New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-12

20 the ravages Of predaceous fishes, especially the blue
sh. The voracy OF this species is almost incredible
and perhaps without parallel in the animal Kingdom
Destruction seems to be the only purpose Of its life.
company Of many thousands OF blue fish will sometimes
follow school Of herring, biting of the tail Of ono
then another destroying ten times as many as they
cat. leaving tho surface OF the water covered
with the blood and fragments OF the manged victims.
No other coast show such destructive scourge
According TO the estimate OF Professor Baird the enor-
number OF 100000 fish destroyed by them on
single day a limited portion OF the coast In
addition the copous statements OF the Commissioner.
a large space in the volume is devoted TO very
valuable memoir by Professor Verr OF Yale College on
The "Inverebrae Animals" Of Vineyard Sound aud the
adjacent waters aHording chapter of intense inter
est concerning the marine life Of that locality. The let
terprcss descriptions fully illustrated by appropriate
engsvings, forming novel and snguarly instructive
work for the student Of natural history
RELIGION AND THE T 7AT Ee BE 4 h.gs H'T' D. D limo
In this volume President Hovey maintains
The thesis that Christian churches should seek any
thing more from the State than protection in the
exercise Of their natural rights 1t Is confession Of
weakness he insists for any body OF Christians TO seek
aid from the civil authorities IN support Of religion. 1t
S. reproach to Christ when men call for the sword to
the crowd in his favor. The same principle is
applied to the protection OF other religions The Chinese
who swarm on the Pacific coast demand the support
Of the Government their idol worship, unless II can
be shown that their idol worship is o violation
Of the natural rights OF man. The strong language
OF Roger Williams is here in point. 1t is the
VIII and command Of God that permission OF
the most Paganish, Jewish, Turkish, or AntiChris-
tan cOnsciences and wOrships be granted TO all
Inea in all nations and countries" The State by no
means the action when protects the actor
II leaves the responsibility with each individual where
II Justly belongs Even the observance of the Lords
Day IN the opinion Of the author, is not legitimate
subject for legislation Rulers have no right TO employ
the power Of the State in constrainng the people TO
Keep the sabbath as a religious act, although II may
properly forbid such kinds OF labor and recreation as
will disturb those who meet for worship. Nor
does Dr.. HOvey admit the validity Of the popu-
lar arguments for the use OF the Bible in
public schools The religious education of children,
he contends cannot be ntrused TO the State. Thrust
be left in the hands OF Christian parents aud friends.
30 long as there are Christian hearts in the world they
Will md means 10 bring the gospel 10 children without
The necessity of state religion in schools. In like man
ner Church property which enjoys the protection of the
law should not be exempt frOmfaxaton but must con-
tribute its towards the support of the Govern
mont President Hovey appeshis argument TO several
other questions OF equal interest in a religious and
political point of view and in the treatment OF all OF
Them srenuousy contends for his principle OF en-
tire separation between the functions of Church and
state SIN he handles the subject in judicial rather
than IN controversial spirit He trusts more TO SOUND
reasoning than vehement language His strength Is
Throughout the discussion be has the air Of states
man rather than Of churchman Yet is evident that
H. his mind he has view to the interests OF re-
rion with reference 10 political cause. HIS little
work cannot fan to exert wholesome influence by its
clear thought, wise discrimination and apt expression
LIPE AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF CHARLES sCMNEa By c.
LATER evo PIP 800 untei states Publishing Com
The publication of this volume Is at an OPP
perfume moment, when the admirers Of the late Illus
trious statesman Will welcome faithful record Of his
great career without waiting for the more elaborate
biography which is promised by the immediate friends
OF the departed In preparing the work. the author mas
made OF his personal recoiections OF Mr. SUN
per during an intimacy OF many years, besides tho
materials which have already been brought be-
fore the public various forms. His memorial, accord
,nRy 10 very considerable has the attraction
of novelty, together iwith much greater degree OK
freshness and feeling than could he found in merely
official Biographies The Of the book is that Of
aectonate reverence for the exalted character OF Mr.
Sumner without trace OF serviliiy or man worship.
III the deiueatiOu Of his moral and intellectual qualities
awarInly spprecatlye spirit canuo be disguised but
Tie whole pOrraiture IS marked by just aud wise dis
elimination as well as by the ardent cOlOrs of sympathy
The political course Of Mr.. Sumner Is represented
chiefly by extracts from his speeches IN the senate
They have been selected With excellent Judgment, and
form luminous commentary on his noble career. Their
unity Of purpose aud consistency Of principle are pre-
secuted In striking hight showing the concentration OF
admirable powers aud strenuous convictions in focus
Of respleudent wilderness uuapprOachef IN the history
of statesmen Tue volume has frequent notices
Nj Summers public associates and personal friends
who described from the actual observations Of the
author residence the capital during the eventful
years OF the lie has preserved many anecdotes and
"reminiscences OF that period which have before a
peared In print, and which Will now be read with
redoubed zest the events which they illustrate
rapidly fading shadows OF the past The style
of the author is terse and epiammatc often rising to
vein Of indignant eloquence when nveighng against
the assumptions OF the power with which the life OF Mr.
Sumner perpetual battle and marked by strong
nayOr Of the unique individuality which breads
monplaee as pesiilence and fees from dullness
from death The volume Of which the external appear
ance IL highly credabe TO the publishers illustrated
with fe-like portrait of Mr.. Sumner, and several
scenes from his history.
A COMPLETE HISTORY OF ILLINOIS FROM 673 TO 1873.
By pp. 4.
sInnybed: illinois Journal Company.
The authors of this work have performed an
excellent service portion OF the local history Of