New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-17
Reply 20 Prof. FELTON,.


Reply 20 Prof FELTON,.
December 9Th. lsli
To tic Editor Of the Tribune:
SiR:-As the author OF certain works which.
amongst numerous Communications OF their meci,s,
have, 10 te1c instances endured some ceDsuIe, |
respectfully ask permission, through the sdium OF
yonr columns, TO approach the reading community
on the vare and import OF these opinions which
Whether ungenercusly or unconsciousiy entertained
have tendency TO affect their character.
In my attempt 30 render justice 10 Tie object g
NV undertaking, shall observe, as once did OF
similar occasion that the individual who, as an al.
thor is mechanically left 10 mediate in moody ST.
ence the seli:suppossd Importance Of MS long
lovsd bantngs, and who, consequently, Is net so
Fortunate aa 10 induce, occasionally, notice
from The recognized Judges Of genius, must endure
reflections Of no very gratifying complexion. From
n oosition sa usugiGble, hnd rlysslf Cpce more
lityed, by the discriminating judgment and polite
condescension oil d.. Felton,, Professor OF te Greek
and Latin languages 10 the iartaned University Of
Harvard.
That my Reviewer who, 10 certain extent, il
pleased to eulogze my works, does rot, al the same
lime q, himself justified in concuryiug in my views
generally, il, I'm sensible equitable for
the exercise ufdissa;i-fed feelings nav part No
y SSs seas
der Circumstances arising from fotr raeqEdia;Gnce with
certain principles and ecuia!ltes OF language, known 10
ih0se only who have long md iahSouy made such 'abeets
have accurately weighed the results OF conflicting theories ard
extent which alone authorizes anu lues competent de-
eision. -...s
subject OF dialogue for tho forthcoming Part OF my Hours
OF dleness Improved shall nke leave heTefom
some extent prove the Pressors rather que ona6e capa
i I se 1er p to Which lse au,hor obvS
conceiyes them cmn.ny en,ed. The reader WILL there
i ,He aiossic preamb necessarily iaSduced
,e ds sSe e for ebnn ae
non may not unusy be conpured T. pests IN eauc:c 80
iude their crude fantasies sense and solid
ents; TINT their cc:lan reward is contempt
20 the pupo Of the exgeeat poye,- elose mouth MOI
stus are but pcdaatrie IN embryo because unanr to
t:tr and peudced conceptions. will readily perceive
has bTousht me the mnterias Of rich feast nothing de-
and Latin languages IN Harvard University.
ALFRED. ainyl inquire What = g PnrpaIt2
ooatah,. among other matters very ured aelun
caions he those theres lous and osdy
nsss Improved &c.
ALrREp. Ex9Stiie,-I vow. Ha ha! ha! Two P:efss
inh The collision will afford sport, by all mems let ne
john n:A' With maca ease shall INFORM you ~, h
hes oritsa aud perhaps sad on THIS OCCASION while una
vouby orbea tell tas what he has g
ila;nuch - wa he has p possessssto say i INT whel
seem to have harped oe the same sirne, Us you will hos
comment; and imow recoiec, your aiigNol TO rs lpot
our aiath eosue PRINT, ne howsyeI, to remark. TIA
aeat Will maze sad work Jour theory ii followed out OF
Ss you OF wn yS he s sy al
your language not ea%,va;ent TO- sail inform o
JoHs res5St . Be oossa 70 say. that your ynscGuaat
with the distractions WHICH exist between Verbs whe
Instance thou.hr had dsabuscl your conceptions Ia
9th VOID do whsn employ cd IS principal and when en-
ployed an auxllsIy as Ia The phrasel How do you 10
.ap. s dso sS l but astoa
Ssl2S aas. tx oys eia haze iS Is
pfeent) said " sc: w,eress denotes possesS,ea
s. disposed ay yoa have diel under The Professor
md thus in,n BE-: some Of ih;e u caleIton wh!e
that icanno, wte haa dozen pages according t. ICY
AeaSED IN reconsideration, an perfectly convinced
the ju.aes your u acknowledge myself
pray W. yoa With reoiia OF my oil tutors ep;ste
Here Jesn reGas -pss'usly Ienar,'ng ina; 10 reeds
asndaat on partial quotations. snroe estfc;s, he icls
10 Be- his duty s present the Professor IN si! dc'a-
sir w WRsoHr.S:: recelve!you letter OF July 3
abou; tea days SINCE JUS. as was setting out on lou!ns
fo which have Just rrtcIHed fcpls have say tina
received the books k,nd enough send Wisr
which were pressing should become less Your fiours
IS .f 'oid YOU when hal the pIsauts seeing
sSols Go 'a they wo M ma o0s. nsa
beauty aud diorn,tIc grace; an maize e. pedansc,
aG ne; bsf q s honsb
the daily Conversation OF educated ea ana uite5e cay -
yourself write hafa Gozea pages according Gay. asree2
Gu) 10 Your own principles. Your books how much talent
hn,ouf aud goat command OF English style; bnt wheneve
YOU carr your notion, of com2esiuoa int effect "e
ra man spoke; and no man could SPEAK. without ex
ofjne the laughter ut every pc who heard him. have
doubt that would throw your taoes wholly aside ar
i've far plsy 10 your talents you 1;'t sy mop ptoduc
works that would be egeeahe. popular, anu useful As
It's Idc 70 .ak introducing them into or schools and CO.
jersss You may find individuals who's struck whhe novel
" Of soe Of your opinions wI ioI te adopt them, aat
Gitep, persuade Others 10 do the same, SAY 10 do s
oiss) That is the nost than can DC expected
lived ana illustrated without profound knowledge OF TIE sn
cent and modern kdrs languages together with the eaf!es
forrs OF the English language itself lihou, this eats
qualification lssy, these. eassnsi gsc!eotoas) no wfes
however abie aad AGATE, my opion make any valua
Die contribution 70 En2Eh phscey. II understand yol
pyopsfy. (ergo the sel cnan nkTs tefa
Y Este Hous of ldenes Improved Dialogue 3D. tins opln
ION differs from youss bat holding this opinion bged
in condor say that your Grammar and the Hours OF lda
ps ImpsoTcd entertaining thes are IN some feeci
DO not contain uny thing lmpoan for Eeghsh
phiIology h4ye nothing to do with ihe English department
"a this UpiVcrsiy and therefore eoad ly czH not nisoGase
your books yYe1e disposed % believe that Gny Boz
ton pubbe would undertake 10 print lay rrint) them
upon such recommendation as could give.
Very respectfully, your ooedisnt .srysfnt; nov
IF by the exprexson.so SCHOOL, and Colleges. the
Poiesso! mean tuse VI Harvard readily admit the itah Of
his asseon well MS capacity TO play The pSi OF me
aaaL man gey GdG,faoa II The expression oe 10
tended Ia se3se, be IS nornsd Us % VII ols-
nouiry ta. the 10 which hls 5st ooSer'a
toa sppes now either the tezt OF dass beoSS N som. OF