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Review Of New Publigations.
REVIEW OF NEW PUBLIGATIONS .
Life of Burke , concluded from p . 46 , H AVING followed this great luminary through his juvenile days , "Dr .. Bisset takes a review of his literary and political career . "We are informed that Mr . Burke contributed , upon his removal from his native , counti-v to the metropolis of this kingdom , to periodical publications , in in various subjectsfrom which he derived little profit but more
enessays , couragement . His first sacrifice was to fame , and on her pinions , he alter- * wards soared to a sublime height . History , ethics , politics , metaphysics , poetry , and criticism , were the studies to which he diiected his principal attention .-. In these his assiduity was so intense-as to bring on him art alarming illness . To Dr . Nugent , a physician of'talents , he applied for relief ; this he ° obtained not only from the Doctor himself , but from the fair hand of Miss Nugent , his daughter , whose amiable qualities and sympathetic mind excited and she
a tender passion in the heart of Mr . Burke . He offered , accepted his hand ; and we are informed , that , ' during a long life of various vicissitudes and trying situations , Mr . Burke had , in her soothing and affectionate conduct , every reason to rejoice at his lot . ' " ''' .. The force of his genius , which displayed itself in several publications , at ? traded the notice of , and was the means of introducing him to the Marquis of Rockingham , who offered to make him his private secretary . This appointment he accep ted . During the administration of his noble friend ,. Mr . Burke was chosen member of parliament for Wendover , in Buckinghamshire .
in the senate he displayed those wondeiful powers of intellect , that comprehension of thought , and expansion of idea , which have excited astonishment . and commanded respect . Dr . Bisset lias taken a copious , review of his political conduct , ' and remarked with great judgment on those parts of his \ nrliamentary speeches which challenged observation . ' His comments on the most striking periods delivered by the orator are exceedingly pertinent , and at once elucidate their intent and purpose , and give ample proof ofthe
discernment and-reflecting mind of the Biographer . He has not , however , confined himself to a partial estimate of Mr . Burke ' s abilities as a statesman , but followed the track laiel down for the historian , and completely discharged » duty , of which th . e due fulfilment requires extensive knowledge , enlarge *! Views ofthe propensities of human- nature , acute observation , and intuitive genius . With the various publications-of Mr . Burke Dr . Bisset stems to iiave made himself familiarly acquainted : in all he has pointed out the leading
arguments , and examined the diift ol their tendency . Through the Ameii-Wn war he has followed tlie politician step by step , and displayed , in a comprehensive review of the conduct of the different persons , who were the chief iigoats in that important scene , and of the ultimate consequences cif the ..measures enforced by them in order to terrify the Colonists into obedience ' , 'vigorous mind , capable of great energy . VOLXI ' 30
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Review Of New Publigations.
REVIEW OF NEW PUBLIGATIONS .
Life of Burke , concluded from p . 46 , H AVING followed this great luminary through his juvenile days , "Dr .. Bisset takes a review of his literary and political career . "We are informed that Mr . Burke contributed , upon his removal from his native , counti-v to the metropolis of this kingdom , to periodical publications , in in various subjectsfrom which he derived little profit but more
enessays , couragement . His first sacrifice was to fame , and on her pinions , he alter- * wards soared to a sublime height . History , ethics , politics , metaphysics , poetry , and criticism , were the studies to which he diiected his principal attention .-. In these his assiduity was so intense-as to bring on him art alarming illness . To Dr . Nugent , a physician of'talents , he applied for relief ; this he ° obtained not only from the Doctor himself , but from the fair hand of Miss Nugent , his daughter , whose amiable qualities and sympathetic mind excited and she
a tender passion in the heart of Mr . Burke . He offered , accepted his hand ; and we are informed , that , ' during a long life of various vicissitudes and trying situations , Mr . Burke had , in her soothing and affectionate conduct , every reason to rejoice at his lot . ' " ''' .. The force of his genius , which displayed itself in several publications , at ? traded the notice of , and was the means of introducing him to the Marquis of Rockingham , who offered to make him his private secretary . This appointment he accep ted . During the administration of his noble friend ,. Mr . Burke was chosen member of parliament for Wendover , in Buckinghamshire .
in the senate he displayed those wondeiful powers of intellect , that comprehension of thought , and expansion of idea , which have excited astonishment . and commanded respect . Dr . Bisset lias taken a copious , review of his political conduct , ' and remarked with great judgment on those parts of his \ nrliamentary speeches which challenged observation . ' His comments on the most striking periods delivered by the orator are exceedingly pertinent , and at once elucidate their intent and purpose , and give ample proof ofthe
discernment and-reflecting mind of the Biographer . He has not , however , confined himself to a partial estimate of Mr . Burke ' s abilities as a statesman , but followed the track laiel down for the historian , and completely discharged » duty , of which th . e due fulfilment requires extensive knowledge , enlarge *! Views ofthe propensities of human- nature , acute observation , and intuitive genius . With the various publications-of Mr . Burke Dr . Bisset stems to iiave made himself familiarly acquainted : in all he has pointed out the leading
arguments , and examined the diift ol their tendency . Through the Ameii-Wn war he has followed tlie politician step by step , and displayed , in a comprehensive review of the conduct of the different persons , who were the chief iigoats in that important scene , and of the ultimate consequences cif the ..measures enforced by them in order to terrify the Colonists into obedience ' , 'vigorous mind , capable of great energy . VOLXI ' 30