The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-02

of are the writing by Jefferson, in the
Kentucky resolutions Of 1898, of the con-
Tolerate or secession theory of the Consti-
tuition, while conc ealing its authorship;
and the condemnation of the doctrine OF
those resolutions by Washington, who
held the national or Union theory.
In 17S7-89 was introduced the ordinance
of the government protecting the entire
territory of the nation from slavery and
the incorporation into legislation by
John G. Calhoun, of the idea that the
Missouri Compromise line was intended
for sort of isothernal limit of slavery.
when he negotiated terms for the annexa-
tion of Texas In 1852 pledges were given
by the Wing and Democratic national
conventions that their parties should
resist every effort to open the slavery
question. The Kansas struggle occurred
in 1858, and the war between the states is
then reviewed by the writer.
In closing Judge Granger says: ST
believe that the verdict of posterity will
be that the Union armies fought, not
only for the Nation and the North, but
also for the true welfare of the South,
and for human progress and elevation.
From Roberts Bros. comes very
spiritual and serious book, the third of
Miss Lillian Whitney's "The World Beau.
tiful'' The authors theory is that
religion is a progressive revelation, only to
be limited by the nature of the psrs On
receiving it, and that as we advance and
develop we shall more perfectly under
stand the laws which govern the Seen
and the Unseen. She also believes that
the teachings of Jesus have been verified
and filed with new and fresh life by
modern science and psychic activity; and
that there is no real antagonistism be-
tween spirit Intercourse and religion as
taught in our churches.
Among the notable publications of the
Harpers we find Mr.. W. d. Howells's
The Story of Play" which is distinct
ly delightful and in the authors very
best vein. The theme Of the novel is the
composition OF modern play by a young
writer and journalist, Brice Maxwell,
whose wife wishes to identify herself
completely with his work, and keep him
up to the highest standard, holding him
to the purest, literary ideals of the
drama, and restraining him from the
influence of the actor Launcslot Godol-
phln, which she considers debasing.
Godolphin is to produce Maxwell's play,
and the manager wishes to give tho part
of Salome to a certain Mrs. Haley, -''of
the smouldering eyes. ito whom Mrs.
Maxwell has unfortunately taken an in
tense dislike. The result is frequent
quarrels, more or less serious, between
Maxwell and his wife, and a disastrous
ending of their happiness is threatened,
but fortunately averted, and a COM
promise brings the story to peaceful
conclusion.
Mr.. Howells describes agreeably an
evening at the Players club and stage
rehearsal, and gives us glimpses of New
York and Boston society.
The characters are drawn with subtle
oleverness, and one wonders at Mr.
Howeils's perception and use of what are
apparently trifes, but which give the
final and delicate touches that are the
perfection of art, and make the men and
women of the authors brain live, breathe
and have their being.
There is many bright bon mot and
clever epigram in these pages and there
are continually, happy touches which are
most engaging.
But will the story suit the modern
woman,- or will she feel herself unappre-
ciated and misunderstood by Mr.. Hewslls?
His novel certainly leads one to the belief
that men-as men-are the most patient
forgiving, and long. suffering creatures In
the world, especially with the women
who belong to them; and that women-as
women-are the most aggravating. An
impulsiye woman is full of charm, but
tormenting to degree, with the best
Intentions, the warmest heart, and an
utter lack Of reasonableness. In discours.
ing of this lovely creature one is inclined
to com bine the words of Scott and Pope.
ooh woman, in her hours of ease
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please
Yet seem too oft familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then ON
brace"