The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-05 00:00:00

THE 11AGAZINES.

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BLACKWOOD.---" Brownlows " contains plenty
in this instalment to satisfy the lovers of
startling incidents and of exciting news'
The unexpected appearance of Mrs. pro-
ton transforms the luxurious country house
into a pandemonium, and it is difficult to say which
is the most wretched and confused—the man who
has been playing a double-dealing part, or the
woman who comforts him with more zeal than dis"
cretion. " The Government and the Press" is an
able article on the political state of affairs, and there
is a great deal of truth in the remarks here 111.6,
with concerning the opinion the loyalist public yid'
form for itself of those statesmen who give good
measures, though some writers may choose to deride
them. Some well-deserved strictures are passed
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upon the article in the Quarterly Review, which 13
entitled " The Conservative Surrender." we quite
agree with the concluding passage in this paper,
,
which declares that " the business of all lovers of
their country is not with the past, but with the
future. What is done cannot be undone ; and this
at least her Majesty's Ministers are justified In
saying, that, whether right or wrong in the cause
they felt themselves constrained to take, they hav,e,
carried the great bulk of the party with thew
t
" Linda Tressel " is proceeded with. This is a quaint
style of narrative that is well told, and points A
moral to meddling and mischief-making persons
r
who will take the destiny of the young into their
own hands, and despise all better influences to gain
their individual purposes. " The Church--Her
State and Prospects," is an article that is sensibly
written, and seems to steer clear of religious Pre
judice and levelling doctrines. "Nina" is a pleasing
little poem, that tells its sad tale in lines of sweet-
ness and beauty. ," Sir Charles Wood's Adzill'
Histration of Indian Affairs" contains some hotae
truths that will not please those who have exalted
that statesman's reputation beyond all due bounds'
" The Conversion of England" refers to nonta;,
lembereg celebrated work. " Cornelius O'Dovu
is as entertaining as usual, and refers to those
topics which more immediately engage attention
and create interest just now.

D ÜBLIN. —" Sweet Anne Page" becomes more ja.
teresting as it continues, and the tricks and devices
of Claudia are most strange and irritating. Ol
can readily fancy how she terrified some and cajoleu
others by her schemes and stratagems. Raphael'her brother, is another `l'isgraceful individual, w°_,
cares for nothin7 gardlesP b : but prosecuting his own objects
°
re
'
i consequences, and utterly abjuring 0°
-aces of conscience. " Mrs. Frazer, the Banker
Wife," is a sad story, that contains much for th(:,
thoughtless ani careless. "John Haller's Nieca
is a good story, that may be confidently recommended
to notice ; it is told in a pleasing manner throng'"
out. "Pre-Historic Oxford" will please the anti:
quarian and the lover of old times by its renlial-
scences and sketches. " The Penns and the re 3;
ningtons of the Seventeenth Century " eor°,,jto
intoresting reminiscences that are well calculate'
attract notice. "The Venice of Yesterday" refer.
to Mr. Howell's work on the subject, which it 1s
said is the standard one of the famous old sca-eil'
ST. PAULS, Nos. 2 and 3. Virtue.—The CO11;
tents of the November and December numbers
"St. Pauls" show a great deal of talent in the
writer, notwithstanding a little heaviness ill the
general character of the magazine. Certainly 1
would be impossible to condemn it for frivolity;
and if the intention of the editor was to present be
readers with really solid and sensible reading 1111
bai attained his wish. The political articles 1 t
not, of course, commend themselves to all alike, bus
they are always more or less able, and there ari
plenty of others more general in their views 31/
their interests, In tho November part we find :0
1'
a
excellent paper ou " Glass Houses," and an anidaatio
criticism on the present condition of the stage. be
the December number we have an essay 031
"Trade of Journalism," written by one who ieevi,
dently practically conversant with his subicet.
" About Rowing," " Cumberland Photograpb9'o
" The Tourist at home," and "Hunting," ars,
among the rest of the remaining contents. Throtiga"
both parts run the two stories " All for Greed'' 3°,
" Phineas Finn," the latter showing all the authors
old versatility and ease of manner.
BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—The editor's
story °f
" Myddleton Pomfret" proceeds with rapiditici
o
The unfortunate Sophy reappears on the scene, ;0
is pursued by the unprincipled Musgrave, wh ie;t
the eye of world her husband. Myddleton Pomfret,
Julian Curzon has now become, is powerlessoo
help her, notwithstanding his anxiety to do so. a
French almanacs for 1863 furnish the subject for
erw
~
amusing article. Francis Jacox continues hiss
of Prestwood Papers ; and we have, besides,
legend of Sir Francis Drake, Recollections °ree
Visit to the Capital of Siam, and a Tale of 11f
Christmases.

THE NEW MONTHLY.—" The Deepdale Myst°lito
which begins slowly to unravel itself, maintainto
interest. Its events are startling, and it 331100
certainly be classed among sensation novels;
ap
the style is quiet and homely enough, and it /13p
claim the credit of originality. It now rapidly
proaches conclusion, and the villains of the swot,
are are beginning to receive their due punisbeled
" About giving Sorrow Words," is an able
„t4er,
suggestive paper, the truth of which most rj,
sons will acknowledge. Cyrus Redding e°l3,..es.
butes an article on " Our Political Preg-fol
siou," in which he does not take a very bete io
view of things in general. " Sketches of Li'eard
Paris" is an amusing paper and Mr. Cr3Wf op,
Rainage's " Wanderings Through Italy" are co
tinued with interest. The three last articles je ill
number carry the reader a good deal further, as s„..
be seen from their somewhat alarming tDie,,,,o.
" Kassala ; the Central Egyptian Outpost in
sinia ;" " Scenery and Society in Mauritius ;
" A Missionary in the Athabasco." The lattetiog
founded on Mgr. Faraud's :recent work recoaeito
his exertions among the savage populations e of
extreme north of British America, and is °ad
interest, though sometimes of a melancholy

painful nature. oelf
TINSLEY'S MAGAZINE.—This is another of tilt 0,
corners, and a very good ene on the whole. Iv,if
Russell's story of " The Adventures of Dr. 131.3":'s
and the editor's own serial of " The Rock Abeii;tiro
proceed with interest. Besides these We Lot
" Aunt Anastasia in the Country," and Pie —ool
lively papers on a wide range of subjects, ,ota
Kettledrumming to the Furies. Among the u 0
noticeable articles we must not omit to nieu'i-icso
furious defence of Fenianism by an sin3:fra.
Fenian. The editor, of course, disclaims all ;or
pathy with the views put forward, but OP, 3of
ibly enough that we have few opportuaitc
extending our knowledge of bona fide Fenisuis
CORNHILL.—" The Bramleighs of Bishops fo
I,„ccfr-
ea
are continued at some length, and the story coo'
more exciting and eventful as it approaches i‘itso
elusion. Some of the incidents are t°l'so
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strking manner, and the episode of the c io
letters is a very noticeable one. The charade
this story display a great variety of lifts aud (1404
tion, and chronicle some of those acts of cub
tho
and mercenary manoeuvres which distingui tl.O
careers of fortune hunters. "Jottings fl3',, or°
Note-book of an Undeveloped Collector colt
brought brought to a conclusion. They contain a 14001
deal of varied information. "Dumb tiag
• ter°
Speech : a Belgian Experiment," is an 1"
sts th 3
paper that well repays perusal. It sugge
much might be done in our own country' t" vs°
of t 0
the example that is set in the treatment tot 1)
continental mutes ; but then the task Illiaboof
accomplished by men who appreciate it as 310,54
of Christian love. " Country Life" is a P frog
sketch, which presents some profitable.resurulti,:,
a country life to our attention. It is t
life is
that the contrast from town to country e; sof
" feature of moral life on which Euglishel ter
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justly congratulate themselves.'
on Talk" are full of interest and inforui
those who peruse them may recognise
the tot
of some they meet in society. "Jack DoP
Killer" is another of that series already s" 0
in this periodical. /
Yeol
TEMPLE BAR.—" Stephen Lawrence, _
and be seems
spices in his married life,
does not present the hero under verY liatt.e_Tee'd
the (,13esti:rlipc,' tl!:11j):