The Two Brothers, a Narrative exhibiting the Effects of Edu-
cation, is an able and readable little tale, told plainly but forcibly, and with a lifelike air. The object is to show by example the author's notions of the different results attending public or private systems of education, or rather of the respective habits and feelings whence their supporters draw their views. There is a father, wha represents the old school of bold, loyal, roystering Englishmen, foul uf mischief', manly sports, and war ; tolerating learning, be- cause gentlemen are learned, at:d having a respect for religion, as it is " part and parcel" of our glorious constitution. Opposed to him is his brother, a man of " peace and good-will towards men ;" pursuing time more humanizing studies, and averse, because his health is delicate, to the rougher pastimes of questionable hu- manity. There are also two sons; the elder "a chip of the old block," a fine dashing youth, who goes into the Army, kills his friend in a duel, gets his constitution broken up on service, and returns home to vegetate for the remainder of his days a confirmed invalid. The younger son resembles his milder uncle ; who trains him up in his own pursuits; and when of fitting age and duly qualified, the young gentleman goes into the Church, gets a snug living, marries, and is happy.
It will be seen hero the conclusion, what are the authors' views ; which are consistently supported throughout, but better in the characters than in the incidents and catastrophe; for it is not every officer who ruins his health and kills his friend, nor does every mild, well-educated young man who enters the Church, succeed in marrying a baronet's daughter and procuring an ample com-
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