Poems, by William Wallace.
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We are pleased to learn that this gentleman has
in press volume of Poems which will shortly be
issued. This will be a valuable addition 10 our
literature. Mr.. Wallace is true poet-one who
has contributed largely TO the literary reputation OF
our country Even his earliest efforts were crowned
with unusual success. a small volume oths poems,
published some six eight years ago was received
with more than ordinary applause. Many OF the
pieces contained in it bore the stamp OF powerful
and tervd Imagination, an uncommon depth OF teei-
ing profound metaphysical force OF thought, COM
bined with originality and acutepess of perception.
Within the last three years he has written poetry
of sufficient merit to entitle him to rank with the
first poets of this country. Perditi," metrlcal
romance, first published in Graham's Magazine,
contains passages which for forcble delineaton of
the passions, visor OF language originality OF con-
ception richness of imagery. and pathos. will
bear comparison with any poetry OF the age. W hat
could be inspiring than his magnificent picture
of the American battle ship1 The lovers Injured in
the dungeon of Lorras halls is equal TO any thing
from the pen of Mauriu He has now reputa.
tion--that reputation is gaining Sround-and 1t VIII
be his own fault if his name should not occupy n
high niche in the temple of fame. Already he has
been placed by the ablest critic in the country in
notice of his poem entitled the Z" Gods OF Old, on
footing with Schiller and pronounced superior 10
Miss Barrett in the conception Of his subject This
curious metaphysical production. so srlkingly novel
in design and execution, repete with bold. pier
cling, and original thoughts, will we trust. be en-
braced in the collection. But of all Mr. Wallace's
efforts, nothing has struck with so much force as
his last entitled THE STATUARY." 1t is, without
doubt one of the gems of the age. The very ground


work is poetry-genuine and original The exc
cation. the novelty and beauty of the fgurcs-the
boldness, truthtulness, manness of the language
the dread magnicence of the pictures presented to
the eye--a are beyond praise. This poem alone
would stamp the author as n man of high and noble


aspirations, as n true poet. L. ;. Journal