The Sun.
London, England, 1851-07-09 00:00:00

COLLECTION OF ENGLISH SONGS.

This volume contains songs of every possible de-
scription, especially those most popular in the present
day. It will be found very comprehensive in its cha-
racter and complete in its details. If the compiler
had been more particular in his selections the collec-
tion would have possessed a higher value to the re-
fined reader, but, as it is, it contains sufficient to suit
the tastes of all.

MAGAZINES, &c.—(CONTINUED).

DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE.

The opening paper, " Chatterton, a Story of the
Year 1770," details the early portion of the biography
of that extraordinary genius, who perished miserably
at so early an age, and contains some excellent ob-
servations on the character and writings of the boy.
poet of Bristol. In " Leaves from the Portfolio of a
Manager" a peep behind the scenes during the re-
hearsal of a pantomime is described with paramount
humour and gusto. A life•like portrait of Mr. M.
W. Balfe illustrates a memoir of the talented and
po

pular conductor of music to her Majesty's Theatre.
" Five Months in an Ancient Irish City" is the title
of a tale nearly as stupid as the locality of the adven-.
tures therein related, which we have no difficulty iu
discerning to be that collection of dismal and dilapi-
dated hovels, yclept, in the sounding phraseology of
the Ballingarry pathriots, "Cashel of the Kings."
Toe other articles are a continuation of " Maurice
Tiernay ;" a vary well written notice of the " Me-
moirs of Wordsworth ;" a lucid, impartial, and truTh-
ful survey of the present condition of Ireland, denomi-
nated "The Day after the Storm ;" and a review of
sundry bards of the present day in a capital contri-
bution dubbed "Weeds, Wild Flowers, and Waste
Paper." The scourging given in the latter to two
frightful effusions of a luckless poetaster named
Breen, viz., " The Diamond Rock" and " The
Monks of Latrappe," enhanced by extracts: from
those outrageous lays, is eminently delightful. It is
really doing the republic of letters good service to
gibbet, without mercy, such flagitious poachers on
the sacred precincts of Parnassus. " Frontenac," a
poem written by a gentleman who glories in the
name of Street, and who, on that account alone,
cannot object to be " walked into," gets some merited
cayenne administered, whilst commendation is fairly
meted to' Scott's " Lelio," and some minor contri-
butions to the realms of poesy by other aspirants to
renown. " Lelia" the reviewer pronounces to be "a
poem full to overflowing of the tenderest teaching,
possessing much grace and power, and favourably
distinguished from many of its class by a pure
morality, and an enlightened but undoubting Chris-
tianity." What on earth has become of Jonathast
Freke Slingsby for the last couple of months ? The
magazine cannot afford to lose so sweet and pure a
poet.

THE BRITISH GAZETTEER.
The present number of this admirable compilation
brings us as far as " Southampton." It is embellished
with an engraving of the Colesbrook Viaduct, near
Tunbridge Wells, and fully maintains the high cha-
racter which the British Gazetteer has already
achieved.

Lei.iee and Ifana4,fer, Mr. W. Furen.
EVENTNO.
Will be performed ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR.
After which TfIE FIRE-EATER.

To be followed by DIOGENE-3;;;d his LANTERN.

• ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
/1711441 at' -Vatronaga of her testy and his itoyal Skein=
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and• Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
THIS EVF,NThIG,
Win be performed the grand Spectacle, entitled MAZEPPA ;
or the Wild Hone of Tanury, which has been revived, in conse-
quence of numerous applications from Persons of all Nations to wit-
ness the magnificent Spectacle.
To be followed by new Scenes of the Circle, introducing, an en-
tirely new Company of English, French, Italian, and American
r tistem.
To conclude with a laughable Farce

Box-ohiceopen from Itheven till row.
litt.ge Manager. Mr. T. Thcmpson.

PUNCH'S PLAYHOUSE AND STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. W. R. COPELAND, Liverpool.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new Farce, entitled DEAREST ANNA
MARIA. A Modern Tale of Mystery. Characters by Messrs. Til- •
bury, Norton, 3E34 Maske 1 and Mrs. C. Ilorsman.
To be followed by a New and Original Eurleta, entitled THE
VILLAGE NIGHTINGALE. Principal characters by Mr. H. J.
Craven, Messrs. Norton, Rogers, A ttwood, R. Romer, and Maskell;
Miss E. Romer and _hiss Eliza Nelson, who will sing two new
ballads, composed expressly for her by S Nelson, Esq.
Mier which a new Burlesque, e titled GGDIVA, THE LADY OF
COVENTRY. Characters by Messrs. J. Reeve, J. Rogers. Norton,
Romer, Maskell, Attwood ; Mesdames Marshall, C. Horeman, E.
Romer, and Maskell.
To -onclude with a new and original Comic Drama, entitled THE
POOR RELATION.
The prices of admission are arranged as follow ;—Orchestra stalls,
4s ; boxes (first circle), as.; (second circle), 2s. ; Pit, Is.
Doors to be opened at Half-past Six, and the performances to
commence at Seven precisely.
A second price will be taken to the Boxes only at Half-past Nine
—first circle, 28.; second circle, Is.
Private Boxes One Guinea and a Half each.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
Re.engageme at of M.JULLIEN fin* a limited number of Nights.
Last Week of the representation of the Shield of 'Minerva.
Every evening (Saturday' excepted), Damson's Colossal Modelled
Picture of the Temple of Janus in the Eternal City.—Superb
Menagerie.—Performing Elephants.—Promenade Concert d'Ete.
conducted by M. Jullien, and sustained by the elite of his Unrivalled
Band. Jullien's latest and most favourite compositions. The Exhibi-
tion Quadrille. Crystal Fountain Polka. Amazon and Tiger Galop,
&e., concludin., with a most brilliant display of Fireworks, by
Southhy, including his last Grand Tableau, the Shield of Ninerva,
showing V-e head of Medusa, with Revolving Snakes and other Me-
chanical effects, the first exhibition of which was hailed with spon-
taneous cheers from the multitudes assembled.
Doors open from Nine A.m.—Feeding the Animals at Half-past
Five.—Concert at Seven.—Fireworks at Ten.
Admission One Shilling.