The Sun.
London, England, 1865-10-06 00:00:00

MONTHLY PERIODICALS.

BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—The animated story of
" The Chase of the Heiress " is brought to a con-
clusion, and the other tales proceed as usual.
" Eclipses Celestial and Terrestrial " are treated of
for the benefit of astronomical readers. " The
French Aristocracy" is not, as might be supposed,
an account of the vicissitudes of that class, but is
founded on two recent French novels. " Polo-
nius on Politics " is another of Francis Jaeox's
papers, made up, as usual, principally of quotations
and references.

COLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE.—" Re-
cent Travels in the Holy Land " are discussed in
the opening paper, which contains some pleasant
reading. Francis Jacox re-appears with another of his
characteristic essays, this time suggested by Camp-
bell. " Adventures in the North-West Territory "
introduce us to a wild and daring life. "Idalia," the prin-
cipal story, is continued with vigour and interest, though
certainly more dramatic than life-like in its incidents, its
style, and its characters. Two stories begun in this num-
ber are something kindred in their plot and style, both re-
lating to beautiful but bad and wicked heroines, who are
the misery of their husbands and the source of much mis-
chief. The poetical contributions are by two old and
valued contributors, Nicholas Michell and Cyrus Redding.
THE VICTORIA MAGAZINE.—SeveraI new tales
are to be found in this part. The old story of
" Trouble at Thornhill" still continues its complex
progress, though how it is to be wound up the
reader can hardly foresee. " The Fisherman's Daughter"
and "The Pearl Goblet" are two new corners, and promise
interest in their different ways. " Maximo" is a brief but a
prettily-told tale, whose hero, however, is quite inexcusable
in his conduct. The Hon. Mrs. Gifford begins a mournful
history in verse, which foretells future sorrow. The
" Cattle Plague" is discussed in a sensible
paper, that sum-
marises the difficulties of the question, and "The CynlrY,
Past and Present," forms the topic of an interesting essay.
The proceedings of the Social Science Congress are, of
course, referred to at some length.
THE DAY OF REST.—" Tho Hidden Sin" is con-
tinued at some length, and contains some eventful
incidents. " Pictures of Old London "is a very
interesting article, and the various illustrations greatly en-
hance its attraction. "Autobiography of an Italian Police-
officer" is continued, and several curious revelations are
mad©,
" Our Squire "is concluded satisfactorily. " Tra-
vels around Jerusalem" concludes this number in an ap-
propriate fashion.
MISCELLANEOLTS.--TllO Sunday Magazine and
Good Words contain, as usual, some very excellent
articles on a variety of interesting subjects.—The
Young Englishwoman is a perfect compendium of information
on domestic matters; and the Englishwoman's Magazine is
more than ordinarily attractive from the novelty and ele-
gance of its illustrations.—Newton's London Journal of the
Arts and Sciences will be read with interest this month by
those desiring information with respect to new inventions
and patents.—Odds and Ends this month contains the com-
mencement of a series of capital essays by " An Old Man."
—New Partnership Act.—A people's edition of the new
Partnership Amendment Act has just been published by
Messrs. Darton. The Cattle Disease —The use of iron as a
remedy for the cattle disease is recommended by Dr. Smith
in a letter published by him in the form of a pamphlet,
and addressed to Sir F. Kell'.

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HER MAJESTY.
BAL3IORAL, Oct. 3.
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louis of
Hesse, Princess Helena, and Baroness de Schenck,
drove to Loch Callater.

Prince Arthur and Princess Louise went out
riding with Lieut.-General the Hon. C., Mrs., and
Miss Grey.

Prince Leopold went out driving attended by Mr.
Buff.

THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF
WALES TO FLOORS.—A public meeting of the inha-
bitants of Kelso, convened by the magistrates, was held on
Wednesday in the Town-hall, for the purpose of consider-
ing what steps should be taken to give a suitable welcome
to the Prince and Princess of Wales on the occasion of
their visit to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe at Floors
Castle, on the 17th inst. The chairman, Mr. J. S. Darling,
senior magistrate, stated that the Duke of Roxburghe had
signified his approval of the mode of procedure that had
been indicated at the late meeting of the commissioners,
and also that there should be a salute fired, as had been
done on the occasion of Prince Alfred's visit. Their royal
highnesses would in all probability arrive in Kelso by day-
light,
and therefore whatever decoration might meet the
eye would be all proper and in place, such as had been
already spoken of—triumphal arches, floral decorations,
and flags. An illumination would be requisite. As the
vit tias a private one, there would be no occasion for any
a es. It was eventually agreed that a suitable wel-
come should be given on the part of the inhabitants of
Kelso to the prince and princess, and a committee of gentle-
men, comprising some of the most influential of the inha-
bitants, was nominated to carry the resolution into effect.

His Royal Highness Prince Amadeus of Savoy,
accompanied by his Excellency the Marquis d'Azeglio (the
Italian Minister), returned to town late last night from
Birmingham. His royal highness was engaged during his
stay in Birmingham in going over the large manufacturing
establishments of the town. The prince seemed to devote
more attention to the gun manufactures than to any other
branch of industry.

His Excellency Lord Wodehouse (the Lord Lieu-
tenant of Ireland) and Lady Wodehouse will quit London
to-day for Dublin.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort have
arrived at St. George's Hotel.

Earl Russell, accompanied by the Countess Rus-
sell, Lady Agatha Russell, and the Duke of Leinster, has
visited his lordship's Meath estates, which are very con-
siderable, in and about Navan. The noble party minutely
inspected the dwellings of the poorer tenants in Navan, and
conversed most freely with tho occupants, listening to their
requests, &c., and giving to the agent, who was also pre-
sent, instructions to have them complied with. The party
afterwards drove through Navan, and proceeded to the
Ardsalla estate, which they also inspected, and returned to
Ardsalla House for luncheon. The countess left a quan-
tity of warm clothing, tea, and tobacco with the agent for
distribution amongst the tenants. On Tuesday the earl
and countess left Kingstown for London.

The Earl of Derby is considerably bettor, accord-
ing to accounts received in town yesterday evening. The
noble lord is gradually regaining strength, and is expected
to be able to receive friends within the week.

The Earl and Countess Russell and Lady Agatha
Russell, after passing the night at Chester on Tuesday, on
their way from Ireland, have arrived at Pembroke Lodge,
Richmond Park, Surrey.

Viscount and Viscountess Bury have returned to
their residence, 48, Rutland-gate.

The Chevalier dos Santos, Portuguese Charge
d'Affaires, has left town to meet his Majesty the King of
Portugal, who is expected to call at Southampton on his
way to the Continent.