The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-11 00:00:00

DOLMAN'S.

One of the very ablest numbers which has yet
appeared under the present editorship—thE papers
eig brief and diversified. A Mr. L. A. B; tker, for
example, has a lively chapter called "An Adv€ nture at
Sea ;" Mr. Scott Nasmyth Stokes issues a sort of
semi-official manifesto on the subject of " 1 catholic
Education ;" and Mr. F. A. Paley has an in genious
"Apology for Roodscreens." Several of th e other
papers have qualities superior to that of being merely
readable.

THE PATRICIAN.
This valuable Antiquarian, Heraldic, and G 2ncalo-
gical record fully maintains, under the able edi
torship
of Mr. Bernard Burke, the high character w hich. it
had attained under the superintendence of I
tin late
highly gifted father.

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TAIT.
Politics for the time being have eclipsed literature,
and Percy B. St. John is foremost among those con-
tributors
to Tait's Magazine, who were very recently ,
led by George Giitillan. Month after month, al-
though ourselves, of course, perfectly au courant with i `"
events, as, in fact, every Journalist must be by
necessity, we retrace our steps with pleasure to
examine the graphic epitome of occurrences in the
revolutionary chapters of Mr. St. John ; and these
chapters we are gratified to see republished it-avery
cheap rate by themselves. In the August number of
Tait, for example, we anticipate with some satisfac-
tion the account which will inevitably appear of the
late insurrection in Paris from the pen of this con-
tributor to the magazine. Himself a resident in the
French capital, he has every opportunity-of rendering
his description vivid and authentic. And this op.
portunity he avails himself of, in everything at least
relating to the French Revolution. When he writes
upon other continental movements not immediately
under his own observation, he is by no means feli-
citous, witness this the excessively foolish chapter
upon the Papacy—one of the baldest and silliest
effusions which has ever appeared in the magazine.
" Miranda " is continued by the same writer, and
the present is, to our thinking, more powerfully,
written than all the preceding instalments put toge-
ther. Among the other contributions to the July
number we must particularize the " Extract from a
Drama," by Sydney Yendys. The scene is Rome,
and the recent movements of the Democratic Monk.
Gioberti will induce many, we doubt not, to devour
this ambitious piece of versification with curiosity.
The other papers in Tait are varied and intelligent.

THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY
The present month produces an extraordinary
number of poetic gems, all of considerable merit,
worthy of the well-established reputation of our
talented contemporary. Messrs. D. F. McCarthy,
W. Lander, Percy Boyd, and, though last, not least,
our own dear J. C. M., have contributed some exqui-
site translations. " The Lays of Many Lands " are
now too well known to require any eulogium. We
have the Sixth Number before us, and the same wild
beauty, the fire, and energy that marked the previous
efforts of the accomplished editor are fully main-
tained, aye, even with increased power. German,
Norwegian, Spanish, Dutch, French, Swedish,
and Moldavian are all ransacked, and the
peculiar beauties of each brought out with
the most powerful effect. " Stavooren," "Wreaths for
the Non-living," " The Devil and the Wind," " The
Death Garland," " The Santon and the Maiden,"
" Fidelity," " The Parricide," and " The Treble
Death," are the lays with which we are now greeted.
" The Wreath of Student Songs," seven in number,
by Mr. Boyd; " Ver Sacrum," by Mr. Lander; and
" The Bold Mariner," by Mr. M'Carthy, are selec-
tions from the German, in which the spirit of the
originals are well preserved. " The Secret in
Words" is a sketch of one of Calderon's admirable
comedies. Many of the scenes are exquisitely ren-
dered, and the distinguished author receives full
justice from the hands of Mr. M'Carthy. " Our
Portrait Gallery," gives us the likeness and a biogra-
phical sketch of Dean Kirwan, possibly the most
brilliant and accomplished orator of the age
in which he lived, the contemporary of Grat-
tan, Flood, Curran and Hussey—Burgh, of Clare
and Avonmore, Bushe and Plunket, men of other
times, when there were giants in the land, he was
the courted and admired of all. Beloved as a friend,
respected and revered as a Christian minister,
his powerful advocacy can never be forgotton by
any who had the good fortune to hear him. Grattan
was accustomed to speak of him as the first orator of
any age or country, and such praise from such a man
evinced the power and genius of the object of his
panj. genic. " China and the Chinese," is an excellent
description of the Celestial Empire, or at least of those
parts to which the English barbarians are allowed
admission. Our settlement at Hong Kong is strongly
censured; it is stated to be as insignificant in magni-
tude as it is deficient in resources and insalubrious
in climate. We are promised a continuation of
the narrative next month. We have also "The
Natural History of Man," " Random Records of a
Rambler," " A House and its Three Tenants," all of
which are well worthy of perusal. " Chit-chat about
New Novels" contains criticisms on " Rose, Blanche,
and Violet," and on " Sir Theodore Boughton," the
first of which is spoken favourably of, while the latter
is severely cut up. The last article, " The Irish
League," as might be expected, is strongly tinctured
by political prejudice. It speaks of the contemplated
union between all classes of Repealers "as a thing
definitively settled." It has not, however, as yet
taken place, and we much doubt if the conflicting
elements can ever be amalgamated one with the other.
The number altogether is excellent.

COLBURN'S UNITED SERVICE.
We have in the present number several able pro-
fessional papers, relieved by some interesting and
amusing narratives. There is the happy mixture—
the combination of the useful with the agreeable—to
suit all classes of readers. Among the former, the
first article " On Official Slow and Fast Coaches" is
worthy of notice; it points out some of the abuses,
more particularly in the mode by which promotion
may be obtained, which we trust may speedily be
remedied. " Military Education in France" is con-
tinued—the Royal Staff School and the School of
Fortification and Artillery at Metz, are the
institutions now described. " The Military
Defence of Rivers," and "Field Movements,"
will afford valuable information to the mili-
tary student. Tristram again overhauls the
Prince de Joinville's pamphlet, and refutes the vari-
ous assertions put forward therein respecting the
practical mode of assailing our country. " Abd-el-
Rader" is concluded, and the career of the heroic
Emir is traced up to his incarceration in France,
where he is still detained, a sad example of the punica
fides of the French nation. " A Leaf or Two from an
Old Log ;" " Leaves from the Tropics ;" " Captain
Jones," by the indefatigable Percy B. St. John ;
" Shots from an Old Six-pounder ; and "Winter
Weather off the Cape of Good Hope," will all be
found admirable specifics against ennui, and excellent
means of passing a dull and lonely hour without
weariness or fatigue. There is in addition the usua
amount of military and navy intelligence.

THE BANKERS'.
The recent report of the Committee on the Bank
Charter Act forms the subject of the first paper;
the various amendments proposed, and the parties by
whom they were advocated, are given. The com-
position of the Committee, picked by Sir Charles
Wood for 'the purpose of rescuing, if possible, his
beloved Act from justly merited condemnation, is
pointed out. There are few disinterested persons
who will not cordially agree with the writer, that
" the mere votes of Sir Robert Peel and Sir Charles
Wood will not convince the commercial public,
who forced the latter, in October last, to
repeal the Act by
_the Ministerial letter,
and so restore confidence, and destroy panic, that
that Act had nothing to do with the evils it so obvi-
ously produced." It was notorious that the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer had determined on carrying
his own report; but surely it would have been more
decent if others had been permitted to pronounce that
judgment than Sir R. Peel and himself—and thus
to save this cherished bantling, of which they were
the legislative godfathers. The tables of the exports
for the first four months of 1846, 1847, and 1848,
present us with a startling view of the disastrous
effects of the continental disturbances on our trade
and commerce. There is a thlling off in the declared
values of the exports during the four months
ending the sth of May last and the cures.
ponding period of last year of no less than
1,746,9371., while the decrease on a single month is
still more formidable, being no less than 1,467,1171.
There are many other interesting containinglimaipoerrms,ati
information
to u
oar
as
vast quantity
commercia colfhsiegs,hlyby valuable
whom this admirable
periodical will be estimated at its real worth.

THE SPORTING REVIEW.
As usual, " Craven " gives us the racing for June
in his own peculiar style, which has stamped him as
one of the first of sporting writers. He attacks the
handicapping system, which is so framed that the
i.)esthorseshall not win, with considerable vigour
and effect. " Two Years in the Far West "
is continued. Maxwell tells some of his
inimitable Irish tales in his best and most laughter-
compelling manner. We defy the most saturnine to
preserve his gravity while perusing the false alarm,
and the reproaches showered on the unfortunate but-
ler by the fair Mrs. Downey and Ellen the house-
maid, for his intrusion in scant habiliments in their
peculiar territory. Lord William Lennox again gives
us his " Sporting Incidents at Home and Abroad."
Mr. Lloyd concludes his graphic descriptions of
' " Bear Shooting." " The Crack Packs of England,"
are still reviewed by Actzeon, while " English
Sports and English Sporting Quarter;" by Linton;
" Foxhunting in Scotland," by Brushwood; and " A.
Scrap or Two on Dogs and Guns," by Ti.
Time= em,
will all excite the sportsman, whether he delights in
the chase, the trigger, or the rod. We have also an
excellent portrait of " Surplice," the winner of the
Derby, and the terror of the fielders ; and " Future
Hopes," a litter of young-uns, full of playful pro—
mise. There is also, the irst 16 pages of the Turf
Register for the present year.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Attraction unprecedented.
JULLIEN and his UNRIVALLED BAND.
New Quadrille, composed expressly for the Gardens.
Engagement of Miss HUDDART.
Continuation of the Engagement of Mdlle. LOVARNY.
The DAYLIGHT VIEW of ROME, by Denson.
Superb and Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Display of FIREWORKS, by the Messrs. Southby.
No Extra Charge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and
FRIDAY.
View of Rome —Promenade Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental,
eonducted by Mons. JULLIEN, whose splendid Band of Solo Per-
formers includes Messrs. Baker, Barrett, Bauman, George and Viotti
Collins, Cioffi, Collinet, Kcenig, Lazarus, Richardson, Sonnenberg,
Esc.—Two Solos each Evening. —Mdlle. Lovarny will sing two fa-
vourite Songs, Mites Huddart will sing a favourite Song, and with
Madlle. Lovarny will execute an admired Duet.—Also to be seen,
during the day, the beautiful Menagerie—Shakepere's House—The
Magic Bridge—and other novelties will be exhibited, the whole
concluding with a most magnificent and not to be rivalled display
of Fireworks, by the Messrs. Southby, representing the Girandola
during the Holy Week at Rome.
Gates open at Ten ♦.m., Feeding Time Five—Jullien's Concert at
a Quarter past Six—Fireworks at Half-past Nine.
• Admission, as usual, One Shilling.
On Tuesday, July 18, the Third and Last but One Grand Miscel-
laneous Flower Show of the Royal South London Floricultural So-
ielety, on which oecasion an extra Brass hand will be in attendance.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communication can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by the name and address of the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER''—SUN OFFICE, JULY 11.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 50; Highest, 70 ; Noon, 66,
BAROMETER, 30.5.
WiRD N.N.W.; fine sunshiny weather.

NIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 56 min. after 9 1 Evening •• 26 min. after 10

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