The Sun.
London, England, 1862-01-03 00:00:00

rest. There is an astronomical paper and a nautical
sketch, an article on indigo, and an old Scandina-
vian legend. Those who have not yet seen this
serial cannot do better than take this New Year's
',umber as a sample, when they will admit that it
realises Herbert's remark, which is also its motto--
" Good words are worth much and cost little."

The Cornhill.
In Philip's adventures the character of General
Baynes is well exemplified : wiih all his bounce he
cannot combat the common-sense of his brother-in-
law, and Airs. Baynes, tiger though she be, has to
knock under to her sister. Madame Smoleski comes
out in grand relief in contrast to the worldly
mother ; and her kind and affectionate care of poor
little Charlotte shows that Mr. Thackeray,
however cynic, 1.a3 a strong appreciation of
human nature. "An Election in Australia"
gives a fair sample of political contests
in the antipodes. The struggles of Brown, Jones,
and Robinson continue, but despite the advertising
Gnergy of Robinson, the firm is on the eve of a col-
lapse. The attack of Robinson on the phlegmatic
Brisket is highly ridiculous, and the magnanimity
of the outraged Knight of the Cleaver is capital.
Number ten of Birds-eye Views of Society repre-
sents a dinner down the river, and is executed with
the talent which characterises its predecessors.
Agnes of Sorento is c mitinued, and an article on the
Quadrilateral contains matter of interest.

Beeton's Publications.

Messrs. Beeton's serials begin the new year with
spirit, being more than usually attractive. The
hristmas Annual is especially fascinating, with its
gorgeous illuminated almanack, and its plentiful
provision for seasonable pastime, as well as its rival
to the German Tree in the shape of a Christmas
Snip. The Illuminated Bible is continued with
unabated excellence, and the copious notes render
it especially suitable for a Family Bible. The
Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine has invincible
attractions for all fair needlcwomen, as besides a
charming pattern for Berlin wool work and the
customary useful sheet of patterns, it gives
two pieces of muslin traced ready for em-
broidery, with full instructions for working
them. The patterns for dressmaking are likely to
be very serviceable to those nimble fingered ladies
who have not leisure or means to devote to fancy
work. The second volume of The Boys' Own
Library contains the history of a ship boy who
became a Prime Minister, by William Dalton,
The Boys' Cwn Magazine has plenty of attractions
for boys, and is published at a price which puts it
within reach of every schoolboy. Bonze Pets and
Garden Ai anagement are continued as usual, and
the first part of Beeton's Dictionary of Science, Art,
and Literature promises to give us a very compre-
hensive and useful work of reference.

Baily's Sporting
Contains a portrait of Mr. W. G. R. Gratwicke,
and a biography of that patron of the turf. " The
Dunce of the Family" is continued, and the interest
is maintained. " Winter Quarters" by Scrutator,
contains useful information on a par with the
author's general productions. Number nine of
"Wild Sports" relates to Australian hunting.
" The Biter Bitten" relates to Mr. Rarey and his
friends and emulators. Our Van and general
sporting news of the month are furnished.