The Sun. — 1863-12-02 (London, England)

TEMPLE BAR.—" John Marchmont's Legacy" is, of course, the chief feature of this serial, The story has nothing exciting in this instalment, but, on the contrary, the reeord of the present stands still, while the narrative picks up the dropped links which bind it to the shadowy memories of the past. Mary's pity one after dwelling on this sad and arouses the indignation story is a touching picture of misery—not loud, but deep. It brings before us one of those histories of the crimes of the strong and the sufferings of the weak that more than of man, anythingelseawakens Nothing topic more than to behold the retribution that overtakes Paul Marchmont. That fearful man spent a solitary day n at the deserted farmhouse, that day that was to be the ca console the crown of his triumph, as diverting Edward from his search for his wife, beheld him dreary, desolate, and well-nigh distracted. It must take many a triumph in the struggles of sin, many an excited moment of success, to make up for one hundreth part of the tortures undergone by the wily de • ceivers when they are caught at last in their own snare. Self is the last company the guilty can desire, and there is no greater punishment for a man like Paul Marchmont than to leave him to his own reflections. " Ihe Trials of the Tredgolds" is continued at some length, and becomes more momentous in its incidents. It is a lugubrious tale, and nothing enlivens it. Young Gifford's marriage only gives rise to fearful scenes, and his father threatens to give him up to the laws ho has outraged. Noel is taken to the lunatic asylum to see his mother, but death has provided for her a rest that the sleep in such abodes can never know. In the next portion of this tale there will very likely be some stirring scenes, as William Moyle is doing his best to arouse the youth's indignation against the destroyer of his mother. This is a very eventful tale, and the several exciting scenes are drawn with great force, while the characters are powerfully described in their several styles of villany and treachery. " The Streets of the World" is the commencement of a series of papers by George Augustus &Ala, which have been entrusted to the care of Edmund Yates, who has succeeded his friend in the editorship of this periodical. The papers present us with the same life-like touches and brilliant sketches which have before this made the writings of Mr. Sala so remarkable. The place here under notice is Marseilles. " Renan's Vie de Jesus" is a summary of that wore. It may be observed that it is not considered in these pages with quite sufficient decision. It is incumbent uponthose who put forward such statements as those of M. Renan, to accompany them with some expression of dissent. It is said that "criticism is not our task," but every publication that takes note of a work has a right to prowluice judgment upon its merits, and  K;;........... , , ......:.,, ~ ~ iiii........„ b , , 7 1- e 4C, - _ .. 4 •-• ' , ?)) 0,91), ~iIK oW :,.›,."lilt '''''`' - - ~, V.'. " • vqm .... 1 1:64,4s lea?" --11. 4:Uir---. 41%4t6612*-... ÷ IT, .--• • 'fr , 41°P ...1e.." , . D I - -1.42. "•111,14..r  still more a duty to perform to society in eulogising or denouncing its evil tendencies. As this work strikes at the root of the doctrines of Christianity, it is the more incumbent on every one in a responsible situation to raise their protest against it. " Horse Virgiliana3" is a disquisition on pastoral poetry that will suit the classic reader. "De ISlotius" concerns the exclusive state of society in Germany. Public opinion has declared against it, it is said, and " public opinion, working doggedly its own way, must and will win its hard fought fight. " Country Newspapers" is an amusing article that contains humorous sketches of provincial celebrities. the article concludes by expressing the opinion that in a short time all the newspapers in the country will migrate to London. This is considered a drawback, for it is said "London literature is capital in its way, but we shall miss the amazing eorridesktlhveilelixatmraeorfdipnarruyssmiaeatostupidities, and no less amazing eccentricities of the absolescent country newspapers." " Playing at Soldiers" is a obtain tall men to serve in his army. This absurd notion led him to the commission of many crimes, and was the cause of suicides and murder. The several accounts of the svaerreyscuardiooputsedartticyle, peculiar modes adopted are very entertaining in their way. Kinghi which :cede There is a smart sketch by Edmund Yates, called "Lady Greatheart's Store," which will serve to enliven a dull hour, and we meet with some short pieces in verse which are of average merit, and form an agreeable variety to the numerous collection of prose articles which abound in this periodical.