The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-25 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Stocks active. Illinois Central, 68 ; Erie, 231;
Now York Central, 76. Exchange on London, 107.
Cotton advancing. Middling uplands, 151 e.
Flour quiet and drooping,
Provisions dull.
Coffee firm, and at sales mostly withdrawn.

QUEBEC, JULY 13.
(FEE, NOVA SCOTIAN, via LONDONDERRY.)

The elections for the Canadian Parliament are
nearly over. Parties are very equally balanced,
but the Ministers so far have a slight majority.
The central part of the province was visited by
a sharp shock of earthquake on the 11th inst. It
was felt severely at Ottawa city, chimneys being
shaken down and walls split.

TRIAL TRIP OF THE BLACK PRINCE.

The preliminary trial trip of this vessel took
place on Tuesday, marking another stage in her
progress towards completion. Since the launch of
the vessel on the 27th February last—shortly after
which she was towed to Greenock and berthed
within Victoria Harbour—the business of sheathing
her with the 41-inch iron plates, putting in the
engines, laying the 41 •inch planks on the iron
decks, and otherwise preparing the vessel for her
full naval equipment at Portsmouth, has progressed
steadily. At these operations there have been, in
and outside of the vessel, as well as in the tempo-
rary sheds erected along the quay, between 300 and
400 men employed, most of whom were from Messrs.
Napier's; and latterly the complement was strength-
ened by a party of engineers, smiths, and boiler-

makers from- the Messrs. Penn's works. A trial of
the engines was made in the harbour about a month
ago, when they were found to work smoothly even
at the first; and last week, after the propeller had
been attached it was again lifted, to admit of their
being tested a second time. On that occasion the
vessel's head would have been placed against the

quay, and the propeller kept in its place, but it
was feared the action of the fans would have caused
so much motion in the water that the foundations
of the quays would have been injured, so that
there was nothing for it but a trial in the open
waters. Accordingly everything was so far for-
warded as temporarily to admit of this being done,
and on Tuesday the vessel was towed out of the-
harbour into the stream for that purpose. Upwards
of 500 invitations were issued by the Messrs. Penn,
and at half-past 12 the vessel got under weigh,
with more than her full complement on board. The
departure was witnessed by a large number of
people, who lined the quays to witness the depar-
ture of the vessel, and who cheered lustily as she
gathered way on her first veyage. The vessel was
towed out of the harbour by five tugs, under the
direction of Captain Miller, the harbour master, and
after passing the harbour mouth the vessel's own
engines were set in motion. As she passed onwards
she increased in speed, and fairly got under weigh
a little below Greenock—the band of the Hogue
and the Greenock band playing " Rule Britannia"
and "The National Anthem"—very soon thereafter
distancing the tugs which had brought her out. At
about 30 minutes past one the vessel passed the
Cloch, and we believe it was then intended to have
run the Lights, for it was then perfectly apparent
that the vessel was making at least 14 knots an
hour, which is equal to 16 statute miles; but after
being abreast of the Cumbrae, and when near the
entrance to Millport, it was thought advisable, as
certain parts of the machinery had not had fair play,
to bear up and return ; accordingly, the ship was
laid about, and this was the first time the helm
was proved in turning her. In every respect she
answered her rudder exactly, and although some
time elapsed before the colossal ship could be
made to:describe the circle, she soon came round,
and in a short time distanced the small craft who
were then in company with her. During the several
times she plied within the Lights it may be safely
affirmed of the Black Prince that her speed was not
under 14 knots an hour ; and this was attained
with a pressure of 201 b. of steam. The screw varied
from 52 to 58 revolutions per minute, and the 40
fires of the ten boilers were all in trim. During the
whole time the vessel was under the charge of Capt.
Ewing, of the Liverpool Company's service, and
Mr. Adam, as pilot. About 70 men belonging to
the Hogue were told off to assist in working the
vessel, and the services of most of them were re-
quired at the rudd-r, which hss not been finished,
and had to be worked with blocks and tackling.
After the vessel had proceeded as far as Ashton she
was again laid about as successfully as before, and
again she passed the Cloch on her way down at 3h.
36m: lOs'. After proceeding at full speed for a
considerable distance it was deemed expedient to
slacken the pressure, and shortly afterwards the
company adjourned to the after compartment of
the main or gun deck, where a sumptuous dinner
had been provided for them. Some idea may be
formed of the proportions of this gigantic ship
when it is intimated that in the space allotted for
the cabins of the vessel more than 300 people were
comfortably seated in a few minutes.
After dinner the company adjourned to the
upper deck, and by this time the vessel was off
Gourock, on her upward course. The steamer Lady
Kelburne, which, along with several of the Clyde
Shipping Company's tugs, had been in attendance
on the vessel throughout, then came alongside, and
the larger portion of those on board were transferred
to her and conveyed to Greenock. Although this
has only been the preliminary trial, it is only say-
ing the least of it that altogether it has been most
satisfactory, and gives fair promise of superior ex-
cellence when the vessel has been entirely com-
pleted.—Glasgow Herald,

LITERATU.RII.

Paul Forster's Daughter. By Dutton Cook. 3

vols. Hurst and Biackett.

This is a work that possesses considerable attrac-
tions, and towards the close of the story the in-
terest becomes most exciting. There is groat ori-
ginality about the style, and the descriptions are
often very striking. There is much scope given for
the exercise of ingenuity in the characters met with.
Mr. Whinthorp Erle and his eldest son furnish us
with instances of accomplished villany that for a lon g
time elude discovery, and flourish in the eyes of
men as marvels of respectability and patterns of all
propriety in social and moral qualities. The old
man dies before the mystery is out, which is as
well, as thus the full weight of the mystery falls
upon Jeffrey, who is as hateful a disposition
as can be supposed. Edwin, the second son, is of
quite a different character and interests us by his
unhappy position neglected by his cruel relatives,
and disappointed in all his hopes and expectations.
Sylvia the heroine is a delightful maiden, she is
truthful in all her ways, and the very difficult
position of affairs which surrounded her demon-
strated her various powers to the utmost extent.
Her father was a very peculiar style of man, and
his unfortunate connection with Jeffrey adds greatly
to the complication of matters. Jeffrey behaved in
a most cruel and heartless way in his so-called
engagement with Sylvia, and it is most satisfac-
tory to find him out witted at last. Newton Dax is
quite a character and sketched in a very skilful
manner. His first meeting with Edwin is very
quaintly described and gives an interest to their
subsequent acquaintance. There was a temporary
cessation of friendship in consequence of some mis-
takes and misapprehensions that had occured many
years before in relation to Sylvia's mother, but all
that was soon afterwards made clear, and Paul
Forster had the happiness of finding that his
suspicions regarding his wife were without foun-
dation, and thus the evil intentions of old Erle
were turned to the profit and advantage of
Paul Forster, instead of militating against him, as
his enemy had hoped and planned even on his
death bed. The two sisters, Desiree and Gabrielle,
had led wretched lives after the marriages into
which their father had forced them, and the sad
fate attendant upon their career seemed to descend
on their children, Edwin and Sylvia. At last came
a brighter time—and after a most stormy struggle
with Jeffrey, whose frauds had been discovered,
and who was almost frantic—the much-tried cousins
were left in peace. It was Jeffrey's desire to take
Sylvia abroad with him, and he made most
strenuous efforts for that purpose, having, pre-
viously to his illness, obtained the consent of Paul,
who did not know of the delinquency of the pro-
poser, and believed that his daughter's wel-
fare would be thus secured. Happily the base
schemes and designs of the former of these noted
individuals were discovered in time to stay the
sacrifice, and Edwin, aided by his friend Newton,
soon proved too much for the crafty hypocrite.
Aurelia Vane is a very smart sketch of a young
lady who had been in public from her earliest days,
and who was ready at any time to show herself off
to the best advantage, and to make the most of
any opportunity that offered. At one time
Edwin Erle had admired her greatly, having
always had a decided taste for the theatre. When
he became attached to Sylna, however, Miss Vane
soon reconciled herself to the disappointment and
married another of her numerous admirers. The
scene between her and her friend Miss Cobb is very
naturally described, and reveals much knowledge of
character. It was only in accordance with one of
Miss Vane's disposition that she should continue on
the stage after she was married to Mr. Jukely, the
eminent performer on the cornet-a-piston in the
orchestra of the Theatre Royal Nonpareil. Septimus
Rook is a fair delineation of a good-natured
youth who, without much ability, possesses some
discernment and discrimination, and is not deceived
by the specious pleading of his employer Jeffrey
Erle. He was devoted to Edwin, and determined to
discover where he was when, in consequence
of a quarrel at home, he suddenly disappeared
from the office. In this purpose he
braved the unapproachable Jeffrey himself,
and forced that worthy to be more explicit than
many would have deemed at all practicable or pos-
sible at first. some of the scenes here chronicled
are very exciting, such as the deathbed of Mr.
Winthorp Erle, when so many conflicting passions
were at work, and so many various interests at
stake. The concluding passage that relates to
Jeffrey's final discomfiture is also very impressive.
The wily dupe could not have been more completely
unmasked than he was when threatening his bro-,
ther, and Sylvia, and the poor bed-ridden Paul, his
accuser stept forward in the person of the hospital
nurse, who had attended his father's last hours, and
heard the disclosures that took place in those solemn
moments. There are many sad spectacles and many
sad words at those times, but nothing more dread-
ful than when the expiring man unconsciously de-
clares some dreadful secret that he never intended
should reach mortal ear. The crafty and astute old
lawyer was not successful in his ultimate efforts.
What he told intentionally was turned from his
cruel design to a happy result. What he had
resolved should not be told escaped his lips in
moments of delirium, and rose up as warnings
against his son when he was threatening and vili-
fying others. With its stirring recital of events,
and its strange personages who are so aptly de-
scribed, this work contains much that will assu-
redly attract the attention and gain the admiration
of many readers. It is throughout written in a very
striking style, and displays in some of its scenes a
considerable knowledge of life and manners. There-
fore it may be recommended to notice as a very
clever production in its way, and one that is sure
to amuse and interest by its varied and vigorous
descriptions, as well as impart information concern-
ing some of the subjects treated of in its pages.
Some of those who figure prominently in the story
of" Paul Foster's Daughter" are of that class and
character that cannot be passed idly by when met
in real life, but must stamp their images on one's
mind, and affect, for good or for evil, the
generation to which they belong. Portrayed in
the annals of fiction, they inevitably awaken the
attention, and remain fixed in the memory after
the reader's immediate acquaintance with them
has ceased. This novel will be ranked with the
superior works of the season from its general
ability ; and its pages present much that is suited
to all tastes, as the chapters range over many scenes,
and bring in many different characters to contribute
to the general effect and work out the several plans.

Ike Graduated Series of Beading Lessen Books.
Book the Fifth. Longman.
The graduated series of reading lesson books
published by Messrs. Longman is now becoming
well known and widely circulated. As the title
implies, the :essons are graduated in difficulty and
quality, extending from the simple rhymes and
fables of the first book, to the varied extacts from
our best authors which are included in the fifth
and concluding volume of the series. The editor has
endeavoured to form the pupils' taste and to encou-
rage a love of literature no less than to facilitate
the acquirement of the mere art of reading. There
is certainly in this last book enough to suit all tastes;
and he who cannot find something to please him
in selections from Johnson, Carlyle, Sydney
Smith, Foster, Mill, and Ruskin, in general
literature ; Warburton, Humboldt, and Hue in
descriptive travel; Mackintosh, Hallam, Gibbon,
Froude, Macaulay, Napier, and Creasy in history ;
I and Owen, Gosse, and Hugh Miller in natural
science, had better abandon the study of English
literature altogether. The editor has displayed
great judgment in the task of selecting and arrang-
ing the materials for these works, avoiding elabo-
rate pieces of rhetoric or uninteresting catalogues of
facts, but consulting the natural tastes of the intel-
ligent pupil, at the same time that he has conveyed
a good deal of information incidentally. The whole
series of reading books is admirably adapted for
schools, and this latter volume is especially well
suited for those tutors and private teachers who
wish to cultivate in their pupils a correct and refined
taste, and to familiarise them with the styles of our
great English aathors.

Regeneration. By W. Anderson, LL D. ; second

edition.

Adam and Charles Black.

The works of the Bev. W. Anderson are held in
deserved esteem among the members of the Scotch
Church, and have also been disseminated in this
country. The volume before us having reached the
second edition, and having secured an extensive
circulation, scarcely requires criticism. Its sub-
stance was delivered in the form of pulpit discourses,
which have since been collected and condensed into
his un-
finished a treatise, The long delay which has elapsed be-
fore the publication of the, second edition is ac-
counted for in a mournful manner. The eldest son
Work
of the writer, who was preparing the work for a
second edition, and adding corroborative extracts,
from the writings of eminent divines, died suddenly,
of the.
and the painful reminiscences attached to
finished task, have rendered the revision of the
a most unwelcome labour to the bereaved parent
spirit
Without entering upon the theological tenets
work we can recommend it as the production
of an
earnest and vigorous author, whose style is bar,
tensed by great clearness and decision, c -
teachings display both an unshrinkino.° and whose
theoretical truth, and a wise • • 2:, search for
toleration. °I. practical

Introductzon to
G the Art of Reading. By J, G.
raham. Longman.
This is a useful little treatise, designed princi-
pally for the instruction of the young, but also
likely to be of service to those Whose professions

Its
require them to speak or read in public.
It Oaf
object is to secure a correct system of pronunciation,
and its instructions and exercises are all directed,
to this end. For this reason the work will be useful
to foreigners, as the English pronunciation presents
formidable difficulties to the student of the lan-
guage. A judicious selection of passages froze
standard authors enables the young reader to
put the rules into practice.

Popular Lectures on the " Essays and Reviews.
By the Rev. John Cumming, D.D. Bentley.
This volume consists of the lectures which theo
Rev. Dr. Cumming delivered in various places L
miscellaneous assemblies, on the much vexed (108;
tions arising from the publication of the celebrated
" Essays and Reviews." Dr. Cumming's views 011
the subject are well known, and the lectures before
us are already familiar to many. They are DO
reproduced in a compact and commodious fora'"
and will probably be very widely circulated among
Dr. Cumming's admirers.

hunt on Stammering and Stuttering; their Nattlrg
and livatment. By J. Hunt, F.S.A., 14°11g'
man.
The opinion is gaining ground that most of the
distressing affections of speech can be eradicated
or at least considerably ameliorated by judicious
treatment. Mr. Hunt, who has devoted much tiTe
se
and study to the treatment of such cases, 11";
already published works on the organs of voice an
speech. He has been successful in instructi
many pupils who suffered from these lamentableits
defects, and the work contains some of the row
of his experience. These results are every way
encouraging to the stammerer, and they also convey
very important lessons to his relatives or guardians'
The cases in which stammering or stuttering has
been mimicked until it has become a confirrneA
defect of speech in the mocker are numerous, an
the instances in which sensitive children have be"
come thus affected owing to sudden frights °r
severity of treatment, should serve as warning',
Mr. Hunt tells us that one of the worst cases of
stuttering he ever saw was caused by the parent of
the sufferer stamping and shouting " Silence." We
commend the perusal of Mr. Hunt's volume to alt
who are subject to these distressing affections, °r
who have the charge of young persona similarly
situated.

Crockford's Scholastic Directory. Crockfora,

Wellington-street.
This is the first appearance of a work which
likely to form a useful addition to our nurneroc:
directories and works of topographical referene,
°
It comprises the whole of the educational establio
ments in the United Kingdom, including therefore
the list of principals of colleges and pubJl-0
schools, of endowed grammar and other public
a
schools, of the parochial schools of England
Wales, and of private and foreign schools. The
information given is net restricted to the mere name;
and addresses, but full particulars are furnishewi,
For instance, in the list of public schot:
we are told the subjects required to be taught byf
the original deed of foundation ; the number 0
scholars, whether day scholars and boarders Ere'
allowed, and the various exhibitions and selicl°L.
ships attached to public schools. The priVa"
schools have required much time and trouble, there
being no fewer, it is said, than fifty thousand in the
United Kingdom. The editors profess their readi.
ness to receive any correction or additional in%
mation, and the work will probably become one
°
our standard directories.

DEATH OF SIR JAMBS C. IIIELV.IOI
K.C.B.

We regret to have to announce the death of slt
James C. Melvill, K.C.8., which took place on tt;
23d inst. His name has been familiar to all Vhe
have been connected with Indian affairs during
last 30 years. He occupied a high and influent.„'
position in the home service of the East India C°"''
parry, shortly before whose political death in 1868 „
retired, having served the Company with zeal O
ability for half a century. He was the eldest of fqr
,0
sons of Captain Melvill, Governor of Pendentl,:n
Castle, in Cornwall. This officer, who was in t'a
Royal army, commenced his career in India, on
was among those who were taken prisoners uP,°o
the defeat of Colonel Baillie's force in 1780 ,
,
Hyder Ali, the grandfather of the present Ghenii-
Mahomed. The wounds which he received on that
occasion, and his ill-usage during his imprisonment,
it is supposed, shortened his life, and he left a large
.
and young family. Sir James Melvill entered the
home service of the East India Company at 0,11
early age. He soon displayed those qualities whit
.;
distinguished his future career, and he rose by rapid
steps to the highest permanent position at the East
India Honse, being appointed, in 1834, Chief Secre-
tary, which office he held till his retirement in 1858"
Hc was also Government Director of the Indian
railway companies. He was at one period, We
believe, offered high office under the Crown, but he
resisted the invitation, and remained a faithful ann-
zealous servant of the East India Company. He wns
always regarded as an eminent authority on all
questions of Indian policy, and he was invariably
among the first whose opinions were taken in and
Parliamentary inquiry. In the discharge of I) a
public duties he brought the highest integrity an,.
zeal to bear upon a clear and vigorous intellel
His death will be mourned by a large circle of f'
mirers. His brothers aro Mr. Philip Melvill, late
Military Secretary at the India House ; the
Henry Melvin, late Principal of Haileybury an
Canon of St. Paul's ; and Colonel Sir P. M. Mel'
vill, K.C.8., late Military Secretary at Bombay'.

THE PRIVATE FETES AT C.REMO.RNO
GARDEAV.

A repetition of the private fetes given at these
gardens last Thursday, in aid of the funds of the
Spitalfields Weavers and Emigration Committees
took place last evening, and—the admission tickets
not requiring on this occasion the vise of the
patronesses, under whose management the previ°ll"
fete more immediately came off—with a consider-.
ably enhanced success.
The weather during the day was anything but
propitious for the al fresco entertainments at Cre"
morne, and the addition to the funds of this desers:
ing charity to be derived from last evening's fete
suffered proportionately ; but, in other respects, th
entire arrangements, which were under the manage"
u_
meat of the able executive, were all that could
desired, and afforded to the visitors the utmost
satisfaction.

The programme was the same as that provided f°r
Thursday's fete, so that a detailed description of the
general amusements of the evening would be but 3
repetition of what has already been said concerning
the attractions of these private fetes ; suffice it t°
say that the several exhibitions of Professor Woht
gemuth—the dogs and monkeys—the balloon races
—the Swiss singers—the Cirque Oriental—We
ballet—the Fire King—the wonderful Leotard (by,.
far the most graceful and at the same time the rag"
daring of all the trapeze gymnasts we have yet
seenj—and the fireworks—all of which are to be
found in the everyday bill of fare of the gardens,
met with their usual success last night.
The decorations of the grounds, with variegated
lamps in endless profusion, were arranged with
great taste, and as these are to remain for the re-
mainder of the season, Mr. E. T. Smith will com-
mence his lesseeship of Cremorne on Tuesday next,
under the most favourable auspices ; for -apart from
these additional attractions,, the gardens themselves
wetrhe
enperveesrenset time.
entogreater advantage than they are
at
It is only necessary to state that Mr. Simpson
takes his farewell benefit to-night, to secure him
bumper. To his excellent management for the past
ten years does Cremorne owe its present popularity,
and the amusement-seeking public will not forget
the benefit-night of one who has so successfully
catered for them for so long a period.