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+ ~. We have received the Southern Lit
erary Messengerfor October. We neglect
ed to notice the September number, intend
ing to make some remarks on a criticism on
the "Pickwicks Papers,s' which appeared in
that number. We intended to express our
admiration Of the independent spirit, as well
as correct taste, Of the criticism; for it is
not often that we find periodicals dependant
on public patronage, mastering courage to
denounce a. vitia1ed taste,g or censuring the
uproarous applause that follows the Jack
Downings, the Jim Crows, and the Pick ck-
wicks of our day. But We see the Messen-
ger is greatly scandalized by sonae OF our CO.
temporanes, this daring criticissn-sso' asas ! t 7
is well we said nothing about it, Iir sao.sEo