The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-06-26 00:00:00

LITERARY NOTICES.

Sailing Directions from Point Lynas to Liverpool, with
Charts, Coast Views, River Sections, Tidal Courses, and
Tide-Gauge Table for Navigating the Dee and Mersey,
including the latest Alterations. By Commander H. M.
Denham, R.N., F.R.S. Liverpool : J. &J. Maredsley ;
London : R. B. Bate, Poultry. 1840.

This is one of the most elaborate works of the kind that
has ever fallen under our notice. It cannot fail to be appre-
ciated by all who arc interested in nautical affairs. It is the
result of a series of laborious marine surveys and successful
experiments, carried on during a number of years, under the
immediate superintendence of Capt. Denham—a gentleman
well known to all who arc interested in the commerce and
navigation of the thriving pOrt of Liverpool. The surveys
which he has made have materially extended our knowledge
of this and the adjacent coasts, and of the channel entrances
to our harbour. The long series of experiments which he
carried on in the various channels leading into this port, has
resulted in increased facilities of access to the river, and en-
abled him to suggest a number of improvements of the most
important character, which we hope will be hereafter acted
upon. It is no exaggeration to say, that Capt. Denham has
done more than any other individual towards removing the
difficulties presented in the navigation of the Mersey chan-
nels. His careful survey of the western coast, especially of
that part in which the merchants of Liverpool are most
deeply interested, has been eminently successful, and has
secured for him the lasting gratitude of the public bodies of
the town. The volume before us embodies the result of
Captain Denham's laborious and praiseworthy exertions.
The work is primarily designed for the instruction of mari-
ners ; but it contains many valuable suggestions which will
merit the attention of the mercantile community at large.
We have already laid before our readers a summary of Capt.
Denham's suggested improvements. The letter-press part
of the work before us abounds with copious and accurate
instructions, whilst the plates and charts, &c., are beauti-
fully and elaborately executed. No merchant or captain
connected with the port of Liverpool should remain content
without possessing a copy of this excellent work.

The Flower Fadeth. Memoir of Sarah J. I. W. Alexander,
eldest Daughter of the Rev. M. S. Alexander. Written
by her Father. Second Edition. London : B.Wertheim,
14, Paternoster-row. 1840.

This is an affectionate tribute to the memory of a truly
pious and beloved daughter, from the pen of the learned
Professor of Hebrew and Rabbinical Literature in King's
College, London. The subject of this interesting and in-
structive memoir, though young in years, was a mature
Christian, rich in the graces of meekness, humility, and
ardent devotedness to the cause of the gospel. The work is
written in a style of great simplicity. This is calculated to
render its perusal highly profitable to the young. It abounds
in highly touching and affecting passages. The close of this
young Christian's career was eminently triumphant. The
appendix contains several very interesting letters addressed
to the father on the occasion of his bereavement. We would
particularly recommend this little book to such of our read-
ers as have young families.

Christian Literature. A Course of Sermons for all the
Sundays of the year. By Jeremy Taylor, D. D. Part I.

Edinburgh: A. and C. Black ; Liverpool ; C. Davies

and Co.

This is another admirable addition to the series of works
which we have already noticed with so much satisfaction.
It is quite refreshing to meet with the nervous and vigorous
works of Jeremy Taylor, among these re-publications of our
standard theological authorities. We know of no author, in
any language with which we are acquainted, whose produc-
ductions will sustain a comparison with those of the eloquent
Bishop of Down and Connor, either as respects originality
of conception, classical chasteness of style, boldness of
thought, or gorgeousness of imagery. The sermons before
us have been long celebrated as specimens of the most ele-
vated and impassioned oratory. They constitute the best
exemplars that can be recommended to the young preacher;
while their practical tendency, in the inculcation of religious
duties, renders them of inestimable value to the private
christian, for whose especial benefit they were originally
composed.

Horse Sacra,. A Manual of Prayers and Meditations for
Prirate Use. London : James Burns, 17, Portman-street.
This delightful little work constitutes an excellent pocket
companion to the devotional christian. It contains a selec-
tion of meditations and ejaculations, prayers for every morn-
ing and evening in the week, prayers suited to the solemn
commemorations of the church, prayers and thanksgivings
suited to various occasions, meditations on select passages
of the Holy Scriptures, godly resolutions, and some exqui-
site specimens of devotional poetry. The whole of these
sacred exercises are extracted from the works of Bishops
Andrews, Ken, Taylor, Patrick, Cosin, Wilson, Beveridge,
Doane, Mant, and Heber ; and from the writings of Nelson,
Kettlewell, Hickes, Spinckes, Becon, Southwell, Herbert,
Keble, Grinfield, Norris, and Sandys. The whole of these
extracts display a feeling of deep and fervent piety, and are,
with some trifling exceptions, characterised by sound ortho-
dox opinions. The exceptions to which we have alluded are
taken from authors who have too great a leaning towards the
Laudian school of theology.

Eucharistica. Meditations and Prayers, wills Select Pas-
sages, on the most holy Eucharist, from Old English
Divines. With an Introduction by the Rev. Samuel Wil-
berforce. London : James Burns.

We should have been better pleased if the work before
us had been designated " A Companion to the Holy Com-
munion." We have a decided objection to the use of terms,
in reference to the ordinance of the Lord's Supper, which
savour in the slightest degree of Popery. A strict adherence
to the rubrics and formularies of our truly Protestant Church
would have obviated this objection. However, the venera-
ble author of this excellent compendium has, on the whole,
been exceedingly judicious in his selections. The prayers
and meditations are taken from the writings of Dr. John
Cobet, Archbishop Cranmer, Bishop Jewel, Dr. Hooker,
Bishop Andrews, Dr. Sutton, Archbishop Laud, Bishop
Hall, Bishop Hammond, Bishop Jeremy Taylor, Archbishop
Leighton, Dean Breviat, Bishop Patrick, Archdeacon Addi-
son, Bishop Ken, Bishop Sparrow, Bishop Beveridge, Dr.
Hickes, Dr. Comber, Mr. Kettlewell, Bishop Wilson, and
Archbishop Potter. Compiled as it is from such authors, it
cannot fail to be a source of edification to the devout
Churchman.

The Protestant Sentinel. Published under the Direction of
the Liverpool Protestant Association. No. I.

We rejoice to see the friends of Protestant ascendancy so
generally availing themselves of the powerful aid of the press
in their efforts to stem the progress of Popery. The little
publication before us is admirably calculated to aid the good
cause, by disseminating information on those subjects which
fall under the peculiar cognisance of Protestant associations.
We shall be glad to find the Protestant Sentinel extensively
circulated among the industrious classes, for whose perusal
it is chiefly intended. The contents of the first number are
peculiarly interesting.

The Kitchen Garden; with the best Methods for its Culti-
vation. By George Johnson. 3d Edition. London :
Simpkin and Co.; Liverpool: Wareing Webb.
This is one of the most useful works that has ever fallen
into our hands. It ought to be in the possession of every
one who has a patch of ground, fit for garden purposes, at-
tached to his residence. The author has carefully collected,
condensed, and arranged all the information afforded by pre-
vious writers on the subject. Among the peculiarities of the
work, we would particularly mention the arrangement of those
plants and vegetables which require a similar soil and mode
of treatment. This classification possesses very great advan-
tages, and considerably simplifies the task of reference. We
may safely pronounce this excellent manual to be the most
familiar and practical, as well as the cheapest work on the
subject that can be procured.

An Autumn Ramble by the Wye. By Louisa Ann Twamley,
Author of " The Romance of Nature." With Twenty
Engravings, from Drawings by Copley Fielding, David
Cox, &c. London : Charles Tilt ; Liverpool : Wareing
Webb.

This is a delightful work, introducing us to some of the
most lovely features of our native land. The plates, which
are twenty in number, are exquisitely engraved. The vig-
nette affords us a view of a rich and park-like character,
from Goodrich Old Court. Following this we have a ro-
mantic view near Rhaiadr, where the Wye is almost lost in
the umbrageous woodland scenery—a view of the ancient
castle of Chepstow with the adjoining bridge—another view,
from a remote point, of the same delightful locality, with
the majestic Severn in the distance—two views of Tintern
Abbey, that gorgeous relic of ancient magnificence—a view
of the lovely and secluded village of Brockweir—a distant
view of Monmouth—together with views of Ragland Castle,
Co'dwell Rocks, Ross, Goodrich Court and Castle, the city
of Hereford, Hay, Built'', and Rhaiadr. Added to these,
there are two well executed maps, showing the course of the
Wye from Chepstow to Monmouth, arid from Monmouth to
Ross. The scenery through which this river tlows, will bear
a comparison with the most favoured spots on the continent.
At every step the traveller who follows the meanderings of
the Wye is reminded of the poetical descriptions of the far-
famed Vale of Tempe ; whilst every scene that meets Isis eye
is replete with interesting historical associations. The fair
writer who has condescended to become our guide through
this romantic region of our fatherland has superadded the
charm of her genius to the interest excited by its natural
beauties. We long for an opportunity to set out upon an
excursion along the banks of the silvery Wye, with this de-
lightful -volume as our companion.

A New System of Domestic Cookery; founded on Princi-
ples of Economy, and adapted to the Use of Private
Families. By Mrs. Rundell. 64th Edition. London :
John Murray, Albemarle-street. 1840.
This edition of Mrs. Rundell's popular work has been
remodelled, and improved by the edition of nearly one thou-
sand entirely new receipts, suited to the present advanced
state of the art of cookery, by the well-known authoress,
.....—Eoltua Roberts. It is a perfect encyclopaedia of domestic
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