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Literary Notices.
Historical Landmarks . By Dr . Oliver . Spencer . This labour of Hercules is , we presume , drawing to a close ; not that such is desirable , unless as some relief to the industrious author , for the work increases in interest . The present is a double number , 33 and 34 , and is embellished with flue engravings of the tabernacle and encampment of Israel in the wilderness , and of an explanation in the Royal Arch , by Bro . Harris .
A Sketch of the Life and some Account of the Writings of the late Dr . James Johnson . By his Son . Highley . A son , on writing the biography of his father , must be pardoned the amiable weakness of making the parent appear as the preux chevalier of his order . That the late Dr . Johnson was a man of more than average talent we agree ; but we differ on many points from the author , ancl ive apprehend so do many others . The late physician could employ the pen as a " ready writer " with much facility ; and the " Sketch " shows that the son inherits this not unenviable power .
The New Timon . A Romance of London . Colburn . The Cynic may question the talent of this poem , but it will be in vain ; its originality will claim for it a precedence , that its great merit will support . To us , " The New Timon " embraces the leading merits of contending spirits—its language is terse and expressive . —Its poetry harmonious ancl energetic . Its satire is pointed , and in description of character , there is a raciness and truthfulness that tells home . The
Political portraits are well drawn by a master-spirit , both the foreground and the perspective prove his power of illustration . We understand that , in the very latest edition , some of the more personal allusions have been delicatelv softened .
Friendly International Addresses recommended . Manchester . Bradshaw ancl Blacklock . The peace of nations , in this unpretending little brochure , is recommended with so much pathos , yet so much moral power , that to pass it over without comment , would argue indifference to principles second only to the duty we owe to GOD the Almighty Father . The appeal to the good sensethe honourthe benevolence of human
, , nature is irresistible , and we are grateful to a large body of the public press who have given the sanction of their position in favour of the principles of peace . In adding our feeble aid to theirs , we are sensible of our inferiority , but do not , on that account , hesitate to unite in the great and good cause of universal Peace .
$ _§* AA'e have been favoured by the perusal of some highly interesting MSS ., written by the Rev . Erskine Neale , M . A . Some on Masonic points , others on subjects of domestic interest ; there are also several reprints by the same author , which have appearetl in the leading periodicals . The whole of the papers are now collected , antl will appear in one volume . The Reverend Author , we understand , intends with praiseworthy liberality to devote his share of the proceeds to the Masonic charities . The title ofthe work is " A Home for the lonely , or why falter in the erection of thc Masonic Temple . " As Bro . Spencer is entrusted with the typographical department , there is no doubt but he will do justice to tho author ,
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Literary Notices.
Historical Landmarks . By Dr . Oliver . Spencer . This labour of Hercules is , we presume , drawing to a close ; not that such is desirable , unless as some relief to the industrious author , for the work increases in interest . The present is a double number , 33 and 34 , and is embellished with flue engravings of the tabernacle and encampment of Israel in the wilderness , and of an explanation in the Royal Arch , by Bro . Harris .
A Sketch of the Life and some Account of the Writings of the late Dr . James Johnson . By his Son . Highley . A son , on writing the biography of his father , must be pardoned the amiable weakness of making the parent appear as the preux chevalier of his order . That the late Dr . Johnson was a man of more than average talent we agree ; but we differ on many points from the author , ancl ive apprehend so do many others . The late physician could employ the pen as a " ready writer " with much facility ; and the " Sketch " shows that the son inherits this not unenviable power .
The New Timon . A Romance of London . Colburn . The Cynic may question the talent of this poem , but it will be in vain ; its originality will claim for it a precedence , that its great merit will support . To us , " The New Timon " embraces the leading merits of contending spirits—its language is terse and expressive . —Its poetry harmonious ancl energetic . Its satire is pointed , and in description of character , there is a raciness and truthfulness that tells home . The
Political portraits are well drawn by a master-spirit , both the foreground and the perspective prove his power of illustration . We understand that , in the very latest edition , some of the more personal allusions have been delicatelv softened .
Friendly International Addresses recommended . Manchester . Bradshaw ancl Blacklock . The peace of nations , in this unpretending little brochure , is recommended with so much pathos , yet so much moral power , that to pass it over without comment , would argue indifference to principles second only to the duty we owe to GOD the Almighty Father . The appeal to the good sensethe honourthe benevolence of human
, , nature is irresistible , and we are grateful to a large body of the public press who have given the sanction of their position in favour of the principles of peace . In adding our feeble aid to theirs , we are sensible of our inferiority , but do not , on that account , hesitate to unite in the great and good cause of universal Peace .
$ _§* AA'e have been favoured by the perusal of some highly interesting MSS ., written by the Rev . Erskine Neale , M . A . Some on Masonic points , others on subjects of domestic interest ; there are also several reprints by the same author , which have appearetl in the leading periodicals . The whole of the papers are now collected , antl will appear in one volume . The Reverend Author , we understand , intends with praiseworthy liberality to devote his share of the proceeds to the Masonic charities . The title ofthe work is " A Home for the lonely , or why falter in the erection of thc Masonic Temple . " As Bro . Spencer is entrusted with the typographical department , there is no doubt but he will do justice to tho author ,