The Sun.
London, England, 1818-03-05 00:00:00

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It is `with very 'g-1 eat ple.e.tOre that we observe
the extraordinary degree Of Patraltitge intendid
to liroMote this tridy laudhble purpose, which
wat so wisely recbmineuded from THB
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and which is of the utmost ,importarri-e to
the happiness "of the Empire. the colitri-
butions which hale already been made are
most splendidly munificent, and, We trust, are
likely to become so extensile throughout the
Empire, as to promise fit means for effecting
the accomplishment of the interesting object in
view. Among the Meritorious individuals who

have distinguised themselves on this occasion are
the Bishop of DURHAM, the Rev. C. DANBURY,
Archdeacon of Sarum, the Duke of NDRTHUM-
BERLAND, the Countess Dowager of Rosso, Lord
KENYON, and Sir ROBERT PEEL, who have each
subscribed 5001. Other contributions to the
amount of 300 L 2001. and 1001. do honour to
the several Subscribers, and we add, with much
satisfaction, that the DEAN and CHAPTER Of CHRIST
CHURCH, OXFORD, have voted 10001. from their
own resources, not front the funds of the Institu-
tion. We feel peculiar pride, as well as pleasure;
in contributing our humble efforts in support of
this truly estimable purpose, because we consider
it as essentially connected with THE PROTESTANT
ASCENDANCY, which we have so zealously sup-
ported in opposition to all the arrogant preten-
sions of 'POPERY, aiming at a participation of Po-
litical Power. After having inserted that admi-
rable series of Letters under the signature of
LANERANC, which are to be continued, and the
original and vigorous compositions under that of
TEERX FILIUS, and of other able Corre-
spondents, which have brought THE SUN into
high estimation among all the Members of
our Ecclesiastical Establishment, we shall strenu-
ously pet severe in the same glorious cause, and
we anxiously invite the friends of that Esta-
blishment to a zealous support of our national
faith, assuring them that our Paper shall be open,
as often as we have space, to all the friends of that
PROTESTANT ASCENDANCY, which is essential to

the preservation of the BRITISH CONSTITUTION,
and the happiness and freedom of all who. live
under its protection.
Mr. HAYnori, a very distinguished Artist, has
recently published a tract on Historical Painting,
intended to recommend the introduction of Pic-

tures into Churches, as %veil as Sculpture. There
is much reason on his side in this respect ; for
Sculpture is designed chiefly to celebrate heroes,
and record their actions ; and though they are
certainly entitled to the grateful commemorations
of their country, in drder to excite emulation that
may promote future interest and glory, yet Paint-
ing may be rendered instrumental to our eternal
interests, enforcing by "example the eloquence of
the Pulpit. Mr. IlaYport, in order to effect this
purpose with the least expense, proposes that 3
per cent. of the money appropriated for the erec-
tion of the New Churches should be deducted
for the encouragement of Painting on Scriptural
Subjects, and that the Churches shall be built in

such a manner as to give convenient space for
such additional means to aid and strengthen pious
feelings. Whether, or not it may be proper to
adopt this suggestion we shall not presume to say,
but we, must repeat our satisfaction at the flou-
rishing state of the Subscription, and ardently
hope that it will be amply sufficient to accomplish
all the objects upon which our eternal as well as
temporal welfare so essentially depends.

THE HURRICANE OF LAST NIGHT.—Last night
a most dreadful hurricane, at times accompanied
with lightning, took place between eight and nine
o'clock, and continued at intervals till nearly
three this morning. We understand that not
only several shells of houses; but houses which
had been slightly built in the vicinity of the Me-
tropolis, are entirely levelled to the ground, par-
ticularly in the East. Trees iri St. James's Pail%
are blown down, houses were unroofed during
the storm, and chimney-pots. were falling in al-
most every direction. CoUsiderable damage has
been done to the shipping in the River.
:Several
of the Mail Coaches did not arrive till two hours
beyond their time, and many of the heavy coaches
were four hours later than usual. Upwards of
2 cwt. of lead was blown Iron-, the roof of Sur-
geons' Hall, Lincoln's-Inn-fields. Three houses,
almost finished, near the Turnpike-gate in the
New Cut, near Waterloo Bridge, fell about eight
o'clock last night with a tremendous- crash, occa-
sioned by the gale. Report says that a Lady and
a Gentleman were taking shelter in one of them
from the storm whey► 6e. i,c.Fident, happened.—
This rumour is believed to be tirtfounded.—Dut ing
the prevalence of the storm, use wall of the old

building on the eastern side of the' avenue to the
Waterloo Bridge came down with -a dreadfulcrash.
The wind cot►ti►►ues to bluw this day with great

violence.