The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-04-07
LOCAL MA1xHRs.

Nsw PusE1cA1Ions. We hsve received from
Geo. u. West 4 Bro. . very pleasing story By 7.
q. Arthur, entitled sThe two Brides" For sale II
their Book Store, underline Exchange
The Greek GifI-a Tale in two Cantos.-We have
received from A. Morris copies of this somewhat
prosy poem, written By James Wright simmons
There appears to be very frofhy and verbose
mixture Of Orientalisms, modern politics and GUS
toms and explanatory notes-although the preface
states that the pages Of the work introduce, In
her original and appropriate character Of heroine,
.aGreek maiden of gentle birth but parentiess'
whom the casualties OF Eastern warfare had re-
duced to the condition of a Mohammedsn slave
The flowing drapery of the 'Greek Slave" may
conceal some very pungent snd eloquent truths,
but we confess them hard TO End, unless some
aCanto." yet unborn will appear as the sun to IL
lume the plethoric darkness that enshrouds them
in this work. Appended are short poems OF some
merit Published by James Monroe e. Co., Boston,
and for sale by A. Morris, No. 40 Main street.
The House on the Rock-This is book tor youth.
1t portrays some interesting phases OF the human
passions-and conveys good moral 1t Is we'll
adapted to Sunday school libraries. Published by
James hlonTOe q So-B Dootohi ooo ioi 9~tN ~ 80
Morris 40 Main street.
The Memory Of Washington This is an interest
ing volume of Anecdotes and Incidents in the career
of GEORGE WASHINGTON, gathered chiefly from
the journals and writings of that ilastrious patriot
and purports to present true picture of Washing
ton own mind and his relation to public and PR.
vate life and also to furnish to the young aigh
standard OF moral excellence and safe guide TO
duty 1t is work of instruction and usefu lness,
and we commend it especially to family perusai-
Edited by N Hervey, published By James Monroe
g. Co, Boston, and for sale by A. Morris, No. 40,
Main st
International Magazine for AprI.-There Is
choice variety of original and selected matter in
the April number of this mon hy of an attractive
and improving character. For sale by A. Morris,
No. 40 Main street.
Recollections of a Journey through Tartory, 1ha-
bet and China during the years 1874 10 d I'd 40 !;
by NJ Hue. ID. Appleton q Co. Vol H'-Ihis
highly interesting work is incorporated III APP
pleton 81 Co's Library; and is worthy place In
that thus far very fine selection OF books. NJ. Hue
was missionary Of the Catholic Church, and at
tended by his assistant, NJ. CADET, made journey
through the countries named that was beset with
difficulties, hardships aud dangers of very start
ling nature, and which he has very faithfully de-
tailed in his highly readable and instructive work.
He has added very much to the knowledge of the
countries of which writes, and Of track of
territory perhaps never before tcodden by Euro
paan.
We are indebted to Messrs. Nash & Woodhouse
for copy of this work.
AgricuAural Books--Messrs. Nash & Woodhouse
have sent us the following agricultural publications
ON the press of C. NJ Saxton, agricultural book
publisher of New York:
Rural agriculture, by CT Allsn.-This is very
valuable book for the Farmer. 1t describes in de-
tail Farm Hoases, Cottages and Acknowledgements
lag plans of ground as well as houses, and present.
ing the best method of con Quoting water into cat
IL. yards aud houses
Sa1ton's Rural Hand- Books.-These consist of
four, viz: The Hive and the Honey Be-" ''Do.
me:tic Fowl and ornamental Poultry y "Hors es,
their varieties breeding, and management in health
and disease and The Hog, its origin and teties
and treatment in disease These books are all
written by H. D. Richardson, name of considera-
bic standing in England as the author of Agricul-
tural works and essays. Saxton has done public
service in transferring his books to American
print.