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      Harry Roughton ; or , Reminiscences of a Revenue Officeri By Lionel F . Hexham . Illustrated by the Author . ( Simpkin , Marshall , and CoO ^ We can hardly accept , this tale as the verita"ble reminiscences of a veritable revenue officer . It reads rather more like the inventions of a ( jockney litterateur -who has spoiled a striking subject . Newgate literature , however , is going if it has not already gone , out of fashion . Smugglers ' adventures , which must all be redolent of county gaols and the gallows , can hardly expect to make their way into families where the proprieties of civilised life are esteemed .

      . Charles Chesterfield ; or , the Adventures of a Youth oj Genius . By Mrs . Trollope . ( Knight and Son . )—This clever production , which fairly illustrates the genius and the blemishes of this distinguished lady author , is now produced complete in one volume . In its present illustrated form it is , perhaps , superfluous to say that those who are not in possession of the original issue cannot do better than to send to the publisher for a copy . . The Literary Character ; or , the History of Men of Genius . By Isaac D'Israeli . Edited by his Son , the

      Right Hon . B , Disraeli . ( Routledge and Co . )—Nothing can be truer than this extract from the preface , that " the present volume , with its brother , Curiosities of Literature , now constitutes a body of reading which may awaken knowledge in minds only seeking amusement , and refresh the deeper studies of the learned by matters not unworthy of their curiosity . " The work is , indeed , full of the elements of deep thought , full of anecdote , full of information of that kind onlyio be gained in a long life of learned research . It . is now beautifully printed and cheaply issued , so as to bring it within the reach of all classes .

      English Country Life . With many Illustratipns . ByTh . Miller . ( Routledge and Co . )—Mr . Miller is one of our best and most popular writers tin moral subjects . This very handsome volume wijl be truly acceptable to those who love country life , whether they have tasted its beauties in person , or only enjoyed it from description ; The illustrations are of unequal merit , some good , some indifferent .

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      11 ( j TSJ LEADER , [ JSTo / 46 i ; Ja ^ itary 22 , 1859 .

      The Publishers' Circular Announces That ...

      The Publishers' Circular announces that the firm of Chapman and Hall , the well-known first publishers of " Pickwick , " and other works of Mr . Dickens , and recently of Mr . Carlyle ' s works , have admitted into the partnership Mr . Frederick Chapman , the nephew of Mr . Edmund Chapman , who has lorig taken an active part in the conduct of the business .:, the title of the firm remains the same .

      33ooks Received. A. Lecture On The Siege...

      33 OOKS RECEIVED . A . Lecture on the Siege of Londonderry , 1688-9 . By the Rev . Joseph ai'Cbrmick , B . A . Judd and Glass . Blind Anos , and hit Velvet Principles . By Edwin Paston Hood . Judd and . Glass . Tho Edinburgh Review , or Clerical Journal . " No . CGXXt . Longman and Co . The Rights of the People to Universal Suffrage , and Annual Parliaments . By the late Duke of Richmond . A Pamphlet . Effingham Wilson . The Letters of Horace Walpole , Earl of Orford . Edited by Peter Cunningham , F . S . A . Vol . IX . Richard Bentley . Postages of my Authograph y * By Sydney Lady Morgan , Richard Bentley .

      The Assurance Magazine and Journal of the Institute of Actuaries . No . XXXIV . C . and G . Lay ton . Mary , and other Poems . A . Hall , Virtue , and Co . The London and Provincial Medical Directory , 1859 . John Churchill , A Map of the Islands of Japan ., By James Wyld . Civilised America . By Thomas { Jolley Gratton . 2 volfl . Bradbury and Evans . Man and hisDwelling-Place , J . W . Parker and Son . The Cavaliers of Fortune ; or , British Heroes in Foreign Wars , By James Grant . Routledge and Co . English Country Life . By Thomas Miller . Routledge and Co . Washington Grange : an Autobiography , By William Pickersgill , James Blackwood . The British Controversialist . Houston and Wright . The Post Magazine Almanack and Insurance Directory .

      3 . 869 . 3 y W . S . V . Poteman . Poems , by the Author of Uriel . Second Edition . John . Chapman . Who Invented the Locomotive ) Engine . By Oswald Dodd Hedly . Ward and Look , Lives for the Gentle and Loving . By Thomas M'Kollftr . N . Trttbner and Co . University of O . vford , First Annual Report of the Delegacy rendered to Convocation . December 31 , 1868 , Oxford ; J . H . and J . Parker . Eminent Men and Popular Hooks , Routledgo and Oo . { Fwentj / 'Beven / Sermons , and a Farewell Sermon . Preached jnv'St , George ' s Church , Barnsley , by the liev . W . J . Brook , B . A . James Blackwood . Journal of the Reign of King George 1 / 1 ., / i'om 177 JI to 1788 . By Horuco Walpple . Edited by Dr . Down , 2 vole , Richard Bentley . The , Mree Clerks , A Novel . By Anthpny Trollopo . RIohard Bentley .

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      The Art Union of London , now in its three-andtwentietli year , has issued a line engraving ( of somewhat more than average quality ) of Mr . Frith ' s well-known picture " Life at the Sea-side . " The work was purchased from the walls of the Royal Academy by her Majesty , and has by Iier been lent for the purpose of engraving . Specimens of the print are to be seen under the colonnade of the Royal Exchange , and at the office of the society in the Strand .

      The Commissioners of the Great Exhibition of 1 S 51 having repaid the Government advances to the extent of 120 , 000 / ., have acquired full possession of the Kensington estate . A sum of about 4000 £ has been expended with great rapidity in building more temporary galleries , at which men have lately been at work day and night . It is supposed that the pro-Bromptdn clique intend by a smart coup de main to acquire possession of the Marlborough House collection , the National Portrait Gallery , or , in fact , any odd lots of public property they may chance to hear of . This done , inthe

      and the thin end of the wedge well got ,, . sus-Eec ted plot is that the Trafalgar-square gallery may e made to follow . But if the party in question have commenced any such manoeuvre iu fond hope of secrecy they are sadly mistaken . Tlie footsteps of Lord Manners , too , are narrowly watched . No builder ' s ladder may be planted in the public works department—no axe may ring in wood or forest- — but tlie eye of at least one faithful admirer of his predecessor is upon him . However , it is to be hoped that this Brpmpton matter will be disposed of once and for all when Parliament opens . The orcsent administration already stand pledged that

      the whole of the National Galleries shall not be banished from London to the quiet solitudes of Bromptdn , and thus to a great extent purified of the . profane vulgar , be more enjoyable by the Brahmimcal classes . This obstinacy is the more marvellous considering last year ' s Mundlcr demonstration . They seem to forget that the unluck y If err suffered not for his own offences , but for the sins of his party and his employers . Ah interesting novelty must be noticed in connexion with the venerable Society of Arts . At the usual meeting on Wednesday night , the paper of

      the evening was in the French language . It was entitled " Les Arts , les Artistes , et l'Industrie en Angleterre , depuis la derniere moitie' du dix-huitieme si & cle j usqu'k ce jour . " The author , M . ThSophile Silvestre , explained that he was in England as an agent or emissary of the French Government charged to study the English School of Art . He began , cunning man , with a laboured panegyric of the good old body under whose roof he had the gratification of lecturing ; and he concluded with a highly polished

      peroration in praise of the encouragement given to art by the people of England . In the body of his discourse , which in conlormity with the rule of the Society was not of a length to turn the subject round in , he touched upon the works of British painters , from Hogarth , wlioin he calls the truo . founder of our school , to Wilkie , whose inferiority teethe former artist he pointed out , while fully admitting all the beauties and excellences his most devoted British admirers could claim for him . The creation of the

      mpdern school of portrait paintors ho ascribed to Sir Thomas Lawrence * Wilson , Reynolds , and James Barry , and Flaxman all cam © too briefly under review , and to give time to the Society for discussion , the paper was so curtailed that the Constable , Turner , Etty , and other groat modern masters , could only be alluded to by our talented visitor . M . Silvestre announced , by the way , that he is preparing a critical work upon the English school of to-day . We wish him health for the work , and shall anxiously look for it . If lie have the courage , as he has the knowledge , it will bo of much value and intorost .

      In conformity with tho custom of the . Society to summpn a jury of exports , or notod amateurs in any branoh of arl ; referred to in tho papers read before them , a number of goutlomon connected with tho flue arts wore present , and talked tho matter ovoc , among whom wore Messrs . John Boll , GJiaries Dilko , William Hawos , James Holland , Sir Thomas Phillips , Wigby Wyatt , and last not least Sir Charles Eastltvko and Mr . Redgrave , of tho Royal Academy .

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      THE CRYSTAL PAtACE . — --SUNDAY OPENING . THE-reaalt of the poll on the motion for rescinding the resolution authorising the admission of shareholdersto the Crystal Palace arid grounds on Sunday afternoons was declared on Wednesday as follows : For rescinding the Resolution . Personal Votes ....... . 6 , 738 Proxies .................... G 9 . Total ............ 75 , 764 Against rescinding the Resolution . Personal Votes 16 , 2 G Proxies .... 76 , 517 Total ............ 92 , 785 showing a majority against rescinding the resolution of 17 , 021 . Hence it appears that of the 2 oO , 000 shares into which the company ' s stock is divided , no less than 168 , 549 have expressed themselves in favour of the rational proposition that members of a corporation as well as individuals may have the use arid enjoyment of that which is their own , even on the Sabbirth . But the opposition are determined not to let the mutter drop . On their behalf Captain Young gave notice that he would renew his motion for closing at the next half-yearly meetings The vexatious proceedings of the Scotch Sabbatarian railway shareholders are then to be reproduced here . It is regrettable that the uneasy consciences of certain sinners should refuse to be calmed except by thus letting out the waters of strife ; but antiphlogistic treatment , in the shape of private pecuniary costs , may be found of great value . Notice was given by some clear-headed shareholders that if the aggravating Captain continued his crusade , they should move the majority to impose the costs as well as the honour upon him . It is more than probable his standard would be speedily deserted were he to call upon his disciples to pay for his diversion . But as long as the unfortunate estate is charged by both parties with the printing , travelling , law , and other charges incidental to these mad contests , there are plenty of amateurs who will keep up the ball . It seems questionable whether , ap proposed by a shareholder , any question can be adjourned for five or any number of years ; but for the peace of individuals and the prosperity of the concern , it were to be desired that some major force or wit would work a composition of the strife .

      , . . ' KOYAI- DRAMATIC COIJ ^ ECE . We were gratified on Saturday last to find that several of our contemporaries had viewed the Podd correspondence in precisely the same light as ourselves . We hope that the subscribers and the less impetuous members ' of the committee may be led to pause a . while , and perhaps regain the way their precipitancy has lost them — arid , perhaps again review temperately the whole scheme . It may be questioned whether in its present form it ever would prove such a very great blessing to the profession as is alleged , The Morderi and Dulwich Colleges are , we believe , no bowers of bliss to their inmates . The almshouse system of benevolence is at best but a little less repulsive than that of tho union . Out-door relief , far more ennobling to the giver , is infinitely less onerous upon him that takes . Wisely conducted charitable guilds have kept this ever in view . Enabling or assisting their incumbents to remain in the scenes and amid the associations of their life , undistinguished by the badge of alms , unnoted by the painful finger of pity , they far better promote their happiness than py numbering , ticketing , and packing them together in model lodgings out of town . As we write wo have in our mind ' s eye one ancient and feeble actor , the place of whom now , alas ! knows him no more . Gontle ho was and a . man of an older world , who , aided by a fund ho had in his best days helped to accumulate , span out his distaff peacefully within the classic circle of Covent Garden and in congenial compnny . To him and many such your Gerrard ' n Cross or Langloy solitude — tho ambient ahiulo of Gray , the ever-present churchyard , and tho vicinity of Stoke Pogls notwithstanding — wore a mockery of relief and consolation in ngo . Whon we think of our old acquaintance , hia modost means , yet innocent , tranquil life , wo are apt ; to rejoice that ; ho ut least was not doomed to inhabit , such a charitable penal settlement . Many of up have hoard of a Guild of literature and Art , for which amutours acted plays , about which u groat sensation waa made , and whose funds , jrffuet , nro noi'thor yet spent nor distributed . Among tho eohonioa promoted in connexion with it , we remember one lor the erection of a Literary Working Man ' s " Collage . The present Colonial Minister waa to find somo land on his qstato in Hertfordshire , and tho literary beadsmen wore to bo planted thereon to admire an < J

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Jan. 22, 1859, page 14, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_22011859/page/14/