The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-11
Literature. SC.


Literature, Sc.
|. DIR. LEwIs's DISSERTATIONS ON PLATo.-Thls vol
ume exhibits great critical skill and philosophic acu.
men; il comprises series Of able dissertations and
annotations, upon the well-known Defence OF De-
ism of Plato, from the pen OF Prof. Lewis. One
design OF this work, as we learn from the inroduc-
ton is serve textbook for senior classes IN
colleges, with view Of exhibiting IN connection
with the Plaonic, the other systems OF Greek PM
osophy and their bearing upon the christian theolo
gy. Besides, therefore, commenting itself general
" to scholars and literary men, It cannot tan oil
proving valuable addition to the Libraries OF cler-
gymen, &c. Its appearance is opportune, when ul-
tra-liberasm of sentiment seems to be obtaining as
much in the matters of our theological, as In our
political creeds. Harper and Brothers are the pub
fishers.
HARpER's ILLUMINATED AND ILLUSTRATED BIBLE.
This popular and splendid work is Fastening on to
completion; the 26lh number is this day issued by
the Harpers, bringing the text down to the conclu-
sion of Proverbs, and commencement OF Eccleslas-
ties. The illustrations very excellent, and the
paper and Typography are equal to anything we have
of this work is, we have reason to believe, II all
even who knew its high merits, were to subscribe
for the book, it would be more universally orna-
mentng the centre tables Of our own, and neigh
boring cities.
BARNEs's NoTEs on THE EpHEsIANs-A new vol
ume OF the Commentary on the books OF the New
Testament, by Rev. Albert Barnes, forming the
eighth Of the new series, has just been sent US by
the publishers, MeSSIS I1dIpeI anu DIOtucIS. II
comprises the Epstles to the Ephesians, Philippians
and Coossians; we have not been able to look crit-
caly at the work. and happily this is not requisite
the well-deserved reputation OF the writer are album
volume of his Notes. to the thousands who have so
long valued its predecessors At the present time,
when many of the religious anniversaries are
being convened, it might not be amiss to call the
these ably written volumes of Biblical annexation.
Thcatricals, sc.
The French Courier states that the French Com
az aer
Madame Casini who is to DO the second prma donna,
and Madame Stephen Ceurot replaces Madame Lecourt.
Richer, who are all favorably remembered. The men
NJ. Arnaud, the first tenor, NJ. Ceuriot, the bufo;
snS Matthew ESssas Peso
distinguished for his instrumental powers, and for his
talents composer will be the leader Of the orchestra
which Is to contain six Of the best musicians of New
Orleans, who came here with the company. The operas
Of Robert LIE Dable Les Huguenots, La Refine de Chy-
pie, La Favortc and La Juve are among those which
will be brought out by the company.
Ole Bull gave his second and last concert on the
29h ult at Concert Hail. St. Louis The interest felt to
hear the great musician seemed not the least abatcd
this occasionthe immense hall being on thcfrst night
jam up full. There was also large crowd assem-.
bled in front Of the building hear this wonderful per-
former
The theatres in Philadelphia are doing we'll AT
the Walnut very good houses every night Scott, Da.
venpor Whcatley &C., exert Themselves to please, and
are very successful. At tho Arch, the Wandering
Jew" attracts by its mystery and splendor At the Ma.
onal Conner and Mr. Freer the sars-both popular
performers The National closed last evening In the
fall this establishment will be reopened with dramatic
and equestrian company equal to any other in the world
The General says SO, and It will be done.
DesBegnis' reception at Boston, at Mr.. Maeder's
Annual Concert Friday evening most enthusiast
tic. He received with three rounds ofapplause and
each OF the pieces he gave encored Miss our Ma
Taylor was equally well received. There about
1900 persons present.
The Shaksperian Nights of Mr.. Murdoch are un-
dcrgoing repetition in Philadelphia. Mr.. NJ. returns
the stage probably that of the Park theatre in August
next at the opening of the season.
The Bellringers were at st. Louis at the last ac-
counts the editor of the Repeiie says These gen.
tlemen stand up behind long table loaded with bells
and play away for all the world like fourteen legged