The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-03-13 00:00:00

Dublin University Magazine. March.

We gladly hail the re-appearance of the inimitable Harry
Lorrequer, who has contributed to the present nnmber the
commencement of his " Charles O'Malley, the Irish Dra-
goon." We promise ourselves a rich treat from this fresh
series of sketches of life. Harry has fairly outdone himself.
The account of " The Church of Ireland" is highly valuable,
and embodies much interesting information. Much as we
admire the fidelity of Lord Plunket's portrait, we cannot
conceive how such a fulsome piece of adulation as the accom-
panying memoir could have found its way into the pages of
this truly conservative magazine. The review of " Bulwer's
Dramatic Poetry" is just and discriminating, as all criticisms
ought to be. The article on " Roman Catholic Devotions"
is as ludicrously amusing as it is humiliating to human na-
ture. " A Legend of Ulster in 1641" is an excellent tale,
displaying graphic powers of the highest description. The
poetical contributions in this number are generally far above
mediocrity. The " Curiosities of Law Books " contains
much original information. The paper on " Dr. Cooke, the
Synod of Ulster, and the National Board" is temperately
Written, but scarcely strong enough. The continuation of
Dean Swift's life is full of interest.

Tait's Edinburgh Magazine. March.
Tait's Magazine does not come to hand as we could wish.
We have missed the two preceding numbers this year. The
number before us is rich in excellent matter. We must ex-
clude from this general commendation the " Epithalatnium
on the Marriage of Queen Victoria," by Ebenezer Elliott.
The author is corn-law mad. He cannot write on any sub-
ject whatever without introducing his stale declamations
against the aristocracy. It cannot be expected that we should
agree with the sentiments avowed in the article on " The
Church of Scotland and the Veto Question." It is, never-
theless, cleverly written. The review of " The Sons of the
Soil," by Mrs. Ellis, is a touching and pathetic article,
though not unmingled with sarcasms against " the Tory
landlords." The " Merchant Prince of Dieppe" is a capital
tale. The " Autobiography of An English Opium Eater" is
as interesting as ever. His descriptions of " Life among the
Lakes" are inimitable, excepting by Christopher North him-
self. The " Memoirs of Jeremy Bentham" are scarcely
worth reading. The " Recollections of Days in Belgium"
furnish much useful information. The tale of "Violet Ha-
milton" will be read with avidity.

The Asiatic Journal. March.
The critical posture of Eastern affairs readers this excel-
lent periodical of the highest value to every British subject.
Its monthly summary of news, its copious correspondence,
its reports, its republication of important despatches respect-
iil.l3 the operations and movements of the British troops in
India, and on its frontiers, cannot fail to afford the highest
satisfaction to the statesman and the politician. The literary
articles in the number before us also possess considerable at-
tractions to the scholar as well as to the general reader. The
translation of the " Hymn to Siva," apart from the idola-
trous nature of the subject, is an admirable specimen of
oriental poetry. The account of " The Life and Services of
Lord Harris" embodies much information of great value.
The " Notes of a Journey through France and Egypt to
Bombay" are written in an agreeable and gossiping style.
The paper on the " Administration of Justice ire Penang,
Singapore, and Malacca," is entitled to the gravest consi-
deration. The " Analyses of Eastern Works," and the
miscellaneous articles in the Asiatic Journal considerably
enhance its value.

The Colonial Magazine and Commercial Maritime Journai

March.

This number is fully equal in interest to its predecessors.
The article on the " Social Effect of Colonies on England"
is remarkable for its sound views and political sagacity. We
shall take an early opportunity for transferring it to our
columns. The paper on " The Condition of " Upper
Canada" embraces a vast fund of information respecting one
of the most important Colonies which Great Britain pos-
sesses. The history of " The French Colonies" is emi-
nently attractive. Great diligence must have been bestowed
upon the collection and arrangement of the statistical details
with which it abounds. We cannot agree with the remarks
on " Emigration from Africa to the British West Indies."
We think that the author has suffered his judgment to be
over-ruled by his prejudices. There is much sound wisdom
in the remarks on the " Constitution of the Government of
New South Wales." The " Past and Present State of the
British Navy" is an excellent article, elaborate in its details
and correct in its conclusions. The miscellaneous matter in
the Colonial Magazine is highly important.

The Churchman. March, 1840. London :W. E. Painter

342, Strand.

This number contains several articles of great interest.
The remarks on "Attacks on the Clergy" are very seasorm-
ble and appropriate. The commencement of an essay on the
mystery of "The Trinity" displays great ability and logical
acumen. The account of the " Succession of the Arch-