New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-25

that OF several previous years, SHOWS tnat Naiy
demanded the strong hand of master. Every
where institutions gave way before the power o.
an individual, who was supported not only by
his own partisans but by the irresolute multi
tude, which wearied by the action Of so many
opposite parties, aspired to order and repose. II
was not in the power Of Sylla to establish the
Empire He possessed too little moderation and
self.restraint for this purpose. His rule was &c
cruel and partial, that after his DEATH the abuses
of liberty were forgotten in the memory OF the
abuses of tyranny. The Gracchi, Marus, and
Syla had in turn disposed at will of the des'
TIMES of tho Republics but their reign was
ephemeral; for they only represented factions.
Instead of embracing the hopes and interests OF
oil the peninsula of Italy, they favored cxclu'
siyely particular classes Of society.
In order to establish new and permanent
order of things, there wanted a man, who raising
himself above vulgar passions, should unite the
essential qualities of each of his predecessors IN
lis own character. avoiding their faults as well
as their errors. 1t was necessary that he should
Join to the greatness of soul and love of the
people exercised by certain tribunes, the military
genius Of consummate generals and the vigorous
sentiments of the dictator in favor Of order and
the hierarchy. a man capable of such lofty
mission already existed, though he might long
have remained unknown, had he not been dis
covered by Sylla in the midst of the crowd, and
b. persecution, pointed out to public attention.
This man, Gays Louis Napoleon, vas Julius
Caesar; and after the long introduction, of which
we have presented some of the leading views,
the remainder Of the work is devoted to the
place of Caesar in history.
By ancestry and alliance, Caesar inherited the
two-fold prestige which is derived from ancient
origin and recent renown. His mother was q
woman of lofty character and severe morality.
Her influence oided the Development Of bis great
abilities, and prepared him to act q part in ac-
cordance with his destiny. His early education
was of the highest order He neglected nothing
which tended TO the acquisition Of the greatest
honors. Ambitious Of renown, while yet q
youth, he did not conGne himsef to the study O.
letters, but engaged in the composition Of works,
which wero written in so pure and correct q
style that they gained for him the reputation OF
an eminent writer. His personal traits were OF
the most admirable promise. He Is described
By the highest authorities a. uniting goodness Of
heart with singular intelligence, dauntless cour-
age, persuasive eloquence, wonderful mem
DRY, and an unbounded generosity. Few men
possessed in an equal degree tho noble quality
of calmness under anger His kindly dispo-
stion and gracious manners won for him the
ardent affection Of the people.
His natural qualities. which were uniolded by
most liberal education, were set oil by Their
combination with rare physical advantages.
His tall stature. his well proportoned liinbs and
his manly bearing stamped bis person with s'i.
peror grace. lie had black eyes, piercing
look, a pale complexion, straight and high
nose and q small and regular mouth, with an
expression Of peculiar bongnity. His broad
forehead indicated the strength of his intellectual
faculties. lie had sonorous and commanding
voice, noble gesture, and an air of remarkable
dignity. His constitution, which was naturally
delicate, became robust by the use Of frugal re-
gimen, and constant exposure TO the incemency
Of tho weather. lie was accustomed from his
youth TO al bodily exercises, wasa boldhorscman,
and bore privstions and fatgues without finch
| ing. His tastes were refined and elegant. lie
paid special attention TO his personal sppear-
ance. His drcss was always in the hight OF the
IL. lnyaI yia stafupa and inWpe.
"In fine" rays the author, ave discover in
Caesar Cat tho ago Of oighteen) both physically
and morally, two natures rarely united in the
same person. lie Joined an aristocrat.c delicacy
of body with the nervous temperament OF the
warrior, the finer graccs of the intellect with the
habit Of profound reflection, the love Of luxury
and the arts with passion for military life in all
its roaghness and simplicity; in word, he
allied tho elegance of external forms which Sc.
duces with tho energy Of character which CON-
mands."
At the accession Of Pompey and Crassu to the
consulship, Cesar had attained the tkirtieth
year of his age. Italy had long been prey to
intestine commissions. Many conflicting pas.
sions and interests were still seething in her
bosom. The rule Of Sylls had thrown every.
thing into disorder The property and even the
life Of every citizen was at the mercy Of the
strongest. There was no more guarantee for
Justice at Rome. The upper class had been re-
inststed in their ancient privileges BY 6ylls but
they could not recover their former prestige.
They formed only powerless oligarchy, while
] the ne0nla were in q state Of confusion and dis.