The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-31
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of our readers who may be in quest of New Years
presents, such as ANIMALS and other gilt books,
would doubtless be glad 10 learn where they may,
with the best economy, make their purchases; and
as we know the secret, In justice to all parties,
inclined to mention the fact. 1t may be
recollected by some who made their purchases at
their establishment last year, Cat Langleys, Astor
House,) that these advantages were striking cha.
racterlstc-thls reputation they well deserve and
still retain, all will admit who may be inclined to
test 1t for themselves. Their assortment is very
choice and complete, and we doubt our friends will
give them call before making their selections.
LONDON LANCET for November and December
This valuable medical periodical Is re-puolished by
Burgess IL Stringer, who neither bleed nor purge,
but only get shaved at Jem Grants.
ST. GILES AND ST.. JAMES, No. 2-This interesting
work, depicting the contrast between high and low
life, by Douglas Jerrod, is published by Burgess u
Stringer, and recommended by Jem Grant, the
barber-and also, Knox, the hat maker.
LlrrEIL's LIVING AeE, for December and January
This valuable eclectic contains Its usual amount
of the best selections from foreign magazines. For
sale by VIM Taylor, Astor House, and read by
Knox, the mufi maker.
ARTHUg's MAGAZINE for January-This number
contains four very handsome line engravings, and
tn. usual quantity of interesting reading matter tor
young girls finished for all earthly uses, In FASH
ionable boarding school.
POCKET ALMANAC AND ANNUAL REGISTER OF THE
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, tor lSl6-Ihls
annual in addition to the usual matter found IN an
almanac contains list of all the bishops and clergy
OF the church, throughout tho United States, together
with other valuable information tor churchmen.
Published by Stanford & Swords, No l39 Broad,
way. Very important information Tor Satan anc
the spirits of darkness
CoLroN's LIFE AND TINES OF HENRY CLAY.-This
is large handsomely bound octave, In two volumes,
containing history OF the lite OF Mr. Clay, together
with most OF his best speeches. Published by A ).
Barnes * Co., 81 John street. Is Mr.. Clay still
Candidate!
STABLE AND TABLE TALK FOR SpoRTsMEN. This
is collection OF capital sporting stores and inior,
nation, and will interest all lovers OF the turf and
chase Good reading tor backlegs and members OF
Congress. For sale by Burgess u Strnger.
MooNEY's History OF IRELAND-This is large
volume, containing tull and comprehensive his
tory of Ireland, from It's first settlement to the pre-
sent time, including biographies OF her most eminent
men, an account OF her literature, music, archltec-
ture, &c. Written and published by Thomas Moo
ney. One half OF it we don't believe.
RANBLEs LAND AND WATER; by 3. M Nor
man.-An entertaining book OF travels In Cuba and
I Mexico. BY the author OF Rambles in Yucaan.-
Published by Paine and Burgess. Quite curious
| brochure.
! MoNTEZUMA, The LAST OF THE AZrECs-A hlsto-
rical romance OF Mexico: Paine u Burgess, New
/ York.-A novel containing some deeply wrought
ward Maturn. For sale by Taylor, No. l Aston
House. who gets shaved at Cllrehugh's. Capital
reading for these latter days.
ErINoR WYLLYs: a Tale by James Fenimore
Cooper-Quite equal to MIR: Cooper's worst stories.
and tasting like his best. For sale by Burgess Il
Strnger, who always get shaved at Jem Grants,
No. Ann street.
THE ORIGIN or LIYE by Frederick Hollick, M.
D.--A very valuable work, giving an insight into a
subject which has usually been kept from the COM
/ Published by Natis d Cornish. Not tit TO read or
be seen, except in doctors library.
DEVOTIONAL FAMILY BIBLES; published in mum
bcrs at twenty-five cents each )-'Ths work is very
handsomely gotup, and contains splendid engravines
Of the most prominent scenes IN Scripture history.
Published by Il. Martin IL Co, rs John street. Ii
I Moses and the prophets saw how their writings
were printed nova days, would not they stare 7
/ New York ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY.
! The January numbeS contains tour hae cngrav,
I ings, several wood aats, tch OF the lie OF
Goethe, and other matter. Published by VIM. Tay-
! lor, No. 2 Astor House.
/ HIsroRY AND ADVENTURES OF LITTLE MARY "A
very pretty New Years story for children Publish
ed by II. G. Daggers, Ann street.
FIRST LESSONS IN ENGLISH COMPOSITION, by F.
Mott D. D-Thls Is a valuable elementary wofk'
designed to assist beginners In the art OF compos'-
! ton Published by Saxton ~ Miles
! FIRST LESSONS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY, by john
McVicker, D. D-This is an elementary worKi p Dh.
not halt so good as the NeD YORK Hs'"'"' -"
/ llshed by Saxton ~ Miles
I Frrs1 LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, by Uncle Davy.-
Al Elementary work on this usaful and interesting
science Published by Saxton a. Miles, ano very
useful for young ladies going TO be married
DAILY. MEMORANDUM Book AND ALMANAC, tor
| ,aa6 containing interest tables, &c. Published by
francis N Loutrell, 70 Maiden Lane.
Trx Sons or THE EMERALp ISLE No. 2, by VIM
r. observation-disclosures biographies Of many re-
markabIe Irlshmen. Trash. Published by Burgess
81 Stringer.
EXAMPLE OF WASHINGTON This is a little work
for the young, containing many incidents in Wash
nqton's life. Published by M. w. Dodd, Brick
Church Chapel
MUsIo.-My Beautiful Valley, ballad composed
by John l.. Hopkins; When Child | Roamed, al
siing by Mary Taylor; The Arelina Waltz, and the
Snow Flake Waltz ure all published by AtwiIl.--
Loudly sorrowipl