The Sun.
London, England, 1830-05-20 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF. THE SUN.

SIRS I have received an anonymous letter, of
which the inclosed is a copy, but as I am convinced
there has been a mistake in the address, and that
the writer could not have intended it for me, I shall
be obliged if you will publish it at your convenience,
as this is the only mode I can devise of returning
the letter, or at least its copy, not doubting your
widely spreading Journal must find the writer.
I am, Sir,
Your constant reader,
CLERICUS.

London, May 15.

REV. 'eri I proceed to the motives
which have induced me to address you, apologize for not
concluding with my same. I am fully aware of the oppro-
brium which attaches to anonymous writers generally,
but surely if friendship be the source whence the advice
flows, and timidity the only reason of its being thus son-
veyed, the writer may find some excuse.
I have been in the habit of attending church for
several years, and, with the rest of the congregation, have
deeply lamented the consequences •f the late Rector's in-
capacity to perform his professional duties, which de-
volved to persons who were not likely to feel that interest
in the welfare of his flock which might have been ex-
pected from him—do not imagine I am disposed to ques-
tion the correctness of your feelings on this point, on the
contrary, we all unite in applauding the proper zeal you
have hitherto manifested upon every subject which con-
cerns the spiritual interests of those entrusted to your
care. Your parishioners, I believe, have the highest
opinion of your integrity and sincerity—you will judge
from this your conduct generally has been much approved
—generally I grant it has, but in the true spirit of ft fend
ship, I will tell you, there are some minor points in which
you displease many of your greatest admirers—you may
consider them below your attention—do not deceive your-
self, these subjects are of consequence, as they influence
the opinions formed of you.
I am convinced that what I shall presently complain of
are either habits you have acquired unconsciously, or
(which I regret to say, some of your hearers are inclined
to believe,) which you have purposely studied, wishing or
supposing they would gain you the character of extraor-
dinat y sanctity.
I will commence with the first impression your congre-
gation receives on your entrance into church. I have
heard it remarked that you appear like a felon approach-
ing the gallows. I can easily imagine (although a layman)
that a truly serious Minister of the Gospel, while em-
ployed in his holy vocation, should both feel and appear
serious and devout; but surely clergymen should re-
member the injunction of their master " Be not of a sad
countenance," &c. I must say I was extremely surprised
the first day you performed service at church to
observe such an extraordinary variety in your manner ; 1
imagined, from the dejected appearance of your counte-
nance, and the tottering or infirm step with which you
paced the middle aisle, that you had either just recovered
or were still suffering from genie indisposition—judge
then my astonishment as soon as you had ended your prayer
in the desk, to behold a countenance as different as if you
had removed a mask, when you raised your head from the
act of praying.—Compassion for your supposed indispo-
sition subsided when I heard you read the prayers, Ike.
with a loud and sonorous voice ; and shall I proceed to
describe my amazement during your first sermon—l
doubted within myself whether I was in a conventicle or
a theatre ! !—At one moment I beheld and listened to
what appeared the ranting of a fanatic, at another to the
studied airs of an actor—one instant I saw a countenance
that pout•trayed the depths of woe, (even to tears) the
next the same features apparently struggling with sup-
pressed laughter—l really began to imagine an aberration
of mind had assailed you.
I fear I have been prolix in my criticisms. I assure
you I have no other motive for intruding on your time
than the hope you will correct a few errors which tarnish
your fame with many, and cannot be admired by the think-
ing and enlightened part of your flock. I cannot judge
the effect on the ignorant and vulgar, but I do not imagine
they can thus be benefited. It is due to you to acknow-
ledge that latterly y our style of preaching is improved—
you have adopted a more regular and emphatic mode of
delivery, and I have of late perceived very few tears or
smiles—the absence of which I consider very desirable in
preachers. Hoping that you may continue to improve
yourself as well as your hearers,
I remain your sincere well-wisher,

We have much pleasure in stating that Sir
HUItIPHREY P. Dionz, Bart. of Creedy, returned to his
tenantry on Wednesday and Thursday last ten per cent.
on their rental, in consideration of the severe pressure on
agricultural interests.—Exeter Alfred.
BOL IVA R.—Whether this NAPOLEON of the
New World be reinstated perpetual Dictator or not is yet
matter of doubt. His character and ambitious views may,
however, be estimated by a perusal of General Hotsretet's
recently-published Memoirs of bis extraordinary, career,
from his entry into the army of Venezuela till the entire
evacuation of the main by the Spanish forces. The Re-
volution at Caraccas—the Declaration of Independence—
Battle of La Puerta—the Siege of Carthagena—Retreat of
BOLIVAR to Haiti—his Expedition against New Grenada,
&c., besides numerous anecdotes of various other Chief-
tains, are among the multitude of interesting details con-
tained in these volumes.

The carriage pavement on the south side of
St. Paul's Church-yard is in a most shamefully-neglected
condition, forming a contrast to 'the beautiful and even
carriage-way through Fleet-street, Ludgate-hill, and sub-
sequent Cheapside and the Poultry. The front of the
Mansion-house is generally in every respect the most
neglected part of the city, particularly as to pavement
and cleansing.
CORONER'S INQUEST.—An inquest was
held yesterday before Mr. STIRLING, Coroner, at the
Wellesley Arms, Robert-street, Chelsea, on the body of a
fine new-born male infant, which was found under circum-
stances that left no doubt that it had, if not actually de-
stroyed by violence, been wilfully left to perish by its un-
natural mother. The infant was discovered wrapped in a
piece of cloth, in the passage of the house of Mr. WAKE,
a coal-dealer in Paradise-row, Chelsea.—The Jury, after
consulting a short time, returned a verdict of " Wilful
murder against some person or persons unknown."

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THE KING'S HEALTH.

(Prens the Court Circular.)
The Bulletin of his MAJESTY'S health issued yestetds)
was as follows :_.

" Windsor Castle, Mdy 19.
" The Kura slept well last night. His MAJESTY'S
symptoms continue mitigated.
(Signed) " HENRY HALFORD.
" MATTHEW J. TIERNEY."

The Duke of WELLINGTON arrived at the Palace about
half-past twelve o'clock yesterday, on a visit to the KING;
his Grace had an audience of his MAJESTY, and left the
Palace in the afternoon on his return to town.

Sir MArricEw TIERNEY returned to the Palace yester-
day morning. Sir MATTHEW and Sir HENRY HALFORD
remained in attendance upon the KING during the day,
and would, it was expected, sleep there last night.
Mr. BRODIE was also in attendance on his MAJESTY at
the Palace yesterday.
Viscount LAKE (Lord) and Colonel WHATLEY (Groom)
in waiting, were in waiting at the King's Palace, St.
James's, yesterday, and exhibited the Bulletin to the nobi-
lity and gentry who came to make their enquiries after his
MAJESTY'S health. Among the company were the PRa•
SIDENT of the ROYAL ACADEMY.
Ambassadors and Ministers.—Russian, Danish, Prus-
sian, Name Towns, Netherlands, Spanish Charge
d'Affaires, Swedish, Neapolitan.

Princess.—LlEvrN.
Dukes.—MANCHESTER, GRAFTON, RUTLAND, GOR-
DON, ST. ALBAN'S, RICHMOND, NEWCASTLE.
Duchceses.—ST. ALBAN'S, RICHMOND, 'MONTROSE,
BEDFORD.

Man:pi/MS. •-••••-CLILVELAN D, WI NCIIIESTER•
Marchionesses.--CLEvELAND, WI NCHESTEIL•
Earls.--GREY, FITZWILLIAM, WILTON, AMHERST,
MORAY.

COORteSSeS.-WILTON, GREY, AiirNGDON, RADNOR.
VifiCOUßts.-GODERICH, TEMPLETOWN.

Viscountess.-GODERICH.

Lords.—DuNIIOYICE, BEXLEY, DELAMORE, REDES-
DALE, BRAYBROOKE, STANLEY, MARYBOROUGK, SHER-

BOURNE.

Ladies.—SHERBOURNE, H. CORRY,. T. RICE, MILD.
MAY, G. MITFORD, DELAMORE, LENNARD, L. DOUGLAS,
H. DOUGLAS, BRAYBROOKE, REPTON, Dowager KNATCH-
BULL, FREMANTLE, E. MONTAGUE, GORDON, (2) BERTIE,
MARYBOROUGH, DUFF GORDON, E. DUTTON.
Bishops.—LicirriEr.n and COVENTRY, WINCHESTER.
_ _

Honourables.—Mrs. ROBINIION and Mrs. Rusnour.

Sirs.—R. VIVIAN, G. F. HILL, TROLLOPE, F. BAKER,
E. KNATCHBULL, T. B. LENNARD, T. TURTON, W.
FREMANTLE, W. GUISE, E. CALDER. and J. SHELLEY.
Generals.—Sir W. HUTCHINSON, W. Pnars, and
BAILEY.

Co!onels.—Sir J. HARVEY, Cosy, and LONG.
Rev. Doctor. --BLOMBE RO.
Rev. Messieurs.—W. LONG and R. WILLIAMS.

Alderman..--SCH.OLEY.

Messieurs.—H ITCH, MITCHELL, G. RICKETS, MITFORD,
J. KNIGHT, C. FOLEY, M.P., J. ROUND, METCA LFE,
MASH, G REVILLE, NORTON, SKETCH LEY, STEWA RT,
DuTTort, and F. BOOTH.

Mistresses.—WAT. SMYTHE, MITCHELL, K. DOUGLAS,
NORTON, and LONG. _ _

Misses.-S.HYTHE, MITCHELL, DOUGLAS, (2) MASH,
;WO KNATCIIBIJLLS, and UPTON.

The Duke and Duchess of CUMBERLAND entertained a
party of members of the Royal Family to dinne& yesterday
at their residence at Kew.

Prince LEOPOLD lift town yesterday for his residence at
Claremont.

The Duke of WELLINGTON returned to town yesterday
afternoon from the King's Palace at Windsor; his Grace
joined the LORD CHANCELLOR, Earls BATHURST and
ROSSLYN, Lord ELLENBOROUGH, Sir ROBERT PEEL,
Sir GEORGE MURRAY, the CHANCELLOR of the Ex-
CHEQUER, and Mr. HERRIES, in the evening, at the re-
sidence of Viscount MELvILLE, in the Admiralty; the
Noble Viscount giving a dinner to his colleagues.
Count DE MOLTKE, the Danish Minister, arrived in
town on Tuesday from Denmark. Monsieur Boynxs,
who has been Charge d'Affaires during the absence of his
Excellency, has resumed the functions of Secretary of Le-
gation to the Embassy. The Count attended at the King's
Palace, St. James's, yesterday, to make his enquiries after
the KING's health. _ _ -

The Spanish Minister had a conference with the Earl of
ABERDEEN, yesterday, at the Foreign Office.

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