The Sun.
London, England, 1830-02-02 00:00:00

TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES.

The tremendous increase which has latterly take"
place in the consumption of ardent spirits, and the
consequent increase of crime and misery, has et'
tiacted the attention of persons of all classes. Th:
universal question now is, what is the remedy,
Some propose an increase of the duty upon spirits,
others a decrease of the duty upon beer, and ITI
sures to prevent the opening of mere gin-shop*
which is so much the fashion. We shall not
now discuss any of these, but simply recommend
that remedy which it is the great object of TO;
peranee Societies to enforce, and which, after el"
will be found to be the only really efficient one,
viz. personal abstinence. It is admitted that retool
is necessary. Let every man, then, who perceives
this, begin by reforming himself. Let him also
take care that his example shall not be lost. We
do not approve of an affectation of singularity upon
.any occasion ; but there are too many well-meaning
people, who permit themselves to be driven from
their consistency, by a fear of being charge°
with this. Let them be contented with the
acquittal of their own consciences, and carry
their principles into action, without regard to the
singularity which such conduct may exhibit. Sin-
gularity, most fortunately, is no proof of impro'
priety. Who but a rogue would despise the sin'
gularity which an honest man would exhibit in
company of thieves? At the same time, to prove
that singularity is not their object, and that they
are desirous of being divested of it by the adoption
of the same course by all who surround them, thef
should ever be ready to give a reason for their con-
duct, and upon every fitting opportunity to urge,
with all gentleness, the reception of their prinev
pies. The circumstances of the times require that
men should no longer content themselves with merely
supporting benevolent institutions. It is necessary
they should come out in society, and wage open and
personal warfare against the abuses and corruptions
with which we are well nigh overwhelmed. They
should act as though the salvation of the community
depended upon their individual exertions. If Oct:
a spirit were widely diffused, what might weno;
expect from its operations. And why is it not
Because men in general act from caprice, from
fashion, from any thing but moral principles arid the
dictates of duty.— Wee(ly Free Press.

It is expected that the Depot of the 99th
Regiment will march from this Garrison on Monday for
Cl .re Castle. —Cork Constitution of Saturday.
We have been not a little delighted by the
exhibition of Mr. MAGMA RomarrA's colossal portrait--i"
Mosaic—of his Majesty Guiana IV., which has bees
copied from the original picture in the Vatican at Roulet
painted by Sir Thomas LAWRENCE. The exhibition
will not be opened to the public till Wednesday.
THE EXCLUSIVES.—Tha following curious'
revelation of the characters supposed to be represented 10
this work has just appeared in the Court Journal;"
Lady Tilney—Lady Jaasar. Duchess of Hermanton--1
Princess ESTERHA Y. Princess Leinsengen—Princeso
Lievax. Lady Ellereby—Lady COWPER. Lord Too'
nerre—Lord ToLLAMORE. Mr. Leslie Winyard—lfr
nourable li. DE Roos. Frank Ornbre—FaaNx Russo.f,'
Spencer Newcome--Honourable Sraxcza PERezvAt,
Lord Glenmore—Lord ELLENEOROUGH. Lady OW
more—Lady ELLENBOROUGH. Lord Albert d'Esterre--1
Lord G. L. Gowan.. Lady Duninelraise—Dowager
Duchess of LEEDS. Lady Tenderden—Lady TAxxits'
mu:. Lady Marcbmont—Lady Horicrox. Lord Ar,
lingford—Lord SEFTON. Duke of Mercington—Duke
WELLINGTON. Colonel Temple—Colonel TRzyce.
Lady Feuillemerte—Lady Saussuar. Lord Gaseoigne--"
Lord A LYANLEY. Sir William Temple—Sir G. WAS'
RENDER. Mr. George Foley—Mr. GEORGE Awsotr.
TRADE.—The trade of this district has un"
dergone no visible change since our last ; and the mono-
tony which characterises it leaves us no room for remark.
The machinery in the manufactories is, for the most part,
kept running, although not for long hours, and as we haw,
often remarked, wages are lamentably low. The inc.l&
mency of the weather has put a general stop to out•Aloor
work, and during the week groups of quarrymen, and
others similarly engaged, have crowded our streets, giving
an appearance of distress greater than we have been am's'
towed to see. Last night there was no appearance of
thaw ; passages have been opened in the snow in thol
parts which, last week, proved so serious an impediment
to the progress of the coaches ; the canals are still imps.'
sable, but at a late hour a smart shower came on, and if'
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