The national Republican., 1869-01-21
HOOK NoTICEa.

y. Spurgeon; second edition. Published by J
Bsiisntyns, SiS seventh street. w"
As the seeker for pearls casts anchor at
Ceyion's coast, go the inquirer for real, pure,
silvery gems Of truth, may rest At the name OF
spurgeon. Sweet and intoxicating ss the odor
scattered from some rare orisntaI perfume, |
wrapping the senses 10 q luxurious spell, are
the words Of verify and wisdom vitaliring the
pages Of this wee, unpretending volume. The
soul comes lsnguid and enervsted, like the
frail invalid at the Spa, to this delicious
spring Of knowledge, and, with q single
drsught, feels the glad, ,hsslth-nsvoring qusl,
tiles awakening to visor and life. Truth is
ever beautiful but, ss the dull stone bright
ems under the skiifui touch OF the ispidsry,
80 truth flashes forth with Intensified lumln-
ousness through contact with the delicate
fancies and glowing images floating through
rich cultivated mind. These "diesnings" "
should be In the possession OF every Christian
man and woman. Like incense silently issu-
ing from the dim chaneel until each distant
corridoris permeated, 90 this little book clasps
strong spirit OF devotion, ready to suffuse
each soul eourtink Its influence. As heavily
laden as Ruth, returning from the plenteous
heids Of Boar, will be each thoughtful reader
Of this precious volume, and, like Naomi, each
will be eager to bless the great donor, and e.
claim with her, Blessed be he that didst
take knowledge OF thee"
"THx CorscRrPr,n q story Of the French war
Tr.nsisted from the tssatisth Paris edi.
tion, with eight full page Illustrations. Pub
lished by Charles Scribner o., New York.
For sale BY French h Richardson, Washing
ton.
OF a highly pleasing, resdable east are these
Erckmspn-C Chstrian stories. A little stiffness
and regality OF expression here and there
peeps forth, and we feel the least bit cowed
and oppressed, as does the peasant at the
| oourtly noblemans attempt at sooiability.
But, far oftener, their calm courtesy aud simple
heartiness steals our interest and calls forth
an answering smile and pleasurable de-
Light. These novels are all national in their
| eharacter-based upon some revolutionary
epoch In French progress. Though limited in
no sense strictly to the entertain ment OF the
young-being possessed OF merits to meet the
recrestions Of the learned OF all ages-yot
their peculiar claim to the sympathy and favor
Of youth 10 too apparent and overwhelming
to be ignored. with view to their inspec-
tion is assumed the severe chastity OF style
and expression, so that not one corrupt
thought or immoral principle is allowed Its
that studied simplicity and touching artiess.
ness, strong In its orphean-like power to
charm. War, in these stories, 10 not held up
In Its external glitter and glory and pride, 10
Its fresh morning march, with elastic step and
song and jest-wlth Haunting pennants and
gay-soundlng buglei-but war, grim and Ill.
yIsaged, as seen In the weary bivouae, as
| laughing at the desolate hearth-stone, as
shouting In a carnival of joy at the shrieks
and grosns, din and thunder OF the fearful
battlefield. 1t Is strong, valid publications
| or these kind, free from morbidity and un-
soundness, which purlaes and invixor.tss
with the power Of the active chlorine upon
the dreaded infectionj or as does the keen,
frosty air rushing into the peut, gaseous room.
"SLRMoNs on THRFAILURR OF PRoTRsTAsrIsN
AND ON OATHoLIoiTY." BY the Rev. +. o
Ever, I'd, rector OF Christ church, New
New York. For sale BY French 4 Rich
ardson.
The failure OF ProtestautIsm 10 a rather
strong, arrogant predieation upon which to
found series Of sermons. On the field Of ar
gument, an hypothesis so daring and positive
should come nsnked with heavy ealibred can
non, ready to volley forth deadly truths and
evidences. But after all the rush, ciamor and
vociferation has subsidized, and we calmly In.
vestisate the tumult, we lnd more smoke
than fame-clouds and thunder only wlthou,
the rain. Nothing more alarming than a
Napoleon laundering at the gates Of Moscow
or a Charles the Fifth saluting the coasts oil
Africa. Because closer afiliation exists be
tween the Episcopal and Roman Churchei
than between the Episcopal and Protestant,
an assumption 10 based as to the weakness OF
the latter. 1t 10 the lead and copper harmon
l izinR with tha n Of ha aarth .nd
Ing the gold for whom there Is no union. Mr.
Ever discovers In rites, ordinances, liturgy
and ministry a visible sympathy between
Episcopacy and Romanism. He urges, mos,
vehemently, the removal Of slight existing
barriers to secure their determination. So
far, so good. There may be accuracy and pro.
priety here. But why should their coslItion
strike the death-knell Of Protsstantismt Tho
stars simmer their golden light, and the wild
boar knows not whence the radiance. The
flower cannot deny Its delicate beauty, though
| the Fiance OF the rude rustic fingers with no
| thrill Light bathes the earth, though the
| blind grope In darkness. Because the stern
| rector hears and sees not, can there be no
music and no oharmi We cannot, as we
would, take up each frivolous thesis in this
argument OF "Failure." We select two
charges, which, being about as strong as any
| Wllse saprototype OF the whole. Men OF
asthetie tastes reject Protestantism," )" says he,
"becsuse its colduess and meanness repeis
them" Again: "Holy women and selEdeny.
ing men, who would live a life OF prayer and
charity, turn from 1t because there are no
brotherhoods and sisterho DDS" Religion
then, must address itself more to the eve thar
the heart. The simplicity, meekness and qui
etness, animated and fostered by the Great
Teacher, and SO Enthusiastically featured IL
our Protestant devotion, must suecumb tC
show, glitter, and ornament, to pharisaica
, incense and vain oblations 10 order to secur,
attention and support. Men and women can
not be holy, kind, and believing until stron
, human organizations, with deep, terrible VOWS
fetter to a life Of self abnegation. Social life
with Its power to give every hastening minut
, some treasure won with apang and a sacri
flee, must be discarded and Stunned for a close
selfish, esoteric existence. Is not this deadl
sophistryl Let every man stand or fall at th
bar OF his own conscience for the measure o
quality of his faith. Mr.. Ever, like Don Quis
otte, feels constrained to enter upon his tou
of reformation. Let him follow the bent @
his magniaed fancy, knowing It will soon en-
In absurdity and derision.
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS yesterdA
amounted to $500, O,l2i.Oo.