The Sun.
London, England, 1841-07-12 00:00:00

EVENING SUN.

SCENERY IN. TFIE'ISLE OF SKY.
(From thir"licw Statistical Account of Scotland.")
One
.scene in
.this parish-'---that of- -Quiraing—
must be particularly noticed. This remarkable
formation of nature consists. of a secluded piece
of level and fertile ground which is concealed in
the face of an almoSt inaccessible precipice. Theo
hill in which it is situated, i 9. about 1,000 feet in "
height,-4aud-slopes by a steep. declivity towards
the west ; but towards the north-east, it presents
a face of rugged precipices, much variegated by
being here and there composed of huge basaltic
columns, or massy fragments of fluted rocks. in
other parts, large spaces, formed into concave
sections, present themselves to the view, and
have a majestic appearance from being ribbed
transversely, either by small fissures, or protube-.
rant seams, over which a little rivulet drizzles in
moist seasons of the year. In the face of this huge
precipice, then, Quiraing is enshrined, and en-
tirely hidden from the view of the visitor. This
interesting spot consists ofa green plot of ground,
formed into an oblong platform of sufficient ex-
tent to contain six or seven regiments of soldiers.
It is studded all round with massive columns of
,rocks, rising up in lofty peaks, by the interven-
tho of deep chasms, which are for the most part
inaet,„' sssible. On approaching the great inlet to
the eagerly lOoked ter platform, the passage is
obtructed Py stones and rubbish, which have been
washed doin; from the crevices by the gradual
waste of successive ages. When these o 'stacks ,
are overcome, the visitor finds himself at the ,
entrance of a steep wsage, which woaid seen
tu lead to the top of he hill. To the right of
this entrance stands an isolated pyramid of -rock,
called the Needle. By considerable .eXertioa •
the tourist gains the top of tale pass, and beholds
with indescribable wonder ele scene which-opens
to his .view.! Instead of seeinr i... as he -would ex-
pect, some narrow cave, he iieholds a spacious
opening - before him, in. the 4iitre 'of which
stands the above mentioned platform. By
-descending a shOrt,distance, ,and threading his
way by a small path he is instantly led to tha
beautiful green plain which it was alt along his
object .to attain. He now- feels utterly 1:001-
dered, and quite 'at a loss what to exam,:ne .first,
or to admire most ! He beholds the rocks frown-
ing aloft, and the rugged cliffs ranging them-
.selves in circles around him. Rocky pyrawid,:,
like a bulwark, encompass the fairy plain • 4.? rt
which he stands. All is felt to be a dreary soli-
tude; yet there is a pleasing beauty in the silern
repose. The golden eagle is seen soaring aloft:
in the blue firmament. A panoramic view (4-
distant sea and district below is . visible; only in
detached _ fragments, through the -ragged ciiffs
and chasms between the surrounding pyramids.
The rocks which compose these huge columns
are so streaked and variegated, that the visitor's
imagination cannot fail to-delineate hundreds of
grotesque figures of the wildest description on their
surface. The nature of the day on which this in-
teresting place is visited has a great effect upon its:
appearance. It is so studded and encompassed.
with columns and pinnacles of all heights, sizes,
and figures, that their flickering shadows, on a
sunshine day, have an enchanting effect on all
who behold them ! Light and shade' are-'then so
uncommonly divided, and so constantly changing
positions, that the place, in consequence,' is
greatly enhanced in beauty. But shoulda dense
mist envelope the spot, as is frequently the case,
the scene is greatly changed. instead of being
lively and enchanti a night-like gloom fulls
over it, like a shroud of darkness! The thick
mist, slowly floating through the pyramids, and
concealing their rugged pinnacles from the view,
gives a sombre appearance to the whole ! The
visitor's imagination will lead him to think
that the gloomy pyramids before him bind earth
and heaven together ! He cannot but admire ;
but, at the same time, he is filled with a sort of
awe, which causes him to ascribe the marvellous
works which lie shrouded before him to. the won-
derful doing of that Omnipotent Being who
created all things.

LIMITED CHOICE, OF LEGIS.
LATOR.S.. -
(From the Spectator.)'
It is curious enough, in the case of the few consti-
tuencies who have evinced a desire at the present elec-
tion to secure the .services of, really independent' repre-
sentatives—men unfettered Ity party connexions—to
note within what a very narrow circle their choice has.
revolved. Messrs. Grote and Hume, (incongriumajuxta-
position !) Sir William. Alelesworth, Messrs. -Cobden
and Smith, Colonel Thompson and Mr: Emirt, almost
exhaust the catalogue. It is the necessity of the ett.:(l.
that has _made it so brief. There is a lamentable
.. .. . .. ........ _.
de-
ficiency of able and trustworthy public men. Event
were the conaituencies more intelligent and less apa-
thetic, men ably to do justice- to their opinions and senti-
ments in Parliame;tt haiie yet to be discovered—have yet
to be formed by cizeumstances. This state of affairs
affords rather a melancholy ptospect for' the future ;
the mote so, that the suiall number of- good num; !it'd
true-is more likely. to receive diminution.. tb413,1411111-7..
crease in the first instance. Mr. Grote has positi% ely
refuted to take any further pM.t in public business for
some time ; Sir William Molesworth, having made no
effort to 'get himself elected, is liken Se well contented.
to stated aloof for the present ; and a sin:ihtr -inclination
to reserve themselves for better times- ti -npparetit ---hr
other quarters. We cannot disapprove or this rosoln-
tion : by mingling in the faction-tights of a tti.--.e Nblic.rt
nothing eau be done, a statesman is apt to waste his
energies, which ought to 'be reserved for fitting oe..:t-
sions—perhaps also to expose hirugelf to misapprehen-
sion. 'On the other hand, there is a hazard in any luau
who has engaged in the business of politics withdraw-
ing for a time. He may acquire a taste for retirement
unfitting him for the resumption of his task ; and as
nothing is stationary, he may find when he returns, that
he has fallen in arrear of the topics and business of the-
day, and has been forgotten by the herd who live only
for the moment. A secession of a very few years may
make any man feel that he belongs to a past generation.
and is out of place in that which exists. Neither Mr..
Grote nor Sir William Molesworth can be indolent
and inefficient members of society : their retirement .
will be fully occupied by literary labours, for which
their tastes and talents well fit them, and which may
have a lasting influence on -the public mind. But wo
cannot close our eyes to the danger that their tempo-
rary secession from the active business of life may be-
Cooe permanent, in an age so lamentably barren of
men who combine with high 'principle and intellectual
superiot;tv the inclination and ability to engage in
active polities. .

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING.
LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY MORNING.—The followin ars
Cie latest odds on the Trades' Cup :
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25 to 1 agst Maroon
BlifoonitislE:ryAfßlVED &c.—Prince Caradoc, 3 yrs ;
Trustee, 4 yrs 3;
ybre,s
;I;ygTulip, r3ue
et ,of Queen Bess, 3 yrs ;
Mayer; 5 yrs ; Defence (h b) ; The N 3 uYn,rB2y; rsT;hlte "sije?".risd'
5 yrs ; Miss Heatheote, 5 yrs ; Clinker, 5 yrs ;
keen, aged
; seniiramide, 3 yrs ; Wirrestrew, 4 yr.! ;
Camelford, 2' yrs,;- Pliarold, 2
Ermengardis 3 yrs • Ilawkeshury; SanTsen, syi s
tune. 4 yrs • 'lllacilehain, 3 yrs ; Betr '
i , ... Crind-
Ralph, '5 yrs; and Birthday, 3 1.31: . ; Orton,
35
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NEWCASTLE RACES.—The'phjection made to the owner
of Calypso receiving the Northumberland Plate, on the
graund that a small stake, for a horse sold bv that gen-
tleman some months since, had not been paid, was de-
cided by the Jockey Club, on Thursday last, in favour
of Mr. St. Paul. •
+GOODWOOD CUP.
The following weights are altered and corrected up
to Saturday.night :
di. yrs, 9st Ilb ;
St. rrancis, 6 yrs, lost ; Beggartnan, 6 yrs, 10st ;
: Sleight-
u.gsedy,r9sist9s7tlb4l:b C; ori3siairoo,nsLsbytirrsst 41b
S yrs, 9st ilb ;
5 yrs, 81.4 t 9 lb ;
cieLlifia;tritalleullvs,aliSnd;rrs,, 4
Bstyrs ,
391sbt 3;lbc:hßalraeleks rek,
Twelfth, .
yrs,
Bst 131 b ; iohrab aged, Bst 1211) ; Domino, 5 Yrs,
Bst 1 fib ; Wardan, 4 yrs, Bst 1011) ; Kingston Robin, 4 yrs
Bst 101 b; Maroon, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b; Deception,
Potentate aged, Bst 91b Dr. Caius, 4 yrs, Bst 81b Bul-
wark, 5 yrs, Bst 71b Calypso, 4 yrs, Bst 61b : Confede-
rate, 4 yrs, Bst 51b ; Ferryman, 5 yrs, Bst 51b ; Colwick,
aged, Bst 31b ; St. Andrew, 6 yrs, Bst 31b ; The Ruler,
44
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88ssttllilbb:;
zio'roatashfitenrd,esr,
y4rs, y7is,
1831sbt
.IGlba; Caution,
7st 121 b ; Pocahontas, 4 yrs, 7st 11lb% Broadwath.
4 yrs, 7st 101 b .; Vapour, 4 yrs, 7st 81b ; The Recorder,
5 yrs, 7st 511) ; Lautara, 5 yrs, 7st 51b ; R.oquencourt,
5 yrs. 7st 51b ; Belgrade, 3 yrs, ist 41b ; Mobarek, 3 yrs,
7st 41b ; Anatole, 4 yrs, 7st llb ; B. O 3 vr,-- 6st 13th ;
Oakstick, 6 yrs, Est 121 b ; Vendredi,, 6 i-rs,- Est 121 b ;
Nautilus, 6 yrs, Est 1211) ; Tearaway, 3 yrs, Gst 1111) ;
Mustapha Muley, 3 'yrs', Est 10lb ; Arundel, 3 yrs,
6st 101 b ; Cesarewitch, ,p yrs, Est-101b ; Marius, 3 yrs,
6st 61b ; Palmyra, 3 yrs; fist 613 ;, La7ercwit 'and Miss
Stilton have paid forfeit.
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BARBAROUS MURDER.—On "rai§di.y la t, a
small village near BlackpOol, on ere west coast of Lancashire,
was the scene of a most horrible murder: . The particulars, as
far as they have reached us are—that two men had a quar-
rel in a public-house, when one of:111CM- seized the poker,
and before sufficient assistance could be got to prevent
him, literally smashed the head of the other in such
a dreadful manner as caused his almost itnmediatr, death.
A Coroner's inquest was held on the body, and a verdict of
Wilful Morder'' was returned. The murderer effected his
escape, and on Thursday morning last a police officer arrived in
this town in pursuit of him, as it is supposed, from some cir-
cumstances which have transpired, that he is secrletepdeicak othtis
neighbourhood.—Leeds TimeF.
Married, in Washington. Mr. Joseph
Miss Amelia Bushel. The Providence Journal supposes that
a part of the next generationwill he half-pecks and i, .ait.hwhels.
" I didn't think you'd have been so hard with
me," as the char* said wban be bit the anchor.