The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-05-26
JUST PUBLISHED BY
JOHNS s.. TAYLOR, 151 Nassau ST., N. Y.
Columbian Magasinc
FOR MARCH.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

From The Evening yNirror, Ftbruary q
THE CoLuMDIAN MAGAZINE, we are hap
py to perceive, is holding on its coarse il
as lively and vigorous way as ever. Th,
illustrations are capital line engraving
from drawing by hllom, of the Port q
Smyrna, a !neZzotint of Christ Teaching
Humility from painting by Ben amt
est, and a burlesgue wood engraved
border of a most appropriate character lo
a too.short- for the reader r-bu-too long
for-ihe reviewed crtiqne on Mr. Head.
ley's Napoleon and his Marshals. The re-
view and the illustration are uRique in
character, considered as contributions to
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 1t be lillle harsh, is
entitled to the support of the reading pub.
lie, for il is the greatest evil Of our Nlaga-
zines that they are more tender of the
literary regulations of authors than of
their own interests. trnthfu review Of
literary publications has become me-
the periodical that shows becoming re>
spect for public tastes by giving in the
place Of unmeaning notices such discriIn-
mating articles as the one in the G. olnln
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 Mr.. l!eadley by
pointing out the qualities which have so
fascinated the public. The reviewer has
sufficient ability to anal)ze the matter
thoroughly, and his style being clear,
sparkling and trenchment, we regret that
he had not done il while his hand was in.
The other articles in the Columbian are
equal to those Of its best days. The edi-
tor has a brief article on the view of
Smyrna, which makes us W ish that he too
had written more.
From the N. Y. Morning Express, Feb'2l
The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, for March,
is before us. This is taking Time by the
forelock in earnest, and the eDterprising
pubishe will no doubt be well repaid for
his punctualty. The illustrations oflhs
number are in the same style Of beauty as
those which have distinguished the issues
for January and February. We may say,
we think, without the fear Of contradc-
tion, that no magazine in tins country can
compare with the Columbian in the style.
neatness, beauty and finish Of its engrav.
ings; and with regard TO its character for
literary merit that has been settled salts,
factorily TO all parties concerned, long
since We observe new feature in the
number before us, which will tend TO ins
crease its popularity, as the world is gen
orally given TO contention. We refer to
review-severe, scorchlng and bitter
of Headley's Napoleon and his MaIshals ;
which will be read by every body. The
author, whatever his patropymic, handles
a nervous quill, and Mr.. Headley will
have TO look well to his laurels if he gets
eff scotfree. We have read those some.
what celebrated volumes Of Mr.. Headley
and at the time were impressed with the
idea that his opinions would be met and
opposed, If not refuted by some one an
tagonistical in views, possessing desire
after truth stronger than the benevolent
impulse TO pass light overly the faults Of
an American author; and our astonish
ment has only been that the day of rigid
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, l5l Mas
sau.st., at 50 year.