The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-04 00:00:00

Dublin University Magazine.

" Christian Ethics and- John Stuart Mill "
is the subject of the first article, in which no
very . favourable opinion is expressed concerning
certain assertions and arguments met with in the
well-known work on " Liberty" that has lately
appeared; and notwithstanding some flaws such
as here made mention of, was an admirable produc-
tion on the whole. Those who read deeply, and
delight to analyse and criticise, will find a suitable
study in these comments. " Artist and Craftsman"
is continued; it is a somewhat strange story, and
there is not much that enhances .the tale in any
material way to be met with in this division. The
character .a Ingram is one of the best; the
heroine does not appear very decided in her
actions as yet, though there is evidently some
important part for her to play before long.
Tonietto, the jealous little lover, is. one of
the most amusing sketches here introduced.
The verses on the " Dying Soldier's Wife" are well
written ; they are intended as a plea for the Law-
rence Orphan Asylum, and they are imbued with a
genuine tone of sentiment which cannot fail to
impress. " The Two Worlds" is another poem that
is attractive and a melancholy pleasure haunts the
description of the " realm of nevermore," and the
thoughts are raised to higher contemplation when
mention is made of the " land of evermore." The
third subject in verse is " The Twin Mutes, Taught
and Untaught ;" the idea is a novel one of a mother
sending her daughter afar to gain the blessings of
instruction, but from a mistaken kindness keeping
her afflicted son with her. An early death re-
moved the twins, and the difference of their latter
moments is portrayed. The boy was passionate and
fierce ; the girl patient and gentle. Without
being in any way unusual in point of
talent there is something to engage the attention
in the various selections of the month. Each seems
to contain some truth, or to advocate some cause of
justice or mission of mercy. The " Season Ticket"
is continued, and in this, its seventh n umber, it is
still most amusing, and contains some of that racy
style of anecdote, and dashing spirit of adventure,
which have before lent animation to its pages, and
which have rendered this series of papers a rich
boon to all lovers of the ludicrous, and a piece de
resistance for those who dip into a periodical for
the purpose of wiling away half an hour, or ex-
tracting some brief topic for present diversion and
future reminiscence. This section is called a " Gal-
limaufry," which means an assemblage of odds and
ends. ." Continental States in July and August"
contain some noticeable comments. A curious cir-
cumstance is mentioned as occurring in Turin, where
an official advertisement is affixed to a pillar, ex-
horting all persons to pay their taxes as soon as
possible in the greet] national crisis. It is truly
observed that, if a London crowd met with a similar
appeal from Mr. Gladstone, imploring them to be
speedy in their payment of the income-tax, they
would not respond with enthusiasm to the
eloquence of the right honourable gentleman.
Some remarks are made on " Maclise's Cartoon of
the Battle of Waterloo," in which a just tribute is
paid to its merits. It is said, that when gazing. on
it, "we forget soon that it is a picture, we tl rik
ourselves breathing in the time when our fathers
were young men, and on that day and on that spot
when and where the destinies of Europe were being
settled."

Frazer's Magazine.

A thoughtful essay on Bacon's Philosophical
Works opens this number. It gives a careful ana-
lysis of the principles inculcated by the great Eng-
lish philosopher, and accords a high rank to the
morality of his system. It is remarked in conclu-
sion that his method resembles one of those geogra-

phical problems which are destined never to be
solved, or, when solved, are found useless, but which
form a school for hardihood and a mine of inciden-
tal discoveries. "It was to have been like the
Northwest Passage—a short cut to the Indies of
Philosophy." The writer observes that though the
pursuit of such a track may never lead us to the
special benefit it professes to hold out, it may raise
up a spirit of emulation and research of wider
utility than the original purpose. And as the
daring spirit and unflinching courage of our navi-
gators has been stimulated by the pursuit of the
impracticable passage, so he considers that the great
strides made by modern science are due to the spirit
" which inspired the language and suggested the
anticipations of Bacon." Thomas Keightley, who last
year gave us in the pages of this magazine an arti-
cle on the life and writingsof Henry Fielding,
has now resolved to throw some light on
the career of Edmund Spenser. This first
part of the essay gives us a summary of the events
of the poet's life, the second portion being reserved
for some remarks on the poetry of Spenser. Mr. J.
R. Chorley continues his interesting " Notes on
the National Drama of Spain," and gives a further
account of the old code of honour among the
Spanish nobility, which appears to have been at the
same time, inconveniently strict and absurdly in-
consistent. He remarks that the change in national
manners and ways of thinking is so great, that the
modern admirers of the old national drama could
not wish for its resuscitation on the modern stage.
It would only he, asserts, be exposing the, master-
pieces of genius to contempt by placing them in a
light where they must inevitably appear falsely
drawn and over-coloured. " Rokeby House" is
continued without vivid interest in this part. The
other story "Sword and Gown," rapidly approaches
its termination, which will, we fear, be tragical.
It is written in its usual vivid and impres-
sive manner. " About the West Riding"
is the title of an interesting paper, giving
a graphic sketch of the peculiarities of our
Yorkshire countrymen. " Last Spring in Rome"
takes a bird's-eye view of the feelings of the
tourists and artists, whose cherished plans were
overturned by the sudden outbreak of the war of
Italian independence. A paper on " Port Royal
and the Port-Royalists" gives some account of the
rise and progress of that famous band of recluses,
founded chiefly on Mrs. Schimmelpenninck's recent
work. A short article on the respective claims of
Bakers and Builders is well deserving of attention.
Those who commiserate the supposed hardships of
the discontented builders should learn how far
more real and pressing are the grievances of the
short-lived and overworked journeymen bakere.
A comparison of the state of Italy in 1849 and
1859 shows a contrast, which does honour to the
moderation and sincerity of the claimants for
Italian independence.

Bentley's Miscellany.
"A Glance at Passing Events" passes in rapid
review the state of continental affairs, the accident
to the Great Eastern, the losses which the public
have sustained in the deaths of Mr. Brunel and
Leigh Hunt, the return of Captain M'Clintock, and
the Irish "revival." " Onida " furnishes another
of his lively stories, which, in this number, by way
of variety, takes us to Paris and introduces us to a
Parisian lion. Monkshood, in his Mirgle-Mangle,
treats of the various opinions entertained by philo-
sophers on the future prospects of the brute world.
Many eminent and thoughtful men have been un-
able to reconcile the sufferings of the lower races
with the benignity of the Divine system of govern-
ment. It is truly, as Monkshood has termed it,
" A_Mystery ;" and, like many another mystery
impenetrable to our bounded vision, is best left in
the merciful darkness in which it is enveloped.
There is one encouraging fact for the poor, heavy-
laden victim of man's cruelty and injustice, that
the advocates of their claims to respect and kind-
ness are not only men distinguished by their bene-
volence or good nature, but among the highest
orders of intellect—Bulwer, Carlyle, Leigh Hunt,
Lamartine, Mrs. Jameson, and others in our own
time, with Bacon and many another eminent
name of the past, are cited among the
advocates and upholders of the rights of
the brute creation to kindness and considera-
tion. " The Dean of Denham "is the con-
tinuation of the story which appeared last month
under another name. It narrates the difficulties
in which Mr. Baumgarten's extravagance involved
him, and his sudden death in consequence of over
excitement. It will, we presume, be continued.
The story of "Francesco Novello da Carrara," the
heroic and unfortunate Italian prince, is proceeded
with, but the record of his achievements and ad-
ventures is not yet complete. An article on the
" Novel in Germany" traces the variations of the
public taste in fiction. The historical and political
novel appears just now to be the favourite in the
" Vaterland." A paper on the " Parisian Fine Art
Exhibitions" for the year will repay perusal, and
" A Musician's Note Book" contains some interesting
records. Mr. Dudley Costello continues his story
of " Gurney; or, Two Fortunes" with undiminished.
vigour. .

The New Monthly Magazine.
A lengthened paper on " The Channel Islands"
describes their individualities and peculiarities. It
is remarked, in speaking of Alderney, that Queen
Victoria is the first sovereign who ever landed on
that island. " Clara Lake's Dream" is the title of a
curious story which remains unfinished, and there-
fore still perplexing to the reader. Sir Nathaniel,
in his "Notes. on Note-worthies," brings into his
category William the Silent, Prince of Orange.
Little is said, however, that is new; neither are the
events of the great Hollander's career related con-
secutively, but it is rather a collection of 'remarks
and criticisms on the character of one whom a recent
historian terms " the first statesman of his age."
" The Luckiest Dog Alive" is the title of a narra-
tive of the fortunes of a stray dog. The second part
of the essay on " Irish Minstrelsy" promises us some
further remarks on this interesting topic. " The
Planter's Daughter" proceeds with interest, and the
prospect of an outbreak among the negroes of the
island is darkly foreshadowed. " Herr Ernst Mit-
terkamp " and " Evaila" are both continued in their
usual manner without any vary striking feature of
interest. An article, founded on a recent French
work, gives an account of the Queens of France of
Spanish origin, from Brunhilda, the daughter of
the King of the Visigoths, who wedded the son of
Clotaire, and whose vindictive and life-long feud
with Fredegonde form one of the darkest episodes
in the history of that troubled time, to the fair
descendant of the Montijos, who now wears the Im-
perial diadem. A parallel essay on the Spanish.
Queens of French origin would not be without in-
threat. The eighth number of " Stereoscopic
Glimpses" shows us Shelley at Marlow dreaming
on the lake. A paper on the Imperial policy of
France concludes the number.

Colburn's United Service Magazine.
This magazine, as usual, presents us with
several admirable articles on subjects of na-
tional importance. Although nominally at
peace with all the European powers, there are
few who would deny that the aspect of affairs
renders a careful examination of the efficiency of
the United Services indispensable to our national
security. The United Service Magazine may claim
the merit of impressing the necessity for reform and
improvements, not only when the distant murmurs
of war have turned public attention to the state of
our military and naval forces, but when habit and
tranquillity have made those not immediately con-
cerned careless and indifferent. A straightfor-
ward independence of tone, and honest superiority
to partisanship or political bias render its sugges-
tions always worthy of perusal, whether they coin-
cide with the reader's opinions or differ from them.
The present number has several articles on subjects
of pressing interest.

NOTORIOUS OFFENDERS.—Sir John Dean Paul
and Strahan, now under sentence in Woking prison, will
be released from confinement on the 23d instant. Robson,
Redpath, and Jim the Penman have arrived at their desti-
nation, the penal settlement, Western Australia.
GOVERNMENT PATRONAGE.—The Dublin Even-

ing Mail of Monday announces the death, after a short
illness, of Mr. James Bessonett, Q.C., chairman of the
county of Waterford. Mr. Bessonett had arrived at the
ripe age of 76, and was called to the bar 52 years ago. His
decease took place at his residence, Lower Lesson-street, at
10 o'clock last night. This day the Lord-Lieutenant ap-
pointed Mr. John Henry Richards, son of the ex-Baron
Richards, to the chairmanship vacated by the death of Mr.
Bessonett. Mr. Richards was called to the bar in 1839.
MONEY-ORDER OFFICES.—The new regulations
respecting Money-order offices came into operation on the
Ist of October, and the distinction between minor and major
offices is abolished from that date. Advices of money-orders
drawn on any office in the United Kingdom must now be
transmitted direct to the paying office, and not sent through
the London office. Applications for the alteration of the
name of payee or remitter of an order may be made direct
to the issuing postmaster, the remitter making the applica-
tion if possible in person, or if by letter enclosing an addi-
tional commission in postage stamps to the Controller of the
Money-order office in Loudon. As regards orders drawn by
or on offices in Scotland or Ireland applications must for
the present continue to be made to the Metropolitan office
in which the order was drawn.
ALARMING OCCURRENCE IN THE BOROUGH
M A RKET.—An occurrence took place in York-place, Borough
Market, on Sunday evening, which has created much alarm
in the vicinity. The house adjoining the Globe Tavern and
Market-house in York-street, Borough, on the other side
of which is a vacant piece of ground, the site of a building
that has been pulled down, was occupied as a dairy for some
years. and wf.s securely shored up. On Sunday morning the
occupiers went out tor a day's pleasure, leaving a young girl
in charge. She states that she heard a cracking not s during
the day, but imagining it proceeded from the house next
door she took no notice of it, but soon after five o'clock
the roof fell in with a terrific crash. Fortunat ly no person
was passing at the time, as much of the debris fell outside.
The walls and gable of the building were well secured by
shores, otherwise two lives at least must have been mace.