The Sun.
London, England, 1822-08-31 00:00:00

FOR THE SUN.

MR; EfirTori.---Allo'si, me, through the medium
of your impartial and Valuable Journal, to offer a few obserra-
tioni in answer to thi critique of the Times newspaper, on the
7.47ew Farce, called Panzily Jar:, which was produced on Mon.
day last at the Haymarket Theatre: The article in question
sets out by a conjecture that Family' Jars can have been writ-
ten by no other than the Author of Peter Finn i in this conjec-
ture, hoWever, as in most cases whereon the Times ventures an
opinion, it rj decidedly mistaken, nor can I iniagine the exis-
tence bf any thing like a connection between the two Farces,
tha'l in any way warrants the supixisition. The story (if so it
may be called), of Peter Finn, must be acknowledged to be
unwarrantably improbable ; on the contrary,Pafnily Jars un-
affectedly represents in every scene, and in every sentiment, the
most probable occurrences of life, which with the eccentricities
of charahei, so inieparabiY connected with persons in the lower
order of society, appears to me to possess all the requisites for a
Popular Farce, which I have little doubt of its continuing to
be, and that deserVedly.
The Tinter is pleased to say that the language is too low for
Farce. This, I presume, is also offered by way of conjecture.
Did the great critic of the Tiniesexpect tohear the poeticlanguage
of a Cato and a Norval, issuing from the mouths of the keeper
of a China Shop and his son—from a silly Cockney shopman
and an untaught Yorkshire booby ? Would it not be absurd
in the extreme to put any other than the common-place conver-
sation of such individuals into the mouths of these characters,
or to send forth a torrent of high-flown sentiments, through the
medium of a low-bred, ignorant Irishwoman ? The conclu-
sion is obvious; and I would recommend that the Times
should direct its Theatrical Reporter to attend in future all re-
presentations upon which he meditates an attack, as he would
by that means become acquainted at least with the sentiments
of a British audience—whose views of propriety of language
on this occasion, as on most ,others, widely differ from those
of the Times.
Chelsea, Aug. 29, 1822. JUSTITIA.

VAUXHALL GARDENS. -

Notwithstanding the very unfavourable state of
the weather, a numerous company was attracted to
these delightful Gardens last night, to enjoy the
splendid gala prepared by the Proprietors, for'
the conclusion of- a season the most successful of
any experienced within the last ten years.—
Under the spirited management, and by the li-

beral exertions of the present Proprietors, the
Gardens, which, we began to fear; were on
the wane, have reassumed all the vigour of their
meridian glories, and we now look confidently
to their permanent establishment as the chief,
indeed we had almost said the only, place of
rational summer amusement for the metropolis.
The brilliancy and number of the lamps last
night exceeded any thing we have ever witnessed.
In the centre of the Gardens was the following
appropriate motto, in amber-coloured lamps, or-
namented with laurel :

" We respectfully say, Farewell !"
At the commencement of the second act of the
concert, Mr. C. TAYLott delivered from. the or,
chestra the following address, which was received
with tumultuous applause :
" LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—The period having arrived
when these Gardens close for thiSeason, I am deputed by the
Proprietors to endeavour to express to you the deep sense they
entertain of the distinguished patronage and liberality with
which you have honoured this Establishment.
" Countenanced, as they have been, by the gracious sanction
of his Majesty's name, and the great resort of the Nobility and
Public at large, they cannot but feel the warmest gratitude for
'such favours ; and I am apprehensive that, in attempting to
express their deep sense of obligation, I shall fail in doing jus-
tice to their feelings. •
" The Proprietors have ascertained with
_pleasure and with
pride, that the English nation takes a peculiar interest in the
preservation and continuance of these favourite Gardens; as-
sociated, as they are, in remembrance with years of rational
and lively amusement; and to cherish and deserve this regard
will ever he their-study and delight.
" They have great pleasure in alluding to a new feature of
attraction they have this season given to the Gardens—the Ju-
venile Fete, which/excited such univl'rsal satisfaction, that a
repetition of it has been much desired, even during the present
season. It will be annually continued, at the most convenient
period of the holidays.
" In the Vocal and Instrumental Department, both novelty
and variety have been introduced ; and the assiduous endea-
vours of the Proprietors will be directed to give such a cha-
racter to this branch of their amusements as shall be worthy
of the musical taste of the country.
" In the Mechanical, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic Depart.
ments—in the Decorations and Illuminations—they have al-
ready introduced appropriate novelties.; and still further im-
provements are meditated, which they trust will equal any ex-
pectation that may be excited in the Public, by this an-
nouncement of their design. With regard to the amusements
generally, the Gardens. came into the hands of the present Pro-
prietors but a very short period before the commencement of
the season now terminating; but as far as that limited time
would admit of their efforts, no expense or exertion has,been
spared to render them worthy of the high popularity which they
have attained.
" The Proprietors are most happy to find that the Quality
and Price of the Wines and 'Refreshments have given the
highest satisfaction, and created a demand far beyond their
anticipation.
" The Proprietors feel highly gratified in being able to state,
that only one or two instances of irregularity, which were im-
mediately suppressed, and not oiled depredation, has occurred
throughout the whole season ; and you may be assured, Ladies
and Gentlemen, that to maintain the order, decorum, and repu-
tation
of these Gardens, the same care will he unremittingly
employed : and there can be no doubt employed with the same
success.

4.' I am desired, Ladies and Gentlemen, to add, thkt the Pro-
prieors pledge themselves, that their past exertions to please
you shall be exceeded by the future. During the recetis;.their
efforts will be incessant to merit a continuance of the eneou.
ragemcnt they have received ; and to redeem their pledge; no
personal trouble nor pecunikry considerationS Mill deter theni
from selecting and introducing every novelty that is adapted to'
this place otamusement, and worthy of the taste and judgment
of a British Public.

" For the Proprietors, and every Member of this.Establisb-7
ment, permit me to return their grateful acknowledgments
and assuring you, that to merit the continuance of your appro.
bation will be their highest pleasure and' proudest boast, in the
words of the Motto of the Evening-4 IVe respectfully say
farewell.'"

The amusements of the evening consisted of a
combination of every novelty produced in the
course of the season, and from the darkness of
the night, the unrivalled display of fire-works
never appeared to greater advantage. The com-
pany lingered till a late hour, as if usiWilling, on
their parts,. to say, " Farewell !"

PRICE SEiTi&PENCE.

FOR THE SUN.

• •
HERESIES. •
Mit. Enrrort---When I originally addressed
you on this subject, in reply to the Corimitthica
tion of ./EQUUS,- I never intended to enter into a
controversy upon it. The pbStscript,'Which I
withdrew; will not be forwarded to you now;-for
my avocations and my health alike require me
to retire from the disciission of- the subject.
did not intend to hurt the feelings oflEt/trbs by
any thing that I said: lEouus, perhaPs,Justly
incensed at the conduct of certain Seceders' from
the Established Church, but, led on, in my
humble judgment, by too heated a ieallor that
institution, appeared to. lose sight completely of
the
,spirit and the • principles upon which- a
thorough Christian ought to act:. So mach so,
indeed, Was this the case; that he returned upon
me after my first letter; from which was •exclud-
ed every thought relative
.to Doctrines- with a
warmth which so good a cause as his did not
need, and could not justify. He aimed it -ran-
. dom his blows upon me, for he knew not
'Where exactly to hit ; he assumed things against
me which had no foundation ; he sought
to draw me from the position which I occupied
from • the beginning until now; to decoyme from
it into a country which, apparently, as an old
and experienced traveller, he well knew ' but,
in which, perhaps, had I entered, I had been
vanquished: The stratagem, however, did not
succeed. For no Doctrine did I lay down, sanc.:
tion, extenuate, or justify ; in fact, I was still
more reserved, for I did not even support the in-
stitutions, the propriety of whiCh; I said, might
form a better subject of discussion than the one
upon which we were engaged. It was eipected,
however, that I should not use this caation,but rush
impetuoUsly into the controveriy; when once a
doctrine was imputed to Me, which as .ye(l-have
not-proved; thtis was it thOught.that I should be
tricked by assumed inferendes into an avowaltand
defence of my private sentiments on Religion;
whatever they might be ; and so, at last; to yield
him an opportunity to grapple with me, antrupon
distinct grounds from the original sUbstance 'of my
reply to justify all he hid picifasely 'written in
answer to me. Of this 'folly was 'not guilty:;
I calmly viewed him fighting„ as it were, tigaiust
a phantom which his fears had conjured .ul5 into
an enemy, I have let his " torrent" rage unheeded
by me ; except, as a dispassionate speetator,of
its -heedless raVages ; wherein are • swept away
alike profitable and unprofitable things,-under.
inining the very hanks by Which i; is sup}trrteil„
until 'finally giving way, they- are carried of
'amidst' the indiscriminate and overW hauling de-
luge. There is no need to fear that mankind will
be rightemis overmuch. Forbearance was th'eprin-
ciple I intended to inculcate ; but I had iia'_time,
being occupied hi the defensive" part. His
usurpation of one passage frOm the Serifitures
in the first Communication,-,did appear strangely
incorrect to me, as it led On to some kfidel
inquiries lihich I thought it would be prudent' o
conceal; since they must have wandered into the
subjects of predestination. And, in an-hurn-
ble endeavour to advocate with success' the
principle of forbearance, far is it from thy mo-
tives to indUlge in that liberality, which is
treacherf to the Christian. cause, in an' indif-
ference as to the propagatFon. and support of
sound doctrine on the hand, •or in refiltation of
unsound tenets on the other. But—

"'We know that different persons' have deduced different,
and even opposite, doctrines from the words of Scripture, and
consequently there must be many errors among Christians ;
but since the Gospel no where informi us what degree of error
will exclude from eternal happiness; I am ready to acknow-
ledge that, in my judgment, notwithstanding the authority of
former times, our Clnireh would have acted more wisely and
more consistently with its general principles of mildness and
toleration, if it had not adopted the damnatory clauses of the
Athanasian Creed."

" It is utterly repugnant' to the attributes of GOD, nor can it
be reconciled to our ideas of common justice, that a person
should be consigned to eternal punishment becauSe he did hot
believe certain articles of faith which were never proposed to
him, or of the truth of which he was not qualified to judge."
"We are also to contend for the faith which was once de-
livered to the saints that is, we are to maintain with zeal and
firmness what, after mature deliberation and ithpartial in-
quiry, we believe to be revealed truth;' but in our exertions to
establish the unity of faith, we are not to violate the. bend of
peace;' to are not to consider all WhO differ from us as un-
worthy of, or excluded from, the favour of GOD.".

With these passagesand similar feelings, which
are highly creditable to their learned author, as
a token of unaffected' himility, and genuine Chris-
tianity; I beg leave to conclude this letter, and
respectfully bid you, Mr. Editor, farewell.

JUSTUS.
P. S. I really have not read the last letter of
/Eonus, as I lost the opportunity] but I was in-
formed of it.

CORONER'S INQUEST.—An luquisjtlofl was
takep yesterday before Mr. I.NwrN, Coroner, at the Grave
Morris, Whitechapel-road, on the body of J. Redman, a poor
boy, aged nine years, lying dead at the London Hospital. The
deceased was the son of a poor couple, residing-at Edmonton,
and got his bread by selling matches manufactured by his
parents. He left home on Monday for Enfield, and climbed.
behind one of the stages ; but a bundle of. his matches having
dropped, he alighted to piCk them up, wheri he was unfortu-
nately run over by the York coach, which was driying in the
rear, by which both his thighs were broken,, and he was other-
wise dreadfully injured. He was conveyed to the London Hos-
pital, where he lived until Thursday, when death pit an end
to his sufferings. The Jury, under such circumstances, exeul.'
rated the coachman, and recorded their verdict—Accidental
Death.

DaowNlNG.—On Thursday afternoon, about
five o'clock, as four young men were taking an excursion down
the River, in a sailing boat, when nearly opposite Blacklall, a
sudden squall upset the boat. Three of the young mei!' were
saved, but the fourth, said to be the son of a hat-maker on tit?.
Surrey side of the River, was unfortunately drowned.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.—Thasday night • Mr.
Callahan of Prospect-place, Lambeth, was attacked openly by
three ruffians in the London-road, and robbed of his watch, &c.
worth 181. with which the villains escaped in different directions.