The Sun.
London, England, 1849-05-08 00:00:00

THE ART JOURNAL.

Appearing simultaneously with the opening of the
exhibition at the Royal Academy, the interest of the
May number of the Art Journal is always in some
measure deteriorated. We look, and of course in
vain, for some reference to that prominent theme of
artistic criticism. Our disappointment of course
engenders
a longing for the June number, which
longing is, as a matter of necessity, to the detriment
of the number just published. Howbeit the Art
Journal for May is in no respect barren of attraction.
The Vernon Gallery, or as Punch calls it, the Ver-
non I'it, affords apparently inexhaustible subjects for
the engravings of this eminent periodical. Besides a
very beautiful copy by Bentley, from Constable's
" Valley Farm," and one by \Villmore, of Collins's
" Prawn Fishers" (both from the Collection in
the cellars of the National Gallery), there is a splen-
did engraving of a sketch taken from John Gibson's
noble statue of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen.
'lle biography of this great sculptor is the most en-
tertaining contribution to the number, not excepting
Mrs. S. C. Hall's pilgrimage to the house of John
Kyrie at Ross, or the embellished paper on the Om-
megang of Brussels.

DEATH OF SAMUEL MAUNDER.
We have the sorrowful task to announce the death, on
Monday, the 30th April, cf this truly excellent man, and
most meritorious writer, at Isis house in Gibson-square,
Islington. It was but the other day (see Literary Ga-
zct.te, No. 1,6630 that, in speaking of his portraits, then
put fished by Messrs. Longman and Co., we seized the
occasion to offer a few remarks upon the great meful-
ness of his literary career, and his worth as a friend,
whom we had known well, and esteemed much, for
many a year. Mr. Maunder was the brother-in-law of
William Pinnock, (who married his sister,) and who
was so justly celebrated for the course he opened and
pursued with such ardour in regard to books for educa-
tional purposes. Pinnock's catechisms will never be for-
gotten when educaticn is treated of ; and in their pro-
duction Maunder was the true workman, to who:n the
youth of England were chi( fly indebted for their in-
structien; and also for those of a historical kind, which
were no less skilfully and admirably edited. Pinnock
had, no doubt, the honour of the origin,! design ; but
he was of too enthusiastic and speculative a character
to settle fixedly to any one object, however large ; and
the profitable trade in his own catechisms and histories
(worth several thousand pounds a year) was insufficient
to satisfy his ambition; and he diverted his mind from
this certain fortune for other schemes, which ended in
the confusion of all, and his own ruin. Meanwhile, the
honest and painstaking'"Maunder kept steadily on.
During several of the early years of the Gazette, (whilst
Pinnock and Maunder were its publishers,) and occa-
sionally since, he has contributed his aid to its columns;
but the solid business of his life was addressed to the
compilation of those most useful and invaluable volumes,
which Messrs. Longman have from time to time brought
cut under the well deserved titles of " Maunder's Trea-
sury of Useful Knowledge," " Maunder's Treasury of
History," "Maunder's Scientific and Literary Treasury,"
" Maunder's Treasury of Natural History," " Maunder's
Biographical Treasury," "Maunder's Universal Class
Book," &c.

The labour bestowed on these publications has always
claimed our warmest encomium. Maunder was not a
person to undertakeand not to do. Most conscientiously
and diligently did he acquit himself of every one of his
tasks; and the consequence is, that for general reference
there are no works extant (we hardly except the largest
Cyclopedias) superior to his neat portable volumes, for
every seeker of information. The avidity with which
youth and intelligent childhood consult them is the
highest testimony, end we know many houses to which
we have recommended them, that "go to Maunder" hes
become the watchword and advice whenever any difficulty
occurred in study or reading. and seldom have we found
the appeal made in vain. Upon every ground, thtre.•
fore, we venture unhesitatingly to pronounce Mr. Samuel
Maunder an eminent benefactor to his kind, and his
name, one to be remembered with respect and gratitude
by generations yet) unborn. He had not reached a
period of life which led us to fear its so dndestnatned ginrmn(a)d-
Lion ; but he has been called away, and j.
actions, a modest self-estimate and firm integrity, an
absolute devotedness to literature in its best sense for
educating the mass cf the people—if these qualities
and pursuits " smell sweet and blossom in the dust," so
long shall his memory be cherished throughout the
British empire.—Literary Gaz:.tte.

DEATH OF THE LORD BISHOP OF LIMERICK.—
BIRMINGHAM, MONDAY.--At the commencement of last
week the Hon. and Right %v. Edmond Knox, Bishop
of Limerick, arrived here on his way to Ireland, and
put up at Beech's Railway Hotel, being at the time
suffering from inflammation of the lungs, occasioned by
cold. Finding hlan!ell unable to prosecute his journey,
medical advice was procured, but without effect, end his
Lordship expired on Thursday. His remains are still at
the above hotel, from whence they will be conveyed by
railway to Liverpo.l, and thence to Rostrevor, for
interment in the hanily vault with his wife, the late Mrs.
Knox. The deceased Prelate was the 3 ourigest son of
ttie late Viscour.t Northland, e.t,d uncle to the present
Earl of itzlnfurley. He was in the seventy-seventh year
of his age. Several of his relatives have arrived here,
and the arrangements for the removal of his remains are
completed.

the coast guard men.
_'he Sparrow, e, ketch, Commander Frazzr, has ar-
rived at Cork, from Portsmouth.
The Scorpion, 4, Lieutenant Commander Lawrence,
went from Hamoaze into Barnpool, on Saturday.
The Arrogant, 46, screw-frigate, Captain Fitzroy, ar-
rived at Cork, from Portsmouth, at noon on the 3d inst.
lier behaviour in every respect as a man of war at sea,
during her passage, is reported to be as nearly perfec-
tion as any ship has ever yet attained, and her engines
have worked most satisfactorily, and produced a mean
rate of speed equal to night knots an hour.
The Gladiator, steam-frigate, in charge of Mr. Laen,
master attendant at Pembroke, is ordered to proceed
from Woolwich to Pembroke (calling at Deronport by
the way), with masts, yards, and rigging for the Des-
perate, screw steam-frigate, ordered to be launched at
Pembroke and navigated to Woolwich.) The Gladia-
tor then returns to Devonport, and remains as an ad-
vanced steam-frigate.
The Plumper, 12, screw sloop, Commander Nolloth,
will not be ready for sea, at Portsmouth, before Saturday
next; and the Iteynard, 10, screw- sloop, Commander.
Cracroft, will not be ready fur sea, at Portsmouth, before
the 14th.

The Avon, steam-vessel, at Devonport, is ordered to
have her defects in hull and machinery mado good.
POSTS3IOIITII, MONDAY.—The Hecate steam-sloop,
which was ordered to Spithead by telegraph in great
haste on Saturday, had to be brought back to harbour
again to day to take in fuel.
The Reyoard steam-sloop, Commander P. Cracroft,
wgs removed from the steam basin today, and taken to
her hulk to complete refit.
The Commander in-Chief, Admiral the Hon. Sir
Bladen Capel, K.C.8., went out in the Myrtle steam-
tender to day, and inspected the Scourge steam-
sloop, exercising and mustering her crew. She af-
terwards had her powder taken cut, and came into
the harbour in the evening to prepare for being paid off.
The ship Constantine arrived to-day from Gravesend
with detachments of the 12th and 37th Regiments on
board. She embarks detachments of the sth and
15th Regiments on Wednesday, for the Mauritius and
Ceylon.
The ship Apollino arrived to-day from Gravesend
with a detachment of the Royals on board. She is or.
tiered to Cowes to embark a draught of the 97th Regi-
ment on Wednesday for Halifax.
The Alarm, 26, Captain G. Loch, C. 8., is hourly
expected from Jamaica. She is to be paid off at Ply-
mouth.

Wind—N.E., fresh gales, and fine weather.
PLYMOUTH, MAY s.—Port-Admiral tSir William
Hall Gage, G.C.H. returned from leave of absence on
Thursday. His flag was on the following morning
hoisted again on board her Majesty's ship Impreg-
nable, 104.

Her Majesty's steam-vessel Comet, 3, arrived yester-
day from a survey in the Channel, coaled, and sailed for
Portsmouth.

Her Majesty's sloop Heroine, 8, Commander J. B.
Marsh, went into the Sound on Wednesday, was paid
wages on Fiidly, sailed to-day (Saturday) with mails
fur the coast of Airica, touching at Madeira.
Her Majesty's surveying vessel Scorpion, 6, bound to
the Bermudae, went from Hamoaze into the Sound this
morning._

Her Majesty's sloop Favourite, 14, Commander Alex-
ander Murray, returned her stores to the yard on Wed-
nesday, and was paid off to-day.
Her Majesty'..; sloop llingdove, 12, Commander Ed-
ward A. ILgle field, was paid off on Friday.
Her Majesty's ship 'Vanguard was on Thursday warped
to the jetty to have her ballast taken out. She is to be
docked on Monday for examination and repair.
The Trinity yacht Argus, Bayly master, from Mil-
ford, came in this morning, coaled, and proceeded to
London.

Tho Vestal, Jones master, is hourly expected here
with Sir henry Pelly, deputy•chairman, and the Elder
Brethren of Frinity•house, on an official visit.
Wind—Easterly, fresh breeze and tine weather.