The Sun.
London, England, 1819-12-18 00:00:00

SIR FRAIICIS BURDlirl ,AND C01;131LTI

The Friends of COBBETT, a few days since,
waited on Sir F. BURDETT, for the purpose of
obtaining a reconciliation between these two ce-
lebrated Personages, and thereby to produce and
consolidate a union between the high and low
Radicals. The Baronet was, however, inexora,
ble.—lle said, Mr. COBBETT could not forget the
many falsehoods published in" the Two-penny
" Register," which the writer must have known
if true or false ; if true, no honest man would

wish to renew an acquaintance with hint (Sir
FRANCIS), and, it false, what could be thought
of the individual promulgating such atrocious ca-
lumnies, with a knowledge of their beini; such.
Here the conversation ended, and the persons
etired. Shortly atter the " Legislatorial Attor-
ney" for Birmingham waited on Sir FRANCIS for
the same purpose, and received a similar answer,
with the addition of the observation contained in
the memorable Letter written in answer to one
received from COBBETT, wherein the notable dis-
covery is made of his New Way to pay Old Debts. This
Letter was written on the 31st Jan., 1818, and
contained the following passage above alluded
to :—" Nothing can or ought to stifle the ex-
pression of disgust every honest mind must feel
at the want-of integrity in the principles he (Cos-
BETT) proclaims." Sir CHARLES 1% ILSELEY left
shortly after, and so the business remains at

present.

A MARE'S NEST.--The Times of this day has
discovered that in the Letter from Mr. BANKS, the
Mayor of Leeds, to Earl FITZWILLIAM, in men-
tioning the Radical Meeting, he said it was
" composed of the Vu. and Curious," and
The Times exults in its own penetration
in having corrected the passage into -" idle
and curious," Now w tee no blunder in
the passage as it stands in the Parliamentary
Paper. The Author, no doubt, described the
Radicals, and very justly, as the VILE, and
as to those who are styled the Curious, they ought
rather to be styled the Foolish, for having been
present on such detestable occasions.

TIM THF.ATRB.—TI►e ferocious Tragedy of Ber.
ram was last night represented at Drury-Lane
fl►eatre. The part of Imogine, originally per-
'ormed by Mrs. BONN, when Miss SomeaviLLE,
was on this occasion represented by Mrs. M‘Gra-
BON, an Actress of considerable Provincial repute,
and who, a few years ago, displayed so much
merit on the London Boards, as well entitled
her to a permanent station in the Metropolis.
Mrs. M‘GintioN is the daughter of the late Mr.
WILLIAM XVOODFALL, a Gentleman formerly uni-
vea•sally known for the amplitude and accuracy of
his Parliamentary Reports; whose judgment, taste,
acumen, and experience, rendered him a truly
respectable authority in dramatic criticism, and
whose character in private life was most deserv-
edly held in high estimation by all who had the
pleasure of being acquainted with hint. A pecu-
liar interest, therefore, would attach to the
Daughter of .a person so respected, even if she did
not possess intrinsic claims to public protec-
tion. But she is not merely art Actress of
considerable merit, as her literary talents have
been exerted in several admired compositions.—
Her figure is neat, her face is expressive, and is
animated by what are technically styled marking
eyes. Her voice is clear, and powerful. She speak;
with unaffected simplicity, such as is obviously
the result of judgment and sensibility, and such
as is now rarely found upon the Stage. She
sustained the • part of Imogine with powerful
effect, and justly excited universal and repeated
applause. One passage in particular, when a ter-
rific story was relating, she exclaimed, " You need
not tell me that !" Or words to that effeet, there
was so natural an expression of agony, that the
audience burst inro a shout of admiration,
which was repeatedly renewed. On the whole,
her performance was highly creditable to.
her talents, and if she should not be able
to secure a footing on the London Stage, she
will assuredly return to the country with redoubled
-lustre. KBAN sustained the terrific hero of the
piece with great energy. Indeed, it is one of his
most successful exertions. In one passage he al-
ludes to what he styled his •< Wild Attire," but in
reality, he wore a dress of great ornament, and
was only wild in his dishevelled hair. BERNARD
gave respectable support to the part of Aldobrand,
originally performed by Pore, and Mrs. ROBIN-
SON, who is evidently improved, gave interest as
well as beauty to that of Ciotilda.

The work of retrenchment, it is said, is about
to be carried i►ato further effect in several of the
Offices under Government. According to report,
however, it is principally to fall on the junior
clerks. At the Victualling-office, 12 or 15 indi-
viduals of this description have received notice
that their services will be dispenaed with at the
end of the present year, from which it may be in-
ferred that a great diminution in the public busi-
ness has taken place. None of these unfortunate
clerks are, it is reported, to have any permanent
allowance for past services, although some of them
are represented as having been 8 or 9 years in their
situations.—(Times.)

The PERSIA:: AMBASSADOR takes with him on

his return to Persia, two or three sets of China,
of British n►anufaciory, on which are beautifully
enamelled vai ions Views and romantic scenery in
differe►►t patis of the kingdom, richly orna-
mented.

We are happy to state, that the great Meeting
of Radical Retainers, from all the stn round-
ing towns and villages, which was expected at
Glasgow on Monday, did not take place. Not a
single Radical procession entered the town, or was
heard of in the nvighbutn hand,