New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-07-26
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS.


opinion. it is not surpassed by any periodical pub
LEGATION in this country. It's circle OF contributor"
embraces many Of the most eminent scholars and
accomplished writers that arc known in American
literature, especially 10 the department OF oioica'
erudition. Among other interesting articles, the
July number has a we'll writ defense OF Clas-
steal Learning" by Prof. owen; tasteful essay
on the Spirit Of Literature and Art, by II. Z.
Tappan; an elaborate investigation OF Inc Pc
culiar Essence Of Christianity translated from
the German of "the celebrated Psntbeist Schlei-
ermscher: and 4 very learned discussion of the
Astronomical Views Of the Ancients, by Prof.
Tayler Lewis. In an incidental allusion 70 Mr.
Summers Discourse on the Law Of Progress the
Professor ascrbes 20 Mr. Sumner belief In " the
eternal duration Of our race upon the eaTtn. -
think he does injustice TO the author OF the OiaI'n
by this superstition. Mr. Sumner does not mann
tain that theory in express language ne makes
no statemeuts from which it can be legitima'Sy
inferred: nor indeed does he undertake to discuss
the question in any form. The assertion that ne
il the advocate of the opinion referred To finds no
couptenaDce in Mr.. Summers writings, and must
ne considered as pure assumption. Prot Lewis
slso expresses bis wonder that on "such ques-
tion-not Of geology, or astronomy, or Physio'osy'
but of human destiny. yea OF Mans moral ana e'ei
nal destipy-Mr Sumner should not have mado
some reference to the written revelation OF "o''
This is papable mistake on the part OF f'oieSso'
Lewis. Mr. Sumner refers most expressly 70 'he
teachings Of the bic on the subject IN cohhrma-
tion Of his views and quotes declaration OF the
sovio,r in the 3 rrnon on the Mount rs containing
or axplicit Abatement Of the Law of Human Pro-
gress Professor Lewis would do well to read the
O,ation. His criticisms will have more value
after that process. 1t is for sale in this cry We
have spare copy ourselves, which IS much at
his service. (New-York: I. NJ. Sherwood, 100
Nassau-st
t-77r The BIBLICAL REPERToRY AID PRINCE-
TnN REVIEW" never fails to be true 10 its lunc-
ton as a stanch defender of the orthodoxy la'd
down in the "edmirable formula Of doctrine given
in the Shorter Catechism" Of the Westminster
Assembly It's contempt, indignation and horror
at the pretended new lights OF modern Tunes are
absolutely sublime. The conservative character
of which it Justly boasts Is not confined 10 theoio
~. 1t extends 10 all subjects, 10 every depart
ment of inquiry, that come under ITS cognizance.
With what SOVEREIGN scorn IT speaks OF the Ha
pcrs' edition Of Macaulay's History as being dis
figured by the substitution Of the provincial or
biography of a part of New-Eugland for the es-
tablished usage of the rest Of the world speaking
English This is a mortal hit at New England,
Noah w ebster and our excellent lnends the hal-
pers at the same time. " lnsatlate archer could
not one suffice p The number for July is hlled
with elaborate articles which will interest many
readers New York Sold by Robert c arter, 81
Canal-st.) H.
tEy- "THE METHODIST QUARTERLY REVIEW,
]. McCLNToCK, d D. Editor, holds conspicuous
place among the religious quafterlles Tor It's sold
learning. it's liberal and independent sPint aud
its good temper and urbanty. Its short book no
tees are more complete than is usual IN Reviews
where this is a secondary department and BENG
evidently prepared with caution, conscientious
fidelity, and a knowledge OF the subject, are oil
very valuable character In the department OF
literary intelligence It evinces commendabie
suirit of enterprise and research, and possesses
one feature of great Importance not found else
where in it's statements of the contents and ten
denotes of the most important European Theologi-
cal Journals The number for July contains artl
ces on the Life OF Goldsmith, w eseys Poetry
Julian the Apostate, and many others with no less
attractive titles. New York L ane X Scott
rS5- "THE NEw.YoRK JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
for July has History of the Asiatic Cholera at
Quarantine, Staten Island" in Dec. lsis and Jan
$40. an article on the Sc of Choroiorm In
Labor," giving FIVE cases of its successful admin
| istraton, o Report on the Law relating to the
Importation OF Adultersted Drugs, by the Special
Examiner, DR.. alley, and very large collection
of facts and cases in the miscellaneous department
| A iustly.deseryed tribute 10 the memory OF the
late Dr. Macdonald OF this City, is presented IN
Euloev delivered before the N y. Medical Society
bv DR.. John A SWEET The Report on Adulterated
DRUGS by Dr. Bailey, is deserving ofspecial at,en-
ton. 1t shows by numerous practical instances
the beneficent operation OF the law regulating the
importation of medicines, and brings tor~ ard a
mass of facts on the subject which may be com
nended to the notes of all who in the habit OF
prescribing or sw allowing the drugs OF the Pharma-
copeia. The law prohibiting the importation OF
spurious drugs took effect at this port on the 18th
of July. ls4s From that date TO the first Of last
May an enormous quantity of bad medicine has
been thrown overheard, sufficient one would sup
pose to poison all the fishes within fifty miles Of
New.York harbor. For instance, over 10000
pounds OF rhubsrb, 5000 pounds Of opium, $4,000
pounds OF Peruvian bark with jalap iodine, senna
Croton oil gamboge. valerian, myrrh and sarsapa-
rllla in similar proportions, making grand total
Of 90 900 pounds OF various oathsome preparations
from which the stomachs Of our good citizens are
provdentaly saved The viruleut opposition
which the bill met with from its first inception tl
its passage through Congress, has greatly aoated
As an instance in point, and TO show how the GOOD
seed is sprnging up at distance II may not be amiss
for me 20 say that months since one OF the par
ties connec ted with extensive drug hrn' whch oi
reasons above stated, were decidedly hVerse 70 th'
passage of the law IN question remarked 10 me hs'
he believed after ALL Il would IN the END De aa'AhtH
rcous 10 the trade aud upon my oOngralulains nm
upon his So soon realizing the uhlmehI OF the piophe
" predicted by from the hrst and asking nm "hS
prompted his conclusion, he replied. that orders noe
came in a different shape that short time previous
they received very heavy order from customer 10
Gated In of the principal towns OF the west % he
effect that article must be Of the nrst quaty ana
such as he could guarantee his customers thAt
whatever price asked would be paid, and lev house
he'd responsible for thsr purity, as Il was now understood
that sdulteraed medicines well worthless drugs
were no longer imported. The order he said WAS