The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-08 00:00:00

LIGHT FOR ALL NATIONS.

We are much gratified to learn, by the following
communications, that there is no truth in the report
of the Caisson having burst since its successful de-
posit on the Goodwin Sands. We have witnessed it
ourselves a day or two ago, and its position seems ad-
mirably adapted for the humane purpose in contem-
plation. We are induced to believe, from several
opinions expressed by promiscuous individuals, that
the success hitherto of Mr. Bush's laudable and very
patriotic endeavours in his perilous adventure, has sti-
mulated the envy of those who were busy in prognos-
ticating his failure.
Let Mr. Bush, however, persevere, regardless of
such people, and his suocess will redound more to his
credit, for
" Envy will follow merit as its shade,
But, like the shadow, prove the substance true."

There was nothing ever great or novel yet achieve L:,
that did not excite the spleen of those who had not
genius enough to conceive its possibility, or genero-
sity to applaud the undertaking, and honour its
accomplishment. The following are the letters to
the Editor of The Sun.

57, Lincoln's Inn-fields, Aug. 5, 1842.
Sir,—l herewith beg to forward the inclosed letter,
just received from Deal. It will convey authentic in-
formation of the state of the Caisson, up to such date ;
and the favour of your insertion will tend materially to
remove the erroneous impression created in the mind of
the public, by the unfounded statement which appeared
in the early part of the week.
I remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN D. PAINE.
Caisson, Goodwin Sands, August 4, 1842.

Dear Sir,—Referring to the statement made by me, in
contradicti'.n of the report of the bursting of the Cais-
son, I beg to inform you that the works in connexion
with the adaptation of the machine for obtaining a foun-
dation for the new lighthouse, are in rapid progress, in-
cluding the air-pumps, guages, valves, and apparatus.
The Caisson has already advanced some considerable
distance through the sand, and there is every reason to
conjecture, from the appearance of the water and other
indications, that it is already approaching a chalky stra-
tum, as was this day observed by Lieut. Batt, R.N. Mr.
Bush intends to proceed with the excavation of the sand
within the Caisson the moment the Government steam-
vessel arrives, and she is hourly expected ; reports of
the progress of such works shall be forwarded to you in
due course. One or two of the outer plates were cracked
during the gale of last Friday, the repairs of which we
are proceeding with, though such has by no means de-
layed our operations. I am happy to add that the air-
chamber and columnal cylinder remain as perfect and
immovable as they were before the Caisson was launched
from the Deal beach.—l remain, dear Sir, yours truly,
For WILLIAM BUSH, C.E.,
GEO. QUIDDINGTON.
Mr. John D. Paine, architect, Lincoln's Inn-fields.

We quote the following from 'the Kent Herald,
which partly refers to the passage of the Caisson from
Deal, and the subsequent report
DEAL.—In spite of adverse predictions, and many
ominous shakes of the head, the Caisson last week reached
the sand, settling in safety on the interior part of it, facing
the town, commonly known by the name of the " Inward
Salt Bank." The occurrence took place so unex-
pectedly that there were no snore than tho ordi-
nary number of persons on the beach to witness
' the sight. No doubt the suddenness of the exit
was a source of disappoiutment to many who had calcu-
lated on the extraordinary novelty of the spectacle. The
arrangements as to the towing and steering were con-
ducted with much skill and precaution, by the Monkey
steamer, and the "Lady Flora," commanded by Lieut.
Batt. The passage out occupied about two hours and a
halt. It is also, perhaps, worth mentioning, that the spot
where the Caisoon is placed has seldom less than six feet
of water, even at low spring tides.
Everything now seemed to promise a favourable re-
sult, and cordial greetings and congratulations were mu-
tually exchanged, when Friday last brought a sad reverse;
-a strong north-west wind sprung up, causing a heavy sea
on the sand,the force of which the Caisson, notwithstanding
its massive ribs, was unable to resist. The whole of the
plates forming a segment of a circle which had been
added to the upper tier since its arrival, were suddenly
wrenched from it, damaging by extensive fractures those
immediately beneath.
Mr. Bush is still, we hear, confident of success, which
nothing but the sudden advent of bad weather has for
the present defeated.

LITERATURE.
ENVIRONS OF LONDON. Part IV.
Blackwood, London, 1842.
_ _

We find in this Number minute and copious details
respecting Bushey Park—so many years the resi-
dence of William the Fourth, when Duke of Cla-
rence ; Wimbledon and its breezy common ; Hamp-
ton, where Garrick's villa stood, and to which such
frequent pleasant references are made in that most
social and entertaining of all biographies, Boswell's
" Life of Johnson ;" St. Anne's Hill, the favourite
residence of Fox in his declining years ; Chertsey,
once famous for its Abbey, and for a long time the
scene of the poet Cowley s retirement from active
life ; Claremont, where the late Princess Charlotte's
happiest years were spent, and where she died ; and
Shepperton—a town or village dear to all lovers of
gudgeon and barbel-fishing. The accompanying il-
lustrations are numerous, and, for the most part, of
superior merit. The sketches of Wimbledon Com-
mon, and of a river scene, near Thames Ditton, are
very sylvan and picturesque.

SELF-CONTROL. Bruce, London. 1842.
This is a republication in one volume—price only
one shilling and fourpence !—of the late Mrs. Brun-
ton's novel of "Self-Control," which, on its first ap-
pearance, about fourteen or fifteen years ago, attained
a more than .Ordinary share o: popularity. he work
is neatly printed, in double columns, and forms the
Fifty-sixth Part of a little weekly miscellany, entitled
" The Novel Newspaper."

KNIGHT'S PICTORIAL ..SHAKSPEARR.
Part XLVI. Knight, London, 1841.
The present Part forms the Second Number or the
Life of Shakspeare, which is written by the Editor
in his most animated and graphic manner--a ejear
proof that it is a " labour of love" with hint. Thb
incidental allusions to Kenilworth. Cattle, and Sir
,Walter Scotts visit to it, art 4 full of interest.

TilE FINE CLOTH TILAIIIa Or. 1::1A1—it
known that a. very materiel ettnfite tile s'eartN' dt ein-
ployment in the atablt. blab tie hits istrie, (luring
the last bite t `Of. four years, is to be limnd in
the citallp of the fashion—in the taste, which has
prevailed so generally. for the tike litnkfvest
woollens of all descrtpttel#. tIW ilflliilt oP lahotir
required, through the tvittthl 14fti'T'ss of manufacture, to
finish a pines of cloth, being about four or five tinit:S
grealvr than is bestowed on the co.ersr: gttatitir fi.t
pilots, beavers, tweeds, &c., it is Iva atitrisin% that in
this branch of our national iniNsif* We hate
riencod an additional Stare-4 of tlitibitingstnent and dis-
tress. From. this o,kllte It has been observed that many
of the otablfahments in Leeds, where fine goods are
made, have suffered most severely, and we ate ektretitelY
sorry to say that there is no present hope of a speed,f
change in their favour. We utulastand th one Of
the most extensive of these houses hare dismissed
nour forty hands, chiefly- heads of families, on Saturd4
week, and about eight or ten Utelta Aid iiliiloat the
same number, while throngb blAt altilif&P and during
the winter up to the pt etent time they have worked but
half time, bUtely much of the distress and privation
felt in this branch of trade might be relieved d 'dig
gentry and tho affluent portion kridtty dtieiti'din,o the
unsightly coarse garments they have been hi the habit
of wearing, and adoptin the far more gent el, we
believe, returning fashion for tine Ctoths%
NEW ZRA1,17.0") CWIZEitt.--A 'slipper cooked in
the manner peculiar to the aborigines of New Zealand
was dressed at the Star Hotel on Tuesday night last, by
Mr. Wood, who had long been a resident of that island.
A hole was dug in the ground, in which somq stones
previously heated by a wood fire, were placed. The
dishes to be cooked, consisting of two legs of mutton,
two hams, • a piece of beef, two couple of rabbits, four
couple of fowls, two apple and two plum' Puddings, with
a plentiful supply of potatoes, turnips, carrots, and cab-
bage, were then placed .thereon; the whole was then•
closely covered over with thistles and a mound of earth.
After remaining thus enclosed for nearly three hours the
earth was removed and the various articles dished up for
supper, of which a select party partook, who expressed
themselves highly gratified at the fine flavour and juicy
richness of the respective dishes,