The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-09 00:00:00

Kansas. By T. H. Gladstone. Routledge.

This little volume is founded on a series of let-
ters on the state of Kansas, which appeared in the
Times newspaper during the course of last year.
They have been revised and rendered more com-
plete, and are now published, in the hope of giving
a faithful picture of the political strife and border
warfare, of which Kansas has been lately the
scene. The author bas wisely avoided discus-
sions on the vexed questions of the district,
having only incidentally referred to the subject
of slavery, nor has he advocated any of the
Free State party measures, though he appears
to consider them favourably. Having desired to
confine himself chiefly to what he saw and verified
personally, he has only noticed cursorily the events
•that have occurred since his departure. A few
concluding chapters on the origin of the troubles
in Kansas will be of service toithose unacquainted
with the rise and progress of the contest.

Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches, with Eluci-
dations. By Thomas Carlyle. Vol. 111. Chap-
man and Rail.

The third volume of this work has now been
issued in the new edition of Mr. Carlyle's works,
publishing. Two of his most remarkable works
are therefore completed—" The French Revolu-
tion" and " Oliver Cromwell." His great ad-
miration for the Protector is well known ; but
however much his reader may differ from his opi-
nions of the English Dictator, it cannot be denied
that the present work is most valuable to the his-
torical student, as the letters, speeches, &c., are
given to speak for themselves, and the reader is
able to draw his own inferences. The series is
issued monthly, and will include the whole of Mr.
Carlyle's works.

7hv Woodman. By G. P. R. James. Hodgson.
The Parlour Library is one of the best of the
cheap series. It consists chiefly of reprints of
standard works, and, as these are far superior to
translations from the French and original works of
an indifferent character, those who wish to pur-
chase cheap books of fict:on should avail them-
selves of it. " The Woodman," by G. P. R.
James, is the last issued. Those who pre-
fer the foreign school of literature will
find some books from the French among the series,
but it is to be regretted that so many of these are
now in circulation, as they form anything but a
desirable library for those of limited experience.

The Heroes of Asgard and the Giants of Jotnheini.
By the author of " Mia and Charlie," and her
sister. Bogue.

This is a pleasing and instructive little book for
young folks. In a simple manner a very good ac-
count is given of the early mythology of the Druids.
This author has previously published some excel-
lent works for the young, and therefore many will
regard with satisfaction an addition to the list, in
the shape of one containing a description
" Of forests and enchantments drear.
Where more is meant than meets the ear."

Jack Hinton, the Guardsman. By Charles Lever.
Chapwan and Hall.

Another work of this brilliant author has just
appeared in the cheap series, and it is one which is
generally a favourite among his admirers. The
illustrations are some of the happiest. of its clever
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illustrator's, and how successful H. K. Browne is
F o ()times every reader of the serial stories of the
day must know. The edition is offered at a mode-
rate price with good type and binding, and is iu
every way suitable for a library.

D©n Vignette. By H. Jameson. Effingham Wilson.
This is a Spanish story, full of romantic adven-
ture, and not devoid of interest. It does not dis-
play any great ability, but may serve to entertain
an idle hour for those who follow its hero's Quixotic
fortunes.

Ziaval and Bliiitaly Intelligence.

APPOINTMENTS.

Surgeon.—Archibald Elliott, M.D. (1850, to
the Victory.
Paymaster's Assistant.—Alfred Whiffin (1855),
to the Centurion.
Clerk's AssiAaut.—George B. Westcott, to the
Calcutta.

PORTSMOUTH—FRIDAY.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have
again returned to their determination that none but
" continuous-service men" shall be permitted to
enter her Majesty's ships of tvar.
The death of Admiral of the White the Right
lion. Lord William Fitzroy gives promotion to our
respected commander in chief, Vice Admiral Sir
Geo. Seymour, who now becomes admiral of the
blue, and whose flag will be, doubtless, hoisted at
the main of the Victory, guard ship, to-morrow.
We have it on good authority that Vice-Admiral
Sir George Rose Sartorius will be appointed to
the command iu chief at Sheerness.
The Hastings, 60, screw block ship, Capt. Wm.
M. R. Maude, C. 8., was ordered to be undocked
yesterday, but owing to the prevalence of the north-
easterly winds the tide has fallen short by a foot.
, Orders were received this morning that
out extra
dock. exer.
tions were to be used to get the ship of
is alo.ngsid. e the dockyard,
The Argus, 4, screw revenue cru. iser, Commander
taking out oGutrilenodaYls' of an. inferior nature, to re-
jjceeotihtvyne, others in lieu. She is also receiving some
additional improvements in her furnace depart-
ment.
The MelvillP, hospital ship, Commander Henry
Troltope, in No. 2 dock, had her hold filled with
avatar this morning, to discover a leak. A great
deal of her copper and planking had been stripped
off pri▪
or to this. Sheis DOW undergoing a thorough
exami▪
nation, and her defects will take some days
to repair. The Melville will convey the head.
quarters of the 23d (Royal Welsh Fusileers) to
China, and four companies will go on board the
Assistance. TIT lieutenant governor, Major Gene-
ral Breton, ht the 23d. on the common yesterday,
and, after putting them through several field
movements, expressed himself well satisfied with,
their steadiness and efficiency.
The Agamemnon, 91, screw, Master Commander
C. T. A. Noddall, will come out of dock on Tues-
day or Wednesday next. She is likely to proceed
to Greenwich about the 20th. The submarine cable
will take at least 40 days to coil down into the
after hold (1,300 miles). The fore hold is fitted to
receive 15 miles of large cable.
and

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ELECTION OF A MASTER .AND MATRON TOR TEM
MARILEBONE WORKHOUSE.— Yesterday having beer%
appointed for the election of a new master and matron
to the Marylebone Workhouse, the parochial authori.
ties proceeded with the &ction by ballot at one o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Jellings were the successful candidates.
THE CITY SHERIFFS FOR THE YEAR ENBIIING.—It
understood that Mr. W. Lawrence, of the ward of
Bread street, will in the ensuing year fulfil the duties of
one of the sheriffs of the City of London, which office be
would have undertaken before had it not entailed upon
him such duties that were inc ompatible with the respect
due to the then recent derni se of his father, the late
alderman of the ward. The other sheriff will be Mr.
E. Eagleton, alderman of the ward of Farringdon.
Within.