The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-08-18
JUST PUBLISHED BY
JOHN s. TAYLOR, ISL Nassau ST., N. u.
Columbian Maga@ine
FOR MARCH.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
FOR MARCH.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
From the Evening Mirror, February 2l.
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, we are hap
py to perceive, is holding on its course in
| as lively and vigorous way as ever. The
illustrations are capital line engraving
rom drawing by Allom, of the Port Of
SMYRNA, mezzotint of Christ Teaching
HUMILITY, from painting by Benz AMIN
West, and a bnrlesque wood-engraved
border of a most appropriate character
a oo-short-fo for the read err but too long
tor. the reviewed critlque on Mr.. Head
ley's Napoleon and his Marshals. The re-
view and the illustration are unique in
character, considered as contributions to
an illustrated Magazine; aud 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 1t be little harsh, is
entitled to the support of the reading pub
lie. for it is the greatest evil OF our Maga,
zines that they are more tender Of the
literary regulations of authors than of
iheir own interests. A truthful review of
literary publications has become ne.
cessity to large class of the people, and
the periodical that shows a becoming re-
spect for public tastes by giving in the
place Of unmeaDiDg notices such discrim-
mating articles as the one in the Colum
bian upon Headley'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 MIR. Headley by
pointing out the qualities winch have so
fascinated the public. The reviewer has
suffi cieDt ability to analyze the matter
and his style being clear,
sparkling and trenchment, we regret that
tie had not done it while his hand was in.
The other articles in the Columbian are
equal to those of its best days. The edI.
tor has brief article on the view of
SMYRNA, which makes us W tsh that he too,
had written more.
From the N. Y. Morning Express, Feb. 2 |
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE. for March,
is before US. This is taking Time by the
torelock in earnest, and the enterprising
pub Usher will no doubt be well repaid tor
his puuctually. The illustrations ofthis
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 tear of contradic-
ton, that no magaz ne in this country can
compare with the Columbian 10 the style,
neatness. beauty and finish of its engrav-
ngs; and with regard to its character for
literary merit that has been settled satIs-
'actorlly to all parties concerned, long
'Ince We observe new feature in the
,umbe" before us, which will tend to in
crease its popularity, as the world is gen
orally given to Contention. We refer to
review-seyere, scorchlng aud bitter
# Headiey's Napoleon aud his Ma rshals'
which will be read by every body. The
author, whatever his patronymic, handles
, nervous quill, and MIR. Headley will
have to look well to his lanres if he gets
# scotfree. We have read those some
y hat cele ebrated volumes of MIR. Headley
and al the time were Impressed with the
dea that his opinions would be met aud
,pposed, If not refuted by some one an
agonis'ical in views, possessing a desire
after truth stronger than the benevolent
impulse TO pass light overly the faults of
an American author; and our astunish
men, has only been that the day of rigid
a account bility hssn sO0neI come, when
Headleys faults, as an author, would be
reld up to public view. The COLUMBIAN
is published BY John 5. ra,lo Isl Mas
.,u.st nj S3 ,ear