The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-17

snccrs between Catholic and Protestant art their rela
tive strength and Weakness and the authors opinions on
the future Of painting with especial reference to the f
te Of religion which his speeuations are novel and
striking.
HIsToRY OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS FROM THE
DEATH OF WILLIAM THE SILENT TO THE SYNOD
OF DoRr. BY John Lothrop Motley, L, L.
d., ID. &. L. Harper Brothers.
The English press has done such ample justice to the
merits Of this work that it las left the American re-
viewer but little to exercise his analytical powers upon
u Is seldom that an American author receives from
foreign critics tribute unanimous to his ability, i'm
partially and breadth OF views Although the period
covered by Dr. Moey's Iabcrs but lustrum it forms
Of the important epochs in history nasmuch
lays bare the hidden springs and workings Of the league
against human liberty entered into by Spain and Rome,
and s defeat by the united action Of England and Ho!
land IN the compilation Of the splendid and luminous
narrative which Il is admitted all hands he has made
OF these events Dr. Motley has exhausted every source
Information accessible to the historian. The State
archives Of London Paris, Brussels and the Hague have
I'll been ransacked to render his task complete as
was poss ble 70 make IT, Of the most attractive fea
tlres OF the volume is the force and breadth with which
the historical portraits are painted. Take, for in
stance this sketch Of Alexander Farnese Prince Of Par
ma
Alexander was never more truly heroic than in this
position Of vast ENHANCEMENT untrng, accomplishing,
thoughtful OF others prodgai Of himself generous, mo-
dest, brave; with much intellect, and much devo-
ton TO what he considered his duty, he deserved TO be
patriot and champion OF the right, rather than an In
srunent OF despotsn. And thus ne paused for a
ment-wlth much work already accomplished. but his
hardest lie task before him. st in the of manhood,
enc martial Ggure standing, spear in hand, fun in the
sunlight, though al the scene around him was wrapped
in g,oon-a noble, commanding shape, entitled to the
admiration whch the energetic display Of great powers
however unscrupulous must al rays command. dark,
nerdiona physognomy quick. alert, imposing head,
jet black clipped hair; bold eagles face, with
ti bright, restless eye man rarely re yosg, always
ready aarned living in the saddle, with harness
his back-such the Prince Of Parma matured and
mellowed, but stu unframed by Time
We regret that unable to devote space to
extracts from this remarkable work, The moderate
price Of the American edition WILL however, place it
within the reach of the majority Of our readers
BENToNs ABRrpeENEST OF THE DEBATES OF Con-
GREss. Vols. XIV. and XVI. Appleton GO.
The present volumes bring the proceedings Of Congress
down 10 Inauguration Of President Fillmore Conse
quen.y may expect that the remaining six years. TO
which the work limited by Mr. Benton will be com
pressed into couple more volumes. In liking on 1866
for the conclusion of his abors its compiler had not an
eye prophetic enough foese that another short period
81 five years would impose upon him or his literary heirs
the melancholy task OF chronclng the disruption of the
conederacy, and the withdrawal from the national e
gsature OF many OF its ablest and most patriotic mem
bers he could but have thus far penetrated the fo
ture would have given 1t this brief extension in or
der to render his work historically complete.
WAsHINGFoN'S FAREWELL ADDRESS TO THE PE0-
PIE OF THE UNITED STATES, with arabesque
designs and Examinations. Devereux Il Co.,
Philadelphia.
The Quarto brochure before s OF the most beau
irc, specimens Of chrome photographic printing that
has fallen under observation The enterprise Of
American publishers Is bringing this branch Of art to
high etate of perfection.
TIE KNIcKERBocKER MAGAZINE for March.
The March number Of this periodical Is more than
usually varied and well written. 1t is displaying good
Zeal Of vigor and rscness under the new regime.
Mr. Charles Reade the celebrated novelist and drama
st has lately honored by the performance Of his
drama iy Wfe's Mother before the Court at Windsor
Castle also MASKS and Faces, which he wrote in
junction with Ton. Taylor.
lessfs, Townsend Co. are now issuing edition
Of the works Of Nj Charles Dickens IN monthly volumes,
common ing with "Pickw!ak.n The illustrations are
entirely original and executed in the best style OF barley
!. Gilbert, anu give adisnct character 10 the edition.
The same publishers have in the press a work Of
fct.on, by well known author entitled s'Tne Child Of
the Wreck, = which promises TO be great success.
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