The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-06


without proceeding to the usual business the society
somewhat earlier than usual IL adjourned.
Literary Notices.
l. The komographic Encyclopedia of Science Lisature
s~d ART. systematically arranged By George Heek-fhs
translaied from the G1maW oy Spencer Baird ku-
dolph Garrigue, publisher, New York.
We have received from the publisher the first monthly
part of this splendid and superb work 1t will embrace
all the branches Of human knowledge that can be illus
trated by pictorial representation. The following the
grand divisions of the work, from which its character
may be in part judged, viz /. Mathematics g. Natural
Sciences; 3. Geography; 4. Ethnology; s, Military
Sciences; Q. Naval Sciences; u Architecture g. My.
thology &c. o. the Fine Arts; TO- Technology with
all thef respective subdivisions It is be published in
rs monthly parts each of which is to contain at least so
large octave ettepress and 20 quaro engavings
on steel BY the most distinguished artists Of Germany
making in the WHOLE than 1000 pages of printed
matter, and 500 beautiful and splendid quarto engra
Wings containing representations OF several thousands of
figures and objects We have carefully examined the
first number, portfolio. and cannot too highly recon-
mend the character OF the work. The engravings are
in the highest style OF the art No work has before
been published in this country spendidy illustrated
and the printed matter is OF equally high order. tits
Just the work for families and we cannot doubt that it
will meet with wide and extensive sale. II is to be
published monthly in 25 parts, or portfolios at 81 each
Taking into consideration the style and character Of the
engavngs, it is the cheapest work that has ever been
presented to the American public.
O. Msm,irs Of The Life Of Vlaiam Writ. BY J,hn p Ken.
medy vols svo pp. All, $50. Lea Il Blanchard, pub
fishers. Philadelphia.
The life of William Writ, we may well presume,
would afford abundant materials for the bographer He
was among the most brilliant Of the justs and orators
of America, and has left reputation behind him which
reflects honor upon his country and upon his He
took part of the most remarkable scenes of his
md
OF our most distinguished and eminent politicians and
statesmen among whom he was an equal. Therefore,
the details OF such career his must, of course
abound with interest. We have not had time 10 give
the book that thorough examination which we desire
and intend to give il; but we have made ourselves
sufficiently acquainted with it 70 be satisfied that the
author has very ably and judiciousy acquitted him
self Of his task. His style is classic and polished,
while it is pleasing from its simplicity He fails to
keep the subject of his memoirs constantly and promi
nently before the reader, while he at the same time
pleases him with the smoothness and beauty Of his own
finished sentences. So far can Judge by hasty
examination Of his book, Mr. Kennedy seems to have
done Justice 10 his subject, and added much to his
high reputation a scholar and author. The publishers
have also executed their part in manner highly credla
BILE to the American press The book is beautifully print
ed on fine paper and fair type. II is for sale by Taylor
& Maury, Of this city.
g. Rsmfs Mckamtf Mag1sims for October. Freeman Hunt
publisher, New York.
This periodical, always welcome, and always well
filed with valuable and interesting information, promptly
made its appearance on the first Of the month We
not better give our readers idea OF its merits in the
small space which able to devote to it, than TO lay
before them the titles Of its leading articles, and its gene
raj heads OF intelligence. They as follows, viz: L.
The causes Of commercial crises 2. Debts and fnan
ces OF the States OF the Union; with reference to their
general condition and prospetychapte =. Ohio; from
al. Lac. and rful nen Of fell
esq. 8. The finance Of Cheap postage 4. The Cham.
Der Of Commerce and Whitney's railroad project s.
The consular or commercial cities OF China, No 81 Mer
camille law cases; CONNER cal chronicle and review
Commercial statistics; Commercial regulations; Journal
Of banking currency and finance; Nautical intelligence
Journal OF mining and manufactures; Railroad canal,
and steamboat statistics; Mercantile miscellany Book
trade These the outlines and they embrace all the
facts within reach OF the editor showing the last months
progress in the commercial and other business OF the
country besides much intelligence relating to other
countries
Jowwai ofhs Fra~kii~ Ensiifuts for September, 1919
This IL old and well-established journal, devoted
exclusively to science and inventions II is published
under the supervision OF the Franklin Institute OF Pha
delpha. long established and celebrated association
The following are the general heads OF the September
number, viz: Civil Engineering; American Patents
Specifications OF English Patents; Mechanics physics
and chemistry Under these general heads are embraced
many articles OF great interest and value II is work
which should be in the hands OF the inventor and inte
gent mechanic. We notice among the coaborators oil
the institute some Of the first scientific Of this coun.
try. Subscriptions received by Frsnck Taylor.
8 Hdde~'s DSlar M1gasins Tor 0fob~. Published by
Charles w Holden. New York.
This may be regarded the cheapest OF the monthly
periodicals. Il furnishes nearly 1000 closey.printet
octave pages per annum for the low price OF dollar
II IL well printed, and well filed with interesting and
valuable matter is low in price, that almost every
family in the United States afford to take IT, II Il
illustrated with very respectable WOO. cuts