The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-03 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS MAGAZINES.

Tait contains its usual variety of tales, articles,
and miscellaneous papers suggesting thought and
reflection on social subjects. An interesting me-
moir of Beethoven narrates his career, and de-
cribes his character, rendering homage to his genius
and expressing sympathy for his difficulties. The
memoir stops before the great affliction which
darkened his latter days fell on him, and we are
promised its continuation in the next number.
" Tangled Talk" has some very sensible remarks
on the precise and narrow system which some of the
moralists of the present day enunciate, as if the re-
generation of the world would naturally follow
from the strict observance of rules and the daily
' performance of every employment at stated hostr%ry,s;
A paper on the factories deserves perusal. t
justly, even after all that has been donejfeilig
tedious it must he for little children to Sumatra,
ja3 Cos-
hours a day in laboor I The recotrode
Sumatra,
rnopolite's Experience" take of the island and
and show us a favourable pictitreeview
has papers on
its inhabitants.—The Ectetcol_ljoui of Oud©, and
the Greek Church, the
alluP g
apers are on attractive
Mexico. Two biograPi osite characteristics—
subjects of verYsheliey and Sir Henry
Percy BY sebe former is founded on two memoirs
e„,t, which, being both written in
Havelock.
recently p
~,v of the poet,
üblish
the writer •
considers himself
advoc—w the defence of morality, and subjects
mraoned t° •
ShelleYsu ,0 principles, or rather absence of principles,
t°
a severe and certainly well-merited cen-
sure.
But,
sure. dangerous and indefensible as
were his views and opinions, some allow-
ance may b-.! made or his individual self,
with his sensitive temperament, wild imagination,
and unfortunate circumstances. Such pleas may
not be urged in extenuation of vice and imuio-
rality. They can only be brought as another

here to the harsh human judgment which will
arrogate to itself the exclusive right of Rim

" Who knows each chord its varying tone—
Each string its varying bias."
The present writer strengthens his argument
by his ready admission of the charm s
of Shelley's verse. In conclusion, he observes
with truth, that- the life of Shelley is ," the
best antidote to the poison of his verses in the restless
misery it pourtrays as the result of his principles."
The sketch of Sir Henry Havelock is brief, and
expresses the universal feeling over the grave of the
departed hero.—The Englishwoman's Journal is a
new candidate for popular favour, devoted to the
advancement of female progress and the discussion
of all questions relating to woman. It is under
feminine management, and we trust the undertak-
ing will receive the support which so meritorious an
attempt deserves. —The Irish Metropolitan contains
its usual varieties in tales, essays, poems, criticisms,
and sporting intelligence, and offers something for
all tastes. A poem, entitled "A Psalm of Death,"
is written with spirit and expression.—Newton's
London Journal has its accustomed information
on all the subjects connected with patents
andimprovements. The reports of the institutions
of civil and mechanical engineers are included.—
Knight's Popular History of England is advancing to
modem times. It has now reached the era of the Pro-
tectorate. The woodcuts ace numerous, and a great
improvement to the work. —The two stories of
Ask Mamma and The Gordian Knot progress in
their accustomed manner, without much novelty or
any remarkable talent.—Le Follet exhibits the
wonders of fashion is all the glories of spring cos-
tumes.

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