Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-07
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SOUTHERN REYIEW

49, 20 - - >-lhS s-NN1sA%s>t IN W " ala
SOUTHERN REVIEW.
This literary wheel performs its quarterly revoIuon
WIN degree oil metodical accuracy which indicate
the industry OF those who govern its motions, As wei
continuance OF tho popular stream which first
u in successful operation. We rejoice to see H.
The present number, though not SO lsbvrnbaI in II,
subjects and invests atoms the preceding is much
more manageable book, and far better adapted to the
taste OF general readers. We say this because a large
majority OF those who support the periodical press, are
our commonplace or every day men-Though no mo.
ndpolists, they require large share OF such general
literature as can he read and appreciated by their n
Terous class. Besides not one of these adds his
70 the subscription list exclusively for his own benefit
Ills Immediate circle of friends, plain and unletered
like himself, gladly share in the perusai OF so much
the book az is not locked up in technicaes or inar
polaied with scraps and psches OF learned cant and
jargon, selected from foreign languages The latter
practice reminds us Of the ''Ancrican system " he.
cause 1t aiiixes literary tariff and in most cases ,
prohibitory one on what should be free to every iu-
anirer. But to proceed with the matter in hand
Art lst-Conslss chiefly in political exanination
OF the manufacturing system, based upon Sismondi's
political economy. Ii is, undoubtedly, a production OF
nsn literary merit and is from the pen OF one, whose
feelings have entered deeply, but ctfuIy into IN
discussion The vital Importance Of the subject the
dignity OF the style and hs apparent sincerity urevsii
ing IN every lire, will, we think, for it cor
responding respect from the two parties that are nov,
eontendlng about the policy of the Governments as
sisiing the manufacturers by a course of restricty,
measures. The allusion TO England is happy aud elo
4uent.
Art. 2d--kxhbits an account Of the Island of Cuha
drawn partly from private sources, and from Humboldt
and Huber The whole forms very satisfactory vi. ~
OF its populttion government commerce. internal con-
diuon' Improvements, and resources. Several page,
are devoted to an inquiry into the exports of Sugar
ard It's manufacture, which well suited to the re
rusdl OF those engaged in It's culture. Some political
speculauons close the article of which we give the
subsequent extract and hope that the revie wer may
commune them more at large in another number.
"New difficulties, however, may await them: TIL.
present military expedition against Me xico will renew
the feelings Of bitterness between the mother countrv
tshi ~i l.,
were snbsidng by The operation of time and tranouili
~. II osuccessiul, ii viii in all probability provoke
"a, men new governments IN Spanish America, to renew
uer Efforts TO wrest from Spain the two Islands she
still retains, CUBA and Porto Rico1 which will con.
none TO afford in her hands the aud opportunity
OF threatening them with perpetual agpresson and in
jury Colombia and Mexico whatever NAV have he an
ihe'r feelings and wishes at one moment have been
induced by the advice or Interference Of other powers
10 suspend their nedated euterprizes against Cubn
Ehey have laid aside their naval arma,nents ,vbirb
ttey found expensive and not very efficient Bnt nm
ger o'her circumstances, with awakened resentmen,s
'hey may Collect the remnants Of their squadrons and
engage IN one OF those adventurous cxvedi,ions 10,
which the early Conquistedores were distinoui,bsJ
considering vessels only as the OF transnor-
ao uol OF haV"l hostility NAV avail thenselve9 of IA
Voraoc winds and currents, and throw in anger dss.
perate band OF disciplined troops on the shores o Cb,
Iy1'e ana destroy, II not to conquer. That if ,is
s'Ouu DC accomplished, seryie war would be excl.
ted by one party the other, no one can doubt Tli,
beautiful Island may be desoated by the storm which
injud'cious and foreign counse llors have ci,aJ an 49,
snofes ana an unoiendng people be made to atone for
her offences, not their own. From these evils no.
over, We most cordially hope they NAV bo periIteJ n
escape and enjoy for long of years the advan
them" @' 0''-'O''eH ui'"
Art dds occupied with reviou of Halls TraveI,
embracing nearly fifty pages We think viii, tto ID.
er,that Capt Hall has but slender alitv in
and separating his views; none of that it,
penetration, 50 essential in the balancing of political
probabilities. Hence his readers look i'm vain for JeG
nte and legitimate conclusions The truth is that in
h' leading Subjects he arrives at none but what are sn
guaied az to amount to no deductions at ALL or that coud
DC airiy justified by The data from which he has d.,
mem inc Reviewer has made Capt. Halls book fine
SF9und-work Of a most excellent article Mona but .
writer convinced OF the truths he advocates could ar
que with 50 much warmth, and so little political feIn
90 Sulects SO lkely TO call forth sectional luminosity
ef Iamenung the occurrence of the dsgracef scene.
Ieauhs 10 the Presidential election and seyerelv crt
c@nS Capt Hail. Tor his ridiculous propenstv in crave
Iy recording his observations on objects tbat o,,oS, 80
oc0nmanl moments attention. he enters win fe.ress
nead Oh The political field and there earnestly uantsns
DIS grounds during the remainder Of the discussion
- us consists oil TWO SUBJECTS our political institutions and
tneir ELECTS on the national character and the necnar
domestic Institutions Of the Southern States" Az for
IS we can Judge, the latter THOUGH lee, .o,.ii;. 49,
IN its tone than other portions Of the es,,v ia Ga e.,
part OF II, and, doubtless, will not esca1e The dii,
peru5il OF the Southern reader II il excesdingly i
ing and eloquent, aud We think could oniv bsyy. -"
We result oil great effort.
In the 7th number allusion was made IN Columbia
Noege ana the opinions of that learned bolv ,yern
9u',eu WIN high respect TO dis sec no objection
~ l'G auce before rs We inl another Compliment
l9J iIaIs'ing and direct To this, likewise we can
~, oyecL we must remark, however, that something
'ue % me eXertons which, within few years have
Deen made at home, ia the cause Of education Tbe
estlbi5hment Of the Medical College cerianIv. form.
On era IN inc hstsy Of is State Tie rnuniGcence o
o ctlehs OF charleston IN erecting noble ed6ce 70,
Charleston College, is fact no less important Rtb c
doupd to the honour Of the State just as much lc .
sy more Than 1t the cost had been dofrayel OUT ~ ~
eSIefs 81 tue state: we De not accuse the Reviewer
OF "uuily neglectng The claims Of these ingft,fo,
D1t We would call bis attention 10 them 50 that in gto
ahusohs to tho subject Of education, they NAV not bc
'ct down a5 cyphers. NV ~
Art. Hh.--Deveroux is here made The handle n, o..
ingenious essay on Novels, embracing historical sv
n9P'' Of the chief sources Of is species Of prafe r
~ Is divided under The respcc i've heads Of Ma
,ohaI ChiYhrous, Historical, and miscellaneous Tho
Reyower ventures the opinion chat novel writing ir
R snp' W''Hr't susee9tedby that woll-knogn perod
''' me spectator. lie assigns to Fielding, YER,