The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-07 00:00:00

COLONIAL.

For colonial intelligence no publication condenses so
much information into such small compass as the pre-
sent. This arises, no doubt, from the pratice of its
entrepreneur, and the multitude of correspondence for-
warded to him from all quarters of the globe. The de-
partment of fiction is ably occupied by a continuation of
" The Emigrant," by Mr. Leigh ; while, for travels and
adventures, we have the " Rides, Rambles, and Sketches
in Texas," by Charles Hooton. His description of the
bowie knife is not uninteresting:—
" Having already mentioned the bowie•knife, as not only
so common but so formidable a weapon, both in Texas and
the whole South, the reader will perhaps be not displeased
to hear a little more of it—the various tragical band-to-
hand exploits which have been from time to time performed,
even amongst the " highest circles" of that quarter of
(the
world, through its agency, having conferred upon iitrea_ !e-y
gree of bloody and horrible distinction never yg.t all': it dnobt,
many of its elder brethren of the same c
ects. it is one of
human slaughter; since, in many
dsthe frontiennan.
the most useful of articles to the settler An
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A clever copy from a photographed portrait of Mr.
THE FARMERS'.
Clark Hillyard heads the Farmers' Magazine for May;
and a more appropriate opening could scarcely have
been selected than a memoir and a " counterfeit present-
ment" of the author of " Practical Farming and
Grazing." The usual proportion of sound and instruc-
tive essays lend a value to the current number of this
periodical. Among the most curious of the disserta-
tions, we may mention the experiments to determine the
effect of ,barley and malt on the milk of cows, and an-
other on the steeping of seeds in sulphuric acid. It is
impossible not to admire the honest earnestness with
which this publication ' advocates the agricultural
interest.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
Well assorted, but tarnished with a partizan spirit,
this magazine will satisfy its readers, and now-a-days
that is the principal requisite. The article on George
Brummell is written in rather a questionable strain; we
dislike seeing a mournful spectacle, authenticated by
name, held up in an invidious light.

1
1 THE BELLE ASSEMBLEE.
1 There are no less than twenty-five separate contribu-
tions ill the present number, which possesses, moreoand
ver,
its usual amount of ability and mediocrity. Tales,
metrical fragments, and critical notices, and legendshions, are
jumbled together according to the most approved
fa
of Belle Assembree editorship, without either congruity
or contrast. We may particulirise Miss Elizabeth
Youatt's contribution as the most meritorious, because
po. si q *bly the most inartificial. Both the poetry and the
t othist.
Let
eeautio n in future j miscellany.'he
illustrations are scarcely deserving of allusion, since
they are so irredeemably mincing ; we often regret to
see the words of Byron tagged-on as a kind of'
explana-
tion
ut to somereeum
ma abortive i sin' eor frontispiece
juxta-
position of immortal beauty with
becomes absolutely gainful when in evanescent deformity
tition, persisted by repe-

EPt sPvLe very noble ..
Still inadvTanHciEngPSholVe and laudable cause—
the cause of the million—tho enlightenment of the mass
—and the regeneration o!- minkind generally, the
People's Jourrtcd has a decided claim upon the sympathy
of all British subjects without distinction. It has
an extraordinary corps of literary assistants. in the
persons of the Howitts, Angus B. Reach, Fredtike
Bremer, W. J. Fox, Thomas Cooper, and Camilla T. lll-
min. Lectures, essays, letters, legends, and po...tcy,
form the bulk of its materials, and altogether are re-
markable for a sound, healthy tone, and a generous
spirit
The illustrations too, are more than ordinary ;
449 sketch of the Hut*p§cm. Family in piaLleau
1

being grouped and penciled with a tasteful hand. We THE PROVIDENT
-cordially recommend this periodical to the public, for BENEFIT ASSOCIATIO.
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its strong sense, and its natural tone. 41, Moorgate-street.

THE ALMANACK FOR THE MONTH.
Gilbert I Beckett, Horace Mayhew, and Mark Lemon
are among the contributors to the present number of
this monthly repository of fun. There are materials
for half a dozen excellent farces, at least, in this num-
ber of the Almanack.

THE ENGLISHWOMAN'S MAGAZINE.
Very excellent in its tyrgraphy, and equally miscel-
laneous in its literature, this magazine reflects honour
on the taste and judgment of the editress. One of the
most sensible articles in the May number, is the one en-
titled " The influence of English Women on English Li-
terature." We commend it to all fair readers as the ex-
position of a new field in which their " influence" has
operated.

THE KNIGHT OF G W YNNE. Part IV.
Though comparatively few incidents are introduced
in these chapters, more interest is excited for the vari-
ous characters of the tale, and those characters are more
fully developed than in all the preceding chapters in the
three former numbers. The debate in the Irish Parlia-
ment is depicted with peculiar skill, especially in the
episode of Bagenal Daly's quarrel. All the most inter-
es ing personages of the story are placed in a somewhat
embarrassing plight by the flight of the Knight's lawyer
to America, and the part het'. ,re us ends with the prepa-
rations made by Daly for his pursuit to Liverpool during
a tempestuous night. Mr. Lever has chosen a most
ex-
citing epoch in his country's history for the period his
story.

PICTORIAL BALLADIST. Part I 111.
PICTORIAL SHAKSPERE. Part VIII.
These are an econordcal series of poetry that can
never diminish in the estimation of mankind ; and it is
ever a source of gratification to us to see copies of
them multiplied for circulation at a cheap rate among
the populace, Such editions we lock upon as boons to
the people. There are twenty-four neat wood engravings
in the numbers lying upon our desk. They are neatly
printed ; and the text is accurate in most instances.

HEE. MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Patrons of the Operas, and the Public are respect-
fully informed that an EXTRA NIGHT will take place
When will be THIS EVENING
performed( for the first time this Season), Rossini's
Opera, entitled,
LA GAZZA LADRA.
Ninety Madame Grisl ; Pippo, Madlle. Brambilla ; Gianetto,
Signor Mario; Fodesta„ Signor
Signor Fornasari. Lablache ; Fernando Villabello,
In the course of the Evening, a DIVERTISSEMENT. In which
w!ll be presented a Pas de Trois, by Mdlle. Taglioni, supported by
Mdlles. Demelisse and 31encelet.
To be followed by the last Act of Donizetti's Opera, LINDA. DI
CHAMOUNI. In which Madame Castellan, Madne. C. Brambilla,
Signor Corelli, Signor Botelli, and Signor F. Lablache will appear.
To conclude with the grand Ballet, by M. Deshayes, re-arranged
in Three Tableaux, by M. Perrot, the Music by M. Costa, entitled
ALMA ; ou, LA FILLS DU FEU.
Perephite, M. Perrot ; Balfegor, 31. Gosselin ; Emi;zor, M. St. Leon
(his first appearance this season); Alma, Mdlle. Cerito (her first ap-
pearance this season). In which will be introduced the admired Pas
de Fascination (composed by M. Perrot), by Mesdiles. Cerito, De-
medsze, Moneelet, Cassan, and 31. Perrot ; the celebrated Pas de
Trois, by Madlle. Cord% M. St. Leon, assisted by Mdlle. Demelisse.

THILATitE ttoiA 1„ DitUltY-LANE.
T,113 EVENING

' Will be performed an original Opera, entitled DON QUIXOTE.
Don Quixote, Mr. Weiss ; Sancho l'anza, Mr. Stretton ; Camacho,
Mr. King ; Rovedos, Mr. S. Jones; Basillus, Mr. Allen ; Quiterta,
Miss Rainforth.

Between the first and second Acts of the Opera, will be intro-
duced Les Pas des Flours, by thirty-s-x of the celebrated Danseuses.
And at the end of the Opera, twenty-four Danseuses Viennoises
will execute the famous Pas Ilongrols.
fter which, the celebrated Bell t of LA GISELLE. Duke of
Silesia, Mathis; Marion, Mr. W. H. Payne ; Prince of Cour-
land, Mr. Howell ; Wilfrid, M. Adrien ; Giselle, MdLle. Sall; Mirtha,
Millie. Louise; Princess Bathilde, Mdlle. St. Louin; Bertha, Mrs.
Payne ; Principal Willis, Mesdames Adele and Glubilei.
In the course of the Ballet will be introduced Le Pas Oriental,
by forty-eight of the Pupils of Madame Weiss.

TUIATR ROYAL. a infARKET.
THIS EVENING

Vlll he performed a New and Original Comedy, called, A
BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK. C) mon Foxall, Mr. Webster; . More-
craft, Mr. W. Farren : Sir John Coveniale, Mr. Tilbury; Ernest
Coverdale, Mr. A. Holl; Horace Wahl rave, Mr. Hudson ; Schnei-
dermarn, J Eland; Thomas, Mr. Brindal ; Lady Covirdale,
Mrs. Glover ; Selina Coverdale, Julia Bennett ; Emmeline,
Mrs. Soymonr.

The Nand will perform the Overture, "Edourdo e Christine," the
Fantasie, " Fra Thawlo;" the "Post Horn Galop," "Antoinette,"
Cell:trial Waltz ; tha "Chatsworth QUadrilles;" and the " LWnow
Polka." -

To be succeeded ).3, an Original Farce, called THE IRISH TIGER.
Sir Charles Lavender, Mr. Howe; Paddy Ryan, sir. Hudson;
Alderman Marrowfat, Mr: Tilbury ; Bilbury, Mr. T. F. Mathews ;
Julia, Miss Telbin ; Nancy, Mrs. Caulfield.
After which, an experiormt will be tried upon TIIE BIRDS OF
.ARISTOPILINES : on which occasion they will be presented to
tie public with new Yame,, new Feathers, new Songs, and new
Tales. Principal characters by Messrs. James Bland, Hudson,
Tilbury. Prindal, Caulfield, T. F. athews, and Miss P. Horton.

THEATRE ROYAL. LYCEUM.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY;
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a New and Original Farce, entitled, A FRIEND
INDE.EI,!

After which, the Comedy of HONOURS AND TRICKS. Prin-
dos! characters by Yessrs. F. Matthews, F. Vining, Wigan,
Did,.fear, and Keeley; Miss Villars, Mrs. A. Wigan, and Mrs. Keeley.
To cwiclude with a New Grand Operatic Romantic Burlesque Specs.
taee, Mande(' upon ceitaiii—Sr-rtling and hitherto Unrevealed Pas-
sages in the Histories of ROBIN 11001) AND RICHARD CCEUR
DE LION,. Characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Fairhrother, Miss M.
Keeley, MissVillars, Miss E. Daly, Miss Howard, Miss Bromley (her
first appearance), Miss Laidlaw, and Miss Grove; Mr. A Wigan,
Mr. F. NI a•tliews, Mr. Kee'ey, Mr. Turner, and Mr. J. W. Collier.

It 01" A t., A bELPIII.
THIS EVENING
W3l !.-‘e performed a popular Comedy, entitled EXCHANGE NO
MO:MERV ; o', Who's to Father-Me? Sam Swipes, Mr. Wright ;
Mrs. Swipes, Mrs. F. Matthews; Miss Melrose, Miss Chaplin ,
Lair • ranherry, Miss oolgar.
After waich a New Farce, entitled, DID YOU EVER SEND
Y It WIFE TO CA3IIIERAVELL ? Chesterfield lloneybUn, Mr.
Wri..ht; Isaac Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs. F. Matthews,
Ilonoyhtut, Miss Emtna Harding.

To be followed by the Burle:one, entitled PETER WILKINS ; or,
Tile Loadsione Rock and the Flying Indians. Principal characters
by Misses Woolgar, Emma Harding, Chaplin, Brooks, Taylor; Mr.
Pan! His laird. Mr. Minivan!, Mr. Mitchenson, &c.

To conclude with a Farce, criltled THE UNFINISHED GEN.
TLE MAN, Bill Downey, 31r. Wright; Louisa Bloomfield, Miss M,
Tay!or ; Mary Chintz, Miss Wool gar.

PRINCESS'S TNEATRE, OXFORD-STAEET.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed Sheridan's Play of PIZARRO, with the original
Music. Rolla, Mr. Wall ack ; Alonzo, Mr. Murray; Orozembo, Mr.
Cooper; Pizarro, Mr. Ryder; High Priest, Mr. Leffler; Elyira,
Sirs. Tertian; Cora Mrs. Stirling.
To be followed by a DIVERTISSEMENT. In which Messrs.
Gilbert, Marshall, and Flexmore ; Miss Baffin and Miss Marshall
will appear.
Ts conclude with_ a Ne. w_ Drains, entitled ERNESTINE. The
princpal characters supported by Messrs. Cooper, Waliack, Leigh
Murray ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss E. Stanley, Miss May, &c.

AsTLEY'% ROYAL AM PIIITIIEATI:E.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the especial patronage of her most gracious Majesty, Prince
Albert, and the Princess Royal. Triumphant career of Mr. Leman
Rede's New Equestrian Spectacle of " The Arab and his steed,"
aided by the Double Stud, Beautiful Scenery, Original Effects, &c.
Second Week of the Domestic Equestrian Afterpiece, entit:ed,
" The Post-Boy-of St. Austle ; or, The Cornish Wreckers."
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Asiatic Drama of THE ARAB
AND HIS DESERT STEED; or, the Pearl of the Euphrates.
E itire Change in the Scenes of the Circle, and mogniflcent Feats
of the Hippodrome, by the Foreign and British Professors.
To conclude with the favourite Drama of the POST BOY OF ST.
11:7STLE ; or, The Cornish Wreckers.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
Intl commence at seven o'clock.

Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P.
Thomas Hankey, Jun., Esq.

C CLERKS' MUTUAL
IN AND BENEVOLENT FUND,

W. G. Prescott, Esq.
Baron L. de Rothschild.

TEE.A.VEZB OF THE' BENEVOLENT FUND.

John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P.
Forms of proposal for MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, to meet
every sontingency, Annuities, Endowments, Loans, &c., and the
FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT, with every information, may be had
at the 011111cee, where donations and subscriptions to the Benevolent
Fund are received
April 29, 1846.

THOS. lIIILLTIIDEI, Socretary.

In NAVY,
A HISTORY OF the
THEPress, ROYAL
FRENCHFRROMEVOTLITUETICLN.
By Sir NICHOLAS HARRIS NICOLAS, G.C.M.G.
QITEST TO THE WARS OF THE
" The Ring's navy exceeds all others in the world for three things,
viz., beauty, strenth, and safety. For beauty, they are so many
clf nsive walls of the realm.
royal palaces; for strength, so many moving castles and barbicans ;
and for safety; they are the most
beasts, or falcons amongst fearful fowls. Lord Coke's Fourth Amongst the ships of other nations, they are like lions amongst silly
In-
stitute.
England has long been the first maritime country of the world ;
but, incredible as it must seem, England has no adequate history of
the foundation, the progress, or even of the establishment of that
Navy, to which she chiefly owes her fame, her dominions, and her
pre-eminence among nations. Satisfied with contemporary triumphs,
with the great naval heroes of our own time, and with her present
greatness, she has almost forgotten that her mighty Navy is by no
means of modern creation ; that there were battles of scarcely less
importance than those which grace our more recent annals; and that
Nelson, St. Vincent, Howe, and Duncan, had their prototypes in
Howard, Blake, Benbow, Rooke, Vernon, Hawke, and Rodney.
Were the subject merely of antiquarian interest, such indifference
would not be surprising; but the neglect which has been shown to
the Naval History of Great Britain ill becomes a literary, and is
absolutely a reflection upon a patriotic, people. The " most de-
fensive walls of the realm" ought, assuredly, long since to have
had so complete and so perfect a history, as should have left
nothing for subsequent writers except comment and continua-
tion ; but this is not the case, and there is consequently all but
overwhelming difficulty in attempting to supply the deficiency.
Though the materials for the purpose are immense, all the original
sources of information are scattered in so many different reposi-
tories—the Tower, and other Record Offices, Admiralty, State Paper
Office, British Museum, &c.—and require so much labour to examine
and condense them, that the attempt to write a History of the '
British Navy during the first seven centuries of its existence, may,
perhaps, be compared to that of one of our early navigators, who,
when undertaking at private risk, and by his unassisted efforts, a
long and distant voyage, had, as it were, to create his own dock-
yard, and to construct his own charts, but who nevertheless felt that
though the fame of his country might not be enhanced by the suc-
cess of the enterprise, yet that far higher considerations were in-
volved
than mere loss or gain to the Adventurers, or peril to the re-
potation
of her Commander. Labour and Perseverance, may how-
ever
accomplish much ; and it is hoped that the proposed work will, '
in some degree at least. supply a great deficiency in our National I
Literature.

It is not intended t 8 bring the work to a later period than the com-
mencement of the Revolutionary war in 1793, because there are
several histories of the navy since that time, and particularly the
carefully compiled Naval Ilistory by Mr. James.
The work will be comprised in six volumes octavo ; and the first
volume will be published in October next.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street (publisher in Ordinary to
her Majesty).

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