The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-02 00:00:00

A Poem by " Stonewall" Jackson.

MY WIFE AND CHILD.
The Liverpool Post gives the following lines as written
by the late General " Stonewall" Jackson when serving in
the Mexican war. They will be read with a melancholy
interest now that he is no more
" The tattoo beats, the lights are gone,
'I he camp around in slumber lies,
The night with solemn pace moves on,
The shadows thicken o'er the skies ;
But sleep my weary eyes hath flown,
And sad uneasy thoughts arise.
I think of thee, oh dearest one,
Whose love my early life bath blest,
Of thee and him, our baby son,
Who slumbers on thy gentle breast;
God of the tender, frail, and lone,
Oh guard the gentle sleepers' rest.
And hover, gently hover, near
To her whose watchful eye is wet,—
The mother, wife, the doubly dear,
In whose young heart have freshly met,
Two streams of love so deep and clear,
And cheer her drooping spirits yet.
Now while she kneels before Thy throne,
Oh teach her, Ruler of the skies,
That while by Thy behest alone
Earth's mightiest powers can fall or rise,
No tear is wept to Thee unknown,
No hair is lost, no sparrow dies,—
That Thou canst stay the ruthless hand
Of dark disease, and soothe its pain;
That only by Thy stern command
The battle's lost, the soldier's slain ;
That from the distant sea or land
Thou bring'st the warrior home again.
And when upon her pillow lone
Her tear-wet cheek is sadly pressed,
May happier visions beam upon
The brightening current of her breast,
Nor frowning look nor angry tone
Disturb the Sabbath of her rest.

Whatever fate those forms may show,
Loved with a passion almost wild,
By day, by night, in joy or woe,
By fears oppressed or hopes beguiled,
From every danger, every foe,
Oh God I protect my wife and child I"

visit.

THE SHAKSPERE TERCENTENARY.—It happens
conveniently that a committee has been gathered
together, for a special purpose, in connection with the
Shakspere Fund, established in 1861 for the preservation of
objects illustrative of the Life and Works of Shakspere at
Stratford-on-Avon. A public reading of Shakspere, by
Mr. and Mrs. Kean, is about to take place in St. James's
all for the benefit of that fund; and a committee of noblemen
and gentlemen connected with Shaksperian literature has
been named to aid in that object. At present this commit-
tee consists of the Duke of Newcastle (president), Sir C. H.
R. Boughton, Bart., C. H. Bracebridge, Lord Justice
Knight Bruce, B. Bond Cabbell, the Earl of Carlisle, J.
P. Collier, F. W. Cosens, W. Hepworth Dixon, James
Dugdale, the Earl of Dunraven, the Rev. A. Dyce, E. F.
Flower (Mayor of Stratford-on-Avon), Earl' Granville, F.
Haines. Sir R. Hamilton, Bart,, the Rev. W. Harness, R.
S. Holford, Earl Howe, H. Johnson, Lord Lindsay, Lord
Londesborough, the Lord Mayor of London, Sir E. Bulwer
Lytton, Bart., D. Maclise, W. C. Macready, Lord John
Manners, Herman Merivale, R. Monckton Milnes, C. N.
Newdegate, Sir C. Nicholson, Bart., Sir James Prior, Gen.
Sabine (President of the Royal Society), H. B. Sheridan,
William Tite, S. H. Walpole, B, Webster, J. Wilkinson,
T. Wright, Lord Vernon, with J. 0. Halliwell as the hon.
secretary. If these noblemen and gentlemen, says the
.Athenceum, while aiding to complete the Shakspere Fund,
should think proper to undertake the arrangements for a
national celebration in April next year, the thing might be
done, and well done.

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chasing Horniman's pure Tea; very choice at 38 4d. and
4s. "High Standard" at 4s. 4d. (formerly 4s. Bd.), is the
strongest and most delicious imported. Agents in every
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VI • •

HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL, May 30.

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Helena
and attended by Lady A. Bruce, drove out this
afternoon,
The Princess Louise and Prince Arthur went out
riding.

The Duke of Athole arrived at the Castle on a

The Rev,. J. Caird arrived at the Castle.

The Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Prince of Wales, attended by Major Tees-
dale, rode on horseback yesterday morning.
The Princess of Wales, attended by the Hon.
Mrs. Bruce, honoured Mr. Frith with a sitting at
his studio at Pembridge Villas. Her royal high-
ness, attended by the Countess of Macclesfield,
went to Kew in the afternoon, and visited her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince Leiningen arrived at Marlborough House
upon a visit to the Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince
Leiningen, honoured Mr. James S. Westmacott with
a visit at his studio in St. George's-road. His royal
highness afterwards went to the hospital of the
Grenadier Guards in Rochester-row, and visited the
men injured at the recent railway accident.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of Wales, accompanied by Prince Leiningen, and
attended by the Countess of Macclesfield and Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Keppel, honoured with their pre-
sence last evening the performances at the Bijou
Theatre, her Majesty's Theatre.
The Prince and Princess of Wales leave Marl-
borough House this morning for Frogmore Lodge,
near Windsor. Their royal highnesses will remain
out of town till Monday next, when other engage-
ments will compel their presence in London. The
prince and princess will attend the races at As3ot
on Thursday in full state, the Master of the Queen's
Buckhonnds appearing with his silver couplets,
and the huntsmen and whippers-in in their state
apparel.

THE COURT.—We understand that the Queen,
accompanied by the youthful members of the royal
family, will leave Balmoral on Friday next for Windsor
Castle. It is the intention of her Majesty to travel in
similar privacy as was observed on her journey to the north.
In all probability the Queen will not reside beyond a fort-
night at Windsor Castle, and will then go to Osborne for a
short residence before proceeding to Germany.
The Duchess of Marlborough will give an even-
ing party on the Bth and 22d inst.
The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
arrived at Northumberland House yesterday from Sion
House, Isleworth, where they have had company during
the Whitsun week.

The Earl and Countess of Chesterfield left town
yesterday for Sunning Hill, near Ascot, for the race week,
with the intention of receiving a party of friends during
the meeting, including the Duke and Duchess of Beau-
fort, the Earl of Glasgow, Colonel the Hon. Henry
Forester, &c.
The Earl and Countess of Breadalbane and
family have left the Queen's Hotel, Hastings, for London,
after a sojourn of five months.

The Earl of Strathmore has returned to town
from attending the races at Parisi

The Earl of Coventry has returned to town from
Paris.

The Earl and Countess de Grey and Ripon ar.
rived at their residence in Carlton-gardens yesterday from
the Portland Hotel, Southsea.

The Eirl and Countess of Carnarvon have re-
turned to Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square, from their seat,
Highclere Castle, Newbury.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—MadIIe. Volpini, a
charming young singer, from the Grand Opera, at
Barcelona, will make her first appearance in England, in.
Verdi's dramatic opera, " Un Ballo in Maschera," on Satur-
day night next, at Her Majesty's Theatre. It is sufficient
to say, regarding the extraordinary merits of this int erest-
ing debutante, that she achieved great success in Paris,
where she followed Patti, and a here she fully divided
honours with her in the recollections of the Paris public.
A noteworthy quality in Mr. Mapleson's management is
the rapid succession of the first-class singers which he is
able to present to his patrons. Arguing as this does an
affluence of resources, it is a great claim upon the recogni-
tion of all opera lovers, and especially of his subscribers.
In this array of great successes there will be probably
counted one more ; and if Volpini prove all that is promised
in regard of her, the frequenters of Her Majesty's Theatre
will be amply consoled for that temporary deprivation,
which—as in the instance of Madlle. Tradier, if the gossip
"report," is to be trusted—stole a heroine from the stage
to secure her a wealthy husband. The cast of "Un
Ballo in Maschera" is so complete and great, that probably
its renowned composer himself never expected to see it so
finely filled. The magic " Faust"—now promised for
speedy representation at the Haymarket Opera—may be
said to be entrusted to as equally magic hands when com-
mitted to the interpretation of such artistes as Titiens, as
Giuglini, Gassier, Santley, and the seductive Trebelli.
HOLIDAY RECREATIONS.—We believe, at the
present moment, that Madame Tussaud's Exhibi-
tion, in Baker-street, stands unrivalled, as containing the
most splendid collection of figures and objects of rare in-
terest that can be found in any other collection in the
world ; therefore, to the sight-seer, we strongly recommend
a visit to this far-famed old-established place of resort.
THE ECLIPSE LAST NIGHT.—A total eclipse of
the moon took place last night. Shortly after 9
o'clock the face of the moon became partially obscured, and
at 5 minutes to II the eclipse became a total one, and lasted
until half-past 11, at which time the moon resumed her
normal appearance. At almost every point where a view
could be obtained crowds of people assembled ; the various
bridges being blocked up by amateur astronomers.
CATCHING A TARTAR.—Mr. Levy, the Govern-
ment candidate for the sth circumscription of Paris,
convened a public electoral meeting on May 30, which was
attended by 2,000 people. No such large meeting would
have been tolerated on the initiative of any independent
candidate. The meeting, after listening patiently to DI•
Levy's speech, and his answers to several questions put to
him, voted by acclamation that he was no man for them,
and broke rip with the cry of Vive Jules Favre !
THE UNITED KINGDOM RAILWAY OFFICERS AND
SERVANTS ASSOCIATION.—The first anniversary of
the establishment of this association was celebrated on
Friday last at the Bridge-house Hotel, London-bridge.
Mr. W. Dyne, presided ; and there were about 300 present.
Among the resolutions passed was the following :—" That
this meeting, reviewing with great satisfaction the past and
first year of the existence of the association ; during which
nearly 900 members have joined, pledges itself to make
widely known the benefits of the association; and also to
solicit their fellow-servants to become members, and thus
ensure by large numbers a lasting success." Some of the
members entertained the company with excellent perform.
awes on the pianoforte, part-songs, &c. The whole pro I
ceedings were most satisfactory.

UP-SHOT LlGHTNlNG.—Lightning has been
known to strike upwards. An astonishing in-
stance of this occurrence is recorded by Arago. Upon the
top of Mount St. Ursula, a lofty mountain in Styria, there
is a church. On the Ist of May, 1700, Jean Baptiste,
Werloschnigg, Doctor in Medicine, and a group of other
persons, were standieg in the porch of this church upon the
top of the high mountain. Down the mountain and half
way towards the bottom of the valley, black clouds were
gathering, and soon they displayed all the grandeur and
terror of a great thunder-storm. The spectators in the
porch of course deemed themselves quite safe where they
were, the air being serene around them and the sun shin-
ing on them brightly, yet seven of them wero struck down
dead. Lightning darted suddenly up from the upper sur-
face of the cloud, and killed them by Dr. Werloschnigg's
side, on whose testimony the extraordinary fact is recorded
by M. Arago.—Dickens's " All the Year _Round."
SHAKESPERE'S AUTOGRAPH IN DANGER !—A
Reader at the British Museum calls attention to the
great risk which is run by leaving exposed to depredation
the Shakspere autograph in Florio's Montaigne. "why,"
he asks, "is not the book withdrawn, and placed, as it
should be, in the cases, with the other MSS. and auto
graphs ? We all recollect the fate of the letter which Lord
Byron addressed from Greece to Sir Walter Scott, and
which had been placed in the vase at Abbotsford. It is little
short of a miracle that the autograph is still in the book ;
and I almost dread to forward this remonstrance, fearing it
may call the tardy attention of some literary sharper or
enthusiast to the lucky chance which is still open." A
Reader probably exaggerates the risk of loss, but we shall
do no harm by putting the authorities on their guard:—
Atheneum.

CLIFTON SUSPENSION-BRIDGE.—The stagings
and works in connection with the piers on the
Glocestershire and Somersetshire sides of the Avon have
ncw ,suffi3iently advanced to permit the commencement
of laying the temporary bridge, which will be begun in the
co irse of the present week. Already numerous visitors
are attracted to Clifton to witness the progress of the great
undertaking. The Earl and Countess of Spencer have re.
cently been staying there, and we hear that his lordship's
health has been improved by his sojourn at Clifton,