The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-10-16 00:00:00

CADIZ.

Extract of a Letter from an English Gentleman long
resident in Cadiz, dated Oct- IS23:—
" The confusion and dismay which reigned in Cadiz,
after the bombardment, exceed all description ; until ie
commer.evnient, Constitution and resistance were on evert
person's tongue; but when the shells fell into the town,
all the efforts of the garrison could not prevent terror
from overpowering the hearts of the numerous inhabitants,
who, panic struck, sought a refuge fram the enemy's fury.
Sir ROBERT WILSON, who commanded the Cortadura and
advanced lines on that side, assisted by many of our coin-
trymen, joined with the Constitutional Members of the
Cortes, and the Ministers Cehorese. and YANDIOLA, in
the most noble efforts to re-animate the people, and instil
into their minds some of their own spirit and fearless
courage. The brave garrison supported with discipline
and velour the fatigues and dangers of the day; but the
troops had suffered much from privation and fiord duty;
large sums of money had been distributed among the
rabble: some even of the Cortes had been corrupted; others
participated in the general panic ; the KING made the most
salemn assurances of mediation, and was suffered to em-
bark, ere the Madrid Volunteers were informed of the
event, otherwise it would hare been impossible. I accom-
panied the retinae here; his Moszsze was received on the
Mole by a concourse of French, Priests, and populace.
A procession accompanied the Royal Family to their
quarters, composed of soldiers, friars, officers, and rabble,
armed with banner, crosses. Virgins, poniard's, torches;
there was i savage joy in their countenances, as they cried
" Viva el Rey. viva la Religion, muera la Nation, 'lnterns
" los Negros. ' The respectable part of the French
officers followed at a distance, and observed tie
scene with indifference and contempt. The next
day the Royal Family, with their renter attend.
ants, went to the Cathedral, where in hymos, songs,
prayers, mirth and drunkenness, the crowd expressed their
pleasure at being. empowered to ratify their revengeful
spirits. As they issued front the Church, all the dwell-
ings of those marked fur Constitutional principles
became the prey of these hlood-thirsty " Faithful ;"
the houses of many of our friends were ransacked and
pillaged, and every thing which can contribute to freedom,
instruction, or improvement., instantly burnt or broken to
pieces in the streets, amidst " Vivas" and rejoicings ; some
even of the higher class and Priests encouras;ed to the
commission of these deeds, Veiaustegui, Orlando and
Padre Conrad() being the most active.
" The emigrations increase hourly—of 609 National
Volunteers belonging to this city, .12e have already fled
to the mountains of Niebla and Ronda, to escape tle
ignominious death which awaits many of their comrades,
who have been inzprioned, and are to be tried by &military
tribunal as Constitutionals. At Xeres, San Lacer, Port
Royal, and all the neighbouring villages, these violent
measures have spread consternation, and hundreds of the
best families have abandoned their homes, taken refer/els
the mountains, and become wanderers, and almost rubbers
to support their existence. The effervescence among the
lower class of people is intense; authorized to satiate their
passions, they hunt all those who are compromised as
blued hounds on the scent, and assa'sinate them when dis.
covered. The state of the country is dreadful; it surpasses
all description in anarchy, contusion and bloodshed. Tic
French do little to prevent these cruelties, but should thy
depart, universal depopulation and desolation must ensue.
77de French, rev understand, leave already sent fast sailing
vessels to Tenerifje, Cuba, and South America, to summon
them to surrender to the Allied arms, and return to en.
limited obedience to King Ferdinand. What influene
these emissaries may have is not known, bet 1 learn fro'
good authority that the L'nited States have antieipated
them in their views at the liavannah, and that it is believed
England will not allow them to revolutionise the Weston
World.
" General Downie, Col. Browne, and many other Offices
confined w.th bum, have waited upon his Majesty and the
Duke, and have experienced the most flattering reception. The
General bus been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Genera
as &reward for his services and sufferings, and the others have
been attended to in proportion. Sir Wm. A'Court is expect
eel, and I hear will receive the Ribband of Charles 111. for his
influence in bringing übout the restoration ; his friends praise
the diplomatic art he has evinced here and at Naples, in which
they find great affinity.
•• I fear for the lives of the brave youths of the Madrid
litia, suns of the first families in the kingdom ; they had about-
dotted all to save their country ; health, wealth, honours, In-
ury, and pleasure had no charms for them without liberty—she
is gone, is lost for ever ; and these young heroes will be sacri-
I to the demons of revenge by fanatics on the scaffolds of
despotism."

DE3IERA RA .
--minim.—

A letter from Demerara, dated the 31st August, says—
" The consequences to the negro population of the late in-
snrrection have been dreadful ; every where the outrage
could only be suppressed Ity instant example, and those ex-
amides up to the present time cannot be fewer than 1,1100,
and it will be a very long time indeed before the system of
severity ran with safety be dispensed with. It has appeare
on the clearest evidence, that every estate eastward up ani
down the river, and the west coast, even to the Poineroos
river, have had their agents in town. Lines of commusi•
cation hare been adopted in a manner that could net
have been thought of by negroes. Some of the meetings
are ascertained to have been held under the control of
methodist preachers, too of whom, together with the
manager of one of the estates that has revolted, are in canto-
dy. We are at present tinder martial law, and all the WA.
bitants are doing duty as soldiers : we consider our persons
and property perfectly secure. The prisoners are tried at
the daily court, and executed at sun-set. One circumstance
had transpired which peculiarly shows the atrocious plat
of the insurrection—which is, that the principal of every
family was to be murdered by his own servants."
Extract of another letter dated Demerara, 31st Aseast,
1823 :—" The tragedy acted by the nee roes in this cobs*
approaches, if nut totally to a close, at least very near it.—
The energetic steps which were taken wahine loss of Use,
prevented the execution of their further concerted pier...—
The death of at least 310 uf these unfortunate men, coaled
the ardour of the remaining negro rebels. Shooting and
hanging, which is now the order of the day, appears no:te
have been anticipated by them. They have retreated iota
the swamps, and are without any kind of provisions for
their subsistence. The Indians who are summoned, accord:
ing to the old Dutch custom, to receive rewards for the*
valour, attack them in the rear; and our brave Cclos4
Leahy does not allow any one negro to appear on limas/as-
No plantations are destroyed, nor any whites murdered.
but plundered only. Still the shock is very great, ardit*
apprehended that the consequences will be sensibly frith*
some time. For 12 days past all commeice has been at a
stand. The houses are shut ma, and the town ts cm-
verted into barracks. Every one is in arms who is able to
bear them."

WINDSOR, OCT. Li.—The King-. with the usual persona
of his suite, took an kiting this day in the Park tiff
Royal Highness the Princess Augusta is expected at Fret
more this evening, from London. The tradespeople of tar
Royal Highness are making preparations for an illumina-
tion. His Maj.•sty took his usual airing in the Park yss•
terday. Yesterday the Earl of Fir, Lord and Lady CO'
per, and the Honourable Mr. Lamb took leave of the Kipp
Mr. Wharton, clerk of the King's Kitchen, dropp'l dowe
dead suddenly in his room on Monday evening. He bad
been in the service of his late Majesty for several years, and
was resnected by all who knew him.
Yesterday afiernoon, about two o'clock, the Priam'
Augusta, accompanied by Lady Mary Taylor, left the
King's Palace at Pimlico for Frogroore

THEATRICALS.

Mune Lt se.--The Romantic Melo-drama, of Five Acts,
called Pizarro, was performed here last night, to present
the town with an opportunity of judging of the posers of
Mr. Mat:Benue, in the character of Rolla! We are not
inclined to thick the experitnent will be repeated ; notwith-
standing the display of some exquisite beauties in various
parts of the performance. Rolla is now exclusively in the
bands of Mr. )(outgo. It was the legacy to him, of Mr.
KtraeLe, and all pretensions to take it out of his hands
bare failed to be substantiated. In the address to the
Peruvian Soldiers, Mr. MACREADT seas languid, and un-
impressive. Instead of the vigorous and manly eloquence
necessary to rouse common feelings into action, it was
delivered with the frigid precision of a cool calculator
upon the emphasis of phrases. The spirit was not
In them. I nstrad of that bold impetuosity, that glowing
ardour, by which YUCNG makes the address a tissue of
"thoughts that breathe, and words that bern;"---
Blame* Dv gave us a good reading of the oration. In
truth, he has but little of the warrior about him ; though
In the delineation of the common feelings of humanity,
be is so exquisi•ely faithful to his mistress nature. In
the battle scenes, his speech on the capture of the King,
was better given, and produced considerable applause;
bat it was gives in the style of one more agonized by the
loss of the King, as a friend, and as a man, than in the
manner of a hero, who saw in the event an additional op-
portunity of writ; nghis fame as a warrior in the hearts of his
countrymen. There was too much of woman in the swelling
boaom,the chocking grief and the half articulated words. No-
thing but intlisietion could rise in liontes breast against his
flying troaps. 'f lie intensity of his grief almost indicated
a reluctance to go alone. With Cora, Mr. MacaeaDv
was admirable. l'he melancholy of his countenance, the
pathos of his tones, the bitterness 'of his sorrow, and his
devotion to else fate of the two beings for wh.,se happiness
be had sacrificed so much, affected us deeply. In the prison
scene, his appeal to the soldier was equal to his finest efforts
in other characters ; the manner of his rushing into the
arms of Alonzo was excellent ; and his subsequent en-
treaties.of Alonzo to leave the prison, characterised by an
intensity of feeling. In the interview with Eiriret, lie did not
play up to himself.lt seemed as if the attainment of his object.
the liberation of his friend, had satisfied his soul ; and that
a degree of indifference, far too philosophically cool for the
ardour of a tropical constitution, hail succeeded to the tu-
n:Anions pas.ions before raging in hii bosom. Yet the
refus II to d. str,.ty the guard was given with true feeling.
The interview with Pizarro went off but coldly, Rolla
seemed more of the Roman than the Peruvian. Coto could
not have lecture'! with more impressive solemnity of
speech. This philosophic indifference was maintained
also in the scene, where be is brought back in chains ; but the
discovery of the child roused all the feelings of the ardent sou
of nature. Ills failing on his knees before Pizarro, and then
throwing himself at his feet, to implore him to restore the
child, were exquisitely conceived and executed. The snatch-
ing of the child was but auk wardly managed: and the escape
lost much of its effect by the care with which the fall of the
bridge was effected. In the dying scene, there was a painful
reality which chilled the very soul. His looks were terrific.—
The triumph of the grim tyrant wes too faithfully depicted.—
The Alinezo of Mr. WALLACK was good. Without any bril-
liance of effect, for which the part affords no scope, it was uni-
formly pleasing. Pizarro was most hardly dealt by; being
murdered in every scene, instead of being killed, as usual,
only in the last. it is beyond the scope of the performer. El-
Tiro did not escape much better, though Valverde spares her
lifeat last; but Mrs. GLovas had a severe cold, and we must
excuse her.

HA YMA RIC ET. —This Theatre concluded a very successful
Season last night. with the Farce of My Grandmother, and
twoof the most approved Pieces which have been produced
daring the Season—Sweethearts and ;Mee, and Fish out
of Water.

At the conclusion of the second Piece, Mr. T. Dtnntr4
came forward and delivered the following Address, which
was received with great applause :

" LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—I have the honour of appearing
before you as the representative of the Proprietors of this Thea-
tre, to announce to you that, with the performances of this
evening, their season will terminate, and to offer you their very
sincere thanks for the liberality with which you have rewarded
their efforts to deserve your favour. These, as they have been
unremitting, so hare they been successful beyond their most
sanguine expectations.
•• The Seasons of this Theatre are necessarily short, but in
proportion as they are short, the Proprietors are desirous of
rendering them attractive. They leave to their larger and
graver rivals, the weightier cares of the tragic drama, happy
if they can add to your stock of ii.nocent enjoyment, and pro-
mote good humour, gaiety, and laughter.
•• Of the dramatic novelties which they have produced for
your amusement, the greater proportion you have honoured
with a share of approbation nearly unprecedented ; and, ever
obedient to your wishes, and confident in the justice of your
decisions, they have instantly and unhesitatingly withdrawn
such prodcctions as have failed to obtain your sanction.
•• With regard to the performers: the earnest wish of the
Proprietors has been to collect a company in some degree wor-
thy of the distinguished patronage with which this Theatre has
at all times been honoured. In this respect they trust they
haus sum eded to your satisfaction, for, together with much
provincial talent, they have offered you a combination of a
very considerable portion of the comic and vocal strength of
both the great winter theatres.
" Such arrangements, Ladies and Gentlemen, will be made,
not only for your amusement, but also for your comfort and
convenience at the ensuing ser son, as the Proprietors trust
will entitle them to a continuance of your patronage.
"And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, I beg leave to express
to you thy own thanks, and the thanks of the performers, for
the uniform favor and indulgence with which you have honour-
ed our efforts to please you.
" Ladies and Gentlemen, for the present season, we all most
humbly take our leave."

A deachment of the 65th regiment of Foot arrived in
York on Wednesday, hum Hull; and the next morning
proceeded on filar route fur Carlisle. The remainder %ill
iullow in a ten days.

LATE ELO P N T.—The Hon. Colonel F— I zg—b—n
and the beautiful young (fish bri.le whom he seduced from
her once happy home, are stated to be at present in France.
The disconsolate husband has been since ►n a state of men-
tal misery bordering on insanity.
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The Countess of Fitzwilliam (late Lady Ponsonby) is
the daughter of the late Viscount Alolestrorth. Her Lady-
ship's two sisters, Melosina and 31ary, were burned with
their mother, Viscountess Molesworth, in London, in 1763.
We can contradict the rumour, copied from a provincial
paper, of one of the members for the county of Northum-
berland intending to accept the Chiltern Hundreds.—
( Horning paper.)
There will shortly be a vacancy for the representation of
the county of Durham, to which it is expected Sir Charles
Monk will succeed without opposition.
The next presentation to the Vicarage of St. Andrew,
in this Borough, was sold by auction, on Tuesday last,
for 5,050/. Mr. Hatchard, the bookseller of Piccadilly,
London, was the purchaser.—(E.reler Alfred.)

King Ferdinand's Decree making the Spanish Loan nail
and void is quite in character with himself, his Majesty
Wog a mere cypher.
The best whiskey is now selling in Dublin for Gs. a gal-
lon. The country, however depressed in poverty, abounds
in spirits.
In one of the papers of Tuesday it was stated that country
doctors generally ride a whitli horse, that they may be
discerned at a distance; a Correspondent fines a different
reason for this custom, and says, he never sees a country
doctor so mounted withunt thinking of "Death upon' a
Pale Horse."