The Sun.
London, England, 1858-11-02 00:00:00

MICHAELMAS TERM.

To-day being the first day of Michaelmas term, the Lord
Chancellor, according to ancient custom, entertained the
judges at a sumptuous breakfast, at his residence in Eaton-
square. Amongst the company were Sir J. Romilly, Master
of the Rolls ; Lord Campbell, Lord Chief Justice of Eng-
land; Sir F. Pollock, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer;
the Lords Justices Knight Bruce and Turner ; Sir Alex-
ander Cockburn, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas;
Vice-Chancellors Sir R. T. Kindersley, Sir J. Stuart, and Sir
W. P. Wood ; Baron Watson, Justice Erle, Justice Byles,
Baron Bramwell, Sir C. Cresswell, Judge Ordinary of the
Court of Probate ; Justice Hill, Baron Channel, Justice
Crowder, Baron Martin, Justice Coleridge, and a large
attendance of the members of the bar, who have attained
the rank of Queen's counsel and Sergeants at law.
After breakfast the whole of the judges proceeded •in
state to their respective courts in Westminster-hall,
where a great number of persons had assembled to wit-
ness the arrival of the procession.

THE REV. W. SMITH.—We have heard, upon
what we consider to be very good authority, slays the
Bristol Times, that this unhappy man, whose trial and con-
viction for the attack on Leach created so much sensation
at the Gloucester Spring Assizes, died on Wednesday last,
at Lewes, to which place he was removed, on his way to
Bermuda, where it was intended he should spend the.term
of his servitude.
AN OwL's LARDER.—A few days since an owl's
nest was taken upon the farm of Mr. Parker, Burnett's
Farm, near this city, with three young ones in it. The
luxurious and voracious habits of the owl may be imagined
from the contents of this nest, which consists of two leve-
rets' one rabbit, three blackbirds, one thrush, and two large
trout. They were all fresh, and had been apparently caught
during the night..--Bath Journal.
REPRESENTATION OF MANCHESTER.—Two new
candidates are spoken of, one being Mr. T. Fai:b.
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Dublin.—The "Adventures of Gerald Fitzgerald"
are continued: they are narrated in a spirited man-
ner, and present some curious scenes of the French
Revolution. Gerald encounters old friends with
new faces when and where he least expects to find
them. Among the most singular was the poor
player he met with, and who recalled himself to his
recollection as his former acquaintance the Vis-
count de Noe, " a part," he added, " which my
ancestors have performed for some seven or eight
centuries ; now I change my role every night !"
" Outside a Playground" is a very sensible article
on the miserable resorts of poor children, and the
necessity of providing some more healthy places for
them to recreate themselves, instead of wandering
in the worst neighbourhoods as regards physical
disadvantages and moral degradation. A paper on
" Crinoline and Whales" presents some curious de-
tails, and contains some ludicrous remarks concern-
ing the present absurd fashion in ladies' dresses.
" The Half Brothers" is a most painful story, which
offers a striking example of the cruelty and base-
ness of practical jokes carried to an inordinate
excess—how they form an excuse for those desti-
tute of principle and devoid of delicacy to indulge
their unfeeling natures at the expense of the hap-
piness, welfare, and often the life of others. The
peculiar cfrcumstances under which Henry Ashton
met his death are very naturally described, and
although the actual events that led to so sad a catas-
trophe may not be those of frequent occurrence,
the most important part of the tale—its tragic con-
clusion—is only too often verified in actual life.
" A 'Subterranean Adventure " is a very strange
sketch, which is brought before us in a
a striking manner. It is likely to engage atten•
tion alike from its singularity and the impressive
style which characterises its delineation. There
is a mournful interest attached to the remarks on
" The Works of the Rev. R. A. Vaughan," inas-
much as their gifted author is now no more. It is
said that gratitude for what he has written is
mingled with sorrow that his works are so few,
compared with what they might have been. Some
wise reflections are made on the evils that arise
from over study, and the danger of undertaking
more than the strength will enable to perform. It
is observed "We would warn the student against
a thriftless expenditure of his powers." "A Home
Fancy" is the title of some graceful verses. " Jot-
tings on Eclipses" furnishes some remarkable ac-
counts of eclipses in ancient times that will satisfy
the scientific reader. " Patrick Delany, D.D.," is
the subject of some well-written remarks on that
distinguished man, who obtained his honours "by
the sheer exercise of an intelligent mind, combined
with honesty and rare industry." The details
given of his life are interesting.

Fraser's.—Fraser has an unusually attractive table
of contents this month. "Our Failures," by a Man-
chester Man, is an interesting paper on some of the
topics of the day, but he speedily finds his subject
extending to an alarming size when he treats of
miscellaneous failures, and unsuccessful attempts in
general matters. " Concerning Tidiness," is an en-
tertaining article "on an overlooked source of
human content." The writer insists that much
gloom and depression might be disposed of by
vigorously setting to work to remedy all disorder
and untidiness about personal matters, and he im-
proves on Sydney Smith's advice to a disconsolate
lady, to have always a bright fire, a kettle on the
hob, and a paper of sugar-plums on the mantel-
piece. The author observes, with truth, that at
one time it was too much the fashion to suppose,
that if outward things were comfortable, a
person must needs be happy, whatever his
mental uneasiness, but that now the pic-
ture is reversed, and the principle of
" My Mind to me a Kingdom is" is carried too far.
But while fully coinciding in the justice of manymus
of his remarks, and the spirit of all, r
sytemt
suggest that the author carries his favourite
too far, and that the person who folltoew
intod his rules
a minutely would be apt to degenerate
all about him.
per-
petual fidget and a terrible p_lagriume
housekeepers of
The precise old bachelors and
cheerfulp and contented.
society are seldom the
The anxiety of mind which mosthih has been diverted from
licf, is expended on the the great questions
ar-
rangement of a libraryo or the preservation of a new
carpet. The papers on Natural History are con-
tinued, and treat of Pelicans, those interesting
birds, so favourite a theme with the ornithologist
and simile with the poet. The pleasing story of
Hanworth" is continued, and chronicles some im-
portant events.
Edith is engaged to her former
lover, Charles Stirling, and Mrs. Ramsay dies
unexpectedly abroad and leaves her daughter in
a forlorn position. An article on Rarey gives
a clear and precise account of his method in a man-
ner that will render it comprehensible even to those
who have no ambition to distinguish themselves in
the character of an equine Van Ambiirg. The
portrait of a day without horses is amusingly
sketched. A liew story by the author of " Meg of
Elibank," cominenees with promise. It is entitled
" Hector Garret of Otter," and the reader becomes
interested in the fortunes of the lonely young wife
of the reserved and sorrowful student. A paper on
the Indian Rebellion discusses the 'village system
and the policy of annexation, censuring the former
and acquitting• the latter. An interesting article
on two recent volumes on our great rebellion brings
the number to a, close.

Bentley's Mitcellany.—SGveral articles of interest
meet the reader :in this month's number. For the
lovers of fiction I .here are two or three attractive
stories, one of them entitled " The Rejection,"
which contintte#4: the fortunes of Mr. CanterburT's

Colburn's United Service.—The United Servic4
Magazine opens with an article on "National So•
curity from War and Invasion," which attributes
most of the deficiencies in our services to undue
favour in patronage. It is justly observed that
" additional millions to the outlay on our mili-
tary establishments would not effect so much as
an earnest disposition on the part of the authorities
to promote merit, and to bestow employment and
reward upon proved efficiency." Those who
earnestly desire reform in such matters will find
this paper repay perusal. Those who are con-
templating emigration to India will find many
hints for their instruction in a paper entitled " The
Colonisation Mania." It strongly advises all who
have means and energy to go out to India and
endeavour to develop her dormant qualities ;
not to anticipate an El Dorado, where gold is to by
had for the looking for it. An essay upon manly
exercises for soldiers is written with sense and
spirit. Regular exercise might be practised with
advantage by members of many other professions
than the military. The third part of a new Life a
Wellington, continues the narrative of his moor,
and leaves the great captain, after the siege of
Badajoz, lamenting the loss of the numbers who
had fallen in the assault, and the unbridled
cruelties of his soldiers. All the naval and
tary intelligence
of the month is given in full; and
the editor's portfolio contains its usual criticism"
on public questions.