Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-05


~ conversations" and some other productions Of
Lander, may easily the rich treat
which awaits them in the republication, on this side
the Atlantic, Of his last book 1t il collection. az
tes purporting to be from the original Greek and in
tended to convey some idea Of the domestic manners
ana moral sentiments existing among the beau monde
OF antiquity Not altogether original idea per-
haps because Lady Montague, Horace Walpole and
many others have attempted it before; but if the
letters OF Percles and Aspasia fail in giving the
reader perfect conception of the state of morals
and of the manners existing at the era of Perices
he cannot fail to be charmed with the classic beauty
Of the style, and receive impressions of their lite
rary excellence both of peasureabie and profitable
character.
Without extending this notice beyond our uspar
limits, IT would be impossible to give readers an
idea OF the numerous gems Of beauty which the work
contains Many of the letters are ersed with
choice morceaus of poetry either quotations from
some favore writer of the day, or carnations from
the mind OF the author, struck off with all lovers
ardor, and all poets enthusiasm. Many of these
we should quote, but dare not venture, except to
give place to the following letter from Aspasia to
Cleone, mutual friend of his and Aspasia:
Nothing pleasaaer to me than exploring library What
delight IN being discovered Among loose collection Of
poetry the greater part exceedingly bad verses
to transcribe are perhaps the least So
Life passes not say,
And treat him kindly all the while
lie flies the dizzy strife Of towns
Covers before thsnder bearing frowns-
Bat freshens uf again at song and smile.
Ardalia. will place him here,
And promise that, sigh tear,
Shall ever trouble his repose.
What precious seal will you impress
To ratify his hapPinessl
That through breathe? Come bring that
The mechanical execution of the work reflects
great credit on the enterprise of the publishers and
must give II place the shelf Of every collection.
TIE AMERICAN FLOWER GARDEN DIREcroRY-
By Robert Buist.-C0Tey q HaTt.-Thcre are few
occupations so elegant in themselves, and cacs-
lated to amuse and instruct young persons that of
horticulture and horticulture. For females ii is
pecially the science in which they employ their
time and their talents wherever nook of ground is
spared, whether it be among the rank growth Of
cities, the environs of our populous Places amid
the silence and gloom which must attend the
log hat in the backwoods, or the shantee Of the
squatter the distant prairie. Amid the costly fur
niture which bedecks the sumptuous dwellings of the
rich, who does not mark the elegance with which
the simple flower may be used to adorn that which
art and wealth have called into existence and when
trained around the porch of the simple cottage, who
fails to pause for the purpose of admirng these var
ed specimens Of natures handywork, which the
botanist can readily adorn his dwelling with,
The work before us is not mere compilation frox-
trsatises intended for European climates but is WRIT;
ten for and adapted to- the pecularites of our own
Its republication at the present must be pecu
liarly acceptable to the public, il contains full
instructions for propagating and atng very spe
cies, from the simple daisy up to the most lovely
howret add shrub which can adOrn the conservatory
and the hot house.
Both these works sale here by the house Of
Wiley & Putnam.
D,~-oA VrscoNrI. bu ~ p Uiliis-CoImao NJ
Pork.-A very beautiful and well printed copy of a
very dull play-although il may possibly not prove
SO unpopular in the closet the stage. The mo-
dern plan OF fitting play to individual actors pe-
culiarities will hand author down to poster
ty, and would advise Mr. Willis not to pursue the
practice, even though il should be in accordance
with the advice of Roderigo-
"Pat money in thy purses
No oHe performer can ever keep alive the interest Of
apiece, or prevent the attention Of the audience from
tagging, and despite the many beauties which are
nte rspersed throu ghout Blanca Viscon we have re-
peatedy numbers leave the house before il was
half over. We trust this fault has been av oided in
the forthcoming play, which is in rehearsal at the
National.
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER for March,.
The last number contains several admirable articles
and most sarcastic review Cooper, the Novelist
This periodical enjoys very high character At the
larry from the ladies.
THE MUSICAL REVIEW, March.-We are glad 10
perceive that this little work continues to progress IN
public estimation, and regard il another proof
OF the cultivation of musical science among us X
should be the table Of every musical amateur and
on the piano of every fair stadent in singing rs
well as the lovers Of sweet sounds.
TnE MEcHASrc's REGISTER, No. 2-This is a ,
very cheap and useful compilation, affording much
information the fine and useful arts. IL is printed
in Philadelphia and published monthly.
TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPoRr OF THE DEAR AND
DUNE AsYLUM-This little brochure contains a
very faithful and well written statement Of the pro-
grsss made at this institution during the last wear
We commend II to the attentive pcrusal Of every
Philanthropist in the empire state.
80 The driver Of the U. s. Mail and four horses
were drowned on the 2ith Of March in attempting
to cross a creek between Mobile and Montgomery.
Or Hezekiah Niles, erewhile editor and proprie-
tor Of Niles's Register, is dead.
TExAs.-Gslveston papers to the 18th ult. have
been received at New Orleans, per steamer New
York. The call by the President for men to defend
the frontier, received but little attention.
CoSsrGTIcuT ELEcTIor.-Gov. Ellsworth reciv-
&c A0s0 votes, Dr. Niles received 81 36I votes
ing the wings majority 1859. Six new whis mem
bsrs have been elected to Congress, by majority Of
700 In the Assembly the wings have, as far az
heard from, l03 members and the locofocos n votes