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Historie des Dogmes Chrétiens.

Par M. Eugène Haag. 1re partie,

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Perty, M., die Realität magischer Kräfte und Wirkungen des Menschen gegen die Widersacher vertheidigt. Ein Supplement zu des Verfassers "Mystischen Erscheinungen der menschlichen Natur." gr. 8. Leipzig. 83 pp.

Theologische Briefe und die Gebildeter, der Deutschen Nation. Von
Richard von Der Alem Bände. London: D. Nutt. 1863.
English Nonconformity. By Robert Vaughan, D.D. London: Jack-
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1862.

The History of the Revival and Progress of Independency in England.
By Joseph Fletcher. 4 vols. London: John Snow. 1862.
The Graver Thoughts of a Country Parson. By the Author of "The
Recreations of a Country Parson," and "Leisure Hours in Town."
Pp. 307. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. 1863.

An Examination of some Portions of Dr. Lushington's Judgment on
the Admission of the Articles in the Cases of the Bishop of Salis-
Bury v. Williams, and Fendall v. Wilson, with Remarks upon the
bearing of them upon the Clergy. By John Grote, B. D., Vicar of
Trumpington, and Professor of Moral Philosophy in the Uni-
versity of Cambridge. London: Bell & Daldy.
Koch, Kreis-Forstrath, C. L., die Myriapoden.
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The Ganges and the Seine. By S. L. Blanchard.

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L'Afrique nouvelle, récents Voyages, état moral, intellectuel et social, dans le continent noir. Paris: Didier & Co. London: D. Nutt. 1862.

Country Living and Country Thinking. By Gail Hamilton. Pp. 461. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. 1862.

European Settlements on the West Coast of Africa, with Remarks on the Slave Trade and the Supply of Cotton. By Captain J. F. Napier Hewett, F. R. G. S. London: Chapman & Hall.

1862.

TO THE

SIXTH VOLUME

OF THE

National Quarterly Review.

Almanac, National, noticed, 401.
André and Arnold, article on, 98-two types of
remarkable men, ib.-André and Arnold con-
trasted, 99-André's death a state necessity,
ib-his place of birth and early education
unknown, ib.-placed in his father's count-
ing room, 100-becomes head of the family
by his father's death, ib.-his passion for
Honora Sneyd, et seq.-she proves inconstant,
102-André appointed second lieutenant in
the Royal Fusileers, 103-travels on the con-
tinent, ib.-returns to find Miss Sneyd be-
trothed, ib.-has a dream at Litchfield fore-
shadowing his fate, ib.-goes to America, ib.
-taken prisoner by Montgomery, and sent
to Lancaster, 104-removed to Carlisle, ib. —
army speculators of those days, ib.-prison
life at Carlisle, 105-battle of Brooklyn, ib.-
André exchanged, ib.-with Howe, summer
of '77, 106-sociality of André, ib-his
knowledge of letters, ib. companionable-
Dess, 107-the winter in New York, ib-bis
jests. &c., 108-commencement of corre-
spondence with Arnold, ib-Arnold's char-
acter, 109-contracts a marriage alliance, ib.
-applies to the French government, ib.-
Mrs. Arnold writes to Clinton, 110-André
appointed to conduct the intrigue, ib. —Ar-
nold assigned to West Point, ib-André di-
rected to bring the affair to a crisis, 111-his
arrest and trial, ib.-his sense of honor, ib.
-his closing hours, 112-estimate of his
crime, ib-national British feeling of that
day, ib.-his sin solely of the heart, 113.
Arts and sciences among the ancient Egyp
tians, article on, 1-study of antiquity some-
times a subject of jest, ib-attributable to
its obscure treatment, 2-imitating the style
of the Germans, ib.-study of antiquity
a cure for national vanity and arro-
gance. 3- our age apt to overesti.
mate its own progress, ib.-advantages pos-
sessed by the ancients subsequently lost, 4-
civilization of the Carthaginians only infer-
red from their power, ib-that of Egypt from
its architectural monuments, ib.-golden
age of Egyptian civilization, ib.-Egypt the
original home of the Argive family, 5-tablet
of Abydos proves former information correct,
ib.-description of it, 6-great discoveries
generally ridiculed, ib.-descriptions of the
pyramids deemed impositions, 7-testimony
of scientific men to the greatness of Egyptian
monuments, ib.-Egyptian race sneered at by
the moderns, 8-steam as a power probably
known to the Egyptians, ib.-their skill in the
manufacture of glass, ib.was steam power
known to the Greeks, 9-Homeric testimony
to the greatness of Thebes, ib.-scriptural al-
lusions to the power of Egypt, 9-11-number
of Egyptian dynasties, 11-Sesostris until re-
cently thought a myth, ib.-historical char-
acter indicated by all ancient tradition, 12-

the idea of Roman triumphal processions
borrowed from Sesostris, ib.-he is the first
conqueror mentioned in history, 13-all na-
tions represented by his captives and tro-
phies, ib.-superiority of Egyptian tools, 14-
but few improvements on Egyptian articles
for domestic use, ib.-manufactures, 15-art
of writing, ib.-different systems, 16-allu-
ded to by Clemens of Alexandria, 17-Egyp-
tian language unchanged by time, 18-the
light philology throws on the history of
Egypt, 19-Greek historians vindicated by
the inscriptions, 20-citations from Herodo
tas, 21-reason why Roman accounts of
Egypt are so meagre, 22, et seq.-the pyra-
mids probably less known in Egypt in early
times than at present, 24-Manetho's tables
of dy asties, and explanations, 25-26-figures
inadequate to show Egypt's greatness, 26-
chiefly proved by her monuments, 27-the
Rosetta stone, ib. Napoleon's estimate
of its value, ib-how, and by whom discov-
ered, ib.-time required to decipher it, ib.
Egypt's advanced civilization shown by rel
ics in modern cities, 28-Egyptians not ne-
groes, ib.-negroes not despised then, as
now, 29-nobleness of the Egyptian race
shown from their works, ib.
Astronomical Theories, article on, 239-poets
adverse to science, 239-sentiments of Cole.
ridge and Goethe, 239-enthusiasm of as-
tronomers, 240-sublimity of astronomical
studies, 240-desire of knowledge prompts to
the study of science, 240-astronomical
knowledge mainly received on authority, 241
-views of the ancients, 241-Observations
before the invention of the telescope, 241—
long prevalence of the Ptolemaic system, 242
-questions involved in discussing the merits
of the Copernican system, 243-obstacles in
the way of modern astronomers, 243--
Brahe's rejection of the heliocentric notion,
244--the geocentric doctrine maintained
by the Greek philosophers, 244-Coperni-
cus's theory partially anticipated by Aris-
tarchus, 245-the current system made no
progress until Galileo's time, 245--un-
certainty as to the media through which the
heavenly bodies are viewed, 246-possibili-
ties dependent upon that, 246-discoveries
of Galileo, 247-opinions of the milky-way,
247-heliocentric doctrine favorable to spec-
ulation, 248-Lewis's estimate of the modern
scheme, 248-position of the author of "Plu-
rality of Worlds," 249-authors of a new
theory, 250-rests solely on demonstration,
251-the heliocentric sy stem may give place
to something better, 251.

Bacon as an essayist, article on, 114-his influ-
ence in moulding thought, ib.-richness of
his creative genius, b-possessed all the
qualities of the poet, 115-strikes out a new
path in philosophy, ib.- his power of ab

straction, ib.-self-reliance, ib.-dwells chief-
ly upon moral truth, 116-raised to break
the fetters of a false philosophy, 117-Ma-
caulay's estimate of Bacon, ib.-his works
chiefly concern the world, 118-his failings,id.
-Bacon's essays not exhaustive, but suggest-
ive, 119-contain the truth highly concen-
trated, ib.-his influence on human thought,
ib-little improvement in philosophy since
Aristotle, 1b-his teachings contained the
germ of modern intuition and rationalism,
120-our better appreciation of the natural
and supernatural, ib.-miracles, 121-ency-
clopædists contrasted with Bacon, 122-fic-
kle minded of the present day, ib-their op-
position to a fixed belief, 123-difficulties in
reaching truth, ib.-obsolete words in the
Essays," 124-time at which Bacon wrote,
ib-his language that of Shakespeare and
Milton, 125-specimen extracts, ib.-a taste
for such thoughts much needed now, 126.
Birks, Thomas Rawson, his Matter and Ether
noticed, 370.

Brooklyn Heights Seminary, catalogue of, no-
ticed, 166-169.

Burns, Robert, the Writings and Loves of,
article on, 74-his birth and parentage, 75—
his youthful surroundings, 75-76-paternal
difficulties, ib.-his thirst for reading, 77-
acquaintances formed while at school, ib
residence at Lochlea, 77-78-his character
up to that period, ib.-change in his religious
views, 79-oscillations of feeling, ib.-resolves
to abandon poetry, 80-a higher energy than
his own will at work in him, ib.-bis rela-
tions to Mary Campbell, 81, et seq.-year of
her death, 82-effect of it upon him, 83-first
introduction to Jean Armour, 84-purpose
of emigration to the West Indies, ib.-pub-
lishes Kilmarnock edition of his works, 85-
his publisher fears to undertake a second, ib.
-resolves to bring out an edition at Edin-
burgh, 86-great variety of experiences
crowded into twelve months, ib.-introduc-
tion to Edinburgh society, 87-his bearing
in it, ib.-decrease of fame, ib.-his return
home, ib.-friendship for Margaret Chalmers,
88-the poet's acquaintance with Mrs. Mc-
Lehose, ib.--selects a place, 89-appointed an
excise officer, ib.-disparity between him and
Jean Armour, 90--principal poems written at
Ellisland, ib.--removes to Dumfries, 92--his
freedom of speech on political matters, ib.--
his constitution becomes impaired, 93--his
wretched state of mind, ib.-health seriously
affected, ib.-means to restore it unavailing,
94-estimate of his genius, 94, et seq.--his
gift of utterance, 95--humor, 96-his pro-
vincial dialect no drawback, ib.--Burns as a
man, 97, et seq.

Catalogue of Brooklyn Heights Seminary noti-
ced, 166-character of the institution, 167.
Canon of the Holy Scriptures examined in the
Light of History, noticed, 201-202.
Charlemagne and his times, article on, 341–
preliminary observations, 341--sketch of his
life. 342, et seq.-different views of his char-
acter, 345-treatment of the Saxons, 346–
his moral character, 348-349--his regard for
his daughters, 348-349- anecdote of his
daughter, Imma, and his secretary, Eginbart,
348-349-estimate of Charlemagne, by Mon
tesquieu, 351-352--permanent influence of
the results of his reign, 355--estimate of
Laharpe, 355.

Circular of the Rutgers Female Institute noti
ced, 167--criticism of report, 168

Culture of the Human Voice, article on, 252—
good reading and speaking uncommon, 252-
different opinions respecting their cultiva
tion, 252-view of Archbishop Whately, 252
-vocal delivery a fine art, 253-must strive
after an ideal excellence, 254-so regarded
by the ancients, 254-desirable to know the
reasons for variety of voice, 255-Walker on
a notation of speaking sounds, 255--cultiva-
tion of oratory and reading left to caprice,
256-Rush attempts an analysis of the func-
tions of the voice, 256--necessity of breath-
ing correctly, 256-influence of vocal gym-
nastics, 257-they improve the quality of
the voice, 258-delivery for religious as-
semblies, 259-form of pulpit delivery the
most popular, 259-the public speaker con-
scious of occupying an abnormal position,
260-a common fallacy tested, 260-the elder
Kean's sameness in pronouncing certain pas-
sages, 260-New England preachers of the
two principal churches, 261-suggestions
as to the training of a student, 262-vocal
delivery of actors, 262-how they reproduce
nature, 263-instance of Quinalt du Fresne,
263-the speaker must have an ideal, 263—
must imitate understandingly, 264-must
copy vocal beauties, and omit faults, 264.
Dean, Prof. Amos, his True Method of Study-
ing and Teaching History reviewed, 366–70.
De l'Esclavage dans les Rapports avec l'Union
Amérique, noticed, 199-200.

Dick Wortley, noticed, 203.
Doyle, Bishop, Life, Times, and Correspondence
of, reviewed, 186, et seq.

Eagleswood Military Academy, catalogue of,
criticised, 172-175,

Electro-magnetism, article on, 284-Thales the
first to look on electricity as a remedia!
agent, 284-discovery of Leyden jar, 285—
various accounts of effects, 286, et seq.--gal-
vanism and its discoverer, 288-289-Vol-
taic battery, 289-nature of electricity,
292-293-effects on the human system, 293-
man a dualism, 295-peculiarities of the ner-
vous system, 297-the elements of life, 298-

299.

Essai sur la Situation Russe, noticed, 197-ob-
stacle in the way of emancipation, 198.
Eyes and Ears, reviewed, 183, et seq.
Gazette, Army and Navy, noticed, 403.
Genius, talent, and tact, article on, 43-genius,
what it is, ib.-its power, 44-there is a ge-
nius of science as well as of art, ib.—it must
have powers of achievement, 45-must be al-
lied to other powers, ib.-industry charac-
teristic of genius, 46-difference between
genius and talent, 46-47-in what they re
semble each other, 48-talent defined, ib —
its achievements, 49-its unromantic na-
ture, ib.-genius and talent contrasted, 49-50
-tact, its work, 50-its relation to genius
and talent, 51-52.

Gray, Asa, his Botanies noticed, 371-3.
Growth of Recruit, noticed, 403
Hand-Book Almanac, noticed, 404.
Infanticide, its Laws, Prevalence, Prevention,
and History, noticed, 204-205.
Insurance quackery and its organs, article on,
317-the organs compared to Chinese war-
riors and their gongs, 317-their recrimina-
tions, and what they amount to, 318-com-
pany with millions of capital withdrawing
its advertisement, because not praised, 319-
wonderful hygienic powers of that company,
31-320--the organs of the quack doctors,
and the quick insurance organs, 320-the

latter become the defenders of the New
Cyclopædia, 320-the Cyclopædia and its de-
fenders proved to be worthy of each other in
intelligence and reliability, 322, et seq.-in-
surance known to the Greeks and Romans,
323-authorities and citations in proof of the
fact, 323-328-Jewish presidents, ancient and
modern, 323--value of legitimate insurance
fully recognized, 328--reliable companies
mentioned as examples, 329---brokers acting
as insurance editors, 330-fraudulent com.
panies, 330, et seq.- a model insurance biog-
raphy, 332, et seq-advice to rude functiona-
ries, 337-the Sun vs. the Moon, 337-British
Act of Parliament against insurance swind-
ling, 338-foot-note on insurance courtesy,
338-340-insurance canvassers, 338- the
writer's implicit faith in the principle of in-
surance, 339- his books insured, 339--no
fear of being wronged by legitimate compa.
nies, 340.

Introduction to Mental Philosophy, noticed,

175.

Irving, Edward, Life of, reviewed, 192.
James Sheridan Knowles, article on, 356-sketch

of his life, 356, et seq.-failure as an actor,
358-becomes a teacher, 358-chronological
order of the productio of his plays, 358, et
seq.-reception of Virginius, 359-visits the
United States, 361-habits and disposition,
363--opinion of the Liberals of Ireland, 364-
his feeling towards America, 364.

La misère au temps de la Fronde, noticed, 199.
Lauzun, Duc de, his Memoirs noticed, 379-80.
Lettenhove, Baron Hervyn de, his Commentaires
de Charles Quint noticed, 377-8.
Legends of the Sea, noticed, 180-plot of the
work, 181-defects in technical names, 182.
Life, Times, and Correspondence of Bishop
Doyle, reviewed, 186-192.

Life of Edward Irving, reviewed, 192-196.
Life of Bishop Wilson, of Calcutta, noticed,
198-199.

Logic, a system of, criticised, 164–166.

Lucian and his Times, article on, 264-knowl

edge lost, 264-uncertainty as to author.
ship of ancient works, 265-the causes, 265
-indifference of great thinkers to fame, 266
-thought to be kept in the background
when satirists, or critics, 266-prejudices
against Lucian, 266-one copy of his works
saved by friends, 267--different transla-
tions, 267-sketch of his life, 268, et seq -
accu-ations, 270-facts in his favor, prætor
in Egypt, 271-various theories, 272-his
Nigrinus, 278-satire on the Romans, 273-
never banished, or imprisoned by govern-
ment, 274-satires on the Greeks-Alexan-
der of Aoniteichos, 275-Alexander the im-
postor, 276-Dialogues of the Gods and Con-
victed Jupiter, 276-amount borrowed by
modern writers from Lucian, 277-examples,
277,et seq.-his scorn of those who abused him
for telling the truth, 284.

Mathematics in French education noticed, 168.
May Dreams noticed, 399-401.

Michel, Francisque, his Les Ecossais in France,
&c., noticed. 382.

Moland, Louis, his Origines Littéraires noti-
ced, 401.

New England individualism, article on, 29-
leading feature of modern civilization, ib.
abolition of primogeniture, first cause of in-
dividualism, ib-great influence of ambition,
30-effect of individualism on labor, 31-
New Englander, his unceasing haste funda-
mentally wrong, ib -defeats its own end, ib.

409

-conditions necessary to production of pro-
found men, 33, ib.-the American lives only
in the present, 34-division of labor adverse
to enlightenment of the people, ib-individ-
ualism of self-government, 35-in the old
world, ib.-intelligence requisite to self-gov-
ernment, 36-individualism of the Christian
religion, ib.-responsibility in religion checks
the pursuit of wealth, 37-difference between
French and American revolutions, 38-same
differences in their legislation, 38-39-the
present an age of smail virtues. 39-its free-
dom from hero worship, ib.- individualism
not promotive of enthusiasm, 40-conflict
between clanism and individualism in seven-
teenth century, 40-41-religion the preserv-
ing element of modern civilization, 41-the
Athenian perished from lack of it, 42.
New Publications, Select, 205-206.
Orators and eloquence, article on, 299-defini
tions of eloquence, 299-300--the orator a
poet, 300--characteristics of oratory, 301-
eloquence not mechanical 302-different
from elocution, 302--the gift of nature, 303
--the voice of the heart, 303-manner of the
orator, 305-illustrations, 306-307-opinion
of Cicero, 309--other authorities, 309-ex-
temporaneous efforts and their advantages,
310--preparation by the great masters, 311-
312--necessity of study and culture, 314-
self-improvement, 315-no art like eloquence,

316.

Ought our great Atlantic cities to be fortified?
article on, 54-importance of fortifications,
ib.-as missiles of destruction increase, so
means of resisting them increase, ib.-mili-
tary maxim relative to frontier towns, 55-
applicable to other places, 56-question of
fortifying London, ib-first builders of forti-
fications, 57-strength of ancient fortifica-
tions, tb.-their service to the ancient Jews,
ib-their influence on modern civilization,
58-influence of gunpowder on the arts of at-
tack and defence. 58-59-instances of sieges,
59-idea of fortifying Paris attributable to
Vauban or Richelieu, 60-Vauban's project,
61-subsequently brought up, ib-fortifica-
tions begun in the reign of Louis Philippe,
ib.-interruption and completion of the work,
62-63-dimensions of the Parisian rampart,
64-only to be armed in time of war, ib.-its
value against insurrectionary movements, 65
-cause of our failure at Sumter, 66-West-
minster Review on the fortifying of Paris, 66,
et seg - London, 67-68-none of our cities
sufficiently fortified to resist a strong attack,
69-strength of Cronstadt and Sebastopol,
ib.-value of fortifications to Charleston,
ib.-revolution in naval warfare, 70-honor
due to Mr. Stevens, ib.-iron clads first in-
troduced into France, iba nation justifi-
able in fortifying its cities, 71-Calhoun's re-
port on the services expected to be rendered
by fortifications, 72, et seq.-England the
power most feared, 72-facility with which
Philadelphia could be captured, 73-feelings
of the rebels towards England, 74.
Palgrave, Turner, his Golden Treasury, noticed,

392.

Poet's Journal, (The,) criticised, 176, et seq.--
quotation from Petrarch, 177-verses of oth-
er poets to their wives, 177-selections from
the Journal, 178, et seq.
Procter, Adelaide, her Poems, reviewed, 388,
Publishers, good, bad, and indifferent, arti.
et seq.
cle on, 127-their little progress within th

last two centuries, ib.-criticism displeasing
to them, ib.-books before booksellers, 128-
ink used by the ancients, b.-representa-
tions of ancient books at Pompeii, 129-
painting in one of the Egyptian pyramids,
ib-publishers among the Romans, 130-
Cicero's works published by Atticus, b.-his
rivals in the trade, 131-Atticus unlike mod-
ern publishers, 131-publishers of later cen-
turies, 131-of Germany and France, 132-
Christopher Plantin, 132-Robert Stephens,
132-early booksellers of England, 132-Cax-
ton's labors, 132--Dodsley, 133-publish-
ers and crities of the present day, 134
-excellence of old editions, 134-magnifi
cence and great value of some early
works, 135-costly books of our own time,
135-cost of the Peintures et Ornamens des
Manuscrits, 136-talent employed on it, 137
-the "Antiquities of Mexico," its enormous
cost, 137-character of modern publishers,
138-Dr. Johnson's experience, 138-his en-
counter with Tom Osborne, 139 - Andrew
Millar, 139-Millar's note to Johnson, and
reply, 140-anecdotes of Dunton, Buck-
ley, Mazarine, 141-early publishers men of
consideration, 142--anecdote of Trusler and Dr
Lumley,142-Valpy's learning, integrity, and
honor, 143-Franklin as a bookseller, 144-
culture and education of living publishers,
144-merits of present and past editions,
144, et seq-new editions of the classics, 145
-deception usually a failure, 147-publish-
ers need not deviate from legitimate busi-
ness to make money, 147-examples, 147-
slight claim to anthorship, 148-offence of
speaking the truth, 149.

Regents of University of State of New York,
seventy-fifth annual report of, reviewed,
169-172.

Report of the Regents of the University of the
State of New York noticed, 169--Columbia
College, 169--Manhattan College, 170--Law
School of Albany University, 171--income of
the professors, 171-system of teaching, 172.
Russell, William Howard, his Diary North and
South reviewed, 373-his opinions of North-
ern and Southern ladies, 373-his
of the Appletons, 376.
Sketch of the Progress of Music in England for
the last Fifty Years, noticed, 200-201.
Stevenson E. L., M.D., his Effects of Electricity,
&c., noticed, 402.

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Student's France, (The,) noticed. 196-197.
System of Logic (A,) criticised, 164--the work
a compilation, 164-the introduction not in
keeping with the body of the work, 165-166.
Taxes, direct and indirect, at home and abroad,
article on, 149--war increases taxation, 149
--heavy taxation in England and France,
150--unequal in England, falling mainly on
the poor, 150-statistics, 151-does not bring
bankruptcy, 151-nations the most wealthy,
most heavily taxed, 152-inequality of British
representation, 152-encouragement of sci-
ence and art in the United States, 153-
America can bear taxation better than Eng-
land, 153-the point shown in the Edinburgh
Review, 153--universal taxation in England,
154-direct taxation has yielded to indirect,
155-effect of dearth on English operatives,
155-working men in America, 156--tone
of the Courrier des Etats-Unis, 157--op-
pressive French taxation, 158--borne by the
poor, 158--indirect taxes most oppressive,
159-science of political economy claimed by
England and France, 159-understood by the

ancients, 159-their ideas of the value of
money, 160-Aristotle on capital and labor,
160--Plato on division of labor, 161-ques-
tions of taxation discussed by the ancients,
161-system of Switzerland, 161-our war
renders heavy taxation a necessity, 162-
should be direct, 162-comparison between
direct and indirect, 162-property and ex-
penditure of New York, 163--tax on gas-
light, 163--the country should go back to
specie payments, 164.

Thebes, its Tombs and Tenants, noticed, 203.
Tocqueville, Alexis de, his Democracy in Amer-
ica noticed, 380-1.

Uberto, A Tragedy, 393-7.

Uncle Paul's Stories, noticed, 404.
Whitfield. Mrs. E. L., her Five Years in Greece
noticed, 378-9.

Works and Influence of Schiller, (th) article
on, 207-intellectual productions difficult to
estimate, 207-Schiller's reputation in Ger-
many, 208-influence of early teachings, 208
-indebted to his mother for his literary
qualities, 209--place and time of his birth,
209-boyish habits, 209-is destined for the
church, 210-sent to Stuttgart, 210-attends
the theatre, 210-anecdote of his boyish
days, 211-his dislike of regular studies. 211
-after regrets for the loss of opportunities,
212-his favorite authors, 212-had no due
appreciation of Shakespeare, 212-constructs
the plot of The Robbers, 213-written when he
was nineteen, 213-its morality, 214-Go-
ethe's criticism, 214-style of the first
edition, 215-Byron's Corsair and Giaour sug-
gested by it, 215-Schiller appointed regimen-
tal surgeon, 216-first representation of The
Rolbers, 217-Duke of Wurtemburg displeas-
ed, 217-Schiller leaves Stuttgart, 218-reads
his Fiesco to the principal actors at Man-
heim, 218-received with disfavor, 219-its
effect marred by his bad declamation, 219-
accepts an invitation to reside at Baurbach,
220-Fiesco brought upon the stage, 220—
writes a description to bring it within the
popular comprehension, 220-reception of his
Cabal and Love, 221-journey from Manheim
to Frankfort, 222-writes to Dalberg for aid.
222-is refused until he recasts Fiesco, 223
-characteristics of Court Intrigue and Love,
223--its favorable reception. 224-attracts
the Duke of Weimer's attention, 224-char-
acter of the Rhemische Thalia, 224-exasper-
ates the players by his criticisms, 225-his
removal to Leipzig, 225--Schiller and Goethe
compared, 226--Schiller lacking in intensity
of passion, 227--writes to Madame Wollzogen
in reference to marrying her daughter, 227-
his affection for Laura, 228-his marriage
with Charlotte Von Lengefeld, 228-a change
in his sentiments and feelings, 229-estimate
of Don Carlos, 229-230--plot of the Jeister Se-
her, 230-later changes in his Gods of Greece,
231-Schiller's indifference to religion, 231-
his intercourse with the poets of his time, 232
--its effect upon his later writings, 233-re-
gards Wallenstein as his greatest work, 233-
mostly composed at Jena, 233--his habits
while writing, 233--Wallenstein first written
as a whole, afterwards divided into three, 233
--Criticism of M. de Rebecque, 233-234--the
parts of Wallenstein examined, 234, et seq.-
Rebecque's criticism on William Tell, 237-
Schiller's sickness and death. 237, et seq. --
deep grief of Goethe at the event, 238--Go-
ethe and Schiller not to be judged by each
other, 239.

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