The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-25
Literature, &c.

winch promises to till up great vacuum in the lie
rary world on this portion of The history Of the Cath.
Ollie Church, and cannot but be very acceptable TO
the admirers of historic literature generally Its use
fulness might BE- still farther increased were there
more pains taken with the style Than this number
presents. II smacks strong OF bigotry and intolr-
rance. which ought to be particularly avoided in
works of reference and general utility, which this
promises TO be.
DowLrNe's ILLUSTRATED HIsroRY OF RoMANIsm:
Walker, New York Works written in a spirit of
b,gotry and intolerance, no matter how ably proda-
ced or well got M, will never command any inflr-
ence or support from well thinking community:
particularly in land whose institutions are based
upon The broad principle OF every one having right
TO worship hia Maker as he deems III, without let or
hindrance. This wo,k appears 10 give only the black
side of the picture of Romanlsm therefore, for gen.
rrai reference, cannot be depended u,on, and TO
uiilitv. it is OF still more doubtful character.
The CHURCHMAN'S REASONS FoR HIS FAITH AND
PRAcrlcE-Spaiks, New York This work may be
very satisfactory the writer, but doubt whelher
there are many others TO whom il will be SO. The
writer should have horne in mind that two blacks
never make white; nor is i chrlstian-llke TO
saw 10 his neighbors-"Go, am holier than thou"
JOURNAL OF CHARLES CARROLL, OF CARROLL
ToN-Tavlor, New York-A very able pamphlet by
Brantz Mayer. Corresponding. Secretary Of Mary.
land Historical Society, in which there is given the
full particulars OF this celebrated PATRIOTS visit to
Canada in 1776, as one of the Commissioners from
Congress; together with memoir and notes, forming
great 10 the history Of his stirring times
The SOUTHERN QuARTERLY REvIsw, for July
Burgess, Srringer ~ Co, New York-A very able
number, containing some valuable papers.
LIrrELL's LIVING AGE, Nos. 81 and 63-Taylor,
New York-Two very interesting numbers.
PRAISE AND PRINCIPLE by the Author of Con
quest and Self Conquest-Harpe and Brothers, New
York-Thls Is a neatly printed little volume IT
consists OF pleasing narrative with many incl
dents to enllvcn IT. at the close of which points an
exec lent moral. We remembered it as one OF lnte-
rest and value.
THE WANDERING JEW, No. 75-tIarper and Bro
TIERS New York, have issued their new number
with punctuaty, and at the extremely low price of
three cents 1t seems next to giving away.
NATURAL History OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, FISHES,
Nc-HIsToRY OF PERSIA AND THE PERsIANs-Tay-
lor, New York-The former two volumes are by
John Blgland, the latter one, by Fred. Shoberl
They beautifully illustrated with twelve colored
engravings each, and well printed, for 50 cents,
Mrs. CAUpLEs CURTAIN Winchester
New York-Twentytwo domestic lessons for l2t
cents.
SLAVERY IN MARyLANp-Taylor New York
A small pamphlet by J. l.. Carey.
THE GopoLpHIN ARABIAN-Winchester, New
York-A sporting romance, by Eugene Sue Price
l2k cents.
BREACH OF PROMISE, by the author of the &c Jilt -
Harper and Brothers, New York, have Just issued
among their series OF popular fctons, this last
nation of the British press. 1t is very entertaining
in its narrative, and humorous and spirited in lis
style. III Will De TedQ Oy all VINO ADMIRED the
authors former work, and we suppose the title will
Of itself, excite the curiosity OF making TO it
pages.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DOMESTIC ECONOMY, Part vii
Harper, Brothers, New York This useful work,
comprehending everv imag ENABLE topic in the econo
my of household affairs, Is now published Every
nousekeeper should subscribe for the work-l2 num-
oers at % cents each complete the volume, which
will include 1000 engravlngs.
LOUISA MlLpsAy-Harper, Brothers, New York
ia nv he thnr NJ he r,yn
Tales, issued in cheap firm, price l2A cents. This
well known, and once popular tale, first APP
leared in the "Tales of the Woods and Fields
1t will be new to many, and will strike by its pow
.rful interest.
HARPERs' ILLUSTRATED BIBLE, AND ILLUSTRATED
SrIAKsPEARE-Harper, Brothers, New York-New
issues of each of these magnificent publications
have also just appeared. richly illuminated. Works
so exceedingly beautiful and so cheap commend
themselves to every person OF taste.
The PENNY MAGAZINE-Redfeld, New York
Contains some information, together with grea
| Number OF wood cuts, for 25 cents.
New Music Twelve popular quick steps for the
piano forte, by Ferret, x Co., New York; for 2t
cents
PRINTS AND ENcRAvrNGs fine large lithoprapt
II kipp y Browns omnibus, as it appeared on the
10Th of June last, drawn by % horses has been is
sued by Mr.. Hoyt, of Amity street A very excel
lent map of Quebec has been issued by Mr. Haw-
ins, of that city 1t points out the site of the two
great fires with which thar city has been subject to
lately, and vast deal OF other necessary intorma-
non valuable to parties visiting that city A good
autograph OF ST Johns College, Fordham, has just
been issued 10y G. kuchel, John street.
Varieties.
On Monday morning last, the stable Of Mr.. Me-
1--WE horses burned to death; four other small frame
houses destroyed by the flames 1t is supposed TO
have been the work of an incendiary.
Ga Wednesday last was cele. rated at Brunswick,
Main tl,nr ftax
chapel for Bowdoin College. President Woods read
letter from Hon VIM. King Of Bath, in which, after re.
ness Of to finish the College he enclosed $4,000
tor completing the work. The chapel is to be named
after the liberal donor.
The Nashr,He Union says that Mr. Bronson, the
lecturer elocuton, &C., was knocked down in the
market house in that city the night of the l4th inst
and robbed Of about $4,000 He was not dangerously
hurt The perperator OF the deed hal not been Disco
vered.
Ex-Minister Shannon was met opposite Wheeling
by the citizens of ST. Clarve, his place Of residence,
and escorted TO his home, where he addressed by
Mr.. Kennon, sc.
A few days since an intelligent and beautiful
child about eight years old daughter OF President Tot
en of Trinity College Hartforl passing from one
car to another at rtsfed, when the train started and
shock threw her backward OF the and the
rail. Her head was pushed off by the brake and her
life thus saved but her right arm by
both wheels Of the car and crushed amp
aton necessary The little sufferer said to have borne
the painful operation with great fotitude, and it is
thought she will recover.
The indispositon which affected Mr.. Clay was
temporary and of very short duration, and that he
rey recovered in lew days and 10 perfectly restored
to health.-LouisrfAe Courier.
man by the name OF Jackson, the supposed muir
derer OF Mrs scruggs In Lawrenceburg indiana was
arrested day or two since at Burlington, Iowa
An Irishnan, after looking a few minutes at Tri-
nifty Church. New York, turned to that stood near
him. and said, By the living saints! and If you don't
have to look twice TO see the top Of that"
Three miles above Westport, KY, on Sunday
night, by the name OF Moses Tristler, was shot
and died soon alter He declared several times while
dying that he shot by woman called Martha Green
sho had time previously threatened to take his hfe
Trister rec eved in his abdomen bullet and twenty
five shot.
Mr. j. II. Green, the reformed gambler. is lee
turing in Cleveland on the evils OF gambling great
success
Gov Wright, says the Atids is going to his resi-
dencc in St Lawrence county, to spend few weeks.
Maj. Gen. Scott, Y. 5 A., and family came down
from Richmond saturday, in the steamer Jewess and
we're landed at Old Point. The customary salute was
fred soon after his landing. -Na,foik Herald.