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Dr. Maddock on the Affections of the Nervous System. 
Simpkin, Marshall, and Cu. 
The son is worthy of the father, not only in the affec- 
tionate dedication to his memory, but in the intrinsic 
worth of the work. This is a valuable addition to our 
medical knowledge, and drawn from practical observa- 
tion, the clearest well from which truth may be drawn 
when science is the handmaid. The quotation on the 
title-page is most apt, — 
“The body and mind are like a Jerkin and a Jerkin's lining— rumple 
tlio one, and you rumple the other," 
and shows how Shakspere can ever find wise saws for 
modern instances. These pages are essentially devoted 
to disease of mind and failing of health, from peculiar 
affection of the nervous system, associated with morbid 
states of digestion and assimilation, derangement of the 
circulating and respiratory organs, the functions of loco- 
motion, tne reproductive and urinary organs, and the 
functions of sense and sensibility, written in an elegant 
and lucid style, and illustrated with curious and interest- 
ing cases, which render the book entertaining as well as 
instructive. 
The English Envoy. By Julia Corner. Hodgson. 
Another excellent story for that endless and cheap edi- 
tion of amusement, the Parlour Library. 
The Art Journal has this month three engravings, and 
each deserving a frame; The Studies of Van der Velde 
and The Fisherman's Cave especially. The articles on the 
Royal Academy, and the Old and New Water Colour 
Societies, are well digested. Justice is also done to the 
exhibition of French pictures, and art genei*ally is care- 
fully watched and reported on; while the illustrated 
early scenes of ReynoldsTife give a piquancy to an excel- 
lent number of a superior work. 
Handly Cross. Part 14. Bradbury and Evans. Capi- 
tal fun, capitally illustrated by Leech, whose knowledge 
of horse flesh seems to surpass that of human nature. The 
sketch of Poor Xerxes tells a tale in its details beyond the 
surface. 
The Netucombes, No. 9. Bradbury & Evans. — Another 
instalment from the pen and pencil of Thackeray and 
Doyle that many may imitate but cannot surpass. 
The English Cyclopaedia, Part 13. By Charles 
Knigiit. Bradbury & Evans. — Comprising all kinds of 
information, from * Cork to Falcon, and many highly- 
finished woodcuts. 
Writings of Douglas Jerrold, Parts 42 and 43. Brad- 
bury & Evans. — Containing the last words of The Wed- 
ding Goiun, the whole of The Schoolfellows, and the ever- 
memorable nautical drama of Black Ey'd Susan. These 
parts complete the collected edition of the author’s works, 
making in all eight volumes, which will adorn the shelves 
of every lover of English literature. 
Fraser's Magazine starts with an admirable analysis of 
Russian naval resources. Its apparent truthfulness gives 
a great value to the information it affords at this particu- 
lar period. The “ War Song" is spirited and appropriate, 
and “The Forlorn Hope" full of melancholy interest. 
But we are greatly pleased at the just and earnest tribute 
paid to the honest and honourable conduct of the Emperor 
Louis Napoleon, who has proved himself in all plans of 
life a man of superior and commanding intellect. The 
other contributions are good and readable. 
The Sporting Review. “ The way wa should go," by 
Backdebl and B. Herring, and The Stalker's Return, by 
Beckwitt and Spalding, are the engravings to this 
number, and, as heretofore, executed with skill and a 
thorough knowledge of their subject. Sport of all kind 
is well treated of as usual in this excellent serial, but we 
are sorry an English sportsman, under the head of Public 
Amusements, has no eye and ear but for foreign art. 
Maps of Finland and the Baltic. Black, Edinburgh 
Compiled from the Admiralty Charts, and full of that 
clearness of detail so essential in geographical informa- 
tion. The price, too (one shilling each), is important in 
these war-taxed times. 
“ Eftie.” Herr Ernst contributed a solo, his celebrated 
“ E16gio," in which ho surpassed oven himself; and 
Mrs. John Macfarreu performed Ddhler’s Fantasia on 
“ Guillaume Tell,'*, taking the variations with marvellous 
rapidity, a Nocturne of Chopin, and a brilliant Etude of 
MayCr, each and all with such power and effect that she 
proved herself equally successful in her executions of the 
most difficult morceaux of the modorn bravura school, as 
in her inusidianly and finished interpretations of tho works 
of the great classical writers. 
Olympic Theatre. — Tho versatile Robson announcas 
his benefit at this theatre for Wednesday evening next. A 
true son of Momus. genuine in his comedy, earnest ar.d full 
of purpose in ull lie undertakes, Robson hus most 
deservedly reached a high degree of popularity, and wo may 
anticipate something like a crowded house— though, by tho 
way, this is no novelty here — on the occasion. Good wine, 
it is said, needs no bush, therefore wo’ find no novelty in the 
programme of the benefidare, he most properly depending 
for success upon his own and his colleagues’ merits, and 
upon his right good service as an actor whose like comes 
before the world but seldom, nnd then far between. The 
drama of “ Hush Money” ( Jaspar Touchwood by Robson), 
commences the evening’s campaign, to b • followed by “ The 
Model of a Wife,’’ and the “ Wandering Minstrel. ’’ I.et us 
not forget to mention that Robson is to sing The Country 
Fair, a song which in itself, as given with his irrosistible 
humour, is an entertainment. It has only been sung a low 
times at tlio commencement of his engagement here, and 
thoveforo will come out fresh on the occasion. 
Astlev’s Europe’s National Amphitheatre. — “The 
Cossacks ’’ now so successfully represented at Astley’s is 
essentially a dramatic piece, one that, with all the per- 
fection of equestrian display, requires sound judgment 
and discretionary powers. The company appear to have 
entered into the spirit of it completely, and have substi- 
tuted orthodox acting for that unmeaning bombastical 
display which too often pervades some spectacles. Mrs. 
Dowton, as the blind mother of Louise, is in herself a 
host : sorrow without whine, declamation without rant, 
and a careful reading of the language, mark a most 
talented artistic delineation. The part ot Olga, a Russian 
serf devoted to her master, was well sustained by Mrs. 
Jackson. Louisa, in her devotedness to Maurice, her love 
for her mother, and her obedience to an oath given to the 
Count Manzaroff, is placed in a position which requires 
much skill on the part of the actress. Mrs. Russell appears 
aware of this, and exerted herself successfully in the 
performance of her difficult task. Mr. Holloway as 
Maurice was, as he always is, a correct delineator of 
character ; while Mr. Anson and Mr. Croucst sustained, 
with much credit to themselves, the parts of Durivien 
aud Panel. Our space will not permit us. further to indi- 
vidualize the various other characters, which were all well 
sustained. But we cannot help observing that the expres- 
sion of approbation continually elicited from the nume- 
rous audiences attracted to the Amphitheatre by the 
powerful representation of the spectacle, strongly evinces 
tho growing unanimity so happily existing between this 
country and our Gallic neighbour. 
“Temporary insanity.” [It is proper to state that Miss 
Romer hus been prevented, by domestic circumstances, 
from personalty attending to the management of the 
theatre. Her own kindness to all around her is too well 
known to be doubted for an instant. — En.] 
©ur ©pent-© lass. 
Foreign Musical Intelligence. — Madllo. Sonta^ 
was, at tho date of tho latest news 1'roin Mexico, left singiug 
in that capital. Madlle. Fiorcntini was also about to give 
concerts in that city. Catherine Hayes hud returned to 
San Francisco, after a tour of 1500 miles along the shores 
of the Pacific. The journals estimate her gains at nearly 
£40,000. 
Mrs. JonN Macfarken’sSecondMatineeof Piano- 
forte Music. — A crowded and fashionable audience was 
attracted to the New Beethoven Rooms on Wednesday 
morning, by a programme of unusual interest. Beethoven’s 
beautiful Sonata, in E flat, for pinnolorlo and violin, was 
givon iu tho most finished style by Mrs. John Mncfurren nnd 
Herr Ernst. The passionate Adagio gave full scopo to the 
fine powers of expression of the great violinist, and the 
Rondo Finale exhibited to advantage the brilliant mechanism 
and charmingly liquid touch of tho lady. McndoLsohn 
piunoforto duet in A, “ Allegro Brillantc,” demanding the 
highest skill on the part of both executunts, was most per- 
fectly rendered by Mrs. John Maeiurren and Mr. \\ II 
Holmes; while iu Beethoven’s admired quintette in E flat 
for pianoforte and wind iiistnunuiils, tho lair pianist was 
supported by Mr. Lazarus, Mr. A. Nicholson, Mr. C 
Hurper, and Mr. Baumann. This last inorceau weut to per 
fection. The “ Andaute Cantabile,” in which tho 
themo is alternately taken up by tlio several instru 
ments, gave general delight. The vocal music was 
ably supported by Mdle. Agnes Bury, Miss 
Hughes, Madame and Signor F. Lnblache, accompanied 
witli groat tact by Mr. Wulter Macfarren. Madame La- 
blachc wus particularly happy in a new ballad, entitled 
CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.— Junk 11. 
Old Court. — (U ofore Mr. Justice Coleridge.) 
Mary Ann Alice Seago, 30, was placed at tho bar |o plead 
to an indictment, charging her with (lie wilful murder of 
William Seago. The prisoner having pleaded "Not Guilty," 
Mr. Parry, who appeared on herbohalt, applied for tho postpone- 
ment of tlio trial to tho next session. Tho ground, upon wliich, 
he snid, he made the application wero that tlio prisonor was in a 
most destitu'e condition, nnd ho was only instructed todefen (her 
by the humanity of the sheriffs. Ho had no other iutormution than 
what could bo derived from a poruanl of the depositions, with eomo 
little explanation afforded by tho wretched woman herself, nnd 
it apponred to him to be very ossontinl that some further inquiry 
should bo uiado before the prisonor was put upon her trial. Mr. 
l’uyno, who was instructed to conduct tho prosecution, snid, ho 
did not think ho ought to oppose the application for a postpone- 
ment of tlio trial. Tho learned Judge said, it nppearod to him 
that under nil tlio circumstances it would bo hotter that tho trial 
should bo postponed to tho noxt session. The prisonor, who 
appeared very week and almost in a fainting condition, was then 
removed from the bar. 
The Tyrol, Switzerland, and Italy.— Herr Reichardt’s 
admirable cyclorama, representing some ot the loveliest 
spots in these romantic lands, still continues to attract 
crowds to the Baker-street Bazaar ; and th® great beauty 
and high finish of the paintings render them well worthy 
of the hearty applause which they receive. Mr. Leicester 
Buckingham, who has been recently engaged to deliver 
the illustrative lecture, has adopted a system differing from 
that which has been hitherto followed in such enurtain- 
ments, abolishing the music, which generally accompanies 
the moving of the picture, and filling^ up the time with 
descriptions of the scenery, and many interesting details 
with regard to the history* of the country and the manners 
of the people ; so that tho lecture, hitherto an entirely 
subordinate feature, becomes in his hands one of the lead- 
ing attractions of the entertainment. It is admirably 
arranged and agreeably delivered, and well merits the 
cordial applause with which its conclusion is greeted by 
the audience, by the elegance of its style, and the vast 
amount of interesting information which it conveys. 
Suicide in the Surret Theatre. — On Tuesday Mr. 
William Payne, the coroner for London and Southwark, 
held an inquest in the board-room ot St. George s work- 
house, Mint-street, Southwark, on the body of Mr. George 
Percy, ag>-d 45, the property-master and modeller at the 
Surrey Theatre, who committed suicide in that place of 
amusement. Airs. Rebecca Percy said that the deceased 
was her husband. She considered that his mind had been 
troubled in consequence of being overworked, l'or some 
time he had been employed both day and night. He told 
her that he was going to leave on Saturday next. He 
complained of one of the persons higher in authority in 
the theatre than himself as being cross, and abusing him so 
much that he could not stand it. That person wanted 
everything ready by Monday, and be succeeded by Sunday 
night. While Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick were 
managers he spoke highly of them for their kindness, but 
since the change had taken place in the management he 
had been very unhappy, and frequently spoke ot the harsh 
treatment he received. A person was present in the theatre 
on Saturday night who lie suspected wanted to get his 
work away from him, and that slio thought had upset him. 
She believed that over anxiety had preyed on his brain, 
and caused temporary insanity. She was sure ho could 
not have been in his right senses when he did the deed, as 
he was such a good man. John Clements, the hall-keeper 
at the theatre, said that the deceased had been employed 
at the establishment for the last five or six years, lie saw 
him on Monday morning when he arrived at the theatre. 
He had complained to him of the abuse he received in the 
theatre, which he thought was the cause of his doing the 
act. He told him that he had received notice to leave. On 
Monday morning his assistant came down into the hall 
greatly agitated, so that he could not SDeak. After being 
shaken for some time he recovered, and said, “ Something 
dreadful has happened in the property-room.” Witness 
and another proceeded to that part ot the theatre, where 
they found the deceased hanging. They cut him down, 
but life was extinct. A few minutes before he went out 
and purchased a biscuit, which he was eating when he re- 
turned to the theatre. About a fortnight ago he met him, 
when he seemed inebriated. Ho could not tell why he 
had received notice to leave. Mr. Shepherd said that he 
had underlet the theatre, and knew nothing of the cause 
of the deceased’s death. The jury returned a verdict of 
police Intelligence. 
SOUTHWARK. 
Murder. — WcJncsdoy being tho fifty appointed for tho 
examination of Henry Simmons, advertising agent, for the 
murder of ltoso Murray, widow, nt No. 2, Meud's-placo, Nevr- 
ington-oauseway, on the morning of the 7tlt inst., evory nvenuo 
lending to the court was excessively crowded by persons anxious 
to calim a glimp»o of the prisonor. Mr. Bums was in nttondnnce 
to watch the case ou behalf of the friends of the dtcoMOil, and 
Mr. Solomons appeared for tho prisoner. — Cutherino Murray, a 
woman nearly 70 years of ago, was put in tlio witness-box. till® 
snid: I am mother-in-law to tho deceased. Her husband was 
my son, und mot his death by accidentally fulling from a cart 
while in tho employ of Mr. Haywood, floorclotk-umnufucturor, 
N o w i o g ton-oause way . She was 53 years of ago. — Mr. A’ Beckett: 
When did you lost sco the deceased alive? Witness: I called on 
her on Tuesday night, tho Oth inst., hut slio was out. I re- 
mained until 11 o'clock, and just ns I was coming away she 
returned home. She was then in good health. 1 live at No. 3, 
Salisbury-crescent, Lock’s-fields.— Mr. Binns : She knows, your 
worship, that Henry Simmons, the accused, ns well ns Frederick 
Simmons, his brother, lodged with deceased for some time, nnd 
that tho latter was always kind to each of thorn.— Witness: Yes, 
she was. She always treated them as her own sons. I have 
since scon the body, and I identify it ns that of Rose Murray, my 
daughter-in-law. — Sergeant Innowoll here said that tho evidence 
of polico-constable 144 M wus material, ns iio saw the prisoner 
wipe the knife after committing tho murder, hut by some mis- 
take Iio wus gonoto tho Old Bailey.— Mr. A’ Beckett said, ho had 
reason to believe that a little girl who slept with the deceased on 
Tuesday night could give some important evidence, but the want 
of education, both moral nnd religious, prevented his examining 
heron the unfortunate occurrence. She certainly was not in a 
position to bo sworn, not boing aware of tho nature of nn oath, or 
the liability she would he under to speak the truth, therefore ho 
considered it of material importance that tlio prisonor should be 
further remanded. 
LAMBETH. 
Charge op Stabbing Seven 31 bn.— John Hanrnty, an 
Irishman .[was charged ou Thursday with stabbing and wounding 
no less thnnaovon men. The outrage occurred on the night of 
Saturday the 13th of May, when prisoner nnd sonic Of his coun- 
trymen, also labourers at the Crystal Palace, having been turned 
out of the Thur'.ow Arms, remained in tho streot, and after at- 
tacking and kioking some men boenuso they were Englishmen, 
appeared eventually to liavo been overpowered, when tho prisoner 
drew a clasp knife, and rushing along tho road with it, succeeded 
in stubbing no less than seven Englishmen, several of whom wero 
perfect strangers to him. Four of them wore unable to attend, 
but three wore present— namely, Henry Fairbrother, John 
Barton, and John West, each of whom showed tho remains of tho 
brutal injuries they had received. Remanded for a week. 
Westminster.— Threat to MuiioekSir G. Grey. 
—Luke Clarke, an Irishman, 53 yours of age, described as 
a labourer, living ut 4, Stor-court, Royal Mint-stroot, 
Tower-hill, was charged with threatening to shoot Sir 
Georgo Grey, Bart , and Mr. Roebuck, M l’. 
The prisoner hud been apprehended upon a warrant, by 
Holloway, one of tho officers of the court, who found a 
bullet in his possession, and a number of letters addressed to 
the nobility uud gentry, tho purport of which did not 
transpire. 
Me. Frederick Lucas, M. I*., stated that on Tuesday tho 
accused called upon him, in Uolgrave-strcer, with reference 
to a petition which ho had previously left, and which ho 
wished him to present to tho House o» Commons, complain- 
ing of some alleged grievance ho had experienced at Bradford 
from the police there. Ho hml a great deal of conversation 
with the accusod upon tho subject, und after reading a num- 
ber of papers that he produced, and heunng ull that lie had 
to say, he recommended that as he bad been spending his 
time for two or three years about the mutter, ho had better 
give up the further prosecution of it, arid ret urn to his work 
in the country, as he had no prospect of obtaining tho inves- 
tigation lie required, nor, if ho did, of getting substantial be- 
nefit by it. The accused then said that if lie did not obtain 
an investigation before 1855, he would buy a 4s. pistol, uud 
shoot Mr.”lioebuck and Sir George Grey. 
In reply to an inquiry from Mr. Hroderip, Mr. Lucas 
said that tlio accused, so far from iu any way retracting tho 
threat after being reasoned with upon the impropriety of his 
conduct, repeated it as lie hud before stated. 
Mr. Uroderip said, it was his duty to call upoo the ac- 
cused to fid.l two sureties in £50 each, and eutcr into his 
own recognizance of £100 to keep tho peace towards air 
Georgo Grey and Mi*. Roebuck for 12 months. 
Ho was committed iu default. 
GOLD FIELDS.. 
Arrivals Three vessels have arrived iu the Thames 
from Australia with gold, the Anglesey and the Waterloo, 
bringing together 5,893 oz., valued at 21,500?., anil the 
Stirlingshire, from Launceston, a very small amount, lhe 
Cheapside, from Sidney, has, it is believed, no gold ou 
freight. , 
Peru. The Australian miners who have been attracted 
to Peru bv the report of the gold mines, found themselves 
very much deceived. The Peruvian Government give 
them no encouragement, and dread their entrance into 
the interior. A decree was lately passed prohibiting them 
from carrying arms into the interior, hut by the exertions 
of the Luited States’ Minister, it lias boon modified as 
far as regards United States’ citizeus. 
