New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-29
MnGRZines.

q whole is even better than usual-compar1AS Ia
vorably with any American magazine, and aP-
preaching the elevated standard OF the Bngilsh
monthes The best articles are en- essay on Ora
matte Literature, by H. 7. Tuckerman, sketch
Of Christopher North By the same writer an in
eenious discussion OF Modern Le1icography by
Prof Hart, new Chapter from Mrs. Kirkland 8
Summer Recreation, i Winter Nights Thought
by Edith MAY, Christmas allad by Dr. Robert
Davidson. and several other good poetlcal contrl-
buttons We extract from Mr. Iuckerman art!'
Gle on Dramatic Literature, weil-merited tribute
to our gifted couutryman George II. Boxer waose
new play of The Beroshal, has recently been
produced with distinguished success both in Phlla-
delpIia and New-York The merits of Mr Boxer
as dramatic writer, combining rare powers OF
invention with exquisite beauty Of delineaton,
and classic elegance of language, are by no means
ovenated in the extract Dewitt L Davenport
We have recently met with unmistakable proof
OF the advent OF native dramatist, in the Produc
tons Of Mr. George II. Boxer. IN the tacetlous
epilogue OF bis Anne Boeyn, he anticipates the
objections Of critics 10 his temerty III following IN
tie track Of Shakspere but bis play turns excld-
sivelv upon the queen, who. In Henry III. IS Il
subordinate character. He has not only drama.
tised the fate but depicted the very nasnfe ana
individuality OF Anne IN mastery ana orl7iIa'
view. The struggle between love and pride, Ehe
high intelligence, noble and warm heart pure wo-
manhood and magnanimous soul OF the royal mar
tyr. are drawn and colOred TO the very lie. lie
forms a new and more effective creation, In some
phases reminding US of Schillers Mary Stuart
The action of the piece is vitality sustained and
the language rises often to the highest point OF
energy, pathOs and beauty. In his Caiaynos: also
we have felicitous combination OF the requisites
of dramatic success tssgeneral scope Is to Illus
trate the force of an intense national prejudice
the inveterate hostility between Moorish and Cas-
lillian blood The local atmosphere incident TO
such design is preserved with remarkable con-
sistencv A reader fresh from the pages OF Pres
colt and Ticknor at once recognises the literary
historical and social traits Of Spain as depicted by
authentic chronicers in the imagery and tradition
al and personal illusions OF this line drama see
the old castle of the Spanish grandee, the ances-
tral portraits the c0thedras of Seville, the noun
manages Of the peninsula, and all that is pecu-
liar to that romantic country. But this truth 10
what may be called the national facts, is subser-
Went to- and illustrative Of, q still higher dramat-
ic element-that of characterization. In this most
difficult phase of the art, Mr. Boxer has achieved
decided triumph His characters are, to an I'M
common degree, separate, Individual and consist.
ent Calaynos is an excellent representation OF
the higher qualities Of the Spaushrace. Hlg ear
nestness of soul is in beautiful contrast with his
wife's more vivacous temper The loyal, dlgnl-
fed, and wise Olivia the pert, townb bred Marti-
ma the lippant knavery Of Soto, and the reckless
villainy of Don L uis, are distinctly and etec-
lively drawn, as to constantly yield the needtul
light and shade essential to moral impression.
Mr. Boxer has followed the masters OF dramatic
writing with rare Judgment in revealing his cha
racters indirectly.-The author of Calaynos has 8
poetcal imagination but he does not allow its
phantasies to weaken or mystify the intent OF his
dialogue. On the contrary, the glow OF his ina
ges is chastened by a noble simplicity keeping
them within the line OF human sympathy and natu-
raj expression-The tragic writer is always IN
danger of sacrificing the bold, clear, metaphorcal
tones of real feeling to stately or exaggerated
conceit; in his avoidance OF this error, Mt Boxer
emulates the older masters OF his art. he also
excels many gifted dramatic poets OF the day, IN
quality essential to the impresslyeness, at least
OF an acted play-sprlt. 10 the tragic aolity,
we have thus briefly indicated Mr.. Boxer unites
aptitude for easy, colloqual. and ocose dialogue,
such as must intervene in the genuine Skaksperl'
an drama, to give relief and additional effect to
high emotion. 1t is on account oil his union OF
these various requisites, that we are disposed TO
hope for his eminent success as a writer tor the
stage in its nobler department; and this expecta-
ton has been adequately realized by the fayora.
bic reception, both by audience and critics, OF
CalaynOs, IN London.
AASSN'I
is lively and Agreeable number The excellent
story The End of II" makes an end Oft, Henry
Giles contributes one Of his glowing ctfusions on
"O'Connell," "a Leaf of Memory by r. H
Stoddard is a pathetico humorous reminiscence
in poetical prose by the most brilliant OF our
Younger native bards, and the Editor S Table and
Review gives spirited literary and personal
next number, concerning which the editor says,
eThat it is not ambitionto surpass others IN the
gaudiness of Fashion Plates, or even in the tex,
ture of paper, though we intend that the appear
ance Of the Magazine shall be tasteful, bat we
shall ALWAYS furnish & periodical that must be
read, and not simply looked ct to be appreciated
Fowler DietZ
~ 1.-THE AMERICAN JOURNAL of HoMEo
PATTY, " S. R. kirby, Editor, Now gives an in
teresting account Of the state OF Homeopathy IL
Paris, with some details in regard to its progress
and events. Apropos to the amiabc suggestion o
a medical cotemporary, that all Homeopathic
practitioners are either knaves or fools, the Ed
tor remarks that On looking over the list OF this
city, we notice twenty three who are old residents
and well known to the people. Of this number
at least nineteen have been practitioners OF medi
cine in regular standing in the profession from
twenty-five to thirty. FIVE years, two we believe
over forty years. All of these men are wei known
in the community and their moral standing cannot
be tarnished."
~ "GnAHAM's MAGAZINE Dec is embel
lished with q superior engraving Of 4" Catski
Mountain House, from an origina painting and a
spirited picture called " The Mariners Beacon,
The contents of this number present a tempting
variety of bewildering sweets, and if the reader
does not lose his way amid their profuson, no
thanks to Mr.. Editor Graham, who persists in
setting forth his good things without the conven.
fence of an index. We have succeeded in "spot.
tins" original poetical articles by Lowell Tucker
man and Prentice, and a racy dissertation on the
Moon, by C. w. Philleo. The greatest attractions