The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-07-21
JUST PUBLISHED BY
Columbian Magazine
FOR MARCH.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
FOR MARCH

From The Evening .Nisror, February 81
The CoLuMBIhN 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, a meZzotint of Christ Teaching
linmIliiy,' from painting by Benz ANN
" est, and a bnrlesque wood engraved
border Of a most appropriate character to
too-short-for ihe-reader-but-t too long
for The reviewed critique on Mr.. Head.
ley's Napoleon and his Marshals. The re-
view and the illustration are antique 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 a Magazine
who has the courage and good sense to
publish an honest criticism Of popular
book, even though It be a little harsh, is
entitled TO the support ofthe reading pub
lie, for ii is the greatest evil of our NJ aga
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 q me-
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 unmeaning notices such discrim.
mating articles as the one in the Colum
bian upon Headley's Napoleon, will be
sure Of the public patronage 10 return.
We wond 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. Thc reviewer has
sufficient ability to aDalyze the matter
thoroughly, and his style being clear,
sparkling and trenchmant, we regret thai,
lie had not done it while his hand was in .
The other articles in the Colum bian are
equal to those Of its best days. The edi.
tor has brief article on the view of
SIN, rna, which makes us W ish that he too,
had written mora.
From the N. Y. Morning Express, Feb 81
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, for March,
is before us. This is taking Time by the
t0relock in earnest, and the enterprislng
pub Usher will NO doubt be well repaid for
his punctuality. The illustrations of this
number are in the same style of beauty as
hose which have distinguished the ISSUES
for January and February. We may say
we think, without the fear of contradic-
tioD, that no magazine lB tins country can
compare with the Columbian in the style,
neatness, beauty and finish of its engrav.
ings; and with regard TO its char acter for
literary merit that has been settled sAtis>
factorily 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, scorching and bitter
of ii Headley's Napoleon and his Marshals
which will be read by every body. The
author, whatever his patronymic, handles
a nervous quill, and MIR. Headley will
have to look well to his laurels if he gets
IF scotfree. We have read those some
what celebrated volumes of Mr.. Headiey
and at the time were impressed with the
idea tba, his opinions would he met aud
pposed, II not refu,ed by some one an.
lagonis' 'ical in views, possessing a desir.
after truth stronger than the henevolenI
impulse to pass light overly the faults o
an American author; aud our astonish
ment has only been that the day of rig i,
accountability has not sooner come, whet
Headley's faults, as an author, would b,
held up to public view. (rhe COLUMBIAN
is published by John s. Taylor, ISL Mas
sau.st., at SO year.