish territory.
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25f. 25c. money; three months, 25f. 20c. paper, 25f.
15c. money.-Cours Authentique.

The Nuremburg Correspondent .1 the 22d
June contains some judicious observations upon
the progress of the war with Turkey ; but we

think that the writer is rather liberal in his esti-
mate of the resources possessed by the PORTE.
The Turkish grand army at Sebumla is said to
muster upwards of 100,000 men, some of whom
are well disciplined, having a large proportion of
European Officers. It is doubted, from the ad-
vanced period of the season, whether the Rus-
sians can pass the Balkan mountains, and some
ICars are entertained that the plague, or some
ether distemper, may retard the operations of the
army. Of course the Russians were prepared
for all these possible contingencies, and collected
an army the larger in consequence, but the want
of steam-boats is considered a great oversight on
their part, as they would be found of infinite ad-
vantage on the Danube, and, indeed, along the
coast. We have no doubt that the application
of steam to navigation will materially alter the
character of the next maritime war. The pos-
session of Brailow is considered indispensable
to the Russians, but the place still held out :

FROM THE BANKS or THE DANUBE, JUNE 18.--
Though all circumstances and considerations give the
fullest reason to expert and to hope the final success of the
Russian Anne, it would be a great mistake to believe that
this success will be obtained without considerable bloodshed
in a proportionably short time. Not only natural obsta-
cles, the climate and the nature of the ground, but the
military preparations of the Turks, may call for great exer-
tions, and at the same time caution on the part of the Russian
armies ; and it the Turkish forces were at one time greatly
exaggerated, and are nos represented as very insignificant,
we believe, from the pretty authentic accounts which we
have received, that the following particulars cannot well he
controverted. Accounts from the Barmet of Temeswar
say, that great quantities of corn and cattle have been pur-
chased there by the Turks with ready money, and,
as well as the cant' ibutions of the same kind im-
posed in Bulgaria, have been sent to silistria. The
entrenchments are raised for the protection of Servia,
and it will not be easy to take any post, as it seems to be
the intention of the Turks to protract the war, in hopes of
assistance from some Christian Powers. The first victory
will probably decide on the defection or the neutrality of
Servia. As to the Russian main army, the possession of
Brailow is indispensably necessary, if not for the value of
the fortress yet, because its batteries command the junction
of the Sereth and the Muth, and can thus throw obstacles
in the way of a Russian fleet sailing up the river. Silistria,
Widden, and Nicopoli would be much more easily taken, if

they could be attacked with armed ships, towed by steam-
boats ; and it is to he regretted that the Russians have not
made better use of the aid of steam-boats in the great ex-
pedition to Varna and the Danube. On the other hand
it is affirmed, that the Turkish armies have a very great
number of foreign officers, and that their levies, especially
of ilosniaks, are very numerous. They appear also to
be in no want of spies, particularly Gipsies and Walla-
chians. The Russian army has a large number of light,
but not a sufficient number of large cannon. The Turkish
grand army at Schumla is estimated at above 100,000,
including some very well-disciplined light troops. The
fanaticism that animates the troops is great, and if the
Russians do not succeed in the first attack, it is more than
problematical, when we consider the hot season, the scarcity
of fodder for the horses, and the probability of the plague
or other infectious disorders, whether they will be able to
pm the Balkan this campaign. The Russian fleet, though
superior in the number of men, appears to be too weak to
force the Bosphorus. It seems to be the plan of the Turks
to enter Wallachia from Silistria as soon as the Russian
army skall have crossed the Danube. In Asia the opera-
tions of the Russians are not likely to meet with much
opposition, as the Pachas will probably remain neuter, or
even join General Paskewitsch.

The Milan Gazette of the 27th June, contains
the following ; which, if true, must be of great
service to the Greeks :

CORFU, MAY 26,

An insurrection has broken out in Epirus. An inch.
vidual, named Giacca, commanding the district of Zagani
has declared against the Porte, and had cut off the com-
munication between Janina and Albania. Ile Trill nol
desist from his hostile proceedings till he has obtained cer-
tain concessions which he demands of the Porte.

A German Paper contains the following Bio-
graphical notice of the late Duke of SAXE
WEIMER :

WEIMAR, JUNE 19.

It was on the 15th that we received the melancholy
news of the sudden death of our venerated Grand Duke at
Graditz, on his return from Berlin, where he had spent
several happy days in the midst of the Royal Family,
and bad the pleasure of seeing his first great-grand-child,
the infant son of their Royal Highnesses Prince and Prin-
cess Charles of Prussia. Our beloved Prince had passed the
day on the 14th in perfect health as it appeared, with M.
Von Nobelsdorff, Master of the Grand Stud at Gradits,
and several officers. About nine in the evening he retired
to his apartments and placed himself at a window, smoking
a segar, and leaning his head on his hand. A servant was
going to 'present him a cup of broth, when Major Von
Germar, his Chamberlain, perceivingihat he looked faint,
hastened to him, and with the servant led him to a sofa;
but at the same time his eyes closed never again to open.
Such was the tranquil close of a life which had opened to
thousands the source of manifold enjoyments, Lad protected
and encouraged many great mien whose reputation is
spread over the whole civilised world, and whose immortal
works witl be inexhaustible sources of instruction and delight
for ages to come.

On the same evening that the melancholy news was re-
ceived, the chief Officers of State and the troops of the
garrison took the oath of allegiance to the present Grand

Duke, his Royal Highness Charles Frederick, who is at
St. Petersburgh with his consort, the Grand Duchess
Maria. Dr. Vogel, physician to the Court, was sent to
Wilhelmsthal, to bring the melancholy intelligence to the
Grand Duchess. At the same time Dr. Slack was sent to

Graditz, to give directions for embalming the body, which
is to be deposited in the newly erected family vault in the
new cemetery out of the gates, where the mortal remains
of Schiller were lately interred.
Charles Augustus, eldest son of Duke Ernest Augustus
Constantine, who died on the 28th of May, 1758, and of
the Duchess Amelia, a Princess of Brunswick, was

born September 3, 1757. He was first under the
tuition of Wieland, whom the Duchess Amelia had in-
vited from Erfurth. His principal tutor was Count Von
Goetz. Endowed with a strong constitution, an active

mind, and an elevated soul, he manifested an early desire
for active exertions, for dangers, and adventures ; but even
in his earliest youth, when his energy could be ekewn only
in the cheerful sports of the field, he gave numerous proofs
of the most generous sympathy for human sufferings. Even
at that time he relieved unfortunate persons out of his own
allowance, encouraged young artists and men of letters, and
granted pensions for life. On the ld of September, 1775,
he received the Government from the hands of his Noble

mother and on the 3d Oct. 1775, married the Langrarine
Louisa, of Hesse Darmstadt.

The city of Weimar soon became the abode of the greatest
poets of the German nation. Herder, Goethe, and in the
sequel Schiller, were invited to mettle there. Musceus,
Bottiger, Kotzebue, Falk, Krebel. Einsiedel, and many
other distinguished men joined them. A new era:began in
the poetical world of Germany;- it was and always will he
our golden age.

In the neighbouring Jena too, a new• spirit arose, and
while systems of philosophy and medicine are there pro-
duced, Weimar re-echoed with the inspired awl inspiring
strains of its poets, and their songs resounded through-
out Germany, and penetrated beyond the ocean—forma
such as Germany had never yet beheld appeared on the
stage of Weimar. GOethe and Schiller brought forward
the sublime figures of tragedy, and Kotzebue exhibited
cheerful masks of comedy. What animation W 43 there in
the streets of Weimar, when a new tragedy by Goethe or
Schiller was to be represented ; the youth of Jena came in
crowds like a living wave, and the radiant sparks of intelli-
gence, like the beams of the vernal sun, kindled the sacred
flame in the susceptible minds of Jena and Erfurth. But
now the Revolution in France raised its ensanguined head,
and scenes of cruelty, unspeakable and innumerable, tilled
the-world with horror. Even he, who ardently desired
the correction of deep-rooted abuses, could not, if he had
a heart to feel, excuse those deeds under the pretended
necessity of energetic measures. Germany rose up against
France, and our Duke, Charles Augustus, General in the
Prussian array, whose breast was inspired with the noblest
feelings of humanity, drew his sword against lust of blood
and rapine. A new scene now opens, to which we shall
advert on another occasion.

Blackwood in hitO Magazine for July has

demolished " the Liberals," the history of whose
rise and fall he blazons forth with much self-satis-
faction. We should not have noticed this article,
but for the parade with which it is ushered
to the world by the outscouts of Blackwood
among which is John Bull of veracious me-
mory. These Ultra-Tory organs are like rabbits
in their burrow (real Boroughmongers) if one
lias a choice bit of scandal or attack upon the
principles of free trade, the horn of its forth-
coming approach is sounded by all the pack, for
the benefit of the march of intellect. Acting
upon this principle, Blackwood imputes to
the independent portion of the Press that
system which his own party practice so
successfully, for people of a certain character
cannot conceive any other road to eminence
than that by which themselves have become no-
torious." The present article, as might be ex-
pected,
is replete with all the wisdom of the
Ultras and all the folly of the Liberals. The
Duke's Government is every thing, and his
sagacity is second only to Blackwood's—
The principles of free trade have undone
the country, and the men in office look
quite blank at the melancholy prospect
before them. Not even Mr. FITZGERALD,
should he ever return, can bring back our com-
merce to its pristine vigour, though aided and
abetted by the innocent endeavours of Mr.
CounTENAY. " The taint 'of liberalism," ac-
cording to Blackwood, has infected everything
but the Ultras, who enjoy the happy privilege
of red-haired people—they are so savoury them-
selves, that " even bugs won't touch them."
But the poor liberals, they have fa:len under
the merciless tomahawk of Blackwood, never to
ri.le again, if he can help it. It is a great bless-
ing. for the country to have such a .ministry,
and a still greater blessing for the Ministry to

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ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.

This Theatre opened last night for the season. The
performances were " The Freebooters"—the music to
which is, we understand of German origin—and that well-
known melo-drame, "The Maid and the Magpie." The
first, as far as the music goes, is really a fine production.
There is a substance and character about the airs, more
particularly where the recitations deepen in passion,
towards the close of the piece, worthy of the first masters
of the German school. Among the most prominent and
elaborate songs was one commencing with " When I think
of the wrongs he hath done me," which Mr. Phillips gave
with judgment, and some show of energy. It describes
the feelings of a proud and noble mind torn with the con-
flicting passions of pity, love, and hatred ; and, as the re-
collections of the singer are supposed to heighten as be pro-
ceeds, it is astonishing with what admirable appropriate-
ness the music rises in power—how the ideas throng upon
one another " thick as autumnal leaves that etrow the
brooks of Vallornbrosa," till the whole terminates in one
thrilling burst of. emotion. This song received a warm
and ynanimous encore. With regard to the plot of " The
Freebooters ;" as the piece itself is not new (having been
performed frequently with success last season), we shall
forbear to state further than that it is deficient in those
two requisites, consistency and probability : both these are
violated after the unceremonious fashion of that poet, who
exclaimed—

" Ye Gods annihilate but space and time,
And make two lovers happy."
The acting—singing we should call it—of the Opera, was
good, in some respects superior. An intelligent and modest
young lady, named Betts, performed the heroine discreetly,
but barely did justice to a naturally sweet voice. Phillips
was excellent in the Captain of the Freebooters. Wood
respectable as a lover, and I'enson very common-place as a
noisy chattering valet. The piece throughout was heard
with attention by a tolerably full house.

The Duke and Duchess of CLARENCE, the
Duchess of KENT, the Duchess of SAXE MriNINGEN, and a
select party, dined with Prince LEOPOLD, on Sunday, at
Marlborough fluuso, Pall-mall.
The Duke of CUMBERLAND honoured the
LORD CHANCILLOD with his company to dinner on Sun-
day, at his residence in George-street, 113nover-square.

Prince George of CUMBERLA ND came to
town yesterday morning from Kew. His Royal High-
flees, accompanied by his preceptor, the Res'. Mr. JELL,
returned to Kew in the afternoon, in his pony chaise.
The MASTER of the ReLLS, Countess
MUNSTER, Sir THOMAS BOWSER, Sir MATTHEW and Miss
WAILER, were present at the Duchess of CLARENCE'S
grand evening party on Friday evening.
The Duke of GoßDox visited the Duke of
CAMBRIDGE yesterday, at the King's Palace, St. James's.
We understand that an award of 60,0001. has
been made to the Marquis of EXETER, for Exeter 'Change
and his Lordship's other estates in the Strand, which will
he pulled down in executing the improvements in that part
of London.—Lincoln Paper.
REVIEW.—This morning the Coldstream
Regiment of Feot Guards was reviewed by Lord HILL, in
flyde Park.

Sir ASHLEY COOPER IS, we hear, about to
lead to the Hyinenial altar, one of the wealthy And accom-
plished daughters of the late Mr. JONES, of Gracechurch-
street.

CORONER'S INQUEST.—At six o'clock yes-
terday afternoon an inquest was held at the Three Spies,
Catharine-street, Strand, on the body of Jossrm JAcoas,
a Jew, who died suddenly in Eagle Court on Sunday
morning. The Jury, after hearing the evidence, returned
for verdict " Died in an apoplectic fit, Buppotpd to be
brought on by intoxication and excitation of mind."
Yesterday a Jury sat at the Load of Hay
public-house, Paddington, on the body of Mr. Gruitcr
EAOY, who lived in Praed_strset, Paddington, and was
formerly a Licensed Victualler. The deceased had been
reduced to extreme distress by a series of misfortunes, and
on fiaturday morning he cut his throat with a razor, and
soon afterwards expired. Verdict—" Temporary Insanity."