The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-01
Literary Notices.

ihE CoUTHEkN QUARTERLY hEVIEW-Apfl, lSo2.
Charleston, S. c.: Walker & Richards This Pc
riodical displays its usual talent 1t opens With
well timed and elaborate article upon Ameri-
can Agriculture" which merits universal atten-
tion " Enfranchiscment of Women" is fine
exposition Of of the "isms of the day although
wedo not admire the pcmpous and conceitod style
which peryaGes some part Of the article, which de-
tracts from the force of the sound and logical rgu-
ment which is used. Besides this the harsh appear
ance IL exhibits towards those frailes Of the fra
Will not serve to attain one great point-ther cor
rectlon. The next essay, on Authority in Matters
OF Opinion, is an elaborate review of work by Mr.
George Cornwall Lewis, well known in London as %
composition of law, literature, and political econo-
Imy and as may be expected from general dabbler,
his work is superficial, Illogical and even exhibits
Ignorance. Some Of these impertectons have been
mastery exposed by the writer of this article and
Mr. Lowiss inconsistent positions, want Of logic AID
information, made apparent. 1t is evident that Mr.
Lewis has too contracted, prejudiced, and unen-
larged mind for the full consideration of subject
which requires the pen Of philosopher, ard is not
within the compass Of the mind ola red tape, eide
cant poor-law commissioner. He did not expect to
get handled so acutely; and the writer has done
credit to himself and to the literature of his country
" The Battle Of Contreras' is an elaborate sketch
OF the Mexican campaign "A Review of Halm's
Son of the Wilderness" translated from the German,
by Mr. Anthem, does not display that talent in the
way of an elaborate criticism to which this drama
is entitled "Ingomar" has become well known
on the English stage as highly effective produc-
ton, and which is materially aided by the classic
character and beauty of " Parthenia." But it is
rather surprising that the writer appears SO deficient
in bis powers Of criticism, to which he might have
given fine scope, and stil more surprising that the
fact should have escaped him, that there is much
borrowed sentiment and idea in this drama-Shaks-
reaye, and two Of the old classic poets, being
now and then pretty conspcuously visible great
space is taken up with an article upon So The Pho
netic Bible, which betrsys an incubation of this
mania, and singular blindness to the causes ofthe
results OF the progression of the system, OCCASION
ed by its abstrusties and comicalities, Astounding
with prodigious show of nationality. domestic
Histories Of the South is composed for the greater
part Of extracts from works of this nature. and
offers mixture of dry and interesting detail, accom-
panied with good deal Of personal incident. The
Critical Notices" present few features OF value
Oh interest
LIFE AND ADVENTURES or EEo JuEE, IN Con-
NEcTloN WITH. AND AS MORE FULLY iLLusTKATEp,
BY THAT OF HIS MASTER, CHARLEY BRIEF-PART
l.--Adriance, Sherman s. Co., Astor House.--lt
is neatly got up and illustrated with a number of
appropriate cuts. negro, Ebo lube, FORMS
duplicate hero with that Of his MASTER and are, in
the progress of their youth, involved III many lu-
dcrous scenes The scene opens IN Virginia, on a
river not far from Richmond which in its primitive
state, is very pleasingly described by the author.
There is no tagging Of intefest-no hammering out
OF ideas by the multiplication Of words, 80 often
resorted to by writers to magnify thoughts. or to
swell the volume OF a book From the lirst adven-
ture Of tue hero, or heroes. growing OFT Of their
nschlei-loying simplicity, " TO the sudden termi-
nation OF old >ambos grand banjo ball. interest
is sustained, IL will be found 70 ooatain more
genuine Wit and humor than any portion Of
the Log Cabin, Or. indeed, Of amy other work
hitherto attempted IL tie negro line. The anthof.
We understand, IN his early youth had negro boys
at the South for his companions and playmates-
their intercourse being Of the most democratic cha
racter. Hence lie is more competent to describe
negro character, manners, and customs, and to
speak their lingo, than those whose early life has
been cast exclusively among their own color The
composition OF the book is in advance Of the rough
prints by which it is illustrated. As the price is
only i2ae., We predict for it a rapid sale
Another Sumptunry Law liz massachusetts.
The following petition was prepared, i. is said, by
the Shakers, and is to be sent to the Massachusetts,
Legislature -
TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, OF MAssAcHUsEITs-
The humble petition OF the great and increasing
body of shaking Quakers, commonly called Shakers
-Sheweth-That whereas your petitioners are al
ready very large and influential body in the State
Of Massachusetts. possessing large real estate, and
daily adding to their numbers and possessions;
And whereas they are fully convinced, and are
ready to prove to the satisfaction Ut your honorable
House, that that sort OF intercourse between the
sexes, commonly called carnal intercourse, under
whatever limitations or restrictions, is contrary TO
religion, and highly detrimental 70 the morals OF the
people, producing, VIGOROUSLY, in multitude Of
Instances, chickering's, strife, dissensions, quarrels
and bloodshed. contrary to the best Interests Of
society, and the peace of the State
And whereas your honorable House. by the late
RAISING Of an act entitled " An Act concerning the
manufacture and sale Of spirituous and intoxicating
liquors, without an appeal TO the people, has shown
your Iaternal for the morals and well being OF
the people Of this State nobly disregadihg, by die
tating to man wha, he shall and what he shall not
drink, all absurd and exploded notions OF consttu-
tional freedom, the rights OF man, and the sove-
regnty Of the people, as wei as all anti4uated prin-
c,les Of legislation founded upon reason and expi-
rience; and has left the maintenance OF the sad
law TO be decided by future elections, in which
other influences will be mixed W with the great
question at issue, that by the blessed ad pol-
teal iobbery and corruption, supported BY flnati-
oism, the said law may hcconsidcIed ~ permanent
and enduring one:
And whereas your petitioners are induced to be-
licve, fom your known character and reputation,
that you viii persist ~ the same just, WISE, ana
fearless course;
Now. therefore. your petitioners 10 humbly pray
your honorable House 10 turn your attention iminc-
diately to the utter abolition, prohibition by law
and prevention OF the Filthy ana disgraceful prac-
tice Of marrying, and giving in marriage, and of The
use Of all intercourse between the sexes, except that
Of Speaking together in brotherly love, the singing
Of pous psalms, with as little meaning Us possible,
ana the dancing together upon certain OCCASIONS,
after the manner aud fashion Of the animal called
kangaroo. which your petitioners consider the
only true, religious, and Legitimate mode ct dancing
and such, ndeubtedy, ne that used By David be-
fore the Ark.
Your petitioners would also pray your honorable
Eouse TO take into consideration whether it may
not be exrodicnt to prohibit the of all cheese
maple sugar, pals, uops, and measures, not made
by the community 10 which y0gr petitioners belong
ilasmuch az il IL notorious that the cheese and
maple moasses made by otner persons subject
to great adultcration, and often poisonous and
highly detrimental in their effects; mat the Inea-
suIes made by other people are not just measures
and that all other mops, not their own, are value
less and FURIOUS to the peace and welfare of
the Commonwealth, being used for budgcons.
cudgcls, and other unlawful Instruments and more
over, ms the name and distinction Of runmy has al
ready been extended in your honorable House and
signify and comprehend all that vast majority of
the people OF this State, many Of whom tasted
rum, drank spirits in their lives; but who are
opposed to the exercise of arbitrary power by any