The Sun.
London, England, 1855-03-05 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS MAGAZINES.

Tait's Edinburgh Journal sustains its improved
character. It has some clever political articles,
and some interesting papers on literary topics.
Among the latter the second part of " Reading
Raids" may be mentioned. The _National Miscel-
lany is of a more serious and reflective character.
Among the subjecta in the present number are
Naval acid Military Arrangements, and Emigra-
tion.: Much ability is generally displayed in this
magazine. Hogg's Instructor contains its usual
variety. The continuation of " Sister Anne," by
the author of " Ethel," is not the least attractive
feature. Macphail's Edinburgh. Ecclesiastical
Journal is, as its name implies, chiefly devoted to the
consideration of theological and similar topics.
—Slia7:pe's London Magazine has several very in-
teresting tales—among them ono by the pleasing
writer who has given us the history of Mary
Powell, and the continuation of " Harry Cover-
dale's Courtship," which is also appearing in
monthly parts.—The Illustrated London. Magazine
numbers among its contributors the Hon. Mrs.,
Norton, Fanny Fern, Horace Mayhew, Captain
Mayne Reid, and many other well-known names.
An interesting account of the early adventures of
the potato is given.—Home Thoughts is a little
serial of average merit.—Le Follet has, as usual,
four graceful plates, but the literary portion
scarcely deserves mention.—The Governess, a re-
pertory of female education, gives the rudiments of
many branches of instruction.—We must not omit
to mention that Knight's English Cyclopceduc is
continued with its usual ability.

The Art-Journal.—An article by Mrs. Merri-
field, " On Design as applied to Ladies' Work," is
continued, and is likely to be of service in explod-
ing those daring incongruities of design which
young ladies sometimes perpetrate. Francis
Danby, A.R.A., is the subject of an interesting
notice under the head of " British Artists." The
notice is illustrated by four exquisite engrav-
ings by J. G. Nicholls, from Danby's cele-
brate pictures, " The Passage of the Israelites
through the Red Sea," " The Contest of the
Lyre and Pipe in the Valley of Tempe,"
" The Opening of the Sixth Seal," and " Thu
Enchanted Island." W. Fairholt, F.S.A., contri-
butes a noticeable paper on " Albert Durer, his
Compatriots, and his Times," with illustrations
from original sketches by the author. Among
the remaining papers may be pointed out " Co-
louring Statues," a subject quite apropos at the
present time ; " Nomenclature of Pictorial Art,"
by J. B. Pyne, and a "Memory of Mary Russell
Mitford," written with a just appreciation of
the genius and the virtues of the deceased.
The larger engravings consist of " The Virgin
Mother," by Dyce, engraved by Tremen ; " The
Windmill," from the picture iu the Royal Collec-
tion., engraved by Prior, quite a gem in its way, and
The Rescue," engraved by A. Roffe, from a
drawing of the medal, executed by W. Wyon,
R.A., for the Liverpool Shipwreck and Hu-
mane Society. The anatomical development of
the principal figure is worthy of praise. Among
the lesser engravings are examples of useful designs,
including specimens of the celebrated pottery of
Bernard Palissy, a Chinese enamelled vase, ch., to
which must be added three admirably-worked
illustrations of the encaustic tiles of Messrs. Maw
and Co. The illustrations are executed by the
, process known as block colour printing.

SPORTING NOTES.

THE COVENTRY MEETING.

Time will only permit me briefly to refer o the races
to be decided at Coventry to-morrow. Those appoint.
ments aro the only bona fide " fixtures " which have
not been marred by the frost. I shall not attempt to
determine the probabilities or calculate the comparative
chances, for, at so early a period in the season, when
horses have, with few exceptions, been stopped in their
work, such a task would merely resolve itself into guess
work.

The programme contains five items, of which three
are legitimate event, and two are devoted to tbo
jumpers. A somewhat large field may be brought out
t) contest the Craven Steeplechase. Old Oscar looked
in most blooming health and condition when I saw him
last week at Oundla, and he seemed to go free and well.
Should he start, I shall expect to see him achieve an
easy success.

People who intend to "assist" at the gathering at
Aintree on Wednesday will have bard work to reach
Liverpool to enjoy breathing time before the commence-
ment of the proceedings. The decision of Admiral Rona
recently promulgated with respect to the invalidity of
the engagements entered into for the different stakes has
created some little confusion, but its effect, bowever,
sound as that decision may be, will be rather negative in
its operation. There will be the "added money" to be run
for ; the only difficulty -vhich will exist will be with re-
spect to the liability or non-liability for forfeits.
Recent movements in the Turf Market have confirmed
the opinions which were published in the The Sew
of this day week in reference to the Grand National. I
still hold to the belief that, if her owner be " on," Miss
Mowbray will be the winner. In her default I shall
stick to Needwood. To-morrow, however, I will enter
into a re-discussion of the probabilities ; caution inducing
me to await the " Doings at the Corner" this afternoon.
March 5. A FRESH MAN.