The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-12 00:00:00

MODEL OF SEBASTOPOL.

Among the " lions" of the metropolis, the
" Great Globe," in Leicester-square, must ever
hold a high position, not only because of its unique-
ness and other attractions as an exhibition, but
also because of its practical utility as a means of
instruction in geographical science. Maps and
globes, undoubtedly, are to be had in abundance,
at a cost, too, which places them within the reach
of one half of the population, and comparatively
accurate, as many of them are, much useful infor-
mation may be derived from them ; but it is at the
Great Globe alone, constructed as it is on an extra-
ordinary scale of magnitude, that a full appreci-
ation of the relative positions; the extent, impor-
tance, aspect, and peculiarities of every country
in the world can be obtained, and that almost
at a glance. It is not surprising, therefore, that
the spirited proprietor, Mr. Wyld, should enjoy a
large share of public patronage and support, more
especially when his constant efforts to enhance the
value of the exhibition are taken into account.
With what judgment these are carried -on, a visit
to the Great Globe at the present time will suffi-
ciently demonstrate. As we all know the war in
which this country, in conjunction with her gallant
Allies, is engaged, very naturally absorbs in a large
degree the attention of the public. For the satis-
faction of this general curiosity and interest, Mr.
Wyld, it will be seen, has liberally and successfully
catered. Any one desirous of information in rela-
tion to the war has only to present himself, shilling
in hand, at the entrance of the buildingin Leicester-
square, at three o'clock in the afternoon, or half-past
eight at night, to have his wishes gratified. Having
ascended the staircase in the interior of the globe
he will have the main particulars pointed out and
explained by the lecturer,the Rev. Mr. Brastead, in
a striking and lucid manner. A pretty accurate no-
tion will thus be acquired of the vast extent of the
Russian territories, of the alleged scope and danger
of Muscovite ambition—of the importance of Sebas-
topol to the furtherance of its aims, and of the
value to us, as the possessors of India, and to Tur-
key of the heroic resistance of the gallant tribes of
the Caucasus to Russian aggression. The lecture
over the visitor will be conducted to the spacious
room containing the model of Sebastopol, the large
size of which will excite his admiration. The scale
on which it is constructed is nine inches to the mile
horizontally, 260 feet to the inch vertically, and
including an area of 200 square miles. Au inspec-
tion of the interesting spectacle will, with the lec-
turer's assistance, enable him fully to appreciate
the nature of the ground, the peculiarities
of the fortified positions, and the unprecedented
operations in which the Allied armies are engaged.
To the north he will observe the high lands on
which the fortifications of the northern side of the
harbour are erected ; to the south the cliffs forming
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he will perceive on looking round the room a
variety of articles captured from the Russians at
Bomarsund. Conspicuous among these is a beau-
tiful statuette of the Emperor Nicholas, said to be
a good likeness, a rudely-finished lady's work-box,
a clumsily-fashioned lanthorn, a censer, a crimson
sacerdotal vest embroidered with gold lace, in-
cluding a cross at the back, several coarse military
cloth and sheepskin coats, the latter shaggy and
otherwise. Besides these he will notice a variety
of Russian weapons, Mine and Enfield rifles, shot
and shell (from Woolwich), and models of fortifica-
tions, gabions, sand-bags, and other matters em-
ployed in the siege ; together with the " War
Gallery," or a large collection of the costumes of
the armies of Europe, including portraits of Lord
Raglan, aid other generals in the Crimea. And
here, if he is not unreasonable, our friend will
desist for this visit from further inspection and
will retire homeward, not only gratified with what
he has heard and seen, but also determined to
visit the Great Globe again, and bring others with
him.

UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS AT THE BAIA OF ENGLAND.
—On Saturday, a return to Parliament was published,
from which it appears, that on the sth ult. the dividends
due at the Bank and not demanded, amounted to
1,066,031/. 17s. lid., of which 913,2931. 2s. 3d. was
advanced to the Government, leaving 152,7881. 15s. in
the Bank.

An important French railway Arrangement has just
been announced, all the lines constituting the group of
Normandy and Brittany having agreed to a fusion,
under the title henceforth of 'the Western and
North-Western Railways of France. The companies
included in this measure are the Paris and Rouen, the
Paris and St. Germain, the Rouen and Havre, the Paris
and Cherbourg, and the Western.
THE MAILS.—SOUTHAMPTON, Sunday.--The Solent,
Royal Mail Company's steam-ship, Captain Jellicoe,
with the mails for the Brazils and
.River Plate, left this
afternoon. She ought to have sailed on Friday, but in
consequence of having returned from the West Indies
only so recently as Tuesday last it was impossible to get
her in readiness,. Since her return she has been docked,
her bottom cleaned, and has also undergone such an
overhaul as time would permit. There will be no home.
ward mail this month, in consequence of there having
been no outward one in December. This circumstance
has been owing to the fact that almost every available
steamer has been employed as transports. The Solent
took out a goodly number of passengers, a large quan-
tity of specie, and general Menbandise,