New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-16
Wbnt the Literary Men arc doing Ia Ii oston

A literary friend in Boston, who is advised OF all
that is doing there in Arts and Letters has kindly
written the following items for The Tribune:
Mr.. PRKscoTT is getting together his materials for
the History of Philip H. bu, is not far advanced In
It's progress as TO the reports current of late
that his next work is "neary ready for publication
n the Harpers Issue complete copy In 55 the author
will have done great work In brief space Of time.
The historian looks in fine health and may be seen any
morning before breakfast with his rudy face made
fresher by exercise, rapidly walking around the Com
mon or on the street toward Roxbury. His library
room In Beacon street 10 superb apartment Admirably
arranged containing many splendid tributes to his ee'
nius from abroad.
Mr. LoNGrKLLow 10 bringing "Ksvsnsgh" through
the press and any who may have seen bis portrait
may recognize him on Saturday mornings most gencr
ally seated bis publishers in Washingonst His re-
sdence s Ia Cambridge. where be Is said to entertain
his many friends with hospitality not usually available
among poets. No writer has personal popular
ity, aside from that which his genius always Gem.
mands.
Mr.. WHPPLE, the Esssyist and Reviewer has, we
believe achieved nothing later than his fine article in
the North American on Fielding an effort already reccg
nized In England irstrate contribution TO litera
ture In lie department Mr. W. is himself capital sub
plishments as a speaker well writer afording
good matter for personal description. His lectures
during the just closed have been brlisnt
than those of any former years and his position is now
above all cavil or envious carping.
Mr.. EMERSON since his return from Europe. 10 rare
ly seen about town preferng the airs Of Concord to
those of Boston. His presence anywhere in the city
10 marked one and the understanding ttr rally about
linz 10 haaa he fnusir AL
Of thought and wit.
Mr.. HAWTHORNE seldom lights up the haun.s OF Bee
topans with bis fine eyes Busily occupied 10 the ss-
lem Custom House. he finds but little leisure for Rail
way trip over sixteen miles road. His Twice Tod
Tales" should be increased In the number Of volumes
bu. IL doubtful II he intends addition TO his fame
Ia tina, department at present
Mr. SARGENT sits In the Editorial Chair as stsd and
steady az If he had never written those stirring
and ballads which, to hear read or sung always send
the best blood Of listener pulspg about his heart
The Poet Editor resides In delightful cottage In Rox
bury
WHITTIER 10 seen now and then in town, bu. he IL
shy of the city and seldom leaves Amesbuy his quiet
residence for many days. Washipgton-st got rapid
glimpse of him last week but he fitted again before
ii closed. His last ptose work. Margaret Smiths
Journal" increases in popularity and has had already
q great circulation.
Mr. EVERETT Is looking less pale than usual and his
intellectual front loses nothing by time His las, era
torcs effort wac 40 brilliant any of his far famed
previous ones In earlier years That he Is engaged In
some literary production, has long been rumoed, but
what II is nobody In the latitude OF State st. can divine
Mr.. CHoArE 10 making splendid speeches In Court,
and has hardly time allow his early walks to encrosch
on his daily isbor His lecture suggested BY Macaulsys
History OF England was performance twenty coming
yesrs may not match again in our cold climate.
Mr. SUMNER Is lying perdx, but he is never idle
Whenever he up, the waters are not only sure TO
be troubled but cesnsed also His active intellect does
not allow him much repose.
Mr. HIILAaD Is in duty bound to wrise No. Book
of Foreign Travel What part of Europe he will choose
to describe no one knows and although nothing In this
way 10 yet announced from his PEN he is loudly called
upon from all quarters TO wTis. Since bis European
tour he has grown ruddier, and somewhat English in
his bulk.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES the Poet Professor and
Physician is reapiug wide reputation everywhere for
his great requirements and skill Late English Reviews
speak OF hun as one of the most accurate Psychologists
Of the present day.