The Sun.
London, England, 1829-11-16 00:00:00

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state of religion and morals amongst us, thought
the pretence of a dinner to the County Member
a good opportunity to let the country know he
had not actually put on the Hermit's cowl, as is
insinuated in a sketch of his Lordship which
we perceive in the shop windows. From the
specimen delivered at Maidstone, we fear the
state of his Lordship's mind is a shade worse
than formerly, particularly when we observe his
recommendation of Sir EDWARD KNATCHBULL
to the continuect'confidence of his constituents,
on the ground of " his unshaken attachment to
and intimate knowledge of our late Constitu-
tion." It matters little whether our " glorious
ConsLitution," as spoken of, be really deceased
or not ; Lord WINCHELSEA may have it as he
pleases ; but it seems mightily odd to recom-
mend a Member of Parliament for his attach-
ment to, and knowledge of institutions, that are
passed away, instead of those that exist. 'With
politicians like Dr. SOUTHEY and Lord ELDON,
who fancy themselves living in past times, this
may do very well, but the men wanted in Parlia-
ment are those who understand and appreciate
the spirit of the present times—who know what
the Laws and Liberties of England really are,
and on what their perpetuation depends, and
who will endeavour not to drag us back to the
ignorance and intolerance of our forefathers, but
to confer on us some of the many social amelio-
rations of which we still have so much need.
The Earl of GUILFORD, a Nobleman who,
although in his twofold character of Priest and
Legislator, he may be a fit personification of
that union of Church and State which the
Brunswickers have ever in their mouths, yet is
generally supposed to be, if any thing, sillier than
Lord WINCHELSEA, had, it seems, the wit to
refrain from exposing himself on this occasion.
The pompous and empty tirade he delivered
last Session in the House of Lords, his Lord-
ship has, however, taken care to have printed
and circulated among his tenants, who, we ima-
gine, would have received, with much greater
satisfaction, a mitigation of their rents, the scale
of which is said not to be the most moderate in
the county. In the Tory landlords we do not
always see that consideration of their tenants
which professions might lead us to infer, and of
this Newark is not the only proof.
If landed proprietors were really solicitous for
the welfare of the persons from whom they draw
their resources, they would make less fuss about
Ithe danger of the Church and State, and take
more pains to place themselves on an amicable
and kindly footing with their dependents.

All that Sir EDWARD KNATCHBULL and

his aristocratical friends may advise or menace,
will not, we venture to say, make the Govern-
ment swerve an inch from the line of policy to-
wards Ireland, the commencement of which has
signalized the Duke Of WELLINGTON'S civil
career. His Grace is too strong in the confi-
dence of his master and of the country to be in-
timidated by a faction from pursuing the plans
his own plain sense may lead him to adopt,
whether for Ireland or any other part of the
kingdom. The Ultra-Tories would therefore
be more prudent to keep quiet, than to draw on
themselves general derision for the spleen and
mortification they seem unable to refrain from
exhibiting.

It is at length finally and irrevocably deter-
mined that the Kixo does not go to Brighton this year.
The reasons for this change of intention are not known ;
but it is surmised that while the political state of the
country, giving rise almost daily to Cabinet Councils, is
partly the cause, private grounds and private influence
have had also somewhat to do with it.-21forniv Ad-
vertiser.

It is hardly fair, although it may not be dis-
advantageous, to contrast the Juliet of Miss FANNY
KE3IBLF. with the performance of the same character by
Miss 0 NEILL. The latter excellent actress had been en
the boards of the provincial theatres nearly from her
cradle ; whilst Miss Krstatr, previously to her introduc-
tion to Covent-garden, had never appeared on any stage.
The alterations and reform in the Liturgy of
the Church has, it is said, been recommended to the Bench
of Bishops fom the highest quarter. Some years luck a
Correspondent of this Journal, who happened to be in the
Royal Chapel at Brighton, when the Creed of St. Atha-
nasitts was pronounced by Dr. CA RR, stated, "although
his MAJESTY was uniform in his responses during the
other portions of the Liturgy, he observed a profound si-
lence while the Clergyman pronounced " Athanasius's
Creed."--Morning Paper.

A learned Dean has proved that flattery, even
to Princes, may be carried too far. This ardent Clergy-
man was, fur a length of time, Chaplain to the Highest
Personage ; during whose residence iu the Marine Palace
he regularly officiated in the Royal Chapel on a Sunday.
His sermons were most fervent—most or thodox—and most
courteous. Their adulatory character, however, failed to
be acceptable in the Highest Quarter ; and the first fa-
vourable opportunity for a removal was embraced—not to
the Episcopal Bench, as was expected, but to the cloister
of one of the most tasteful and elegant cathedrals in the
country, where the worthy Dean " rests in quiet."—
Morning Paper.
THE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE.—Cherish
the spirit of our people, and keep alive their attention; do
not be too severe upon their errors, but reclaim by enlight-
ening them. If once they become inattentive to the pub-
lic affairs, you and I, and Congre.s, and Assemblies, and
Judges, and Governors, shall all become wolves. It seems
to be the general law of our nature.—.Tofferson.

The farmers of this and neighbouring counties
have taken advantage of the recent fine weather, and a
large portion of next year's wheat is already well got into
the ground.—Sheffield Afereitru.

CATHOLIC BISHOP OF WATERFORD.—On
Wednesday the parish priests of the diocese assembled, for
the purpose of electing a new Bi.hop, and our readers will
be happy to hear that the election has been unanimous in
favour of the Very Rtv. aietor FoRAN, Vicar Capitular.
This decision will be forwarded to Rome, for the approval
of the Holy See (which, where the clergy are unanimous,
is generally a matter of course)—but as the proceedings of
the Holy See are generally very cautious and deliberate,
the reply and consequent consecration may not take place
probably for three months.—Waterford Chronicle.
One of our worthy inhabitants was reproached
a few days ago with the meanness of his extraction, by
some " ---- good natured friend," who reminded him
that his grandfather had come to Windsor without a half-
penny in his pocket. " I see no disgrace in that," replied
he, 46 for the KING himself often does the same thing.—
Windsor Express.