The Sun.
London, England, 1820-08-22 00:00:00

putting questions to the witness.

As the investigation of the Charges against
THE QUEEN has now proceeded to the examina-
tion of Witnesses, it would be in the highest de-
gree unbecoming in us to make any observations
on a subject which is in the hands of the Legis-
lature, and through the medium of the Public
Press is open to the People at large. Nor shall
we, like some of our Competitors, attempt to as-
sign motives to THE QUEEN for the extraordi-
nary impression which the appearance of the first
Witness produced on her feelings yesterday, satis-
fied with stating the proceedings fully, and leaving
the Public to form their own judgment on the
occasion.

Much credit is. due 'to Lord HoLLAsn for
making an inquiry of Ministers) whether there

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was any change in our Relations with Spoilt 'ill'
to disturb the Peace of this Country, in c°l
quence "of the Emperor of RUSSIA'S recent va
Manifesto.—The Earl of LIVERPOOL gave ai
tisfactory answer to this inquiry last week,
on a repetition of the question yesterday
the same Noble Lord, answered more fully
there Was nothing existing likely to interrupt
pacific Relations with other Powers.—Lordji
RUSSELL also made the'same inquiry yesterda:
the House of Commons, and received a sil
answer from Vl5COllllt CASTLEB.EAGIIa

The discussion last night in the House ofll
mons produced the confession of Mr. finovoo;
of his being the Adviser of the Address preseut
by order of the House of Commons to the Wl°
on the 24th of last June ; but it is a singular
that that Gentleman was in the very small minorif
on that occasion,.and Mr. WILBERFORCE, act°
under the auspices of the Legal Adviser of till
QUEEN, had not to boast of his support in the (9
vision !!!

THE QUEEN'S ReTunN.--The following st°rl
respecting the cause of this malancholy event
we understand, circulated in the City '0
stated that. Alderman Woo)) had entered isdl
bets with several persons, pledging himself ft
bring Tit'E QUEEN back to this Country, and tW
in consequence of his success he had won woe
to the amount of eleven thousand five hundr I
pounds ! !!—There is something' so disgracef
in this transaction, if true, that we hope the Al
derman will satisfactorily prove that it has i
foundation. For our own part, we cannot gll
credit to so infamous a rumour.

An erroneous opinion having crept into the OVe!
Regiment (six companies of which are now quartered at )1.!,,
clesfield), that the men were allowed to volunteer for ge7
ral service, a few soldiers of the Regiment contemplated el,
a measure, and deputed a Private of the Corps to make 7(
communication to the Commanding Officer. The person::4
prated conducted himself in so unsoldier-like a manner,
the Commanding Officer ordered a Court-Martial, butin
vious to the sentence being made known, a party, conin,_ r
of those who bad volunteered, aided by a few men of
character, appear to have been disposed to rescue the
toner, if brought to the usual punishment. Under such cfs
cumstances, Lieut.-Colonel Austin resorted to the prutie,
measure of reporting the case to the General Officer 074,
manding, who immediately took proper precaution for crii
rying into effect the intended punishment--The Sentence,
the Court Martial wan accordingly put into execution ort•it
turday morning last, in presence of the troops stationed
Macclesfield and other places near to that town, wbo were 5
raded for that purpose, and no disposition whatever in fag
of the culprit was shown by the 90th Regiment.

ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.—A sort of warfare
has arisen between the Manager of Drury-100
Theatre and of the English Opera House, vill°
have attacked each other in. notices on their te:,
spective play-house bills. The cause of Ow
contention is the re-opening of Drury-10!
Theatre, for the purpose of showing Mr. ligA'
in his round of characters before he departs
America ; and, consequently, the Manager bE
the English Opera House considers this re-openi
ing as an intrusion upon his brief summer seaso*
Last night, in consequence of this warfare, a net
piece was brought forward at the latter Theatre,
entitled Patent Seasons, consisting chiefly of su
humorous Parody of some Songs in The Beggar
Opera, applicable to the cause of the dispute!
The Shade of Garrick, personated by Wittscift
is introduced for the purpose of animadverting 0°
the errors of modern management, and of givis%
useful lessons for its improvement. We have
room for detail, and can only observe that,
piece was amusing and was well supported. -MP:
KELLY delivered a lively Prologue with effect'
The Vampire followed, and was succeeded 11
another new piece, entitled Whan.. Fog, whic
is also ludicrous and diverting. A Pisnff4
made her first appearance as a wailing woman--'
She possesses a very agreeable person, and La'
lents that are likely to deserve public ellolv
ragement.

received last night and this morning the
Paris Papers of Friday and Saturday last. They contain 0°
French news of the least importance. An article from View'
of the sth instant, states that the march of Austrian trooPs
destined for Italy continued without intermission. The sps_',
nish Ambassador at Turin, who is also the Minister there °'
the Duchess of Lucca, has demanded the hand of the Prin.
cess Maria Theresa, second daughter of the King of Sardinil:
for the Prince of Lucca, From Naples, the Ist instant, Rai
stated to be confirmed that tranquillity prevailed generally of
in Sicily, hut at Palermo part the soldiers who had formed
the garrison still remained prisoners.

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EXCIIANGE ON LONDON.
One Month

It is now said that the QUEEN is to have I°r
her town residence Cambridge House, South Audlerstreet,
which Ministeri: have provided for her.
Yesterday being the Birth-day of the Duke
of CLARENCE, his Royal Highness received the compliment►
of most of the Members of the Royal Family, and a number
of the Nobility and Gentry on the occasion. In the evening
the houses of his Royal Highness's tradespeople were Ole
minated.
The Mayor of Belfast has shewn proper sense,
and spirit in. refusing to call a public meeting °'
the inhabitants, at the requisition of some VII
obscure persons, to express their sentiments 911,
the QUEEN'S affairs, now before the High Court of
Parliament ; and Magistrates should be cautious
how they sanction measures intended to influence
its proceedings.--(Dublin Correspondent.)
The account given in the Newspapers of Air*
CRUKER'S late journey to France, is wholly un"
founded. Mr. CROKER went to Paris on domes"
tic business, and returned alone.

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