New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-22
THE TRIBUNE.


or impairment
s,oersuous, because the attractions of Hew-
,hornes writings cannot fail of one aud the same ef
ssc, On all persons who possess the common eympa-
,bies of men, To all who are still happy in some
e,oupdwork Of unperverted Nature, the delicate.
simple human tenderness, unsough,, unbought and
therefore precious morality, the tranquil elegance
end plavfuness the humor which never breaks the
impression of sweetness and dignity, do inevita-
bls message which requires no common. of The
critic to make its meaning clear. Impairment, be.
cause the influence Of this mind, like that Of some
oveiest aspects of Nature is to induce silence from
a feeling OF repose. We do not think Of any thing
particularly worth saying about this that has been
so hdy and pleasantly said
Yet il seems unit that we in our Office of chroni-
cer of Intellectual advents and appari,ions, should
omit 10 render open and audible honor TO one
whom we have long delighted to honor. 1t may
be. too that this slight notice of ours may awaken
the attention of those distant or busy who might not
Otherwise search for the volume, which comes be-
times in the leafy month Of June.
So we will give slight account of it, even If we
cannot say much OF value. Though Hawthorne has
now standard reputation, both for the qualities we
have mentioned and the beauty of The Sly in which
they embodied, yet we believe he has not been
very widely read. This is only because his works
have not been published in the way insure exten
sive circulation in this new, hurrying world Of ours
The immense extent Of country over which the
reading (still very small in proportion to the mere
working community is scattered, the rushing and
pushing Of our life at this electrical stage of develop
ment, leave no work a chance TO be speedily and
largely known that is not trum peted and placarded.
And odious the features Of forced and arti-
fetal circulation it be considered that does
no harm in the end Bad books will not be read if
they are bought instead of good while the good
have az abiding life in the logcabn settlements and
Red River steamboat landings. &c which they would
~ no other way penetrate. Under the auspices of
Wey- Putnam, Hawthorne will have chance
ID collect all nis own public about him, and that be
felt az presence which before only a rumor.
The volume before US shares the charms Of Haw
thornes earlier tales the only difference being that
his range of subjects is little wider. There is the
same gentle and sincere partnership with Ma
ture the same delicate bot fearless scrutiny Of the
secrets of the heart the same serene independence
ofpey and artificial restrictions VIII ether on opin-
lens or conduct the familiar yet pensive sense
Of the spiritual demoniacsl influences that haunt
the palpable life and common walks Of men, not by
many apprehended except in results. We have
here to regret that Hawthorne nj this stage OF his
minds life. lay no more decisive hand upon the ap-
pariton-brings it no nearer than in former days
We had hoped that VIC should see, no more as in
glass darky, but face to face SILL still brood
his page ,he gcnius of revery and the noucbaa nee
of e ,l,a
human soul which feels itself born not only 10 see
and disclose, but 10 understand and interpret such
things Hawthorne n,ma;es and suggests. but he
Goes not lay bare the my steries Of our being.
The introduction 10 the Moses" in WHICH the
old Manse its inhabitants and visitants portray
ed written with even more than his usual charm
Of placid grace and many strokes of his admirable
good sense Those who are not, like ourselves ia
mliar with the scene and It's denizens will still per.
ceive how true that picture must be; those OF us
who are thus familiar will best know how TO prize
the record of objects and influences unique In our
coontry and time.
"The Birth Mark" and Rapaccini's Daughter
embody truths Of profound importance in shapes OF
aerial elegance. In these, here and there in ali
these pieces, shines the lovelest ideal of love and
VIC ocdUty Oh feminine purify Wy WHICH, We ANceA
no mere acts absnences, but perfect single truth
Eel, and done in gentepess which is its root.
"The Celestial Railroad" for its wit. wisdom,
and the graceful adroitness with which the natural
and material objects are interviewer with the ale
sories. has already won its need Of admi ration
worship is most charming essay for its do
nestle sweetness and thoughtful life. Goodman
Brown Is one of those disclosures we have spoken
o. of the of the breast Who has not known
such trial that is capable indeed OF sincere aspiration
toward tba, only good that infinite essence which
men call God. Who has not known the hour when
even ,ha, best beloved image cherished as the
precious symbol left in the range OF human nature
believed 10 be still pure gold when all the rest have
turned TO clay shows in severe ordeal the symptoms
Of alloy Oh hour of anguish, when the old famil
lar faces grow dark and dim in the urid ght-when
The gods Of the hearth honored IN childhood adored
youth crumbie, and nothing, nothing is left which
ae daily earthly feelings embrace--can cherish
With unbroken Faith! Yet some survive that trial
more happily than young Goodman Brown They
are those who have not sought it-have never Of
'nef own accord walked forth with the Temper
'a'o the dim shades of Doubt. Mrs Bull,Frog is an
eNceheni humorous picture of what is called TO be
content at last with substantial realities The
AFns Of the Beautiful presents in form that is
.a0eed beautiful the opposite view as to wha, are
%e Substantial realities of life. Let each man
l ~ between them according to his kind Had
AsS'horne written Roger Malvins Burial alone,
.e'oould be pervaded with the sense of the poetry
aaa religion of his soul.
AS critic the style of Hawthorne, faithful to his
l40' shows repose, great reserve Of strength,
wv; soE secure movement Though very refined, he
@'0 very clear writer, showing as we said be-
placid grace, snd an indolen, command of
and now, beside the full, calm yet romantic
sAssln OF dis mind, we will rest. I, has refresh
Tor the weary, islets of fascination less than
'ecesses and shadows for the imaginative, pure
~ eSsons for the pure Of heart and eye, and, like
+. o'acord ne so well desert bes, many exquisite
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