The Sun.
London, England, 1851-12-01 00:00:00

DECEMBER 1, !i.

with the mountain chains sketched in by Dr. Rit-
ter and Kiepert. In this superb map are revealed
in a variety of colours, Ist, the gtauite formation, in•
chiding the crystalline schists or metL morpbic rocks
due to the action of heat and destitute of organic re-
! mains; 2od, the primary stratified formation,
no organic remains, embracing the intermediate
lor transition series, in which organic life is first
' developed—and the coal formation ; 3d, the secondary
formation, embracing the sandstones, limestones, rock
salt, chalks and flints—organic remains, gigantic
lizards, saurians,
&o. ; 4th, the tertiary formation in
which the present order of creation begins to appear;
sth, the recent or alluvial, deposits of torrents, or
rivers forming deltas, &c.; G,h, the volcanic or
igneous rocks of the tertiary and alluvial epochs, and
thistoperceive
e ei hurried
aa ngd
ance tcursoryhe
truthenu m eorfatthi on,
n fa
porphyritic and diaretic rocks. Even in making
'ei tmiosu s possibleine o f
Pope, even when applied to geology--
" A !nighty maze,but not without a plan!"
Next c- mes ti-e theoretical survey of the earth's
crust, showing the various strata of which it is corn-
pnsect, together with the principal plants and animals
with which itiwas covered—beginning with the simplest
forms and extending to the monstrous shapes of the Ple-
siosaurus, Ichthyosaurus, Iguanodon, Pterodactyluc,
Ammonites, Mammoth, and Dinotheriaw. Afterwards
we have before us a view of the Phenomena of Vol-
canic Action, showing the reaction of the interior of
the earth upon its external surface ; a map of the
mountain chains (vertehrw), and the river systems
(arteries), of Europe ; another of the mountain
chains and river systems of Asia ; another of the same
in regard to North America; completed by one of the
sister continent. Subsequently we have a map show-
ing the distribution of the Temperature of the Air;
one of the Winds; and one of the Rains. Added to
them is a hydrographical map showing the currents
of the ocean, with the principal trade routes—fol-
lowed by two beautiful companion charts, displaying
one the geographical distributions of plants, and the
other not merely this, but the cultivation of all the
important plants used as food for Man, showing the
lines, moreover, of Equal Summer and-Winter Tem-
peratures. Similar maps are subsequently given us
of the distribution of the principal mammiferous
animals, as also of the different birds and
geographical distribution of the human race, a map
reptiles. Lastly comes a map showing the
wholly inestimable to the ethnologist. After the
marvels here enumerated, marvels set forth by Mr.
Gover with unexampled ability, it were superfluous
to aver that the volume just published in regard to
the enthralling subject of Physical Geography is
one of a most Instructive as well as most attractive
character. Its merits carry with them the sureties of
commendation ; and it is, therefore, with no ordi-
nary confidence that we commend the present" Hand
Atlas" at once and with equal fervour to the atten-
tion of the student and of the philosopher.

REVELATIONS OF HUNGARY. By the

Baron Prochazka.

William Shoberl.

Among the numerous "catch-penny" publications
which have recently appeared in reference to Kossuth
and the Hungarians, the volume here noticed
is not by any means the /east entitled to con-
sideration. It comes before us apologetically. The
translator tells us in his preface that the original
manuscripts were never intended for the public eye,
but that, nevertheless, he has obtained the inestimable
privilege of laying them before the English people.
He conceives that they are calculated to do a vast
amount of good, by correcting the erroneous judg-
ment arrived at in regard to the Hungarian War of
Independence with such undue and indiscreet preci-
pitation. The Baron Prochazke, he tells us, is an
officer in the Austrian army, and one moreover who
served under the banners of his Imperial Majesty
during the late campaign in Hungary. The chapters
strung together in this pretty little pink volume are
constructed out of the records of the Baron's Diary.
We are induced therefore on opening the work to
anticipate with some eagerness the value and im-
portance of the Baron's Revelations—more espe
cially seeing that his translator has startled us
into more than ordinary attention by a
Latin exclamation not in the smallest degree
hackneyed—Audi alteram partem. We are breathless
with anxiety, we cut the leaves in haste, and read and
read, and .turn page after page—and lo after all,
look in vain for the Revelations. Squire Hazledean's
ejaculation comes upon us with double force—
Bubble and squeak ! English beef and English cab-
bage ! Worse .than bubble and squeak ! Foreign
beef and foreign cabbage ! Foreign bubble and
foreign squeak ! The same kind of disappointment is
thrust upon us after hurrying through the volume of
the Baron Prochazka as that a few years back ex-
perienced on the perusal of certain foreign travels by
a gifted author subsequently invested with the judi-
cial dignity. In that instance the reader looked with
eagerness for delineations of scenery, for incidental
adventures, or at any rate for soih'f'w sketcbiref
character. But no, chapter after chapter—it was all
the same—eating anti drinking from beginning
to end—sometimes ' drinking and eating by
way of variety. In like manner is it with the Re-
velations here submitted to our criticism—revelations
which enlighten us as to the important fact of a
" distribution of wine" (ch. iii.), or to the account
of a " dinner party" (ch. iv.), or to the mention of a
" dinner party of thirteen" (ch. v.)—or to equally
astounding disch.sures of a gastronomic character.
As it is, however, we must take the volume in its own
form—no matter how questionable the shape it comes
in—and be thankful. Grateful we are, at least, for one
circumstance connected with the publication under
notice, and that is the literary hardihood displayed by
the translator, who, to employ his own phrase, has
here " thrown down the gauntlet" after the approved
fashion of Mr. Wilkins Micawber.

RAMBLES THROUGH ROME. Hope, Marl-

borough-street.
The object of this work ,is to describe the political,
social, and religious life of the Romans. It contains
a variety of amusing anecdotes and information on
many points not often touched upon in travels. The
author, who has passed some time in Italy, is evi-
dently well acquainted with the subjects of which he
treats.

THE .DOVECOT AND AVIARY. By the

Rev. E. S. Dixon, M.A.

A very interesting work, "being sketches of the
natural history of pigeons and other domestic birds in
a captive state, with hints for their management." It
is divided into two parts, the first relating entirely to
pigeons. The author traces them from their earliest
history, and describes every class with great ability.
Ile also gives an account of their dispositions, pecu-
liar habits, plumage, and weight. The second pert is
more exten,led in its object. It treats of Cu►assows,
Penelopes, the Crested Turkey, the Water Hen,
Kingfishers, Storks, Emeus, Ortolans, Gulls in cap-
tivity, and others of the same class. It gives a de-
tailed account of each, end is ornamented with
numerous woodcuts illustrative of the feathered
tribes. It cannot fail to prove highly entertaining to
all ornithologists, and is well worthy the perusal of
all to whom useful information and elegance of style
are an attraction.

THE COMIC HISTORY OF ROME.

No. VII.

Gloriously does our comic historian proceed with
his task, and great does Leech show himself in his
new capacity of historical painter.

COLLECTED EDITION OF THE WORKS
OF DOUGLAS JERROLD. Part XI.

In this part we have the continuation of " Men of
Character;" it contains the conclusion of "John
Applejohn," and the whole of "Barnaby Palms, the
men who felt his way."

LIGHTS .AND SHADES ON A TIM-
VELLER'S PATH. By James Robertson.

Hope, Marlborough-street.
'There is some novelty in this volume. It is the
relation of various foreign adventures, met with by a
lady, but espcially does it concern France. During
the memorable year of 1848 she resided in Pails, and
was therefore an eye-witneks of the exciting and ex-
traordinary scenes which took place there.

THE VADE-MECUM OF FLY-FISHINGI
FOR TROUT. By G. P. R. Pulman.
This is en enlarged edition of a former work which
Mr. Pulman published some time since on the subject
of fly-fishing. In the present edition he has gone
much farther into detail, especially es regards arti-
ficial flies, which he but slightly noticed in his former
work. From the lengthened particulars with which
the author furnishes the reader concerning the habits,
tastes, and peculiarities of trout, he appears to be well
acquainted with his subject. In the cbspter on arti-
ficial flies Mr. Pulman bas endeavoured to explain es
fully as possible the process of their construction, and
has assisted the reader wi,b some .well drawn an
cleverly execut..d illu,trations. His remarks on rods,
i,
reels, and lines are worthy of attention. The
book
well got up, and will doubtless prove both useful and
interesting to the general angler.

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CABINET COUISCIL.—Thei Ministers will meet in
Cabinet Council on Tuesday next, at the Foreign-cilice,
Downing-street, summonses having been issued for same
time past. The Lord Chancellor, Lord John Russell, Lord
Carlisle, Lord Grey, Lord Palmerston, Lord Minto, Sir C.
Wood, and Lord Seymour are all in town. Sir George Grey
is expected to arrive in London on Monday, from the north.
Mr. Labouchere is expected on Tuesday, from Stoke Park.
Lord Lansdowne is expected on Monday, from Bowood Park,
Wiitshire. Lord Broughton, Lord Granville, Sir Francis
Baring, and Mr. Fox Maule, are expected to reach the me-
tropolis in the course of this day, in order to be present at
the meeting.

DONCASTER A PARLIAMEETARY BOROUGII.—The
Town Council have, at the suggestion of Sir ism Morley,
agreed to petition Parliament, soliciting that the privilege
of sending a Member to the House of Commons may be ex-
tondOd to Dmaater.--,Dancaster Gazette.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
DEVONFORT, FRlDAY.—Rosamond steamer, COM,
mon(ler Campbel!, sailed this afternoon for the North
American and %Vest India station, Calling at Lisbon
with some supernumeraries for the squadron there.
Sanspareil is still alongside the sheer hulk. She
has taken in all her masts and bowsprit. This day
she has taken in some part of her boilers, which are
heavy, one portion taken on board today weighing
above 19 tons.

PORTSMOUTH, SUNDAY —The Asia, 84, was
brought down from her moorings into the old basin,
preparatory to being brought into the docks to be• ex-
amined and have her defects repaired.
_ _ _ _ _ _

The Helena, 16, Cornmander.Miehael De Conroy,
was paid oft' into ordinary alongside the yard jettyon
Saturday.

The Fairy Royal yacht tender, and the Elfin dis-
patch steamer, have been to and from Osborne on al-
ternate days during the past week.
The Ascendant convict ship, Surgeon Superinten-
dent James Stiel, M.D., arrived at Spitheed ca
Thursday, and on Saturday she embarked an ed,ll-
- loyal party of convicts from the Stirling Castle And
York prison ships, at this port.
The Rapid, 8, Commander Blane, will go to
Spithead in the early part of this week.
The Rev. it. Wilson, of the Impregnable, 104,
flag-ship et Devouport, will succeed the Rev. J.
Kirby as chaplain of the Sheerness Dockyard ; and
rjytwo-thirds
the Rev. Josiah Thompson, of the Monarch, will
succeed Mr. Wilson in the Impregnable.
The Waterloo, 120, is being expedited with as much
dispatchea at
Sh
of the
Sheerness as
wholethatesftoarbeleishomf
theen yardtcanabfie'oiitgrd,
n
employed upon her, to get her ready for sea by the
end of December.
advance and complete he
'Ord
last to tit her for the reception of a Commander-in-
Chief. She is to proceed to Plymouth to .be paid
Iwo
irl
ce.i. roefcemiveadrionnesMacs•nfidealyd
complement for sea. She
officer. The appointment
and he took up hi of. Commander Dickson
was forwarded from then.ted
entered on his duatice°s.rnmelasair °n
flag .captain elect of the newpCoin
oner following day.
... ~
..,. _94 r. ltothGy
the
e esotdiednr:dmsadyiathyw
waterlooe(aetnokhane,
Mtnlander4ll.• Chief in
the Mediterranean) paid a visit
rrticlflanyigshheip.2lst,
assec9nd in corn-
Tuesday, and left for town on
were mustered
The ship's company
Mundy,42Com omfotdhoereLLonadmobne,rt
byTChaepFtaoinx,
mend on the East India station, was
in Diamond
Harbour, with the Serpent, 12, Commander
on the 6th ult. They were to remain there Luard' u
first week in December, and then sail for until
til the
melee, where the Hermes steam-sloop, Commander
Fishbourne, was expected to meet them ; the
all then sail in company for the Persian Gulf, . would
taking
Bombay en route.
WooLwlcu, Nov. 29 —The Geyser stearn-sloop,,
Commander Edward Tatham, is to be paid off here op
Tuesday next, and her Commander, Edward Tatham,
is expected to commission the Fury steam-vessel im-
mediately after at this port. The Fury is nearly
ready for sea, and a number of the crew of the Geyser
have expressed their desire to serve again under Com-
mander Tatham in the Fury.
The Ilavannah, 19, Captain Erskine, is daily ex-
pected at Sheerness from New Zealand. Moorings
have been laid down for her at Sheerness, where she
is to be paid off.
The Garland, Dover mail steam-packet, Lieutenant
Commander Wylde, has returned to Dover to resume
ber duties on that station.

IRELAND.
THE ACTION AGAINST THE CHIEF SECRETARY.
DUBLIN, SATURDAY.—The Court of Queen's
Bench have fixed upon Friday next as the day which
is to decide the fate of the World in the contest be-
Birch v. Sir William Somerville. The Attorney-
General and Mr. Brewster, Q.C., are the champions
selected by the defendant to measure swords with
Messrs. Keogh and Whiteside, so that there is every
prospect of a war of tongues such as never raged
even within the walls of an Irish Nisi Prius Court.
The plot meanwhile thickens. It is stated by the
Evening Mail that at the instance of the plaintiff
summonses were yesterday served on Colonel Browne,
Chief Commissioner of Police, the Hon. Major Pon-
scnby, of the Viceregal household, the proprietor of
the Evening Post, and Mr. Michael Staunton, col-
lector-general of rates and ex-proprietor of the de-
funct Weekly Register. The Mail also states that an
intimation has been given to the solicitor of Mr.
Birch, to the effect that it will be unnecessary to
serve Lord Clarendon with a subpoena duces tecum, as
his Excellency means to attend as a witness on what-
ever day his presence may be necessary in court.

SALES OF ENCUMBERED ESTATES.
Mr. Baron Richards and his colleagues seem re-
solved not to rest on their oars and to show that so
far as the power rests in them there shall be no longer
any just complaints of the law's delays. Yesterday
'Tree properties of considerable'; magnitude' were
brought under the judicial hammer, and at twelve
o'clock, the hour fixed for the commencement of bu-
siLess, the court was filled with speculators and other
partiea interested in the proceedings. The estates put
up were respectively those of Sir George Goold, si-
tuate in the counties of Cork, Limerick, and Tippe-
r*, y, yielding a act rental of 3,658/. per annum ; the
Minchin estates in Tipperary and the King's County,
yearly rental, 1,8651 ; and the residue of the exten-
sive Galway estates of Viscount Gort, producing a
net profit rent of 3,5331. The estates of Mr. Min-
chin, which K ere first put up, found little or no favour,
as the biddiugs were either so few or so much below the
actual value of the lands that the Commissioners were
compelled to adjourn the sale. The Gort estates were
offered iu 22 lots, a great portion of which consisted
of houses and public buildings in the town of Gort.
Eighteen lots, yielding a gross rental of 2,2501., were
disposed of, the sum realized being 24,5001. One of
the adjourned lots included the magnificent castle and
demesne of Loughcooter, for which 18,0001. was ten-
dered and rejected by the Court as altogether insuffi-
cient. The Goold estates were set up in 28 lots, and
although there was nu want of bidders the amount was
in a great many instances far below the market value
of the property, consequently but 11 of the lots found
purchasers, the gross amount produced being 17,225/.
on a rental of 1,154/. The sum of 4,0001. was
offered and refused for the first lot of the
Cork estates, which embraced the mansion and
demesne of Oldcourt, the seat of the Goold

Lmily. Several other sales are fixed for this day.
The estates of Mr. Biudon Scott, 'situate in the
counties of Clare and Kerry and in the city of Lime-
rick (a consider4ble portion of w hich consisted of
improptiate tithe rent charges), were offered for sale
yesterday, and, although the competition was tolerably
nearly all the heavy lots wtre held over for
another trial, in consequence of the insufficiency of
the hiddings. What was di&posed of produced only
3,3051, on a rental of 3911., the chi'f part of which
was composed of tithe rent-charges. It was stated tbat
the pour-rate on this latter frequently amounted to
55., 10s., and 15s. in the pound. The extensive Gal-
way and Mayo estates of Illr. Walter Lawrence were
set up in 14 lots, 10 of which, yielding a net profit
rental of I:bout 1,6001. per annum, rebli4rd the sum of
20,550/. It was rumoured in court that some of this
property was purchased in trust for " his Grace the
Lord Archbishop of Tuana." The gross total sum
prcduced by the day's sales amounted to 23,8451.

THE LATE SUDDEN DEATII AT THE liUsTON-
sclutr aatnudrdcaayst Aller;Ni'naglt,lse.3;o,
aAdl: Pc.a,
mhdeel
nd
Town, on Mary King, aged 38. James Spencer, foreman on
aiAncinuEeaTtEant:%tire
uS—On
ElephantS
the platform of the station, said that last Wednesday morn-
ing deceased came on the platform to go by the seven o'clock
train to Liverpool. She was led towards the carriage, and
as she appeared very weak he approached to assist her, when
she sank to the earth and expired. Sarah Bircham, de-
ceased's landlady, said that deceased lett her lodgings on
Wednesday morning in a cart for the railway train, with the
view of joining at Liverpool her husband, who wrs mate on
board the Delhi. She was so anxious to prepare for her
journey that she did not go to bed the preceding night. She
had not for some time taken any nourishment, anti she had
barely sufficient money to carry her to Liverpool. Dr. Porter,
of Euston-square, opened the body, which was most ema-
ciated. There was no food in the
stomach, and she died in
a fainting fit produced by exhaustion. A verdict in accord-
ance
with the medical evidence was returned.
Bee, is imply
" Hookey Walker" as related by Mr.
John
nk
at Longman,
HOOKEY WALKER.—The history of the renowned..
this .—J ohn Walker was an outdoor
reclaer
great number of
Clementi, and Co.'s, in Cheapside,_wahce,„
upon their aberra-
tions, hooked nose, occupied the post
Of course, it was for the in-
tions, which were manifold.
throw discredit upon all Jack's
firm; and numbers could attest
persons were employed; and', ()ido./ a
spy
ywho had a crooked
in-
terests of the surveillantseto
reports to the heads
constantly outvoted, his evidence
somehow or other, was
disbelieved ; and thus the occupa-
and of course
superseded,
not the fame of ‘. Dookey Walker. "—Notes
lion ceased, but
C EEanDdlNGßsinniAnTghamWoßLavilEwßa;
that those reports woefrethfabrications, however true. Jack,
and Queries.
ShrewsburyFbiletween the London and North-
Western and the
• have begun to assume a serious aspect. Intelli-
gence Companies
was received in London last night, to the effect that
ErrnaorhteridAiits
piru t disputes
' h 1 officials
the Shrewsbury and Birming an had taken forcible
possession of the station hitherto occupied by the London
and North-Western Coninanv, whose clerks, fittings, &c.,
have been turned out. The 'Stour Valley branch opus on
Monday, when a terrible row is auticipated.—llickly
Dispatch.

DbPATCH OF THE NORTH MAIL FROM MAN-
CIIESTER.—\Ve understand that, in conseouence of a repre.
iexitation made to the Pcstmaster• General' of the inconve-
Ment hour at which tha afternoon north mai!s is at present
llispatched from Dlanchesier, it has been promised that the
subject shall receive early consicieration. The box has
hitherto been closed at a quarter to three o'clock, but thi a
week the hour has been changed to a three.quarter-ast,____,,
We hope this alteration is only the first instalmentmm ri!"iu
some arrangement that may afford greater accommodation
to the commercial public of Lancashire.—
amino.- oerEtiozn.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLISII REVOLUTION.--
Saturday, the :29th ult., being the twenty-first anniversary
of the Polish Revolution of 1830-1, a great number of refu-
gees resident in London attended a funeral service in the
Roman Catholic Chapel, Soho-square, in commemoration of
those of their countrymen who fell in the war of that national
struggle.