The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-03 00:00:00

MAGAZINES.

Blackwood.—The present instalment of " What
Will He do With It," is an eventful one, the plot
is becoming more fully developed, and the interest
mow exciting as we proceed. Each of the striking
passages here met with is of an important nature,
whether we meet with Lionel in the fire and devo-
tion of " love's young dream," pleading in vain his
cause with his haughty kinsman, or contemplate
the painful interview that took place between
Darrell and Lady Montfort, or even turn to the
pages wherein is recorded the fitting discomfiture
that befel Jasper Losely. It is satisfactory to find
the unfortunate Poole for a time relieved from the
dreadful infliction that weighed him down in the
presence and persecutions of his early, evil asso-
ciates. The indefatigable Mrs. Crane again appears
to warn and rescue the object of her unceasing
attentions, and with zeal and intelligence worthy
of being employed in a better cause, she hovers
continually around his dark pathway. In the
meeting between Darrell and Caroline, recorded at
the close of this part, much is revealed that serves
to illustrate the mysterious gloom of his cha-
racter, and the shade of melancholy that had
rested on her life, so fair and promising in the
eyes of the world. " The Commons at Cherbourg,"
by one of ihemselves, „is a most amusing account of
the various adventures met with by those on board
the Pera. It will certainly be perused with gratifi-
cation by those who delight in a flowing style,
witty remarks, and humorous anecdotes. " The
Light on the Hearth"' is the commencement of a
new story, which is of a gloomy nature. The de-
scriptions of Roger Trevenna and his household are
graphically sketched, and in the succeeding portions
of the story there will most probably be some ex-
citing mystery. " A Parochial Epic" is a clever
satire on sectarian prejudices and intolerances; it is
written with great spirit and vigour, and in some
passages is entertaining in the extreme, particularly
where the deputation waited on the Duke. There
is a scientific article on the subject of "Respira-
tion and Suffocation," which contains a great deal
of information, and •is deserving attention from
those who would dwell on this important topic.
" Cherbourg : the Spectacle," is the name of a paper
which describes that place which is now the source
of so much interest and excitement. It is now
treated of as a spectacle and picture ; in a future
number it is proposed to review it as a port and for-
tress. In the description given of the occurrences
the writer remarks that " with the French lives
the genius of modern pageantry ; they rejoice in it,
they gldry in it, they understand it, they are ever
acting it, and they excel in it."

Dublin University.—" Gerald Fitzgerald" is con-
tinued, but the story does not make any decided
progress in this. part. Gerald has, by some unex-
plained means, incurred the censure of the authori-
ties, and fallen under royal displeasure • but that
circumstance does not appear to trouble him much.
Some mysterious plans are arranged at Rome in a
cardinals chamber, the result of which will most
probably be of some importance in the future chap-
ters of this work. " Rides upon Mules and Don-
keys up and down Nile Banks" forms the title of
some amusing and instructive sketches of Egyptian
travels. It is observed that the overflowing of the
Rhine and the Loire is watched by.. sorrow-stricken
paysans ; " but far other is Father Nile's inunda-
tion—it has the semblance of a great national holi-
day." " Artist Life in Rome" is proceeded with :
the tale is a very melancholy one, and Freeling is
beset on all sides by the malice of enemies. On
his arrival in England he seemed to be approaching
a happier fate, but he is left again, surrounded by
difficulties, in Rome, whither he has again bent his
wandering steps. Crawford is depicted in an artistic
manner as one of those evil-intentioned individuals
who are the plague of society, by their unscrupu-
lous conduct and virulent hatreds. " Sorrow
on the Sea" is the subject of some verses
which are of a sombre hue, but contain some
pleasing lines. " The Holy Stewardship" is from
the German of Redwitz, and there are some beauti-
ful truths expressed in the language of the dying
daughter of the Baron to her father. There are also
met with among the poetical contributions of this
number, four Welsh sonnets by Martin Tupper,
which will prove attractive to those who admire
his quaint style. There are some very judicious re-
marks in the first article entitled " Religious Bio-
graphy." It is well worthy of attention from the
earnest and sincere spirt m which it is written,
weighing fairly the merits of each particular sect,
and pointing out their various errors in an impar-
tialo manner. Some observations are made on the
life of Elisha Reid Kane, " the Arctic Voyager,"
which are interesting to peruse. His was a peculiar
bent of mind, but his character commands admira-
tion. It is here said of him that " his was the
true greatness, not of riches, knowledge, or power,
but of the spirit' of a child, gentle in love, unpre-
tending in action, and patient in heroism."

Fraser.—An ably written essay, " Concerning
Work and Play," commences this number of Fraser.
It contains much truth and pleasant writing, but
we cannot coincide with the author's wholesale de-
nunciation of work. He says that it is a necessary
evil, that no one can possibly like it in itself, that
we may like the results obtained by it, but that if
those results were obtainable without it we should
be glad. He speaks especially of the labour of
composition, and asserts that though it may some-
times be pleasant to write, it would always be
pleasanter not to do so. He bids all beware of the
boy who says he would rather learn his lessons
than play cricket. But he forgets that the boy
does not choose idleness when he chooses cricket ;
it entails what would be considered very hard work
by those of another age ; he chooses the pur-
suit :which affords him the free development
of his most prominent powers, which are
then active, physical energy and strength
of limb ; and no doubt at a more advanced
period, when the mental powers have asserted
their pre-eminence, their exercise and development
is as necessary and pleasant as the sports of healthy
childhood. While to all who possess any gifts or
talents, whether in music, painting, poetry, prose,
or any. other special calling, the irresistible power
that bids them exercise that gift, is sufficiently
proved by the obstacles they have surmounted, the
discouragements they have braved, the long course
of poverty, neglect, and contempt that have been
often borne in preference to abandoning a cherished
pursuit. The remarks of the writer on the neces-
sity for recreation and variety of thought, are true
and forcible. He describes the difficulty expe-
rienced by the literary man or sedentary scholar
when seeking for recreation and change of thought.
A new series of papers is commenced under the
title of " Sketches from Egypt." The first number
is pleasantly written, and promises well. The
clever story of " Hanworth " proceeds with
interest. We are allowed' to suspect a game
of cross purposes. It promises to be an ani-
mated story. The papers on Natural History
take for their subject a somewhat formidable in-
dividual—the Cormorant. The usual melee of infor-
mation and discussion, of zoological instruction and
poetical quotation are given. The concluding part
of " Catarina in Venice" does not clear up the
mystery of the murder, nevertheless it is written
with originality and power, and the remarks on
the Austrian empire and the War of Independence
are just and forcible. A little more coherence and
con densation would have improved the story.
" Chalk Stream Studies" is an essay attractive to the
angler. " The Lawful Regiment of Women" is the
title of a curious paper which will interest the
antiquary, and there are other topics of political
and literary warfare which will arouse the atten-
tion of the reader.

Colburn's United Service.—The readers of the
United Service have probably been already some-
what surprised by the tone adopted by the writer
of the first article, on the Indian Empire, in the last
few numbers. This writer evidently considers the
possession of that vast empire with all its yet un-
developed resources as a decided disadvantage to
this country. As he starts with such extraordinary
opinions and adopts equally remarkable arguments
to maintain them, we should. imagine he will meet
more opponents than converts among his readers.serial
Such a remarkable event as the completion of
Cherbourg could not pass unnoticed in a
devoted to military and naval matters, and accord-
ingly we meet an animated sketch of its origin and
progress, which, by
.way of compensation for the
distinction of our neighbours, commences with an
nationalLifeof
introductory panegyric on the EnAglish
New
character. The second part of,,
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thei
Wellington" follows the General's career
Den-
mark and Portugal. India andiChna u
usual prominent position among the subjects treated
of, and there are some lighter matters pleasantly
mingled with the stern details of warfare. The
Editor's Portfolio" discusses the prominent events
of the month, and all intelligence. respecting the
two services is given in full

Colburn's New monthly.—" The Peninsular War
as Viewed by a French Statesman," is the first
subject that meets the reader in this magazine, and
it is curious to compare the accounts given of that
long struggle by the authorities of the rival nations.
" Photographers of New York" is the title of an
entertaining paper, which takes a peep at American
social existence from a German point of view.
Some of the details are amusing enough, though we
question whether our transatlantic friends would be
satisfied with the general impression given. The
way in which the evasion of the Maine Law is de-
scribed will amuse its opponents. " Agnes Water-
low" is the continuation of the story of Lord and
Lady Hartledon, and it displays the writer's usual

ingenuity in the construction of the plot. The
mystery which has so long shrouded their affairs
is now disclosed, and proves to be, as the reader
must have conjectured, a previous marriage. It is
to he hoped that the troubles of Anne Ashton are
now at an end, but the call excites little pity from
his weakness and want of principle. Sir.Nathaniers
Readings in current literature are again devoted to
continental subjects. Mr. Cousins' key to the " Grand
Cyrus," and two " Histories of the French Aca-
demy," furnish him with an interesting variety of
topics. Hans Ernest Mitterknip continues his
autobiography, and the story of " Evalla" is pro-
ceeded with. There is not much deserving of espe-
cial notice in either. Mr. Massey's " History of
England," which is slowly advancing, is criticised
briefly and favourably. " The Thunder Gust" is a
short tale of a thunderstorm at sea, which deprived
a sailor of his sight. Dr. Barth's " Journey to
Timbuctoo and the Central Niger" form the subject
of an interesting paper. They are especially attrac-
tive to the readers of Dr. Livingstone's volumes,
forming such a suitable companion to the researches
of that able and energetic missionary in the southern
parts of Africa.

Bentley's Miscellany.—The feats and fortunes of
the Earls of Kildare, their legends, ghost stories,
al ancestral glories, form the subject of a pleasant
paper, which renders full justice to the manner in
which the present Marquis of Kildare has acquitted
himself of his task. " A Month in the South of
Spain" gives a delightful picture of the beautiful
scenery and the pleasures of variety, which compen-
sate, the traveller tells us, for the comforts and
conveniences left behind. " The Rock," by the
author of. " Moat Grange," is the first part of an
interesting domestic story, by the same writer, who
has often contributed to the entertainment of the
story readers of Bentley. It is written with his
accustomed ability, and promises future instalments.
Monkshood's " New Book Notes" discuss the merits
of M. Ferrari's recent volumes of the History of
Italian Revolutions. The long war between the
Guelfs and the Ghibellines affords ample scope for the
historian and the critic. " The Guardsman in Con-
stantinople" tells us nothing very new about the
Golden Horn or the Sweet Waters, but those ma-
gazine readers who by some extraordinary chance
have not previously met with similar descriptions
will find amusement in the pictures of a society so
different from our own. The story of " Twice
Avenged" is continued, and perplexes the reader as
to the real sentiments of its hero and heroine.
" Lords and Lathes," a Sylvan fancy, is the title
of a graceful lyric, paying homage to those sove-
reigns of childish dreams. Mr. Dudley Costello
continues his story of " Faint Heart never wofi
Fair Lady," indefatigably. An imprisonment in
madhouse is among the principal incidents of this
number.