The Sun. — 1863-11-02 (London, England)

DUBLIN.—" Wylder's Hand" is proceeded with at considerable length, and Stanley Lake is the tire in this instalment. He is marconspicuous fig ried to Miss Brandon at last, and, of course, thus provokes the wrath of Mark Wylder. In the next portion of the story doubtless some very stormy scenes will ensue. Stanley is engaged in some very dark and dangerous affair, which will evidently bring him into trouble, as old Tamar has predicted. That wierd-like woman adds greatly to the mysterious nature of the narrative. Thera is no one in it at all prepossessing, but there isa great deal of power evidenced in the construction. " Bella Donna; or, The Cross before the Name,,, is alas very exciting in this division. The cunning "Jenny" works out her cruel purpose, and so wretched does poor Mr. Franklyn become that he at last commits suicide. Thus the wretched manceuvrer has triumphed, and brought about the ruin of a family in her ruthless course. The account is next given of those ingenious little hints and dexterous inuendoes that do more to undermine the peace of households, than any open demonstrations of violence. " Starlight and Gas-I,g,ht" is a pretty light sketch, that is written in a glowing style, and, without containing much in it, presents an amusing description of two very different phases of existence. " Hibernian Country Pastimes and Festivals" is continued, and affords us au insight into such entertainments that is very readable. There is the first part of the career of " Robert Wilks, the actor," which, of course, is well worthy of perusal. It is said that great difficulty has been experienced in coming to a correct estimate of the career of one concerning whom such divers opinions are entertained. " A Digressive Essay on Wills," is a very interesting paper, and furnishes us with some remarkable instances of curious testamentary documents. Nothing more exemplifies the peculiar passions and prejudices of men than this expression of their feelings in their last moments. rln this paper, too, we can observe some very strange and customs of a byegone age. " Slides of Fancy forms Lantern," is a very curious little,‘ sketch, that goes back to of Scandinavian ancient days for its eubjects._ Fragments Legend," is an article whichs,erreiipl aysrespherusal. It is truly in the records of ▪ said that there is always something 1-1 • these countries, and that )an onegwho wishes to develope the imagination should .proy:faeodf tthhitshegri.,riai, Various other " Life and - papers complete the contut,  FR. -.—A lengthened paper on that movement in Germany towards the attainment of a national unity, which has recently occupied so large a share of the attention of statesmen and politicians, is the first in the table of contents. The author regards the proceedings lately inaugurated at Frankfort as "an important, though perhaps an indirect step, towards the realisation of the long-cherished dream of Germanic regeneration." Miss Cobbe, who is already known as the writer of some very able articles on various subjects, contributes a reflective essay on " The Rights of Man and the Claims of Brutes," which we recommend to the thoughtful and unprejudiced attention of the reader. With regard to the infliction of torture on the living subject for scientific ends, Miss Cobbe refuses to admittedly into her consideration, but calmly and temperately inquires into the question of right or wrong. The conclusion at which she arrives is one which, to common sense and ordinary humanity, appears indisputable. If they have only taken the lives of brutes when the interests of science really demanded them, and have always performed painful operations under the beneficial influence of ansesthetics, they are morally exempt from blame. If they have transgressed either or both of these conditions, they stand convicted of heinous cruelty. Respecting the terrb. ble accounts given of the tortures inflicted in the French colleges, Miss Cobbe very justly says that the dissection of dead horses and dogs would serve as well the purposes of anatomical instruction, while many of the operations performed on that highly sensitive animal, the horse, are not only agonising, but perfectly useless. One of these is the removal of the hoof, an operation which can serve no possible end in regard to the human body, and which is y profitless for the veterinary surgeon, inasmuch as owner would ever perform an operation on his nehnootrisroelvhich would render him totally useless, Such wanton infliction of torture disgraces the name of science, and its commission is as much a stain on the fame of its professors, as reckless executions or murderous Greek fire sully the glory of war and victory, Miss Cobbe's paper would have been better had it been shorter, and more condensed in style ; but her able and energetic advocacy of the claims of humanity and justice do her honour, The readers of Fraser will rejoice to see the old fauriliar initials of A.K.13.13. appended to an essay beginning with the word " Concernisg." It has less general interest than some of his others, being chiefly on the form and qualifications of pulpits, but it contains some sound sense and pleasant reading nevertheless. The waste of fish life that goes on under our present system of securing our prey is dwelt upon in an article headed, "How do fish live and grow ? " which treats of the subject of Pi,ciculture very fully. " Three days at Wilna " recounts the writer's experiences during a flying visit to that city, when under the stern rule of Mouravieff. "Lawrence Bloomfield in Ireland " reaches its twelfth part, and its conclusion. There are two other poetical contrinutions, none of the three being above the average. The story of "Late Laurels" goes on vigorously, though none of the dramatis persona are very sure of their next movements. An essay on " Strong Minded Women," at the conclusion of the number, endeavours to divest the subject of some of its attendant absurdities.