The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-15 00:00:00

of justice have not the power to try offences committed
out of their bailiwick, nor autkwity to order a mutual
surrender of refttgee criminals, it is high time that mea-•
sures were adopted to redress the grievance. We would
recommend that a royal charter be granted to the Courts
of Jersey and Guernsey, so as to extend the cognisance
of those tribunals to all crimes and misdemeanours com-
mitted on the seas, harbours, and such maritime places
in the Channel as may not be within the jurisdiction of
the Admiralty of England—that competent judges, and
an efficient police be appointed, who should be paid tor
their services, so that the latter may pursue criminals
when necessary, arid such other remedies as would put
an end to the system w%ich allows criminals to escape
punishment and prevent the adoption :f Lynch law
among us. We hope that General Napier, for the people
of Guernsey, and General Raynett, for the people of
Jersey, will make a representation to Government on
!he sub;ect.—Jersey and Guernsey News.

REST.
(From the Dispatch.)
Rest, sweet Rest, mellifluous Rest,
The tree of Life's soft cushat's nest !
Word that falls on mortal grief
As night dew on the parching leaf;—
They who fain would have thee near,
Let Wisdom whisper in their ear.
Grasp not with a greedy hand
At useful gold or fertile land ;
Seek "enough," but mind thy touch
Shuns the cancer of " too much."
Fortune's fruit is blissful fare,
While we ask a modest share ;
But when we have gathered in
All we can, with selfish sin,
We shall find some oozing gall
From " Discord's apple" tainting all.
Spt ead what serveth for our food,
And the ripe store keepeth good ;
But luscious pulp and bloomy scent,
Unduly piled, will soon ferment.
Few Hespertan boughs are caught
Whose fruit is flavoured us we thought,
And wise Content must rule the breast
Where Earth's riches bring us "Rest.."
Love not as the thoughtless love!
Affection is the emblem dove,
Whose sacred wings are ever spread
In glory o'er the Maker's head.
Passion burns—but such wild light
Marks not Truth's sure beacon height,
Pride may vow and offer up
The soul-pledge in a poisoned cup ;
The lips may learn to lie with grace,
And shrinking heart show eager face ;
But Love, God's love, that guides and cheers
Through dazzling joys and blinding tears,
The Love that will not sell itself
For gaudy rank or shining pelf—
This, this Love, only is the guest
In angel form that bringeth "Rest."
Ye who murmur and repine
While ye dwell mid "rose and wine;"
Ye who cast a languid eye
On a "velvet canopy ;"
Ye who find a downy heap
Bring no sound, unbroken sleep—
Leave the chariot and chair,
Cushioned seats and perfumed air !
Up ! go forth into the day,
Climb the rugged mountain way ;
Task your sinew—brace your limb,
Dig or dance, or leap or swim,
Let the sickle or the plough
Raise the sweat-drop on your brow,
For venomed Luxury soon breaks
The calm of sloth with spawning snakes:
Labour only is the blest
And blessing price that buyeth "Rest."
Dwell not as the many do
On Lite's hemlock, thorns, and rue ;
Pain and trouble may arise,
As shade comes over summer skins.
Happiness is not the lot
Of this chequered trial spot !
Duty tormeth here our task,
Else why would the Spirit ask
A "Future " in its hopeful prayer,
And dream of realms for ever tail?
Take the peppy with the wheat,
If bees have stings their hive is sweet
And bells that give the churchyard knell,
It.ng the wedding peal as well.
Weigh the things that make us glad
Against our moments lone and sad,
Nurse not all the ugly forms
Conjured up from `•dust and worms;"
The broadest stars of light may set,
But the darkness must be met;
And if anguish vex toy soul,
.Skm the rough wave: as they roll!
hope and couroyc shed repose
Even while the tctnhest blows;
Aid bosoms that e'er make the best
Ot human ills, find most of " Rest."
Turn not with a doubting face
From the kindly of thy race!
We may m, et thft false and fbul—
Re•pttles lurk, and wolves will proel!
Many a heart we may have seen
Prove bitter, faithless, cold and mean;
But God sendeth nobler things,
And Nature's harp has finer strings.
There are beings frank and just,
Worthy of all human trust;
There are souls that bear below
The rarest blossoms that can grow
In a soil where they recoil
From warfare that must crush and spoil.
There are beautiful, high hearts,
Free and staunch as barb that starts,
And, like that barb, will die and drop
In Friendship's race before they stop.
Be ye sure the world holds those
Who claim our homage—even as foes;
But when we find such twining round
Our spirits—fondly, closely bound,
Then Friendship is no " hollow jest,"
But sheddeth balmy, hallowed " Rest."
Rest, sweet Rest, mellifluous Rest,
The tree of Life's soft cushat's nest!
WTord whose dearest tones belong
To the mother's cradle song;
Word whose echoes ever float
'Mid strife winds the E Tian note;
Word that cannot be erased
Where by honesty 'tis traced
On a Conscience firmly pure—
The only tablet to endure.
Thou'rt the word of promise still,
Be " worn and wearied" as we will;
The word that's printed in the heaven
When no chariot cloud is driven;
Written on the stirless deep,
Wh,2n the sea flower falls to sleep,
And spelt with daisies on the sod,
When we lie down with Peace and God.
E bIZA COOK.

THE DISPENSARY FOR DISEASES OF THE EAR.—
The 31st anniversary- festival in commemoration of the estab-
lishment of the Dispensary for Diseases of the Ear, in Dean-
street, Soho, was celebrated yesterday at the Thatched-house
Tavern, St. James's-street. The chsir was taken at half-
past six o'clock by Lord Ashley, supported by the Lord
Mayor, Dr. Tattersall, the Rev. it. Montgomery, and about
40 other clergymen and gentlemen. The vocal arrangements
were under the direction of Mr. G. Taylor, assisted by
Messrs. Kenny, Binge, and Frost. The healths of her
Majesty and the Royal Family having been drank with the
honours, and followed by appropriate songs and glees, the
toast " The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Established
Church" was given, to which compliment the Rev. Mr.
Montgomery replied in a speech of considerable eloquence,
setting forth the claims of the dispensary for support, and the
readiness of the clergy to afford their aid towards it. The
Noble Lord who presided then proposed the toast, " Success
to the Dispensary," which was received with great applause.
His Lordship took the opportunity of advocating in strong
terms the claims of the institution on the public, both as
affording relief to the industrious poor and alleviating most
distressing calamity, and also as offering to persons in the
middle ranks of life opportunities for the skilful treatment of
diseases which, if such an institution did not exist, it would
be out of their power to procure, unless at considerable cost.
His Lordship regretted the financial affairs of the dispensary
were not so flourishin6 as they deserved to be, but he trusted
that so excellent an institution would not be suffered to fall
into decay by any want of contributions and support from
the public, and from the .gentlemen he saw around him ; it
would be a calamity and a disgrace If means were not afforded
to it to carry its objects into full development. His Lordship
having concluded, the toast was drank with great enthu-
siasm ; and in the course of the evening the secretary an-
nounced subscriptions to the amount of upwards of 1001.
The health of the chairman was then propd by Mr. T.
Hawkins, and drank with the honours; andose his I.Ardship
having returned thanks, proposed the health of the Lord
Mayor, who acknowledged the compliment in a seat speech.
Dr. Tattersall and Mr. W. Harvey returned thanks for the
healths of the medical officers, after which some other appro-
priate toasts were drank, and the company broke up.
EXETER HALL.—Last night Ilaydn's oratorio of
The Creation was performed for the benefit of the " inha-
bitants of Scotland who are suffering from famine." The
Hall was crowded to suffocation, and it is expected that
nearly 1,000/. will be handed over to the funds devoted to
the object in aid of which the performance took place. The
principal vocalists were Madame Caradori Allan, Miss Birch,
Herr Staudigl and Pischek, Mr. Lockey, and Master
Banister. The oratorio was excellently performed, and went
conducted.
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but being engaged at the christening of the Duke of Welling-
ton's grandson, was unable to be present.
LATE FROM THE RIVER PLATE.—LIVERPOOL,
MONDAY.—From the River Plate Monte Yidean advices to
the 13th of April have been received, and from Buenos
Ayres to the sth. The blockade still continued. Oribe was
inquiet possession of the country. The arrival of our new
Envoy was expected. From South America we learn that
Guatemala had erected itself into an independent state.
In Lincolnshire, it is calculated from the present
appearance of the crops, that oats will be shot I),T the 4014'4
hue, agtd wheat within a week after.