Carolina, July, 1843. J. W. Randolph, Agent, Richmond, Virginia. genstein, whose name will ever be associated with this un- | THE SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REVIEW Charleston, South rivalled expedition. As these numbers complete the third volume, an appendix is attached, containing much valuable statistical and other information. The history of Mr. Ali-nity son has been styled splendid, able, magnificent, and in many respects it deserves these epithets-but there are some sexious objections to it, which we have long intended to point out. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF HANNAH MORE-No. 2. Har per and Brothers, New-York. Smith, Drinker and Morris, Richmond, Virginia. The enthusiasm of one of the contributors to the Messenger, styles this eminent authoress "The ever blessed Hannah More." She has certainly blessed a vast multitude by her writings; and none have been more useful than the Tales for the Middle Ranks" and "for the Common People," which the No. before us contains. The Shepherd of Salisbury plain, Hester Wilmot, and others, are known to every body. The No. concludes with part of "An estimate of the Religion of the fashionable world,"-which is headed by the following just tribute to Christianity, from the wonderful Lord Bacon, "There was never found, in any age of the world, either philosopy, or sect, or religion, or law, or discipline, which did so highly exalt the public good, as the Christian faith." and intellectual honor of the South The chain of How cordially welcomed is any thing upholding the dig. Union encircles every fibre of our heart; but with a Switzer's devotion do we cling to the dear, sunny South. Long may the Southern Quarterly flourish and prove worthy of the noble, but arduous work, in which she is engaged. The number before us contains a variety of spicy, instructive and ably written reviews, and numerous notices of late publications. EXERCISES OF THE ALUMNE OF THE ALBANY FEMALE Our thanks to the Alumnæ for their neat pamphlet, interesting matter and accompanying "respects." To a gallant gentleman, as we claim to be, how cheering "the respects" of a whole society of Alumnæ! Indeed, if the young men of the land do not stir up their sluggish souls, their rights and privileges will have to be taken from them, and their places given, as of right, to the softer sex. If they do not lose their political position, they will their Literary. Up then, ye laggards, and dispute the prize with the fair usurpers. We belong to a numerous society of Alumni, composed of the gifted of a large portion of the Union; and yet how many years will roll round, before any such fruits, as these, will be borne! NOTES EXPLANATORY AND PRACTICAL, ON THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS, by Albert Barnes. New-York, HarSome may console themselves, for their indifference, by per and Brothers; Richmond, Smith, Drinker and Morris. lecturing upon "blues," and "woman out of her sphere." Mr. Barnes is already well known to the public as a and useful circumscribe your orbits; and, then, may ye be But move on ye gentle lights;-let the pure, the modest commentator. His "Notes" are in the hands of multitudes of Sunday school teachers and children; and, by means of shining stars in the young sky of America. The system them and his books of questions, he has done a great deal and organization of the Alumnæ seem to be admirable. to promote biblical learning. Mr. Barnes is an able theo-Subjects for poems, tales and essays are proposed, prizes logian, about the ablest in his denomination-but the Epis-fined to our vernacular tongue; and only those are published offered and arbiters appointed. The productions are not contle to the Hebrews, with its profound reasoning and sublime which gain the prize. The pamphlet before us contains doctrines, must have given full mental exercise to the Edi- the address of the President, Miss Robinson, of N. York; tor of Butler's Analogy. The Yemassee, a poem, by Miss Eliza Whitney, of Philadelphia; an Essay on Education, signed Mary Grafton; L'Imperatrice Josephine, in French, by Miss Delinda M'Cormick, of Owego, N. York; and a moral tale, "Home Education," by Miss Mary C. Field, Haddam, Connecticut. The Alumnae would find that their flowers will flourish in a Southern clime. SELECTIONS FROM THE WRITINGS OF MRS. DAVIDSON. A review has recently appeared strongly condemning the taste which could tolerate the writings of the young Davidsons; and invoking a revival of Tarquin's Spirit to abridge the effusions of the day. The review contains some excellent reflections, and is, to a considerable extent, just; though on the whole too sublimated and moralising, Every production must be judged of relatively, and instead of Irving's imprimatur, on the works of Miss Davidson, evincing a depravity of the existing Literary taste, it rather condemns the strictures of the critic. Certainly there is great haste, at the present day, to appear in print, and ephemeral works usurp the place of standard excellence. But our Literature is young and so must be our writers. It is true, that we have few early productions of some of the most eminent poets; and those few pale their light before the efforts of maturer genius. But had those who, in youth, gave promise of their future fame, been cut off in their bloom, those nowslighted early lays would have been sufficient to embalm their names; and, in proportion to the brightness of their hopes and promise, would be the praise of those efforts that were too quick for hastening death. But none of the hopes, regrets and associations, that cluster around the brief career of the daughters, can operate in behalf of the mother. As a writer, she is inferior to her children, when all would even expect superiority. AN ESSAY ON CALCAREOUS MANURES. Third Edition, by Edmund Ruffin. Laurens Wallazz, Peterburg, 1842. the Farmers' Register, in which capacity he was, for years, Mr. Ruffin is well known to the public, as the Editor of the zealous advocate of agriculture, and the means of its promotion and improvement. He has been, and is still, engaged in making an agricultural survey of South Carolina, under legislative authority, and has made several able reports, on the subject. The work before us requires an intelligent farmer's notice, and we invite some of the gentlemen of "ease and dignity," to take it in hand. Brande's Encyclopædia, Part XI; M'Cullock's Universal Gazeteer, Part II; Doct. Pusey's Sermon, on the Holy Eucharist; Drs. Smith and Anthon's Statement: Change for American Notes, taking off Dickens, et id omne genus ;from Messrs. Harper and Brothers; Smith, Drinker and Morris, Richmond;-An Oration, by W. Mason Giles, Natchez, Mississippi; Gov. Gilmer's Address before the Societies of Randolph M. College, are all on our table; and we had prepared brief notices of them-but must submit to be excluded, hoping that it will not produce a total for the Rail Road Journal, the Medical News Library, eclipse in the Literary world. Our thanks are also due and "Thoughts on the Philosophy of Light," by William Newton-Jeffersonville, Indiana, 1843. She laments too much, for the public interest, their premature decay; and an unfeeling critic might rack her senWe wished to say a word, or two, about some of the sitive heart. Plaintive indeed must be the lay and exalted Southern Colleges, whose proceedings are before us; Bishop the elegy, for the public patiently to bear the repeated ob McIlvaine's "Earnest Word" for Kenyon College, and the trusion of private grief. Mrs. Davidson has contributed delightful day we spent there, a year ago, with its accomnothing to her fame, nor to that of her daughters, by coming Institute, Columbia, Tennessee, and the Guardian, publishplished and excellent Pres. Douglas; the admirable Female thus before the public, even under the auspices of Missed there; and to welcome to the field the Magazine recently Sedgwick. started at Mobile, Alabama, but have not room. 1 ADVERTISEMENTS. by corresponding with any of the Professors. The classi cal certificate is required for the degree of A. M. Gentlemen wishing to prepare themselves for Medical Graduation at any Institution, can obtain the necessary preparation from Professor Millington, who gives a private course of Medical Instruction: Fee $30. In addition to the Class of Municipal Law, there will be a second and private course by the Professor, in which the Text Books will be Tucker's Commentaries, the Revised Code, Lomax's Digest, Stephen on Pleading-(1st or 2nd edition,) Mitford's Pleadings; while the Student will have the advantage of reading in an extensive and well assorted reference Library: Fee $50. 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We call upon you to restore all that has been lost. Please remit, and you will save us a heavy discount, without loss to yourselves. TO AGENTS. Those who have been acting as agents hitherto are still recognised as such, and we hope they will exert themselves, from this time forth, to obtain many new subscribers. Let every agent consider himself as just appointed, for the purpose, as it were, of launching the work, and, in view of his own interest, use every proper means, for promoting it. Prompt collections and remittances from agents will always be acceptable and will ensure confidence and employment. Our thanks are due for the gratuitous services of many gentlemen; of which a continuance is solicited. OUR CONTENTS. Various suggestions, as to the character of the contents, have been made, by several kind friends, for whose opinions we entertain very high regard. One objects to too much poetry, and hopes the quantity will be diminished. If so, many others might deplore the attempted amendment. Poetry will ever have a large number of readers and writers, whose taste must be consulted. For their sake, the poetry must be retained, and, for the sake of our friend and all whom he represents, we promise not to have too much and to be careful of its quality; and, at the same time, grant them the privilege of skipping it. Another friend suggests that there is too much original matter, which is inferior to a vast deal that may be selected from abroad. With our permission, the Messenger shall never become a mere republication. There are many such works, able and cheap. The Messenger seeks to improve our native Literature, not to diffuse foreign productions. Yet it has always devoted some space to judicious selections. It is due to patriotism, to a just pride and to our immediate interests, to foster native talent, and encourage a home production and consumption of intellectual fabrics. It is certainly useful to diffuse knowledge; but improvement is our chief aim, of which writing is the best friend. For our part, we had rather publish a native production, evincing the fire of genius and the spirit of improvement, than the fine effusions of Macaulay, Wilson, or Carlyle. But here, too, we shall attempt to please all in part. In making selections, there are many difficulties. They must justify themselves and thus be of the first order, new and engaging. In these days of unparalleled diffusion of knowledge, when every source is wide open to the innumerable publishers, it is difficult to procure any thing interesting, that does not attract the attention of others also, whose publications may be issued oftener than ours. But, fortunately, all do not subscribe to the same work; nor does each one read all that is published. Still some may have seen the selection before; and may turn to something else. We will endeavor, however, to get such selections as will bear re-perusal. TO CONTRIBUTORS. The activity and zeal of Mr. White had enlisted many able writers in behalf of the Messenger. Of these, some were his personal friends, who gave their efforts to his solicitations. We do hope, that all such will feel impelled to continue, for the sake of the work and the cause it espouses, what at first were friendship's offerings. Their contributions will be welcomed, as of old; and may we not say, it is due to their own literary reputation to sustain a work, on which their fame is more or less dependant, either for acquisition, or extension. By far the larger number, however, have always written for the work, and not merely, or chiefly, to comply with a request of friendship. They cannot possibly withhold their assistance. Now is the occasion for more strenuous exertions. The Messenger has not only to maintain its present and past elevated rank; but must seek to expand its useful range and multiply its fruits. None, then, able to wield a pen in her behalf, we hope, will excuse themselves for not engaging in her support. In the North, there are many able and charming writers, whose productions adorn our pages. Have they not been thus far pleased with the setting their gems have received, and will they not continue to furnish them? A periodical may attain to such excellence as to make it desirable to appear in it. The productions of her contributors, carefully composed, would soon give such a character to the Messenger. It is due to readers and writers, that its standard should be high. Nor should this deter any. The height of the mountain does not prevent the Eagle's flight; but he plumes his wing to pass its towering summit. Nor would we confine our invitation to former contributors; but cordially extend it to genius and learning every where. TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Sarah and Elizabeth, or the Orphans," is declined;-also the Midnight Walk of "Alpha ;" and "The Bashful Bachelor, or Trouble Troubled." It would be cruel farther to trouble so bashful a man, by exposing him to the public. "Hints to Preachers," was too late for September. There is no danger of the world improving so fast, in a month, as to render the hints unnecessary. "The Artist" is unfinished still. The first part was accepted by the late Editor, but cannot appear until all is sent. The poetical favors of " Bruce," "Tara," "Southron," "Omega." "Juvenis," and "C.," are respectfully declined, with the exception of, "To the Southern Lyre," which is under consideration. The "Odd-Ditty, L. L. D.," is laid by. A part of "Parting Lines to my Guitar," will probably appear. "Thoughts on Apparitions," has some merit; but it is no recommendation not to have copied "a rough effusion." "A Desire to Roam," is declined. "Chaos" is under consideration. "Moonlight Musings," No. II, and "Queen Mary's Vision," are in type. "Autumn Leaves," and "The Bird of Paradise," will appear. The bad choice of subjects and the carelessness and haste of the writers have alone rejected several pieces. PRIZE FOR THE BEST TALE. A Prize of $25, in money, or in such form as the successful writer may prefer, will be given for the best Moral, Historical, or Imaginative Tale; not to contain less than eight printed pages of the Messenger. Those that contain more must be divided into parts, or chapters. The tales must be sent in by the first of December next. The prize will be awarded by competent judges, to be hereafter named. The privilege is reserved of publishing any of the unsuccessful productions. The sum offered will be some compensation to those who cannot write for nothing, and we hope the desire of winning will stimulate many. NO. X.-VOL. IX.-OCTOBER, 1843. ORIGINAL PROSE ARTICLES. PAGE ORIGINAL POETRY-(CONTINUED.) PAGE 1. The Immortal Gift. By Mrs. Jane L. Swift......577 13. Moonlight Musings-No. II. By E. B. Hale.....605 2. Gleanings from different Histories, or a Historical 14. Early Lays. By the author of "Atalantis," "The Yemassee," &c...... Sketch of the Knights Hospitallers of Jerusalem. Period embraced, from 1119 to 1300. By Wm. W. Andrews, American Consul, at Malta...579 15. 3. To Whom does Washington's Glory Belong?.....588 4. Virginia Antiquities. By C. C. of Petersburg, Va..591 16. 5. Hints to Preachers. By A Layman........ 6. Wilde's Austria....... ...594 .596 EDITOR'S TABLE. 635 Campbell's Foreign Semi-monthly Magazine, or A Discourse on the Qualifications and Duties of 18. Rhododaphne. 19. Life in Sweden.... 20. The American Poultry Book... 21. The Orion, or Monthly Magazine.. 23. Memoirs of the Court of England, from the Revolution in 1688, to the death of George the Second. By John Heneage Jesse..... 638 .638 639 ..639 ..639 .640 640 24. A Course of Lessons in the French Language, on the Robertsonian method. By A. H. Monteith...640 25. Woman an Enigma; or, Life and its Revealings...640 593 26. The American Newspaper Press..... PAYMENTS TO THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER, .640 ..vol 9 vol 9 .vol 9 ...vol 9 ...vol 9 Received since the publication of the September number. If any names should have been omitted, they will appear on the cover of |