The Sun.
London, England, 1828-01-12 00:00:00

LITERARY IN lELLIGENCE.

From all we can learn, the Book Trade is recover-
ing very rapidly from the tremendous depression
into which it was thrown, within the last two or
three years. Literature, from a luxury, has actually
become a necessary of life; and although every man
whose finances are low, will buy a loaf in preference
to a volume, he no sooner commands the first easily,'
than he begins to feel a secret longing for the second
We conversed with a London gentleman the other
day, who mentioned to us among other things, that
the great Bibliopole of Albemarle-street has eighty-
four new works on his list. Among these, is a life
of Columbus, got up with great care by Washing-
ton Irving. The author of the Sketch Book visit-
ed Vienna for the express purpose of inspecting
every record open to his industry, and report adds,
that Mr. Murray has purchased the copy-right of
the Work at the high price of 3,000/. " Tales of
a Grandfather," by Sir Walter Scott, though the
first impression consisted of 7,300 copies, were
all sold in the course of a fortnight. The pub-
lishers have not a single copy on hand, and the
printing presses of Oliver and Boyd, in addition
to those of Ballantyne and Company, are groan•
ins; under the load of a new and very heavy
edition. We have great pleasure in recording these
facts, and of adding, on what we deem good autho-
rity, that the firm of Messrs. Ballantyne and Co.,
however deeply injured by the failure of Mr. Con-
stable, have boldly encountered, and will ultimately
overcome a series of the most severe pecuniary
asters. Since the event alluded to, the Baronet of
Abbotsford has benefitted the estate 22,000/.—ano-
ther proof of his high spirit, generous nature, and
prodigious industry. The " Tales of a Grand-
father" may be read with advantage by bearded
men as well as children. The very circumstances
under which it was enhanceexecutedf,ounniustitinetc,
speiiit:
value in the eydroT.the Mr. Hugh
Little-
john, the Grandson of the Author, becnine indisposed
while residing at Abbotsford, and Sir Walter.
amidst all -his other pursuits,
tiro hours per day with his favourite, during which
time he amused and informed his infant mind, and
mitigated the languor of a painful illness, by repeat-
ing to him " Stories from Scottish History." The
admirable naivete with which these were re-
peated from memory, attracted the notice of their
individuals, and the result was, that the author of
Waverley," was earnestly solicited to commit
them to writing, and publish them to the world, for
the benefit of the whole rising generation. He did
so, and has produced one of the best works of the
kind ever penned.—Dumfries Courier.

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:SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS
FOIL THE PRESENT WEEK.
His Majesty'r Stag-hounds will meet on.Moaday, at
Bracknell ; Friday, at Longford—at half-past 10 o'clock
.each day, unless prevented by the weather, when they
will meet the day following.
The Earl of Derby's Stag-hounds meet on Tuesday, a
Foxley Hatch--10.
H. Jolliffe, Esq.'s Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Box
Hill ; Wednesday, at outfield ; Saturday, at Chipstead
Church-11.
The Surrey Fox-hounds, on Monday, at the Rose and
Crown, four miles from Croydon ; Thursday, at Godstone;
Saturday, at Lock's Bottom—half-past 10.
The Surrey Harriers, on Monday, at Farley Green ;
Wednesday, at Hamsey Green ; Saturday, at Sander-
stead-10.
The Brighton Harriers, on Monday, near Pateham ;
Wednesday, near the Race Course ; Friday, near the
Dyke—quarter before 11.
The Lewes Brookside Harriers, on Monday, at New-
market Hill ; Wednesday, at Ashcombe (the alternate
Wednesday at the Kennel, Ilford) ; Friday, at Telescombe
Tye—half-past 10.
The Craven Hounds, on Monday, at Penclose; Wednes-
day, at Minhall Borders ; Friday, at Tottenham Park ;
Saturday, at West Woodhay House--half-pass 10.
The Shropshire Hounds, ,on Monday, at Acton Bay-
naE ; Wednesday, at Ross Hall ; Friday, at Battlefield—
half-past 10.
Mr. Dsnsey'a Hounds, on Tuesday ; at Bredwardine
Bridge ; Friday, at Tiberton—lo.
Mr. Boycott's Hounds, on Tuesday, at Duilmastnn—
half-past 10.
The Warwickshire Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Swarliffe
Grange—half-past 10.
The Somerset Subscription Hounds, on Tuesday, at
Cockercome ; Ft iday, at Lowsy Thorn-10.
Lord Scarbrough's Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Blythe
Law Hill ; Wednesday, at Sandbeck Park ; Friday, at
Micklebring Village—half-past 10.
Mr. Foljambe's Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Kettlethorpo ;
Tkursday, at Laugworth Bridge ; Saturday, at Stainfield
Hall—ll.
The Badsworth Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Badsworth
Hall ; Thursday, ut Hampole Inn ; Saturday, at Cud-
wortb—hali-past 10.
Sir George Sitwell's Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Sutton ;
Thursday, at Handsworth Bar—half-past 10.
The Earl of Harewood's Fox-hounds, on Monday, as
Vs otherianne ; Wednesday, at Wilsthorp Wood ;
at Arthinton-10.
The Quorn Hounds, on Mouday, at Arneaby ; Wednes-
day, at Rolleston ; Thursday, at Guniley; Friday, at Al-
!exton-hall-10.
Lord Anson's Hounds, onMonday, at Shuckburgh Hill;
Tuesday, at Dunchurch Kennel ; Thursday, at Prjme-
thorpe -Village; Saturday, at Rourton—l 0.
Mr. Muster's Hounds, on Tuesday, at four milas on
the Loughborough-road ; Wednesday, at Codling Wood ;
Friday, at Eagle Wood ; Saturday, at Coddington—halt-
past 10.
Mr. Meynell's Hounds, on Monday, at Eton Wood.;
Thursday, ut Chartley Castle ; Saturday, at Teddesley—
half-past 10.

YORK AUGUST MEETING, ISSB.
FrasT DAY.-The Great Yorkshire Stakes of leh cuts.
earl, 10 ft., for three-yr-old colt* Set. WI,. fillies,
Sib. One mils and three quarters.
Mr. Serjeantson's b. c. Harry Hotspur. by Percy
Houli!sworth's ch. c. Alpha, by Magistrate—Amiable
Mr. Fletcher's hr. c. by Blacklock—Arabella
Lord Kelburne's gr. f. by Viscount, dam by Woful
Lord Fitzwilliem's ch. f. Mariqueta, by Cervantes
Mr. W. Worinald's b. c. Picturesque, by Dr. Syntax
Mr. G. Peters's gr. c. The Abbot, by Oiseau
Mr. Weatherill's ch. 1. by Whisker, 'Sister to Duport .
SECOND Day.—Sweepstakes of sous. each, h. ft. for
two-yr-old colts, Bst. 51b. fillies, Set. 21b. T.V.C.
Arr. Broadhead'. h. e. by Waverley—Negoei;-,tor':; clans
Lord Scarborough's hr. c. by Catton, dam by Paynator
Mr. Ridsdale's b. 1. Bavarian, by Tramp—Si: t. to Carouser
br. c. Sparrow, by Waverley.
Mr. Foljambe's b. f. by l`da?:strate, dam by Walton
Houldsworth's b. e. Durham, by Abjer—Claris
Mr. T. 0. Powlett's kr. c. by Jack spigot, dam by Else
b. c. by Walton—Lumiria's data
Lord Kelburne's b. c. by Smolensko, clam by Woful
Lord Milton'. br. c. by Cervantes—Valentina
Mr. Petre's Rowton, by Oiseau, dam by Woful
Mr.- Bower's hr. c. Timour,•by Tramp, darn hs' Waxy
Lord Normanby's ch. f. by Blucher—Nonplus's dam
Mr. Walker's C. c. by Tramp—Sister to Burleigh
Mr. Crompton's li. c. by Waverlry—Margaret
Mr. Gully's b. f. by Oiseau, darn by Prime Minister
Mr. Tarlton's cb. f. by Magistrate—Sarah's darn
Mr. Bailey's be. e. Tamboff, by Blacklock—Alfana
Lord Sligo's b. c. Felt, by Langar—own Sister t 4 Starcii
Mr. Rid:dale's b. c. by Borodino, darn by Sorcerer
Mr. Thellusson's b. Marcus, by Nicolo—Farling
FOURTH DAY.--Sweepstakes of 30 sovs, each, 10 soy,.
ft. for three-yr-old colts, Bst. bib. fillies, Set. .11b.
Last wile and a quarter.
Lord S":carborougli's b. c. by Cation, dam by Sir David
Mr. RiOndale's b. c. Master Burke, by Phanton—Oreana
h. c. Harlequin, by Cervantes
Mr. Dowhiggin's b. c. Navarino, by Whisker
Lord Kennedy's hr. e. Broadsword, by Whisker
Lord Fitzwilliam's b. 1. Ballad Singer, by Tramp
Mr. Petre's b. 1. Dclphine, by Whisker
Mr. J. Scott's is. c. Stapleton, by Magistrate
Mr. Watts' b. c. Coulon, by Whisker—Miss Canfield
Mr. Crompton'. ch. c. by Whisker_marifia
Mr. F. Lumley's gr. f. by Mactluir—
Mer La's dam
Mr. Petre's be. Enunelina, by Blacklock
Mr. Armitage's ch. c. Velocipede, by
lilacklock

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The inewbers of the, ancient Bangor Hunt
held their anniversary meeting at the Castle Inn, in this
city, on Tuesday last, when a most sumptuous dinner wee
served up in the beat style by and Mrs. WILLIAMS.
THOS. JONES, Esq. of Cromlech, was the comptroller, end
Ow EN OWEN ROBERTS, El. of C.irnarvon, was the de-
pnt‘'..--Scotsman.

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GRAND BALL AT ItANSTON HOUSE, NEAR
lk.tisoFoan.—Lady ELIZABETH BAKER gave a grand
entertainment on Wednesday the 2d inst., on the coming:
of age of her eldest son, Sir EDWARD BAKER BAKER, Bart.
Invitations were issued for above four hundred perstins, and
a more brilliant assemblage of beauty and elegance was
never witnessed in this county.—Dorset Chronicle.
On Thursday se'nnight, the Officers of the
Kilpatrick Troop of Dumbartonshire Yeomanry Cavalry
gave a dinner in Bo'•ling Inn to the members of the Troop,
on the occasion of the corps being dishanded. The evening
was spent with the greatest conviviality, and on the party
breaking up, the men assembled round the inn, and gave
their officers three parting chairs as they drove off.— Gree-
nock Advertiser. •

CIRCULATIoN OF BASE COIN.---A Consi-
derable number of what arc called smashers, or utterer,, of
counterfeit coin, are now plying their trade throughout
the metropolis. They principally confine their deprada-
tions to publicans, who, in the extreme hurry and hustle
attending on a full shop, have not time strictly to examine
all the money they are in the habit of receiving. A licensed '
victualler named nuns, in Clement's-lane, has taken co
less than four half-crowns, two shillings, and several leaden
penny
pieces,
only within the last week.
FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.—The Dowager
- Marchioness of 'S'inshurYt at her house in Arlington-
street, from Hotgehl ; the Earl and Countess of Clare, at
Willoughby
de Ersby's, Whitehall, from B.tttle
Earl and Countess Cowper, alid Lady
BEA.abrobaetywes,
Sussex;
:exfrt;mi the
their seat, Pansanger, Herts ; Mr. and
Mrs. GtoneY, in Bultoa-street, from the Continent; Mrs.
PonsonbY and Ladies, at Nerot's Hotel:, Clifford and Coirk-
streets ; the Rev. Mr. Dawson and family, at ditto; Mrs.
Dalton and friends, at ditto ; Sir Robert Peat, at ditto;
James Anderson, Esq., and G. Johnson, F.4q. at Fentdn's
lintel, St. James's-street, front Wales ; Reverend Thstma&
Munroe, at ditto, from Paris ; James iThicauley, Eq• at
ditto, from Paris ; Sir William and Lady Cumming Got_don,
don, at• the London Hotel, Albetnarle-street, from a tour.
DEPARTURES.— The Hon. Archdeacon
u
Stopford and Mrs. Stopford, from Jordan's Hotel, St.
.father's-street, for Ireland ; Captain and Mrs. , llasse, from
the London Hotel, for Wales; Marquis of Hastings,
from
the Burlington Hotel, Old Burlington and Cork-streets,
for Hastings, Sussex ; C. H. Leigh, Esq., Lady Leigh
and family, from Nerot's HOtels ; Mrs. Freeman, from
ditto ; J. Gordon, E'cl• and family, from ditto ; Dr.
Phillips, from ditto; Captain and Mrs. Atkinson, front
Ellis's Hotel, St. James's-street, for Farnborough ; S.
Mackay, Esq. from ditto, for Bookham Grove, ,Leather-
head ; Thomas Yard, En. from ditto, for Brighton ; Ma,
for Robinson, for Dublin ; Captain Frankland, from St.
Jamea's-strect, on a tour ; Captain and Mrs. Hughes, front
Grosvenor-street, for Norfolk.
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CHANGES.—the.bucilesS of holland, at
Belvoir Castle, from 'ilorrester's seat, Park,
Salop; the Earl of Dartmouth,* at his seat, Sandwell
!Tall, in Staffordshire, from Lord 134,,005, BtithEchi, in=
Litchfield.