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TALES OP SOUVESTRE&c*
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THE FRENCH UNDER ARMS.* t* TP " ii »i 1 • 11 ¦ ¦ *» of Jerrold is worthilsustained
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more assemble at Damascus , and from that point the conquest of the world shall begin again . " We have selected the above very curious quotations from the second boolc of M . Poujade ' s interesting- work . This -book treats of . Albania and Greece , besides a variety of statistical and geographical details , it contains a biographical sketch of the celebrated Ali Pasha , of Tepelen , and a very complete account of the species of feudalism which still prevails in Turkey . Our author is then naturally led to examine the question of Grecian independence , and to describe the political intercourse which has existed between the government of King- Otho and the Powers of Western Europe . We must not forget that M , Poujade's duties in Turkey were those of a diplomatic agent , and by his position he has been able to collect , better than other , travellers , information respecting the actual condition and probable destinies of the Ottoman Empire : that he has turned to the best account the means within his reach , will , we believe , become quite evident to the students who take him as their guide . . "Book the third leads us to Wallachia , and as Ali Pasha occupied the prominent position in the preceeding division , so now we find ourselves introduced to the hero of the last war , the almost equally celebrated Omar Pasha . The numerous anecdotes which M . Poujade has put tog-ether with reference to that chieftain are highly amusing ; , though they do not speak much for either the politeness or the forbearance of a person whose manners oug-ht to have become refined by constant intercourse with the diplomatists and warriors . of Russia , England , and France . The position of the Sclavonian tribes under the rule of the Sultan is quite as irregular , quite as anomalous , as that of the Greeks . Their religion , their institutions , and language would naturally predispose them in favour of Russia , and accordingly the aim of the Ottoman g-oyernment has ever been to destroy this predisposition , even at the risk of encouraging- amongst the Sclavonian populations a spirit of nationality , which might in course of time be used against the Turks . Our author shows us the Sultan trusting to Polish refugees the task of propagating on the banks of the Danube the hatred of Russia , and succeeding so well in . his design that the inhabitants of Servia have already taken the first step in ^ selfgovernmeritat the expense of their too-confiding rulers . " If , " continues M . Poujade , " the different blanches of the great Sclavonian family were blended together ; if the Christians belonging to the Greek and Latin communions could manage to unite ; the Ottoman empire in Europe would be threatened with approaching- destruction , and the Eastern question would be partly solved . " Time will not allow us to do more than mention the fourth and fifth books of M . Poujade ' s work . They contain a narrative of the most remarkable events which took place in the Danubian principalities during- the last war : and they are full of facts , particularly Valuable , because from these facts politicians can still derive motives for dealing ¦ with what certainly is one of the leading topics of the day . The author has thoroughly examined the constitution of the principalities ; he knows in its minutest details the working of the government , and he is more than any one else qualified to suggest the reforms which alone would prevent another appeal to arms . In conclusion , we recommend the earnest study of M . Poujade ' s volume to all those who are anxious to form a correct idea of that most intricate and difficult problem : —The future of the Turkish empire . They could not possibly have a more competent cicerone in their researches .
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Sept . 22 , 1860 ] T he S aturda y Analyst and Leader ^ 817
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The French Under Arms.* T* Tp " Ii »I 1 • 11 ¦ ¦ *» Of Jerrold Is Worthilsustained
THE FRENCH UNDER ARMS . * t * TP " ii » i 1 11 ¦ ¦ *» of Jerrold is worthilsustained
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rpUIE name y by Bjlanchard , JL the son of the renowned Dougi-as . The filial instinots aro directed to the praotical . Here vre hayo him writing on Minim rifles , and other circumstances of mglorious war . We suspeot that tho time is at hand when opponents will be so equally nmtchod in the moans and munition of battle that fighting itself will be impossible . Such is the fated purpose of science j such is the destined end ot intellectual progress . Mind will afc last have absolute dominion , and therein ofiorce will spcotliJy terminate .. But what ia this that J 3 lanchaui > JmtRoui lias written ? Something about the formation of Volunteor Corps , andbow it behoves freemen to think of arms . Anna vizumque ! I bat is tho motto of the time . Be it so . The arms are -the Enfijslp + r / w Frenoh Under ArmTi ^ lieing Quayi on iMiiitaru Matters in \\ Franie . By BfcAJtTOHARP Jbiwiouu . U . Booth , I
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Wili havo before us a number of tales , CQllectod into a volume , from tho pen of Monsieur 10 mile Souvcstre , a celebrated French writer of both historical and fictitious narratives . This work , which is edited by Mr . Augustus Jossopp , head master of King- Edward the Sixth ' s school , Norwich , is . intended as a reading book for more advanced pupils in tho French language , and is recommended to the public as an agrecablo substitute for the moro tedious dissertations of " Tolemaquo " mid " Charles the Twelfth , " so universally in uso in imbUc seminaries , and whoso talk alpno is sufficient to frighten the student at tho very outset of his labours . M . Souvostre ' s works are free from that injudicious tendency to lux morality which generally characterise the romantic compositions of our ( Gallic neighbours , being 1 remarkable for a severity of principle and a high tone of uncompromising moral and religious sentiment , which has gained for him an honourable and lasting reputation among the graver and more thinking ; portion of his countrymen . His writings , ' which aro little known to Englishmen , —in fact , Mr . Jcssopp states that , with one exception , no work of this admired author has yet appeared in an English dress , —aro all impregnated with deep fueling , sound philosophy , and an earnest desire lor tho propagation of truth . That he was followed and appreciated in his own country is demonstrated by the fact that not only after his death did his critics bestow upon him the title of tho Aristides of . Literature , but nomo years before that event took place , the Academy of Franco hud crowned" bin ' Philosopho nous les taits " as a work calculated to advance the interests of tx'uo religion and morality . From a slight memoir which the editor has attached to tho present volume wo learn that the life of this oxoollont man was not unohequered by tho usual Htrugglon and disiippohitmonts which follow in tho vako of a litorjiry , career . Ho waa born at Morlaix , in Brittany , in 1 B 0 G , and educated by hitt father in tho strictost prin-• Coutoa par JSinile Houvtmtro . I'M I tod , wltl » Nolon Qriinmntloal and Explanatory , nnrt n Hhort Hlotfruphy or tho Author , by Aug ( J » tu « Josnopp , 'M . A ., Horn ! Afastor of King Edward tl » o sixth ' s School , Norwich , Lnmloii i Divvld Nutt The Wreck Afihore . A Tnlo Pounriocl on tfnots , iiy the Author of " Tulou ot u Yoyugor . " London i Thomns Hodgson ,
ciples of fortitude and self-d < e . niaL His " parents had originally intended him for the Ecole Politechnique , but the lad himself exhibiting no genius for mathematics ; his tastes , on the contrary , leading him in quite an opposite direction , namely , the law . He was sent to Ronnes , where indue course he graduated as bachelor , having previously obtained the highest honours the Academy had to bestow . The death of his father placing him in an independent position , Souvestre proceeded to Paris , where he proposed not only to be called to the exercise of his profession , but to enter the lists as an aspirant for literal * j distinction . His first effort at composition was a tragedy , entitled ¦ ' " Tie Siege de Missolonghi , " written for the Theatre : . Francois , with which he imagined , as . is the case with all young and ardent minds , to take the world by storm , but which , after undergoing a series of heart-burnings and disappointments , he was forced to relinquish , all expectation of having publicly represented . This failure throw him into a state of despondency , from which he was only aroused by the news of a great family calamity ; his eldest brother , captain of a . merchant vessel , had been lost at sea , leaving a widow and child entirely dependent upon his ( Souvestre' s ) exertions for support . This new responsibility at once called into activity all his dormant energies , and he went about from place to place earnestly soliciting employment , no matter of how humble a description ; and as proof of his sincerity , did not hesitate at accepting the lowly post of a bookseller ' s assistant , which was offered him at Nantes , since it afforded liim the means of providing for his helpless aud destitute relations . At this period of transition , which was the turning point in his career , the life of Souvestre must have been a very laborious one ; his days were ! riecessaiily devoted to . 'his .: shop , and liis nights pear to have been , chiefly employed in the exercise of his pen a species of drudgery which no man j except one who had been educated in the most rigjld principles of stoicism and self-denial , could have long submitted to without flinching or repining . After a period of adversity , however , the fortunes of our author began , to assume a more pleasing aspect ; his writings -were beginning to attract considerable attention , and he was in due course of time accompanied by the blessing which ever atterxds on a pure and irreproachable life , enabled to take unto himself a partner in his labours . Unfortunately the "bliss of his wedded life was not destined to last long ; his wife died j the blow was a heavy one , and the nerves of the iron-Hearted man . were scarcely proof against the shock . At length he rallied , and in . 1836 produced his * ' Dernier ' s Britons , " the success of which -was bothf immediate and decisive , and placed him upon a par -with some of the leading literati of his country . Subsequently he . published a work entitled " Riehe et Pauvre ; L'homme et L ' argent , " which also created a sensation , and was eagerly sought after by all classes of society . Monsieur Souyestre had been early impressed with the conviction that the literature of his country " required to be permeated with a moral and religious element , " and the accomplishment of this end was the one untiring object to which he ) devoted the whole of his brilliant capacities . The corrupt state of society in France , previous to the revolution of 1848 , was the sourpo of much mental anxiety and depression to this excellent philanthropist . In one of his letters of this period , he thus touchingly describes his feolings : —" Moro often I am like the Lord Jesus—sorrowful—sorowt ' ul even unto death ! But I will do my duty , even to the end . " Souvostre died in 1854 , after delivering a course of lectures in Switzerland , which were greoted with an enthusiasm which fully testified to tho estimation in which his talents wore held by that free and open-hearted people , It will be seen from tho abovo sketch of Monsieur Souvostre ' s life and character , that of all French authors , his writings aro peculiarly adaptod to be placed bef'oro tho perusal of our English youth . We oan . heartily congratulato Mr . Jcasopp upon his undertaking , hoping that the proson t volume will meet with suflioient encouragement to induce him , in obodierioo to a promise hold out in his profaoe , to present the publio with a second and more completo sorios of thoso beautiful , chaste , and instructive compositions . Tho olovonth volume of Hodgson ' s now sorios of novels comprises " Tho Wreck Ashoro , " na old and juntly oelobratod romance , tho incidents of which are -wrought up to such a pitch of genuine aud ^ Htpnso oxoitomont as to sorvo to keep the imagination of the reader continually upon tho stretoh . This work is so well known , that tho baro mention , of its reproduction iu its present shapo will bo sufficient for our readers .
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Leader (1850-1860), Sept. 22, 1860, page 817, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2366/page/9/
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