The Sun.
London, England, 1822-06-28 00:00:00

WILLIAM KERR, ESQ.

In noticing this Gentleman's retiring from the public service,
we cannot allow the opportunity to pass without expressing
our sentiments of esteem and respect both for his public and
private character. Mr. KERR originally was bred a merchant,
under that highly respected gentleman, Provost Colquhoun of
Glasgow ; and in the year 1780 his father, William Kerr, Esq.
Surveyor of the General Post Office, being ordered to Madeira
and Lisbon, for the recovery of his health, that filial affection
which so conspicuously glowed in the bosom of our friend, in-
duced him to abandon his mercantile pursuits, and, with the
approbation of his master, to accompany his parent on that in-
teresting occasion. In the month of June in that year, they
returned, without having derived any material benefit from the
voyage or change of climate, and on the 12th of that month
Mr. Kerr, jun. entered into the Post Office to aid and assist
his father, whose complaints terminated in his dissolution, on
the 10th March 1782 ; when his son was appointed his suc-
cessor as Surveyor, and continued in that situation until 1789,
at which period he succeeded David Ross, Esq. as Secretary.
In every public undertaking, where the good of society, or the
cause of humanity was concerned, Mr. Kerr was always ready to
afford his assistance. The memorable battle of 'Waterloo, so glo-
rious in the annals of British history, made many a widow and
orphan—deprived many au aged paren t of their only support, and
many a brave fellow of the possibility of earning his future suste-
nance, in consequence of the honourable scars that he received
on that day. All good subjects were anxious to testify their
gratitude by contributing their mite towards relieving such dis-
tress ; and Mr. Kerr, with'that true benevolence that has cha-
racterised him through life, applied for and obtained permis-
sion to forward all letters to the different parishes connected
with that fund, which, although attended with the happiest
effects in advancing its prosperity, was the cause of the most
incalculable trouble to himself. Mr. Kerr, from his long ser-
vices, and finding his health considerably impaired, intimated
in November last his intention to resign the office of Secretary,
and. early in February, tendered his resignation, which was
accepted of ; while, at the same time, he was requested to dis-
charge the duties until a successor should be appointed. Mr.
Godby, from the General Post Office, London, has now come
down to fill that 'important situation ; and Mr. Kerr, after
forty-two years services, retires to spend the remainder of his
days in the enjoyment of life. We may with confidence say,
that none ever retired from public office, after such a lengthen-
ed service, who has more firmly securedi not merely the good
wishes, but the love and esteem of all ranks in society.—
( Edinburgh ('ourant. )

A most beautiful Parhelion, or mock sun, was
observed, on Thursday se'nnight, in Sussex; A cloud of the
cirro stratus kind was at the time passing before the sun. There
was no halo or corona, but the colours of the rainbow singularly
distinct and brilliant, and continued visible for about twenty
' minutes.

FOR THE SUN. •

LIVE AND LET LIVE.

MR. EDlTOR—Reading in your Paper a few
days since (which I constantly do), some re-
marks from Bath, which apply so forcibly to
trade of every description, not only there but in
every place throughout the kingdom, I beg to
trespass on you for the publication of a few ob-
servations. And Sir THOMAS LETHBRIDGE hair'
ing having brought the subject of emigration be-
fore Parliament, still farther induces me to tres-
pass on your Press, in the hope that what I may
say may have some weight in the consideration,
of every well-wisher to his country.
I conceive Emigration fraught with the great-
est loss to the general weal, andin a great mea-
sure the cause of the present 'distress, inasmuch
as the money thus spent is that which is derived
from the hard earnings of the tenantry, or from
some other source of income obtained at home;
and be the source what it may, the agriculturist,
the tradesman, and the mechanic, in their respec
tive residences here, must ultimately be involved
in the great vortex of poverty which at present
exists.

I sensibly feel that the farmer cannot now pal
the rent he used to do, nor even what he does with
punctuality ;—that the manufacturers and tradeSo
men are more or less circumscribed ;—and conse.,
quently that the labourer and mechanic, from want
of employ, are deprived of support for themselves
and families. Furthermore, it is obvious that the
Government and Parochial Taxes now bear par-
licularly hard on every housekeeper; and that
emigration must cause them to be greater on those
who. remain at home. In fact, it is lamentable
that poverty stalks in every place throughout
these kingdoms to a greater or less extent.
Such being unhappily the case, it becomes the
bounden duty of every one to endeavour to miti-
gate these evils as much as he can.—lt is a duty
he owes his neighbour, in preference to the
stranger, and surely to love him as ourselves
must be grateful to every one's feelings.
As in times of old, rather than add to the
distress, ought not a national sympathy to avast
in every breast ;• ought not the milk of human
kindness to flow-generally throughout the United
Kingdom; and is it not reasonable that our friends
at home, thousands of whom are sinking iota
penury, and many even without the necessarieS
to support life, should expect the preference of
what remains ?

The consumption of Agricultural produce being
lessened, the price of it consequently must de-
crease;and the same cause produces the same.
effect on the manufacturer and tradesman. The
Poor have no other alternative but a work-house.
And poverty and dejection are depicted in every
countenance.
This appeal is therefore respectfully submitted
to the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of the
United Kingdoms; in the hope that if any na-
tional pride still remains in British veins, that a
national feeling for those in distress will be the
first object of every Briton, and that property ac-
quired on British ground (be it ever so little)
should be there expended ; thata stigma, so unna-
tural as live and not let live, never again may dis'
grace the inhabitants of our afflicted country.
Surely it cannot be considered as dishonourable,
but on the contrary creditable„ in any Gentle-
man, however high his rank, to retrench his ex"
pences, when the times demand it ; but vice versa?
unjust, unfeeling, and dishonourable in him, to
spend abroad when I may say all ranks at home
require his friendly aid. When the Agricultnd
rist is compelled to desert his farm,—when trade
generally is in a very crippled and precarious
state, and no longer able to maintain that re:
spectability and credit it used to do—all"
finally, when all are more or less involvid
distress—be your mite therefore what it mail,
be your means ever so little, let that little be diS'
tributed at home. Then you will fulfil your dutP
as well as my motto.

Live and let live.
AN ENGLISHMAN'

HAIL-STORM.---011 the 26th of May, in the
afternoon, the heavens were suddenly coveredi
in the environs of Lucera, in the kingdom °
Naples, with heavy clouds. In a few instants
a torrent of hail-stones, of extraordinary siZef
was discharged from them. In a vast track „.°
country, 30 miles in length and six in breadt7
every thing, trees, corn, &c. were destroyed'
Numerous birds, hares, cattle, and a poor bolt
were killed.

DEATH BY FIGUTING.—On Monday evening
a battle took place in the Portfields, in Hereo!
between two young men named Jones and F*11;
rington, when, after a contest which lasted near.;
one hour and a half, the latter was killed/ Ala
consequence of Jones failing upon him.
inquest has been held upon the body •by c,,
GWILLIM, Esq. Coroner.for the City, which °
ts
cupied nearly seven hours, and, after a 010,,
patient investigation, a verdict of " Manslaughter,
was returned against Jones, who has been, coos
mitted to prison.

BIRTHS.
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On the 26th inst., at Newington, Surrey, the Lady of Ch
Shewell, Esq., of a daughter. it- 14-
At Dartmouth, the Lady of H. D. Twysden, Esq., pa so.
of a daughter; and the Lady of the Rev. Mr. Glubb, 0_1.........„

MARRIED.
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On Monday, the 24th inst., at Wincanton, Someroh
mon,
Mr. 'Withers of Rathbone-place, to Alms Ring, of Winct,'" to
On the 27th inst., Mr. Walter Evans, -of Oxford-strT:on-
Phcebe, only daughter of Mr. Joseph Sherrill; of Harr°"
the-Hill.

DIED.
On Wednesday, the 26th inst., ih Distaff-lane, Mr' -13131. e$
Bolland, jun. -
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On Friday last, the 21st inst., suddenly, in a fit of aF r
Mr. Wm. Baker, of Twickenham, aged M.
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On Tuesday evenin,r; June 25; suddenly, Dr. u
of Yarmouth, Norfolk", in his 65th year.
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On the 26th inst., in Blshopigate-street, in the
her age, Bridget, widow .of the late Captain Samuel nuro'f the
At Carlisle, on Wednesday last,. Jeremiah, eldest se,P,,,or of
late Mr. Francis Jollie, aged :35, many years the able I',uL
the Carlisle Journal, and much respected.
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lye_se..tar:ll.

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