The Sun.
London, England, 1836-11-14 00:00:00

gun under his arm, and accompanied by a pointer which
was beating for game; being seen by an officer of gendar-
merie, an information was laid against him for sporting at a
season prohibited by law. Th facts of the accusation
having been stated, M. Biot was called upon for his defence,
when he replied very simply, that he was merely making a
philosophical experiment on the phenomena of pointing in
dogs—a subject which had engaged his attention for many
years. The Court, however, did not consider the thing
so deeply, and being of opinion that it was not necessary,
in order to experimentalise on this phenomenon, to carry a
double-barrelled gun under the arm, condemned the philo-
sopher in a fine of 23 francs, and the confiscation of his
fowling-piece.
" THE CHESHIRE CHEESE."—At the time we
first knew this place (for its visitors and keepers are long
since changed for the third or fourth time) many came there
who remembered Johnson and Goldsmith spending their
evenings in the coffee-room ; old half-pay oilicers, staid
tradesmen of the neighbourhood, and the like, formed the
principal portion of the company ; though now bank clerks
and smirking drapers occupy their seats. Within the walls
of this very humble house, many men of considerable note
in their day, ate, drank, and conversed in pleasant company
iogether, releasing the elastic mind from its forced state of
seriousness and study, and mingling " Attic taste with
wine." It is reported of Milton that he used to give up a
day occasionally to mirth and wine, and the enjoyment and
society of learned friends, and then t eturn with new zeal to
his studies. Many men of talent formerly thought it not
unwise to follow this example. Still is the " Clieshire"famed
for steaks, chops, punch, and wines, that hold a respect-
able rank in the bibacious scale among the sons of the quill,
who issue from the bullion vaults of Threadneedle-street, at
the hour of 5, or the student of small means who crosses to
dine from the dingy squares and nooks of the Temple.
Comparatively few in this vast city know the alley in Fleet-
street that leads to the saw-dusted floor and shining tables—
those tables of mahogany, parted by green-curtained seats,
and bound with copper rims. Thousands have never seen
the homely clock that ticks over the chimney, nor the capa-
cious hospitable looking fire-place under, both as they stood
half a century ago, when Fleet-street was the emporium of
literary talent, and every coffee-house was distin,quished by
some character of note, who was regarded as the oracle of

the company.—Denison's Literary 6'll roniole.
ENGLISH RUDENESS AND GERMAN POLITE-
NESS.—It was at Bowood (the seat of the Marquis of
Lansdowne) that we were first initiated into the insolence
of the English race of men servants. We had entered the
portico, and my friend so far forgot himself, or rather so far
remembered his German good manners, as to take off his
hat, and address himself in a friendly tong to the servant.
By this civility, he, however, forfeited all claim to respect
in the fellow's eyes, who answered very saucily, and desired
us to go round to the back door. Fortunately, I was better
versed in English usages ; and, coming up with a lofty air,
and my hat on my head, said, in the appropriate drawl,
" Where's the housekeeper? I have a note from the
Marchioness." This altered his tone immediately, and we
were properly admitted. As a further instance of the in-
sufferable airs of this class in England, I add another anec-
dote. A nobleman of the hibest rank (an English Duke),
on visiting the collection of the Duke of Sutherland, put a
crown into the servant's band. "My Lord," said the man,
eyeing the piece with infinite contempt, " from such Noble-
men as yourself lam accustomed to receive gold." The
Duke n
pocketedeitielr bet
the crown, adding, "Tell your master that
you'll
gold nor silver from me."—Tour of a
German Artist in England.
The Committee of the loyal School of Medicine
andc
a t Surgery i
- of this town, have received from the Duchess-
Countess of Sutherland the following gratifying communi-
cation Grace will have great pleasure in present-
ing to the institution as complete a collection of fossil re-
mains, from the county of Sutherland, as can be obtained;
also, if anything may be found new or at any future time
worthy of attention." The Earl of Stamford and War-
rington has signified his intention to present a collection of
granite, slate, and fossil remains from the Breadon lime-
works. The Earl Fitzwilliam, Sir J. Mordaunt, Bart.,
M.P., and W. S. Dugdale, Esq., M.P., have promised to
enrich the Natural History departments, whenever oppor-
tunities may occur. The Marquis of Anglesea has pre-
sented a donation of 10 guineas, -Dr. Jephson, of Leaming-
ton, 20 guineas, John Taylor, Esq., 10 guineas, and the
Rev. T. Moseley, 51., towards the funds of the Institu-
tion. Dr. Jephson has also most liberally placed at the
disposal of the Committee forty guineas, to form two prizes,
to be awarded to the Student of the session 1836-1837,
1837-1838, who may produce the best testimonials of gene-
ral good conduct, and pass the best public examination in
all the branches of medical science. The Committee have
received a valuable collection of fossils, presented by Mr.
Bagnall, of Smethwick.---1-Birming,hant Herald.
A notice, signed by ten inhabitant registered voters
for the county of Surrey, has been presented to the Clerk
of the Peace, pursuant to the Reform Act, that it is their
intention, at the next Quarter Sessions, which will be held
at the Court-house, at Kingston, to-morrow, to petition
the Magistrates, representing that the number of poll-
ing places for the western division of the county is not suffi-
cient, and that more polling places be appointed. A second
notice has also been given, signed by Samuel Thornton and
Thomas Dyer, Esqrs., two of his Majesty's Justices of the
Peace, residing at Chobham, together with several other
gentlemen of the same place, that a petition will be pre-
sented to the Magistrates, praying that Chohham, with
its several parishes, be formed one of the districts where a
polling place may be appointed.