The Sun.
London, England, 1848-06-13 00:00:00

COLBURN'S UNITED SER VICE.

There are several able professional papers in the
present number. The first "On the State of the
Navy," by Sir G iseorge Rose Sartorius,well worthy
impressment
is attention. The iniquitous system of
is particularly alluded to, which the gallant writer
admits, can no longer be resorted to ; its demoralizing
effects upon the character of the seamen is pointed out,
and its palpable injustice in robbing those who have
committed no offence of their liberties without the
slightest shadow of a pretext. The naval must be
rendered a desirable service, and then there will be no
lack of volunteers anxious to be received. There
may for a time be art increase of expenditure, but no
outlay shold be spared, in order to substitute a just
fur a most unjust and inequitable system. Several
suggestions are offered, by which it is supposed the
national service could be made popular. We would
also refer to the article on " Military Estab-
lishments," which urges the propriety of
making considerable alterations in the rules and
regulations with respect to promotions and retire-
ments, the speedy abolition of the purchasing of com-
missions, the diminution of the half pay list, and a
better regulation for the general routine of home and
foreign service—all valuable improvements if prac-
ticable, and we see no reason why they should not be
so. " Military Engineering in the Sixteenh Century,"
and " Coals for the Steam Navy," are concluded.
The Prince de Joinville's pamphlet is overhauled, and
its various fallacies well exposed by Tristram. " Mili-
tary Education in France" is continued. The present
number relates to the Polytechnic, the cavalry school
at Saumur, and the veterinary school at Alfort.
"The Life of the Modern Jugurtha, Abd-el-leader,"
is commenced. There are also excellent papers "On
National Mottoes," " Convict Guards," and two
pleasing narratives, " A Canter from Malaga to Gra-
nada and back," and " Leaves from an Old Log." The
number will be peculiarly welcome to professional
readers, conveying much information on many im-
portant subjects.

THE DESCRIPTIVE ATLAS OF ASTRO-
NOMY AND GEOGRAPHY Part 11.
A second portion of the Descriptive Atlas confirms
our impression as to its merit, and proves the notion
to be as judicious as it is ingenious.

THE IMAGE OF HIS FATHER. No. 111. By
the Brothers Mayhew.
In the history of the little monkey who is the hero
of the story, the reader enjoys the fun connected with
the career of a scapegrace without being stunned byz
his boisterous escapades. " The Gunpowder Plot,"
by Phiz, is a rich absurdity.

COURT CIRCULAR.
The Queen and Prince Albert walked yesterday
morning the pleasure grounds of Osborne.
The Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Princess
Royal, and the Princess Alice, took walking and pony
exercise yesterday ; and the Princess Helena and the
Princess Louisa were taken airings in the walks and
plantations of Osborne.
Sir James Clark has left Osborne for town.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge re-
turned to town yesterday afternoon, from honouring
the Duke of Rutland with a visit, at his seat, Belvoir
Castle, Leicestershire.
Earl Spencer had an interview with Sir George
Grey yesterday, at the Home-office. The Earl of
March had also an interview yesterday with the
Right Hon. Baronet.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
COWES, JuNE 12.
DEPARTURE OF THE COURT FROM THE ISLE OF
WIGHT.—As at present arranged, it is understood that
her Majesty and the Royal Family will leave Osborne
House on Wednesday next.
The Vice-Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron,
Sir B. Graham, Bart., Lord Godolphin, Lord Desert,
Captain C. H. Williams, the Marquis of Blandford,
Captain Ponsonb
T. Thornhill, Y, Colonel Petre, James Maxse, Esq.,
—sq., Captain Bentincli, and several other
members, have arrived at the Squadron House.

NEW MODEL LODGING•IIOI7M—The Society for
improving the condition of the Labouring Classes have
taken the extensive range of premises in Old Compton-
street, lately in the occupation of Kilk and Co., the ex-
tensive iron manufacturers, and they are about to con-
vert them into a model lodging-house, on the principle
of those so successfully carried out by the society in
George street and King-street, St. Giles's. The build-
ing Occupies nu area of 8,000 feet, extending from Dean-
street tV collnon-street, havibg a frontage to both.