Star.
London, England, 1815-09-16 00:00:00

THE SPANISH 11152U1S1TION.

EASTER INSTRUCTIONS OF THE HOLY OFFICE TO
CONFESSORS.

Every public transaction in Spain furnishes evi-
dence, were evidence still wanting, of the debased
state of the ccuntry and the aspiring impudence of
the Inquisition and the Jesuits, for whom the POPE
labours to gain a re-establishment throughout Europe
grateful return to the Monarchs who have co-
operated in restoring him to his throne. The Araretr
Isertructions, communicated by the Holy Office of the
Inquisition to the Diocesan Bishops in Spain, given
in the STAR of yesterday, are worthy of being pre-
served as a specimen not merely of the arrogance of
superstition, but of the gratitude of the Spaniards
to their deliverers. The Inquisition tells the Faithful
that they may have been contaminated with the error:
and heresies of some of the, nations which have occupied
the soil of Spain—meaning the English.
For our parr, since superstition has yet suclva hold
of some people, we think it will eventually prove
beneficial to the interests of mankind, that these fools
should so soon have shewn their determination again
to subject not the people only, but the Sovereigns of
Europe to their 'ghostly um ay. But for this early
at tempt, the Rulers of the earth might have per-
suaded themselves that these animals had now' be-
come harmless—that their character was changed—

that they might be expected, in future, to show them.
selves loyal and exemplary idled: of the Ruling.
Powers —and, labouring under this mistake, they
might have suffered these men to gain a firmer hold
than they have yet done of the prejudices and igno-
rance of the people. The veil, however, has been
removed, nor will the Potentates of Lure re, after
the warning thus held out to them, assist in forging
fetters for themselves and their people, by restoring
political power and influence to men who have always
abused them, 'and perverted them into instruments of
tebeliion.against their secular superiors.
• Little do the POPE and the Jesuits, great as is their
sagacity, know of the present state of the world, if
they persuade themselves that their present labours
for universal dominion ere to be crowned with spccess.
Neither the POPE, nor FERDINAND of Sicily, nor FER-
DINAND of Spain, nor even the successor of the
Northern PAUL, can perform impossibilities. At-
tempts on their part to re-establish the reign of Priests
and Jesuits may procure their own fall, but never
tan again enslave the minds of men, or retard the
progress of genuine Religion ; for they cannot snake
mankind "Wean:. or fort what they have learnt.
In the mean time the POPE and the Jesuits, because
the Potentates, having other weighty concerns to'ar-
range, cannot instantly attend to their movements,
will persuades themselves that all goes as they would
have it. They are however greatly mistaken. Their
motions are observed : and the leading Powers have
already resolved to put them under proper testraints—
nay s 6 annihilate their influence entiiely, if they shall
persist in meddling with sesular concerns. - Tiiis is
tot the age in which mankind will tamely look on
and see their lawful Sovereigns bearded by Priests.

PILLORTING.—The denouement of the farcical exhi-
bition of thepillery, on which Burrou:hs, the Parser
of the Rum, made his fro appearance on Monday
last, in. the front of the Admiralty, for a fraud on
the Navy, was new, and had an extraordinary effect.
The convict was whirled round for an hour amid a
most paci6c assemblage of the populace. On his
seek being uncollared, he marched in a stately
%manner round, and at each point of his quagangular
stage, made a most graceful bow to his indulgent
spectators, which they returned with three huzzas ;
and on his descending, he was followed by them in
Cle coach that re-conveyed him to prison, and cheered
with repeated acclamations 1
Yesterday evening, a fine youth, about ten years of
age, wit' run over itt Fleet-street, by a hackney cha.
riot, when both his legs were broken. He was con-
veyed, in great agony, to the house of an adjoining
apothecary, and from thence to St. Bartholomew's
Hospital.
Thursday afternoon, a little past four o'clock, the
Change was thrown into great confusion, in conse-
quence of a battle taking place between two gentle-
men who had had some word‘, and who were deter-
mined to have satisfaction by force of arms. The
names we have not learnt, but it appears that one of
them, posted up at the Shades, near London Bridge,
a paper, stating something of a very offensive nature
to the other, upon which the party aggtieved chal-
lenged his opponent to single combat, and a battle
was the consequence ; but the persons assembled soon.
interfered, and after remonstrating with them on the
impropriety of fighting in such ,a place, the matter
ended without lois of 1104.

.. .

1

-- _ -~

/

THEATRES.

•
COVIIIT-OARDIN.•-:-LIUM !Yelling the Comedy of
the Belle': Strataseta was peeformed at this Theatre,
for the purpose of introducing Mrs. Doses. a lady
from the Yqrk Theatre, to a London audience, in the.
character of Lditia Hardy. This Lady is something
above the middle stature, rather ea km point, with a
handsome face and good voice ; and we do not read-
lest to have witnessed .a first appearance, for some
time past at least, in which there was so much ease
and apparent knowledge of the stage displayed on
the part of the debutant. In some of the scenes, par.
ticularly in the romping scene, she strongly recalled
to our recollection Mrs. JORDAN ; but in the Masque.
rade, and in the last scene, she proved to the au-
dience that her powers of acting were not confined
to the comic only, but that in the sentimental, she
could also speak to the heart. In the first scene with
Dor:eourl, she sung the old air of "Where are you
going, my pretty maid ?" with much strived, and
was encored. In the Masquerade scene she intro-
duced a. pretty plaintive air. Her voice is not very
powerful; nor does it possess much compass; but
there is much sweetness in it. She was extremely
well received, and will no doubt become an acquisi-
tion to the Theatre.---In consequence of the indispo-
sition of Mr. C. KIMBLE, the part of Doricourt was
acted by Mr. ausrosi. This excellent actor went
through the part with great humour, dscrimination
and spirit; his performance was throughout admir-
able, leaving us in no instance any thing to rewet.
JONES gave Flutter much importance ; and Mrs.
Glees was eminently happy in Mr:. Racket.—A new
afterpiece called "The Magpie or the Maid," closed
the entertainments of the evening. This piece, like
those acted at the Lyceum and -Drury-lane, is a
'translation of the Pie Voleure. It is very interesting
and effective, and is extremely well performed through.
out. With a few curtailments it will not fail to be-
come a permanent favourite of the public.
LYCEUM.—The season of the .English Opera at
the Lyceum closed last night. The following Ad-
dress was delivered by Mr. RAYMOND :
LADIES AND GINTLIMEN-...SCIIPD years have elapsed since
the Proprietor of the English Opera, under the immediate sanc-
tioa of his Majesty, first solicited your patronage to his infant
undertaking. Many were then of opinion, that his attempt to
establish a 'fbeatre fur Musical Performers would end in disap-
pointment ; but experience has proved, that exertions to merit
the favour of the Public are sure of their reward, and that he
who labours diligently in year service is certain to nip the grati-
fying harvest of your approbation.
So highly, Ladies and Gentlemen, does the Proprietor of this
Theatre minute the encouragement you have bestowed, that as
a next step towards raising the character of the English Opera,
and establishing the undertaking on a solid basis, he meatiii to
embark on a much wider field. and such arrangements have
been made as he trusts will enable him, at an early period of nest
Summer, to greet the Patrons of the present Lyceum, in ao en
tirely new, airy, and commodious Theatre.
Ile will not promise you much splendour, ladies and Gentle-
men, but lie promises you the best talent which indefatigable re-
search can procure.
It has ever been his pride to bring forward Merit to yt err no-
dee, and it will ever be his boast that many of your estaluished
favourites on the larger stage, have been reared in your favour
beneath this bumble root.
In the New Builthog, Ladies aid Gentlemen, every thing
will be attentively studied which can contribute to your easy
accommodation; but above all, to your perfect safety. The
avenues and lobbies will be spacious, and the Ingress and egress
ro, and Crow every part of the Theatre will be so contrived, that
the most desirable facilities will be afforded to the very crowded,
brilliant, and overilowing audiences which the Proprietor has the
pleasure to anticipate.
With reserved thanks, Ladies and Camay/len, for past sup!
port, and with the hope of future encouragement, it, the name
of the Proprietor, in nip own, and In that of all the-Per-
formers, 1 beanily and respecihilly bid you farewell.