New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-06-25

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ns the san -e.at.. under the greatest yaue,y Of
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1.simiar IN their ternPera uent' Character, etuca
ION. and previous habits. Sat We have said
enough ,o- oar purpose. We wish oaly T. draw
attention o. very singular order of phenomr ems.
which come o. IS authenticated by unexccpt.oaa-
bic evidence We do not pronounce on their char
sc,sr or CLAIMS They may be ca'sei among the
numerous start.in disclosures oi modern science.
% which the wise mau prefers 70 suspend his
Judgment. We rejoice that they are in the hands
Of one who is well qualified a. the Editor Of
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table sp.-it OF research, his cautious analysis Of
acts AID his power Of exact sud vigorous ex-
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THE HISTORY or THE UNITED STATES by RICH
AR0 HLDsETH >ew-York Harper Brothers.
Wiin such predecessors Ia the fed Of Ameri-
IA History a. GaAHAN aud BA>cRoFr, it might
naturally be supposed taa, tie present work " as
an evidence Of the presumption Of the author,
rather than Of bis discretion or modesty. Bl. an
impartial examination OF the volume VII. remove
every ground for such supposition and recon
mend toe undertaking 10 the favor Of the public.
1t occupies a space which has not yet been filed,
and with perfect appreciation Of the merits of
the eminent historians Just alluded 70. it may be
said 10 exhibit characterstcs, both Of desy n and
If composition which eut.te 1t - distinguished
place among the most important productons Of
American genius and scholarship.
The history OF Graham IS written IN the spirit
81 enthusiastic admiration or the primitive set
,.crs Of New England his sympathy with the
Puritan character pcrvslcs the whole of his work
aud he never loses an occasion t. place the iusii-
tuiions which they founded m the most favorable
light. He vas devoted student of the original
sources Of our history, and, as a general rule his
accuracy IS ulimpcschsbe. HIS St. le IS marked
with strong, masculine sense,-en impartial and
.asidous nicely in the comparison Of evidence
aud clcsruess and precision which indicate the
cultivated scholar, no less than the exsct and eau
,,ous thinker Still bis book has never become a
general fayorie Il wss slow, upon It's first ap-
oearance. ia coming INTO notice nor has It yet at
4 . ID 90 .
u'lsd by It's substantial, intrinsic merits. This
may be- accounted for by certain m1notony and
tamencss which II cannot bee denied, are found in
IS pages the very temperance Of Its statements
yves It an AIR OF timidity and even 81 duiucss nnd
the reader eross weary Of researches that are not
relieved by the brilliant lights Of the imasinatoo.
Mr. Bancroits admirable history IS Constructed
under the Inspiration Of dominant idea. which
while 1t never interieres With tue completeness
or the accuracy Of his researches sometimes dis
tlrbs the proportions OF hs narrative, aud gives
ooetical cooring u the facts wh-h we ~ish t.
examine 10 their original sharpness Of outline
without being dazzied BY the dashing CLEANS Of
| fancy. He IS ever On the vsfch for the nantes
tAtion OF Intellectual liberty tins is the secret OF
MS attachment % democratic institutions aud
with a strong tendency 70 system aud theory IN
the structure OF hls mind, he often hods as.-ah
cance IN events thar the common observer fans a.
see, and gives a position to his characters that
appears 70 be demauded by ie al stency rather
than by sober construction Of reality. HIS work
does not give the anatomy OF history but tbs is
what many readers are IN pursuit Of he presents
the complete. rounded. cousummate form, glowing
= do he, AID radiant M beauty while the stu
den, wishes to 20 back - thu first elements and
| OBTAIN materials for the creation OF his own Pro
m-tnean figure. IL is rather bold, eloquen. com
ment on history, than history Itself Il presents
| ~ clear sharp-drawn. and brlght-c0Ored map Of
the ground be goes over bat rather success
sion Of landscapes and you are so charmed with
tie spenlor Of tue artist that you come of lame
ia your geography. We have no misgiyoss,
however 10 the permanent value of Mr.. Ban
croits history Ithss commanded its own reputa-
ton, In spite OF great obstacles, AID will contioue
TO attract TO delight aud 10 reward the historical
student, almost IN the proportion OF bis familiarity
with the primitive elements. Of which j! $ the
animated, picturesque, and harmonious synthesis
Our opinion. then, OF the position OF Mr. Hill
dreths great work may easily be Inferred. We
II
welcome It rs a simple, faithful lucid and elegant
narrative Of the grand events of American histo-
~. IL is not written in Illustration OF any iavoute
theory, it snot the expression Of any ideal system
aot attempt to compose an epic on our iorefsth-
ers stern experiences, purposes, and ASPIRATIONS
bit al homes, endeayor to present the facts IA
question in the pure, uncolored light OF truth aud
reality. 1t will prove faithful guide through the
labyrinth Of affairs, and prepare the reader Tor
any general views and differences that may be
| re sented from whatever source. The impartial
| ity. good judgment, penetration, and ciAsent re
search OF the author are conspicuous ID us con-
position the great brevity Of rs statements, while
i. does not produce obscurty, prevents u from be-
coming tedious. and It's orderly arrangement and
symmetrical proportions leave the picture IL the
mind Of pleasing, luminous, harmonious whole,
without confusion 10 any Of It's parts
The public are under great obligations to Mr..
HmDRErH for this volume, which viii contribute
50 much to their qualification. and vii iook with
reasonable impotence for the speedy appearance
Of the remaining portion OF the work. r.
DaSTr.s DIVINE COMEDY THE INFERNO. A
| Literal Prose Translation by JOIN A CAkLfLt.
n m ~. W. FTarn-r 4 Brothers