Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-26
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.

Messrs. Edi;ors-rbe literary aud musical interests
of New York, and, indeed, the Whole country are
becoming quite Lively. The arrival Of Mdi'e ricco
lemiui, with Mad. P~iccolomini, 81. Picoolominl, and
all the other Piccolomini's, with about ten servants,
and baggage enough for q car load, %produc? I'd consice
rsbls hustle aud stir in this city, where celebrities
are never scarce. As Manager UlIman will have 10
support and defray their expenses, hs will, 1t IL lear
ed, find himself in a pretty PICKLE before no ge's
,hrough-perhsps 10 the midst of altogether 100 many
Piccol's, for his own comfort and profit.
II is a littl. curious, TO us transformations Amer''
cans. that a female concert singer cannot travel Az
give her thrus: I'll airing, for q big price, ~ithou'
taking her whole family along. from country 10 coun.
t,y acrosa the waiers, end from town 10 town when
ohio os,s here; as this Plcoolomini will do II che goes
hsvond fhs limits Of this metropolis. Whenever one
~ ,base Italian sipgsrs. or amusement makers OF any
kind, secures a tolsrable reputation, be or She must
take all their poor relatives, with a re'inue OF ser
wants, wherever they 40, and compel some urfortu.
nate manager to support them all. 1t is commendable
TO see q rising genius dividing Donors and profits with
their friends. but would it not be far morejudicious and
sensible to leave their relatives, who take no part in
the performances, at home, and remit them, 1t need be,
q norton of the proceeds Of q tour In the American
clties7 It is said, that this very Piccolomini nearly
broke her London manager with her host OF follow.
ers. But the whole affair concerns MIR. Uilman's
rocket more than ours, unless be Is compelled to raise
the price of our tickets In order to detray the ex
psnses for tho enormous o~on-umption Of bread and
beef by suoh a numerous family.
The first concert has been advertised tor Wednes
day night, and the sale OF seals commenced on Mon.
dsy. 1t went off very enoou.agiDgly, and a large
number were disposed of at very good rates; the
chances now appearing favorble for a profitable season.
The lecture season has opened with no small sound
e,k,,d. opd windy Uorde WOm6n. whO Will have
a hearing, and men of reputation, as well az those
who present their fresh planned productions Tor the
season, ascend the platform with manuscript in hand
10 either bore, or edify the audience, and pocket a few
dollars. One Of the city dsilies published last week
a list of lecturers. who desired TO appear the coming
winter. 1t wa. truly formidable, but contained the
names of many first class speakers.
Nor ia the literary world without q great means Of
EMO, ment from that better and more quiet source
hooks. Perhaps, few seasons have witnessed the ID.
| sue of more interesting new books than the present
in this country; and this Is only the result Of the po.
| pular demand for them; II is evidence OF q growing
intelligence aud a general desire Tor information,
which is a highly commendable feature OF the Anne.
rican character. People in this age read much, and
publishers must furnish the means OF reading, either
in books or newspapers. 1t a new book comes IRON
the prees and bindery, almost everybody DESIRES 10
hear and learn something about, II at least. They de
! sire to know what is new, sven though u familiar &C.
uuaiutsnce may not be desired. When the hrrt
volume Of Spurgson's Sermons, was published oy
Messrs. Sheldon, Brakeman q Co., Of this city, 1t
was hardly supposed that another, and still another,
and then the fourth of a series Of them would be do
| manded; yet; such 10 the fact, and, l an credioly In
formed that, at the last trade sale, thousands oil copies
met ready purchasers, and brought excellen' prices
A beautiful volume of "Gems by Spurgeon, being a
| compilation of hs most brilliant passages has also
! been issred and extensively sold. Few men OF the
age of this reverend gentleman, have produced 30
profound and extensive an interest as he. Some may
not admire ell bis expressions, yet few would detract
5000 l. rraafpoaa of hIa GAMMA and nOn9 Gan reaQ
the 'Gems." without being conviced OF the great
energy and talent of q man who holds, week after
wssk, literary audiences Of many thousands almost
spell bound.
is Justly considered one of the greatest scholars in the
Baptist denomination. He IL the we'll known author
of a work on Moral Science, now a text book III
many Of our Colleges. A new work, by this oistin--
puIshed man, is now before the people: il is called
Sermons to the Churches. They bear the impress OF
his great mind, and are worthy of studious regard
oy not only the laity, but the clergy. Most OF them are
of a very practical nature, aud calculated to enforce
the duty of individuals in their relations TO the Church,
the community, and the world They will, doubtless,
be read far beyond the confines OF the DOCTOR own
denomination.
While on this subject / will speak OF a great and
| valuable work TO the clergy and scholars OF every
faith and order, viz: the celebrated Commentaries o.
Olshousen, the sixth volume OF which has just been
issued by the very respectable house above men
toned. An eminent doctor of divinity and President
| OF one OF Inc Oeet OniVeTtltte II tuS CuUuiIJt Hdc
! pronounced them, beyond question, one OF the most
1 valuable contributions TO Biblical literature, and com
| mends them 10 q brief review 10 the libraries OF Inc
student and the Christiso public. The methodist
Quarterly" rays that O.shousen Is undoubtedly the
o,st commentator on the New Testament that the
| Germany Of our day has furnished to lhs Christian
| church,; and the 'Epiecopsl Calendar" gives its ties
timouy in behalf OF a work 30 profound in is learn
ing aud research. The Hon. Ira Harris, LII D.
Judge of the Supreme Court, says he has, since OBJ
taiuing a copy of these Commentaries for ue in hs
Bible GLASS, laid all other helps aside, and though not
au adnirer Of German theology, ne discarded all DIS
preiudicee on IN examination OF the great work.
None of us, who have perused the German authors,
out have noticed the fine sontimsnts and rich idea.
aside from all trauscendeu!al philosophy, that abound
in tba: language, and We are sometimes led TO delect
| much Of The German element in our own, or the
American literature. IL this element Is 10 contpus
10 incorporate ITSELF with the "oelle !ettres, or even
the more substantial of our literary productions, and
it doubtless will, owing to the gres, increase OF the
Teu,onic race in the United States, it certainly Is a
feature worthy of consideration, tina. their highest
and best Chri stan literature ID a!so being Introduced,
and warmly approved by Biblical scholars and Others
of our leading denominations. Or. tuiier, OF BAIL
! more, Gays, "a noble Independence, great patisnce,
lsborious and thorough research, are traits which
mark most all the German critics" aud be then pro,
nounces DR.. 0lshousen superior 10 soundness ana
ability to most of his brethren. A Charleston critic
regards the work as riches OF Biblical learning,
| hitherto inaccessible, excep; through the German"
Thus we have tho endorsement OF eminent minds
in all the influential Churches throughoutth the country,
10 this valuable acquisition 10 our religious literature.
In evidence Of the standard value OF this great work,
We may add that 500 copies Of it were taken Very
spiritedly at the late important trade sale IN this city
q thing quite unusual.
The demand for "Eruestine. or the Hearts Long
ipg," published by Stanford & Deiisser bas been 30
great that q second edition is now ready. This novel
produced q stir among the critics, for qualities at once
strange, brilliant, beautiful aud fascinating.
The arst chapter opens with imag'nlngs o,
the Miltonio schoul, oolored with the hu.s ana
warm sentiment Of German poetry. Aleth, tho
author, has observed the human heart III It's
secret workings, passions and strIvings with the
outer world. He eeems TO have looked within lis
hiding places. and with a hold hand. revealed al ,'
sunlight, starlight, shsdows and mourning. While the
picture s are fresh and vivid ali through, there Ia 81 times
somsthing strange and startling enough to produce
thrilling interest and warm excitement there Is
something in its character wild, "ierd and almost
indefnable, together with The tue. Jet passionate eX'
hibi,ions Of the human sou. watch stamp il as a work
of genius and gives il a rank Ubove ordinary pro
ductions of it's kind. What the opinion OF The ladies
in regard to this book will %, We have some curl
osity to learn. 1t certainly will produce an impress
sion, but whether a writer Of euch intense feelings,
high wrought Incl icn.s. and lofty ideal, will win
their undivided admiration, is yei TO be
The reading public will be GLAD 10 near their luoH
ment on the subject.
Another book OF the heart i, True to the Last, or
Alone on a wide, wide, Sea-" by MIR. A. ). Roe. al
author of come popularity. The character OF this Is
elevated, simple, natural anI powerful. Ii con.fihs
charming freshness. II pleasing Atyle, q principle ol
high regard for the right. aud commands the scInirs'
ton of the reader for its moral and religious tuences'
Many thoughts arc so beautiful, go rosy With noble
and generous impulse, that no heart will remain cold
under their light.
The Kuickerbocker for November has appeared
with its usual choice variety OF literary articles. and
an excellent steel engraving of Geo. William Curtiss.
The editors table is very rich, as it always lie, and
C, Itains some highly entertaining passages. Or.
lamar n Noyae ia the active writing editor OF t0ts
truly American magssine, and tho improvements re.
aul.inn from his enerea,ic mind and polished pen may