The Sun.
London, England, 1862-06-03 00:00:00

N°. 21,818.

PUBLICATION.

Now ready, in 2 vols. Bvo., with Portrait,
THE LIFE OF EDWARD IRVING, Minister
of the National Scotch Church, London. Illustrated by
his JOURNAL and CORRESPONDENCE. By Mrs, OLIPHANT.
" "A work that will rank among the best of biographies,
One that may be placed by the side of Hanna's Life of
Chalmers,' and Stanley's 'Life of Arnold.' "—Parthenon.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

icow ready, in 2 vols. with Portraits, 215.,
THIRTY Y-EARS' MUSICAL
RECOLLECTIONS. By HENRY F. CHORLEY.

" Every page of these volumes offers pleasant reminis-
cences to the opera goer of some 30 years' experience. No one
singer of merit, or pretension to it, no distinguished com-
poser of the period, is without his or her portrait,, 7he faith-
fulness of the latter is creditable to the limner. Whether as
a serious chronicle, a conscientious history, a graceful series
of portraits, or an anecdotical record, the author must be con-
gratulated on the work he has accomplished."—Athenaeum.
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. Hurst and- Blaekett,-13, Great Marlborough-street.

MR. CHARLES KENT'S NEW POEMS.
Just published.

DR EAM LAN B. With other Poems.
By W. CHARLES LENT, Barrister-at-Law.

reap. Bvo., price 6s.

" The author of 'Dreamlani' and Aletheia' hag risen to a
height so very close to the summit of genius that he may be
commiserates for h's inability to grapple with the last peaks
of its elevation. There is abundance of talent, a delicate
taste, an endless richness and diversity or image, topic, and
illusion : the landscape is most luxurious ; and the tnnt!c of
verse excellent."—Literary Budget.

"air. Kent has undeniable merits—warm and high-toned
feeling, a pleasant combination of grace and humour, and no
small power to Pope at Twickenham' is a
cabinet picture. Marianne will commend itself to all
mothers by its gush of parental tenderness, and its acquaint-
ance with baby wiles and mysteries. Fructidor' shows what
Dutch fidelity of word painting the author can master when
he tries. His fruit is as vivid and well Characterised as if
Lance had painted it."—Athenaeum,

"The oharin of ' Mr. Kent'S‘poettl, a 9 it -1A the flild condi;
tion of success to all poets, is that he is in sympathy with his
subject and'not only with himself ; that he is truly poet and
not egotist. Bet it is by nopeans his only merit. Re is a mas-
ter of versification. The flow or his verse is smooth and me-
lodious, and enriched with a copious and ornate vocabulary.
`Shelley at Marlow' is a painting exquisitely delicate. The
vision of Shelley with which Mr. Kent presents us is almost
perfect. 'DREAMLAND is a work conceived in a noble
spirit, and executed with scholarly taste, frequently with
flashes of true poetic inspiration. 'f he Dying Bridegroom'
is distinguished by a genuine pathos, which leads us to be-
lieve that Mr.-Kent-would succeed eminently in some story
of the affections."—The London Review.

"Mr. Kent's poems come before the world with the advan-
tage, not only of an author's name, but of a name already
agreeably and musically known in the mArical literature of
the day. His 'Aletheia' was very favourably received by the
public, and has no doubt been the companion of many
thoughtful readers who will gladly welcome anOther volume
from his pen. A. series of portraits drawn with true poetic
sympathy and veneration, 'The best of all, we think, is that
of Scott. There Is something in the lines that will remind
the reader of the chime of Scott's own verse."—John Bull.
.
" Verses, many of them extremely tender and harmonious,
and all indicating a mind carefully cultured and imbued with
elegant tastes."—Daily News.
"Poems of very considerable excellence. Fructidor 'is a
very close and vigorous word-painting of an orchard. Mr.
Kent's volume is healthy and vigorous in sentiment, correct
in composition, and contains many happy touches of true
fancy, very gracefully expressed."—The Critic.
"The pictures Mr. Kent makes are carefully drawn and
effectively coloured. His work is on the whole in good taste.
It possesses the undeniable, yet; in these days, rare merit of
intelligibility, and is, moreover, very readable."—The Art-
World.

" We like some of Mr. Kent's minor poems even better than
'Dreamland.' He is a real poet, unquestionably, and often
versifies with extreme felicity. Of his poetic power the
Monody on Lord Strangford ' affords ample proof : while
his capacity to make word-music is shown in ' The Morris
Dancer s.' "—The Press.

"It was a conception worthy of a true poet to show the
depth of his sympathy for the Great Masters of English
Song:, by devoting the outpourings of his Muse to their
special illustration. There is not one of the many pictures
here collected which is not perfect in all its parts,-"whether
we consider the sentiment by which it is inspired, the truth
of the local colour, or the beauty of the setting. With a
thorough appreciation of character, Mr. Kent combines an
admirable descriptive power and a masterly command of
most mellifluous verse, so that, while the mind is fully
gratified, the senses—so to speak—are equally charmed."—
Bentley's Miscellany.
ALETHEIA ; OR, THE DooM OF MYTHOLOGY.
With Other Poems. By the same Author. New Edition.
Fcap. Bvo., price ss.
London : Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts.

THE PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE
fully explained in J. GROSSMITH'S
" GOVERNMENT. UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES."
The cause is 'there predkated of the monetary difficulties ex-
perienced in 1860. The Crisis is at band. Anxiety in busi-
ness has now become the grim torture. Purity of motive.
Intelligently exercised, must animate all Governments, or all
is lost, All denominations- of Constitutions are carefully
examined In J. Groasmith's "Government upon First Prin.
ciples."

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(QUEEN'S CONCERT ROOMS, Hanover-
Nat square.—S. TITALIIERG has the honour to announce
that, after a long absence. he will give a MATINEE at the
above Rooms, on MONDAY next, June 9th. The only occa-
sions on which S. Thalberg can possibly appear in. London,
this season, are limited to "FOUR MATINEES;" they will
take place as follows:—MONDAY next, June 9th; MON-
DAY, June 16th; SATURDAY, June :.Bth ; and MONDAY,
July 7th.

The Matinees to commence at half-past 2 o'clock.
S. TIIALBERG will present his last works, entitled " The
Art of Singing applied to the Piano," and "Les Soirees de
Pausilippe," consistinc, of 24 Pens& Musicales, •
Stall`Subscription for the Series, £3 3s. ; Stall Tickets, 215.;
Unreserved Tickets, 10s. cd. Prosnectuses 'and 'rickets may
be had at all the principal Musicsellers and Libraries, and on
application to S. Thalberg's Secretary, Hanover-square
Rooms.