New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-06-20
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po<r oy TuisrLg istASn. n Romnncr. by Mr. l'NL!E
ist iiai, sic'' {. "a Tie H""irh T.. I" !ieLhe.
III. LII C. D,mns. ! Manchester New Word IRE
a.. yer, steat and deserved p"pulrfit, 'hat M
.,,A;,-h attended the publication OF Mass HneIuef :
1,;ob,,nl novels ha, very naturally led 10 arl.'r
~,.s.,ch,s IN the uneX piofed stores OF Swedish
,:.,,n,. The present oti-rne cerial"ly The
...,,,tun OF a powerful ana imaginative maud,
fAohi,s b, ~. means inbu.d with that absorb
;o,o..,ry and spirua,m winch a'e lie pcc"ar
.b,r.eters,cs Of Miss Brrmer's writings. There
:.u,,rn more stirrins rush oi incident and ''iven
n,, IN rhe Rose OF rni,,c ,lArd' than III any OF
n. novels oil Miss Brrmer; aud The mere reader ur
A,e ,enents sake viii BE- ampiy repaid 10y It's peru
- IN. work was translated INTO German sonit
..,. .co and thence into Ens,ish-suilcrng OF
.ou,se yerv materially in the double transruu,niiu,
Tn. nr,sen, ,ran>lation direct from the orig nnl,
rsr, spirited and happy and there is a ie-ikeness
.hoo, which is suicien, guarantee OF its faith
fitness.
We make couple OF extracts, which will show
something Of the general character and style of the
work.
Birger found his wife in the li,,le corner room.
Erika's place OF retreat wien she wished TO be
alone There tenderness and respect in the
cautious manner with which lie partly opened The
@Come in, Birser," said she, in n kind tone.--
aYour looks tell me that YOU bring good news
AYES" he said and, bending down to his wife,
whispered, % God has graciousy allowed me 10 and
in saving fellow. creatures lite; yonr pray ers my
own Erika, will complete the work.
sweet and blessed JOY shone in Erika's gentle
ewes Ii appeared 20 her, also, rs II Brgcrs heavy
debt had been lesScnrd, i'll some degree, by saving
the shipwreckcd man; and so she looked upon every
act Of benevolcnce which Birger was permitted 10
pefform. Ii WAS singular how this mans character
changed when lie was alone with his wife and con
scicnce-they might we'll be said To be ono. In hi
demeanor toward ohers-slern, decided and ener
petic: welding all weaker natures the power
Of a resolute and vehement will, while securing
General respect and esteem for MS inegriy-in the
nresence OF Erlka he became mid ana aiicctonhp
aInost 10 weakness
Frika alone read his Utmost heart. She alone sa"
tbsever.gnawing worm that proved upon his peace:
and her tenderness it was. alone that would some
times sootnc his pain. she lifted her husband
ihought TO God She inspired him To good deeds
an. reused him 10 active effort. She never lett him
10 himself; she shared with him every anxiety anc
every care None OF his enterprises were conceaiec
from her She encouraged aud even planned ne"
undertakings; not for wealth-or that IN ITSELF she
cared nothing because active occupation alone
could give TO his unquiet miad free aud healthy
tone.
LII
Birper had become 10 her. As she stood on HE pIc,
and saw his strong aud steady guide the little
ho,t ,rough ice and breakers she saw nm,
@ In and iruriess, con;endlng with The raging Dii-
lows for ever, inch OF his way-her woman 3 heart
throbbpd at once with e aud pride. These feelings
spfung from the depths OF her womaniy naiur'
Women love men achieve enterprises DE-
mauding dauntleSs resolution and Strength OF mInd--
not because, some have said, '"on"n - always
III, weaker being, but because the energy OF mat
especially when seen IN one she loves, t"uses di''
an,mnles all her nature. Thus she learns 10 honor
him whom she has chosen and this feeling, NOR,
than n multitude OF unueaGlng phrases, deepens and
confirms her love.
such was It's effect on Erika; every autumn, in
Brser's absence she had been anxious, I'LL ms re-
turn nut an end 10 her fears; but, until to-day, sh
had never seen his lite III peril. ne SIGHT made 4
deem IMPRESSION. Her calm and tranquil aspec'
concealed the warrnesr feelings; and The great dur,
q, loving had npercepribly become The pfedoim:-
pspt impulse OF her heart. But Erika's seli-con.-
mapd was 30 compele and hahiIual, that her con
yrrsalnn uuet and tranquil a usual, had ievealc'
nothing OF ner emotions, even 10 Gabrielle.
Blu, Birger saw al The first glance-mhat his eN'
couId alone dj.cern hat heart heat inndl'
Inward hin, than was lis wont. The emotion whirl
fins awakened in his bleast made him, quite
tsr, 10 his usuul custom embrace ms w,ie IN tn
presence ofsrrans-rs. They now stuoG aiune in III,
duly.liuhed apartment. Birger's VAS arcane
DEVIATION which marked has love; and, Yielding l.
hr II con, she leaned her head confdngl ~ Ia
I, shouldf.
All almost believe that YOU love me row,
: EnN SAID lie, IN Il voice Ecnuous with tender
a ness
. ..es. Birecr, God knows how dearly love you
a Bu>e should nor devote tl.is time 10 ourselves
Y wel,st remember our unfortunate guest. How Is
d heuw "
\ he following brings into powerful light poo
! nj, wierd creature, drawn with singular ski
b al amherst, and who forms chief feature il
1 + book Gabrielle is also d finely drawn char.
? ter:
! "The Cnp,ain don't wish 10 look at niche don
re enough about Inc Tor that, and Gabrielle gave
sut 10 he emotions IN tears.
. The tender Anton could never endure tears, 10
they always called forth his sympathy, and in order
~ comfort Gabrielle, he commenced the old ballad
about Neckan. She was fond OF H. and rs he never
sung II in the house, ii was strong proof oil his hi
hclion tina, he condescen ded 10 do IT now.
Don't CRY, Ela-I can't bear thar have tears
enough Of III, own: liked Tears, | could con-
mand plenty of then both day and night but
prefer 10 sing:
! nm no knight. though .eem so to you"
Any other song but that, Anton. on sing rs
sotro"iully us II YOU were yourself the wailins
NecSan IL makes me sad
Anton WAS, however, too much occupied with
the strain 10 remark tiabrieles dissatisfaction, bUj
negaa The other slaBza OF The song:
was born on the sea. IN sill living iheTe
., Aud ny HOLIDAY suils, the sea weeds are;
Anton Anton" exclaimed Gabrielle r!sin:
nom her seat, when she became aware that his
cUuhienancc expressed the deepest suffering, and
eaa' 'ne Tears were rolling down his cheeks. lie re-
~a'ee the last lines d more subdued tone:
iihee ' no rvs; N the sal,waiers below
-, Hn'!' over Us sail boat, over US row.
The poor youths head sank upon bs breast. deep
gn broke from his lips, and he again relapstd into
49,: You mast be dreaming, dear Anton" said Ga
T,ien7, an1iousy; what is the mater with YOU
. POM sing that stupid song agcin don't believe
'ns' Neckan is so bad off after ALL
worse tell you; a thousand times worse"
How DO YOU know -
should not know l-let me Alone" and he
pushed Gabrielle away, with a look that betokeped
s,ea' confusion OF mind. He now rubbed his fore.
heu as II 10 collect ms deranged thoughts hut the
pf % oil The poor youth whcd under The Ipluenc,
SION 'v extravaganza iancics which had taken posses
pshrlee wa