Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-05
NEW BOOKS.


We confess feeling Of mor'lhca'ion a. nav
ing received 90 many valuable favors no" ou'
friends the publishers, and 10 return n''"7
shown 50 much remissness in noticing their h'hu-
ness. Our book table is covered WIN 'hs'i IN
dressing presents. which our confined columns
and nes.;no .noaeemenls have precindeu US
from referring TO. Yesterday PacAase '''''
Nlcssrs. Nash & Woodhonse, containing .h'ee
elegantly printed volumes from The press Oh lhe
A oplerons of New York and Philadelphia, re-
minded us Of our neglect. We lose no llme III
acknowledging their receipt, and hope, by an az
,enlion TO past as we'll as future iavofs' 70 MAKE
the nnende honorable
The books before us are as follow "Animai
Magnetism, or Psycodunamy," ny Iheooofe
I.ecer ii The Medical Faculty OF Paris, late
Professor Of Anatomy at the Practical School,
sc. The subject is treated in Two DIVISIONS
Fns,, The history of the Science; and secondly
The rationale of its practice. The auhor haha'eS
. theme. which has excited in this community al
most as mich interest, and certainly as mucn
feeling, as any other, with method and research.
He sets forth the reports discussion and action OF
the French Academy on the question, and ci'es
The opinions of distinguished men of Science IN
Europe to sustain its truth. To those who desire
10 study this mysterious subject in all us oeaf-
ings we recommend this book.
1.-THE life OF Martin Luther" gathered from ms
own writings by NJ. Michelet, the celebrated au-
thor of the History OF France-translaed by u
Fl. Smith, +. j. S. 1t is most interesting bio
craphy, consisting of series of Transcripts from
I.nthcr's own .evclaions-s of them border
ing on romance. II is picture OF his lie,
struggles, doubts, temptations and consultations,
in which the nan engages US as much as the par
tizan-reiormel.
"Twen,y- four years in the Argentine Repub-
lie" embracing lis civil and military history; its
political condition, before and during the admin
islration OF Governor Rosas; The causes and
character his interference with the Government
of Monlevidep, and the circumstance which led
10 The interpasilon of England and Frances BY
Col. Anthony J. King, an officer in The Army oil
The Republic, and tweniy-iour years resident oil
the country
In The present crisis of affairs in The Argentine
Republic, correct information is particularly 10 be
desired Thallhe author has had rare opportunities
for forming an opinion and unfolding the policy
Of the Government, canno, be doubted lie is,
moreover, vouched for as man Of character.-
He draws dark picture OF Rosas as cruel and
bloody ,yrani and while he earnestly deprecales
European interference in the affairs OF The Re
publcs OF this continent, he is equally unwilling
10 see the peace Of the country endangered on be-
half Of a dcspo, under whatever name he may
appear" Bu, whether his political views BE-
right or wrong, his very pleasant narrative fur-
ni,hcs full outline OF The condition OF the PEG
pie, rhcir habits, customs religion, &c.
We ran safely recommend 10 our readers these
cYceIcn, works from The Applclons' press.
We shall hereafter notice The literary favors
which We have received from Messrs. Ball, Har-
rold & Co. Drinkcr & Morris, and j. w. Ran
dolph & Co. They form rich and valuable
collection.