The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-29

Hsia~d, a. sap III The Character, ce~dhfom aMd Pros
yseis Of Ms People By VIZ 5. BAloa izmo, PIP. 4s2
George p. Putnam, New York, publisher
We have read ibis book with great interest and pleas
ure. Mr.. Balch is Unversalist clergyman Of New
York, man OF superior talents and keen observer Of
men and things He recently visited Europe and, for the
purpose Of making himself acquainted with the actual
condition Of Ireland, ne. In company with friend made
tour through that unhappy island. minging amiliary
with the people, visiting them in their owy dwellings,
and acquainng himself thoroughly with their condition
Inc result H. book containing most vivid picture Of
the AFFECT poverty distress, and suffering which prevail
among the poor Of Ireland which includes good share
OF her population. Some Of Mr. Balchs descriptions Of
the scenes which he Witnessed are indeed narrowing and
awful They exhibit state Of destution, suffering and
starvation, actually horrible and terrific We can hardly
imagine country on the face Of this earth so accursed
and blghted with poverty. rather by despoc misgov.
ernmen which is its primary cause, s the "Emerald
sle the gem of the ocean, The book is very ably writ
ten the descriptions vivid, and the language is eo-
quent In short it is in every respect very clever book
handsomely printed, credit both to the author and pub
Usher and will from the intrinsic character OF the sub
lect aside from the unquesonable ability with which
is written, command wide and extensive sale.
Memoirs Of the Life of Wm JVTt. BY JOHN r. KEssEpY
vols, limo, PIP. 365, s9l Lea Il Blanchard Philade
pha.
We have already expressed our opinion of this vau-
able and interesting biography. which it is unnecessary
edition Il is handsomely printed and bound in CLOTH
and afforded just half the price Of the first edition We
are grated that the publishers have presented it to the
public in this cheaper form, nasmuch il will place it
within the means Of vastly wider circle Of purchasers
whom the more expensive edition would have reach
ed We cordially commend this book to the public as
one OF the best written and most interesting works of the
kind that the present season has afforded
The War NTH Msrco Reviewed BY ARIEL ABporr LIVER
MORE. l2mo PIP. 9l0 Crosby 81 Nichols, Boston.
This is prize essay, written for the American Peace
Society, by the author, Unitarian clergyman of Kedne
New Hampshire for which he awarded the sum OF
$500, on the Judgment OF Simon Greeneaf professor at
Cambridge W. jerks. Massachusetts doctor OF divinity
and Baron Stow another doctor Of divnityo of the same
State We have examined the contents Of the book thor
oughy, and we do nofhesate to say that ver and
infamous tissue of asehood and SANDER against this coun
try and government before concocted, even in
Massachusetts, by Cambridge educated divine, at
the insgaton OF the Peace Society Of that State The
author shows himself not only be bitter malignant
federalist, but unmtgated traitor at heart We do
not believe that any man in Mexico would have painted
the course and conduct OF the government of the United
states in such dark colors this New Hampshire Uni
tartan clergyman has done. His book is but concoc-
ton OF the vile party illusions Of the federal press during
the II is -sided, false view of the causes Of
the war; and the manner in which was conducted by
our government Such shameless libeler OF his coun
try deserves the contempt of all good and patriotic c
zens instead OF rewards for his scandalous publication
In time of war, should pon, him out as Just the
man who should be put under Surveillance to prevent his
| betraying his country to the enemy.
We regret the publication OF his book on another ac
count Il is another proof thai the Unitarian clergy Of
New England have become bitter and malignst political
partisans-he fomentors OF abolitionsm and faction
consenting to be the degraded tools and instruments OF
Massachusetts, federalism. The only way 10 teach them
the doctrine Of intervention in politics is for the
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support from them.
The Christisw Pars~t BY Rev. A. B. MuxzxY lsmo
PIP. $40. Crosby & Nichols Boston.
We are happy to say that this work is Of character
just the opposite Of the which we have ust noticed
It is excellent book, full OF sound and sensible sue-
gestons to parents with regard to the moral training and
management Of children. It ought 10 be in the hands of
all parents and carefully studied by them Mr. Muzzey
shows BY what slight influences the character il perma
nenty affected in childhood and urges upon parents the
great importance Of being guarded and circumspect in
their conduct and language in the presence OF young
children. II is written in chaste and beautiful
and can be read with advantage by all Il is very neatly
printed and bound in CLOTH II should be on the book
shelf Of every family.
Sksssho a~d Stories from Lift, or fs Yos~s BY Mrs.
LEE. lsmo, PIP. 1s. Crosby & Nichols.
This is also very pretty book, very neatly printed and
bound II contains eighteen interesting little tales de-
signed for the entertainment and moral instruction Of
the young. They generally very interesting and
very well written. We confident II win be considered
valuable acquisition TO the youths library and we cor.
daily commend It TO all young readers. We are charm.
ed with the preface Of the amable auhoress Il is short
and closes with the to CHILDREN 'that this lit
tie book is written by Who loves them with all her
heart" There spoke out the true woman and mother.
7ns Works ofhe late Edgar a. Pos w wotie ofhi, Li6
a~d Ge~iSs. BY N. p. Wills, J. r. LowxLL and X
W. GniswoLD vols, l2mo., PIP. <ss. 4s5. j. s. Red
field, New York.
The melancholy fate of poor Poe fresh in the recol
lection OF every one who ever enjoyed the pleasure Of
reading the illusions Of his gifted PEN In order that his
memory may be preserved and his genius receive that
appreciatonwhch deserves, his friends have collected
together his numerous writings. both prose and poetca
and presented them TO the public in the form OF the two
volumes before us. In this they have done favor to
his memory and to the public Although man Of way.
ward habits, which finally resulted in his destruction he
was also man Of decided genius. We regard him as
among the best and most original Of American poets
and as prose writer be had few superors The pres
ent volumes contain abundant evidences of the opinion
which we here express. We have not the time nor space
to anayze his poetry TO show our readers its true
points Oh merit; nor can we more than aude gen.
orally to his other writings We can ONLY say briefly.
that he has left behind him many beautiful gems both of
poetry and prose- The volumes before us will richly re-
pay perusa, and they will find place in every standard