Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-28
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Having at length some respite from the tolls and
troubles which long session OF Congress always
brings with it to a daily paper al the seat of Gov
eminent, we gladly avail ourselves OF it to make
some acknowledgment for the many favors we have
received from our friends the booksellers and pub
fishers. Ii will, hope, afford some relief to our
readers too 10 find, amidst the heavy columns OF po-
litical discussion, "plaiiorm" OF light variety, up
on which Wing and Democrat Old Hunker and
Barnburner, may stand OH equal terms. Unrestrict-
ed by parliamentary rules, il is the privilege OF lite
rary criticism to exercise the fullest liberty of speech
without having its personal motives called in ques-
ton, and.-aias! that we mus. confess it--without
restraining by It's censure the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF au
thor or publisher On the contrary, It's praise and
its blame alike rebound to the interest OF both; Tor
public curiosity is as much excited to read work
pronounced to be of dangerous tendencies as one
recommended for its persuasive incentives to virtu
Gus and moral improvement.
city Of New York, by Prof o. NJ. MITCHELL Specially
reported for the New York Tribune. New York Gree
ley &McElrah, Tribune Buildings ls4s." svo. pamph-
lei, PIP. 81.
Views Of Astronomy Seven Lectures delivered before the
Mercantile Library Association OF New York in the months
Of January and February, ls4s. ByJ p NIcHoL LII D.,
Professor of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow Re
ported for the New York Tribune by OLIVER DYER, Pho
bune Buildings, ls4s." Octave pamphlet, PIP. A.
"Popuar Lectures Astronomy, delivered at the Royal
Observatory at Paris By NJ ARAGo, Member of the In
sttue Of France, &C. With extensive additions and cor
Iectons, by DIosrsIus LARDNER, LID, formerly Pro-
fesor of Astronomy and Natural Philosophy in the Unver-
s,y Of London. Third edition. New York Greeley d
McErah Tribune Buildings opposite the City Hail. s4s"
Octave pamphlet pp 96.
The progress made in the United States within the last two
three years the study Of astronomy the nobest and most
useful of all the sciences has been extensive and important
in its results as the notice of nearly all the celebrated
Of Europe to raise into enved prominence some
young compato and reflect the highest honor up
on our country. Many Of readers doubt enjoyed the
qualification Of listening the eloquent professors whose lee
tsres are here well reported. They attracted universal
ce and il is but echong the public voice to say that they
well merted the general appreciation they received.
To those who have looked into astronomy either
amusement professional study, NE labos and services
Of the French astronomer NJ ARAeo be familiar to
render il necessary that should recommend his "Popaar
Lectures" They designed to offer inducements for the
general study of the science and therefore adapted
to the capacity every person of education. The translation
Of them could have fallen into better hands than those Of
Dr. LAnpsra who was himself for long time popular
lecturer on the same science and with the views He
has only corrected into which every cxtempo-
rsneous lecturer however qualified is liable 10 fall but has
added numerous remarks and comments tending to explain
and illustrate the meaning Of the author.
Lives of the Queens Of England from the Norman Con.
quest with anecdotes of their Courts first published
from official records and other authentic documents private
as well as public BY asSEs STRICKLAND. No. MI.
Philadelphia Lea & Blanchard, ls4s."
This volume closes the series of Mrs. SrlcKL,Sps bogra-
ply Of the Queens of England, and is entirely occupied with
the life oi Anne the sovereign Of the unfortunate Stuart
e.. II he
reasons for not continuing her work later period will he
regarded sbundany satisfactory, when it is remembered
that the head of the present egnng dynasty the
sor Of Anne and that would be difficult, if impractical
be Tor her to obtain the free original letters
and private papers remaining in the hands of descendants
she has evidently enjoyed in the prosecution Of her work
It's assigned LIMITS These Lives being epubishcd in this
country by Lea & Blanchard part OF the Ladies Cabi-
net Series" been extensively circulated and be
found in almost every library in which any attempt made to
keep pace with the literature Of the day. There few per-
perhaps to whom the facilities would have been
afforded for the performance Of such task and certainly
who conld have executed il in uneIcepionable
manner.
claws and Practice Of all Nations and Governments relating
Patents for Inventions with tables Of fees and forms.
Also, editorial ntroducton with explanations Of prac-
ce and proceedings used in procuring patents throughout
&. e., and JosEPH p. PIRssos, o. E., Patent Agents,
&c New York Kingsley q Prison, No. 5 Wall st.,
ls4s.' Octave pamphlet, PIP. 200.
This will be found useful book OF reference only
inventors but to the patent agents who end
poyment in the extraordinary genius Of countyen for
hitting upon inventions benefit the world Il Is the
only work Of the kind have seen and is certainly Of cha
acter make very acceptable TO all whose business is
be acquainted with the laws relating to patents.
"The Son Of the Wilderness Dramatic Poem in FIVE
acts. BY FRIEpnIcH HALN, [Baron MUNICH Beinghau-
senl Translated from the German by Charles Edward
Anthon. New York Printed for the Translator by II.
Ludwig Co., ls4s." l2mo., PIP. l66.
This drama repete with beautiful outbursts Of nature
its well noblest FORMS and contains pas
ssges Of rich and touching pshos. The thoughts alto
geor German and in the genial language its author could
fail excite deep interest Whether however, il will
gain the popularity here stage play which is said
to have had in Vienna is questionable from any defect in
the English dress il wears for the translator have
performed lis task faithfully, hut from the wide difference in
the theatrical taste of the two countries
We observe that the gentleman to whom are indebted
for this translation has been recently appointed professor Of
modern languages in ST. Johns College, Annapolis.
The American Quarterly Register and Magazine. Con-
Quoted by JAMEs SrRrKER Phlsdephia E. G. and j.
Biddle"
This valuable addition periodical literature
we'll deserving the patronace of the pubc which We