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owes more to us than to him, for we have not
withdrawn our representative from Turin, much
less required the Piedmontese soldiers to evacuate
the towns which they had entered amidst the
acclamations of the inhabitants, We have not sent
troops to any town with Papal officials at their heels
compelling the inhabitants to flee by hundreds, not
indeed through fear of the French, but of those
whom the French brought with them—the impla-

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lutely contemptible Treaty fabricated in 1815_ at
Vienna.
Happily, this time—in some measure at least—
an European Treaty, whenever negotiated, must
be declaratory of the will of the Peoples as well as
of the will of the Sovereigns. In 1815, at Vienna,
the popular will all over Europe was stifled and
centemned. The Princes entered into their own
arbitrary arrangements. Now—it will be other-
wise. The nations will have a voice in the stipu-
lations entered into. The Treaty to be negotiated
at this projected Congress—of this, at any rate, we
may be certain, over this, at any rate, we may re-
joice—will, in various instances, as in that of Italy,
have only to record, and acknowledge, and recog-
nise the decisions previously arrived at by the
peoples themselves. The nationalities here and
there, in Enrope, will have authoritatively dictated
what will then and there have to be written down
'aithfully at the Congress by their Secretaries—
le Sovereigns.

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cable agents of papal secular rule.
Hoping that the south of Italy is pretty secure
to
of
its liberties, we look back again to the north—
Venetia especially. To make sure of his dominion
there-must have been the chief object for which
FRANCIS JOSEPH went on his knees to the King of
PRUSSIA and the CZAR at Warsaw. Things look,
however, ,as if nothing had been gained there;
and we may hope it will turn out to be so.
Austria is, in any case, doing her best
to strengthen herself in Venetia, and at
the same time to allay any suspicion that she
means to take the offensive. The late rumours
at Paris respecting her intentions have given her
an opportunity distinctly to avow them, and it
will be observed that she makes the explana-
tion serve a double object. She uses it to
profess "sincerity" (Austrian sincerity!) in
regard to the reforms announced in the
diploma of the 20th of October, and to proclaim a
purely defensive and non-intervention policy in
Italy. She even says, specifically, that, " the
present armaments and concentration of troops have
no other object than that of repelling any attack."
If both these assertions are believed, she would
gain the double advantage of quieting Hungary in
her rear, while collecting an immense army at
NTerona, sufficient to overwhelm Lombardy again
at an hour's notice, and perhaps to march to Turin
itself. Probably no party will believe a word
of any of these professions, beyond what
the ELnperor of AuSTRIA can be com-
pelled to adhere to. Hungary would be mad
to rely on such a miserable constitution as she has
got, and Italy will certainly not trust the Power
which spends an amount of money so utterly dis-
proportioned to its means, in making itself strong
enough in Venetia for attack as well as defence.
Hence the sooner VICTOR EMMANUEL com-
pletes his work in the South the better.
Austria may think twice before she ventures an
attack when Italy is de facto united from north to
south, however she may have good reason to fear
an attack on her.
We hope something from Austria's fearing
Congress unless she can first secure the agreement
of the Great Powers to her own programme. It
would seem to show that she cannot get them at
present to back her, by guaranteeing Venetia.
Perhaps both Russia and Prussia after all shrink from
this, and however much our Court may wish it, and
however much our Premier and Foreign Secretary
might wish to please the Court, it would certainly
cost our Ministers an ignominious expulsion from
office were they to pledge this country even to the
opinion that Austria ought to retain Venetia. All
the better part of Toryism, as well as the united
Liberalism of the kingdom would repudiate their
acts. The fact of Austria's objecting to a Con-
gress, and an immediate one, is the more important,
because no step could be so favourable to FRANCIS
11. If he could but hold Gaeta till a Congress met
he might be certain that the monarchs would deal
with him as the real King of the country, and ignore
GARIBALDI and Universal Suffrage ; but, if Austria
would save him by Congress, it is an affair almost of
hours. It is possible that Austria may believe the
story of his treacherous offer to Sardinia to join in
an attack upon her, and may not care to save him,
much as she would like to save despotism in Naples.
Things are apparently fast approaching the crisis
in which two questions will have to be seriously
asked—Can Austria retain a part of Italy against
the will of all Italy ? And can France be allowed
to mar Italian Unity and retain disproportionate
power there under pretence of protecting the POPE ?

Lord STANLEY on Saturday evening at War- 1
rington hit the truth as surely and directly as even
young Ross, the crack shot of Great Britain, could
hit the bull-eye with an average rifle at a reasonable
distance. His lordship hit the truth thus surely
and directly, we mean, when he prefaced a speech
anent education by observing that the chances are
that nine out of ten of the readers of
a newspaper, on opening a public journal
and there observing a column headed " Lord
SO-AND-So on Education," turned the sheet
over, remarking perhaps " that the Editor
must be badly off for news." While admitting the
accuracy of all this, however—we still do continue
(whenever occasion offers) publishing the remarks
from time to time put forth by Lord So-and-So, or
Mr. Such-a-One, or Sir Somebody Something in
regard to the advantages of popular education and
the blessings inevitable from the wider and wider
diffusion of knowledge. Not from any dearth of
better news, however, at any rate in the vast ma-

jority of instances—but simply and solely because
in these reiterated arguments addressed to the gene-
ral population, illustrative again, and yet again, of
the benefits accruing from the development of the
educational movement among the people them-
selves, we recognise incomparably the best substi-
tute for a really grand and comprehensively orga-
nised scheme of National Education, established
and sustained, and perpetually expanding under
the watchful care of the Government. It is because
we have not failed during all these years past to
appreciate the full value of Dr. BIRKBECK'S benign
system of mechanics' institutions, those schools
for the self-education of the great mass of the in-
dustrial adult population of the United Kingdom ;
it is for this simple reason that we journalists are
ever ready to give currency to the views of the still
untiring champions of the cause of Popular Educa-
tion, upon the mere chance of their gaining an
audience, however restricted in numbers because of
of the fatigued attention of the majority of the
reading multitude.

The European Powers are quite plainly and re,
cognisably loosening in various directions prepara
tory to another re-arrangement.
The Treaty of Vienna has long since been no
better than waste paper. It was blurred originally
by the bungling hands of the despots themselves.
Let Cracow alone attest this—its name will be
sufficient. It became a deed of the past, a docu-
ment entirely and irretrievably obsolete directly
the BOURBON dynasty had been replaced by the
BONAPARTE. The one object of the Holy Alliance
(so called) was the displacement of NAPOLEON
from the throne of France, and the dissipation of
the hopes of his descendants. The attainment :of
this object was signalised by the replacement there
of the old race of the BOURBONS. That achieve-
ment ended as such when the third of the sons of
the DAUPHIN, who was the heir of Louis XV,—when
CHARLES X. succeeding his two elder brothers,
Louis XVI. and Louis XVIII., alike in Kingship
and in misfortunes—was driven into exile by the
explosion of the July Revolution. Sixteen years
afterwards, the wily chief of the younger branch
of the ancient dynasty in his turn was driven forth
from the palace of the CAPETS into exile " like
CHARLES DIX," as he said, to pass the remainder
of his days, " like CHARLES DIX" in the repose and
seclusion of a disused palace of Great Britain,
Louis PHILIPPE having only Claremont for his
Holyrood. Afterwards came the trois tnois of the
Provisional Government. After that the deadly
battle of June in Paris, and out of that deadly
battle CAVAIGNAeg honest, vigorous, republican
dictatorship. Then from the urn of the ballot
emerged—" a name"—another BONAPARTE was
installed as chief of the democracy. It was the
beginning of the end again—history once more
repeated itself. Then came a new 18th Brumaire
—plots and counterplots—closing, as in the first
chapter of the history of the first BONAPARTE, with
a fusillade and cannon shot sweeping through the
streets of the French capital. There were oaths
1 broken—there was bloodshed—there were abun-
dant reasons for grief and indignation.
But most lamentable of all, there was
the ultimate result still, as of yore,
to look upon at the close of all those beau-
tiful dreams of an emancipated dembcracy. The
glorious illusion was at an end, and in place of a
Free Republic, there was again at the head of
France a rigorous military despotism, with another
BONAPARTE as Imperator. The Treaty of Vienna
—bloodstained now as well as blurred—was in the
dust, an object of general scorn and derision. A
year ago it was finally torn across and ripped into
tatters by the sword of Solferino. For all practi-
cal purposes in Europe, at this time, it might have
been signed, that wonderful Treaty of Vienna, two
hundred and forty-five years ago, instead of forty-
five. It is as much a thing of the past as though
it had—it is as wholly and entirely obsolete. In-
somuch is it at length recognised, on all hands, that
it is so even among the great Powers of the North,
even in the Councils of Berlin, Vienna, and St.
Petersburg, that the chiefs of these great PoWers
have been drawn together now very recently in
Preparatory to the arrangement of a new
European eengress, preliminary to the negotiation
of a Fresh Treaty to supersede that old blurred,
bloodstained) torn, utterly obsolete, and abso-

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The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :

NAPLES, SUNDAY EVENING.
The Offieitl return of the voting on the quostion
of annexation in the city and province of Naples is

as follows :
Total number of votes registered 229,780
Ayes
Noes

In the other provinces the votes are equally
avourable to annexation.

NAPLES, OCT. 27.

King Victor Emmanuel bas arrived at Teano.
An engagement took place yesterday, half way
between Teano and Sessa, between the troops of
the 4th corps d'armee and the Neapolitan Royalists.
After a combat of two hours the latter fell back by
way of Sessa upon Garigliano, leaving a great
number of prisoners in the hands of the Piedmon-

:ese.
To-morrow th e Court of Cassation will proclaim
the result of the voting on the question of annexa-

TURIN, OCT. 27.

LITERATURE.

According to despatches received here, an en-
gagement had taken place between the troops of
the King of Naples and the Piedmontese, half way
between Teano and Sessa.
The enemy, leaving many prisoners, fell back
upon Garigliano.
The official Gazette maintains that the Pontifical
prisoners are treated with generosity and solicitude.

PARIS, OCT. 29

The lileniteur publishes the following decree
concerning those articles of merchandise of British
growth or manufacture, specified in the Treaty of
Commerce, which are imported in France otherwise
than in French or British vessels,:-
1. A surtax of 25c. per 100 kilogrammes will be
levied upon articles of merchandise which are eider
free from all entry dues or liable to a maximtm
duty of 3f. per 100 kilogrammes.
2. The surtax decreed by the law of the 18th of
April, 1816, will be applied when the duty exceels
3f. per 100 kilogrammes;

PARIS, OCT. 28,

According to instructions received from Count
Rechberg, Prince Metternich has explained to IL
Thouvenel the Austrian policy.

This explanation contains four points :-
1. The interior policy of every State being inti-
mately coniected with its exterior policy, Austria
will fulfil with sincerity the reforms announced by
the Diplome of the 20th October.
2. Notwithstanding the complications in Italy
Austria will maintain her line of defensive policy.
The present armaments and concentration of troops
in Venetia have no other object than that of re-
pelling any attack.
3. Austria will not abandon the system of non-
intervention.

4. Austria considers that the assembling of a
congress would not bring about a practical solution
of the Italian question unless the great Powers
agree beforehand on a common programme, of
which, however, there is little likelihood.

WARSAW, OCT. 26,

It is stated that the Warsaw interview main-
tained to the last a purely personal character as
regards both the Princes and their Ministers.
At the interview on Thursday last no stipulation
was made, nor was even a protocol drawn up.

WARSAW, OCT. 28

The Emperor Alexander has conferred upon
Count Rechberg the Grand Cordon of the Order of
St. Andrew.

The Emperor of Austria has presented to Prince
Gortschakoff a snuff-box richly set with diamonds.

PARIS, OCT. 28

The Moniteur announces that on Tuesday next
the Emperor will review the Imperial Guard in
the Bois de Boulogne, on which occasion there will
also be a sham bivouac and encampment.

FRANKFORT, OCT. 28

In yesterday's sitting of the Federal Diet the
notice given by Sardinia of the blockade of Ancona
was discussed. The assembly resolved upon simply
shelving this notice, declaring at the same time
that they could net altogether agree with the policy
of Sardinia in Italy.
The Federal Diet resolved in the same sitting
upon the expediency of equipping the federal for-
tresses with rifled guns, and declared that it grate-
fully accepted the offer of Prussia in reference to
this new kind of armament.

BERNE, OCT. 28 (Evening

The elections for the new Federal Assembly
commenced to-day. It is expected that the Liberals
will obtain a majority everywhere except in the
canton of Lausanne. The new assembly will meet
in the first week of December to proceed to the
election of the members of the new Federal Go-
vernment.

The Marquis de Turgot is expected to return in
a fortnight to his post as Ambassador of France.

BERNE, OCT. 28

The Federal Council yesterday replied in a verbal
note to the demands of the French Government
concerning the affair of the flag at Sion.
The Federal Council observes that before the
annexation of Savoy and Nice to France, no vessels
hoisting foreign colours ever landed on the Swiss
shores, and maintains the theory expressed in a
former despatch, in reference to international
offences.

too correct. It has always appeared to us that
our Government have with that tact so peculiarly I
our own, attempted to gain the object in view by
beginning at the wrong cud. It is certainly not
European policy when at war with any. neigh-
bouring nation to aid them in suppressing internal
rebellion. The only excuse to be made for our
commanders in China for adopting this line may
may be, that as the Ckinese always do everything
in exactly the opposite manner to other nations,
acting contrary to European customs on our side
might answer very well. Mr. Scarth raaintains
that as it has been admitted on all sides that the

land, to announce to my countrymen the paternal
intentions of his Apostolic Majesty. I now publish
the imperial resolutions. The wishes of the coun-
try are accomplished. His Apostolic Majesty has
deigned to order the re-establishment of constitu-
tional and legal institutions. It is my firm convic-
tion that this paternal and magnanimous act of
our most gracious master will be everywhere re-
ceived with gratitude, and my constant belief
that fidelity and attachmolt to the dynasty and
the throne are rooted in the historical character of
this valiant nation, and will be maintained for the
future, will be fully confirmed. I shall only remain
at the head of the administration until the moment
at which the legal authorities shall enter on their
functions. I am proud that my countrymen have
rendered the maintenance of order easy to me. Let
me be permitted, in taking leave of my dear coun-
try, to carry with me the agreeable conviction that
I am not deceived in affirming that this noble nation
also loves order. I know that my countrymen pos-
sess this quality, and I place my confidence in it.
This country will prove to the world that, on return-
ing to its constitutional state, it will know how to
maintain order. I shall see the proof, very dear to
my heart, that my intentions have been rightly
judged when I can cry—' My countrymen have un-
derstood the paternal sentiments of our gracious
master, and have listened to the voice of the military
commander; they have spared him the necessity of
maintaining order by the employment of force, and
have reduced his task to that of being a witness
of the calm and the satisfaction of the country.
Long live the King ! Hurrah for the country !
" BENEDEK."

present Government is corrupt beyond measure,
that the mandarins purchase their situations and
make rapid fortunes by extortion, and are always
opposed to foreign intercourse, to suit their own
ends. That when a formidable rebellion had

broken out, professing a mongrel kind of Chris-
tianity, that the British Government ought at
least to have observed neutrality. The rebels have
invariably show a disposition to be on friendly
terms with the English. They hold possessions
of the most wealthy and fertile provinces,
and that it is in their power to facili-
tate or cut off entirely the valuable pro-
duct of those regions from the foreign
trader. He dilates at some length on its being
the duty of a Christian nation to support those
who profess Christianity, however vague their
tenets may be, that what is considered blasphe-
mous by our strict observers of the doctrines of
Christ are nothing more among these ill-informed
reformists than the result of ignorance which they
would gladly correct on the matter being fully ex-
plained to them. Without going the length that
Mr. Scarth, who is enthusiastic on this point, does,
we certainly agree with him when he deplores that
two gentlemen Of whom he speaks in the highest
terms, viz., Mr. Wade and Mr. Lay, who had both
held responsible situations in the service of the
Chinese Emperor, should have been chosen as in-
terpreter for Lord Elgin. 'Without attributing any
desire to make false statements to these gentlemen
he considers it but natural that their opinions
should be biassed by former associations, that de-
riving all their information from Government
authority, the acts of the rebels were unfairly re-
ported, in proof of which he shows that notwith-
standing the continual defeats which they have
been declared to have sustained for a very consider-
able time past, they are now in possession of the
greater part of the Empire, and that their ultimate
success will be only a matter of time. He has
visited some of their encampments, and states that
the discipline and morale of the insurgents is im-
mensely superior to that of the Imperialists ;
that in place of matchlocks they are
almost entirely provided with spears, and
when Mr. Scarth inquired of one of their
chiefs why they did not make use of firearms more
generally, he replied that his men did not under-
stand how to use them, but with the spear they
could rout treble their number. This is in fact
nothing more than our own bayonet charge. Our
commanders in the China waters have been very
energetic in suppressingpiracy. This is avery profit-
able employment ; in fact, the pecuniary advan-
tages which it holds forth have rendered this sickly
station a popular one in the navy, and as China
crafts are all more or less piratical our captains
and crews are never over particular. This may in
some measure account for our zeal in favour of the
Imperial authority. Many of the descriptions of
the country are highly interesting, and the author,
being an artist of considerable skill, had a great ad-
vantage among the Celestials in studying character
and visiting the interior. He declares that a sketch-
book is a far more secure passport for the traveller
than one of parchment with the signatures of the
Emperor and half the Mandamus attached to it.
His personal adventures, too, are amusing, and at
times exciting. The work is embellished with
many of his characteristic sketches, which are well
executed, as is also a map of the empire.

The Valley of a Hundred Fires. By the anther o.
" Margaret and her Bridesmaids," &c. 3 vols.
Hurst and Bluckett.
This is one of those domestic stories that are so
pleasing when written in an earnest spirit. Its
author has before been celebrated for the deep feel-
ing that pervades his compositions, and the pre-
sent story furnishes additional proof of depth of
thought and refinement of sentiment. The chief
character is Emily Leslie, a delightful heroine. We
meet her in her youth, and follow her on for fifty
years, during which long period she is still the same
cheerful, contented, and inspiriting; ever intent on
serving others to the utmost of her power, and
always helping them on the rough road of life, as
much by her presence as her actions. She is nine-
teen at the commencement of the story, when she
arrives with her husband in Wales. He is a clergy-
man, and he possesses many sterling qualities, and
admirable attributes in his disposition. He, however,
is not for a moment to be compared to his wife, and
had it not been for her influence he would not have
been what he was. The arrival of the Leslies was
a welcome boon to the neighbourhood. Their kind
and. considerate ways always rendered them an
isvaluable aid in the hour of trouble, and a cheer-
ing company in all minor doubts and difficulties.
Some of the scenes in the home of the Leslies are
very affectingly narrated. The beginning of a
series of heavy trials that befell the family was the
dangerous illness of Pearl, the most beautiful of
them all, and the favourite of the family
besides. After a fearful state of sus-
pense she was saved to them. " Oh, an-
gel of death ! pause but one moment on
the threshold. Dost thou hear the prayer of the
mother P G:acious Father, she saith, spare my
child, spare me my pretty blossom, that thou
gayest me for my garden on earth." From beneath
the shadowing wings there breatheth a voice :
" Thou hast many blossoms as fair, content thee
with them. This one shallicome with me." " I know
I have many blossoms as dear and promising, but
this hath so gentle a spirit, spare my child. " I
will take the little gentle spirit straight to her
Saviour's bosom." " Nay, but let her win her
way there through the trials and crosses of life.
Let her carry with her the souls she will win
through the sweet influence of her gentle spirit—
`let her fight the battle of life, that she may hear the
blessed words, Well done, good and faithful ser-
vant ; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.'" " Oh,
mother, good is thy wish ; keep thou the child of
the gentle spirit. I will come for her when her
work is done." This was but the prelude to fur-
ther grief; all the family had the fever, and, during
its height, Mrs. Leslie's mother died. Afterwards
the only son died from weakness occasioned by
the attack, and from an injury received at school.
This was a heavy trial to the father, who, much as
he valued his little girls, particularly prized his
son. This boy early displayed considerable talents,
and a most affectionate disposition. It was long
before the household recovered his loss. In con-
tradistinction to this family is that of the Robarts,
who lived close by. There we meet with a would-
be fine lady of a mother, who is peevishly selfish
and complaining. She indulges her children to a
sinful degree, and frail as they are to begin with,
she so pampers them that more than half her nume-
rous family drop off before she dies herself.
Her deathbed was a painful sight, and not even the
presence of Mrs. Leslie could soothe her, nor the
consoling words she uttered at all calm her dis-
tracted mind. The weak, vain woman was attached
to her children, but in a sort of frenzied manner,
and she seemed to defy the power of death to touch
her while they required her care. In vain did
Emily Leslie assure her that she left them in the
care of a Heavenly Father who would protect them
more than her fondest efforts could ever effect. After
some very interesting episodes and various adven-
tures connected with the marriages of the
daughters of the family, who numbered no less
than ten, there is a grand scene for the finale.
Emily, and John celebrated their gol
sedden weddi
he
day, for for half a century had pas since ty
first appeared before us to take the journey iuto
Wales which was their journey into life. Few
more gracious and blessed lives could have been
passed than was theirs. They had many trial to
go through, but they had preserved through all
the same trustful spirit that had nerved them
in the outset. In the morning of life they dedi-
cated themselves to God, and he did not forget
them in the evening of their age. A numerous rsoe
of children and grandchildren were assembled
on this bright day to surround the worthy couple.
One son and two daughters had passed away to
begin the family in heaven, but nine daughters
and three sons were gathered together. As John
observed, they could not hope that they could ever
thus meet again, and, therefore,they must regard
this day as alone in the annals of their lives ; a
blessed memory, ansi a bright remembrance. It
was as a crown of glory to their honoured lives, and
as a holy symbol of another meeting above, which
should be yet brighter and still more blessed.
Emily might have observed in the words of the
old song—
" We clamb life's hill thegither ;
And movie a canty day, John,
We've had wi' ane anither :
Now we maim totter down, John,
But hand in hand we'll go,
And sleep thegither at the foot."
She was as cheerful the last day we see her as
when on that rainy morning she delighted all the
travellers of the coach by her joyousness and vi-
vacity. Her last speech was in accordance with
her character all throughout. " Remember we
have one greater boon still—we have eternity be-
fore us—we have shall have time then, John, to sing
our praises, to utter our grateful prayers. Eter-
nity
,alone can measure the sum of the debt we
owe. ' These were fitting last words to hear from
one who had been for so many long years the hope
of the neighbourhood, and whose whole life seemed
an offering of thankfulness to heaven. " The
Valley of a Hundred Fires" was indeed most for-
tunate to receive among its toils and troubles so
bright a visitant as Emily Leslie. They passed
their last pars at a place a few miles dis-
tant, where they could enjoy repose while
still in the society of their early friends.
Our first favourites monopolise our interest,
and no children, however, promising, can
rival in our minds the gentle and gracious Emily.
This work is eminently calculated to engage the
attention of all who like a domestic narrative.
The joys and sorrows, the smiles and tears, the
lights and shades of human life are reflected in its
pages softened by the sympathy one feels for the
individuals, and it is rarely that one meets with
so bright a specimen of a heroine as the one that
graces these pages. Some of the other persons
who figure before us are noticeable; as Lord and
Lady Bernard, and the brothers Saville, who are
quite curiosities in their way. The old attached
nurse of the Leslies is a character in her peculiar
style, and yet is a deserving and trustworthy
woman. The author of " Margaret and her
Bridesmaids" has not fallen off from her first efforts
in this last attempt, and many admirers will be
found for this record of the life Fused in so singe
a locality, yet passed in such.a way as to ga th
praise of man and the blessing of heaven. To all
who desire au unaffected account of real piety with-
out parade ;of true affection without over-anxiety y
;
and of characters who are as perfect as humanit
can attain to, these volumes will present a welcome
study.

Money. By Colin Kennaquhom, Esq. 3 vols
Hurst and Blackett.
This story evidences a keen insight into men
and manners, and is therefore to be recommended
to those who wish to dwell on such topics. The
chief person described is John Smith, who is a very
estimable and admirable young man. He is rather
too abrupt in his ways, which causes him to make
some enemies, and which at first sets his rich uncle
against him. John was not the sort of individual
who would wait on any man's fancies, still less on
those of a wealthy relative whom the world
would say he was toadying. Thus the inter-
course between the two relatives was most
unsatisfactory, and at last nearly dropped
altogether. In the younger Smith, however, there
was a latent strength of character and force of
talent that difficulties developed and dangers dis-
played in strong colours and bold relief. Such
characters are the gold dust of humanity, and shine
out rare and splendid amid the clay and dross of
which meaner humanity is formed. Of these may
be said as they stand the refiner's fire, and pass
through the sharp tests of adversity and perils—
" Still more majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful from each foreign stroke,
As the loud blast that tears the skies
Serves but to root thy native oak."
Previously to the unexpected birth of his
uncle's son, John had been regarded as the
heir by all the town, notwithstanding all
their temporary disagreements. But the birth of
the young child in an instant degraded him in the
social scale; from being a courted and cherished
friend, he was hardlyreeognised as an acquaintance,
but the sharpest sting was his rejection by Kate
Macdonald. This beautiful and clever young lady
really was attached to our hero. But prudence was
stronger than feeling in her cold heart and her
calculating mind. Her brother, too, aided and
abetted her in all craft and cunning. He was as
worldly and selfish as a man could be who was re-
spectable and honoured by society in general.
John did not attempt to prevaricate before he was
disinherited; he stated the terms on which he and
his uncle were living, and bade Kate have
confidence in his own abilities and energy,
and not be hanging on to the skirts of the
rich, and wait for dead mens shoes to walk in,
but step out boldly in their own way, secure at last
of his gaining for himself a place, and making for
himself a name, honoured and respected by his
country and his kind. This did not suit the creed
of the Macdonalds, and, hence, in the hour of dis-
appointment, he was cast off. In the day of trouble
came the crowning stroke and the finishing touch
to his calamities. This was the decision on which
the destiny of Kate depended, From henceforth
the better part of her nature was to prevail or the
worst was to predominate. Married to himes she really
loved, and, what was more, greatly pected, all
would have worked to her welfare, as well as contri-
buted to her happiness, but she rejected the chance,
and not again is the opportunity often offered to
men. " Now is the accepted time" is often whis-
pered by the good angel to the wavering spirit;
titaw is your hope to become better and wiser, if
blinded by passion, pride, and prejudice; the appeal
is unanswered—the conseqaences are often disas-
trous. It was so with Kate. Married to a fool
with a title, she at once and for ever regretted her
doom. In order to keep up appearances she had to
flatter and humour her wretched husband ; and the
tears shed in secret, the daily groaning of her spirit
within her, would, if known, have changed the
opinion of many as to the life led by the beautiful,
elegant, and courted Lady Barnett. On the other
hand, the dark day with John had a brighter morrow.
Once freed from one who was not worthy of him, he
went on his path free and unfettered. The wrench
was severe, but it was a beneficial one, that up-
rooted his affections from an ungracious soil, and
left them to be transplanted hereafter in one more
genial to his nature. Mary Elliott is a maiden who
interests one greatly, She had strugled on
through many dark hours,many
and gone through
scenes of suffering ; but they were at last all gpt
manner. She was
through in a most satisfactory
in every way suited to John Smith, who required
some character in his wife as well as some feeling,
They were matched in another way. There had
been long years during which the penni-
less orphan and the
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coafmaefortune, and when John made fer himself rank
and the prospect of wealth in futurity, with his
uncle's hoards added to his stores. Death had
removed the infant heir of Joshua Smith, and in his
sorrow he recognised the sincerity of the sympathy
accorded by him who benefited so largely by the
ceremony they had just assisted in of returning to
the dust the child of his hopes, the idol of his heart.
David Haig, for a secondary character, is very well
drawn. She displays much of that vanity and pre-
tension that is so prevalent throughout all society,
but which, in the more refined ranks, is better con-
cealed, or presented in disguise. Her schemes
triumphed, and she became the wife of a county
man. However, a little mortification was in store for
her, when it became known that Mary Elliott
whom she had insulted in her days of pride, when
Mary was a governess in her friend's house in Edin-
burgh, was the lawful possessor of the fortune of
Mr. Sneddin. His mother had held it after the
disappearance of her brother who was Mary's father.
From his having changed his name abroad, before
his marriage, all clue was lost to his widow and
orphans, who struggled in misery while their
rights were kept from them. Mrs. Haig, the mother
of Davida, is amusingly sketched; and Mrs.
Mac Vicar, her sieter, is an instance of hypocrisy
and absurdity, with her saintly ways and her cun-
ning manoeuvres. It was a fitting retribution for
Davida to become dependent on the bounty of
Mrs. John Smith for her livelihood—she

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Second Thousand. Edinonston and Dou filet.
Edinburgh...As we anticpated, Mr. Scarth's work hag met
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.people, the
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