The Sun.
London, England, 1825-07-01 00:00:00

ment is that which passes the time in 'pleasant
manner,not injuring any individual, or individuals,
either in mind, bode, or estate. I know not
what else can be urged in favour of prize fighting ;
but be it what it may, since it is opposed to every
principle of morality, it cannot be maintained,
unless at the expence of moral and religious obli-
gations. kis, I
confess, true, that the most po-
lite nations (and to their shame be it spoken), in
their highest periods of improvement, have never
entirely subdued this unworthy spirit ; but in-
stead of deserving imitation, this ought to act as
an incentive, to our surpassing them.
If the 1,2, or 5001. a side, or whatever tl►e
stern may be, was given to the pugilist, for the
purpose of aiding him to gain an honest liveli-
hood by his occupation, or to enable him to com-
mence some business, it would benefit himself,
his family, and the community ; himself and his
family, by withdrawing him from bad company,
and increasing his little store by frugality ; and
the community, by making an honest and grate-
ful man, consequently a good and loyal subsect ;
at the same time, it would redound greatly to
the honour of the donors : but, alas ! for what is
it now given ? to witness an exhibition, from
which a barbarous spirit only can deduce satis-
faction ; and which is, moreover, of a most mis-
chievous tendency, insomuch, that it withdraws
hundreds from their occupations ; this creates idle-
ness, and idleness crime. That this most shame-
ful nuisance may be exterminated, is, I doubt not,
the hearty desire of many more than,
Ramsgate, June 28, 1825. P. V. K.

AGRICULTURA I. REPORT
FOR TIM COUNTIES OF WORCESTER, STAF-
FORD, AND SALOP, FOR JUNE.

The drying and searching winds that we have
experienced during the greater part of this month, have caused
the Grain in general to run into ear, and the straw of conse-
quence to be very short.—The Wheat generally is forward,
very short in the stalk, and not very abundant upon the ground
the prevailing easterly winds have been too absorbent, tut the
ears are very fine, and larger than customary.—Barley, from
the same causes, is short and thin, and very early; indeed we
have at this time seen some quite ripe and mown, and will b:"
housed in excellent condition, but this is not the general case:
nevertheless we feel authorised in saying that the Barley har-
vest will be a very early one.—Oats look very well, and pre-
mise an abundant produce; they do not appear to feel the effects
of the dry weather so much as other descriptions of Grain.—
Beans run very short, and although the blossom has been very
abundant, yet from the exceeding dry temperature they have
not hit well ; they will be but a small crop.—Pease—we are
sorry to see many fields infected with the flea, they, in common
with other cultivated Grain, want a little more humidity in the
atmosphere : an average crop may be expected from them.—
Carrots and Parsnips look very well, they are deep rooting
plants, and do not suffer like other annuals:—Lucerne anti
Saintfoin have produced most abundant crops, and are now
advancing very fast for a second mowing ; these plants 'rather
disappoint the expectation of the cultivator the first year, hut
the subsequenp ones make ample amends.._Mangel Wurzel
promises a very line crop; this is a most valuable plant—The
land is getting in fine order for Turnip sowing ; it has been so
dry that the Squitch Grass roots have been burnt Jeadilyt—
Hay-making has gone on very steadily, and great quantities
have been safely stowed ; the general appearance is a light
crop; but good.—Apples and Pears are a very partial crop.--
Hops' have suffered greatly; we think they will average but a
very indifferent crop. • , ,