Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-06

Oh the most of TINS class have
recently furnished masterly specimens of their skill
to this magazine. In theAugust number find adj
mirable plate from the BURN of Dick, entitled The
Piisrim; 1T is 40 original style of engraving, and
has certain peculiar charms which cannot fail to
strike the beholder. The contr butors to this num-
Der aie-Miss Leslie, Mrs. II. Beecher Stowe. K.
c. Stedman, A. Stevens, A. NJ, Gen. Geo p. Nor
IL. sigourney, Prof: W.. Walter, Mrs. F. S. Os-
good, Mrs. s. S. Hale, Mrs. f. C. Embury, Miss
Catha inc II Waterman. There is as usual, supe.
| the customary song (the last aud most approved
one) set to music. Mrs. Sarah ]. Hale, Mrs. lydia
II. Sigourney, and Louis A. Cooley, editors.
| Burrows MAGAzINE.-The August number of
this popular periodical cont ns some amusing origi-
nal stories that speak well foe the tct and discrmi
| nation of the editor The spirited and eloquent
sketch by Mrs Tremayne, commenced in the last
| number, is completed. The denouement is we'll
worked up, and The death of the heroine is very natu
rally and touchngly related There is another tale
founded on of the numerous g affairs OF honor
which have come off ON the fatal fields OF Haboken
Lest the origin of this legend may be mistaken, we
deem it necessary to say that IL fatal affair,
and the distance neither fifteen nor twenty-five
PAGES. Nevertheless il is a z cd story, and its
thor would undoubtedly discourage duelling light
or trivial pretexs. On great occasions individuals,
like nations, justified ia declaring war against
each other.
u. s. MILITARY MAGAZINE Haddy 8. Durai,
Pa-The number of the work before us is devoted
10 naval matters, and contains among other interest
ing matter, fac sinile of the first post-captains
commission ever granted by the American govern
ment. 1t bears the signature Of George Washing
ton and ia directed to Capt John Barry appointing
him to the frgate United States. This work is de-
serving the patronage of naval and military men.
The SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AVID THE Com
MrssIoNERs.-The Philadelphia Ledger considers
MIR. PauIdiag out of his element in the Navy De-
partment, and the "right of the national de-
fence" asin great danger under his superntendence
We regarded his appointment act of weakness
in the Presdent-not very consistent with his ordi-
nary sagacIty. One motive was to enlist the novel
writers in support of his administration, under the
superstition that the literature Of the country would
render any administration popular. But all strong
headed statesmen assure Mr. Van Buren,, and
his own craftsmanship has probably enabled him to
discover before this that among intelligent peo-
pie, administration will derive greater and better
support from good in works of fact than bril-
liant fancy IN ,cOrks Of fiction.
The Ledger also thinks the influence Of the Com
missioners injurious to the Navy. They are the
masters Of Mr.. Paulding, they have been of most
Secretaries since they were organized; and they
have exerted their influence in spelling our ships,
and destroying the discipline, and corrupting the
morals OF the Navy. They have made the whole
administration Of the Department business of job
bling, and consequently have excited among the Off
GERS that sordid pennyhunting spirit, mantle sted
in conspiracies and other contrvances to get each
other out OF the way, and remove competition from
the path Of promotion. which is now the curse of
the Navy, and which will eventually drive it from
the affections Of the people.
THE ARRAY AT lE FRONT STREET.-In our ar
tcle of yesterday, we should have stated that Mr.
p. had 20 contend not only with the occupant Of the
store, but with two and hls son-inlaw; and
that, whilst the ARRAY luckily terminated without
much bloodshed, yet that it il a matter of doubt
whether the victory was achieved by the majority
or the " glorious minority" And We were incor-
rect In stating that Mr. p. went the day after down
10 Front street. with the determination Of Hogging
all the family but we should have attributed this
bold resolution to seventeen year-olicr, the Of
Mr. p. who far acted upon his determination,
as to lick son Of his fathers antagonist, who had
taken an active part in the afray of the day pre-
yious.