to the saint's prediction, and his companions buried him there, raising a heap of stones over his grave. This cairn may be seen still on the sea-coast, and the river in which he was baptized is called to this day by the inhabitants, Dobur (the stream) Artbranani."— p. 38.
St. Adamnan usually appeals for confirmation to the local knowledge and traditions of his readers. At others he says simply, "What more! the prophecy of the holy man was fulfilled, and this was Aenghus, surnamed Bronbachar." Once he says, " Of the miracles recorded in this chapter, there are yet living not merely one or two witnesses as the law requires, but hundreds who can bear witness to their truth."
Curious signs of the times," are recorded, such as might be found in the poetry of Ossian, as, for instance, the holy man's prophecy concerning the polluted well.
"Another time, after the convention of the kings at Drumceath, that is, between Aedh, son of Gabran; and Aedh, son of Aainmurech, the saint returned to the sea shore, and on a cloudless day in summer, he and the abbot Comghaill sat down not far from the above named fort: after the saint had got a little water brought to him from a well that was close by, to wash his hands, he said to the abbot : A day shall come when the well from whence this water was drawn will be no longer fit for man's use.' Why,' said Comghaill, shall the water be corrupted? Because,' replied the saiut, it shall be filled with human blood, for my relatives and yours, that is, the descendants of Neill and the Cruithnii shall wage war in the neighbouring fortress of Cethern, and in that conflict an unhappy relative of mine shall be slain, whose blood, mingling with that of many others, shall fill up the well.' This truthful prophecy was fulfilled after many years, for in that battle, it is well known, Domnall, son of Aedh, came off victorious, and in that well, according to the saint's word, was slain a near relative of his. Another soldier of Christ, called Finan, who led the life of an anchorite blamelessly for a long time near the monastery of Durrow, and who was present at the battle, assured me, Adamuan, that he saw a man's body lying in the well, that on his return from the battle-field the same day to the monastery of St. Comghaill, in Irish Comas, he found there two aged monks who, when he told them of the battle he saw, and of the well filled with human blood, exclaimed, A true prophet is Columba, for he had foretold all the circumstances you now mention, long indeed before they occurred, in our hearing to St. Comghaill, when they sat together near fort Cethern."
But we have said enough to give our readers an idea of St. Columba's gifts of prophecy and miracle. We will
only add that the translator, whose name is not given, has added notes that leave no names of places or persons unexplained, and an appendix containing some curious information. Altogether this little work is, as a fragment of antiquity, well worth the perusal.
VII.-Walking with God; or, Dwellers in the Recreation House of the Lord. From the French of the Pere Rigoleuc, S. J. London: Richardson and Son, 1860.
A selection from the works of so eminent a divine as le Pere Rigoleuc, cannot but be highly valuable. The instructions it contains are of an ascetic character, in fact, addressed to the inmates of Religious Houses; to such as are learning to walk and dwell in the school of religious perfection." Our readers will understand, without any observation of ours, that many things which it contains may be very generally edifying. We will mention especially the Counsels for souls whom God leads in the ordinary ways of grace," and the "Exercise of preparation for death."
NOTE. We have received Mr. Massey's first, second, and third volumes of "a History of England during the Reign of George the Third." We propose to review the work when completed in his fourth volume. Also O'Donoghue's "Historical Memoirs of the O'Briens," which we hope to notice. MacMahon's "Treatise on Metaphysics" comes so much within the scope of a recent article in the Dublin Review as to preclude our going further into the subject, at least for the present. We much regret that "T.A.P.'s" "Introduction to the History of France" has reached us at too late a period to enable us to bestow on it, in this number, the attention which it appears to merit. We regret our ignorance of the identity of the author. We had prepared notices of "May Templeton ;' "United Irishmen, third series;" "The Third Report on Reformatories ;" and of other works which our want of space obliges us to postpone.
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A'Beckett, Gilbert, Abbot, his qualities as an author 136-comic histories by 137. About, Edmond, his writings quoted as autho rity 88-their indelicacy 89-his description of Italian village 89-his false views on the sub- serviency of religion to state 102.
Absenteeism, increased in Ireland after Union 504.
Addresses, Rejected, extracts from 123 and 124. Adults, questions put to, when admitted into Workhouses 274-particulars respecting writ- ten in Indoor Relief List 274. Affairs, ecclesiastical, disputes on, in time of Roger Bacon 319.
Affections, human, deified in present age 93- should not take the place of God's law 94- not necessary for sympathy with the human race 96-should be sanctified by grace 98. Age, present, the false philosophy of delights in the indefinite 433-season of false disguises 86-false maxims of 87-spirit of tends to paganism 88.
Agriculture abandoned by inhabitants in the vicinity of Rome 245-decay of under Roman Emperors 245-neglect of dates from reign of Tiberins 245.
Agro Romano, property of private individuals 248-proprietors of, have resisted cultivation
Albano, road to, deserted in time of Cicero 236. Alciuli, founder of French School of Law 459. Alison, extract from, on state of Roman Cam- pagna 252,
Anaxagoras, first eminent Greek Philosopher
17-rejects idea of chance 17-his views com- pared with those of Anaximander 17-his philosophy considered 17.
Animals, all sprung from four or five pro- genitors 51-different species of, dependent on each other 60.
Anstey, Christopher, his facility in rhyming 113-his coarseness 113.
Annexation, unanimous vote for, in Italy 153 -procured by unfair means 155-really de- sired by large masses of Italian population 158. Appenines, the inhabitants beyond-their want of piety 91.
Architecture, Doric, derived from Egypt 25. Aristotle, philosophy of, in direct opposition to that of Plato 34-practical character of 34- his gigantic powers 35-his influence on the early Christians less than that of Plato 35- his system advocated by John Damascene 36 -used by St. Thomas Aquinas 36. Artists, Catholic, possess peculiar power un- known to other artists 446.
Art, Industrial School, should be applied to Catholic children 290-should be made obli- gatory 291.
Ascoli, Jerome, de, entertains charges against Bacon 334-becomes Pope 335.
Asides, domestic, by Hood 131. Assassination, justification of, by Count Rudio, listened to in England 449.
Astronomy, study of, subject to suspicion 326- system of, invented by Roger Bacon 327- confounded with judicial astrology 327. Augustine, St., extract from 104-applies to pre- sent age 104.
Austria, John Archduke of, his proclamation 163.
Authority, Catholic, weight of, on moral truth considered 397.
Bacon, Lord, first writer of modern times who had true ideas of science of jurisprudence 461.
Bacon, Roger, article on 316 to 350-his history little studied in England 316-his works edited by Sir J. Romilly 317-his writings present picture of the learning of his age 317 -considered by modern writers as opponent of scholastic philosophy 317-his career not that of polemic 318-his age especially that of scholastic philosophy 318-his name not changed 320-his independent conduct to. wards King 320-studies in the University of Paris 321 his life little known in detail 321--- his excessive labours 322-his kindness to poor scholars 322-is restrained in studies by rules of order 325-his success in all branches of study 326-forbidden to communicate writings 327-jealousy excited by 327-his gratitude towards Clement IV. 330-his works composed with extraordinary rapidity 333- charges brought against 334-his condemna- tion and punishment 334-his death 335- hostility against personal 335-his scheme of learning thought to be opposed to theology 336-his opinions deduced from reasoning 343 - complains of common ignorance in learned languages 347-his career commented on 348 and 349.
Barham, Rev. Richard Harris, author of In- goldsby Legends, his resemblance to Hood 133-his style mocking 133-his facility in rhyming 134-not wanting in pathos 134. Beatitude, life and movement, can be employed in 437.
Beccaria, treatise of on crimes and punish- ments 472.
Becket, St. Thomas, article on 253 to 266- position of brought plainly before reader 254 -his mortification and piety 255-his letters worthy of attention 255-legends of, sifted 262-his death the triumph of his cause 263.
Beetles, of Madeira, account of, by Mr. Wollas- ton 62.
Beings, human, desire for good common to 422
Bellarmine, Cardinal, his theological works commencement of modern period 367.
Berry, murderer of Madame Mazel, guilt of, dis- covered 485.
Blackstone, travestie of, really valuable 136- extract from 136.
Board, Central, weakness of 313.
Board, Poor Law, appealed to on subject of Priests' visits 277-decision of, in favour of Catholics 277-reply of, in respect to History used in Kirkdale schools 286-circular issued by relating to Act of Parliament 293-order issued by affecting registration of Catholic children 296-orders of, do not apply to all parishes 305-letter written by 311-want of power possessed by 312. Bobadil, character of 1c8.
Bodin, John, political writings of 460. Boetius, intellect of, formed by philosophy of Aristotle 35.
Bologna, no priest found in, to celebrate triumph of Victor Emmanuel 183.
Bonard, Mr., Chinese martyr, relics of, dis- covered 42-and buried 43. Bossuet, extract from 105.
Bradford, accused falsely of murder 489-exe- cuted 490-innocence of, established 490. Brahminism, summary of, by Dr. Robertson 21. Breeding, careful selection in, its influence com- monly known 53-enormous power of 54. Breeds, varieties of, produced in short space of time 78.
Brewer, works of Roger Bacon, edited by 316. Brunel, James, robbery committed by 477-con- fession of 478.
Brushwood, in the Campagna, usefulness of 240. Buller, Mr. Justice, opinion of, on circumstantial evidence 474.
Bun, Mr., his attack on Punch 140. Burlesque, must not be confounded with tra- vestie 118.
Butler, William Archer, Lectures on Ancient Philosophy, by 1-his merits as author 1-his work reprint of Lectures delivered in Trinity College 6-displays want of critical acumen 6.
Calendar, reform of, urged by Roger Bacon 343.
Campbell, Lord, guilty of unfairness, in history of St. Thomas 260.
Campagna, Roman, article on 229 to 252-con- dition of, brought as charge against Papal government 228-long subject of interest in Europe 229-impression produced by 229— deserted condition of 229-rich vegetation of 230-once well populated 230-scene of first struggles of the Roman people 230-question of, much discussed 232--waste at the accession of the Popes to temporal sovereignty 233- gradually growing waste in time of Augustus 235-quantity of, annually tilled 240-con- dition of, not to be improved in judgment of
English travellers 242-possible to be re- claimed 244-cultivation of, enforced by various decrees 251.
Campanella, Thomas, writings of 462. Capitalists, great, wishes of, cannot be set aside by any government 248.
Castlereagh, insincere conduct of, on question of Union 508.
Catholics, condition of, in the East, not suf-
ficiently known 37-unfair mention of by Protestant Press 38.
Catholics, English, require means of publishing
Catholics, Irish, their gradual increase of power after union 506.
Cause, popularity of, more considered than prin- ciple in the present day 447.
Cecil, narratives of, contain numerous cases of persons unjustly put to death for murder 490.
Century, last, humorists of, 109.
Ceremonies, invariably found in ancient laws 457-originally symbolical 457. Certitude, principle of 378.
Chaplains, Catholic should be officially appointed for Workhouses 280-expenses of, to be fur- nished out of rates paid by Catholics 280- should in all respects hold same position as Pro- testant chaplains 283.
Chemistry, knowledge of, by Roger Bacon 344. Children, Catholic, condition of, in Workhouses 282-small numbers of, admitted to, in metro- politan schools 289-impossibility of their being taught their religion 289-condition of, may be remedied 290-might be transferred to Catholic establishments 290-forlorn con- dition of, in places far from Catholic priest 291-receiving out-door relief, Act of Parlia- ment providing for education of 293-fewness of, in metropolitan schools 295-brought up as Protestants in intervals of religious regis- tration 308-liable to be influenced 314. Children, illegitimate, religious registration of, not provided for 297-proportion of, in work- houses 297-ought to be brought up in reli- gion of mother 305.
Chinese, courage displayed by, in the cause of religion 42.
Christians, Japanese, retain some traditions of the teaching of St. Francis Xavier 46-mar- tyrdom of 46.
Church, Catholic, authority of, must be treated with deference by Catholic philosophers 372 deference to, does not enslave intellect 373- teaching of, on moral obligation 397-power of adaptation in, to all human wants 424- power of, in reconciling paradoxes 227- influenced by persons not priests 227. Church, Catholic, new Glories of, article on 37 to 50 preface to, by Cardinal Wiseman 39- extract from 49.
Clarendon, speech of St. Thomas at, not genu- ine 260-occurrence at, described 26. Classification, from common descent, impossible in animals and plants 74.
Clement IV., Pope, letter to, by Roger Bacon 320 -writes to request the account of discoveries made by Bacon 328-Opus Tertiam dedicated to 329-gratitude felt towards, by Bacon 329. Clergy, English, trying position of, in reign of Henry II. 253.
--, Italian,want of spirit in 181-subservi- ence of 182-responsible for many of the evils in Italy 186.
Portuguese, heroic conduct of 186. Climate, indirect influence of, on animal crea-
Codification, proof of maturity in a nation 454- dangers of 455 and 456.
Coles, case of 309-commented on 310. Colman, works of, generally known 122. Committee, Revolutionary, established in Italy 188-proclamation of 188-power of, widely spread 189.
Consciousness, judgments of 375,
Comte, Philosophical system of, most free from contradictions 3-radically unsound 4- changes in human mind described by proofs of diseased condition 3.
Convert. Japanese, answer of 404. Corbet, Tate, case of 491.
Cornwallis, letters of, important 503. Correspondence, civil, of Duke of Wellington, value of 497-period comprised by 497- models of official letters 502-exhibits state of Ireland after Union 5c2.
Corruption, Parliamentary, practised by Duke of Wellington 501.
Credit, impossibility of, in Italy 162.
Criticism, sound views held on, by Bacon 348. Cujas, founder of historical school of law 459. Cultivators, rights of 495.
Curia, Peter de Mahiarn, referred to by Bacon 339.
Customs, Chinese, compliance with, difficult to decide how far right 46.
Cynics, school of, almost entirely ethical 21.
D'Anglade, Sieur, story of 486.
De Foulques Guy called le Gros 328-mission of, to England 328-intercourse of, with Roger Bacon 328-made Pope 328.
De Jure l'acis et Belli, work by Grotius, still remains greatest treatise on international law 462-not approved by all modern writers 467.
Definition, love of, peculiar to Catholic Church 431-dread of, in Church of England 432. Deity, definition of. in the Vedas 11-idea of gradually corrupted 11.
Delegates from Savoy, character of 154. Derby, Lord, conduct of, towards tenantry generally blamed 146- praised in Punch 147.
Deputation to Mr. Villiers, proposal of 292. Dii Involuti never made the objects of imme- diate adoration 27.
Districts, unhealthy, may be cultivated with pa- tience and energy 244 -instance of 244. Disuse, cause of rudimentary character of eyes in moles 64.
Doctrines common to all eastern religions 23. Dogs, numerous breeds of 54--supposed by Mr. Darwin to be descended from several stocks 55.
Doyle, Richard, his withdrawal from Punch 141. Drones, existence of, in bee-hives, argument against Darwin's theory of selection 71. Dualism associated with every form of belief 22 -principle of, in Indian mythology 22. Dutch, mean conduct of, in Japan 411-restric- tions endured by, with respect to Christianity 412-anecdote of 412.
Darwin, Mr, his work on origin of species not unscientific 52-his disbelief in Revelation not necessary part of his system 52-lis attack on the Scripture account of the Deluge 60- his views will not change systematic study of nature 74-his theory on the origin of man 75-his work useful to religion 78.
Element, Eastern, introduced into Greek philo- sophy at the period of the decline of Socratic Schools 7
Elgin, Lord, Mission of, to China 421-energy of 402-determination of, to go to Yedo 409. Emancipation, Catholic, promised to Irish after Union 504-hoped for by Irish Catholics 505- not considered in earnest by English States- men 506-meetings for repressed 520.
Emperor, Japanese, entertainment supplied by
Emperors, German, hostile to Holy See, fate of 170.
Empire. Roman, only great civilized nation that has not produced great philosophers 14. Encyclopædists, materialism of, tends to restore Platonism 34.
England, Protestant, History of, used in Kirk- dale Institution 286-extracts from 287-use of indefensible 288.
Church of, doctrines of, handed down from Catholic Church 43 influence of, brought to bear in workhouses 271,
-, unjust conduct of, towards Ireland, no excuse for maladministration in Papal States 241.
English, the, comprise characteristics of many nations 528-peculiar good nature of 529.
-, use of, in theological works 354-con- trary to practice of the Church 355. Epithets, different, applied to eminent men in age of Roger Bacon 321
Error, tendency of, to shrink from definition Eustace, observations of, on the Roman Cam- 431.
Erenings on the Thames, article on 526 to 534. Evidence, circumstantial, apology for dates from trial of Captain Donnellan 474-first broached by Mr. Justice Buller 474-depends on pri- vate judgment 474-liable to mislead 475.
direct, inferior to circumstantial 475, Evil, moral existence of 382-term of, cannot be explained 382-consists in privation of corresponding good 385-theory of, considered
Evils, greatest, arise from perversion of good 426.
Ewe, singular, produced on farm in Massachus- setts 53-case of, unusual 53.
Facts, importance of, in formation of theories
Faith, womens', founded on human respect 191. Famine, Irish, looked on with indifference, by British Government 233.
Farini, emolument received by 180.
Felix, Perè, conference by, on progress of Christianity 451.
Fens, Lincolnshire, cause the same sort of fever as is caught in the Campagna of Rome 243. Ferrara, scenes enacted in during Revolution 157-attack made on palace of Archbishop 158.
Fingal, Lord, representative of Catholic party, interview of, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, 521. Florence, will not long be satisfied with Sardinian rule 166.
Flowers, garden, the result of cultivation for many generations 54.
Foliot, Gilbert, letter of, not genuine 260-not to be taken as evidence against St. Thomas 260.
Formica, refuscens, race of, degenerate 68.
sanquinea, extraordinary instinct of 66-habits of, inherited 67. Foreigners, jealousy of, in time of Roger Bacon, 319. Franciscans, restrictions imposed, by Order of, on Roger Bacon 327.
For, book of martyrs by, well known in Eng- land 534.
Gerdil, Cardinal, opinion on moral obligation 385-theory of, on natural rule 399.
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