The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-27
Literary Notices.

Meisier.-A very useful and neatly prepared book
for those industrious and careful ladies' who do not
think il beneath them to attend to of the most
important duties in family. 1t will save both
trouble and time if this useful record is made
available.
HINTS ON ETIoUErrE, ADAPTED TO AMERICAN So
cIETY-New York, A. " Blake.-Twenty-two
editions in England have tested the popularity OF
this work in that arlstocratlc country, and, there
fore, its various hints, instructions and directions
need not any qualification of praise from our hands.
This edition, however, being adapted to American
society," would seem to require some special notice.
Well, then, we can only say that the obvious and
prevailing points in which the manners OF our ctl-
zens are defective, are pointed out with good
humor, which ls rendered somewhat more pquant
by being favored with little SATIRE slyy yelled in
Dean Swift's lnimitable style. This is the way to
mend our manners; and after individual good taste,
we cannot have better standard than the work
now before
SwEETnEARTs AND WIVES; OR, BEFORE AND Ar-
TER MARRIAGE-By T. 5. Arhur-New York:
Harper & Brothers Some useful lessons may be
derived from this well written little book. We
commend them TO the attention of all who have
any relation to the characters mentioned in the
title.
The MOTHERS OF ENGLAND, THEIR INFLUENCE
AND REsPoNsIBILIrY, by Mrs. Ellis-New for t;
Appleton ~ Goa cheap edition of this favorite
work. II cannot be too carefully read by the mo-
theirs Of America, for their influence and RESPONSE
bllity not ess than those OF the mothers OF Eng
| land.
| The MOTHERS OF ENGLAND, THEIR INFLUENCE
| AND RESPONSIBILITY, by Mrs Ellis-New York :;
Langleys. Another and exceedingly neat edition
of Mrs. Ellis's esteemed productions We repeat,
that II cannot be too attenhyely read by all those
American females who stand In the relation of u
parent. Let them give II an universal circulation
THE New YORK MIRROR, for February, 1874
Morris, Willis u Co., Broadway.-Four beautiful
engravings adorn the present number OF this enter
tanning periodical and the letter press matter IS
full of charming variety. TO be the mirror Of lite
nature and the fine artists somewhat ambitious as
pration but not disposed TO think that the
editors of this serial do not reflect, with very con-
siderable credit, both parts Of the extensive field
before them.
LECTURES ON THE PlLoRIM's PROGRESS, by the
Rev. MIR. Cheever-Par 2-New York Wiley a.
Putnam. -Bunyan's delightful allegory-a favorite
with all the religious world lis here expounded and
Illustrated in familiar style. Exception might be
| taken, with justice, TO some OF the views o. the
| lecturer but where the design is good, and the
faults not positively dawning, exceptional criticism
Is better avoided. Upon these principles we think
Mr. Cheevers lectures deserve attentive perusal by
all who admire Bunyan, and particularly those who
| are disposed to interpret his immortal production
| too literally.
HIsToRIcAL SKETCH OF THE MIDpLEsKx CANAL,
| by the Agent OF the Experimentation ). n.
| Dickenson.-T proprietors of the Middlesex Ca
| nal, we learn, are DESTROYS of terminating or dis
continuing the of 1t a means of transporta-
ton, and of applying the water now used therein
to the supplying Of the &C, city OF Boston with that
| wholesome necessary. There appears at present a
very gloomy prospect to the proprletors owing to
railway competition; and as means OF avoiding
total loss, with some chances of future prospect,
| the proposal Is made which we have described 1t
is we'll worthy of consideration; and the pamphlet
before us appears to contain all the information
qulslte In forming sound judgment upon the
whole case.
GIBBONS DECLINE AM, FALL OF THE RoMAN
| EMPIRE, WITH MILMAN's NoTEs-New York: Har-
per ~ Brothers.-We have Nos. and OF a stand
Who wishes @ Be- MIS- Ri f q a6du hS fSesy a
called general information.
New YORK STATE REGISTER, by l.. o. Holley-
Albany J. Distunel-A comprehensive and use
full manual very desirable for reference.
CAMpgELL's FOREIGN SEMI MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Philadelphia ] M. Campbell.-A neat reprint o
the best articles from the British magazines. 1t !
embeished with portrait of Thomas Carlyle, o
fair merit as a Likeness
THE CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, for December, lS43
(Amercan Edtion.) New York: Mason X Tut
tea coed number of periodical IN high favo
with the evangelical clergy OF the Church of Eng
land.
SHAKsPEARE's WORKS, Part 6-Burgess, Stringe
IL Co.: New York.-Neat, economical, and wei
illustrated
The AMERICAN IN PARIS DURING THE SUMMER
New York. Burgess, Stringer Goa cheap re-
terms Of deserved APPRECIATION.
| New MIRROR EXTRA, No 4.-This extra con-
| tains the songs and ballads OF George p. Morris
most OF which are really delightful compositions
and have become very popular.
The CHRISTIAN LADy's MAGAZINE, by Charlotte
| Elizabeth, for December, lSi3--New York Ma
son d Co-Very good, and worthy OF the dstlD-
gushed, well-earned reputation OF the amable and
devout editress.
The COVENANT AND OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE
U. ). GRAND LoDoE OF THE l. o: o; F., for Jan
uary-Baltlmore K. ENTHUSIASTICALLY Of the sup
port Of all Odd Fellows "a large body whether lni
tiated or not into the mysteries of formal lodge.
| The AMERICAN REVIEW, for December 1913
| New York: Saxton & Miles-A number Of aver
| age merit
GRAuAM's LADIES AMI. GEsrIExEN's MAeA
ZINE, for Feb. Philadelphia: Graham -
This number is elegantly elishcd and the high
character of its literary compositions is well main
| tanned
THE MYSTERIES OF NEW YoRx--very mystic
rious, past comprehension; guessing Is here hope
less.
DISSERTATION ON THE Power OF THE IaTERcEpT
Ed PRESSURE OF THE ATMosPHERE, by Henry PRATT
We must request our readers TO form their owl
opinion of this pamphlet. The motive of the su
thor is good; but whether all his projects prac
ticabe, is question we do not undertake TO decide
MODERN CHIvALRY-By w. H. Ainsworth: New
York, Winchester An interesting production iron
the pen OF prolific writer originally from Manches
ter, who seems to write stories az fast as they
make calico in that most ingenious borough.
LADIES NATURAL MAGAZINE FOR FEBRUARY
Philadelphia: Peterson.-Very good.
The CATHOLIC FAMILY BIBLE New YoRK-SAD-
LiERs.-We presume the day has too long gone by
for the bible to be made the subject OF Al
all events shall not NEEDLE with the perple KING
questions which arise TO adverse translations,
| which would seem to be invited by the title here
given. This is the tenth part, and like all its pre-
decessors, il is neatly printed
The CHURCH, THE FAITH, TRADITION. New
York, Onderdonk ~ Forest. This is sermon by
Bishop Onderdonk, which those who wish to learn
his sentiments the three extensive topics desg
mated in the title, should purchase.
LADIES COMPANION, No. Anew York, w. w
Snowdcn A very good number The ustra-
tons are capital, particularly the plate of " Dis
turbed by the Nightmare" The fashions for Feb.
ruary are drawn with more than usual dstinctness
Colonel. DE scRyILLs, 4 TALE or THE EMrnE,