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The Poetical Works Of Richard Jfurness. ...
tenderness ' which cultivated poets would m vain attempt to imitate . Fuxness head some qualities in common—he was self-educated , of masculine intellect , of true poetical tendencies ; but he . did not ; like Burns , form his mind by the study of Nature alone , he took other types ; and though his utterances are made with the voice of the poet , they are " combined , cribbed , confined" by previous study of what cultivated men and classical poets have achieved . Hence the want of that positive originality which constitutes the charm and the unapproachable power of Burns . There is , however , enough of sterling stuff in this volume to justify a warm eulogium . A specimen of the poet ' s manner—Crabbe will be recognised here—may serve , we hope , to draw numerous readers to the volume : —
A PARISH POOKIIOUSE . Poor orphans dwell , unblest , unpitied there , Nor know a mother ' s love nor father ' s care ; Age on his sticks , forsaken by his sons , And honest labour stript of all by duns ; . The joyless widow « md deserted wife , The unpension'd soldier and abandon'd life ; There drunken dropsy swells upon his bed , And near him palsy shakes his feeble head ; Consumption wastes the next akin to death , And wheezing asthma labours hard for breath ; There charity ne ' er "warms her frozen breast , Kor scarcely wraps her children in . her vest ; Want stands as porter at the hopeless door , And to his scanty board admits the poor , To weekly pensions , sanction'd by the law , To useless labour , and to beds of straw .
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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AND N ATAL . The Settler ' s Guide to the Cape of Good Hope and Colony of Natal . ¦ ' Edward Stanford . The advance of the South African colonies , which has been much accelerated by Parliamentary government , has drawn attention to them , but the well-wishers of the colonies at home and abroad find they are not known as they ought to be . The wool trade has now grown to such a degree that it is on a-par with the Australian , and South Africa promises to take the rank of the first wool country in the world . The wine trade has quadrupled in four years , and South African wines have really a hold on the market .
The present Guide emanates from the Cape , prompted by the desire to make the claims of the colonists better known , and is founded upon the materials collected by Mr . "VV . J . Irons , who . is one of the most active and public-spirited colonists , ¦ who is not only familiar with the Capej but took a prominent part in the colonisation of Natal , and particularly in the settlement of Verulam . As a basis for the work , Mr . Irons addressed questions to the authorities of all the districts , and the
information is , therefore , authentic and recent ; and Mr . Irons , being well acquainted with the views of the working and emigrant classes at home , has been able to provide for them the very materials they require . We think the work is impartial , that no undue favour is shown to one colony over another , and , having tested it , we find that it contains the latest information . There is a description of Grey-Jand , the proposed new colony , and a mention of such new villages as Robertson and Malagas .
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TllUST AND TRIAL . Trust and Trial . From the Danish . By Mary Howitt . Hurst and Blackett . As a picture , and a faithful one , of Danish life in rural districts , this volume will be received , and read with great pleasure . The incidents of the story arc simple and touching : the main interest centres on the love and ultimate marriage of Thorbjorn and Synnovfe , who belong to families of contiguous homesteads . The perfect simplicity that shines through the single-hearted personages introduced into tho story will be most " refreshing" to readers whoso palates havo been somowhat palled by tho high-seasoned incidents and super-refined sensibilities of modern novels . Tho translation appenrs to be faithful , and to havo aimed at reproducing in Ihe iclioniatio racincss of the original .
God Manifest. By Tho Rov. O. P. Ilillor....
God Manifest . By tho Rov . O . P . Ilillor . ( Hodaon and Co . )—The . author ' s purpose in thin volume is to flolvo somo of tlio grout problems of tho mystery of life under " tho bright light of tho now dispensation . " His endeavour has been , and wo make this assertion on his own authority , to trnc o both moral and physical ovll to their true aourco \ to show that tho latter Is but an effect of tho former , and that the- former Is simply tlio result of a , perversion of man ' s faculties , the possibility
in view by showing that with man , the good Creator , lies the responsibility for all tho social , and physical , and animal evils he lays bare and unflinchingly dissects . It -would lead us too deep into controversial questions were we to enter upon a critical investigation of the writer ' s statements and deductions . We desire to avoid polemical matters as much as possible , but this desire does not blind us to the merit of the work , which favourably represents the tendency of American thinkers of a special class in this inquiring age . An Hour Ago ; or , Time in Dreamland a Mystery . By J . F . Corkran ( Longman and Co . )—Mr . Cork ran has evidently a strong mind with high poetic tendencies . He has , however , chosen a theme which , even had a Milton immortalised it , would have met with as many detractors as admirers . "When we find Machiavelli , Savonaroal , Erasmus , Luther , Calvin , and Melancthon holding dialogues together , no one can doubt the subject of disquisition ; and though we are disposed to do homage to the poetic powers of the author , it must be understood that we do not pay the theme a similar compliment .
himselfand not with of which perversion was necessarily implied in his existence as a free and rational being . Besides this purpose the author has taken a much wider field indeedhe has endeavoured to show the origin of the diseases which so widely afflict mankind ; the origin of fierce animals , and of noxious and poisonous plants and minerals ; the causes , tdb , of poVcrty hi social life , " of tyranny in political life , and of wars between nations . The author is an earnest and a strong thinker . He is unfuignedly devout , and has kept his purpose constantly
Lott-ery . ByMrs . Jones , of Pantglas . ( Routledge and Co . )—A very slight tale , with very little of real life in it . The price is only sixpence , but small as the sum is , we fear that what we could honestly say would hardly induce any one to invest that amount in a number of this Lott-ery . Newspaper Press Directory and Advertiser ' s Guide . By Charles Mitchell . ( Red Lion-court . )—We have just received the publishers announcement of the issue of this work for the year 1859 . From experience we can readily vouch for its value to all who are in any way connected with the press , as proprietors or editors ;/ to the many interests who are continually in want of
information as to the exact opinions of journals they wovld wish to adopt as organs , and , above all , to the advertising classes . Advertising is now recognised as a necessity to many trades , and , in one stage or other of its existence , to every joint-stock association ; and the officials of companies , beyond all others , must be in continual want of such a statistical and comparative handbook as Mr . Mitchell submits to them . The general history of the newspaper press is an interesting addition to the work , as is also the paper by Mr . W . F . Finlason , barrister-at-law , on The Rights and Responsibilities of Newspaper Proprietors , Agents , and Advertisers as to Advertisements , which may be read and re-read with profit by those to whom it is addressed .
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BOOKS RECEIVED THIS WEEK . Principles of Social and Political Economy . By W . Atkinson . 3 vols . Vol I . Demy 8 vo . Longman and Co . The Works of Francis Bacon . By James Spedding , M . A ., Robert Leslie Ellis , M . A ., and Douglas Donon Heath . Vol VI . 8 vo . Longman and Co . Sylvan HoWs Daughter . By Holme Lee . 3 vola . 8 vo . Smith , Elder , and Co . Phantasies . A Faerie Romance for Men and Women . By GeorgeM'Donald . 8 vo . Smith , Elder , and Co . A &\ tmmer and Winter in the Sicilies . By Julia Kavnnagh . 2 vols . post 8 vo . Hurst and Blackett . Historic Notes on the Book of the Old and New
Testament . By Samuel Sharp . 2 nd Edit . 8 vo . Smith , Elder , and Co . L ( fe : its Nature , Varieties , ami Phenomena . By Leo H . Grindon . 2 nd Edit . Dymy 8 vo . Whittakor and Co . History of the Rise and Progress of the Iron Trade of the United States , from 1021 to 1857 . By B . F . French , Now York . Post 8 vo . TrUbnor and Co . Jesus Christ in the Grandeur of his Mission . By Ii . Whitfleld . Post 8 vo . E . T . Whitfiold . Memoir of Jame $ Stirling . By Rev . A . Wallace . lGmo . Glasgow : Scottish Temperance League . lOmo
Moral Statistics of Glasgow . By W . Logan . . Glasgow : Scottish Temperance Longuo . Outlines of Creation . By Elisha Noyoo . Illustrated with 400 Engravings . 8 vo . Ward and Lock . The Illustrated News qj ' the Wcrld , and National Portrait Gallery , Part IX . Tho London Joint-Stock Newspaper Company . Shreds and Putohea ^ s or , Pathos and Bathos . By Jano Kennedy . 8 vo . W . Wont and Co . CasacU's niustrated Almanack for 18 C 0 . Kent and Co . Checkmate . A Tale , Post 8 vo . , Bontloy . Shahviah in Pursuit of Freedom . By an Amorlcan Citizen . 8 vo . Now York . London : S . Low , Son , and Co . Fra 8 er * a Magazine , No . 047 , for November . J . W . Parker and Son .
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theatres atsd public enter-. ¦ ' tainMents . . ¦ . PYNE AND HARRISON OPERA COMPANY DRURY-L / VNE . —A second visit to Drury Lane to hear Martha confirms the impression we received on the occasion of our first . The work itself , while very lightly scored , is rich in graceful morcuiux of melody elegantly accompanied . Infinitely below the Rose of Castille in musical dash and in opportunities for musical declamation , and , therefore , less likely to attract the million , it would , in our opinion , be
found far more easy of translation from the orchestra to the drawing-room piano , and more charming when so adapted . Mr . W . Harrison as Lhvtl is more successful in this than in Air . Balfe ' s opera , and has opportunities for the display of taste and feeling as well as force , of which he avails himself skilfully . Miss Pyno , we need hardly say , is charming in " The Last Rose of Summer , " and Xv . naj ( Miss Susan Pyne ) evinces an amount of talent and espicglerie that * her performance in " The A ' ott ¦ '' had little prepared us for .
LYCEUM . —With the fiftieth performance of his original comedy of Extremes Mr . Edmund Falconer brought his season , to a , close on Saturday evening last . The only change in the cast of the play since our last notice of it was the substitution of . Mr . Henry Vandenhoff for Mr . . Leigh . Murray , in the part of Frank Hawthorne . In these days of beards , whiskers , and moustaches , his entire abnegation of all those appendages gives him' the appearance of an overgrown and i ^ r ematurely discreet youth , and contrasts so strongly with the masculine appearance of the " fast" gentlemen of the piece , that the forbearance with which . they receive his sarcasms seems almost too absurd . We should suggest , with all
good-nature , his assumption of whiskers at least , should he be again , called on to take the p : ut of Jfaicthorne . Mrs . Weston , as usual , bore the weight of the piece along , and was received with the genuine applause her Airs . Wib . lbriar richly merits . Messrs . Emery , Rogers , and Garden still well support her in furnishing the comic element ; and Mrs . Alfred Mellon is ho less interesting in the part of Miss ]' acasour than when she first succeeded to its original and highly-appreciated representative , Mrs . Charles Young . After the comedy Mr . Falconer delivered a pleasing address , for the whole of which we cannot find space , but which elicited frequent demonstrations of approval . He concluded it as follows : —
Ladies and Gentlemen—I have tho greatest disinclination to assume the character of Mr . Putf " , but : is we are likely to meet again , it is mere courtesy , a * well as business , to inform you , that I have taken the theatre for a longer term , commencing on Boxing-night ; and it is a mere matter of fact to state that nearly all the present members of my company will at that time give me their aid ; that I also shall have the assistant of Mr . and Mrs . Kecley and Miss Louise Keelvy ; ami , at the conclusion of their present engagements , of Mr . ami Mrs . Charles Young , of Miss Rosina Wright , and several other artists of professional reputation ; that Mr . Hubert B . Brough has undertaken to write the new Lyceum burlesquo , tho scenery for which is already in tin- process of being painted by Mr . William Calcott , Into ot ot
tho Haymarket Thontra ; and that the Ilarlequinailu the comic Pantoinino will bo sustained by the Latin Family . I will not make you extravagant proinir-es ot unusual wonders , but I havo reasonable hope to pivient you with that legitimate and worthy-of-belng-six-n entertainment which tlio union of such skilled artists aa 1 have named is almost certain to produce . In conclusion , to my thanks let mo add my sincere wishes that you may all of you realise those blessings of health , prosperity , and content which are so necessary to tlic f »| i enjoyment of tho moio imaginative pleasures whici poets , painters , and actors in grand conjunction arc labouring to create for your entertainment at Chriainwirf , and which are almost ossontial at that holiday time t » ensure a good night ' s rest to tho juniors who have dined ou
roast-beef and plum-pudding . Tho manager ' s address was succeeded by Hie wrcc of Betsy liaher , in which Mr . and Mrs . Kecley were rapturously received in thoir original cliuruotcrs ot Mr . Mauser ami Betsy Baiter . Mrs . Howard Iiiui s Hingular and very pleasing version of Balfu s ' *• omo into the garden , Maud" next received a unanimous encore j and tho performance concluded ^ with i" ° amusing comic ballot of The Rendesrous . 1 no c ' . y * tainnient being announced an 1 ' ur tho bonollt ot i >"« Falconer , wo had much pleasure , ospeoiully eon * wiring the pretty things hu was ao good ns to say oi « fraternity , in noticing that tho enthusiastic plaudits Of a crowded houso aeomed to warrantihis hope's en a merry mooting bot ' wcou himself and tlio puuuu after Chrjetmas . , SADLER'S WK 1 XS THEATRE .--0 n bntujy evening , last . a donBo crowd , not ot local rtinntcus only , but of playgoers from all actors ot tho toWl '
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 30, 1858, page 14, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_30101858/page/14/
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