The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-19


EsAa<. ~ tAz Uaiv0a. BY Rev HKSxY CHarsrMAs r. r.
g. II mo-, large, PIP. 26s. A. HAET, Philadslphia
The mxttey here contained was delivered to Missiona-
~ Society OF London, in series of lectures which
collected. enlarged. and published in one volume by the
author 10 this work he has abored TO elucidste the
volume Of Divine truth by echoes from the world Of
mattsr and the world Of spirit Mr. c. thinks that the
progressive age needs aid and encouragement in religious
contemplation, and considers il duty OF the ministers OF
the church occasionally leave pure docrnal theology
and lead the public mind to the contemplation OF the
wisdom OF Providence through channels which, from
intrinsic interest must always excite attention He. there
FORE seeks the wide fields of science, and by the won
ds OF astronomy. geology and the physical laws ope-
rating around US, commands the attention OF the seeker
after truth To the spiritual world he then turns for
similar echoes and, 10 his own words the seen and
unseen the physical and the immaieria will be thus
shown coincide, and the unity Of the voice proved by
the unity OF the echo"
As with all authors whose task is 10 eucidate ever
lasting truth, "to bless the Architect and Source Of ALL
his efforts will be received with all the merit they 90 well
deserve and we doubt not that he who takes up this
book from idle curiosity fail TO continue its peru
sa, and profit much BY its revelations. UE
A~ss Bolsy~. BY Miss BEseER I2mo, PIP. sa2 A. HAnr
Philadelphia.
The Of the unfortunate Anne Boeyn is probably
one OF the most remarkable in the history Of her sex
Ihe proud daughter OF commoner, her ambitious long
ings turn to diadem, and, when the sparkling prize is
won. she faunts the gering toy Of mighty monarch,
and no word could reach her but the ducet notes of
praise. Yet how shortyed is her enjoyment In an in
stan 10 she dashed from her pinnacle and the paythng
OF the English lion becomes her victim Yet, in her
cEcumscrbed how great the influence she welded
telling even to this distant day! Without her brief So
joun on the stage, how far different might have been
Englands condition II seems as If Providence had
destined her az an object attain which mighty things
had rst TO be wrought; and when these were accom-
pshcd the actor was to pass from the scene be for.
gotten.
Az the mother of Elizabeth, and the staunch supporter
a transformation, Anne has weighty claims upon the
memory Of Englishmen No other woman-M Mary Queen
81 Scots Perhaps excepted-was subjected to defa
nation; none. perhaps, needed, in some respects,
the labors Of staunch defender, We have always
thought this would be grateful task for the female pen
admirably written. and is not confined to the incidents Of
Annes short reign. but INDUCES in full historical nves
cations of the spirit taste, and customs OF that age Il
fair exponent of what Miss Bengers historical powers
were. and makes US more deeply lament her loss
This charming work is preaced by memoir Of its au
thor by Miss Aiken and the public has much reason TO
regret that herp pen is laid aside forever.
"Reminiscences of Congress. Bye. w, March. I2mo PIP
295. BAKER ScRIBNER, New York
The author Of this work is already well known to the
public by his frequent contributions the press The title
OF the book decidedly term misnomer for in
stead Of general sketches of distinguished political
~ psgss are almost entirely devoted to the acts and
opinions Of single man, remarkable though his career
may have been. He apologies in his preface for this,
- be found In progressing with his work that Mr. Web.
formed the principal figure in his sketch The au
thor, therefore, deviaed from his original INTENTION and
gave his work, in great measure the appearance Of
biography. II has well been said that no task is more
difficult for the pen than the biography OF the living
too much is often set down in malice" and too
many faults may perhaps find their exienuaon in friendly
feeling The author has, however endeavored to pre-
serve the jasts miieu of diplomacy and places HE
distinguished subject before the public in the simple light
Of candid narrative. The book with very
ntsssng account OF this great mans early career and
follows him in hispogress distinction. Much time is
devoted toihe debates Of the period in which Mr. web
rter greatly distinguished himself on the Carolina
question The reader will fad that, in some respects
tue original intentions OF the author have been carried
out in his introduction Of Of the prominent
temporares, with their political relations Perhaps no
better Likeness Of Mr. Webster has ever been made than
that which illustrates this work il The very man him.
self. We regret that space forbds our dwelling longer
on this extremely interesting volume.
For the preceding works we return thanks TO the pub
hshsrs through their agent Franck Taylor, esq.
1As Prsisds. BY WIN woRsDwoRrH limo, PIP s74 D.
ArrLKros Co., New York.
This posthumous work OF Wordsworth will be hailed
with delight by his admirers this side OF
the Atlantic. The poem is photographed. and was
commenced in l799 and terminated in 1905 Unpretend
ing author, he had always aspred to some ef
fort Of genius which be left future generations
% his literary monument This. the last Of his writings
published was, however, among the first in IDS compost
ton and only the second part Of The WHOLE the Ex
cursion," has hitherto been given TO the public. Ii
genuine autobiography, told in his simple and
sst style. from the first impressions Of childhood and
schooltime TO his university life. and the wanderngs OF
poetic traveller through varied Of interest Much
Of his literary fame has rested upon the published portion
Of the poem, and the reputation thus gained will meet with
no detraction from what should have been in truth its
prelude. The execution OF the work is in the usual
creditable style Of the Appletons.
Jsiia Hosrard BY Mrs MARTIN BELL. HARPER & BRoTHKRs
New York.
in the food OF modern romances, are glad occasion
ally to meet with one which will bear reading through
out; and glad TO say that the production OF Mrs
Bell is among those which we lay down with regret
The plot s very agreeable and full OF incident, and the
historical and local knowledge often displayed is aston
ishing for lady The tale, OF course is high-wrough
and impassioned; yet there is degree Of moderation
evinced in the management OF the sentimental portion
which renders il extremely agreeable. Some Of the