The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-05 00:00:00

LITERATURE.
THE PAST AND FUTURE OF 11UNGARY,
Br. LNG FACi S FlLi ES, fr ND //A 1.E6.
By C. F. lienningsin, Secretary to Kossuth, Au-
thor of " Revelations of Russia, ,:y•c" Newby.
Mr. Newby has just publisbed very valu-ble and
interesting work up,n tn- past struggles of Hungary
and its future prospects, by on well Acquainted with
the former, Sn i consequently well er,,b'eks to judge of
the latter. The work is illustrated by maps, and is
full of useful information. The various races of
which the Hungarian people are composed, ibe his-
tory of the country under the empire, the recent re-
volution, and more especially the prospect of that
revolution which may with c,nfiderce be expected,
are here detiiled and commflied upon in a very in-
teresting end attractive :manner.

11 UNGA RIA N GRAMMAR.
A grarnm.r of the Hung-Arian language, with
appropriate exeicises and a copious vocabulary, to
Which are added specimens of Hungarian poetry, has
just been. published. The awhor is Sigisinund
VV6key, late Aide-de-Camp To Kossuth. It is appro-
priately dedicated to Lord Dudley Stuart. In his
Preface the author remarks that "the Mopar tongue
is the key to the heart of the Magyar people," hence
it is his hope to make the English people better Lc-
(painted with the latter by introducing the former
to their notice.

LECTURES ON 7'llE BESULTS OF THE
GRLA 2' EXHIBITION. Bogue.
At the suggestion of Prince Albert, the President
of the S,ciety of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce,
twelve lectures were delivered at that institution
by some of the ablest professors of the day, relative to
the probable results of the Great Exhibition of 1851.
The introductory lecture was delivered by the Rev.
W. Whewell, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge,
on the general bearing of the Exhibition on the
progress of arts and science. Richard Owen, F.R.S.,
Jacob Bell, M.P., Lyon Playfair, F.R.S., J. Lind-
ley, F.R S., Professor E. Sully, Rev. R.
Willis, M.A., F R.S , H. Liens:Dan, Del., Professor
J. F, Royle, M D., F.R S., and Captain Washington,
lt.N., F R.S., severally lectured on the various sub-
jects exhibited, and in general a summary of the dis-
covery and gradual adaptation of the subject under
discussion. Oue of the most interesting portions of
the work is that part of Ceptain Washiugton's lecture
which treats on the construction of life boats. It is
pretty well known, by all who take" an interest in
shipping, bow much we are indebted to the Duke of
Nerthunaherland, who, seeing how great was the de-
ficiency in number, and how imperfect the construc-
tion of the life-boats along our coasts, which was
the cause of frequent accidents, offered a liberal
reward fur the best model of a life-boat; the con-
sequence of which was that 280 models and plans
were sent in, not only by our own countrymen but
by the maritime states of the continent, and also
by our Transatlaatic brethren. Some fifty of the
beat of these formed the Duke's contribution to the
Exhibition. A report on these models, accompanied
by plans and drawings of the must approved of them
was prepared at the expense of his Grace, and 1,300
copies of it gratuitously distributed nut only through-
out the length end breadth of our island, but to all the
maritime nations of Europe and the United States of
America. In addition to which the Duke publicly
expressed his intention of placing the best lire-boat.
Met can be built, and every means of saving life
from shipwreck, on all the exposed points of
Northumberl ,nd. The first life-boat used in
England was invented by Henry Greathead, of
South'Shielda, in 1789. Although greatly inferior
to the boats in use at the present time, nevertheless
ber performances were so much appreciated that the
Society of Arts rewarded the inventor with a gold
medal and fifty guineas in 1802, and Parliament
voted him 1,2001. in acknowledgment of the utility
of his inven.ion. This work is well worthy the
attention of the public generally ; for no matter what
his profession or pursuits, the reader will out of these
twelve lectures be sure to find one or more of them
from which he may derive useful and practical in.
formation.

M. VICTOR fiUGO.—Oh Wedfie.,day evening I.Z.
Victor Hugo left the Waterloo-station for Jersey, by the
eight o'cleck mail train, after a stay in London of three days.
Driven from France for the free expression of his opinions
concerning the coup d'etat, in his pamphlet, entitled "Napa.
loon le Petit," M. Hugo took refuge in Belgium; but, fear-
ful of giving offence to the President, the belgian Govern-
ment politely requested him to proceed upon his journey;
and, accordingly, on Monday morning, he arrived in Lon-
510c, and took up his abode at an insignificant little tavern,
z:gueen-street, Windmill-street, called the Hotel de Nor-
die. During his short way, M. Hugo, unlike many
or political refugees,
at
the
ta seemed rather to avoid than to
court the
public
gaze; and, although he dined every day
to few
b: d'heite of the hotel, his presence there was known
such exiled
table d, ht;tse is ides the usual frequenters of the house. This
constantly frequented by French artists and
Obtain
an
entree
as, not having enough assurance to
inex pensiverhe
led by necessity to the tables of wealthy lion-hunters, are
or by inclination to seek its modest and
ale mws ee, Idvbeess uspitaly ; and to witness the earnest and
respectful demeanour with which these gentlemen conducted
towards M. Hugo was a touching spectacle.
inandie seas a 3:
morning, at breakfast, the Hotel de Nor-
in his wanderinges
Nor-
his respects to the
by M. Louis Blanc, who came to pay
ebxilhedispo,oet.b
eßrl.saHaugoa is accompanied
handsome
young fellow, of about three 3 oru fourg and twenty.
THE LEEDS- GAROTTE ROBBERIES.--yesterday
(Wednesday) the seven men in custody, charged with
as-
saulting and robbing two persons at the west-end of Leeds,
on the night of the 24th ult.. were finally brought before
the magiatrates, and allot them committed for trial at the
next assizes or winter gaol delivery at York. Bail was ap-
Plied for on behalf of two of the prisoners, but peremptorily
refused. Coleman, who was " garotted" with a degree of
severity which had almost produced loss of life, is recover-
ing, though slowly, from the effects of the infamous outrages
perpetrated upon him. The eighth person implicated in
these outrages, although known to the police, still evades ap-
prehension.
EMIGRATION FROM SOUTH WALES --The mania
for emigration to the gold mines of Australia is most preva-
lent in :south Wales. From Neath a number of persons have
taken their departure, and an increasing number are prepar-
ing to follow their example. At Potitxpridd, likewise, a
number of hardy young men are about to seek their for-
tune at the Antipodes; and from Laugharne and St.
Clears many farm labourers have quitted their homes for
the diggings. Large parties will soon leave the more popu-
lous towns, such as Swansea, Carmarthen, &c., in addition
to the persons who have already left. Hitherto the exodus
has been to a large extent to the United States; but the
current has now been turned to Australia. —Herrford Times.
Fiag AND Loss OF LIFE iY r retaet to PtSite
that a disastrous fire, whereby a large quantity of agricul-
tural produce and one human life were sacrificed, occurred
On Friday last at Ma'me bury. The daughter of the de-
ceased, Mr. Blackford, a man very generally esteemed by
his fellowecitizens, lies at present in a very precarious
state, having been seized with hysteric fits when she beard
of the sad accident which had befallen her. It appears that
two large ricks of bay and straw, site-ate near Malmesbury,
and belonging to Mr. Hanks, of the pest-office, were dis-
covered to be on fire lettween 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening
of the day above named. The alarm being given, a number
of the inhabitants hastenel to the spot with a view of
endeavouring to extinguish the flames, and among them was
the deceased, who was landlord of the King's Arms Inn.
The deceased mounted to the top of the hayrick, a portion
of which had not apparently been reached by the flames,
and directed the men in the distribution of the water. He
was heard to call out " There was no water wanted," at a
spot et which he was thru-ting his stick, and then be was
seen to turn himself round, but the next moment lie fell into
the burning mass and disappeared in the flames Mr. Cadby,
chemist, at the risk of his own life, rushed fjrward and suc-
ceeded in dragging the body from the flames. Mr. Blackford
was dreadfully burnt, and though medical assistance was
promptly at hand, it was evident he could not survive the
injuries he had received. He was removed to his own resi-
dence on a abutter, where he lingered till the middle of the
next day, when death put an end to his sufferings. The
ricks belonging to Mr. Hanks were entirely consumed. The
fire, it is imagined, originated from the dampness of the hay
when it was put together.

TRIAL TRIP OF THE WEST INDIA MAIL PACKET
LA PLATA.—La Plata, Royal West India. Mail Co
paddle-wheel steam-packet, purchased by the c .mpamnypa from
the British Nor h American Company, was tried down the
Clyde on Tuesday. The directors of the Mail Company, ae..
companied by Messrs. Steele, of Greenock, and Mr. Robort
Naptor, of Glasgow, who fitted the engines, were on board.
The trial was a most satisfactory one. The rate of speed, al-
lowing for tide, on the run down to the Cumries, and a few
minutes' easing, was, on the average, about 14 knots. The
fitting-up of the ship, in all-respects, is most commodious and
elegant, and, the day being fine, all parties who attended the
trip greeted La Plata most heartily on le wing her. which
Was responded to by the captain and officers, and parties who
were going round in the ship to Liverpool. There is every
probability of La Plata performing well and punctually on
her asaigued service.

SHAM EMIGRATION AGENTS AT LIVERPOOL.—An
Thomas Was. recently opened in Cable-street, Liverpool, by
:Irmas Jones and William Williams, who professed them-
selves readyin
tempt, , ship passengers to Australia on advantageous
in advance from 0,1138, &e. They ottiined passage-money
or better versed several persons; but others, ni, re suspicious,
the " firm, when 0, world's ways, would not treat with
chary about tvin-Ang orPtith found them very mysterious and
engaged to supply. Th,, :wing the vessels which they were
made, and Jones and Willirsecluence was that inquiries were
tiiely unauthorised Parti'lli'sthhaving been found to be en-
magistrates Yesterday
4. with obetY were charged before the
, ‘.,,weere in court, and gave
• pretences. Several t. the dup:slaing money under false
evi.4nce against the prisoner&
woiswi
with which they e eo,l::und Pressed to name the•
were sorry to
Bav that the ship had been coridenaned::iyh-'l3'he
anene., to
G .yernment
iAci•.l-. in consequence of a deficient.
Gov.rittnent illicials, however, who ha rrl',4." Then,be"ne
Present, 1440r4 appsaki to, knew nothing of
.Y itich
Zie parties were remanded. vessel at all.
i.
Cnicgl,r,—ET.,is; V. '.‘ INCIIF,TI,B.—_.T,I
he punl,. School niati•hes. was fLishe I v ~:. j) the last
latt,-r won I;y 30 run.. IVitich, fts-r— st innio'gs"2'.4,.; ; the
iminigs, 88. Etml—lst inning,, 158; '2nd innings, 16A
2nd
sIPITY THE SORRIAV OF TOP Pty.R. Pot:lct.---"Lor
o.vv''' ? hftw's a teller to ea' neat such wt.,..tber as ti . ,
-'
a bit ot ptcl,:leit s ;lit Ai atiil c ,wcuinuer or . i °s•
' 4 °b3ter
halt(i a,, ht do."—Pcnch•
. Tt, LATE a
S.
Lerc ' FATAL STEAM BOAT ACC1DNT.......-y,s,.
y Mr. Wm. baker. jun.,d the inquiry into the
eircumstat legume
s . ,ces attending the dean of Patrick Sullivan, who
- - 104 his life by beiu ,
6 run flu F titer Thames steam-
-oqat on the eveni t wn by the
Alter about twent Eg
e:
Wednesday, the 2th ult. Tne jury,
i 1. , „ y uoute•' '
• ,'l,..tet, 0, -- Accidental .1) private deliberation, returned a
'•. blame each, exuocretit g the parties from
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''letlitiie his own Magic 14: - .IALL —Air. itiecio vv,ll
zu4tY tigticulturiu bigstr°P if 4e 8441-.ucdeW in Te.h4rp,eili4,g
witi....l)l4nch . .