Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-28

siderable dramatic talent, a. well considerable
knowledge Of character W: bssPs.k Tor TN: Doc.
live beyond the ephemeral publicatit ne which are
printed-only to be forgotten
Husr's MERcHANrs' MAGAZINE AND COMMIT
cIAL REVIEW, l42 Fulton street, NsiC York
This is periodical Of distinct character to any OF
its predecessors, or contemporaries. The editors
have made good commencement, and II the work
but progresses with the same promptitude ana ac
companied by the same evidence OF talent and neus
try rs the first numbers have Displayed VIII 90
great boon to the rising generation In commerclai
community, such ours some such work has oeen
long needed and rejoice that the matter mas oesn
taken hold Of by able to do II justice as the
contributors to this magazine. We hope, however,
they VIII not fall into the error OF several oil the ns
rcan msathies, which to make the first day OF the
month--or magazine day, as il is called IN London
TALL about the 10Th of the current month such an
error VIII prove fatal 10 their interest IN more ways
than one, for whilst the young clerks will lose their
interest in the work by the delay, the old ploddng
the views Of men that don't know that the alpha and
omega OF commercial man is, Ptnctuality; Tor, as
Solomon said OF wisdom, keep it, for il Is better
than rabes and its practice better than fine gold
USpINE; from the German of Baron DE La Note
Fouque Samrel Colman, Asior House, New York.
AT this time OF day, it would be work Of super
erogaton to praise the beautiful dction the exqui
site imagery contained in this specimen Of the Ger
man schsol II romantic writing. For many years,
UndDe has been favorite book with all rsons of
refined taste, well the followers of the magma
tive metaphysics Of the German school. Ii
highly popular in Europe the time of its first APP
pearance, and no less a critic than s. L. CoIeridge
pronounced it to be equal il supe rior the best
romances OF Scott. ith such claims 10 popularity,
we doubt not that the present edition, which is well
got up, must have a rapid SALE
The MAN ABOUT TOwN-By Cornelius IPet6s.-
Wiley s. Putnam, N. Y.-ThiSis collection of very
clever papers, which first appeared about year
very humorous and highly Characteristic Of that
city and its suburbs sketches evidently done from
the life, and by that has studied we'll his subjects
Yet to any but native of the big over the At
lantc their humoar will be as duh and their slang as
melancholy a. the appearance OF a mourning coach
in snow storm. We dare say, however, there
are sufficient number Of readers this side the
Atlantic who are either natives OF London, or have
been there to admire its wonders TO enable the pub
fishers to sell fair edition Of such readable book
The BRIDE OF FoRT EDWARDS. COlmdn, New
York.-The author calls this dramatic story--but
not a play nor poem. TO us it appears rather a
dull method Of telling legend which might have
been worked up into good novel, if the author had
taken the time necessary for such work. As
drama is entirely long, and ii intended for the
stage it never could have succeeded In the closet
it will not be perused, because the charact
not ndividualized and possess no interest for the
general reader.
DIALOGUES BETWEEN THE PATE WIS AND PHYsI-
cIAS-Daniel Lobstein, New York.-This is a col
lection of dialogues intended TO prevent people from
going to the grave before their time. We dare say
the recipes and prescriptions given by the aathor
are very coed, but have not had q e courage
yet TO try their efficacy.
GUIDE TO THE FRENCH LASoUAGE-By j. j. p.
LIE BrekhOn. Dean 14nn street, New-York. There
are so many French grammars in the world, that
the learner is puzzled which to choose, especially
they all possess excellencies other TO dis
tingIish them from their predecessors. The
before appears to be as full and hensive
As could be desired and we dare say, well deserv-
ing Of popular favor
late than never" ought to be the motto Of this peri
odical for il generally contrves to creep sealthily
along until the month has half waned, and then II
bursts forth into existence Apart from this fault it,
however, is good periodical and the presenta very
THE NEW YoRK CATHOLIC REe,srER.--Gaua-
CHER & Smith, NeD Y0rk-This is . new theological
periodical, intended 20 be published weekly for the
ASSASSINATION Of religious knowledge amosg the
Catholic portion Of this community. The design is
good one, and we doubt not bat 1t will meet with
its quantum Of encouragement.
HorELs-WiSrER BoARpERs.-The hard times
have caused = great number offfas hcnabie fam lies
to break up housekeeping and to engage apartments
at splendid hotels. This will render them de-
lghtful residences during the winter; the very elite
Of society will be found the Astor, Waverly and
Carlton Houses. The latter has last been opened
and admirable system by Captain Benson, who
thoroughly understands his business. The waverly
has long been famous Cor the elegance Of its arrange
meats; and at the Aster House, under the present
admirable arrangement, nothing exceed The per-
lection Of the system in successful operation there
We shall have delightful times at the hotels this
winter.
GRACE DARLuse.-The heroic act Of this daring
girl will never be forgotten. II has been dramatised
and turned into poetry and prose, and painted and
engraved, and printed and thus will be recorded till
the end Of time. very good exhibition OF il 10
now open at Masonic Hall.
90 Asdubon 10 about TO exhibit his splendid or.
gina drawings Of all the birds in this country This
will be richer treat than we have enjoyed in
this city.
ANrssSHSrs.-rhe attractions nj New BrightoE
Harlem, and Hoboken, greater than ever. ride,
drive sail to either Of these places, will help
the body as much as reading the "Hearld will help
the soul.
STATEN IsLASo Gsasrru.-The very beautiful
sienitc granite quarried Staten Island is coming
into general building stone. II is said 20 be
eqsal to the sienite Of Egypt, both in beauty and
durability. II is composed of quartz, felspsr, and
hornblan, SC, in fine grains. The corporation Of
Trinity Church should build With this instead of
pcrishable sand stone.
CHlcsKr "A match ofthi. game comes ~ o. Mon
day-See advertisement.
90 We have received an account VI an incident