Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-14
Review Of New Books, Notices. &c.

REMARKS ON THE HOME SaUADRoN-By Gem
ueman OF NeW Po7k.-This is a compilation of pub
lac documents and articles from the daily and week
~ papers, in reference to the establish ment of
val school. As that experiment must be highly in
teresng to every lover OF his country, doubt not
put the brochure will meet with ready sale.
The AMERICAN REPERToRY, No. 2-Edited by
James j. Napss-This is the second number Of a
very valuable periodical, which the talented editor
vehice for disseminating scientific information
among the operative mechanics and practical chem
lists Of the country. The work is a very valuable
one and worthy OF Its protector, who is himself one
OF the best theoretical chemists we have. In addi-
ton to scientific essays, contains the
ofthe Mechanics Institute and other learned bodies
together with record of English and American pa
tents.
Burrows MAGAZINE JoURNAL-Post SO Bo,ce,u
Among the other original papers which the pre-
sent number of this periodical contains, is spec-
of the semi epic, by the editor of the Sunday At
las. Ii is entitled Columbus, and takes up the hsto-
ry of the great avigator, he may be supposed to
have delivered it to his Diego while his death
bed. The subject is magnificent one, but the pre-
sent is but shadowing out Of what might be made
of it; for, as the author himself says,
$500 "Glory sits high
,tis ,I not for o.; every passer by
1t contains, however, some fine thoughts, and the
notes exhibit deal of historical research. Of the
prose articles, as usual, those by the editor himself
bear off the belle.
Manassas ORAL SYSTEM, BEING Practical
COURSE OF LESSONS ON THE FRENCH: James Pan
NOrden, Ne,c York.-This is a very elaborate work
IN the French language, which merits the attention
of every linguist and scholar.
NEW YORK MIRROR: George u. Moyris.-Thi
elegant periodical continues its career, unchecke
by the troubles of the times, the wreck of il nu
merous piraical rivals with which the sea 81 ,re,
around il.
GENERAL HARRISON, PoRrRArr.-Ths is a c.
pital Autograph of the Hero of Tippecanoe, and Nv
that must meet with extensive circulation among
his political partzans.
U. ;. MILITARY MAGAZINE.-The number before
us contains view of the battle ofthe Thames.
THE MARINER's GRAVE By Charles Horn
BroadcGy-Ihis is ballad by the lamented Finn.
The words set to music by Charles Horn, and sung
by his accomplished lady.
On MUsT WE PART ToNIGHr?-Set 10 Music
By Darid Lce.-This is superb Composition.
The QUEEN OF THE Roses By Charles Bian-
dei.-This is beautiful Ballad, which Miss Shir-
ref has rendered highly popular.
YOUNG LoyEK-Ihls Is "A celebrated Italian Air,
adapted and arranged to music by J. Chadwick.
PORTRAIT OF THE RACE HoRsE BosToN.-This
is the presentation plate from the editor of the
Spirit of the Times, to their subscribers. 1t is
splendid affair, and must bring them a host of pat
rOns from the admirers of the horse.
DKEss.-At this season of the year, when the
rough garments necessary in mid winter thrown
off, cannot render greater service to
readers than to remind them that at LOG W William
street, resides sGUan, who makes the most fash
ionabe coats and trowsersat 30 per cent less than
the Broadway tailors charge. He manages this feat
by going on the cash principle only.