The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-14

Manual Of Romam Aatigaiiss. BY CHARLES ASTHoN
LII, D. HARPER & BRofHgRs publishers. (For sale by
X. FARSHAM
The distinguished professor OF the Greek and Latin
languages in Columbia College has with his accustomed
ability prepared, al the suggestion OF several teachers
continuous work on the subject OF Roman antiquities
which, from It's excellent arrangement and attractive
style, may not only be occasionally consulted but thor
oughy read with interest and advantage In the prepare
ton OF this work the author has consulted the latest and
best auhortes but such is his own high reputation
classic scholar, that other guarantee than his great
name IS needed Tor the correctness OF the work. which
without being encountered with learned critical dis.
QUESTIONS, is remarkable for the copousness of its de-
tails Manual OF Greek Antiquities, on the same plan,
is in preparation, and will soon appear,
The Literature and Literary Men Of Great Britain and Ire
land. by ABRAHAM MILLS A M HARPER BRoTHERs,
New York tFor sale by r. FARNHAM)
More than twenty years ago the author of this work
was invited to deliver of lectures English lit
erature The lectures then prepared, with such additions
and corrections successive years OF study and nves,-
CATION naturally suggested have since been annually
peated, and are now presented to the public in two hand
some octave Volumes OF more than FIVE hundred pages
each. The work contains full and comprehensive
vey OF English literature, from its earliest development
in the nth century, when this language introduced
from the continent by the Ang Saxons, down 10 the
present time The extracts iron English authors which
comprise The greater portion of the book introduced
with short but elaborate critical and biographical notices
These volumes will be found excellent guide to the
student of English literature and invaluable TO those
who having the good taste TO appreciate the writings of
the older authors, not able afford the luxury of
complete library OF their works The selections show
great familiarity with the subject, and exhibit both good
taste and sound literary judgment.
The Nile Boat or, Gtpsss of the Land Of Egypt BY w
II. BARTLETT. (For sale by X. FARNHAM)
The above is the title OF elegant and richly llusra-
ted royal octave volume which has Just issued from the
prolific press OF Harper Brothers. The author while
dscaimng any pretensons 10 originality for the text of
the book (Which, however, is very entertaining and in
sructve claims for the very and elegant
cravings and woodcus the merit due to their having
been drawn upon the spot, many of them with the Cam
Lucda These engravngs represent the principal re-
mains OF the earlier or Pharonic monuments, as al,
Thebes; the later Ptoemaic syle as at Edou and Phi
la with specimens of the Arabian, at Cairo, and
characteristic sketches OF modern and CUSTOMS
and of the scenery OF the Nile.
Travels and Adpentres in Msrico BY VIM w. CARPEN.
TER. HARPER 81 BRoruEHs. (For sale by R. FARNHAM }
This narrative of the adventures and wanderngs Of
soldier OF the Kentucky regiment during the recen; war
with Mexico The author taken prisoner after
the battle OF Monterey, aud, alter many suferings and
pvatons, escaped from those who held him IN custody,
and made his way on foot to the Pacific coast where,
after enduring almost incredible hardshps and fagues-
ors TO escape two thousand five hundred mes-he
at finds himself on board of vessels of war;
and homeward bound. The volume contains much
and useful information, both respects the people and
countryside author having had unusual opportunities for
learning the character customs, and domestic habits OF
the higher classes OF Mexcans, and having in his
derngs pa ssed through towns seldom visited by travel
lers-such Salamanca, Guanahuato, Guadaaiara
Ahuacatlan, and Topic. The work abounds in incidents
and the reader will have reason 10 regret the time
spent in lis perusal.
The Fats Cor sale by r. FARNHAm)
This is the last novel from the -wearyng pen Of
G. p. X. James Its is laid in England during the
civil which succeeded the Restoration, presenting
counterpart TO Macauays picture OF the condition and
habits of the English country gentleman and country
clergy OF those times. The 1.-TWO solitary horsemen" who
have seldom failed 10 make their appearance in the
mInces OF this author, either on the brow of bill at
sunset, weary and ravel-worn," emerging from
forest al early dawn" have elected many critical re-
marks. that glad 10 find the author giving an ex
PLANTATION Of this vexed subject, which, for the benefit OF
our readers, we suboin in his own words:
"As to repeating ones self, is no very great crime
perhaps for never heard that robbng Peter pay Paul
was punishable under any law statute aud the multi
iude OF offenders in this in al ages and in all cir
cunsances, VI not an excuse rs paalon showing the
fralty OF human nature, and that frail 9TH
ers-but more. The OF this self repetition, prob
ably Is not paucy OF ideas, not an nierty of fancy
children sent daily TO draw water from stream, get
into The habit dropping our buckets into that same i'm
measurable depth OF thought exactly at the same place
and though il be not exactly the water as that
which drew up the day before, it is very similar
in quality aud navor-a little clearer a little more
turhd. as The may be- Now, this dissertation
which may be considered as introduction or pre-
face 10 the second division OF my hstory-has been
brought about has had its rise, origin, source, in an
anxious and careful endeavor 10 avoid II possible intro
ducing into this work the two solitary horsemen-one
upon a white horse-whch, by one mode or another
all the books have written and need hardly tell the
reader that the oil these books legion There are
perhaps too many but, though must de- some OF them
will live; know II, feel II, and | must continue 10
write while this spirit is in this body. To say truth,
do not know why should wish TO &c, rid OF my two
horsemen, especially the the white horse Wou-
vennans always had white horse in all his pictures
and do not why should not put my signature, my
emblem my monogram, IN my paper and-ink pictures
well any painter OF them H. am not that other
authors do not do the same thing that Lyion has not
always, or very nearly, philosophizing bertne Dick
ems very charming young girl, with dear little pockets
and Lever bold drsgoon. Nevertheless upon my life
II can help u, we will not have IN this work the two
horsemen and the white horse albeit, in after times
when my name is placed with Homer and Shakespeare or
in any other more likely position, there may arise se
ous and acrimonious disputes TO the real Authorship Of
the book, from its wanting my peculiar and dlsnc
tive mark and characteristic.
But here, while writing about plagiarism, have been
myself plagiatIst and 1t shall not remain without
acknowledgement having suffered somewhat in that sort
myself Hear my excellent friend Leigh Hunt-soul of
mild goodness, honest truth, and gentle brightness |
Wouvermass white horse, which you lncautously put
within my reach bright night OF long, dreamy con
versaIOn when IDEAS OF many things, wide as the
poles asunder, met suddenly without cashng, or pro