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New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
A ME EKICAN MUSEUhl-Marble build

IA ing, opposite st Pauls Csurch.-P. T. BaRNuAl
Mauager-Firsi week OF the gorgeous and msgnihceh'
spectacle of ,,s
Lastweek of Tom Thumb, who weighs only 10 p9unsS.
Last week OF the universally admired Aamaea lao
leaux inc ludng the Burning OF Moscow
H. 6. Sherman, the Ballad Singer o. Booth, the un,
riraed Comic Singer-La Petite Celeste, the admired
danseuse-Miss Hood, the Vocalist &c.
On Wednesday and Saturday of this week Day rer,
orance will take place in the afternoon commencing al
II O'Clock. The Evening Performance at z O'Clock.
Saturday next CAV and evening" sAREW VEIL 6kNh'
FIT OF Gen. T0M THUMB.
.ir n.;.a
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

II BIackwood's Edinburgh haashAine.I
pce g vear-s, cents single-The January number OF
this Old and most celebrated of the Foreign Magazines re-
ceived by the steamer Caledonia has been republshed IN
DOUBLE EXTRA NEW WORLD,
at l8 cents per copy and is for sale at the Office 50 Ann
street, and by all the Agents throughout the country.
To subscribers by ma 81 year three copies for IS;
five copies for ss copies for s5 To Agents. s2
hncdred isO st(0 ]. WINCHESTER, Publisher.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
rIo.o.F.Ano,her Attractive Mann

III. o. O. F.-Auothers Attractive Nuna.
bcr! THE RAINBOW or Odd Fellows Magazine, No.
ILL., viii be published on Wednesday Morning, FEB j, Il;
ius,ra.ed by an unusually superb engraving STEEL rep
reseuting the BAY OF NAPLES AND MOUNT VESu-
YIUS lis typographical execution VIII also be very beau
t:ul.
The Bay of Naples and Noun, yesurius,'-an Enabei-
ishment on Steel
Bertrand de Born, Crusade Ballad by ]. Augustus
Shea
Ideas by an Old Gentleman tine late II. B. w
Voyage around my Chamber translated nom the Frein
OF Xavier de Masre, by Nath- W. Ckt;tenden, Esq-sh
more chapters
TIE Midnight Bell by william Wallace
Integrity the Distinguishing Trait IN the Character oi
Odd Fellowship read before NewYork Lodge, No.lo oy
James Tanning
Ines by Miss z. C. T., suggested on reading Mf. al
ace's celebrated lecture, the Posty OF Temperance
sAn Inciden in Broadway by Mrs Anna l. snsiins.
sPain Language Odd Fellows able production oy
Freeman II. Morse, OF Bath, Me.
tTbe Three Symbols IF. L. IT, By F. J. Otterscn.
prose Epistle 10 Friend
sAlphabetii al Essays No. 3, by r. II. Taylor.
Iris and the Rainbow, by J. T. M with an etching bS
W. W. Britt.
Thought:,' No. II.
Solitary Confinement "Reminiscences
Editors Table.
Reviews of Late Publications
Clippings.
OJd.FelIows' Directory for NewYorh Stale. frce l<s
cents; IL copies for 81 I2J. For sale by
GREELEY l. hfcELRATH, Tribune Buildings
iso General Wholesale Agents for the u states.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
MEMORANDA.

The ,arket snips Msddtot fcr London Columbus fcr
LIssrpooI; Ss gichoas, Tor Eavre, will all sail ts-day
their regular days.
The e md Yesterday was IN from the Eastward, and
blowing very fresh topsaH schooner got ASHORE On tue
Hsok yesterday maning pilot boat wenr 70 her sssl
zacs Nc particulars EnowH.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

ALeER1a.-This territory, during the twelve
wears of its occupation BY the French has cost the
nation one hundred and twenty millions of dollars,
end upwards of twenty thousand lives.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
coura CaIemdar This Day.

CIRCUIT CeURr.-Nos. 94, o6, 81, So, so, ss'
ST. 81, Io5, lO6, 81, 4s, SO, 80, so, IA, 49,,
commos PLEAs.-Nos. 26, l09, 4, 6, 90, 24,
AZ 50. go, SO, II, 70, 80, 81, 96, 108.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
BY Joseph Eegelnan Auctiopeer.
SALE. This DaY. We'd

nesday, Feb. lst, half past 10 O'clock A 81, at No
a. Nassau street, Washington street. Brooklyn, gene
raj Household Furniture consisting OF mahogany sofa,
mahogany cane seat and other chairs marble top
pier and saa ,abes of mahogany dining obes break
as card and toilet tables mahogany and maple bedsesds
wasbstands mahogany flower stands, halr marasses
and pillows father beds aud bedding, looking glasses
cots Brussels Ingram carpets stair carpets snd rods
80 yards uasng hail and mantle lamps card oil cloth
clock, crockery aud Kitchen Furniture.
The above is part furniture of family declining
hon 90. .ksenin and Ia in good order IL
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

UThe American Lnborer, for February wiz
be ready for delivery Wednesday morning ans uuii
Der contains Bre: Editorials The Elevation OF hechane
the Means an1 Ends-An Address before State Convsh
ton al Augusta Mechanics OF Maine by John s. say
ward Printer Rangor; Address OF the Home League 10
the People of the United States; TIE Improvement Oh
rcuure as an Art and Proteson-an address at the An
uual Cattle. Show and Fair Rochester N Y, by Henry
Cslman: The Silk Cul,ure-a statement by Mr. j. X bar
hour of Oxford Mass before the NeT-Engiand StiS Con
yention Effects of Expansion, by Dr. Arnet Lime r!as
ter OF Paris &c; How ID do Good &c A Table showing
the Total Value Imports and Exports &c Rauos SAFE
ty Valves &C.; Lead and Copper Trade OF the west.
n Now Ready, with six splendid En-
ZINE tor February. p1
EMpF1IrspmENTs-l Jerrnie Deans and Re.bsn bnt.I.
superb iezzo,int by Sadd The Jealous ,fe c3s III
line and stippe engraving by Jackman 4 dt,'e n W.
Flo.e beautifully conred. T. The Latest PaTiS bon
The Nan rriM the Carpet Bag, comic elchlns oS InI.
G. Hope mos; beautiful etching sn STEEL after siE poi''
Lawrence. ,, ,-,-ds hv
OsIGINAL Musrc-The Hsppy Day song, ~ords oy
Epgs S,gCEET-rnusc by Dempstsr.
OpIoINAL ARTIcLEs-By T. C. Grattan, J0hn QllnCy
adams N p Willis, NJ Hawthorne, c. F. Hoffman, Or. y.
w Holmes Mrs Osgood, Mrs Wicklitie, MISS Aison >.
G. Whittier Samuel Samson H. 5. Lee, Philofhiz, hPes
Sargent ard others 1910
The r number of the work bears date jan lst, lSa'
TERMS-$3 year, invariably in advance. Two COPIES
fr 81 Single copies q Published and TOR SAFE Dy
SARG ENT Co. 2Sl Broadway corner OF murrny,s''
New.York. - "
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
A UCTION NOTICES. DR.;

A UCTION NOTICES. Draper, Jr.,
IA will sell this day. Wednesday, Feb lst, halfpaN
~ ocIocs al the ruins OF the late FIRE, OF Broadst
and Exchange Place, all the remaining damaged goods,
partly burned taken from the same consisting OF Prnis
Printing Cloths and sundry descriptions OF other goods left
on The premises.
Terms. cash on delivery. II
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

BAsEs rs MAIsE.-The number OF Banks in
as-srot;on on the lst inst. In the State of Maine,
sIss 40. Aggregate capital, $3,3l5,o00. Circu-
,ar;ou, sl,10G,262. Specie, $175, 1902. Deposits
not on interest, $542, 2,0Ia; do. bearing interest,
s91,734.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

In addition to the mentioned under the heacs oil
bank notes. &c the insttu tons have deposited IN
other banks the opposite to their names Newark
Banking Ins Co SS4 259; Belvdere Bank $50 42l Peoples
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

II DocTe1 LYELL'. LECTURES oS HEotoeT--ree
second edition OF these celebrated Lectures reported for
The New-York Tribune is IN press and ~ili be pub
sSed few days This eiticn VIII contain an EngTHred
Eronispece exhibiting idcasee:on of part Of tie Erths
crust with explaaatans II viii also contain general In
uedue,ion to Geology before published LECTURE
embraces the following Subjects: Anvergne, Laeurse
PERIOD Volcanic Period, Eruption Of Cossguia Meant
Dor LECTURE IL The Earths Strata, Marine Suat7 Re
reds, Auvergne DSsric:, Sub Appsnnes, Mount lima
LECTURE I'LL Upheava and Subaidence OF the Earth, Ma
pies Temple OF Scraps, Monte Nuovo LECTURE w Co
al Reefs Coral IiaDds LECTURE " Origin OF Coal Lee
TuRE VI Fossil Foot prints. LECTURE VII Recession OF
the Falls of Niagara. LECTURE VIII. Bouders and Ice
berss
To the above also added in this eteu, Sketch OF the
Lecture Of Dr. J. AUGUSTINE SMITH, delivered before the
Lyeeum of Natural History the 9Th OF December last On
the Different Race. Of Mea-
u Price per single copies IS cents. Postuasters remit
ing One Dollar viii be entitled 70 I'VE copies
TIE SoMERs Mur1yY.-A Pamphlet containing all the
Testimony Documents Narratives and Particulars at the
Tragedy board the Q. S. Brig Scmers with the eoE'
trait of Commander Mackenzie fac smile OF spencef
Greek Programme an accurate Drawing OF the Soers as
she sits en- the water with interior views descriptions sc
&c Price III cents u Pos;nastefs RENTING one 6o!T
will receive trefcc copisS.
u LONDON AND LIVERPOOL NEwsPLPESs, received oy
the Caledonia for sale this Office Among them are the
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEws-BelPs Weekly Messenger
Weekly Dspatch-Lvsrpool Maii-Tom Springs Lite IN
London-Family Herald-Squib Winners American News
Letter, &C., kc.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

cIrn1cAL---We learn that subscription bas
been entered upon for the purchase OF Ghufch on
Washington square, with the intention Oh lnVitng
~ Rev DR.. Pcrrs, of the Duape-street Church,
- become the pastor Very nearly ifnot quite the
y ~ aroouar Of money necessary for the purchase
ss. M been already subscribed. [Jeur. Com.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

ECONOMY In DRESSED Broad
way, opposite the Fountain-I would suggest 10 the
community that am furnishing every article of Clothing
at pononaby modeats prices for which our SACK Sr'
outs have been afforded and would solicit call from those
capable appreciatng good work. :hat they Judge
The inducements offered 10 those paying ready money
our prices. "A. i. JENSiNSS,
IA! i,tf Draper aud Tailor.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
EW-YORK MUSEUM,
II NarrnNAI pop PTRliT AND pICTIIRE Gal.

LERY-Day Wis tars admitted the same evening free. ,
The Manager proud 20 announce an engagement with
Sgnor MaeIsk from Naples with bis magnificent and or'
secus Dioramas among which are the Vision OF The SUM-
or the Meeting OF the Deties; also the nagnhcen Do
rama representing the Invasion OF Russia by Napoleon Bo
aaparte including the Confagrator of Moscow.
Mr. Blanc the great Necronancer and Magcan. =,
Also engaged the mysterious and asts nishng 1psy Wo
apartment from O'Clock, A. NJ. until 10 p NJ gentle
man viii be in attenaance introduce visitors Aa extra
Woman iS0
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
ADDRESS sY AIR. THOMAS H. OAKLEY.

Chorrs from Anile-To Mountain away Mutual Giee
pueSCor,e where the violets blow Lady and Gentleman
Solo-(comic) c)-Mih Julia 10y requesii. Gentsman
three 6snileaen ana Lady
Glee-Merrv harvest time ...... Ladics and Gentlemen
Ode Lady Ml Vernon Temperance Benevcen, Society
Recitatiou-The Fireman. hoUnS
ANS well el................. Lady and Genemaa
Comic Trio-Kate Kearpey three Gentlemen
Glee-Swift as da,h..:.... Ladies and Genueriea
Performance 10 commence AZ Seven O'Clock.
Tickets Shilling, be bad of OF the members
at the store Bowery; and a; the door on the evening
of the Presentation u II the weather should prove
rrr,y and Snrdnv evening isl 2ls
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
uSiS-Eud of the World this yea

II lSi3-End of the World THIS year
George Storrs Albany will lecture the seventh ea
ter oil Daniel This "Wednesday afternoon al O'CLOCK 81
Nibo's Saloon fronting on Broadway. Seats lree. ihe
public are invited attend. =. o,.
His lectures the 24lh of Matthew, and The Sun anu SUI
of Daniel together with Mr. erS Chronology al tne OF
6ce of the Midnight Cry, 81 Park Row. II
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
Rankrap.s-Jnu. Sd
Gltp fntelligenee.
TUEsDAY, Jan. 81.
C1Rcu1r CoURT.-Before Judge Kent

CIRCUIT CoURT-Before Judge Kent.
Wallace & Christopher Daniel X. Merss and Jas
soad-The plaintiffs merchants Of this ciiy-ihe de-
fendants traders Mount Morris, Livingston Co. Mers
in 1884, this city and obtained sl4oo worth Of goods
on credi; from plaintiffs and also about 5000 worth from
other firms He afterwards plead inancy" in Reputation
OF his debts compounded with several of his creditors
for 80 cents on dollar The present is action OF Tro
yer chargos the defendants with fraud, Bond having ac
come to he city and recommended Morss LOT creoiI
would seem however, from The testimony that his only
cause OF offence suppressag the knowledge OF Mors
age Tue will probably be given to the jury this lore
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
M MERRY'S MUSEUM, for February

IfH lsta-Enaheiiihments-Tow OF Babel, Ae Tibet.
ooeseun wa.ec spous Boys Girls, Horse Rural
Scenes, Coniag of The Tower OF London &c
Conten.s-Sources OF History Something about Govern
men The Law Is Everywher Equality Artificial Ice for
Skating Water spout, Smiles, Beauty, The Elephant
and Fox The Vain Search Imagination Sister, Burning o.
rhe Tower OF LONDON The leaner Metals Prussian Fx
ercise Children, Anecdotes OF Bonaparte Va
rieties Power OF Music, Anecdotes fGzze Love OF No-
tore True Stories OF the Young &c The Museum Is pub
hed on the first OF each mcnn the exceeding low price
OF 81 pei anau advance. The Publishers haye also The
first and second year Of tie work, containing $40 pages
nsatly bouId orrarnenfed by epgrsslngs ana
Muse for ST. per year fbe Museum has circulation OF
and far the cheapest and most popular perodi-
cal Tor youio i'd tie cenatry- :,
BRADBURY, SODEN x co. lz' Nassau-st, n. Y.
And No. 10 SchooLstreef Boston.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

II New.Tork Fire Departmental special
meeting OF the Representatives OF the NewS0rs Fire De
narteo. VIII take place as Freraaa's Hall ca THURSDAY
Eyerirg tte I'd OF February. a; u s'cnek sy ORDER
ADAM P. PENTZ, President
GEo. H. PuksEs, Secry. ,lG
Particular NoIice.-Thuse pGso havtn.
iu~ 20 bor-kceuing win fpds ready sale tar portion
or al of their goods by sending rhcir address, OF eang
zpor tie subscriber Gaods any aEogni pcrcnaeu-
AT private sale-Two Piano Fsr.eS
ieH - COTTON 4 co. I3s CHI - -
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

Ships Columbu Cole, Liverpool, Fl Marshall; Media
tor Chadwick London John Griswold; 81 Nicholas, Ps
Havre, Boyd Hnsken.
Bark Roman, Hspner, Rotterdam, Schmidt 4 Baichen.
Rriss Danube, Clark, NO. Nesniith, Leeds Co; Car
rer, Beecher, Marssles, Fitch Coz Russia Lane, NJ
Nesmith, Leeds 4 Co.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01
DANNER PRESENTATION, q

t Grand Concert OF the Lady Mount Vernon T. B. So
cery Wednesday evening. February fs, lSss Ii NE
Church co, uer of Chrystie and Delaney streets
Musical Department under The direction OF Mr.. William
Fl. Oakley.
FEST.
Overture the Piano. oy aProtessoe-esnue1an
Gee-Away, away, in early dsy.-iwo Ladies and two
Gentlemen.
Dueu-The mountain Bagie. two Ssntieuiea
Colony Boyh hoods Home Gentiectan
Chorus from MassanielloAway Mutual Giee Club
yoaus A.'N1eS
Soo-aiy father land ..-.............. Lady
Due-l remember remember -. Lady ard Gentleman
Presentation the Lady Mount Vernon T. s. Society
Presentation OF The Banner. Mrs Carpenter.
Reception ou.,.....................,Mr Mr. H. Wiseburn.
Temperance Chorus. Forrest volunteers
Gse-Come. let's siag merry rsund Two Ladies AID
two &C.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

The Broadway Washington Temper
auce society viii hold their regular .oe meeting inL
Weunesday) Evening" AT ConceT Hall, quo bfoao"aS.-
Sood speaking and singing may be expected:
It+ LEBBEUS CHAPMAN Secretary
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

" Tbs grand Spec,acles from Naples are brought m on
country. Madame Adoife, the Philosophical SipseS,
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

u VIE al 1EN iION Or CAfiI j. Al
4 ISTS is called to that valuable Property, consisting
oil vacant lots OF Land situated the N. W. side of Muir.
ray-stee between Church and West Broadway, OPP
pos.e Columbia College, presenting fine open front ffe
from the Liability Of being overlooked BY other buildings
most eligible situations in the lower part OF the city for
public building private dwelling, and present: cppor
tuaity very seldom occurring OF purchasing four contiguous
lots OF iull dimensions so fsvorably situated.
The tile Is perfect being in fee from the Trinity Church
Sl5 900 OF the purchase money can remain on mortgage
icouire of s. y. CLARKS0N, 8 Wall-st.
<. II. OWEN, ii Pice-sI.
WM. F. LEWIS, Is Maiden lane.
II not previously disposed OF private sale il will be
sold al The Merchants Exchange February sh, la4s by J.
Swift & Co. lf7tisA
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

nDemocratic Clay Climb of the seventh
yVarf.-A regular meeting OF Tins Club VIII De heiu az
the Franka Hste corner OF Cherry aud RutgerssreetS
m "wednesday evening Feb Isl, al half past7 O'Clock
VA y JAMES r WOOD, President
C. F. COLES, Secretaries ,s1
J. CROMWELL J'i
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

XNTANTED-A journeyman Tailor to
Wv go into Inc country. Inquire of W. s. WOOD
HULL. 2GT Front ST. fl lr
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

1T Rerenu Institute Lectures.-kALrH
WALDO EMERSON will deliver the first OF Course o.
ve) Lectures before the Institute Thursday evening
February 2a the Second on Saturday evening" CO. 1o
wednesday evening Feb. 9Th; and the Fifth on Thursday
evening Feb 9h;-in the Universalst Church eorLef
Walker and Elizabeth streets, al u O'Clock Suoec-to
The whole Cour,el- New England, etc. etc.
Cards rs cents may be had al the principal boossore
in aud al The door the evening of the Lecture
By order. (2 C.S. STEARNS, sec'y. II 81
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

M ANTED-Employment of any kind,
wv by an American young man, with best OF reieren'
es. Apply al 2le l7.h-street. lHS
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

II Tooshrche. TeorhRche! This toIllssEns S
disease has al last by remedy Lfs -,
ri has peyer yet failed II desired VIII be aPpcn 8.
the oshce and perfect guaranteed IN n's
without particle of pain tron6e. For sue, -
and retail a, Dr. CRowELLS Drug and Chsrical ssol,
No ssS BSwesy corner Of Hossian ssa
per hstiie.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

THsward Reason OF Chrissianity.-HENRY
JAMES will deliver second Lecture at the Stuyvessnt In
sti,ute, Thursday evening cd February. ,a the
Subject The man of the ri chapter OF 1enes ana I ,Se
man OF The chapter The CREATED man ana tEc
MADE Lecture 10 commence at II O'CLOCK. au' a
fnnc Irp
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

EN- PURSUANCE Of an order Of the Sur
T,yen 10 all psrsors ha ysg claims against
ate of The Cy OF York. gentleman, decessed, 10 pre-
sent the with The vouchers thereof 70 ie subseref,
Work on or before the second day 1f Angus. neIL
Oaed New.Yosk, the Sfst day OF JsEpAry, is43
N iawGns Jos. HU 5SON, Administrator.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

r Notice.-Thc Rev. j. B. Evaris OF Philadelphia, WIN
nreach every evening this week The cor
ner of and varck sreelspeaching 10 commence al
Il O'Clock. o,r,.
NJ B-Perssns residing in that part OF the city are earn
esilr invited attend. II ~
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

1r Truly but three days sta. eth Gen. Tom Thumb
at the American Museum Splendid beyond conception,
win he Ihe of Moscow at this afternoons ex'
hib,on Beautin exceedingly the Crossing OF the Alps
o.nisbi--nud It's other varied performances
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

GOOk WANTED immediately--To one
who understands the Graham plan of Cooking, the
highest wages will be given. Apply at No. 8 City hall
Place. IL II
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

YHOSE PERSONS who saw an old
gentleman Knocked down and over by cab, on
Monday evening, the OF Pearl and William
will confer favor by leaving their address at the Tribune
o5ce
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

II CIolhing socieiy.-Denations IN money y. ".
goods ,Ry be left with Mrs Colgate Dutch Street OF
any of The Managers ."
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

World Supplement- at l2t cents slngeor So per hundred
and w II be continued each month the arrival OF the
.teamer, Office, so AIMS street. " Joo ot
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

THIRTY SEVENTH NEwsYosS TRADE SAlS-Te con.
necce March IS 94S-Tha regular Trade Sale Wiz
be commenced the 4h Tuesday OF March next IN oc-
cosdanee with the regulations OF the Trade XVIII be
conducted as heretofore under these Ieas ncs aud us.
der the direction OF The CoU.Iuttee of The Trade
Invoices oil Books Stationery Paper, Stereotype Psts>
the arst February whsn the Cat1lcgne viii be pat
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

n GoIEsusith,a Geld Penss-lhs oese -
che spesI article Offered 10 tie writing co1lisa5
Cal and Try them at The Academy p: Broadway -
az The door of Peale's M1seuG.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

Nm PURSUANCE oil an order OF the sur-
4 rcgate the County Of Efw.Yofk, notice ls hereby
given all persons having claims sganst Lewis Fisher,
late O! The City NewYoFs Bras Founder. deceased,
present with the ysuahers thereof 10 The subcr
bers the Office fJoseph Husson, Esq No IS Chambers
street, In the City Of York, before tie day
of August next Dated New York ,e 3ist day JaHBs
rs l.wem i9sEsh FsTsR MseoeaicK Mssoes sIeeuo
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

p Gait House, Louisville, kentucky.GIhMe M sno
in this city, pledges himself keep ii in rstrae Style and
to graduate his prices suit The times de would De
pi.ased 10 have travellers and gentlemen from the country
remain with him while in the city, and hopes that The OLD
friends of Throcknorton Everett viii always pear Arb him
in mind. lshaS ~ ~ Irc,uio EnT =.
Louisville, Jan. l9, la43 jSQ D6t&W2m
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-01

- TO LET-The Store No. 3 Maiden
Ass:i Lane nader Howard's Hotel Immediate posses
sion gwen If required. Inquire OF
II fw~ FLOYD SMITH. Agent 1873 Pearst
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-04-28

Sir Walter Scott and Sir Edward Buwer urc
srikingly contIasIed in the following brief extract
from philosophical crqc upon BuIwer's Last
o(lhe Bnrons, in the last number of The Path
finder the new weekly publication of Mr. Parke
Goodwin. The writer is speaking Of The entrance
OF Mr. Dulw0r into the field of historical novel wri
ting, 10 contest the prize with Scott:
eve presume no one who has read Tho For.
tunes Of Nigel will doubt for a moment which
has the victory. That work is obviously superior to-
The Last Of the Balons' in every respect bu, that
it (which Scott is always inferior 10 Bulwer:ita ulti
mate purpose. We have tried in vain TO discover
in SCOTS fctions any existing principle or system,
to which their mechanism was subordinate
Though he has reproduced many passages of me
dUyal history, with wonderful yiyidncss and
truth, yet his sketches are imperfect, in that they
rarely represent the greater movements Of public
opinion, TO which the daily walk and conversation
Of men are bu, subsidiary. The swell and surge
upon the great ocean of society, no one has ever
depicted bccr;bu the mishlicr tide Of popular as
plralion which the great central and gravilaiug for
ces of our social systematic impulses to be lrecr
and wiSer-havc been lifting from is depths, and
from generation unto generation, Walter Scott has
not only neglected to portray, but its existence al
ways, as we conceive, failed 10 discover Ia So
cial philosophy. like Bacon IN physics, he has
scolltd at principle, which i. one of the prime
laws Of his being,
Ga the other hand 80 can hardly poin, TO sin
Gle work Of Bulwer's, which does not Indicate an
enlightened and liberal purpose, evolved it is true
with different degrees of success. There is not Il
work OF his which has not in some way conribu.
ted to mans emancipation from the dominion of
hollow cnr""..';~'"iisi~", "'' =" rt--- ~, jr-'cco
lion before the world upon his own works rather
Than upon accidents which he had neither the sa-
gacity 10 anticipate, nor the ability to control.
For this uniform championship of the great prin-
~s-, " social progress, for his habituul devotion
TO the cause Of truth against convention, and for
his just sense Of the vocation CT fiction 10 illustrate
principles and popnlarize phosophy,wc feel justi-
fled in saying that he has Illustrated, with UNEQUAL
led success, if he have not created, the luGies,
and most useful school Of fiction known 10 llero.
tnre"