The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-21

we-known publisher and is illustrated BY nine colored
lithographic engravings, and six upon wood
annals of the Queens of Spain, from the period Of hs Con-
guest Of the GotA' a0va 10 iAs rs'ga Of her Massy Labd
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We have not often had the pleasure Of perusng more
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field Of literary labor hitherto unexpored rich in ma
terials Of deep and enduring interest," which the au.
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acquitted herself OF her task with the highest credit and
has furnished to the public OF the most charming
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describes lend all the charm OF romance to her narrative
Indeed, no tale OF fiction possesses half the at
fractions Of this pleasing book, which deals only with
the actuates Of human life. The success OF the
authoress in this effort may be inferred from the fact
that her book has the cordial approval OF Mr. Prescott
the celebrated historian, expressed In carefully written
and udcious criticism upon It. II is book which we
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community 1t is beautifully printed in the best style Of
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The M,csamsoas Work. Of Oliver GoldsmitA inetuding
varsty of psess FIRST collected BY JAMES PaIoR VOL
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This is the second volume in the series of the Mscela
neous Works Of Oliver Goldsmith the publication Of which
has been undertaken by Mr. Putnam Like the preceding
u
and 10 Of that size most convenient for readers The
present volume contains the Letters OF Citizen of the
World; and A Familiar Introduction to the Study Of
Natural History, in five parts, now for the first time
collected II also contains beautiful steel engraving OF
Edgeworthstown. in the county Of Longord. in Ireland
Thss by far the most complete and most finished edition
Of Goldsmhs Works ever published in this country;
and Mr. Putnam deserves the thanks of the friends Of
this old favore English classic, for presenting the ema
nations Of his genius to the American public in garb
tasteful and becoming.
Oue,dors Nsw Method of LEARNING 10 Read, Write and
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Ollendorfs method Of teaching the principal modern
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derstood as to require no commentator from any
source He has adopted the true nducve system of in
strucon The present editor has made many useful al
terations and additions which render the work more full
and complete than the former editions He has divided
the lessons into sections OF proper length for daily
tasks and made corrections and improvements
which adapt it particularly TO this country He has
also added his system OF French pronunciation, his
grammatical synopsis, index, and short models Of
commercial correspondence which certainly import
ant improvements on former editions
Morton Montague Young ChrstiGn's Choice BY G. B.
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pears to be-in fact the author says isa biographical
sketch Of distinguished Moravian missionary clergy
man. now deceased The author also ntimates that il
will become evident in the progress of the narrative who
the individual described under the name OF Montague Isl
bat we have very carefully glanced his pages with
the view of ascertanng for ourselves but have not
succeeded-we suppose because we not as familiar
we should be with the history Of that pious and exem-
pary sect OF Christians The book is well written and
will we have no doubt be interesting to that class Of
readers who prefer the serious to the gay and the matter
OF fact although in fictitious form, to real fiction The
publishers have given il very inviting appearance.
James Momtoy, I've Been mimkimg. BY A. g. RoR.
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This is an American tale, in which the author aims
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power of practised master. Many of the scenes de-
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The Wumi~gfoms; a Novel. BY Mrs. MARSH authoress oil
"Mordaunt Hail." &c. svo, PIP. 1876 HARPER & BRo-
THKRs.
This is one OF the series OF select novels published BY
the Harpers, being the l37th AS we have had no time
to open its pages we copy the following favorable
notice OF the book from the London Morning Post
hat distinguished journal says: III all the novels oil
the last twelve months. this beautiful story is in oar es-
mafon the best written. the most ingenously conn-
ued the healthies in sentiment and the pathetic in
interest"
The Hisory o. Pt~dsw~sj his JorfSm and misforsmes,
his friends AND his greatest ensmiss BY W. M. THAcKK.
RAY. No. T. HARPER & BRorHrRs,
The fourth instalment OF this pleasing story,
not doubt, will be well received by the Million" mas.
much as editors Of newspapers, reviewers, and writers
generally for the periodical press, prety essentially
used up" by the witty author-a service for which we
suppose he will receive the thanks OF the community in
general.
For all the preceding works we are indebted to the
various publishers through the kindness OF Messrs TAY
LoR MAuRY OF this city, at whose bookstore, take
pleasure in repeating will be found Of the besise-
lected collections Of books in all the departments OF
rent literature that be found in this city vicinity.
TRIAL Bosros.-The trial Of DIR. Webster commenced
Tuesday. The counsel for the government Is J. II.
Clifford, ESQ., attorney general assisted by George Bemis,
esq for The defence, Hon Piney Merrck and E. D. So
bner.
jury was finally empannclled, and the proceeded
The case opened by the attorney general; after
which, the examination Of the witnesses commenced.
The irs called Charles M Kingsley, who gave de-
tailed statement the finding OF the body, since the
counts already published.
Robert @. Shaw, the brothcr.inaw OF DR.. Parkman,
the called and testified the remains found
being probably those Of DR.. p.
COMBINATIONS ny the SENATE "A despatch from Wash.
inaton, March 18th, TO the North American, says.
The genate In executive sessioo mi. .noYnaon co,