The Sun.
London, England, 1821-10-18 00:00:00

naro--2 to 1 agstincantator.

Mr. R. Wilson's c. by Walton, out of 3lockbird's dam, rec.
40gs from Major Wilson's c. byJuniper, dam by Trumpator,
List. 71b. each, A. F. 100 gs., h. ft.

STEEPLE CHASE-The second Steeple Chase Match be-
tween Captain Smith and .11r. Honeywood took place on Tues-
day, from Hawthorn Wood, Surrey, to Kinslake, for 200 gui-
neas aside. The distance is 20 miles, and it was done by Mr.
Honeywood in one hour aid 29 minutes, over a rough country.
Captain Smith took a circuit through rane Wood, and swam
across the Beddel river, his adversary keeping the high ground
in the direction of Leith Hill. Each had many leaps, and the
Captain lost the match by about a quarter of a mile, his horse
refusing to leap a hedge.

THE THEATRE.—The dramatic Romance of
The Exile, derived froM the celebrated French
novel, entitled Elizabeth, was revived last night
at Covent-Gardeu Theatre with a degree of
splendour suitable to the taste of the age, which
•is more gratified with show and parade. than
with the rational and useful objects of the stage.
This play, which, on account of its magnificent,
decorations, was very attractive when it first ap-
peared at the same theatre; is now brought for-
ward with still greater splendour, and was re-
ceived by an audience which entirely filled
the house with' so much applause, that it is likely
to afford the Proprietors an ample recompence•
for the expense which has attended it.—The play
is also cast with suchstrength in the fierformance
'as to hold forth additional claims to public
protection. YOUNG, who first appeared at Co-
vent Girden Theatre in the part of Doran, sup-
ported that character on the present occasion
with all his original spirit, The piece had also
the powerful aid of LliTcor, FARREN, FAW.•
CETT, Miss F 00TE, Mrs. F.tucir, and Mrs.
TENNANT, late Mrs. VAUGU AN, whose mu-
sical 'taste and talents hive 'long been known
in the higher concerts of this country.--Last,
and not least, in the present state of public
taste, was a considerable number of horses, all
of which have been so admirably trained that
they may be ranked among the most attractive
performers of the piece. The whole is a well-
constructed display of theatrical merit and maii-
nificent scenery, and in correctness, spirit,
and grandeur fully equals any exhibition of a
similar kind that has hitherto been presented to
the public.—We ought, in justice to the pictu-
resque grandeur and variety of the scenery, to
add that it is chiefly the work of GRIEVE and
Sons, as well as of PUGH, all of whom are dis.
tinguished in this line of the arts.

Miss BRUNTON is engaged by Mr. TlAnnts for
he, Dublin Theatre. -

Waterford Theatre, opened on Monday even-
ing with Othello and The Reizdezvous. Mr.
WARDE was such an Othello as is seldom found
on provincial boards.

VESTRIS, who was made .a fool of in London,
was, by the Parisians, styled Dieu de la Danse.
His most famous attitude was standing on one
foot for a long time, with the other leg_extended
horizontally. This gave rise to a portrait of him,
with a goose also on one leg, its common attitude.
The younger VEsTais being sent to the prison of
the Hotel de Force, for some misconduct, ex-
claimed, " Alas ! this is the first squabble of
OUR House with the Rouse of Bounaoit." He
subsequently threatened to quit Pari-s ; but, as
a contemporary Journalist expresses it, on a
day ever memorable in the annals of the Opera,"
was prevailed on to remain.
TimME.rizi Li attAR Y.-The whole of the mag-
nificent and celebrated collection 'belonging to
Count MEr.zr, of Milan, has been lately purchas-
ed by FRANK HALL ST.c.snisn, Esq., and will
speedily be removed to England. Among other
rarities of the fifteenth century, is the Lirii
toria Spirm 1470, printed upon vellum, with ca-.
pitals most exquisitely illuminated; the only per-
fect copy known to exist : another is the Lucre-
tius Breccia? Ferrandi.

Education in France is placed under the di-
rection of a Ministerial Board, called the Royal
Council of Public Instruction. This body, in its
sitting of the 25th of lasemonth, drew up a list
'of books to be used in all the schools of France
during the year 1822. It appears, from the long
catalogue which these school-ceriSors have given,
.to •be now thought proper that the ancients
should be read only in fragments by the youth
of France. They authorize merely some Selectee
Ilistoriee, Res mentorabilis, Ercerpta, &c. These
works are composed by compilers selected for that
purpose. The only French tragedies allowed
are Athulie, Esther, and illerope.
A piece of sulphur rolled up in cotton, and
constantly worn about the person, is said to be
an effectual preventive of every kind of conta-
gion.• Care must be taken to renew the sulphur
from time to time.—(French Paper.)

I ii:EI, r 1:

DUBLIN, OCTODia I.

LORD SIDMOUTII'S LETTER to SIR ABRAII.4.i

BRADLEY KING; BART.
A report Was in circulation for the last two
days, that Sir 1311/I/I.EY KING had
received a Letter froth Lord StDmoiu r, on the
subject Of. an 6rent of a very recent nature ; and,
as it was probable that, much misrepreSentation
would ensue, if the, Public should 'not be able to
learn any part of its contents, but by hearsay,
we endeavotired to proctire a correct copy of so
important a document, and we now feel the
g.reatest pleasure in laying it. befnre our Iteatlett
verbatim, as -;ollomis

" Richmond Park, October 9,,.1821.

" My DEAR Srn—l cannot forbear congrahrlating youurin
the complete accomplishment of his Majesty's gracious inten-
tion to confer upon you the dignity of a Baronet of the United
Kingdom. It was a most fortunate circumstance, that, at the
period of his Majesty's visit to Ireland, the high office of Lord
Mayor of Dublin was held by a person of known.prudence and
discretion, who, by a happy union of moderation and firmness,
WaS enabled, without the surrender orcompromik df any Prin-
ciple, to conciliate the confidence and esteem of ,all parties.
Allow me further to express the great pleasure which 1 have
felt, in noticing yoUr active, and, at the late Dinnei of the
Sheriffs, successfhl endeavour, to promote that liberal forbear-
ance, and that true behe'olence,' which you so constantly obl;
served and practised whilst in office. It is of the greatest im-
portance to Ireland, and to the whole Empire, that such an ex•
ample should be, implicitly- folloied. Acept my best wishes
for your health and happiness, and belieVe the to .be, with -Sin.;
cere esteem, my Dear. Sir,

".Your faithful and obedient Servant;
" SIDIIIOVTIL

" To Sir Abraham Bradley King, Bart." •
Ana Holm was • made to this letter at the
Meeting of the Guild of Merchants, on this day,
and Sir Abraham B. King was requested. by a
number of the Gentlemen present. to read for
them so important a communication. It may be
considered, virtually, as a supplement to the
former document, which would have immorta-
lized his Majesty's name, even if there were no
other circumstance, in the annals of the British
Empire, to cause his reign to heyetnembered for
ever. This Letter renders every thing clear
where a doubt might haVe formerly existed ; and
it defines that forbearance, which the King so
graciously and- so parentally recommended to
all his subjects. No person can now mistake
the true import of that sacred document, because
it does not enjoin any man to renounce his prin-
ciples, but only requires that no man shall use
the priv;leges of the British Constitution in such
a manner as to insult any portion of his country-
men. This being quarter-day of the Guild of
Merchants, the conduct of the late Lord Mayor,
Sir A. B. King, Bart.,, mine, according to the
customary routine of business, under discussion.
As there could not be a dissentient voice on any
question respecting the meritorious services of So
distinguished a citizen, a Committee of six Gen-
tlemen was appointed to prepare an appropriate
Address to him. The Address was unanimously
approved by the Meeting, and it is to lie t.re-
sented to him, in a gold box, and in the most re.;
spectful manner, as a testimonial of the eminent
services which he had rendered, not merely to
the City of Dublin, but to the British Empire
by his great and successfUl exertions, while in
office, to consolidate the union of Irishmen.—'
The motion for the Address was proposed by
Alderman Montgomery, and was seconded by
Alderman Archer.—After the dispatch of the
usual business of the day, Mr. G. Ness gave
notice, that he would on the next quarter day
move that the freedom of the Guild should be
conferred on some Itoman Catholic Gentlemen
of distinction.(publin Correspondent, Oct. 15.)