New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-26
NEW PUBLICATIONS
ENGLISH NOVELS.

scHooL OF LIFE. By ANNA May Hownr. lima.
DIP S9. The Same.
4 CONSTANCE HERBERT. By GrsALDNE T. Jtwssv,,.
svo.. PIP. Ia Hsrper l. brothsrs-
s. NOREDUN. IBy Sir WALrrH seorr'l sv~, pn IA
Fetridse Co
Charles Reade has recently begun to sun him.
..If in popular favor as the writer Of several sue.
ce,,ful pieces for the London stage. The second
novel named at the head Of this article IA
foupded on one of bis popular dramas, in which
Peg Wellington, celebrated actress Of the las.
century, figures as the principal character.
.Chri,tie tombstone" is a story of real life,
nontiug a useful moral with incidents furnished
BY the extremes Of the social state in Great
Britain. JUG ging from the tone Of the Boston
nre.s. and from certain echot that have reached
IA fir, m that classic city, the reprint Of these
volumes has produced an unusual stir among the
literary circles of its habitsally serene popala-
ton. We do not think, however, in spite Of
eItain orscular assertions to the contrary, that
Charles Reade is dest ned to niche in the i'm
m. late vicinity of Dickens, Thsckeray, or the
author of Mary Barton. His Style is formed on
,tape m.dels, and hence has perpetual alacrity
and nimbleness-his dialogue abounds IN telling
hits-bis narrative has great vivacity, but the
vivsci,y ia often forced, and derived frem I'M
probable circumstances-whilea strong tinge Of
eaaggerstion peryades the character-drawing,
and consequently produces frequent mcsnsis-
tencies. He is adrolt in his management OF side
play. and acasual limits sometimes made to Hash
a strong light over the whole scene. The Ian
oueoe of these novels is free from the convex
tiopalities of fictitious writing and often has q
salient freshness which goes far to account Tor
their attractions, without referring to any skill
in the construction of the plot, or the deneatlon
Of character. "Christie tombstone" has less Of
the odor of gas and rosin than the other, which,
as we have said, was originally written Tor the
stage. The heroine of the story is no less per.
sonage than an Edinburgh ish-woman; but the
bloom of youthful Scottish beauty, and native
refneme MT and nobeness of character place her
within the atmosphere of romance, and cause
her to win the heart of the reader as well Is Of
the Young London artist, who is smitten Win
her charms at first sight, and plays the part Of
a devoted lover throughout the volume. Lord
Ipsdep, an stated with the indulgence oil @s'
thetic tastes" and suffering from the ennui OF IN
successful love, fills conspicuous place in the
foreground Of the picture, but liz principally use
full in aordiDg scenes for the ILLUSTRATION OF tho
celestial virtues of Christie, who, beside being
a prima donna iDthe Edinburgh fish-market,hs
paragon of all human and womany excellence
We have Lord Ipsden done to the life IN the
first chapter, which furnishes the motive for tho
transition from the gayeties Of London 70 an
ascetic discipline in Scotland. He had just
been refused by the lady whom he proposed 70
epdow with bis hand and heart, as man whoh1
neither virtues nor yces, and would never do any
thing but sketch and hum tunes, and dance and
dange.
Soon after this effusion she vanished into Perthsh,
leaving her cousin stunned by blow which ne
thoue would be only scratch to one OF his charack
Lord Ipsden relapsed into greater stlessnes than BE-
fore lie had cherished these crushed hopes. The wond
now became really dark and blank TO him. lie w~
too lang uld to 20 anywhere do anything repu0
lcan mig ht have compared the settled expression
bis handsome, hopeless face with those Of most day
laborers Of the same age, and moderated his envy
the rich and titled. g., 49,
At last he became SO pale as well as langud, that
Mr.. Saunders ntertered.
Saunders was model valet and factotum who had
been with his master ever since he left Eton and bad
made himself necessary TO him in their journeys
Tie said Saunders was really invaluable servant,
and with world of0bsequiousness contrlyed 70 nave
bis own way most occasions. lie had, L benver
only one great weakness-tbat Of imagining beau
ide of arisfocracy, and then outdog it in the per-
son Of John Saunders.
Now this Saunders was human, and could not Do
eight wears with this young gentleman and not take
some little interest in him. He was funky, and took
great interest in him, stepplng-stone TO bis oEa
greatness. SO when be saw hi N turning pale and Inn
and reading letter fifty times, he speculated ara
inquired What the matter. He brought the me-
lect of Mr. Saunders to bear on the question at he
lowing aDgle
"Now if was young lord with E2ooOo year
and all the world at my feet, what would make me
! this way J"
"Wiy, the liver! Nothing else"
And that is what is wrong with him, you may De
pend" n.
This conclusion arrived at, Mr.. Saunders eoollJ
wrote his convictions to DIR. Aberford, and desired thai
gentle mans immediate attention to the case An hour
or two later he glided into his lords room not whoG
secret trepidaton, no trace OF which appeared
his face; he pulled long hstrionic countenanc.
4" NV Lord said he, in soft, melancholy tones, your
Lordships melancholy state of health gives gress
anxiety and with many apologies to your LordshP'
the doctor IL sent for, my Lord"
"why Saunders you are mad; there is nothing tho
matter with me- 49,,
81 leg your Lordship's pardon; your LordshiP
very ILL., and DR.. Aberford sent for.
You may go, Saunders"
eyes, my Lord. ! couldn't help il. I've oaL
STEPPED my duty, my Lord, but could not stand qs~
and see your Lordship dying by inches" Here Ms
s. put cambric handkerchief artistcaly to hs eyes
and ghded out having dissrned censure.
Lord IIsden fell into revere.
els my mind or my body disorderedl DIR. Az
ford absurd saunders is getting too pragmauSs.
The doctor shall prescribe for him instead OF me-
love that would serve him right And my D~
family chuckled. "No! this is what am Ill Of
and lie n ad the fatal note again. " do nothing