New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

"
,o,n, a ncrfectly agreeable record, exhibits an i'm
nressve example of true and noble wOmanhood' hor
niece the author Of this biography viii he rehepeo'
NV tho visitors OF Rome within the past ten years hs
beautiful and accomplished woman, whose lntei'ec'ul
riffs brilliant conversation. and attractive manners
lent an additional charm TO the cultivated see" 'i
cles Of Roman society. Mrs Macpherson did not i've o
complete the publication OF the memoir but died whleN
was passing through the press leaving the hna' reNs
OF the work to Mrs Orhapt the distinguished ho'''
who gracefully remarks: 81 have watched anu ""'"
thc work as could during all is course for the sake o
old friendship and the profound sympathy ana "n'to
had for the author that il there Is any woiu 700
much snv explanation too little the fault Is uot LcFS
but mine ,,o
daughter of a young miniature painter III D"'''"
where she was born in the year 1894 Her moher was
an Tnelishwoman, and when the child was about loui
Gears old her parents removed to seaport NHsc W
Cumberland County Eng and and aitef"aiu se'ai,u
IN the more important town Of fNc"eastit-ohl!n'' Inc
father was often called away for weeks tocether on
rrofessional visits TO his patrons on Wh'ch hc vas
.onot,ncs accompanied by wife, leaving the niue
Anna in charge Of n young gOverness by whom hel
eariy education was chiefly conducted. In looo 'o
family removed TO London, ia which, or lts lhneu'0
neghborhood. they to dad their nome I"i 'uo
future The training of the young girl was ol ues
torv character She was left, in great measure w '
.u canriciols imullSes She worked hard Out A'Iu9'
ot French Italian and Spanish thus anticipating inc
course Of her future studies Even the chafmS oi OIl
entail literature, which were then disclosed TO many
English readers for the first time by Eli William Jones,
took strouc hold Of her imagination At the age OF
sixteen she became gOycrn'sS in noble EhShSh
family where she remained for about icur years
I'm the Winter OF 1891 she was introduced 70
Robert jameson, an enthusiastic young barrS'er'
native Of the lake country and worshpper "i WORDS
worth who had 20 London for the practice oi MS
rrofcssiou. He a blooming, handsome young man.
the hc0rt OF iIt
Romantic maiden But the OF true love was any
Thing but smooth their attachment was dlsturh"" ny e
perccption OF differences; and in short time the en-
cagement was broken off. During the following year.
IN the WEAKNESS OF disappointment with the life whose
brightest prospects had thus been overcast Ann" "'
left h,rc and went to Italy gOVcrncss to beautiful
Girl of whom speaks with the warmeSt adiniratloh
This episode of travel at critical moment u" Coup'
did much to quicken her natural powers ana cuuNd'e
ler ne,uar tastes as she sadly wandered through the
eallcrics Of Ialy where she found in every colecuo
only the shadow of her own sorrow The ltaian jour
rcy lasted only abOut year. and soon after parting
from her travelling companion she became goFei"eSs
10 the children OF Lord HathertOn. IN whose household
the remained til 1-2j. Daring this Interval horShy
began 10 clear and before the close of the year. AcF
engagement vas renewed, and sh0 married to
MI Jameson. The marriage although, as 1t turned OUT
II brought her little but misfortune TOOK place. ~ IL! "S
external circumstancc were concerned, Win every
promise Of q prosperous course. Tie young hUso"hu
md wife Of kiillCO tastes ana I'S
They both fond OF literature and OF nte!iecua so
rcty Though not rich, ther prospects were such as
10 Justify their entrance upon married llio Tho Diary
o: an Ennuy(e," published soon after and met Win
prompt success. Her first literary experiment was
thus Of gratifying character, ana She at once gained
en- envlahlc position in the most distinguished circles OF
English society. shortly after her marriage enc had be-
come intimate with Mr.. and Mrs. Basil MontaGu and
with Barry Cornwall whose wife vas the daughter OF
that gifted lady. In their house she met many cell
ebratcd persons. with some of whom she formed life
long friendship.
Mr. Jameson's success in his profession at least in
England did not fulfil the expectations Of his wife and
himself at the time Of his marriage After struggle OF
four years, he induced TO seek colonial appoint
ment and in 1920 he made a judge in
the island OF Dominica. His wife did not accom-
papv him on the uncertain venture, but returned
10 the shelter OF her fathers house, cOps0led
by the warm family love in which she always
found powerful protection. The incompatmhtes OF
temper which at later period separated them finally
bad doubtless already appeared, making the apparent
calamity of their domestic life less trial than a re-
lief They parted 10 all appearance in perfect amy,
with no reason to believe either Of them lad de-
cided upon final separation. II her life was not that
of happy wife, she at least tranquil and not un-
happy woman, thinking more OF the sentimental
despair of youth but seeking to make the best
,f position which still bed many elements
OF happiness short after the departure OF her
husband She made another visit 10 tue Continent III
company with her father and ono OF his Intimate
friends and patrons. They travelled III a luxurious
manner, provided with all the means and ap
phauccs requisite for enjoyable tour The journey
afforded abundant materials for her essays and letters
afcrwArd repuIlisLcd under the title Of Visits and
Sketches" one Of her most popular works aud which
has not since surpassed for its agreeable pictures
of European he ana manners. The characteristics OF
Woman winch written at Later date, is prOduC
ton OF different nature, presenting suggestive com
fer IN fhYp Of
forming a study which shc threw all the fascina
tion of her own enthusiasm for the greatest OF poets
ouickencd by much and genial insight into womany
character aud the ht which poetry throws ON Its ideal
approximations"
Mr. Jameson returned from Dominica in 1888, and
reoincd his wife the house Of a sister IN London
His letters given lively account OF the Island but
there was no imducement proong his stay or TO lead
his wife to share his Punishment. They remained to-
Cether "a few months when Mr. Jameson accepted an
appoint ncut Canada which had been prOcu' ed
through Lc influence Of his wilo's friends, and which
promised the conditions 0! an eligible home. Meantime
literary engagements had increased upon her She had
become wei Known and popular Before her husbands
derarur. She had planned visit 30 the Continent for
objects connected with her career of authorship In
1888 accordingly she went to Germany, where Size was
we'd with great distinction among the highest lit
crary and social circles. she became acquainted with
the family OF Goethe IN Wemar, and FOR Otulie the
wife Of fhe SON she formed loving. and almost passion
ATE friendship winch continued for nearly thirty years
without cloud 10 dim its brightness and beauty. The
following year Mrs jameson received ntiInations
from her husband in Canada. that be was dis
uo.ed 10 insist on the fu q Incnt OF her promise
10 join him there All her plans were thus
again thrown into confusion. There had been real
union between them except Tor very short period
The bond that held them together had probably become
irLsonc TO BETH certainly TO the wife, whose patience
had been worn out by perpetual dsappointments Mr.
jameson was ono O: those persons to whom absence