The Sun.
London, England, 1831-01-01 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES.

Sur,--It is an act of justice to notice some of the pre-
ferments which have been lately bestowed by the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London. I know
from very good information, that his Grace has had but
five pieces of preferment (of any value) linen in since his
exaltation, and the Bishop of London only four. The
former has bestowed th. three best,—namely, I, Hadleigh,
with the Deanery attachrd, to Mr. Rose, who is unknow❑
to hint, except by his writings ; 2, CoMen, 7001., to Mr.
Wood, curare of Fulham; 3, Croyden, 800/. prr anunm,
to Mr. Lindsay, curate of Wimbledon.

The Bishop of London has had two stalls,—the vicarage
of Dunmow and the rectories of Paddington, 9101. per
annum ; and Hornsey, 500/. per annum. Dunraow he
has given to his brother-in-law, with a stall : and the other
stall, to Mr. Hall, his chaplain ; and the two rectories, to
two curates,—namely, Harvey and Campbel. If the
Bishops would thus act, as they might, as trustees of the
clergy, rather than as Bishops Tomlin(' and Sparke, as the
patrons of benefices to be bestowed on their families and
connections, they would tend much to give greater security
to the Church, and to do away much of the present odium
which is attached to it. The Bishop of Ely has a bene-
fice ( Wisheach, 1,500/. a year) now vacant ; and a hint
from you (his family", arid the clergy who married into
it likewise, being amply provided for) might induce him
to bestow it, as a last redeeming act, on some deserving
curate.

Yours,

S. H.

Rev. E. 13. Sparke, three rectories (one a sinecure),
Chancellor and Prebendary of Ely ; altogether 5,0001.
per annum. Rev. 'l'. Sparke, two rectories, and Pre-
bendary of Ely ; altogether 3,500/. per annum. Rev.
Mr. Fardell, son-in-law, ditto, and Prebendary of Ely,
2,2001. per annum.

STOCKHOLM, DEC. 11.—His MAJESTY'S
health is perfectly restored ; on the 9th he gave a grand
entertainment to the CROWN PRINCE, on his return from
Upsal.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 25.—The Viceroy
of Egypt has sent word to our Govet fluent that the
Candiuta not being disposed to make any amicable agree-
ment, he is going to reduce the rebels by arms.
LISBON, DEC. 13.—His MAJESTY having
returned from Pindeiro, was pleased today, in company
with the INFANTA D. MARIA D'ASSI.73IPcAO and a nume-
rous and brilliant suite, to honor -with his presence the
public sitting of the Royal Academy of Princes.
LISBON, DEC. 17.—His MAJESTY has been
pleased to appoint Major General GABRIEL ANTONIO
or: CAsTao to he Inspector General of the corps of Artil-
lery, and to order• that till the post of Commandant General
of Artillery is filled up, the functions of that office shall be
exercised by a board of three persons, the Inspector General
being president.

RISTM AS AMUSEMENTS.—The number
of the National Library which has just been issued, is en-
titled " Games, Festivals, and Amusements, ancient and
modern." Mr. HORACE SMITH, the author of this well-
timed manual, has included in hie plan those domestic,
in-door pastimes which are practised with greatest zest
and frequency at this period of the year, such as cards,
music, &c., together with many curious and lively notices
of the various revels, inert y• makings, and care-killing gam-
bols that were so popular• among our forefathers, that are
so delightful to read of, and that have not yet indeed been
wholly banished from the warm hearths of some of our old
English country families.

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE 1.011C,11.
Welhave the painful duty of stating, that the having
broken this day, under a number of persons who were en-
joying the exercise of skaiting, nine of them fell in, when
unfortunately, two of them, Thomas MaNNIX M'Cia-
Tin-, Esq., and a yonag man also named M.CAnniv,
(who was serving his apprenticeship to Mr. BOLSTER,)
sunk and were not found for some time ; the most prompt
medical aid was obtained, but it proved ineffectual, the
vital spark having ceased.— Cork Mercantile Chronicle.
The letters from the Mauritius state that the
island was in the greatest state of excitement. By some
mistake a rumour from England mentioned the intention
of Ministers to grant immediate freedom to the slaves.—
The proprietors of estates, and other owners of negroes,
assembled and went to the Governor : he had received no
communication on the subject. The planters (three-
fourths Frenchmen), with the impetuosity of their coun-
trymen at Paris, held public meetings, at which it was
resolved to resist by force any act which would destroy
their property; they also voted about 6,0001. sterling to
send a Deputy to England to remonstrate ; he is a Coun-
sellor of some eminence, and is expected in the first rhip
from the Mauritius. It is necessary to repeat that the
whole alarm has originated in error.