The Sun.
London, England, 1819-09-29 00:00:00

TO THE PUBLIC.

Mr. TAYLOR. tie PROPRIETOR Of THE SUN
NE W,PAPE R , being desirous of lessening the La-
bour and Solicitude attending the Conduct of a
Daily Piny, is swilling to part with a portion of
it to any Gentlemen of Talents and Resources,
whose Political Principles correspond with those
which the Paper has always supported, and who
would be inclined to ce•operate in Manage-
ment as well as Literary Composition. He would
rather so once dispose of the whole concern, if
lie did not venture to conceive that the steadiness
of his Political Character has excited the confi-
dence of hip Headers, and that his long experi-
ence may reasonably be supposed to attach some
credit to his competency in the conduct of a
Public Journal. He conceives also, that in these
awful and threatening times every Public Man
should remain at his post, in order to contribute,
to the utmost of his power, towards the defence
of our inestimable Constitution. Several In-
dividuals have offered to purchase the Paper;
but as it was founded under the immediate sanc-
tion of the late Mr. PITT, the Proprietor deems
it his duty to consider it as a Political Legacy
left by that Illustrious Statesman to his Country,
to maintain and perpetuate those Principles which
ore most conducive to the security of the State.
and the happiness of the People.* Hence the Ad-
mirers of that enlightened Minister and trite Pa-
triot may think that a Paper instituted by him,
and for such important objects, should be offered
to some public spirited Body, actuated by higher
considerations than mere regard to pecuniary ad.
vantages, and animated by zeal for the general wel-
fare ; er at least to may other whose interests may
be essentially united with the interest of the Coon-
ti y. To such "Persons the Proprietor would most
willingly dispose of the entire concern ; and,
however anxious lie may he for repose, after many
years of toil and solicitude, he would readily act
as their Agent so loni as his superintendance
might be required. It cannot he necessary to
dwell on the high reputation which TIIR SUN
has so long possessed, in consequence of the
undeviating consistency of its Political Character,
and the uniform propriety of its general Conduct.
To support a Government acting on the system
of Mr. PITT is the main principle by which the
Paper has been directed, and only by a firm ad-
herence to that system can it maintain its charac-
ter. It is obvious, however, that a steady attach-
ment to a System which comprehends the safety
of the Constitution, by no means implies a ser-
yile concurrence in the Measures of any Admini-
stration. But while THE: SUN perseveres in the

same direct course, it may reasonably expect the
support of the prestnt Government, on account of
its Political Principles, and the reverence due to
the memory of its Illustrious Founder, since an
indifference to the fate of such a Paper, on the
part of a PITT ADMINISTRATION, would be a sole-
cism, as well as a reproach, which it is not likely
to incur. With not less confidence may the
raper rely on the protection of the Pao-
TLSIANT CHURCH, as it has so strenuously sup-
ported it that it is supposed to he peculiarly
pa ionized by THE CLERGY ; among whom
it certainly can boast of many valuable Cor-
respondents. Indeed, as THE CLERGY must he
well qualified, by obilities and knowledge, to in-
struct the Community at large, and, in these
times, should consider that they have duties
to fnifil as Citizen• as well as Pastors, they
might very properly possess themselves of a
Paper which would not only enable them to
spit d right principles in general, but also
to cheek those licentious and impious doctrines
which ate daringly inculcated with malignant
assiduity, and are manifestly intended to destroy
the Religion and the Government of the Coun-
try. The Proprietor may confidently expect the
support of the I'tTT CLUBS throughout the British
Emnire, considering 10 whom Tile SUN owes its
origin, and from whom they derive their appella-
iATl. ANNUAL. CELEBRATIONS of a BIRTH-DAY

re of little use, and must fall into languor and
decay, unless effective means are taken in diffuse
And support the Principlms upon which those
Associations are professedly established. THE
SUN tnay also expect the support of the REGULAR
ISOLICITORs throughout the Kingdom, as that
Paper, and that alone, has zealously endeavoured
to maitvain the honour of the Legal Profession,
by exempting it ft ow all irregular Practitioners
pod discreditable Intruders. Finally, TUE SUN
may look to the PsorLa AT LARGE for patronage
pod encouragement on account of the steadiness
sif its Plineiples, its Public Spirit, and its reso-
lute endeavours, on all occasions, to promote the
Ilonoor and Interest of the Country. Such, then,
is the Opportunity which the Proprietor now
offers to his Countrymen ; and as it presents A
TEST TO PUBLIC VIRTUE, and to GENUINE PA-
TEIOTISNI, lie should insult the National Cha-
racter if he were not to suppose that among the
admirers of Mr. PITT, and Friends of Ton CON-
STITUTI,,N, many wiQe, independent, disinterested,
maglia,,imons BRITONS will be found ready, at
this A whit crisis, to unite in order to become Pro-
prietors of a Paper which so obviously possesses
peculiar and pron►inent claims to National Pro.
irc! iott.—None but Principals need apply in
Person, or by Letter, (post-paid) addressed to
the Paorutcroa at THE SUN-OFFICE, 112,S:rand.

N. B. This Address will be continued til! the
opportunity which it presents has been fully sub-
mitted to the United Kingdom; nor will the
Ploprietor hastily close with any offer, as he can-
rim hut conceive that, in reference to the revered
Founder of the fatter, and its established charac-
ter for political consistency, the Proposal held
forth tends to ascertain the extent t.t. Public

1 The Proprietor has been desired, by a Gentleman of rank,
who was in the confidence of Mr. PITT at the time, to state
that Tin.: SnNi Newspaper was not instituted for the mere
support of his own Administration, but " for the PaoTecrtoX
of the KtNo's GovE.RNmENT." Such was the magnanimous
ova!ty of our great departed Statesman. Nerer was " the
KlNa's CiovEnNmENT" snore formidably threatened than it is
at present, a,id never was it more in need of loyal Adherents.
We hope that Mikisters are fully impressed with this truth,
otherwise the Throne and the Altar will at last be buried ua •
der the rubbish •f Atheistical Anarchy