Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-31
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

ther.' fine editions Of several valuable books, viz
copious and critical LATIN ESotls LEXICON founded
on the larger Latin-G German Lexicon @. Dr.. William
Freund, with additions and corrections from the Lsxlcon.
of Gssner Faccioat Scheler, Georges, &c. BY E. A.
Auarews L. L. D. We have examined this work and We
freely pronounce the uls. best and philosophical
Latin Dictionary we have with. II is admirably
arranged ard beautifully printed While student OF Latin
we have often onged for just such book.
The Island World Of the pdef the personal narrative
and results of travel through tho Sandwich Hawaiian
Islands and other parts o! Polynesia: BY Rev Henry T.
Cheevo author OF the interesting book Tho whsle and
his Caporo II is full of useful and entertaining inorma
on connected with daily increasing with tie
Pacific II Is vouched giving truthful picture of lie
countries above named-and is illustrated by map and
several good wood engrav!ngs # curious scenes. Mis-
sonary enterprise swelling commerce and sundry Dip
omac and naval transactions have recently
large share Of public attention 10 these Islands. The
and influence of Protestant missions IT, naturally
The authors most absorbing topic but though lie s reverc
upon Roman Catholicism and upon English and Frenc
naval officers ho does spare his own coun.rymen.
Henry Smeaen, Jacobite Story OF tho reign OF Georg
Let: By G. p R. James II Is full Of tho striking incidents
Of the first Scottish Rebellion and pictures of the
early part Of the last century The hero is artfuy nvel0ed
into the Stuart cause and love intrigue gives the
thence the North during the botched campaign of the Pre-
tenders forces finally returning to the Tower of London and
ST. James Palace, even,fu follow ono another in
rapid succession. Somo of the characters drawn with
great powers among them The schemng plotting ueachsous
Sir John Newark aiming success through fraud and
ming, yet caught in his traps and foed with his
weapons We have but tor shor, introduction to the
sketch OF the famous Earl of Stair marked by truthful
and pleasing conceit,
But let pass his surprise and his inquiries and
the Of the noblo earl at the when Smeaton
preached his dwelling He seated in large, strnght-
backed arm chair with round carved oak table ha left
hand having thick, eolary candle close TO his elbow,
shaded BY faBhaped piece Of green silk fixed in CANDLE
stick Thus that keen, penetrating but noble
was completely in shadow, while the bright light sreamed
which he held in his hand Better Known to the English
historian dipomas, and Of cnnsunmate
gac'y than as general il may excite surprise when
state that the paper which he exaninEy with Plea
sant smile upon his fce contained rough plan The
tie Of Oudenard with number OF remarks minute dates
and numbers written underneath In his hand He had
drawn II up while huyng England with dispatches
announcing that grea, victory, In obtaining which he had
borne considerable share that he might be ready with all
the Details in Of being questioned by The ministry II
had been Of no service 10 him al the nc bu, the sight
of It occasioned pleasant sen.aons-the memory Of r
umph and the recollection perhaps of young bright
hopes and great aspationsat oil events the thoughts
feelings of earlier and happier years. refreshing breezs
blowing from the fields Of YOUTH and when any
record of those former DAYS do but open window 10 lei
In Melancholy may be mingled with il, and may bring
upon t wings the luag Of the church bel for all
departed; but sill il is sweet und esh aad beneficial
health of the hearL
Mr. james has taken out the COPYRIGHT 10 New York
hmsef-having determined 10 pitch his lent in tho United
States. This fact will Increase tile favor with which his
elegant and easy, and instructive pe.used by
counrymen.
The Mothers Reeompense-a sequel to "omc Influence"
charming work by The nu,hor, viz: Grace Agular.
The present work maintains the high reputation OF former
productions Of the popular writer.
J. w. Randolph has Nos l2 and l3 OF Rev. j.
CobbIn's Illustrated DOmatie B1h,-a very handsome
book.