Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-11-15

IHE Norm American REvlEw Iieknor
Fields, Boston, for October is on our
table. It opens with an article entitled
George TIE third and Lord North, IN
which the long popularly received opinion,
thai Lord North and not the King was res
ponsible for the Tyranny aud mismanage
ment that eventually alienated the American
Colonies is controyerted and the iguomiai-
oas burthen laid apou the shcaidsrs Of the
King ''TAe United States Naeai O5ssrrata-
~ gives an account Of the conduct Of this
national institution by no means fattsriug to
American ideas of progress even in Astrono-
my. The rebel Maury comes in for large
share Of the responsibility for the neglect
ahd ulismsHsgemeut that have characterized
the establishment almost from its Foundation
70 the breaking out Of the rebellion, when the
Institution was relieved from his apparently
worse than useless presence. The work Of
the Observatory during the first foar yaars
and the last four is pronounced By the writer
highly creditable to the country. Ia .7hs
Bank of England Restrictioa is given q
brief history Of the financial difficulties which
called forth the Restriction Of bill 1897, and
which continued to disturb the British fuan-
ces for a long succession Of years. The re-
view Of The Letters and Remains of 4r-
thur Haqh Cloggd Is an appreciative sketch
Of the Life and works Of this EDglish scholar
aad poet. 4 high aHd deserved tribute is
paid 70 his honesty and independence Of
thought in his lie al Oxford, where
the nearest way to promotion lies through
the adoption Of the fossilized ideas and walk
ing in the beaten ways Of past age Cast
ing off the shackles Of empty forms and hol-
low professions, be chose for his portion lib
erty Of thought and moral independence,
rather than the comfortable Offices that
reward he sacrifice Of intellectual and
neral Independence. The Girl Seyries
Of the UHffsd States, is discussion
Of a subject Of deep interest TO every good
citizen; ard Ia view Of the appalling eorrup-
ton in almost every department and the de-
plorable ineompeteucy Of many Of cur high
officials, independent Of party, there are few
who viii not heartily concur II the humiIia-
ting but true declaration contained in the
opening sentence, that the condition Of the
civil service Of the United States is deplora-
bic. The writer takes strong ground in
favor Of competitive examinations for al off
ees in the civil service except such as are ap-
pointed by the President with the advice and
consent Of the Senate. The passage Of the
bin Of Jenckes from Rhode Island, introduced
in the last Congress, is strongly advocated,
With an extension 50 as to embrace the for
eign service. May the day soon dawn that
shall see some such system adopted aud the
tide Of political corruption now prevailing
with such iamentabIe consequences through
ont the service. at least checked, If not finally
stayed t0u National Schools Of Science,
Key aad 0ppert on Iado- European PailoIo,
gy, ''Ths Reformation ef Prison Discip-
line, aud ''Ths Hntlrqp Papers bring Us
to Critical Notices in which We find a very
severe but doubtless Just criticism Of ''Dra-
psr's History ef the 4msrioaa Cjra Har,f
his contradictions and Inconsistencies are
shown up IN manner not the most eredita-
bic to the Doctors integrity and ability as 3
philosopher. We would commend careful
perusal Of It, TO the admirers oftha learned
Doctor.