The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-08-22


Literary HODGES.
Nasfiea Rouins aad Sfosssgs sifh Sho Rslss n Rsvt
gstio~. BY JoHs NELSON MuaPHy and ". N. Jrrrss,
Passed Midshipmen u. s. N. Henry spear, Philadsl-
pha, pubilshen 6yo.
We have carefully examined this new work, and
without the requisite information in relsion TO nautical
affairs 10 speak OF It's accuracy, nly say that
appears to have been prepared with geat care Il ID
divided into three parts. treating OF diereni subjects
Part relates to spars and rigging Part gives nstruc
tons in relation 10 nautical evoluions; and Part LII
treats Of stowage The instructions and niles given ara
succnct and lucid and they refer TO every branch Of duty
on board man -ofwar. The book cannd fail to be Of
great value to those employed 10 the naval professions
and will also be useful to all who with 10 acquire
general knowledge Of the duties OF the sc1s seaman
Il is beautifully printed, and contains numerous engra-
wings on wood
q A LII the Lazy. II mo-, pE 1856.
This neat little book appears without the authors
name but il has sufficient endorser in e Of ito
intelligent publisher, George P. Putnam. p New York
II curious and interesting medley COMPRISING expa.
nations of the origin and meaning Of woid in common
use, but whose history and true Interpretation are little
known. The following specimens taken at random
from the book:
.P~~y-From the French psis t-l,ertlIt, born since
Sos S ss spS as,: :%i e.
"Tramp~y. From the French rompuis-tr,mpv. to do.
ceive." VI
.Ftamkaesaesoc called from It's liberal dpribulon Of
odor." ttf5 ! {5 ~
code Of @ s sa 81. n
derived the of arranging pace process
sions, &c by tickets delivered beforehand p ppcana"
tits an exceedingly interesting book. and cannot fail to
have an extensive run with the reading public.
3. Storyefa Gsniss. Coia MoHtf. D ApPeton& Co.,
fishers.
Tbiyis beautiful little tale intended for the young
chant and young Italian panter-ihe Improvisation q
the Man OF Industry and the Man Of Genius The story
is designed TO illustrate everyday fact in the worlds
history viz: that integrity, perseverance, the possession
OF those sentiments and sympaihes which help to make
up the true man, with common share OF intelligence,
are sure to lead to in fe while genius, OF ITSELF
cannot command it. but also stoop to patient train.
ing and laborious study in order to succeed And when
thus brides its aspirations and m0dies its vehement
impulses il will also of victorious in the great
struggle Of life The tale is interesting. and the moral
useful
Harris and Homes; Socia! Di.ti~etio.. A story By
fishers. Part !, syo,, pp SIS 'pA''' pa0'
The name of the charming authoress is OF sslf asf.
cent guaranty Of the character of this production
from her gifted PEN II is written with all the vigor and
beauty which characterize her style, and which have
gained for her high rank among modern writers. The
story abounds with and incidents Of absorb
ing interest," and passages Of exquisite pathos and
beauty deep moral and religious sentiment per-
vades its pages such only as could be expected from
high souled and vrtuous and which stands out
in refreshing contrast the works OF the numerous Eng
lish and French writer's OF the other The "Heats
and Homes" viii be universally read and admired by tho
reading world M
g. The Ma,der Annt A story BY s. M. Appletons New
/ York and Philadelphia, Pubshers- l6mo, pp 2A.
This book purpors to be an ideal history Of one Of thu
interesting and valuable class Of the community known
maiden aunts who have pursued the path Of single bless
edness in most cases from choicefor is not to be pre-.
sumed that any lady is obliged Of necessity to live
unmarried life This class Of females often the vic
tins of uHieeling taunts and rude sarcasms, but who
that has bad the good fortune 10 experience the kind
ness affection, and disnteresed generosity OF maiden
aunt will not tes;fyto the true merit and worth OF thatun.
assuming but nesimabe class Of society Whatever may
be the estimate which the thoughess and the unfeelng
may put upon their characters, the rejecting and the Just
know that none OF the individual elements Of humanity
more faithfully their parts in the great and solemn ge
dy of life than those females who pass through the world
on their quiet and noseless missions of kindness charity
sympathy, and philanthropy While the unfesling iee
little children the poor, and the sick bear their names IN
praise and gratitude, 10 that Being who has ordained them
his angels OF mercy on earth The story before as de-
signed TO illustrate Just such characters; and OF course,
the subject affords ample scope amind imbued with just
sentiments and right feelings The author Of this book
seems TO be well qualified for the task which be has
dertaken II Is Of deep interest, and ab0unds in eo.
quent and beautiful passages Although we hardly
spare the space, cannot refrain from extracting the
following passage, which will fail TO touch the hearts
Of all who have homes. and properly appreciate them
sComing home IL either the happest or the most
full thing life, and the ingredient the
deficiency of which Its character depends love- there
be only love In hoe, let It's other qualities be what
please let i be full q faults abundant IN d i ,.0s
happiness coming back 10 itst there IL NO happiness
worthy OF the name conceivabe away from H. IL 10 the
souls native element and out Of IL there Is for her no
healthy growth free better than
whitening, going down while II s yet day But ne
home be loveless, you may steep II In external sunshine
till gites with radiance, yet Il will ever strike chill 70
ioveless TOO and Tor ihai labor you viii need giants
strength and LIES perseverance,, and the end OF all
win Be failure You may make the surface caIous, and
you may continue the hardening and deep
er inwards but there comes point where you must sop
Inundated at the Impotence OF your own will for the
celestial fire burns the CENTRE and you quench IL
for IL is immortal Never there uuer word than the
poets
/ Can emily DER the surface close;
The living stream lies quick below,
the very manifestations oft very language q
It's houghti and IT, having nongh TO lose Fear may DO dead
within you, still IL 10 hard or TO slsy the infant Hope
who looks pcsdngy into yonr face. and seems 10 promise
acquire a distinctsr eIoqseoce, feeble limbs more
conscious strength, and Il shall he 10 you counselor ana
| comforter" Atit
We are indebted for an The books above noticed to
Messrs Taylor Maury, at whose bookstore they are
on sale
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