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LITERARY NOTICES.

The Aldine Magazine of Biography, Criticism, and the
Arts. April, 1839.
Owing to some irregularity, we presume, we did
not receive this admirable magazine at the usual time.
We are glad to perceive that it is rising rapidly in pub-
lic estimation. The spirited manner in which it is
conducted, and the great ability displayed in its origi-
nal articles, entitle it to our highest commendations.
The present number is enriched with several original
articles of considerable merit. The remarks on Ser-
geant Talfourd's Copyright Bill are sensible and to the
purpose. " The Fate of Louis the Seventeenth "is an
article upon which we can scarcely venture to pro-
nounce an opinion until we have some further evidence
on the subject. " The advantages of being blind" is a
well written essay. We have been greatly delighted
with the amusing anecdotes in the " Annals of Au-
thors, Artists, Books, and Booksellers." These mem-
oirs abound with much original information. " Points
of the month " is a happy hit.• " Rome in the year
1839 " is an agreeable sketch. The criticisms on new
books, &c., in the Aldine Magazine are temperately and
impartially written.

The Jew, or the Veil taken away. By the author of
" Both one in Christ." London : Seeleys. Liver-
pool: Perris and Newling. 1839.
Of a former work by Mr. Myers we have had oc-
casion some time since to express a favourable opinion.
We are glad to find him again engaged in the praise-
worthy endeavour to enlighten the minds of his Jew-
ish brethren. The present work is calculated to effect
much good. Its style is simple, pleasing, and attract-
ive. Its arguments are of the most convincing cha-
racter. His allusions to the customs of the Jews, and
the details of his early experience, while inquiring into
the truth of Christianity, will be perused with much
interest. The account which he gives of the repulses
with which he met from professing Protestants, while
anxious to obtain more light and instruction, cannot
fail to excite sympathy. We cordially recommend this
edifying work to the notice of the Christian reader as
well as of the inquiring Jew, as eminently calculated to
edify the one and to instruct the other.

Modern Art and Living Artists. Glasgow : Syming•

1839.

This is an extremely well-written essay on a subject
of considerable interest and importance. It embraces
a series of temperate and elaborate remarks on the fol-
lowing topics :-1. Have the people of Britain any love
for the fine arts ? 2. Are the arts progressing or re-
trograding in this country ? 3. Does the existence of
painters and sculptors produce any improvement in
British manufactures ? 4. On the rise and progress
of painting. 5. The National Gallery. All these sub-
jects are handled with great skill. The author is evi-
dently competent to the task which he has undertaken.
To all who are interested in the progress of the fine
arts, we confidently recommend this neat little work.

Men and Measures; or the Political Panoruma. A

Satire. London : Thomas. 1839.
It is seldom that we have to speak in anything like
terms of commendation of the poetical effusions of the
day ; but we can safely venture to pronounce the satire
before us as a production indicating considerable tact
and genius. The pictures which the author presents
us with are carefully drawn and true to life. Those
who wish to see the characters of Lord Melbourne and
his associates depicted with the fidelity of truth, will
here find ample gratification. We have already trans-
ferred some passages of this satire to our columns, and
may hereafter give some further specimens.

The Art- Union. April.
This publication very agreeably blends the utile dulci
in all its articles. The essays and critiques which it
contains are characterised by great candour and mo-
deration. Its notices of the public exhibitions in the
metropolis must render it a valuable guide to visitors.

The Probe. April.
This is another professional work of considerable
merit, furnishing us with some very striking original
essays on subjects connected with the fine arts. We
hope that publications of this character may have a
beneficial tendency on the public mind by superintend-
ing an improved popular taste.