The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-01-27
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In the preface, the author of this book says,
:" The following pages have been written in the
hope that some of those who few years ago
gave their young and touching welcome to the
tale that pictured childhood's ministry will re-
tain the same childlike spirit, making them
willing to be led in still-advancing paths Of
pleasantness and peace" We echo this wish,
as respects our readers. Though not properly
@ sequel of the former volume, yet it is designed
TO carry onward to higher stage Of culture, as
well as for an older period of life, the apphca-
ton of the principles before illustrated. 1t is
book, however, of more matured character,
thought out with more care, and, as We think,
richer in its development of intellect. The
gradual and beautiful growth of Antonia's mem
tai and moral powers, the gathering around
her as the central figure of the group all the
others, every one, too exhibiting his or her own
individuality, are finely conceived and executed.
The sentiments have evidently been weighed,
and their Just value estimated. The contrasts
of opinions correspond to the situation and cir
dumstances in which they have originated and
they harmonic well with the general charac-
teristics of the persons by whom they are utter
ed. There is often simple pathos in the few
lines that furnish the incident, and the author
INDUCES much less in prolix expression Of
merely extraneous thoughts than in the former
volume. 1t is a work which as a whole shows
greater range of instructive talents. 1t may
not perhaps find so many readers, or be so uni
versally popular for fewer children may take as
deep an interest in its perusal; but those who
do read it with candid appreciation of its de-
sign, and alive to their own responsibilities,
may, we think, derive profit in no ordinary de-
gree from its pages-partly from its direct in
huence, and still more from the trains Of
thought which will arise and become formed
out in their own minds by the indirect process
of suggestion. The author is liable to the
charge of mdn5teyism. Some words not usual
with other writers recur on almost every page,
and there seems to be a great fondness for neg
alive adjectives, and which appear in every va
riety of form. Her style, however, is generally
correct and chosen merely as the vehicle other
thoughts, while her aim evidently is to reach
and impress the heart, there lodging truths that
may have a power to render life benefcent and
a preparation for higher state of reward.
Terence and Phndrus, Literally translated Harpers
Classical Library. New York: Harper & Brothers.
For sale by Taylor Maury, Washington d. c
From the title of the volumes before us, we
expected to see, besides the comedies difference,
the charming fables of Ph@drus but, on
! opening the book, we find translations of
| the works Of Terence alone, one literal by II.
T. Riley, the other, in blank verse, by George
/ Colman. The Harpers deserve great praise
| for their cheap and substantial reprint Of the
! English Classical Library. In the present vol
u'rro' J,ie, 'fr.r-'IulIUrr,
| although not so literal as to be awkward, con
fines itself to the text much more strictly than
previous ones, which give anything but vigor-
Gus and correct renderings. To the student
| this translation of the works of one who divides
with Cicero and Caesar the palm of pure Latinity
will prove valuable and suggestive.
/ Sylvan Ho's Daughter By Holme Lee author o.
''Kathie Brande," Gilbert Messenger" "Thorney
Hail." &c. New York Harper & Brothers, Publish.
! franklin Square. For sale by Taylor 4 Maury
Washington d. c.
| A pleasant story of pretty young English
! girl, who, after running aground once or twice,
and just escaping it once twice more, finally
reaches the open sea. There is trim, healthy,
well-bred English air about it, and it is we'll
old, except at the end, where the inclined plane
that lets us down into the world again seems
to be rather precipitous.
| The main incident of the book goes to show
that, contrary to the popular sentiments OF
poetry, to say nothing Of prose, man may
cherish profound and passionate attachment
to one woman, and, failing to secure her, repeat
the operation on another. If the story is true,
the case goes against the poets by default. If
it is not true, everything remains in statu quo.
But either it is true or it is not; therefore either
man can love twice, or we don't know whether
he can or not-q. E. d.
CUBA.-It will be seen from our Congress
sional Summary that the Committees of For
eign Relations in the two Houses, through Mr.
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