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The principal value of this volume to American readers, consists in the fact that it is the source from which our fullest and most reliable information in regard to the antiquities of Peru has been drawn. Mr. Prescott, in his History of the Conquest of Peru, is largely indebted to it. We recommend the book to those who are interested in antiquarian studies, rather than to the general reader.

W. H. R.

27. Visit to Europe in 1851. By Prof. Benjamin Silliman, of Yale College. 2 vols. 1853. 12mo. pp. 418, 468.

The author of these volumes requires no introduction to his countrymen, and those who are acquainted with the book of travels which he issued in 1810, will be happy to meet him again in the less sober departments of literature, and profit by the reflections of his matured and cultivated mind. We have really enjoyed the reading of this narrative of a "Visit to Europe." It is full of plain, practical good sense; learned but not mystified, always accurate, but never tedious. If it have not the brilliancy of Mr. Hillard's "Six Months in Italy," or the bewitching interest of Mr. Smith's "Story of Mont Blanc," it is quite as instructing as either, and hardly less valuable to the thoughtful reader.

W. H. R.

28. Among the publications issued of late by John P. Jewett & Co., we notice the following: The "Convent and Manse"- -a neat little 12mo., written in the form of a story, designed to show the dangers that threaten our country from the encroachments of the Papal power. "Lectures to Young Men," by Rev. Rufus W. Clark of East Boston, has had a rapid sale, and is, especially to those who sympathize with the author in theology, a very acceptable book. Mr. Clark's ardent love for healthy reforms stands out from many of its pages." The Mysterious Parchment," or "Satanic License," is a hearty word for the temperance reform, written by Rev. Joel Wakeman of New York. We like both the spirit and moral of the author. He has given us a readable and useful book. 12mo. pp. 323.

W. H. R.

29. We regret that our contracted space will not allow us to give such full notice of Redfield's publications as they deserve. Fortunately, their excellence is sufficiently indicated by their titles. We have not as yet called attention to their edition, offered a few months ago to the public, of "Moore's Memoirs of the Life of Sheridan," in two volumes. Nobody requires now to be told that this is one of the most fascinating books in the English language; and hundreds of readers have already felt grateful to the enterprising publishers for putting it within the reach of their moderate means. It is very well printed.

30. "Lorenzo Benoni; or, Life under an Italian Despotism," is the title of a most graphic and thrilling book, which lays open, as no other volume within our knowledge does, the private life and social wrongs of modern Italy.-" Jomini's Campaign of Waterloo" gives a scientific description of the movements that led to the battle of Waterloo, and of the great struggle itself, which is quite necessary to a clear understanding of the conflict, and which can be appreciated by civilians. We have been much interested in a volume entitled, "Western Characters; or, Types of Border Life in the Western States, by J. L. McConnel, with illustrations by Darley." Our literature has not done justice to the ample material offered in the fresh pioneer life of the West. These sketches show what striking aspects of civilization there invite the notice of the novelist and the philosopher. The chapters introduce us successively to “The Indian," "The Voyageur," "The Pioneer," "The Ranger," "The Regulator," ," "The Justice of the Peace,' ," "The Peddler," "The Schoolmaster," "The Schoolmistress," and "The Politician." The book is very well written, and shows shrewd insight into the character and social forces of the West.-Very different from the last work, but kindred to it in the sprightliness of its portraiture, is "Life in the Mission, the Camp, and the Zenana; or, Six Years in India. By Mrs. Colin Mackenzie. In two volumes." Decidedly the most readable and vivid account of East Indian life and manners that has come from the missionary camp. It is really very valuable and fascinating. What need we say in praise of the next volume on our table?" Art and Industry as represented in the Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, New York, showing the progress and state of the various useful and esthetic pursuits. From the New York Tribune. Revised and edited by Horace Greeley." This is an invaluable commentary on the great Industrial Show. It sets the palace in historical light, and shows the prospects for future triumphs in the various lines of industry and art.-"A Month in England, by Henry T. Tuckerman," is the simple title that binds together several exquisitely written chapters on London Authors, English Art and Architecture, and the Social Contrasts of English Life.

31. Crosby, Nichols & Co. have issued a very useful and pleasant book called "Familiar Sketches of Sculpture and Sculptors by Mrs. H. F. Lee." An unpretending but faithful outline of the History of Sculpture and of all the greatest names that belong to its annals, and also a short biography and estimate of the recent living artists of America and Europe. Two small volumes admirably printed."God with Men; or, Footprints of Providential Leaders," is the title of a work by Rev. Samuel Osgood, intended to convey an idea of the course of Revelation through the representative characters of both dispensations. This book deserves great praise for the ease and

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grace with which a fresh literary interest is thrown around topics of the deepest importance, but which have failed to appeal to universal sympathies, on account of the general stiffness of the handling, and the technical or musty phraseology employed.-Two volumes from the pen of Rev. Mr. Eliot of St. Louis are deserving of notice—one a series of "Lectures to Young Men" and another to " Young Women." Perfect simplicity, directness, and the impression of fervent sincerity in the preacher, make these volumes welcome and valuable.— When we mention the title of the next work, "Hypatia; or, New Foes with an Old Face, by Charles Kingsley, Jr., author of Alton Locke,'" we call attention to an unusual publication. The purpose of the volumes is to portray the life of the early part of the fifth century in Alexandria, and the relations of the Christian Church to the flickering philosophy and rotting Paganism of the age. It is a great benefaction to us to have the features of a departed century restored vividly in a well-constructed fiction. However imperfectly some portions of this religious novel are constructed, when judged by the highest standard, we do not hesitate to say that it will give any student of early Christianity a more worthy conception of the real state of the church and the world in the period when barbarism was submerging the ancient civilization, than any histories extant. The story is thrilling. The vices of heathen society,-its bloodthirstiness, and its elegant tastes, its culture and its lust; the effete mumblings of philosophy in sweet rhetoric; the depths of skepticism; the unpitied and uncared-for social miseries; the follies of monkery and the impulses that drove pure natures to the silence of the deserts; the good and the evil qualities of the church organization; these are pictured, often in a masterly way. Then we have a full-length portrait of old Cyril bishop of Alexandria, a glimpse of Augustine who preaches a sermon to some soldiers in a desolate chapel, a graphic sketch of Synesius, and a most finished likeness of the ill-starred, beautiful, and wise Hypatia. We feel indebted to the publishers for the instruction and pleasure which their admirable reprint has afforded us, and can heartily commend the volumes to all interested in the early fortunes of our religion.

32. Ticknor, Reed & Fields have done well for the reading public in reprinting "Prior's Life of Burke" in two volumes. It is the only complete biography of that wonderful man, and until now, has not been accessible, except in the costly English edition. The volumes are admirably printed, and give a finely-engraved head of the great statesman. "The Art of Prolonging Life," from the German of Huffland, is a wise and entertaining book, full of queer literary statistics and information, as well as of soundest medical advice."Passion Flowers," by an American lady, who has never before made her courtesy in print, has qualities so striking as to demand

larger notice than we can give the poems here. It will create quite a sensation in literary circles.-"Poems and Parodies by Phoebe Carey." Some of the poems are very creditable to the authoress, whose genius has been widely recognized by the American public. The Parodies are mostly admirable. Longfellow's "Psalm of Life" is travestied with real genius.

K.

The following works came too late for notice in our present No.; of several of them we shall give some account in our next:

33. Life of Rev. Hosea Ballou; with accounts of his Writings, and Biographical Sketches of his Seniors and Contemporaries in the Universalist Ministry. By Thomas Whittemore, &c. Vol. I. Boston: James M. Usher. 1854. 12mo. pp. 420.

34. History of the Captivity of Napoleon at St. Helena, &c. By William Forsyth, M. A. &c. In Two Volumes. New York: Harper & Brothers, &c. 1853. 12mo.

35. Memorials of Early Christianity. By James G. Miall, author of "Footsteps of our Forefathers." With Illustrations. Boston: Gould and Lincoln, &c. 1853. 12mo. pp. 374.

36. The Mission of the Comforter, with Notes, by Julius Charles Hare, M. A. Archdeacon of Lewes, Rector of Herstmonceaux, and late Fellow of Trinity College. From the Second London Edition, with the Notes translated for the American Edition. Boston: Gould and Lincoln, &c. 1854. 12mo. pp. 498.

37. Life of Benjamin Robert Haydon, Historical Painter, from his Autobiography and Journals. Edited and compiled by Tom Taylor, &c. In Two Volumes. New York: Harper & Brothers, &c. 1853. 12mo.

38. Memoirs of John Abernethy, F. R. S. tures, Writings, and Character. By George New York: Harper & Brothers, &c. 1853.

39. The Testimony of the Poets. pany, &c. 1854. 12mo. pp. 360.

With a view of his LecMacilwain, F. R. C. S. &c. 12mo. pp. 434.

Boston: B. B. Mussey and Com

40. Witnesses to the Truth: containing Passages from distinguished Authors, developing the great truth of Universal Salvation, &c. By J. W. Hanson, &c. Boston: James M. Usher. 1854. 12mo. pp. 185.

41. History of the Israelitish Nation, from Abraham to the Present Time. Derived from the Original Sources. By Isaac M. Wise, &c. Vol. I. Albany: J. Munsell, &c. 1854. 8vo. pp. 560.

ART. VII.

Instinctive Universalism.

It is one of the remarkable and peculiar facts furnished in the study of Universalism, that, while its name and dogmatic form are so generally rejected, and sometimes so fiercely denounced, by the church, many of its essential ideas and principles are to be found pervading the opinions, moral efforts, and richest experiences, of all sectsthe vital and most effective elements of all Christian faith, philanthropy and life. Destroy Universalism, by demonstrating some falsity of its fundamental and so far as their definite and harmonious doctrinal statement is concerned-peculiar ideas and principles, and we should see a commotion and hear lamentations, such as were never before witnessed in the church. The disciples of the severest and of the most liberal creeds would alike mourn the loss of what is most precious in their faith, and, pining especially for that which had been their best helper in weakness and sorrow, they would cry, with Mary, "They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him." The reforms and charities which are striving to make the world better and happier, would be robbed of their basis and their central force. Endeavors after holiness would be deprived of their chiefest inspirations. And the sweetest repose of believing hearts would be destroyed by the destruction of the assurances of which it is born. A great variety of examples might be adduced to illustrate this; of one of which we propose now to speak, under the title of Instinctive Universalism.

Let the reader be first advertised, however, of the limitations with which this title is used. Its broadest sense includes far more than we intend. Universalism is a term of wide significance, comprehending, as we believe, the whole sum of known Christian truth in its just proportions and relations. To speak of Instinctive Universalism in the full scope of the words, therefore, would be to intimate that all that Universalism teaches may be

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