North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-07-05
LITERARY NOTICES.

L" 11emortan, a. H. H. Obiit, 1888, by Alfred Ten
nyson Po neroy's. - a. -
We must confess ourselves much disappointed in
this little volume-perhaps because we were led to
inter from the mournful melody of parts of the May
Queen that sad subjects best suited the poetca ge-
MUS of Tennyson. At any rate, we hoped to meet
In :" In Memoriam the rich evervarying fancy, ex-
quisite pathos and simple beauty which characterize
his other writings. Instead of this, found fancy
1t is true, but strained times border on the
obscure while other struck only weak
but exceedingly prosac both in idea and expression
Parts of it, however, very beautiful, and
fail to admire some of his images. Taken whole,
we think it unworthy the reputation of the author.
1t consists of series of short poems, hundred
and thirty-one in number, portraying the poets feel
ngs at different times after the death of A. II. H.,
whom we learn from other sources was Arthur Fl.
F1allam, son of the historian, who engaged be
married to Tennyson's sister, and died at Vienna.
Though he seems deeply to have mourned the loss
of his friend, we cannot believe "In Memoram :" to
be true picture of the authors heart. There is
evident aim at effect throughout the whole book. 1t
is wanting in that honest spirit, which at
convinces the reader that flow from the heart.
Mr.. Tennyson may have been much attached to his
friend and have deeply regretted the loss of his friend,
butwe cannot believe he mourned for him, as would
mourn
al happy lover, who has come
To look on her who loves him we'll,
Who lights and rings the gateway bell,
And learns her gone, and far from home'
We repeat that many parts of the work cannot fail
excite the admiration of the sensitive and culiivat-
ed mind, but it will fail to make for itself home in
the hearts of the uneducated.
Romance Dust, by DR.. Mayo. For Sale by Pomeroy.
Dr. Mayo tells in the preface of this work, that
it written to up the materials left from the
composition of Kaloolah and the Berber. Unlike
these, it is not continued narrative, but different
Stories, principally Spanish and Moorish, which, for
freshness, vitality, and animation, compare we'll with
those from the glowing pen of Washington Irving.
Dragut the Corsair, when drawn by DR.. Mayo, seems
stand before u.s. concentrating in his fiery glance all
his deep hatred of the Christian religion and all those
who profess it. This is the with most of his
characters, whether historical or imaginary The pow
er of his genius is, however, strkingly eAhib-
tied in the Berber, than in any other work we have
yet from his pen. Many of the incidents there
related highly improbable and fancifu, but they
we'll woven into the thread of the story, and
told easily and naturally, that we forget the i'm
probability in admiration and interest. We an
cipate great pleasure in the perusal of the work which
he is at present engaged in. though we know nothing
of its contents but do not doubt it will support the
Doctors deservedy high reputation.
Forks of tie Req. Charles B. Taylor, in four voun.es,
comprising Ihankjulnes, Earnestness. Lady Mary,
and the Angels Song. For Sale by Pomeroy.
The readers of those excellent tracts, IS The Fools
Pence and the Beer Shop will be glad to ind the
Rev. Mr.. Taylor does not his pen for the benefit
of the poor only The excellent works at present be-
fore US, prove him equally capable and faithful in
warning the rich and those high in station, of the
many snares which beset their pathway. In 'Thank-
fulness - and {" Elrnestness," while he gives
beautiful portrait of minded faithful clergyman
and Bishop, who his trust determined in all
things, as far as lies in his power, to walk in the
footsteps of the Apostle, he also gives many
amples Of Christian members of the Church who live
according to the spirit of their profession, contrased
with those who content themselves with performing
the letter only.
Lady Mary is illustration of the Christians abil
ity live in TIE world, while he is of the world.
In this, in all his works, Mr. Taylor draws strong
line of demarkation between the of Oxford and
the doctrines of the Church of England. Those who
either wilfully in ignorance confound the two,
would do we'll to read them.
The Angels Song presents with entire
ly domestic picture than the preceding volumes. 1t
is beautiful Christmas token, and gives US truly
Christian manner of celebrating the birth of Sa
viour. I" Glory to God in the highest, and earth
peace, good will towards men" is the motto of the
book wish to teach mankind this Song of the An
gels, its object.