The Sun.
London, England, 1858-08-09 00:00:00

MAGAZINES.

The Dublin.—The adventures of Gerald Fitzgerald
are continued in this portion. The story gets
very exciting. Gerald becomes mixed up with the
momentous concerns of the revolution, which began
about the time he was enrolled in the Royal Guard.
There is a constant variety in the details of this nar-
rative that renders it very attractive. " Domus
Domorum " is a brief essay on the work of Abbe
Bourasse, recently published, on the subject of the
beautiful churches of the world. It is interesting-
" Some late Novels, as seen through a Killarney
Glass," contain a summary of recent fictions, for the
most part judiciously and fairly given. The style
in which the opinion is recorded is more likely to
arrest the attention than if the reader met with a
long dissertation, which would seem a task to peruse
instead of a sketch to entertain. " Artist Life 1.13
Rome" is the title of a melancholy tale, which is
written with feeling and spirit, and evidently
by one who is intimate with the subject of
which he treats. The character of Freeling la
admirably drawn. There is reality apparent in the
vivid description of. the triumphs he attained by his
genius, and the successes he won by his genial man-
ners and ready kindness. He found an enemy
among his hosts of friends, who contrived to work
him some deadly injury. From the tenour of this
opening part it is to be presumed that the closing
scenes will be sad. The article on " Oxford Essays"
is well worthy of perusal. One point especially
noticeable is the inquiry instituted regarding the
after actions of those who have early distinguished
themselves at the . examinations, and carried off
cl
assical honours. By a subsequent examination it
is shown that many of the past and present genera-
tions who are distinguished men were " firsts." It
would appear, then, it is stated, " on the whole, that
the university of life confirms the decisions of the
schools." A paper on " Cheap Security," by the
practised pen of the author of " Proverbial Philo-
sophy," will doubtless engage attention. It is on the
subject of Rifle Clubs, and carried on in a colloquial
form, which is a convenient mode of answering ob-
jections and suggesting plans in an easy, off-hand
manner. Some verses entitled " Floreal" are grace-
ful and flowing in their style, and will present an
agreeable attraction to the poetical reader.

Colburn's New Ilionthly.—A very interesting
sketch of the life and sorrows of Madame de Mont-
morency, wife of the brilliant Marshal who was be-
headed through the influence of Richelieu, meets the
reader in this number. It is founded on a recent
French work, by M. Amedee Renee, and represents
the unfortunate Montmorency as a brave and chival-
rous soldier, and his wife, who was devoted to him,
as a most estimable character. " The Second Wife
is the continuation of the story of Lord liartled,
and Anne Ashton. The earl's second marriage is
not much more happy than his first, and the trouble
that has hung over the family so long is againalluded to. Sir Nathaniel continues his "Readings
n Current Literature" in his accustomed manner.
The campaign in the Crimea is considered in a sani-
tary point of view, and the fearful statistics of death
and suffering given. It is a poor consolation to
know that others were more unfortunate than our-
selves, but such appears to have been the case front
the report of Al. Bandens on the losses and sickness
among our brave allies. The statistics and summary
of M. Banden's account, which is given in this article,
are useful and curious. Several tales of varyirlfl
interest are commenced and continued, 444 sevgli
miscellaneous papers supply attractions for differen;
tastes.

Colburn's United Service.—The usual number
of articles on Indian topics are given in this
number. The opening article, "Are we to con:
tinue the struggle to hold India at any cost ?
is evidently from the pen of the same author who
has before expressed his opinions on Indian matters
in this magazine. Few, we should imagine, would
coincide in his opinions as to the value of our Indian
possessions, and the necessity of maintaining our
dominion there. M. Brialmont's "Life of the Duke
of Wellington" furnishes a congenial topic, and is
treated of at length. " Our advance on LueknoW
from the eastward," is continued, and gives a clear
and interesting narrative of the progress of
the British army through Oude, Colonel Alex-
ander's " Reminiscences of a visit to the Celestial
Empire" are continued, and give us some graphic,
pictures of China and the Chinese. " New Cale-
donia" is a subject that will interest most readers,
and an entertaining account of the country itself
and the native Indians is met with. So little is
known about the character and habits of the people,
or the natural features of the country, that the
article possesses considerable novelty. A paper on
the " Massacre of Djidda," and our position in the
Red Sea, will repay persusal. There is the usual
quantity of naval and military intelligence, and all
subjects connected with the united services are dis-
cussed with spirit and ability.

Toil's Edinburgh Magazine contains its accustomed
variety of articles, tales, and essays. The political
and social questions of the day are treated of; but
the most attractive portion of the magazine is gene-
rally the miscellaneous articles, such as "Tangled
Talk," "Women and Womenkind," &c. The rela-
tions of mistresses and servants are treated of in one
of these with sense and judgment. There is much to
attract the general reader in its pages.

Titan maintains its character as a pleasant and
sparkling serial. We miss the charming domestic
story so lately concluded, and hope the fair authoress
will soon resume her pen. The tale with the el,
citing title of" Behind the Scenes in Paris" progressei
with its usual vivacity, and, from its name and style,
will attract many readers. The extracts from new
books are well selected, and the magazine is one of
the pleasantest and least pretending of the $lllOO
serials.

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