The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-06


Harms NEW MouuY MAGAZINE. March,
1859. New York. Harper B .otbers.-Ths matter
contained in the present member Is, - usual, re-
msrkabls for its diversity, and 10 suited to tho
general tastes Of the reading public, which ars con-
prised Of various strata. We are, however, left In
the dark-so far as the periodical is concerned-as
by whom some of the essays arc written-whether
by native or foreign writer's. We always regard
this piece of information as most important,
when considering the productions which are
brought before Us, which we do with reference
to the literary progress Of this country. Most
OF the contributions appear to have been taken
from the London magazines. Among the articles
OF paramount interes'-and, beside those of
an amusing Characters " Recollections of st
Petersburg" which is written graphically, and
contains something above mere superficial in
terest the writer has formed some correct notions
RESP Getting the Russian Empire, and truly observes
that its civilization is both too hasty, and under the
influence Of extern l oonsol-a civilization which
is, no doubt, suitable for the regime Of clique Of
autocI ats, and conducive to actual general degra
dation But even in dcspotio II ussia, nothing ap-
preaching the Maine Liquor law has been AZ
tempted, for the writer tells US that the punish
Ment OF drunkenness among all classes, is the
penance OF sweeping the streets the morning
following its com miseon-certaialy no bad idea
" Rising Generstionsm" is an admirable sketch Of
the fast mem OF the age, IN their different profess
sions. We can well understand the character Of
- chaos Of misty beliefs aad dubious doubtiogs-
striyer after theories-an open receiver Of new and
quackish n0strums'-after such glorious specimens
We have had in the shape public lecturers Perhaps
the best and most instructive essay Is The Miracle
oil Life, which tends to clear up ac as posi- ole,
and that only, the mystery of our life being, and
avis cit I'M i'm Of m
science, and religion is seldom to be met with.
" Public Executions in England" most accurately
exhibits Of those scenes which the British nation
deem worthy Of public exhibition to an assembage
of persons indispensable for affinity to something
more degraded than even the brute creation. An
edifyiDg substitute, no doubt, for q system of
national the moral spectacle ofthe pub
lilo gallows "A Taste OF Austrian Jail" written
by mechanic who committed tritling assault on
an Austrian police officer, graphically shows upsome
scepes, from ali which something significant may be
gathered A Story of Rembrandt" is pleasing
sketch, and "Rodolphus," tranconian story,
"Persoral Sketches and "reminiscences, by Miss
Milford, must be read to be appreciated The
various other contributions. among which the
"AnecdoAs of Monkeys" ga Masked Ball at
minert, present, on the whole much amusement
ana entertainment. "The Editors Table con-
tains an elaborate and valuable summary OF the
last census.
THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE. March, 1882.
New York Stringer & Townsend GA Day at
Chatswerth," embracing q description of one Of
the seats Of an English nobleman, occupies good
space in this periodical, and is pleasing and
curious. s'Edward Everett and Daniel Webster"
sustains its character for useful and instructive
talent, as well as does "Men and Women Of the
Eighteenth Century" The greater portion Of the
essays are of an amusipg nature, and We notice
there are two articles upon "Ghosts" and cap
partitions" We regret to SEQ that this talented N =
game has been led to )unte nance the current of
fajIacies regarding the negro dwars but from its
having declined to express direct opinioH on the
matter, are lead to assume that it has pandered
TO what it knows to be a delusion The miscsl
laneous, literary and scientific matter abounds with
interest," and appears 10 be we'll arranged A good
proportion OF the contributions, We perceive, are
from the pens Of native writer's, and this account,
rs well as on that Of tho real taen; they possess,
they merit high appreciation.
The EcLEC1lc MEDICAL JOURNAL March, 1852.
CincI NATL Beck s. Nauoain. This is another of
the many vaiua bic medical periodicals which issue
from the American press.
The ScHooL-MnTE. March, 1852. New York;
savage. BY turning over the leaves Of this little
issue, it's adaptation may be seen.
REC Objections OF A LONDON PoLiC EMAN New
York; Cornish, Lamport & Co No doub. this
book Will SELL containing, it does, the narration
OF some OIL Inc deepest ntgues ana adventures pur-
sued by the author IN the course OF his Invocation.
A HlSIoRY OF The ART OF MIDWIFERY; a Lee.
tue, by Augustus Gardner, NJ q 1892 Ne~
York: Stringer Townsend This brochure 10
worthy the stieutlon of the medical profession. 1t
discusses the in capacity of female midwivss.
TIE IRISH MELonits. PART New York
Mccormick & Go The words Of those melodies
arc by the famed Thomas Moore, and the compost
lion of the music by DR. Ste veuson, well kuo an in
the musical world Pieces Of this talent must be
productive Of high attra ction and become popular
amspg great portion Of our community.