New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-01-30
S.v Publications.

ence TO the Penalty OF DEAN oy iAtLH
With an Appendix containing he'le" VI H
,ho death Penalty" Such is the title OF an elegantly
,,ed volume Of 365 pp jus, lssued from the press oil
WILEY e. Putnam. We announce is publication "l'n
lively pleasure because sure that az elaborate
Defence of the Gallows BY two able and acute minds
would not have appeared this time but for the con-
sciousness hs. /, was ipe-iousy needed as means OIL
savins that bideous relic OF barbsrisn from utter over
,broy and because we are equally confident that bT e&
citing INQUIRY and discussion. it will greatly AID Inc o'
agitation which mus. result soore. OF later IN me IN
urnpb of the reform whose progress designed 20 ar
root Entertaining the most implicit faith in the sound
ness and ;mpreRnaoty their position the enemies OF
Capital Punshnent desire nothing more heartily thsn
tha, s friends should put forth their strong reasons II
the most authentic and authoritative shape men F
Cheevers work appeared several years ago, we were
told somewha, bosstingly that ne had completely demo
ished his opponents. and the advocates OF the Death
Penalty expressed the belief that little more would be
heard of the arguments the other side but from that
dsy 10 the present the discussion has been continued
with increased interest and vigor and may add Also
with constantly increasing effect By the opponents OF
the Gallews until length the friends OF Capital IN
ishment constrained 20 put in new, and If possible
stronger plea in support Of their side OF the question
Mr. Cheever could not well have been joined in his ia
vore work by man better qualified to be his helper
than Professor Lewis and if hanging be proved oy
anybody 10 be wise just and righteous practice, the
task can surely be accomplished By two men OF such e
tensve erudition and marked ability. We Will venture
the prophesy that this book will prove to be the last
words and dying speech of institution which has too
long resisted the humanizng tendencies of Christian CIV
ilization. Sold for so cents.
e "THE STRANGE AND WONDERFUL ADVES'
ruREs OF BACHELOR BUTTERFLY illustrated by 20
Comic EngrsviDgs is the title Of work just published
by Wilson Co. and which may be found at Grahams
If you have conscientious scruples about laughing don't
look al it; but if you would laugh and grow fat for IN
hour or So here Is something that will afford you the de-
sired excitement.
r "CHINA as it Was and as it Is, with
Glance at the Tea and Opium Trades is the title oil
small lsmo pamphlet published by w. H. Graham. 1t
ebodies much useful information respecting the Celes
tia! Empire and it's Inhabitants. Price Z! cents.
u Graham mas cheap pamphlet edition OF
four of Zschokkes best tales, viz Journal of Vicar
The Walpurpa Night; The Inn Cransac The Princes
Look. Price only IS cents.
E@ 1.-THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH 1SsTI
TUITION being Plea for Liberty of Conscience" is the
title of pamphlet by WIN. LOGAN FISHER, in which the
author nterrogates the Orthodox views of the
manner and for ought that discover, in spirit
of kindness toward those who differ from him. Those
who are curious TO know what grounds earnestly
religious objects the views in respect TO
the Sabbath will find the pamphlet at Graham's.
TALES PROM THE GERMAN OF HEINRICH
ZscHoKxE Part II. forms No. 81 of Wiley & Putnams
thor peases us SO well as Zscb6kkc There is abou; his
stories naturaness of incident and character that
charms US beyond measure. We never read one OF
them that do feel conscious of being elevated By
it to higher and deeper love of humanity and truth.
The tales in this volume are five in number follows
Illumination, or the Sleep Walker; The Broken Cup
Jonathan Frock; The Involuntary Journey Leaves
from the Journal Of a Poor Vicar in Wiltshire. The
translation is by PARKE GOODWIN. Price 50 cents.
@s THE CALVARY TOKEN and Literary Sou
venir is the title of magazine just commenced at au
burn the first number Of which is before The Ed-
tor is the somewhat famous Rev. JOHN NEwLASD MAI
FIT and his face challenges the admiration Of the read
in the ontispiece The articles mostly from the
Editors pen and in his usual ve;n-ancifu rather than
solid. Douglas Howard, publisher. Terms 81 per
mum in advance
e THE ADVOCATE OF Moral REFORM
VOL XII has just been us-bound in very STYLE
and containing its usual variety of interesting
Office of the Society, Sc Park.Row.
w WIN. TAYLOR, Astor House, has sent US
Littels Living Age No. 60 The principal articles
The Piracy of Capt Kidd, from Hunts Magazine Cali
fornis from the American Review and the Life and
Writings of John Jay from the New-York Review.
II We have received the February number OF
the Youths Cabinet This is cheap and excellent work
young folk and deserves wide circulation 1t may
be had of D. A. Woodwork 135 Nassaust. and Of Sax.
ton s. Miles. POS Broadway.
EE- THE QUARTERLY JOURNAL AND REVIEW,
No. ~ for January, February and March, 1876 has just
reached from Cincinnati. Tie Editor and Publisher
is L. A. HISE Esq. gentleman of acknowledged abili
ties and qualifications for the work he has undertaken
The Review will be devoted to Religion, Politics, Edu
cation Science Literature Art Moral Reform, Labor
and Capital, Biography and History. The present num-
Der looks well in every respect. Terms only 81 per
annum.
F~ No. 9, Part l. OF THE SwEDENBoRG Ii
DRARY being part of the Memorabilia OF that wonder
full author edited by GEORGE Bush has been ssued by
John Allen, l39 Nussaus;
IL The publishers have sent as lithograph of
the Eucampment Of the NATIONAL GUARD last Summer
at Camp Schuyler Albany. The picture contains
very ullengh portraits of Col vermiye, and
officers of the Regiment, also of Elk Coils Jones and Ste
those engaged in its execution and does honor the
gallant regiment it represents. The picture is % BY
10 inches, uhe larges. Autograph ever saw taken
from dsguerreoype by Morsnd-likenesses By Ssrony
the general outline by Vardricour and printed in coors
by Micheiin We requested to say that the picture
is ready for delivery TO subscribers.
FAMINE IL IRELAND.-The Baltimore American
publishes the following extract OF letter from respect
able gentleman in Ireland friend In ha, City which
it will be seen, confirms the accounts lately received
that the fears of scarcity OF foed in that country
nearly If not altogether unfounded
BELFAST Dec. 30, l545.
There such plentiful supply OF Irish grown
Oats have had this year and except some unfor
tunste fatality should during the sowing
think the prices of all descriptions OF grain will be low in
the ensuing summer. Oats at present are Is. Cd per
liz pounds; Wheat II lbs The panic which many
people felt in regard Potatoes has nearly subsidized.
The increased quantity planted last seed time and the
economy which has lately taken place in the Of this
valuable root will prevent scarcity from being felt IN
this country.