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THE MAGAZINES.

BERLIN, Aug. 6.

at lf. 25c., at 155 f. and 1,513 f. 75c. No noticeable
change in railway shares.
Three o'clock.—The close has taken place with
an improvement, as follows :-
1-} per Cents 99 85
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 69 30
Do. end month 69 17}
Credit Mobilior
Do. end month 322 25
Credit Fonder 1375
Do. end month 1367 50
RAIL'

Bank Shares. 3330
Italian Loan 49 15
Do. end month 49 10
Mexican Loan ll 75
Do. Bonds lO3 75
Spanish Throes
Home Debt, —
Deferred -
(ATE!.

BLACKWOOD.—" Brownlows" is becoming more
exciting in its interest as the tale proceeds, and the
various characters are well defined in their difference
of thought and action. Jack is decidedly the best
of the family ; he has more spirit and discernment ;
he is more true to his own impressions. " The
Social Era of George the Third" is an article that
merits attention, aid some wise counsel is given to
those of this generation respecting the state of
public morals. " Life and Letters of Governor
Winthrop" form the subject of some comments, and
deservedly so, for they relate to interesting chro-
nicles. " The Easter Trip of Two Ochlophobists''
is concluded, and will please the lovers of the
humorous in its quaint details. An impressive
-taper is met with on " Maximilian," and a striking
picture is drawn of the news reaching Paris when
that gay city was in pomp and pride. It is truly
said that " all that is manly and womanly in Europe
will sympathise with the grief though not in the
remorse of the French Emperor." " The Bill as it
is," forms the text of the political article, and the
writer can now speak with confident expectation of
its becoming the law of the land. Some allusion is
made to the " bitter anguish under which the chiefs
of the late Administration are suffering, and to the
mixed feelings of wrath and dismay which show
themselves in Mr. Bright's speeches." These are
accounted for by the fear that they signed their own
death-warrant in giving up official life last year
This article concludes with the quotation of the
peroration of Mr. Disraeli's brilliant speech on the
third reading of the Reform Bill in the House of

Commons.
DUBLIN.—" Never for ever" is continued, and
the sketches of home life are very pleasing. This
story is written in a charming style, and attracts
by its simplicity and truth to nature. " The
Tenants of Malory" proceeds with its marvellous
accounts of adventures, and its numerous characters
flit about sufficiently to puzzle any but the most
astute reader. " The Scotch Reform Bill" is the
title of a paper. It is said that Lord Derby has
shown abundant courage, and has grappled with
the subject with a daringlike that of a forlorn hope,
or he would never have succeeded in respect to
Reform. " Sketches in Stockholm" present the
reader with some pleasing subjects for perusal and
comment. " Light and Shadow" is the name given
to some very pleasing verses, telling of a sad life
and an early death. " A Manager in Robe de
Chambre" brings more of the incidents of old dra-
matic days before us. " Lord Plunket's Life and
Speeches" may be recommended to the political
student, as the paper forms a good subject for con-
templation and reflection. " Household Tales of
the Sclavonians and Hungarians" are curious in
their way.
COLBURN'S UNITED SERVICE.—The United Ser-
vice for this month contains many articles of a
practical character, and all in the right direction.
Dr. Rennie's " Observations on the Military Mor-
tality question at Hong Kong" merits unqualified
praise. His deductions deserve the attention of our
sanitary men at head-quarters, and that promptly.
We observe that they are providing floating hos-
pitals not only for the sick, but also as barracks,
but no provision can alter the climate of that un-
healthy locality. We ought never to have aban-
doned the island of Ohnsan, and we must replace
our European by native troops. The articles on
" Small Arms," on " The Visit of the Sultan, the
Viceroy, and the Belgians," together with " The
Reorganisation of the Military," are interesting, but
that on our Dockyards will be read with pleasure
and advantage. The arming of our ports for the
protection of our seaports, may be called " Palmer-
ston's folly," and so may the wisdom of Solomon,
but no true patriot can doubt the absolute necessity.
Our only wonder is the long delay in providing a
central port and arsenal at Cannock Chase, for if
by an unforeseen catastrophe Woolwich should be
taken, where would be our safeguard and power of
reproducing the supplies of war ? We talk of
economy and expense, but the true economy is to
spare nothing for securing our national safety by
being independent of time and circumstance. We
are befooled at present by praise from the very men
who are burning for an opportunity to enslave us
because they hate our liberal institutions. Adver-
sity alone would show how false were our candid
friends. "Notes on Abyssinia" are well timed and
deserve attentive consideration. We should have a
strong hold on the right of the Red Sea, as Aden
secures to us on the left. There is no time to be
lost, and Lord Stanley will surely see to it.
FRASER.—A paper from the pen of Mr. Buckle,
however brief or fragmentary its nature, cannot fail
to attract attention, no less from the erudition and
ability of the lamented writer than from the interest
attaching to literary remains. The " Fragment on
the Reign of Elizabeth," which opens the current
number of Fraser, shows all the characteristics
of Mr. Buckle's previous historical writings, as well
as those peculiar views which prevented him from
being the most competent exponent of a great re-
ligious controversy. The story of " The Marstons"
is continued with interest, and a critical paper on
(4 A Spanish and a Danish Novel" gives us a plea-
sant insight into new fields of fiction. We have,
besides, a fifth paper on " Military Reform," a
sketch of South Germany during the autumn of
1866, a discussion of the principal Irish difficulties,
and a review of the Mexican tragedy, in which the
writer seems to rank the Juarists with the struggling
nationalities of oppressed European nations, whereas
already there is open dissension among his fol-
lowers, and the wisest politician might be puzzled
to define the Mexican national party.
BEEGRAVIA.—In last month's number the eventful
story of " Birds of Prey" assumed a form of greater
interest, and in the present instalment we find the
unfortunate Hawkshurst puzzled and persecuted to
the last degree. Some of the scenes that take place
between him and the Sheldons are most aptly de-
scribed, and Charlotte Halliday herself is quite re-
freshing to meet with amid so much craftiness and
cunning. Some starling denouement will doubtless
take place shortly. The exciting sketch of " Circe"
is continued, and Lawrence Bell finds out that he
cannot recall the past to suit his wayward fancy.
" In the Churchyard" is an impressive chapter, that
points the moral to the tale by anticipation, as it
were. " Dead Sea Fruits" is the commencement of
a new tale, and promises well. " London Squares"
is continued in its former vigorous style, and the
reader gains an insight into the chief peculiarities
of these parts of the metropolis. The " Parks of
.London" will be treated of next. In " Lyrics of the
Month" we meet with a pleasing illustration, and
some appropriate verses on August. " Periodical
Literature" is a suggestive paper of some consider-
able interest, anu many other articles of various
kinds deserve attention in this attractive periodical.
COEBURN'S 'NEW MONTHLY.—WO have in the
August number a good deal of variety in prose and
verse. " The Deepdale Mystery," an original,
though painful, story goes on, and is evidently ap-
proaching a crisis. There are other tales beginning
and ending. " Our Merchant Princes," " West
Schleswig," " The Aleutian Islands" are among the
general papers, while Francis Jacox and Nicholas
Michell are, as usual, among the contrib'itors.
BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—The editor's story of
Myddleton Pomfret" is proceeded with, and the
plot developer rapidly. The third part of 44 Lule-

Lappmark" is given, and we have besides an essay
on " Vast Effects from Little Causes," and a sketch
of the career of " Sebastian Bach."
CORNUILL. " The Bramleighs of Bishop's
Folly " brings some striking scenes before us, and
Marian evidently seeking to make a grand match.
" Captain Marryatt at Langham" is a most interest-
ing paper that ,nay be well recommended to notice.
It presents the reader with some details of the latter
years of this distinguished writer. "The Knapsack
in Spain" is an attractive sketch ; and some of the
descriptions make one feel inclined to follow the
writer's example. " Breech-loading Rifles "is an
appropriate article just now, and considerable pains
have been taken with this one, and as the various
specimens are given in illustrations, it is more easy
for the reader to form an idea of the matter.
"Toasts and Sentiments" form an agreeable change
to heavier subjects, and many curious and lively
anecdotes are told. " The Pageant at Pesth " gives
a good account of the imposing ceremonial that
electrified that part of the world. It is said that
no more "remarkable sight has been witnessed by
this generation." "Stone Edge" is continued in
some eventful chapters, which brings about startling
changes in the fortunes of some of the characters.
TEMPLE BAR.—" Stephen Lawrence, Yeoman,"
is continued at some length, and the plot is
becoming more developed as it proceeds. The
heroines of this tale are both too worldly to attract
much interest for themselves, but the manner in
which their doings are described is very effective.
" A Lost Narne" continues its eventful details, and
Sir Roke Wycherly figures away in an extra-
ordinary style. An interesting paper is met with
in " Lancashire Song Writers," which affords a
good insight into the peculiarities of that style.
It seems strange to think that this dialect so
unattractive to the uninitiated " has its high
priests of poesy, whose names are household words
in Lancashire homes, and whose wayward notes of
minstrelsy touch hearts of rich and poor alike." "
or She" is a sad story, that is told in a feeling man-
ner. " Man-killers and Man-eaters" is a sketch
that may be useful as a warning to the rash and
impetuous ; it is melancholy in its incidents. "A
Lunar Volcano in Eruption" will please some rea-
ders, from its scientific information. " Gup" is still
continued. " Poor Tom" is an amusing sketch, full
of incident, and novel in its way. " Ordered
Abroad" worthy of perusal. "The Building of
St. Sophia" is an impressive sketch in verse.
TINSLEY'S MAGAZINE. NO. I.—This new maga-
zine, conducted by Edmund Yates, and ably illus-
trated by several artists, takes its place among
the light and animated periodicals which have
in our days succeeded to more weighty journals.
It promises fairly so far, beginning with five
chapters of a novel by W. 11. Russell, of Crimean
and American reputation, with the prologue of a
modern romance by the editor, which plunges at
once into terrible complications, and gives us a
liberal supply of sketches and criticisms in jest and
earnest on the minor questions of the day. No
shadow of politics is allowed to darken its pages,
but the writers tell us frankly how they were
" starved at Spithead," how they went through the
mazes of the Belgian ball, and mourned over the
untimely fate of the brave but unfortunate Maxi-
milian. It will be a pleasant companion for a rail-
way journey, or for any other interval when the
reader wants nothing more solid than amusement.
THE VICTORIA MAGAZINE.—" English Gipsies',
is the title of the first paper, which gives us some
interesting details of the life of these wandering
tribes. The twelfth part of "The Women of the
Latin and Germanic Races" is given, and discusses
the position of Frenchwomen in regard to industrial
occupation. " Premature Interment" is a painful
subject, but one that it is well to discuss occasion-
ally. The various topics of the day connected with
women's interests are as usual amply discussed.
MACMILLAN.—The August number of 21/acrni/-
/an shows us an attractive table of contents. We
have one of Lady Duff Gordon's, always fresh and
delightful, pictures of Arab life ; a well-written
paper on Stephen's essay on some of the charac-
teristics of Reynolds as a painter ; an article on
" The Old Bardic Poetry ;" and two important
instalments of the clever and original novels now
running through the magazine.
THE ENGLISH MAGAZINE, No. I.—Kent and Co.
This is a new claimant for notice, and would seem
to have entered upon a race overstocked by compe-
titors. Let us hope that there may be yet space
and a welcome for the new comer, who belongs to
the lighter order of serials, haying a plentiful supply
of fiction and short and animated papers.
THE SUNDAY MAGAZINE.—Mips Tytler's story of
Anglo-French life is continued with unabated inte-
rest, and among other excellent papers we have a
memoir of Parkin Jeffcock, who lost his life while
nobly trying to rescue others at the Oakes colliery,
an essay on Trades' Unions in connection with the
religion of the people, " Job's Son," a page from
hospital experience, and " Quiet Resting Places,"
a pleasant chapter of reflections.
GooD WoßDS.—George Macdonald continues his
story of " Guild Court." Mrs. Walker describes to
us the Baths of Broussa, Mr. hales discourses on
the peculiarities of some English dialects, Professor
Shairp gives us a memoir of St. Margaret of Scotland,
one of those good and pious women who at intervals
adorn history. There is therefore no lack of variety
or entertaiument, especially when we add an ani-
mated" From India," and a page or two on
"sui n
nplaperelrlolidays."
THE MONTII.—" A Stormy Life," by Lady
Georgians Fullerton, continues the chronicle of
Queen -Margaret's troubled life. " English Pre-
miers" this month are Grenville, Portland, and
Perceval, so that the series is proceeding rapidly.
" Life in the Landes" gives us a picture of a strange
existence. Other papers of interest, most of them
ecclesiastical or historical, are to be found in the

number.
THE ARGOSY.—This serial has a good many well-
written papers, and seems altogether likely to keep
its place among its host of rivals. " Painters'
Perils," " A Paris Diogenes," and " Belgians at
Home," are among its subjects.
BOYS OF ENGLAND JOURNAL.—Part 8, conducted
by E. J. Brett. This excellent book for the amuse-
ment and instruction of boys still continues a pros-
perous career. The tales " Captain of the School,"
" Strongbow," and " He would be a Sailor," con-
tinue to afford great amusement. They are excel-
lently written. The progress of the " British Boy,"
" British Sports," Sze., are full of interest, and well
calculated to amuse as well as instruct the youths
of the United Kingdom. The illustrations are
excellent.
THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS.—A vary elegant
edition of the works of Robert Burns is now in
course of monthly publication in shilling parts, by
Mr. Wilson, of Glasgow. It is embellished in the
highest style of art, and edited by the Rev. P. 11.
Waddell. On completion it will form a beautiful
volume, and prove an attractive addition to the
library of every admirer of nature's poet, and an
ornament for the drawing-room table of every
person of taste and judgment. It is decidedly the
best edition of Burns's works that has yet appeared.

CRICKET.—THE TRADESMEN OF ST. JAMES'S AND
THE C DIVISION OF POLICE.—The annual match between
the tradesmen of St. James's and the C division of police
will take place on Thursday next at the Eton and Mid,
sex ground. The excellent band of the 0 division will be
in attendance, and a goodly muster, should the weather
prove favourable, is expected.
DESTRUCTIVE WATERSrOUT.—Last week a water-
spout burst over the village of Palazzolo, near Udine, in
Italy, and did great damage. Not fewer than 30 houses
were destroyed and 70 datnag. d. Ten persons were killed
and 28 injured by the falling buildings. Out of 1,500 in-
habitants upwards of 400 are without an asylum.
MURDER AND SUICIDE NEAR CARLISLE.—A
melancholy circumstance occurred near Carlisle on Friday
night. A person named Toppin, who has been for some
time residing with his wife and family in Asley-street,
went out for a walk with his grandson, and proceeded to
the foot of the dam which enters the Eden at the Bone
Mill. There he tied one end of a cord to the neck of the
child, and fastened the other end to his own neck, and,
having walked up in the direction of the varnish works
plunged into the dam. His coat ands at, and likewise the
child's hat, were found ou the bank, d assistance was at
once obtained, but before the bodies could be got out life
was extinct. Toppin was a man in good circumstances,
,but has ft); s=o tiale 11%1 ill, a low g,tato of mind,