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rant of its fundamental doctrines and unimbued with its spirit, they do not look upon it as a great Precedent fixed by the people, to restrain themselves as well as any body else; but are prepared to make it whatever they deem the people desire it. Thus they construe it according to the will of the existing majorities and not according to the intention and understanding of its framers.

and fairness must be gleaned. One will create a necessity for the others. Mr. Kendall seems to be too near the person and times of his hero, too closely identified with him and too long engaged in his partizan defence, to be as impartial as even a friend and admirer might justly be expected to be. But this will doubtless lend a greater interest to his memoir. We found the first number quite interesting. Genl. Jackson's ancestry came first from Scotland to Ireland, whence his father emigrated to the United

With the peculiar views of President Duer we have nothing to do. The political instruction which we advocate should be as general as possible, illustrating the His-States, and fixed his family in the Waxhaw settlements tory of the Constitution and the adjudications upon it, without enforcing the doctrines of any political school. This work and the foregoing form Nos. 159 and 160 of the Family Library and can be procured from Drinker and Morris.

bly interesting. Too many of our annuals are like some of our flowers that bloom only once a year. Their bloom is pretty, but their perfume faint. Books that take a year to grow should be very good. Call on Drinker & Morris.

in South Carolina. It was there that the "Old Roman” was born, on the 15th of March, 1767.

THE COMPLETE COOK. Plain and Practical Directions for Cooking and Housekeeping; with upwards of six hundred receipts, &c., &c., &c. With additions and alterations by J. M. Sanderson of the Franklin House. Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard.

He and his brother, at a very early age, were frequently with bands of patriot soldiers;-at the age of nine he was in a battle and at the age of fourteen, he saved a party of whigs from surprise ;-running out, and posting himself THE ROSE, OR AFFECTION'S GIFT, for 1844. behind a tree he fired through the crotch and killed one of Edited by Emily Marshall. Illustrated with ten highly finished the advancing party. His mother, left a widow whilst he Steel Engravings. New York: D. Appleton & Co. was very young, was a warm whig and patriot and was several times forced by the inroads of the British soldiers This is a very neat and handsomely bound volume, containing a very sweet and pure piece of poetry, "The Poor to retreat, with the rest of the settlers, into North Carolina. Man's Children," by Mary Howitt, and several tales tolera-The author takes occasion to interweave some of the details of the Revolution with his memoir: and the exploits of Sumter, Marion, Morgan and Gates lend much interest in the future numbers. Though this repetition of History to the work. We hope that this feature will be preserved may be useless and tedious to those already familiar with it, yet many will read the Life of General Jackson who KENDALL'S LIFE OF GEN. ANDREW JACKSON. would not a History of the United States. Every AmeThe Harpers have commenced the publication of this rican should be made acquainted with the deeds and sufwork, to be completed in 15 numbers. Mr. Kendall had ferings of our patriot fathers; and none were performed or before him all the public materials, which are very abun- endured more honorable than those in South Carolina, dudant, for the biography, and also the private papers of the ring the ravages and inroads of Cornwallis and Tarleton. General himself. His intellectual ability to do justice to the The first number is embellished with a very good full subject we do not doubt; his disposition to exalt and cele-length engraving of the General and a map of the seat of brate his hero is known to all. A better selection of a the war in North and South Carolina. It is for sale at biographer, who would present the character and actions Drinker & Morris'. of the distinguished ex-president in a favorable light, could scarcely have been made. To be impartial will no doubt be his aim; but that he will be successful is very questionable. It is useless, however, to expect much impartiality in such productions; and the best way of arriving at the truth, after all, is to compare and balance the statements of friends and opponents. It is remarked, by Prof. If we were to copy the whole tittle page of this "com. Tucker, in the outset of his "Life of Jefferson," that few plete" and philosophical treatise, it would put all the Stoics' men had been the subject of so much praise from his friends into a stew, by converting the world into Epicureans; and and of obloquy from his enemies. In this respect he is. certainly the Peripatetics would cease their perambulations destined to be-nay has been, rivalled by Genl. Jackson. to take a seat at Sanderson's Table. We have had some Were not different histories of the life and times of the experience as to the ability of the Franklinian Editor and Hero of Orleans and the author of the Proclamation writ-pronounce him decidedly competent. The work is, indeed, ten, it would prove him conclusively not to be the great man he has always been considered. The character of none of our Public men would assume such various shades, according to the political affinities and sentiments of the painter. Mr. Kendall's work will probably be laudatory throughout. Many others would produce one essentially opposite. One of the Calhoun school proper might give him all credit for the earlier part of his career, for his conduct at New Orleans and for high, heroic endowments; but what would be his estimate of the Removal of the Deposites, of the Proclamation and the force bill? He would be again brought back by the Sub-treasury and coincide generally with the principles and measures of the Democratic Party. Mr. Bancroft would certainly advocate the remission of the fine imposed by Judge Hall and condemn the conduct of the Judge as harsh and arbitrary. Many of our most distinguished men, able, too, to make very good historians, (a late eminent Senator of Virginia, for example,) would give an entirely different coloring to the whole transaction. We conclude, then, that there must be various histories of Genl. Jackson, from all which truth

very useful, as some folks we wot of have already found it. The best recommendation is that Drinker and Morris sold two or three supplies before we could notice it. The same publishers intend to issue in the same cheap form the Baker and the Confectioner. They will be on in time for Christmas pies. They are good books to send an Editor; they show him how to make puffs.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GEOGRAPHY, comprising a Con-
plete Description of the Earth, physical, statistical, civil
and political, &c. ; and the Industry, Commerce, Political
Institutions and Civil and Social State of all Nations. BY
HUGH MURRAY, F. R. S. E. Philadelphia: Lea and
Blanchard. Drinker and Morris, Richmond, Va.
This extensive work is now completed, forming three
large volumes, embracing 1,900 pages of useful matter,
1,100 illustrations and 80 maps. We have copied the greater
part of the title page as containing the most succinct ac-
count of the scope and design of the work. In its prepara-
tion the author was assisted by Professors eminent in their

Conquest, with anecdotes of their Courts, &c., &c.,
By Agnes Strickland: vol. III. Philadelphia: Lea &
Blanchard-1843. Drinker & Morris, Richmond.

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respective departments; and it is adapted to the United | LIVES OF THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND, from the Norman States by Thos. G. Bradford, Esq. of Philadelphia, who has entirely rewritten the chapter upon our Country, with the exception of a few parts, and inserted the latest statisties that were at his command. The rapid increase and improvement of the U. States seems to baffle the Compilers of Statistical works, rendering an annual change necessary. But the American Almanac and other useful publications obviate this difficulty. It is wonderful, that the small sum of six dollars can command, for every one, the labor, study and ability of so many eminent Professors and the employment ef such a vast amount of Capital, as have been indispensable for the preparation of this stupendous work.

In the same rank we may place BRANDE'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA of Science, Literature and Art and MCCULLOCH's GAZETEER, published by Harper and Brothers, New-York. The V. part of the Gazeteer we have received from Messrs,

Drinker and Morris.

This neat and interesting volume contains the lives of Isabella of Valois, surnamed the little Queen," second Queen of Richard II.; Joanna of Navarre, Queen of Henry IV.; Katherine of Valois, surnamed the Fair, consort of Henry V.; Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI.; Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of Edward IV,; and Anne of Warwick, Queen of Richard III. The lives of these distinguished personages must interest and instruct every reader. How remarkable was the change that took place in the character of Margaret of Anjou! At one period, we find her possessing all the timidity of the weaker woman, even seducing her sovereign from his duty and by the entreaties of affection enticing him away from his army, thereby imparting courage to Jack Cade and his followers and bringing defeat to the Royal Generals and disgrace upon Henry. At another period, we find her as bold and ECCLESIASTES ANGLICANUS; being a treatise on Preach- warlike as an Amazon, braving danger and daring as a ing as adapted to a Church of England congregation in hero. This change became perceptible from the birth of a series of letters to a young clergyman. By the Rev. her son. Maternal fondness and ambition then saw the W. Gresley, M. A., late Student of Christ Church. First danger of a timid and vacillating course to the hopes and American from the Second English Edition, with sup-grandeur of her boy; and Margaret began to display someplementary notes collected and arranged by the Rev. thing of that spirit for which she afterwards became so very Benjamin I. Haight, M. A., &c., &c. New York: D. conspicuous. Appleton & Co. Philadelphia; Geo. S. Appleton-1843. Drinker & Morris, Richmond, Va. pp. 310. Rhetoricians have pointed out many of the requisites and peculiarities of Pulpit Eloquence; but none have reduced into one system the rules applicable to it; and the young preacher has been compelled to trust, in a great degree, to the light which a general education afforded him. To these he may confidently trust; but may certainly often be guided by the experience of others digested into well considered precepts, taking warning from their errors and encouragement from their success. Mr. Gresley sensibly felt the want of Rhetorical guides in the commencement of his ministry, and for several years past carefully noted whatever he met in his reading, tending to illustrate his subject; which notes, together with his own reflections, he has arranged into the treatise before us; a treatise at once instructive, plain and learned. He seems to be very familiar with Aristotle and other writers upon Rhetoric, ancient and modern, to whose works he frequently refers, and illustrates his views with anecdotes and extracts derived from a variety of sources. A just view of the importance and union. But disease relieved him from this necessity, though difficulty of the preacher's mission shows us how essential it is for him to be fully armed for the contest, and, having a her decline was not rapid enough for his impatience. Richard is said to have shed tears, at her funeral, which proper knowledge of human nature, to study every means we concur with the authoress in thinking not to have been that may convince and persuade men. The treatise is more particularly adapted to a Church of England Con- as hypocritical as they were generally deemed. She says, "but those who knew that he had been brought up with gregation because their Clergy are in the habit of writing their discourses; but there is a great deal of it adapted to Anne might suppose that he felt some instinctive yearnings every preacher and much, indeed, to every public speaker. where his ambitious interests had caused him to wish her of long companionship, when he saw her laid in that grave That part of Rhetoric, which treats of the philosophy of feeling and the association of ideas, is common to every instincts, abounds with such inconsistencies, which are to be. Human nature, with all its conflicting passions and Orator. The Art of Oratory is a beautiful and a high one, often startlingly apparent in the hardest characters." The aiming at the loftiest achievements, involving often eternal details too personal and minute for general History conconsequences and dealing with the most subtle and diffi-tained in these works give them a peculiar charm.

cult principles of mental philosophy. From the perusal of Mr. Gresley's work, the laity would derive much instruc

Shakspeare has given a curious scene, in the Courtship of Richard III. and Anne of Warwick. He meets her whilst mourning over the body of the murdered Henry VI., and, by flattery and hypocrisy, disarms her rage and succeeds in virtually procuring the promise of her hand, whilst avowing the murder of her lamented husband and his father. Improbable and untrue to History! In truth, the princess Anne did not follow the body of Henry as Chief Mourner, and was forced to marry Richard against her will. She is said to have even disguised herself and served as a maid, in order to avoid his importunity. He had in early youth conceived an ardent passion for her; which she never in the least reciprocated. Though the his wife were not literally fulfilled, yet she lived to see her curses she invoked upon Richard and whomever might be cup of sorrow running over. There seems to have been some illegality in their marriage, caused by her refusal; and Parliament, lest she should divorce the King, passed a law entitling him to all her estates and providing for a reback" thought of availing himself of the illegality of their marriage, which never took place. Afterwards "the cross

tion; but, by producing a higher appreciation of good THE TWIN BROTHERS. Harper and Brothers. Newpreaching, improving their judgments and calling forth their critical powers, it might diminish their enjoyment of that! which they are often compelled to hear. The American Editor has added notes and collected, in an appendix, extracts pertinent to the text from many learned authors not easily accessible to the American Student.

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York, 1843: Drinker and Morris, Richmond. This is a very readable little book, describing the conduct and fate of two brothers, who so strongly resembled each other, as not to be easily distinguished. Their career, however, was rather a tragedy than a "comedy of errors." The tendency and moral lesson of the book seem to be good.

AMERICAN ALMANAC. 1844. D. H. Williams, Boston. ble materials, its noble speculations render it valuable to This most valuable of our annuals has now been pub-the civilized world. The horrors of the French Revolu lished for fifteen years and has been gaining favor every year, and, by some new improvement, increasing in value. The present volume has several new features. It contains in addition to its old stores, a list of all the members of Congress from 1789 to 1843, with their terms of service, and an abstract of all the public Laws passed by the last Congress. Call on J. W. Randolph.

PROVERBIAL PHILOSOPHY: A Book of Thoughts and
Arguments Originally Treated. By Martin Farquhar
Tupper, M. A. of Christ Church, Oxford. Two series in
one vol. Herman Hooker, Philadelphia, 1843: Joseph
Gill, Richmond, Va.

We are delighted to find that Mr. Hooker has presented the American public with the rare treat which this exquisite work affords. We advise all our readers to get it and read it; but lest they should not, they shall hear of it again. It is a mine of gems, sparkling with beauty and truth; and was too long hidden from the American reader, except in the few copies of a costly English Edition.

tion and the beautiful and lively pictures of foreign travellers in America, give character to its estimate of Democratic Institutions: the author should be ashamed of having indulged in sober history in a spirit and language, in regard to this country, that ought to be confined to Reviews and slip shod Travels. However, were we a Historian, we would glorify the United States, as he does England. The copious Index furnished by the Harpers is of inestimable value.

. WHAT'S DOING.

It is our intention to introduce hereafter into each nur ber of the Messenger a general summary of Literary Infriends strongly commend it. Owing to the index and nutelligence. Our own judgment and that of several judicious merous bibliographical notices this month, we are restricted to a very few items. Captain Marryatt's last work, “Travels and Adventures of Mons. Violet," is chiefly stolen from Kendall's Santa Fé Sketches. A letter from Mr. K. to the New York Courier & Enquirer points out the larceny. Wm. B. Hodgson, Esq., late United States Consul at Mogadore, is about to publish a curious and learned work upon the condition of the Foulah race in Africa. Some account of this extraordinary people has been already communiNORTH AMERICAN REVIEW, OCTOBER, 1843. cated by him to the National Institute, at Washington. This able Review has been received from J. W. Ran- Col. Trumbull, the celebrated Historical painter, and Cledolph the agent. It contains nine able articles upon Ame-Thus two of the Muses are weeping over the loss of their venger, the Sculptor, have followed Allston to the tomb. rican, English and German subjects, besides many chaste devotees, whilst their sisters and the lovers of the Arts and judicious critical notices. The Editor, Mr. Bowen, are sorrowing in sympathy with them. Col. Trumbull was ever wields a graceful and a nervous pen, and is aiming the aid of Washington in the Revolution-and first attractwith most laudable spirit to give a new impetus to the al-ed the attention of the Commander-in-Chief by his skill in drawing. Leaving the army, in dissatisfaction, he obready high and well earned reputation of the N. American. tained permission to study painting in London under Mr.

West. Whilst thus engaged, he was imprisoned, in a spi

pleasure of examining. A neat and suitable building has charge, which is applied to the Education of poor young been erected for them, and they are exhibited for a small men. During his life, the College paid him an annuity of one thousand dollars. Now the whole gallery is vested in the Institution.

THE MYSTERIES OF PARIS. Harper and Brothers, New-rit of retaliation, by the English Government; but was shortly afterwards liberated and continued his studies. York, 1843: Drinker and Morris, Richmond. His paintings are less valuable for their finish, than their We expected to furnish our readers with a critical notice historic interest. Most of the portraits in his works are of this exciting work, from another pen; but, being disap-most important events in the Revolution, adorn the Capitol true to nature. His paintings, illustrating some of the pointed, must confine ourselves to a very few words. Its of Washington. Copies of them, on a smaller scale, togreat characteristic is its fullness of incident and the inten-gether with many other pieces, miniatures, &c. are in the sity of its interest. Whilst these have procured and will Trumbull gallery at Yale College, which we lately had the procure for it thousands of readers, they render it objec. tionable to a pure, moral taste. Though the revelation of such "mysteries" may be nothing uncommon in Paris and may be designed to incite the efforts of the philanthropist and the legislator; yet this thrilling work must produce something of the evil, that would flow from keeping company with the characters described. Its moral tendency can only be sustained upon the principle, which would introduce the young, the pure and virtuous into all the haunts of vice, debauchery and infamy with which the world abounds. The parent who is willing for his children to enter these, even once, may put "the mysteries of Paris" and its associates into their hands. We have also received a portion of the New World edition; but with the Translation Controversy we have nothing to do. The Harpers have issued "Gerolstein," a Sequel to the Mysteries, by the same author.

Simms "Count Julian, or the last of the Goths." The The New World announces a new novel by Mr. W. G. Langleys have probably issued, by this time, the life of Sumter by the same author. Mr. Prescott's History of Mexico will soon be issued-but he is anticipated by Brantz Mayer, Esq., with a work upon the same inlina and a gentleman of Virginia are engaged upon Lives teresting country. An ex-congressman of North Caroof the distinguished and eccentric Roanoke orator. The new Mirror has been publishing many reminiscences of the same. Marshall Bertrand will publish a History of the Campaign of Napoleon in Egypt, dictated by the Emperor himself and containing his views of the politics of Europe at the same period. Mr. Paine of Leicester, Massachusetts, has achieved a new triumph for American Art, in the construction of a magnificent tellescope of unrivalled ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROPE. No. XVI. power. Mr. Adams is enjoying an ovation through the West, lecturing on science, temperance and every thing The Harpers have now completed this great and volum- else. "The old man eloquent" is ready upon all. A history inous History. Whilst it is an avowed justification and of Pennsylvania, embracing an account of her vast improvedefence of Aristocracy and Monarchy, and exhibits De- ments and resources, is in preparation by Mr. Day of N. Haven, lately an engineer on the public Works of the Keymocracy only in its worst aspects, it is one of the greatest, stone State. The New World copies "Moral and Mental and, in many respects, most valuable labors of modern Portraits" of Bryant and Halleck from the Messenger. We Mind. That which gives it a peculiar value to England are glad to see it appreciates so highly our "distinguished and all the upholders of thrones and the friends of a cer- periodical." Our hint about postage is not "an echo" of tain Statu quo Liberty, renders it objectionable to Ameri- us have the Reforms; It may have the credit for the good the New World's; or it would have been acknowledged. Let But its copiousness of detail, its careful compilation, service it has done. We would gladly continue, but are its important tables, its vast range, its stores of inaccessi-afraid of the summary proceeding of the compositor.

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