The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-11

Reviews OF New Books.
The FUTURE WEALTH OF AMERICA. Being
Glance at the Resources of he United States. with
Review of the China Trade. BY Francis Bonyge.
New York: The author, 1852. The author pre-
cents view of the staples, cotton and rice, aud
cues the necessity Of introducing other agricultural
staples to meet increasing wants lie has entered
ut length into the history and cultivation of tea and
indigo, and their manufactures; and reviews the
opium trade He concludes by speculating on the
future advance Of America, and discusses the inte
rests of free and slave labor. The work displays
considerable ability.
SEcHET EXPEDITION TO PERU BY George ] and
Anthony Ulloa Translated from the Spanish
Boston: Croker & Brewster S5l-This work
records an expedition Peru in 1885, partly for the
purpose of ascertaining the true political condition
of that country II consists OF deta Of the tyran
MES praetsed toward the Indians by the Spaniards
MEMOIRS OF CHRISTOPHER WORDSWORTH, the
English Poet. By Christopher Wordsworth, DID.
Vol ii. Boston, Tickpor & Co 1S5l.-This is
The concluding volume of this work, closely detail
ing the Incidents in the poets life, which pos.
.eesses considerable interest,
NICARAGUA, ITS PEOPLE, SCENERY, MONUMENTS,
AND THE PRoPosFD lNTERocEANlc CANAL. By T..
G. Squer late Charge d'Afairs to the republics of
Central America 2 vols. New York. Appleton &
Co, lS52-This a work of much value and inte-
res, giving us, does, full and replete NORMA
tion on Central America and which value is
HANGED by its publication at the present time 1t
is superbly got up and the maps and drawings are
lion to those interested in the antiquities of Anne
xica
LAURIE ToDD- The life and writings of Grant
Thor burn BY himself. New York. E. Walker,
1852 This book is intended to exemp lify the
power Of morality and adherence to principle,
Through the course of life chequered with vicis ST.
tude, and contains some striking illustrations.
The Play MATE. Boston: Crosby & Nichols
A series Of tales and amusing illustrations for the
juvenile portion OF the community, when they will
no doubt entertain and instruct
MEMOIRS OF THE GREAT MKrRoroLIs. BY F.
Saunders. New York: G.. P. Putnam, 1852
This manual contains an accurate and graphica
description Of London, and is enbelished with
cuts Of the principal buildings, which exact
and will be useful to the future visiter.
The CATHOLIC OFFERING. BY tho Rev. VIM.
Walsh, ID. d New York: DUNCAN & Brother,
1852 This embellished book contains dissertations
on the festival days, and other topics of interest
FAMILY AND ScnooL MONITOR AND EDUCATIONAL
CATEcHIsM By James Henry Jr., New York. G..
Savage, ls52.-This little work is well adapted to
its design, and is useful acquisition to the de-
partment Of Education.
The FIRST WOMAN. By DIR. Spring TALES
FROM CATLAND-(A humorous story; GUIDE TO
THE WHITE MOUNTAINS AND LAKES OF New HAaIP
SHIRE; New York DIRECTORY FOR l7S6, REPRINT.
ED-Are well written and entertaining.
LivINGsToN's LAW REGISTER FOR lS52.-Must be
OF invaluable use to the profession.
THE URsuLrNE MANAUL. New York: DUNCAN &
Brother collection OF Catholic prayers aud spri.
tual exercises, got up and bound in elegant
style.
GRAHAMs MAGAZINE, for January, 1852. New
York StTipger TowDsend.-Ths number opens
with an interesting novel, by Mr. G.. p X James,
entitled GA Lite of Viclssitudes !" ssThe Lost
Deed" and "lmagination and Fact which are well
written Altogether the present number exhibits
much talent.
HARPERs' New MONTHLY MAGAZINE, for Janu-
airy. lS52-1be early and private life of Franklin,
by Jacob Abbot, is the opening essay, and is re-
plete with interest. "Bonapartes Expedition to
Egypt" is graphic and truthful, and exhibits much
of the great military genius of Napoleon. 'Mau
rice Iiernay - increases in interest.
The INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, for January,
1852. New York StriDger & Townsend-The
prominent features in this mum Der are short me-
NOR of Kessuth; "The Ancient Monuments Of
Greece" accompanied with cuts of the principal
ruins of that classic land; ''The Underground
Terrt Dries of the United States, illustrated show
the terrific commissions of nature, and impress
sive Of great grandeur; and american War En-
Yines," which will attract attention, as showing
the progress Of, and present state of improvement
In fire arms.
GoDEY's LADY's Book, for January, 1852. The
present number sustans its character, and is into
resting and useful.
LOLA Monies OR, REPLY TO THE PRIVATE
History AND MEMoIRs. Blythe Marquis Papon.
This ID able defence of the Countess Of Lands
field from the mputations ON her character. 1t
seftens down matters of fact
Books received" Charter of the Grass Valley
Gold Mining Company "a Dissertation on the
Resources and Policy Of California; History of
the Case OF the late j. X, Rogers, M, ID ;'"Wood-
worth's You his Cabinet" Music" Morceaux
Gracieux,' No. 6; "The Wild Haunts for Me-" a
Swss Song; and "Eulalie," spirit stirring me
lody, by n, T Cornwall