New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-14

Then. with no throbs Of fiery pain.
No cold gradatiens Of decay,
Death broke az once the vital chain,
And freed the sonl the nearest way
Among the remaining articles in this number, we
find schoarlike essay on the Moral Life under the
Roman Empire learned and instructive article on
The History Of Florence" aud biographical paper,
written in a tone OF admring unotOn on the life and
character OF Of the most extraordinary women Oi
recent times Madame Swetchine The article by the
editor on " Unitarian Views of Christ" viii excite
attention among the readers of theological eontFo-
yersy. Coming from high conservative authority in
religious quarters, the following uxtap0stion oil Dr
Charming and Theodore Parker will occasion not
little surprise TO those who have been used TO regard
the former with wings growing out OF bis shoulders
and the latter as with clGven feet:
The Unitarian body is divided perhaps nearly evenly be
what may be called the Old ofd New School o bak
crsIersons on the ono hand moro IN sympathy WIN IT
Claiming aud persons the other hand more IN sympathy
with Theodore farke and think my add mat the union
OF tho two extremes IA spite OF mutual criticism 70 HVnms
every day complete. III there eseda disposition
TO dsovn eech other las gcaIy disappeared ana ~ sure 10
iaoo ont entirely. IheOdorc Parker from NE "OoyS NAIcn
bis bold and uuagonso ueHnces provoked was oi sew
years Kind Of bugbear IN denomination whom many n
ilnal umtains reudleted os not OF the ooiy D1' 9
really cut OF from his connection with s and nave
always thought our IIiaaIian brethren perfectly I1sincu "
that reared such Ahough his views are ROT nc peNa'
t views yei here Is no pace OF saiey v me MANN DV
for any Christian who Is mraid 81 ic9WAp n aen men rs
Theodore Parker We have hundred mtl presume III our
pup Who look mp him Of The bst Chrstfns ora
one Of The greatest spriia forces thai D'h iIoluS s
yOuchafed 70 denomination OF ol Fenendn aud oner
bound 10 si ha bohge lis influence has been good ana
gorons nd hat instead Of source OF weakness ms name
tower Of strength cause Let me add too That 70 Pt
pr Cbannug and Theodore Parker diner they did in hco
oey into opposite cacgUcs is mistake IN every WT, IN l',
Nnc Dr. Claiming Che niond OF Theodore Parker ara
was fr los afeid Of his opinions end influence than most
conservative UnaTi0rs do not doubt that II Do 81
dslrust and separation between the schools in te Unita
aB body bat would confess That iho moio radical element h
denomination vitality necessary 10 is usefulness ana
4 success as the more Conservative one
Nor viii most readers DO prepared TO hear the Rev.
I DR.. Bellows speak Of "tle fictitious and EXPLODED
dogma OF the plonary and verbal inspiration OF the
Scriptures and Of the writers OF the New Testament
rs subject 10 al the ordinary influences OF human
imperecons the prejudces Of the age, and OF their
own education 10 bias and impair the account Aey
gave
TIE Radical-Novcmbor- American News Co.
The freedom Of mind applied to religious discussion,
which forms the leading Characteristic of magazine
/ is we'll maintained in tho present number. In the
! opening article young Massachusetts clergyman
describes the path ny which be was led from the theo
logical traditions Of his childhood to higher ground
of experience and faith The narrative is one of deep,
almost pathetic interest presenting mental history
Of which the counterparts may he found in almost
| every degree of modern cultivation though rarely
! described in such feeling aud impressive language
THE Higher Law the Basis Of Political and Religious
Reconstruction is eoquenty set forth by writer who
argues that the only condition OF national salvation Is
the elevation OF the soul OF the Republic 10 lie oil
inspiration and divine consciousness. " nation
! without the recognition of God, and humanitarian
brotherhood aud the ministry OF angels, TQts III an
tia organs" An article on SpinO7a' does justice 10
the spirit aud aims Of that bold thinker but makes no
attempt TO represent bis philosophical system. ne
| pages of tho Radical appear 10 be filled manly
with the contributions OF several young men OF New
England who inherit the faith and purposes Of Theo
dore Parker and whose profound earnestneas ana
ygor of uttersnce recall the memory OF that dauntless
! refOTmeT. In connection with them, the names OF
some of the foremost recognized leaders Of progressive
thought in this country announced ascollaboraIors,
/ among whom are Emerson, W. ii. Furncss, Bronson
! Alcott Wendell Phillips John Weiss, d. A. WATSON,
( Henry james, O. b. rockingham. NJ. d. Convey,
/ Samuel LongelloB. and I. w. HiggDson.
| The ee.Yoyk Social Scisacs RecielO for October
The special claim which this yonng quarterly urges
On the attention of the public its advocacy Of tho
extreme principles Of free trade in opposition to the
protective system which has always been maintained
in our own editorial columns and which, We think
/ has exened such benefcent influence on American
! industry strong tendency 10 the methods Of the
/ French school Of DOclrinsires--an attachment TO
speculative theories without regard 10 their praetce
itations-is often conspicuous in Che pages OF this
review although II processes TO consider Gods truh
more important than any theories Of men," IL pur-
pOses 70 apply The tombstone OF conscientious and
careful Investigation 10 all such theories and assumes,
with all the cOmpacenoy Of tho Pope IN the Vatican.
that is decisions will possess malhble authority,
Among the most interesting contributions in the pres
ent number are the articles from the pen Of TIE junior
editor Mr. Hamilton Wilcox who furnishes an excel
lent sketch Of the literary lie and labors OF Professor
). W. Draper, and profound aud discriminating dis
cussion Of the policy Of reconstruction. The writer
regards the struggle going on in this country
The result Of the inevitable antsgonism between The
spirit of caste and the spirit Of equal freedom and
draws an ingenious parallel between the operation Of
! tbs antagontn in the Roman Empire, and ~ The
United States Thus far In America, the spirit Of
caste has led n the assault the National Govern
ment and the Free States 10 the local laws which
practically keep negroes in serviude in spite Of the
nominal abolition OF slavery, and 10 the denial Of the
binding force Of the acts OF Congress passed Whcthe
States recently in rebellion arc unrepresouted The
possible issue VI the contest, Ia the view Of Mr. VIII.
cox IS the regeiung control Of the National Govern
ment the practical uufcatiOn Of the anti-SlaYery
provisions OF the Constitution the spread OF caste into
the Free States powerful oristOcraey ruling over
A mass of degraded sbOTers, with no middle class,
war on eVery side conquest Of ghbOrng territory,
immense concentration Of wealth, general corruption,
despOdsm, universal crime, run barbsrism for ages.
/ Toe question whether we shall escape this destiny
will find is answer in the course adopted by our
national legislation. IN regard 90 strengthening or
ueutraziug the influence Of the spirit Of CASTE Mr..
Wilcox brings forward many weighty suggestions.
which show no small souteHess of observation, end
power OF apparently 51gacOus prescenoe. The
working, Of his own mind have furnished him with
abundant materials but the effect Of his treatment is
impaired by too close adherence 20 the analytic
method In thought. in reflection, in argument he
evincss The qualities OF able writer but he needs
70 cultivate higher degree Of plastic SKILL TO learn the
art Of clear and uocnct synthetic statement 10 clohe
the joints snd sinews Oi his discourse with the flesh
and blood Of rhetorical arrangement and illustration
before no do justice to his conceptions or give
them tina efect "a which they are entitled by their