Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-14
Review of Ronks.

The GENTLEMAN's MAGAzINE-W. T.. Bu,fon-
Phiiadephia.It is but seldom that we get this ne
riodical, as it is very popular with Amos Kendatl's
young protoges' and our copy fails to arrive twice
ly be expected to speak of it by comparison with
ITSELF but it certainly cutsa very respectable figure
alongside of our New York Monthlies.
The present number contains biography of Van
denhoff, which might have been longer without de-
tracing either from its interest merit. In looking
it over we perceive that some critic or other has
| accused Gates, ofthe Bowery, of initiating Harley
of Drury Lane. For poor parts I'VE per-
ceived semblance foriate is without exception
| the coarsest delineator of manners we ever saw,
whilst many of Eiarley's characters quietly
give them. We should say, while both have beau
ties, that Harleys were like portrait of Chalons
while Gates were the caricatures ofGilray. OF the
other articles in the present number prefer The
Metempsychosis," ''The Yankee in He'll" and 's'The
Journal OF Julius Rodman" They will repay the
time spent in their perusal.
The LADIES' COMPAMoN-A good number il
ustrated with very pretty engraving. 1t contains
capital story by Mrs. Stephens, entitled Glove in
Cottage"
CHARLES THE TENTH LOUIS PHILIPPE, OR
THE REVOLUTION OF July, 1880. Sanders g. OAey,
LondOn.-This book does not appear to be repub-
lshed in this country, should we suppose that
such an experiment would prove very profitable. 1t
Is an elaborate attempt to prove the young Due de
Bordeaux the rightful claimant to the throne of
France. OF course by right is meant the right di-
vine," but as no right is acknowledged here, but
the right OF the majority, why the book lacks inter-
est, and would fall stbom from the press.
MARIAN, YOU'VE MAIDS Fortunes, by
Mis-. S. G HALL-Iiayper Brothers, Nt,c York
Here is a new novel; by the fair authoress Of that
racy little work, Sketches of Irish Character.
1t of the semi fashionable school, and opens with
introducing to the reader fine specimen Of the En-
glsh Soldier, staid veteran of residing at Of
those little empowered paradses rcdoent of exot-
les, that appear if they grew naturally by the
banks of the silver Thames, above Putney. IL the
two volumes at all equal to the first chapter, we
shall read them through, and trust that Is suf-
cient recommendation.
THE LETTER BAG OF THE GREAT WEsTERs.-
BY Sam Slick, the Watch Maker- Wiley &. Putnam,
Nec Yo,k.-This is an amusing jeu d'esprit, and
written in the best style Of that most lively and
sate genius, "the Clock Maker" Ii is collection
Of letters supposed to be written by different per-
sons, and found board transatlantic steamer
The first article is the journal Of an actress" and
is capital hit at the style and absurditics Of the
once famed Fanny Kemble.
KNIcKERBocKER FOR FEBRUARY.-Our ancient
friend came to with little more punctuaity this
month; and il is the more welcome $ containing
some good articles from the pens Of the best prose
writers in this country.
A SKETCH THE LIFE or w. II. HARRrsoS
CANDIDATE FOR THE NEXT PREsIpENcy.-We
need say Of this pamphlet, than mention the
title. IL bespesks for itself all the enconiums of our
wing friends and all the abuse from our loo ofoco
readers. Let each party do its otcn dirty work