The Sun.
London, England, 1823-11-08 00:00:00

LriEH,Altlr NOTICE.

POINTS OF MISERY, or FABLES FOR MANKIND,
Prose and Verse, chiefly original. By CHARLES WEST.
MACOTT. Illustrated with twenty designs by ROBERT

CRUIKSHANK.
Such is the title of a very amusing publicetion
which has just appeared, and possesses strong
ti aims to public attention, being equally creditable
to the pen of Mr. Westmacott and the pencil of
Mr. Cruikshank. Were it not for the fame Which
the latter gentleman has so justly acquired by his
able execution of the ludicrous department of the
itraphic art, the little " POINTS OF MISErtY"
'could hardly be considered as promising amuse.
.but such is the disposition of man,
that he invariably deriies satisfaction from
The contemplation of ludicrous Misery, when
-exemplified in an individual to whom he is in.
different. The " Points of Misery" (if not in-
tended as Foch) form an excellent comparison
with the " Points of Humour" which appeared
some months ago, illustrated by George Cruik-
Aura, we believe the brother of the Astist,
fthose work is now before us. We do not r--
collect to have seen Mr. Westmacott's name
AttaChOd to any former work, but the. literary
Merit of the '' Points of Misery," Words him
strong claim to notiee. Some of the talesare written
a neat, lively style, and ably second the etTort,i of
'Mr. Cruickshank in' depicting -the various mise-
ries in the strongest point of view. The attempt
is a bold one, considering the success of the
44 Miseries of Human .Life," that appeared to
have left no misery to which testy mortals are
w,ibject unnoticed, the strongest praise, therefore,
which we can bestow, is to say that it is highly
successful. The miseries qt travelling ky coach
are cournerated in a very amusing way, and the
14eompanyingplate is highly characteristie. The
tbiseries of a London Lodging-house are Pxevsively
Well imagined and as laughably narrated. In the
plate, by a contrivance similar to that of Asmodeus,
we haven complete view of the unenviable situation
of the hapless student between his embarrassingl
follow-lodgers. The miseries of walking in Lon-
don; and the classification of the streets, Per.
ambulators may rank with the most humorous
parts of the work. The seventh " Point" or Mu-
trimonial Miseries, is very happily conceived.—
Every object tells, and the misery is complete.
The last tale, and with which we conclude oor
notice, gives us a favourable specimen of Mr.
'Westmecott's poetic humour. Here the mise-
ries of living too, fat are very strongly pour-
trayed, and the gradual progress of the
Eton Blood to the confirmed and " finished"
spendthrift, is %well imagined and as skilfully nar-
otted. It is on the whole a highly amusing pro.
duction, and should it meet with the encourage-
ment which it deierves, Messrs. Westmacott and
Cruickshaok will .have no reason to be dissatis-
tied with the reflection that they have introduced
more misery into society.

PARIS PAPERS.

(Ere" the Rielle.)
GIIASD.IIEA 0-QUARTERS,
'(111( AN EXTRAORDINARY COURIER.)
Mantua, Our. 31.—His Royal Highness ar.
rived to-day, and every arrangement V/ made
td receive him in a suitable manner.
The
,Duke of Attgoule,me will remain in this
capital nittil the 4th of November, when he will
wt. out en his return to France.
The following is the itinerary of the march of
the Prince Getieralissimo
Ott the 4th of November he will be At Alen-
rondos ; on the sth, at Babineilas ; on the Bth,
Itt it 11 y rap ; on the 7th and 811 t, at Bocegoillas;
iitb, at A randa de .Duero; 10th and 11th, at
Lerma ; 12th, at Burgos ; 13th and 14th, at Bri-,
hiet.ca ; 15th, at Pancorvo; 16th, at Miranda ;
171 h, et Vittoria ; 18th and 19th, at Mondragott ;
10111, at Villa. itetit ; 21st, at Tolosa; t2d,
at
Oyarzun ; Q 3,1 and 24th, At St. Juan de Luz ;
at Bayonne.
Marshal 'Reggio has received fresh official dis•
patches, announcing that the capitulation of Ha-
ihjin had been agreed upon between the Com-
mandant. of that place, and Captain-General Don
Grogorio !Agana.
itiogo's judgment is not yet determined ; at
least it has not. Woo
,made public.
Corthova, 2,6.—The King, our Sove.
rnigit 110 ifitUed tilts following decree, dated
Coriova, the 29th
" My heart, always disposed to charish those who have had
4i1P1110“ 14 lie born in my vast dominions, wishes to forget
Ow ea; which have insulted my person and my doom It
wsuld not, however, be just, that these sentiments, in which
sty-itoril mind delights, should obscure the splendour of ju,t.
Cm, Which ought to be the drat virtue of those Whom the impe.
aectsee of Providence have placed at the head of
rostiOds. Justic4, and the satisfaction which I owe to the au.
wait Monarchs who have united together to support the cause
of sinoom, rmoire roe .to give indubitable proofs of toy love
Sind royal entoon to those persons who have given me ouch
poets of their unbounded fidelity, in order that t may make
SnysAf secure %alust a renewal of past 44404444, 414 that thin
,rots" ttet ty run vi! as an es-ample to posterity.
" in rtotaiv,quonce, I will and ordain, thrit for all employ.
merits. corituiisitions, honours, and all kinds of promotions and
tuntinations. shall be offered to my notice only persons
silio,qif)l2l C4111.11i klloWitAffes are 1441 and attached to my
peraio mid throne ; the preference is be given in cases of equal
'writ. w thosi persons who have *tape most on account of
dose virtues. 111 must, however, be understood, that the in-
dividuals aforesaid! must possess the capacity requisite to till
poperly the offices to which they shall be itomlaated."
(Countersigned) ' V taro 4 SAEZ."
y7grpnt the Courier Franois.l
PAnts, Nov. 6.—A. report hills be, cirCulated
at di,. Egelitsnite that Chateaubriand having made
no attempt in vain to prevent the dissbtution of
the Gimoak.roi as ggue to spend some days in
th'e country.
(From th:e Constitatiarowl,),
The following extract is from the liestaurador:
Ca1t041.1114 A, Ocr. !0• .._.Was :WC, with pain, the conduct of
the troops of ttaimtero,; they.are moving on Castile. In the
town 01 Cluarroms,o Abe, periled biro the triumphal srolg..,
trostotin honout of IsisMajeaty: We expect the Duke of An.
gttratettie will arrive wtiort•olv- or next day, and immediately
alto card sonic division% of the French army."