New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

admirable sketches by Mrs Stowe, are excellent IN
their kind; but they have been handled with little
judgment by the editor who has failed to perceive
the opportunity of composing biography Of singu-
lar interest, instead Of the dsjointed pieces which
he has thrown together in such confused and
unworkmanlike manner.
CUDJO,s CAVE ByJ. T. TnowBnIpen. limo. pp s4.
Boston; J. L. Inton Co.
The materials of this story are taken from events
which occurred in Tennessee soon after the break
ing out of the rebellion. young Quaker school
MASTER whose loyalty ia put to the test OF a coat
Of tar and feathers, is first introduced upon the
scene and fills large space in the early part CT the
narrative. His character is happily conceived and
wildly portrayed. The mental struggles which he
experienced in passing from the non-rcsistance
principles that formed part Of his spiritual patti
mony to the military ardor called forth by the
necessities of the times are depicted with good
deal of insight and power of expression. Most Of
the characters are suggested by the lower Social
ranks in slave country and present significant
illustrations of the ignorance, prejudice, vugarty
and brutal passions which have heretofore been
found of the South in intimate alliance with the
aristocratc culture and refinement that are boosted
of as the fruits of leisure incident to tho institution
of slavery. An admirable contrast to the degrade
ton of the low whites is presented in Mr. Viilars,
blind and aged clergyman, who had been faithful to
the cause Of the Union in the midst OF rebel mad
ness, and whose genial wisdom and venerable
aspect sgreeably relieve the monotonous barbarism
of the scene The incidents OF tho plot are
wrought up into narrative Of stirring interest the
dialogue is lively and spirited, and the various per-
sonages who take part in its action produce an i'm
dividuality Although founded on the temporary
experiences OF an exceptional period, the story will
retain durable hold public interest by reason OF
its earnestncss, vitality, and truth to nature.
DEATH AND LIFE BY Macy G. WARE nmo. PIP ia
Boston: WIN. Carter Brother.
The consoling views of human life and destiny
inculcated by the teachings Of the ewJerusalem
Church." are here presented in relation TO the
bereayements and sorrows growing oct Of the pres
emit state Of public Affairs by one Of the most
thoughtful and pure-minded ethical writers OF the
day. In the apt dedication of the volume 10 the
army OF mourners whose tears are the price Of our
national existence" the author expresses the hope
that 1T may tend TO soften tho sorrow that has
come from death by quickening them TO truer
fe" 1t is thus addressed 10 large circle OF read
crs for whose consolation it was especially In
tended, and whose sympathies it cannot fail to
awaken by its tender and wise appeals. Apart from
tho profound vein Of reflection which forms tho
substance OF this volume, II s remarkable, like the
previous writings Of the author for the transparent
candor OF Its statements Its grave and impressive
simplicity Of style, and the poetic beauty and
felicity Of Its illustrations We ought 70 add that
although founded on the doctrines Of fayorte
religious school, 1t has nothing sectarar or exclu-
sve in its spirit, and challenges apasoya and sdn-
ration from readers whose habiua circle Of thought
Is at wide remove from that Of the author.
THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES, SONGS. SERVICES
AND SPEECHES or PRIVATE Mills oREiLLY.
limo. pp. ISL Carleton
Private Miles 0Reilly has long since won his
way to pubic admiration By his speeches and his songs
The illusions Of his brain however. familiar
10 most persons than bis face. No has yet been
able 10 pronounce upon the color Of his eye the length
his nose or the cut OF his beard But In this volume
he makes clean breast many Of the great political
questions Of the day Those who have harmed to regard
him a. an oracle may here be instructed by his WISDOM
while others who prefer him ~ the court Jester may
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