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London, England, 1823-05-21 00:00:00

EARL GREY.

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DETRACT OP A PRIVATE LETTER PROV PARTS, DATtt,
. 3
THE 15TH MAT.
ti I have been struck too this morning at seeing
the avidity with which the French Ministerial Jour,
nals gather up every word which falls in our Hotta
of Parliament favourable to their policy. Lord Gimp
in his speech, on Monday, in the House of Peers, is
made to say, that the French were playing a great
game, and if they succeeded; the Bourbon famill
would be more firmly seared on the Throne than
ever they had been since the peace. The Joyner,/
des Debuts dresses this up in large letters, omitting
since the peace,' and thus it goes to the world at,
Lord GRF.Y S opinion, and encourages the party ei
the Ultras in their diabolical pursuits. A sc:ibYter
like me may say anything, and it passes unnoticed,
unless, indeed, the Government subject it to prod;,,.
tion ; but every wore from Lord GREY has its vituf,
and passes for a great deal more than he might sor,
pose it to he worth. He. therefore, as wel: is n:InT
Members of Parliament, should be cautious in the:
phrases. The friends of liberty arequite eLough dis.
couraged by the course of events, withot.t those who
ate their supporters countenancing their fres by any
unguarded sentiments of which they may take ad.
vantage. But the sentiment, I contend, i incorrect,
Lord GREY, upon reflection, wdold himself perceive
the proposition was untenable; he knows that war
bi ings forced contributions, and even that it the Bout.
BONS succeed, it mti-t be at an errormcn; expense.—
Peace was their policy. -France has made rapid ad.
vances in prosperity since their return, and to these
advance,i7 every man finding employMei.t, and
fact, growing rich, is to be attributed their pretest
security. Had they preserved peace, they %withd have
connected their name and Government with the
creasing prospei ity of France, which promised to be
greater than this country has ever enjoyed, and they
would have laid a solid foundation for their Throne
in the happiness and affections of their People. What-
ever else nay be the consequence of the war, it will
increase the power of the soldiery—a.id the Bova-
soNs have no military talent—and it will increa'e
the prosperity of the People, in whose hearts, I be.
lieve, on account of this very prosperity, the Boat.
BONE have again taken deep root. The great game
which the BOURBON family are playing, therefore,
may create another BoNAPARTE, but cannot add to
their stability ; and it is pity to see sentiments put
into the mouth of Lord tinitY, which are so contrary
to all general principles, and even to the most com-
mon facts. What Throne was ever rendered secure
by injustice and oppression?"

The Second Livraison of NapotEotes Great Work,
in Two Parts, 'may be expected to appear about the
end of the present Month. It will be illustrated with
Four Maps and Two Fac-Similies.

The progress of the French in Spain shews what
classes are favourable to the French and to servilism,
and what to the Constitution. Those who have joined
the stanolard of the invasion are the very lowest class
ofSpaniards, debased by poverty, ignorance, and super-
stition—and it is only in some provinces, where the
Monks and Priests had paramount influence, that they
'ave done so. There can be no doubt that the higher
Clergy are also enemies of the Constitution—many of
them have either fled, or live suspected and watched by
the Government; and the Monks, a numerous body,
are still more active enemies. But many of the poorer
secular Clergy are earnest Constitutionalists. The
Nobles, it may be supposed, favour the old despotism.
'But what proof of this is there beyond a few iso-
lated adventurers, who have shews more petainal
ambition than attachment to a particular Cattie?—
A great array of Spanish Nobility, on the contrary,
ppears in favour, of the Constitution, 'and has
been conspicuous in the different tortes. The
Nobles who joined Josent BONAPARTE have to
et man been receved into the Constitutional party..
The truth is, that no class was more interested in the
destruction of the ancient abuses than the Nobles,
excepting only some who were fattening upon the
favours of the Court and the misery of the weir.
The middle class, including trades, professions, sad
the more independent cultivators of the soil—a vast
mass of intelligence—has clearly pi oved itseiffavour-
able to the Constitution. We will quote a passage
From the Journal de Paris, which shews that this is
the opinion even of the Ministerial party at Pans.
That Journal says, " Thwe is a Ida which must
strike all who reflect. In Spain, the upper class is,
in general, inclined to the representative system, and
pds ix concert tsith .Ma middle class—ngaixstax 11,
ferior, which in some provinces has declared itself
for absolute power. Be it remembered, that the
Journal des Wats admitted this important fact in
an article become memortible from dig garter
!Whence it was supposed to proceed.." The article in
question was, we believe, ascribed' o M. Cifateatt-
lima ND. Here then are the very Ultras themselves
admitting that their chief allies in Spain are the lowest
forder of the population of the Spanish provinces.
. Private lettere from Cadiz, dated- the 25th'Apri1,
!state, Oat the general feeling of the higher datives in
Spain Is decidedly hostile to the invading unlit and
tthat the lbwer classes are mote astonishes( at the en-
trance of the French than alarmed at sheiep-rogresi•
,A 2 sea places as the French army enters,'thePearast,
and population produce their provisions.. in conse-
quence of the eiceltent market fur their disposing of
these commodities. It has, however, been obierved,
'that where the Guerillas of the Army of the BR*
precede the Fierreh; they never flnereither forage of
food, ou account of their not paying for either. TM,
ik,statcd to have been the,case at Burgos, where tits
troops of the Faith found every place entirely biewei
provivirms, rorwithstan-ding the strictness of their
search. On the entrance of the French into diatom
provisions were immediately produced from 'thee
laiddeoplaces,and sold to the army at a high rate.--
• Under date, 'the 24th of April, one cf these letters am
asinisceilliat the Kitati was expected to take nn ili,
fiesitienee in' that city, before the end of the Trio;
fanerdhtilslat removal p rep.a ra t i oTnhseleeived at Cadiz, state that the Infanta Dorm Luta'
would
accounts beni-
ade i»
a from
edavyiar,
up
CARLITA,.C(4ISOII of the Infant Don. FRANCISCO('
PAULA having been delivered of a boy, his NAOMI
had beers pleased :to confer upon him the title at*
Duke of Se.VILL., as it proof of his repo d for thccl
he h.rs now /tortoni eel with his pre:at:Le.

.TILE GREAT FIGHT BETWEEN
SPRING IND NEATE.

Neter ,sinee the great fight between Crit.b and Ilfolynestx, did
auicomhat excite so much interest in the Sporting World as the
great fight between Spring and Neate. Both the combatants
woe men of tried courage, great physical power, and scientific
ikig....wbat are called among the Fancy themselves, big ones !
r.,b bad distinguished himself in many a desperate conflict;
04 their character was such as to give.the strongest guarantee
that the battle would be fairly fought. There were a variety
of other circumstances which gave a peculiar interest to this
;lb! It was to decide the Championship of England, and
determine whether the pugilistic laurel Was to belong
to the hero of Bristol or the hero of London? The stake
trat very. large, and Spring, who was under recnnizances
.0 keep the peace on account of having been present at
a battle at Brighton which terminated fatally, would have to
J;s:llar;e those recognlzances, to the amount of £2OO, whether
t: won or lost the battle. Both Spring and Neate were in high
e-,a,lition, and the odds, which had run through 'every grade of
variation from the moment of the stakes being made good, had,
within the last few days, approached an equilibrium; and the
right before the fight, even betting on either side might have
been had to any amount.
" great, the important day, big with the
Yesterday was the
fate of Eortand's champion and the pugilistic world. The scene
of active was near Andover, about sixty-six miles from London;
and during the whole of Monday night the road from town was
literally covered with vehicles of every descriptiln ; horsemen,
mounted on nags of every age, colour, and quality ; and even
pedestrians, who had been let into the secret, were yesterday
morning seen hastening with wearied limbs, but anxious hopes,
to the place fixed for the combat.
But the influx of strangers in the neighbourhood of Andcver
was not confined to visitors from London ; Bristol, too, sent
forth thousandls„ anxious to wi
th tness the great
ow combat, which
e top att a new wren round the br of their hero
was tith
or to wrest fro . ins the honours he had earned by a dozen vie-
tones. The neighbouring counties, too, sent forth their myriads,
and by the anxiety they discovered for the success of Neate, it
would seem rather a combat of London against all England, than
that of two heroes of known courage and character fairly entering
the arena to contend by their skill and prowess for the pugilistic

crown.
The grail being cleared, the combatants entered the ring.
gag was seconded by Cribb and Painter, and Neate by Bel-
cher and Barry Harmer. Both Neate and Spring were a smile
of modest confidence, not unmixed with some degree of anxiety
sato the mult. When they had stripped and shook hands,
they took their ►tation, and seemed to say to each other, iu the
Linguage of Macbeth to his adver►ary—
" Lay oti, l‘lacduff,
And damu'd bi he who first cries,
• Iluld--ctimegh !"

In the first round, Neate made play, and seemed anxious to
secure an early victory; by one of those hits which, when he has
trade them, have never failed of success ; but the superior
science of Spring baffled all his strength, and, though little exc.;
cation was done, the round terminated in favour of Spring.
The second round was one of cautious sparring. Spring drew
We first blood ; and Neate, still seeking his favourite bit under
the ear, struck his antagonist a violent blow in the face. The
sscceeding rounds did not vary in character, though they in-
creased in violence. Neate frequ:n.:ly rushed with impetuosity
on his cpponent, who received the dreadful onset with the ut-
most firranea, either parrying off his blows altogether, or re-
turning them with smartness and effect.
The odds, which ever after the first round increased in favour
of Spring, were, at the end of the fifth round, two to one against
Non, who was frequently thrown, Spring generally uppers:nom.
The sixth and seventh rounds were of a most desperate cha.-
ratter—Neate eager to regain the ground he had lost, and Spring
u secure the advantages he already possessed.
Nate, who had broken his arm in the sth round, still fought
vith the most desperate bravery, but the eighth round termi.
rated the battle in favour of Spring, who did net appear
nab punished, though Neate is se severe a hitter. The battle,
vokich lasted thirty-five minutes, was never for a moment doubt-
ful Surgksl asiistalace was procured for Neste the moment
thebank was over, and his arm skilfully set, so that little doubt
a entertained of his speedy recovery.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.
Ihave been at many fights, but at none of so magnificent
a dormer, if I may be allowed the expression, as the present.
Menem of action was a low meadow, one mile on this side of
Asibmi, and adjoining it was a fine rising bill, which was co-
vered with thousands of persons, assembled to view the combats
isdwling a vast number of Ladies, most respectably and gaily
bead.

The number of Noblemen and Geridernen was greater•than
ett remembered. All the first-rate sporting characters were
dna The weather, too, was fine. Everything. in short, com-
knell to eve interest and splendour to the scene. The two
glabstants entered the ring in admirable Condition ; and betting
■ueven. Spring had fur his seconds Cribb and fainter ; Neatc
vo attended by Turn Belcher and Harry Harmer- After
inking hands very cordially, the twi fistic heroes set-to pi
Pit spirits.

Rairse sparring on both sides for at least seven
*am again pleased a slight hit on his adversary's head;
lei dosed and wentdOwn. Neste undermost. .5 to 4 on Spring.
2. Leis 'parting. Neate hit at Spring's head most furiously,
tins* parried by Spring in so masterly a manner, as ro ercite
Metal admiration. Spring afterwards knocked Nate fairly
nerd ;beet by a tremendous blow on the side of the head.' It
seat bins whirling like a top. They then closed, asd went
down; Neste undermost. 6 :o 4 on Spring.
3. Spring had all the advantage ; he gave Neate a heavy fall
4-14 lose, when both went down.-2 to I on Spring.
4. A hod fewest round. Spring put in his blows at the body,
seal punished his opponent severely ; both went down is a tits*,
14116 e ;pin undermost. The Bristol boys in a sad funk.
5. Nee made a most gallant effort to recover the day : be'
attempted his favourite lugger, and though it did not succeed
"Plstely, it made Spring look queerish Air a moment: —The
brinehaewnot so downcast.—After some farther sparring, bow.
ess, eribilsgot gay again, and bit his adversary clown.-2 and
3 tb Op Spins
4. The best fought round:of the whole. Both men did their,
best; they fought furiously and well. For nearly twelve minutes
the advantage remained in the balance. At last Neate received
ueether drealtul blow, which sent him down in a pitiable state.
—Loud cheers from the Londoners.—Any odds on Spring.
=ad B—Arne was completely outfought. It *se now dis-
covered thzt for the last few minutes be bad been lighting with
broken arm; and the.palm of victory waeof necessity yielded

to Spring, who ad not go, hoverron, vrithoentery considerable
punishment.

ANOTFIER Accotreir. •
Round I. Great science displayed, but varyiltilletaldilef diatist•
2. Spring dreg, the ffrst Mood. Neste uttempede le return
with his favourite blow under the ear, bat was parried rimy.
3. Give and take the order of the moment—Neate knocked
fairly down-5 to lon Spring.
4. Neste greatly disturbed in the bellows—Spring in upon the
body, hitting with great effifet.
5. Neste trying toralSan it, nod it seemed cot vainly,- for at
a close they both went down—Betting even.
6. Most bravely contested—lasted more than ten minutes.
Neate was, however, again knocked clean off his feet-3 to 1
on Spring.

T. Neate's arm b:v4en,and victory declared for Spring.
The bets on this battle have been immense. Gulley
alone is said to have won £lO,OOO tv the victory
of Swing.

We copy the following from the Bath and Chelten-
ham, Chronicle of yesterday's date, received this morn-
ing :---" We have heard from good authority, upon
uhiJi we can place reliance, that the benevolent
Its. FRY called on Neute at Marlborough, on Thurs-
day, and made a most powerful appeal to him to
prevent his fighting ; and she even offered him 5001.
to pay his expenses, forfeits, &c. but he replied that•
he was too deeplipledged to recede; though, it is
said, that he promised her that this should be his
last battle."

The Bristol Mercury of Menday has the following,
paragraph on this subject Various reports were in
circulation yesterday, calculated to throw a damp on
the expectations of those who have so freely sported
the blunt on the event of this great fight, which should
take place to-morrow. It has been reported, that a
certain benevolent Lady, a Member of the Society of
Friends, has tempted Nente, by a very considerable
douceur, to relinquish the ring for ever• We should:
rather imagine Neate's pride would, at this late hour,.
prevent him from closing with so rational an offer.
Certain it is, his friends have received no official in-!
formation from head-quarters, and every vehicle Iliac,
been engaged that the city affords. Many pedestrians
have already started for the scene of action."

NEGRO BOXING.
Two negroes fighting on the banks of the river at Richmond,
in the United States, fell over a precipice of twenty feet. One
of them had his neck broken by the fall, and died immediately.
The Coroner's Inquest found a verdict Of Death by accidental
homicide. The other negro was much hurt.
YORK SPRING MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 19.
A Sweepstakes of 20gs. each, for all ages, was iron by Sir
W. M. 111ilner's Angler, beating five others.
A Sweepstakes of 20gs. each, for 3-yr-olds, was won by Lord
Fitzwilliam's Bourdeaux, beating six others.
The Produce Stakes, or .50gs. each, was won by Mr. Watts's
Blacklock filly, beating Lord Milton's Smolensk° colt—Three
paid forfeit.

The Sapling Sokei, of 50gs. eacb, was wenby Mr. Gaatorne's
Conius colt, beating 3 other..—Three paid foifeir.
The St. Leger Stakes, of 23gs. each, was won by'Mr.Watts's
Barefoot, beating two other.—Three paid forfeit.
Alatch of 100gs.—Mr. Lambton's br. f. Margravine, received
50gs. h.ft. from Mr. Petre's b. f. by Filbo da Puta.—Walked over.