The Sun.
London, England, 1827-04-06 00:00:00

MUSICAL LITERATURE.

Our attention has been attracted by a recently published
and very useful work, from the pen of Mr. Logier, the ce-
lebrated Musical Professor, who, after a temporary resi-
dence at Berlin, where, as we understand, he was invited
by the Government, for the purpose of disseminating
through Prussia his effective mode of instruction, has re-
sumed his practice in London. The extent and perspicuity
Of his well-digested " System of the Science of Music,"
presents so full and luminous an exposition of his principles,
that it cannot, we think, fail to promote its important ob-
ject. The graduated process through which this publica-
tion leads the student, is calculated to ensure a rapid acqui-
sition of theoretical knowledge; and, by rendering easily
attainable that which, by the common mode of tuition, has
always been found abstruse and difficult, will have the bene-
ficial effect both of encouraging and informing musical
in-
quirers,
and will be found well worthy the perusal, not
only of amateurs, but of professed teachers.
" LA FLZUR DU SOUVENIA.-Compose, et dedie aux
Damee, par A. Pormadieu."—This publication consists of
a variety of vocal trifles, in the ballad style, most of which
are smooth, pleasing, and easy of execution. The piano-
forte aecompariiments are skilfully managed ; and the
genera/ effect evinces a degree of merit in this species of
compesition, Which ought to recommend the work to the
attention of those who prefer light and agreeable melodies
to more elaborate and less practicable productions,

The General Post-Office has finally determined
to estahlieh a branch mail, to be conveyed by- a four-horse
coach, from Cheltenham to Hereford, through Tewkesbury
and Ledbury, by which the Upton and Malvern bags will
also shortly be sent; the coach is expected to commence
running in a little more than a fortnight. The contract in
the first instance, is to be only for one year; at the expi-
ration of which time, it is understood, that the Hereford
mail will run throughout to London, and convey the Chel-
tenham bags ; and that the Gloucester mail will take an
entirely new route through Cirencester and the, clothing
districts of Gloucestershire.— Worcester Journal.
We learn, with great pleasure, that, in con-
sequence of the distress and scarcity of employment, the
Corporation intend to set about Macadamising the principal
streets of this city (Kilkenny) forthwith, for the purpose
of giving employment to poor labourers.—The measure
was begun by Joseph Greene, Esq., who, when Mayor,
successfully Macadamised John-street ; and we trust it
will be perfected, on that line, by Joseph 13radish, Esq. as
far as Patrick's-gate. The work will combine utility with
charity, as it will be the means of saving many-poor fami-
lies from the pangs and the consequences of want, as well
as of conferring a lasting and valuable improvement on the
citv.—Leinster Journal.
THE FORCE OF HABIT.—A most remark-
able instance of human depravity was exhibited in York,
on Saturday last. Two women of the names of Muller
and Heughs, who had been charged with pocket-picking at
Mahon, and had on the same day been liberated from the
Castle for want of sufficient evidence, walked deliberately
from their prison to several linen-drapers' shops in York,
and stole goods from each. They were, however, soon ap-
prehended, by Mr. Pardoe, and, the .goods having been
lodged, all within one hour of their discharge
found upon them, were committed to the city jail, and
there safely
from the county prison.—Leeda Intellipencer.
A TIGER HUNT IN SHERWOOD FO-
REST.—One of the assistants of Mr. Wombwell, whose
collection of wild beasts attended Stamford Fair last week,
from a caravan between Nottingham and
called upon us on Friday to state that the small tiger said
to have escaped
Worksop did not belong to his employer, for that Mr.
Wombwell's collection had not been in Nottinghamshire for
two years. We are not otherwise acquainted with the
fact, but think it just to notice the communication so made
to us. --A correspondent at Grantham says, " The circum-
stance of a tiger's being at large in Nottinghamshire is
much talked of here, and it is reported that the Noblemen
in the vicinity of the Forest are preparing to hunt him
down.—Lincoln Mercury. t
RIOTS OF THE STUFF-WEAVERS.--011 the
evening of yesterday week, several of these unhappy men,
worn out by privation and hunger, accepted work at the
reduced prices. This coming to the ears of the Commit-
tee, two of them proceeded to the houses of the parties to
satisfy themselves of the fact ; and after making inquiry on
the subject, went away. Shortly after a meeting was
called of the " turn-outs," to take place on the Tab llill ;
speedily assembled in considerable numbers.
Afterwards
great number of them proceeded in succes-
sioneerr wstrhdesy a
to the houses of those who had " gone in" at the
under wages, ,
Where tney committed acts of the greatest
violence. For these outrages a number of them were
brought before the Mayor, and during the week, Patrick
Lynch, Henry
Lane, William Murphy, John Kilmarton,
Patrick U°IIY, John Ambrose, and Alexander Burn, have
been admitted to bail, to appear at the Sessions, to answer
to the charge. Several members of the Committee were
also brought
up on Thursday, but as no evidence was
offered against them, they were, at that time, discharged.
On Tuesday an ineffectual attempt was made to adjust the
existing differences by• some of the peaceably disposed ope-
ratives ; and a meeting consisting of several of the prin..
cipal manufacturers, and a deputation from the men, took
many others of the workmen obtained admittance, and no
consequence. During the discussion, however,
cPolan.eclusinion was come to. The number of workmen out of
employ, on account of " the strike, amount, we believe,
to several hundreds ; and we are informed, that even if
the wages
were to be acceded to, many of that number,
who are not natives of the town, would nut be able to ob-
tain employment. Nothing, however, can exceed the
miserable
appearance of the men, who seem to be suffer-
notwithstanding their refusal to go in at the
reduction. At
. At present, we understand, there does not ap-
pear to be the least chance of corning to an adjustment.—
Leeds Intelligences.
We are most happy to learn that the appear-
ance of the young wheats in this county is more favourable
than we recollect to have seen for many years past at this
season; and considering the severity of the winter, it is
most astonishing. The turnips are drawing to a close, but
a few days like the present fine weather will bring the
young seeds and artificial grasses forward in such a way
that we hope they will feel no ill effects from the short
stock in the stack-yards,..,3righon Gazette.