184 Review of Darwin’s Theory on the Origin of Species, 
chines are constructed for each, is a minor matter. Thoughif — 
machines could engender, the adaptive method wo 
economical; and economy is said to be a paramount law in nature 
he origination of the improvements, and the successive adapt 
tions to meet new conditions or subserve other ends, are what a 
the old Newcomen engine for pumping out coal-pits._ If there's 
a Divinity that shapes these ends, the whole is intelligible and 
reasonable; otherwise, not. - eae 
We regret that the necessity of discussing philosophical ques 
tions has prevented a fuller examination of the theory itself, and 
of the interesting scientific points which are brought to bear 
its favor. One of its neatest points, certainly a very strong one 
for the local origination of species, and their gradual diffusion — 
‘under natural agencies, we must reserve for some other conver 
lent opportunity. 
The. eet is scientific one, rigidly restricted to its direct ob- 
ject; and by its science it must stand or fall. Its aim 1s, probe 
nies : for the admis 
pen, but leave more mysterious than ever. How far 
evel ST 
as succeeded, the scientific world will in due time be able 
pronounce. of the 
As these sheets are passing through the press @ copy the in- 
second edition has reached us. We notice with pleasure 
sertion of an additional motto on the reverse of the title pag’ 4 
directly claiming the theistic view which we have Vint | : 
for iatecting Indeed these pertinent words of the a : 
wise Bishop Butler, comprise, in their simplest expressi™ 
whole substance of our latter pages:— 1’ js stated, 
“The only distinct meaning of the word "natur® ie 
fixed, or settled ; since what is gee — peers it 
Supposes an intelligent mind to render it 80, 1. ©, miract 
continually or at stated times, as what is su tural or “ae 
lous does to effect it for once.” oe 
