Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-08
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We have received from J. ". Randolph, S~lm.is f.
Zu'nps edition Of Liry being number Of the rlass'ca Sc
es issued from year year by those celebrated scho1rs
The texl printed upon good paper in clear typ" and win
all The late corrections made by the researches aud critical
acumcn of phiulogias The conveniently
placed each page below the passages they designed 10
illustrate They much ess vouninous and cumbersome
Than those of the classical series edited translated aie)
by Anthem. They brief clear and TO Tie point; ye full
Of ripe and elegant learning throwing light and beauty
on "I.lvy's pictured page"
School DICTIONARY THE LATIN LANGUAGE; by
Or. J. H. KuitsG,riH.-This Is another number OF IN,
classical series edited by Drs. Schnilz and Zlmpt The
great fault Of manuals Of this kind for Schools and Colleges
s the unwedly OF useless quotations from tho learn
ed languages introduced to illustrate but which generally
rather confuse the Specification Of words. The
Lexcons OF Ainsworth of Leseretr, Of Smith, &c, &C.,
ponderous Volumes filled mostly with quotations, the
meaning Of which is frequently much moro obscure than the
passagc the scholar is seeking Ia construo. is but little
comfort to boy Of fifteen, loing clause in Cesars
Commentaries know that such and such word uad
In the by Horace, Llvy, Cicero, Virgil Ter
ence when is impossible for him 10 discover what
that is This Lexicon defines briefly and ucidy the
meaning Of the word sought shows you how is used in
Yaons sn'hors " quotations indeed by quotations
strictly rendered Introduced illustrations by implications
and, wha, merit peculiarly its own it gives far it's
practicable the Etymoogy OF each word traced only il,
Latin or Crock origin hui To roots or kindred forms in the
cognnlc languages of the great Inlo-Cenania Fumly.
Wha, the book though comprising deal OF matter
is only Is mo. vol neat and handy TO the use To be
had al J. W. RundolPh's.
JANE BoryERiI PROSPERITY Ssp ApvEa.ITy; by
Catherine Sainciair is story Of beautiful md nc
compshel lady, who devoted the morning of her life
society service Of ngcd and beloved parent perring
hto Of Ind,
pleasures of fashionable life in London Those whn ndnirc
heroic virtue beautifully blended with female ovencas and
Christian tcncvoencc, will find In Jane Bou.e7is fiji model
for imitation. From fIarrcd Murray.
FoREIos REMISlscENcEsi by Henry Richard Lord Ho
land; Edited by his Son. Henry EdTard Lord Holland
Harper If Brothers, le5l-Thc general character OF this
book is go we'll known the reading public that we need
scarcely allude 10 lis Lord Holland for LONG
time one Of the most accomplished gentlemen Of the English
pceragc intimate with great many personally acquainted
with nearly every statesman and author OF distinction in
Europe in his day, himself of inconsidcrablo in
eec, and a,ranmens presents in these "reminiscences
his foreign travel Interesting series OF skechea what
he saw and heard during visits the continent the one
in l79l the other in the earlier part Of this century That
portion Of the book which has excited the general in
eres both Europe and America reveals the private in
tgucs OF the noble and royal families Of France and
SPAIN Received from Harold & Mnrny
HLpRETHs HIsronr OF IRE UHrTrp STATES, 20 SERIES,
yot l-Narp>r # brothers, l65l.Mr Hiidreth has writ
three volumes containing the colonial and revolutionary
history of the United States, which have made him. In
respects deserredy popular historian His style is sim
pe clear and nervous well adapted TO the presentation Of
facts in their natural order The present volume embraces
the administration Of Washington WG regret find
that Mr. Hireh has not brought to this part of his work
mind free from prejudice Perhaps is impossible that
one who lived near the period Of which he writes,
should not, In degree be influenced BY personal
or party considerations, in forming his judgmeE, of
sures aud OF men, This 10 peculiarly true in day and
In our country IL reality the present Whig and Demo
cratic parties had their origin in the days Of Washington
As American citizen, Mr. Hdrelh Is certainly entitled
10 hold any political opinions his party utilization may rrcoE
nlzc or prompts but as American Historian he is
any not entitled TO permit artZln feelings interests 10
garbe or pavert his country annals vy the memo
rss Of her llusous men. At future time shall
expose they deserve no exposed the statements
and poisonous Federal ISLANDERS Of this book At present
sha! only add ha cto reference 70 any authorities at
all by which his assertions might be indicated a!sied
this author has done gross injustice the history Of the
memorable administration of which he spcaks and that in
particular, while paving full tribute The intellect and vr
tues Of the highly gifted yet misguided Hamilton he onits
no opportunity 10 uRderate, and sur over end radcc tho
genius the eminent services and character Of his great rival
Thomas Jefferson, tho real founder Of free institutions
md the true apostle Of the liberties OF mankind TO be lind
at Harold & Murray's.
Free SCHOOLS IL VIRGINIA PLEA EDUCATION, Vin.
TUE Asp THRIFT IGNORANCE, VICE AND PovERTY-by
0ioncure Daniel CcnuaE Warrenlon, Va We received
soms time SINCE this instructive and valuable pamphlet and
.ret tha, tho accident Of having temporarily misplaced h