The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-27


pearance OF volume OF Turkish scenes or ipJesyns
OF the Holy Land and instead of Judging its mssits the
public turn from the book, surieted with The very name
Yet the volume before US is worthy Of a much hslter
reception, hackneyed though the theme may be W and
however true il is that the ground may have bes~ well
trodden BEFORE still not often by such observers "a Mr.
De We're Those who have travelled abroad with Elg-
shmen and noticed their querulous complaints at ths loss
of 'home Injuries" will be grahed with the tone OF
Mr. De VS. production He does not travel in Greece TO
and complain OF miserable imitation OF his national
tastes and comforts, but 10 Greece. fallen though
she may be- Indeed do not single reference 10
the mpossbilty OF getting 'good cup OF tea or nicely
Drowned toast but the usual gastronomc comparisons
are dispensed WITH single reference to the honey OF
hymetius OF the ingenuity of his Greek valet, who. be-
ing unable procure milk obtained butter quantities
III was admirable buitercouldnt he put that instead into
his tea !" We Ind the book exactly what its title i'm
ports ii 10 be-peturesque sketches Of Greece and Tur
key, made by refined gentleman and udcious Observer
well stored with ancient and modern associations His
sketches really finished pictures, and there is an ele
gance and pacdity of style in his descriptions which can
be better appreciated than described We do not reme
Der to have read hook of sketches written in such cheer
full good taste in SO continuous strain OF elegance
The typography of the work is credtable to the pub
Usher the composition is TO the author. ru. rG
TIE Bobsr. BY VIM 5: MAYO. D. l2mo, large. PIP
45i. 6. p. PUTNAM, New York. III iatl 81
Some tme since DIR. Mayo made his appearance az IN
author in the production OF Kaloolaha work which
read with infinite pleasure occupying it did ground
entirely new, and in which furrow had been turned
before him. Manestng singular ability in the concep-
ton and development of his plot. and the Introduction
and support of its thrilling Incidents then gave him
credit for perfect success and il occurred to us
that should hear from him again. and at so short an
interval In the Berber, think, instead OF supporting
reputation already gained he has greatly increased II,
by assuming rank among the writers OF genuine 70.
nance. The subject of his story is the mountancsr of
the Atlas tale of the surprise OF Morocco; and we
must confess to having turned the leaves with some
tredaon lest the Doctor had risked his newly acquired
reputation in choosing hreadbare subject oriental
romance trust therefore, that do not exaggerate
its merits saying stands alongside SCOTS Ialisman
for accuracy of description and CUSTOMS and exciting IN
cdent The interest Of the narrative does not make the
author forget the accuracy of accessories and he often
dwes upon the history and manners OF the Bebcrs and
illustrates with great felicity the various pecuarities OF
the Moorish Many of his most thrilling incidents
bear the stamp of historical fidelity may at once be
recognised by those with the lives and desOc
character of the Saee the sovereigns OF Mo
rocco. We indeed happyto welcome Dr. Mayo to the
ranks of American authors and to congratulate the body
on the accession OF a man OF genius 4oass16
The Conquest of Granada. BY WASHINGTON IRVING l2mo..
large, PIP 5I3. GEORGE p. PUTNAM, New York. u
This volume constitutes the fourteenth Of the new and
revised edition of this celebrated authors writings No
eulogium is needed for this work. which is well known
as one of Mr. Irvings elegant productions; yetit
is proper to advert the high testimonial OF its historical
accuracy by Prescott in his Ferdinand and Isabella 10
this courteous acknowledgment of its historical hdelAy
and the vvdness OF its description Mr. Irving refers n his
preface and states that he has brought his narrative
more strictly within historical bounds, and has CORRECTED
and enriched in various parts from recent researches
To the beautiful character of this uniform edition We
have had occasion to make frequent references 81 III
Tie Nag's HAD or, Il Season anowg the Ba~kers BY
GREGORY SEAwoRTRY. A. HART, Philadclpbia. ~
~. r,ntop If anlou md
fevers to be enjoyed in summers soourn on sand-
bank in the Old North State, called watering plscs
This agreeable little tale forms OF the series pub
lished by Mr. Hart, as library of humorous American
works W.
For the above works we are indebted to the pub.
fishers, through their agents. Messs. Taylor Maury
The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt vols limo, PIP. ne
HARPER q BROTHERS, New York.
| II has lately become the fashion TO publish alto
bogr aphes and if other good authority for the ndu
gence could be found the handsome reception Of there
cent writings Of Lamarine, and the charming Meoes
doure Tonbe OF Chaeaubriand, would offer encourage
ment enough to any who Justly claim for him
self the title of poet There is sincere pleasure IN
unfolding early memories, aud seeing how the minds oil
those expand TO whose Imagination we have been In
debted for the soace OF many tedious hours-or in truth
their autobiography might be termed the poem OF LIE IN
prose ts.t.
The name of Leigh Hunt is familiar to " in
letters having long been votay OF the and we'll
known in English politics from welding the pen Cd
itoria and suffering much thereby. Like all ierafy
men, his life, save the two years Of imprisonment for
calling the Prince Regent fat, supeannuated beau"
has passed smoothly along, in quiet communion with his
friends and the cultivation OF his literary propensites
Having now reached his sixty. fifth year. he dafes 10
glance his past life, and with calm dignity INDUCES IN
auto criticism In his position he necessarily the
intimate associate Of the bright minds which gave tone
TO modern English literature and in his work ndsSss
the world with view OF their characters and habits,
only known to their in,maes We pleased with fhe
spirit Of the work. and recognise the cool head OF The
grew beard throughout We honor him for the generosity
displayed to the memory of those who were friends OF
his and had worked him Ill. So much grs6ed NE
with the book that we could almost forgive him for
thinking us nation Of sbopkeepers behind counter
extending from Maine TO Mexico" and charitahly at
tribute it to the OF his tory grandiahers expq
sion from Philadelphia during revolution. The
book will afford much qualification and meet with many
admirers.
LIE and Letter, of 7horpa, Campbell Edited by W. Bar
ria, M. ID. vols, limo, large, PIP. bs6 HARrxn
BRorHkRs, New York. II Hl..
The author Of these volumes comes before the Paehc
admirably fitted for his task from long association WIN
the subject OF his memoirs Tie general reader may
perhaps have formed proper estimate OF oampoeas
genius and have discovered throughout h's page 'ne
eegancies OF his refined mind yet to the ions 's'
course of an old and tried friend, and ONE 700, "nose
character must have made him most familiar
with the pure workings Of the poets hear'' ScKnes
fra nd ~