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The elegiac portion of this volume will tell with assured effect upon the syrnpathic reader . The occasional poems are of varied merit , but are mostly , in a very remarkable degree , dramatic in tone and subject , though not in form , " Whether in blank verse , or rhymed stanza , the predominant spirit of a dramatic -writer is palpable ; and it may be easily perceived that the strong-minded author has studied in the Elizabethan school of poetry . - She frequently , however , reminds us of Dayden , whose majesty of diction and declamation she sometimes reaches . It is not for its ornament , nevertheless , that Mrs . Thomas ' s poetry is noticeable ;
for it would not bo easy to point to a volume of poems more distinguishable for severity and simplicity both in form and matter , than the present . In a sort of Dantean boldness of outline , and a concise brevity of expression , they remind us strongly of Fanny Kemble ' s verses . They are invested , too , with a sxiblime melancholy ; and unmistakeably indicate a profound philosophy , which may well certify to the competent reader , that he is perusing , in these ' " Autumnal I / eaves , " a series of productions emanating from ¦ ' a ¦ mature mind capable of lofty thought , and from a womanly heart susceptible of tender and deep feeling . It is , in fact , impossible to read these fine poems without intense emotion .
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former productions ; and he does not , moreover , attempt expatiate upon any subject with which he has not previously rendered himself perfectly conversant . There are two or three lively and interesting descriptions of Irish life and scenery ; and all the characters , especially those of the hero and heroine , are brought forth and developed in the most elaborate and artistic manner . The following is an outline of the leading incidents . _ Charles Era ton , the son of an officer who , long before the opening of the present story , had died valiantly in the service of his countrv , under peculiar circumstances rescues a lady , Louisa Linton , from what she considers at the time inevitable death . The young hero , of course , imbibes a romantic passion for the interestingstrainger , whose life he somewhat
basis of our actions than the one before us ; It is , in fact , evidently written with the intention of combining the two elements of instruction and amusement , and also with an earnest desire to convey as much as possible of the latter under the most pleasing ancl alluring aspect- In this we consider the authoress to have succeded to the utmost of her wishes ; and , we think , there are few to whom this little elegant romance is already familiar , who will not at once subscribe to our opinion . This story also derives an extra charm from the originality of the authoress ' s conceptions , and the intimate acquaintance with human nature displayed in her delineations of character . Margaret , the heroine , is , of course , a specimen of perfect , constant , and enduring womanhood . By far the most interesting and exciting character in the book is that of
Charlotte Beauvilliers , termed by her friends and associates , " Lotty , " " the little bear , " a variety of other cognomens not necessary to be here enumerated . Of all the capricious , obstinate , wilful , fascinating , mischievous little creatures , this young lady is the worst . She is " a midge , a myth , a fairy , yet a Solon , a Norma , a prophetess—wonderful Lotty ! " Nobody holds her accountable for anything ; while she , in the perversity of her disposition , is always wilfully committing some breach of social discipline , for which , if the comfort of the community at large were at all considered , she ought not only to be held duly responsible , but made to suffer the inevitable consequences of the same . But then Lotty has been brought into the world under peculiar circumstances . Her father had been the eldest of seven brothers , whose father again had formerly enjoyed an identical position amongst a similar knot of brethren , and so back throug h , the whole of the far removed genealogical tree , the collateral
branches of which had also been so many successive types of the old original stem . Ifow , the advent of a female Beauvilliers had , from its rarity , become to be considered by these simple-minded people as a natural impossibility , when Lotty suddenly and unexpectedly arrived . Her birth was looked upon as nothing less than a miracle by her astounded kinsfolk , who one and all declared that she was destined hereafter to make an extraordinary and novel figure in the world ; . This last prediction she , as the wotthy scion of a noble stocky is of course bound to verify , which in future years she accordingly does , causing herself to be considered by the world in general , and the Beauvilliers in particular , asja perfect little phenomenon , to be petted , cuddled , coaxed , in- short done everything to , except contradicted and madei » conform ^ to * ordinary rules of ordinary society . So Lotty is introduced as a little sparkling thilag , full of genius ^ full of wit j -but , wherewithal , an oddity , which character she valiantly sustains till the conclusion of the drama .
- A new and revised edition of Sir Arthur Eltatt ' s " Below the Surface , " has also been lately submitted to the public . This novel has been already duly descanted Jon and its merits generally acknowledged . The incidents are all worked up with the utmost ease and ingenuity , and the characters are severally invested with life , individuality , and artistic colouring . There are , however , several improvements in the present reprint , which considerably add to the general effect of the story .
npHOSE who wish to read a genuine , spirited , life-like story of X- modern time and manners , full of lively and truthful delineations of character , and vigorous-scenes illustrative of the everyday occurrences of human life , and the passions and emotions by which every individual is urged onwards in the cause to which he is appointed by the unalterable decree of destiny , will do well to provide themselves with Mr . Owgan ' s new work , entitled " The Lonff Run . " with as little delay as possible . There is a reality ,
to force , and originality about this book , which Will render it particularly acceptable to the lovers of a good startling narrative of man and things , presented after their natural semblances , without any attempt at exaggerated colouring , or the introduction of aught approaching to sickly sentimentality , and mere romantic exhibitions of thoughts and feelings . The effect of the story is also greatly enhanced by the lively , unaffected way in which it is told . The author evidently possesses a large faculty of language , which perhaps evidences itself more in the present than in any of his
hassaved at the imminent peril of hisown . He is , however , superciliously received by the lady ' s proud and aristocratic family ; arid he soon discovers that his talentsand his servcies are alike unap--preei > ted 4 > y-those ^ eions ^ f ^ irt ^ first of antagonism , then of emulation in the breast of the ardent lover , and he determines to build up for himself a name and reputation which shall hereafter place him upon a level with those who now affect to despise Mm . In obedience to this resolve , he applies to the Horse Guards for a commission in the army , which commission is , in consideration of his father ' s former services , eventually granted him . In the meantime , Louisa Linton becomes Lady IStopford , a connection , on her side , evidently entered into for the sake of the bridegroom ' s title and position . Broken-hearted our hero goes abroad with his regiment , distinguishes himself in several gallant actions , and ultimately returns to reward of his
England to receive the spurs of knighthood as the services . During his absence , however , everything has changed . He finds Lady Stopford a widow , her husband having committed suicide under distressing circumstances , leaving to his wife a heritage of beggary and dishonour . Mr . and Mrs . Linton have also been displaced from their high pedestals , ithaving been lately discovered thattheir rich possessions had been held under aforged will . "Everton now throws off all feelings of bitterness and revenge , and magnanimously offers his hand to the object of his first affections . Death , however , steps in between him and the long-coveted happiness , and he ultimately unites his fortunes to thoso of the Countess Dowager Crenalla . He thus evidences the irresitiblo force of genius , perseverance , and resolution , in overcoming all tho obstacles placed in the way of that progress by the prejudices of casteand the seeming perversities of fortune .
, A new and cheaper edition of Margaret and her Bridesmaid * lias been lately issued in * ¦ ' Hurst and Blackett ' s Standard Library , " Xhis _ novel derives 1 a peculiar fascination from the general delicacy 6 FitB ~ "f ^ tinon ^ ' ^ a ~ ifie ~ aSiwne " pimty of the authoress ' s language and sentiments . Seldom have wo mot with a work of fiotion more calculated to impress the reader with a duo sens © of the importance of moral and religious principles as the
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WE have received Part 16 of CasseWs Popular Natural History It contains tho history of the wild cat of different countries , and of the lion and tiger , all of which arc well illustrated . CasselVs Illustrated History of England , by William Howitt , we have also received . It ranges from 1780 to ' 82 , and the more striking events within this period ai'e illustrated . CasselVs Illustrated Family Bible contains the Second Book of Samuel , with its remarikablo incidonts and acts beautifully delineated . CasselVa Family Paper for July is full of entertaining a , nd instructive reading . The Leisure Hour , a Family Journal of Instruction and Recreation , well sustains its reputation as a select and suitable family journal .
The Ladies * Treasury , an illustrated magazine for July , contains some very excellent articles upon the following subjects : — " Foreign Schools of Painting—Casaas 5 " " The Thorn and then tho Rose ; " "The Maple Tree of Matibo ; " " Birds of New Zealand ; " " Domestic Management ; " and " Costunio in all Ages . " In Kingston ' s . Magazine for Jioys , tho interesting Btory of " The Old Schoolfellows , " and " Tho Rambles of a Naturalist , " are continued . Wo have received the numbor for July of The Assurance Magazine , and Journal of the Institute of Actuaries . It contains three able and important articles upon tho following subjects : — "On tho Rates of Interest for tho Use of Money in Anc . ont and Modern Times ; " "On an Unfair Suppression of Duo Acknowledgment to the Writings of Mr . Benjamin Gomporty , " by Profossor Do Morgan ; and "On sonao Considerations suggested by the Annual Reports of tho llogistrar-G-enoral , " &c .
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_ ___ ^ Hanover , r . uly . lOth . 18 G 0 , THE practical Guild-Abolitionist * have taken this wind out oi ' the sails of the National AKSouiwtion , and what is more , have stationed themsolvoK in a position which tho Princes cannot UHHtiil . Politi ' eo-econoiniail ( ' undresses are being held cunulortubly and quietly , your by your , and month by mouth , in almost every important ' town of the country . No politics , no idealities arc diseuswed . 'aimply the best moans to promote the material welfare ol tho people of ' Gonnany . From those Congresses , wlndi carry on their proceedings so noiselessly , and yet more openly than any merely political association tlnro venture to 110 , an active ana
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The Long Run ; A novel . By HknAy Owoan ^ LL . D ., Author of " Out in the World , " " My First Romance , " &c . London 1 I * . Booth . Margaret and Her Bridesmaids . London : Hurst and Blackott : Below the Surface ; A Story of English Country Life . By Sin Arthur Hallam Ei / ton , Baht . Now and revised edition . London ; Smith Eldor and Co .
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July 14 , I 860 . ] The Saturday Analyst and Leader . 659
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Leader (1850-1860), July 14, 1860, page 659, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2356/page/11/
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