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tones which they present, often obviate the
necessity o fconsultlng works too Volumin-
GUS for general examination. They hil q
place which American magazines cannot
supply; for they discuss topics relating more
strictly to the affairs, political, religious
scientific, and literary, Of the continent Of
Europe. They are conducted by the best
talent OF Great Britain; and are engaged
with the most important questions which in
tcrest or agitate the civilized world. Who
ever subscribes to them all, may read the
ablest representatives Of the principal par-
ties into which the people Of Great Britain
are divided.
The Edinburgh Revie,o is the exponentof
the Wing party in Great Britain, having
from its commencement advocated Freedom
and the rights of the people. Its influence
was bee 1ming SO apparent, that at length the
leaders Of the Tory party, at whom the thun
ders of its ~eloquence were especially direct.
ed, found it TOO powerful an instrument to be
resisted by ordinary means, and hence they
established the "Quarterly," or as It is dis
tinguished among the American Reprints.
The London Quarterly Reuie,o, whereby to
counterfeit the influence which its powerful
rival exerted against their measures. The
two great political parties thus made strenu-
GUS efforts through their respective organs,
for the PRONUNCIATION oftheir antagonis rim
ciples; and during a long series of ars,
these two leading Periodicals have &C GEN.
trated the labors, the talent, and the If
ence Of the adherents ofthe Wing and Tory
parties of Great Britain. Men OF the high
est literary rank, as well as dignitaries civil
and ecclesiastic, have contributed to the
pages Of these worka: among them might be
mentioned some of the most resplendid
names on the scroll of fame.
The Westminster ReUieD.--This able Jour-
nal was established under the patronage and
support of the ultra liberals, SO styled, Of
the British House of Commons. This work
has ever been especially devoted to the great
topics which interest the mass of the peo-
pie; its pages have been rife, it will be re-
m%embered, with 4 series Of powerful articles,
tending to the reduction Of Tory and exclu-
sive privileges, hereditary rights, kingly pre-
negatives, &c. Not only have its articles
ever been directed against " afore-men-
toned abuses; the work has also maintained
unrelenting crusade against the alliance
Of Church and State, thus virtually seeking
to abolish the parliamentary Religion of
England, and eventually to remove the still
existing remnants of feudalism, which con-
tinue to a.1ict the British nation.
The NORTH British Reuie,p is a work of
&Gre recent origin than those already de-
sonSed-Lnt is, nevertheless, destined to oc-
10 prominent a place in the Republic
The great ecclesiastical move
.emtiin ScotIal. 4 led to its establishment.-
There wa no JOURNAL in the UNITED King
DOM, which aPpcared to meet the necessities
,f this Aati-N ationa.' Church agitation. But
4 is motto be consider d strictly a Theologi-
cal Reriew, for topics pof every kind calcu-
to occupy and int rest the well cult
rated mind urc Introduce. Political ques-
ions, not sc much in their party aspects as
IN their geaeSal character, a.~r considered
Literature and the literary merits o. works
II '4:s-.s-ad cad discoveries in mental ard
science unfolded; the discussion of
subjects, however, in u dispassion-
lte and Christian spirit, forms a distinct fea-
of the work, and will continue to occu-
py a preminent place in its pages.
B~tachuood's Edinburgh Magaas7e is less
Exclusive in its character than the works al
'esdy noticed; its contents may be consider
ID under the general heads of classical lit
biography, narratives historical and
fictitious, poetry, critical analyses of new
works, &C., &c. The high order of its dis
Iuisitions has l~ongrendered it proudly distin-
in the department of Greek and Ro-
nan archaeology; while its range of elegant
lotion may be said to discover a mastery
and skill, unsurpassed by any of its
numerous contemporaries. Again, in its BIZ
graphical department, and narratives of
'oyages and travels, no less than in its pa
'ers on subjects purely scientific, this adj
Periodical has ever displayed re-
PROFESSIONALLY superior to any sim
lar work in the world. 1t is at this time un-
attractive from the serial works of
3ulwer and Of other distinguished writer's,
grace it's pages as original contribu-
ions, appearing fist in this Magazine, both
u the British and American Editions. By
IN arrangement with the British Publishers
'arly sheets ofthe Magazine are regularly
orwarded to this country SO as to enable
he American Publishers to issue their re-
'rint before the original edition arrives.
See advertisement 10 another column
The beginning of the year is a very suitable
ime to commence new subscriptions.
FIRST Two WEEKS OF CoNeREss-CoN-
Whigs.-We must do something
bout the Tariff. There is now a surplus Of
Millions in the Treasury, and it is
increasing.
DemocrdtS.--You forget that nee are COM
ng into power in a few weeks. Surplus
lever troubles us. There is no need of
Icting on the subject.
Whi9s.-Oh! All! Yes! to be sure! We
lad forgotten that little circumstance. The
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