The Sun.
London, England, 1821-03-02 00:00:00

PRIVATE AND AUTHENTrr.," COaREBPONDENCE

PARIS, FEB. 26.—The discussion respecting
the payment of the first fifth of the Recormois-
Ances de liquidation, or, as you call it, Veferred
Stock, skew to what miserable shifts the Party is
reduce& They continually abuse Government
for not keeping faith with the Public, and now
they reproach it with doing so. The first De-
ferred Stock was dated 22d of March, 1816, pay-
able in five years. Government prepares to pay
it to the hour, viz. 22d of March, 1821. . What
say the Liberals, the great M. LAFITTE, M. MA-
NOEL, and M. CAstmia. PERRIER. ? Why, that if
it be paid any tinie before the end of the year, it
is time enough ! Had Government declared such
to be its opinion, what fine discources we should
have had about the false promises of Government.
What would M. LAFITEE say if he had taken a
bill, dated 22d March, 1816, payable in five
years, and were told on the
,22d March, 1821,
that it was not due on that day more than any
other day between the 22d of March and 31st of
• December ?—There is, we learn, some misunder-
standing between the two Governments of
France and Spain—we hope they will be recon-
ciled ; but great events are on the tapis, and it is
not impossible that the affairs of Spain and
Naples may put all Europe in Commotion.—
Really when we consider every thing that passes,
one is tempted to be of MARAT'S opinion :• the
hydra of the Revolution is amasingly springing
up, and the paternal Government of Louis is too
weak to destroy it. Vigour is wanting ; the
Laws are inefficient, strong as they are conceived
to be, and unjustly severe as they are pretended
to be by the Liberal Faction. Nothing but vi-
gour and resolution can put down this turbulent
spirit.—Last night the faubourg St. Jacques was
in an uproar : a numerous armed mob paraded
the streets, uttering seditious cries, and throwing
about the tri-coloured cockade. The Liberals,
no doubt, think all this very fine, for they regard
nothing unconstitutional but the efforts of Go-
vernment to repress their excesses ; even M. de
CONSTANT wishes to violate the Constitution, and
conceal treason, because he is a Member of Par-
liament. This will produce a discussion very
important in its nature.—We learn that the Aus-
trians have already entered the Neapolitan terri-
tories, and are, perhaps, at this hour at Naples.

NAPLES, FEB. 10.

Altl.ingh the letter of the King has produced
much agitation in the city, the effect on the whole
is not so great as might have been expected.
Perfect tranquillity is every where preserved ;
but you do not meet an individual who is
not venting execrations against the Austrians.
The Parliament is now sitting in delibera-
tion on the King's letter ; and such is the
general anxiety to know the result, that the
streets leading to the Parliament House, are
rendered completely impassable by the crotvds
who are waiting for the decision. There can be
no doubt that war will be resolved on. It is
generally believed, indeed, that secret orders
have been already sent off to the frontiers to pre-
pare the army for immediate action. I under-
stand a telegraphic order has been sent to Sicily
for the immediate embarkation of the whole
of the garrison of Palermo, consisting of
about 10,000 men, who are to reinforce without
delay the army on the frontiers ; and this alone
proves the determination of the Parliament to make
every exertion for the defence of the Country.
The removal of the troops from Palermo will,
however, it is feared, be productive of se-
rious disturbances in that capital, as it is owing to
the strong garrisons placed there that its tran-
quility has been preserved for the last few months.
The Ferdinand First, one of our line of battle
ships, took fire in tl►e mole on the n►ght of the
Sth, and is nearly burnt to the water's edge.
She was not employed, but was to be broken up
and sold. The remainder of the squadron was
saved by the activity and zeal of the boats from
the British fleet. Had not the wind been off the
land, considerable damage must have been done
to the merchant shipping ; as it is, they have all
escaped. It is not known whether the fire arose
from accident or design."

SHIP NEWS.

DEAL, MARCH I.—Put back last night the Liverpool
packet, Coffin, for Cowes and the East Indies ; she has sailed
again to-day. Arrived and sailed for the River the New Fre-
derick, Randall, . from , Cadiz ; Betsy, Cargill, from Lisbon
Britannia, Nield, from Liverpool, and several more—particulars
unknown. Arrived-and remain his Majesty's ship Grecian from
the westward. The Kent Indiaman, Wye, sloop of war, and
two other ships, are turning down through the Gulls for the
Downs.
I-LiatwicH, 11IARo.r I.—Arrivecl the Castlereagh packet
front Cuxhaven ; and Jane, ditto, from Gottenburgh—cacti with
a mail. Sailed the Duncan packet for Cuxhaven ' • and Henry,
Freeling, ditto, for Holland—;-both with mails. The Castle-
reagh reports that ships cannot reach Hamburgh for the ice, and
when she left Cuxhaven it was freezing very hard.
FALMOUTH, FEB. 27.—Arrived the Duke of Kent packet
(1), with a mail from Lisbon, in 15 days ; Quintillian, Ruther-
ford, from Bourdeaux for London ; Swift, bales, from Oporto
for Poole • and Isabella, Gregson, from- London for Bourdeaux.
The Amiable Fanny, from Leghorn, was totally lost at
Magallon, Bth January, during a violent gale.
The Prosperity,. Payne, from Dublin, arrived at Lisbon the
15th ult. very leak, and with loss of bulwarks, sails, &c.
The Margaret, Harris, from Cadiz, arrived at Lisbon the 15th
ult. very leaky, and with loss of bulwarks, sails, &c.
The Lively, M'Namara, from Newfoundland, is arrived at
Lisbon, with much damage, and part of her cargo thrown
overboard.

At the Levee on Friday last a Petition from
the House of Assembly of Jamaica, was present-
ed to his MAJESTY by Mr. G. HIBBERT, Agent
for the Island, accompanied by Messrs. C. ELLIS,
G. W. TAYLOR and W. DICKENSON, Members
of the House of Commons. The Petition repre-
sents in expressive terms the state of extreme
distress to which Jamaica and the old British
West India Colonies generally are reduced, by
the inadequate returns which their staple com-
modities obtain at market,'owing to burthensome
duties, oppressive regulations, and to the advan-
tages which rival Colonies and possessions enjoy,
unfettered by the restrictions of our Colonial
system. The prayer of the Assembly is, that his
MAJESTY will be graciously pleased to extend to
them that protection, both immediate and per-
manent, which their earnest representations have
hitherto failed to obtain.

CONCERT AT THE MAN' lON HOUSE.

This Concert, which was announced to be
held for the benevolent purpose of assisting the
Royal Institution for the Education of 1000 Boys
and 500 Fernale Children, and which her MA-
JtSTY had graciously signified her intention of
honouring with her presence, look place last
night at the Mansion House. The grand Egyp-
tian Hall was superbly fitted up and illuminated
for the occasion. Her MAJFs rY arrived at a

quarter before seven o'clock, and was received
at the entrance of the Mansion House by the
Gentlemen who composed the QUEEN'S Commit-
tee, when she went to St. Paul's Cathedral. Her
tJEsTY, accompanied by Ladies ANNE HA-
MILTON and Hoop, were ushered into the Ladies'
Committee Room, where she partook of some
refreshment. At seven o'clock she proceeded
to the Concert Room, and was met at the en-
trance of the Egyptian Hall by the Loan
MAyon, who had the honour of conducting her
to a magnificent seat, surmounted with a canopy,
which had been prepared to receive her. Among

the company immediately surrounding ter MA--
-TESTY we noticed the following distinguished

personages :
The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, and the Lady Mayoress ;
his Grace the Duke of Leinster ; Sir H. 17e•I•gusson, M.P. ; Mr.
Creevey, M.P. ; Mr. Samuel Whitbread, I%IP. ; Mr. Western,
M.P. ; Mr. Tennyson, M.P. and Lady ; Sir Win. De Cres-
pigny; M.P. ; Mr. Scudamore, M.P. ; Mr. flume, M.P. ;
Mn Martin, M.P. and family ; Mr, Sykes, M.P. and Lady ;
Mr. Crompton, M.P. ; Sir G. Noel, M.P. 'Mr. Moore, M.P. •
Mr. Honywood, M.P. and Lady:: Sir,John Aubrey, Bart.
M.P. and family ; Mr. Palmer, ALP. ; 4r. Monek, M.P. ;
Mr. Gordon, M.P. and Lady ; Mr. Wm. Williams, M.P. and
family ; Mr. Denman, M.P. and family ; Mr. Pares, 111. P.
Mr. Wilde and Lady ; Viscount Milton, M.P. •
Her MAJESTY was received by the company,
which consisted of upwards of 2000 persons, and
presented a brilliant assemblage of fashion end
beauty, with the warmest expressions of affection
and respect. She appeared to be in excellent
health and spirits, and to be highly gratified with
the performances. In the First Part a beautiful
Fantasia from HuyDizEr. was performed by Mr.
NEATE, with peculiar brilliancy ; and the Duet
of " Quell' ochirtto," from EIORAYANTI, was
sung with great effect by Mad. CAMPORESE and
AMBROGETTI. A new Trio, by Mr. BODDsI,
was introduced in the second part, but we do
not think it entitled to rank among the happiest
productions of that ingenious composer. Her
MAJESTY appeared to be much pleased with the
eccentricities of AMBROGETTI, in the Comic Duet
of" Do re mi fa." Miss STEenENs was to have
been present, but was prevented, we understand,
by sudden indisposition from having the honour
of attending. Her MAJESTY was conducted from
the Hall by the LORD MAYOR, and entered her
carriage amidst the acclamations of the assem-
bled multitude. Within a quarterof ten the Con-
cert concluded, when her MAJESTY rose and
bowed most courteously to the audience, and was
conducted to a room prepared for her reception.
The same tokens of approbation that were dis-
played on her entrance attended her departure.
The QUEEN passed THE SUN Office at a guar.,
ter before eleven o'clock last night, on•her return
from the Mansion House. There were but three
carriages, one containing her MAJESTY, and the
others her suite. The carriages passed quietly
along, and no more notice was taken ski .them than
if they had not been expected.

THE THEATRL—The Opera of Love in a
Village was last night attended by a numerous
audience at Drury-lane Theatre. The chief
attraction was Miss NN usoN, in the part of
Rosetta. This part, in playful archness, differs
so much from the lofty character of Mundane,
that it required no ordinary merit to sustain both
with propriety in the acting. Miss WiLsos
succeeded much better than could reasonably be
expected, considering her brief practice on the
stage. The songs she gave with her usual excel-
lence, and was encored in several. BRAHAM was
Hawthorn, and though his figure hardly cor-
responds with that of a supposed rustic sports-
man, yet he sustained it with spirit, and gave the
songs with humour, particularly one composed by
Mr. PARRY, " Sweet among the waving trees."
Young Meadwzs, by 14°11N, Lucinda, by Miss
POVEY, and the zest of the characters, were sup-
ported in such a manner as to give spirit and
:humour to the general effect.

ENGLISH OPERA-HOUSE.-Mr. MATHEWS re-
ceived a brilliant and crowded audience " At
Home" last night, for the first time in the pre-
sent season.—We were glad to witness the re-
vival of his first series of performances called
" Mwl Coach Adventures," as they are decidedly
superior to the rest. His peculiar talent for ob-
serving and imitating nature, in all her eccen-
tricities or extravagancies, has never since met
with incidents so well adapted to his purpose.
The " Hypochondriac" afforded an opportunity
for the display of his amusing powers of ven-
triloquism ; to which part of his performance he
has added considerably, and with very great
effect. The conversation with the child in the
box frequently called forth the loudest bursts of
applause from all parts, of the house. The Old
Scotch Woman, with her anecdote, was welcomed
as an established acquaintance, and her task
was never performed with more humour, or with
a more irresistible demand upon the risible ex-
ertions of the audience. The different songs.had
also their share in keeping the house in.continual
merriment. The performances closed with some
imitations of various tragic and comic actors,
which were remarkable for their true resemblance
to the originals.

DIAMOND.,._ An' extraordinary large Diamond
belonging to the Hon.-East, ludia Company, has
been recently received from India ; it is deno-
minated the Nassuck Diamond, and was taken
with the baggage from the. Peishwa of the• MAR-
It ATTAS. It Weighs 358 grains, or 891 carets.
Its shape is triangular. Mr. MAwE (who visited.
the Diamond District of Brazil), has, through the
favour of the Chairman, modelled it. He thinks
the form, when rough, was an irregular octohe-
dron, and has been cut into." its present shape to
preserve its size and weight. It is of the finest
water, and the largest Diamond that has appear-
ed in.Europe,-except the Pitt•Diamontl, and one
belonging to the Ernpe.rot of RUSSIA. •

POETRY.

THE RETORT, COURTEOUS.

From a tavern came forth, where the wine had been heady,
IS'ith a face rather flush'el, and feet rather unsteady,

Hit Lordship went swagg'ring and staggring along,
And now vented a curse, and now inutter'd a song.
Soon agay, Irish fiddler he met, on whom beer
Had the self-same effect as Champagne on the Peer.
..
It would seem they were known to each other ; for Pat,
After many attempts, put his hand to his hat.
" Zounds," his Lordship exclaim'd, and laugli'd loud as he

spoke,.
Neas'd from out the old saying to make a bad joke,
By those ellks, that look red as, the sun in a fog,
" You're as drunk as a fiddler,. you profligate dog
" Nay," bur Orpheus replied, for, like death, will the revel
Of drunkenness bring all the world to a level—
" There'i a proverb far more with my state to accord ;
" Please Your Lordship, I'm almost as drunk as a Lord !"