The Statesman.
London, England, 1815-08-18 00:00:00

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Sts,—Bad as my hand-writing is, I did not think
that the erro► would have been incurred of 44 sever;"
instead of "serene," in speaking of the deportment
of the Emperor NAPOLEON. I thought that my
known sentiments, and the statement of his conduct,
even in the most hostile Papers, would have pre-
cluded the possibility •f soch a mistake. I entreat
you to correct it immediately.
It occurs in the beginning of my Letter which you
published in your Paper of the 15th.
His enemies accuse him of what they call Illachia-
.telian policy. I know net that MACOIATKL moot
to recommend such policy : I am one of those who
rqspect the contrary. But, be that as it may—others
have followed the examples which NlscittxTer, states,
in their con(llct against BONAPARTE, rather than he
against them ; our policy, however, iu this last
shocking instance will fall under no name or descrip-
tion.

lioxAemat is rather the man of PutitAnctt or of
• LIVI- ; and he pa)s the tax of being so much supe-
rior in magnanimity and generous confidence to the
spirit of the age in wbkh he lives.
Eventually, however, we are throwing the fine
upon ourselves rather than upon him. For it is
more than a tax--it is the heaviest fine which a com-
munity can incur—a fine which from age to age we
shall be paying, but never clear—the fine of merited
censure in the present and all future ages, which,
to the well-deserving, either individuals or nations,
is most severe. .

How much more worthy of us mould it have been
to hate sent out the Nett/sunderland, or any other

considerable British ship, with the best astrononsi.
cal instruments, and proper persons, to observe the
&Okla of Mercury at St. Helena in November nest II
I think too highly of astronomical science, in theory
and observation, to wish to see it combined with
such a purpose as that which Ministers appear to
have determined to carry into effect. Elysium and
can hardly be regarded as more opposite
one purpose and the other.
every alleviation is due to this most Mus-
lim, of whom, as a theoretical and praeti.
looser, LALAII,p thought so highly ; and if
go, an alleviation it would be to have such
observing.
can we, ought we to speak of St. Helena as
fined place of perpetual confinement of such
'destined, I mean, by narrow and creel hu.
y) without shuddering with indignation
or at the thought ?
never forget, that unknown to him and his
faithful friends as I was, I did yesterday
_ approbation with which that most illus.
person has been pleased to honour my princi.
to express himself of the zeal manifested
rose. In that zeal not only ms is concerned
what human heart ought he not to excite
it cpUNTair, her Laws and Constitution—
of every inhabitant of this Island ; for
at to think himself secure that the law will
'fringed against him if NAPOLEON be not,
lenity as he is, and above all adventitious
.noes, of the rise or fall of thewbeel of human
ides. The law of nations and of nature, re-
\nd humanity, are deeply interested in the
thick our Ministers are consigning him. And
not forget, because, perhaps, is it softened
.urnstances, what it is radically and essential-
substance. -- Perpetual exile, imprison-
.•ing pleasure, strikes its horror through
speciosa appearance which may be contriv.
veil it, and speaks every thing which
,lish bosom is born alike to abhor, whether
)r inlet it. I shall regard his approbation
.buts, unsuccessful as they hare been, and
they were to justice and to the character of
2ry, and the common interests of mankind,
4reatest honour which I ever can expect on
Bet on the great question itself,—if it is to be
iste,tion„—l felt in the same manner when
mr was neither expected nor imagined which
thus received. And I do urge, as I should
me indefendently of that motive,—.that it
not become us in this instance to enquire
. St. Helena might have some advantages to
against its great and obvious inconveniences, to
bo visit it upon choice or whether the Ingle-
such a lot, have not some circumstances
infection of it may allow or introduce to
palliate it ; but the question is, whether
and Constitution will endure (much less
such a proceeding ; whether the principles
of nations and of natural right are not re-
m it ? If they are, as I trust that I have
.hey most assuredly are, no Act of Perna-
change principles and reverse the moral
things; and no parliamentary indemnity
be imagined possible.
I am, yours sincerely,

CA PF L LOFFT.
ionAtaH, wear BurT. Sjßolk, Aug. 16, 1815.

Immittee of Managers of Drury-lane The-
, it is said, in treaty with Mrs. Nlonarr tin,
to the stage, from which, it seems, she was
I by imperious circumstances, to retire.
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latent of Covent garden Theatre.
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and price-are smositutl. having, nn buyers.
•nr Oats is large, and sales are exeredisiely heavy►
nll.. per qn.irier.—W Tate Peas are nearly agnate •
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