New-York daily tribune., 1859-08-05
n Y. SUPREME CoURT.mCoanty Of J Nss- :
Nespa1ork Daily Gribn,re
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

ihf TEE EIGIiTEENrH CENTURY, CALLED METRO.
Dsa By AssL STEVENS, LID l2Ho. PIP 81" C'ri0.
Porter
The record of the great religious development
which forms such a prominent feature in the eccle-
siastical history of England during tue last century
is here brought down to the death Of Wesley No
symptom Of weariness or neglect In the accomplish
nept of his arduous Undertaking is betrayed by the
author but on the contrary he addresses himself TO
h. task with cheerful spirit and unnaggng digence
The volume in great part, il devoted 10 the o'd age
of Wesley of which an interesting picture IL drawn
in no aegerated colors. Whs; wonderful specta-
Gle to be sure presented by the latter years OF
the venerable apostle At the age of 20, his gray
hairs the only sign of declining life. His brow
was smooth bis eye mad ost nothing of the brisncy
and expression for which it famed in his YOUTH
his complexion was ruddy, his voice strang and
his nerves as firm For fifty years, he had
constantly risen at four O'Clock in the morning
found healthy excitement by generally preaching Q.
five, and never av,led lees, by or land. than
ijO0 miles in a year. Most of this Journeyiug, at
the rate Of more than round the world every six year,
was performed on horseback. He paid tolls
than any II an in England. At seventythree, he was
more able to preach than at twenty three. Hs was
never at rest He trsyerses Ireland not merely visit
ing the chie centers of Methodsm but pressing to
the obscure villages and mount ain reg )ns, preaching
il the merket-paces the streets, and the bills sides.
Dublin and Cork receive him with the honors due 10
pa,rilrch. lie penetrstes the mountain def es of
Wales. lie makes repeated incursons into Scotland.
TIE gentry as well as the common people, tbrons
around him. "All sorts Seceders, Classics Non
jurors, and what not The magistrates of Perth
present bin the freedom Of the city, 10 defiance Of
the Cslvibistic Circular which held up him and his
associates dreadful heretics, to whom no coun
,.nance should be givep,' he passed on without
debate, preaching daily. In Eng gland, his progress
il perpetual triumph. Not conteut with
preaching, be commenced course of pastoral visit
ing going from house to house among the members Of
his prii cipa societies. He even plunged into the
most wretched places on these pious errsnds. He
irequened the prisons of the principal cities preach
ing to the condemned the day before their execution.
He attended DIR. Dodd in his last hours. At the
d ne his pen busy. stream Of pamphlets and
volumes poured forth from the press the fruit Of
his unirng industry On attaining his eight y-sccond
year he found himself strong t, labor, and as Ct
for any exercise of body mind as be was forty
years before. His eye not dim, his health was
vigorous, headache 90 tootha ,he, no WEAKNESS,
rothing but perfect from head 10 foot lie showed
a perennial youth in his freshness and vivacity Of
spirit. His daily life brighter than ever. He
makes frequent record OF beautiful impressions from
Da,GIe and books He compares and crticses Ariosto
and Tasso He INDUCES in dra natc reading and crii-
c's!n, discusses with zest the question Of 0ssisns
poetry notes, in picturesque passages the scenery OF
his outdoor preaching and the landscapes of his
travelr and visits oftener than the gardens Of
the nobility. His admiration is excited by fae build
ngs, delicious music aud grand old ruins; he r.ioces
IL the bursting forth Of Spring. aud the verns soug Of
birds; makes two voyages TO Holland: breaches at
the Hague, Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam; is
received into the best Of religious families ard writes
with youthful enthusiasm Of the scsnery gardns aud
public edifces. No grief, toll, could diminish the
glow and animation of his elastic spirs. His conver-
eaton ever cheerful, and fascinated the eager
listener. No cynical remarks on the leyty of youth
emb.ttered his discourse Children focked about him
L fondness, with reverence but without fear, for
the gentle-hesrted old man. He is described as q
wonorous specimen of the venerable beauty Of age.
His compkx xon was still fresh, bis eye brilliant bis
form erect. His cheerful flow Of spirits was accom-
panied by Tranquil serenity. His coantenance exhibit
Ell strong character Of acueness aod penetration. 10
BIS dress, be was model Of neatness and simplicity
narrow plated stock, coat with small uprgot COLI
lar, 10 buckles al the kuees no silk or velvet in any
part OF bis apparel, and his hesd now white sssno~
gave him something of primitive and apostolic air.
s. So hne an old man, tays one who often saw him,
never saw. The happiness Of his mind beamed
forth in bis countenaEce every look showed how
fully he enjoyed the gay rslnembraree OF life vel