The Sun.
London, England, 1857-09-02 00:00:00

Letters to his Chum in India" are brought to a con- last century. Speaking of the discont nt of the
elusion. Monkshood continues his criticism and people with the acts of the Government and aris-
extracts from " Narcissus Luttrel's Diary." The tocracy, the author utters a melancholy truth
writer of the "Life of an Architect" continues his They felt these indignities as men can feel them who• e
pleasant memoirs ; the social retrospect, contain- ' minds have not been broken by foreign occupation, n t
ing some curious particulars of the celebrities of unmanned by a decrepit civilization, not exbauited i y
the "Plymouth Athenaeum," among whom were intestine dissensions. Greatly indeed are Mazzini and his
some names which afterwards became famous. followers mistaken in supposing that the more a people
" Beech Lodge," by the author of " The Red- are oppressed, themore ready they will be to rise arid
court Farm," brings to a conclusion the ghastly shake off their chains. This may hold of a people just
exploits of Mr. Gervase Castonel. The story ends I emerging from the state of savage life, in whom there is
somewhat hurriedly and unsatisfactorily, though
much un wrought material ; it may hold of a people who
by a s art of poetical justice the murderer is made have fallen under some sudden stroke of tyrannical
to meet his death by drinking a glass of poison pre- upodwer ; but not of one that has lived for generatio.
under sonmoepportmild.t slavery. Such a p
whenner aeven a
Pared for another. Mr. Griinsted's "Gallery of
The ttrical Portraits" is devoted in this number to but it will only
aggravationuoi oe occurs, rPti oe
their
when theymisery.Pal6re neTar tilos:
the late Mrs. Fitzwilliam, who was so highly and ' be an insurrection, not a revolution. F or that, mare
justly esteemed for the fi eling and gaiety of her mutual confidence, more manhood exarclsed in hopeful
performances. The poetical contrbutions c-nsist self-restrain t, more home virtue, is required than can be
of some lines to a "Transplanted Daisy," which are found atnong.4 such a mass.
mediocre ~ and a :curious wierd old ballad called The author brings down the Sardinian history
"The Ride of Nostradamue," by the clever author tbroth the sub4equent storms and struggles to a
of "Songs of the Cavaliers," relating how the happier time, and closes his interesting sketch by
wizard, insulted by the king— proving that it is by no means necessary, in consti-
" Rode through Paris hot in anger tutional improvements, to exterminate the old in
With an iron din and clangour, order to introduce the new.
Heaping curses oa the place."

Tait's Edinburgh Journal.—Several attractii-e
topics find a place in Tait's magazine, and the
great social questions of the day are usu treated
in a fair and compnliensive spirit. Theo umber
before us has articles on India, Aus!rali,,, the
Civil Service, and Over-c;owded Dwellings, while
the " Tangled Talk" offers 5...,me sensible refleic-
tions on the indus!rial. culture of women, and a
"Reader of Old Books" Louie pleasant ra-y
miniscences. Papers on Jersey and the Isle 'of
Mau deserve perusal.

Colburn's United Service. —The United Servile
Magazi/ne maintains its character for just and ser3-
sibl.3 views on public matters, tr.gether with ability
and inf., )rination. It is as usual devoted to the
consideration chiefly of subjects connected with
nalitsry and naval affairs, but at the present epoch
there are few classes of civilians who are not more
or less c3nc-rned in the efficiency of both services.
There are several topics treated of in this number
that are n ow the subjects of general public discussion.
The mutiny in In lia, its cau,e3, its progress, the
the means to be adopted for its suppression the
system of Indian enlistment, the policy pursued by
the authorities, are all brought under notice, and
however the reader may differ from the opinions or
sugge:tions, h 3 will always find them worthy of
consideration. The recent report on the purchase
and sale of. commissions in the army is also a sub-
ject of some importance, and it receives a brief but
sensible notice. Sir James Alexander's entertain-

The National Magazine—This magazine has se•
veral attractive names among its list of contributors.
Mrs. Crowe, the popular author of " Sus in 40r-
ley," proceeds with her tale of Greenhill
which contains the proper mixture of the horril)le
t 9 be expected from the pen of the writer of " The
Night side of Nature." Mr. Thornbury, wh) is
becoming a well-known name in the literary world
cotnrnencs a history of " llaseald.om anal its
Kings," the first monarch of this ptpulous kingdom
being Cartouche, of Parisitri celebrity. Dr. Doran
finds a congenial subject in the " First article of a
popular author," and the vigorous writer of Paul
Ferroll contributes the opening chapters of a tale
called " The Tower of Harlestone Castle." The
.engravings are numerous, and taken from many
wed-known paintings.

ing memoirs receive a cyrdial criticism, and an
amusing paper on " Our Paritdan Neighbours" of
fords a pleasant diversion from the more serious
papers. A paper on "The Life-boat" contains Some
useful st ttistics, and fully proves the importance of
its efficiency. Alt the characteristic intelligence of
the month is given at length.

Golburn's New Monthly.—" A Race with Time,"
by the author of " Ashley," proceeds with the
story of Sophia Lyvett, there is not so much in this
part, but still great interest is awakened by the
fact of her being condemned to death, and it being
doubtful how even her sharp wit, and ready re.
sources will save her ; they succeed however and a
reprieve is obtained. It is curious to notice how
the selfish and deceitful Colonel Devereux is over-
whelmed at fee exceedingly awkward position in
which be is placed, and from which it is impossible
to extricate himself, so as to appear unscathed and
uncon'aminated. The peculiar style of this story,
with its ever-recurring wonders, and strange re-
appearances, constitutes an attraction which,
of its kind, is considerable. In the ar-
ticle " How shall we Preach," there is a
great deal of common sense, and also some
unanswerable arguments are brought forward.
The chief purport of this paper in question is to
consider the style, manner, and effect of Mr. Spur-
geon's orations. First, it is observed, that the de-
portment of those. present at the delivery of his
address'=s is not that of worshippers. It is men-
tioned as strange and unaccountable that Mr. Spur-
geon, in one of his prayers, prayed against do
qiience. It is truly urged where can be the reason
of this ? "Eloquence is a rich boon from God,
and for a minister of God, who is btessed.with elo-
quence to pray against it is an unworthy and un-
grateful proceeding." The writer laments that
Mr. Spurgeon should assume a style beneath his
evident capabilities, for the solemn theme of eternity
should not be dealt with in levity, coarse reproaches,
and petty je=ts. " How can my heart be
lifted up when my mouth is dis ended with
a grin, and bow can my thoughts rise to
the contemplation of the glories of Heaven, when
my ears hear nothing but of the miserable
daily affairs of earth." " Occasional Notes on
Literature in France," refer to Charles de Remu-
sat's recent work on Bacon. The Frenclim sn's
views on " The wisest, brightest, meanest of
mankind," will be found worthy of attention.
" Special Tourists," iu bringing under our notice
several books on travel, affords a glimpse of tree
wanderings in many lands which at the present
season, when so 'many go abroad for health,
business, or pleasure, is particularly apposite. " A
Swedish Voyage Round the World' is proceeded
with in this instalment. The author visits the
fifth portion of the world, and after dilating upon
the many topics which such a subject naturally
introduces, remarks—" Australia is a land of the
future, but its dawn promises a glorious day 1"

The Irish Metropolitan has its usual lively m'x-
ture, taking ilia reader to the Irish Diggings, to
th 3 Great Salmon of Militia, to the shores of the
Baltic, and to India, in turn. The story of " Life's
Foreshadowimzs" pi oceeds rapidly. The Sporting
Intelligence of the month is given with full particu-
lars ; and there are some poetical contributions
above the average.

Newton's London Journal. —This number, which
is the thirty-third of the new series, opens with the
report of the Commissioners of Patents for Inven-
tions for 1856, and then proce,ds with an account
and analysis of recent patents. Conspicuous among
teem we find the patents of Me=srs Roberts and
Dale, of Manchester, for improvements in purify-
ing oxalate of soda ; Mr. Heywood, of Camden-
town, for improvements in inflating air-tight b
&c. ; and of Mr. Broomall, of Fleet-street, for lin-
provements in the manufacture of cranked axles
and shafts. This invention, we are told, consists
in a method of manufacturing cranked axles and
shafts in which the iron is neither twisted nor cut.
The illustrative diagrams which accompany the
magazine assist greatly a ready comprehension of
the patents described.

The Mechanics. —This useful scientific magazine
is conducted in its usital able manner. The are It
amount and practical value of its informatoa can
only to appreciated by those conversant with me-
chanics, and in addition to its direct instruct on,
it is extremely valuable as a medium of communi-
cation between scientific amateurs or artisan.
Thus in the present number a corespondent ap-
peals to the readers of the Mechanics Magazine to
obtain the results of an elab,rate it:athematic:ll
calculation connected with some astronomical o'
servations. As msy be supposed, the Atlantic
telegraph finds a place among the t',)pics, and the
report of the engineer of the company to the direc-
tors is given. The New Decimal system, the Wel-
lington Monument, Sound Signals for Ships at Sea,
and many other subjects likely to interest and in-
form the reader receive full considerati:n.

The Eclectic Rev ietv.—Arago's " Scientific Bio-
graphies" afford the subject of an interesting
paper, which gives a brief account of the lives
and discoveries of the great men it describes. The
physical and political history of Sardinia is dis-
cussed, and a list of foreign works on its consti-
tutional progress criticised. Gregion's correspon-
dence and the memoir ofJosiah Conder, recently pub-
lished, receive careful and appreciative notices, and
the summary of the works will interest those who
have not read them. The usual quarterly review of
German literature and notices of now books are
given.

Fraser.—Tlie present number of Fraser is supe-
rior to the average. Its t ibla of contanti contains
many interesting subjects which are ably treated.
The first of theie is the Life of Handel, founded on
M. Victor Schoelcher's recent work. The critic

takes exception t the biographer, on the ground
of his musical deficiencies, proving that he is
consequ,nrly unable. t appreciate or analyse the
numeruua unperformed works of the great master.
The re icier may nut be acquainted with the extent
of his composition.. Here i 3 a list.

The English C yclopoedia maintains its high cha-
racter. The present part completes the fif:h volume
of the biography and commences the six, h
and concluding volume. It contains the con-
tinuation of the letter T 2 and many biographies
of the greatest interest and historical import-
ance are found in it. It has the lives of
Torquato Tasso, Jo; emy Taylor, Themistocics,
Titian, Tintoretto, Tiberius, and many other great
names of the pssr, while among modern cele-
brities the memoirs of the late Ju,t'es Tal-
fourd, the Laureate, Mr. Thackeray, and Bishop
Thirlwall, will interest most readers. The vast
range of information, and the general fairness and
moderation of the opinions expressed, are sufficient
to render titis work a standard biography.

" Handel is the composer of some forty operas ; of more
than twenty oratorios, the majority of equal length and
elaborateness with The Messiah,' or Judas Maccabeus ;'
of a vast numbar of anthems, psalms, hymns, and motets;
of a still larger number of secular odes, cantatas, duets,
and trios ; and of innumerable specimens of every kind of
instrumental composition known in his day-- organ con-
certos, hautbois concertos, harpsichord lessons, concer-
tante4, sonatas, trios, &c. &c. Of the operas of Handel,
not one has been publicly performed within the memory of
man ;of the oratorios, three—' The Messiah,' Judas Mac-
cabeus,' and Israel in Egypt' —are frequently, and three
others—' Saul,' Samson,' and Solomon '—are sometimes,

performed. Two or three others have, once or twice in the
course of the present century, been brought out ; but as yet
they can hardly be considered even as on the list of any of
our great chord societies "
In the present advanced stage of classical music
perform :laces, it is a matter of suprise that such
treasures as these should be left unexplored.
At least the proposed centenary festival should
surely include some of those unknown works. The
outline of the life of the great musician is already
familiar to most readers ; his early difficulties, hie
struggles, his perseverance, his repeated disap-
pointments, the obstinate opposition he encoun-
tered, the affliction which fell on him at last, are
all matters of general interest and sympathy, 'as the
troubles and struggle; of the great names of Art
and Science usually ate to the posterity of their
persecutors. The critic before us, however, justly
exonerates the public at large from blame in the
matter. The prices of those days we: e, he says, so
high that Handel's success depended on the sup-
port of a limited class, and that class was precisely
the one where the dispute between " Tweedledum
and Tweedledee" raged with most violence. The
wrier remarks that the Life of Handel has

Knight's Popular History of England brings
down the reader to the coronation of James 1., and
the present number is chiefly occupied with some
curious details of the social life and manners of the
Elizabethan age.

The amusing serials of Ask Maanina and Paved
with. Gold proceed in their nsull manner.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LATE MR•

DOUGLAS JERR9LD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SIIN.
Sul„—The work we have carried on being now
brought to a close, we beg leave through your
columns briefly to make its result known to the
public.
We have first to observe that the committee
whom we represent decided in the outset to state
tio case, and to make no appeal or representation
beyond the lines which form the heading of this
letter. They considered that, in taking thin couric,
they had a due regard both to the independence i,l
literature, and to the personal character of their
deceased friend ; and therefore they have never for
a moment deviated from it, nor do they now de-
part from it.
They have considered their personal responsi-
bility a sufficient refutation of any unttue and pte-
posterous statements that have obtained circulation
as to property asserted to have been left by Mr.
Jerrold ; and they now merely add that unless they
had thoroughly known and, beyond all doubt, aS -
sured themselves that their exertions were needed
L minuaisiiyeai 1
by the dearest objects of Mr. Jerrold's love, tho e
exertions would never have been heard of.
The audited accounts show that the various per-
formances, reading, and lectures, have realised,
after the payment of all expenses, a clear profit of
2,000/. The sum is to be expended in the purchase
(through trustees) of a government annuity for
Mrs. Jerrold and her unmarried daughter, with
remainder to the survivor.
we have been most generously assisted oa
We are happy to add, in conclusion, that al-
thoughhandp, and especially by members of the
rofession, we have never conscientiously
, accepted a smrifice that could not ba afforded, and
have furnished good employ
SMITH, DICKENS,
remune-
ration to many deserving &0,,
CHARLES and just
CAHRATVUERS lersens.—We are, ~
HonoraryOhairm.
Secretary.

yet to be written, though M. Shoelcher s
volume is useful as an introductory step.

The writer of the clever papers on natural hist iry,
adds, this month, an account of magpies to the
series. These birds, as may be supposed, furnish
him with many amusing anecdotes, though their
thievish propensities have occasionally produced
serious cons,,quences and led to tragedies rather
than to farces. " The Taste of the Day," by a
professional painter, appears to be the _first of a
series as it is marked part one and. styled "-intro-
ductory." The present portion of it is devoted to
the deience or assertion of the principles of beauty
and harmony as existing in nature, and claiming
their superiority over all artistic deviations. It is
evidently the production of a writer of taste and
discretion. " A Visit to Eton" gives a blief and
pleasant view of " the antique towers," and the
" sprightly race" who inhabit them. The story of
" The Interpreter" proceeds with interest, though
the exciting Oriental adventure, which commenced
in the lest chapter, comes to a melancholy conclu-
sion. The existing systems of naval education are
brought under discussion in a carefully-written
paper. Mr. Helps's new volume on the Spanish
i
Conquest of America affords the subject for an n-
tere,ting article on the exploits of Cortes, Pizarr
and Lasmas. A treatise on Perfumery gives some
curious details of the extent and antiquity of the
art. It is somewhat amusing to find "An Es sly
. but he finds
hims and ()zee
on Crotchets, by a Manchester Man,"f
plenty to sty about all varieties of n-
s o six syl-
tticitie,,
lables to the railway. mania an molern f &mons.
rise and pregress of the Subal-
fi from Cie present
.rage Trwword f •
At the present moment,
itshienterestmg, both from the subject
Ap
ne ic retrospectngd Kingdom
mo f
the Sardinian monarchy seems Vie
andwhe
when
last hope of Italian independence, it is not
treafineni%
uninstructivai to trace the progress of the
House of Savoy, and the advance of the nation
from a limited dukedom to a position among Euro-
pean States. Tac ng the history of the ruling
family, the writer asks, "Of what other line of
Italian princes can it be said that no member of it
gained his throne or lost his life by poison ? of what
other European State can it be said that the b 1( o 1
of is citizens was never shed in dynastic conte,ttsr
The history of the advance of the Piedmonte:,e is
in a great measure the history of Emmanuel P,ll-
- and this eminent prince occupies a large
portion of the article before us. Af(er following
the fortunes of his successors, the writer brings us
down to the struggles that began at the end of the