New-York daily tribune., 1849-08-04
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS.


REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS.
A SECOND VISIT TO The UNITED sTATEs, % or
NORTH-AMERICA By sir CHARLEs LttLLf -
Two Volumes Ns~YofE Harper bfo'ne''
Sir Charles Lyel is calm. observsni o'SPS'
sionate traveller, equally free from PreJ1',Ie
from enthusissm, who presents the iru's u ""'
,e,iencs in simple and gentlemaDly hsnue''
which give. his writings pleasing cns'nl' 'N7
,h..of,ba co,v.rsation Of well Bred in'eNisen'
.....;ou Tbs.e volumes contain happy NIX
...-.as .oieDcs personal details, and general OBJ
servations The scientific descriptions pre- ''' VIC
-t...,,o, NJ the book from becoming purely specu-
i.,iye or gossiping while there 10 enough oi "ee
,dessy narrative 70 relieve It from the nea'lness
- geological discussions or Charles soneun
.li4esinto inaccuracies through haste or ihea'e''
,ence. bat on the whole is candid ana "us'
worthy reporter. His account OF the socIa Pe01
liarj,ies Of Boston, New-York, Washington ana
New Orleans. hits of the prevailing characters
,ics Of those cities with considerable success a'd
is iust dashed with romance sufficient 70 give
constant provocative to the attention, without I'M
osiring the essential correctne. OF the descflp-
tions. We cannot Expect srspid traveller ln'oos"
the country to look at everything from our Poin'0
view. and If he sometimes mistakes msro'e iro"'
for vhtewasb, or the reverse, we nave 10 'oaeo"
for disgust or disappointment
MEMORIAL or THE LATE HONORABLE DA'Ipo
JONEs New-York STAFFORD s"o'o'
This IS an appropriate aud modest D'o''e u
flisl affection to the memory OF late em'ne"'
citizen of New-York. 1t describes his PERSONA
ard professional character, his indoor habits ana
,..,as his nrivate friendships and studies' win
natural simplicity and psthos that is adapted !"
awaken lively interest even IN the reader "uo
was not acquainted with the SUBJECT ana 70 'nose
who were within the sphere Of his domestic ihu-
macies IL must be an invaluable memorial oi ne-
par.eo excellence As Mr. Jones is presented IN
hi. little volume, though meeting with constant
oonts Of difference on social and political questions
which we deem Of vital importance we cannot
withhold our admiration Of his intellectual acute
ness his dignifed cordiality, his refned TASTE ana
his high oonscientousness, which seemed 70 form
an essential part of his nature. The style OF the
book is in keeping with the polished and tasteiui
ESSAYS which have given the author the reputation
Of an accomplished writer. H.
THE BIBLICAL AND PHYSICAL HISTORY OF
MAN By JOSIAH NoII. NJ D. New-Yofk Bart
leu Wexford
This work, by scientific physician OF mobile
consists of two lectures. delivered, by invitation,
IN the Chair of Political Economy OF The Louis
lana University Its object is TO disprove the re-
ceived opinion of the unity OF the bnman race oy
arguments derived from the Scriptures as well as
from physical history. The point OF his reasoning
is not diminished by the fact that It goes to main
tain favorite special position-thst OF the inie-
riority of the black race and hence to suggest
an apology and defense for the lnstirution OF
Slavery. The special pleading however, is kept
very much out of sight, though its object is DIS
tnctly avowed and the general tone OF the worn
is that OF scientific impartiality and candor Inc
author adopts the modern liberal construction OF
the Pentsteuch, and indeed of the'whoe volume
Of the Scriptures and appeals constantly to Eich-
horn, De Wette, Strauss, Theodore Parker, An
drews Norton, and Pslirey, IN support OF his lati
tudinarian opinions He has evidently no great
respect for the prevailing Theology IN any FORM
and con,ders il at war with the freedom and
truthfulness OF scientific research. At the same
time. he is 10 coarse. reckless assailsnt OF the
popular religion of his day. He disclsims the
character Of an infde, and processes to receive
the Sacred Writings, In their religious and moral
relations. while he does not admit their authority
on questions of Science. He says for himse. i
that he cherishes no feeling or Intestion which
would prompt him TO call In question the well
authenticated and important portions OF the Scrlp.
lures, or to deny their inestimable value TO man.
Nor does he advance any opinion in relation 10
the text or interpretations Of the Old and New
Testaments which Is not based on the researches
OF the most learned theologisns OF the present
century. His professions, however. Will probably
not be OF much avail. His book will give ofense
to large portion Of the religious community, and
will prove a real bonnie boVcte to our watchiu.
heresy hunters. His defense of Slavery we con.
slider still more untenable than his Theology. r.
AN ICONOGRAPHIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCI
ENCE, LITERATURE AND ART. Edited by SPIN
CgRF BAiKD Professor OF Natural Science In Dickn-
son College, Carlisle, Pa NewYork Rudolph Gar
rigue.
We rejoice to lean that an American edition OF
this ma gnfcent work is about to be issued by the
enterprising publisher, Mr. Garrigue Ii Will
prove a contribution Of great value and import
ance to the interests of knowledge in this country
andlwe hope 1t will meet with the liberal encourag
ment to which it is entitled by its rare and genu
inc merits The purpose of the work is to present
the leading branches Of human knowledge, that
are capable Of being illustrated by pictorial repre-
sentaiions in series Of admirably executed en-
cravings, accompanied with the explanatory trea
tises that are required for thorough comprehen-
sion of the subject. Under the general divisions
of Mathematics, Natural and Medical Sciences,
GEOGRAPHY, Ethnograpby, Military and Naval
Sciences, Architecture, Mythology the Fine Arts,
ahd Technology, 1t states the results Of modern
investigation in all branches except those OF
metaphysical, moral and historical discussion and
by its series Of brilliant pictures. indelibly i'm
presses the facts 1t produces the memory Of the
student The whole work will comprise over
1900 pages lsrge octave, with 500 large qusrto
steel engrsvings In a style which combines great
beauty OF design with exquisite delicscy Of finish
1t is be published in 25 monthly parts, each con-
- q lafe