Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-22
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proved for its elegant and poetic dicaoh ana VIII
rank above all the English lranslations OF this
great Epic Poem. The work itself needs no
praise. In our earlier years, we enjoyed in The
original its charming descriptions OF chiva!Ey
and love- its gorgeous picture OF The palace OF lie
Enchanress Armida, and other beautiful pas
sages. The present translation calls up many o.
The pleasant impressions OF the past. Although
Byron assures US OF The contrary, there is no doubt
that the Jerusalem Li6crata is now sung by the
common people in many parts Of Italy, as the
Had was in Greece in the classic ages. The
presen, Work is superby illustrated with Steel
Engravings, and the lelter-press and paper DO
grea, credit to American taste and skill.
Tie Rose; or, Afsetion's Gih, for lsi7, edited
by Emily Marshall This is beautiful iille
Work, illustrated by ten admirable Steel Engfa-
wings, and filled with sparkling Sketches and
spirited Tales. The poetry is good, and the whole
dress of this popular annual is tasteful and ee-
CANT
The History Of Civilization, from the fall OF the
Roman Empire to the French Revolution, IN TWO
volumes, by F. Guizot, the celebrated Prime
Minister OF France, and one of the first scholars
and philosophers of Europe However we may
dissent from The Minister'S political dogmas, all
concede 10 him great ability, learning and research
as historian. The period which he uniods is
full OF interest
American Ph,sno- haemotcchg, theoretical and
practical, in Two parts, by Plny Miles, who de-
liyered some successful lectures in This city on
The art of strengthening and improving the ne
mory. This is iull disquisition on this curious
subject, with copious rules and practical Lessons
It is we'll printed, and is from The press Of WIN.
Taylor 4 Co., New York.
Messrs. Ball. Harold & Co. have sent US an
Elementary Treatise on analytical Geomttrv,
translated from the French Of J. B. Blot, for the
use OF The cadets OF the Virginia Military lnsli-
tue at Lexington, BY Francis II. Smith, Super
in,endent OF said institute. This standard work
on a valuable subject, is admirably printed BY
Thomas, Cowperlhwail Co, OF Philadelphia.
Hen 10 the American Statistical Arithmetic OF
Col F. III. Smith and - Duke, prepared BY
VIM. Forbes, native Of Richmond, formerly
successful teacher of mathematics in the Rich
mopd Academy, and now assistant professor OF
mathematics in the Virginia Military Institute
This work is an useful accompaniment 10 The
Arithmetic, whose merits we pointed out some
time since.
We are indebted TO Me.srs. DIinker 4 Morris
for large and well printed volume from the Law
press OF Lea g. Blanchard, Of Philadelphia be-
ing Practical Treatise on Ms Lar relating 10
Trustees their powers, duties, privileges and la
bililies; by James Hill, Esq, Of the Inner lem
ME. with notes and references 10 American deci-
sions by Francis ]. Troubat, of the Philadelphia
Bar. This work, highly approved BY The probes
sim and now issued with the seal OF we'll
known philadelphia Lawyer" will be valuable
to the bar, and also 10 all The uniniIialed VINO
NAV become involved in the delicate questions OF
Trusts.
The Union publishes letter from an ofhcer OF
The Engineer Staff, (Topographical,) with Gene
raj Taylor's army, 10 the head OF one OF The ou'
reauY, dated Camargo, oath August, Tor which
we make an extract full of interest
at is understood that il is the wish o General
TAYLOR TO advance upon Monterey, but that ne IS
DELAYED by the necessary arrangements lor depos
Of various kinds, and The throwing forward oil the
necessary munitions; or, in word, IN perleclins
his line Of communications. The diihcuitieS en-
countered in operations Of This nature, seem 10 be
very formidable, Tor very iule reliance is placed
mon the resources OF The territory in which we
are engaged and i, is difficult 10 procure sup
niles from the inhabitants, who are utterly thrift
less and lazy and who require Tor the litlle they
do supply the most extravagant prices. We pass
through a country richly provided with grass, and
covered with herds OF thriving cattle, yet they
supply the camp with fodder, beet, milk, &c, al
price lar exceeding what il can be purchased for
in the most populous cities OF The United States
Such are the prices for the abundant products Of
the country; but objects The result oi mechanical
labor however coarse-iabTics that are ImpoItedi
in TACT every detail OF convenience, are al a
nrice here, for which We can only account on the
.grnupd OF their natural ner,ness, which gives
an inordjnale value in their eyes 10 any thing
tina, is The result Of human industry; added 10
which. they have no appreciation OF The value
OF money by our standard, since II IS com
useless 10 them IN supplying Inc
Injuries OF life, which are, in fact, not to be pro-
cured in exchange for it; hence, regarded as
mass they are most primitive in their habits, and
are really not many degrees above the Indians OF
our country. They live in huis built OF reeds or
mud and matched with kind Of coarse straw
They possess scarcely any Of the appliances OF
civilized life; rude couch, table and bench,
even when they do occur, are their only obJecis
of furniture. Their dress quite as meagre as that
OF our Indians and their persons, especially those
of the females, quite as much exposed; theif IAN
suage. though based upon The Spanish, is mise
able patos. Efeminale and lazy, their occupa-
lions are assimilated with the domestic occupa-
tons OF the Indian, but they are wanting in The
enterprise the later displays in his excursions
They possess one striking advantage however,
over The Indian, in not being addicted 10 The use
of intoxicating liquors; in regard to personal APP
nearapce they are likewise superior, and are per-
haps shade lighter in complexion.
hSuch people can obviously never meet us in
hattie with success; they will abandon The field,
though their numbers should triple our own.
"From news received this morning, the force
AT Monterey consists OF about 600 men, OF which
about 1900 are regulars, being the remains Of The
army defeated on the 9Th and 9th oil May. They
have likewise force in advance OF Monterey oil
about 700 cavalry, Cat Cadarisa, distance % miles
from Monterrey The informant reportslhem as
not well prepared for action, and states that The
horses are in miserable condition.
"They have al Monterey Two pieces oil artillery,
"a Founders, and four Of small calbre; ne states
they are terrifying, but that their works are not
in a state of completion.
"General Taylor received the news last even
ing of the movement, without orders, oil Lleute-
nant Col. Harvey from San Antonio towards
Monclova; i, is now almost month since he sci
out upon the expedition.
fMonclova is on the Rio Grande, on the road TO
Ciiiuahua-th route on which Gen. Woofs com
mand, 10 which COL Harvey is assigned, IS des-
"Under existing circumstances, it is believed
that General Taylor will make The utmost e1e'-
ton 10 reach Monterey as il is believed that no
r..s;s,ance will be made OF any moment TO the
entrance entrance, Of his army. The person who brings
intelligence, asserts that the people OF Monterey
and The country adjacent are anxious Tor the ar
rival OF the Americans"
DIRECT TAXATION.
The Wing papers raise great clamor against
The Democrats, that they are rapidly driving To-