The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-05

HE LIFE OF oEOkGE DkUhMEIil, ny Sdpt. jesse
Carey & Hart, Philadelphia. This is the biogra-
ply Of an individual better known by the name Of
"Beau Brummell," who made himself conspicuous
by his nanies at The court and amid the fashiona.
bic and aristocratic circles in the early part Of tho
reign of George the Fourth. The work is well
written, well got up, and at reasonable price-the
two volumes in one for S7A cents. But there is no.
thing init that is worthy Of perusal.
), The JESUIT, by 9. .spindler; Winchester, New
York. This work is intended to illustrate the
principles and practices Of the celebrated society Of
the Jesuits during the early portion of the 18th
century. We think that Imagination has done
of no society that ever existed, is there more mys.
terry and uncertainty hanging about than of this Of
which the present volume treats
The GRANDFATHER, novel, by the late Miss
Ellen Pickering. This isan interesting work; wor-
thy OF the novel readers perusal, and equal to any
Of the former works Of the same writer.
THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW, for August-H. G..
Langley, New York "A most capital number; the
paper Of Mr.. w. Kirkland, entitled, "The West,
The Poor Mans Paradise" is well worth the .atten-
y emigrants. There are numbers Of persons hang
ing about large cities who would do well to at
tentvely peruse the article named, and TO carry out
without delay the hints there conveyed. The arti-
Gle on " Fret and second rate men," is worthy of
the perusal OF all electors at the forthcoming Pres
DENTAL contest. 1t is embellished with a capital
Likeness OF James r. Polk.
The KNIcKERBocKxR MAGAZINE, for August
Allen, New York.-A capital number; as good a
monthly as there exists.
THE RETRosPKcr OF Practical MEDICINE: AND
SURGERY; Part lX-Adee, New York. NO doubt
a very useful work to the faculty.
The SpooN-By H. o. Westman.-No. H. Of this
curious hook has just been published by the Harrers.
from the earliest ages Of the world and exhibits a
wonderful degree OF rare and curious reading. 1t
will be found instructive as well as entertaining.
The numbers, copiously illustrated, are sold at %
cents each.
HUNS MERcHANTs'5 MAGAzrNE AND COMMERCIAL
REVIEW, for August. Hunt, New York.-A very
good number, containing a considerable amount OF
information, valuable TO the merchant, tradesman,
and others.
The KEPUBLIcAT1oN OF THE LONDON, EDINBURGH,
AND WESTMINSTER REVIEWS, No. lH.-ScOtt,
New York.-An invaluable work to every writer
and also to the standard writers of the day. The
present number is reprint of the Quarterly fol
June, In which are some very interesting papers,
The ABORIGINAL PORTFOLIO, BY ]. o. LEWIS
The Author, New York.-This is a reprint Of Mr.
Lewis's work which appeared in England in 1888
containing beautifully executed colered ltho
graphic portraits of celebrated Indian chiefs, taker
at various meetings for treaties held during the pre-
vious fifteen years. There is appended historical
and biographical notices, such as were given BY
the interpreters of the various tribes which afforc
IN excellent and interesting keyto the plates. The
work is well got up.
| SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHY FOR THE USE OF
| SCHOOLS. ILLUSTRATED with more than fifty Cero
graphic maps and numerous wosd.cut engravings
! by Sidney E. Morse, M-Harper ant
Brothers, New York.-This is a neat, compact
and admirable school book. 1t laws aside the ole
method Of having geography and atlas, and com
blnes the two in single quarto volume OF ~ pages
the maps being placed on the same page, and in i'm
mediate connection with the questions upon them
and the description oil the countries represented TIL,
mans are made by new art, Of which Mr.. Mors,
is the sole possessor, and are uncommonly clear
distinct, and accurate. The engravings are numer
Gus andstriking and the descriptions given il
brief and comprehensive sentences, and are con
| fined TO the leading features of the subject Thu
arrangement is such to give a connected view
Of the countries embraced, and the statistics givel
are drawn from the latest and most authentic
| sources
MusIc.-THE LAYS OF ASHLAND; Birch New
i York.-This volume contains eight Wing songs
with symphonies and accomplishments, arranged
FOR the piano forte. If the music is no better thai
the words poetry il cannot be called,-it IS to b
feared that neither at public meetings in private
circles, they will ever be deemed worthy Of an en-
core.