The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-23

The present volume completes the valuable history Of
Mr. Hildrsth; and the public are now enabled to form
correct Judgment with respect to the character and claims
Of the work whole. We have heretofore expressed
favorable opinion of the merits Of the two first volumes
as they appeared and that opinion has not been changed
upon perassl Of the third and last volume. As
hory upon American history believe il is accurate
and reliable The author has evidently applied himself
10 every source from which materel for his narrative
could be obtained, and has carefully, faithfully, and
ndustriously endeavored TO s the truth from the mass
Of matter in which il was enveloped. His arrangement
of the facts and events which he describes is systematic
Connected and perspcuous and his style plain but orc
bic and nervous. The author rejecting the elaborate
graces of rhetoric and the brilliant colorng by i'm
agination into the texture Of narrative with which
histories adorned has wisely rested his fame and
puiaon upon the solidty OF his materials, and the
fidelity and truthfulness with which he has presented
them. Without going more particularly into the merits
Of this excellent history but express the voice Of all
who have candidly and impartialy examined its con-
tents when we say that the author has indicated his
claim to high rank among the writers Of his country,
and that his work will safely pass the ordeal OF crt
cis and be received valuable and creditable
addition to the standard and enduring literature OF the
nation
Gltmpas of spaiM or Notes Of a. Unfwahsd Tour in ls47
ByS. T. Wallis. l2mo. PIP. sSa. Harper Sc Brothers.
This most beautifully printed book Of travels from
neat typographical dress in which they appear We
have turned its pages with great pleasure and profit
Il gives one OF the best views of the country Cities
churches and other institutions OF Spain, and of the do
nestle life and OF its inhabitants, which
have ever seen. The author is not only keen and
shrewd observer but he has Imagination, talents and
education and he adds the charms of lively and pquan
style to the interesting scenes, Incidents and events
which he relates It is very clever book. and we do
NOT hesitate TO predict extensive rum for it in the
reading community.
We are indebted to the publishers for the two works
above mentioned. through the poeness Of R. Farnham
Of this city, at whose Bookstore they may be found
III. Monsmean Of Egypt. Egypt Wii~ss. torths Bible
By Francs L. Hawks. d. d., syo. Press Of Geo r. Put
nam, New York.
In presenting this book 10 the public Dr. Hawks has
not only made most valuable contribution to literature
but be has rendered service to the Christian world
which all who are interested in the discovery of con.
fmatory proofs of the authenticity and veracy Of the
Inspired Volume, will most readily acknowledge. The
learned divine il not himself explorer Of the antiqui
ties of that interesting country in which science and the
arts seem to have had their BIRTH and whose history pen
etss 20 far into the depths of the past to be
pletey lost in in obscurity On the contrary. he has
svaiIsd himself Of the labor of other explorers, and
drawn the materieI Of his argument from the ample
stores which they have accumulated. The works of
Champollion and Wilkinson have contributed their pro-
portions Of the testimony which the learned author brings
to bearwc must say most successfuy-in favor of the
truth OF the early Jewish scriptures He presents many
plausible and convincing proofs derived from the HERO
gphics sculptures, and paintings still remaining among
the ruins Of Egypt of the presence OF the Isaees in that
country of their sojourn there and their departure OF
course, the inspired writings require such supports;
but Il il gratifying to the Christian to know that they
confirmed and established by the profane relics Of
hquity The work Of Dr. Hawks is one OF deep and alb
In. nf
great ability which he is repued possess. and has done
ssrvce TO the religious world which will be gratefully
acknowledge His readers, however, will not be con.
fined to that class who feel particular interest n the
object 1t which the author aims Treating. a. does.
upon the antiquities Of nation the most ancient and
most renowned in the early history Of the world. il viii
find readers and admirers among all classes II is in all
respects. Of the most valuable works that has
mated from the American press during the present year
10 accompanied BY an interesting narrative Of journey
up the Nle by person who does not give his name,
which il very suitable companion to the essay Of
Dr.. Hawks
limo. PIP. lss. Press Of George P. Putnam.
But little need be said in relation TO the merits Of
book which already possesses worldwide reputation,
and has had the honor of being translated into several
foreign languages OF course, every intelligent Ameri
can il familiar with the Pilot and has dwelt with absorb
ing interest upon its fascinating pages II is OF the
best productions OF It's distinguished author who has
long ranked among the first novelsts OF the age Few
any, have done much TO elevate the literary charac
ter Of the county J. Fennmore Cooper. II is only
necessary to add. that the present edition has been
vsed and corrected by the author, and is accompanied
with new introduction and explanatory notes, which
make it, Of course, superior TO all preceding editions
The publisher has also produced in style highly cred
liable to the character Of the American press.
Famay Pictsa from Lhs Bible. BY Mrs ELLrr. i2mo ,
PIP. 2zs. Pre-. oi @. p Putnam.
Al the titls of this book implies comprises series
OF sketches founded upon the most celebrated families Of
the Bible Most Of them appear to have been written
by NM. Elet herself but observe among the con.
tribuiors The names OF Dr.. Behune, Dr. Hutton, Rev.
Harry Field Rev. Mr. Burchard, and othen-names OF
Sufficient note and celebrity to give high character to
the work. Many Of the sketches are beautifully writ
ten. and others pretty and graceful compositions OF
course they all OF religious cast and cannot fail TO
be received with favor by all classes Of readers.
Ts Fo~nfaiA Of Livisg Water, In Of skses BY
Press Of George p. Putnam.
This little hook il made up Of q series OF interesting
sketches designed for the moral and religious instruction
Of youth They are wei; written, all pointed with
good moral and cannot fail to exert salutary and
heathfal influence upon the youthful mind. No harm
sever done by putting ch books into the hands Of the
rising generation.
For the four last mentioned books indebted TO
the publisher. through the poeness Of Taylor Maury
at whose bookstore they may be found, with large COL
lection Of others in all branches Of literature
D,Bow's Co.msreiaf Rspis@ for the S,~h and Wsa No