The Sun.
London, England, 1830-02-27 00:00:00

the most of the Newspapers that had created a cha-
racter by the exposure of Ministerial chicanery and
the vindication of popular rights, are, if we may so
express it, Wellingtonized. How else can we account
for the praise bestowed by the Whig and Liberal
papers on the King's Speech, and the speeches of
Ministers, which, in the days of their patriotic purity,
they would have treated with unceremonious and
scornful reprobation ? These papers have become so
complaisant to power that the statements of Govern.
ment, which used to be examined with the most
jealous severity, are received as Gospel truths, which
it would be impious in any man to question. A
Morning Paper which, in its own modest way,
arrogated to itself, some time ago, the title of the
" leading," and seems now ambitious to earn the
appellation of the " misleading Journal of Europe,"
has the merit of discovering, since the elevation
of the Duke of Wellington to the first office in
the State short of regal power, that every thing
which he says and does is " virtuousest, wisest,
disereetest, best ;" although, when the star of Mr.
Canning was ascendant, it could scarcely find words
sufficiently opprobrious to mark its sense of his
moral and intellectual incapacity to take even a
subordivate part in the Councils of the nation. He
was then, according to that consistant oracle of
public opinion, one of the " bully-and-brute Admi-
nistration " who had " conspired " to compel the
Sovereign to submit to their views of Govern-
ment. We defended the Duke of Wellington at
that time—we defended him, when he was place-
less and powerless, against the gross and insulting
imputations which sere cast upon him by that
which called itself the " Liberal Press." His fallen
fortunes have since been restored. His Sovereign
has placed him at the head of his Councils—suc-
cessful ambition once more throws its sunshine on
his path—the riches and honours of the State are
dispensed by his hand. He who had few followers
in his adversity does not want for flatterers now.
The charm of prosperity has converted the hearts
of his most bitter calumniators; it has even had the
effect of so far illuminating their minds as to enable
them to discern virtues and talents for Civil Go-
vernmeat which they denied that he possessed. He
has become as a god in their eyes, who, when Mr.
Canning was their deity, thought it inexpiable
heresy to afford him a good word. We Joined
neither in the former defamation nor the pre-
sent idolatry. We neither did nor do number
ourselves among his slanderers or his parasites.
The services which lie rendered the country in his
military capacity must always command our respect.
The abilities and energies which he displayed in the
field obtained him laurels, a leaf of which we would
not wish to see tarnished, and made him a name
which cannot be dissociated from the glory of Eng-
land.- As a statesman we are free to canvass his
measures—and we have canvassed them freely.
Rare, indeed, are the instances of Military Chiefs
having carried into civil councls the wisdom, the
moderation, and the intelligence necessary to sup-
port the prerogatives of power without infringing on
the institutions of freedom. The genius of the Eng-
lish Constitution is properly jealous of military rule.
Any successful leader of armies, when placed at the
head of the Councils of a free State, ought to be
observed with all the vigilance that such constitu-
tional jealousy is calculated to inspire. The country
especially demands it of the Press—for if that be
submissive, or venal, or slavish, the warning voice of
danger is silenced—the best protection of public
rights is gone. We confess that the use which the
Duke of Wellington made of power in attempting to
crush the freedom of the Press, instead of resolving
to stand or fall by public opinion, made us more than
ever inclined to watch his proceedings with anxiety,
and discuss them, without being awed by his station
or dazzled by the splendour of his military fame. it
is certain that under his Government England has
declined into a state of unparalleled distress.

It is true the great originating causes of the
depression of trade, the decay of industry, and
the misery of the people, had been at work be-
fore the helm of the State was placed in his grasp.
If he had not the sagacity to discover the causes of
so much national suffering, and the wisdom to ob-
viate their ejects, lie might at least have soothed
the public mind by fairly and honestly acknowledging
the unexampled pressure of the distress of the coun-
try, and sympathising with the dispirited, the im-
poverished, and afflicted population. So far are we
from having any personal objection to the Duke of
Wellington as Minister, that we speak of the errors
of his Government more in " sorrow than in anger."
We regret that he did not consult better for his
own fame by frankly admitting the evils under
which the country labours, and of which every
Member of both Houses of Parliament is, from
his own experience, perfectly conscious. Had
lie done so, and adopted the measures neces-
sary for the public relief, among which a system
of impartial and effective retrenchment and economy
should have been foremost, we would rather have
supported him in the high office which he at present
holds than any other man who has of late years ap-
peared on the theatre of political life. We warned
him of the great and increasing distress of the coun-
try months ago, when the slavish portion of the
Press belied the too accurate statements of declining
prosperity, and derided the predictions of aggravated
embarrassments, which have been too unhappily
verified. He listened to the Oozing deceit of the
flatterer, and not to the wholesome admonition of
friendly counsel. He has now had the advantage of
a greater experience condemning the errors of his
policy. There may be still time, perhaps, to re-
trace his steps; if not, we shall have been guiltless
of the consequences.,----illerning Herald.

FROM THE GAZETTE OF LAST NIGHT,

At the Court at Windsor, the 24th day of February, 1830,

PR RUNT,
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

His Majesty in Council was this day pleased to appoint
Iltyd Nicholl, of Usk, Esq., to be Sheriff of the county of
Monmouth, in the room of William Jones, of Clytha, E;q.
George Clayton Roch, of Clareston, Esq., to be Sheriff
of the county of Pembroke, in the room of Anthony Abel
Gower, of Kilderweon, Esq.
Benjamin Edward Hall, of Kilgwyn, Esq., to be Sheriff
of the county of Cardigan, in the room of Thomas Hugh
Jones, of Noyadd, Esq.
And his Majesty was pleased to make the following
amendment on the Roll:

Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire—John Gwyllum
Scott, made John Guillum Scott.

Crown Office, Feb. 25.
KERBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT PAR.

LIAMENT.
Borough of Wenluck—The Hoa. George Cecil :Weld
Forester, of Willey-park, in the county of Salop.

War Office, Feb. 25.

Ist Regiment of Dragoon Guards—Ensign T. Todd,
from the 72d Foot, to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Grant,
promoted, dated Feb. 26, 1830.
7th Dragoon Guards—Cornet R. H. Symons, from
half--pay 6th Dragoon Guards, to be Cornet, paying the
difference, Feb. 26.
6th Foot—Hospital Assistant J. Murtagh, M.D., to be
Assistant• Surgeon, vice Campbell, deceased, Feb. 11.
7th Foot=—Lieut. W. T. Morshead to be Captain, by
purchase, vice Gage, who retires; Ensign G. G. Glover,
from the 82d Foot, to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice
Morshead, Feb. 26.
17th Foot—J. Erskine, Gent. to be Ensign, by pur-
chase, vice Campbell, appointed to the 32d Foot, Feb. 11.
39th Foot—Gentleman Cadet J. T. Airey, from the
Royal Military College, to be Ensign, without purchase,
vice Cochrane, whose appointment has not taken place,
Feb. 11.
39th Foot Ensign J. L. Corrigan, from half-pay 3d
Foot, to be Ensign, vice Willock, whose appointment has
not taken place, Feb. 18.
46th Foot—Lieut. J. H. French to be Captain, with-
out purchase, vice Otway, deceased, Sept. 18.
48th Foot--Captain A. Greville, from the half-pay of
the 2d West India Regiment, to be Captain, paying the
difference, vice Fothergill, appointed to the 50th Foot,
Feb. 26.
50th-Foot—To be Captains—Captain W. Fothergill,
from the 48th Foot, vice P. Powell, who retires upon
half-pay 2d Weet India Regiment, Feb. 26; and Captain