New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-24

hlsa 80 -, ,so y,,er Al least heartfelt and earnest
and never to the very last did ne VIII Iaw the hash
F ct expressions OF M hostll's 20 vulgar pI't-''0
and extravagant folles.
~ New Map OF CENTRAL AMERICA
Mr. J. II Cotton the well-known Map pub
Usher No sc Cedar-st., has lust ISSUED map OF
. Central America, compiled from new ald exact INA
Our maps Of this portion Of the Continent nave mn
4 erto been seryIle copies Of English originals ID
which new divisions have been nterpo and most
extraordinary boundaries lad down as " fixed iacts'
which have no real existence, and which were cacu-
lated. and We may add, designed TO mislead In the
latest British map. published by Mr Trelawney saun-
ders the so-caled republic Of Costa RIca is made TO
comurehend about one-third Of the territories OF NJ
carapua.-the supposttlous Musquio Kingdom IS
allowed an indefinite expanson-the island OF Rua-
tan is Transformed into British territory and the
| "hbertv 20 cut wood" N Bahze Is considered
sufficient 10 convert any desirable part OF ucatln
and Guatemala into British possession These mad
Geographical pranks, as Nj Saunders confessed, at
meeting Of the Geographical Society, were performed
under the direction Of the Foreign Office N Downing
st-for the convenience OF reference IN any pro-
spective diplomatic discussions We had an instance
oftbis exceedingly sharp kind Of practice, during the
pendencv of the North Eastern Boundary Question.
and are not likely TO be taken IN by IT.
The map published by Mr.. Cotton while II indI-
Gates the extent OF the British pTeenSons IN Central
America lays down the territories Of the respective
divisions as defined by themselves and recognized by
civilized nations 1t also comprehends the new geo
graphical facts brought to light IN the course OF the
recent more thorough explorations of the country by
| Americans. and the dat. communicated to our Gov
| eminent in the dispatches and maps Of our late MIN
ister and published under the direction Of Congress.
1t Therefore supplies a desideratUm in respect to
country which has attracted, and still attracts Large
share Of public attention.
~ POPULAR ANATOMY AND PHYsIOLO-
| GY" by T. ;. LAMBERT, MD In this well-ananged
treatise the author explains the general principles Of
! human physiology, in manner admirably adapted
! TO popular instruction. With a familiar knowledge
Of the science in which he IS evidently enthusiast
he unites an uncommon power Of illustration, and
| facle command Of precise and appropriate language.
The different topics which he considers, treated
in proportion to their relative importance, the most
| essential functions OF the animal economy being
described with great minutenoSs. while matters OF
| merely speculative or theoretical character are
! passed over with nothing but slight notice In con-
nccton with ITS scientific demonstrations, the volume
presents mass Of useful directions IN regard TO diet.
ventilation exercise, and the general management OF
ntditn, which, tnougu not OIlgNdli nave Stlolu DCCn
| brought forward in a more lucid Impressive man
ncr. The different subjects illustrated by
variety of excellent engrav:ngs " The Second Book
Of Anatomy" is abridgmcni OF the larger work OF
the author designed for younger class of students,
and furnished at a lower price, with the same gem
oral characteristics which we have Just stated
limo, OPP 4Os, 25s. Leayitt & Coz
~ "TABLEs OF STERLING EXCHANGE"
by GEORGE OATES. This Is one volume of a series
containing collection OF tables of interest and
change at different rates per cent, arranged with
great simplicity Of method and afordng every facill
y for convenience of reference. The present tables
show the value Of sterling bill IN Federal Money
for any amount from 81 to ClO0OO at every rate of
premium from one-eighth OF one per cent 20 twelve
and half per cent, and also, the value OF any
amount of Federal Money from 81 to 100000, in
sterling bills Of exchange. The author claims to
have produced as complete and comprehensive "a
work on this subject can be desired by the mcrcan
tile world, and in tins opinion he Is supported by sew
and in England who express highly favorable view
Of It's peculiar merits. Among the names attached TO
the recommendations Of Tins volume, we notice those
of Brown, Brothers & Co., August Belmont. Pickers-
gill Co, G. G. Palmer Sanderson, Brothers & Co,
and other eminent houses of this city. (syo PIP 2O7
d. Appleton Coz
81 "THE LoNDoN ART JOURNAL" for
May IN addition TO It's usual splendid embellishments,
contains the FIRST Part of the illustrated catalogue of
the Worlds Exhibition, including great variety of
specimens Of elegant manufactures, works Of ar and
other attractive objects IN the Crystal Palace, en-
grayed in style OF uncommon beauty. Whoever Is
curious TO examine aportion ofthe rich and imposing
contributions To the great Industrial air without the
trouble of crossing the water, should not ful to III
spoct these spirited engravngs The letterpresS OF
this number Of the Art Journal is for the most part
ofoxceedne interest. Among the articles Is sketch
of the life of Grace Aguilar, the gifted JewesS. by
MIS- 5 c. Hall notice of Albert Durer, with Illus
trations and a valuable artistic miscellany. The al
mirable engravngs of the pictures IN the Vernon
Gallery without reference to other attractive features
are sufficient Undue ement in themselves to command
the patronage of lovers Of art In TINS country George
Virtue, c. 5. Francis & Coz
~ "THE WESTMINSTER Review for
April, opens with an appreciatve and discriminating
article on Modern Ballad Writer'S" in which JUS
tee IS down to the merits OF Wordsworth Tenny-
SON Mrs Browning. Allan Cunningham Hood, Pro-
fessor Avtoun, and others IN this department Of
| poetry. Harriet Martmeau's late work on Mans
| Nature and Deyeopment,' receives severe cast
cation FOR is conceited superdcialty, while 1t Is
| commended for 1.-The honesty and bodneSS with
| which unpopular thoughts are frankly outspoken IN
| Its pages" The number contains two I'M
potant political articles especially one on the Hun
| garan Revolution, which exhibits the noble chsrac-
ter Of KoSSuth and the atrocities of Austria IN IA
| clear and unmstakeable light u. Scott & Coz
10 "TnE FANMFR's GUIDE No. Il.
contains Prof Norton'S Appendix to the portion re-
laung to Summer, and the original preface by Mr..
Stephens. 1t IS the intention OF the publishers to
complete the work before the first of July. giving
/ some geo pages more than were promised IN the
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