The Sun.
London, England, 1861-03-04 00:00:00

Temple Bar.

" The Seven Sons of Mammon" is continued at
some length, and considerable skill is shown in its
relation. The piquante widow, Mrs. Armytage, is
quite a masterpiece in the agreeable way in which
she is sketched. The graceful way in which she
comports herself while in the act of inflicting deadly
Injuries on the peace and prosperity of others seems
to entitle her to a high rank in the list of arch de-
ceivers and social trespassers. The tale " For
Better, for Worse," is proceeded with, and in this
instalment we follow the steps of the interesting
Margaret, and do not meet with the bride at all. It
is evident that troublous times are in store for her,
however, as her brother and her sister are about to
proceed to her vicinity, where it is not likely that
the new brother-in-law will welcome them with
much acclaim, or bestow upon them very smiling
glances. There is a good paper, on "The Manage-
ment of Servants." It is written in a just spirit,
and contains some solemn truths, and presents
serious reflections which many selfish, tyrannical,
and ignorant employers would do well to ponder
upon in their leisure hours, as Hood has tersely
expressed it, " Evil is wrought by want of thought,
as well as by want of heart," and some do wrong
from. the want of using their faculties, thus acting
contrary to their natural sense of right. It is thus
written in consideration of the unappreciated
troubles of this class. " Servants have their living
to earn, their way to make in the world, tempta-
tions to resist, difficulties to overcome, tears to hide,
hearts capable of love, and a mysterious immor-
tality to struggle for and to hope in. While they
live they are precious in the sight of the one Great
Father of us all, and when they die, immortality is
as true for them as the illustrious and beloved
Queen of England." There are some very pleasing
verses on the subject " Through the Bar." They
are quaintly written, and are very expressive. The
thoughtful will always find much food for deep
reflection in the constant ra,..ing to and ho in t"
streets of a great city, and in speculating on the
thousand of toiling feet, aching heads, and weary
hearts who are marching on in the great battle of
life, The first and last verses are here given

" 0 river, dear to Spenser and Herrick,
Poets divine of the days gone by I-
-0 bright clear Thames, ere the neoteric
Fog of a city obscured the sky I
Close to thy marge there runs, for ever,
A wondrous stream that's nobler far :
Who has not stayed to watch the river
Of life flow fast through Temble Bar ?
" Brother of mine, who have brain and money—
Sisters of mine, who are fair to view—
Men and women, whose lives are sunny—
Temple Bar has a lesson for you.
Look to this strange world's unknown sequel,
Look to the City which shines afar :
In the eyes of God we shall all be equal,
When there runs no river through Temple Bar."

Bady's Sporting Magazine.

George Osbaldeston, the most remarkable sport-
ing character ever known in England, or in fact
anywhere else, figures on the frontispiece. The
perusal of the biography of this remarkable man
Will prove interesting to all. His extraordinary
match against time to ride 200 miles in 10 hours
at the Houghton Meeting, Newmarket, 1831, must
be in the recollection of all who had arrived at the
year of manhood at that period. The distance was
accomplished in 8 hours 42 minutes, including
stoppages. His duel with the late Lord George
Bentinck is a subject whim is best passed over in
silence, the affair redounding little to the credit of
the one or the determination of either party.
The following epigram is one of many that were
current at the time of his grand match against
time

TIME AND THE SQUIRE.—A 'MATCH.
" Time "gainst the field,' the parsons cry,
And add, by way of comment'ry,
To warn each racing sinner :
Whatever length life's course may be,
The T.M.M. or T.Y.C.,
Time's sure to be the winner.'
" Out upon their authority,'
The Squire exclaims • ' What's Time to me ?
That I his steps should follow.
To challenge him I'm not afraid.'
Done,' replies Time ; a match was made,
And time was beaten hollow "
"The Team and its Drivers," by the gentleman in
black, contains instructions to those who have a
fancy to hold the ribbons. " Wild Life "is a tale
of the Californian diggings. " The Duties of
liuntsmen, amateur and professional," is considered,
and general sporting information given.