Morning herald., 1839-05-11
Review or Now Roelks.

TIN LITERARY GAzBTrK-THE CoRsAIR.-These
are the two recently established weekly literary jour
nals that appear to have begun spirited conpeti-
tion for the prize of popularity and profit The
"Corsair" has tho presAgs of the name Of Willis,
which, in the start, has given it tho vantage
ground" bat It'll very doubtful whether the good
taste solid learning, and industry the "GaEette"
will not in time completely outstrip the tinsel,
strained effort sdolesce, and seladulatory tone Of
the "Corsair." Willis belongs to the Narcissus or
self -amatory school Of literature. All his thoughts
and ideas centre in self With the deep, intellectual
movement Of the age, the Narcissus terotesrs have
no sympathy, because they are without capacity TO
grasp IT, The mere tinsel Of literature 10 their stock
in trade Like the Indian ssuaw, they array them
selves with glass beads and old brass buttons rubbed
bright and tnen pass their ornaments spon the
thinking for gold Of p carrats fine and precious
stones Of the first water Without the pretension Of
the "Corsair," the Literary Gazette" has better
taste and more scholarship
LIFE AVID TINES OF BUyYAS-By Robert Philip,
London-D. appleton Co.. Neu York.-This is a
reprint from recent English publication, and Of
no common character either. To write the life Of
such a man as Bunyan, himself one of the most
original and deep thinkers that stirred the
bers of human knowledge, required degree Of cru
dtion and application which few in these degenerate,
penny a lne' days, would be inclined to devote
to the task. There are, however, still few labor
ers left in the literary vineyard, who value pssthu-
nous fame a little than they do the trash, gilt
ter. and puffery which the usual motives now
to bookmaking. Southey, long since, promised to
write the biography Of the author Of the Pilgrims
Progrsss;" but we suppose, to borrow phrase from
tha, work he only writes the lives Of those who have
friends that bask in the sunshine with silver slip
pers on"
4 II
those excellent institutions established by rich men
in the good old times, they called in England,
vclept Grammar Schools where " mind and man
ners" alike attended to, which, of course, was
long before the march Of intellect Bunyan left
school in the OF 1856, and the troubles that
preceded the civil breaking out about that time
| he entered the Parliamentary army, where he was
notorious a. great sinner, being as he says himself
able for nothing but cursing, swearing lying
aud black guarding the holy name OF God" Shortly
afterwards he was promoted to be noB-com
ed officer in OF the Puritanical regiments
that distinguished themselves in the cause Of Crom
we'll Whilst serving in the army, and fighting the
first battles in the wars Of opinion, Bunyan collected
the rals which he afterwards worked up in the
numerous magnificent literary treasures which he
| has besueathsd to posterry.
we are glad to perceive that the old Pilgrim las
been done iustce to in this book, and we have not
the least doubt but the author will reap both fame
and profit from his labours; for every that
read the Pilgrims Progress, We should say, would
be glad TO get the book, especially as an point Of
issued from the American press
/ RIcurLIEU, or the CoEsPIRAcy; a play in flee
acfs bu T.. l.. Biprer; together wih some historical
odes Harpers, Brothers. The 24cting Copy. Jar-
nsT Chatham a--This is essentially reading play;
and to adapt il for the stage of tho very best
passages must be exclsded. Every body who has
seen and enjoyed the Lady Of Lyons must regret
this-aIthoagh many Of the authors more solid adj
mircrs may perhaps rejoice II II should induce him
to turn his attention 70 less cphemera work of
literature than the present state OF the drama offers
10 such mind as Buwers We have not yet cen able
To peruse it, but il is got up in very ysod style by
the Harpers; and the Acting Copy will also furnish
any with neat pocket edition 10 lounge into the
woods with in the coming warm evenings.
memoirs or cELknRArrp woMrN; by q. u. A.
James Carey g. Hart, Phiiddeiphta.--This is
fruitful theme for an elegant writer like the author
of the Gypsey, and well he has taken advantage of
the circumstances. Here those who are skeptica of
the worth, talent, asd goodness which has adorned
the female character from the earliest ages may read
and be convinced Of their mistake.
TuE CRoPpy ny THE O'HARA FAMILY.-Ibid.-
This il an historical novel founded on that eventul
era in Irish History, the rebellion OF lIS IL is not
only well written and very interesting narrative,
but contains some of the best sketches Of the genuine
Irishman lad and lass" Of any work Of fiction that
we are acquainted with. The pictures Of the extent
OF misrue which were brought that country by the
Tory governments Of England, the best parts Of
the book and party politicians may learn fearfsl
lesson from the many scenes Of blood and violence
whcn are here depicted and their causes clearly
traced TO the miserable chickering's of the Orange and
the Croppy Factions