The Sun.
London, England, 1841-06-01 00:00:00

MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

This periodical is by no means destitute of
ability, but it appeals too exclusively to the few,
as in its " Foreign Aids to Self Intelligence," and
" Passages fronithe Economia Regn?Animatis,"
both which essays are of such a character as
must render them caviare to the generality 'of
readers. The editor would be far more rationally,'
and we should conceive,. profitably employel, in
writing thoughtful, vigiarous poetry, than this
sort of ricketty, lumbering prose, which answers.
no other purpose than to perplex and mystify.
A " Glimpse at the Reign of Terror" is a tale of
which one of the chief personages is the noto-
rious Fouquier Tinville, the public prosecutor
in the sanguinary days of Robespierre. It is inr
possible to exaggerate the atrocities of such a
miscreant, and accordingly the character is not
overdrawn. "On Comedy" is an essay, which
contains some useful, practical suggestions on
theatrical matters.

SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Yesterday these delightful gardens were opened, with
all the attractions offered to the public, for the present
season, and we were very glad to see that the publiC
spirit of their most efficient manager was duly appre-
ciated by his patrons—the people. In former years
Mr. Cross appeared, to those not in the secret, to go be-
yond the expenses which a shilling exhibition would
warrant ; but on the present occasion he has exceeded all
his former attempts to please. First of all, the gardens
are in a beautiful state c f order, and well ornamented—
the cages are all full, • and the animal stock has been
much increased. But the grand attraction of the day
was the " Colossal and Pictorial Model of Ancient and
Modern Rome." This seems to be a very faithful re-
presentation of the Queen of Cities—it is by Danson, as
the representations of Mount Vesuvius and Iceland were,
and this effort proves that he has now acquired
almost perfection in this style of pictorial modelling. Of
course we have St. Peter's as the most prominent object
—then the Papal Palace with other beautiful objects
in the back.;ground, while, in front, the ornamental pond
represents the Tiber, abutting upon which is the Castle
of St. Angelo, thickly studded with bristling cannon,
and it is crossed by a bridge also bearing the name of
the saint. Altogether the picture, or model, is a beauti-
ful piece of art, and well repays a visit. But that is in
the day-time—when nine o'clock arrives then it assumes
new beauties. This place of amusement has long been
celebrated for its pyrotechnic exhibitions ; this year they
are made to give a representation of Rome in the Car-
nival, when the cathedral is lighted up with the utmost
splendour. All we can say is that the fireworks were
quite worthy of the Surrey Zoolog:ical Gardens. More
praise we cannot give them. The. indefatigable proprie-
tor offers another source of -gratification to his nume-
rous visitors : yesterday he again commenced the Pro-
menades Musicale with the brass band of last year, and
he states that he has made several important additions to
it. They played many of the celebrated pieces of
Strauss, Musard, Bishop, Bochsa, Rossini, &c., and were
loudly applauded. The gardens were well filled by
happy people all day, but after the concert began, they
were crowded. Even up to within a few minutes of nine
o'clock, (when the fireworks are let off) much carriage
company arrived, and all being attracted to one spot, the
crowding was rather inconvenient at the present tempe-
rature. The thousands present appeared happy, and we
trust the worthy and spirited proprietor will have many
such " at homes" during his brief season.

SIGN FOR FREE TRADE AND A
BIG LOAF.

To the Unemployed Labourers and Artisans of Preston.
To you the present struggle betwixt Monopoly and
Free Trade is of the first importance. Nothing can
ensure you employment but freedom of commerce, nor
can you possibly provide for your families without more
work and cheaper food. The Corn and Provision Laws
must be modified or repealed, or we shall' soon become a
nation of paupers.
The following Petition, for those only who are wholly
or partially UNEMPLOYED, lies for signatures at Mr.
Livesey's shop, and all such are invited to sign.
WE WANT WORK ! WORK ! ! WORK ! ! !

The Petition of the undersigned Labourers and Artisans
of Pre4tott, and the Neighboniwod,
Humbly Showeth—
That your Petitioners are suffering very much for
want of employment ; that there are great numbers al-
most in every branch of trade who cannot procure work,
that their privations have been accumulating for the last
three years, and that unless there be a revival of Trade,
they are likely all to become paupers.
Your Petitioners have no hope left 'but in the legisla-
tive remc7al of all restrictions upon trade, and in a re-
duction in the price of food ; and they therefore humbly
beseech your Honourable House to pass such measures
as stitili tt to it free anti tlaurisltiAg trade, end to repeal
the oppressive duties upon corn, beef, butter, cheese,
gnu, and all the necessaries of life.
And your Petitioners will ever pray.
SPECIMEN OF SIGNING.

F.----'reciffte4 9 B. eloi ~ Spade Man, 10nly two days for the
7.""---I.lt ',,,Ch
last, three inontlis.
Henry Heartbroken ....,..Alee',ianie .., Ncit a stroke for 19
weeks.
Weaver 'Only 3 days this week,
1 earned 9s. 2d.
Spinner .....Four days a week.

.Christopher Cheap Sum

Ni,holas No Bread Tax ...

* men are crowding to sign this petition in num-
*
bers beyond all anticipation. The sheets containing the
nathes• arc displayed at the front of Mr. Livesey's
Ought cot every town to adopt the same? —De Alan,:
[Let otbers dolikowts.l •

The Dritanpig. steamer, which would sail. from
Boston on the qO. I.s expected to arrj.Bl every
tide, had not been telegraphed of nolyhead WI sunsitt
last eveninoff.—LibereQol4l4l.on of May