The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-14


Modern Hsfoy. from tAs ii"s Of LatAsr % che tau q
Napslsoa. BY JoHs Loan, A. M. I2no, PIP. 5A THOMAS,
CowrKErHwArr, a Co., Philadephia. II
This work is designed for the OF schools; bur II
win be perceived that il embraces Of the most inter
estng periods Of modern hstoyin fact the most inter-
esung--one which abounds in momenious events ganu
moral Developments and most splendid achievements IN
science, arts, and arms The author has nanuieu ms
subjects with great ability He seems TO nave spared no
pains in exploring the OF history IN MS search
for truth His style is nervous ana graphic anu oen
sirrngy eloquent Portions OF ms work We're delivered
in this country and England IN ns lo'h " lectures
which called forth the highest encomums IRON the press
ma from literary institutions OF the hrs respectablity
Il will proye to be an interesting reading for schools
and will be received valuable textbook Tor the stu
dent Of history II is, however, 10 be deeply regretted
ha the author permitted his political preudces to color
his view OF the events which he describes II is hand
somely printed and bound in half morocco and cloth.
M Tuii Cteeroais de 0Geis. L,br Trss eith Easiisl
wotss chiefly selected and translated from The editions Of
ZuMpr and BoswELI BY TnoMAs A. THArcHeR, limo
PIP. 1884, D. APPLETON, u Co., New York GEo. s. Ar
PLgroS Philadelpha
This is new and handsome edition OF the celebrated
work OF Cicero on moral philosophy. II is, of course
designed for the Of students in the Latin tongue and
seems to have been very conveniently arranged for that
purpose The text is that OF Zumpt, with few devia-
TONS which are accounted for in the notes The notes
are generally BRIEF judcous. and pertinent and the
whole work appears to have been well arranged for the
convenience OF the student We can cordially commend
il to both teachers and students.
R<d,oood Tale BY the Author of sHope Leslie" &c.
l2mo, PIP 457. GEoKoE p. PUTNAM, New York.
The reader Of American fiction knows well that the
authoress Of this cheering tale is Miss Sedgwick.
When it first appeared many years ago, it met with
most hattering reception, and deemed highly creda-
Bile 10 American literature. II has had wide circulation
both in this country and Europe The present is new
edition. carefully revised and corrected by the author II
il very handsomely printed and bound in the style which
characerizes all publications from the prolific press Of
MIR. Putnam.
TAs H.~garian Revelation Outlines Of the Prominent
curstamces attending the Hungarian Struggle for Feedom
together Nth Biographical Sketches Of the eadtMg Generals
and Sfafesme~ ,oho took part in IT, BY JOHANN PRAeAY
l6 mo. PIP. l76. GEORGE p. PUTNAM
To give our readers correct idea OF this book, is
hardly necessary for add anything TO the long title
mare which we have copied. We can, however, add
that we have read the work, and find it to contain
most interesting account OF the recent revolutionary
movement in Hungary together with brief and graphic
sketches OF the leading characters, military and civil
who figured in that eventiul drama The author
himself an actor in many OF the scenes which he de-
scribes holding high military office under Kossuth-
that Of Colonel and Adjutant General of the Hungarian
army It contains the most interesting account OF the
Hungarian war of independence which we have yet
SIX HxRrz Translated by THEoDoRE MARTIN. l6mo PIP.
76 CaosBY 81 NICHOLS, Boston.
This is most delightful and beautiful drama, if we
may Judge from the exquisite and beautiful dapery in
which the translator has presented TO the English read
err Tin full Of poetry. pathos. beautiful thoughts and
pure and elevated sentiment. We know of character
more finely drawn than Iolanthe The publishers, as if
aware Of the character OF the poem have presented
to the public in style OF corresponding neatness and
beauty.
roirss of the Missionary Enterprise or, Sketches of Prom
neal Female Missionaries BY DANIEL @. EDDY limo,
PIP. s5A TIcxNoR, REED, FIELDS, Boston.
We have turned the pages OF this book with deep
interest for US, there few displays OF moral
age and selfsacrce greater than those made by weak
and tender women, who fearessy abandon the homes Of
their youth and brave the pers OF the stormy and
nhospitable clmalesn the grand enterprise of bearing
the light OF the Gospel to the benghted OF heather lands
Such intrepidy displayed by weak and fragile women
equals the poudest exhibitions OF courage upon the field
OF battle, and in cause far more glorious and &C
ceptable in the sight OF Heaven ID is not secarian
book On the contrary, the subjects OF the sketches
thirteen in number, belong to all denominations
mencng with Mrs. Harriet Newell and closing with
Mrs Judson. known favorably for her literary pro-
ductions under the OF Fanny Forester. They
well written, and give very interesting accounts OF the
remarkable who the subjects Of the authors
memoirs We cordially commend this book to the read.
ing public II is printed in the best style OF the Boston
press and neatly bound in cloth.
The Life Of the Emprs. Jossphins, first pit Of Napoleon
ByP G. HEADLKY. l2mo, PIP. s7s. DERBY MILLER, IL
Co., Auburn, New York.
There are few lie female characters OF modern his
tory whose lives abound with interesting events
than that of the Empress Josephine Her whole course
was one OF romantic and also OF tragic interest II the
ilusirious husband eminent far above all other
Of his tme for vast intellect and prodgous achievements
Josephine seemed in the lofty and majestic traits
of character 10 transcend the most distinguished OF
her female contemporaries Like ner husband, she is
4 great subject for biography Many memoirs have
been written Of her, possessing more or less merit,
but none have been without interest The author
OF the present book has, we think been very sue
cessful 1t is by far the most interesting history OF
Josephine that we have yet seen. He seems 10 have
had recourse TO the best for his materials,
which he has combined and put together with skill and
judgment His style is flowing, elegant, and often elo-
quent In short is book well worth reading II will
not fail to attract the public attention As to the mechan
cal execution Of the book but justice the propre
tors to say that will compare avoaby with the produc-
tons Of the press OF any city in the Union II contains
fine mezzotnt portrait Of Josephine, showing beauty OF
person equaed only by the moral grandeur OF her char
scter.
Hfstorieai AVID Ds,iptps Sksteh Of The Womtn Of The Bible
from Epeof the Old to the Marys Of the Nsw Tstarpent
BY p. c. HxADLsY. l6mo, PIP 2as. DsnBr, MnLKR.
q Co
This is another book from the pen OF Mr. Headley The
subjects are interesting and the sketches well drawn.
The author mixes with the facts OF his memoirs judicious