New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-15

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thence. With the aid Of remedies, however, he
rallied toward evening, and became tansave
and jocese. On the nth he was 70 much better
that he dictated long letter to w. Won HamDcsdi-
All thought Of danger ceased. but during the nlght
Of TIE 10Th having gone OF into Q sound sleep, he
avoke about midnight with hands snd feet icy cesd,
and fierce pain and oppression OF the Ghost He would
not have the physician ds,uroed % rs n on
clan came in the morning, be found that q isAsim
change had taken place. His teeth chatered wHn "
cold The pain in his chest made him groan snd
sons, times can ou, aloud. He could not rect 10 on
mace. but tossed about in bed seeking 10 vain nnors
eudurable position. His face was asoen gray; tee
eyes deep sunk in the sockets, were dun, ana me
glance was that of one conscious OF the presence ~
death. AFTER time these fearful symptoms ~ere ~
ayed, and he was removed from bis bed into an easy
chair which stood at his bedside. There toward even
ing, be once more restored 10 perfect camnce.s
and spoke with clearness and interest OF ordinary maj
ten especially pleased he was 10 hear that his appea
for young artist, protege, had been Successful and
with a trembling hand, ne signed. an ofhcAi pep~
which secured pension to another artst, young
Weimar lady, for whom BE- had interested himself.
On the following day, the approach OF death wac
evident The painful symptoms were gone. But his
senses began 10 fail him. and he had moments OF IN
consciousness. lie sat quiet IN the char, SPOKE nney
10 those around him. and made his servant bnng Sal
yap,y's Sei-e Nos, la RfrOfgt'oa e. 1ss hsresn-
fion1ares which he had been reading when De ten III;
but after turning the leaves, be aid DOWN, ieer
ing himself too Ill to read. He oaae mem orng nun
aher his health and remarked that such evidence OF
sympathy must not be forgotten when be recovered.
He sent every to bed thai night excepe his copy
st He would not even allow his Old servant 10 se up
with him. but insisted on his lying down to get the rest
90 much needed 40, ,,, ,aa,
he tried 10 walk little up and down the rooh put
after a turn he found himself too feeble TO cononue.
Reseating himself in the easy chair, be chatted cheer
fully with Ottie on the approaching spring, wmco
would be cure to restore him. He had no idea ct hi"
end being so near. . o.,
The name of Ottlie was frequently on hs Eps. She
sat beside him. holding his hand in both OF hers. IL
now observed that his thoughts began 70 wsnoei
incoherently. See" he exclaimed, |" the lovely wo-
mans head--with black curls-in splendid ooons-a
dark background % Presently he saw piece OF pa
per ON the floor and asked them how they could leave
Schlersetters 20 careessy lying about, linen aeP,
softly and on awakening, asked for the sketches he bad
they awaited the close now No surely approaching hs
sneecb was becoming less and ess distinct. The Isrt
words audible were: More hghP' Ihe hnal dark.
ness grew apace and he whose eternal Sns1ss lon nsa
been for Light, gave parting cry Tor ~ a. he
was passing under the shadow Of Death
He continued to express himself by signs, drawing
letters with his forefnger in the air, while be had
strength, and finally, as life ebbed, craving nga.es
slowly on the shawl which covered his legs At hall
past Twelve he composed himself in the corner OF the
chair. The watcher placed finger on her hp 10 mt
mate that he asleep. IL seepn was, u waS
sleep in which life glided from the world he wohe
more. .
In parting from Mr.. Lewes, We will do hun the
Justice to say that in our opinion his work is en-
titled to permanent place in English literature.
We do not regard IL as an admirable specimen OF
biographical composition for reasons already si-
luded TO; but in the absence Of any superior pro
ducton on the subject it will doubtless be accepted
as standard authority. The author has made is
preparation matter of conscience, no lees than
labor of love. He has neglected no opportunity Of
obtaining authentic materials, and has wrought
them into shape with diligence and care. Nor
has his admiration Of Goethe seduced him into
blind and reckless partisanship. He Clearly en-
deayOrs to present impartial view of his hero,
though il must be confessed his ethical principles
color the estimate of his character. The analysis
and criticism which he presents Of the principal
works of Goethe are able and informing. II any
one wishes to gain general idea Of Goethe's writ
ings without studying them in the original, be
probably will find no more Trustworthy or agree
able guide The principal incidents in the life o
Goethe are related in an animated narrative, and
illustrated by numerous anecdotes, some OF which
will doubtless be new to most readers OF the work
The defects of the biography evidently arise from
the inherent tendencies of the authors mind. He
seems to have little perception of symmetry, moral
or Intellectual; love Of frivolous gossip often
peeps out on the grayest occasions; his tone OF
discussion implies but faint sense Of the dignity
of literature and art; and spice Of personal vani
ty is not seldom betrayed where the subject would
seem to enforce entire self-forgetfulness. Com
pared with Carlyle's Life Of Schiller work
for nobeness of tone, and classic beauty Of compo-
siton, not surpassed by any piece Of biography In
our langusge-Mr. Lewes's volumes bear the same
stamp of nferiority which must be accorded TO the
moral nature of Goethe in comparison with that OF
Schiller.