The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-10
Nsm Forh Correspondence.
LITERARY NEWS.

New York, June 5th, 1871.
Our literary Market during the season has been
unusually rich in issues Of valuable standard works
Much less attention than heretofore seems to have
been given to trashy novels and the public taste has
sanctioned, and, hope, remuneraled the publication
Of books better deserving encouragement and atten
ton. The week just ended, has produced nothing Of
very distinguished merit although several books OF
very fair value have been brought out.
The excellent work of that splendid scholar, ALEX
AMBER DUMAS entitled Gaule ct France" has been
translated, ! suspect by Mrs. GoULD, known as the
translator of some of DuMAss former works, and just
published by the Langleys 1t is brief; remarkable
for It's vigorous condensation Of historical facts, and
Tor originality and holiness Of lis speculaions
Its leading theory is that Cesar the pagan, Charlie
magne, the barbarian and Napoleon the despot, were
the pre-ordained instruments Of Heaven in paving the
way respectively for Christianity, Civilization, and
Liberty and this apparent paradox he advocates with
eminent ability and clear discrimination. The politi-
cal doctrines Of Dumas are eminenty Democratic
at the conclusion OF his book he speculates on the
destiny OF France Louis Philippe he thinks will be
the last OF her Monarchs and more liberal system Of
representation must soon be put in operation.
The excellent life Of Margaret Miller Davidson,
ny WASHINGTON IRVING has just appeared. 1t is a
deeply interesting book, and will be widely read The
records Of tho worlds history probably present no
more remarkable instances Of high genius in very
childhood, than those Of the two Miss Davidsons-
The present biography of the younger is given main
~ In the language of the mother, from whom all the
materials were derived by Mr. IavlSo. The closing
har
affecting.
Arc,urus" for june is published. This is one
of our very best monthlies 1t is distinguished for its
bold and independent criticism, and for its warm SYM
PATTY with the early productions of English genious.
"A new novel, by Cornelius Matthews, Esq one of its
editors, has been commenced in its pages. From the
opening chapters, should judge that it was to be
political satire and very clever one, too.
The Knckerbocker" is just ou, =, filed, as usual,
with most agreeable light lilerature--but sadly def
ceht in earnestness and oftness Of aim For one
who loves TO sleep after dinner the Knickerbocker is
pleasant companion but those who have any per-
cepion Of lies high realities will resort to other
sources for food fitting their taste
understand that the Democratic Review is soon 10
be started again under the supervision Of the Lang
i'yo. 40 ciu euisoft L. ~ oulisan, Is 10 re-
sumo his post 1t will probably never again receive
its former patronage its political claims certainly
have nuch less likelihood ofbeing heard than they had
IN its early days Some of its literary papers, however
have in atoned for the Jacobsen Of its
political creed.
ALEX. VATTEMARE, the celebrate advocate of Ma
tional Exchanges and the ardent enthusiast in the
promotion of general Science is sail for his native
land ON Tuesday. He delivers farewell address at
Clinton Hall on Monday evening. Wherever he has
BEEN the American people have resolred TO carry for
ward his enterprises, and laws have been passed to
the same effect but far have heard not the first
step has been taken toward practical effect 1t
should be horne in mind that NJ. Vattemare can have
nc personal interests to subserve in this matter his
exertions have arisen wholly from his zeal in the
cause and at great expense Of time money and labor
to himself
new edition of MooREs Epcurean has just
been issued. Many minor works have also been pub
lshed, among which Masterman Ready little
book for children, by Capt Marryat; Hope On,
Hope Ever by Mary Hewitt; Helen Of the Glen
by Robt. Pollock &c.
splendid edition of the works of Lord BoLINo-
BROKE has just reached the city from Philadelphia,
where it is published by Carey g. Hart