The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-31
Literary Notices.

Philadelphia "Ladies' Magazine" contains much
that is Interesting Of the original articles poeh-
| Cal sketch, entitled Passage up Lake George,
deserves particular notice. IL is from the pen oil
o. H. Casell, and contains some beauties OF thought
and expression. The other original articles do not
seem to be equal TO this. A tale late from the
German of Baron de la Motto Fangue, "The I'm
known Patient" loses none of It's strength and en-
ergy IN the translation, and deserves place in the
work and the attention OF the reader
| CAMpBELL's MAoAzINE.-Ths work has no fur
ther preenson than to be selection from the Eu-
ropean literature of the day. When such excellent
materials exist the conductors could not well 20
wrong The work therefore Will repay perusal as
being good precis OF the European periodical lite
nature Of the time.
| THE EcLEcrIC MAGAZINE. a comprehensive
selection OF Foreign Literature, the Api number
of this work, we are sure will be bought with avi
! dity. A beautiful plate by Romn-y OF Milton and
! his daughters, prefaces this number, which opens
with one of the most able articles from the pen Of
! that most able writer Macauley, on the character
and writings OF Mllton an article which Is of
the most mastery and profound crttiqpes poetry
| and poets to be met with. The sketch from the
"Note Book OF Irish Barrister' OF the Irish
State Irlals is the most happy, beyond measure,
OF the countless sketches which have been teemlng
from the press for the last SIX months this
citing subject. We believe that Mr. Shei is tho
author ot this as well as the rest OF the series OF
papers which have appeared in the "Meropoi-
tan. We cannot, however, give the editor Of he
Eclectic" credit for great discretion in the Sc
| Lection OF something called ''Regina's Regn"
| rom " Fraser's Magazine" II " Fraser and the
| English who read such trash choose to make fools
OF themselves, that is no reason why their conduct
| should be initiated on this side of the Atlantic We
hear too much, God knows far too much OF ueens.
Rcgnas, and Royalty far more than is profitable
or pleasant; and II humble suggestions be adopt
ed, the conductors OF this useful work will be dis
terminating enough TO perceive that stupid adml-
ration tor crowned head, male or female, Is, and
should be, nm exotic to American soil. Long may
| il be so. The State OF Criticism in France 10
written with ability; and " Episodes OF Eastern
Travel" from the Dublin University Magazine"
will be relished by those who like reading OF
lighter kind where wit, good taste, and happy de-
scriptlon all blend in harmony.
GopEr's MAGAZINE -Godey's Lady's Book for
April is more attractive than usual Many pic
lures, choicely done; great variety and excel
lence IN the literary department fine fashions Of
| the olden time, and handsome fashions of the pre-
| sent time, give pquancy and brilliancy To this
! number and Will insure 1t an extraordinary sale.
That picture OF the " Promenade" is worth dol
all over Spanish-the black laced mantilla, the
enormous shell comb, those coquettsh gloves, and
the elegant style In which they hold and fir! that
everlasting fan, at church, on the Alameda, in
| same. The countenances OF the ladies, too, are q
Spansh-very Spanish The :" Pastors VISIT"
which forms the second establishment, is French
| in It's character, and eminenty beautiful in feeling
| and sentiment. Mr.. Herber's Canadian story could
not possibly have been effectively illustrated
| The Plate OF Fashions tor April is at once chaste
and elegant. 1t has merit as composition. The
| figures animated and well grouped. The walking
figure on the left has very graceful action. How
comes all this talent to be expended on fashion
plate! Cooley must have a long purse to pay for
such things. The Sketches Of Paris for this
month piquant and well illustrated The
Governess, is well told tale, with we'll pointed
his bas p0e Nsb
Cereus," by Mrs. Amman, is of the most inte-
reshng stories we have read this season, and has
quite incident and character enough to have formed
the Ragged Mountains Is written, usual, with
sharp, steel PEN Nerve, keenness and polish, mark
his style, and separate him from his fellows. "The
Gentleman Fliri," is touching story. We COM
mend it to all who permit themselves TO trifs
| with matters In which hearts are concerned But
: we must pause, with Long life to the Ladys
] Book and It's liberal proprietor
SIMNoNp's COLONIAL MAGAZINE copy of this
work for March has been received The writer of
the article on the "Agrlcuture OF Hinduism "
| takes clear common sense view OF the Causes
| which have retarded the agricultural progress of
this country, whose inhabitants were "compara-
lively civilized At period as remote from the pre-
sent ume that Of their Macedonian invader. -
The pecularlties OF their religion, which enJolns
abstinence from animal food, thus destroys the
means ct making manure-the cultivation Of GER
tain plants which exhaust the soil, for the sake of
| vegetable os-the vast number OF holidays, and
the degradation OF the foyats-or agricultural Caste
are amongst these causes. 'The progress and pros
poets of Western Australls," "Avallable Resources
of the West indies are both worthy OF attention I;
| although. perhaps, the writer OF the latter takes
too high a view Of those Islands.
SPIRIT OF THE NArIoN-We have been favored
| with II copy OF the above now fully well known
work, published by Casserly ~ Sons, Nassau street.
The notorety, for which 1t Is IN small degree in
debted to the Irish Attorney General, well as its
own merits, II well known Every who can
relish poetry, full OF fire and patriotism, should buy
a copy.
| 7 a.. ol
Morris, Win. ~ Co., No. Ann street. promises
| well The present, No. IL, comprises The Ma
uonal AIRS, Legendary Ballads, &c Of Thomas
Moore Lives there a man with soul dead, az
10 be insensible to the beauties Of Moore if there
be, he need not be AT the trouble OF reading, or
= even the expense OF paying % cents for this num-
Der bat those who, on the contrary, have relish
for these gems OF poetry-and they not the
| least numerous class--et them provide themselves
| 8s early as possible.
HOME IN THE HEART - prose poem on the
Beauties OF Solitude II Alexander Selkirk, who,
after d residence on Juan Fernandez. asked
ooh, solitude where the charms
| That ssges have seen IN thy face ?"
had only lived till now, this book, doubt, would
have solved hls question. The writer handles HI,
SUBJECT very udiciously, and we recommend all
who have tlme--no matter whether they are golna
| to turn hermit or not, 10 read this little work
It is published by Addee and Eastbrook, l07 Full
Ton street.
/ WoMAN's WoRTu-It is no easy matter to pro-
| nounce judgment on the execution If such a dim
cult task IA due estimation of the worth OF wo-
nian--seelDg that many believe II 10 be beyond
limits. No doubt, however, this work IL M perfect
An attempt US can be made and therefore al VINO
ave disposed To possess accurate notions on icHlae
character, should not, in hopes OF meeting more
perfect ,reatlse, defer buying this II may be mad
from d. Appleton Il Co., 200 Br3adway, Al price
far beneath the ',worth' Of the BOOK.
FACTS AND ARGUMENTS osrpE TRANsN:ssroNor
| vIop.I am INTELLECTUAL QrALITIKs PROM Pa
rrNTs TO Orr.Psrse "A second edition Of this
work has Just gone forth from me press OF J. WIN
{ ere this too familiar with II TO require any length
ened remarks on irs merit One remark, however,
| will no, BE- out OF place. Whatever may be the
,nccess of the author in propagating his views, the
: subject matter is of primary mportance--lt is no
nss than that Of promoting the happiness OF future