The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-05 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1863.

THE MAGAZINES.

COEBURN'S NEW MONTHLY. " Southwood
Priory" is the first tale that meets our notice. It
concerns a ghost, and must delight the lovers of the
mystic and marvellous by its thrilling passages and
dreadful mysteries. These stories have recmtly not been
much in vogue, but this one revivifies one's memory of all the
fearful anecdotes that once abounded concerning avenging
spirits and souls that could not rest. "The Shadow of
Ashlydyat" is continued. It this time brings us to the death-
bed of Maria. That worn-out frame has nearly done with
pain, and the suffering spirit now near its rest. George
is delayed in his journey, and only comes in time for the
last. His thoughts are bitter as he stands by that couch
and ruminates over the past. This passage sadly and so-
lemnly comments upon the lost chances never to return that
crowd upon the guilty conscience in the supreme hour when
the mortal is to put on immortality. When these earthly
scenes are closing—when the grave is about to set its seal on
one to whom we would have saved pain and did not—when
Heaven's solemn approach is to be seen, and Heaven's purity
has become all too clear to our own sight, what would we
zive to change inflicted wrongs, to blot out the hideous
past ; moments of reprisal like these, prolonged as
they may seem, must come to us in the end. It is a charm-
ing thing, no doubt, to ignore them in, our hot-blooded
carelessness; but the time will come when they find us
out. " Cleon" is Sir Nathaniel's hero this month. " Even-
ing at the Land's-end," by Nicholas Mitchell, is a sketch
of some striking scenery; the lines are suited to their sub-
ject, and seem to realise the spirit of the scenery, sublime
rather than beautiful. "Twice Sacrificed" is here con-
cluded. It is most melancholy, yet the sequel of the
narrative cannot be called altogether 'unsatisfactory,
for the General dies at his post on the deathbed of
fame, and Jeanne seems Impressed with Ea' hus-
band's heroism. "Killarney" describes that picturesque
locality in eloquent phraseology. " Strathmore" proceeds
with its romantic history ; and " My own experience of a
Ghost" may be of see vice to some timid readers in convey-
ing the notion that generally these witch and wizard mum
merles could be made clear, by the simplest statement, if
the right person were only by. " Bayard "is a sketch of
that hero's knighting the young King Francis the
First, by the Royal desire. The Chevalier, sans peur,
et sans reproche, is at all times an attractive theme, and
the reader will be glad to inform himself concerning these
details- "Gipsies "is an animated account of those wan-
dering tribes One or two other subjects make up the
number.

DUBLIN.—" Wylder's Hand" ',proceeds at some
length; the plot ;is becoming developed gradually,
and the villains: of the piece are unmasking them-
selves to us. There are no attractive heroes or
heroines in this tale, but we are furnished with a
variety of sinister individuals of different shades of
iniquity. This is the only way in which to pourtray the cha-
racters who do the dark work of human nature, and ail who
have mixed much in the world will know that their name is
legion. Wylder has disappeared for a season, and Stanley
Calze now figures on the stage. He is full of schemes, and
threatens to wreak some deadly vengeance on his sister and
Dorcas Brandon if his wish of marrying the heiress is not
realised. "Bella Donna" is also continued, and the artful
Jenny is doing great damage to her enemy ; she has actu-
ally come down to Greyforest and is there undermining
Charlotte's influence with her lover. Time will work won-
ders for her schemes, no doubt, with her wily way of
going to work, her artful manceuvres, and
strange plans. The description of this girl is
a very able one, and aptly depicts the most conspicuous
qualities of the class of "mischief-makers" who are the pest
of society and the torment of all who know them. 111-fated
are they whom they consider their enemies ; the bold adver-
sary can never work one-half the evil, or cause one-half
the misery occasioned by those well-seeming hypo-
crites, who, with smooth words and benevolent manner,
hide their deep designs and screen their malicious purposes.
"An Old Greek Scene and Adventure" is a well-written
sketch that possesses some of the freshness of novelty about
it, which, in these days, is in itself a desideratum. "Irish
Dancing Fifty Yes's Ago" presents us with an entertain-
ing account of the style in which that pastime was carried
on by an earlier race ; it is well worthy of perusal.
" Alaster and Eola" is a dreamy sort of sketch that con-
tains some philosophic reflections on the various celebrated
scenes that the travellers passed thr ugh. It is not the
kind of article likely to be generally attractive nor easily
understood, but it will suit the speculative reader.
" Studies of Old Actors " brings some histrionic
notabilities before us. We find "Garrick in Lord Hastings,"

"Mossop in Cardinal Wolsey,"and "Henderson in Jacques.'
These sketches are for the most part descrying of notice
and one cannot well benme too intimately acquainted with
the peculiarities of those who delighted the last generation
and who still shine forth in their firmament with a radiance
that none of our present day can equal. " Icelandic Lore
and Scenery" refers to some works of travels in that direc-
tion. Lord Dufferin's amusing work is mentioned, and his
famous after-dinner speech in Latin is quoted, and will
certainly edify all who peruse it. The introduction of some
well-known quotations is very ingeniously effected, and the
oration must have been a splendid success. The last article
is on "Savonarola." The readers may be interested to
compare the history of this remarkable man that has just
been translated from the Italian with the brilliant romance
on his life which has appeared from the pen of the author
of " Adam Bede." "My Aunt's Spectre" is a lively
account of a lugubrious object that very forcibly connects
the serious with the comic. _ _ _

BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.--A page from the dark
annals of Russian history is the first thing to meet us
in this number. It is followed by a paper detailing

the pleasant peculiarities of Treves, " the Belgic
Rome." The story of " Six Weeks at Hunsdon
Manor" is continued with interest, although the conversa-
tions of the dramatis person are sometimes considerably
spun out. It is impossible to doubt that some disaster will
befal the fair heroine Ethel from the malice of the half-
witted Tony. " Scent Memories" are the subject of a read-
able essay, which quotes abundant passages from prose and
verso to sustain the theory that "memory, imagination, old
sentiments, and associations aro more readily reached
through the sense of smell than by almost any other chan-
nel." The tragedy of the Sicilian Vespers supplies the
subject for an article, and we have also papers on the career
of the late Baron von Stockman and the history of the Pont
Neuf. The editor's historical romance proceeds with inte-
rest, and is rapidly approaching its conclusion. The
Queen's death will probably end the troubles of the lovers.
GOOD WORDS.—Good Words is excellent, as it
always is, and foremost among its secular attractions
is a paper by Sir David Brewster, on " The Life-
boat and its Work," full of information and interest.
Mr. Glaisher gives an account of the first "Balloon
Voyage in Engiand," which, it seems, took place in
1784, when a young Italian, Lunardi by name, and
Secretary to the Neapolitan Ambassador by profession,
made an ascent in presence of the Prince of Wales and an
immense assembly of spectators. The editor continues his
pleasant "Reminiscences of a Highland Parish," and
Alexander Smith contributes a well-written essay on
" Literary Style." He remarks that every sentence of the
great writer is like an autograph. " If Milton had endorsed
a bill with half-a- dozen blank verse lines it would be as good
as his name, and would be accepted as good evidence in
court. If Lamb had never gathered up his essays into
those charming volumes, he could be tracked easily by the
critical eye through all the magazines of his time. The
identity of these men can never be mistaken. Every printed
page of theirs is like a coat of arms, every trivial note on
ordinary business like the impression of a signet ring." We
have an essay on Needlewomen, and various other articles,
besides the usual religious ones, including a domestic story,
by Sarah Tytler, prettily illustrated.
LONDON SOCIETY.—The society" which we
meet under this sparkling red cover is, as usual, ani-
mated and entertaining. Stories, sketches, songs,
and disquisitions abound, most of them concerning the
doings of the gay world and its votaries. The illustrations
are, as is customary, numerous and clever.

MISCELLANEOUS MAGAZINES.
The Eclectic Review has an interesting article on
the life and works of James Montgomery, under the
head of "An Old Eclectic Reviewer," in which capa-
city ho is less known than in that of poet. We meet also
with an essay on " Fine English," with which the general
interest of the serial ends—the rest of the contents being de-
voted to papers of a controversial nature. —.Newton's Lon-
don Journal of Arts and 'Sciences has its usual list of
patents granted, reports of engineering institutions, Sm,
besides preliminary articles on the duties of the Patent-
office, and the recent litigation respecting the " Ghost."
—The Bogs' Own Magazine is skilfully adapted to the
tastes most general amongst its readers. The same may be
said of Curiosities of 'Savage _Lzfe, and The Bow, remin
Magazine, both published by Mr. Becton, whose
tionary of Universal Information also claims a notice, and
fully deserves itsname.--Casscll.'s Popular Educator con-
tinues to be a marvel of compeni:dous information, requiring
either great industry or great, abilities, fully to profit by all
its departments of knowle:dge,.

ALFRED DE I;IGNY has bequeathed all his manu-
scripts to Loui4 Itatisboune, who is preparing their speedy
publication.
CITY OF LONDON HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF
TP-11 CHEST, Victoria-park.—The number of patients re-
ltesved at this hospital during last week was 1,058, of which
173 were new cases,

Mr. Glaisher's Fifteenth Balloon Ascent for
Scientific Purposes.

was held, and it was plain that we must descend ; the
valve was opened but the balloon rose, and it required a
very free use of the valve to get the balloon to turn to de-
scend. As we came down the wind changed, blowing to-
wards the north. Passed north of Grantham, and then
moved with groat rapidity towards Sleaford.
At this time we saw the trees greatly agitated, and it was
evident that the descent would be a rough one. I packed
up the instruments with wadding, and we both prepared for
some bumps. When at an elevation of 150 feet, passing
very quickly, we had to throw out sand to avoi•l a farm
house, and could not come down where we wished.

An open country was before us, the grapnel failed to
hold, and broke through a hedge; we struck the earth,
and rebounded to strike again ; the grapnel passed throurth
the light earth without exercising any influence. We broke
through a hedge, and everything loose in the car bounded
about much to our discomfiture. The balloon stood the
beating about wonderfully, and no rent appeared at all till
she came violently down on the earth, when we perceived
a long tear come up from the place where she struck on the
ground. The two sides stood out like wings. Still the
upper part of the balloon remained, until finally a great
rent passed up to the valve, when I expected all would
drop down; but for the space of a minute the great valve
with its heavy springs held 50 feet high in the air, whilst
the whole balloon opened out in one immense sheet, and,
kite-like, kept up for perhaps not more than a minute ;to
we it appeared a much more considerable length of time. It
then gradually fell to the ground. It was most painful to
see the noble balloon which had carried us so well so much
injured. I opened my packages to see, as I expected, the
deb? is of all the instruments, but to my intense surprise
discovered but few broken, the greater part remaining
uninjured. As to ourselves, we had of course a few
ices, non, of any consequence. Tho inconveniences of
this descent are perhaps as small as can be expected in
morning ascents made about the times of the equinox.
.t the extreme elevation Mr. Coxwell assisted me in fill-
ing two bags with air for Professor Tyndall, and he saved
me much time by watching the blackened bulb of Daniel's
hygrometer.
Our place of descent was Temple Bruer, six miles N.W.
of Sleafoed, on the farm of D. Blackburn, Esq., to whom
we are much:indebted, and to whom our best thanks are
due for the kindest hospitality, for sending the instru-
ments and the balloon in his own conveyance, and our-
selves in his own carriage to the Sleaford Station.
Blackheath, Oct. 3. JAMES GLAISHER.

FASBIONS FOR OCTOBER,

(From Le Follet.)
Now that the autumn has decidedly made its appearance
among us, all our thoughts and energies must be directed to
the study of the most becoming and appropriate styles of
dresses and materials for the season. Notwithstanding the
absence from Patis of the several leading queens of fashion,
many of the principal houses have been actively employed
in devising new styles for the approbation of their customers
on their return to the capital, or to forward to them direct
at their different chateaux or the most fashionable resorts at
this time of the year. In the productions to which we have
referred neutral tints would seem to be more in favour than
they
were last month; but require relieving by some de-
cided colour—such as cherry, mauve, or apple-green. The
narrow cravats worn in-doors will be found very useful for
this purpose, as, though so small, they are quite sufficient
to relieve the monotony. We do not advise the trimming
et. a dress of one colour with another and more striking
seisolour ; it is only in eery
exceptional cases that this
an elegant effect, Black, for instance, may always
trimmed in this manner, and there are some greys,
though very few, which look well with a contrast.
We have recently seen a very pretty dress of two colours,
intended for autumn wear. The effect was so very novel
producesb
e
and distingue that our readers may probably wish for a de-
scription. A plain long gored skirt of light stone-coloured
withhigh-buttoned body, and very small open sleeves.
this was worn a tunic of Royal blue silk, also gored,
reaching down to the knee in front, but longer behind. A
postilion basque,
pointed at the top and bottom, without sleeves,
sOilvt
with a completed this very elegant toilette.
This style is likely to come into great vogue ; but will never
be in danger of becoming common, as no lady with any pro-
low bodpyotst
tensions to good taste, would make it in any but rich ma-
terials—such as silk, poplin, &c. The tunic and low body
made of black silk, would have a very recherche effect, and
might be worn with any coloured silk or poplin skirt.
The new skirts are made from five and a half to six and
a half yards round the bottom, and are trimmed with ribbon
braid, ornaments in point d'Espagne, or guipure passemen-
terie, with sr without beads intermixed—the latter being
made in an immense variety of styles.
Sometimes silk skirts are trimmed round with chenille
fringe; but this would probably appear more suitable for
camails of plush—indeed, for them it is almost indispensable
as a finish. Chenille fringe, both woollen and silk, is ex-
pected
to be fashionable as a trimming during the winter,
• k
and, on thick material, has a very good effect.
Plaid, although perhaps rather common as a trimming
for out .of-door garments, is exceedingly fashionable for
trimming silk or poplin dresses, especially self-coloured or
black. Woollen plaids, both for dresses and cloaks, may de-
cidedly be considered la mode this season. The plaid Telma,
with or without hood, and trimmed with a chenille fringe to
match the tartan, is very pretty. Robes and camails will
also be made of plaid, plush, or velvet.
It is yet rather too soon to speak definitely about mantles,
but we will just describe one novelty prepared in a first-class
establishment, which appeared to us in very good taste. It
its
an immense collet of black velvet worked in rich bouquets
et. flowers, graduated in size, and covering the mantle within
rather more than a quarter of a yard from the bottom. This
space left is ornamented with ovals of Chantilly lace, made
expressly for the purpose, and edged with a wide insertion
composed half of lace and half of passementerie.
The Telma and easaque, trimmed with guipure or lace
and passementerie, will be worn. Talmas, camails, and
paletots to match the dresses, slightly wadded and lined
with silk, will be useful for some little time to come.
The Louis (V. veste, cut after the model of the ancient
hunting dresses—'a sort of habit body with a round basque
—is in such favour at the present time that it is more than
ru
probable atlY of the warm dresses for the coming season
will be made in the same form. In velvet, lined with satin,
it will have a very charming effect; but, of course, only ad-
missible as an "at-home" dress.
Bodies are still made with points or postillion barques.
passementerie, as we last month prophesied, will be the
trimming par excellence. The Figaro epaulette of passe-
menterie, terminating in a fringe, is very graceful and be-
coming, and just now much adopted.
The body a veste, or with a waistcoat, is more than ever
in favour. The waistcoat is frequently made of white cloth,
or silk cloth; and will be much worn, both in white and in
colours. For example, with a cream-coloured taffetas, a
waistcoat of white kerseymere
or, with a chocolate dress
trimmed with violet a violet waistcoat. With Havannah
brown, grosseille or ponceau forms a pleasing contrast, We
advise, however, when the waistcoat is coloured, that it be
not too bright, as it would produce decidedly a vulgar
effect.
Wide ribbon sashes are still much patronised, but are no
longer seen with such a great amount of trimming as for-
merly was
fashionable. For instance, it is not carried up
so high as the waist,but merely round the ends, and to about
six or eight inches up the sides. Some of the ribbons made
for this purpose are truly splendid. It must, however, be
confessed that it is a very expensive fashion, as it necessi-
tates a sash to match each dress, unless a lady is economical
enough to content herself with a black one, trimmed with
lace or passementerie, which is in very good taste, and looks
well with any dress. The ceinture postilion is made in
black velvet with a plastron of white moire antique, on
which is placed silver buttons. This produces a veros/tylish
effect.
Dresses when looped up for out-of-door wear, have
fewer festoons than formerly, four being the fashionable
number. One in front, another at the back, and one on
each side.
will
Coloured stockings will be worn this winter. Grey
drab
be the favourite colour. Different shades of grey and
has
will also be in good taste, but no striking colour stiaan
scarlet or mauve. The latter would look intrins
vulgar, though it is not improbable that cherry colour will
be worn during the season.
Nearly all the ball dresses are of tarlatane, with
now for under-
skirts also of the same. There is rather a rage just
dress
was and black. For instance, the following pretty dress
was lately worn by a young
lady:—lt was composed of a
'
skirt of white tarlatane, trimmed with narrow flounces put
on waved at the bottom of the skirt, and separated by in-
sertions of black lace. Ihe body had a small fichu of tarla-
tane and black lace, and was finished off with a scarf of
black lace tied behind. On the front and shoulders were
bouquets of natural rosesomd the hair was dressed to match.
White tarlatane dresses, with a colour underneath, or
with ruches or pinked flounches, are very becoming for
young ladies. Many are made as described, or with
wreaths of flowers. For instance, one dress of white tar-
latane, with a narrow gauffered tulle flounce round the
bottom, and above it two wreaths of myosotis and small

roses.

Our readers will, we are sure, be pleased with the an-
nouncement, that in all the best houses the bonnets are
being made lower in front and narrower, and backward at
the sides—so much more graceful and becoming a style.
Satin is being also employed both for capotes and plain
bonnets, and as the season advances will no doubt be ♦ery
fashionable.

The newest capotes are principally trimmed with ruches
of tulle or crape, and small bunches of grass with dew drops
on them, but no flowers.
Crape bonnets are still worn, but they aro mostly mixed
with silk. A very pretty one was made of white crape and
tulle bouillonee, with u ruche of silk and tulle round the