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over these memorials of Die soishry hOurb Win
Thoughtful reverence and viii recognize in thsm the
hidden motives that Influenced Lie social relations
and gave birth to the lofty sentiments that inspired
bic oratory and won deserved applause for bif dIa'
matte writings. God has more secret wonhiPcfs
than are known TO the world. IL is well for ue 70 IN
derstabd that one whose whole life was apparently
passed in the busting ambition Of public affairs, mad
yet 10 his nmost heart a sanctuary which was de-
voted 70 the purer service of heaven into whose sol
emn recesses nothing worldly intruded, and before
whose shrine HE troubled spirit found rest and conso
laion. confess that cannot look upon these poems
with dry eyes. Ipty the friend OF Conrad WHO can
see in these upward struggles Of his soul The WORK.
ings of nature that sought TO purify itself before rs
Maker that stood amid the fierce rebelons OF lie
loyal 10 that fundamental religious sentiment which
underies all poetic minds; and that through every
phase Of its existence, preserved some trace OF the
heavenly brightness Of its source. Hereisthe key to
much that was not understood in Coniad's character
even by those who knew him best. His passionate
enthusiasm in Just cause-his scorn Of wrong and
Of wrongdoers-his faithful and tender friendship
his patience under adversity-bis tolerance OF we'll
meant rebuke, even from the lips of his intellectual
inieriors-all these qualities are the natural ex-
pressions of soul that could bear to be alone with
its God and which, in that awful solitude, had been
taught ts ZEAL its pride, its affection, its endurance,
and its Christian humility
LIFE or GENERAL NATHANIEL Lyon. BY A,TBIL
| lockwood & Co. Sold by I. h. House CO.
The interesting military career of brave and
able American soldier is fully described in this
biography. A valuable portion of the work re-
lates to the experience of Gen. Lyon in the Mexi-
can war, derived from his manuscript descriptions
Of the battles, the people, and the country. The
following extract from one Of his private letters
shows the vaingorious character of the semi
barbaric population of Mexico which finds par
ael in the frequent bOastful culoges Of the South
which appear in the Rebel newspapers:
"On leaving the large city of Mexico, where our
army has remained tor nearly nine months, scarce
I'm American feels the slightest regret, or can call to
mind a angle attraction for which he would wish to
stay longer. On the entrance Of the American Army
into the city, the whole Mexican population were
not only cold and repulsve in their conduct, but
either felt, affected, naughty superiority and
frownng contempt. This arose, IN part, no doubt,
from preconceived notion, natural TO all Spaniards
and their descendants, and now artiully encouraged
By designing men, that they are superior TO every
peoIle, and particularly TO the Americans. These
were represented AZ horde Of Nandals, descending
in savs9e ferocty upon their innocent and unoiiend
ing neighbour, TO desecrate their holy temples de-
stroy their pure religion, and to degrade and enslave
their people.
"A short experience however, served to dissipate,
part these various illusions. Many OF them, par
tic uary the ladies, evineed strong desire 10 be-
come acqua nted with American officers. From this
they long diseuaded by priests and others, who
threatened persecution both from neighbors aud the
Government, against such showed favor cOun-
tenance the invader But threats did not entirely
avail for, observing the friendly disposition OF
the Mexican ladies', officers evinced their appre
ciation Of the compliment by endeav0riDg 10 render
themselves agreeable in turn. This led in some
cases, to very favorable understanding, and moth.
ing but the dread of persecution on the withdrawal
OF our troops prevented an extensive and pleasant
acquaintance.
"Amongthe women Of the upper Glasses 10 Mexico
there seemed TO be many Of excellent character and
disposition. They are beautiful in form and features,
transcendenily graceful, aud appear every way
worthy Of better race than the one around them.
I" But you will conclude from these remarks tina.
am justiiyipg your apprehension that might fall
in love with somc Mexican Sinolta. Even had
been so indlscreet, you must remember that am
returning 10 our own good country, there to be-
hold the fair faces of American ladies, so pure aud
bright 10 beautiful and lovely, that n do not lose
tenseB cett.lny Ill
lection Of the ladies Of Mexico"
The movements in Missouri which led TO the
death Of Gen. Lyon are recopitulated in rapid
narrative forming a just and effective tribute to
the memory of the hero and martyr.
THE AMERICAN THEOLOGICAL REVIEW. Edited by
the Rev. HESKY Is. SMITH, ID ID. Juy. VI ii Bidwel-
The present number of this periodical opens with
a searching critique of the " Princeton Roperory's'
review OF DIR. Hickock's " Rational Psychology" by
the author of that admirable philosophical work.
DIR. Hickock clearly conycis his reviewer OF igno
rance OF the points at issue, Of egreeiously unfair
statements aud OF puerility and absurdity OF argu-
ment. Indeed, the Princeton divine has given evil
dence Of such inability TO grappe with the subject,
that he has mistaken the positions sserbed TO
the skepiic against whom DIR. Hckock argues in his
Rational Psychology" for a statement Of the opiD-
ions Of DR.. Hickock himself A more transparent
blunder in philosophical discussion can scarcely be
pointed out in literary history. DR.. Hickock, it
scarcely need be said, viudcaes his own ground
against the attacks of his reviewer with dignity Of
manner great argumentave skill, and complete sue
ce-s-A large portion Of the contnt OF this number
is devoted to all examination OF the relations Of En-
gland with tins country III bpBnihriy vigorous anu
Gle entitled " BRUSH Sympathy with America II
is from the pen Of the editor and challenges wide
public attention by s thoroughness OF discussion, s
bold and spirited defense Of American principles aud
liz triumphant relutation OF British assertions against
the North, especially by eminent diyines OF the
Scottish Free Church. Few, II any, more powerful
arguments have been brought TO bear upon the mis-
representations of this country by conspicuous British
writers since the commencement OF the present war
An article on the Temptation Of Christ" must pro-
yoke not little adverse comment in many theoloN