Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-08-28


charged as an accessory before the fact. The
Commonwealth Attorney very properly stated
thai, as The principals were free OF course no pro-
seculion would hold good against Amanda Lcden,
and she was accordingly discharged.
NEW BOOKS
The exciting political questions which have
just passed of, have prevented US from giving that
attention 10 The literary avors oil our friends, The
publishers, which they so well deserve. With
The repeated promise that we shall do better in
future, We proceed 10 take brief glance al
the new works which have accumulated on our
table We would premise, however, by saying
that The recent publications show great i'm
provement, not only in the value and interest OF
their subject-mauer but also in their typogfaphi-
cal style. With few exceptions they are oil con-
venient form, we'll printed on fine paper, bound
neatly in solid boards, with numerous and excellent
| illustrations.
From Harper & Brothers, through Messrs.
Ball, Harold g. Co, Of this city, we have re-
ceived the following works:
On. The Connection of The Physical Sciences; by
Mary Somerville-ffom the 7th London edition.
An extraordinary work for female, embracing
complication Of facts and reasoning, on The most
absruse study, viz: Physical Astronomy. The
worthy object OF the enlightened authoress whose
mind seems 10 be as we'll fitted 10 profound
thought and study as that Of the Steiner SEX has
been 10 simplify the subject, so that an ordinary
capacity may appreciate the masnificence OF the
Creators works. and accurately trace the opera
ton Of His laws.
A Seiool Dictionary Of Greek and Roman anti
qui,,cS abridged from the larger Dictionary; by
w. Smith, l.. l.. d., editor OF Greek and Roman
Ap,iqui,ies, &c, with corrections and improve
menls by lha, admirable scholar, Charles Anthem
of New York A most excellent book, mol only
for schools but for large number OF persons,
who need information on many points connected
with Greek and Roman antiquities. The style is
clear and precise, and the illustrations OF ancient
costumes articles Of housekeeping, implements
OF war, &C., copious and interesting.
Tic B,6ic, Tic Koran and the T'ain,nd, or Bib
he0i Lrgends NJ lie .Nussuimans; compiled from
Arabic sources, and compared with Jewish Ira
di,ions-By DR.. G. Well Librarian Of Heidel-
berg, Fellow Of the Asaic Society OF Paris
Translated from the German, with notes. These
interesting legends nrA-A", .h1 t"nd" '""'1, nninIs
un,cn inc Koran or mahomnedan BOOK OF
Faith iurns-the facts, adopted from the Jews OF
Christians as assumed by the Prophet himself
for the compilation of his Sacred Volume with
which he intended 10 regenerale mankind-by
the Biblical scholar, and even the general reader.
this book will be read with pleasure.
To turn now from food for The mind 10 food for
the body, we have the French Domestic Cookery
with AL sorts Of rules for the table; French, Ger
man, Polish, Spanish and Italian Cookery, IN
/ 200 receipts; with many Engravngs. 1t is
said tina, $4,000 copies Of hi, book Of goayntoadS
have been sold. OF the same class we acknow-
ledge tie receipt OF Mss Bcecher's (of NsW York;
Recent Book designed as a supplement 10 her
treatise on Domestic Economy. Its great recon-
mendaion is, that the receipts are original, and,
having been tested by superior housekeepers, waI-
ranted 10 be The best. There are also valuable de
reclions in regard 10 small dinners, parties, and
evening company, &C., &c. ltseems 10 be- most
useful book for housekeepers, especially beginners.
The Expedition 10 The Island Of Borneo, OF FL.
M. S. Dido, for the suppression Of Piracy-By
Captain The Honorable Henry Keppel, X. N. 1t
contains most interesting account Of The extra
ordinary adventures Of Mr.. Brooke agent for the
British Government in Borneo The New York
Albion says this book "is having an immense
sale. Mr.. Brookcs benevolent plan OF endea-
yorng to civiliza the natives Of the island, has so
| r. loo, .,o., C,r,ur,ta That he poaeeseps all
the great qualities for such enterprise, is Ger.
tain; and that the natives themselves are aware
of his WORTH is proved by their appointing him
their Rejah Of Sarawak."
The Life Of The m. Hon. George Canning; by
Robert Bell, author Of The History OF Russia
Lives of English Poets, &c. II is always pleas
ing 10 look back upon The early history OF those
whose brilliant talents and services have made
their names immortal. Great as Canning was in
after life, his earlier days were passed in The
midst OF poverty and vice. Though Of good
family. his mother was compelled by her strait
ened means 10 take 10 The stage. In the theatre
Young Canning was exposed TO all kinds OF temp
la,ions and would have fallen victim, had not
blunt honest actor, named Moody, who saw
! the extraordinary promise oil the BOY, TAKEN Inc
bold step OF bringing the matter under the notice
oil his uncle, MIR. Stratlord Canning. Alter much
reluctance, this gentleman took young Canning
into his house, where he was introduced 10 Burke,
Fox, Gen. Fitzpatrick, and other leaders oil The
Wing party. For these and other remarkable
scenes in The life Of The great statesman, we reie
TO this charming Life"
1bdeyn British Plttarct; or lives OF men
distinguished in The recent history of England, for
their talents virtues or achievements BY W..
c. TAYLOR, of Trinity College, author OF Ma
nual of Ancient and Modern History. This
book is particularly valuable TO the rising gene
ration. It gives short and agreeable sketches OF
such men as Arkwrght Burke, Burns, Byron
Chatham, Davy, Fox, PHI, Sheridan, yelling
ton, sc.
T.mp.r and Temperament or varieties OF cha
racler; illustrated by two excellent stories, "Ihe
Managing Vile" and "Imprisoncd Mind, from
the graceful pen of Mrs. Ellis.
Nos. Is 10 10, inclusive, Of Harpers' Wander
,ns .tr, handsomely printed, and full OF bold
and striking elchings. They complete this hne
eti,ion of The extraordinary work OF Eugene Sue
Nos. 3,4, and of the Pictorial HS'0ry Of
ENGLAND, 10 be completed in about 40 numbers
a, d cents No. This excellent history has
been compiled under the auspices OF The Society
n ENGLAND for the Diffusion Of Useful knowledge.
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