Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-22
LITERARY NOTICES.

Ha7tadfy TN 1851. Nth an experience Of The Asf8
TRAN Police. BIZ CHARLEs LoRISG BsAcE.
e noticed fayorably, 8 short time ago, 6 Home
Life in Germany BY this Author, and to those who
have read that volume we need only say that this is
not less interesting and on account of the subject
will be read with deeper attention. The eyes Of
the world have been fixed on Hungary in its struggle
for freedom and its overthrow; but very little
has been known certainly with regard to the charac
ters manners, political institutions, &c. of this IN
teresting people Our hearts have sympathized more
deeply than with the oppressed and down trod-
den people of Hungary, that noble race of freemen,
perhaps the only people on the continent of Europe
who have the ability of selfgoyernment and who
live as slaves 1t is difficult for us to realize
their condition. living as we do in country where
every is as free the air he breathes provided
he does not infringe upon the rights of others to
imagine ourselves subject to such despotism as the
Austrian Government, where even petition is pun
ished by imprisonment and many man suddenly
disappears from his family and friends, and while
they know not what has become of him, may be
dragging out his weary hours in Austrian dun
geon Spies of Government are in every part of the
land, and imprudent speech may in a very short
time be reported at Vienna. Notwithstanding all
the precautonsof Austria the Hungarian must speak
out his wrongs and when he meets with foreigner
who sympathizes with him. did our traveller, his
heart is opened.
The Author says But such nation of orators
The waiter who brings your coffee in the morning
when he finds you an American makes speech
The clerk in the coach Office where you are booking
your name, runs into harangue on the wrongs OF
Hungary, which would do honour to stump orator.
Men speak in private society with an ease, fire
such as have never any where SEEM And the
theme every where which lights the eye and thrills
the voice is Hungary, their beautiful their once hap
py Fatherland what it has been and what it is now
its glory, its wrongs, its hopes.
Kossuth seems to be idolized by his countrymen,
and they still look forward to the tme not far dis
tant when he shall return and lead to victory his
devoted followers. Though Hungary appears quiet
at present. it is the quiet of the Volcano which may
give but few signs of the agitation and turmoil with
in yet will break forth with terrible commoton
and overflow. The Hungarian is conquered but not
crushed he feels deeply the misfortunes of his coun
try but he does not despair and looks for deliver
ance though he knows not from what source it will
Mr.. Brace speaks in the highest terms of their
warm hearted, generous hospitality, and especially
when they found he was an American. They SEEM
ed to desire to return some of the kindness shown
to their countryman in this land of freedom to
countryman there.
In appearance they are described as remarkably
handsome, tall in Frame not brawny, but with full
chest, and compact, well knit joints-limbs not large
but exceedingly well proportional, and gait the
most easy and flexible which can be imagined" and
their characters not less attractive. We cannot
go with our traveller, describe the annoyances
and grievances he suffered from the Austrian police,
Ghrough his own imprudence we should say) but
must recommend the book to those who wish to get
much new and interesting information concerning
this hitherto unknown land. We have been sorry
to learn that the Scotch Missionaries in Hungary
have been compelled to leave and break up their
mission in consequence of some imprudent commu
nicatons sent to one of our public journals by Mr..
Brace. The account of the Protestant Church in
Hungary ought to be be read by all who oppos-
ed to the grasping tyranny of Rome. We refer
leaders to the book.
For Sale at Pomeroy's.