New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-30
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
MoTLEYs HISTORY OF TIE UNITED METH
IRIAklS.

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The period embraced in the present volume of NJ
Motloy's great work comprises the most important
events in the history of Europe toward the end Of
the sxteenth century. His theme extends TO far
wider compass than is indicated in the title of lis
book The gTasping rapaeity of Philip H.. stimu-
lated by religious bigotry that equally malig-
nant and intense excited him TO schemes of univer
cal conquest Nothing less than the subugation of the
civilized world to the rule Of the Spanish monarchy
and the Catholic Church could place bound to'his
insatiate desire for power and aggTandizement-
Early in the year 1890 all his energies were directed
TO obtaining the sovereignty Of France The tyranny
of Spain had already reduced Naples and Milan 10 a
condition of abect slavery. taken possession OF For
tnpaI attempted an invasion Of England and Ire
land spread web of secret intrigue about Scotland
and Numbered many Of tho fairest cities OF the En-
pire The cause of the Netherlands was completely
identified with the cause of European freedom. Ihey
were fighting the battle of liberty against slavery.
not only for their own territory, but for the
future generations of Germany. They were combat
Ing the Holy Inquisiton, which under the pretenso
of religion had become the direst foe of humanity.
They were in arms against the insolent and blood
thirsty dominion Of Spain, that terrible compound OF
Saracenc ferocity and ecclesiastical power. which
had placed inauisitors the seats of judges made
the reSding of the Scriptures crime. tramped on
the population to ndiscriminate murder
The proposed invasion of France afforded the
Netherlands IA fresh opportunity Of striking blow
for freedom and independence All the force that
could be spared was withdrawn from their SOIL and
devoted 70 the conquest of their neighbors The
regular army of the Dutch, though small, comprising
scarcely more than twenty thousand foot with two
thousand horse, was well equipped, admirably dis
splined, and faithfully paid. It's youthful COM
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sence and affection of the country. Though still
very young be possessed eminently practical turn
of mind; with no tneture Of fancy. poetic eDthu-
siasln he was a man Of solid sense; avoiding the in
trsHes Of politics and devotng himself to the studies
essential 10 success in war. His skill in mathematics
and engineering was now TO be directed against the
hereditary foe. His first object the creation OF
mort efficient national force. In this enterprise. he
received no little aid from his cousin Lewis William,
Stakeholder of Fresland q quaint, rugged little
hero, Young in years. but almost veteran III the
wars of freedom genial and intellectual in council
rs he was reckless and impulsive IN the field"
Lewis was a dgcnt student of antiquity. he was
attached to the old military art which he saw was
dying ont, with nothing TO take its place. He
had revived many of the old Roman maneuvers
IN the swaInps of Friesland. The veteran NOUS
tsches who had never beard of the Macedonian
phalnnx shrugged their shoulders Us they ga2ed on
the eccentric evolutions in which the young soldier
drilled his troops. They were accustomed to wheel
Jug in solid squares, by which large bodies moved
steadily together by one impulse and rs one man.
The little Stakeholder, the other hand taught his
troops to turn advance retreat, and Wheel in every
variety of movement making the old fogies stand
aghast at his want of reverence, and the more
frivolous youngsters laugh at him pedant But
the time came, when they no more laughed neither
friends nor enemies. The two cousins, who were at
tho head of all the military operations in the prov
ces understood each other perfectly and persevered
IN carrying into effect the new system, which was
aftsrward adopted by all civilized nations
TIE United Provinces were as yet by no means
Of theft own tnitory Several OF their chief
cities sided with Philip Among them was Breda, a
fair and pleasant town. lying the Merk, slender
stream which navigable only for small vessels,
and an important strategical position. Ono of the
frat attempts of Maurice to this city, and
to DIVE the Spanards from post Of much value.
The accomplishment of this purpose is related in
che commencement of the volume, forming one of
The numerous spirited episodes with which Mr.
hot, elllivens the course of his regular narrative
In the month of February, 1890. Maurice received
secret visit from bOatman named Adrian van der
Berg 'yho had long been in the habit of supplying
the castle of Breda with turf. In the absence Of
woods and coal mines, this was the prevailing fuel
of the country. The skipper represented that his
vessel had passed often III and out of the castle as
to be hardly liable to search on its entrance. He
suggested stratagem for the surprise of the strong
hold which was accepted by the Prince. Sixty-eight
trusty were chosen for the purpose and put I'M
der the command Of Captain Charles de Heraugiere.
noble IAN Of CambTay who had long been i'll the
service OF the States The other officers of the party
were Captains Logger and Fervet, and Lieutenant
Held whose names still fresh in the memory of
their counuyn'en.
At about eleven o'clock on the night of February
Is, by the feeb, light of q waning moon Heraugere
and his band came to the ferry as agreed upon, to
meet the boa q. But they found neither him nor
his vessel, and ndered about half the night in the
cold, perpexed an indignant At last. on their way
back. they came upon the skipper at little village.
who made the excuse that he had oversight himself
and feared that h pl,t had been discovered. TWAS
TOO late to do ythng that night, and they
agreed to meet the next evening. None of
tAA parties suspected treachery, though 1T
was plain that the skipper had grown faint
hearted lie did not come the next night TO the APP
pointed place, but sent two nepheWs, boatmen like
himself whom he described as perfect dare-dovils
The sequel shall be related in Dir. Motleys own
words which 10 well illustrate his remarkable power
Of graphic narrative:
On Monday nieht. tho asth Of February the seventy
went OF hoard the vessel, which apparently hed
with books OF turf aud backed themselves closely IN the
bold They moved slowly during little time on their
peIiOus voyage for tne wnter wind thck with FOX and
eeet, blew directly down the river bringing along with
II hinge blocks Of ice and seoOpng Of the
dangerous Swallows, 80 as 10 render the vessel at
moment liable TO be stranded. At last the navigation
became Impossible and they came to a sandsn. From
Monday night til Thursday rnOrrir those seventy IIol-
Ianders lay packed like heiTOgs hold OF their little
yet OF them attempted escape or murInured
wish TO abandon me enterprise Even when the third
Mor1ihg daWcd tberc vas no better prospect Of pro-
ceeding for the lcinorseless east wind still blow gale