The Sun.
London, England, 1819-09-23 00:00:00

TO THE PUBLIC.

Mr. TAYLOR, the PROPRIETOR of THE SUN
NEWSPAPER, being desirous of lessening the La-

boor anti Solicitude attending the Conduct of a

Daily Print, is willing to part with a portion of
it to any Gentlemen of Talents and Resources,
whose Political Principles correspond with those
Avhith the Paper has always supported, and who
would be' inclined to co-operate in Manage-
ment as well as Literary Composition. He would
rather at once dispose of the whole concern, if
he did not venture to conceive that the steadiness
of his Political Character has excited the coufi-
deuce of his Readers, and that his long experi-
ence may reasonably be supposed to attach srime
credit to his competency in the conduct of a
Public Journal. He conceives also, that in these
a,vtul and threatening times every Public Man
should remain at his post, in order to contribute,
to the utmost of his power, towards the tlefence
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 Statesnian to his COuntry,
to maintain and perpetuate those Principles which
are most conducive to the security of the State
and the happiness of the People.* Hence the Ad-
mirers of that enlightened Minister and true Pa-
triot may think that a Paper instituted by him,
and for such important objects, should be offend
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 any other whose interests may
be essentially united with the interest of the Coma.
try. To such Persons the Proprietor would most
willingly dispose of the entire concern ; and,
however anxious he way he for repose,.after many
)•ears of toil and solicitude-, he wouill readily act
as their Agent so long as his superintendance '
miuht be required. It cannot he necessary to
dwell on the high reputation which THE SoN
has so long possessed, in consequence' of the
undeviating consistency of its Political Character,
rind 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-
titer. 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-
vile concurreace 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 present 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 reps oath, which it is not likely
to incur. With not less confidence may the
Paper rely on the protection of the Pito-
TeSTANT CHURCH, as it has so strenuously sup-
ported it that it is supposed to be peculiarly
pawnizecl by THE CLERGY ; among 'whom
it certainly can boast of many valuable Cor-
respondents. Indeed, as THE CLERGY must be
well qualified, by abilities and knowledge, to in-
struct the Community at large, and, in these
times, should consider that they have duties
to tultil as Citizens as welt as Pastors, they
might. very properly possess themselves of a
Paper which would not only enable them to
sweat) right principles ice general, but also
to check those licentious and impious doctrines
which ate daringly inculcated with malignant
assiduity, and are manifestly int en.:led to destroy
the Religion and the Government of the Coun-
try. The Proprietor may confidently expect the
support of the Purl- CLUBS thion,y,hoot the British
Empire, considering to whom THE SUN owes its
origin, and from whom they derive their appella-
tion. ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS of a BIRTH-DAY
tire of little use, and must fall into languor and
decay, unless effective means are taken to diffuse
and support the Principles upon which those
Associations are ptofessedly established. THE
SUN may alto expect the support of the REGULAR
SOLICITORS throughout the Kingdom, as that
Paper, and that alone, has zealously endeavoured
to maintain .the honour of the Legal Proleision,

by exempting' it from all irregular Practitioners
and discreditable Intruders. Finally, THE SUN
may look'to the PEOPLE AT LARGE for patronage
and encouragement on account of the steadiness
of its Piinciples, its Public Spirit, and its reso-
lute endeavours, on all occasions, to promote the
Honour 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-
TRIOTISM, he should insult the National Cha-
racter it he were not to suppose that among the
admirers of Mr. PITT, and Friends 01 THE. CON-
STtTUTI!)N, many wise, independent, disinterested,
snagnanimins BRITONS will he found ready, at
this .iwtul crisis, to unite in order to become Pro-
prietors of a Paper which so obviously possesses
peculiar and prominent claims to National Pro•
section.—None but Principals need apply in
Person, or by Letter, (post-paid) addressed to
the PROFRIETnE at THE SUN-OFFICE, 112, Strand.

-N.B. This Address will be Conlinued til! the
oppnrtnnit y Which it, presents has been fully sub-
mi,ted to the United Kingdom ; nor will the
Proprietor hastily close with ally offer, las lie can-
hot conceive that, in reference to the revefed
F.mnder of the Paper, and its established charac-
rt i for -political consistency, the Proposal held
forth tends to ascertain the extent of Public

I,irit.

* The Proprietor has been desired, by a Gentleman of rank,
who was in the confidenee of Mr. PITT at the time, to state

that Tin: SIIN Newspaper was not instituted for the mere
support of his own Administration, hut " for the PROTECTION
ut the .:•:ING'S GoVERNMENT." Spell was the magnanimous
loya!ty of our great departed Statesman. Never was " the
1.: • CeorEnyitENT" more formidably threatened than it is
at `; never was it mote iu used of loyal Adherents.
thit Miwisters are fully inrpres,;ed with this.truth,
ot",:rwise the 'alone and the .thar will at last be buried Ul4'
deg the rubbish of Atheistical Anarchy.,