New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-08
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

mans New-York: r. Worthineton Co.
The Earl of Mimic, from whose correspondence
selection is presented in these volumes, filled con-
spicuous place in British politics anddpomacy during
heatter part Of the eighteenth century, lie belonged
10 an ancient Scottish family, the Elliots of Minto
which traced its descent TO Border house. that III
n,edipyai times gave chief TO the clan of the
name His ancestors included long line OF dlstn-
cuished men, from whom he appears TO have inner
tied great force of character if not any remarkable
brilliancy OF intellectual cndOwnents. Gilbert FL
hot was born in 1871, and from his early manhood
till his death in 1911 was constantly employed III
the public ser ice maintaining an honorable reputa-
ton for solidity of judgment and integrity oi pTh-
chile. At the acc ~ thirteen, he was sent WIN
Younger brother TO Paris in charge OF private
tutor and under the general supervision oil me c'ie
bratel David Hume who had long been an ultimate
friend of their father. In 1868. the two brothoIS
entered the University Of Oxford, but did not en-
cage with much zest in the appropriate s'uulcS
of the place. Gilbert found the atmosphere Oh
terribly drOwSy character, setting young h'h 4"
sleep ut some of the most naturaiy "l"c
awake years of their life" Tho tune that
vas taken from the classics and mathe-
,patics was given to cricket. and the gynnastic
cVrciscs which stood to that generation in lieu OF
tine modern athletic sports. He carried his passion
for these exploits so far as even to dance on the
t;eht-rona and stand on bis head on horseback at
Astley'. Theatcr where lie became decided faVorto
with the managers Happily his season OF via o"'s
was of brief duration and after tour on the Cohu
ncnt he was admitted to the bar, and made his fr't
c-cnit in the autumn of 177f Within year ne
gained 50 much professional success rs to promise
oos;tion If indepondence and soon after contracted
a marriage enlargement with his future wife, lady
Of rare worth Ia whom he had for some une oech
doyo:cdly attached. He entered the House OF Com
mons AT the age of Twenty-Five. intrustcd with
Tie administration OF Corsica upon the annexation
Of that island 10 Great Britain in 1871, and from
1907 70 the wear before his death in 1914, was Gov
ernor-General of India. The story of his life is
briefly told in these volumes, breaking of the nara
tive however, with 1896, the year OF his departure
for India with only passing reference to his death,
which took place soon after his return from that
couptrv Taken as whole, the correspondence must
be pronounced somewhat dry and uninterestmg,
being occupied chiefly with political incidents that
may now be considered ne obsolete, and with few oil
the personal details which give certain piquant at
traction to the lively gossip of Mr.. GreyiIles me-
moirs Sull. there passages OF historical renuhiS
cence, reviving the memories If nearly century.
which may tempt the curious reader of the prcscn'
dav who has an idle hour or two at his disposal SIR
Gilbert tool, an active part in the preliminary
measures against Warren Hastings, and his account
Of the speech which he delivered on that occasion
in December 1857 affords characteristic liiustra-
ton of the explosive quality Of MIR. Burke's Irish
enthusiasm, and the modest cla'lOh OF the young
orator at his virgin triumphs
Twas safely delivered, thank God. last night. and my
friends and gossls say, Of fine hoy MY success on MS
occa has very Tar exceeded HN cA" railos peoic,
and indeed ny own opinion after and II ma mot b,ch
for the general expression OF apropat0i ana i"r tnG
aV-a
mysch just Wndham did the day before aver Ihhs
one 81 the finest apearncs eyer saw ~ ' ~ iii h
az 70 abilities and character than is ossihle Ter nc 70
express IL the motion for restoring Francis 70
the Committee Managers hut you VIII probably NOT
wish me TO talk TO you al present OF other people
you that tho effect This appearance OF NINE as
Ia yOu; hut 10 would b. very I'M IT 10 plsh you 10y
these declcles shall tell YOU Jew Oh ulose oictn
stance which have given me most satisfaction ~ the
event First Of C then Burke Il quit on OF himself On
the subject and AN quite convinced uHt nuuUVS on
earth, except yourself cam ee ~ Ae 9oes aDOut H. MS
extravagant and VIII not Iclcii !hcih- ti,i mot
brsIt mi ne that ever heard, divine beyond human
sweetness. and such like For 1G1 sake 40 no, snow
even 10 ca. though do not think 1t fair 10 rob you Of
ANYTHING that will give You pleasure Bat Buikes praises
in other points, which think more material are really
both pleasing and affecting 10 le-m Woid, as 10 TIC
with him atcrWad 10 dinner and he could not at all
contain hius Il. lie VS. dartinS o,.iy now ana then
pfooo4iou Ae Aa his hand every now and tncn across
the dishes 10 take NY hand From the Ie,t 81 Is family
-
u.t lhS i~as'5, y. -! IN J;r,l ,Iirh yet too,r III
hide co:ne 6ln heart and which have long had
II ia ny mind 20 acqut "a, rsi 81 once IN my hic as
dent due 10 unsuccessful virtue. That beast Lord NJ,
said 10 somebody that tins passage was much inr than
the finest part 81 the in'St NJ, c e hd eyer heard DC
liyeIcd NoW, III tel you, 'rt htfm frh, mat there
was nothing either difficult or hnc IN the matter; but IL
NAY serve 10 prove what powerful rSTehcnt III c0-
fore thoIc was a Iatsh Iou-e, after which dnel at
BuIkes about O'Clock at night, and got to ued about II
good deal tired always now after sitting few
hours Ia that stew, the House OF Commons woke al
IN the morning sck and fcvers and really oXpectcJ to
have been disabled IoIn appearing az mol 81 Wink
more OF sleep, which was owing 10 DOUBT chiefly 70
anxiety. went to the House at quarter aier i, and
sat there till almost o. in expectation every minnie OF
being tnrned on 7 ais was long time to sit under the
galOws, and do assure you could not help revolving
all sorts OF melancholy n0uohs tne great par. % tn
time. knew he sort OF expectation Widch INC great
ness OF 1e subject me lelsh Oh tle latiaiHon aHI
the partiaty OF my particular friends MA rscd; ana
felt pretty that the moment come whu was to
Voice WAS very ma h weakened and nnddlcd rs il we're
either 10y my stomach my fears 50 that did not cX
ent in spite OF an orange which kept sucking. All this
was before began About quarter Of an hour after
Supposed b e 10 d my spirits fow pretty teiy
unGccOuutd1. panic came across M, and became
either of what had .ad or Of what was 10 follow !
stood notone aud silent or time, Which seemed 70
time my friends saie cd the pains Of hell and was not
STUPIDITY and cowsgdce little in whisper 20 Charles
Fox, who sat next me- and after taking suck OF my
orange 10 put OF time il al care suddenly back to me
lust II had gone away without my being able give
any OF account either OF it, de- trtUIe return
You need not De very unhappy about t, lte MALT
thing that happens t. everybody, and never docs the
smallest prejudice During the speech Nmdhans voice.
from few benches behind, wonderfully cordial aud
cheering to me- Tie attention Of the rest of the House
literally suppressed the usual expression OF their appro
baton by Loar, h,0T; and the gallery took such iu
terest IN H. ihat when somebody walking down the
House 20 Us to make Little noise with MS i,ct, the
0runTr's called ont Htsh, hUsh from the gallery am
told mat burke, during what said oi him, was affected
10 drop almost of bis seat aud that h. slIar down
into half his size This fact thank God! was universally
received not only with applause OF the manner OF saying
II, but with apprOhaiOn and sympathy and general
consent of tie whole House ~ Ia the matter had
honor sqccZin tcaIs also from several, of whom Dgdcy
Long was one was 70 much AFRAID of meeting
the phaanx Of eyes pointed At all round the House.
that did not face them, and spoke almost entirely to-
ward the speaker who, thank GOd IS not vTy searching
or dslresslng BY las attention. bat IS qnet and nnr