The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-01-03

pears on the iitle-page her spirit seems to aui-
mate it still aud the identity Of its outward form
will continue 10 remind its readers Of one who for
years was the presiding genius Of the work.
The present volume fully sustains Us former
character, aud will be welcomed to the iresides
of those who have received delight from It's pages
in years gone by The article on the life ana
character Of Mrs Mayo by I KING, is beau
tiful tribute to departed worth, and gives truth
ful estimate Of the woman and her writings The
Dirge of the Flowers by c. +. LIE FEvRE, is
also tribute to her memory, and the article en-
titled influence Of Departed Friends" by A. ID.
MAYO. seems TO have been written under the intiu-
enee which forms the subject Of his pen IL is
valuable contribution 70 religious literature and
gives one IA insight into the arthor's spiritual
philosophy, a philosophy to which we heartily
subscribe.
The article from HOrsse Greeley, on "The
Church and the Age" is characteristic of the au-
thor, and contains some valuable suggestions for
the men Of the church. 1t is not an attempt at
fue writing, but brief philosophical essay, writ
EAen in a chaste and vigorous style. Some might
doubt its fitness for the pages Of a souvenir, but
on reflection it will be seen to have a relation to
the general object of such work, which should
be, not merely 10 crafty taste for the beautiful
in religion and literature, but TO improve the
mind and heart Of the reader in the Christian
graces. The articles Of Mr. Greeley have always
added one variety 10 the contents of the Rose,
! rlO Of . ipti nd
there is probably not a reader Of the work who
would not feel deep sense Of disappointment in
missing his name from the list Of contributors
! Another article of great literary merit is that
entitled aPietro Torrigisni, or the Sculptor" by
! J. HENRIck FISHER. 1t is tale of love, and the
form in which it is presented gives beautiful
representation of the tender passion, as it may be
supposed to manifest itself under Italian skies
Mr.. Fisher is a valuable addition tc the corps of
able contributors who yearly fill the pages of this
beautiful work
The articles from Mrs SAwYBR's own pen are
such as might be expected from one Of her estab-
lishei reputation The poem entitled " Lost
Treasures is full of tenderness and true poetic
sentiment 1t gives beautiful expression to the
saddenei emotions Of a bereaved mothers heart,
occasiOned by the death Of two happy children,
and of calm religious trust that they are pre-
served to her in the heavenly land. 1t is leaf
! from the authors book of life in which are kept
the records of her heart, and IS placed in the
Rose as a memorial Of her lost treasures. The
"Royal Captive" story of King Richard, would
if she had written nothing else establish her rep
utation as an accomplished writer in the depart.
ment of polite literature. There is blending OF
reality and fiction in the story, which renders it
exceedingly interesting. The character of Ma
thilde, so full of compassion, purity and confding
love, is one of the most beautiful that has come
from Mrs. Sawyer's fruitful pen.
The only remaining article which the limits OF
this notice will permit us to mention, is that from
the pen of E. H. CHAPLIN, entitled, Deep clleth
unto deep" 1t unfolds the great law of Cores.
pOadslice, by which one thing answers to another
and fufls the benefcent designs of the Deity, il
every department of creation. 1t iswritten in tn,
forid and eloquent style which distinguish all th'
authors productions
1t is pleasing to meet here the names Of othel
"noS'
well-written articles entitle them to more ex
tended notice Of Mrs l.. ]. B. CASE, whose poetic
and literary powers render her one of the mos
chaste and interesting of writer's of Miss NJ. A
H. Dodd, Mrs. Fl. ]. Lewis, II. Bacon, Miss L
NJ. Barker, Mrs E. A Bacon, F. B. Thayer, Mrs
Mary A. Lvermore, J. G. Adams, Mrs n L
Munroe, Miss Z. A. Starr, Miss S. Fl. IIutchins
G.. Ii. Ballou, James Lumbard, and +. Francis
while it Is a of regret to miss others from
the wellknown list whose excellent production
have interested us in former volumes
The elgravings and embellishments of the work
as well as Typography and binding of the presen
volume are in the best style of American art
Nothing could surpass the excellence and beauty
ofthe frontispiece, entitled, "The Fairest Flower !;
and the pictures entitled, "Going to Market,
"The Prisoner of Gsor, "The Little Mattel
Girl, = and Dining Out are worthy .he place
they occupy in the hook, which viii be founC
among the finest and best Of the ANIMALS for $50
J. G. +.
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