The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-06


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l. Ofipa Goldsmith. BY WAsHNGroS iKyISG. l2mos pp
Sss George p. Putnam, publisher, New York.
This volume constitutes No. IL in the new series OF
the works OF Washington Isyng, now repubshng un-
der his supervision and with such alterations and cor
recons subsequent research and reflection have sg
gested to the distinguished author since the publication
Of the preceding editions The work before us Is written
in the polished and flowing style which chaacierzes all
the writings OF Irving and Goldsmiths lie and asso.
Citations with the distinguished men OF his time afford
abundant material for an interesting narrative me au-
thor of this work has not failed to make one OF exceed
ing interest It is one OF the most charming biographical
narratives we have read this many day. we can con-
fdently commend il to the reading public. lts mechanic
cal execution does credit the American press may
be found at the bookstore of Franck Taylor where, we
are happy 10 say fine collection Of books, both foreign
and domestic, and in various languages, comprising all
the departments OF literature and science, may also De
found. a
q Collection Of Tables and Form~le useful N Gsodey
and Practical Astronomy, Including Elements for the Fro
jseto Of Maps BY Capt T. j. LEE, of The Topographic
cal Engineer PIP. 1870. Gideon Co., publishers, Wash
ington
We are indebted 10 Jacob Gideon esq, for copy Of
this valuable and useful publication 1t is the third in
series of papers relating TO the duties OF the corps Of
typographical engineers prepared by order OF the Topo-
graphical Bureau and is designed the author remarks,
to embrace those tables and formula most useful TO OFF,
Ger engaged in the active duties Of surveying appears
to have been prepared with great cares and its problems
and illustrations are carefully succincty and lucdly
stated. We think il is work whose use will not be
confined to the corps for whom il is particularly designed
but will be found to be most valuable assistant to all
who are engaged that branch OF engineering to which
relates We understand few copies are for sale at
the bookstore Of Taylor & Maury, in this city.
s. Hsnfs MereAants' Margarine and Commercial RsvisW
for September. freeman Hunt editor and publisher,
New York.
This excellent and valuable monthly periodical made
it's appearance with lis usual punctuality at the com
mencenent of the present month As usual contains
many articles OF great merit and value The most prom
inent are-l The Consular Commercial Cities OF Chi
na No i; O. The Coal Trade Of the United States; The
Helix considered as propeller of steam vessels; A. Com
nerce and Resources OF Canada; S. Commercial Cities
and Towns in the United States; 9. Common Carriers.
These articles abound in valuable and useful inferma
on and very interesting The present number also
contains summary of decisions in mercantile law cases
the usual commercial and financial resume. full Of valu
able tables and facts; commercial statistics commercial
regulaons nautical intelligence; railroad, canal and
steamboat statistics; mining and manufacturing; bank
ing currency, and finance &C., &c. We would respect
fully suggest to the members of Congress, and all
others engaged in the pursuits OF politics and legislation
that they cannot find work containing so large mass
of valuable and accurate information will be found in
the present tme II is statistical library in itself which
no well-informed man can do without.
T. The London Quarterly Review, No. l4S; July. lS4S
Leonard Scott u Co., publishers, New York
We recently referred to the political character Of the
Edinburgh and Westminster Reviewsthe former repre-
senng the principles and policy of the wing party in
England and the latter those Of the democrats and rad
Gals The London Quarterly is the representative Of
school equally distinguished either OF the others, to
which it is antagonist in its principles and sentiments II
is the great organ OF the tory party and, OF course It
bears high character for ability and talent II may be
ranked among the very first class Of that highest order OF
periodicals., the quarterly reviews. The present number
has several articles, literary and POLITICAL exhibiting the
first order Of merit, SO far the ability with which
they are written is concerned We do not. of course.
endorse the political opinions which they advocate.
Among the most prominent articles review OF the
results OF astronomical observations by Sir John Hersche
at The Cape Of Good Hope, most able and interest
ing articles learned and curious article upon the
marriage relation; another upon chess-paying; also.
an article upon democracy presenting able tory view
of that lin the estimation of the auhor) political heresy,
written in the same spirit but with vastly talent,
candor and dignity, W h which wing writers dis
course upon locofocoism" Il is really refreshing to
ace with what sincerity and earnestness the old system OF
tory conservatism is sustained by the writer There are
many other articles very ably written, and full oil valua-
BILE information but less coored with the pecu
liar political views OF their respective authors We find
among them an able review Of Lyes second visit to the
limited States" in which the writer treats our institutions
and society with much orbearance and respect we
could expect from such II is great improve
nent upon the former articles upon this country which
have appeared in the London Quarterly There are othe
articles Of interest and value in the present number
which we have neither time room to notice mors
particularly This number is reprint OF the English
publication and afforded at the low price OF % per an
nun taken separately or 81 II taken with the other re
views and Blackwood, publshedb by Leonard Scott Co
Taken altogether, they furnish complete view OF thu
state Of politics and the progress Of literature in Engan'
during the year. This. with the other reviews will b