The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-14
Literary Notices.

TneVIoLEr LEAF AND OTHER TALEs-ByMrs Sher-
wood. Throughout these tales spirit of unaffect
ed plety and pure morality prevails, which pleases,
happily chosen and well adapted to make an i'm
preston on the mind This little work, published
by M. w. Dodd, New York, should be placed in
the hands Of the whole juvenile community.
The STUDENT AT PARIs-A translation from the
French, by f. G. Finn, Esq. Of this short sketch
Of the life OF Partisan student, will be read with
considerable pleasure by whoever likes pleasant,
and piquant and lively dehneation OF class or in
dvidual, placed In circumstances which are strong
and powerful enough to mould character and stamp
il with quality not part of itself, but which APP
pear to the world as if they were. g. G. Moore,
lO2 Nassau street.
FARNHAM's TRAVELS IN THE GREAT WESTERN
works for the people," now being commenced by
Greeley ~ McElrath, Of this city. We can only say
that this book will repay perusa, and afford fund
of must amusing and eniertaing ..arrative Until
the numerous sprightly volumes which have appear
ed there could be little of novelty in a sketch of
the "Far West" This work, however, will agree.
ably disappont them, and convey, fresh, new and
vivid Impressions OF scenes rare and romantic.
IMMoRTALrrIEs AND OTHER Poems, by Alfred
WheeIer.-This poetical effuson sa fair specimen
of the talent OF this country, with the EXCEPTIONS of
course, OF those few distinguished names who need
not shrink from comparison with the first and
and brightest of modern writers. Mr. Wheeler
dedicates his book in modest and concise man.
ner to the "New York Society of Literature"
under whose friendly auspices ii should meet a
favorable reception from all interested in the liter
airy character OF their country. Ii may be had Of
Saxton Il Miles, POS Broadway.
CATHOLIC FAMILY BiBIE.-Thc holy Bible, ac-
coruIng to the Douay version, is now publishing in
, parts under the sanction of Bishop Hughes, at a
price which puts it within the reach of all persons
OF the very large Catholic community here. The
STYLE of execution is fautess. and there are some
fine engravings, which greatly enhance the beauty
OF this edition OF the Scriptures.
| New MusIc.--G. G.. Christman, 404 Pearl street,
has lately brought out many rarites for the musical
| world We have been favored with glance of
some of them, and would recommend those who
| would like to have an early selection of what is
new and good, to call at 40i Pearl street.
| BOARDING HoUsEs-A number OF widow ladies
of this city conceive they have Just cause OF COM
plant against several merchants and other men In
| good circumstances, who keep boarding houses to
| their very serious injury.
| Having held meeting for the purpose of enter
| ing into protest against such encroachment OF
their rights and privileges it was further resolved
they would respectfully solicit the assistance of ali
| gallant young gentlemen down town, in their siren
nous efforts to put down all such attempts to infer
| ierc with their peculiar line of business, which
| they fa,!er themselves they understand perfectly
They will just simply ask how II would look fol
any OF them to take stores IN South or Front street
or counting rooms in Wall street, which they wi!
assuredly be under the necessity of doing in case
OF continued opposition to them.
they have only further TO add, they hope the
press Will generously aid them In their present et
ioits. A, B.