The Sun.
London, England, 1861-04-01 00:00:00

in reference to the passage quoted, " We will not
believe but what the writer of this sentence would
refuse to let it have its ordinary meaning and its
own intrinsic force. There is some technical, some
controversial, some modified, some secondary mean-
ing for him in its terms. Oh, let him confirm
our word on his behalf, and say so. He is a
trainer of young men for the Gospel ministry. We
will not believe he cries to them, Be instant, bre-
thren, in season and out of season, preach the Word,
it is the congregation's written voice, young bre-
thren before all things. They would answer him,
" ToThandy back the congregation's own voice to
itself is an unworthy ministry. We will not stoop
to bear its ignominious burthen," and his bold spirit,
for it is a bold one would approve their answer.
Young brethren ye say well, He is a parish priest
in a green valley, overhung by breezy downs, and
we will not believe that when some shepherd who
shall not drive his flock up to them again, sends in
his closing hours for the pastor who should
point him to the unseen fold; no, we will not
believe, that by the dying peasant's bed he opens
that blessed book and says, " listen thou sheep
that goest alone into the valley of the shadow
of death, listen, for thou shalt hear the con-
gregation's voice." For then the sick man
would make answer from his dying bed, "the
bleating of the flock is not the sound I care to hear ;
speak me words spoken by the Great Shepherd o
the sheep himself.' . " An only Son" is continued
at some length, and the scene of the story changes•
At first we are told how sad Constance felt at the
dismay and suffering that were entailed on the
peaceful dwelling of the Locksleys. The scene be-
tween her and Mrs. Locksley is well described. In
a difficult position each maintained her dignity►
and at the same time the casualties of love did
not destroy friendship, which was a proof of their
good principles as well as their good feelings•
Further on we see Ned introduced to his new life
under not very favourable auspices, for there are
some very undesirable acquaintances introduced to
his notice. There is an amusing sketch of military
life, and the conversation between the stiff and
solemn Major and his Irish young friend is most
entertaining. The Major was making satirical
prophecies regarding the effect the suns of India
would have in reducing the, proportions of his
companion, when the latter exclaimed, "True
for you, Major dear, and I told me friends
at parting to take a good look at me, share the
better they'd know me now the worse they'd re-
cognise me when home again. A paper on
" Recent Poetry," is worth perusing, and contains
some just strictures on the method of criticising
poems that prevails nowadays. The books here
noticed are " Lucille," which production is spoken
of in terms of praise, while many faults are
found: Of M. Stigant's " Vision of Barbarossa,"
also a good opinion is entertained ; but " Faithful
for Ever," by Coventry Patmore, is not so favour-
ably mentioned. The reader who peruses the eic-
tracts here quoted will not think the conclusion
arrived at is harsh or unfair. In one passage a
well-known line is quoted as appearing strangely
without recognition—
" They've nothing in the world to do,
But as it's just their nature to."
" Oh, shade of Dr. Watts, what sayest thou to
so daring a plagiarism from thine immortal
hymns !' All will approve of the paper ---
" Captain Boyd, a Hero's Obsequies." The fate
of this brave man excited the greatest sympathy
in all ranks, and the throngs who crowded round
to pay a last tribute to his memory, only echoed
the sentiments of those who far away bore testi-
mony to his worth and valour. His friends might
console themselves for his premature loss by the
recollection of his brave spirit exemplifying its
prowess in the hour of danger, and truly might they
exclaim—

" Who would not envy such as him to live;
And died he not as heroes wish to die ?"
There is a short paper on " Income-tax Grievances"
which words are synonymous in the opinion of
many. It is thus remarked " The man who
stood foremost among those who pressed for its
early removal, has but lately done his worst to
annihilate the hopes of his own fostering. In the
very year of our promised freedom Mr. Gladstone
contrived to sink us into a more hopeless slavery
than before. It was easy for a statesman se
fruitful in sounding fallacies and sudden turns et
mind, to simplify the fiscal process by knocking
off a host of small items from the Customs' re,:
turns ; but a wide-spread taste for light French
wines has not yet begun to show itself outside the
airy fabric of Mr Gladstone's dreams ; the duties
he has surrendered are gone for ever, and in a
time of outward peace, the country is paying an
income tax of tenpence in the pound, which but for
a timely rescue of the paper duty by the Upper
House might now have mounted up to one shilling.'
" Dismal Dobbs" is a most ludicrous sketch of a
night in Crow street Theatre in a period more dis-
tinguished for fun and frolic than good order and
high appreciation of the drama. The visitors to
the theatre went to be seen and heard rather than
to see and hear. The " Silent Figure" who so'
companied the merry party here chronicled had a
busy part to play on the stage of that night's events,
and those who wish for a lively resume of past
days will be pleased with its perusal. Among
other articles of interest may be mentioned The
Wellington Papers," which contain despatches and
correspondence of the late duke, edited by his Er.
As may be supposed, in the pages of this magazine
a natural exultation is expressed at the achieve'
ments of one of whom his country may well be
proud. The last passage alludes to the bright roll
of names which appear in these volumes, and which
will hereafter appear in the pages of history... Note
the names which meet the eye as it glances along
the correspondence—Combermere, Seaton, Napier,
Gough, Hardinge, Raglan, Clyde. The triumphs
of fifty years in every part of the globe have been
as it were recruited from the ranks of the Penis'
snla. That land was not only the theatre but the
school of greatness. Let Ireland be proud, for she
has a right to be proud that she has given to the
empire, to fame, to futurity, the hero of moderno
times--the " vainqueur du vainqueur du monde

BentleY's Miscellany.
The first book of " The Constable of the Tower,"
which we have already noticed, is completed in thle
number. Some curious information, and some
which will rather surprise many, is to be found if/
Chapter I. of "The Population and Trade of France''
(by Frederick Marshall). This chapter relates es'
elusively to the population, and the author endea-
vours with much ability to show that the slow
increase of population in France is caused, not by
the unwillingness of the French to marry, but to
their prudence in refusing to have children. This 10
certainly something new in nature. " Town and
Country," by Monkshood, is a comparison between
rural and city life, in which the country, of course,
and, as we consider, unjustly, is given all the advan-
tages. Onida furnishes his quota as usual, but this
month he has changed his tune. For some time
back he has made all his stories end hoPPiIY, but
" Trente-et-Un, or the Two Rivals," is tragic, and
bears a moral to all gamblers. The subject is not
new, nor is there much plot in the story, but never-
theless it is well executed, and is far superior to
many of Onida's productions. "The Biography of
Marshal Niel" does justice to the military and
engineering genius of this brave soldier, and,
although his biographer does not rank him with
Marshal M'Mahon, he gives him full credit for the
victory of Solferino, which credit, as first in coin'
mand, of course the modest French Emperor took to
himself. " The Life and Letters of Mary Gran-
vine" (Mrs. Delany) are reviewed at length, sea
many curious and interesting anecdotes are related*
" Crooked Usage, or the Adventures of Low
Loriot," by Dudley Costello, carries us and poor
deluded Lorn deeper into the wiles of the clever
swindlers, among whom our hero has fallen. NV:
look forward with interest to the continuation °`
his adventures.

ne At. James's Magazine. No. I. Saunders and
Another new competitor for public favour WI
entered the ranks of the serials. During the lava
year or two there have been considerable addition
made to the number of existing magazines, en
fortunately for the public, although the moderation(
of their price is remarkable, they are all worth,' 01
encouragement. They will each in their seven
styles bear rigorous comparison with the leslear
members of the old fraternity, and as the deman
for good and interesting light literature is continua.
ally on the increase, we trust they will all fibs
room to flourish and prosper. The St. Jariesc.
Magazine appears under the auspices of Mrs. S.
Hall, and coming thus accredited, the roue"„
is prepared to find it worth attention•
He will not be disappointed in tlll9'
expectation, for the contents are varied and attraoi
tive. The editress has gathered a force of effloiell
allies, for we find the names of Dr. Doran, the
author of " John Halifax," Robert Hunt, Bober!
Bell, Owen Meredith, the author of "Paul Ferrol,.
J. Halliwell, F.R.S., and others among the contri-
butors. The editress herself gives us the open,int
chapters of an interesting tale, entitled " u,1,1
Wrong be Right P" and also a domestic story "
the young of the household." The fair wearers 0
fashionable colours may learn from Mr. Hun"
clear and concise account of the origin of the uevy
a zi n
dyes how, by the wonderful action of chemical
science, the refuse matter of gasworks is trans;
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that famous locality from the days when a hospital
for lepers stood on the ground now occupied by the
palace. .Another dinurgye paper ell the