The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-03 00:00:00

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have no change to notice in the quotations.
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Foreign Red.. •• —s —s Rape Cakes, per ton 61 N6' 5,
White— —3 Rapeseed, new, pr qr. 745 80:
Trefoil, new.. •• • . 22s 24s

Blackwood. —lt may seem needles:4 to say that
the chief attraction among the contents of this ma-
gazine is its fir,t article, "What will he do with
it 1" Even at this early stage, the story displays
great power, and possesses a considerable interest,
without at all aiming at that precocious deve'op-
nient, or exhibiting that marvellous show of
strength, which so often proves fatal to the am-
bitious novelist. Here we can trace the master-
mind that has planned the movement, and the
master-hand that has directed its course, but all
bears the stamp of genius, in its highest flight of
art, to paint nature. In this passage of the narra- 1
tive we are introduced to Guy Darrell, a grand
character, and one evidently destined to play no
mean part in this history, as his prototypes among
mankind must a,suredly make their names emi-
nent, if not their ctreers immortal. It is a fine
subject to dwell upon, that of the meeting between
the two relations—the Haughton and the Darrell.
They differed in age, temperament, and endow-
ments, their worldly fortunes were very variou4,
hut there was one point on which they met—a
kindred fteling, a congenial sympathy. Guy
Darrell felt, r I hough apparently, of adamant, or,
as his satellite Fairthorn expressed it, of gra-
nite. From • this latter personage, him-elf
a picture of quaint manners and peculiar style,
Lionel learnt the history of the families.. Dar-
rell was the head of both houses, a worthy chief
indeed, although some deep sorrow had impresse I
itself upon him, and curbed his career which seemed
fated to rush as a war-horse to victory. What that
; overcoming trial was is as yet a mystery, aye are
only told that " he to whom the bar had destined
its highesthonours, to whom the senate hadaccorded
its most rapturous cheers; abruptly subsided into a
listless recluse." It is only natural to suppose a
youth like Lionel being attracted and charmed by
his kinsman, the interest thus inspired could not be
exactly explained by set terms, or defined phrases.
" Thera are human faces, which independently of
mere physical beauty, charm and enthral us more
than the most perfect lineaments which Greek
sculptor ever lent to a marble face :—there are key-
notes in the thrilling human voice, simply uttered
wbich can haunt the heart, rouse the passions, lull
rampant multitudes, shake into dust the thrones of
guarded kings, and effect more wonders than
ever yet have been wrought by the most
artful: chorus or the deftest quill." The few
details given of the " still'd life" lel at
Fawley, are decisive in their graphic touches—
they show us the hermit man of the world, the re-
tired gentleman ; but the genius is held in abey-
ance, not extinct—it is dormant, not buried—and
all things around him give promise of a time when
he shall again be master of his position. The divine
right of youth to have freedom of thought, before
sin or sorrow has stained the past or gloomed the
future, is dwelt upon. While truly declaring that
never in reality does a man for ever mourn and "fel-
low the hearse of his hopes with the long face of an
undertaker," but that thegreat evil is he is stranded
on the present. While youth, like Lionel's, can look
on all, "For him no rebels in the past conspired
with poison in the wine cup, murder to the sleep.
No deserts in the future arresting the march of
ambition, said—" Here are sands for a pilgrim,
not fields for a conqueror." From these partial
glimpses enough will have been seen to convince
the reader that here he will gather a rich harvest of
intellectual toil, and feast on the spoils that were
won in no sham fight. The friendly tie be-
tween -the kinsmen seems to strengthen as the
time approaches for their separation. The life of
Sir Charles J. Napier is most interesting and in-
structive. It is strange that the volumes on his
career should have appeared almost simultaneously
with the events that direct particular attention to
the land which was the theatre of his exploits, and
the centre of his thoughts. It is said that Charles
Napier was ever ready 'for the opportunity. "He
was the strong man armed—the good knight with
his sword loose in the sheath, his harness bright,
and his heart full strung, ever ready and able."
The writer then goes through briefly the detail of
the events which occurred after Chat les Napier had
arrived in the " land of ancient tradition and glo-
rious history." He describes in glowing words the
warrior's victories. " The mind goes back to the
hero—deeds of all time for parallels. Napier's
forces consisted of 2,800, he was informed the
enemy mustered 20,000 or 30,000. He exclaimed
—" Let them be sixty or a hundred thousand, I
will fight." It was this spirit which animated those
under his command, while it fired himself, and its
works were manifested when the British troops
won the field of Meeanee, and the British flag
waved from the towers of Hydrabad. In dwelling
, on these records the reader will exclaim—

"Oh, may his spirit still our hosts pervade."

In commenting on the further attainments of the
hero, the writer laments that he should so often have
allowed himself to be carried away by his hasty
temper, and excitement of manner, but he remarks
that his biographer is sill more injudicious,
" thrusting thorns among his laurels, and planting
his grave with briers instead of immortelles. ' This
admirable article is concluded wilh these remarks—
" The English people will still be faithful to the me-
mory of the good soldier, will do honour to the happy
warrior—
' Whose high endeavours were an inward light,
That made the path before him always bright ;
Who, doom'd to go in company with pain,
And fear and bloodshed, rniserags train,
Turns his necessity to glorious gain ;
In face of these doth exercise a power
Which is our human nature's highest dower ;'
and, looking on their deeds, will breathe the wish that
it may be long ere the race of Napier be tx loot, and
that men may be long forthcoming from them to write
histories and fight battles."
" North, on Homer" contains a review of the pro-
fessors's e3say, and declares he is the ablest and
best exponent of Homer of the prezrent, if not of
the living generation. " Scenes of Clerical Life"
pursues the subject before commenced of
Janet Dampster. It 'elates the religious
intolerance and party spirit that excited
the town of Millby. " Manchester Exhibition of
Art Treasures" will be welcome to those who desire
an elaborate and irate ligent survey of pictures.
The article is principally devoted to the oousid.era-
tion of Turner and his works. "New Sea-Side

Studies" presents an account of Jeney, which is
called "The Paradise of Farmers," and also affords
details of curiosities which will interest the na-
turalist. " Afoot" is an amusing sketch of ad-
ventures and misadventures met with in a tour of
travels. PbrLugal the country here treated of,
and some of the descriptions are attractive. The
whole is written in a light and easy style suitable
to what professes to be a vignette or sketch, not a
narrative or listory.

Dublin.—This number presents a considerable
variety to the reader. The Cardinal Treaties of
Mediaeval and Modern Hist.)ry are continued ; the
subject now selected is the " Peace of Carlowitz,
1699.". The account given is patticulirly in' erest-
mg. Itis a curious fact, says the writer, that so
many should have laid such stress on the Ottoman
power being represented at the Congress at
Paris, w
i when " this imagined diplomatic pheno-
menon s more than a century and a half old." It
was at Carlowitz that this event first took place.
Further on, the writer traces the fortunes of the
Ottoman empire from its culminating point of
glory to its atter decline. In the time of Solyman,
who was styled the Lord of his age,. the Turkish
dominions comprised nearly all the most celebrated
cities of biblical and classical history, the empire
being more than forty thousand square miles.
Turkey had to make many sacrifices at Carlowitz.
Those who are too much occupied to explore de-
tailed histories of the past will find it profitable to
peruse this resume of events, which brings the
most important points to light, and conveys on the
whole a fair idea of what should be understood by
all. " Matter of fact and matter of fiction" is
worthy of attention as it contains some very just
strictures on the faults and follies of authors. It
is truly asked, Why are the epithets " like a man
in a play," " like an incident in a novel," the na-
tural phrases by which unlikely people and things
are described. " Shamil at Home," affords some
remarkable details concerning the hero of the Cau-
casus ; they are principally derived from the
accounts furnished by two Georgian princesses
who were his prisoners ; an exchange was
finally effected between them and the son of
Shamil, who was also a captive in Russia." "My
Sister's Husband" is a most melancholy story. The
tale of the " Partner's" is not continued in this im-
pression, which many will doubtless regret.
" Madame de Sable, and the Salons of her time"
will repay perusal, as conveying knowledge of an
important time and singular characters. One of
the writers of the seventeenth century remarks
" One feels astonished at the number of women re-
markable for courage, vigour of mind, and force of
character which this age produced." All the chief
ladies of the time are here introduced, and it is
especially interesting to notice the distinctive
peculiarities of individuals, the tone they infused
into the circles they gathered round them, how genius
grew inspired in the light of their favour, and wit
developed its keenest powers under their fostering
influence. Madame de Maintenon is the last 1n the
history of the heroines. " Four Irish Bards" are
chronicled, the most important of whom is Thomas
Dermody, who died at the early age of twent
in-
y-
seven. With the gifts of genius, however, he
herited its drawliacks, and he presents no model to
admire. Among the verses,
."First and Second,"
is distinguished for its touching earnestness of ex-
pression and melancholy softness, while " The
Ivary Gate" is a light and sparkling effusion.
Ample justice is rendered to Sir Charles Napier in

Fraser —" Our past, present, and future policy
in Persia," comes un 'er review in the first sill le of
Fraser. The writer observe; that, however un-
satisfactory many may have considered the terms
of the peace 1 tely concludes with Persia, few will
deny that under the present aspect of Asiatic af-
fairs it has been very opportune. The writer takes
a brief review of Persian politics, and concludes by .
strongly recommending that ne uncalled-for con-
cessions be made to a Government like that of the
Shah, which, in the present state of our Indian
empire, would certainly ini:4consttue any untimely
forbe tran e into signs of weakness and alarm.
" High and Low Latittule," is the title of a plea-
sant paper en two recent travelers' tale. Lord
Dufferie's Le tors from Hi;h Latitudes afford
some amusing glitnp-es of Icelandic life and Arctic
amateur voya;ing. The excursion to the Island of
Jan Mayen attetuptod by the French steam vessels
and the yacht with such very different re-
sults, shows in sufficiently strong contrast the re-
lative value of a courageous leader and an attend-
ant squadron. It must, however, be admittel,
with the critic, that the adventurers appear to have
run great risk for no equivalent object. The other
work of travels alluded to is Lady Falkland's plea-
sant basket of Chow-chow. A criticism on the
Opera companies is rather severe, though some of
its obseivatious are just. A brief notice of the
late Rev. Chas. Badham rendersatributra to a valued
contributor to the pages of Flaw's Magazine.
Indian affairs, which are now justly regarded as
the subject of paramount itnpottance, furnish the
topics of two papers. The first, on the Indian
Army, takes a review of its c tnstitution, anti offers
some suggest ions wor,hy of consideration ; the other
is a briefer paper on the supposed crisis of the
mutinies. " The Interpreter," a tale of the war,
by the clever author of "Digby Grand," is con-
tinued with interest. The present instalment re-
lates an accidental explanation between the hero
and heroine, owing to a mistake in a masquerade ;
the hero's subsequent departure for the East, and
his entrance into a Turkish establishment under
the of l device of a " hakim ;" and we are also told
of the death of the old baronet, and the marriage
of the fair Constance to Count de Rohan. The
story, it will be seen, proceeds more in accordance
with the realities of life than with the exigencies of
romance. The interesting memoir of George Ste-
phenson recently published furnishes the subject
of an article on his life and inventions, which will
well repay perusal. It gives a concise account of
his life and struggles, the difficulties through which
he forced his way, the opposition and abuse his
plans encountered, and the clear intellect and un-
flinching perseverance that bore him triumptiantly
through all. His integrity and kindness of heart
add not a little to the qualities that rendered his
name distinguished. His character, his biogra-
pher remarks, exhibits a striking combination of
those sterling qualities which we are proud to re-
gard as essentially English. A third paper on Deer
brings that division of the series to a close,.
" English Social Life from the Thirteenth to the
Sixteenth Centuries," is the title of an article on
the Plumpton correspondence, which gives us
some domestic details of the middle ages. The
letters are curious as samples of the formality of the
most familiar correspondence of those days. A
retrospect of the session of 1857 takes a fair and
moderate view of the position of political measures
and parties.

Bentley's Miscellauy—Bentley opens with an in-
teresting paper on the Revolution of 1830, founded
on a French work that has recently appeared, en-
titled " Histoire du Regne de Louis Philippe I."
There is not much novelty in it, but it will afford
a useful outline to those who have forgotten the
causes or incidents of the commotion. Dailey
Costello's story of " The Millionaire of Mincing-
lane," proceeds in ifs usual strain, without any
striking events. "Life at the French watering-
places" describes the maritime retreats of our con-
tinental neighbsurs without much liveliness or in-
terest. Monkshood continues his " Retrospective
Reviewals," and gives us the first notice of Nar-
cissus Luttrell's diary. This work has lately been
preyed. at the University Press, in six ♦olumes,
offering much valuable information to the curious,
though the extent of the work renders it more use-
ful as a hook of reference than attractive to the
generalireader. The critic comments on the singu-
lar insignitictnco which preserves Luttrell himself.
Most of the old diary writers, he observes. take care
to write Me and Mine with a capital M, in the
spirit, if not in the letter, they identify themselves
with their chronicles, and leave quite as vivid an
impression of their own sayings arid doings on the
rea'ler's mind as those of any celebrity they treat
of. Narcissus Luttrell, on the contrary, is contented
with keeping a bare record of facts, the news of
each day, without giving his opinions even, but
with characteristic caution constantly adding, in
parenthesis, "as is reported." " A Midnight
Dream," by the author of " The Redcourt Farm,"
is the continuation of the story of Mr. Castanet,
under another title. The readers of this tale will
not be surprised to learn that the third bride of
the surgeon dies suddenly in the same mysterious
manner as her predecessors. Mr. Castonel is cer-
tainly a fictitious rival to Palmer, for the author
has now indirectly laid six or seven deaths at his
d or. The next instalment will probably relate to
the discovery and punishment of the criminal. The
life of an architect is continued ; and Mr. Grin-
ste-l's Gallery of Theatrical portraits shows us a
pleasing likeness of the life and successes of Charles
Kean.

The United Service Magazine. —This magazinebas
its usual amount of sensible and well written
articles on topics both naval and military, which in
the precut state of affairs are those of chief im-
portance. " The Mutiny in India," of course, is
the subject of a conspicuous article, in which the
writer does not take an encouraging view of the
matter. Indeed, his anticipations are scarcely jus-
tified by the latest intelligence, though it is always
wise, while anticipating the best, to prepare for the
worst. A paper entitled, " Wanted, a Harbour of
Refuge," arrives at the conclusion that there is a
great deficiency on our north-east coast, and after
giving the cage a careful consideration, asserts that
there should beat least three deep water ports on
t:iis coast—one at Red car, one near the Tyne, and
one at Runswick, to the north of Whitby. In the
gale of the 4th of January last 94 vessels went
down, and 169 seamen were drowned within sixty
miles of the Tyne, only a few being wrecked near
the port itself, the residue either going ashore or
foundering in the bight formed by the coasts of Nor-
thumberland, Durham, and the North Riding of
Yorkshire. It is at this spot that Redcar is situated.
The writer therefore argues that had there been an
asylum harbour in existence there, the greatest
number of these vessels might have been saved,
the Tyne being to windward of nearly all the ships
hovering on the coast, while Redcar was easy of
access. Atter this important subject we meet with
an article of some length, entitled "Society in Bom-
b,y and the Native Tribes," chiefly founded on
Lady Falkland's entertaining volumes. " A Paper
on Japan" is interesting from its novelty, so little
being known or written of that singular Empire.
The details of its history and its customs are equally
curious. The Dutch, it is known, are the only
foreigners with whom they will trade, and they
have established a factory at Dezitna, the island to
which Europeans are restricted, that they may be
watched. They are forced to submit to such a
number of arbitrary rules and restrictions, that the
writer remarks they must find the trade with Japan
very profitable, since they submit to them. T. et
Dutch, however, are not celebrated for gieta,e
quickness of nerve, nor are they suppose to
nstsilo-
atroubl dn
lely maiulychirnezunivree.nailei
Japanese who
stolidity in their dealings with thet
t the
jreacgbreo.eraocft characteristic
treat them with the greatest._ cac).n,erpP
reign of Charles IL the English t
inconvenient
tea to open
design by telling the Japanese ath t the English
a trade with Japan, but the Dutchufrupstrated their
Queen was a Portuguese
princess. So great was
their dislike to the Portuguese that this circum-
stance was sufficient to break off all intercourse.
There is the usual amount of information and
satistics, with the critical notices and general cor-
frreosm".Ludieeuutceen. Among the latter there is a note
Lieutenant-Colonel Parkinson, suggesting the
substitution of palm oil for the lard that has been
made an excuse for some of the late atrocities in
India.