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JESSIE MELVILLE;

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OR,

DOUBLE

SACRIFICE.

"This interesting tale, to be appreciated, must be read. It is evidently the production of a superior mind. The conception is very happy; while the style is easy, unaffected, and appropriate. From the combination of the chaste and the elegant, with the rich, the tender, and pathetic, we should find no great difficulty in tracing the paternity to the author of several other popular works. The volume, both as to thought and language, possesses a charm that cannot fail deeply to interest hearts of sensibility, and, at the same time, please minds of culture and taste. In both respects, it is pervaded by what we would call a naturalness, that gratifies while it fascinates." -Scottish Christian Journal.

"We hesitate not to affirm that 'Jessie Melville' is one of the very best tales which has appeared in our day. Its whole tone is eminently moral and religions, and what better eulogy could it have? Beauty of writing we have in abundance -strokes of genuine humour are not unfrequent-while bursts of unmistakable eloquence are to be found in every page. In fact, it is full of the most glorious poetry, gushing forth from a heart capable of appreciating, and as capable of communicating, 'thoughts that breathe, in words that burn. Its extreme fascination is the inevitable result of its style and tone. We are intimately acquainted with a literary gentleman who had never seen it till it appeared in its present form, who was so riveted with it, that he read no less than two hundred and thirty pages at one sitting. He told us afterwards, that no volume of the kind had so attracted his attention, and so forced him to read, since the issue of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' We are not surprised, however, that it should be a popular book-we should rather wonder if the contrary were found to be the case. For the author, we take it upon us to predict a career of no ordinary brilliancy. His modesty has prevented him making his name public, and we are not at liberty to divulge it. We shall conclude this brief but sufficiently distinct review by simply observing, that all who would enjoy the portraiture of the finer feelings of humanity, as observable in the world's true nobility-moral heroes and moral heroines will do well to put themselves in possession of this most agreeable and instructive volume."-North Briton.

"A pregnant tale of sterling genius, reared in giant stateliness, and gloriously endowed with a holy magician's might, charming the reader with the most radiantly glittering and luscious thoughts. It is a work emphatically invaluable to all classes of readers, being one of the most beautiful narratives we ever read. The whole of the characters are ably drawn, the plot is quickly and interestingly followed up, and the conclusion highly satisfactory. The novelist Scott would have commended the work with enthusiasm: it is very much in his style-written with a master's hand. The great object of this tale is to inculcate equanimity in our words and actions, and to diffuse it through the human brotherhood. We are subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by our cruel treatment to one another-by envy, malice, treachery, or injustice to our neighbours. We readily say, half the misery of the human species might be extinguished would men abide by the instructions laid down in this Edinburgh Tale. In it they will find how to alleviate the universal curse so many lie under-how the storm that beats s0 heavily might be stilled by the practice of compassion, love, benevolence, and humility. We are certain the book will force its way into thousands of homes, and be beloved and wonderfully popular. We lingeringly take leave of it, with the most zealous and cordial recommendation."-Middlesbro' News.

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THE MERCHANT'S DAUGHTER;

OR,

LOVE AND MAMMON.

"The 'Merchant's Daughter' is now in our hands, and we have run through the whole of it with much satisfaction. The writer undoubtedly possesses the happy forte of awakening a strong interest in the fates of the leading personages; and this interest is kept up, and even goes on increasing, till the close of the narrative. And when the story ends, we feel a sort of regret that it occupies only one volume, instead of two or more. But our agreeable friend seems to write on the well-known maxim, that 'enough is as good as a feast;' and we so far agree with him as to concede, that when attention begins to flag-when it cannot be exercised without an effort or a strain-a single volume is preferable to a couple. Still we are so much pleased with the style and sentiments of our author, that in his case we should just wish to reverse the position, although, perhaps, his judgment in this matter is the more prudent of the two, at least in the beginning of his new career. But when a few more years have gone over his head, and he has acquired a more matured experience, he may probably lengthen out his narrative, like Sir Walter, and treat his many readers and admirers with two, or even three, of such attractive octavos. The characters are numerous,

and all well drawn. They have the merit of individuality, and are clearly distinct from each other. Of course, the author has directed his chief attention to those of his hero and heroine; and we do him no more than justice when we say, that he has hit off two excellent and agreeable portraits. He places before his mind's eye a great moral, which is never lost sight of by himself, and never concealed from the reader. In this novel he endeavours to show how far parental authority should go in regulating and controlling matrimonial alliances; and we think, that in determining so difficult and delicate a point, he displays not only a nice moral sense, but a sound and correct judgment."-Scottish Christian Journal.

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Rarely have we perused so truly admirable a tale-admirable in its finished composition, its stirring and impressive eloquence, and grandeur of tragic passion."-Hulme (Manchester) Advertiser.

"The 'Merchant's Daughter' will bear comparison with the best tale of the day. It is written for an earnest purpose. The sadness of the world is here sadly painted, but it is not for the paltry sake of artistic skill that the author tampers with its sadness. His true aim seems to be to show how virtue may find a reward, how true love may run smooth, and the wicked learn how to break their chains. It is, in fact, a tale concerning those who have sold themselves to MamWe recommend it to our readers as a beacon light of Christianity.'— Middlesbro' Weekly News.

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"The author has shown himself in this volume to be possessed of great power and rich endowments. The characters he has introduced are numerous-all of them are distinct existences, having turns and talents peculiarly their own. He has succeeded in rearing a structure complete in all its parts, and yet very simple as a whole. The bursts of pathos are deeply affecting, flashes of true wit sparkle on every page, and both land and ocean scenery are described with much power and poetic feeling. The mind of the writer, like a diving-bell, seems able to go down into the very centre of conscious existence, and by thus getting a glimpse into the true and the real, he is able to speak from the heart to the heart. His chief aim has been to strike a blow at the great Mammon-spirit of the age, which appears to be abroad at present, working much havoc both in the commercial and social world. In fine, we would say that this volume merits a place in every library. Possessing an excellent moral, it ought to be placed in the hands of the young. It is calculated to teach even manhood duty; and the aged will live their lives over again as they see their own bright and bitter experiences mapped out on every page of that beautiful Scottish story, 'Love and Mammon.""North Briton.

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