The Sun.
London, England, 1826-02-02 00:00:00

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Yosterday a meeting, tool: place tiC the (.:otn»
inittee and Frlenils of this sdeiety, at their. rooms, 19.4.1ishopa.
gate.atreet.witliin. Among the Gentlemen who attended west
Sir NV:ii.ay, Colonel Forrest, Captain Iliehards,.RlM, Capt.
11. Gtytion, R.N., Captain Locke, H. L Captain
Larkin, H. C. S., .1. H. 13rowne, gay_ rnilJ 4" 7, '
Caputin.llunilas, w Buy KI.E, Esq. tot* taw.

Mr. liaer.ry, Secretary, read the report, of,the pot yew.,

ne. tdentintitteu cave now toe palatal may ot—reportmt,
that the number of seamen received into the Hospital in the
year 1025 .having been Muctrgreater than in any, former year,
and the prices of provisions increased. the ComMittee haw
ftiUnd It exPedient, from the declining state. of rtheirfunds, to
depart front their rule of receiving .on board the ,Grampus,
without hesitation, every tentnenreoniring medicak,or 6urgicaj
aid who aolicited admission.

." The rule which,' under existing rircumstaneeN com.
ndttee have judged expedient to adopt is, tA) consider :43 lands.
men; .and accordingly.to refuse admission to, pit*i seamen is
~hati 'been on shore the six months preceding ttir uppli.

cation.

" Notwithstanding this limitation, the ournher.of patients
received on board in the past year, was 1,011. ' Tits. expo:tree
lutve, accordingly. increased .t0.3,7A1/. Os. rtribil the Antusal
subscriptions amount to only 1,1301."
The present state of the fluids of I.the Streit* are fol
low. • ' -

" 2,6001.3 per. Cent. Canacts-and Itt,dc.ce4.l., • • • '
at .80, woultA piotluce - bt3o 0 0
" At'the banker's thii'day' . - •' lb 8

" Uri-Awn tratieltnens' to C4rittitt,l4.
quarter - 71 4 2

Remains only

El i't'4 k 6
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" the irtea The experience of 5 years having de'rnohst'....i.etl
utility of the Sexnan's Hospital to the iihhilible but improvi-
dent andhelpleos ht.ing3 for rvbc.se relief it heen cstahlishrd,
the Cpsurnittee, much as their Veen, have hen f4e.tectt,
duige the, hope that the Charity will meet 1‘ sul,
port from a benevolent public which is intlisFenlyetoita con,
tinwence,, and which, therefore, they most earntlitly
" 13p ~order of the COntraittee,
‘4 RI ) Ste.
" Total number of persons relieved elute klic,sowlneacerhent,
4.81:11." ,

The (!triattnaar, before potting, the queStiott fir revoiyipg
the report, expresserfhiaregret that the Society hail been obliged
to 'hint their beififtiettons In come cases, thotiii;h at the scone
.titue he xe,toical to see,..titAt the number of itt+men relieved
within ,the „last year. was greater. lie recommended more ear.,
nest applications among their friends for small contribution!,
lie coottnentled the committee and officers ferAbeir very useful
and tcatiornical,distri.butinn of the funds. A
Captain Itiviis aim mimed, and Xt. illto4l/I.IIC seconded a
*tifete orthanks to-hii Mtijesty for his most. *rations plitranage
:of ..the Societyounlifor Hubwription 4100 stlyteas+
'll;a:tr,s were also voted to the Viee.Patromb Prince ;Ropotit
'and the' Joke 'of Chirenee..

AI r. U ItAU II ART imposed, il vdtC at thank to Via *nut Ae.
11l oiv die, and recommended more zeal in raitiing aohAcriptiom.
lie :-.:l:l;,l...iiieti 4,l4,lu:declining colitlitiOn of trie maritime ii—
trrests, wl•icii loudly:tidied for.the interterettitrtte &ornament,
In prevent int Antito decay of tlAß'JlAliolllll4 ikr,4 Conlfr,OrCial
i
niiv I:,s ,
(' ap• NI trrti e i I A liil S, as- a . lfembe rof t I ie'Otittin I t ter'; Ate.
tattled the:lke...rot the handsorne aeknostledgtnenCO4SAhoWo it*
of the Committed. ile wak wiry ,1.1t4t .then rgeitipg At rapt toori
ntimerously attended.' ,Clio hint tir or ifieettlSrielitAkilioenoFitti
them , 1 km a ttvitto krolfirvitAdthetwiiitt to .rellecutkistAiit eu-
evlionh ,mtk,,t 11,3Ve. t 144, hi afpet. of, 3ilXing ;.l'ie gtekterp4lo.44/1
the wililippy etue,., if ol ;their ehati4
,hom vel.Wilng;Preqtli
absolute ivay4. - ~. - ' ', ; - t4l-tn.
,' Tlimikrt werothen Noted 10, Ait 41 idi ti intoraPok_ I`l4ltt a"
Ahe,i;vroremigtoi g;:,141040, gi* lttiti titoipttp,t e 11 OPPY
subjeas of tifi4 chrintit, not tn 'iWit dsr at ie'merrihrtt of it,
in soccerAion ;nrni'flettlly,ttithe c ' It4.4l,4teturtied disinkr
. , vy ottit feeling!,
ins "patch viv4l: calcAUltad to 'TIP - . = •
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FRENCH PAPERS.

4iPENING OF THE FRENCH CHAMBERS.

(F) w' the: Etoile, dated Wednesday, FA

ROYAL. SITTING.

PAltlfi, .14. N. 31.---About, eleven o'clock titrr
Veers of France, in their state robes, arrived
stmeessively in the saloon appointed for their
reception. They Alien entered in a body the
KAI of the Royal sitting, having at their head
the Chancellor of France t a liuissier of the
King's Chamber announced them.
Soon after the Deputies k 1 ere announced in the
same manor. They were preceded by M. Chil-
baud de la Itigaudie, the senior President, by the
four Provisional Secretaries, and 10 Members,
4:olripOSiti4 with them the great deputation.
Their Royal Highnesses the Dauphiness, Ma.
dame the Duchess of Berri, the Duchess of Or-
leatis and Mademoiselle d'Orleans, took their
seats in the getter! reserved for them. At one
o'clock a salute of artillery, fired from the Es-
planade of the Invalids, announced the departure
of the Royal procession. His Majesty and the
Princes passed through the great gallery of the
Museum and the gallery of Apollo ; the King
stopped for some time in a hall, where he re-
ceived the compliments of the great Deputation
of th Chamber of Peers, and the great Deputa-
tion of the Chamber of Deputies, and then pro-
ceeded to the Estratle" in which his throne is
placed. Cries of " Vice le Roi ! vivent les
Bourbons !" were repeated several times on the
appearance of the King.
the Dauphin and the Duke of Orleans placed
themselves before their seats ; the first to the
right, the second to the left, of the King.
The Duke de Bourbon was on the right of the
Dauphin. The three Princes were in the costume
of Peers.
The Grand Chamberlain, the Grand Master of
the Ceremonies, the Great Officers of the King's
Household nad of the Crown, the Marshals, the
Ministers of the State, and the Councillors of
State, placed themselves according to the ce-
remonial prescribed. The Chancellor of France
was in front of his arm-chair and of the upper
bench reserved for the President of the Coun-
cil, the Keeper of the Seals, the Ministers of the
Interior, the Marine; and the King's Household.
The Heralds at Arms, ikc., who had led the pro-
cession, placed themselves on both sides of the
Estrade. The Peers of France, the Deputies,
and all the spectators, remained standing, when
the King sate down on his throne, and covered
himself. A profound silence ensued.
His Majesty said—" My Lord, be seated."
The Chancellor said to the Deputies*." Ge nt
le-
men, the King permits, you to, be seated."
The King then took off his hat, saluted the
assembly, and delivered the following speech :

" Odalemen,—lt is with real satisfaction that I see myself
twain among you. Attentive to the movement of people's
minds, (mu trornivernent des esprit:,} and to the course of affairs,
have judged that no serious motive required that the time
whenY proposed to call you together should be anticipated.
My:foresight, has been justified; and 1 ant happy at not having
, ..tdrit you were allowed to depend.
" Death haf; just struck in•the mitst of his career, one of my
Man magii*moutalliev t this loss had profoundly efflieted my
heart, 1 receive from hie successor. as as from the other
friendly dispositions, and I have the confidence that nothing
will impair the harmony between me and my allies for the
tranquillity ofnations.. I have concluded with his Britannic
Majesty a Convention, which will render more uniform and
lees onerous, the cendition to which the reciprocal navigation
of the two kingdoms and their colonial are subject. I expect
from this arrangement happy results for our maritime commerce.'
" if,ha4ye determined to fix at length the fate of St. Domingo.
Tim time was come to close a painful wound, and to put an
end to a state of things which compromised so many interests.
The de4oiti ye separation of .this colony, .which has been lost
to us for these 30 years, will not disturb the security of those
which , f'igeticrve. . ' • • „
" A law became necessary for the division of the indemnity
hero reserved for the ancient planters:; it will be pro.

posed to you.
" I Med lately cause to be laid' before you the accounts
,for 104, the St4titMents of thu .9xpendlture of 1825, and the
budget of ' 11327. The development °lour commerce and our
nutoulacturea daily increasing, the Praduce Of the,tattes in con-
sumption
.ttnd transactions, will allow an amelioratien of thu
situatinit Ministers of our holy religion, an' increase of
thodotatiottiof several of the services, and rnaltait possible to
more, the direct lases which have already
been dim icishad . this' so:tar.
" Von Will rejoice with me, Gentlemen-, at thus finding, in
the progress of, our internal prosperity, means to Freduce the
burdens which are 00 IliOretterOttB on the subject. '
. ,
" ,rte noi,f.tioii.eitioula provide by successive amelioration
for all the wants of society.
" The progri eutdiVision Of !undid property, essen-
-6144 contrary to, p,inciple of monarchical Government,
would '1.446 thi: I nties'w!iich the charter has given to my

übjerti.
Means will be proposed to you, Gentlemen, to restore the
ligament that should exist between the political law, and the
civil law, stud to preserve the patrimony of: families, without,
however, roariotiog tbAlrikl7'sY of disPoiting property.
`• The preservatien or families Jamie to and guarantees poli-
tical stability, which, kS the first want 91St:ttepi.and especially
that of,Frariett, after sumony viCiesitudee.
" you will itecond me, Gentlemen, to accomplish the deeigns
which I have meditated, and to ensure more antlmore the imp.
piness of the peeple.whom Divine Providence Ilea intrusted to
my 411, you will not he more moved than I am at the in.
..e.onthierable charms which still agitate some. minds, notwlth.
standing the security we enjoy.
" This security, Gentlemen, will not be hazarded, depend
upon it. I will watch with.equal solicitude over all the irate.
rests of the State.; and that L shalldlnil means to conciliate what
is required by tiesozercive of legal libettles, the maintenanee
of order, and tha,repiession of licentiousness."
T his discourse, wise followed by the trio3t iively
acclamations . 'ti .would be, difficult to give art
thff-elltitlASllll of the. assembly'.
The Chatty. Oorj alter-!hiving' taken the King's
orders,,regO the twit'''. Of 4.110 elegy for the Peo
hunted id the ititertaiorithiv4e,lttaiiii.vi
Tho_clionceitoif lift& heithiCtgaitt4aken the
orders, said, cc I tleclare) by 'of& r'of the

King, that the session of the C4amber of Peers,
and of the Chamber of Deputies of the Depart-
ments is opelted. The Peers and the Deputies
are invited to Attend to.morrow, in their respec-
tive Chambers, ,to commence the course of their
labours."
Tin.. sitting broke up, amidst cries of " rive
le :Rol' ! Vivent les Bourbons!
-lhe King and the Princes of his family again
passed through the galleries of the Museum, and
a salute of artillery announced their return to the-
Palace of the Tuileries.
The Chamber of Peers will ho employed to-
morrow in the formation of its bureaux, and will
be able immediately to appoint the committee to
draw up the address.
The sitting of the Chamber of Deputies to-
morrow will probably be „confined to ballotting
and assembliog the bureaux.
( From Journal des Debuts qf Tuesday.)
T WIESTE, JAN. 18.—Letters front Corfu, dated
Jan. 18, seem to confirm the defeat of the Turks
under the walls of Missolonghi, Near 3,000
Turks and Egyptians have been killed. It is
added that Colneotroni, profiting by the march of
Ibrahim Paella to Patras, has taken Tripolizza
by a conp.de-main, Our Greeks are filled with
joy.
FRENCH FUNDS..—PA n IS, JAN. 31.—Five per Cents.
' ope.ned at 98f. 60e.; dosed 99.—Three per Cents. epened at
66t. 75c. ; closed at 67f.—Hank Stock, Nr. 50c,,alente
ae
Naples 77f. 25c.—Royal Spanish Loan, 40f.—Haytian Loan,
790f,—Exchange on London, one month, 25f. 25c. ;, three
months, 251.—(fours flutheulique.)

CUBA.
(From the Washington Gazette, Dec. 31.)
MEMORIAL OF TUE VATRIOT SOCIEFT FOIL EFFECT..

ING Tll5 LIBERTY OF CIIIIA.
M EXICO, RIM
The following Alemorial is made to the Con-
gress of Mexico, by us whose names are affixed, of.witom some
are natives of Cuba, and others Mexican citizens; but both are
interested in the happiness of each other's country, and feel the
sacred enthusiasm inspired by love of liberty.
At this moment, when the American continent has been li.
berated from foreign domination by its heroic efforts, and
when, particularly, the people heretofore oppresses! by Spain
have broken the chains of that barbarous Government, the
happy island of Cuba, the most important' and valuable por-
tion of America, is bending under the yoke of this implacable
enemy of liberty. The sons of Cuba entertaining the senti-
ments of their brethren of the continent, but entirely insulated
have no resource but the hope of liberty from Mexico or Co-
lombia, or the desperate resort of an insurrection" among an
heterogeneous population, the result of which is extremely
problematic.
The inhabitants of this island, the most enthusiastic of
liberty, and the most influential, have not till this time taken
any measures for securing it; but have left their native soli to
seek for aid where they had the best reasons to expect it, from
a powerful nation, whose interest should induce it to assist a
people who must for ever be its allies, and who will be active
in the defence of both countries. Interest and reciprocal ad.
vantage demand, that Mexico speedily succour the island of
Cuba,. anti assist in liberating it from the state of degradation
in which it is held, by the common enemy of the Americans,
rather by force or habit than by its moral influence ; by the
indolence of all people enjoying
,certain advantages, than from
ce nce in the present political and debasing system ;
and by the natural inclination of man to a state of. peace, al.
though sacrificing his liberty and dearest rights.
i flue this state of tranquillity has ceased to be enjoyed by the
island of Cuba. Its inhabitants, impressed with the sacredness
of their rights; surrounded' .by brilliant examples, and in.
strutted by the practical lessons of so many 'free people, their
immediate neighbours ; subjected to a Government whoSe
. very. name is nauts.,lll, tilehrt;'llti 11 effeti'lfy INV' fir n 61614440
and civilization, to seek a system more conformable with their
interest and necessities, are already prepared for revoltition.
This, without the protection of a friendly nation, would prove
disastrous to our brethren ; but if directed, by this Republic; it
would secure a complete triumph to theliberty and independence
of Cuba.

Can the Congress of this free people behold with indifference
a friendly and kindred country plunged into evils that now
threaten it ? We speak not, Gentleinenito your hearts alone_
we address your reason. As governments are not moved by
sympathy, like individuals, we confidently apply to the Mexi-
can Governmenta for aid, from considerittignv of policy and ad-
vantage. If the interests of Mexico be Identified with those of
Cuba, while this island fanning dependant, Mexico cannot be
considered secure. Cuba was the chief point d'appul to the
conquerors ; the best hopes of Spain rest on it at this day ; it
has sustained the Castle of Moat its situation is important,
being at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico, and contiguous to a
principal state of the confederation ; commercial nations are
deeply concerned in the destiny of ths modern Tyre; and the
rich Havannah, the London of America, will exercise great in-
fluence over the state of the new Continent. An event to be

deprecated may place this island under the power of a race ul
men who, to the disgrace of humanity, cannot enter into soeid
relations with civilized nations. Their dominion in the An.

tiller would, indeed, have an unfavourable influence on the
whole of America. Are not these considerations, Gentlemen,
of sufficient weight to justify you in directing an expedition
against Cuba ? What difficulties can be opposed to these irre-
sistible arguments? Bolivar and the Congress of Colombia
determined to aid the Peruvians from less powerful motives, as
did also Chili anti Buenos Ayres. Distance, the necessity of
their own defence, nor want of resources, could restrain them.
in Greete the inhabitants of the Mores, while repelling the
barbarians from their soil with one hand, assisted the islands of
the'Archipelago with the other.
Tlteee examples aro not clouded by the uncertainty of ancient
history; they are events of the present period, and have arisen
front the constitution of society, sympathy of feelings, and si-
milarity of opinions and interests.
To attain the elevation of their brethren of the continent,
the Cubeana posttests courage and patriotism. But there are
obstacles to all eillirts for obtaining liberty. The schemes of
patriots' are 'opposed by an established 'Government, and the
fear of /1 large. slave population, whose tendency is to be free,
! and whose condition is
,now necessary, however unfortunate.
The quiet itittl:intfety enjoyed by proprietors, under the pre-
sent system, make despotism preferable to the dreadful convul-
slope of a neighbouring island, whose history forme a corre.,
spontllng episode to tile revolution ofits metropolis. An Mein,
rection of this sort would be far from beneficial to the Creoles,
or to America in general; its horrors would be greater than
our fears.
As-the moral influence of Spain declines in Cuba, tier pity.
seal force diminishes. This decay of the Spanish Government
Is attributable to its opposition to civilization, and the free-
dom of its ei-devarit Coloniesi. As the Oovermrient loses
its energy, an equilibrium of power is created between it and
public opmicn, which sustains -the independent party. But
es opinion, which gives impulse to public ninths, cannot *op-
press the lieelltiOUßtleSS of anarchy, and its the Spaniel' Govern-
ment can have no force, and no other being organized instesd of
it, a third party will rise np,;witieb, though unorganized, pos.
senses al; the elements of union, And will give an entirely chile_
rentliireedon to the revolution. We cannot forget the.occur.
renceS of st. Domingo, milted by the vacillation of France, and
the hhllicieney of her Government in the; Wand. I lie Creoles
were net capable of freeing themselves from the metropolis, and
it could not keep in subjection the slaves. These acted with no
sLysoteritfnetzligwieirbc.eattlyot,te propelled by the instinct common to man
Thie die condition of Cahnlittcsni thelArgetis] 0141 of the
American .Archipeimp, The commerce between the two
countriei will be iiin7preesed, and all polideal relations pre-
vented, unless Mexico shall send a competent force, and plant
on this ,island its iodenendent flag. Ilarannalt would then
become the central point to the Amphyctions of the Continent
of Columbia; ti4trecß wryuld him film these assemblies, lion.
curable to die awe of .humanity ; the commerce of republics
would . freely navigate our waters, and the flags of friendly
nations would be re Led allwould be peace, Abundance.
spec ; a
and p rniPertiy.'
(bigniti by CO persons of distinction, sirrxmg whorn are O•ne-
rale Brave, Santa Anna, 4ustamante,,,Filisola and thierrew,
and many Members of the Congrees.)

OFFICIAL PAPERS.
CORREAPONDENCE BETWEEN THE , BRITISH
AND UNITED STATE'S' UOVEB.NSIgNTS.
(From the Wa4hington Gazette Jan. 3.)