Natural Bridge of Pandi, and Fall of Tequendama are both acceptable articles.
Lines on the Statue of Washington in the Capitol, although a little rugged in conclusion, are terse and forcible, and embody many eloquent sentiments. We recognize one of our most distinguished men—a fellow-townsman too—in the nerve and vigor of these verses. The Epigram below them is not worth much.
The Patriarch's Inheritance—majestic and powerful.
Americanisms—a very good article, and very true.
To Randolph of Roanoke. These lines have some fine points and the versification is good—but we do not like them upon the whole.
Judge Tucker's Address, and Mr. Maxwell's Speech before the Virginia Historical and Philosophical society, we read with much interest. Things of this nature are apt to be common place unless the speakers are men of more than ordinary tact. There is no deficiency, however, in the present instance. Mr. Maxwell's speech, especially, is exceedingly well adapted to produce effect in delivery—more particularly in such delivery as Mr. Maxwell's.
The Address of Professor Dew is, beyond doubt, an article of great ability, and must excite strong attention, wherever it is read. It occupies full 20 pages—which, perhaps, could not have been better occupied. He has fully proved that a Republic such as ours, is the fairest field in the world for the growth and florescence of Literature.
The Critical Notices maintain their lofty reputation—but as they will assuredly be read by all parties, and as we have already exceeded our limits, we forbear to enter into detail. The Messenger is no longer a query, it has earned a proud name. It demands encouragement and will have it.
From the Cincinnati Mirror.