The Sun.
London, England, 1865-05-03 00:00:00

Less.

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arrived here to-day at 8 a.m., and left at 11 a.m. though not very probable. Grantloy Berkeley contributes
for Alexandria. All well. I some remarks on " Shooting in the Past and in the Pre-
sent," and there are other articles of various merits.
LONDON SOCIETY.—This lively serial is as spark-
ling within and without as ever, and retains its
position as the foremost of the purely entertaining
magazines. Men and women are considered in their
capacity " as letter writing animals " with a good
deal of sagacity, and of course in such a discus-
sion a Frenchwoman occupies the most honoured
place. A description of Cherbourg is well worth reading,
and a bachelor gives his opinion on Bachelorhood with due
severity. The twelfth chapter of the series on the histories
of " the Merchant Princes of England" is devoted" to
William Paterson, the founder of the Bank of England,
and illustrated with a portrait of the able and strong-
minded Scotchman, whom his memorialist describes as
" the founder of the Bank of England, the promoter of the
Darien Settlement, the great encourager of the union
between England and Scotland, and the foremost pro-
pounder of modern views on trade and finance." In the
fiction department we are as usual liberally supplied. The
singular and certainly original story of " The Lady jo
Muslin" is brought to a conclusion, and the identity of the
singular visits to the cottage explained, as well as her
motive for her eccentric conduct. Truth to tell the dose
of the story is very little to the lady's credit, nor does it
say much for the gentleman's sense in marrying
a person
who, besides the actual dishonesty of stealing the papers,
had so unmercifully made him her dupe. We have, be-
sides, "A New Phase of the Old Story," in which a man
falls in love with his grandmother, and several other lively
sketches, many of them illustrated with great vigour and
taste.
THE SHILLING MAGAZINE, Illustrated, a miscel-
lany of literature, social science, fiction, poetry, art,
etc.—This is the first number of this publication,.
and it promises well in point of variety as yet.
" Phemie Beller" is the title of a new story that is
interesting in its events and impressive in its style. " The
Wild Flower of Ravensworth" is also another pleasing
narrative introduced to our notice in an attractive form.
" The Rights of Dramatic Literature" is the title of a read-
able article that puts some important facts before us ill 11
striking manner, and it is well said that the theatres have
destroyed their own cause by "pertinaciously prosecuting
the music halls." Mr. Locke's Bill is commented on, and
due credit is given to him for the provisions he makes as to
the safer and more commodious construction of theatres.
All sensible persons will coincide in the truth of the re-
mark that the measure might be improved by a clause for
securing ventilation, for great injury is done to health by
the close atmosphere of crowded places, and, indeed, most
of the evils sustained by those in delicate health when
visiting these places arise from want of air. An-
other good suggestion is made to the effect
that it will bd desirable for the future to lease
all new theatres erected in an isolated manner, for it is
wisely added that " space is costly, but it is better that the
playhouse should be somewhat curtailed within than that,
in case of fire, life and property should be placed in un-
necessary peril without." " Benjamin Disraeli, in 1865'n
is a sketch of that statesman ; it is written in so very pre-
judiced a manner that any effect the writer wishes to pro-
duce is completely marred, and the unsoundness of t.llO
arguments may be gathered from the remark that, unlike
most political leaders, he stands no higher in public esti-
mation than he did a dozen years ago. We should be
puzzled to find out who these leaders aro ; whether Lord
Palmerston, who has given up the Liberal cause at hone/
or Earl Rus.;ell, who has ruined our foreign
policabroad. To take a one-sided view of a public character
is not the way to obtain the confidence of one's readers,
and nowadays the differences of party are so nearly done.
away with that in a discussion of .personal merits se
public claims to recognition there is generally as nallcilci
praise and blame awarded whatever the politics of the crit3i°
may be. " Gold," and "Iron Ships and Turrets," are go!
articles in their way, and it is not likely that the reade7
of this first instalment of the Shilling Magazine will be ells-
appointed at the subjects offered for their perusal.
THE ANTI-TEAPOT REVIEW, No. V. is stored a$
usual with a whimsical mixture of grave and gag'
lively and severe, all mingled together. Cricket
is considered philosophically—Quacks sarcastically
—Bulls (verbal bulls, that is) scientifically—and so en;
Altogether an out-of-the-way sixpenny-worth of gr'a'te
and jocosity, collected together periodically
under th
most whimsical of names by a number of grave jokers, On-
tented to be known only as Members of the 'Universities.
THE SIXPENNY MAGAZINE.—The extraordinary
of " The Fate of Thorsghytt" is continuedQ
and it may certainly claim the attention of ht
lovers of sensation. The tale of "Found Dead" is brags,
to a conclusion, and there are besides " Temple Tule,,,
and other stories. In borrowing from our Transatlat
friends, however, the editor should be a little more discreeiri
for the tone of some of the American stories is not at
adapted to English readers. An amusing account of
proceedings of an Eastern Juggler is given, and eerta
in
his achievements border closely on the mu:venous.
Modern Ghost story is graphically told, and narrates L'
terrible results of the midnight discovery of a skeleton.
TILE ENGLISHWOMAN'S DOMESTIC MAGAZINg.
leis
s
this month quite up to its usual excellence. The artleted
are very prudently selected, and the illustrations eveu
n the best taste.
THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN contains a 'Oriel/
°
of articles in poetry and prose, together with a irs•-•e ty 4,d
information on music, fine arts, fashions, and ornano'

INDIA AND CHINA MAILS.
MARSEILLES, MAY 2.
The Messageries Imperiales steamer Moeris
arrived here at 3 30 p.m..to-day.

PRUSSIA.
THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT
LINCOLN.

BERLIN, MAY 3.

The address of sympathy from the Chamber of
Deputies was presented to the American Minister
yesterday.
His Excellency, in reply, thanked the Chamber
in the name of the United States Government and
people for the sympathy expressed by the members
of so illustrious and in every way so distinguished
an assembly. He lamented the great loss sustained
by the death of Mr. Lincoln. He also extolled the
great services rendered by the Germans to the cause
of the Union, and said America would never forget
what the Germans had done for her cause. Mr.
Seward was now better. His death wouldbe almost
as great a loss as was that of Mr. Lincoln. The
death of the President would create no change in
the policy of the North. Lincoln's greatest merit
was that he had faithfully carried out the will of the
people, and the will of the people had remained the
same. There was no fear of any change, for
Andrew Johnson was a statesman, tested during a
long public career, and elected at the same time as
1 Abraham Lincoln.

SPAIN.

MADRID, MAY 2.

The anniversary of the Spanish revolution of the
2d of May was celebrated to-day. The Govern-
ment employes took part in the fete. The streets
were thronged with people. Perfect order and
tranquillity prevailed.

WAYS.

needlework. ~ted
CASSELL'S PUBLICATIONS.—cc a - The Mus ~
Gulliver's Travels," "Natural History," " ShaksPe,repir
"Family Newspaper," and "Don Quixote" maintain
well-earned reputation for excellence of typngraP'
illustration.

(,-.19-,P..--

HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, May 2.
The Queen walked in the morning yesterday with
Princess Helena and Princess Beatrice, and drove
in the afternoon with Princess Louise, attended by
the Hon. Flora Macdonald.
Dr. and Mrs. Becher have arrived on a visit t°
her Majesty.
The Judge Advocate General had an audience of

the Queen on Saturday. Col 94
Col. H. Ponsonby has succeeded Lieut.-
.
•
Plat as Equerry in Waiting.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' dai
The Prince of Wales rode on horsebackester y
morning, attended by Major Teesdale. st'
The Princess of Wales took a carriage drip'
tended by the Hon. Mrs. E. Coke.
Major Teesdale has succeeded Major Gre'
Equerry in Waiting to the Prince of Wales.
ci
ral
•The Earl Granville had a dinner party Yes-core.
evening at his residence in Bruton- street, Berkelo3l the
The Earl and Countess of Belraore 1131" r ° 010
Misses Gladstone have arrived at Brown's 1100 f
season. „4 the
We understand that her Royal iliglan`;oo
Princess of Wales, as representing her Majesty,
an evening party at Buckingham Palace on. TuesdN'
16th inst. Cori The Duke of Montrose has arrived at his 131
in Belgrave-square from Scotland. 3
Oiled
The Duke and Duchess de Saldanha have
at the Clarendon Hotel.
The Marchioness Marchioness of Salisbury will hold heriwoote
assembly this evening at the family residence D2l/-1-
street, Piccadilly.

PARLIAMENTARY InITISI°II.
4. Ol •
DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNS
HOUSE OF COMMONS-3W 2. •
INDIAN OFFICERS. resented t°
rese
Motion made, " That an humble address be P leased to
4
her Majesty, praying she will be graciously le 0%0.1::
redress all all such grievances complained of bY ''conow
tho 'ten
of the late Indian armies, as was admitted by ,00 silt,
sion on the memorials of the Indian officers to
ju,arlistoPc.
by a departure from the assurances given and ,24 Vie'
by the Acts 21 and 22 Vic., c. 106, and 23
100." The house divided—Ayes, 49 ; Noes' 36'
AC.
AYES —49. gajor
Baillie, H. J. P rker,
Hamilton, Major . a i
Beecroft, G. S. Harvey, K. B. reel, .... G. f, rt Ag
Blake, J. Hassaid, M. riiiiiir bratilo,
rotiard,,r van
Bourne, Col. Bay, Sir J. seyrao—, p. J. 3.
Bramle -oore, J. Henley, J. Sinollett'l:ord
Bremrido-e, It. Heygate, W. U ley, fr•;. -..-
Cargill, W. %V.
Cartwright, Col. Kekewich, S. r• oar tees.
(3°l' 1W•
If "ineerstone,
Clifton, Sir It. Langton, W. U. 'N'ti ittart, ~
us Pt,
Cobbold, J. C. Leader, N. P. Walpole, F. P.
Cox, W. Lever, J. 0. 'Williams,
Daiglish, R. Manners, Lord J. wyld, .1.•
Dunlop, A. Sr. Miller, T. J. sib
Dunne, Col. Moore, C. OD°
Farquhar, Sir M. Mowbray, BP
Gaskell, J. M. O'Conor Don Tile .„_r via, CAP
Greene, J. O'Donoghue, The Nor
Grogan, Col.
Grogan, Sir E. I'acke, C. W. P. s. stab 0. ti• ir, It•
NOES-38. asc, fi
r,'
Acland, T. D. Enfield, Viscount f,eotte. kli,..
Bagwell, J. Gibson, T. M. Price, It;
Baring, Sir F. Grenfell, H. H. rugh, m• p
J. ',
Baring, T. G. Hadfield, G. Smit, C.
,
Bass, M. T. Henderson, J. 'Villiers, (2, i'•
Beale, S. Herbert, I'. E. warner, Z. It T.
Briscoe, J. T. Hotham, Lord
Bruce, H. A.
Cardwell, E. Mainwaring, 'l'. wood, 101*
,rsil'
Collier, Sir E. P. Moncreiff, J• •
W.
Crossley, Sir F. Morris, an
te d, '.
Dodson, J. U. Knatclibult-11
O'Loghlen, Sir C. BrWhi, li•
Duke, Sir J. Padmore, It. ugess wWilinaiallie4,l. 000: if