The Sun.
London, England, 1837-01-09 00:00:00

Stock.

Jan. 6, 1837...
Same time, 1836

Professor Airy has been appointed Superintendent
of Chronometers to the Admiralty ; the learned gentle-
man is also Astronomer at Greenwich, and has had his pen-
sion increased to 3001.
WIT AND Humoutt.--Old Anno Domini Eigh-
teen Hundred and Thirty Six is now dead and buried, and
the roystering, rollicking, " sweet ;'oung Prince" reigns in
his stead. The world had grown weaev, according to the
booksellers' report, of the dullness of the old regime, and
mad for enjoyment—for fun and frolic, the sovereign sway
of the " king of courtesy" that was to be * A *. They
announced therefore a sort of endless carnival to open with
the new year and the new reign. Who, indeed, was to be
the Lord of Misrule was somewhat doubtful. A thousand
voices shouted for " The Miscellany"—others again As vo-
ciferously for " The Humourist"—and " The Lion.s of
London" roared in their own favour, as even lions lvtd
never roared before—roared, indeed, until they were
obliged so " to aggravate their voices," that they \have
fever since been heard. " The Humourist," too, by over-
exertion, somewhat impaired its health, and has been con-
siderately taken under the maternal wing of the " New
Monthly"—" the two single gentlemen" or ladies, being
" rolled into one." " The Miscellany," therefore, stands
alone in its glory. " Bentley's Miscellany" presents ussoth
".The Monster Balloon," the best thing yet written on the
subject—it strikes us as very like laughiog gas ; and con-
tributions by Fenimore Cooper, Haynes Bayly, Samuel
Lover, the Authors of " Hajji Baba," " Stories of Water-
loo," 44 Rattlin the Reefer," " Headlong Hall," and many
others. As to "the Public Life of Mr. Tulrumble," it is
" Boz" every line of it. The whole description of the pro-
cession is capital. We wish " Boz" and " Bentley's Mis-
cellany" the best good wishes of this well-wishing season..--
Athencettm.
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SILVER SNUFF BOXES, of all sizes, and of a great
variety of Patterns, either Plain or richly Chased, aro offered, price
from Ten to Eighteen Shillings per Ounce, at T. COX SAVORY'S,
Working Silversmith, Goldsmith, and Watchmaker, 47, Cornhill,
London.
N B. _A Pamphlet, containing a List of Prices of Silver Spoons
and Forks, Silver Plate, Plated Goods, Watches, Clocks, &c., may
be had gratis, or will be forwarded inz ns Overt o a post-paid application.

BIRTHS.
On the 6th inst., in Gloucester-place, the lady of Mr. George
Robins, of a son.
On the 6th inst., Mrs. Charles Dickens, of a son.
On the 31st ult., at Westhouse, Ripon, the lady of the Rev.. J.
W. Whiteside, of a daughter.
On the sth inst., in Margaret-street, Cavendish-square, the lady
of J. P. Larkins, jun., Esq., of a daughter.

MARRIED.
On the 4th inst., at Oddington, Charles Augustus Arney, Esq.,
51st King's Own Light Infantry, to Cecil, second daughter of the
Hon. and Very Rev, the Dean of Gloucester.

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I)IE.D.
On the 6th inst., at Highgate, the infant dsughter of Geo. H.
Kindersley, Esq.
On the sth inst., in Sussex-place, Regent's-park, Joseph Charles
Taylor, Esq.
Elizabeth, eldest daughter' of the
-place, Miss Byrne.
On the 3d inst., the Rev. Richard Smyth, Rector of Stapleford-
Tawncy-with-Theydon Mount, Essex, aged 81.
21, John William,
latOeiltl.thleatsigtlftwi.nds,t., aged 15,
Esq.. of Upper Harley-street. .
eldest son of Mr. John
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Memo, of Holborn• bars. •
On the 22(t ult., at Nantes„ Amelia Shiells Boys.

London: Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG, of No.
112, Strand, at The Skit Office, No. 112, Strand, in the county
of Middlesex.—Monday, January 9, It:M.