If what we here set down respecting the _elements_ of Beauty be true, it is certainly of an interesting importance in view of the influence of that quality upon the principles of our nature. We call it _quality_. Perhaps this is not name enough for something so peculiar and powerful in its connexion with the _total_ of our spirits. We will term it such, however, for want of a wider language--and leave men to _feel_ out such definition as they may deem more good and grateful. Implanted, then, so deeply as Beauty is in the human heart--so universal, that millions bow to it as something to fear while they worship--so certain, as a principle, that scarcely a human being can be said to walk without the sphere of its influence--it would be needless as well as unphilosophical to deny that the great object of its fixture--its enthronement upon its high place, should be one of no common character, or of a tendency and effect within us, which it would be wrong and inexcusable to overlook. What then is the design of this singular and mysterious power, in connexion with this sad and unaccountable nature--so often the theme of eulogy and lament--of lofty, long, and desperate satire, among men? The best answer, we think, is rendered in the influence, where operation is open to every one who thinks, observes, reasons, acts, among his fellows.--To enter into particular definitions here, would be needless as well as wearisome. The general effect upon man, as a sentient and moral being, must be the point to which our simple remarks and reasons must be confined.