The Sun.
London, England, 1858-06-01 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

Tha Westminster Review. No. XXVI. John

Chapman.

The ability of this Review is generally unques-
tioned, and when it will consent to let theological,
controversial, and similar subje3t3 alone, it affords
pleasant reading. The present number is a favour-
able specimen. With the exception of the
opening paper, with the formidable title of
" The Religion of Positivism," all the topics
are those which interest the general reader, and
are suitable fcr the perusal of those who desire
an hom's literary refreshment, instead of an
introduction to the hopeless labyrinth of
German mysticism and psychology. " The Bos-
cohel Tracts," "Our Relation to the Princes of
India," " Party Government," and " Melical
Reform" are among the chief topics, offering at-
tractions to the historian and the politician, while
the literary reader will find, in addition to the
general survey of contemporary literature, an
article on the recent recolle,,tions of Shelley and
ron.

The Journal of Psychological Medicine and Mental
Pathology. No. X. John Churchill.
This quarterly, though on a painful subject, be-
ing chiefly devoted to the consideration of the
treatment of insanity, is one of great practical
value and interest to those in any way connected
with the management of the insane. The psycho-
logist, too, who studies to trace the various peca
Rarities in the development of the mental powers,
how much they are affected by locality, education,
individual circumstances, and hereditary quilities,
will find many subjects for consideration, and many
suggestive facts recorded in its pages. The num-
ber before us has an extended notice of Mr. Buc-
kle's valuable work on Civilisation, admiring his
research and ability, but censuring his philosophy,
as most conscientious and thoughtful readers would
do. The legal doctrine of responsibility, in cases
of insanity, treats of a very important question.
Another paper treats of Insanity and Luna-
tic Asylums in Norway, and gives an account
of the various institutions in that country. It has
been said by travellers that the proportion of idiocy
in the-Norwegian population is large, owing to the
extremely isolated existence led by many of the
country villagers. "Charlotte Brunte, a psycho-
logical study," is the title ®f an essay that will, no
doubt., attract many readers'. It does not, however,
suggest much that is original, but is little more
than a record of her malancho!y career. A paper
entitled r Pnysioloaic a Psychology," is continued,
and a lecture by Robert Jamieson, M.D., on
"Mind and Body," is somewhat abstruse in elm-
' raster, but displays considerable powers of reflec.
tion and analysis.

Th 4 Law Magazine and Law Review. May, 1858.

Butter worths.

This valuable and important periodical maintains
its character, and discusses all subjects connected
with the reform and advancement of the law with
ability, authority, and experience. A memoir of
the late Sir Willi am Maule is given; it takes a review
of his eminent career, paying him the tribute of
cordial admiration. A paper on the Admiralty
Court commends itself to the attention of those iu
power, suggesting the reforms required in the last
survivor of the COM ti of Doctoro' Commons. Mr.
Macknight's recent life of E Imund Burke. receives
a long and favourable notice. Orie of the most re-
markable features in the present number is the pub-
lication of the papers of the Society for promoting
tLe amendment of the law. We are inf3rmed
that by an arrangement made with that
society, all their reports and papers will in
future be published solely in this quarterly.
The Selection of Adjudged points in the
Court of Chancery must be a very useful referee
for all concerned in law cases, whether clients or
practitioners. There are several other articles of
ability, and all legal intelligence of any import-
ance is given in full.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, Juno I.—Wind this day at noon, W. ; light
airs, and fine clear weather.
lIEENSTOWN, May 31—Wind S.—Sailed—Louise, for
Demerara.

PLYMOUTH, May 31.—Wind
Brougham, from Sierra Leone. Sailed—Gipsy Queen, for
Quebec.
Orr QUEENSTOWN, May 30.—Arrived—Kaffirlaud,
from Callao.

SWANSEA, May 31.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—Orontes, for
St. Vincent.

CLYDE, May 26.—Wind.—Arrived—Orient, from St.
Kitt's ; Mountain Eagle, Cardenas. Sailed—Majestic, for
Calcutta.

DUBLIN, May 31.—Wind N.—Arrived—Jane Ander-
son. from Ba.rbadoee.

Ntwro RT, May 31.--Wind W.— Arrived—Heins
Gustav, from Bombay for St. Thomas; Frank, from Bris-
tol for Quebeo.
OFF DOVER, May 33.—Arrived—Warrior, from Moga-
dore.

OFF PLYMOUTH, May 27.—Arrived—Sent, from Lon-
don for Melbaurne.

tO SOUTHAMPTON, May 31.—Arrived—LeY1ata (8), from
St. Thomas.

MILFORD, May 30.—Wind S.—Arrived—Flora South-
end, from Moulmein.
FALMOUTH, May variable.--Arrived—Bril-
liant, from Maceio.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.

Wind W.

Arrived —William, from Newcastle ; Empress, London ;
William Skinner, and Othello, Sunderland; Courier,
steamer, Jersey ; Petilla, Rouen ; Salsette, steamer, Glas-
gow ; Alliance, steamer, from Havre.
Salle i.--Barcelona, steamer, for Santander; La Poule,
Cherbourg ; Dispatch, steamer, Jersey ; Havre, steamer,
Havre; Charlotte, Gueinvey.
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind N. W.
Art ived, May 3l—Cid, from Mazatlan ; Alfred, Rio
Grsnle ; Harry Clem, Paraiba; Mr. W. Babbage, Porto
Rico ; Pilot Fisb, New York ; Kingston, St. John's,
N.B. ; Palativa, Antwerp ; Prince Philippe and Helm—
both from. Ostend.
Arrived, June I—Christopher Columbus, from Galli-
poli ; Amphitrite, Dunkirk.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.
Wind Westerly • tide, last hour's ebb ; fine.
Arrived, May 31—Triton, from St. Croix; Echo, Trini-
dad; East Anglian, (s.), from Kongelf ; Warrior, (s.),
Lisbon.
Arrived, June I—Mary Ann, from Konigsburg ; Water-
witch and Tasso Dantsic ; Hawk, Antwerp.
Sailed, June I—Albert Crosley, fcr Geelong; Paris and
London, steamer, Paris.

DEAL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind S. W. by S., moderate.

Passed—Panama, from Callao, for London (in tow);
Ocean Ranger, London, Newport; Anna Maria, Santa
Elena, Bremen; England's Queen, Mobile, Hamburg ;
Fortitude, London, Caniilf.
Anchored--Lady Bute, from London, for Jamaica;
Queen of India, Sunderland, Calcutta.
Sailed--Eclipse, Hans, Apollo, and Dependent, out-
ward bound.

ATTEMPTED MURDER BY A WORICMAN.—John Lace, a
working man,
living in Liverpool, wee ou Sunday walk-
ing in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. when he
was shot by a person named Lewis, with whom he had
previously some
bled profusely, but fortunately a surgeon (Mr. Pope)
gum rel. Lace fell to the gr.iund and
was Passing, and conveyed him at once in a cab to the
Southern Hospital, where he now lies in a somewhat
dangerous condition. Lewis was brought before the
local magistrates yesterday, but remanded to await the
result of Lace's wounds.