The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-10 00:00:00

VENUS ATTIRING.

We have been much gratified by a recent visit to the
Egytian Hall, where this exquisite production of art,
and—what is more—of genius, is now exhibiting.
The sculptor is Mr. John Henry Nelsen, who has tarried
for a short time in the metropolis, on hi ney to
Rome, where the model is to be sculpt din rAarble.
The statue is of an exceeding beauty./ jt is the very
embodiment of chastity, of grace, and of syinmetry. The
proportioning of the limbs, the indipation of the anatomy
of the female figure, and the Titural position of the
goddess of love, are conceived nd executed with extra-
ordinary skill and fidelity. he form is nearly in an
erect position, without single shred of drapery.
Venus is clasping aje upon her wrist ; her head is
slightly bent; her ancles and arms are modelled, as indeed
is the entire figure, from the life—and they are modelled
with consummate delicacy. Regarded from all points
of view the statue is in no way marred by angularities ;
every separate outline presents a peculiar variety, and
all are characterised by a bewitching softness. As
Ariadne was to German art, and Eve to English art,
Venus is to Irish art. It is an honourable effort on the
part of Mr. Nelson to elevate the taste of his country-
men, and should be visited by every cordial lover of the
least perishable of the fine arts in the metropolis.

The Parliamentary reporters have contributed
nearly one hundred guineas for the relief of the Irish.
We are authorised to state that it is the intention
of Sir George Grey to offer himself again as a candidate for
the representation of this borough, at the next general elec.
tion.—Devonport Independent.
PANAMA, Mulct' 21.—The Pacific Steam Navi-
gation Company's steam-ship New Granada, from Callao,
arrived here on the 21st of March, bringing, in addition to
her usual passengers and cargo, the mails in continuation
with the company's steamer Chile, which left Valparaiso on
the 28th of February, from the undermentioned ports in
I Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and New Granada, of the re-
spective dates as undermentioned:—Chile—Valparaiso, 28th
February ; Coquimbo, Ist March ; Huasco, 2d ; Cossiagro, 2d.
Bolivia—Cobya, 4th. Peru— Iquique, sth ; Arica, 6th ;
Islay, 7th; Pisco, 9th; Callao, 11th; Payta, 14th. Ecua-
dor—Guayaquil, 16th. New Granada—Buenaventura 19th.
The Council of the College of Preceptors held a
meeting for the transaction of business at their offices, 42,
Great Russell-street, when it appeared that within the last
few months 150 members have been added to the institution,
and many circumstances indicated the rising prosperity of
the society.
THE LORD LIEUTENANT'S HEALTH.—DUBLIN,
MAY B.—The bulletins continue favourable. The one issued
this day states that his Excellency suffered less from cough
last night, and feels better this morning.
MURDER OF A GERMAN MINSTREL.—IPSIVIC
SATURDAY MORNING.—An inquiry for several days has been
going on in this town, concerning the death of Elizabeth
Jager, a German minstrel, about fifteen years of age, who
died on Monday last, from the effects of a blow inflicted
with a stick by a man named Barker. The unfortunate
girl had met him at the Rainbow public-house, at St.
Mathew's, on the night in question, and he afterwards ac-
companied her to her lodgings, in a place called St. Mar-
garet's Ditches. On their way Barker took front her la
stick which supported her instrument when being played,
and on reaching the lodging she attempted to snatch it from
him, when he raised it with the power of both hands, and
dealt a severe blow on the face of the poor girl, from the
effects of which she shortly after expired. He was
immediately arrested, aitd taken before the Coroner and
jury on the following day, and at the close of the
proceedings was removed to the borough jail. The
next day, when the jury met, the police intimated
to the Coroner, that the prisoner had made his
escape. Early that morning, he had been taken into
what is termed the airing-yard, and directly the turnkey had
turned his back, he scaled the wall of the yard, and dropped
into the prison garden. There he obtained a pair of steps,
which enabled him to reach the top of the outer wall, and
then jumped to the ground, a depth of 18 feet. Here he met
with a female, at whom he shook his fist, and threatened her

Injury if she made any alarm. He then made off. The escape
of so notorious a character created much indignation amongst
the jury, who expressed an:opinion that the gaol authorities
had been guilty of the most culpable neglect. The inquest
was resumed, and a verdict of " Wilful murder" was recorded
against George Barker; and the Coroner issued his warrant
for the apprehension and committal of Barker to the county
gaol. Since the above was written it has been satisfactorily
ascertained that the prisoner Barker is in custody. Hiving
suffered greatly from want, and tortured with the conscious-
ness of the great crime he had committed, he determined to
seek his relatives, and then give himself up to justice, which
he did yesterday, at the village of Swilland. Last night he
was brought back to this town, and lodged in his former
quarters. He has since expressed the deepest contrition; he
says he had no intention of killing the poor creature.
ANTI-CORN-LAW MEETING.--A deputation waited
upon the Mayor this afternoon, and presented him with a re-
quisition signed by upwards of two hundred and fifty of our
principal merchants and manufacturers, to call a meeting of
the inhabitants, in order to take into consideration the pro-
priety of petitioning Parliament that the Corn Bill may not
be allowed again to come into operation. His worship at
once agreed to call the meeting, and will probably fix Tu es
day week as the day for its being held.---Manchester Times.
Tug GAME NUlSANCE.—Legalising the sale of
game, in 1831, was, every person is now well convinced, for
the purpose of serving the pockets of the preservers at the
cost of others. They keep game principally at the farmer's
expense, use it at their houses, sell it to dealers, put rate-
payers at large to enormous costs (in various ways) attendant
upon game prosecutions, plunder the farmer of his crops,
deprive the community at large of an immense quantity of
food, cause transportation and murders, and squabbles among
themselves about their right to game. When they obtained
their law, in 1828, making night poaching transportation,
there was a rejoicing among them. Again, when game-
keepers get hold of a game case (or manufacture one, as
some of them are in the habit of doing), they make as much
to do about it as if they had discovered the perpetrator of
some great crime. The ignorance and the impudence of
most gamekeepers is as intolerable as the game-preserving
and lord-and-'squire poultry system. Our " great " folks will
find out their great mistakes in awhile!
SHEPHERD'S .13ANKRUPTCY.—These bankrupts had
their first hearing on Thursday. They were extensive wine
merchants, had been in business about twelve or fourteen
years, and their failure excited a deal of surprise to those not
intimately acquainted with their dealings. Debts to the
amount of 12,000/. were proved, besides the bankers' claim
of about 5,0001., which stands over. They owe the Exeter
Bank 8,7001. and odd. The London creditors generally have
not yet proved their debts. It was rumoured that the estate
would pay about three shillings in the pound. The bank-
rupts' solicitor applied for an an allowance of 71. per week for
the two families. The court granted 51. Mr. Ralph Sanders
was appointed trade assignee.—Western Times.
The iron trade is still at the former prices for
cargoes of bar iron in Wales, nor has the state of the money
market yet been reported to have affected the business in that
quarter; but a considerable fall in pig iron has taken place
in the Clyde, where the quotation is not now higher than 68s.
per tou.—Leeds Mercury,