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

DOLMAN'S.

One a' ;the very ablest numbers which has yet
appeared u nder the present editorship—the papers
being brief and diversified. A Mr. L. A. Baker, for
example, 11 as a lively chapter called "An Adventure at
Sea;" Scott Nastnyth Stokes issues a sort of
semi-offi( aal manifesto on the subject of " Catholic
Educatic ;" and Mr. P. A. Paley has an ingenious
" Apoloi cy for Roodscreens." Several of the other
papers h ave qualities superior to that of being merely
readable ~

THE PATRICIAN.
This valuable Antiquarian, Heraldic, and Genealo-
gical rc cord fully maintains, under the able editorship
of Mr. Rernard Burke, the high character which it
had at tail ied under the superintendence of his late
highly 4 gift ed father.

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 Gilfillan. Month after month, al-
though ourselves, of course, perfectly au courant with
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 at a very
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 ho 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. McCarthy, are selec-
tions from the German, in which the spirit of the
originals ate 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 forgotten 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
panygeric. " 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 Met; 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
Rpactical mode of assailing our country. " Abd-el-
ader" 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, anti excellent
means of passing a dull and lonely hour without
weariness or fatigue. There is in addition the usual
amount of military and navy intelligence.

Chartert
heT varioush e recentAc
amendments
r formsepTo ti Eo
f thel thejl- NsubjectA
proposed,
ofa Committee'ntdh
et on ne firstpt ah re t
eaßspaebnr
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 Itobert 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 It. 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 falling off in the declared
values of the exports during the four months
ending the sth of May last and the corres-
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 1,467,117/.
There are many other interesting papers, containing a
vast quantity of highly valuable information to our
commercial daises, by whom this admirable
periodical will be estimated at its real worth.
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THE SPORTING REVIEW.
As usual," Craven " gives us the racing for June
in his owneculiar style, which has stamped him as
one of the first of sporting writers. He attacks the
handicapping system, which is so framed that the
best horse shall 7Let win, with considerable vigour
and effeet. " 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 ain ves,
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 Action, while " English
Sports and English Sporting Quarter ;" by Linton;
" Foxhunting in Scotland," by Brushwood; and "
Scrap or Two on Dogs and Guns," by Time-, era ,
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-
rnise. There is also: the first 16 pages of the Turf
Register for the present year.

Now ready, in one vol., comprising as much matter as twenty ordi-
nary volumes, with 1,500 Engravings of Arms, 38s. bound,
BURKE'S PEERAGE and BARONETAGE,
FOR 1848,
NEW EDITION,
Revised and corrected throughout from the Personal Communications
of the Nobility, &c.
" The most complete publication of its class we possess."—Atlas.
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Barke for correctness and completeness."—Weekly Chronicle.
Henry Colhurn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

NEW WORK BY THE HON. ADELA SIDNEY.
Immediately, in 3 vols. post Svo.,
SADNESS AND GLADNESS.
By the Hon. ADELA SIDNEY.
Anther of " Home and its Influence."
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respectfully
Informed, that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on THURS-
DAY next, on which occasion Mdlle. JENNY LIND will appear as
Susanna in Mozart's Opera, entitled LE NOZZE DI FIGARO.
With various novelties in the Ballet Department, combining the
talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grtsi, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, Mdlle. M.
Taglioni, Aldlle. Cerito, &c. &c.
The Inc List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-office of the
Theatre, price toe. 6d. each, where applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls,
and Tickets are to be made.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
M THALBERG has the honour to announce that his GRAND
MORNING CONCERT will take place in the Great Concert Room
of her Majesty's Theatre on MONDAY MORNING, July 17, and will
be supported by the talent of Mdlle. JENNY LIND, will sing the
Grand Scena from "Der Freyschutz" (Weber), "La Lezione di
Canto," with Signor Lablache (Fioravanti), and the celebrated Swed-
ish Melodies. M. Thalberg will accompany Mdlle. Jenny Lind on
the Pianoforte.
M. TIIALBERG will have the honour to execute the following
Pieces :—Fantasia on subjects from " Don rasqualle" (Thalberg) ;
Barcarolle, by desire, first tfme of Performanch (Thalberg) ; New
Tarantella (Thalberg) ; Fantassia on subjects from " Lucrezia Bor-
gia" (Thalberg).
Further particulars will be published.
Application for Tickets to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
THIS EVENING will be performed Donizetti's Opera of
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mdlle. Jenny Lind ; Egarde, Signor Gardoni ; Bidebent,
Signor Bouche ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
To conclude with the highly successful New and Original Ballet
Divertissement, by M. Perrot, the Music by Sig. Pugni, entitled,
LES QUATRE SAISONS.
Summer, Mdlle, Carlotta Grist ; Autumn, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati ;
Winter, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni; Spring, Mdlle. Cerito.
PAS.—Regne du Printemps, du Printemps, Regne de l'Ete, de
l'Ete, Regne de I'Automme, de l'Automme, Regne de l'ltiver, de
l'Hiver, du l'Union des Saisons.
Applications for Boxes, Stglls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.
Doors open at halt-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.