The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-03 00:00:00

SPAIN.

The Madrid journals of the 29th ult. publish
telegraphs stating that the Queen and Royal family,
after visiting the chapel and grotto of Cavadonga,
had, on the previous day, returned to Gijon. The
Espana contains an account of the Queen having
visited the coal mines in the neighbourhood of San
Juan. Her Majesty expressed a desire to descend
into the principal pit, which is upwards of 350 feet
deep, and to go further in the pit than any one had
ever been. The President of the Council, Marshal
O'Donnell, recommended her Majesty not to make
the descent, as it might be attended with some dan-
ger, but the Queen Orsisted. The Minister and
General Lemery ,then went down to receive the
Queen, and her Majesty, accompanied by the King,
and attended by the director, and by the engineer,
Mr. Smith, afterwards descended. When the Queen
got to the bottom, she cried to her suite that they
might follow her without fear. The Queen then
went along the principal gallery of the pit, which
goes on an incline upwards of 300 yards—great
part of this under the sea. Arrived at the very
extremity, the Queen formed her initials on a large.
block of coal, by means of drops from a tallow
candle. The director declared that no female had
ever had the courage to go so far, and he requested
and obtained permission to place a stone on the spot
to perpetuate the remembrance of the visit. When
the Queen ascended to the orifice, the miners who
were assembled cheered enthusiastically.

CONVICTION FOR GIVING A FALSE

CHARACTER.

A strange case was brought before the bench of
magistrates, at Sidmouth, on Tuesday the 24th ult.
IMr: Charles Pcnruddock Fitzgerald, of Avebury,
in the county of Wilts, surgeon, appeared upon a
summons obtained against him by John B. Lousada,
Esq., of Peak House, one of her Majesty's justices
of the peace, charging him with having given a
false character to a servant whom Mr. Lousada had
engaged as dairymaid upon the recommendation of
Mr. Fitzgerald. The information was laid under
the Act of 32 Geo. 111., c. 56.
Mr. George Gutteres, of London, who happened
to be staying at Sidmouth, conducted the case on
behalf of Mr. Lousada ; and, Mr. Wellesford, of
Exeter, attended for Mr. Fitzgerald.
From the opening statement of Mr. Gutteres,
which was fully borne out by the evidence, it ap-
peared that, in consequence of an advertisement in
the Times in May last, Mrs. Lousada, who was in
want of a dairymaid, applied to the address given
at Avebury for the character of the person men-
tioned in the advertisement, and in reply received
(May 28) a letter purporting to come from Mrs.
Fitzgerald, but which was written by the defen-
dant, giving a very high character of a girl named
Ann Rose, who was stated to have lived with Mrs.
Fitzgerald two years, and to be thoroughly com-
petent as a dairymaid in all respects, and to be
steady, sober, trustworthy, &c. Upon the faith
of this character, confirmed by a second letter
written by the defendant in his wife's name,
Ann Rose was, in the beginning of Junerengaged
by Mr. and Mrs. Lousada as dairymaid. They soon
found that she was perfectly incompetent to her
situation, and on the 26th July gave her warning.
Mr. Lousada, on the 13th August, wrote to Mrs..
Fitzgerald, expressing surprise at the character
which she had given to Ann Rose, as she appeared
quite incompetent ; and received a reply, dated 14th
August, in a different handwriting to the letters
containing the character, stating that Mrs. Fitz-
gerald had never given Ann Rose a character,
and knew nothing whatever of her, and had
had no previous communication with Mrs.
Lousada on the subject. This part of
the case was proved by Mr. and Mrs.
Lousada, and by the production of various letters
from the defendant, one of which was written to
Ann Rose, and was couched in very warm lan-
guage, and in others of which, addressed to Mr.
Gutteres, he admitted having given her a false
character.

Ann Rose was then called, and proved that her
real name was Harriet Fell—that she was confined
of an illegitimate child in Oct. 1856, at Avebury,
when the defendant was then called in by her
then mistress to attend her. The child was
dead, and she was triel at Salisbury, at
the Winter Assizes of 1856, for child murder,
and was sentenced to twelve months' imprison-
ment. She came out of prison in December,
1857, and went to reside at home with her parents,
at Compton Bassets, where she remained until she
went to Mr. Lousada's in June. During the time
she was at home the defendant saw her at times,
and promised to try to get her a situation, and to
give her a character, and put the a dvertisement in
the paper. He knew all about her imprisonment.
She had never lived in the service of the defendant
or of Mrs. Fitzgerald, or as a servant in any ca-
pacity.

The defendant was then convicted; and ordered
to pay a fine of £2O, and Ms. ccst, being the
penalty, imposed by the act, or in default three
months imprlsonment and hard labour.
The derenclwat F4icl the amount.

MAGAZINES.

-Blackwood.—The present instalment of " What
Will He do With It," is an eventful one, the plot
is becoming more fully developed, and the interest
more exciting as we proceed. Each of the striking
passages here met with is of an important nature,
whether we meet with Lionel in the fire and devo•
tion of " love's young dream," pleading in vain h'
cause with his haugty kinsman, or contemplate
the painful interview that took place between
Darrell and Lady Montfort, or even turn to the
pages wherein is recorded the fitting discomfiture
that befel Jasper Losely-. It is satisfactory to fin('
the unfortunate Poole for a time relieved from th
dreadful infliction that weighed him down in the
presence and persecutions of his early evil asso-
ciates. The indefatigable Mrs. Crane again appears
to warn and rescue the object of her unceasing
attentions, and with zeal and intelligence worthy
of being employed in a better cause, she hovers
continually around his dark pathway. In IF
meeting between Darrell and Caroline, recorded a.
the close of this part, much is revealed that serves
to illustrate the mysterious gloom of his cha-
racter, and the shade of melancholy that had
rested on her life, so fair and promising in the
eyes of the world. " The Commons at Cherbourg,"
by one of themselves, is a most amusing account of
the various adventures met with by those on board.
the Pera. It will certainly be perused with gratifi-
cation by those who delight in a flowing style,
witty remarks, and humorous anecdotes. " The
Light on the earth" is the commencement of a
new story, which is of a gloomy nature. The de-
scriptions of Roger Trevenna and his household are
graphically sketched, and in the succeeding portions
of the story there will most probably be some ex-
citing mystery. " A Parochial Epic" is a clever
satire on sectarian prejudices and intolerances; it is
written with great spirit and vigour, and in some
passages is entertaining in the extreme, particularly
where the deputation waited on the Puke. There
is a scientific article on the subject of " Respira-
tion and Suffocation," which contains a great deal
of information, and is deserving attention from
those who would dwell on this important topic.
" Cherbourg : the Spectacle," is the name of a paper
which descril?es that place which is now the source
of so much 'interest and excitement. It is now
treated of as a spectacle and picture ; in a future
number it is proposed to review it as a port and for-
tress. In the description given of the occurrences
the writer remarks that " with the French lives
the genius of modern pageantry ; they rejoice in it,
they glory in it, they understand it, they are ever
acting it, and they excel in it."

Dublin University.—" Gerald Fitzgerald" is con-
tinued, but the story does not make any decided
progress in this part. Gerald has, by some unex-
plained means,incurred the censure of the authori-
ties, and fallen under royal displeasure ; but that
circumstance does not appear to trouble him much.
Some mysterious plans are arranged at Rome in a
cardinal's chamber, the result of which will most
probably be of some importance in the future chap-
ters of this work. " Rides upon Mules and Don-
keys up and down Nile Banks" forms the title of
some amusing and instructive sketches of Egyptian
travels. It is observed that the overflowing of the
Rhine and the Loire is watched by sorrow-stricken
paysans ; " but far other is Father Nile's inunda-
tion—it has the semblance of a great national holi-
day." " Artist Life in Rome" is proceeded with :
the tale is a very melancholy one, and Freeling is
beset on all sides by the malice of enemies. On
his arrival in England he seemed to be approaching
a happier fate, but he is left again, surrounded by
difficulties, in Rome, whither he has again bent his
wandering steps. Crawford is depicted in an artistic
manner as one of those evil-intentioned individuals
who are the plague of society, by their unscrupu-
lous. Conduct and virulent hatreds. " Sorrow
on the Sea" is the subject of some verses
which are of a sombre hue, but contain some
pleasing lines. " The Holy Stewardship" is from
the German of Redwitz, and there are some beauti-
ful truths expressed in the language of the dying
daughter of the Baron to her father. There are also
met with among the poetical contributions of this
number, four Welsh sonnets by Martin Tupper,
which will prove attractive to those who admire
his quaint style. There are some very judicious re-
marks in the first article entitled " Religious Bio-
graphy." It is well worthy of attention from the
earnest and sincere spirt in which it is written;
weighing fairly the merits of each particular sect,
and pointing out their various errors in an impar-
tial manner. Some observations are made on the
life of Elisha Reid Kane, " the Arctic Voyager,"
which are interesting to peruse. His was a peculiar
bent of mind, but his character commands admira-
tion. It is here said of him that " his was the

true greatness, not of riches, knowledge, or power
but of the spirit of a child, gentle in love, unpre
tending in action, and patient in heroism."

Fraser.—An ably written essay, " Concerning
Work and Play," commences this number of Fraser.
It contains much truth and pleasant writing, but
we cannot coincide with the author's wholesale de-
nunciation of work. He says that it is a necessary
evil, that no one can possibly like it in itself, that
we may like the results obtained by it, but that if
those results were obtainable without it we should
be glad. He speaks especially of the labour of
composition, and asserts that though it may some-
times be pleasant to write, it would always be
pleasanter not to do so. He bids all beware of the
boy who says he would rather learn his lessons
than play cricket. But he forgets that the boy
does not choose idleness when he chooses cricket ;
it entails what would be considered very hard work
by those of another age ; he chooses the pur-
suit :which affords him the free development
of his most prominent powers, which are
then active, physical energy and strength
of limb ; and no doubt at a more advanced
period, when the mental powers have asserted
their pre-eminence, their exercise and development
is as necessary and pleasant as the sports of healthy
childhood. While to all who possess any gifts or
talents, whether in music, painting, poetry, prose,
or any other special calling, the irresistible power
that bids them exercise that gift, is sufficiently
proved by the obstacles they have surmounted, the
discouragements they have braved, the long course
of poverty, neglect, and contempt that have been
often borne in preference to abandoning a cherished
pursuit. The remarks of the writer on the neces-
sity for recreation and variety of thought, are-true
and forcible. He describes the difficulty expe-
rienced by the literary man or sedentary scholar
when seeking for recreation and change of thought.
A new series of papers is commenced under the
title of " Sketches from Egypt." The first number
is pleasantly written, and promises well. The
clever story of " Hanworth proceeds with
interest. We are allowed to suspect a game
of cross purposes. It promises to be an ani-
mated story. The papers on Natural History
take for their subject a somewhat formidable in-
dividual--the Cormorant. The usual melee of infor-
mation and discussion, of zoological instruction and
poetical quotation are given. The concluding part
of " Catarina in Venice" does not clear up the
mystery of the murder, nevertheless it is written
with originality and power, and the remarks on
the Austrian empire and the War of Independence
are just and forcible. A little more coherence and
con densation would have improved the story.
" Chalk Stream Studies" is an essay attractive to the
angler. " The Lawful Regiment of Women" is the
title of a curious paper which will interest the
antiquary, and there are other topics of politica
and literary warfare which will arouse. the atten
tion-of the reader.

Colburn's United Service.—The readers of the
United Service have probably been already some-
what surprised by the tone adopted by the writer
of the first article, on the Indian Empire, in the last
few numbers. This writer evidently considers the
possession of thar vast empire with all its yet un-
developed resources as a decided disadvantage to
this country. As he starts with such extraordinary
opinions and adopts equally remarkable arguments
to maintain them, we should imagine he will meet
more opponents than converts among his readers.
Such a remarkable event as the completion 'of
Cherbourg could not pass unnoticed in a serial
devoted to military and naval matters, and accord-
ingly we meet an animated sketch of its,origin and
progress, which, by
.way of . compensation for the
distinction of our neighbours, commences with an
introductory panegyric on the
career Englisheeer
i national.D
character. The second part of " A New Life of
Wellington" De-
nmark
an
dPortugal.
: f ollow s the
India General's
China coccupy their
_ _n en_
usual prominent position among the subjects treated
of, and there are some lighter matters pleasantly
pect i nea v e
thents
mingled with the stern details
of warfare. The
~Editor's Portfolio" discusses the prominentes
of the month, and all intelligence r
two services is given in full.

Colburit's New montlily.—" The Peninsular War
as Viewed by a French Statesman," is the -first
subject that meets the reader in this magazine, and
it is curious to compare the accounts given of that
long struggle by the authorities of the rival nations.
" Photographers of New York" is the title of an
entertaining paper, which takes a peep at American
social existence from a German ' point of view.
Some of the details are amusing enough, though we .
question whether our transatlantic friendsevould be
satisfied with the general impression given. The
way in which the evasion of the Maine Law is de-
scribed will amuse its. opponents. "Agnes Water-
low" is the continuation of the story of Lord and
Lady HairtiQdol-and it displays the writer's um'

ingenuity in the construction of the plot. The
mystery which has so long shrouded their affairs
is now disclosed, and proves to be, as the reader
must have conjectured, a previous marriage. It is
to be hoped that the troubles of Anne Ashton are
now at an end, but the earl excites little pity from
, his weakness and want of principle. Sir Nathaniel's
- Readings in current literature are again devoted to
s continental subjects. Mr. Cousins' key to th e " Grand
Cyrus," and two " Histories of the French Aca-
demy," furnish him with an interesting variety of
topics. Hans Ernest Mitterknip continues his
autobiography, and the story of " Evalla" is pro-
L seeded with. There is not much deservinc, of espe-
cial notice in either. Mr. Massey's " History of
England," which is slowly advancing, is criticised
briefly and favourably. " The Thunder Gust" is a
short tale of a thunderstorm at sea, which deprived
a sailor of his sight. Dr. Barth's " Journey to
Timbuctoo and the Central Niger" form the subject
of an interesting paper. They are especially attrac-
ie tive to the readers of Dr. Livingstone's volumes,
t forming such a suitable companion to the researches
of that able and energetic missionary in the southern
parts of Africa.

Bentley's Miscellany.—The feats and fortunes of
the Earls of Kildare, their legends, ghost stories,
and ancestral glories, form the subject of a pleasant
paper, which renders full justice to the manner in
which the present Marquis of Kildare has acquitted
himself of his task. " A Month in the South of
Spain" gives a delightful picture of the beautiful
scenery and the pleasures of variety, which compen-
sate, the traveller tells us, for the comforts and
conveniences left behind. " The Rock," by the
author of " Moat Grange," is the first part of an
interesting doinestic story, by the same writer, who
has often contributed to the entertainment of the
story readers of • Bentley. It is written with his
accustomed ability, and promises future instalments.
Monkshood's " New Book Notes" discuss the merits
of M. Ferrari's recent volumes of the History of
Italian Revolutions. The long war between the
Guelfs and the Ghibellines affords ample scope for the
historian and the critic. " The Guardsman in Con-
stantinople" tells us nothing very new about the
Golden Horn or the Sweet Waters, but those ma-
gazine readers who by some extraordinary chance
have not previously met with similar descriptions
will find amusement in the pictures of a society so
different from our own. The story of " Twice
Avenged" is continued, and perplexes the reader as
to the real sentiments of its hero and heroine,
" Lords and Ladies," a Sylvan fancy, is the title
of a graceful lyric, paying homage to those sove-
reigns of childish dreams. Mr. Dudley Costello
continues his story of " Faint Heart never won
Fair Lady," indefatigably. An imprisonment in a
madhouse is among the principal incidents of this
number.