New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-29
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

among some families prvaielyfor the purpose ofob
tanning material The last 40 pages we're printed
last year, and page Of addenda and corrections
within the last few weeks: it is now for the first
time presented to the public.
II treats Of the colonization Of the country In
connection with family history. 1t commences
with an interesting account Of "The Dutch East
India and w est India Companies" under whose
patronage the first families came out, settling
Brooklyn, New. York, Kingston, Tor Esopus, as it
was first named by the Datch) Rhnebeck. Albany
and Schenectady. This is followed by an article
on the origin Of pstroonships and msnors in this
State.
1t contains the history of some twenty families
among which are the Rapaljes, Johnsons, Van
Rensselaers, Beekmans, De Lanceys, Living
stons, Jays, &c.
The genealogical tables are designed TO be val
liable at future time in the settlement of estates.
Ii contains much historical matter that would not
find its way into regular history, and biograph.
ical sketches Of Gen. Van Rensselaer,, Gov. Beck
man on the Delaware, Lion Gardiner, founder OF
Saybrook, Conn, and proprietor Of Gardeners
Island; of Willism Livingston, Governor of New
Jersey during the Revolution Of Dr. John H.
Livingston; of It. Gov. De Lancey Of this State;
of Samuel Osgood, Secretary Of the Treasury be-
fore Gen Hamilton took the office; Of John Jay,
with fuIl account Of bis celebrated missions to
Spain, France and England, during the Revolu-
ton, &c &c. It contains also many curious par
ticulars Of the corruptions which have crept into
family names in this country. Albany Joel
Munsell. ito. pP 244)
r. "THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE for April
in addition TO several interesting selections con.
tsins unusual quantity Of original and translated
N alter. Among the numerous proofs OF the &C.
tivity with which the learned Editor is on the
search for literary novelties we notice an account
| Of Hindostanee newspapers, accompanied with
specimens translated by the International, which
seems perfectly at home in Oriental philology.
Ami article on Fenimore Cooper not only gives an
exhaustive discussion of bis various writings, but
| favors the reader with sundry reflections on the
snti.rent question, and other points in political
economy, which it is highly convenient to find
settled in go summary manner. The vigilance
of DR.. Griswold in behalf of sound religious doc
trne is evinced by his charming illusions to Harriet
Martineau's ugliness, and Fanny Wright's power.
ty, though his usual moral alertness failed him in
the admission of the apology for Lord Thurow's
swearing by Leigh Hunt an article by no means
adapted.to the youths and maidens who look to the
pages of the International not only for edifying
sentiments, but for pure language. His render
| ing of passage in a manuscript letter of Miss
Milford in regard to popular Boston poet, is also
an entire misconception-but that lady noto-
ously writes bad hand. With these slight
blemishes, the present number of The IHter@a.
tional is one of high order, and will tend to
enhance the deserved popularity Of the publica-
| cation.
~ "THE LORGEETTE," Published by String
| err * Townsend, is about to appear in a new edi.
ton, on which occasion we understand that the
title to its authorship, which has long been at
| battle door and -shsttleoock between several OF
| our renowned writer's, will be claimed by the
| gentleman to whom we sscribed the honor few
months since. We have often expressed the
| opinion that the genial humor aud fine vein Of
| reflection exhibited in this work had not been
surpassed by the productions Of Ii. Marvel, and
we are glad that it's paternity is now traced to its
! genuine source. On account Of its local character
1
| ~ of the "Reyeries OF B scbeor," of which near
| y 10000 copies have already been sold, but
its admirable wit and happy descriptions will
always make it favorite with the lovers OF ster-
lngliterature. The acknowledgment ofits author,
ship will awaken fresh curiosity in its perusa
among the large class who have found snoh on
| chantment in the " Reveries OF a Bachelor"
|
EF9 "THE ROCHESTER KS0cHNGs," is the
title Of, pamphlet purporting to explain the
source Of those phenomeua, comprising an article
| on the subject from the Buffalo Medical Journal,
with Notes and an Appendix. The general prin-
ciple on which the sounds are accounted for il,
that they are produced by the will acting through
voluntary muscles upon some OF the movable
| parts with which the muscles are Connected
| The writer has no hesitation ia chasing the
sounds among the various delusions, impositions,
and humbugs, such a. the chicsneries Of mesmer.
ism, the revelations Of Davis, and the transient
success of homeopathy which appeal strongly to
the mental qualities underlying an unfortunate
excess Of credulity He has evidently made Op
his mind that there is nothing in heaven earth
but what is dreamt OF in his philosophy" WIN.
ID. Graham Co..
~ "LoUIsIASA: ITS COLONIAL History AND
RoMAScE," by CHARLES GAYARRE, 10 a republi
cation of the authors lectures on that subject,
wiki the addition Of a new series, bringing tho
narrative down TO l7i3, the date Of Bienville's
departure from the Colony. The work presents
an interesting view Of the progress Of civilization
ia Louisiana; il is written with sparkling vi
vaci,y. that sometimes olIends a fastidious taste,
hat always commands attention and If tho fancy
is often drawn upon for seductive Embellishments.
tho foundation Is laid Ia strict historical research
Among the most attractive features IA She vol
age. va regard tho history Of the aeserieas Law
Ia connection with The Mississippi Comasay, and
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