The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-09 00:00:00

THE MAGAZINES.

THE POPULAR SCIENCE.—This journal commences
with an interesting paper on Photographic Print-
ing and Engraving. The great desideratum which
has been sought for by scientific photographers has
been to discover a mode of impressing a photograph
on metal or stone in such a manner that copies can
be taken in pi inters' ink. As a proof of what has already been
accomplished, a fac-simile of a page of the 2i2nes newspaper
is produced, of the minute description of five and a-quarter
inches by four. The letters are remarkably clearly defined,
and are legible to the naked eye, and when submitted to the
scrutiny of a magnifying glass, lose nothing from the in-
vestigation. Dr. Lankester furnishes a clever article on Fresh
Air, in which, while he ridicules the absurd prejudices of the
molly-coddle school, who are in equal fear of open doors and
windows, throws out some useful hints regarding sanitary
precautions, which, if attended to both in the nursery and
drawing-room, would considerably increase the dividends of
life insurance companies. The public are much indebted to
Dr. Lankester for his efforts to disabuse people's minds of
many deep-rooted, though absurd prejudices. He calls
common sense to his aid rather than abstruse views, so
that the most uneducated can understand him; and we
trust that his labours may meet with ultimate success. A
history of the Metropolitan Drainage Works, by S. F.
Mackie, F.G.S., contains a general description of the ela-
borate network of sewers which is at no distant period to
free the metropolis of the evils of a fwtid river, and restore
Old Father Thames to his pristine purity. A plan of the
works completed and in progress is appended. Various
papers, scientific and otherwise, reviews cf books, new in-
ventions, and a scientific summary, make up this very in-
structive and interesting number.
THE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE and the Trans-
actions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of
Scotland.—This Quarterly contains various in-
structive and interesting papers on matters con-
nected with subjects of agricultural import. " The
Improvement of Pestures" first engages attention,
and is treated of at some length. In conclusion, it is stated
that a change has taken place in the leading features of
British farming, and that meat-production has greatly
superseded corn-growing. Hence many get confused, and
fancy that they cannot associate old ideas with new. An
extract is quoted from Mr. Wilson's remarks on the sub-
ject, to show that it is more profitable to try the "soiling"
plan with cattle and horses than the " pasturing" one.
After many experiments the former has been found to
answer better. An entertaining article is written on the
subject of " Mycophagy, or, Should we Eat Funguses ?"
The writer has been at considerable pains to show why and
wherefore it is desirable to make use of these products, and
that duo care should ho employed to distinguish between
the real and the counterfeit. It is truly said that " caution
need not be so excessive as to shut us up needlessly in
endless prejudice." Considering that it is assorted that no
country is richer than ours in excellent fungi, and that
there are more than 30 species in our woods, it does seem a
pity that so little use is made of them. In some countries
of the continent many live on them for weeks together, I
and the poor sell the residue at market, fresh, dried, or
preserved in oil or vinegar. A curious list is appended of
various ways of cooking these articles,
which may interest
the reader to peruse. A paper is written on the subject of
"The Supposed Decline of Irish Prosperity." It is
satisfactorily shown that there is no cause to apprehend a
disastrous state of things, as some affirm. There are some
lo
other articles of note in this serial that will will ybe perusal,okerep a
and the remarks on " Steam-ploughing "
to with interest.
THE NEW REVIEW, No. Vl.—This serial main-
tains its high character unflinchingly. The style
and tone of its articles bear more resemblance to a
quarterly review than to a monthly magazine. It
eschews fiction and those light superficial sketches
so common in journals ofits class ;consisting mainly
of essays and papers of a comprehensive and thoughtful
character. We have in the present number a very excel-
lent article on "Woman's Intellect and Education," which
is distinguished for the sound sense of its views and the
moderation of its tone. An attractive paper on the chequered
life of the Countess of Albany, the unhappy young wife of
Charles Edward, sketches her varied career with spirit and
interest. A paper on Irish Eloquence criticises the several
styles of the most noted Irish speakers ; and an article on
the East and West Ends gives some curious glimpses of
various phases of our metropolitan life. Several other
papers on popular subjects are to be found among the con-
tents; and the number as a whole is equal to its predeces-
sors.

THE MEDICAL CRITIC AID PSYCHOLOGICAL
JOURNAL. No. Xll,—The present number of this
valuable journal has an extensive collection of
articles on physiological and psychological subjects,
besides essays on the prevailing social topics of the
quarter. The most noticeable feature of the part
before us is, however, the resignation of the management
by its present accomplished and distinguished editor. Most
of its readers will learn with regret that Dr. Forbes Win-
slow has resigned the arduous task of superintendence,
and that henceforth this journal will be under other direc-
tion. For sixteen years he has held the office, which was
no light one, since during ten years he discharged all the
functions of editor, sub-editor, and principal contributor.
This journal was, too, the first periodical entirely devoted to
psychological literature, and, consequently, although the
task was all the more interesting, it was likewise all the
more difficult. Tho following is Dr. Winslow's closing
address :

" With this number of the Journal of Psychological
Medicine I resign the editorial baton. The questions us to
its amalgamation with another magazine, or its subsequent
re-appearance in a somewhat different form, are reserved for
future consideration. For 16 years I have edited this jour-
nal. It was established by myself in January, IW. 2,1_-,s_
it was the first periodical work exclusively devoted 6o
discussion of medico-psychological literature publisc a lu
the
this country, my readers will easily sipPrg,36-nd at
many difficulties with which I had to teitio gray()
the early period of its existence, and _ during at
and responsible duties that devolved uppa ' Until
least the first few years of my editorial , e,,if this journal
within a recent period the sole manage% i. discharged the,
was in my own hands. lair ten Ye3fiting many:of the
Lureeer.
onerous functions of editor, sub•editor,
original articles and reviews, revisintg
-I, proof-sheets, and
the original articleb
correctiongomp-ex mechanical
forwarded for insertion, 1 ar_
personally superintending all, had not been to me a labour
rangements of the press. If thrt'sith_e,
able, with my other nuttier-
of love I never should hay() in'nects, to have undergone for so
it necessary, in consequence of
ous and anxious engasgae,T;„t of mental work with
appoint a im-
manysub-
my years this serio%und
punity. In 1858 11.
fortunate in ba.
increasing professysinonsiablieenpgoasgiteimonenltsw,
was
so
literary services of Mr. J. N. Rad-
editor. For this roil'
ing able to secure the
ii any readers as well as myself
cliffe, who, odabis duties with great ability, can testify,
Before bidding
has disch triale adieu, I desire to proffer ray warm and sin-
e final edi
,-. to the many learned contrib t
cere tilan.— _.,c0m.,,
of this . u ors who have,
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from the 03:3"4' "'""3 Alla 1 rendered me most

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invaluable literary assistance; and of the 1p..0--"-ft
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liberal support I have, almost without an excerts6ll,;:• -• ~..t. --- 'a •-k
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from the public and medical press of this colptivics, -, c, q- .,i4
y
not speak in terms sufficiently expressive oflit:t , j 1;: I*, - il>
If in the course of my editorial reign anything' ....• 4'.... i ," 114 Af.f. itti
advertently said in this journal to give pain 0r5,a..,0.t .."'..`:-: I%) ,e..:-.)-/
any person, I now desire, in the most unqalifi:. e., .z., _ ..•civ "1-•
express my regret. I have, during the whole periokof my s--..----
connection with this periodical, endeavoured to act-b.hdlrt S
and conscientiously towards all parties—studiously, as far as
was consistent with just criticisms-,avoiding all personalities.
Some of my readers may, however, conceive that criticisms
which these pages have set forth have occasionally been.
harsh or even unjust. Ido not wish it to be inferred that
observations have not occurred in some of the articles which
it would have been better to have left unsaid. I have no
desire to refer to this journal as a standard of critical per-
fection, or to claim for myself, as an editor, an exemption
from the ordinary frailties that are, alas I so closely inter-
woven with poor human nature. Errors have no doubt been
committed that I regret, and remarks made which I would.
willingly (if it were in my power) expunge ; but—
" ' To err is human, to forgive divine.'
It would be egotistical for me to speak of the increased in-
terestthat has been awakened in all medico-psychological
questionsof
ps
3(enviaindieonzciend )1
Medicine,theb establishmentand
the
epu publication
caat
ion
within Professo-
rship
the
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relation
sin-of numerousa works on tae subject of psy-
chologyto the science of medicine); or of the
pro:rnraensrsernade in the treatment of the insane,
enlightened
principles of mental ana,
arising out of
scientific appreciation il the great
cierebral pathology. The relation
between these matters an
this work must be left to the the
publication for 16 years of
e judgment of unbiassed minds
and the testimony of disinterested persons. In con-
clusion, I wish to intimate
' and subscribers that immediate Stepstomy numerous readers
fthis
will be taken to bind
journal, now embracing
up the first and second series o
It is also. my intentio to
sixteen closely-printed volumes.
_s copious index of both
prepare for speedyave pvuolbulmiceatioinlia '
This will be found invaluable
alreadyoct possess co.pies of the work, and will also
he highly useful to
.tkose, unconnected with the medical
ed in the study
profession, engag of this de 1
of philosophical i
and important branch nquiry
9P y-interesting
Fonii .ES Wrzs•sLow."
The ability and energy with which the journal has
been conducted during so many years affords a high
testimony to the industry and literary talent
of Dr.
Winslow; and the tone in which he takes leave of hie edi-
torship is in every way worthy of him. It is to be hoped,
in the interests of science, that his successor will carry on
the work in the same spirit, and contribute as largely to an
advancement of our knowledge of these important branches
of medicine. Since the commencement of this journal, a
Professorship of psychological medicine has been esta-
blished, and a striking advance has been made in the treat-
ment of the insane, arising, as Dr. Winslow observes, "out
of a more scientific appreciation of the great principles of
mental and cerebral pathology." To all these good ends
the journal under his management has helped largely to
contribute, and he consequently merits the thanks of the
public.

THE DANISH QUESTION.

The Cologne Gazette gives the following as an
analysis of the Note addressed by Lard Russell to
Sir Alexander Malet, the English representative at
Frankfort, and , presented by the letter to the
Diet:—

Had the report of the committee not proceeded :further
than to declare that the Royal patent (of March 30) did not
fulfil the resolution of the Federal Assembly so far as it
concerned the duchy of Holstein ; that the Duke of Holstein
does not possess the right to dispose of the finances of Hol-
stein without the approval of his Government; that he has
not the right to issue laws for Holstein without the co-
operation of the estates of Holstein ; that the long delays
of the Danish Government to come to a satisfactory arrange-
ment had rendered necessary the Federal execution,—Her
Majesty's Government, although it would have deplored the
intervention of the Federal Assembly at this particular
time, might not have been able to deny that the principles
set forth might be the sound and, indeed, the fundamental
principles of constitutional government. But it cannot be
pretended that the constitution of the entire Danish
monarchy can be subjected to the jurisdiction of the Ger-
man Federation. If the representation of the duchies of
Holstein and Lauenburg had a veto over the proceedings of
the Danish Parliament and the Danish Government, it is
clear that the most necessary measures for the defence of
Denmark against a foreign foe would be obstructed, that
the entire action of the Danish monarchy would be para-
lyzed, and that the integrity and independence of Denmark
would be seriously threatened. Her Majesty is bound by
the Treaty of London of May 8,1852, to respect the integrity
and independence of Denmark. The Emperor of Austria
and the King of Prussia have undertaken the same respon-
sibility. Her Majesty would not look with indifforence on
a military occupation of Holstein, which could only cease
under conditions which in an essential degree touch the
constitution of the entire German monarchy. Her Majesty's
Government would not recognise the military occupation as
a legitimate exercise of the power of the German Federation,
nor admit that it could be imposed in the name of a proper
Federal execution. Her Majesty's Government would not
be indifferent to the execution of such a measure against
Denmark and the interest of Europe. Her Majesty's Go-
vernment, therefore, very earnestly entreats the German
Federal Assembly to pause, and to submit the question in
dispute between Germany and Denmark to the mediation of
the Powers who are n©t concerned in the dispute, but who,
however, are deeply interested in the maintenance of the
peace of Europe and the independence of Denmark.

MORE TITBITS FROM MANHATTAN,

AVCLELLAN BONNETTED

General M'Clellan lives in my immediate neigh-
bourhood. There is nothing dangerous about him
to friend or foe; or if there is, it will be to his
friends. There aro many who court this fallen
military star because they think he will rise again,
and become a candidate for the presidency. His
case is hopeless. Ho will never receive any more
honours than he has already received, and they are
far more than he deserves. Ido not know that I
have mentioned to you that he has accepted a
major-general's commission from Governor Sey.
mour.