The Sun.
London, England, 1844-01-01 00:00:00

HOOD'S NIAGAZIML.

This dayis published, price Is. 6d.
HOOD'S MCNTHLY MAGAZINE AND
COMIC MISCELLANY.
Whatever may be thought of Dr. Dickson's theory, that the
type of Disease in general is periodical, ,here car. be no doubt
of its applicability to Modern Literature, which is essentially,
Periodical, whether the type'be long primer, brevier, or bour-
geois. It appear., moreover, by the rapid consumption of
Monthlies, compared with the decline of the Annual', that fre.
qnent fits of publication are more prevalent and popular than
yearly paroxysms.
Under these circumstances, no apology is necessary for the
present undertaking; but Custom, which exacts an Overture
to a new Opera, and a Prologue to a new Play, requires a few
words of Intl-eel-action to a new Monthly Magazine.
Oa eprosninent object, then, of the projected publication, as
implied by the sub-title of " Comic Miscellany," will be the
supply of harmless " Mirth for the Million," and light thoughts,
to a Public sorely oppressed—if its word be worth a rush, or
its complaints of an ounce weight—by hard times, heavy taxes,
and those " eating cares" which attend on the securing of food
for the day, as well as a provision for the future. For the relief
of such afflicted classes, the Editor, assisted by able Humourists,
will dispense a series of papers and woodcuts, which it is hoped
will cheer the gloom of Willow Walk, and the loneliness of
Wilderness Row—sweeten the bitterness of Camomile Street,
and Wormwood Street—smooth the ruffled temper of Cress
Street, and enable even Crooked Lane to unbend itself. It is
hardly necessary to promise that this end will be pursued with-
out raising a Maiden Blush, much less a Damask, in the nur-
sery grounds of modesty—or trespassing, by wanton person--
alities, on the parks and lawns of Private Life. In a word,
it will aim at being merry and wise, instead of merry and
inerwise.
For the Sedate, there will be papers of a becoming gravity ;
and the lover of Poetry will be supplied with numbers in each
Number.
As to Politics, the reader of HOOD'S MAGAZINE will
vainly search in its pages for a Panacea for Agricultural Dis-
tress, or a Grand Catholicon for Irish Agitation ; he will use-
lessly seek to know whether we ought to depend for our bread
on foreign farmers, er merely on foreign sea-fowl ;or if the
Repeal of the Union would produce low rents, and only three
quarter days. Neither must he hope to learn the proper Ter-
minus of 'Reform, nor) even whether a Finality Man means
Campbell's Last Man, or an Undertaker.
A total abstinence from such stimulating topics and fer-
mented questions is, indeed, insured by the established charac-
ter of the Editor, and his notorious aversion to party spirit. To
borrow his own words, from a letter to the Proprietors—" I
am no politician, and far from instructed on those topics which,
to parody a common phrase, no gentleman's newspaper should
be without. Thus, for any knowledge of mine, the Irish Pro-
secutions may be for pirating the Irish Melodies ; the Pennsyl-
vanians may have repudiated their wives; Duff Green may be
a place, like Goose Green ; Prince Polignac a dahlia or a car-
nation, and the Due de Bordeaux a tulip. The Spanish
affairs I could never master, even with a Pronouncing
Dictionary at my elbow ; it would puzzle me to say
whether Queen Isabella's majority is er is not equal
to Sir Robert Peel's; or if the shelling the Barcelonese was
done with bombs and mortars, or the nutcrackers. Prim may
be a quaker, and the whole Civil War about the Seville
Oranges. Nay, even on domestic matters 'parer home, my
profound political ignorance leaves me in doubt on questions
concerning which the newsmen's boys and printers' devils have
formed very decided opinions ; for example, whether the Corn-
law League ought to extend beyond three miles from Mark-
lane—or the Sliding Scale should regulate the charges at the
Glaciarium ; what share the Welch Whigs have had in the
Welch Riots, and how far the Ryots in India were excited by
the slaughter of the Brahmin Bull. On all such public sub-
iects I am less au fait than that Publicist the Potboy, at the
public-house, with the insolvent sign, The Hog in the Pound."
Polemics will be excluded with the same rigour; and e.pe-
eially Trastarian Salim. The reader or HOOD'S
MAGAZINE must not hope, therefore, to he told whether an
old Protestant Church ought to be plastered with Roman
Cement ; or, if a design for a new one should be washed in
with Newman's colours. And most egregiously will he be dis-
appointed should he look for Controversial Theology in our
Poet's Corner. He might as well expect to see Queens of
Sheba, and divided babies from wearing Solomon's Spectacles !
For the rest, a critical eye will be kept on our current Lite-
rature—a regretful one on the Drama, and a kind one for the
Fine Arts, from whose Artesian Well there will be an occa-
sional drawing.
Wi h this brief, explanatory Announcement, HOOD'S
MAGAZINE and COMIC MISCELLANY is left to re-
commend itself by its own merits to those enlightened judges,
the Reviewers; and to that impartial jury—too vast to pack in
any case—the British Public.
*,,* Office, No. 1, Adam-street, Adelphi, where all Orders,
Advertisements, and Communications for the Editor, are re-
quested to be addressed.

THE SIGNATURE thus!—" CAPT. JOHN
RHODES PIDDING, HONOURABLE COM-
PANY'S SERVICE," is on every genuine Package of Capt.
Pidding's Celebrated Teas. The spurious Teas advertised
under counterfeited titles makes this Caution necessary. Capt.
Pidding, who has made eight voyages to China, completed
araangements when last at Canton, securing to himself the
exclusive importation of these particular Teas.
Sold at the reduced prices by Mr. Verrey, 229, Regent-
street (corner of Hanover-street), and 3, Opera-colonnade ;
and T. Littlejohn and Son, 77, King William-street, City.
Note.—Verrey and Littlejohn are the only vendors in Lon-
don of Capt. Fidding's celebrated Teas. For Oonntry Agencies,
address, Capt. Pidding, College Hill."

IVORY TABLE KNIVES, lls. per doz.
DESSERT, 9s. ; CARVERS, 3s. 6d. per pair.
TABLE. DIBRERT. CARVERS.

doz. doz. pair.
31-in handsome balance handle 16s. Od. 14e. Od. 6s. 6d.
4-in balance handle,largest and
best made
Do. with Watson's Albata Plate
handles, equal to silver 24 6 18 0 6 6
Forks half the rico of the above.
These houses have for Fifty years ranked pre-eminent for
their Cutlery, which is alwaw exchanged, if not approved.
Fruit Dessert Knives 01' Watson's new Albata Plate, with
French Forks and Ivory Handles, 2/. ss. per set of 24 pieces ;
do. with Carved Ivory Handles, or with Albata Plate Handles
and Blades, Albert Pattern, 21. 10s. per set of 24 pieces.
C. Watson's New Albata Rabe poisessca the following su-
periority over all other mixed metals :—A perfect sweetness
and purity, a rich and silvery appearance, sad great durability.
Strong Tea-pots for Six Persons, 245. each ; Cruet Frames,
with four richly cut bottles, 225. each ; and is manufactured
into every other article for the table and sideboard. Papier
Mashe Tea-trays, 355. a set of three up to Ten Guineas.

LAMPS.
BRILLIANCY AND ECONOMY IN LIGHT.
1 "C. WATSON'S houses, 41 and 42, Barbican, and 16, Nor-
ton Folgate, contain all the most approved Lamps of the day.
1. Palmer's Candle Lamp, which requires no snuffing, 9s. 61.
complete, and upwards. 2. The Medium Lamp, to burn a 3-
wick candle seven hours for twopence, 255. each, complete ;
Magnums, giving a splendid light, 425. ; Solar Lamps, now so
much used, to burn common oil without smoke or smell, 225. 6d.,
and upwards.
His Illustrated Catalogue and Price Current is just published
containing a detailed list of his justly celebrated Albata Plate,
&c., which may be Iliad gratis and post- free, on application at
his warehouses, 41 awl 42, Barbican, and 16, Norton Folgate.

DREDGE'S HEAL-ALL, or celebrated Em-
brocation, has long been known throughout the West of
England, as the most efficacious Remedy for Rheumatism, Lumbago,
Pains in the Limbs and Numbness, Sciatic and Pat alytic Affections,
Face ache, Sprains and Bruises, Burns and Scalds. Spasms:and Cramp,
Stiffness of the Joints or Neck, Frozen Limbs, Chilblains before they
are broken. It is likewise an infallible cure for that dangerous dis-
order the Quinsey or Sore Ti roat, in which it was never known to
fail after a few hours' appl.cation.
Observe—That none can be Genuine unless the Stamp affixed to
each bottle contains the name and address of Barclay and icons, No
95, Far' ingdon-street. whe have purchased the Property in this Valli-
able article from the Executors of the Inventor, William Dredge, late
of Wishford. Wilts. Retail price, Is. 1 and Es. 9d. per bottle,.
and sold retail, by all respectable Medici,. v,,i.lers in Town and
Cowan,.

FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH.
The manifold advantages to the Heads of Families from tht
possession of a medicine ot known efficacy, that may be resorted to
with confidence, and used with success in cases of temporary sick-
ness. occurring in families more or less every day, are so obvious to
all, that no question can be raised of its importance to every house-
holder in the kingdom. From among numerous testimonials, the
following is respeetfully submitted :
"To Mr. THOS. PROBT, 220, STRAND, LONDON.
" 5, Cooper-street, Manchester, March 12, 1t342.
" SIR,-1 have much satisfaction in communicating to you the re.
cult of my experience, after repeated trials of FRAMPTON'S PILL
,f HEALTH, and I feel it but justice to state, that in the course of
many years' trial of various aperient medicines, I have never found
results at once salutary and efficient in the relief of the system from
redundant bile, &c. Ac.. With so little inconvenience ; I am, there-
fore warranted in declaring that they supply to me a means long
wanting, of being able to recommend to amilcos, Schools, and cape.
tially Mercantile Men, whether at the desk or on the road, a most
valuable resource in an eccasienal medicine. And I shall take cre.
dit to myself, if, in giving this testimossy, I am the means of making
Frampton's Pills more generally known and appreciated.
"I am, Sir, respectfully yours, WILLIAM SMITH."
The unprecedented sale ot these Pills, arising from the earnest re-
dommentlations of tti e many thousands who havederived benefit from
flit it use, render a.:y I.ngthened cc mment unnecessary ; they ar
not put forth as a cure for :VI diseas, s ti wive!) manic Ind is
but for Bilious and I.iver Compla n•s, with their many well-known
attendants, Bilious and Sick Head-ache, Pain and Oppression after
meals, Giddiness, Dizziness, Singing Noise in H ad and Ears, Dros-
%int ss, Heartburn, Loss cf A pp, tite, Wind, Spasm', Ac.
Two or three doses will convince the afflicted of their salutary c'.
fects The sto.nach will speedily regain ,i•s strength; a healthy a".
hut) of the Liver, Bowels, at d Kidneys will rapidly take place ; and
instead of listless ess, heat, pains, and Jaundiced appearance, strength
activity, and renewed heAth, extending to good old age, will be th 4
result of taking this medicine, according to the directions accompany.
g each box.
Sold by T. Prout,22:l, Strand, London; Price Is. 15:.d, and 2s. 9d
her box, also by the venders of medicines generally throughout the
kingdom
Ask to FRAMPTON'S PII.L of HEALTH, and observe the
name and address of," lhoinas Prou , 229, Strand, London," o the
Government stamp

WILSON'S SlCigri:is'isti EN
IIUSIC-HALL, STORE-STREET,
_BEDFORD-
' SQUARE.
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE SEASON,
THIS EVENING, January 1, at Eight o'clock.
PART I.—O weel may the boatie TOW—Logie o' Buchan—
Busk ye. bu.k ye—There cam' a young man—My Love she's
but a lassie yet—What ails this heart o' mine ?—My bonny
Lizzy I3aillie—Muirland Willie.
PART H.—The Flowers o' the Forest—We're a' noddin—
Come under my plaidie—My Mither's aye glowrin o'er me—
Hooky and fairly—Get up and bar the door.
Mr. LAND will, as formerly, preside at the Pianoforte.
Programmes and Tickets may be had at the Music-shops,
and at the Music-hall.
Front Sea's, 2s. 6d. ; Back Seats, 2s. ; Private Boys for Si',
15s. ; for Eijzlit,,l/.
Jp the.course fifths season Mr. Wilson will give the follow-
ing new Entertainments :—MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS—
THE JAMESES OF SCOTLAND--THE 'WALLACE
AND THE BRUCE—and A HAIVER Wl' JAMIE
HOGG.
Mr. Wilson considers it necessary to state, that his Enter-
tainment on the history of Mary Queen of Scots was prepared
in the early part of last season, but from several unavoidable
causer, was postponed till the present season.

LONDON and ST. KATHARINE DOCKS
HOTEL, COFFEEHOUSE, and DINING-ROOMS,
opposite to the entrance to St. Katharine Docks, on the line of
road leading from the Royal Mint to the London Docks.
The above Establishment is NOW OPEN. None other
than the very best articles to be obtained will be sold in any of
the departments, and at such low prides as must secure from a
discerning public extensive patronage. The decorations are in
the Parisian -style, and the accommodation is of the first order,
being well adapted to secure personal comfort to all who may
honour this establishment with their support. Foreigners and
families arriving from abroad, gentlemen engaged in the Docks,
her Majesty's Mint, Royal Tower, Trinity-house, and all others
having business at the Docks, or at the Wharfs on the river
side, are most respectfully invited to inspect this Establishment,
which will be conducted in such a manner as to secure, by its
commanding position, civility, promptitude, and low rates of
prices, an extensive trade.
RATE OF PRICES IN THE TWO DINING-ROOMS
ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

Soups and bread, 6d. to 9d. ; roast and boiled meats, small
plates 6d., large plate, 9d. ; cod fish, sole, &c., Is. each; pie
or pudding, 4d. ; bread, Id. ; potatoes, Id. ; cheese, Id. Su-
perior coffee or tea, 3d. per cup ; muffin, roll, or toast, Id. ' •
pattie finest butter, 11/2d. Reid and Co.'s superior porter, 2d.
per pint ,• wines and spirits of superior excellence on moderate
tetms. Ham or beef sandwich, with glass of strong old, mild,
or India ale, or extra double stout, 4d. ; do., with glass of good
wine, 6d. ; do., with glass of choicest madeira, sherry, or
port, Bd. _

ETRACT from the FOURTEENTH SHEET of TESTI-
MONIALS in favour of
DARR'S LIFE PILLS, which are acknow-
ledged to be all that are required to conquer disease, and
prolong life.