New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

NEW ~ DLICh 1O~NC.
II" CoLroN's New ILLUSTRATED Map
oTrHE WORLD, on Mercator's Projection. J. II. Col
ton, Sc Ccdar-st. This medium sized map. t3jxi4
inches) and reduction from the large commercial
nap published by the same establishment ItcOntalns
all the more important features Of that celebrated
work and has been constructed with an especial
reference TO general utility The most important
feature in the map, however, is the tranSpoSOn OF
the continents so as TO give TO America central po-
sition and exhibit q complete view OF the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans. This method of construction Is
much more Convenient than the ordinary way,
and at q glance gives to the minds eye the bearings
Of our own country toward Asia and the Isles OF the
Pacific on one side, and the other our relations 10
the several ports OF the continent and Islands Of Eu-
rope. Such work cannot be too highly appreciated.
In regard 10 workmanship 1t is not only crodltable
to the artist, but it is masterpiece IN The art Of en-
CRAVING, and exhibits a perfection rarely If ever
cqualcd Without being gaudy 1t has rich mellow
appearance that can only result from combination
ofintclhgence and Skin. The border which are
representations of several cities and celebrated
ments in all parts of the world is well executed and
adds 10 the value Of the map.
II "GEoLoGY or THE BASS Rock"
by IIuGH MILLER. The Bass is a lofty rock about
mile IN circumference, IL the mouth OF the -n,h of
Forth, inaccessible except at the southeastern point
The ruins of ancient Notifications are still visible
with a chapel supposed to have been built prior to
the Reformation. When the Bass became the state
prison for the prosecuted covenanters under Charles
H. tins chapel made Che magazine for the ammu-
nton Of the garrison The Bass was used as prison
during the reigns Of the last two Stuarts resisted
A., & rer d..
iion and was the last place IN Great Britain that
yielded 20 the dominion OF William Ill. Ia Fobrua-
~ l7Ci. he ordered the ior,ifcauonS to be demo!-
ishcd, and IN 1896 granted the island TO sir How
Dalrympe, IN whose family It stil remains THIS
volume gives popular, graphic description of the
Rock together with narration OF ITS civil and ec
clcs asticai history by d. M'Cue aud others. some
OF d., "details very curious, AMI il VIII Dee found
to De quite readable book. l2mo PIP. ~. Robert
Garter * Brothers.
- "NoyAGgs 70 VARIOUS PARTS or THE
Womb by GEORGE CoGGEsHALL. An old sAipmas-
tiers recoiccuons of nearly Aty years At SEES With
no attempt at book making, the volume aboundswith
descriptions of remarkable Incidents penlous al
ventures and halbreadM escapes, winch viii MAKE
TIA Gl,orte with the general reader. The Captains
experience IN p.1deenrg DUNG the last war with
England j. related with good deal OF graphic effect.
especially ms bold mancuyoung 20 escape from his
captorS "a, Gibraltar. ,syo. pp. 2l3. d. Appleton
& Coz
t3"A PocEEr MANUAL or HoMEoPA-
rtY," hy DR. J. BRYANT A rcpertory of Homeo-
paihlc Medicine containing the principal remedies
for Tie most important diseases. designed TO furnish
physicians with a convenient work of reference FOR
a. sN
worthy medical guide, IN cases not requiring the All
OF a regular practitioner. II Is compiled from the
mos, distinguished authorities. and seems wei
adapted 20 us purpose II is published IN neat
form by William Radje. Demo. PIP 1872
= "CzURNY'S METHoD FOR THE PIANO
FORTE" AnAmcroan edition Of Czcnys" Pianororte
School" with the omission Of such duplicate matter
rs Was found not essential 70 the illustration OF tho
work. The coplouS examples OF the original work
20 explain the same prrciple have rendered Il TOO
cumbersome and expensive for common use and
with the CurtailmcniS which It has now received.
may be recommended as a manual Of unriyaled con
eiseneSS and completeness. Boston Oliver DiSon.
New-York J. +. Gould & Coz
~" FRESH GLEANINGS," bv TX MAR
WI A new edition Of TX. Marvors earliest literary
venture, winch Will DC welcomed by the many
friends who have formed their hrSt acquaintance
with has genius from ms subsequent writings The
preface to this Is dainty piece Of composition
O9mo Pr $50 Charles ScriOnerl
~ Nor SO BAD AS VIZ SEEM" the
New Comedy by BulwrR which has excited So
much sensation IN London. IS rcpubhshes by the
HarpeIS. o. course. everybody Will read II as
matter OF curiosity, but 1t Is likely to add much
new brihancy 10 BUlwer'S reputation.
- GEMS or School SONG, compiled
by EDWARD CHESTER Is intended 20 MI that place IN
The schoo.room which Is occupied IN the church BY
tooN O. psalms and hymns. furnishing words o. song
for every school occasion. ts4no. ~. lSo Lyman
Goth. Jr & co..
- HlSToRY OF CLEOPATRA BY Jacob
Abbott. new volume OF Abboi,'s Historical SERIES
The author has handled the subject very Singerly,
dong equal justice 10 the virtues and wees Of the
beaut:irl Egyptian. )sSmo. PIP. ei9. Harper <
Brothers,
~" EASrBURy," bv ANNA II. DARBY. ia
novel Of a religious cast, but has some cap,tal s-
tircal touches tl2ino. pp. EOS Harper ( Brothers.
~ We have received The HARTFORD
Ci1y DmEoroRY" from the publisher, J. Gaylord
Wells lloontans good map Of the ci'y and $500
names.