The Sun.
London, England, 1821-06-13 00:00:00

PRICE SEVENPRNEr.

with all deference to the genius and ability or
the advocates for this =plan.
To conclude. The profound and eloquent
DudALD STEWAYVE makes these just and 'beau--;
tiftil remarks on the effects of "statist/ea/ and of
cc philoiophica/ studies on the intellectual habits
cc in general ;—the former invariably encouraging
" a predilection for restraints and Checks, and all
" the other &ethnical combinations of an antiquat
" ed and scholastic policy ;—the latter, by inspir-
" ing, on the one hand, a distrust of the human
" powers, when they attempt to embrate in de-
" tail interests at once so complicated and so
" momentous ; and on the Other, a religious at-
cc tention to the designs of nature, as displayed in
" the general laws which regulate her economy ;
" leading, no less irresistibly, to a gradual-and
" progressive simplification of the political
" mechanism. It is, indeed, the never-failing re
" suit of all sound philosophy, to hUmble more
" and more the pride of science before that wis-
" done which is infinite and divine ;"
Are not these ObServations applicable to "the' re-
peated deliberations and contending opinions
upon the case before ? Sagacious policy, con-
fiding inhuman wisdom and foresight, sits ponder-
ing over the scientific means by which the pros-
perity of this or that class of men can be promot-
ed ; while infinite wisdom,lnowing what is best,
is, far more effectually proceeding, as at the pre-
sent time, in the wide spreading diffusion of the
amplest anticipations of another year of fruitful-
ness and abundance.
Ought we not by all proper means to profit by
another national boon, peace, now matured into
Settled repose ?. By disregarding the diminution
of national burdens, are we not materially weak-
ening the efficacy of peace as a blesiing to' the
country ? Were it not expedient to adopt all
reasonable measures for relieving the existing
pressure upon the very master-springs of industry,
prosperity, and public happiness ; 'upon which
depends the perfect security of the soda! edifice ?
Let us not despair of our country. IVhen the
British people were surrounded by external ene-
mies, assailed by every danger, they beheld the
storm with fearless magnanimity ; they suffered
frequently, but with becoming fortitude ; they
persevered with unshaken firmness ; they con-
quered by undaunted courage: in proportion to
the calls upon their numerous virtues, they rose
superior to every difficulty. They 'ultimately
triumphed, but with temperate exultation. Dur-
ing the anxious and trying period, the many 'and
combined machinations in hostility to our industry
and commerce, threatening even the very exist-
ence of our public institutions, were by the wis-
dom, ability, energy and zeal of our Statesmen,
arid the loyalty, patriotism, and intelligence of
the people, converted into so many advantages
towards the growth of opulence and of power.—
Does not-the same over-ruling Providence, which
then so distinguished us among the nations, still`
afford us consolation crud protection ?
And is not this nation yet abundantly favoured ?
The same fundamental principles of the inimitable,-
the venerable British Constitution, still protect
our persons, our property, and
.our liberties.-- -
The skill and intelligence of the people are im-
proved. Our Capital for the encourageMent of
industry is augmented. We possess
.she same
fertile plains and verdant fields. The same • re-
fulgent sun shines•upon us to animate and bring
to perfection all the varied blessings of increase.
The same heavenly dews and timely showers
refresh and stimulate the beautiful economy of
nature. And does not the same over-ruling Pro-
vidence, mercifully pardoning oar ingratitude- in
viewing as evils Many blessings, still continue his
protection ; constantly accelerating the repetition
of the most gracious munificence ?

INTERESTING CASE.-7.(Dublin, June B.)—A
case which excited a considerable degree of pub-
lic interest, was tried before Mr. Justice Bun-
TON and a Special Jury. The
_circumstances
were th€se :---Richard Davis, a young Gentle-
man of most respectable connections in. this coun-
try, enlisted as a -common soldier some :years
ago, in consequence of disputes with his family.
lie married, and whilst he was doing .duty in
London as a private in the Guards, his wife vas_
delivered of a daughter, who was christened
-Theresa Davis, Some time after the birth .of .
this child, the father was killed at -the battlo of
Waterloo, and in consequence of the decease of
bUille 1 elittitiLlS, tiiG littlo Theresa, though born
under such adverse circumstances, became heir
at law to 'an esate of two thousand pounds' a
year. Her claim, however,. was impeached by
the husbands of her two amits, (the sisters of 11.3 r
father) who alledged that she was a suppositions
child ; and it was upon this issue that the trial.
took place yesterday. -Several witnesses, who.
cameover from England, were examined on be-
half of the child, and the .testimony established
her legitimacy in so-full and satisfactory a man-
ner,-that Counsel., on both sides agreed it was
unnecessary to prolong the investigation ; and the
Jury returned a verdict, " That Theresa Davis
is the legitiMate daughter of Richard and Bridget
Davis."

SUDBURY.—The wife of Henry. Frost, weaver
of this town, sorne time since sold to one William
Whiting for the small sum of one shilling and
sixpence, has retried to her husband, the pur-
chaser'having given him two guineas to take her
back!!

BERRY, many years a comic favourite in the
northern Theatres, is now a wretched inmate in the
Ififirmary at Edinburgh, anti-his wife, an actress
of some, merit, is confined in a.rnad-house.---
(Morning Paper.) •