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

JUNE 15, 1847.

munity engaged to a certain extent in commercial pur-
suits, and anxious to do a good deal more business. As
far as we can cast the waters of the land," we should
say that if the two great parties could agree as to Sir
Denis's colleague, there would be no contest. We need
hardly remind our readers that Mr. Bailey, at present Sir
Denis's colleague, retires from his political connexion
with Worcester at this election, when it is under-
stood he will be returned fur the county of Brecon.
Sergeant Glover was the first regularly proposed new
candidate on the Conservative interest ; we know
nothing of that learned gentleman, except that we have
observed him among the barristers attending the assizes
here. Mr. Rufford, the next in order of time, was ac-
eered as fit and proper, last Monday evening, by a large
and respectable meeting of electors. As chairman of
the Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railway,
Mr. RufFord has been necessarily much connected,
during the last three years with a numerous body of
respectable citizens, and it is understood that his
business habits, and aptitude for commercial negotia-
tion have rendered him acceptable to many electors, even
among the party opposed to his political principles,
which are moderate Conservatism. Mr. Robinson,
our former representative, stands No. 4 in the roll ;
we need not say ono word as to his eminent
qualifications, or acceptability to his constituency.
The latter, indeed, have never been reconciled
to the manner of his relinquishing their re-
presentation in 1837. A meeting of the electors
taken place this evening for the purpose of consider.
ing the expediency of sending a requisition to Mr.
Robinson to stand for Worcester. It is understood that
the main section of the Liberal party here----.--who, we
need hardly say, support Sir Denis Le Marchant—have
a second candidate, making an entirety of five. Who
the gentleman is has not been revealed, but it is asserted
that he is one every way worthy of the coveted honour.
Since the foregoing was in type, we have been in
formed that Mr. Robert Hardy has this day declared
that nothing shall prevent him from standing for Wor-
cester at the approaching election.— Worcester Herald.

PRICE SD.

of justice have not the power to try offences committed
out of their bailiwick, nor authority to order a mutual
surrender of refugee 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 he within the jurisdiction of
the Admiralty of England—that competent judges, and
an efficient police be appointed, who should be paid !or
their services, so that the latter ratty pursue criminals
when necessary, and such other remedies as would put
an end to the system which allows criminals to escape
punishment and prevent the adoption of Lynch law
among us. We hope that General Napier, for the people
of Guernsey, and General Itaynett, for the people of
Jersey, will make a representation to Government on
the 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 fulls on mortal grief
As night dew on the parching leaf;—
They who fain would hive thee near,
Let Wisdom whisper in their ear.
Grasp not with a greedy haffd
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.
Spi ead what serveth for our food,
And the ripe store keepeth good ;
But luscious pulp and bloomy scent,
Undlily piled, will soon ferment.
Few Hesperian boughs are caught
Whose fruit is flavoured as 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 burn:—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 lace ;
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 Life's hemlock, thorns, and rue ;
Pain and trouble may arise,
As shade comes over summer skies.
Happiness is not the lot
Of this chequered trial spot !
Duty formeth here our task,
Else why would the Spirit ask
A "Future " in its hopeful prayer,
And dream of realms for ever fair?
Take the poppy with the wheat,
It bees have stings their hive is sweet
And bells that give the churchyard knell,
Rang 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 thy soul,
Stem the rough wavei as they roll!
Dope and courage shed repose
Eren while the tempest blows;
Ar.d bosoms that e'er make the best
Ot human ids, find most of " Rest."
Turn not with a doubting face
From the kindly of thy race!
We may gn! et th.., fslse and foul—
Reptiles lurk, and wolves will prowl!
Many a heart we may have seen
Prove bitter, faithless, cold and Mean;
But God sentient 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!
Word whose dearest tones belong
To the mother's cradle song;
Word whose tchoes ever float
'Mid strife winds the Eolian 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,
When the sea flower falls to sleep,
And spelt with daisies on the sod,
IVhen we lie down with Peace and God.
ELIZA 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 chair was taken at half-
past six o'clock by Lord Ashley, supported by the Lord
Mayor, Dr. Tattersall, the Rev. h. 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 I
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 persona 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 flourishing 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-
siastn ; and in the course of the evening the secretary an-
nounced subscriptions to the amount of upwards of 100 I_
The health of the chairman was then proposed by Mr. T.
Hawkins, and drank with the honours; and his Lordship_
having returned thanks, proposed the health of the Lord
Mayor, who acknowledged the compliment in a neat 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 Haydn's oratorio of
The Creation was performed for the benefit of the " inha-
bitants of Scotland who are suffering front famine." The
Hall was crowded to suffocation, and it is expected that
nearly 1,0001. 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 Pi-schelf, Mr. Lockey, and Master
Banister. The oratorio was excellently performed, and went
off with great eclat. The chorus of the Sacred Harmonic
Society was never in better trim, and their efforts merited
the approval they obtained. Mr. Surman conducted.
Among the company present we observed the Grand Duke
Constantine and suite, the Duke of Newcastle, Earl Powis,
&c. Her Ma;esty the Queen patronised the performance,
but being engaged at the christening of the Duke of Welling-
ton's grandson, was unable to be present.
LATE FROM THE RIVER PLAT B.—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
in quiet possession of the country. The arrival of our new
Envoy was expected. From South America we learn that
Ghaternala had erected itself into an independent state. t
In Lincolnshire, it is calculated from the present
appearance of the crops, that oats will be shot by the 20th of
June, and wheat ITigl/34 a reek after.