The Sun.
London, England, 1831-06-30 00:00:00

LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 30, 1831.

Just published, in small Bvo., ss. cloth, with a Portrait n:
Bishop Huntingford, 'Vol. IV. of the
SUNDAY LIBRARY ; containing Ser.
mons by Archbishop Lawrence; Bishops Hunting_
ford, Hobart, J. B. Sumner; Archdeacon Nares; Dr.
Sbuttleworth ; Rev. J. Hewlett, and G. Haggit. With
Introductory Remarks, Notes, &c.
By the Rev. T. F. DIBDIN, D.D.
To he completed in Six Volumes.
Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green.

This day was published, price 3s. 6d. (continued ever\
Two Months, alternately with the Gardener's Maga-
zine), No. XX. of

THE MAGAZINE of NATURAL
HISTORY, and JOURNAL of ZOOLOGY,
BOTANY, MINERALOGY, GEOLOGY, anti AIF.-
TEOROLOGY.
Conducted by J. C. LOUDON, F.L.S. G.S. Z.S. &c.
Vols. I. to 111. may also be had, price 21. 17s. bds.
Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green.

Just published, in 1 vol. price 6s. in cloth,
THE HISTORY OF POLAND.
Being the Twentieth Volume of Dr. LARDNETCF_-
CABINET CYCLOP,EDIA.

Published June I, OPTICS. fly Dr. BREWSTER
I vol.

To be published Aug. 1, LIVES of BRITIS
STATESMEN, 3 vols. Vol. 1.

A List of the Volumes published and in preparation
may he found in the Volume last published.
Printed for Longman and Co. and John Taylor.

Just published, small Svo., 55. in cloth, Vol. I. of
HISTORICAL MEMOIRS OF THE
HOUSE OF BOURBON, in 2 Vols.
Being Vol. VI. of " Dr. LARDNER'S CABINET
LIBRARY."

Forthcoming Volumes.
August I—HISTORICAL MEIIIOIRS of the HOUSE
of BOURBON, 2 Vols. Vol. 11.

September I—LIFE and REIGN of GEORGE IV,
3 Vols. Vol. 111.
Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green.

This day was published, for July, 35.,
THE HARMONICON. Contents :
MUSICAL LITERATURE.

Memoirs of Andreas and Bernard Romberg. Metro-
politan Concerts. Chronological Table of 100 Composers.
Intervals on Perfect Instruments. Paganini. City Con-
certs. Diary of a Dilettante. Review of New Music.
Concerts. Foreign Report. Drama, &c.

THE CONVOCATION.

ADDRESS TO THE KING AND AN
TO THE SALVE.
"TO THE. KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY,
" Most gracious Sovereign,—We, your Majesty',
dutiful subjects, the Archbishop, Bishops, and
Clergy of the province of Canterbury, in convoca-
tion assembled, most humbly entreat your Majesty
• to accept our assurances of sincere affection and
loyalty.
" It has been the wisdom of our sovereigns, and
of those more particularly of your Majesty's illus-
trious house, to secure to their subjects the inesti-
mable blessings of sound doctrine, and the regular
ministrations of religion, by affording their special
protection and countenance to the Established
Church. In this faithful attention to the charge
committed to Christian Kings by Divine Pro-
vidence, your Majesty has adopted the principles
of your ancestors, aiid acted on their example,
--a consideration which, in this season of dan-
ger and difficulty, tends much to our encou-
ragement and comfort. Yet, Sir, we must not
conceal that we are not altogether free from
arotiety. Since last we had the honour of addressing
your Majesty, the tranquillity of the country has
been partially disturbed by a spirit of violence, which
prevailed for a time over the moral restraints es-
sential to the well-being of society, and which,
though now providentially quieted, may again be
called into action. Among the means of averting
such a calamity, your Majesty will unquestionably
look to the professional exertions of the Clergy.
We trust, Sir, that, taken as a body, with reason-
able allowance for human infirmity, we cannot be
justly accused of inattention to our sacred duties;
and we humbly venture to premise, that, with the
blessing of God on our resolutions, no supineness or
negligence on our part, no want of moderation, or
zeal, or disinterestedness, shall obstruct the success
of our pastoral cares and labours.
" But we humbly represent to your Majesty that
the exertions of the Ministers of the Church, how-
ever assiduous or able, must fail in too many in-
stances of their full effect, while the truths of
Divine Revelation are publicly held up to derision
by professed teachers of impiety, and writings, re-
plete with sedition and blasphemy, are extensively
circulated, in open defiance of the law. We do not
object to the fullest discus Mon of religious subjects,
or the freest animadversion on the Church or its
Ministers, where either may seem in fault. Even
when the intention is hostile, the result may be the
elucidation of truth, or the removal of blemishes or
defects. But, Sir, no excuse can be offered for a
course of proceeding, which poisons the morals of
the young, and emboldens the ignorant to scoff at
their Creator, and reject the instruction which
would render them happy in themselves and esti-
mable and useful in society.
" At the same time we beg leave to assure your
Majesty, that in every disadvantage w•e may have
to encounter, we shall find an additional incitement
to the diligent use of the means which the mercy of
God has placed in our hands, for the benefit of our
fellow-matures. To the mischievous delusions of
infidelity and immorality on the one hand, and en-
thusiasm and superstition on the other, we shall
persevere in opposing the doctrines and precepts of
the Gospel. Arid while, in humble reliance on aid
from above, we inculcate the necessity of personal
holiness, and cheerful obedience to the laws, we
shall never cease to pray, that your Majesty may
long continue to reign, beloved at home and re-
spected abroad, in peace, prosperity, and honour."