Now when it shakes her, and withhold her voice,
Of that divinest impulse nevermore.
Worthy and impious I withhold it now,
Hardening my heart. Here, here in this free Isle,
To which in thy young virtue's erring zeal
Thou wert so perilous an enemy,

Here in free England shall an English hand
Build thy imperishable monument,
Both to thine own misfortune and to ours,
By thine own deadly error so beguiled

Here in free England shall an English voice
Raise up thy mourning song. For thou hast paid
The bitter penalty of that misdeed;
Justice hath done her unrelenting part,
If she in truth be Justice who drives on,
Bloody and blind, the chariot-wheels of death.

So young, so glowing for the general good,
O, what a lovely manhood had been thine,
When all the violent workings of thy youth
Had passed away, hadst thou been wisely spared,
Left to the slow and certain influences
Of silent feeling, and maturing thought!
How had the heart-that noble heart of thine,
Which even now had snapped one spell, which beat
With such brave indignation at the shame
And guilt of France, and of her miscreant lord,-
How had it clung to England! With what love,
What pure and perfect love, returned to her,
Now worthy of thy love, the champion now
For freedom,-yea, the only champion now,
And soon to be the avenger. But the blow
Hath fallen, the undiscriminating blow,
That for its portion to the grave consigned
Youth, Genius, generous Virtue. O grief, grief!
O, sorrow and reproach! Have ye to learn,

Deaf to the past, and to the future blind,
Ye who thus irremissibly exact

The forfeit life, how lightly life is staked,
When in distempered times the feverish mind
To strong delusion yields? Have ye to learn
With what a deep and spirit stirring voice
Pity doth call Revenge? Have ye no hearts
To feel and understand how mercy tames
The rebel nature maddened by old wrongs,
And binds it in the gentle bands of love,
When steel and adamant were weak to hold
That Samson strength subdued!

Let no man write

Thy epitaph! Emmet, nay; thou shalt not go
Without thy funeral strain! O young and good
And true, though erring here, thou shalt not go
Unhonored or unsung. And better thus
Beneath that undiscriminating stroke
Better to fall, than to have lived to mourn,
As sure thou wouldst in misery and remorse,
Thine own disastrous triumph; to have seen,
If the Almighty at that awful hour
Had turned away his face, wild Ignorance
Let loose and frantic Vengeance, and dark zeal
And all bad passions tyrannous, and the fires
Of persecution once again ablaze.

How had it sunk into thy soul to see

Last curse of all, the ruffian slaves of France
In thy dear country lording it!

How happier thus in that heroic mood
That takes away the sting of death, to die,
By all the good and all the wise forgiven!
Yea, in all ages by the wise and good
To be remembered, mourned and honored still!
-Robert Southey.

Self-called George Sand! whose soul amid the lions
Of thy tumultuous senses, moans defiance,
And answers roar for roar, as spirits can,
I would some mild miraculous thunder ran
Above the applauded circus, in appliance

Of thine own nobler nature's strength and science,

Drawing two pinions, white as wings of swan,
From thy strong shoulders, to amaze the place
With holier light! that thou to woman's claim,
And man's, might join beside the angel's grace
Of a pure genius sanctified from blame;
Till child and maiden pressed to thine embrace,
To kiss upon thy lips a stainless fame.

Adams, Charles Follen.- Known as a humorous writer, particularly of poems in German dialect. Mr. Adams is a native of Dorchester, Massachusetts, where he was born April 21st, 1842. He served in the civil war, and began his literary pursuits in 1870.

Adams, John Quincy.-The sixth President of the United States, was the son of John Adams, the second President, and was born in Massachusetts in 1767. He was elected to the presidency in 1825. At the expiration of his term of office he retired to Quincy, Massachusetts, but was elected Representative to Congress in 1830. His first literary productions were letters from abroad, and were published in the Portfolio, a Philadelphia journal. Died in 1848.

Aldrich, Thomas Bailey.-Mr. Aldrich holds high rank among American authors, having been a frequent and popular contributor to leading periodicals. He was born November 11th, 1836, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. During the three years of his connection with the mercantile house of his uncle in New York, he began his literary career. His writings comprise both prose and poetry.

Alexander, Cecil Frances.—Wife of William Alexander, Bishop of Derry, Ireland. She was born near Strathbane in 1823, and distinguished herself by her poems, many of which are of a religious character.

Alford, Henry, D. D.—Born in London 1810; died in 1871. In addition to his ecclesiastical position as Dean of Canterbury, he was a Biblical scholar of wide repute. His Greek Testament, completed in 1861, is a standard work. His poems are marked by scholarly refinement, and earnest Christian spirit.

Alger, Horatio. A native of North Chelsea, Massachusetts, where he was born on January 13th, 1834. He graduated at Harvard College in 1851, and became pastor of a Unitarian congregation in 1864. Mr. Alger

is the author of several volumes of poems, and has also been a frequent contributor to periodical literature.

Allen, Elizabeth Akers.-Born in Maine, 1832. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Chase, and her first husband was Paul Akers, the sculptor. Her most famous production is "Rock Me to Sleep, Mother."

Allingham, William.-Born at Ballyshannon, Ireland, 1828. Published poems in 1850, again in 1854, and received an author's pension in 1864.

Allston, Washington.-Distinguished as an artist and author. He was born at Georgetown, South Carolina, 1779, resided at Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the latter part of his life, and died in 1843.

Ames, Fisher, LL. D.-A distinguished orator and statesman during the American Revolution and the period immediately preceding. His brilliant eulogy on Washington was pronounced in 1799. Mr. Ames was born in the ancient town of Dedham, Massachusetts, April 9, 1758, and died on the 4th of July, 1808, four years after he had declined, on account of failing health, the presidency of Harvard College.

Andersen, Hans Christian.—A gifted writer, born in Denmark, 1805. Having failed in his early efforts as actor and singer, he was placed at an advanced school through royal favor, and soon developed those remarkable gifts which have made his name known throughout the world, especially among the children for whom his fairy tales have a singular charm. On his seventieth birthday he was presented with a book containing one of his tales in fifteen languages. Died in 1875.

Arnold, Dr. Thomas.-Was born at Cowes, Isle of Wight, on the 13th of June, 1795. He received his preparatory education at Winchester School, and went thence, in 1811, to Corpus Christi College, Oxford. In 1814 his name was placed in the first class in classical

literature, and in the next year he was elected fellow of Oriel College, where he gained the chancellor's prize for the two university essays, Latin and English, for the years 1815 and 1817. In December, 1818, he was ordained deacon at Oxford. In 1819 he settled at Laleham, where he remained for the next nine years, taking seven or eight young men as private pupils in preparation for the universities. In 1827 he was elected head master of the school at Rugby. On the 12th of June, 1842, he died, on the day that completed his forty-seventh year.

It is impossible, in the limits necessarily assigned to these biographical notices, to do justice to the intellectual, moral and religious character of this eminently great and good man. No other English scholar of the present century has exerted a wider or more happy influence on the literary and religious world. In whatever light we view him, either as a scholar, an historian, a schoolmaster, a theologian, or as a man, he commands our highest respect and warmest admiration.

Arnold, Matthew.-A well-known English poet and essayist, the eldest son of the late Dr. Arnold, of Rugby. He was born in 1822, was appointed Inspector of Schools in 1851, and elected Professor of Poetry at Oxford in 1857. As a thinker and author his rank is high.

Bailey, Philip James.-Author of "Festus," "The Angel World," and other poems, was born in England 1816. "Festus" was published when he was twentythree years old, and was received with unusual favor.

Barton, Bernard.-A member of the Society of Friends, and author of "Bruce and the Spider," and other poems, was born in London, 1784, and died in 1849.

James Beattie, a much admired poet and a distinguished moral philosopher, was born in Lawrence Kirk, Kincardineshire, in the northeast of Scotland, on the 20th of October, 1735. His father, who was poor, died when the poet was only ten years old; but his elder brother kept him at school till he obtained a "bursary" (a kind of benefaction for poor scholars) at the Mareschal College, Aberdeen, where he remained four years. Having received his degree of A. M. in 1753, he took a small school at Fordoun, near his native village. Here he employed his time chiefly in studying the classics, and in composing various poetical pieces. Died 1803.

Beecher, Henry Ward.-The foremost pulpit orator of America, and an author of remarkable versatility. A number of volumes have been issued, comprising Mr. Beecher's Sermons, Lectures to Young Men, Star Papers, one work of fiction, the Life of Christ, and Mis

cellanies. He was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, 1813, graduated at Amherst College in 1834, became pastor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, in 1847, and died in 1887.

Bayley, Thomas Haynes.-Composer of popular songs; born in England 1799; died 1839.

Barbauld, Anna Letitia.—A distinguished English authoress, born in Leicestershire, 1743. She was the first to publish works especially adapted to children. Died in 1845.

Barham, Richard Harris.-Wrote under the nom de plume of Thomas Ingoldsby, Esq., and by his fine humorous productions gained a wide circle of readers. Born in England 1788, and died 1845.

Bennett, William Cox.- Born at Greenwich, England, 1820. His poetry is characterized by deep feeling. and relates particularly to domestic life.

Blaine, James Gillespie.-Was born in Pennsylvania 1830, graduated at Washington and Jefferson College, 1847; was representative in Congress from Maine 1863-1875, filling the office of Speaker of the House from 1869. Elected to the United States Senate 1876; became Secretary of State in President Garfield's cabinet 1881, and in 1884 was defeated as the candidate for the presidency on the Republican ticket. Blaine's most celebrated oration is that on President Garfield.

Mr.

Bonar, Horatius.-The author of many beautiful hymns, the fame of which is world-wide, is a native of Scotland, and was born in Edinburgh, 1808. He had been for many years a minister of the Free Church, and has published several religious works which have had an enormous circulation. One of his best known pieces is entitled "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping."

Bowles, William Lisle.-He may be regarded as the forerunner of that school of modern poets, such as Wordsworth, Southey and Coleridge, who have adopted a charming, easy manner, in contrast with the stilted, unnatural measures of many who went before them. Bowles was born in 1762, died in 1850, and was by profession a clergyman.

Brainard, John Gardiner Calkins.—A descriptive poet, born at New London, Connecticut, 1796; died 1828. His poem on "Niagara" is considered the best on that subject yet produced.

Brooks, Charles Timothy.-A Unitarian minister, born at Salem, Massachusetts, 1813; graduated at Harvard College in 1832, and settled as pastor at Newport, Rhode Island. He has published a number of translations from the German.

Erooks, James Gordon.-The son of an officer in the Revolutionary Army, was born at Red Hook, near New York, September 3, 1801. After graduating at Union College he studied law, but in 1823 became editor of the Morning Courier, New York. In connection with his wife he published a volume of poems in 1829. Died at Albany, 1841.

Brooks, Maria Gowen.-A native of Medford, Massachusetts, where she was born in 1795. Southey pronounced her "the most impassioned and most imaginative of all poetesses." Much of the latter part of her life was passed in Cuba, where she died in 1845.

Brown, Frances.-The author of "Ah the Pleasant Days of Old," and other popular pieces, was born in Ireland in 1818, and died in 1864.

Browne, Francis F.-Editor and author, was connected several years with the Lakeside Monthly, Chicago, and later with the Chicago Dial. Born in Vermont in 1843.

Browning, Robert.-In 1835 Mr. Browning wrote his first poem, “Paracelsus," which immediately brought him into notice. His collected poems were published in 1849, 1855 and 1864. Of late years numerous editions have been issued. Born in London, 1812.

Browning, Elizabeth Barrett.-An authoress of wide celebrity, born in London 1809, died 1861. Her works are distinguished by depth of thought and feeling, and are better appreciated by cultivated readers than by the general public.

Bryant, William Cullen.-One of the most distin guished of our American poets and men of letters In early life Mr. Bryant gave promise of his coming fame, having written his "Thanatopsis," perhaps the finest of all his productions, at the age of eighteen. For many years as author, journalist and honored citizen, he lived in the eye of the public, enjoying an enviable distinction. Born in Hampshire, Massachusetts, 1794; died June 12, 1878. D. Appleton & Co., New York, are the publishers of Bryant's works.

Buchanan, Robert.-Born in Scotland 1841, and educated at the University of Glasgow. His versatility embraces tragedy and comedy as well as ordinary poems.

Buckingham, Joseph T.-The gifted editor of the New England Galaxy, Boston Courier, and New England Magazine, was born in 1779, and died in 1861.

Burger, Gottfried August.-One of the most popular German poets was born near Halberstadt, Prussian Saxony, in 1748. As a versifier and writer of ballads he gained wide fame. Died 1794.

Burns, Robert.-The genins of Burns is recognized by all readers of English literature. It gave him the name of "The National Poet of Scotland." His writings are notable for genuine feeling, homely simplicity, and occasional gleams of humor. The poet was the son of a poor peasant, and was born at Ayr, January 25, 1759. Through poverty and many adverse circumstances he struggled upward until his name became a household word in his own and other lands. His writings touched the tenderest chords of human feeling. and although he was not without his failings, these were kindly dealt with by his many friends and admirers. Died in 1796.

Butler, Samuel.-The famous author of "Hudibras," was born at Strensham, England, in 1612, and by his writings made a marked sensation at the royal court and elsewhere in 1663. Died in abject poverty in London, 1680.

Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord.-One of the most celebrated of English poets, whose writings have attracted universal attention, while their merits, as well as the character of their author, have been widely dis cussed Byron was born in London in 1788, and in his eleventh year succeeded to the title and estate, Newstead Abbey, of his uncle, Lord William Byron. In 1807 his first volume of verse, entitled "Hours of Idleness," was published, and was severely handled by the critics. Byron replied with great spirit, and soon published other productions which displayed his remarkable genius. He assumed the cause of Greece in her struggle for liberty, and died in 1824, after passing through many domestic quarrels, which, it must be admitted were the occasion of some of his tenderest, most pathetic effusions. Whatever judgment is rendered upon the moral quality of some of his writings, there can be but one opinion respecting the brilliance of his genius and the magnificence of his poetical gifts.

Campbell, Thomas. - Author of "The Pleasures of Hope," and many other poems marked by true poetic genius, was a native of Scotland and was porn at Glasgow in 1777 After a brilliant literary career, he died at Boulogne in 1844, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, Lord Macaulay, Dean Milman, and other celebrities acting as pall bearers. Few poems of any author have become more generally known, or have been received with greater favor.

Cary, Alice.-This well-known American authoress first came into notice by her contributions to the National Era, for which she wrote under the nom de plume of "Patty Lee." Her "Clovernook," comprising sketches of Western life, was popular both in America

and England. Several works of fiction, and various poems, have also met with marked favor. Born near Cincinnati, Ohio, 1820, died in New York, where she resided during the latter part of her life, in 1871. The writings of the Cary Sisters are published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston.

Cary, Phoebe.-The younger sister of Alice Cary, and equally gifted, was born in the Miami Valley in 1824, and died in 1871. Her religious writings are marked by great beauty and deep feeling, and have gained wide popularity.

Carey, Henry.-An English author of essays, poems and dramas, was born in 1700, and committed suicide in 1743.

Carleton, Will M.-Author of the popular "Farm Ballads" and "Farm Legends," was born at Hudson, Michigan, 1845. The above volumes, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, have gained for Mr. Carleton a high rank in contemporaneous literature.

Procter, Bryan Waller-Was an English poet, who wrote under the nom de plume of "Barry Cornwall." He was born about 1790. He first studied law and began its practice about 1831. He acquired some literary distinction by his volume "Dramatic Scenes and other Poems," issued in 1819. Among his other works are "The Flood of Thessaly," "English Songs and other Small Poems," "Essays and Tales in Prose," and "Charles Lamb: a Memoir." His songs have obtained much popularity. The poetess. Adelaide Anne Procter, is a daughter of this eminent writer. He died in 1874.

Cary, Lucius, Lord Falkland.-Born in Eng land in 1610; died in 1643. An admirable critic, and genial companion.

Channing, William Ellery.-A celebrated Unitarian preacher and author. Born at Newport, Rhode Island, 1780, and died in 1842. He held a foremost position among religious authors, was bold and acute in controversy, and left behind him an honored name.

Chatterton, Thomas.-"The marvelous boy who pershed in his pride," although dying by his own hand at the age of seventeen, had already astonished the world by his precocious genius. He was born at Bristol, England, in 1752, removed to London, and suffered extreme poverty during the latter part of his brief, distinguished career.

Cherry, Andrew-Born in England 1762, distinguished himself by the composition of popular ballads, and died in 1812.

Child, Lydia Maria.-American writer and editor,

author of a "History of Rome,” “The Oasis,” etc.; born in 1802, died in 1880.

Clare, John. The peasant poet, whose pastoral writings have decided merit, was born in Northamptonshire, England, in 1793, and died in 1864.

Clarke, James Freeman.-Clergyman author, and editor, is a native of Boston, where he was born in 1810. He has always been forward in reformatory movements, and has aided them by his versatile pen.

Coates, Dr. Reynell.-Known as the author of "The Gambler's Wife," was born in 1802, and for many years resided in Camden, New Jersey. He has frequently made contributions to medical literature.

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor.-One of the most famous of English authors. Of magnificent intellectual endowment, he was equally distinguished for his controversial power and imaginary creations. His most remarkable poem is the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." This, with a number of fragmentary pieces, gave him first rank in the literary world, while it is conceded that his splendid genius was used but fitfully, and without the effect of which it was really capable. Born in Devonshire, 1752; died in London, 1834.

Coleridge, Hartley.-The eldest son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and possessed of talents scarcely less brilliant than those of his distinguished father. Born in E gland 1796, died, 1849.

Coleman, George (The Younger).—Born in England 1762; died in 1836. A theatrical manager, and author of poetical pieces well received by the public.

Cook, Eliza. The popular authoress of "The Old Arm Chair" began her contributions to periodical literature at an early age. A volume of poems issued in 1840 was well received. Born in 1817, and received a literary pension in 1864.

Cooke, Rose Terry.-Born in Connecticut in 1827. Her prose and poetical works are of a high order, the prose consisting mainly of brief sketches contributed to current periodicals.

Cowper, William.-This celebrated English poet, the most popular in his generation, infused an earnest, even a religious spirit, into nearly all his writings, yet his ballad on "John Gilpin" is marked by an exquisite humor. Cowper was constitutionally melancholy, and this threw a shadow over some of his writings. Sev eral of his hymns must be ranked among English classics. Born in 1731; died in 1800.

Crabbe, George.—The people's poet and celebrated delineator of lowly life; also a well-known divine. Born in 1754 and died in 1832.