The Sun.
London, England, 1834-06-11 00:00:00

METROPOLITAN.

The question of the " Ballot" is very shrewdly
and temperately argued in this number, and its
expediency insisted on as the necessary sequel of
reform. The writer observes, "It is fit that
wealth should have influence, and we confidently
assert that the ballot will tend to secure, and not to
weaken it. Indeed, in every point of view in which
we look at the question, we shall find that the
operation of the ballot is the working of strict
moral justice ; and though it does not insure per-
fection, it is a very considerable approach towards
it." " Chit-chat" is a pleasant gossiping series of
dialogues on the lighter topics of the day, as its
name imports : it is modelled . somewhat after the
fashion of Blackwood's " Noctes,"though it wants
the fire, the fancy, and the dashing recklessness of
manner of those far-famed " discourses." " Vice
Versa, a Peter-Pindaric" has more of a Hood than
a Walcot mannerism about it. " The Wedding
Garment" is a striking tale, though the incidents are
rather strained and unnatural. It might form a
good subject for an after-piece at one of the minor
'theatres. " The Pacha of Many Tales" is from the
sprightly pen of the Editor, Captain Marryat, to
whom also we are indebted for a continuation of
those graphic series of sketches entitled " Jacob
Faithful." In closing our hasty notice of this
number, we must not omit to mention the brief
reviews at the end, which are drawn up in a very
terse and candid spirit.

THE BOTANICAL REGISTER;

OR, ORNAMENTAL FLOWER-GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY.

BY DR. LINDLEY.
No. 4of Volume VII. New Series.

Professor Lindley is most happy in his selection
of fine plants drawn for this work, and his directions
for their cultivation are most judicious. With such
an authority and guide we shall not be surprised at
seeing establishments, both public and private,
on extensive scales, rapidly increasing. The
present number is enriched by the following,
—a very pretty Plalystemon, hitherto unknown
to us—was sent by Mr.. Douglas, from Cali-
fornia, to the Horticultural Society, in whose
garden it flowered last September ; the few seeds it
produced have failed to vegetate, and the plant is
therefore lost to our gardens ; fortunately, however,
the beautiful drawing presented in this work was
made before the specimen withered. The flower is
of a pale straw colour, and sweet-scented, with grace-
fully growing foliage. If the plant could again be
procured it would probably be preserved, as its habit
is now clearly understood. Saffron-coloured
Escla-
schollzia is another addition to our hardy orna-
mental plants, also introduced from California. For
brilliancy of colour it is unrivalled in the flower-
garden ; when the sun shines the petals unclose,
and, by their rich orange colour and velvety lustre,
produce an effect even more splendid than even E.
Californica. Milfoil-leaved Gilia is a hardy annual
from California, resembling in its foliage and the
arrangement of its flowers G. Capitata ; but its ap-
pearance is much more green, and its habit is dwarf-
ish ; the flowers, too, are purple instead of sky-blue.
It will grow in any soil, and produces seed in abun-
dance, so that it will soon become as common as G.
Capitata itself. Linaria Dalmatica (Dalmatian
Toad-flax) is a hardy perennial from Persia, pre-
' sented to the Horticultural Society by Sir Henry
Willock. The shoots spring, with very few branches,
straight from the ground, and rise to the height of
two or three feet ; they and the leaves are
covered over with a dense bloom, which contrasts
agreeably with the deep yellow of the showy flowers.
It is increased without difficulty by dividing the
crown :of its roots. A double white tree pceony,
raised by the Earl of Mountnorris, with whom it
almost exclusively exists, is a noble and beautiful
variety. Bletia Gracilis from Mexico, and Aristo-
lochia Chilensis (Chilian Birthwort) form the sub-
jects of the number. This last is an extremely
curious plant from Chili—indeed we do not dis-
cover any mention of the species among writers on
South American botany. It is an herbacious plant,
delighting in stony places, and will be found suffi-
ciently hardy to bear our climate, if protected from
wet and the severest cold in winter : it is increased
by "cuttings.

As the men were emptying the iron tanks in
the dock-yard on Tuesday, which had been the reser-
voirs for the fresh water for the convicts lately on
board the Captivity hulk, a live eel was discovered,
which measured just two feet in length. The eel was,
doubtless, very small when first introduced, and must
have attained its maturity in the tank.—Plymouth
Journal.

FROM LAST NIGHTS GAZETTE.

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S-OFFICE, JUNE 6, 1834.
Notice is hereby given, that his Majesty's next Levee
will take place on Wednesday the 18th instant.

OFFICE of the LORD CHAMBERLAIN to theQUEEN
QUEENS'-HOUSE, ST. JAMES'S, JUNE 9.
Notice is hereby given, that the Queen will hold her
last Drawing-room for this season at St. James's Palace,
on Thursday the 19th instant.
The cards of those Ladies who propose having the ho-
nour of being presented to her Majesty, must be sent in
to the Office of the Lord Chamberlain to the Queen, be-
fore two o'clock on Tuesday the 1 ith instant.

WHITEHALL, JUNE 7.
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to
be passed under the Great Seal, constituting and appoint-
ing George Baron Auckland ; Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas
Masterman Hardy, Bart., G. C. B. ; Rear-Admiral the Hon.
George Heneage Lawrence Dundas, C.B. ; Captain Sir
Samuel John Brooke Pechell, Bart., C. B. ; Henry
Labouchere, Esq. ; and Captain Maurice Frederick Fitz-
hardinge Berkeley, to be his Majesty's Commissioners for
executing the office of High Admiral of the United King-
dom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the dominions,
islands, and territories thereunto belonging.

WHITEHALL, JUNE 10.
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to
be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland called Ireland, granting to Ro-
bert Shapland Carew, of Castleboro', in the county of Wex-
ford, and of Woodstown, in the county of Waterford, Esq.,
and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, the dig-
nity of a Baron of that part of the said United Kingdom
called Ireland, by the name, style, and title of Baron
Carew, of the county of Wexford.

ST. JAMES'S-PALACE, MAY 27.

The King was this day pleased to confer the honour of
Knighthood upon Major-General Joseph Maclean, Knight
Commander of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order,
Commandant at Woolwich.