The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-07-14
JUST PUBLISHED by
Columbian aiagasiac
FOR MARCH.
OPINIONS OF THE PRE- IS.
FOR MARCH.

VI LNlOIND VI j IL II L IL Ia %.
From he Epentng Mjrror. February 81
! IHE CoLUMBIA N MAGAZINE. we are ha p
4 py to perceive, is holding on its course IL
! as lively and vigorous way as ever. The
| Illustrations are a capital line engraving
from drawing by hllom, of the Port oi
smyrna, mezzotint of Christ Teaching
humility from painting by BEN amin
West, and bnrlesqne wood engraged
border of most appropriate character to
a too.short-for he>reader-but too long
tor'the reviewed critique on Mr.. Head
ley's Napoleon aud 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 a Magazine
who has the courage and good sense to
publish an honest criticism Of popular
book, even though 1t be liltle harsh, is
entitled to the support ofthe reading pub.
lle, for II is the greatest evil of our Maga.
zines that they are more tender of tie
literary reputaiions Of authors than of
their own interests. A truthful review q T
literary publications has become a ne.
cessity to large class of the people. and
the periodical that shows becoming re-
spect for public tastes by giving 10 the
place Of unmeaning notices such discrim-
mating articles as the ooe in the Column
bian upon lleadley'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.. lieadley by
pointing out the qualities which have so
fascinated the public. The reviewer has
sndicieot ability TO anaiyze the matter
thoroughly, aud his style being clear, !
sparkling and trenchment, 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 edi
tor has brief article on the view of
Smyrna, which max es is wish that he too,
had write more.
From the N. Y. Morning Express, Feb. 81
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, for March.
is before us. Tits is taking Time by the
foreIock in earnest, and the enterprising
pub Usher will no doubt be well repaid for
his punctuality. The illustrations ofthis
numb 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-
lion, that no magazine in this country can
compare with The Columbian in the style,
neatness, beauty and finish of its engrav.
ngs; and with regard to its character for
literary merit that has been settled sdtis>
actorlly TO all parties concerned, long
dnce We observe new feature in the
number before us, which will tend to ia
crease its popularity, as the world is gen
erally given to contentious. We refer t,l
/ revlew ew--severe, scorChiug and bitter
If Headley's Napoleon aud his Ma rshals'
which will be read by everybody. Tue
author, whatever his patronyinic, handles
, nervous quill, and Mr.. Headiey will
ave to look well TO his lanrels il he gets
IF scotfree, We have read those some
. hat celebrated volumes OF Mr.. lIeadley
md al the time were Impressed with the
lea that his opinions would be met and
opposed, If not refuted by some one au-
agonisNcal in views, possessing d desire
alter trMh stronger than the benevolent
pulse TO pass hight overly the faults OF
an American author; and our astunish
ment has only been that the day Of rigid
accountability has not sooner come, when
lieadiey's faults, as an author, would be
held up To public view. The Columbian
IS published by John S. Taylor, ISL Mas
'au>st., at So year.