Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-03
NEW WORKS.

/ ior O. MAury
:" Know thyself" is a heaven-sent precept in Chris
tianity as well in Heathensm; and this knowledge
may be attained only by reflection, only from within
Philosophy being the most productive of mental exer-
cise and above all others conducting evolve the high
est intellectual powers it superfuous to enlarge
the utility Of metaphysical speculations They compre
hend the sublimest objects of moral interest," since
every natural conclusion concerning God tie SOUL the
present and future destiny of man. exclusively
metaphysical.
Sir William Hamilton is described writer who
thinks like Aristotle and reasons like ST. Thomas, the
giver of the church As critic the Barone ranks
the rival of urctus in erudton the equal of Scalger
and in searching analysis the superior Of Kant Before
his brilliant qualities have paled the of Reid Stew
Brown, and the other philosophers Of the Scottish
school, also Cousin the apostle Of Rationalsm in
France, together with the yisionnries Of Germany
/ Gems ratone ferox, nensem pasta cAimseris,--
Sages who in theology believe every thing but the Bible
i There is strong tendency in minds of superior or
der to transcend the sphere Of faculties comprehend
that which eludes grasp but philosopher can
plore the whole realm Of truth The most that any sys
effect to stimulate minds and nfuse higher
intellectual energy.
The work before is distinguished not only for it's
excellence metaphysical SYSTEM its profound thought
recondte learning also for accordance and
harmony with the principles of revealed truth and in
deed true philosophy will be found the useful
auxiliary of theology.
Sir William appears amabe man, and blandly
states his nyncibe ignorance many points In truth
it may be laid down philosophical axiom that the
highest knowledge is consciousness Of ignorance,
and that humility is the cardinal virtue only of reYe
/ lation but of reason
"~he recognition (he says) Of the rule of prudent
nescience would much false and presumptuous
sonng equally dscredtable to philosophy theology.
Many things in theology to be believed, not under
stood; and the futile attempts to harmonic by human
reasoning such antilogies foreknowedge predesina
tion the free will of man. and the free grace of God have
originated conficye systems Of theology divided the
church, and dishonored religion"
Reluctantly have the reformed Divines acknowledged
the sway of this vicious principle in the Interpretation of
the sacred volume
This is the book where each his dogma seeks,
And this the book where each his dogma fnds."
A COMMENTARY ON MEDICAL AND MORAL LIFE;
MIND AND THE EMoTIoNs CONSIDERED RELATION
TO HEALTH, DISEASE, AND RELIGION, by WM. CooKg,
Md, M.R.CS. Philadelphia: Price 4 Co. Wash
ington: Taylor Mau-y
1t demonstrated in the of this that health
and happiness mainly under the control of the mind
and that the right occupation of the mind and the
proper Of the emotions depends much of that
true felicity which only brghens the countenance but
nyigorates both mind and body.
The work is nterspersed with interesting anecdotes,
and presents combinations Of medical aud moral
precepts the whole rejecting credit the head and
heart of the anthor.
The dissecting room has generally deemed school
Of infdety and gladly therefore do select in extenu
alton Of the charge extract from the address of Pro-
essor ADDS his class in of the medical schools of
Lendon the decease Of the anatomical lecturer:
ain this sad and short picture there many circum
stances to be dTelt his sudden withdrawal in the
prime Of life, the postponement Of religion to late Pc
riod, the termination of the complaint But do not
iptan 1ua11 will
them again and again; for we know not how we
shall be called away by death. But this know to
the same complexion must come at last have men
toned this subject not that wish to find fault for ii is
painful to do so, but because feel deeply the respon
siblity of my position regent of this school, and
must look to your welfare in every point of view Too
often my allusion to religious matters is voted nui-
sance but it is the thing needful. And would inn
ore the pupils Of this school to elevate their minds from
the they dissect to the Deity who made it. Be
most expert anatomiss If you please but be not pued
up with mere attanments in any science There is
something beyond science which philosophy viii
easily explain"
TIE Run PLAGUE; NdTrGtiCe for he Adaont;oR and
Instruction Of both old and young and rich and poor
From the German Of Zschokke. New York, John s.
Taylor, 1853; Washington, Gray Ballantyne.
This little work commends itself all who inte-
rested in the temperance cause for it shows, its
indicates, the fearful ravages caused by 1t lis
interesting narrative and is eminenty calculated in
sruct and benefit the reader 1t shows in strong colors
the evils Of so-caed moderate drinking and furnishes
lesson and eproof to all who prefer the gracnon Of
their appetites to the spread Of virtue and the i'm
Of the comfort and happiness their fellow beings
HUNDRED SHORT TALES FOR CHILDREN from the Ger
man of c. Won Schmid. by F. b. WELLS New York,
Carriers, 1858; Gray Ballantyne.
This is neat volume Of 245 pages, printed ON good
paper and clear large type Each story conveys an ex-
cellent moral and have doubt the book will prove
valuable acquisition to Juveniles library wecan COM
mend il in all respects suitable and interesting book
to be placed in the hands Of children
The LAMP LANTERN; light for tie tent aud the
traUeiter. BY JAMES HAMILTON, ID. Carter & Bro
Tiers, New York, PIP. 1S4. Gray Ballantyne.
1t will be unnecessary for to recommend this book
to those who acquainted with the former productions
Of its author but TO those who have read them
soy there is much pure Christianity taught in
easy, beautiful and interesting be found
in the writings Of any author. His power of illustration
seems unlimited and the beauty Of his style unequaed
The present volume is designed show the value the
USE and the blessing Of the Bible TO the scholar the in
qurer the christian and the invalid and though scores
Of books have been written this exhaustess subject
we know Of presenting in small compass
tractiye and interesting view. We heartily commend
it to our readers.
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