The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12
Literary so.,s.s.

The book before us is the most beautiful annual which
we have yet seen during the present Ii is
nangs, comprising great variety of prose and poetcal
composition from the most eminent writers; living and
dead. American and foreign, and Of course ahording
specimens OF their various styles, many Of which have
the highest merit as literary compositions. II is treas
ury in itself OF the gems of literature Besides il is
embeshed with twenty splendid and beautiful steel and
mezzonnt engrayings, designed by the most eminent
artists OF the age, such as Landseer Leslie Newton,
lnman, Huntington Cooper Corbould. and Leutze and
engraved by Heath. Humphrey, Cheney. Peass Danforh
Tucker Cushman, and Sartan Among the illustrations
pleased to find the portraits OF Byron Washing
ton Irving, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Jean Paul
Richter splenddy engraved, and accompanied by brief
but interesting sketches OF the lives OF these distinguished
men. The book is beautifully printed the finest
paper, quarto form, and is the desirable SOUVENIR
we have yet seen for the approaching holydays
We are indebted for our copy 10 the poiteness OF
Franck Taylor esq whose bookstore large collec-
ton OF foreign and American books in various Ian
guages, and in every department of literature, may be
found
Safylsyj a Tae BY CuRREn BELL author of Jane Eyre
Harper and Brothers. publishers New York.
The genuine and undispued merits Of Jane Eyre, by
its gifted author, has prepared the public mind favoraby
for the reception OF this new work from the same pen.
We think, from the hasty examination which have
been able to give to the volume before us, that will be
very likely to command from the reading community
Judgment equdy ~ HdleIlS dS ndt WHICH Was Pdsscu
upon its predecessor from the pen OF the same author
His characters delineaed with masters hand He
has evidently love for metaphysics, is shown by the
Zest and skill with which he analyses and eliminates the
various passions OF the human heart tracing them back
to their original elements The author to be
happy in this department than he does the plot of his
story. But, taking il altogether we think it will be re-
garded production Of superior merit, and will if it
do not attain the popularity Of Jane Eyre, do much
for the author solid and enduring reputation as
writer OF fiction
The Ogiipiss nope Harper and Brothers publishers.
This novel appears without any ostensibe paternity,
real or assumed yet commends itself to the reader by
its simple and touching dedication to the authors dead
mother. Our hard and never ceasng avocaons do not
permit to take time for the thorough perusa of the
various works Of fiction which to our hands, with
view to studied criticism upon their various merits
and demerts We have time only glance at their con-
tents get the thread of the story, and acquant our
selves with the style of the author We have done no
more with the book before US and yet we are happy to
say that we think it well worth the money which it
costs. and the time spent in reading it. 1t is tale Of
domestic life, not Astounding in startling incidents and
hair breadth escapes, but presenting picture of the
family CIRCLE the neighborhood, and the ordinary events
Of the family Those indeed, interesting, when well
told and much beneficial in their effects upon the
mind and heart OF the reader. The events OF every
family part of the sublime and solemn tragedy of
human life, Astounding in the pathetic, well the
commonplace 'TIhe Oglvies" will be found not only
interesting, but useful novel in its moral influences,
and therefore we cordially commend il to the reading
public The author has well acquitted himself Of his
task.
The Edingbugh Rsuno, No 1872 October 1si9. Leonard
Scott " Co.. publishers, New York.
The reprint of this celebrated British periodical has
made its appearance with its customary prompttude and
presents, usual rich and varied table OF contents
II opens with deeply interesting article upon Reason and
Faith full of profound thoughts eloquently expressed
Then follows interesting article upon agriculture and
science, well worthy of perusa The remaining articles
are3 Modern Poetry and Poets, interesting criti9ue
l. The Electric Telegraph; s. School of Design g. I'm
sound Philosophy 2. Statistics OF Coal The last four
articles able and valuable the latter being con
densed review Of Tayors celebrated work on coal sta
tiscs We find no leading political article in the present
number.
The London Quarterly Repie~, No. I6o October, lsI7
Leonard Scott Co., publishers.
The present is rich and most valuable number OF this
celebrated Quarterly The following its table of con-
tents: l.. Methodism in Wales; O. Fontenelle on the
Signs OF Death; 3. Britannia and Conway Tubular
Bridges; 4. Peace Agtators; s. Knoxs Genealogical
Rambles in Sussex; o. Tours in Ireland; T. Rome.
Among the preceding articles would especially refer
to Fontenele the Signs Of Death, Tours in Ireland
and Rome, as the most able and interesting the first
being one OF merit The article upon Rome is i'm
bued might be expected, with the political sentiments
OF the school OF politics which this able periodical is
devoted; but aside from its hard hits republicansm
and democracy is very valuable for the information
which it gives upon the Roman question The present
number OF the London Quarterly certainly exceeds in
ability and merit the corresponding number OF its great
rival the Edinburgh. ...... .r
The Wsminstsr ReUiep No l02 October, 1919 Leonard
Scout Co, publishers.
We always welcome this periodical with particular IA.
yo because is in advance OF all the other British pub.
LEGATIONS OF its class in the liberay OF lis political senti
ments; BESIDES 1t numbers among its contributors some
Of the most brilliant inellects Of England The present
is splendid NUMBER containing several articles OF the
very first grade OF merit The following is its table OF
contents: 1. Human Progress. 2. Jasmn. g. A word
or two on Port Wine. 4. State OF the Nation s. Ger
man Philosophers the Soul. 6. Nautilus T. Ex-
tinction OF Slavery. s. Loans and Standing Armaments
o. Foreign Literature. 10. Critical and Miscellaneous
Notices. IL. Miscellaneous. All the leading articles
brilliant; but those on Human Progress, Nautilus,
and Standing Armies possess uncommon interest
We again commend this reprint Of the four British
Quaerles and Backwood TO the American public They
furnish the very of English literature and are af
forded at the low price OF $40 per We know OF
whence so much and valuable reading
be obtained, and cheapy. The publishers deserve
the applause OF the American public for placing these
celebrated periodicals. within the reach OF every man
even Of moderate Taylor Maury the agents
in this city.
The Worth British Rsvisr, No. e. November, 1879 Leo.
nard Scott Co., publishers
Although published month later in England, the en-
nj Amer aublishers has M