The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1882-01-05

was an extraordinary journey, and books OF
European travel were read with eager interest
The 'Pencilling's by the Way Of ? Willis,
Bayard Taylor's Views Afoot," and Mrs Stoves
Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands" will be pleas
| antly recalled by many. Now aday's no more is
thought of crossing the Atlantic than of going to
Saratoga or Newport, and those who go abroad
might almost be said to exceed II number those
who stay at home, of the same class 70 make a
tour around the world is now less of distinction
than it was to have done Europe quarter of a
century ago. Last year Cyrus W. Field desiring
rest from business labors and cares stepped on
board an outward bound steamer and some three
months later landed in New York, having com
pleted mean while, the circuit of the Globe The
author of the book before US made the Journey in
different way and for different purpose Al.
though his object incidentally was TO improve tho
opportunity for sightseeing, the end he had in view
primarily, was 10 examine the principal mission
fields throughout the world Two years we're de
voted to this work. On his return to America Mr.
Bunbridge urged by the executive officers of
several OF the missionary societies of the different
branches Of the Church to publish record of his
personal impressions concerning tho utility and
methods OF Christian missions He accepted the
commission, aud the present II mo volume of
nearly 80 pages embodies the result OF his labors
Mfr. Bain5rdge was for ten years pastor of one of
the largest churches in the country at Providence
z. l., aal the Providence journal speaks from
pers onal knowledge when it says The writer
was admirably fitted for the task His heart was
in the cause, his enthusiasm was uubounded his
faith III the ultimate success Of Outstanding the
Sorll vas unwayeFing, his perseverance in carry
ing out the object Of his long EXTENDED tour was
answering To these qualities he united ripe
scholarship, cheerful way OF looking at things,
quick and keen perception to help him in form
ing his estimation Of men and things by his own
personal observation, with excellent Judgment and
candor in making his decisions The book is all
that can be expected from the union of favor
able conditions, and will interest general readers
as we'll those specially Interested in the object
Of missions The fact that the writer travelled at
his oSn expense, uatettered by Obligations TO any
missionary society and pufSuei his investigations
| IN thoroughly independent spirit, will commend
the book to far wider circle Of readers than had
it been merely adenominationa work Nor shout !
1t be understood that only topics relating 10 Mis-
slons and missionary work are discussed The
wide range Of subjects afforded by so extended
tour are not overlooked the sketches of mea and
scenes graphic aud the style of the winter is
| free from alfectation and thoroughly pleasing
| Four chapters devoted TO the journey 10 the
| Pacific coast, and writing Of Ohio, Mr.. cambridge
| has this to say Of the temperance cause.
This reform We believe to be princP ally ques
| ton OF christian home mission wors. Total ab
stlnence societies and prohibltory Legislation may
render valuable aid but the gr at thing after all is
| TO secure to men s0vereign mastery over the
evil passions and depraved appetites Of their sinful
| natures. The temperance pledge. the red RIBBON
| IN the button hole the regaia Of Il COCA tempar
| are all well enough in their places, but he who
echoes the words OF the Divine Master to all
| struggling human souls, Nv lthout me ye can do
nothing, he alone has in hand the solution OF the
| temperance problem. Il is not much in reso
| luton, and better companlonshlp. and the IamgV
| al OF temptation as III the making OF man new
| creature 10 Christ Jesus, with dlyluely correct
| principles for acton, and omnlpateut power for
| self mastery The solution which Christianity
prot1rTs is not intoltraut Of any aid to correct living
| winch comes from without Some affirm that
| the principle OF total abstinence closes the Op
| portuniy Of free self restraint. and that roh0
| ltory leg station Is VIOLATION of natural lights :;
/
| total abstinence the plan best fitted to his life
there Is NO N AIRING OF principle nor Is IN: With
| holding OF dangerous temptation so much re
straint upon liberty as the giving of large free
| dom Good morals, ike locomotives work best
| along the lines of well adjusted firm restraint
| Whoever jumps the track has very unsdtlsta,to-
| ~ kind OF liberty.
| In concluding this hurried notice VIC ,,1ute and
endorse the following opinion of the book. at
! IA ...,.,
school, as it is unquestionaby the most valuable
| contribution thus far made to The standard Ii era
lure of Christian Missions p Lothrop & Co
! publishers Boston
RoUND TIE WORLD LETTERS. BY Lle 5
| BuiubrldSe This is companion volume WIT
ten BY the wife of the author of the book aoove
noticed, who accompanied her husband on hi ex
tensve tour Of over fifty thousand miles. Mrs
| cambridge has been g successful newspapt- cor
respondent, and these letters originally writ
ten for the Providence journal and ClHcnnau
| paper although they were revised ana aided to
| before submitting them to the public IN book
| form. There is no trace of padding from elide
books, the author conhulng herself TO her perOnai
| experiences and observations and giving Iuch
fresh Information in piqnant and attractive lyle
IA illusgrating the character of III, book ant the
vood psa the anthor made Of her onportnnitie We
| quote from the closing chapter as follows
| 1t was worth going around the world wort all
the privatious OF a two years absence, all IT ex
| pense ana IONS 10 get paeh nome asaIN' nu 10
| o~o aliaa;a-ldrn ~ ~ star snanl,IaJ banner H.
have, indeed, much to learn from other counties.
and there IS oiherwlSe room lof Vast lhPFo' eLehl
It;naI ant,vitias Of mr. nannle Ruf nowhen ~
there such true freedom, such liberty Of on
science, such opportunity ior talent Sacn e!e'uf
g'nan snoh od,5ifahja srstam If nnbIi srbt,Is
such healthy religious life such zeal in the wod's
! eyansellzaton, such unlimited aalnfai feS9u ;es,
ar naIn ~ enn,r - ond lsarn rom Francen
to live with more economy from Germany ow
| to take life quietly, Judlclousiy nlnglng reEea
nIaas "nu +oastbor WonId That onr comnfrv
learn from England how to organize and mailain
an honorable clvl! service; ana from lt"ly heV TO
h,hasl = a ,r' NINA has vaabIe ,esen1s f. an
| people upon industry and Japan can teal us
much upon politeness OF manner, and wlth r-ard
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