The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-04-21
JUST PUBLISHED by
JOHNS. TAYLOR, ISL Nassau ST., N. Y.
Columbian Magasine
FOR MARCH
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
FOR ARCH

From the Ecentng Jli,ror February 81
The COLUMBIA 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
Tom drawing BY Allom, of the Port Of
Sinl rna me2zotint of Christ Teaching
Humility from painting by Benz ANN
est, and burlesque wood d-engraved
border of most appropriate character to
a too.short-for thesre ader-but-loo long
tor'the reviewed critique on Mr.. Head
leys Napoleon and his MarshaIs. The re-
view and the illustration are unique 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 be litlle harsh, Is
entitled to the support ofthe reading pub.
lie, for II is the greatest evil OF our Maga
zines that 'hey are more lender OF the
literary regulations Of authors than of
| their own interests. A irnthtul review of
hterrary publications has become a 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 unmeaning notices such discrim-
mating articles as the one in the Colum
b,an upon Headley's Napoleon, will be
sure Of the public patronage 10 return.
We would have been glad if the critic
had extended his remarks aud accounted
for The popularity of Mr.. lleadley by
pointing out he qualities which have 50
fascinated The pubic. The reviewer has
sufficient ability TO analyZe the mattel
thoroughly, and his style being clear
sparkling andtrenchment, we regret thai
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 edl'
tor has a brief article on the view o
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 beiore US. THIS is taking Time by the
torelock IN earnest, and the enterprisine
pub lisher will no doubt be well repaid tol
his punctuality. The illustrations OF this
number are in the same style of beauty az
those which have distinguished the ssue
for January and February. We ma, say
we think, without The fear Of c0ntradic
ton, that no magazine IN this country cal
compare with the Columbian in the sty lie
neatness. beauty and finish of its engrav
Ings; and with regard TO It's chaiacte 10
literary merit that has been settled satls
factJrlIy TO all parties concerned, Ions
since W e observe new feature IN tn
number before us, which will tend to in
crease its popularity, as the world is gen
orally given to contention. We refer t
"a revle" severe, scorchIng aud bitter
n Of Headle, IS Napoleon ana his Ma rshals
! which will he read by every body. Til
author, whatever his palronymic, hand e
nervous quill, and Mr., Headley vii
f have To look wei to his laurels if he gel
off scotfree. We have read those some
what celebrated volumes Of Mr.. lead ley
) and at the time were Impressed with tn
idea that his opinions would be met an
opposed, If not refuted by some one an
lagonis neal in views, possessing desir
alter truth stronger than the beneyolen
IN pulse to pass light overly the faults q
an American author; aud our astonish
fment has only been that the day of rigi
accountability hssnot sooner come, whel
lieadiey's faults, as an author, would b.
held up 10 public view. Cine Columbian
is published by John S. Taylor, ISL Mas
sau>st., at So year.