The Sun.
London, England, 1860-04-11 00:00:00

LITI,RATURE.

The Dublin University Magazine.
The strange narrative of " Vonved the Dane" is
continued. There is something very peculiar in
this tale, which seems to interest one, as do all
the reminiscences of daring deeds by field and.
flood. A man like the celebrated pirate here re-
corded becomes a sort of hero of romance, rather
than a felon or an outlaw. It is an affecting passage
in which Lars Vonved reveals to his devoted fol-
lower that it is his brother who has betrayed him,
and the anguish of the attached adherent is truly
depicted. Among the light literature we meet with
a well-written tale, called " The -Wooing and Win-
ning of Amy O'Neill." This is most admirably
described in many points, and the lovers certainly
exemplify the correctness of Mrs. Malaprop'e adage,
that it is safest to begin with a little aversion. It
was not till danger, and even the shadow of the
presence of death, that the stern realities succeeded
to the wilder waywardness of the young people;
those who desire an agreeable little story will
be pleased with this paper. The most striking
sketch here met with is that of "Marino Faliero."
It is well written, and characterised with a true
appreciation of the great man whose sad
career it chronicles, and whose name it
would seek to redeem in some measure from the
slanders cast upon it. It has been truly said—
" 'Tis ssen too often to a nation's shame
Success is virtue and misfortune blame."
_ _

So it was doubtless with the subject of these pages,
who in the fullness of his years perished in a mourn-
ful manner; his deeds if crown ed with triumph might
have been applauded in life by the acclamations of
his countrymen, and immortalised after death in
the pages of their historians. This article concludes
by referring to the affecting ceremony that took
place at the funeral of the glorious banner of St.
Marc's, in Perasto, when the order came for the
city to succumb to a new Government. The chief
magistrate pronounced a most solemn and beautiful
oration over it, and it is thus said :
,4 We cannot conceive a more honourable monument to
the Republic of Venice than this patriDtic testimony. Let
our reader search in the records of the past, whether he will
find many conquering Republics, or monarchies, having
called forth, on the days of reverse, such accents of attach-
ment and sorrowful regrets. We have observed that the
history of the Republic of Venice is yet to be written, and
it will be the task of the future historian of the fair Queen
of the Adriatic—with her innate energy, her artistic splen-
dours, and real elements of greatness, and now so desolate
and prostrate—it will be one of his duties to discover
whether the popular revolution intended by Marino Faliero
would not have instilled a purer and fresher blood into the
inner life and springs of the government, and thus averted
the causes of the fatal decay that preceded one of the most
melancholy, affecting, national ruins recorded in history."
There is a lengthened criticism on " The Man of
the People," a novel recently published. It is dis-
cussed with care, but the criticism does not regard
it in a very favourable light considering all things.
There is something attractive in the remarks
on " La Mort d'Arthur, " which form the
concluding subject of the contents. The writer
enters fully into the real poetry of the idea ex-
pressed in those old but unforgotten legends which
survive so many changes and outlive so many gene-
rations. It is thus truly observed of the efficacy
and endurance of their styles, and the merit of
purpose:--

"They greet a world fresh from change and newly-born
now as in the youth of Europe, vibrating with battle, ready
for crusades, and credulous of heroes. They are popular
now as then—sung by poets, and woven into modern
fictions, because they teach us the eternal lessons of this
world's incapacity to fulfil our higher aspirations—of our
failure in our best-planned schemes, if they are not hal-
lowed by faith in the power and necessity of sanctification
through the blood of the Atoner. They satisfy the hero-
worship which now, as then, ennobles manhood, by showing
us the warfare between the spiritual and the fleshly life,
and they give us examples of the Christian paradox, that
the noblest victory is gained by humility—the highest hap-
piness by self-denial. Now, as then, when the race of life
seems crowded with competitors, and the world is ready to
crown the victor, of whatever rank, the truth is preached
to us in these old myths that by obedience men are made
more than kings, and that faith is the substance—the very
present possession—of things hoped for."

The Draper and Clothier. Vol. I. Houlston and
Wright.
This is the first annual volume of a journal esta-
blished chiefly for circulation among the commer-
cial classes, being addressed " to all traders in, and
purchasers of, textile fabrics." It contains origi-
nal articles on many subjects connected withtrade,
such as those on puffing houses, the tally system,
the early closing movement, &c. The numerous
fraudulent devices to which both buyers and sellers
are liable are conscientiously.exposed in papers on
" Tricks in Trade," " Unwise Credit," " Short Mea-
sure," &c. Much information on similar topics is
contained in the letters and general contents ; and
it is likely to ha a very useful circulating medium
in the trade.

Nice and its Climate. Spain and its Climate. By
Edwin Lee, M.D., author of " The Baths of
France and Germany," &c. Adams, Fleet-street.
The re-issue of these useful little works proves
that the public has appreciated their value. Dr.
Lee has interested himself in the study of the effects
produced by different climates on different patients,
or in various stages of the same disease. He has
written like a man of sense and experience, taking
into effect the general character of the locality and
its inhabitants, judging rightly that pleasant diver-
sion and agreeable society weigh in the scale against
the dreary monotony of an English watering-place
in winter. He is well known as the author of
several works on similar subjects, and has attained
for himself the character of an authority in such
matters. 'We commend these little works to the
attention of invalids and their medical advisers.

Two Months in Arrah in 1857. By J. J. Halls,
late Assistant-Surgeon at Arrah. Longman.
This little work adds another to the long list of
narratives of the various phases of the Indian re-
volt. It was written, we are told, for the informa-
tion of the author's friends, but since the gallant
defence of Arrah occupied so prominent a part in
the resistance to the mutiny, it was thought ad-
visable to submit it to the public. It gives a clear
and succinct narrative of the siege, and pays a
warm tribute to the heroism of the defenders.

One of Them. By Charles Lever. No. V.
Chapman and Hall.
Number five is exclusively devoted to Mr. O'Shea
and his man Joe, and the cool effrontery of the last-
mentioned individual is characteristic of an Irish
servant, who knows too much of his master's affairs
to be severely reproved. The quiet way in which
the Hibernian fire-eater is put down by the Yankee,
who considers pistols for two and coffee for four an
ordinary morning's amusement, is very entertain-
ing. The settlement of accounts between Mr.
O'Shea and his dupe,Heathcote, is worthy of Lever's
pristine delineation of character, and stands in
pleasing contrast to some of the more loosely-
written portions of this production :
" Oh, my good reader, has it been amongst your life ex-
periences to have submitted to an ordeal of this kind—to be
caged up of a wet day with an unwilling guest, whom you
are called on to amuse, but know not how to interest; to
feel that you are bound to employ his thoughts, with the
sad consciousness that in every pause of the conver-
sation he is cursing his hard fate at being in
your company ; to know that you must employ all
the resources of your agreeability without even a
chance of success, your very efforts to amuse con-
stituting in themaolvoe a boredom ? Th, is as great a test of
temper as of talent. Poor O'Shea, one cannot but pity you!
To be sure, you are not without little aids to pass time, in
the shape of cards,dice, and such-like. I am not quite sure
that a travelling roulette-table is not somewhere among
your effects. But of what use are they all now ? None
would think of a lecture on anatomy to a man who has just
suffered amputation."

Z. 11.18 DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

A very moderate supply of English wheat was on offer
in our market to-day. For both red and white qualities
there was a steady, but by no means active, demand, at
Monday's currency. The general condition of the samples
was very middling.

Only 1,320 qrs of foreign wheat have come fresh to hand.
Good and fine samples sold at full currencies ; but all other
kinds wore very dull. Floating cargoes were steady in
price; but the business done in them was rather limited.
Very little barley, either English or foreign, was on offer,
and the demand for it was tolerably firm, at full quotations.
Malt, however, ruled heavy, on former terms.
There was a steady inquiry for oats, at extreme curren-

cies.

Beans, peas, and flour sold slowly; nevertheless, prices
were well supported.

ARRIVALS THIS WEEK
Wheat. Barley Malt. Oats. Flour.
English 730 r 850 i 2,460 ' 46 i 1,370
Irish
,
Foreign
i --. bls.

BOROUGH HOP.
There is scarcely any business doing in our market, and
prices rule almost nominal.

WHITECHAPEL.
The supplies of wheat are moderate. On the whole, the
trade rules firm, as follows :
Beef, from 2s 6d to 4s 2d ; mutton, 3s 4d to 4s 4d ;
lamb, 5s 4d to Gs fid ; veal, 4s 4d to 5s Od ; and pork, 3e
6d to 5s Od per 81b., by the carcase.

ST. GEORGE'S-IN-THE-EAST.—At the early cele-
bration of the Holy Communion on Easterpay, at St.
George's-in-the-East, an Easter offering was made to the
rector, amounting to within a few shillings of £l5O. Some
other sympathising friends had anticipated this act by
sending to the rector, anonymously, sums amounting to
neatly £5O, besides a beautiful silver gilt chalice and paten,
when they heard of the act which had been carried out in
the church, under the orders of the bishop, on the 10th of
Marche