The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-31

Literary Soslcss,
L,riooa G.sk and Essii.a. Of Ms Ns~ Tsstamsnt. BY
EpwAsD RoBIssos. ID d. LID. ne syo., PIP. sos
HARrKK K BRorHkRs, New York
Or Robinson. the professor Of Biblical literature in the
Union Theological Seminary. New York. after tansia.
ing standard German work in the department OF New
Testament photography published his own Lexicon IN
1885,
So perfectly adapted was mis- work to the wants
ftheoogsns and the talent and the labor required in
n. preparaon were 40 much appreciated, that II was
published in three distinct editions and TWO Arrangements
in Great Britain.
since The ratification of the first edition, Dr. Robinson
has enjoyed the pleasure oil vs 70 he HOLY Land ana
blis6ed his observations and explorations work en-
'led .BbIical Researches in the Palestine" In addi
lion 10 the advantages arising from these researches
v,rous valuable commentaries have made their appear
a0ce which placed al the command OF the author new
sas al 10 the Interpretation of various passage and words
If the text In consequence OF these facts the Lexicon
has been almost entirely rewritten, with manifest advsn
ages 10 those seeking aid from its pages.
The eymology Of the words is given, it relates to
me Greek, Hebrew, and Latin tongues; difficult con-
ctous are explained each article refers to every pas
ave Of the New Testament in which the word is found,
making the Lexicon a complete concordance For these
od other reasons, this workhe result of many years
a.yoied a,enton--will be most desirable acquisition,
and lasting monument OF its learned authors talent,
,,isnce, and research. Il is hardly necessary to add
h,, the execution of the work is in the very best
.yIe Of Harper Brothers.
p,eoal Gops,rmtat. BY Mrs. TRoLLopE HARrEH 81 BRos
However well calculated this good lady may be TO
descrbe Paris and the Parisans, TO ridcule America
and tile Americans we really cannot perceive any claim
,be has to the title Of novelist The present work is 10
be considered an example OF her ability.
Somebody should advise her TO select for the next sab
c, New Zealand and the New Zealanders her notes of
ne country with an examination OF the social relations
those interesting gentry if she can obtain the entrse
the first circles cannot fail 10 be agreeable We hold
hal there 10 little delcacy in any member OF the
,x who abuses those unfortunate individuals classified in
natural history as "old maids" II they chance to be
ome,imes disagreeabe. lady has no right to show them
through disiortng glass in hideous guise. Much good
there in them; and if they SINGLE their feelings
are not always so selfish Madame T. has represented
How ridiculous is work, then. the most striking
characters Of which only make disagreeabe i'm
preston upon the reader Although Mrs. T. is un-
doub,edy writer Of ability, really cannot perceive
how she can by any possibility add to literary reputa
lion By story Of which the plot is nothing the narrative
nothing and saving two skinfint old maids, the charac-
,ers are decidedly namby-pamby.
Tie Country Year Book BY WILLIAM HowIrT. l2mo, PIP
423. HARPER Il BRoTHERs, New York
Mr. Hewitt has long been known as an agreeable con-
bulor to the periodical literature Of England well
from his more lengthy productions His cheerful spirit
and keen appreciation OF all rural scenes and pleasures
have enabled him TO OFFER in this charming work. most
agreeable companion for the winter fresde. To many
Of those cooped up in the walls OF cities, his pages will
come fresh with the joys and perfume Of country life
and 10 such unoranaes next to the pleasure of their
enjoyment must be the perusal of such vivid descrip-
lions
His sketches are devoted 10 the field the forest and the
n - ~ ~
lry Crayon's Sketch Book Each month of the year is
specially considered, and, whole, Mr. H. has com.
pleted an admirable companion 10 his Book OF the
Seasons"
For the preceding works indebted TO the pub.
shers through r. Farnham esq, whose store is on Penn
syvania avenue.
Descriptive AVID Historical Sket of Paiestins BY RABB
JOSEPH scnwAKz. Translated by ISAAC, LEKsER Illus
traled Syo., PIP, 5l3 A. HART, Philadelphia
Both author and translator Of this interesting volume
are Israeites, imbued with the strong attachment Of
their for the land OF their ancestors and all its
ceA glores For many years Rabbi Schwarz resided in
The Holy City, and well acquainted with the Ian.
guages requisite to carry the investigations upon which
bis work is founded These facilities, together with his
belief that some belonging to the house OF Israel
should take prominent part in the Investigation OF a
subject which for centuries has commanded the interest
the world, urged him to the performance OF the task.
As the subject required familiarity with Hebrew lera-
lure, perhaps no one could be well fitted for the task
as one Of that lineage. His acquaintance with works
saei to Christian Investigators has enabled him to
bring forward much that was unknown, and TO settle
points long held in controversy 1t struck the Rabbi that
here was no manual to eucidate the book OF Joshua
and he discovered that many passages wrongly
tnnslated.
In composing this geography, the Rabbi has made it
Commentary the Bible, and founded many OF his i'm.
Iotant facts on series OF long, painful, and often
dangerous investigations. Need say that work un-
aken with full impression of its Importance and
under such advantageous circumstances cannot fail TO
be Of much service to the theologan Though the creed
Of the author may be different the facts be addnces and
The points he explains and fixes must aid the Christian
divine greatly in discussing obscure parts OF the sacred
writings The work is embellished with numerous draw.
Tngs and maps.
Ssa Am0iea~ RsvieW for October. LITTLE S Bnows,
Boston.
The contents OF No i49 oil this standard Review will
found extremely interesting The first article is de.
voted to" Mahomet and his Successors" by w. Irving.
and translation from the Persian traditions OF his life
and religion, by Rev. J. L. Menck. An extremely in.
aesung article is the Navigation OF the Ancients" in
which much curious and useful information may be OBJ
aimed The remaining eight articles will be found to
present the same interesting character.
FOR these works we thank the publishers, through f.
Taylor, ESQ.,. OF Pennsylvania avenue.
We are indebted to Messrs Taylor and Maury for No.
o. 'ns Farmers Guide. published by Leonard Scott
new York We trust that this beautiful periodi-
& WIZ become as popular the care evineed in its pub.
ncsuon 90 richly deserves The scientific notes OF Pro.
s,ol NORTON are 10 course of publication and these,
n ,ne beautiful illustrations, cannot fail to recommend
Ito all agnculturists