The Sun.
London, England, 1862-02-06 00:00:00

The Sixpenny Magazine.
In this particularly cheap periodical the cha-
racter is well sustained ; and although it contains
no writing of a high class, yet the light stories
are amusing. " Scenes in the Life of Haydn" are
concluded. " Bacon's Essays," which are extracts
from the diary of a learned pig, is a satire on human
depravity. "Lady Audley's Secret" and "Flynt-
shire" are short and entertaining. The only scien-
tific paper is "Animal Life in the Ocean," which
contains much information.

the Paris Elegant and 'Journal of Fashion is a
charming addition to our stores of beau monde ad-
visers, and this one is a delightful pioneer along
the silken paths, which wherever they lead as to
ultimate profit, for the present are always pleasing.
The plates are really elegant and well bear out the
promise of the title•page. At this juncture, when
the portals of fashion roll back, it is doubly wel-
come to meet with so bright and entertaining a
periodical, and so fascinating an intelligencer of the
modes and manners of polite society, and it is to be
hoped that a success coeval with its merits will
attend its admission to those circles to which it pe-
culiarly appertains, and wherelit will be of utility in.
various ways in precept as well as in example.

MISCELLANEOUS.
The Eclectic _Review is always worth reading, and
the present number has some good and attractive
papers. Good Words is so welcome a visitor at so
many firesides that we need hardly descant on its
merits. The Editor himself, the Rev. Hugh S.
Brown, and Principal Leitch are among this month's
contributors. Prominent among its lighter attrac-
tions is the continuation of Miss Muloch's pleasant
story of " Mistress and Maid. " A. paper
by the late Rev. Edward Irving is also
published in this part.— The London Medi-
cal _Review has a 'good deal of discussion on
matters interesting to the profession to which it is
addressed. A review of Dr. Sharp's answer to Sir
B. Brodie's famous letter on Homceopathy, suggests
a very sensible and practical test of the merits of
that system.—Newton's London Journal has a paper
on " Patent Law Reform" and its usual list of re-
cent patents.—Dufy's Hibernian Magazine has
plenty amusing and striking papers. Its politics
are genuinely Irish.-7lie industrial Magazine is a
useful publication devoted to the interests of trades-
men and artisans.—.Routledge's illustrated atural
History is the best work of the kind published.--
Le has a charming array of fair ladies fasci-
natingly attired, and a full account of the goddess
of fashion's vagaries.—The Intellectual Observer
published by Groombridge, contains much
curious and varied information.—Beeton's publica-
tions are continued with their accustomed excellence
and moderation. This enterprising publisher sup-
plies a perfect treasury for boys, while ladies will
find The Englishwoman's Magazine a complete
domestic manual.—Young England is a new penny
periodical for the young, upholding temperance
principles.—The orkman's Friend has also com-
menced a career of utility and attraction. It is
carefully edited,--Another of the many publica-
tions for the young is issued by Messrs. Routledge,
under the pleasant title of Every Boy's _Magazine,
which name it certainly deserves, for there is no
boy who would not he fascinated by its contents.—
Cassell's illustrated Family Bible is continued with
unabated excellence.

NE TV 111TJSIC.

In Golden .Days. Song written by C. C. Bei'mon;
the music by Leigh Smith. Buosey and Sons,
Oxford-street.
The Sunrise Waltz.
_By Leigh Smith. Chappell

and Co., Nev Bond-street.
We have here two graceful and attractive com-
positions in which the musician has had the rare
discretion of trusting to simplicity of expression
and flow of melody rather than to the fashionable
elaborations now unfortunately prevalent. We are
often disappointed in the music of the present day,
finding tame and spiritless melodies disguised under
elaborate variations that might perplex Miss God-
dard herself, and accompaniments to simple ballads
which must drown the voice and engage all the
attention of most amateur singers. It is,
therefore, refreshing to meet with a com-
poser who more rightly; appreciates his art
and who bears in mind the undoubted fact
that the tunes which linger on the ear and the
melodies that outlive generations, are never found
among the complications of " brilliant variations"
-or startling .‘ fantasias," but owe their inexhaustible
charm to the secret of simple melody. "In Golden
Days" is a graceful and expressive air, set, we re-
gret to my, to very sentimental words ; but that
will not invalidate its attractions in the drawing-
room. It is within the compass of most voices, and,
with a little care in the singing, would make a very
expressive and charming ballad. The " Sunrise
Waltz" is elegant and spirited, and though quite
within the roach of moderate pianistes, would be
very effective if well played. We hope to meet
with Mr. Smith in future compositions.

TBIS DAY'S M.,4REETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

1111ERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. Wheat, 60s ed
barley, 365 Gd ; oats, 21s Ild ; rye, 35s Od ; beans, 408
Id ; and peas, 40s 7d.
THE Six WEEKS' AVERAGES. Wheat, 618 2d
barley,peas
4153 2d.
659
d ; oats, 22s Od ; rye, 36a 10d ; beans, 40s Sd ;
tpwpalised good. wth bAealslta breeds ato
m
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKEI .
Td
nuolvved off slowly, at barely Monday's decline in the quota-
tions. The extreme value of the best Scots and crosses was
4s 8d per 81bs. Sheep—the show of which was limited—
were very dull, and in some instances 2d per 81b lower.
The very best Downs, in the wool, sold at 58 4d per 81bs.
The supply of calves being
on the increase, the veal trade
was heavy, at 4d per 81b less money. Pigs and milch cows
were very dull at late rates.

Per Sib. to sink the offal.
s. d. s. d. s. d. 5. d
Crse. & inf. beasts 3 2 3 6 Primecrs-wool do. 4 4 5 0
Second quality do. 3 8 4 0 Pine. S'thdowndo.s 2 5 4
Prime large oxen 4 2 4 4 Largo orse. calves 4 8 6 2
Primo*Scots, &c. 4 6 4 8 Prime small do 5 4 5 8
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 2 3 4 Large hogs 3 8 4 2
Second qualitydo. 3 64 2 Small porkers 4 4 4 8
Lambs, Os Od to Os Od.

Suckling calves, 12s to 255; and quarter-old store pigs,
22s to 30s.

TOTAL SUPPLY. FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts
982 Beasts .............. 110
3,100 Sheep .............. 200
CSheep
alves ........ •
294 •i Pigs .
.............
Pigs
MEAT MARKETS.
NEwaarm AND LEADENIIALL.—The supplies of meat
are moderate, and the demand is inactive, as follows :
Beef, from 2s 8d to 4s Od; mutton, 3s Od to 4s 2d; lamb,
Oll3ss toto Os
sink Od ; vea
theol,
ffal. 4s 8d to 58 4d; pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per
8
SouTRALL, Jan. 29.—To-day's market was scantily sup-
plied with fat stock, nevertheless the trade generally ruled
heavy, at drooping prices :—Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 6d mutton, 3s 41 to 5s 4d ; •lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 5s O
to 5s 4d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per 81bs. by the carcase.
ROMPORD, Jan. 29.—A1l kind of stock met a dull sale,
as follows :—Beef, from 3s Od to 4s 63 ; mutton, 3s 6d
to 5s 6d ; lamb, Os to Os Od • veal, 4s 104 to 5s 6d ; pork,
3s 8d to 4s 8d per 81b ; suckling calves, 10s to 22s ; quarter
old store pigs, 20s to 308 each; and milch cows, £l4 Os
to £lB 5s each.

HAY MARKETS.
SMITHFIELD.--Meadow hay, £2 to £4 ss; clover, £4
to £5 10s Od ; and straw, £1 10s to £1 16s Od per load.
Trade dull.

CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £2 2s to £4 17s; clover
do., Os to S 5 10s; and straw, Nto £1 16s per load.
A slow demand.

WurrEcuArrr,,—Meadow hay, £2 Os to £4 15s; clover,
£ 4 Os to kb 12s Od ; and straw, £1 lOs to D. lOs per load.
Trade heavy.

DOVER HOTEL COMPANY.—The first half-yearly
ordinary general meeting of the proprietors of this company
was held yesterday, Sir C. H. J. Rich in the chair. The
al
report having been read by the secretary, on the motion of
the chairman, it was unanimously adopted. Sever share-
holders remarked upon the satisfactory inmanner which
the hotel was conducted, and that the influx of visitors
.s
caused by the approaching Exhibition could not but in-
crease the business of the comPanY9 the hotel, the Royal
Ship, being in such a favourable position at the terminus of
the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway. A. dividend,
at the rate of 5 per cent. for the past six month
de-
clared on the paid-up capital of the company. ips; was
rßees
shareholder, moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, an a
and
the Panto owpliment was paid to the rest of the board

intrutie, and where partings shall come no more for
ever. "My Louisa" is a slight sketch sufficiently
amusing to dwell upon. There is a good article on
the " Lifeboat." Treatisies on this subject are gene -
rally attractive, and this one does not fall below the
average amount of merit It is justly said that the
hope has been entertained that all knowledge on
thiE. topic will possess interest for the friend of
humanity, and when a fierce gale howls around
" we may have a greater appreciation of, and a re•
newed confidence in, those wonderful boats, in
which some of the noblest of England's sons are
hastening to the rescue, and are braving the direst
hardships—it may be death—for their fellow-
creatu.res' sake."

The British U orknzan.
This excellent periodical has lost none of its
attractions. It is crowded with woodcuts and
arranged with its accustomed skill. We would,
however, suggest to the editors, that if piety and
temperance were not so continually inculcated the
effect would be better, and the indifferent or
the scornful reader would be more likely to profit.
In the part for the first week in February there is
a really beautiful engraving of the late Prince Con-
sort from Wyon's celebrated medallion. It is far
superior to many more expensive likenesses.