The Sun.
London, England, 1817-05-24 00:00:00

DR. CHALMERS.

While the Sermons of the Rev. Dr. CHALMRIIS
are so much the subject of general conversation,
and of as general an admiration, in the best cir-
cles of London, it may not 'be deemed uninterest-
ing to our Readers to cast their eve over the fol-
lowing account of that eminent Scottish Preacher,
.from the elegant pen of Miss SPENCE, in her
" Letters from the North Highlands."

"Dr. CnALMEMS, who is at present the boast
witl the ornament of the Scotch Church, grat;fied
me exceedingly, by allowing me an opportunity
of bearing eloquence of a very superior order, con-
secrated to its best and highest purposes, in the
discourse which he delivered. Dr. Chalmers is
popular, -while avoiding, and seemingly
disduin-
the arts which many consider us essential to
popularity. No grace of appearance or manner,
no melody of voice, nothing in his figure that
conveys the idea of dignity nor elegance ; in short,
his power over the will, and even the affections,
is a victory over prejudice, and every visible ob-
stacle. He owes nothing to any extraneous mid
whatever. It is the genius of a logician, a poet,
(for there is much poetry without numbers !) an
astronomer, a mathematician ; in short, a power-
ful intellect, which, after grasping all human
science, soars beyond ii, inflamed by zeal, and
exalted by pure Christianity. No man can sink
lower in familiar simplicity of diction, without
touching the level of vulgarity; no man can rise
.higher, where the grandeur of his subject is his
Muse, without once approaching the borders of
false sublimity. He is always clear, because he
goes directly to the point in view, without deviat-
ing in search of studied effect. Ile is always im-
pressive, because he evidently speaks from the
heart, as well as from the understanding. His
figures and illustiat ions, the spontaneous and Sod-
den pun ers or fruits of a bright and. vigorous
imagination, illuminate his subject and enchain
attention. It is the privilege ut true and high ge-
nius to exeicise this engrossing power oval' minds
capable of reflecting its light.—What a blessing
is it, to humanity when such talents are exercised
to the noblest purposes, and when commensurate
virtues add force to bciertec so powerful !",

o:ZIGF•Ati POETRY.

On Me trautifitt Lanettcapes in the pretext Fahilritient it the

Royal Academy.
Painted by Mrs. CuARLEs Louo.

These charming scenes when NATVRE iaw,
EXUltillgiy she said,
" How well my beauties she can draw,
•l Reflecting all I made !"

Advancing with a modest air,
TAsTE thus prefered tier plea,
" She copies well, but then the Fair
" Selection owes to me."

Next GENIUS boldly tired his claim,
And evy'd, with haughty ire,
" NATURE'S too rude, PI nd TasTE too tame,
Without my vivid fire."

But soon to harmony
At length 'tw•as tlwir tkeree,
The Fair witlijudgmeut had cot:Ain't!
The pow'rs of all the Mimi.

LORD VISCOUNT EKNIOUTII.

The following interesting Anecdote has, we
believe, before met the public eye; but the late
glorious achievements of the distinguished
indi-
vidual to whom ►t relates, not only justifies but
demands the revival of what places his humanity
upon a level with his heroism :
Ou the 26th of January,
.1796, the Dutton Hirst
Indianian, in the transport service, was wrecked
tinder the citadel of Plymouth, and totally lost.
Lord Viscount EXMOUTH (then Sir EDWARD PEL•
i.uw) was with many others a spectator from the
shore of the dreadful calamity ; and after uttering
a most liberal reward to any one who would con-
vey a rope on board, but which none could be
found to•undertake, he boldly resolved to attempt
tl►e hazardous enterprize himself, and instantly
dashed into the foaming waves, scram to tl►e sink-
ing wreck, which he never quitted until he had
completed his work of humanity, by saving the
lives of nearly 500 of his fellow-creatures, who,
but for his exertions, must inevitably have pe-
rished. The freedom of the Borough of Plymouth
was presented to him in an elegant silver box ;
and at r, public entertainment given on the occa-
sion, the following Stanzas, written by a Gentle-
man of Plymouth, were recited :---

While o'er the reeling wreck the savage storm,
Puur'd all its lightnings, thunders, blasts, and hail;
And every horror, in its wildest form,
Smote the firm heart—that never knew to fail;

'Twas thine, PELLEW, sublimely great and good!
For man, thy brother man, distress'd—to dare
The dreadful passage of the raging flood,
And join the frantic children of despair.

There, it was thine in comfort's balmy tone,'.
To soothe their sorrows, 'mid the tempest's roar :
To hush the mother's shriek—the sick man's groan—
And hear the sufferers, trembling, to the shore.
So, when this mighty Orb, in dread alarm,
Shall crash in ruins, at its God's decree ;
The saving Angel, with trimphant arm,
Stall, from the wreck of all things—rescue thee.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM RACES, MAY 93.

The Oaks Stakes of 60gs each, h. ft. fur 3-yr old fillies, flet.4lb.
all other Conditions the same as for the Derby.
Mr. Watson's Neva, by Cervantes. t
Mr. Lake's b.f. by Election, ont of Tumbler's dam
b. f. by Election, out of Selim's dam 3
D. of Grafton's Trictrac, by Dick Andrews 4
Eleven started ; the Jndge placed but four-6 to S and even
betting on Neva-6 and oto I agst Trictrac-8 to 1 agst the
t. out of Tumbler's dam—to to 1 apt sister to Joshua—lt
and 14 to 1 agst any other.

The Plate of 501. for all ages; 2-mile heats • the winner to bo
sold for 200 gs. if demanded, &c.
Mr. Gould's Pankalcon 4 yrs old 5 1 1
Mr. Nurthey's b. 1. bybameitut, 4 years old
Mr. Baton's Scrub, 5 yrs old

Mr. Name's Lioness, kyrtirs old 3 4 dr
Mr. Palmer's Hasper, ti yrs obi.

Ga-meilut the taVuurite.

The race for the.)alti Stakes excited little intervt.—Neva,
who won the I 00Ugs Stakes at Newmarket in the First Spring
Meeting, being backed hgai list the field. Mr. Peorse's filly by
Sorcerer made play at starting; on turning Tattenharn
Corner, Neva canic out, and won her race very easy.