The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-06 00:00:00

THE MAGAZINES.

BLACKWOOD.—" Brownlows " is more vivid in
its details this time, and the characters are brought
more into contact with each other. The death of
Sir Archibald Alison forms the subject of a very
interesting article ; it is nearly fifty years since the
lamented historian sent his earliest contributions to
the pages of " Maga," and naturally enough an
additional sentiment of regard mingles with the
common feelings of regret as the writer pays this
last tribute to his memory. The respect in which
he was held was shown by the number who at-
tended his funeral, and it is truly said that " such
obsequies were honourable both to the dead
and the living." " The Progress of the
Question " relates to the Reform Bill, and
most sanguine anticipations are entertained of
its success, while the country, it is said, extends to
the Ministers an increasing amount of confidence.
"Cornelius O'Dowd" figuresin his usuallively strain
of satire, and some very readable articles are met
with on " The Royal Academy and other Exhibi-
tions," " Financial Prospects of the Union," and
" A New Life of Napoleon the First." Some very
pleasing verses are entitled " Prasiteles and
Phryue." " The Easter Trip of two Ochlophobists"
is a sketch of the adventures of somepeculiar indivi-
duals ; it is to be continued, which will gratify the
reader, as it is told in a spirited manner.

CORNHILL. " The Brarnleighs of Bishop's
Folly" contains a great deal of amusing narrative,
and promises to be still more attractive as it pro-
ceeds. " The Love of the Alps" is a very appro-
priate sketch for the present time, and it is said that
no experience in travelling is equal to this.
" Culture and its Enemies " is a paper that is
worthy of attention, for it suggests some improving
ideas on Lho aubjout. Coolie Labour and Coolie
Immigration" presents us with some curious ac-
counts of the yellow-skinned men of China, and
the darker races of India. " Lorlotte and the
Capitaine" is a pleasing little tale, full of agreeable
description of life and character. " The Classics
in Translation" is an article that is well deserving
of attention, and the suggestion made is an ad-
mirable one that a collection of these scattered
works into a library would be of essential service,
and could not fail to refine the taste of the rising
generation, and, indeed, to improve all who may
dwell upon them. " Stone-Edge" is continued in
an instalment of exciting incident.
TEMPLE BAR.---" Stephen Lawrence, Yeoman,"
is continued, and the story is as eventful as ever.
The admirers of Tom Ingoldsby will feel especial
interest in the appearance of another Barham, the
son, we believe, of that delightfully ridiculous
ballad-singer, who aspires to emulate his father's
famous achievements in the perpetration of amazing
rhymes. For example, the scene of the legend con-
tained in this number of Temple Bar is laid in a
spot—

" Half village, half town, it is pleasant but smallish,
And known, when it happens to be known, as Dawlish."
The readers of Ingoldsby must all remember
the delightful facility and fertility with which such
rhymes were scattered over his pages. That the
author of the " Monk of Haldon" gives promise of
treading in his father's footsteps, let us take the
following specimen of his descriptive powers when
depicting a summer's day on Haldon Hill :--
"Never, I ween, has fairer scene—
Sapphire—blue, and Emerald—green,
With the glow of a red, red rock between,
Bathed in a glory of golden sheen—
Gladdened your heart, or dazzled your een.
There tarry awhile, and gaze your fill,
From Berry Head to Portland Bill,
Or turn your face to the north if you will,
Where the Dartmoor range lies gloomy and still,
And I'll wager a crown
When you get back to town,
Bright visions will haunt you of Haldon Hill."
" The Monk of Haldon," by R. Barham, will
find many admirers ; it is written in a lively
strain, and combines quaint description with
satirical comment. The readers of this periodical
will look forward to another production by this
author with interest and curiosity. " A Lost
Name" furnishes a long instalment for those anxious
to hear more of its mysterious chronicles. " For
Ladies Only" is a most startling account of ad-
ventures met with by an unfortunate visitor to the
French Exhibition. " The White House on the
Moor" is concluded in an impressive manner.
MACMILLAN'S MAGAZINE.—Macmillan opens with
a review of the general history and progress of the
National Rifle Association. A warm eulogy is
passed upon Lord Elcho, who, during his seven
years' presidency, has won golden opinions from
volunteers of all ranks, and has done the cause
good service. Henry Kingsley's quaint and vigo-
rous story of " Sileote of Silcotes " proceeds
rapidly, and is drawing to a climax. The scene is
now laid in the very midst of the Italian war of
'59. " Old Sir
_Douglas," by Mrs. Norton, is also
continued. Among the best of the remaining
papers we may mention No. 15 of " Essays at Odd
Times," and an article entitled " Lord Dufferin on
the Tenure of Land."
FRASER.—The readers of " Fraser" will find
themselves with some surprise confronted with no
less a personage than Julius Caasar on opening this
number. An essay on the career and character of
the great Roman is not very new certainly, but
now-a-days it has become the fashion to study it
with close attenti3n. " A Chapter on Clerical
Song-writers in the North" gives pleasant specimens
of some Northern bards. We have articles on
" Mr. Cobden and the Land Question," on " Irish
Difficulties," and " The Portraits at South Ken-
sington ;" besides which the story of " The Mar-
stons" is continued with its accustomed ability,
and there is a sketch of the ancient days of
strife in Scotland pleasantly drawn, and an in-
teresting memorial of Sylvester Judd, an able New
Englander.

BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—The readers of Bentley
will find with pleasure that the indefatigable editor
begins a new story in this part. It is entitled
Myddleton Pomfret," and promises vivacity and
interest. " A Sketch of Lapland Travel" and
" Paris in Exhibition Time" are two papers very
appropriate to the season, while Francis Jacox,
as usual, supplies a more reflective and discursive
article.

COLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY.--" Mexico under
Maximilian" will probably attract a good many
readers. " The Deepdale Mystery" begins to un-
fold itself ; and " Christine, or Common-place
People," is continued. The lives of three French
working men are narrated; and we have also papers
on "Marine Monsters" and " The Physic Prescribed
to Pomp by King Lear."

C OLEURI%I'S UNITED SE RV ICE. —TII is number is
more interesting in perusal than its table of con-
tents would indicate. It opens with " The Red
Coat," a tissue of anecdotes more curious than
instructive, save as a contrast to our knowledge in
the present day. The next paper, " Meteorology for
Naval and Military Officers," is an excellent piece
of advice as to weather wisdom, worthy of the late
Admiral Fitzroy. " Overladen Ships" reminds us
with a shudder of the London, sunk never to rise
again to bear witness against her wrong-doers.
" HOW we Beat John Chinaman" is amusing, and
so is the account of militia quartered for three
weeks in the black holes, yclept huts, at Aldershot,
the dirty abode of the brave, who long for an open
field and no favour. " Paraguay and Brazil " is a
sensible make-up of our inadequate knowledge of
that disastrous and discreditable war which pro-
mises ruin to Brazil, if the aggressor ever meets
with his true deserts.
THE MONTH. —The " Prospects of Catholic
Charity," which aro discussed in this number, are
thought to be encouraging. Lady Fullerton's able
historical romance proceeds with interest. The
second part of the essay on " Promotion and Dis-
cipline in the French Army" is given, and we have
the first instalment of a memoir of Miguel Cervan-
tes. Other papers of varying interest fill up the
number.

Schiller. The Lay of the Bell and The Diver.

Translated by J. Wynniatt Grant.
It is always an arduous undertaking to render
the works of a great poet into another tongue, and
Mr. Grant has set himself to a task of no ordinary
difficulty in the translation of the works of the Ger-
man masters of song and drama. lie has Previously

HER MAJESTY, &c•

WINDSOR CASTLE, July 5.

Her M Ijesty the Queen and the Queen of Prussia,
accompanied by Princess Louise, drove in the
grounds yesterday afternoon.
Her Majesty, accompanied by their Royal High-
nesses Princess Louise, Prince Leopold, and Princess
Beatrice, drove in the Home Park this morning.
The Queen of Prussia went out walking.

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Duke
of Sutherland, and attended by Captain Ellis and
the Hon. Oliver Montagu, arrived early at Marl-
borough-house yesterday morning from Paris.
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince
Louis of Hesse, rode out, attended by Capt. Ellis.