The Sun.
London, England, 1821-09-24 00:00:00

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wear any thing new; that all his clothes be worn out, torn, or
patched; nothing bringing more scandal on the profession than
begging in good crOthes. Be it, however, well understood, that
if, in the exercise of his professional duties, a beggar chance to
obtain some new garment, he is at liberty to deck himself out in
it for that day, but no ldnger.. We positively Will and com-
mand, that he dispose of it the follow=ing morning.
• " 5. To prevent any dispute that may arise between com-
rades for certain posts, we ordain that the more ancient posies-
sor prevail and take, precedence, without regard to persons.
" 6. It is permitted that two infirm or sick persons beg in
cOmpany, if they please, and call each other brothers ; provid-
ed they beg by turns and in a different tone, the one beginning
where the other leaves off: They are to keep opposite each
other on different sides of the street, each singing his own mis-
fortunes; they may afterwards divide their profits as • they
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please.

" 7. It is permitted that a beggar wear an old disi:4:7o-at
round his head in winter instead of a bonnet, that 1,,2 is
protected from the cold, he may at the same time appear-an in-
valid. They are likewise at liberty to walk with Crutches, or
to have one leg tied up behind them.
" 8. Every beggar may have a:purse and a pocket, but must
receive alms in their hats only.
" 9. We command, that no beggar be so indiscreet as to di-
vulge any of the mysteries of our trade, to any. but such as be-
long to our society.
" 10. Should any beggar be so fortunate as to discover any
new trick in the art of begging, he shall be obliged to commu-
nicate the same to the company, which ought to enjoy in com-
mon the benefit arising from the genius of any of its members.
As a recompense, however, to the inventor, and to stimulate
his genius to new discoveries, we decree, that he have an exclu-
sive privilege to make the most of his device for three months,
during which time we peremptorily forbid any other belonging
to our fraternity from interfering with his practice, under pain
of confiscating to his use all the profits that may be derived
therefrom.

" 11. We exhort the members of this society, freely and
faithfully to make known to each other all the houses where
they know that eitherprivate or public alms are likely to be
dispensed ; especially those in which gaming or courting is go-
ing forward ; for, in such places, large receipts are certain.
" 12. We command, that no beggar presume to keep, or lead
about with him, any hunting, setting, or other dogs ; blind
men being allowed to be conducted by a little cur, with a string
round its neck. This prohibition is not meant to extend to
such of our fraternity as may chance to possess dogs of talent.
These may be allowed to exhibit their performances as usual,
by making their dogs dance or jump through hoops ; but they
must not presume to take their station at a church-door, where
other beggars of the society may be assembled, on account of
the advantages they will have over them.
" 13. We command, that no beggar venture to buy meat or
fish in the market on his own account, except in a case of ex-
treme necessity ; very ill consequences may arise from so
doing.
" 14. We permit all such beggars as have no children of
their own, to hire as many as four, to lead about with them into
the churches on festivals; these should not be above five years
old, and, if possible, should appear to be twins. If a female
conduct them, she should never fail to have one always at her
breast ; and if a man, he must be sure to carry one on his arm,
and lead the next by the other hand.

" 15. We command, that those beggars who have any chil-
dren, instruct them up to the age of six years in the best mode
of making collections in churches ; that after having taught
them to ask charity for their father and mother who lie on their
beds at home most dangerously ill, they allow them to go alone,
though it were better not entirely to lose sight of them. As
soon, however, as these children shall have attained their se-
venth year, we command that they be left to shift for them-
selves, as being already majors, and that their parents be con-
tent to restrict and compel them to return home at stipulated
hours.

" 16. Beggars of the old stamp, who consider it a point of
honour to walk in the footgteps of their ancestors, who have
trained them to the profession of begging, will never allow their
children to take any other trade than their own, nor to degrade
themselves by entering into
.the service of any one ; and if these
children wish to be thought worthy of their parents, they will
hold every other condition in abhorrence.
" 17. Although idleness is the principal divinity worshipped
by us beggars, we nevertheless think proper to prescribe cer-
tam hours of rising. Every one should dress and turn out by
seven o'clock in winter, and by five in summer, or even sooner,
if he feel so disposed ; and should be in bed again by the same
hour in the evening, excep4 on extraordinary occasions, and ac.
cording to the directions of the veterans of the society.

" 18. P,e for ever declared infamous,- and banished from our
society all such as shall presume to steal, harbour 'stolen goods,
strip little children, or commit any such villanies.
" 19. As it is our wish that all young persons who embark
in our profession be treated favourably, we Will and o:dain,
that for the future any brother who shall have attained the age
of twelve years, shall•be only obliged to pass a noviciate of
three years instead of five; and we insist, that after the said
term of three years, he be considered a graduate in the profes.,
sion, and as a subject who ?gas duly complied with and fulfilled
all the lawi of the institution.

" 20. At the Same time we require of the said brother; that
he make oath never to desert our society, but continue attached
to it,"atid neirer. think of withdrawing himself from our service
without Our espeeikl leave; promising to pay due submissibn
and obedience to our statutes, under pain of our highest-dis-
pleasure."

In conclusion, we have only to express our
hope that the translator, who is the. Son of the
late John Brady, Esq., the author of that excel-
lent and ingenious work, the arois Catenduria,
may be induced to continue his labours, which
we are well convinced will tend much to increase
the public stock of information and amusement ;
but we cannot forbear at the same time to say,
that we should be more gratified to see some
effort of original genius than a mere translation,
however well it may be done, or however inte-
resting and valuable may he the work itself. G.

The French Minister, in a most complimentary
manner, has given M. D'EGvILLE per Mission to
bring out a Ballet at the Grand Opera in Paris.