The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-06-23
JOHN S. TAYLOR, ISL Nassau ST., N. Y.
Columbian Maga2tne
FOR MARCH.
FOR MARCH.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

OIIN1ONJ VI IL IL Ii E5fo.
From the Euening Nirror, Ffbruary 81
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, we are hap
py TO perceive, is holding on its course il
as lively and vigorous way as ever Th'
illustrations are capital line engraving
from drawing by AllQm, of the Port %
Smy rna, a meZzoiint of Christ Tea ching
Humility from painting 10y Benz amir
W est, and burlesque wood engraved
border of most appropriate character tt
a too- -short-fo for the Areade -but-too long,
for the reviewed critiqne on Mr.. Head.
ley's Napoleon and his Marshals. The re.
view and the illustration are unique in
character, considered as contributions o
an illustrated Magazine; and they are
both so good in kind that we hope there
is plenty more where they came from,
The proprietor or editor of Magazine
who has the courage and good sense to
publish an honest criticism of popular
book. even though II be little harsh, is
entitled TO the support of the reading pub
ic for il is the greatest evil of our Maga-
zines that they are more tender of the
literary regulations of authors than of
their own interests. A truthful review Of
literary publications has become ne
cessity TO large class of the people, and
the periodical that shows becoming re-
spect for public tastes by giving in the
place Of unmeaning notices such discrim-
mating articles as the one in the Colnm,
bian upon Hesdey's Napoleon, will be
sure of the public patronage in return.
We would have been glad if the critic
had extended his remarks and accounted
for the popularity of Mr.. Headley by
pointing out the qualities winch have so
fascinated the public. The reviewer has
sufficient ability TO analyze the matter
thoroughly, and his style being clear
sparkling and trenchmeht, we regret that
he had not done it while his hand was in
The other articles in the Columbian are
equal to those Of its best days. The ed
tor has brief article on the view of
smyrna, which makes us wish that he too
had written more.
From the N. Y. Morning Express, Feb. 2
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, for March.
is before us. This is iaking Time by the
lorelock in earnest, and the enterprising
pub Usher will no doubt be well repaid for
his punctuality. The Illustrations of this
number are in the same sly lie Of beauty as
those which have distinguished the issues
for January and February. We may say,
we think, without the fear of contradic.
ton, that no magaz ne in tins country can
compare with the Columbian in the style,
neatness, beauty and finish of its engrav.
lngs; and with regard to its character for
merit that has been settled satis>
to all parties concerned, long
since We observe a new feature in the
number before us, which will tend to in
crease its popularity, as the world is gen
orally given TO contention. We refer to
a review-severe, soorching and bitter
Of lIeadIey's Napoleon aud his Ma rshals
which will be read by every body. The
author, whatever bis patronymic, handles
a nervous quill, and Mr.. Headey will
have to look well to his laurels if lie gets
If scotfree. We have read those some
what celebrated volumes of Mr.. Headley
and al the time were impressed with the
idea that his opinions would be met aud
opposed. If not refuled by some one an
tagonis tical in views, poss sessing a desire
after truth stronger than the benevolent
impulse to pass light overly the faults OF
an American author; and our sstunish
ment has only been that the day Of rIgiJ
accountability has not sooner come, when
Headley's faults, as an author, would be
held up to public view. (The Columbian
is published by John S. Taylor, ISL Mas
sau>st., at So a year.