The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-06
Literary Notices.

Just been published in this city. II has been compil
ed by Mr.. Edwin Williams, and exhibits respect
able evidence of his industry and judgment. We
have examined it somewhat minutely, and believe
that it Is impartial and accurate Ireland has Of
late years excited great attention, and this useful d.
gest OF her history must be generally acceptable
MERRpnH-By the Countess of Blessngton.-J.
Winchester, New World office. This is as agree
able companion as ope could wish for summers
day. 1t is filled with pquant scenes of fashionable
life in England, and on the Continent-scenes, with
which Lady Blessington is perfectly familiar, and
perfectly competent to pain; in all their various
hues OF light and shade. The want of principle, and
the ibertinsm of the English nobility are thorough
ly exposed and the slaves of fashion, of both sexes,
are held up to well merited contempt. For absorb.
ing interest of plot, and for Spirited clever, and
original sketches of character, this romance has
rarely been equaled. 1t greatly surpasses the pre-
vious popular works of its gifted author.
NEW YoRK LEGAL OBSERVER Owen, Ann street,
N. Y,--Ths work, which has taken a reputable
stand amongst the law publications of the day, is
now issued semi monthly The number for the LIST
instant is mainly devoted TO an opinion of Judge
Wells of the u. s. District Court of Missouri, on
the cOnstitutionality OF the Bankrupt law, which
atirms that the act of Congress- SO far as il under
takes to discharge debtor from debts contracted
before the passage OF the act, without payment, and
to discharge his future acquisitions of property from
liability to those debts, without the consent Of a
given majority OF his creditors is unconstitutional.
This is an important decision though il is but the
echo OF the opinion so often expressed by the dis
tingulshed Senator from the same State-the Hon.
Thomas H Benton-during the debates which pre-
ceded the passage OF the law.
The learned Judge enters fully into the historical
circumstances attendant on the adoption of the pro-
position OF Mr. Charles Pinckney, in regard 10 bank
ruptcy by the trainers Of Constitution and from
the works which they relied on proves the import
OF the terms used and then concludes, alter quoting
various authorities, that bankrupt system which
Congress has the power 10 pass, was system tor
the benefit of creditors, enable them TO collect
their just debts and TO prevent the frauds of debtors
who might remove their property and themselves in
10 different States He next proceeds 10 show that
the bankrupt law OF the last Congress was solely and
entirely for the benefit OF debtors, and to enable
them to avoid their debts, md therefore opposed to
the whole intent, spirit and object ofa constitution.
al bankrupt law. This he illustrates in variety Of
ways. The question whether Congress has authori-
" 10 pass bankrupt law impalring the obligation
Of contracts, is ably and fully discussed, and after a
long train OF powerful reasoning, the decision is ar
rived at which we have already stated This deci-
sion will tend to unsetlle the ownership to large
amount OF litigation, and therefore it Will command
much attention from the bar generally.
ENpIcoTr'sI PICTURE OF SARATOGA FOR lS43-
Endcott, New ork-This work contains thirteen
views, from original drawings, of the principal
buildings and places OF the village of Saratoga, with
brief descriptive matter. 1t is dedicated the Wis
itors of the Springs. The views are Autographed
by the publisher, who has well'earned reputation
in his art. But we cannot commend some OF his
figures. The United States Hotel stands first,
it justly should; but an equestrian, who is de.
parting from that splendid establishment, we
would fain hope is the possessor of the Rosi-
mantle on which he is astride, Tor we cannot believe
the Msrvln's capable of keeping such cattle.
Union Hall, the Pavilion House, Washington
Grove, Putnam's Bath, and other buildings; the
Lake, the Springs and Fountains, and other objects
OF curiosity are here depctured but the artist has
horse in front OF Putnam's Bath; a shadow Of ga
gentleman in black" in striking theatrical attitude
In the high road husband and father affec-
uonatey strollng out at evenude IN very loatersh
manner, and some loheT perfect nondescrPts; Our
represented near the Lake House with no eviden,
Improvement in "that hal, }" which is reflection on
the virtues Of the waters. But there is another
which water drinker is represented on the bow OF
barge about lpcontinenty to spring overheard. II
such desperation is produced by imbibiDg the Iodine
waters, or those that bubble from the High Rock
Spring, zoe shall centen ourselves with pure Croton
Such collection OF sovenly loafers we never saw
grouped in any picture, as we find In these views OF
Saratoga they mar the better portions of the work,
and should be corrected in future editions.
The SELF TAUGHT PENMAN-Saxton IL Miles,
New York-Ths is treatise on the art OF writing,
with pictorial illustrations and copperpate engra-
wings, designed for the use OF schools and families.
Its authors are Halsey H. Baker, professor Of pen
manshp. and Rensselaer, Bentley, author of the
pictorial school books.
THE ECLECTIC MUSEUM OF FOREIGN LITERATURE
-Littell, New York-The August number OF this
periodical contains large quantity OF valuable mat
ter from various English publications.
The BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, or true picture
of the American Church and Clergy, by Stephen 5.
Foster. Published by Boes, New London. The
character Of this pamphlet may be surmised from its
title; al least II is so satisfactory to us that we are
not disposed to proceed beyond it.
The WRONGS OF WoMEN-Dodd, N. Y.-Char.
lotte Elizabeth devotes The greater portion of this
little volume to Miners and Dress makers.
CAMpBELL's FOREIGN MONTHLY MAGAZINE Camp
bell, Philadelphia. is the August number of
this Magazine. Its contents are copied from En-
glish magazines and English ne wspapers.
The KNcKERBoCKER FOR AUsUsT-Allen, New
York.
MERCHANTS MAGAZINE FOR AUGUsr-Hunt, New
York.
These are periodicals OF established reputation.
PROTECTION OF INMIeRANrs.--The suggestion
made in the following communication from highly
respe cable foreign merchant, highly deserving of