The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-07-05 00:00:00

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have 'declared tbedleelves ready, " at the price' id
their 'rive►, to be the first to defend their King and
Master." They consequently tell the Regency to dis-
pose of them, and of the wrecks of their fortunes. It
is remarkable that the number of male Grandees who
have signed this Address, is not encreased since the first
which was presented the Duke of Angoulerue on his
arrival at Madrid. There are indeed nine Ladies, in.
stead of the original flee, who offer to die with honour
in that noble streggls;" but theirs are the only ad-
hesions which the French have been able to obtain in the
course of sit weeks, and whilst in possession of nt.: ly
two-thirds of the Peninsula from the Spanish Nobility!
This fact speaks volumes. The only military operation
mentioned in these papers is the repulse of a sortie made
by the garrison of Lerida, in which Santos Laaroo, tie
Royalist Chief, claims a victory.
Pants, JULY 2.—French Funds—rive per Cents. C4r.
45c.—Bank Stock, 1555.—Neapolitan 5 per Cents. 7
Exchange on London—One Month, 25f. 70e. ; three
ditto, 23f. 50e.

Brace Excnatica, Twet.ve o'CLoca.—Consols opened
this morning at 821, at which price they have kept
steady. Some great sales were ossde in the earlier part
of the day. An Express has arrived from Paris,bringing
the French funds, SB, 40, the printed price ; but after-
watrlathey were done at 88,60. We do not hear of any
intelligence of Importance from the above capital. A
report prevails that the Regency will pay the dividend
of the Spanish loan, but this requires confirmation, as
the French Government -still do nothing before the King
of Spain has returned to Madrid.

Foancits Ft:NM—New Spanish bonds opene I at
311 to 32, and fell Win to 31i, with little doing in the
market.

Chili, 07—New Spanish, Sig—New Prussia, fat—Ruscia,
612Dantsh, 87 ex-dividend—Neapolitan, 77—Columbian,

The following are extracts of a loiter inserted in the
Norseirk Mereiry, from a gentleman of that city travelling
is Spain, *which has been received this week:—

" Vico, June 17, 1823.—0 n my arrival bare I was rejoiced
to find Sir R. Wilson and his friend', who. after suffering
the most barbarous treatment from the Po:his:vete, and ea-
petting every day to be assassinated, succeeded by a cir-
cuitous touts in reaching Vigo on Friday se'nnight. Sir It.
called on me yesterdly morning td Lithe me to dine with
him, whieb of coarse I gladly accepted. I met his otlle•is
—Col. Light, Captain Erskine (his Lordship's grandson),
rand Lieut. Elliot, who was my fellow passenger from Eng.
i land, besides a Portuguese Officer, who was Governor of
Chaves, and who escaped with them, arid a Spanish officer
also. It was a most interesting day, for I turned from Sir
Robert all that he had suffered In Portugal ; his opinion ns
to the issue of the struggle in Spain. and whet his future
operations will be, and I gave him, in tetara, all the infor-
mation I possessed a* to what has beda going forward in
COIVOOS.
" If there should not be a speedy .re-action in Portugal.
thousands will join the SparilikPit riots who would otherwke
have reserved themselves for their own country ; and in this
case the change in Portugal will be advantageous to the,
diminish cause. Sir Robert is la the best spirits with regard
to the affairs of Spain, but deeply regrets the delay on the
part of his English coadjutors is "ending out the long •r•
petted supplies; and as the Spaniards •look more to Eng-
land than to themselves, this delay is likely to depress them.
die R. remains there till the afrivat of the Meath packet co-
g doing the supplies so long talked of ; and when the 6,it
w sail striven; no matter the amount of arms and men she
*rings. It sill operate like an electric shock. All the troops
from England will join the 011liCilLS forces; end Slr Robert
will have the command of the province in the first instance.
It is not unlikely that he may afterwards act in rataionis.—
kir. Erskine prorieeds by the packet to England, on a special
mission from Sir Robert, and *ill return after spending a
few weeks there. The only thing to be apprehended is, the
the Government at Spaine will be Intimidated by the march(
of the French and give way. This would raid every thing
—it they remain firm, alt ►ill he well."
The detail of the Spanish force is thus stated in an ad.
dress lately circulated in Norwich previous to the pnl.lic
±eleeting, for promoting "Spanish I nderndence:"—Tho
mkrrisons of the IS or 20 principal fortresses, 30,000. I
the field, under Mina, 111 a two. &Glans, and Llobera, lial-
lasteros, Zayas, and Morino, 30,000. Guerrillas, under
the Pastor, the Empecinado, Campanili°, &c. &c. &c. and
garrisons of small forts, 10,000. lisrrisons of onfortitied
cities and towns throughout a free territory of at lent
40,000squars miles, 10,000. There is, however. every
reason to believe, that each item of this computation is
underrated.

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grAN. AND PPRTUGA,L.
`.be following snide is given- exclusively, and half di-
als sir to the Journal des Debate :
if Ateento. Junitll3.—We have received letters from Ca-
die to the2Oth init.
The Cortes reassembled on the 18th.. The nominal
appeal proved that one kindred and ten Members were
present, and that number being sallektet to deliberate, the
sitting was opened.
" The Cortes commemeed by declaring that the Regency
had deserved well of the country. They received the con-
gratulation, of the municipality of Cadiz, sad referred to a
special commission the proposition made by several mem-
' bers to invite the Government to Indicate the means of
resetting the country from the real crisis in which It is plaied.
"The Cortes afterwards occupied themselves ,with sani-
tary measures and with regulations relating to the laying up
of provisio s. They also declared that considering the im-
miaent danger which threatened the country. it was expo-
' dient to apply the 1308th article of the Constitution, and they
directed the Committee of Legislation to present without de-
lay a project of law to suspend forms in all prosecutions Co,,
'crimes of high treason and conspiracy.
" The Royal Family was transferred on the 18th inst. to
the Palace of the Custom House, which it la to occupy.
" Sancho Salvador. Minister at War, cut his throat with
w razor on the morning of the 18th, after having spent the
night burning his papers. He left a writing, in which he d►
Oared that he could net survive the disasters which he bad
witnessed, and that be terminated his life with the consols•
Lion of never having committed any crime;
" The City of Cadiz refused to admit the Madrid rola'.
leers, who remained in the Isle of Leon. The defences of
that Island are not far advanced, and the getrison Is set
eseibibiatty numerous to defazaikaiall I. works. There ar.
Vrl Oat" ease iof Leon end Cadiz.
eraiffigodet has the command of all the troope ;
Reyes is not trusted. The two divisions of Generals Bor.
desoult and Dourmont must have effected their jesellon on
the 23th before Cadiz. Our squadron had also arrived in
the Bay, aid must have established its communications with
the land."

Another letter from Madrid, of the 26th of June, gives,
In the following words, an extract from the Redactcar
General of Cudiz, of the 19th :
LISBON, Jong 8 —Tranquillity prevails% this capi•
tel. Some of the partisans of the abolished system have
been arrested. To act in such a manner is not very con-
foi .nahle to the promises of John VI. Individuals can
no longer trust one another. The Queen will make her
entry in a short time. The King, the Prince. and a no-
;serous suite, have gone to meet andweeeivd her Majesty."
The following is from the Courier Froseoie :
The Drapers Mane, to obew the true state of affairs,
published a list of the fortresses which we have still to
tike, awl of the Oenerals and Guerilla Chiefs who are still
to he subjected. This list appears to as incorrect; we
bell• ve the follnwing will be found more correct and.com-
pletel—;- PORTRESSICS OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Panspeluna. St. Sebastian, Barcelotia, Levi.
dn, Radek*, Cadis and the Isle of Leon. Tarragona Ali
Mint, Certhagena, Tarifa, Ciudad Rodrigo, Hostairieb,
*stings, Sutton.
VOSTRUSSE OP THE SECOND CLASS.
La Sea d'Urgel, Venaique, Monson. Las Pesos de San
Pedro, Prniscole, Venaros, Oropesa, Cards.
na, Ayamontr, Algeciras. Albuquerque, Campo Mayor,
Olivenza, Valencia de Mantime.
GENERALS AT THE HEAD OP CORPS OP TROOPS.
Mina, !Ocotillo, Qoiroga, Milan., Lloberas, Saarfield,
Mans°, Roffen, Billasteros, Zaps, Casteldorins, Villa.
campa. Lopes Banos. Guentst.i CHlara.
Juan Mattis (the Emrcinado), tiesper Janregny (the
fastor), Juan Palarea (the Physician), the Father Nebel
(el Trayle), Abad y Moreno (Clialero), Pablo (Chapala.-
lama), Catopello, A stun P.rolec Settee, Arena.

GRAND SPANISH FETE.
The splendid Fancy Ball, projected in bosom. and
•Allipport ~a she periods Springier" was lest night held at"'
Cot ent-gerden Theatre, in a m worthy of the cause
hod its proinoters. The arraogentents at the Theatre
contributed touch towards the brilliancy of the scene.
The pit was boarded over so as to form a continuous area
with the stage, which was covered. with a canopy, in the
style of a Turkish pavillion. The Boxes were arrayed in
all the pomp and circumstances of theatrical ornament,
displaying all the glittering standards and banners, and
martial and other devices wont to appear in the stage
'processionals; and here and there were co fined and
festooned with silk drapery, so at to give an emsemble to
'its onion w:th the stage.firawn round the back of the stage
was the " PeriArephic Panoramic" scene representing
his Maaerre's voyage to Leith, which was last winter
exhibited with so mach sutras. Extra lamps were sus-
pended front different parts of the House, which contri-
buted greatly to the brilliancy and gaiety of the spectacle.
The company began to arrive about tot o'clock. and
'Continued till near one; at which hoer the view or the
crowded area from an elevation of a few feet, flailing
the eye to take in tbe whole, can scarcely he imagined
or described. The greatest variety of dress was drspleyed
upon ibis gratifying occasion. Amongst the Ladies the
fullest latitude was indulged is to the colours and form
of their garments, which fancy could suggest. The
military uniform of almost every corps in the army, we
believe, was present, mingled with various continental
'cos:nines, amongst which the Spanish Sias piedmiainant ;
'Upsides which were a Chinese, a Persian, a sailor, a
'Highlander, and in indescribable imitation of General
Brandt. the Canadian Chieftain. Of the real Spaniards
;present, were Admiral Jabat, the Spanish Ambassador,
and the Mike San Lorenzo. The company, as may be
simpered, was of the mast respectable and select
tlendeiption, and in number were computed to be
from eight to nine hundred. 'no enumerate the din-
' tinguished characters would Md-hetake ap more space
than oar limits will permit. tint amongst the arr-
ay we may Mistily mention the names of Sussex, Devon-
shire, Breton, anti Argyll, lirey, Erskine, Tankerville,
Rosslyn, Fitzwilliam. Essex, Auckland, Elleoborougb,
Landon n, (Bengali, Strathaven. Chide°. Jersey, and "to-
ley.A great number of the Members of the lower Home of
Parliament contributed their presence on this occasion,
among wheels Were Lord A rehibald Hamilton, Lord W.
Russeil,Sir It. Fergasson, Mr. Lambton, Mr. U. Bennet,
Sir W. W. Wynn, Mr. N. A. Taylor, Mr. Luke White,
Mr. A. liariog, Mr. John Williams, Sir Wm. Congreve,
Col. Davies, Mr. S. C. Whitbread, &e.—Of the brilliant
constellation offense's rank and beauty "ho evinced their
approbation of valour and patriotism by being present,
the following, which we noticed among the splendid
crowd, will suffices's* specimen :—Datchetses of Argyll
sled Somerset, Marchioness of Lansdown, Countesses
Jersey, Urosvendr, Stanhope, Grey, Euston, Cowper,
Sandwich ; Ladies Paget, De Clifford. Owen, K og,
Foley, Astir, Morpetl4 Russell, Duneannon, Coke,
Lambton; Hon. Meatuses Baring. Smith, Dyne, Ellis,
lx, Quadrilles and waltzing were the order of the night,for
which rings of rope were fixed up in different parts of
the floor, which kept the dancers unmolested by the sur-
rounding crowd. Superior bands were stationed in dit
fereot parts of the house, and steepled seine of the upper
tiers of boxes. Dancing commenced about half an hour
before midnight, the Duke of Devonshire taking part in
the first quadrille. His Grace appeared to great advan-
tage in military uniform. The spirit of clawing Conti-
nued unabated throughout the evening, being kept up
• with little intermission 'till long elite morning had dawm
ed. During the few and short pauses the bands played
, select nod appropriate music. Refreshments were is
great variety, the Shakspeare gallery and salons coffee-
ream being set apart fur that purpose. There have been
few balls that appeared to give such general satisfaction,
sad no sortie that it more resembled I. splendour than
some of the gorgeous scenes of the Coronation.
As a senate ofentertaiwisent it was highly gratifying, .
and in point of petivialya as well as moral aid, cannot
fail to give support to the **Sit and patriotic efforts of
the straggling Spasiords.

LEGALITY OP!: TKANGiII 1141 NO 'MOSBY ANDI
ARP Tt SPAIN -AND BREWS. •
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The fillowing. letter. te psi kirie of Ndttb4lsidi.
from Theists Benue, Req. ie.:meson Sergeant Of the
City of Linden', is very seasonable and !important, aid
will be read With peculiar iisterest. •
"MT Dili Ste serving that you have milled a
nteethig to consider the means of assisting the Spinisids
and the Oree ks—the former struggling to maintain their
independence against tyrannous aggression, and the lat-
ter bunting rde chains that have bound them for ages.—
I trust non will allow me to express my warmest Sympa-
thy with the sentiments which have prompted you. Both
objects mast be deeply interesting to the feelings of Cep
liihmen. and if those feelings are fairly expressed, I am
convinced, that in both 'edsentriee, the cause of Freedom
will finally triumph. In the present crisis, er•ctive pe-
cuniary aid must be highly important, and many, I am
well assured, will signalise their love of good principles,
by liberal subscriptions ; but the thing most to be desir-
ed. for the encouragement of the champions of liberty,—
our natural allies all over the world,—and foe the dis-
may of the low-minded tyrants who would oppress them.
is, that this aid should be administered by ail classes of
the people, that no one should withhold his eountenimau
however small his means. and that thus the expreadmeof
public opinion, in England, should be as uniteamianalea
sentiment itself.
" AIIOW4OII to add, that the Ministerial papert km-
falsely stated, with respect to me, that I enusrunned some
doubt of the legality of-transmitting money and arms.
Spain and Greece. Such doubt I never entertained:
and, when cot:milted by the Lord Mayor, I expressly told
his Lordship that I felt none. Ha informed me, that a
written ease Weald be stated for my opinion ; but se
such case has been laid before me, though it was and
pounced more than a tortnight ago, from which I infers
that such doubts, by whomsoever suggested, have eat
niched now.
With confidence that, on this, as upon every occur
aion, the town I have the honour to represent, will
evince the love of that Liberty, without which life
is not worth possesting,
" I beg to subscribe myself, •
" My dear Sir, your most faithful servant,
" Timms' DINMAX.
" Russel•square, Jane 30, ISO."

MEETINGS TO ASSIST THE SPANIARDS.

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The Mayor of lkiottingbasti having, by public adver-
tisement, and not in the until manner. Welted his fellow
tummies 'to meet him at the Handball oa 'faraday
lest,to take Into eontiderattoo the commnnicatioas he had
received from the Spanish and ()reek Committees In Lon-
don, about one hundred pereotis assembled. He then
proceeded to oprn the meeting, and Mr. Enfield
read the communications referred to. The Mayor raid
in addition to what they had already heard, be bad re-
ceived a letter from their truly honourable represents.
tire, Mr. Denman, which letter he should request Mr.
Enfield to read to tbem.lt was highly gratifying in a local
point of view, that Lord William Beatick,one of the mem-
bers for the comity, and Mr. Denman, one of the mem-
bers for the town, bad taken so active a part on the side
of li bertyand indrpendeoce. ble.Entield then read Mr. Den-
man's letter to the Mayor, which we have isserted above.

After oonferriag on the object of the meeting, it appear.
ieg that so person bad Foam prepared with resolutions,
sod that it was not possible to form a Committee of sue.
Giant number sod respectability from the Gentlesea then
present, the Meeting was adjoaraed to Monday neit,
when a full attendance was expected.

AI Norwich, in consequence of s communica• I
titon received from the Committee for assisting the
cause of Spaoish Independence. a meeting of Gentle-
men was held on the evening of Friday se'nnight, to con.
eider of the best means of furthering this cause—E. Tay.
lore Esq. in the chair, when it was unanimously resolved
that a meeting of the inhabitants of Norwich should be
twitted by. band-bills at the Swao Inn, on the Tuesday
following, to adopt such resolutions as might appear
to them necessary to assist the Spaniards in their
present struggle against the French army. A
spirited address, entitled "Spanish Indepeidence,"
was largely circulated a day or two previous to the
appointed meeting; and oa Tuesday last about 450 gea
demon and citizens of Norwich assembled for the i'u'
pose proposed. Wei. Dalrymple. Hill., being called to
the Chair, opeuedebe meeting, rad Mr. R. Morgan moved
the Resolutions, wbicb were seconded by Mr. E. Taylor,
and are as follow :
lit. That t:tis meeting denies in the most absolute,and
unqualified manner, the right of any state to interfere in
the internal regulations of another, and considers such in-
terfereace as pregnant with the moat portentous evils, and
as a direct attack on the independence of all nations.
idly. That the invasion of Spain by the Government of
France le one of the most insolent aggressions which the
pages of history have ever recorded.
3dly. That for these reasons it becomes the duty of
persons of all parties, to unite in supporting the people of
Spain was't their invaders; and therefore, upon these
principles and with these feelings, that a subscription be
Immediately raiaed,in aid of that already commenced for
the same purpose in the metropolis.
These resolutions were unanimously carried, as were
also those relnestiug Messrs. Gurney to act as Treasurer
bo this occasion, and thanking Mr. Dalrymple for his
conduct in the Chair.
Mr. Dalrymple read a letter, which contained a sub-
scription of one guinea, from Mr. Fayerman, and also a
naificatioo that live gentlemen and himself intended to
send sicomplete equipment for a Spanish soldier, with a
request to know where they were to be directed. A sub-
scription list was opened immediately, and the meeting
then dissolved.

On Wednesday last, at Cambridge, a Meeting of the
Inhabitants of the town, convened by the Mayor, pur-
suant to a Requisition, took place at the Shire Hall, " to
consider the best means of aiding the, Spanish nation in
its present arduous strnggle against Foreign Aggressio n."
The MATOR having taken the Chair, and opened the busi-
ness of the day, Mr. Pavats rose to move the Resolutions.
—ln an eloquent and temperate speech. he took a view
of the former and present state of Spanish affairs, and
chewed that the Constitution of the Cortes was not, as
sonic supposed, an innovation—but simply a restoration
of the ancient and legitimate form of Government. He
strongly urged the necessity of supporting the Spaniards
at the present crisis, observing. that if the Invaders suc-
ceeded in their attempts, that country would return to
the same state of indolence in which it had remained for
a long series of years. The Learned Gentleman con-
cluded by moving a series of resolations, which were,
seconded by Mr. U. Humphrey. •
The Iter. G. A. Disowns observed, that be had antki •
pated the object of the Meeting, by subscribing to the
Fund raising in the Metropolis. However, the greater
the danger in which the Spaniards were placed, V.,:
stronger was the necessity of our exertions in their be-
half. If better motives were wanting, self-interest should
induce us to support them ; for if the present attack on
liberty in the Peninsula were successful, what weak next
be the object of the Holy Alliance? Would they not
attempt to put down the free press of this country? If
the reports which were O given in the public papers, with
the comments upon 'the 'titled Gentlemen of Perona.
were suppressed, might we not justly feu the fulfilment

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