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prince' Td beggar; which guards us from shari. •"‘.
tolerance either of bigot or sceptic. Mr. Buete-ntkfi,
was too busy in, its pursuit of logical sequences, his Ana- a
perament was too cold and hard in its self-absorption, to
recognise those grand moral truths, those vital forces with
of
-
out which the beat constructed system is. but a group
theories. But his uncompromising advocacy of his bold
and daring views will be heitrcl rid More; therace of the ac-
complished scOlar, the fearless thinker,the.raan of genius is
run, and the ambition of the sceptic has drooped in the chill
presence of—
" • . . The shadow, feared by man,
Who keeps the keys of all the creeds,"
tTehrcserooeftatßhreuenspeNlve,eassraaulnoNttslhtTeorEryDpaopsfeE,r‘RsLvianitcethELlanunr;nlsbe.c, r, among them
an article on the Assyrian earings, and some further chap-
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expenditure in the royal dockyards. A careful perusal will
in some degree throw a light upon the expenditure of a
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ported by the arguments and
the Cross of
times amongst our ewn countrymen to, and in more recent
Cross. This argument seems to prove that gain the Victoria
face death as a matter of course whenw dutyle men
will
an irresistible impulse is given when a calls,
ambition:
points the road to fame and Green-
wichdistinction.-
Characters" are continued. The various narra-
tives
which have appeared under this head, while show-
ing many amusing traits of character, all tend to expose the
favouritism which in past times existed in the British Navy,
and which even to this day creates much just discontent
amongst able but unfavoured officers. The recent papers
which appeared in this magazine on the subject of Horse
Artillery and Cavalry in their relative co-operation have
called forth an article from " An Old Officer," in which,
while admitting the justice of some remarks, he criticises
closely, though with all courteq, certain points which do
not chime in with his experience. At this juncture when
the peace of Europe is trembling in the balance a retrospect
of the negotiations which have been going on between the
courts of Russia and the Western Powers will be read with
interest. An account of the recent experiments at Shoe-
buryness is also worth reading, and there are papers on
Military Science, Ancient and Modern, and Proposed Sub-
stitutes for Depot-Battalions, which, with the usual Naval
and Military Intelligence complete the number.
BENTLEY.—Bentley opens with a new story en-
titled, " Six Weeks at Hunsdon Manor," which
promises entertainment for the lovers of stories of
fashionable life. It is followed by an article pro-
pounding the startling query, " Was Man Contemporary
with the Mammoth ?" which we leave to be studied and
answered by the devotees of ethnology and geology.
Monkshood gives us the benefit of his reflections " By the
sad sea waves," aided by the comments of the poets of all
ages. A Crimean Officer continues his narrative of " The
Invasion of the Crimea," to be followed, we are told, by a
paper on the Battle of the Alma. We have a pleasant Nea-
politan sketch entitled, " Rossini and the Lazzarone," which
tells us how the great composer befriended one of the joyous
and lazy children of the sun in the gay city of the South.
The mottoes and cognisances of the Prince and Princess
are discussed and analysed in a paper which commends
itself to the study of all loyal subjects at this particular
epoch. Frederick Marshall, who is becoming a recognised
authority in all matters concerning our neighbours across
the Channel,
contributes a criticism on the French lan-
guage, in which he does full justice to the merits of that
sprightly and expressive tongue. "A Tragedy in Wax-
work" tells us how an emperor was nearly poisoned by
means of some ingeniously-prepared wax candles, and re-
covered from their effects to sacrifice his reamer. The
Editor's historical romance of "Cardinal Pole" is con-
tinued with interest, the present instalment chronicling
many important occurrences.
LONDON SOCIETY.—The " society" we meet with
under this sparkling cover is generally of the gayest
and pleasantest description. We have in the pre-
sent number the usual ample allowance of tales and.
social sketches interspersed with poems, romantic or other-
wise, and illustrated with plates that are generally far above
mediocrity. The story of "The First Time I Saw Her" is
continued with interest, and the reader as well as the hero
gets a clue to Edith's secret, though the reason of her ex-
traordinary rudeness to the unfortunate intruder is still
unexplained. "The Bachelor's Thermometer" is an amus-
ing sketch of the adventures of a gentleman who was the
happy owner of an alarming walking-stick and a ferocious
bulldog, and who made these questionable possessions a
test of the sincerity of his friends and acquaintances.
"Country Cousins" points a moral for over-ambitious
London young ladies, while " The English in France"
continues to introduce a description of some of the principal
continental routes, with a story of love at first sight.
" Oxford Doings" gives an account of the Commemoration
in jocular rhyme, and the Guards Ball supplies, as might
have been expected, subjects for prose, verse, and pencil.
There is also a paper called "Recollections of Almacks,"
which recalls the days of its early splendour, and an amus-
ing lamentation over the ingenuity of modern advertisers.
CASSELL'S ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE PIL-
GRIM'S PROGRESS. Part ll.—Additional promise
is given in this second instalment of the present
edition proving when completed the most beautiful
popular edition of the Great Allegory ever published.
Christian followed over the wall by Hypocrisy, Christian
losing his burthen at the foot of the Cross, Christian enter-
ing the palace called Beautiful, Christian being clad in the
armour of Salvation—these are among the subjects of the
illustrations scattered, in this second part, among the letter-
press. And the conception and exetion otrator. f each
sketc
If the
h
reflect the highest credit upon the illus
Great Tinker who wrote the book could but have
massesforeseen
this edition of it, designed for circulation among the
of his fellow-countrymen, the mere anticipation of it would
have been to him an euthanasia.
GOOD WORDS.—Millais is still illustrating in
this wonderfully cheap but also wonderfully able
periodical " The Parables Read in the Light of
the Present Day," and he pencils here with singular
for the August number of Good Words," The Pearl
power
of Great Price." Sir John Herschell contributes another
, luminous paper upon Comets. The author of " John
Halifax," that circumlocutory way of mentioning Miss Dinah
Muloch, sings " In the June Twilight',
F. Sandys has a
clever and most picturesquely suggestive drawing entitled,
monosyllabically, " Sleep." The Rev. Mr. Boyd, or as he
delights to call himself in these straggling initials (A.
B.) that have long since come to be identified
plea-
santest though the most garrulous of living essayists,
gossips with his reader as delightfully as ever " Con-
cerning the Right Tack with several thoughts on the
Wrong Tack." Divers " Poems for Christie," are here
penned by Gerald Massey, illustrated
Surely—with contributions like ebyA. B.
these,Hare
and othersaughton mar-
vellously good sixpenny-worth I —a

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rule the hearts and minds of Americans everywhere, that
with a Constitution maintained, a Union restored, and
liberty henceforth made secure, a grander and nobler des-
tiny shall yet be ours, than that even which blessed our
fathers in the first two ages of the Republic."

THE MAGAZINES.

BLACKWOOD.—" Chronicles of CArlingford" is
continued, and the fortunes of the Perpetual Curate
seem more doubtful than ever. His aunts have
taken the inconvenient idea of settling in the neigh-
awkward espionage. Also there is a strange man
bourhood, and thus the unhappy Mr. Wentworth is expozed
con-
nected with Miss Wodehouse's mystery ; and altogether
affairs are most unpropitious. Mr. Morgan has declared
Iloodagivneg the house with him, who is in some way r yin
direct war, and announces his intention to manage Wharf-
side for himself, which of course very much militates against
the curate's pet scheme. At the end of this instalment a
very mysterious missive arrives from Gerald which sends
Mr. Wentworth away on his travels very nearly distracte
with his numerous contrarieties. " Captain Speke's Wel-
d
come" is a brief sketch of that gentleman's adventures.
Allusion is made to the series of papers that appeared in
this periodical a few years back, written by Captain Speke.
It is stated that many eminent geographers hesitated to
adopt the theory he then advanced, but subsequent circum-
stances have proved its correctness. Captain Speke has
been engaged in his arduous work for nine years, and after
all his difficulties and discouragements, it must be very
gratifying to him to find success crown his efforts, and to
receive the appreciation of learned men as the meed of his
enterprise. It is observed here that "to England belongs
the distinction of furnishing the most enterprising explorers
of the world." Fears are expressed lest these active ex-
plorers will be tempted to return to their old ways and seek
out fresh discoveries. " Meanwhile," it is said,
"We are happy to be able to announce to our readers
that Captain Spoke is engaged in a pursuit which, though
scarcely less laborious than that from which he has just re-
turned, will, we trust, be a source of instruction and amuse-
ment to those who are still speculating upon the nature of
his three years' experience in Central Africa. If, after
having published his work, he can, as we sincerely hope he
may, be induced to remain in the haunts of civilised men,
he will still have earned a page for himself in history, as
having solved the moat interesting geographical problem of
all ages."
"In the Garden" is the title of some pleasing verses. The
sentiments are healthy ones and naturally expressed. It
would be well for many if they were more ready to adopt
the maxim inculcated in these verses—
If there be any cloud that glides
Unseen above this quiet spot,
Dear Lord, I thank Thee I know not
What still in Thy good hand abides.
But while the peaceful moments last,
I snatch this hour, unstained by tears,
Out of My stormy tale of years,
To charm the future and the past.
" The State and Prospects of the Church of England" brings
the subject to a cmclusion in this part. Theological
readers will be interested in this elaborate analysis of the
state of affairs, and doubtless will be edified by its perusal.
"George Cruikshank" is an entertaining paper that treats
of artistic life. It is ably written by one who is well
acquainted with his subject. It is said that "there is a
middle ground between Fleet-street and Fairyland, in
which George Cruikshank has displayed extraordinary
skill. "Indian Prosperity" is a readable article, on a sub-
ject that must attract general notice. It is said that people
in this country will be slow to believe that our Indian
empire is really prosperous, but such is an incontrovertible
fact. " Translations of Horace" considers the merits of
some rival authors, and pays a tribute to both for their ex-
cellent versions of the renowned Latin poet. " Cax-
toniana" is very interesting this month. It treats of some
authors in whose writings knowledge of the world is emi-
nently displayed. It is truly stated that this peculiarity is
totally distinct from "Knowledge of Mankind." Some of
the reflections on this subject are admirably expressed, and
the reader who likes to indulge in a sort of semi. philosophy
concerning his fellow-men will be much entertained in the
perusal of these animated pages. "A Visit to an Insur-
gent Camp" is an exciting sketch that transplants one in
fancy to the stormy scenes of war, and brings forcibly be-
fore the mind the woes and wrongs of Poland. "Novels"
is a criticising article that contains some just strictures on
recent works of fiction. Due praise is awarded to the very
clever story of " ElizabAh," which was published a short
1 time since, and deserves all that is here said of it.
DUBLIN UNIVERSITY.—" Wylder's Hand" is con-
tinued, and is well sketched, but its incidents are of
the startling character, and before long there is
evidence of stormy scenes occurring, and dark clouds
are looming in the distance. Miss Brandon is a mystical
style of heroine, and Miss Lake a most unhappy one in her
fitful vagaries and strange freaks. The men of the party
are all preparing slime sort of tragedy, with their fierce
hatreds and ungovernable passions. " The Cross before
the Name; or, Bella Donna" does not make much pro-
gress in this division. The chief incident is the fatal dis-
covery made by "lackey" of a questionable French novel
that Jenny was reading, with a view to improving herself
in foreign tongues for the benefit of her pupils. This act
of felony has sealed his doom; already steps are E4ily taken
to banish the culprit to a scholastic exile. "An Episode
in English History," refers to the assassination of Mr.
Perceval. It is interesting to turn from the jar and turmoil
of the politics of the day, and refresh one's memory with
events that seem already dim as we look back through the
vista of time to the days of our earlier generation. A just
censure is passed on the practice that invariably obtains,
nowadays, of allowing such criminals as Felton and Bel-
lingham to escape the penalty of the law on the pretext of
lunacy. An interesting account of Mr. Perceval's career
is given in these pages, and the paper well repays perusal.
" Hawise" is an extraordinary lyrical sketch that will suit
ba a
1. andrrda ngwe mh
suggestive.ae
til t sasi vin e
mournful
those of romantic taste. " Reynard the Fox" is every enter-
taining article that fully enters into the consideration of
that world-renowned book. It is here mentioned as "the
gospel of our credulous childhood, and the deliberate pas-
time of our later years." It is suggested that
this marvellous production is the result of no
sudden creation, but " an accretion of sulpine fables, the
growth of thousands of years." It is stated that this work
has engaged the first minds, pens, and brains of Europe in
seeking to trace its origin, discover its author, find out its
meaning, and versify and translate it into various forms.
There is a great deal worthy of notice in this paper on
" Reynard," and it is sure to be considered attractive by
those who read it. " Summer Novels" is a discussion of
recent works, written in a lively strain, with an occa-
sional dash of satire, that infuses pungency into the peru-
sal. "A Spring Day at Beyrout" brings distant scenes
before us in a picturesque form. " Old Irish Life Pictures of
Pagan and Early Christian Times" will please the natives
of the country to which this periodical belongs, and indeed
others also, with their vivid descriptions.
FRASER.—The third edition of Mr. M'Culloc,h.'se
System'
numberl
dwiosrellusosend"iTnaxthateionopeannidngthaertFiculnediinn
othstk.
with a fulness and caution which will.
tren_eadera
essay very attractive to the political economis It
minor
Cl:libelous and
fur-
ther on in the ingenious comparison between
an
eminent
Aldershot, and the sketch of the career
of less solid tastes will find more congenial
'ncipal novels of
Scotch divine on the criticism on the Pr'sh
camps is
the day. The paper on the French and •r 4
ith the details of both,
evidently written by
one familiarwreading, The reader
vanity controversy
o f
earthly
ar th ly
and consequently it is well worth.te
ra
indeed is inclined to regret the wri or clarity
which camp life
pone his remarks on the greater p
to
. d some more convenient
Engifal t
enjoys in France than in Funding
haotifisotnhdteeorp
regards ould probably have been sensible
opportunity,matter
Aldershot has th .
ht learn with advantage from our
ce
ths situation, he considers that
reigwhose articles are always
among the
neighbours. Shirley,
. _Fraser, draws an animated picture of one of
best things in
great Scottish theological
the notabilities; of the
—Dr. Robertson, of El on. One of the most interesting
essays in the number is the account of the last days of Mr,
Buckle, written by his companion in travel. What a warn-
ing picture he shows us of the steel wearing out the scab-
cAadvantage, but indetmeramn
ambition, the instability of the loftiest schemes is r p eached
in the pathetic exclamation of the dying author, " Oh, my
book I my book I I shall never finish my book I" Even to
the last the sufferer looked forward to recovery, and buoyed
himself up with hopes that were to prove delusive. He had
gone abroad expressly for the purpose
strength and resting his mind for theof recruiting his
completion of that
great literary undertaking which has made his name famous.
He went resolved to write nothing, though from the account
given of his arguments and reflections during this time of
proposed idleness his mental labour must have bean consi-
derable. It is melancholy to follow the travellers in their
grave discourses and eager anticipations, knowing the while
the dark shadow tso sooto fall across the p,th. Mr. Buckle was
in the prime of his faculties
and powers when he died, leav-
ing his
_ambition unaccomplished, his cherished obj, ct un-
fulfilled. Truly does the writer say, "Of all tho melan-
choly things ou earth, there seems none more melancholy
than the death of genius, its work undone. Ward's picture
of the ' Death of Chatterton' is typical of but too many such
tragedies. It is not the poison-vial that kills, but the ardent
training of the mind to do too much, to get too far, to climb
too high." In his sketch of Mr. 'Buckle's character, the
writer goes far to explain some of his peculiarities as An
author. There was a lack of poetry, a want of aspiration,
an absence of that warm, genial, perceptive sympathy which
sketches— -
and ea'rth's
" Even to the borders of heaven's light
humanity ;" makes us see, pith
which gives the true toleration, which so

VERDI, THE VIOLENT—(as poor Albert Smith
need to call him) in a bit of a Tiff.—Some talk has
been occasioned by an incident which occurred at the Grand
Opera during the rehearsal of Signor Verdi's " Vepres,"
says the Reader. The maestro on one occasion thought he
noticed that a part of the band was not doing justice to his
work, and complained to M. Dietsch, the provisional con-
ductor. The answer of the latter not being satisfactory,
Signor Verdi took his hat and left the place. In conse-
quence of this, a letter from the Minister informed M.
Dietsch that he was "at liberty to exercise the privilege of
resigning," which he accordingly did. M. Ilainl, conduc-
tor of the orchestra at Lyons, has been appointed in his place,
and is said, to be giving satisfaction to both band and public.
Signor 'Verdi has not appeared since at the opera, and has
left Paris.

A RACE BETWEEN A RAILWAY TRAIN AND A.
KINGFISHER.—" I was travelling," writes Mr, Johns
in his "Home Walks and Holiday Rambles," " on a part
of the Great Western Railway which for some distance ran
close to, and parallel with, a narrow stream.. A kingfisher
had been disturbed by the approach of the train, and made
all haste to get out of the way. Any other bird so circum-
stanced would have turned back or have flown away from
the line of rail. Bat this bird flies too swiftly to think it
possible to be overtaken, so it made right ahead, hoping
o
to distance its pursuer. It has besides a great antipathyf
flying ever land if water be within reach;
habitually follows the course of the river, let it wind euvding
much. On this occasion, not even the terror of th:tpo
make
monster gaining ground on it was powerfulne:otrueln
pursued
it deviate from its habit; so the bird and t
equal that
their course side by side, and at a pace so nearly
of
my carriage,
for several seconds it was near the window of
but in reality
seemingly plying its lovely
wings silin
as its competitor
shooting along its lino of river as steadilylineo..
rail.
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the engine was tearing along its t
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