The Sun.
London, England, 1848-06-28 00:00:00

DOMESTIC LIFE.

Mr. Ralph Waldo Emerson, the great American
author, whose " essays" have recently excited consi-
derable attention in this country, delivered last even-
ing a second lecture at Exeter-hall, for the benefit of
the Early Closing Association. The theme of this
lecture, " Domestic Life," was, as one of the members _
of the association very justly observed, singularly
apposite to the object for which it was delivered—
namely, the enabling the youthful portion of a very
large and: respectable class of the community to
enjoy the sweets of domestic life. Unless the pur-
poses of the association be carried into effect, Mr.
Emerson's lecture would be useless to a great number
r
of those whom he addressed. It would indeed be
mockery for an orator to expatiate upon the happi-
ness to be obtained by a right enjoyment of domestic
life to men compelled to pass the whole of their con-
scious existence, with very brief intervals, behind the
counter of a shop. The few hours in the evening
which the association wish to procure for the commer-
cial young men of the metropolis, Mr. Emerson has
taught them how to appreciate and enjoy, and not
to them only, but to all who inhabit the sanctuary
of home, the teaching of the American lecturer would
be appropriate and beneficial. Both literally and
technically speaking, his eloquence was of a some-
what homely character; but his lecture had a higher
recommendation than mere eloquence—its greatest
attraction was its truthfulness. We had anticipated
that Mr. Emerson would have treated " domestic
life" con amore, when we called to mind his exquisite
essay on " Love," an essay in which many of the
sentiments bear a striking resemblance to Tennyson's
theory of domestic life, as set forth in " The Prin-
cess." It is not our purpose to particularise all the
" points" of last evening's lecture ; one or two will
for the present suffice. The most practically useful
of Mr. Emerson's observations was his advice anent
the duties of hospitality. Te the hostess of the
mansion he says " Care not so much to
provide for the coming guest the luxurious table
and the magnificent chamber, these things,
if he care for them, money will obtain for
him at an inn, but rather lavish on him the cordial
welcome, the kindly smile, the unceasing affability
which money cannot buy." In order to add to the
social happiness of communities, the American
lecturer strongly recommends a plaa already adopted
with considerable success in this country, and which
forms the basis of mechanics' institutions, and more
especially of the Manchester Athenaeum—namely,
the establishment of public museums and libraries,
which might contain works of art and literature, of
which each individual of the country might desire to
avail himself, but which no one of them could
perhaps afford to possess. Speaking on this subject,
he alluded to a theory of the ancients, which declared
, that no individual could be the exclusive possessor of
a work of art—that a work of art belonged to
all who could see it. This remark elicited consider-
able applause from the assembly. It is an idea which
might be very beneficially reduced to practice. The
contemplation of the beautiful exercises a most
powerful and most beneficial effect upon the human
mind. The establishment of public galleries and
libraries and museums will inevitably lead to the
elevation of the character of domestic life among a
' vast portion of the community. Perhaps one of the
most beautiful sentiments expressed last night by
Mr. Emerson, was that in which he spoke of the
salutary effect of practical religion. " Religion," he
said, "is not a thing to be taken up occasionally.
The thoughts which stretch beyond the bounds of the
universe should arise from the' bosom of the domestic
hearth."

We cannot better conclude these observations than
by quoting Mr. Emerson's first sentence to his lecture ;
" The man," he said, " who in these days would ob-
tain the glory of a Phocian or an Epaminondas must
be a conqueror in domestic life. By leading himself and
teaching his fellow-men to lead a clear and handsome
and heroic life he would justly be entitled to those
commendations which are awarded to a benefactor of
his race."

On Friday next Mr. Emerson will deliver his final
lecture : the subject is to be " Shakspere." It will
be interesting to hear an American's lecture upon
the characteristics of our immortal bard, especially
when we call to mind the enthusiasm with which
Americans regard the name of Shakspere—an en-
thusiasm which has induced the poet to consider it as
counteracting the alienation between the two coun-
tries occasioned by the American war :
" What our mighty lion lost,
Our mightier swan shall save."

TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
BRADFORD REFORM ASSOCIATION.
Sir,—On Monday, the 26th, the interminable
quarrel was resumed, on the subject of the despatches
charged to have been withheld from the Sugar and
Coffee Committee. There appears no doubt of the
abstract fact, that the despatches 'were not there. The
good therefore which it may be hoped the public will
derive from the storm, is that the Government will

was resumed, and again adjourned. The 'mist does
not at all clear up; and like a prudent man in a mist,
I mean to keep to the safe side, which will be by
voting for going into Committee, and seeing what
will come of it afterwards.

One argument I have heard, I am prompted to
rebel against. I hear it said, " Use slave-grown sugar,
because you use slave-grown tobacco and cotton."
And there is a great joke about Dr. Lushington and
his snuff. Now it strikes me, that this is very much
like saying " Thou shalt do murder," because you
have fallen into one or two of the other sins in the
same neighbourhood prohibited. I cannot see what
reason a man's having broken the seventh or eighth
commandment is for his being counselled to break
the sixth also ; or why a man who has encouraged
slavery to the extent of using slave-grown snuff and
a slave-grown pocket-handkerchief from the United
States, should be invited to mend the matter by en-
couraging slave-grown sugar also in Cuba and Brazil.
Men do not do so in common things.
On Tuesday there was no House.
I understand I lie under some degree of blame for
not having gone with a deputation from Bradford to
the Government. Now against this I must urge,
that a deputation is welcome to as much of my own
time as it likes, but not to the time of the House. If
the deputation had gone at three in the morning, it
should have found me ready to go with it. But if I
had gone then, I must have missed two or three divi-
sions, on a subject where I had been partially en-
gaged in keeping friends up to the mark. I went to two
several members of the Government, and said to each
of them more than ten times what I should have had
any chance to say on the deputation. And I
further assured the members of the deputation,
that though there were parts of their objects which it
would require both skill and courage to assist them
in, I would do everything it was practicable to do
consistently with principle, and which had the slightest
probability of producing them any favourable re-
sults ; in which you will be aware that I allude to
the very sore point of French Merinos. Their com-
plaint is, that the French Government gives a bounty
on the exportation of Merinos ; the consequence of
which is that the dyers at Bradford dye French
Merinos instead of Bradford ones. Now, without in
the slightest degree sinking the truth, that the Eng-
lish community in the aggregate gains all the differ-
ence of price of the French Merinos which it uses,
yet as the object is evidently in the end to create loss
and not gain, to wit, by putting down the Bradford
manufacture and then raising the price, it may lawfully
be opposed. And it is of the more importance, because
the system has been recommended for general adoption
in the French Chamber, by one of the blind guides
who have helped to fill France with mourning. The
obvious way to prevent it is to intimate to foreigners,
that wherever they give a bounty on exportation, an
equal duty shall be laid here on importation. Which
is saying more than everybody will do. So that on
the whole, in conscience I hold myself acquitted.
Miserable work in Paris. All for want of political -
economy. People will find it out some day.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
T. PERRONET THOMPSON.
Blackheath, London, June 28, 1848.

MURDER AT NEWCASTLE.—A dreadful murder was
committed at Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Sunday night
last, under atrocious and daring circumstances. The
innocent victim was an infant child, an illegitimate
daughter, who was living with her mother, who resided
with her parents, decent respectable people of the lower
order, in the neighbourhood of Sandgate. The mur-
derer was the father of the child, on whom it had been
affiliated some months ago—since when he had paid the
sum of two shilling weekly for its maintenance. He
had frequently complained of having to pay this
money, and said he could not afford to pay it out of
his earnings, which were but small. On Sunday night,
between nine and ten o'clock, he went to the residence
of the young woman, and taking the child from the
cradle, dashed it on the floor; he then took it by the
legs and swung it about, and struck several times at the
old woman, its grandmother, and then dashed it down,
exclaiming, " There, it will not need much after that !"
Shouts of " Murder" were raised, and the neighbours
alarmed, but in the confusion the murderer escaped.
The child was conveyed to the Infirmary, but it lived
only a few minutes after its admission. In the mean
time information was given to the police, but the retreat
of the murderer was not discovered; but on Monday
morning he came and delivered himself up at the head
police-station. A coroner's inquest was held on the
body of the child on Monday, and a verdict of " Wilful
murder" returned against the father.
Her Majesty Queen Adelaide has commanded a
box to be reserved for her on the night of
,the state
visit of her Majesty the Queen at Drury-lane Theatre,
on the occasion of Mr. Macready's benefit.
PRESERVED MEATS.—A further large arrival of
meats in a preserved state has just taken phce. The
vessel named the Caroline Maria, arrived in the River
from Galatz, has brought 34,307 packer ;es of pre-
served meats, besides 49S quarters of Indi, In corn, and
various other articles, the production of tb' a place.

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Henry Colbarn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough street.

HORRIBLE
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DELUSIONS.
BYIVATER.
'ation by Leech.
m Burlington-street.

i‘IR. EMERSON'S FAREWELL LECTURE.
The last Discourse which the above distinguished Ameri-
can will deliver before leaving England is fixed for FRIDAY NxxT, at
Exeter Hall.

Subject—SHAKSPERE.
Tickets is. Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. oach. To be had at Messrs. Nisbet's
Berners-street ; Mr. Chapman's, 142, Strand; Mr. Green's, 62, Pa-
,
ternoster-row ; and at Mr. Baker's, 1, Burlington-arcade. Doors
open at Half-past Seven for Eight
Offices 355, Strand. J. LILWALL, Secretary.
N.B. The proceeds of the Lecture are to be appropriated to the Early
Closing Association. The object of that Society is, by doing away
the thoughtless custom of Evening Shopping, to remove the only in-
ducement which Employers have to confine their Assistants in busi-
ness till Nine and Ten o'ciock at night, as thousands in London
now do.

" If we will not buy at a late hour, our tradesmen clearly cannot
sell. There, my Lord, you have an easy and a most effectual re-
medy."—Speech by the Rev. Wm. Curling, A.M.

ITER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respectfully
informed that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take place TO-
MORROW EVENING, when will be performed Donizetti's Opera,
entitled

LA FIGLIA DEL BEGGIMENTO.
To conclude with the highly successful New and Original Ballet
Divertissement, by M. Perrot, the Music by Sig. Pagni, entitled,
LES QUATIZE SAISONS.
summer, 3ldlle. Carlotta Grisi•• Autumn, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati ;
Winter, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ; Spring,' 3idlle. Cerito.
PAS.—Regne du Printemps, du Printemps, Regne de l'Ete, do
l'Ete, Begne de l'Automme, de I'Automme, Regne de l'ltiver, de
Filiver, du l'Union des Saisons.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Box-efilce of the Theatre.
Doors open at half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYM.ARKET.
Uaier the Management of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe ; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Charles Kean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Erin-
; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline Amyott, Mrs. Charles
Kean; Maud, Mrs. Keeley.
After which a new piece called the PAS DE FASCINATION ; or,
Catching a Governor. Michael Browiky, Mr. Keeley ; Katherine
Eloper, Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with HIS LAST LEGS.
Stale Manager, Mr. Yarren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Loxes, Is. ; Pit, 3e. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors opyn at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction o: Madame Celeste.
TILLS EvEls-r:.%;c;

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
11011 E. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedturd, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Misa Woolgar, Mrs.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner,

Alter which a new Farce, called GOING TO THE DERBY THE
DERBY D.Y. Mr. Jeremiah Twiddle, Mr. Wright; Mr. John
James Chucks, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Captain Nobble, Mr. Worrell ;
Mrs. Chucks. Mrs. Matthews ; Mrs. Twiddle, Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with THE MARRIED BACHELOR.
Boxes, Is.; I'it, ta., Gallery, ls.
at ilan-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ZOTAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrts.
bole Lessee, Mr. Charles Matgews.
1' GIS EVENING

Will be performed THE CAPTAIN OF THE WATCH.
After which, THE BEeIGAR'S OPERA. Captain Macheath,
Mr. W. Harrison; Peachum, Mr. F. Matthews; Polly, Miss Kath-
leen Fltzwilliam ; Lucy, Madame Vestris ; Jenny Diver, Miss Jane
Coleman.

To conclude with anew comic Drama, entitled ANYTHING FOR
A CHANGE. Characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, Horner;
Mrs. L. Murray, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Miss Marshall.
Dress Buses, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 45. ; Pit, 29. ; Gallery, Is. No
halt-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Pubic every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, solo Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland- place.
THIS EVE NING,

Will be performed THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
Ater which, a new comic Drama, entitled SPANISH MAR•
RIAGES. Don Hernandez, Mr. J. Vining ; Count San Lucia, Mr.
Gilbert ; Don Gaspar, Mr. Conway ; Elizabeth Farnese, Mrs. Stir-
ling ; Donna Beatrice, Miss Cooper ; Griselda, Miss Emma Stanley,
To conclude with the comic Drama of " LADIES. BEWARE_;"
Dress Circle, As.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell. 33, Old Bond-street.
M. RAVEL'S BENEFIT.
THIS EVENING

The Entertainments will commence at half-past Seven o'clock when
Will be performed LE CODE DES FEMMES. Paul Fauval, ➢d.
Derval ; 3fignonet, M. Leman' ; Remain, M. Lberitier ; Emma,
M dile. Figeac.

To be followed by the comic Vaudeville of ONE FIE VICE BRIT-
.LANTE. Richard Tremblay, .31., Ravel; Le Comto de Renardoff,
M. Grassot ; Atalante, Madame Moutin ; Armantine, Mdlle. Bras-
sine ; Florentine, Mdlle. Aline Duval ; Jenny, Mdlle. Juliette ; Pa-
mella, Madame Berger ; Madame Fiquet, Mdlle. Thierret.
To conclude with L'OMELETTE FANTASTIQUE.
Boxes, bs. ; Pit, 33. 6d.; Amphitheatre, as. ; Gallery, 2s

Boxes and litails maybe obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33. Old Bond-street.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

ROBERT HOT DI) continues to attract crowded and fashionable
audiences at the St. James's Theatre, to witness his extraordinary
and original SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, which he will repeat
TO-MORROW E VENING,
and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evenings, commencing
at Half-past Eight.
In consequence of the great demand for places, he will repeat his
MATINEES FANTASTIQUES on WEDNESDAY MORNING
next, July 5. Doors open at Two o'clock.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Engagement of Mr. T. P. COOKE.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed THE CHATEAU D'IF.
After which, ROBERT MACAIRE. Robert Macaire, Mr. T. P.
Cooke.

To conclude with KENNYNGTOIsi. CROSSE.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Falrbrother.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Fitaball's new gorgeous Chivalrous Spectacle pre-eminently success.
ful.—Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVENI.)I3,
Will be performed, the new brilliant Spectacle, founded on Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated poetical Romance, and entitled MAR-
MION ; or, The Battle of Flodden Field.
To be followed by the inimitable EXERCISES OF THE EQUES-
TRIAN TROUPE.
To conclude with VOL AU VENT.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Attraction unprecedented.
JULLIEN and his UNRIVALLED BAND.
New Quadrille, composed expressly for the Gardens.
Engagement of Miss HUDD ART.
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. Sonthby.
No Extra Charge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and
FRIDAY.
View of Rome—Promenade Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental,
eonducted by Mons. JULLIEN, whose splendid hand of Solo Per-
formers includes Messrs. Baker, Barrett, Bauman, George and Viotti
Sonnenberg,
Collins, Ciotti, Collinet, Koenig, Lazaru4, Richardson,
&c.—Two Solos each Evening. —3ldlle. Lovarny will sing two
fa-
vourite Songs, Miss 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—Shakspere's llocae__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 A.m., Feeding Time Five —Jullien's Concert at
a Quarter past Six—Fireworks at Half-past Niue.
Admission, as usual, One Shilling.

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 WEATILER.—SuN OFFICE, JUNE 28.
TEERMOMETER, Lowest, 57; Highest, 65; Noon, 67,
BAROMETER, 29.89.—W1ND S.W.; cloudy.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 3 min. after 11 I Evening .. 37 min. after 11

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