The Sun.
London, England, 1820-04-27 00:00:00

KING OF SPAIN'S ADDRESS.

As we only oppose the Morning Chronicle upon
political differences, we feel pleasure in an oppor-
tunity of she w ing, that no personal mw ives
, operate in our occasional controversies. We
therefore insert the following just, liberal, and
judicious sentiments, respecting the Spanish
Monarch's Address to his revolted Colonies (in
TUB SUN of yesterday), which appeared this day
in that Paper
What effect this document will hare in South America,
it is impossible to tell, because all the Si ctions are not alike
advanced in the work of emancipation. Buenos Ayres and
Chili stand in an attitude different from Venezuela, where
the war still rages with terrific fury. In the former, a system
of organized Government exists, in the latter the Revolution
hitherto extends only to the interior, as its Chiefs (1,, not
yet possess a single port on the Atlantic. Bouvatt is indeed
now makiug a grand and strenuous effort to dislodge Mo-
att.t.n, but the issue of the struggle is yet very dubious, and if
it fails, after the total nun fulfilment of his ungaements iu
his countt y and the disasters which have followed, how
will he agaiii obtain supplies ? To some, these, no doubt, are
bitter considerations, but they ought to he taken into account
at a moment Mien a choice is to he made between a just and
egnitalde Constitution, and the continuance of a calamitous
war with an enemy now ten times stronger in a physical and
moral point of view. At the same time we should wish to
see the several Sections of South America possess every
thing they deserve and are entitled to; we think this is a
question on which the people themselves ought to decide ;
they alone can judge whether the present insurrection
will produce the promised prosperity of their country,
or continue to desolate it by useless destruction. They
aught to pronounce whether the Constitmtion sopplice
all their wants. For our own parts, we fear that the
state of irritation and distrust, in Venezuela at least, is
too great to admit of any important deliberations hetween
the contending parties, in the way of an armistice, as lately
proposed, unless through the mediation of some European
Power, but if the contest is not to be decided by the sword,
this k the moment for calm reflection, arid for the exertions
of the friends of order and humanity. In Buenos Ayres the
case is different, there a Congress and Government exist, re-
presenting that portion of the population that is not tinder the
Government of MITICAS and the Portuguese, and, no doubt,
they will decide after a dispassionate review of their relative
situation, and the determinations they hare already taken."

SPANISH DINNER.

Yesterday a party of 150 persons, chiefly mer-
chants connected with Spain, sat down to a
sumptuous dinner at the Albion, in celebration of
the late glorious re-establishment of the Consti.
Infirm its Spain, the dinner having been deferred
for some days, in consequence of the disastroui
events which took place in Cadiz. J. C. Da Bea-
NALES, Esq. in the Chair. The room was su-
pethly decorated. In the centre hung a large
transparency, containing three ovals, surrounded
with laurel. On the top of the middle one was
the word CONSTITUTION, from which rays of light
were seen descending on the Spanish arms, and
underneath, FERDINAND. On the two side
ones were inscribed the names of Quutooa
and FUEGO, surrounded with rays of light. The
transparency was supported by two beautiful
Spanish flags, and opposite was a flag hearing the
Arius of the City of London and the Union Jack.
In the four cornets of the room were flags bearing
the names of ABCO-AGUERo, MINA, ACeVEDO,
and AGAR, each surrounded with a wreath of
laurel- The tables were decorated with garlands
of fl 'veers and appropriate emblems, surmounted
by small Spanish banners, on which were the
names of the chief bat des fought in Spain during
the late war. The tables were spread with a pro-
fusion of every delicacy the. season affords, choice
wines, &c. and the whole did infinite Credit to the
Stewards as well as to Messrs. Nay, the Proprie-
tors of the Albion. The Doke of Gloucester's
baud played Boleros and other Spanish) National
airs during the repast.
The cloth being removed, the Venerable Presi-
.

dent, Mr. BERNAL&S, rose and observed, that the
dinner at which he hid the honour to preside,
was given by the Patriotic Spaniards resident in
this country, with the view to celebrate one of
the grandest anti most important events that had
occurred in modern times. It was to celebrate
tl►e triumiill of the Spanish Constitution, pro,
claimed by the Cortes in 1812, and the conie-
quent downfall of a debased system of govern-
ment, which had unfortunately been pursued in
Spain, contrary to the wishes of the people. He
said, that Spain had hitherto been very unfortu-
nate in the forms of government by which she
had been swayed, the only cause of the decline
which every body had lamented; but this was not
owing to any defect in the nation at large.' The
same misrule which distinguished the capital
equally existed in the provinces, and bence7cvery
thing was cramped. Hitherto nothing had been
able to stem the torrent of despotism. In this
state was Spain in 1803, and besides,"a prey CO
internal and external intrigues, whets Napoleon
detertnined on conquest. By artifices and stra-
tagems, the principal fortresses, and even the
persons of the Royal Family., were soon in his
power ; but the nation, awakening from the
lethargy in which it had long slept, felt in-
dignant at the base attempt, and resolved to repel
the pet fidious invader. Being in want of physical
means, the several Juntas, and first that of As-

twins, sent to England for supplies. These were
granted, and enabled Spaniards to carry on that
bold though irregular system of warfare which

destroyed the projects of the French, and afforded
to England one of the finest theatres for the dis•
play of mu banal valour, as well as an example
powerfully wielded in the North. Their struggle,
always sanctioned by the name and memory of their
captive King, was at length crowned with success,
and they saw before them not only a bright sera of
glory, hut also ot reform, the hope had always soft-
ened their toils. 1-10 W ,delusive were their hopes;
the King returned, but that Constitution which
had been framed on their ancient rights and
charters, the good effects of which they had ex-
perienced, was thrown to the ground through the
instigation of those who unfortunately surround-
ed the Throne. Deplorable has bean the siitia-

lion of Spain fur six years, but spark) of frce
dom had not been extinguished in tic breasts of
her children. They lay dormant only to re-kindle
ktith more force and splendour. The Nation was
eager to re•assert its rights, but still fearfull of the
ravages of anarchy. Several attempts at redress
were mane—they unfortunately failed, till nt last
Quiroga and ltiego4kwitis the other leads of the
National Army in La Isla raised the standard, and
their example was successively followed by the
other Provinces. In short, the triumph was soon
general and complete; the King himself saw he
had been contending against the will and inte-
rests of the nation, and he had the manly courage
not only to correct, but also atone for his errors.
lie had accepted the Constitution, and ever since
that auspicious moment. all his measures prove
his cordial sincerity. All difficul. ies were over-
come, arid all parties were reconciled and happy.
1 hr ground-work of their future prosperity was
laid ; Spaniards were at length governed by
laws, which, in the administration of justice, made
no distinction between rich and poor. It was
said the Constitution had defects; but if this be
the case, let them be found out by experience ;
so far we only know it regenerates our country.
It is equal to all the purposes of Legislation, it i 3
conformable to our wants, our wishes, our cha-
racter and habits, and analogous to those parts of
our ancient charters, and history, in which we all
glory. The Spaniard is no louger bent down and
degraded, and, from being the scoff, he will soon
become the admiration of Europe. The venerable
President concluded in an emphatic wish that all
the orders of Spanish society would concur in 11. e
grand %yolk which had been begun, and go hand
in hand with the King in consolidating' the affairs
of the nation, in firm reliance on the wisdom
and patriotism of the Cortes which were about to
assemble. Thus would all the wounds of the State
be healed, and thus should we see a Constitutional
King—beloved by his subjects, and feared by his
enemies. He then proposed
" The Spanish Nation, glorious and magnanimous in the
vindication of its Rights.'
" The Political Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy pro-
mulgated by the Extraordinary Cortes in 1813."—Patriotic
Song, Viva Iberia,' by Mr. Romero.
" Ferdinand the Seventh, the Constitutional Monarch of
Spain."—Tune, Henri IV.'
" The General and Extraordinary Cortes, of immortal me-
mory fur their wise labours."--Patriotic Song.
" Fl is Britannic Majesty George the Fourth, the faithful
ally of Spain."--Song, God save the King.'
" The Heroes of the Ist January—Quiroga and Riego,
with their brave Companions in Arms, who dared to assist
their Country's flights."—Loud applause. Fur more than a
quarter of an boor the room resounded with the names of
Quiroga and Riego, and on silence being obtained, a Patriotic
Song was sang, composed fur the occasion, the music by Mr,
Garcia, called, The Ist of January.'
" The Enlightened Patriot Agar, and the other worthy
Presidents of the Provincial Juntas."
" The distinguished Members of the Supreme Provisional
Junta of Madrid."
" The Illustrious Spanish Patriots persecuted for the just
cause,"

On the latter toast being proposed, Mr. GAL-
LANDO rose up to express his thanks on behalf of
his fellow countrymen alluded to. In a most
animated speech, he detailed the privations they had
endured, the insults and persecutions they had ex-
petienced, and the dismaying circura,tances of
their companions in Spain being dragged front
prison to prison, and loaded with contumely. Yet
for a moment they never despaired. they hoped
eventually to triumph, their cause was just, and
if they derived consolation, it was in witnessing
the sentiments expressed in their favour by a large
portion of the British community, and the support
thry found in the independent press.
" Hit Excellency the Duke de San Carlos, Ambassador of
his Catholic Majesty."

EXCELLENCY then rose and spoke to the
following vffect

" Gentlemen, I rise with great satisfaction to
return you thanks fur the honour you have done
me. The circumstances in which we ate placed
make rue truly sensible of this testimony of your
regard. lam nattered by your kindness, and if
I knew of any terms Inure expressive than others,
I would use them to convey to ywu the sincerity
of toy acknowledgments.
" Gentlemen, I, never was more happy than in
the midst t.)l .connyymen ; but this meeting I
contemplate with peculiar complacency. Such a
union of persons, of sentiments,.and of views, is
on emblem of that harmony and good will dtnong
men which form the delight of private life atathe
basis of public prosperity; it is an augur of our
future happiness ; and I trust that the dignified
moderation and the patriotic affections which this

meeting displays will serve as a model to the

great Councils of the nation on all important

concerns.

" Gentlemen, the public papers of this day have
given a Proclamation of his Majesty, which, if
we wanted any proofs of his love for his people,
would be alone a Sufficient guarantee, and which
places hint among the most generous of Sove-
reigns,. No abridgment of his former privileges,
no surrender of pet solid dignity, is to him a pain-
ful sacrifice, if the happiness of his subjects be
the result ; and these, Gentlemen, are the sublime
sentiments, the unstudied declarations which 1
have, under very different circumstances, heard
from his own mouth.

" I again thank you, Gentlemen, for the ho-
nour you have done me, and the kindness you
have shevvn me."

46 The Noble British Nation, and eternal alliance with that
of Spain."
" The Freedom of the Press."
44 To the Memory of the id May."
46 Sir Thomas Dyer."
" 'f o the Friends of the Cause who honour us with their
company."

" 'Prosperity to the City of London."
" The Honourable Mr. Forsyth, the United States' Am-
bassador iu Madrid."

" The English Press advocating the Liberties of Spain."
he evening was spent with the utmost convi-
viality, and the party broke up at a Lite hour.

UNITED, FRGS, AND ACCEPTED MASONS.—The
Anniversary Grand Dinner of the above Society
was held, yesterday evening, in Freemasons'
Hill, his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex,
Grand Master, in the Chair, supported by several
Masons of eminence. The room hail a splendid
appearance from the Grand style in which the
company were habited• On the cloth being re.
moved, the usual toasts were drank, and the illus-
trious Chairman addressed the company present.
who enjoyed the conviviality of 'Lc eveuiur, to a
late hour.

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