Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-06
THE RICHMOND WHIG.
SOUTHERN LITERATURE. No. III.
NJ Q. A. O. v

BYc. A. Ow.
Having recently noticed, - favorable specimen Of
current Southern literature, the Literary Nsssnsr"
Of this city in il general course and especially TIVE
cles appearing in the number for July, have . word
to offer in reference remaining contributions to
the same number.
OF these, the most important 10 the first portion Of
Tale, entitled "Cosrad Clifford, or the 1fsaehsro"s
GUST" by Mrs. H. 8. Whitaker. The author lai during
several years. been well known to the Southern reading
public contributor to various periodicals, Of hume
sketches in prose and poetry and some years since
volume Of her poems, written chiefly In the West In
dies and in Europe, collected; which is presume,
the subeo, of poetca tribute addressed to her, pub
ished in this July number Of the "Asssngu." She Ii
the wife Of Professor Daniel K Whitaker Of this
CITY, dsng ushed q, the former editor Of the "SouhsrH
Quarterly Rssiv" long established at CHARLESTON,
periodical remembered with the highest appreciation
for the cultivated abite, Of its editor and which fur
uished vehicle Of expression for many other eminent
wri ers, pubuciss and statesmen.
In all the publications of Mrs. Whiaksrs graphic pen
shat have enjoyed the privilege Of perusing, promi'
cent Characteristic is her descriptive power particularly
in relation to scenery although the name faculty OF pic
urseque delDeaton Is not unfequeny applied to groups
Of persons The article under consideration presents in
its opening rare and charming specimen OF this arts
&c word painting" Whls at the close OF tbs sixth chap
err We find another picture Of equal beauty. The former
depicts summer and the latter scene, in the
sunny and luxuant South.
The story of Conrad Clifford Is so managed, while In
resting the reader in the fortunes Of pure and guile
ess girl whom an English adventurer Of family seeks to
delude BY byamous marriage, a. to afford scope for
lively sketches OF society, both American and trsnsat
antc The reader will fad bis qualification prolonged
by It's continuation In the forthcoming number Of the
'Ns.ssngr."
"a Lecture on Whiskr," contains good deal Of his
orical information tie subject Of tho beard, with
strong argument for its retention written In an amusing
style.
Juqqernatt" truthful and spirited description Of
hat downward course Of intempersnce, by which many
promising young politician like "Kerry in the sketch,
seduced to the ruin OF fortune prospects, character
and health. 1t has is comic features vivid action and
dialogue then the pathetic and patient tenderness OF
loving and faithful womal and finally tragic but peni'
tent death of the victim.
"Lopg Words, Shor. Epis.iss, DE, is collection OF
curious whms:csltes Of language manessing research
and humor.
The EDITORS Table" comprises several excellent vari-
eties In prose and verse; have hitherto passed over
the poetry of this number but regard a far above the
average of magazine Among the paragraphs Ct
the Table We have the last word Of "Nella on tie
multiplication table, in grammatical point OF view. In
my opinion she sustaips her position.
II acceptable, may, as occasions serve, of,r some
further comments upon Southern Literature" nit is
and a. ought to be. devouty trust soon to see re-
allied our independence in the matter Of books and Pc
riodicas.