The Sun. — 1865-03-06 (London, England)

THE MAGAZINES  DUBLIN.—" Roscius in Dublin" is a very entertaining sketch, that brings before us a vivid picture of Garrick's visits to Dublin. It is very interesting to notice the peculiar style of the manners and customs that then prevailed in the gay city of the Emerald Isle. The absurd airs and graces which  the popular favourite, Miss Bellamy, gave herself are very ludicrous to contemplate, and the trick she played off on Garrick showed a degree of ingenuity worthy of a better cause. It also shows that the most important personages need not despise the efforts of those beneath them, for it is  quite possible for these minor individuals to inflict serious injury. A very flattering opinion is passed on Garrick's  character for his moderation. " Indeed, at every period of his career, whether we look back to his apprenticeship or to his full maturity, we find the same calm, temperate, and modest state of mind, and the same generous self-abnega tion. No wonder that, with such a nature, he won respect and faith, friendship and admiration, besides fame."  Who is the Heir" is continued, and is very interesting  Ln this portion of the story. The characters are beginning :o display their peculiarities, and the plot is rapidly be coming developed. Mrs. Fitzmaurice and Mrs. Herbert  become involved in some mysterious proceeding, to suit the fancies of the former ; and Harry Maulever is more foolish than ever in his infatuation for the dashing widow.  The election scene is a stirring picture, ably depicted, and the schemes of Louis Chartier impart a mystery to the tale  :hat partakes of a dramatic character. There is a dashing  spirited style about this story that distinguishes it from the common run of serial sketches, and it will doubtless  prove a favourite with its readers. " The Ethics of Macbeth" form the subject of an admirable article, which must attract many, and which serves to throw a new light over this masterly production. The conclusion arrived at  by this critic is that the real object of Shakspere in this im.  mortal drama was not to establish the well-known fact that murder must meet with retribution so much as to " present  0 our mind's eye the working of a bad but strong-minded  woman upon an irresolute indifferent man. True, the retri.  bution comes, but it comes simply as a necessary conse•  quence." Viewed in this light it must appear that an im• portant meaning is given to this drama, and the mora lesson thus affixed to it is one of the highest,while the moss  practical that can be given to mortals. It is truly stated here that "the general want of humanity is power to resist  evil." This is certainly strongly exemplified in Macbeth,  and the tragedy assumes a fuller and more significant form when thus looked at. " Guy Deverell" in its many chapters is more exciting and eventful than ordinarily so, and the  disputes between Lady Jane and Lady Alice form a guerrilla war, and are most entertaining to contemplate. The projects of M. Barbarriere are also beginning to unfold themselves, and great excitement is thus imparted to the narrative. " A Group of New Books" brings before us a criticism that will give a fair idea of the merits of some of  the striking productions of the day in the way of fiction. " La Mort d'Arthur and its Celtic Scenes" enters fully into the theme. " Studies in Biography," &c., complete the contents of this number, which is more than usually attractive on account of the superiority and interest of some of its sketches.