Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-12-04

pecs and its aims The occasion invites too some serious
reflections the literature of the country, and the
which have hitherto operated to reard its progress These
kindred TOPICS and deserve at hands attentive con-
sideration."
He then goes toto very udicious survey Of the present
state causes adverse and favorable and future prospects Of
literary undertakings amongst together with view of the
influence them which the Messenger has exeed may
Not having space copy all this, though interesting,
large we ourselves with merely referring for
the magazine itself But of much director present
concern shall give what the Editor says of its intended
management in his hands
GAS far as possible shall adhere the line Of policy
marked by the former editors of the work As they have
sudousy avoided any introduction of party politics into It's
pages shall strive to strict neutrality regard
ing the excitement of faction emineny perncous to the
graces of literature But the prefix Of Southern 10 the
Of the Messenger has always had peculiar significance
in pointing it the guardian of Southern rights and nte
rests shall be prompt to defend those rights and nte
when they are made tho ect of ruthless assault
this extent will be political and sectional and no further
shall assuredy contract powers in spentup
Utica Of and parocha feelings but shall recognise
the kndngs of genius in whatever section of this one broad
% they may SEEM and foster genuine talent wherever it
asserts its native dignity and truth
The Messenger shall continue to present its usual variety
Of contents. The criticisms that shall gudethe tales that
shall ntereshe essays that shall nsuctthe poems that
shall eevatesuch articles hope to lay before readers
nusing, at the time, proper degree OF the gay and
ghtsome, but following the Horaan precep Duce est de-
sp and exhibiting the sporfveness of the comic muse only
its proper place. In this design invoke the assistance
Of the old contributors Of the Messenger and exhort them
be weary Of wedoing Their labos while of essential
service individually will contribute to the stores of South
science and learning, and will be gratefully appreciated by
a large circle of readers We hope to hear from them We
intend in addition this aid to engage the best talent OF the
country SO far the support of the public will enable US SO
to do.
We discern what lies epShrouded in the mists Of
the future What may be the destined mission of paper
in time yet of doubt Butwe have
been
over exquisite
aTo east the fashion of uncertain evils
and do believe that gallant bark will be permitted
founder while there hearts and willing to
avert such fate On the contrary rejoice hope that
her voyages may be prosperous in times past and that
with her coors Haunting from the topmast, may say,
the spirit ot our chosen motto, Au gre de desrs bie
plus qu' du gre des pents.''
The chief succeeding contents of the number are connu
alton Of he very interesting History of the Colony and An
cient Dominion of Virginia, "by Mr. Charles Campbell which
has beer for the last year regularly adjoining the pages of the
Messenger here brought down to the military
Virginia Dunmores flight, Lafyees operations, Anods
INVASION Sci between l775 and 1881; The fortunes
Esther the Jewess" tae concluded; paper Public
Education in Virginia !" "The Speedwe," tale;
of the proofs against Wolff in the great and vexed Ho
mec questionable question whether Homer wrote his
poems rather whether diminish the wonder Of
Homer there not probably dozen Then follows
of short notices of New Publications. interpreted
with what we haze enumerated come blank verse; lyc bal
lad, "ode eegy, and sonnet" Their poetic merit shall
not deah readers to inquire into but have doubt
they quite good is the custom of magazine poetry
10 be.