The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-03 00:00:00

The Law Magazine and Review. Butterworth.

This valuable and interesting Quarterly has
several topics of interest in this number. It occu-
pies a high place in serial literature, and it proposes
a worthy object—the improvement of the law. It
discusses all subjects connected with legal reform
in a clear and sensible manner, and takes into con-
sideration everything relating to law and jurispru-
dence that has occurred during the quarter. it is
not, however, a work that only one versed in legal
knowledge and technicalities would care to peruse ;
all who take an interest in this important branch of
government will find something to engage their at-
tention, and it is written with simplicity and con-
ciseness that adapt it to the general reader. The
opening paper is a very interesting memoir of the
late Lord Truro, which traces the progress of the
attorney's son from his entrance at St. Paul's
school to the woolsack. In conclusion, the follow-
ing moral is drawn from his prosperous career :
"It is, however, to the moral energies and the intel-
lectual triumphs of the late Lord Truro that we venture
to call the attention of all who are commencing their
professional career. To the young lawyer the life and
character which we have attempted to delineate ought to
be welcome and profitable. We would have this simple
narrative to serve a much higher purpose than the grati-
fication of curiosity. It is a trite piece of commonplace
t ) say, that while none can command success in life, all
may deserve it, 'and into its truth we need not enter ;
but the consideration of L ord Truro's career should act as
an incentive to a wise, manly course in the pursuit of
the Business of Life. Far be it Isom us either to sug-
gest to ambitious attorneys or their clerks, to quit their
calling under a vain impression that, by so doing, they
could emulate the career of Lord Truro. Unfortunately
his success did excite for a short time a migration of
persons to the Bar, unqualified for that position, and
who, sowing in assurance, only reaped disappointment,
and who seemed to suppose, moreover, because elegance
and refinement were not the particular attributes of a
man rich in many great qualities, that ignorance and
vulgarity were very available and proper capital for
them to depend upon, with a view of becoming eminent
in their profession.
"Few can hope, even in this free country, to reach
the honours and dignities which the subject of these re-
marks so meritoriously won ; but every student of the
law, if endowed with health and power of endurance,
can read the lesson and follow the examples of patient
industry and perseverance which have been left for our
instruction and imitation.
" The longer I live,' said T. Fowell Buxton, 'the
more I am certain that the greatdifference between men,
between the feeble and the powerful, the great and the
insignificant, is energy—invincible determination, d pur-
pose once fixed, and then death. or victory. That quality,'
added he, will do any thing that cau be done in this
world, and no talents, no circumstances, no opportuni-
ties, will make a two-legged creature a man without
it.' Lord Truro, indeed, did both wisely fix his purpose
and worthily work it out. He who exhibits, as Lord
Truro did, intellectual and moral energy, should awaken
kindred energies in those whom he leaves behind still
struggling in the battle of life. Such a story as his may well
betbe touch-spring of great power, and give an impulse to
noble faculties, to kindling thoughts and aspirations,
which, like the undying fire of Persian superstition,
will quicken and illuminate many future generations."
A lengthy article on the trial of Madeline Smith
takes into consideration the peculiarities of evi-
dence in Scotch courts. Another article, conspi-
cuous for its length, is founded on Mr. Williams'
"Letters to John Bull, Esq., on Lawyers and Law
Reform." Ans interesting paper on the Birming-
ham Association gives a summary of the proceed-
ings, and highly eulogises the objects of the meet-
ing.

The Art Journal.—This serial maintains its
character as an artistic magazine. Two of the
chief plates are from the Royal collection—" The
Beauty of Albano," by A. Riedel, and " The Gate
of the Seraglio," Constantinople, by F. Danby,
A.R.A. The third engraving is of Von Hayer's
statute of Pysche, in the possession of the Queen.
Among the literary contents the most remarkable
are "The Book of the Thames," by Mr. and Mrs.
S. C. Hall, " The Water Colour Department of the
Art Treasures Exhibition," the thirtieth number
of the series on " British Artists," and a paper on
"Botany," as adapted to the Arts and Art Manu-
facture. This elegant and tasteful publication
should be in the possession of all lovers of Art.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Tait's Edinburgh Magazine has several sensible
articles. One, on the present panic and the Bank
system, attacks the monopoly of the Bank Charter
Act with vigour. " Ruth Neville," and " Ange-
ligue de Rene," are two tales of varying interest,
and " Tangled Talk," and "A Cosmopolite's
Adventures" are continued in their usual manner.
A paper on "Soldiers' Homes," and another on
" Ramsgate, will repay perusal.—The Eclectic
o Caste"
Review opens with an interesting " The
Early Flemish Painters,„ especially those of " the
ancient town of Bruges." The remainder of the
contents offer a pleasing varie“tAyn.
and "American Democracy,"
Australia," and " Foreign Literature" are and the modern aystema of irrigation, usbandry"
are among
them, containing some attraction for most eljaidieerisn.
We are glad to see this clever review has abandoned
its more controversial and. didactic style for one
;that is to say, without
suited to the general read
changing its principles, it 0 longer restricts itself
to discussing them,
two tales by te National Miscellany has
Oliphant, and
p,opular writers, " Eben," by Mrs.
tents are papers
The Little Black Box," by G. W.
Thornburg. Among the miscellaneous eon-
on the Aquarium, National
c‘i'esillintbijgdetc:

Proverbs," the "Hungarian Crown," the "
and Zulus," &c. A " Sonnet " l‘y Wes..lanl
Marston, contains some fine thoughts well tx-
pressed. Among the remaining contents we it u,-;
ineution a pretty fairy tale, called " The Fire
Floor and the Sixth Floor."—The Train, would La
more agreeable if it did not aim at being so ente: -
taing. Nothing is more difficult than to provid,)
a good collection of humorous articles. Those in
contents,etropo/it an
with Arag
lc,i ;
zi
any special attraction. A ghastly " Tale of th
the Train are not below the average, and, there-
fore, those who like this style may not find the ,e_
petition
thas tietdsiouussu.
Tal vhaeriletrytshOf M
Morgu,,i" will please the lovers of the borribi
—Newton's London Journal has its usual list
patents and improvements, scientific notices, 41-
The introductory paper is on the " Art Treasure:
Exhibition."—Le Follet, in addition to its usnat
fashions, has a plate of winter walking costumes.
—The serials of " Ask Mamma," and "Pave(l
with Gold," are continued in their usual styl-.
They form a good contrast ; the one a humouroni
record of a sportsman's adventures ; the other, 144
glimpse of the darker realities of life, " this
romance of the London streets." The illust'a-
trations to both are excellent, as the names oI
John Leech and Hablot Browne testify.