The Sun.
London, England, 1851-12-23 00:00:00

THE SUN'

LITERATURE.
THE DEATH FLAG; or the Irish Buccaneers.
Dy Hiss Crumpe. Shoberl.
This is an historical novel, of which the author
says in the preface—" The object of the work now
presented to the public is to connect with the interest
of romance a measure of the instruction and utility of
history." The instruction to be derived from it is cer-
tainly entirely in the shape of warning, the evils of vice
occupying a far larger portion of the tale than the merits
of virtue. The time is that of Charles Edward
although the Chevalier and his followers appear more
seldom than might he desired. The chief
the part ofl the
work is, as the title implies, concerninglrish
Buccaneers, whose crimes and punishment are of too
tragic a nature for romance. The author observes,
that " the grandest poets of antiquity have derived a
pungent interest from drawing the portraiture of
the great passions, however evinced, in shapes of
guilt. Shakspere and many of the noblest dramatists
of more modern times have exhibited the same pre-
dilection ; and, in doing so, have not only found their
proper sphere, but have fulfilled their duty es instruc-
tors to mankind. If this be granted, why should not
the historic novelist follow their example This may
be true, but few in our more civilized age and coun-
try would be likely to commit crimes like those of the
Sullivans ; and though well described the scenes and
characters of the tale show too much of the dark side
of human nature to be agreeable. The style is varied,
and the author is not deficient in power.

—NEW MUSIC.
THE MINSTREL TO HIS HARP-0 THOU
WHOSE SOFT BEWITCHING LYRE;
Vocal Duets. By Elizabeth Stirling. C.Jefferys,
Soho-square.
Two graceful and simple duets, the words by Mrs.
Hemans ; the vocal music is laeasing, and not beyond
the reach of ordinary musicians, while the instru-
mental part is well suited to it.

THE AN EMOIV B POLKA. Composed by

Mrs.

Bart.
FAREWELL TO THE EXHIBITION ; Air
with Variations, for the Pianoforte. By F.
Sommer.
EILEEN'S PRAYER. By J. H. Jewell; the
Music composed by Alexander Lee. Jewell and
Setc4ford.
" The Anemone Polka" is lively, elegant, and
Though varied, it is tastefully arranged.
"The Farewell to the Exhibition" was performed
by command before the Queen, Prince Albert, and
the Royal Family, on the Sommerophone, in the
Crystal Palace, on the 14th October, by Frederick
Sommer. It is now arranged for the pianoforte, and
forms a very pleasing and melodious air. While so
much music appeared at the opening of the Great
Exhibition, bearing its name, we believe this is the
only piece that has commemorated its close.
" Eileen's Prayer" is a graceful and pathetic
ballad. It contains the manuscript of the music,
which is the last composition of Alexander Lee, and
as such must be regarded with interest as well as
from the sentiment of the words and the beauty ofthe
music.

TILE ROYAL NURSERY QUADRILLES.
By Mrs. G.A. A'Beckett. Cramer, Beale,and Co.
A set of lively quadrilles on popular nursery tunes,e
among which " Sing a Song of Sixpence," w"
Littl
Jack Horner," and " Polly put the Kettle on," find a
place. They are well suited for dance music, and not-
withstanding the simplicity of the airs, they are varied
and melodious.

LONDON SACRED HARMONIC
SOCIETY, EXETER-HALL.
This society gave their annual performance of tbe
Messiah last evening. The oratorio was preceded by
a new Christmas anthem, "There were Shepherds,"
composed by G. W. Morgan, the gentleman who so
highly distinguished himself on the 7th of May last
by his performance of a solo on the great organ, which
elicited such a unanimous encore. As a composer we
are inclined to comparative that he will soon rank high,
and although a stranger in London, this
is by no means his first essay. His anthem gives
evidence of a thorough knowledge of score writing
and instrumentation. We may especially observe
the modulation at the words `Tad sudden
the final
chorus " Glory to God in the highest," as evincing a
musica\ taste with mature judgment appertaining to
the highest order of the art. We therefore wish him
all the success which those qualifications honourably
entitle him to. The verse parts were ably sung by
Mrs. Temple, Miss Dolby, Messrs. Lockey and
Phillips. The oratorio, conducted by Mr. Surman,
was performed in a very efficient manner—Mrs.
Sunderland acquitting herself in the air " Rejoice
greatly" with unaffected good taste, which, with her
fine voice, told remarkably well. Miss Dolby was
also in excellent voice, and sang the beautiful air " He
was despised" with a purity of style not to be sur-
passed. Mrs. Temple, too, gave the air " Come unto
Him" in an equally efficient manner. We were sorry
to perceive that Messrs. Lockey and Phillips seemed
to be botb labouring under severe colds—they, how-
ever, acquitted themselves creditably.

CO itFit7IICIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, DEC. 22.
The Queen and Prince Albert walked in the Home-
park this morning.
The Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal also
walked in the Home-park. The younger
of the Royal Family took walking and pony
exercise.
The Duchess of Kent visited her Majesty to-day.
His Royal High;;Prince Albert left Windsor
Castle about seven o'clock yesterday evening for
Lon, e rpose of being present at the per-
form ondanc for the
of the play by the Westminster Scholars.
His Royal Highness was attended by
he Lord
on. George
' and Colonel Bouverie,
Lennox Lord in Waiting, Colonel t H
Grey, Private Secretary,
Equerry in Waiting.
The Prince and suite travelled to town by a spe-
cial train on the London and South-Western Rail-
way, and on reaching the railway terminus imme-
diately, proceeded to the school, where his Royal
Highness arrived at five minutes past eight o'clock.
. Van de Weyer, the Belgian Minister, transacted
M
business yesterday at the Foreign office. His Ex-
cellency also transacted business yesterday at the
Office of the Board of Trade.
The Marquis of Lansdowne (Lord President)
arrived in town yesterday morning from his seat,
Bowood Park, Wilts, for the purpose of attending the
Cabinet Council.
Earl Grey arrived in town yesterday morning,
from a visit to Lord Ashburton, at his seat, the
Grange, Hants.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office, from the Governors of the North American
Provinces.

SPORTIN G INTELLIGEN CE.
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
A large outlay on te High Sheriff for the Chester
Cup. and an improvemhent to the extent of nearly 100
per cent. in Don Pedro for the Metropolitan Handicap,
were the only s was very flat.
METROPOLITANM HANDICAP.
1,000 to 45 agst Mr. Douglas's Don Pedro—taken
1,000 to 25 agst Mr. Sergeant's Kate (by Auckland)—t
1,000 to 25 apt Mr. Joseph Osborne 's Achyranthes-
-taken and afterwards offered
1,000 to 25 agst Duke of Bedford's Hesse Homburgh—t
CHESTER CUP.
35 to 1 agst Mr. Pilling's High Sheriff—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Ringleader—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Stebbings's Knook Knoll—taken
45 to 1 agst Mr. S. Herbert's Grand Duke—taken
and afterwards offered
50 to 1 agst Mr. Farrance's Cardinal Wiseman—t
50 to 1 agst Mr. Farrance's Grosvenor—taken
3,000 to 30 agst Mr. Farrance's Knavesmire—taken
DERBY.
15 to 1 agst Lord Zetland's Augur—taken
25 to 1 agst Mr. J. Stanley's Orelio—taken
25 to 1 sgst Mr. Hawke's Womersley—taken
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
The F. B. hounde Fri. Ladock-wood-10i.
The Albrighton bds.,' Wed. Tuck. bill; Sat. Somerford
Mr. M. Marshall's hds., Fri. the kennel-104.
Mr. Morgan's hds., Thurs. Callington-newbridge-10i.
Mr. Purse's hds., Fri. Ashreigny-101.
Mr. Luxton's hds., Fri. Moor-end, Wembworthy-10.
The South Devon Thurs. Bradley-10.
Mr. Trelewny's lids., Fri. Marley-tollbar-101,.
Mr. Deacon's bars., Wed. Ruborough-rock; bat. La-
merton-grer,n-10.
The H. B. hds., Wed. Coombe-farm, Woodbury-101.
The N. D. hds., Wed. Rawstone-moor; Sat. Hanea-
ford— 10i.
Tho Dulverton bars., Fri. n— Dulvertola

GLASGOW AND SoUTII-WESTERN RAILWAY. —Traffic for
the week ending December 20, 1851:--
Passengers k 16,793), goods and
parcels, horses and carriages.. 43,386
Corresponding week in last year 3, 17 11
Glasgow, December 22. 756 12 10

The letters from the Paris Bourse continue to ex-
press the most entire conviction that a S'S stem of unqualified
military repression will henceforth cause confidence to be
maintained. Allusions are still frequent to the error of
Louis Philippe in not using with sufficient energy the same
means to insure the prosperity and repose of France, and it
is plainly intimated that the reliance that Louis Napoleon
will persevere in showing no toleration to his opponents
should induce all persons to excuse or approve whatever he
may do.— Times
DEATH OF LADY GEORGE SEYMOUR.--ThiS ve-
nerable lady expired at her ai-artnunts in Hampton Court
Palace on Friday last, at an advanced age. Her Ladyship
was daughter of the Hon. and Rev. George Hamilton, of
Abercorn, and therefore related to the Marquis of that title.
By her marriage with the late Lord George Seymour, bro,
ther to the late Marquis of Hertford, her Ladyship has left
issue the present Sir Hamilton Seymour, our Minister at St.
Petersburgh, the Hon. W. Henry Liddell, and the Countess
i of §11a492.