The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

issued In few days, is one OF those works which
have been suggested by recent European and Ameri-
can industrial exhibitions The design il to display
in letter press and engravpgs (of which this large
quartO embraces more than five hundreiO the pre-
sent condition Of the useful and ornamental arts
throughout the world II has cost more than $40 0o0
and describes whatever was most noticeable in the
Paris, London, Dublin, and American Crystal Palace
exhibitions; and it constitutes the most complete
interesting and important volume in its department
ever exhibited.
Some OF the Literary Women ar America.
From ths Louisville Journal Fec. H.
Charlotte Cushman, the greatest American actress,
distinguished - Q woman unimpeachable, and as
writer OF no mesn ability, is now in Rome We hear
OF her there, much honored and admired by all ira
yellers and persons OF note. She Is the intimate
friend Of Eliza Cook. Grace Greenwood, 10 her re-
cent European tour, became warmly attached TO the
great fragedlenne Both ladies are excellent horse
women, and enjoyed greatly this beautiful femione
accomplishment amid the fne scenery and classic
associations Of Italy.
Mrs. Mowatt is unfortunately still suffering from
the effects of her recent protracted illness She he's
just published her autobiography, which the whole
reading world are porting over with delight She is
loved and admired in private life no less than she has
been honored in public. 1t is said she will be mar,
home in Richmond, Virginia, where she will devote
herself to domestic and literary pursuits.
Julia Dean was recently playing in New Orleans.
She Is rapidly rising in public favor She has nne
person. IN exquisite voice. perfect shower o. beau
tul hair, and private life sweet aud pure - tho
most secluded maiden Of any age or place. She
comes before the public always fresh aud lovely,
like Goethe's Mareery from her prayers. She has
genius Of an exquisltely feminine character, aod
every year must add to her laures for she is deve
Looping in force and intellect, and with her truthful
conceptions and energy and enthusiasm for her art
cannot fail to stand at the very head of her pr0ycs
sion She ia about 10 bring out the tragedy OF Mrs.
T. Cakes Smith at New Orleans, the wotnanly char
a,ter OF Elizabeth Leser being well adaoted to her
powers. She hss also made liberal offers to the
anthoress to induce her to write play expressly for
herself which, 1t Is said, Mrs. Cakes Smith Is On.
gagged to do.
Mis-. McCready ia now playing in Albany, where
she has produced the above drama With sach good
success that the managers were Induced TO offer the
authora complimentary benefit. New York has de-
cidedly made it's mark upon the dramatic world. and
is likely TO become feature upon the modern stage.
Mrs McCready has been but few months in her
procession and is already star. She is handsome,
TALL and finely shaped, with face OF great capabi-
ty, being marked by plant force and varied expree
sisn. She has that grand enthusiastic tempera nent
which takes the heart in spite OF itself, and being
young, WITH fine health andienergy Of purpose, can
not fail TO achieve position second TO none in her
profession Her education has been such that she
would adOrn the most elegant saloon, 50 thai with
high culture and high social relations she will help
TO place the profession Of the dramatic artistic where
belongs, among the most elevated and enviabe in
the world. This honor will he peculiarly American
in character.
Mrs Sigourney resides in Hartford. AT the pre-
sent time she writes but little Her Meath, since
the oessn OF her only son, mas been greatly i'm
paired, but she still lend, her name and pea, and
influence, wherever she can relieve suffering or
soothe grief Sac has been very successful Gull
nvator Of Six, and her taste in horticulture ia well
known.
Mrs. Kirkland is preparing sketches Of Washing
ton for Putnam's monthly She also writes stories
and sketches for the magazines. Her pm ia always
racy and healthful as il her own Are mind A look
At her handsome, nal face IL better than
She is widow, aud lives in New York city, where
she is much beloved by large circle OF friends she
is also engaged in series of literary lectures, week
y before the young ladies of two Of the most CANT
seminaries for girls In the city.
Mary Z. Hewett is about TO publish new coec-
ton OF her poems The first volume of these, pub
lshed two years since, has placed her high in the
world Of song. Her love sonnets are eAqusitely
tender and dehcstely finished. She is also widow,
and deyotes portion Of her time in the same man.
ner as Mrs. Kirkland. Indeed, our ,iterary women
are the true reformers. throwing the best light Of
their genius aud their noble culture into all subjects
OF human good without degrading themselves lato
making reform trade. She is residEnt o. New
York, OF fine personal appearance and elegant
cia position.
Ms. Ellet is now investigating the subject o,
rpuis1iilsu, hhU VIC hlHCipdIe NUN lEnt Will D5
thrown upon thus theme from her clear, comprenen
slve intellect. She is not writing much a. present.
but is well known for her benevolent tendencies
wherever she goes. Indeed she has IN many cases
given readings from the poets in aid OF charity
ard thus has afforded her hearers The double pleasure
OF listening to the artistic conceptions of fns mind
AM doing good act a. the same time. Her nAs,
band was for nery professor IN Columbia College,
South Carolina: where Mrs El.st was long the inti
mats friend of Mrs Caroline Gilmao author of many
elegant works in verse and prose. Mrs. Ellet is nov
q resident of New York city. She is understood to
be regular contributor and critic for the North
american Rep.eu.
Anna c. Lynch returned recently from European
tour, and her pleasant forE of the most
attractive features of New York society. Indeed,
Miss Lynch OF late years has taken rather the posi-
ton OF an elegant hostess and that of 0yt,fe than
literary WOMAN Harper has been indebted to her
for some excellent Illustrations for mis- magazine.
Miss Lynch is however, young and in..le ,tual and
will no doubt add still more 20 her literary fame.
One OF the best features Of oar lite rary women il
her capacity to do mary things IS well as one
fhey have "in1pite variety aud his |, i, that
places them at the head Of every other class Of
women in the country. Nothing can Infringe upon
their position. Others may achieve noisy popu-
ary but they are coon forgotten with the occssioa
while The women Of high culture ana genius live to
all time.
Grace Greenwood has been lately married and lives
IN Phil sdelphia Mss Bremen made some sneering re-
marks about her but we believe she will survive the
l2ch ot appreciation In the Hdgettv oNece. Sne -
engaged in publishing monthly Journal for chill.
dren. Grace has yet hardly learned the extent Of
her own powers. She is lent and enthusiastic, ald
throws her voice always in favor OF great principles
Sarah Helen Whitman has just published her col
ected poems and the critics are unanimous in their
praise. Indeed we have nothing superior to them for
delicate insight and artistic finish Thes form beau
tiful record Of the mind of most remarkable womar
Some OF her verses have the sracesal and subtle
beauty OF an Italian mind and the force Of the Ger
man, with clear melody such as Milton might have
produced. Mrs Whitman i more wonderful her
self than her books. She LAS weird loneliness. a
serene spirtualsm, at touching and taking. She
" widow, and resides in Providence, r. q,
where she Is much bonorea the people being, they
rlay well be, proud OF their poe.css and she by
common consent acknowledged great.
Mrs. Z. Cakes Smith is at present residing ia
Brooklyn l.. l., where she deservedly occupies q
high social position, she likewise ranks among the
very first OF living female poets Her tragedy Of
Jacob Leiser one OF the mos. striking aud thrill
ing productions Of the American muse, has been
brought out recently in different parts OF the coun
try with uoifornly brilliant success; aud We under
stand that she Is about to publish q romance, u
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