is the title of a satire in verse, from the press of Mr. C. SHEPARD,
Broadway. The writer has assumed an appropriate _nom de guerre_, in
'Nil Admirari;' and walking underneath this cloud, he encounters,
and does wordy battle with, Trollope, Fiddler, Hall, Hamilton, and
others of the journeying, book-making tribe, from the other side of
the water. There are certainly many good hits in the poetical text,
together with not a few blemishes. The notes, however, are more
spicy, and in the way of contrast, arranged with the eye of an artist
who understands situation and effect. In short, for 'brief must we
be,' the 'Trollopiad' will agreeably beguile a dull hour at home, or
on board a steam-boat; and, if such a thing be possible, may serve
to enhance the contempt which is now generally felt among us for the
misrepresentations of foreign tourists.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE.--Through some inadvertancy, the account of the
celebration of the first semi-centennial anniversary of Columbia
College, with the Oration and Poem delivered on that occasion, did
not reach us until nearly a month after its publication. It is not
too late to say, however, after a perusal of both the literary
efforts referred to, that they were worthy the occasion, and highly
honorable to their authors. In the oration, Mr. EASTBURN recalls
to the memory of his auditory some of the distinguished sons of
Columbia, as CLINTON, MASON, SANDS, GRIFFIN, and EASTBURN, and
indulges in a brief but eloquent tribute to each. In the poem, also,
Mr. BETTS has felicitously interwoven harmonious measures in praise
of the venerable _alma mater_, and the choice spirits who have drank
at her fountains of knowledge.
NEW-YORK IN 1837.--The present is the fourth year of publication of
this very useful work, which has received important improvements with
every successive issue. In addition to a general description of the
city, a list of its officers, public institutions, etc., as well as
those of Brooklyn, there is a General Classified Directory, embracing
all the principal firms and individuals transacting mercantile,
professional, or manufacturing pursuits in New-York and Brooklyn,
alphabetically arranged, under their respective kinds of business.
The whole is a convenient manual for citizens and strangers, prepared
with great care, and complete in all essential respects. It is
accompanied by a correct map, and embellished with a clever engraving
of the New-York University, drawn and engraved by HINSHELWOOD. J.
DISTURNELL, Courtland-street.
'CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED,' is the title of an eloquent and
well-reasoned discourse, from the pen of Rev. C. W. DENNISON,
of Wilmington, Delaware, sent us by an attentive friend and
correspondent. It was preached to the Second Baptist Church of
Delaware, in September last, from PAUL'S words: 'For I determined not
to know any thing among you, save JESUS CHRIST, and Him crucified.'
Published by request. J. P. CALLENDER, 141 Nassau-street.
'LECTURES TO CHRISTIANS.'--This volume contains twenty-five Lectures,
delivered by Rev. CHARLES G. FINNEY, in 1836 and 1837, reported by
the Editor of the New-York Evangelist, and revised by the author,
who has chosen to present them in the condensed and laconic style
in which they were delivered. 'As my friends wish to have them in a
volume,' says Mr. FINNEY, 'they must take them as they are.' Such
as they are, therefore, they are before the public. JOHN S. TAYLOR,
publisher.
'THE ISSUE,' PRESENTED IN A SERIES OF LETTERS ON SLAVERY.--This is
a small volume, of an hundred and ten pages, from the pen of Rev.
RUFUS WM. BAILEY, of South Carolina. It contains fifteen letters,
originally published in a religious newspaper, and widely copied and
circulated through the religious journals of the United States. Their
object was and is, to induce slavery-agitators to 'let the South
alone.' JOHN S. TAYLOR, Brick Church Chapel, Park.
'THE FAMILY PREACHER, or Domestic Duties Illustrated and Enforced,'
is the title of a work by the same author, and from the same press,
as 'THE ISSUE.' It consists of eight discourses upon the duties of
husbands, wives, females, parents, children, masters, and servants.
We have given the volume but a cursory perusal, yet we have read
enough to enable us conscientiously to recommend it to the reader,
as well calculated to do good--to make all conditions of social life
better and happier.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WOMEN.--The former edition of Mrs. JAMESON'S
'Characteristics of Women, Moral, Poetical, and Historical,' was
noticed at length in this Magazine. In the present issue, numerous
errors and omissions have been corrected and supplied; we are sorry,
however, to perceive that not a few typographical inaccuracies are
still permitted to mar the volume. The work contains several pretty
etchings by the gifted authoress.
WILLIS'S POEMS.--Messrs. SAUNDERS AND OTLEY have issued 'Melanie,
and Other Poems, by N. P. WILLIS.' The volume, which is tastefully
executed, and embellished with a fine portrait of the author,
contains little, if we do not mistake, upon which the judgment of the
public has not already been passed. The same house has published 'The
Star of Seville,' a new Drama, by Mrs. FANNY KEMBLE BUTLER.
'CHRIST HEALING THE SICK.--A copy of this celebrated painting, by our
countryman WEST, has attracted much attention at the American Museum.
But for a little hardness and dryness in the coloring, the effect of
the original would be well preserved; and as it is, it is well worthy
of examination.
RISE AND FALL OF ATHENS.--The Brothers HARPER have published, in
two volumes 12mo., 'Athens: Its Rise and Fall. By E. L. BULWER,
author of 'Pelham,' 'The Disowned,' etc. The object of the author
is, to combine an elaborate view of the literature of Greece, with
a complete and impartial account of her political transactions. The
present volumes are to be followed by others, containing a critical
analysis of the tragedies of Sophocles.
ADDRESS.--We have received an Address, delivered in the Cathedral of
St. Finbar, before the Hibernian Society, the St. Patrick Benevolent
Society, and the Irish Volunteers, at Charleston, (S. C.,) on the
17th March, 1837. By A. G. MAGRATH, Esq. Saving a style somewhat
too involved and redundant, this Address has impressed us with a
favorable idea of the author's talents. We had marked one or two
passages for insertion, which lack of space compels us to omit.
'NATURE.'--A thin, handsome volume, thus entitled, is before us.
It is the work of a calm, contemplative mind, capable of analyzing
thought, and tracing the influence of outward upon inward nature;
of one who feels deeply, and in whom the 'poetry of the spirit' is
ever active. Some affectation there may be of the German style, 'but
that's not much.' The work has pure thoughts and beautiful; and it
will commend itself to the heart.
PHRENOLOGY.--'An Examination of Phrenology; in two Lectures,
delivered to the Students of the Columbian College, District of
Columbia, in February last. By THOMAS SEWALL, M. D., Professor of
Anatomy and Physiology.' We propose, should leisure serve, hereafter
to refer to this production, which seems mainly dictated by a spirit
of wholesome examination and research, although, in our judgment, it
is occasionally marred by disingenuous inferences.
'KNICKERBOCKERIANA.'
WE cannot permit the first number of a new volume to go before our
readers, without acknowledging our gratification at the continued
favor bestowed upon this Magazine by the public. It is a source of
pleasure and pride to us, in this season of general depression,
when retrenchment is the order of the day, with all classes of our
countrymen, that the erasures from our subscription-list have been
few indeed, and far between; while the accessions have been more
numerous than at any previous period. We cannot fail to perceive in
this, an evidence of a strong hold upon the regards of our readers,
and a proof that our exertions are widely appreciated. This bond
of union, and this good opinion, it will be our untiring endeavor
to strengthen and enhance. That this endeavor will be even more
successful than heretofore, we are too well fortified with the best
matériel, and a large, yet still increasing, corps of the ablest
cöoperators, to doubt.
The numbers for August and September are both passing through
the press. The first will soon be published, and the next and
subsequent issues will be prompt. 'Ollapodiana,' 'Odds and Ends of
a Penny-a-Liner,' 'Notes of a Surgeon,' 'Nobility of Human Nature,'
'American Antiquities,' (Number Two,) 'Wilson Conworth,' 'Religious
Charlatanry,' (Number Two,) 'The Backwoodsman,' 'Notes of Travel,'
with articles of poetry, by W. G. SIMMS, Esq., W. G. CLARK, and
others, are filed for insertion. A number of papers from several
other writers, (favorably regarded, from a slight examination,) are
also under advisement.
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Transcriber's Note:
Obvious typographical errors were repaired. Valid archaic spellings
were retained.