The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-26 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

Bradshaw's Itinerary of Great Britain for Railway
and Telegraphic Conveyance. W. J. Adams.

This work supplies a complete list of all the rail-
way stations in Great Britain, the towns and vil-
lages therein not having immediate connection with
railways—their geographical situation, distance
from London, the name of the station from which
to leave London, the route to be pursued, the
name of the station at which to alight in order to
arrive at the place of destination, and the number
of miles therefrom ; to which is added the electric)
telegraph to all places, whether telegraphic sta-
tions or not ; and where the place is not a telegraphic
station, the nearest point to, and distance from one,
together with the mode of transit of the message
to its destination. The work is illustrated with a
beautiful steel-engraved and complete map of Great
Britain and part of Ireland, divided into squares
by means of vertical and horizontal lines, and
showing, among other things, the lines of naviga-
tion from every part of the island. In short, a
more complete work of the kind,, or one more likely
to be useful, it would be difficult to conceive, and
we therefore confidently recommend it to our
readers as supplying an important desideratum,
and as an appropriate companion to the Time
Tables.

The Preaching of Christ. By James Augustus
St. John. Chapman and Hall.

If Mr. St. John was already favourably known
as an author, the present work will add to his re-
putation. In a previous work his object was "to
describe the struggles through which the soul,
when it has once wandered from the fold, must
almost necessarily pass on its way back. In the
present, his design is to explain what that Gospel
is which undertakes to conduct us to future happi-
ness. Without expressing any opinion as to his
views, it is but justice to say that he has evidently
entered on his task in a devout and conscientious
spirit, and has described " the preaching of Christ"
in a manner well calculated to elicit the approval
of a large and influential portion of the religious
community.

Punishment is not Education. By C. B. Adder-

ley, M.P.
Mr. Adderley presents himself as an opponent
of the enlightened views of the Recorder of Bir-
mingham—in other words, would deal with crimi-
nals on the principle of the Judaic rather than the
Christian code. He has a lively and overmaster.
ing faith in the virtues of the lash, judiciously ad-
ministered, and altogether seems to be one of those
individuals who would be placed in an unenviable
position were they entrusted with the governance
of refractory cherubs. In justice, however, we must
add ho is an advocate for national education, and
would not have punishment inflicted arbitrarily or
without due consideration of its applicability to the

Fargher's Standard Edition of Jefferson's Almanac
and Tide Tables. R. Fargher. Douglas, Isle of
Man.

In addition to an Almanac and Tide Tables for
Liverpool, London, Bristol, Greenock, and Cu,
chief ports in the Irish Sea, the present edition
(the fifty-third) contains a Guide to the Light
Houses, a Key to the Port Charges of Great Bri-
tain and Ireland, a Mariner's Companion, Head-
land Bearing and Distance Tables, all the Data
for working Lunars, and a variety of information
calculated to be useful to the seafaring community.
A well-executed chart of the approaches to
Liverpool from the best and latest surveys accom-
panies the work, and adds to its value as an ap-
proved companion and work of reference.

The Newspaper Press Directory and Advertiser's
Guide. By Charles Mitchell.

The fifth edition in the improved form of this
useful Directory, " thoroughly revised for the pre-
sent year," and not less worthy of patronage than
its predecessors. It contains full particulars rela-

tiv© to each journal published in the United King-
dom and the British Isles, together with a com-
plete guide to the newspaper press of each county,
Lt7c. The value of such a. work to the advertising
community is obvious.

Dr. Crotch's Elements of Musical Composition..
Edited by Thomas Pickering. J. A. Novell°.

The sterling merit of this Rork, as a guide to a
knowledge of musical composition and thorough
bass, and its appreciation by the public have in-
duced Mr. Novell° to seek permission to include
it in his Musical Library. Such permission being
granted, we have here a Third Edition containing
the text of Dr. Crotch's work in its integrity, an
improved arrangement, and editorial comments,
together with several illustrations, in extenso, which
were merely referred to in the preceding editions.

The British Consul's Manual. By E. W. A.
Tuson. Longman and Co.
Not only to British Consuls in the discharge of
their delicate and important duties, but also to
merchants, shipowners, and master mariners, in
their consular transactions, may the present work
be recommended as a practical guide—a guide at
once efficient and reliable. A work of this descrip-
tion has long been wanted, and Mr. Tuson is en-
titled to the gratitude of the classes interested, for
the able manner in which he has supplied so im-
portant a desideratum.

ritish Mines cons.dered as a Means of _lnvest-
ment. By J. H. Murchison, Esq., F.G.S.

A fourth edition of a work which we some time

back commended to the favourable notice of capital-
ists and others interested in mining operations. The
value of the present edition is greatly enhanced by
an appendix, containing a review of the progress of
mining in the country during the past year, accom-
panied by a variety of useful information in rela-
tion to the present position and prospects of the
principal dividend mines.

APOTHECARIES' HALL.—Names of gentlemen who
passed their examination in the science and practice of
medicine, and received certificates to practise, on Thurs-
day, Jan. 24, 1856 :—William Bell, Preston, Lancashire;
Alfred Sanders, Gravesend ; Charles James Mellor,
Brighton ; Edward Francis Weston, Wellington, Salop ;
Edward Bachelor Terry, Westerham, Kent.
SUSPECTED MURDER.—The adjourned inquest on the
body of Mary Ann Peacock, which was found at the lock
at Teddington, and of which the evidence on the former
sittings has already appeared, was renewed yesterday
before the coroner for East Surrey, Mr. W. Carter,
when the jury, having beard the additional evidence,
returned a verdict, " That the deceased was found
drowned in the River Thames without marks of violence,
but how she came by her death there was no evidence to
prove." The coroner said he fully concurred in the ver-
dict.

THS CIVIL SERVICE IN THE EAST,---Mrs B. Sisson,
assistant-postmaster, has taken charge of the Balaklava
post-office. Mr. Angel, postmaster, has been allowed
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to draw rations and forage as a field officer. Mr. J.
Hagearty bas been appointed purveyor's clerk, with
pay at 7s. a-day. The Rev. H. P. Wright, prinaipal
chaplain, has proceeded to Scutari. Mr. A. Peachey,
dispenser of medicines, has retired from the medical
staff of the army, on appointment to a commission.
The Rev. A. Ferguson, Presbyterian chaplain, has
taken charge of the hospitals at Balaklava. The Rev.
ti‘oirtljeollonustrothnehPivrieasiobyn,tezadnt:hkaeps lcahina,rgheasofbethene attached
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Hospital in camp. Mr. Cortis, medical clerk, has been
appointed dispenser of medicines at 7s. 6d. a-day, and
the allowances of a saff assistant-surgeon. Mr.
James Crawford has been appointed Principal Superin-
tendent of Land Transport Depot at the Dardanelles, to
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draw pay and allowances as such from the 21st August,
1855. Assistant Staff-Surgeon A. Tippette, Acting
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T. Wallace, Second Class Staff-Surgeon George S. Bing,
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neral Hospital and the troops encamped around that
station.— Ciell See Gazette.
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UNITED KINGDOM BENEVOLENT ANNUM FUND.
Yesterday a general meeting of the friends and sup.
porters of the above institution—founded in 1851 to give
permanent relief, by allowing annuities from 101. to 501.
to indigent persons of all classes, and of either sex—was
held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, for the
purpose of electing three annuitants on the fund from a
list of 67 deserving candidates. The Rev. R. N. °
Buckmaster, 8.A., occupied the chair, and after
prayers had been offered up by the honorary chaplain,
the chairman stated the object of the society in a brief
but eloquent speech, observing that the United King-
dom Benevolent Annuity Fund had already been the
means of placing comfort and happiness at the disposal
of persons who would otherwise have been dependent
on the casual bounty of friends, or compelled to have
recourse to parochial relief. , He, therefore, felt that, to
give the operations of the fund a much wider soope, the
charitable public should endeavour to increase the list
of subscriptions. (Hear, hear.)—C- W. Coleman, Esq.,
the secretary, reported to the meeting that there were at
present 17 annuitants on the fund, f one of whom had
been elected to a second annuity of 101. Three mere
would be elected on the present occasion, making the
total number of annuitants 20. With regard to the
financial condition of the fund, the committee rejoiced
at the continued blessings bestowed on the charity, but
still regretted that the list of subscribers was not more
as they felt that, to be enabled numerous, as to carry out
what they bad commenced, they must have increased
pecuniary aid. In conclusion, the committee trusted
that, by the next annual meeting, to be held in July
next, the condition of the fund weuld be materially ad.
vanced.—After the transaction of some other business,
the election of three annuitants was proceeded with, and
the poll was closed at three o'clock. The names of the
successful candidates having been announced, thanks
were voted to the rev, chairman, and the meeting
broke vp.