The Sun.
London, England, 1853-12-28 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DFCEMBER 28, 1853._

At length, however, the Cabinet of England be-
gins to give faint and intermittent indications of

a recognition of the importance of the emergency,
and of the imperative need of a final abandon-
ment of these futile and craven negotiations. Aber-
deenism—in short—has for ten long months been
fumbling at the Gordian knot of the Russo-
Turkish question—and discovers at last (what
was obvious to every sane man at the outset) that
it must perforce be cut, as of old, by the sword of
ALEXANDER.

An incisive energy, indeed, is at length de-
manded on all hands from the French and British
Governments. Will that energy be revealed with-
out further delay or procrastination ? GOD
knows ! So long as the Earl of ABERDEEN,
with all his Muscovite predilections strong upon
him, remains at the head of the Adminis-
tration, such a policy must, in the fullest sense
of the word, be improbable. Even now we
are only " talking" of war we are only
" talking" of an entrance into the Black Sea—we
are only " talking" of an expedition (next spring)
into the Baltic—we are only " talking" of a move-
ment of the fleets towards the Crimea, and of an
attack upon Sebastopol.
And Russia is still energetically carrying on
her enormous warlike preparations. Flushed
with victory, and with all her evil. passions
inflamed by the inhuman butchery of the
Turks at Sinope, she is ' collecting together
all the resources of her colossal system to
sustain her arrogant demands • upon the Porte,
to enforce her daring project for the diffusion of
the dominating authority of the Greek Church,
and to support the already assumed right of the
Russian soldiers to the occupation of the Princi-
palities. Auxiliaries are in this manner
being gathered under the banners of the
AUTOCRAT from Sweden and. from Finland,
while in an opposite direction the Persians
are being decoyed into a complicity with
the Cabinet of St. Petersburg, 'as opposed to the
Divan at Constantinople: Insomuch has the latter
arrangement on the part of the Emperor NICHOLAS
proved successful, that we hear of the advance of
an army of 30,000 or 40,000 men, under the
standard of the Sophis, in the direction of our
Indian frontiers, and of a sinister correspondence
between the SHAH and DOST MAHomm-En. Can
England—while events like these are transpiring
--still tolerate the timidity and indecision
hitherto revealed, during ten or eleven months
consecutively, by the ABERDEEN Administration?
Can NAPOLEON witness unmoved the sullying of
his glorious tricolour—while the flag that has
" braved a thousand years the battle and the
breeze" is being trailed in the mire by the fatuity
of a blundering Coalition Government ?

It is Christmas week ! The weather is bracing,
but decidedly cold and frosty. • In a word, what
is properly designated as " seasonable !" Family
groups are disposed to draw more closely round
the hearth, to stir up the coals, and revel in the
enjoyment of the ' cheerful blaze, and genial
warmth of " their ain fireside." But a careful
hand arrests the contemplated movement towards
the poker. The useful instrument is restored to its
original place with unsullied brightness. For the
time being it is to be regarded as merely ornam en tal.
An unpleasing reminiscence flashes across every
mind, and all recognise with regret the propriety
of submitting to the stern injunction to " let the
fire alone 1" The exquisite happiness of the do-
mestic circle is marred—a cloud arises on every
brow. The unlooked-for presence 'of Mr. RED-
LAW did not exercise a more baleful influence on
the TETTERBY family, although " the gift dif-
fused" by the simple command is of a very-diffe-
rent character. It is not the loss of memory that
afflicts the careworn " pater familias" that induces
him to sympathise with EBENEZER SCROOGE, in
his unregenerate days, before the ghost of JACOB
MARLEY, and the visions conjured up by that
amiable apparition had softened the rugged dis-
position of the quondam miser, and opened his
heart to humanising influences. It is not the
lack of recollection that casts a shade over the
brow of the usually contented and cheerful
matron, or elongates the aspect of the fair sisters
and sturdy boys clustering round the " chimney
ueuk." No, their memories, unfortunately, are
but too "green." Coal, at 38s. or 395. per ton,
is the demon that, for the time being, has expelled
the Lares and Penates,. and placed the Household
under the control and influence of " dull Care"—
that causes the father to regret his bachelor days
—when Christmas was indeed a season of fes-
tivity, and " boxing day" was anticipated with
delight rather than apprehension—in a word,
when he was the recipient rather than the be-
stower of these gifts—that makes him undervalue
his " little woman," and " wonder how he had
ever admired her"—that makes that same " little
woman" disparage her partner ; think him " com-
mon-looking ;" that he's " small, beginning to
stoop and getting bald," and regret that she
had not listened more favourably to the solicita-
tions of others who are now " well to do in the
world," and utterly indifferent as to the prices
of " coals," or other articles of necessary con-
sumption. The grim spectre silences even the
" Cricket on the Hearth." In the chill occa-
sioned by the collected and undisturbed ashes,
and the reflection of the bright but useless fire-
irons, it is unable to emit a single chirp, and even
were it otherwise the melody would have lost its
charm, its harmless music; it would no longer ex-
cite pleasing thoughts. Coal ! Coal ! 1 Coal 11!
monopolises attention. Coal at NINE AND THIRTY
SHILLINGS PER TON ! destroys every kindly feel-
ing—and makes the minds of the family reflect
the gloom of the fire-place. The ancient King
COALave is
been l l O longera merry monarch—fiddlers three
h
discarded, and the public have been
play some tune, "to pay the piper,"
who ha s um
t so
ed the position previously held by
compelledas
the expelled musicians.
The price of coals has really become so intoler-
able to the less wealthy classes, that somethin g
must speedily be done to ascertain the real'causes
of the calamity, and, if possible, to provide an
adequate remedy for the serious grievance. There '
is no doubt that some, at least, of these causes are
temporary—that, for instance, a large fleet of
colliers was weather-bound in the Tyne, and that
on the change of wind that occurred on Monday
more than a thousand coal-laden vessels were re-
leased, whichare now rapidly speedingon their way
to the por t of London. But this constitutes but a very
inconsiderable portion of the exciting cause of the
enormous increase of prices. The evil is much
deprecated, and requires a more decided course of
treatment. Much of ' it has unquestionably fol-
lowed the successful strike of the miners—and the
additional wages which they have enforced from
the Coal Masters. The sums thus paid would be
of comparatively trivial importance, and would be
but little thought of, if the men bore their tri-
umph with moderation, and continued to labour
with the same amount of energy displayed when
they had to give a greater quantity of work for
less pay. But unfortunately, in place of endea-
vouring to improve their position by bringing
home more money to their families, they have
used the advance to reduce the amount of labour
formerly given, and the result has been that they
are earning the . same amount for greatly dimin-
islied
production. The Coal Masters are thus
enabled to enhance the prices at the pit's mouth
to a far greater extent than that paid to the
miners. Then comes the enhanced freight,
partly owing to the seamen, and partly to the
shipowners. Every other charge is similarly en-
hanced,
and it is whispered that the coal merchants
have increased their profits in a similar ratio to
others engaged in the raising 'and carrying the
black diamonds. Be this as it may, the melon_
oholy fact of the price is undeniable. Thirty-nine
in.place of twenty-three shillings per ton for that
which may be regarded as one of the chief neces-
saries of life is a" matter sufficiently startling to

demand Legislative attention, so that ample in-
vestigation may take place, and a speedy remedy
be provided, and that the cheerful blaze may once
more enliven the domestic circles assembled round
" all English fireside ! "

MEETINGS IN FAVOUR OF TURKEY.-THE
CITY OF LONDON.

We feel that we can now state with confidence that
the country is on the eve of being thoroughly roused
on the subject of Turkey's wrongs. Meetings are about
to be held in Birmingham and various other places
where they have not been held before ; and in Notting-
ham, Derby, and Stafford, where great anti-Russian
demonstrations have already taken place, second meet-
ings are to be held. From what we know of the stat
of public feeling, we venture to say that the treachery
of the Coalition will call forth as large a share of public
indignation as the aggressions of the Czar.
In the meantime, we deeply regret that no steps, so
far as we know, have yet been taken with the "view of
getting up a great demonstration in a crisis so mo-
mentous as the present, in the city of London. It had
not used to be so. The city of London was, formerly,
always the first to distinguish itself in any popular
movement. If the present Lord Mayor, who is a man
of independence and spirit, would only take the initia-
tive in this matter, he would render his Mayoralty the
most brilliant which we have had since the days of Beck-
ford, when he acquitted himself in thepresence of George
the Third, in behalf of the cause of freedom, in a man-
ner which will transmit his name to the latest posterity.
—Morning Advertiser.

LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

A telegraphic despatch, dated Vienna, Dec. 22, I
says advises from Constantinople inform us that
the Turks would consent to no terms unless the
Principalities were first evacuated. On the con-
trary, the Porte seems determined to push on the
war, and an expedition was about to sail for
Sebastopol.
. It was also considered very unlikely that the
Emperor of Russia, after his late successes, would
consent to any negotiation based on the evacuation
of the Principalities.
It is stated that the Capudan Pasha, not having
taken the proper precautions for the defence of
Sinope, has been dismissed.
The following telegraphic despatch has been re-
ceived from Tiflis, dated December 6 :
" Prince Beboutoff's victory over the Seraskier
Abdi Paella was the most considerable affair which
has yet taken place between the belligerents in
Asia. Beboutoff had expected to find Abdi Pacha
at Alexandropol, and, as soon as he could collect
a sufficient force ho marched to attack him ;1
but the Seraskier retreated to his own territory,
which he ravaged as he went, and thus rendered
the pursuit very difficult to the Russians. At
length, the Seraskier turned and advanced ; and
the! two armies met, on the 2d, at the village
of Basch-Kadyk-Lar. Abdi Paella's force consisted
of 20,000 regular infantry, besides militia, and
10,000 cavalry and 45 guns. Beboutoff attacked
him with about half the number, stormed his camp,
and took tents, baggage, ammunition:6 provisions',
and 24 cannon. The loss on both sides was very
severe. The Turkish artillery was admirably served,
and the artillerymen were killed at their guns ;
and many political refugees were amongst them.
The Seraskier fled precipitately, and part of his
army has disbanded itself.
" The Russians have, [in twelve days, defeated
the two largest corps d'armee of the Turks, and
taken 39 cannon. The larger part of the Imperial
force has consisted, in every instance, of Georgian
regulars and militia; and the commanders-in-chief
were Georgians—viz., Princes Beboutoff, Orbelliau,
and Andronikoff. This fact shows the complete
success of the enlightened policy of Prince Woron-
zow who has always treated the Georgians with
marked confidence, and placed them in the highest
posts, the effect of? which is that they now appear
to be perfectly staunch to him.
" The general result of,the campaign in Asia has
been unfavourable to the Turks."
Omar Pasha is expected at Kalafat, where a
second line of breastworks is being thrown up for
the protection of the troops, should they be driven
in from the intrenched camp.
The following account of the disastrous engage-
ment at Sinope is founded upon the investigations
made there by the captain and officers of her
Majesty's ship Retribution. It is consequently
genuine "
On the 13th November a Turkish flotilla, consisting
of seven frigates (one of sixty guns), three corvettes, and
two steamers, anchored in the Bay of Sinope. On the
21st a Russian squadron of three two-deckers, a frigate,
and a brig, stood in for Sinope, and, after reconnoitring
the Turkish position, cruized off the harbour, maintaining
the blockade in spite Of very heavy weather. It was
suggested to Osman Pacha, the Turkish commander-in-
chief, that as an action would be unavoidable, the
best course would be to force the blockade, and make
a running fight of it ; but, not contemplating any
reinforcement of the Russians, he unfortunately
rejected the advice of his subordinates, upon the con-
sideration of some of his vessels having been damaged in
a recent gale, and on the probability of a successful re.
sult if the action were fought at anchor. On the fore-
noon of the 30th, a large Russian squadron, composed
of three three-deckers and three two-deckers, under the
command of Vice-Admiral Nachimoff, having also the
flag of a rear-admiral, stood in for the bay under full
sail before the wind, and took up a position close
alongside the Turkish ships, the latter not firing upon
them while doing so. Two frigates and three
steamers remained outside to cut off the retreat of
any Turkish vessel attempting to escape. Osman Pacha
forthwith signalled his fleet to fight bravely to the last
in defence of their country, and at noon adesperate action
commenced. For upwards of an hour and a half the
Turkish frigates resisted these fearful odds without flinch-
ing. ' The first of their losses was the Navick frigate,
whose captain, Ali Bey, being menaced with boarding
by a huge three-decker, and having abandoned all hope
of successful resistance, with desperate devotion blew up
his vessel. At the end of the above period the destruc-
tion of the Turkish force was- frightful and complete.
Some of the ships were burnt by the enemy's red-hot
shot ; others blew up ; and the others, whose sides were
literally beaten in by the enormous weight of the Russian
metal, slipped their cables, and, with the exception of
two, drifted on shore. The Russians now manned their
yards, and cheered in honour of their bloody victory.
Having done this, they immediately recommenced firing
upon the helpless wrecks, from which a feeble drooping fire
was still maintained with unequalled fortitude, and did not
cease until they had completed the work of destruction
and butchery. They then took possession of the two
vessels which had not gone on shore, but, from their
battered condition, abandoned and destroyed them the
following day. One of the Turkish steamers, the Taif,
alone escaped. She had slipped her cable shortly after
the commencement of the battle, and, after forcing her
way at some risk through the force cruising outside,
brought the first intimation of this fatal event to Con-
stantinople. Before the action commenced the Turkish
crews numbered 4,490 men ; of these 358 have survived,
the others having being slain to a man at their posts.
Most of the survivors are wounded ; among them are
120 prisoners, who were taken by the Russians on board
the frigates abandoned by them, and who have been
carried off to Sebastopol. Osman Pacha, the comman-
der-in-chief, who was wounded in the action, is among
the prisoners. Hussein Pacha, the second in command,
while trying to escape from his burning vessel, was struck
by a grapeshot on the head, and killed. The loss on the
Russian side is not accurately known, as they retired
immediately after the battle ; but four of their ships were
disabled in their spars, and were towed out by steamers.
The support afforded to, the Turks by the land batteries
was ineffectual, owing partly to the lightness ,of their
guns, and partly to their fire being intercepted by the
Turkish ships. The town of Sinope is completely de-
stroyed, either by shells or burning timbers, and the
whole coast is strewn with dead bodies. A few survi-
vors have made their way, by swimming, to the town ;
but such is the consternation among the local autho-
rities that all action on their part is paralyzed, and they
can scarcely find means even to procure for medical as-
sistance for the sufferers. These latter found speedy
alleviation at the hands of the medical officers brought
by her Majesty's steamer Retribution and the French
steamer Mogador, who were zealously assisted by three
of the survivors, surgeons on board the Turkish fleet."
From the above report it is clear that the Turks
fought bravely, and stood to their guns to the last.
Ali Bey, the commander of the Navick, seeing that
his ship could not stand against the three-decker
opposed to him, ordered her to be blown up ; but
not feeling certain of the execution of that order,
he himself threw the lighted match into the pow-
der-magazine. In 1850 Ali Bey conveyed the Le-
gione Monti (who were returning to Italy, having
taken part in the war in Hungary) from Constan-
tinople to Genoa and Cagliari, on board the frigate
Illat, for which services the King of Sardinia pre-
sented him with the cross of Saint Maurice and
Lazarus.

The following table shows the loss of ships, men,
the wounded, kn.
The Navick, 52 guns, 500 men, Ali Bey, captain
(killed) ; opposed to a Russian two-decker. Blown up.
"The Nezim, 52 guns, 500 men Hassan Bey, captain
(killed) ; opposed to a ussian two-decker of 80 guns.
Destroyed.
"The Farsli Ilat, 38 guns, 400 men, Ali Maher Bey,
captain (killed) ; opposed to a Russian two-decker of 80
guns. Destroyed.
"The Gullu-Sefit, 24 guns, 200 men, Selis Bey, cap-
tain (killed). Destroyed.
"The Aon-Illah (flag ), 36 guns, 400 men, Osman
Pacha (lost leg, and made prisoner) ; opposed to a
Russian three-decker of 120 guns, which lost spars.
"The Damietta, 56 guns, 500 men. Destroyed.
" The Nedgbi-Feschir, 24 guns, 200 men, Hassein
Bey, captain (prisoner). On shore, dismasted.
" The Kaid, 50 guns, 500 men, Elan Bey, captain
' (escaped) • opposed to a large three-decker. Blew up.
" The Nezemiah (flag), 60 guns, 600 men, Hussein
Pacha, second in command, and Captain Kadi Bey
(killed) ; opposed to a large three-decker. Blew up.
" The Falai Marbout, 22 guns, 240 men, Izet Bey,
captain. Destroyed.
" The Taif steamer, 16 guns, 300 men, 800-horse
power. Not engaged.
" The Iregli steamer, 4 guns, 150 men, 150-horse
power. Destroyed.
•" Making a total of 434. guns, and 4,490 men.
" Russian guns 600, besides four steamers and two
frigates, not in the action. Weight of Russian shot,
681b5., 421b5., and 321bs. Several shells and carcases
used did not explode.

Men.
Wounded and sound, brought to Constantinople by
Retribution and Mogador
Left at Sinope, in charge of badly wounded
Wounded, loft at Sinope, could not be moved 2O
Prisoners, as supposed
Escaped on shore, it is presumed
Escaped, per Taif steamer . 3OO

Total number of men
Accounted for .....

1,680
4,490
1,680

Unaccounted for

RUSSIA AND SWEDEN.

2,820

An occasional correspondent of the Times, -at
Stockholm, dated Dec. 11, has the following :
"Stockholm is in a great state of excitement

to-day, caused by the arrival of a Russian courier
with a note commanding Sweden to close her
ports to English and French vessels and sub-
jects. I can scarcely believe that it •is true,
but that a note of importance has arrived is
quite true, and Russia is determined, either
by threat or flattery, to get Sweden on her side,
and the Swedes are in great excitement about
it. The Royal 'family is greatly in favour of
Russia, but the nation, to a man, is against her.
It is no secret here that Russia is making
enormous preparations for war, although every-
thing is kept as secret as possible. She
has already one or two screw line-of-battle
ships, , and is now converting others as fast
as possible. Since Russia has had Finland; she
has sailors equal to any in the world, with the sole
exception of the Anglo-Saxon race, so that next
summer the general opinion ,here is that Russia, to
say the least of it, will astonish England and
France, and put .those Powers to a greater test
than they have yet had.

" The 'Russian emissaries are most active all over
the world. She bass already beaten England at
the Court of Persia, and Dost Mahomed is on her
side (?)."

CHRISTMAS BOOKS.

The Pretty Plate. Addey.

This is rather an original narrative, and the
young people who are amused by it should also
take warning, for it would otherwise be productive
of harm to them. The two young ladies whose
childhood is here sketched, were very eager and
ambitious children who were unfortunately situated,
for they were sent to a school where they were as-
sociated with their equals in rank but their supe-
riors in money. In consequence of this, as may be
expected, much confusion arose. At a tea party to
which they were invited, one of their schoolfellows
exhibited " a pretty plate," which immediately ex-
cited the attention of the two heroines, Kate and
Annie Kavanagh.: They hastened home, and
begged their mother to give them also " pretty
plates." She refused, not caring for the expense.
This irritated the children, who, driven to despair
by the gibes and taunts oitheir schoolfellows, stole
the article so much desired—the pretty plate.
Their attempts to conceal it gave them endless
trouble, and at last they resolved on returning it
to the ;hop. They did so unperceived, but then
they were not happy. Months passed on, but they
did not forget their theft, and a heavy price did
they pay for their short-lived possession. Some
years afterwards they confessed their sin to' their
parents ; but this hidden crime cast a shade over
their young days. Not even when their mother
presented them with their dearly loved plates had
they any delight. They turned away in disgust
from what had brought them into so much trouble,
and which could not repay them if they had been
made of gold or laden with precious stones.

All i.s not Gold that Glitters. By Cousin Alice.
Addey.

The young readers to whom this volume is ad-
dressed will not fail to profit by its perusal. There
is more than amusement in its many diversified
scenes, and something better than information of
the different modes of labour and toil in the farms
and the diggings. The young hero is placed in a
peculiarly trying position. He starts for California
with his father and a very wicked man, who leads
the former into every species of misfortune. After
their arrival there he continues to entice his victim
more and more into his snares, until they quarrel
and separate. But the disgraceful companion was
not satisfied with such terms, for, after the unfor-
tunate old man sinks into the grave, overcome with
exertions for which he was not fit, he actually
robbed the dead in the still hour of midnight, while
the distracted orphan watched by the corpse, and
bereft the desolate boy of all his goods. Then in-
deed was Samuel alone in the crowded diggings,
and starving in the land of gold. Courage and
perseverance bore him on through many troubles,
and he was well established in the employment of
a kind friend, who had a farm situated in a beauti-
ful locality, far removed from the strife of the gold
finders. Here his family joined him, and thus his
fondest wishes were realised. His two sisters, who
are both characters in their' different ways, were
delighted to leave their poor and wretched home to
seek plenty and prosperity with their long lost
brother. They arrived at their destination one
summer evening, and were enchanted at what they
beheld. " The Queen of Sheba could not have
been more a3tonished at the magnificence of Solo-
mon than were these New Hampshire girls at the
beauty and floral treasures of the Valley of
Sonoma." In this lovely spot they were left to
enjoy peace after so much trouble, and to live to-
gether after being separated for so many years.

The Ice King and the Sweet South Wind. By

Mrs. Caroline Butler. Addey.

This is one of the most pleasing of Mr. Addey's
Christmas tales for the young. Under the allegory
of the Sweet South Wind melting and destroying
the frozen barriers of the Ice King, the influence
of good and evil feelings is traced, and an old moral
presented to the reader in a new and striking form.
There are several tales, under the attractive titles
of " The Christmas Cake," " Little Annie Leslie,"
" Caspar the Hunchback," and " The Christmas
Gathering." There is great variety in the stories
and characters, but the conclusion is always the
same in the triumphant Victory of the Sweet South
Wind over the wicked spirits of the Ice King. It
is an idea which, from its novelty, is very likely to
fascinate children, aud, we need hardly say, is sure
to benefit them. The illustrations are numerous,
and altogether there can hardly be found a more
pleasing and profitable little volume for a Christ-
mas gift.

Pretty Poll. By the Author of " The Amyott's
House." Addey.
This is a work in the autobiographical form, inas-
much as it is a parrot's own history, related by
himself ; and certainly his powers of narration
justify the opinion so generally held of the conver-
sational capabilities of his tribe. After an eloquent
panegyric on his native palm trees, he describes his
sensations when ensnared while reposing in the sun
and planning extensive travels among leafy groves.
But his travels were of another description : for he
was brought over the sea and given to the sister of
his captor. Kate (for such was her name) became
much attached to •him, but from poverty was
obliged to sell him. He was purchased by a little
boy, who was attracted by the similarity of their
names, Paul and Poll. After sundry adventures,
he is restored to his former mistress, and we take
leave of him contented. There are several illus-
trations • and his memoirs form an entertaining
little solume.

The Adventures of a Dog, and a good Dog too.
By Alfred Elves, author of the " Adventures of
a Bear," ac., with eight illustrations by Harri-
son Weir. Addey.

There is a great deal of amusement to be de-
rived from this little narrative, simple and unpre-
tending though it be. Its young readers may also
learn some useful lessons, for throughout its course
it is shown how honesty is the true principle of
action, and a dreadful end is the fate of the wicked
and deceitful ones. This sketch is in the same
style as that of the Great Bear published last year,
but it has the advantage over its predecessor in‘
point of interest and attraction. The variety of
little incidents are very well described, and the
illustrations give a greater charm to the book. The
most exciting part of the accounts is where "Job"
saves the life of the son of his enemies, when all
the family and friends stood by wringing their
hands and doing nothing. Again, most readers will
be pleased at the picture given of the poor dog's
sufferings out at sea, when he was drifted out on a
plank, and thus passed many days in torture ; at
last he was made one of the guardians of the city
of Caneville, in which town all these adventures
took place. At the end the hero remarks—" If it
teach the way to avoid an error or correct a fault,
if any portion of it win a smile from a sad heart,
or awake a train of serious thought in a gay one,
my dog's tale will not have been unfolded in
vain."

The Charm. Addey.
The second series of this delightful periodical for
juvenile readers is now completed, and forms a most
attractive volume of information and entertainment.
There are some historical articles on a most in-
teresting subject—" The Leaders of the Crusades."
The " Lives of Godfrey de Bouillon, Richard Coeur
de Lion, Baldwin Count of Flanders, and St. Louis
of France," are given. The descriptions of foreign
countries are also very instructive. Natural His-
tory, that study so attractive to the young, finds a
place. The hippopotamus, bison, hyena, &c., are
among the subjects. But it is not devoid of lighter
reading. There are numerous tales and ludicrous
sketches in prose and verse. The most facinating,
however, is a tale by the talented authoress of
" Olive," who has before contributed to juvenile
Christmas literature. It is entitled " The Little
Lychetts," and commences the history of a young
girl and her brother who are left orphans, after a
reverse of fortune. It is written with the usual
ability of the authoress, and forms one of the most
entertaining portions of the pleasing miscellany of
the Charm. There are upwards of sixty engravings,
as each article of any importance is accompanied by
an illu tration.

The Lark and the Linnet. By Eliza Lee Men.

Add ey.
This little volume is a collection of hymns, songs,
and fables, for juvenile readers. The verses are
pleasing and varied in style. Some of them are
translations of ballads and songs. They are care-
fully written, and form a very agreeable poetical
miscellany for the young.

Natural History in Stories, by M. S. C. Addey.
It has long been an established fact, that what
children learn willingly or unconsciously, is far
more easily acquired and retained in the memory
than what is learnt by rote: ' Hence the favourite
plan of conveying information in stories, and com-
bining amusement with instruction. The present
little work is intended to teach the very young
some points of natural history. It is of course
written in a simple manner, suited to the capacities
of children, but the little tales are sufficiently
amusing to attract their attention, and it seems
well qualified for the purpose for which it is in-
tended. It has several illustrations.

Louisa von Plettenhaus ; or, The Journal of a
Poor Young Lady. Constable.
This little tale is translated from the German,
but it does not possess the usual characteristics of
romance and mysticism ; on the contrary, it is of
a remarkably religious tendency, haying many

_quotations from hymns, &c. The young lady Ilas
many unpleasant adventures, as poor young ladie
mostly have, but they are all satisfactorily arrango,
at last, and she is happily settled.in life.

The Wetherbys, Father and Son. By John Lang.
Chapman and Hall.
These " sundry chapters of Indian experience/
as they are entitled, are reprinted from Fraser's
Magazine, in whose pages they miginally
The readers of Fraser will, no doubt, be glad to
obtain them in their present compact form. They
are clever and amusing sketches of character.
Both the Wetherbys being in the army, they are
appeared.
chiefly descriptive of military life, and a great are
of the volume relates to India. The various indi-
viduals whoa ppear are ably drawn, and to the
admirers of this style the work will prove an autos'
inn volume for a leisure hour, as without professing,
to have any deep interest in the tale, it is fun
vivacity and, entertainment.

Footprints of Famous Men. By John Edgar'
Bogue.
This work is by the author of " The Boyhoo d 0f
It Ise
Great Men," which was recently published.
v
a subject which is always peculiarly attraoti
as a youthful study to those who seek somle.:
thing more than amusement. The volume
°1
that
divided into four parts—Men of Action—Men t
Letters—Men of Science—and Artists ; so
whatever path of ambition seems most interest,iri
to the reader, he will find the "footprints'„l"lo
those who have excelled in it recorded here.
motto is taken from Longfellow :
" The heights by great men reached and kept,
Were not attained by sudden flight ;
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upwards in the night.
And it is this moral which the work is designeul
to
impress on the mind of the reader.

Lorenzo Benoni ; or, Passages in the Life of all
Italian. Constable.
This work, which has attracted so much atten-
tion; is now produced in a cheaper form br',„
original publishers. It is possessed of inuoll
terest even regarded as a mere tale of advenlaltb
from the many " hairbreadth 'scapes and hairbres:t s
snares" of the hero; nor is it without pretension
regarded as a romance. In addition to this, 'O,
chronicles the exciting phases of the Italian re:lhe
lution, and the cmduct and contrivances of the
conspirators. It will, therefore, no doubt,
0,
readily welcomed in its present cheap and C°13:193
dious form.

An Englishman's Travels in America. BY j.
Benwell. Binns and Godwin. of
. A lively illustrated volume, with a sket boos
transatlantic scenery, and the author's observaro
on life and manners in the free States. The westsi
t;ept
hemisphere has recently been so much the sun-te
of interest and inquiry, that doubtless this 1"
work will find its readers and admirers.

Oriental Fairy Tales. Routledge.
One of those delightful volumes of the dreainto
Eastern tales—half reality, half visionary. Ito
not in the style of genii and magic lamps, but the
more allegorical description. It is written in 0.
graceful and poetical language of Eastern phrastba
logy, and the writer has evidently entered into. . es
spirit of the style, and the images and descriPt'oo,
are all characteristic. The first part, which c°ar,
sists of several short sketches, connected by ig
allegory of the Wandering Angel of happiness,las
perhaps the most graceful. The angel viall'"is
with a rosebush, a flask, and staff. His objeolhe
to diffuse happiness. Bu't the roses wither, 1",,e,
flask is wasted, the staff breaks : with only b.°l;
for his treasure he wanders on till the end of tioa
There are many others ; some mere sketches,
others possessing the interest of tales. The 'olf,
is elegantly bound, and has upwards of
engravings.