Text: Edgar Allan Poe (?), Literary, Broadway Journal (New York), November 1, 1845, vol. 2, no. 17, p. ???, col. ?

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The Columbian Magazine, for November, commences with a wretched mezzotint by Doney — who has done some very fine things in his day. The second plate is better. The third (a fashion design) is the extreme of the absurd. The contributions are, in general, from good names — Mrs. Ellet, Mrs. Child, Mrs. Osgood, Mrs. Sigourney, Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Browne, F. E. F., Morris, Inman, and others — a particularly strong list. “The Maiden's Leap” by Mrs. Ellet, is in her best manner. Her style is noted for accuracy, purity, and freedom from superfluity. She is one of the most accomplished of our countrywomen.