The Sun.
London, England, 1847-08-18 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

FAUST : a Phantasia. Edited by Carl Simrock.
Translated by D. I. P. DralieArd.
The phantochini exhibition in the streets, with Mr.
Punch, his exemplary wife Judy, his baby, his dog
Toby (supposed to belong to somebody else), the
obstinate gentleman who won't believe that a tin
kettle is an organ, and the distinguished foreigner,
who is always crying out " shullaballah !" no more
conveys a notion of the witty publication edited by
Mark Lemon, than this Phantasia, called " Faust,"
affords one an idea of the colossal drama of Goethe.
And yet for a similar reason we entertain a sneaking
affection for the old puppet show of Punch, and for
the old puppet play of Faust. Although both of
them are almost equally devoid of merit, they both
demand our regard, as having been suggestive of
something better. In this respect we cannot but look
upon Mr. Drakeford's English version of the German
phantasia of Faust with particular interest. Compared
with the masterpiece of Goethe, itis what the acorn is to
the full-grown oak, or what the key-note is to one of
Beethoven's symphonies. It is the seed from which
sprung the stem, and the foliage, and the flowers, and
the fruit. It is the dust thrown into the air by the
expiring Gracchi, which became transformed into
Marius. One scene at least in this skeleton of the
ultimately perfect drama is capital—we mean the one
in which Caspar entertains the spirits, crying out,
Perlippe (and the spirits appear), and Perlappe (and
the spirits disappear). The book, however, is mainly
worthy of perusal as the precursor of a poem which
stands alone among dramatic compositions.

SYLVAN'S PICTORIAL HANDBOOK TO THE
CLYDE AND ITS WATERING-PLACES.
Another of this charming series of guides to the
most picturesque, and consequently the most fre-
quented localities in the British islands has just ap-
peared. After depicting the scenery of the lakes of
Cumberland, Sylvan here delineates both with pen
and pencil the peculiarities of the Clyde and its tribu-
taries. Nor is the change from the inland beauties of
England to one of the noblest estuaries of Scotland
in any way uninviting. Royalty, as the world goes,
can set the fashion for any extravagance. Many
imitators of the Court have, doubtless, from the
pure principle of mimicry, favoured Caledonia with
periodical visits because Victoria has evinced a par-
tiality for such northern excursions. Yet, were the
Queen to proceed, invariably, in a totally op-
posite direction, the Clyde would by no means
be in peril of desertion. No matter whether the
denizens of Hockley-in-the •Hole or of the purlieus
of Pimlico, the inhabitants of Bloomsbury or Mayfair,
betrayed either a partiality for, or a prejudice against
the straths and glens of Scotland, there would be no
fear that they would want either visitors or strangers.
People go as naturally to the Clyde and its
watering-places for beautiful scenery and an in-
vigorating atmosphere, as coal-whippers go to
Newcastle or " Gents" to the Casino. Sylvan has
therefore pourtrayed in this little volume one of the
most exquisite spots in the United Kingdom. Two ex-
cellent maps by J. Johnstone, and
.a profusion of deli-
cate woodcuts by Messrs. Thomas and Edward Gilks,
are scattered through the letter-press, and very
materially enhance the value of the work as a guide
or handbook. Every one who journeys to the Clyde
—and thousands are just now preparing for the trip
—will find in this volume a pleasant and intelligent
companion. It is, in effect, a perpetual fingerpost,
and a source of amusement throughout the excursion.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of Aug. 17.)
SUGAR,—To-day there was less demand for raw
Sugar, not only for home consumption, but also for ex-
port, and for inferior sorts prices again went down,
which is a matter of surprise; whilst for the better
kinds previous rates were not generally sustained; of all
sorts there is a greater quantity on offer. The
amount of business transacted in West India Muscovado
was to a small extent only, either for the scale or re-
fining purposes, and the private sales did not exceed
300 hhds and trcs ; the better sorts mostly brought the
rates that existed on Friday, but for d inferior an brown
rather lower rates were accepted. A public sale of 150
hhds 11 trcs Barbadoes went off with heaviness, and at
a decline of 6d per cwt on the middling sorts, but the
better kinds sustained the former value.
REFINED.—To day refined goods were offered at fur-
ther reduced rates, still few buyers were to be met with.
The value of Brown Lumps is 53s to 545, and of
Standard Lumps 51s 6d to 555. The market is in a dull
state for Bonded Crushed Sugar, and 31s 6d to 32s per
cwt is the value of the fine.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon white Benares met with
less attention, and 1,298 bags at auction sold at a fall on
former rates of is, good went at 46s to 46s 6d, good
mid 45s 6d, mid 43s 6d to 44s 6d, low dingy 42s to 435,
good soft yellow 41s, good strong 44s 6d, damp and
washed 41s to 455. Of Madras, 109 bags fetched 32s
6d for low damp yellow, being is lower.
MAURITIUS.—this afternoon there were two public
sales, consisting of 5,234 bags, 20 casks, and 17 brls ;
the whole sold. Middling and the better qualities of
yellow and grey went at the former currency, but for in-
frcteedornirttotolo Rico is.
ronbr privately,
and sugars out of condition prices declined
FOREIGN.—To-day at public auction 100 hhds of
3FFEE:—SatuTegi;:, war werehi
whilst
soldg good
adt
ordinaryabout
thec
anb e
former value.
C obtained
COFFEE.—To-day native Ceylon met with little at-
at 36s 6d to 37s per cwt.il6l Pbalagnstaattioanumcteiotnwiwtherme onreeadrley-
mand, and 150 cases
all sold at the full value.

TEA.—Privately a fair amount of business has been
done in Congou at former rates. Of Pouchong some
parcels have been sold at 5d to Bd, whilst Souchong met
with a fair sale. The good and fine qualities of Green
are required, and many parcels have been sold at about
last Tuesday's rates, but for the lower sorts the market
has been in a dull state, and some merchants are inclined
to take rather lower prices on account of the large stock.
Scented Orange Pekoe has been in fair request at is 2a
to is 10d for middling to fine, and plain Orange 8d to
10d per lb. At public sale the quantity offered has
been 7,786 pkgs, and of which 2,750 were sold. Cantun
made, Imperial, and Gunpowder went at a decline on
former rates of ld, but all other sorts of Tea mostly
sustained the former value. For public sales 13,000
packages are declared.
SAGO is little wanted, and 116 boxes at public sale
today were is per cwt decline, fine small Pearl went at
19s 6d to 20s, good 19s to 19s 6d, middling 18s Gd. Of
Jamaica Arrowroot 100 tins were sold at 8d per lb.
RICE.—To-day there was little desire shown to pur-
chase East India Rice, although there were sellers upon
further reduced terms. At auction only a small part of
stiffer
2,662 bags Bengal sold. Of Madras, 2,000 bags were
nearly all bought in at lower rates.
I,SBPlbcEs.—Te-day Pimento was in good request; but
value, still all rkeinadres
1 1 i :rsga. - - -ts e
sTat
h s.—There
being
asked.were
Nutmegs partly
are sold,
more owing
qi nugi r
etdo,
caution, and there areshe sellers
sandtrffe2r6r
rates. Of
302fe Mace,es t s
88 chestspkgs
soldat public b2l idc
advance. sale
The accounts fro,naut
nature. The a
Spiarrs.—To-dayy tfhore ltihmei
veeervsebraestel anpfurtheraorpeeerlsat
pedresi reduction
with
pressing
in
ri
much
unt Icliehe
.
the Plantations are of a satisfactory
t kingdomed
business
concluded
e estimatedn elnd ed ai
in
Leewards 2s 4d accepted. At 185,0001.
of the buyers, and for proof
parcels
srocel4d per gallon.
Madrasßuni wa
only f pricese
fetched 2s favour2s for
proof
w i t h sale
certificate,l 0 cask
as nodf
buyerss
which is a tall on former ratpe
disposed of privately
blexic.a Ot 80 bags offered
Mexican at full prices.
were
eocallt IptirEi
cAeLs.—inTfahveosumr smallfl
disposed to
at auction a part only sold.
The value of Mexican black is ss
duras !".is 4d to Gs Bd. Of fine of the 1" 6d9
; although laorgne
and Hon-
duras the supply
is still scanty.
SALTPETRE.—HoIders of rough are not
accept lower rates at present
have been imported since this day week.
of exporters and the home trade less desire, however,rart
has been shown to operate, and privately only small
parcels have been sold at 27s Gd to 28s Gd for low to
mid, and at 29s to 30s for good to fine. British Refined
has been in excellent request at 33s Gd to 345. For
Nitrate of Soda the demand is on the increase, and there
are no sellers under I3s per cwt.
W*9l4.—The market has assumed 4 brisker appear*