We have spoken of this latter gentleman as the _editor_ of the volume—but presume that in so speaking we have been in error. It is probable that, the volume having been compiled by some other hand, he was requested by Mr. James to write the Preface merely. We are forced into this conclusion by observing that the poems of William D. Gallagher occupy more room in the book than those of any other author, and that the “Miami Woods” just mentioned—lines written by himself—form the opening article of the work. We cannot believe that Mr. G. would have been so wanting in modesty as to perpetrate these improprieties as _editor_ of the “Poetical Literature of the West.” * * * * * _“The Quadroone.” A Novel. By the Author of “Lafitte,” &c. Harper & Brothers, New York._ We see no good reason for differing with that general sentence of condemnation which has been pronounced upon this book, both at home and abroad—and less for attempting anything in the way of an extended review of its contents. This was our design upon hearing the novel announced; but an inspection of its pages assures us that the labor would be misplaced. Nothing that we could say—had we even the disposition to say it—would convince any sensible man that “The Quadroone” is not a very bad book—such a book as Professor Ingraham (for whom we have a high personal respect) ought to be ashamed of. _We_ are ashamed of it. * * * * * [Illustration: fashions] * * * * * Transcriber’s Notes: Table of Contents has been added for reader convenience. Archaic spellings and hyphenation have been retained. Obvious punctuation and typesetting errors have been corrected without note. A cover was been created for this ebook and is placed in the public domain. [End of _Graham’s Magazine, Vol. XVIII, No. 6, June 1841_, George R. Graham, Editor] End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Graham's Magazine, Vol. XVIII, No. 6, June 1841, by Various