The Sun.
London, England, 1837-04-04 00:00:00

"TO THE WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR.

" We, the undersigned inhabits nt householders of the
city of Oxford, beg to represent th at the Land-tax asses -
rnent upon this city is, with the ex% eeption of two districts,
double, and in some cases fifty time s, the proportion of any
other ; and feeling the gross injust it e of such inequality, re-
quest the favour that you will call a public meeting of the
tax payers, to take into consideratice o the propriety of peti-
tioning Parliament for an equalization of the Land-tax
throughout England and Wales, or 4:1 f adopting such other
measures for redress of the grieve nce as may be deemed
advisable."

EVENINGS WITH PitINCE C A MBACERES.—Mr.
Colburn announces for immediate pul )I.leation a work, which
is said to be of the most amusing kind,. under the above title.
We have had books without number con wernine: Napoleon, but
it is not a little extraordinary that, until 71olv, no work has ap-
peared relative to so important a person as the Second Con-
sul. The present volumes, which have created quite a sensa-
tion at Paris, contain a vast variety of anecdotes and particu-
lars, hitherto unknown, respecting the early Life of Bona-
parte, his connection with the celebrated personages of the
Revolution, Marat, the two Robe spierres, &c., and give a
most vivid and fearful picture of the sttre of things during the
Reign of Terror. The particulars raw first published con-
nected with the last days of Louis X V. 1., and the unfortunate
Marie Antoinette, are of the most exc it.;ng kind. Altogether
the work must be looked forward to wi th the highest interest.

There are
now two vacant fe'llemships in Trinity
College, Dublin ; one caused by the t 'es ignation of the Rev.
Henry Kingsmill, who has accepted one at' the College livings;
and the other by the demise of the Re V. Dr. Gannon, which
event took place in his College chambt. as. Dr. Gannon has
been for the last three years in a declinir u state. He was one
of the most attentive tutors to the interests of his pupils, and
had been a general favourite. Dr. Gannexn was unmarried, and
died extremely rich. A pupil of his, tianzed Allen, died in the
College at the same hour with bis tutor.— -Dublin Freeman.
HENRIETTA TEMPLE.—BY Trt-E AUTHOR OF
" VIVIAN GREY."---" The author of Grey is a man of
some mark in the world of letters; his firs.t work created a
' sensation,' as it is termed ; and ever since lac has been recog-
nised as a writer of very considerable power and versatility.
The novel before us well sustains the literary' reputation
Mr. D'lsraeli. It possesses all his characteristic energy and
originality of style, with a fertility of fancy and a flow of spirit
which carry the reader forward by an irresistible impulse. The
volumes abound in bold and beautiful passages. "—Edinburgh
Evening Post.
We hear that the intrepid aeronaut Mrs. Graham
has perfectly recovered from her late accident, Mr. Alexander
having performed the last operation a few weeks since for the
recovery of her right, which has been quite Fucers,ful. Nothing
d •unted, this adventurous female intends maiing her first ascent
since her unfortunate voyage with the Dare of Brunswick
during the present month, from the neighbour hood of the me-
tropolis, having received promises of cordial support from many
noblemen and persons of distinction.
MR. CAMPBELL'S LETTERS FROM THE SOUTH
—lndependently of their amusing interest, these letters will be
found well deserving the attention of the mereaatile world.
The grand political problem—whether France will relinquish
or retain possession of the Algerine territory—is, very saga-
ciously discussed. In a conversation which Mr. Catupt:ell
had with the King of the French, on his return from Alg fess
to Paris, speaking of the great difficulty of relinquishing the
colony, Louis Philippe put to him the question, " To whora
can we restore it?" Echoing this important query, our author
says, " To whom would the Algerine territory be given back?
The Turks—they would immediately be at war with the Moors
for superiority, and both Moors and Turks would join in op-
pressing the Jews. Then the Arabs would assert their inde-
pendence, and there would be a universal civil war. Nay, it
is a doubt with me, whether, in the event of the French relin-
quishing Algiers, and even blowing up their forts and arse-
nals, the Algerines would not again rebuild their pirate ves-
sels, and re-act their cruelties on Christian captives."
THE TEA TRADE.—The delivery last wee':: was
very large, viz. 523,740 lbs. The trade is active in conse-
quence of the non-settlement of the dispute between the Chi-
nese planters and the longs at Canton, by which exports are
checked.

AUSTRIA AND THE AUSTRIANS —lnnumerable
subjects of interest open upon us in these pages. The
leading characteristics and excellences of the work are the
author's account of Vienna, which differs so essentially from
that of most of his predecessors—his revelations concerning
Royal and diplomatic characters—his very interesting narrative
relative to the son of Napoleon, which will be universally read
—and his characters of Prince Metternich and others. There
arc, indeed, a thousand points of attraction that present them-
selves in rapid succession as we read.—Court Journal
We are glad to be at length able to announce an
improvement in the price and demand for cotton. Since our
last there has been an advance of a farthing per lb., and yes-
terday there was a very brisk demand. Buyers and sellers are
both in somewhat better spirits, and there is in 'all respects a
better feeling. The general impression seems to be that the
worst is past.—Glasgow Chronicle.
MR. THEODORE HOOK'S NEW NOVEL, " JACK
BRAG."—Jack is a glorious fellow ; his impueence, his inve-
terate vulgarity, the audacious pretensions by aid of which he
gets into the circle of his betters, the ludicrous expestres he
is subjected to, his utter insensibility to mortification, his pre-
posterous blunders, and indefatigable perseverance in spite of
repeated defeats—all these go to make up one of the most
amusing and farcical exhibitions of character we ever met with.
There never was a book wherein fun was so predominant.
What a treasure for any one haunted by " the blue devils !"
We advise such of our readers as may resort to the perusal of
Jack's pages, to ensconce themselves in a good sturdy arm-
chair, capable of supporting both back and elbows during the
paroxysms of laughter which will infallibly and often break out
as they go through each volume. 0, rare Jack Brag I—Naval
and Military Gazette.
DEATH OF MR. CONSTABLE, R.A.—This un-
expected circumstance took place at his house in Charlotte-
street, Fitzroy-square, on Friday night last, and; as we under- •
stand, of the prevailing epidemic, which has proved so exten-
sively fatal this season. Mr. Constable was much under sixty
years of age, very active, and not subject to any attacks of ill
Ivalth, and his constitution was considered very sound. He
had attended the general assembly of the Royal Academy on
Thursday evening, in their new edifice, went through tho
duties with his usual alacrity, and did not complain, or appear
at all ailing. After his return home, however, he felt himself
unwell, yet did not think of getting medical advice imme-
diately, and when it did come it was too late. He died on the
following night ( Friday). It is somewhat remarkable that it
fell to his lot as visitor, in the living model school of the Royal
Academy, to close on the previous Saturday the last and final
session of the studies at Somerset-house, the whole establish-
blishrnent being now transferred to the new building in Tra-
falgar-square. Mr. Constable began his career in life at a
point very remote from the paths of art, he was originally a
miller—[This is another instance of genius breaking through
the shell of difficulties. Claud Lorraine was apprenticed
to a dealer of flour and pastry ; Rembrandt was a young
miller; and we believe that William Etty, R. A.l is a mil-
ler's son, from Yorkshire]—near Woodbridge, in Suffolk ;
but early in life he showed so strong a passion for the
arts that it could not be controlled, and his friends placed
him under an instructor. Mr. Farringdon, R. A., was his
master for some time, and he became a student of the Royal
Academy ; his improvement was rapid, and he commenced
portrait painter, which he followed with much success for some
years, but his taste was decidedly for landscape painting, and
he finally abandoned the more lucrative walk of portraiture for
the more agreeable and congenial one of which he was so fond.
He was an ardent and a sincere worshipper of nature, and his
natural perceptions of what was good in art were strong, and
very original, and there was always a freshness of feeling about
his colouring, which was in complete harmony with the scenes
he was fond of painting; these, as many of our readers are
aware, were generally views near the banks of rivers, canals,
&c., with sedge, osier, and other aquatic features, with figures
and cattle, &c., appropriate to the scenes. His mode of paint-
ing was very peculiar, but it embodied much truth, and good
sound principles of art, which will render his works lasting.
In private life, Mr. Constable was much esteemed by those
who were intimate with him, and his conduct was correct in
all the relations of social and domestic life. He has left seve-
ral children to deplore their bereavement ; they are now com-
plete orphans, having lest their mother about six years two ;
one of his sons is a youth serving in the navy. Mr. Constable
was elected a Royal Academician about twelve years since,
from amongst several competitors.