The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-02 00:00:00

The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Be-
view.—Some remarks are made on the career of
Pompeo Litta, whose chief work was the " History
of the Celebrated Families of Italy." He was in
the French army for some time, and it was then
and there that he planned the work which after-
wards gave him fame. He heard the French re-
ferring to the glory of their ancestors, the great-
ness of their houses, with which they boasted the
Italian could not compete. Pompeo was unable to
reply from ignorance, but pride induced him to
study the subject at his leisure, and on his soon.
after leaving the army he betook himself to litera-
ture. His work, it is said, is not merely conducive
to genealogical rarity, but it is descriptive of Ita-
lian history and the condition of Italy. It is ob-
served that it is to be regretted that there has been
no history of a similar nature illustrative of noble
; English families.
" What history can compare with that of England is
the interest and value of its incidents ? There is hardly
a passage of arms, certainly not a political' combination,
of our Noble Families of English Celebrity, that did not
bear relation to the common weal. No nation has waged
foreign war with greater courage, higher genius, or more
success. The merchant princes of England were among
the first to girdle the earth with shipping. France and
Italy may boast—justly and proudly boast--of the great
names inscribed in their roll of nobles. But what of the
Nevilles and the Percys ? What of Grey, Stanley, and
Howard, Clinton, and Courtenay ! Are not these names
of equal rank with those of any aristocracy in the world,
it we regard personal character, place in council, or
prowess in the field ? Of three of these families private
histories have been printed, of the rest we believe none ?
"We trust that the present generation will not pass
away without some man, ' who hath an apprehension
of nobleness,' being enabled to write the History of the
Noble
Families of,Englead from their 'muniments, with
oirgiireorogetteat wadiiippori.—= a still teein with:
affection the great forms of the past which present them-
selves in that aspect of ideal grandeur Time imparts.
Poetry still stirs the heart like the sound of a trumpet
which is associated with them. The age of chivalry is
past ; the courteous reverence of it still exists. What a
Title of Honour is a name enrolled in the Ballad of
Chevy Chase !"
" Fifty Years in both Hemispheres" contains a
summary of the adventures of Vincent Nolte.
They are anything but enviable, these fifty years
in both hemispheres. As the writer observes in
this article, " they were spent in fierce struggles to
achieve fortune, and the end is worse than the be-
ginning thus far." "Northamptonshire Words
and Phrases" is interesting. It is said that there
are thirteen thousand words in common use in
England which do not appear in any dictionary.
It is curious to observe how a short distance can
change the mode of expression. In one parish the
speech is quite strange to those residing in the
next. A labourer went some miles to see his rela-
tions, and said he could not understand them. A
description is given of Neville's Cross, Durham, to
which a plate is affixed. It was built to comme-
morate a victory obtained over David of Scotland.
" Reminiscences of Cambridge," from the year
1780, furnishes details of the customs carried on
at the university at that period, which are interest-
ing enough to merit attention. They are quaintly
described, and may please those who compare the
past with the present.

GRAND REVIEW NEAR BOULOGNE.

REJOICINGS AT THE CAPTURE OF
SEBASTOPOL.
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, SUNDAY.
Yesterday there eves the grandest review at Honvault
of the troops that has as yet taken place. At least
50,000 men were under arms. The Emperor rode upon
his favourite chesnut horse, which was purchased for
him in England, and which is celebrated for its peculiar
grace and beauty. His Majesty appeared on the ground
at about 1 o'clock, surrounded by a brilliant staff of
officers, and followed by the Cent Gerdes. The Empress
soon afterwards arrived in a carriage and four. She
was dressed in riding costume, and in her hat she
wore a white feather. She immediately alighted
from her carriage, and conversed for a considerable
time with La Duchess° D'Essling, and some of
he distinguished officers that formed her
Her horse, a beautiful grey, which was
in waiting, was richly caparisoned, the saddle
cloth was deep scarlet, with a profusion of gold em-
broidery. The Emperor, on being apprised of her
arrival, galloped across the field to where she stood,
when, having been assisted by her attendants, she
mounted her horse and.rode beside his Majesty through•
out his inspection of the troopti. The scene was grand
and imposing in the extreme, and the country around
being of a hilly and undulating character added greatly
to the beauty of the spectacle.
While the Emperor was thus engaged, a despatch
was received by him, which, after perusing, he handed
to some of his generals that accompanied him. He then
turned towards the troops, and in a loud voice said,
" Sebastopol est prise."
This important intelligence was received with tumul-
tuous cheers by the soldiers, as well as the spectators
within hearing ; and continuous cries of " Vivent l'Er•
pereur et l'lmperatrice" greeted the royal party through-
out their entire progress.
The review did not terminate until about four o'clock,
soon after which the Emperor and Empress returned to
town. About six o'clock their Imperial Majesties paid
a visit to the cathedral.
The news of the capture of Sebastopol having been
officially announced, the town of Boulogne was brilliantly
illuminated throughout the night.
The Emperor and Empress having attended divine
service at the chapel at Capecure, left Boulogne for
Paris by railway at 12 o'clock. The following has since
been published :
THE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE
CAMP OF THE NORTH.
Soldiers,—l part from you, but will return soon to
judge for myself of your perseverance. You know' that
the camp of the north was called into existence for the
purpose of bringing our troops nearer to the coast, in
order that they might more speedily be combined with
those of England, whence it was necessary for them to
depart for any place where the honour of the two
nations required their presence. The camp was created
to show Europe that without denuding any point
of the interior we could easily assemble nearly
100,000 men between Cherbourg and St. Omer.
It has been created to accustom you to military
exercises, to marches, to fatigues ; and believe me
that nothing is so useful for the soldier as this living
in common in the open air, which teaches him to
appreciate and withstand the inclemency of the weather.
Doubtless it will be a hardship to continue in the camp
throughout the winter ; but I collet upon the efforts of
every one of you to make it profitable to all. Besides
your country demands your active services ; some pro-
tect Greece from the direful influence of Russia ; some
maintain the independence of the Holy Father at Rome ;
others confirm and extend our dominion in Africa ; others
again are perhaps at this moment planting our eagles
on the walls of Sebastopol. Well ! You who are stimu-
lated by such noble examples—you, of whom one divi-
sion has distinguished itself at the taking of Bomar-
sund—you will be the more able to contribute your part
to the common work, the more you are hardened to the
toils of war. The classic soil you tread has already
formed heroes ; that column, raised by your lathers,
recall great memories ; and the statue which surmounts
it appears by a providential chance to point out the
road you are to follow. Behold this statue of the Em-
peror : it stands on the West, and menaces the East.
There, in fact, is the danger which threatens modern
civilisation ; here the rampart to protect it. Soldiers,
you will be worthy of your noble mission.
NAPOLEON.

suite.

Boulogne, Sept. 30, 1854.

[Anuarissmisr.]-1-fer Majesty's Royal Letters Patent for
valuable and extraordinary improvements in the most power-
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Albemarle-street, Piccadilly. Ob-
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Bch extraordinary powers that some 33/4 inches, with an ex-
tra, eye -piece, will show distinctly Jupiter's
moons, Saturn's
ring, and the double stars ; with the same telescope can be
seen a person's countenance three miles and a half distant,
and an object from 12 to 14 miles.
sizes, whiz increasing They are of larger and all
powers accordingly.—The Royal Ex-
hibition, 18" ol.—Valuable, newly-invented, very small,
powerful waistcoat-pocket glass, the sizeof a walnut, by whie.h
a person can be seen and known 13/4 miles distant ; they answer
every purpose on the race-course, and at the opera houses,
country scenery, and ships are clearly seen at 8 to 10 miles.
They
are
invaluable for shooting, deer-stalking, yachting, to
spoi •
tsmen, gentlemen, gamekeepers, and tourists. Opera,
race-course, camp, and perspective glasses, with wonderful
power ; an object can be clearly seen from 10 to 12 miles
distant. Spectacle Lenses of the greatest transparent power.
The valuable advantage derived from this invention is, that
vision becoming impaired is preserved and strengthened, and
very aged persons are enabled to employ their sight at the most
minute occupation—can see with these lenses of a much less mag-
nifying power—and they do not require the frequent changes
to the dangerous effects of further powerful assistance. Deaf-
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nary powerful, small, newly-iuvented instrument for deafness,
entirely different from all others, to surpass anything of the_
kind that has been, or probably ever can be, produced.
Being of the same colour as the skin, is not perceptible ; it
enables deaf persons to hear distinctly at church am! at
public assemblies ; the unpleasant sensation of singing noises
all the assist-
in the ears is entirely removed ; and it affords
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