The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-02

WomaH Fraser diag The EigAfssAfh Ctalwy BY JULIA
KAvAsAsH. I2no-, Pp. sSs. LEA x BLANCHARD. Phila-
dslphia-
We have seldom read more brilliant ana entertaining
book than the before The characters which
pass review before the reader are Of course the most
attractive and interesting. being ladies distinguished for
Their high rank, accomplishments, talents wit, enthnsi
asm patriotism and in many instances regret 10 say,
psoAgacy Yet the aufhoreSs managed all these diff
eren qualities OF her subjects with skill and ingenuity;
conceang of the vices and railtes of her heroaes
while she brings with fidelity the truly esiimabIe
traits Of their characters Her style is lively and pquant
and well adapted the character Of her narrative Her
sketches, however, are not confined 10 the OF
France She also gives interesting notices OF the disn-
gushed who iourshed during the periods which her
narrative embraces, and which she divides into The Re-
gency. The Reign OF Louis Nv, The Reign OF Louis XVI
ard The Revolution With her sketches OF character she
inierpeses Iudicous and interesting reflections upon the
state OF French society in the different periods through
which her narrative extends, politics.. government. &c,
&c We think this book fail be popular The
press has not furnished Of aie better calculated to
vie away tedious hour II is handsomely printed and
bound in cloth We Indebted for copies 10 Franck
Taylor, esq, and Messss. Taylor Msary.
SIdies ~ cAyistia~ BiegraYky HoAn ruth Taxoogions
asd Reformos. BIZ SAMUxL OsGooD. minister OF the
Church Of the Messiah, in New York. c. 3 FEAsors &
Co, New York. J. II. FaAscIs, Bosson- 1850
This volume consists OF series Of biographical sketch
e. Of characters whose names are conspicuous in the
history OF the church Many OF these papers. the an
thor tells in the preface, originally Published in
magazines, made the subjects Of lectures
&c We believe Mr. osgooi has considerable reputation
Tor scholarship. and have doubt his work will find
many readers
Tt chlasaa Prs.s. BY Res. A D MUzzKr, Anthor Of
-The Young Msiden," etc. WI CEcsur and ii r.
NICHOLS. Boston Is5o.
Oar children the present day are in ltle danger Of
anti Tor nj zrhr. nan RE
great danger that parents relying upon The sucieney Of
he school, too much inclined 10 overlook the import
ance OF that education OF the heart which can only be
gained al home All books, therefore, whose aim is to
open the eyes Of parents their responsibilities ia this
particular, do positive good 10 society. Mr. Nuzzeys
book contains many important hints concerning house
hold education, and il viii be esteemed q
valuable auKl.IAry By many conscientious parent
fof the two last books indebted TO Taylor &
Maury
M aeug f ErraUdazry Psyuiar Dslusioar. BY CHxRLxS
AAekAT. 2vOis-, PIP. SSl 49, LsxSsAY X BLscKBroS,
Phladelphia.
These two volumes contain condensed sketches OF the
most Singular and remarkable popular decisions that
have occurred IN the history of the world The author
has taken pains collect TIE materials OF his sketches
IRON the most suiheafc sources. and full reliance may
Be placed in bis statements lie has also nboied 10 his
volumes materials which have been left untouched
b. modern writer's on such subjects. OF course. bis
book deeply inter essng The mind - amazed al the
saPendoas eelusions which have prevailed in different
aes Of the world and Al periods no very far back in The
past know ledge Of The extent and. in some
instances, deporsbie consequences. OF iaese moral ep
denies vii not be without it, beneficial escts IN
hese times which comparatively highly enlightened.
bui Which are By no means without their popular deln
soas To give ne reader the best dea Of the character OF
these volumes copy the various decisions Of which
The author gives an account They a. follows; The
MssissiPpi Scheme; The South Sea Bubble; The Tuli-
pomona; Relies; Moeern Prophecies; Poraiar Admira
ton for Great Thieves: Inaaence OF Politics and Reli
gon on the Hair and Beard Daeis and 0ieals Popular
Follies in Great Cities; Tie o. r. Mana; The Thugs
o. PhaasigaTs; The Witch Mama The Slow Poisoaers
The Crussdes; Ilaunisl Houses; Philosophical Delu-
SONS; The Alchemss, seekers Tor the Philosophers
Some and the Water Of Life Fortune Tellers; The
Nagneiizers The aathor has carefully excluded reit
gous mznias paibie with the character OF his
work This book viii Be read with deep interest A. well
profit Is mechanical execution j. highly creds,abIe
10 he publishers.
We arr indebted 70 Mr. Sailinston Cor our COPY. al
whose bookstore all the popular and cheap publications.
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