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Bibliographical Notices.

So carefully has the present production been put together, that we honestly believe it free from all ground of cavil or criticism from the most rigid moralist; for,

[ Publishers and authors, who wish their works noticed in this melancholy to relate, Bulwer, the emissary of darkness, journal, are requested to forward them immediately.]

"Cromwell. An historical novel. By the author of The Bro

thers,' &c. Two volumes. New York: Harper & Brothers.

1838."

is reading us a lesson of virtue and morals, and if we mistake not, has disarmed his adversaries, by withholding the necessary food for the fastidious taste of the temulent critics. The fountain, condemned as muddy and pestilential, is pouring forth clear waters; and for the bitter drug, has been substituted a sweet and refresh. ing draught. He who discovers the serpent's poison lingering on the leaflets of so fragrant a plant, must indeed be gifted with a microscopic eye.

This is undoubtedly one of the ables productions of its class, and will secure for its talented author a prominent rank among historical novelists. We have not been brought so immediately in contact with the meniorable actors in those stirring times of British history, when an oppressed and insulted people rebuked the bold in- The preface to the play sets forth Mr. Bulwer's obcursions of a heartless and vile despot; nor commingled ject in stepping upon the field of dramatic composition, in imagination, so familiarly with the determined and and his motives are alike creditable to his head and sanguinary belligerents, since the graphic pen of Scot-heart. To benefit a friend (Mr. Macready,) by contriland's dramatic historian was paralysed in death. If we view the present work as a pure novel, it presents us many points for criticism; it lacks variety of incident, originality, and dramatis persona; but as an historical novel, it stands pre-eminent, bringing before the mind's eye, in the richest attire, the memorable actors in that great struggle which secured freedom to England, and whose influence will be felt to the latest posterity. The able author has succeeded admirably in sketching the character of that most extraordinary man, whose firmness of mind and energy of purpose, raised him from the humblest position in life, if not to a throne, to a sceptre more powerful; since it touched the hearts and swayed the minds of a nation.

buting to the novelties of a theatrical season, was a sufficient incentive to Mr. Bulwer, to engage in a labor somewhat at variance with his ordinary pursuits. This, superadded to the charge of the hyper-critics, that dramatic composition was above his range, induced him to engage promptly and heartily in the effort.

To achieve entire success, and demolish the sickly opposition of a band of jealous and prejudiced adversaries, calls for an inventive, creative fancy, and a well stored mind. Of its ability as a dramatic composition, there exists not now a doubt; for although it was brought forth sub-rosa, in as critical a community and before as enlightened and competent an umpirage as the world can boast of, it met its unqualified applause. Its dramatic effect, richness and beauty of composition, and lofty tone, have placed it beyond the reach of a

"Mexico versus Texas. A descriptive novel. By a Texian, prepossessed and illiberal judicature. The following Philadelphia: 1838."

extracts from the fifth act will furnish fair specimens of We are glad to find that the skilful pen of the Texian the play, and as they are selected from the consumma. is recording many of the eventful struggles of his option of the plot, develope the ingenuity and power of pressed countrymen, in a form which will prove attrac- the author:tive to the general reader. The present work will afford

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line seated in great dejection.

amusement, and impart information, and while there “A room in the house of Monsieur Deschappelles; Pauare some objectionable points, there is much to admire and commend. Upon the whole it is a very creditable production.

"Slavery in America; being a Review of Miss Martineau on that subject. By a South Carolinian. Richmond: Thos. W. White. 183S."

This review was originally published in the Southern Literary Messenger, and attracted great attention, from the lucid and successful manner in which it confuted the gross misrepresentations in "Society in America ;" and as the demand for the essay has exhausted the number of the Messenger, the editor has determined to publish it in pamphlet form. The time, we think, has been judiciously selected, since it will answer as well for a review of "Retrospect of Western Travels."

"The Lady of Lyons, or Love and Pride. A play in five acts. By E. L. Bulwer. New York: Harper & Brothers. 1838." The intense anxiety with which "The Lady of Ly. ons" was awaited, and the avidity with which it has been read, is sufficient evidence of the high estimation in which its gifted author is held, notwithstanding the heavy artillery of certain soi-disant moralists.

PAULINE.

Is it so, then. I must be false to love,
Or sacrifice a father! Oh, my Claude,
My lover, and my husband! have I lived
To pray that thou mayst find some fairer boon
Than the deep faith of this devoted heart,
Nourish'd till now, now broken?

(Enter Monsieur Deschappelles.)

MONS. DASCHAP.

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Come, let me hope that Beauseant's love

PAULINE.

His love

Talk not of love; love has no thought of self!
Love buys not with the ruthless usurer's gold
The loathsome prostitution of a hand
Without a heart! Love sacrifices all things
To bless the thing it loves! He knows not love.
Father, his love is hate, his hope revenge!
My tears, my anguish, my remorse for falsehood;
These are the joys he wrings from our despair!

MONS. DESCHAP.

If thou deem'st thus, reject him! Shame and ruin
Were better than thy misery; think no more on't.
My sand is well nigh run; what boots it when
The glass is broken? We'll annul the contract.
And if to-morrow in the prisoner's cell
These aged limbs are laid, why still, my child,
I'll think thou art spared; and wait the liberal hour
That lays the beggar by the side of kings!

PAULINE.

No, no, forgive me! You, my honored father;
You, who so loved, so cherish'd me, whose lips
Never knew one harsh word! I'm not ungrateful,
I am but human! hush! Now, call the bridegroom;
You see I am prepared; no tears; all calm;
But, father, talk no more of love!

MONS. DESCHAP.

My child,

'Tis but one struggle; he is young, rich, noble; Thy state will rank first mid the dames of Lyons; And when this heart can shelter thee no more, Thy youth will not be guardianless.

PAULINE.

I have set

My foot upon the ploughshare; I will pass
The fiery ordeal. (Aside) Merciful Heaven, support

me!

And on the absent wanderer shed the light Of happier stars, lost evermore to me!"

The important actors in the drama have arrived, and are present during the following dialogue. Claude Melnotte in disguise :

"PAULINE.

PAULINE.

Say that, if his eye
Could read this heart, its struggles, its temptations,
His love itself would pardon that desertion!
Look on that poor old man; he is my father;
He stands upon the verge of an abyss;

He calls his child to save him! Shall I shrink
From him who gave me birth? withhold my hand,
And see a parent perish? Tell him this,
And say that we shall meet again in Heaven!
MELNOTTE. (aside.)

The night is past; joy cometh with the morrow.
(Aloud) Lady, I-I-what is this riddle? what
The nature of this sacrifice?

PAULINE. (pointing to Damas.)

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"Thrice have I sought to speak; my courage fails me. There's not a coin that is not bought and hallow'd Sir, is it true that you have known, nay, are

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Tell him, for years I never nursed a thought
That was not his; that on his wandering way,
Daily and nightly, poured a mourner's prayers.
Tell him, ev'n now that I would rather share
His lowliest lot, walk by his side, an outcast;
Work for him, beg with him; live upon the light
Of one kind smile from him, than wear the crown
The Bourbon lost!
MELNOTTE (aside.)

Am I already mad?
And does delirium utter such sweet words
Into a dreamer's ear? (Aloud) You love him thus,
And yet desert him?

Thy husband! (Pauline rushes into his arms.)

MELNOTTE.

Look up! Look up, Pauline! for I can bear
Thine eyes! The stain is blotted from my name.
I have redeem'd mine honor. I can call
On France to sanction thy divine forgiveness!
Oh, joy! oh, rapture! By the midnight watchfires
Thus have I seen thee! thus foretold this hour!
And, mid the roar of battle, thus have heard
The beating of thy heart against my own!

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A colonel and a hero! Well, that's something!
He's wonderously improved! I wish you joy, sir!

MELNOTTE.

Ah! the same love that tempts us into sin,
If it be true love, works out its redemption;
And he who seeks repentance for the past,
Should woo the angel virtue in the future!"

"The Last Man. Petersburg: From the press of Edmund Ruf

fin. 1839."

A pamphlet of nineteen pages, written in blank verse, with this modest title-page, has been handed to

"The Hawaiian Spectator, Vol. 1, No. 1; Conducted by an association of gentlemen. January, 1838. Honolulu, Oahu, Sandwich Islands. 1838."

An unexpected stranger is now introduced to our readers, and we doubt not will meet with a cordial reception; for who is so apathetic as to be indifferent of a people, which has constituted an important portion of that benighted race which has been illumed by the benevolent operations of the missionary enterprises of the present philanthropic age? By means of such a periodical, judiciously conducted, we shall be able to obtain important information concerning the geological features of this interesting group of islands, the climate, soil and natural products, the moral and physical powers of the natives, and last, though not least in importance, the influence of the missionary scheme, whether for weal or wo. A very interesting sketch of the Marquesian character occupies several pages of the present number.

"The Hesperian; or Western Monthly Magazine. Edited by William D. Gallagher and Otway Curry. Columbus, Ohio. 1838."

We have received the first and second numbers of this western star, and hail it as an able co-laborer in the field of American literature. We wish it a success commensurate with its deserts.

"Catalogue of the Officers and Students of William and Mary College: Session of 1837-38."

We are glad to find that this venerable institution of learning continues to receive a considerable portion of the students of Virginia, and trust that what is eo richly deserved, will be long continued. The present class, one hundred and eleven, is within two of being the largest ever assembled within her classic walls. We copy the following summary :—

"The number of students attending the respective departments are: Junior Moral Class,....

us, and its contents have been perused with great plea. T. R. DEW, ProSenior Political Class,..

fessor.

sure. Although the fastidious or hypercritical may
find ground for criticism, yet there is in it much to ad-
mire. We look upon it not as "the ripened fruit of a
matured plant, but the blossom of a youthful vine" J. MILLINGTON, Chemistry,....
the promise of the future. Genius of a rare order is
impressed upon it.

Professor.

76

Natural Philosophy,..

ROB. SAUNDERS, Junior Mathematical......
Professor. Senior Mathematical...

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"A Valedictory Address, delivered to the Students of the University of North Carolina, by William Hooper, late professor of ancient languages in that institution, &c. Raleigh: 1838." This is an able and eloquent appeal to the youth of B. TUCKER, Pro-Junior Political (National Law,) 44 North Carolina; affectionately but cogently impressing upon them the necessity of selecting and pursuing a virtuous, moral, and religious life, from the even tenor of which they must reap happiness and influence.

"Speeches of Joseph Hopkinson and Charles Chauncey, on the Judicial Tenure Delivered in the Convention of Pennsylvania for revising the Constitution. Philadelphia: E. L. Carey & A. Hart. 1938."

We commend these able intellectual efforts to the statesmen of our country, assured that they will glean from them sound political views.

fessor.

Municipal Law,....

J. MILLINGTON, Professor of Civil Engineering,.
D. BROWNE, Professor of higher classics,...

CORRECTION.-In the biographical notice of the author of " Clinton Bradshaw," "The Emigrant," &c. in the May number of the Messenger, the biographer has accidentally inserted "Francis" in the place of Frederick William Thomas. On page 300, for the "Beechen Tree," read "The Adventures of a Poet; a tale told in rhyme."

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