New-York tribune., 1877-06-01

freshness and speed, by engaging at intervals In
some outdoor recreation. The walk. the ride,
games Of any kind, hardly supply the skill
and dispatch which strenuous labor at intervals
is sure to promote One comes from his toll with
faculties whetted for work indoors His labors yield
a satisfaction which hrelng's cannot his work IS
done under his eye and hand, and needs no after
touches There is a skill caught from an early use
of rake and spade which nothing else can sup
ply. An elegant service, moreover ones garden en-
ables him to render his neiehbor-the gift of fruits
pluoked from the vines by his own hands OF dewy
morning and taken to his door, He is the sweeter
and wholesoiner through the day, keeping the COM
mandments with keener relish. Happily for him,
too if he he in the enjoyment of the products OF an
cestral orchards and vineyards from which genera
tions of his kindred have plucked the spangied
fruits, the ruddy custers-baskets for family use'
for Winter time for gifts friends. for festivals, for
tunes of merry ymaking and of sorrow. fruits being
always seasonable, always welcome"
But no casual specimens of this work, or OF any Oh
the authors writings, can afford full idea OF the
spint with which they are pervaded, ana which
gives them peculiar vitality and subtle charm. III
ne brcathes an atmosphere too attcnuated Tor the
common purposes of life he lends powerful aid to
our aspirations after the highest and supplies re-
freshing cordial amidst the and perturbatons
of this working-day world He pretends to no dis
coveries IN the realms of science, he announces no
new principle in the evolution of thought, he holds
up no upheard-of system for fresh raptures OF
id0atry but ne cngs to the primal, eternal truths
which are rooted in the instincts of humanity, ana
which transform the race from the impulses OF
brutal nature to the image of bright, consummate
manhood. OF these truths, which wake 10 perish
never" he is the mystic prophet, speaking often
with the dimness of an oracle, but always with the
force of inspiration.
WARRINGTON PEN PORTRAITS: FROM NTH TIE " WRIT BE
BS,,on o Editet ana published by Mrs W. s. RonIssox
The late Mr. Robinson acquired a wide repu-
tation as shrewd and eausc political writer by MS
contributions several prominent newspapers OF the
day. His correspondence with The TRIBUNE for a pc
rod with occasional intervals Of than ten years
Qs5769), attracted general attention, ana IL pfophpV
sn fresh III the memory OF many Of our readers WITH
out the advantages of thorough early culture, Mr.
Robinson was natural politician. keen observer OF
current events excellent judge Of their bearings ana
TENDENCIES, and acute but mercess critic OF the char-
acter OF public men, He man of earnest convic-
tons, though of strong preiudices; abrupt and
often harsh in the expression Of his opinions
with an air OF self-conhdence that betokencd
lack OF becoming reverence living chiefly
in the present. with little knowledge OF tie past,
and less respect for its authority with no observance OF
the etiquettes place. recognition of ideal
Z
of fe dsintcrestedncss OF purpose and transparent
honesty in action. Mr. Robinson one OF the most
strenuous champions Of the Republican party in MaSsa-
chusctts exerting powerful influence in favor OF tho
ansavery sentiment and after the breaking ont oil the
rebellion Of the vigorous prosecution Of the war The
vehemence of his writings, combined with the personal
energy Of his character produced strong effect on the
public mind He dealt largely in assertion, was less adj
oietcd to argument. indignant in protest aud en-
platte in appeal, enkndlng the latent sympahes of his
readers by the force OF his convictions rather than
winning their by any slower Of persuasion
In the personal tributes presented IN this volume, com
uarson is once twice suggested between Mr. Robinsons
writings and tue letters of Junius resemblance may
doubtless traced in the fiery zeal with which supposed
abuses were attacked by each writer and the fierce aac
rty with which they erepursued to their secret lurking
places But here the parallel ends There was as little in
common between the polished iDvectves OF Junusandthe
coarse diaribes of Warrington between the butchers
ceaver and Damascus blade. The keenness aud spen
dor Of dction which has given Junius permanent rank
among British classics presents the strongest con-
trst TO the homcly vgOr of Warringtons essays which
have scarcely survived the occasions that called them
forth. If an american Junus" is uDwiscly sought
for he may he found rather in the late William Leggc
while Mr. Robinson reproduces the pointed anmoslties
OF Cobbeu without the breezy agricultural English Of
his style Nor Warrington justly be described as
great master of huInOr His efforts IN TINS KIND may
perhaps be called facetous. sometimes comic but Of the
NJ Robinson'3 private life set forth IN these
pages, possessed the charm OF simplicity naturalness
and goodness of heart degree hardly TO be expected
from the relish with which he INDUCED in the aSpeiites
of political strife spite OF all differences he won to
his side devoted circle of friends who fully appreciated
his worth, and who viii find in the artess notices OF THIS
volume which accompany the selection from his
writings Just and feeling tribute TO his memory The
letters and other newspaper articles which are here pre-
served will be valued an intelligent commentary on
the passing events pivotal period OF our national
fe and will afford important materials for the history
of political principles and parties AT that time.
I THE RADICAL. REVIEW. Nav. Edited by BENJAMIN r.
TUCKER, New Bedford, Mass
The quarterly periodical, of which the first
number is now presented to the public is intended for
the tree discussion of all subjects social scientific lit
erary and religious which supposed to pertain to
human welfare 1t discaims the purpose OF acting as
the partisan any particular school of science special
system Of belief. The labor question, involving
the basis of property, the principles OF finance,
and the organization OF industry IL Is announced
will receive large share of attention, Willie