The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

DEMOCRATIC REVIEW FOR APRL,-Langleys' 81
Chatham strsei-This is by no means good num-
Der. he Introductory article about Dickens has
too much malice in il, and smacks Of the pen OF
some would-be rival author. " Whe are the people"
is one of the most trsshy. contemplate articles that
ever was penned; it is false in it, reasoning-com
mon place in its style, and full OF bad Enghsh-
Such writer would ruin any perloi IDEAL. The cut
at the Home league is we'll merited " The S.rf''
Is good paper the author of Banks and Bank
ing" should write about what he understands
New York REVIEW FOR AP2n-B!ake, 81 God
street 1t is perfectly refreshing 10 turn from the
miserable periodicals Of the present day to this able
work. The article in this number on the United
States and England, is of the best that has az
peared in print these ten years. The papers on
Thomas Campbell and Archibald Land, are vigor-
Gus and elegant in style; the Biographies OF Great
Men is very able paper. The article on the
Common School System OF Connecticut" Is lnva-
luable, particularly at the present time. This num-
Der completes the 10Th volume, and contains co.
pous and well dgested index of every article in the
work since its commencement to the present day.
The Two DEFAULrERs-By Mrs. G,itiths, pub
Ksed by App'eton g. Co Spirited, forceful, and most
gracefully written, like all the productions of the
accomplished authoress, and is of verify truthful
portraure of ",he times" Our country can
boast of bright array of female literary TALENT and.
if great versatility of genius and devotednes to the
cause cfuu,h and the best interests of the human
race, constitute claim to the st honorable posi-:
lion amongst the intellectual great, then does Mrs
Grifiths occupy her proper place. {" The Two
DefAulters'' evirce thorough knowledge of human
nature, and human nature as developed in certain
r.l. orl -hrc
the wholesome lessons which this story so pleasantly
conveys, will fad themselves "wser and better
men,"
HANDY ANDY, No. 8 -Appltton. 2o0 Broadtcay -
capital number-the wit and humer equal any
thing in Charles O'Malley. 1t is beautifully printed,
and on very superior paper. The Illustrations, as
usual, clever; the situation OF Fanny Dawson on
the sofa would tempt one to wish to be beside her.
LADIES' CoMpANIoy FOR APaIL.-Sno,cden, 100
Fulton street The literary contents of this mum.
Der are very superior; the Oak Of Croissey'' is
beautifully written; there ls great deal Of talent
employed en- this work-Mrs. Sigourney, Hannah
Gould, Mrs Embury, Willis, Hamilton, lngraham,
&c The view Of Tappan Zee, and the villageo Sing
Sing, with the plate ofthe ashlons,are very well done
BENTLEY FOR APRIL Mrs. Leicm, Pine and
Broadpay This industrious and enterprislng lady
deserves to succeed. This number, with steel en-
cravings and numerous beautiful wood cuts, Is out
already. 1t is impossible to state its csn,ens; is
one of the richest numbers that ever was issued
"Richard Savage" is superb article. the illus
trations by Cruikshank are rich In the extreme
BosroN MISCELLANY FOR April Bradbury 8.
Soden, l27 Nassau Observation-Disclosures beautiful
are the three Illustrations to this very excellent
work; one is the Third Sleigh Ride, the other from
Liverseege's fine picture of the Enquiry, and the
third The Fashions; all steel engravngs. the literary
contents of this work are superior to those OF any
periodical Of its class in this country or England.
Sou rHERN LITERARY MESSENGER FOR APML.-
IVhite, Richmond Va.-An Oasis in DESERT the
only periodical worth reading that comes south of
Mason Il Dixon's Line. The articles on .sAncient
"Madame de Stael" Shelley and Talfourd, are well
worth the whole sum asked for this admirable work
for year. Whoever subscribes to this periodical
is certain have in every number some OF the best
written and best printed articles in the country.
ARcruRus FOR APRIL Curry f. Co. l67 Broall,Doy.
-Puher Hopkins is getting stupid. The CITY
Article" is fouAded in error The "Loiterer" is pas
sabe at any rate there is no such disgusting egolism
as appeared Ia the last number, where the cditer
said that Of the three good things heard at the
Dickens dinner-(we mean Of course at the City
Hete) was his own speech. However, it is al.
ways welcome; 1t Is most admirably printed, and
always contains something somewhat original.
HuNr's M AGAzINE FOR APRIL.-This number con-
tains over 20 pages OF those valuable United States
Statistics Just taken by order Of the Government,
and ought to be preserved by every citizen IN the
country. The article on the "Oregon Terrltoy 10
a valuable one. So is that on the British Corn
Laws.
KNIcKERBocXER FOR APRIL.-BiscO, III Fulton st.
The Letters from Rome" are full of interest;
ellie in Hayti'' is capital; Grenada and the AL
| hambra" is very COED article; the "Quod Cores.
pondence" full OF humor; the poetry is first rate, and
the Editors Table exceeding rich IN brilliant wit,
humor, and pathos. This is capital number OF old
Knick.
The LATTER Day SAINTS, PoKM-Nauvoo, MI.
nois.-Ths is specimen OF Mormon poetry, and
very good it is considering it's only beginning.
THE DAUGHTERS OF ENGLASp-D. appleton E Co +,
200 Broad,cay. is another Of Mrs Ellis's admit
rable series OF " orks on the women Of England, &c
She is decidedly one OF Tire best writer's OF the day.
This work, which has long been wanted, treats OF
the young women Of England, their position in So
ciety their character and responsibilities; the chap
tiers their beauty, health, and temper" FIRE nd
ship and frtation," and particularly on their "ove
and courtshp," aught 10 be read by every daughter
and mother IN America. It is needless to add in re-
gard TO the Typography, that this house never
oat badly executed book.
LEMpRIERE's CLASSIC DIcrIoNARY-Dean, 2 1Ann
street. Collins e. Reese PSI Pearl street This is the
last edition, down to 1872; and is the best edition Of
Lemprere extant. This work was thoroughly re-
vised, corrected and divided into three distinct
parts by j. ID. Ogllby, and Lorenzo L. Da Ponie; the
latter enlarged he work immensely in the historical
department. The geographical neurological, and
historical parts OF the work are kept distinct and
any werd can be found with great facility. This is
| well printed, with good type and very strongly
bound There is no plagiarism about this book and
| ed complete without good edition of Lempriere s
Dictionary; and this is the best we have ever SEEM
| BRAHAM's CoNcERr.-To.morrow night Mr.
Braham aad his talented son give another bran,
| Concert. In addition to other attractions, Charles
Braham will sing "Time-Time," and will Join his
| father in the glorious Duet of GAPS Well" We
venture to say that this will be greater musica
treat than any that has been witnessed in New Yorl
for several years past
| SuPERLArIvE HuMByo.-A temperance play is W
at the Bowery. The manager will next dramatist
| the seventh comman lment, without the "not"
| o. GRANDJEAS's OINTMENT for the Hair is very
valuable article.
| A CASE OF PoLoNNo-NARRow EscAPE "A few
days since, one Of the family of Mr. John Read, c
Souhheld, Steten Island procured some arsenic ane