That, latterly, the public have been more inclined to judge for themselves, than to pin their faith upon reviews, is certain; nevertheless, when what is termed a " slashing article " upon a popular work makes its appearance, the public are too apt to receive it without scrutiny. Satisfied with the general effect, as with that produced in a theatrical representation, they do not bear in mind that that which has the appearance of gold, would prove upon examination to be nothing more than tinsel.
Were all reviewers to be reviewed by authors as well as all authors by reviewers, the authors would have the best of it in the melee . Again, were reviewers obliged to put their names to their several articles, there would be a great difference in their style; but, secure in their incognito from the
