The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-02 00:00:00

Captivity of Two Russia% Princesses in the
Caucasus. Translated from the Russian. By
H. Sutherland Edwards. Smith and Elder.
This little volume will furnish a fund of informa-
tion to those desirous of becoming acquainted with
this episode of the late war. The accounts must
be authentic, as they have been communicated by
the captives themselves, and evidently in an im-
partial manner. The hardships and sufferings they
underwent, in some sort inseparable from their po-
, eition, did not prevent the Georgian ladies from
giving praise where it was due to
. itheir enemies,
nor did their uncertain fate render them ndiffeient
to what passed around thew,. The saddest circum-
stance related is that of the infant Lydia being
killed in the forced march immediately after the
prisoners had been taken. This was partly
accident, but the conduct of the man who had
charge of the mother was very reprehensible. The
description given of the Seraglio of Schamyl
Which the princesses passed seven months) is very
interesting, and it is written in a pleasing style,
such as does honour alike to the author and the
translator. Added to the work are a portrait of
a itstra
nasartai
oc. a s
te t
e Russianny
book,
Schamyl, a. plan of his house, and a map of his ter-
rtt
of which
increase
this
i s M.
Verdereveky, to whom the 'princesses related every
particular worthy of notice concerning their cap-
tivity. The English reader is indebted to Mr.
Edwards for rendering available so interesting a
work, which, iu an agreeable form, brings before
him an account of events and personages that is
worthy of attention, and which otherwise might not
have been easy of attainment.

iydn's Oratorio, " The Seasons," arranged by
yinceut Novello. Novello, Dean-street, Soho.
This popular work forms one of Novello's ori-
ginal octavo editions, and is presented in a cheap,
classical, and perfect combination, which requires
no recommendation to induce the public to pa-
tronise it. Mr. Novello has done much to a,dvance
the diffusion of sound and elevating music, and
to render the highest productions of the Divine Art
accessible to all ; it is therefore gratifying to fmd
that the circulation of his publication is increasing
rapidly.
The Angler's Instructor. By_ William Bayley.

Longman and Co.
If we were inclined to the " weakness" of Isaac:
Walton, we should certainly pin our faith on the
explicit and straightforward directions contained
in this little book. It explains the mysteries of
lines, rods, and baits, describes the habits of fish,
points out their haunts at the various seasons of the
year ; and, in short, is one of the best compendiums
of the kind that has fallen in our way. If we ever
dedicate a day to "tickling trout" or hooking
gudgeon we shall certainly put Mr. Bayley in
our pocket before starting.

Colburne's New Monthly.—" The end of an 111-
starred Visit" cmitinu€s the fortunes of Susan
Chase. There is not so much interest in this por-
tion of her adventures, as it is merely a recapitula-
tion of events that had been previously mentioned.
Su-an starts at last for England, atter having been
very much disappointed in the conduct of Mr.
Cunene, who had not improved since lie had been
married to Emma. Mr. Leicester is an example of
an honest niture, which contrasts favourably with
a selfish and unprincipled man like Carnegie.
Although full of melancholy details, this story pos-
sesses considerable interest, ou account of the skill
with which it displays character, and the likely man-
ner in which the chief circumstances are introduced
to our notice. Sir Nathaniel continues his "Notes
on Note Worthies," and carries them back to the
days of Hippocrates. "The Press ia America" gives
a history °fits rise and progress in transatlantic states.
" The Land Revenue of India, and the Village Sys-
tem," is the title of a long and important article on
the government of Hindostan. Mrs. Bunby continues
her translation of the Swedish voyage round the
world, and describes Singapore and Hong Kong.
"The Baths of Lucca," are brought to a conclu-
sion by the agreeable writer, who takes the name
of Florentia. A melancholy love story is told in
this part. " The Fergusons of Castle Ferguson,"
is the title of a Kerry legend of rather a gloomy
chlracter. " Suggestions for the Re-establishment
of Posting," is an amusing paper, suggesting that
railways should be superseded as a mode of convey-
ance for the wealthy. Nicholas Michell has some
spirited verses entitled " Bound for India."
MISCELLANEOUS MAGAZINES.

Thin; Edinburgh Magazine, has several interest-
ing papers. It opens with an article on the meeting
of PArli ptient, chiefly on the Bank Charter Act, on
wh,uli =ubjtat it expresses bold and sensible views.
The " Sketches of the Isle of Man" are continued
in a aa?ly ple,aaing story, " The Castle Mona." The
her ine is en 11-iress, whose mother encourages the
addresses of a baronet, while au old affection exists
b_t:Teen the fair Isab9l and a neighbour's son.
Fortrmatily her father is wiser than her mother,
and devises a test for the rivals by pretending to
have but his fortune. All romance readers may
antiefpate. the result. "Dr. Living,stone's African
travels" furnish the subject of a paper which gives a
comprehensive summary of his adventures and
story
character.i is not .withoutts interest,entitlea
trleiseenagr researches.
supernaturalAriotiie r
the " Leg,nd of the Hundred Yews," and relates
to an of l tradition of a family curse. The " Cos-
moirlii.e's Sketches" and the " Tangled Talk" are
coutiontd in their usual strain, and there are
several other articles on matters of social import-
ance.—The _Eclectießeview has also a notice of Dr.
Livingstone'a work. Dr. Doran's recent book is
criticised at some length. " Systematic Theology"
and " The Indian Mutiny" are among the titles of
the remlining papers. —The Irish Metropolitan
Magazine has a number of tales and sketches, many
of them possessing interest. "Hugh Miller,
" Gaspa.rino," and " Peninsular Rambles, are
among the most attractive. There are some pleas-
ing Narses on Shelley, something in the style of
Longfellow. The serials of " Davenport Dum,"
" Paved with Gold," and " Ask Mamma," are
• continued in their usual styles, melodramatic and
comic. Routledge's " Shakspeare" has reached
the sixteenth part, which completes the "Merry
Wives of Windsor," and comprises the whole
of " Much Ado about Nothing."— The Bio-
graphical portion of the English Cyclopcedia comes
down to the commencement of the letter Y. This
valuable and comprehensive work has therefore
nearly reached its conclusion.

JUVENILE BOOKS.
The lava! Kings; or Overbearing. By the author
of " Sidney Grey." Kent d Co., Fleet-street.
This is another of those charming little stories
which have added so much to the attractions of the
juvenile library. It is scarcely so pleasing a tale
as "Mia and Charlie," or so interesting as " Sid-
ney Grey ;" but it is perhaps more instructive. Its
object is less to show virtues than faults, and
though we do not find any of the little group now
introduced to our acquaintance who are worthy
companions of Mia, or Sidney, yet the prototypes
of Maurice and Emma may be found in most nur-
series or schoolrooms. It is the story of the family
of a Welsh clergyman, whose father took the three
orphans of an early friend under his protection.
They all made grand plans of what they would do
and give up for the strangers ; but, as is too often
the case in real life, they found it much easier to
make large sacrifices than little ones. The eldest
boy, Maurice, was used to being head and manager
in everything, and could not endure interference,
and the consequence WAS, that when three reserved,
sensitive children arrived, they were ordered about
and received with so little cordiality that their
faults of reserve and discontent were increased.
How all their faults brought their own punishment,
and how they learned through trouble and suffer-
ing to bear and forbear, is told with great interest.
The novelty of the scene and names will add to the
attractions for its young readers, who will find both
'.ensure and profit in its perusal.

The Thousand and One Days, a companiont: the
Arabian Nights. William Lay, King William-
street.
A volume of Oriental Tales, compiled under tho
supervision of Mies Pardo°, is sure of receiving a
warm welcome from all lovers of those gorgeous
fables of the East, that appear to possess that magical
elixir that they tell us of in their pages. The titles
of these stories, some of which are not altogether
strangers, are very attractive, and the illustrations
add greatly to the attractions of this captivating
volume.

The Diapj of Three Chiidrem. Edited by
Catherine Bell, author of " Cousin Kate's
Story," Edmonston and Douglas.
'lbis
little volume is translated from the German
by a young lady, and it has been slightly altered to
adapt it to the comprehension and interests of
English children. For, as it is intended for very
young readers, it was thought advisable to present
them to scenes and customs to which they were
accustomed. It is a very pleasing . little work,
i 1 prettily illustrated,and
style that will m
favourite with children.
written in a simple
est likely make it a

Jules Gerard, the Lion, Killer. Illustrated edition.
W. Lay, Icing William-street.
Our old friend, Jules Gerard, has re-appeared in
a new edition. It is a handsome volume with
numerous engravings, and will form a very accept-
able Christmas gift to the lovers of sport and
adventure.