The Sun.
London, England, 1819-10-29 00:00:00

LETTER I.

Ma. alma—At the present eventful moment,
when the discordancy of Public Opinion is so
great, and the display of sterling Principle com-
paratively so small, it behoves every one, who
would think correctly and conduct himself ho-
nourably, first to ascertain the purity of the mo-
tives from which he acts, and the propriety of the
measures which he adopts, then to maintain them
with firmness, and carry them into effect with
energy; for there is, I presume, no one, however
bumble or elevated his sphere, inferior or tran-
scendent his abilities, who will controvert the
truth and propriety of this plain aphorism ; name-
ly, that it is better to think before we act, than
to act before we think, since a due attention to
this maxim, simple as it may appear, whilst it
guards us from surprise and defeat on the one
hand, will secure us from opprobrium and remorse
on the other. Yet, whatever may be the opinion
of the world, should be matter of perfect indif-
ference to us, when deciding on the principles
which we ought to espouse, or the measures which
we ought to pursue, since our line of conduct is
distinctly marked out by the wisdom of ages, and
the purer page of Holy Writ ; namely, to draw
our conclusions, not From the opinions of others,
but from the intrim;..; excellence of things them-
selves.

Wherefore, to rouse my Fe/low-countrymen to
that necessary reflection, which in the ardour and
impetuosity of the moment they have not allowed
themselves, is the design of the subsequent Let-
ters. In which I purpose to address them, not in
the pompous strain of dogmatical reasoning, but
in the plain and argumentative style of common
sense, as one who recollects that he is writing to
his Friends and Fellow-subjects, and respectfully
submitting, for their cool consideration, aud
impartial decision, points of the highest im-
portance, not only to themselvei, but likewise
to their posterity ; and who feels tha: he Isas
too much sincerity to flatter them, and too much
respect for them to insult them, duly aware
that many, of them roly possess talents superior to
himself. However, from what he conceives, and

in the sequel will endeavour to prove, from mis-
taken motives, these talents have been misapplied.
Whence, in ordfr that we may not draw our
Conclusions front illegitimate premises, I shall lay
down this general proposition, as the standard of
reference on every subsequent occasion ; namely,
that the happiness, prosperity, and independence
of a State, principally depend on the purity of its
Faith, the efficiency of its Laws, and the sound-
ness of its Policy ; and oil a due observance of
such laws by every individual member of the
State, whether supreme, superior, or subordinate,
and that whoever suggests or disseminates prin-
ciples, aids or abets measures, which, in their re-

motest consequences, have a tendency to corrupt
such generally received Faith, infringe on such
established Laws, or frustrate the aims of such
Policy, must, in the eye of the sante Laws, and in
the sober judgment of Contain') Sense, be consi-
dered as a decided enemy to his Country.
Fearful of exceeding the limits ‘tlbich I have
prescribed to my3elf, in order not to intrude on
your columns, nor the patience of your traders, I
shall close this letter by observing, that I shall in
my next, without tut titer preface or apology, pro-
ceed with the first subject proposed, namely—
R:mtotos. In the meantime, 1 beg to subscribe
Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

A BRITON.

FLANDERS MAIL.

-THEATRICAL REGISTER.
Prrformert bait Night.
THEATRE ROYAL, DRHRY-LANE.—WIId Oats Rover, Mr.
Elliston ; Lady Annirani h, Mrs. W. Vie.t. After which,
past Ten o'Cli,ck and a Rainy Night. •
ROYAL, COVEWC-GAltDEN.—Kingßichard theThircl.
Richard (Second Time), Mr. Macready; Lady Anne, Mrs.
• Yates. After which, Arthur :mil Emmeline..

TO CORRESPONDENTS.,
HOOKER, and other favouis, are unavoidably deferred till
To-morrow.

‘,,,* The following Note to the Article in our Paper of yes-
cntitletl " Meeting of Radical Reformers," taken
!root a Morning' Journal, was accidentally omitted its Gig
burrs ut *ending our Pap-vr to press ,

64 ‘Ve insert the foregoing infamous Placard of the PArti-
cm..s, to .thew the presumptuous freedom with which they
treat the iiifil/L*T AUTIIoRITY in the State. Surely their
Foiloweis will see the danger of listening to such
Nli4creants, who will only lead them intoßebelliun,aadent4ii
on thew the just inStinctions of the Lii%Y."

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