The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-10

Rsw Pubaeas1ons
Though New York hes occupied the most promi-
nent position Of any city In tho Union, ron being
the monetary and commercial capital Of America,
II has not, until recently received duo attention ct
the hands Of " Guide book " authors This neglect
is now made amends for by South Carolinian, who
has written " Glimpses Of New York City," which
title, however, bellies the contents forit is every way
deserving Of wider meaning soubriquet Is it seems
to leave nothing unsaid that ought to be said Many
of our citizens themselves will obtain few "wrin-
kles" BY perusing it, and the strangers who will
flock hither during the Exhibition will find in this
little volume all that they desire to know of the
Empire City" The work is published by Mr.. Nc
Carter, Of Charleston but presume that it DO
procured of any bookseller.
Messrs. Cornish, Lsmport & Co. have sent us two
valuable works: "Church Music in America" by N.
ID. Gould, published by A. d. johnson, of Boston !;
and "Four Years in Government Exploring Expe-
ditien to Various Parts of the World" by Lieut. G.
N, Colvocoresses, published by the mselves. The
first named work will be found valuable to profess
sonal musicians and amateurs and the second is
plete with information, though it be thrice told
tale"
Amongst the excellent commercial works which We
have received must be enumerated series of the
Ddnkofb Mhgaxtno, puOllbno0 Dy CrO6Oy, NICHOLS
Co., Boston, whichisa complete fiscal encyclope-
and an invaluable handbook to every engaged
in con merce. As voluminous accompaniment to
the reports which have just been submitted to Con-
gress, We may mention De Bows Industrial
Resources Of the South and Southwest" which,
though not issued under the patronage of the gov
eminent. is not the less excellent on that account,
but on the contrary, offers detailed information
limited at.
The magazine literature of the month is more
than usually interesting In the first place stands
monthly periodical, published at Isl broadway. If
this first number be sample OF what is to follow,
the character of the American bellies lettres will be
likely to be enhanced considerably, for, in this
magazine there is evidence Of high order of TALENT
elegance, and judgment. Amongst the common
taries on our political and social condition, an
srtice on g The Japan Expedition and its Results
will repay perusal. for in addition to being valu
able disqusition on matter that is pregnant with
such mighty results, it is exhibition of research
that does infinite credit to the writer, and will i'm
part knowledge to the reader. Amongst the infor
Of Japan to the King Of the Netherlands will be
found particularly interesting. The american
Wing Review" in addition to many party
articles, contains very valuable notice Of
portrait Of the late Daniel Webster. The "Rspub-
lie" 10 likewise interesting, for it is miscellany Of
informing and amusing matter. The Missionary
Herald,S though limited in its range Of subjects,
Magazine. and De Witt s Davvenport's Minutes
Mechsnical Drawing Book for Self Instruction"
ought to be in the hands Of all artisans who desire
to learn the theory Of science. Appealing to the
public generally, Messrs. Wick Week, Of Phi.
ladelphia, have issued the " Book of the World"
which is q cheap, illustrated miscellaneous CYCLIC
| pmdia, and with the first number they have pub
lished beautiful Photographic picture Of the city
Ct Frankfort The whole work can be obtained of
street. has published the second number Of SINH
lar work. called the "Schoolmate," which ad-
dresses itself particularly to youth. Messrs. Duni
gan Brothers have issued the seventh number Of
with the beautiful numbers that have preceded it.
Notwithstanding all the fairy tales that are extant,
Messrs Henderson & Co, Of Philadelphia, and
MessIs Appleton 8 Co.., Of this city. have pub;
lished an elegant little volume, entitled Good
Aunt Fanny's Legends" which contains new and
interesting stories, and will be likely to prove the
delight Of all children who may be fortunate enough
to be pre- seDted with it.
Amongst the reprints Of English works. we have
received from Messrs Strpger s Townsend cad
ventures Of an Aide de Camp" by Grant, and from
Messrs Garret s Co. "Minnie Grey" whose cha
racters have already been testified to by able Eng
| lish critics
WEMYss' CHRONOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN STAGE,
published by Taylor & Co l5l Nassau street, has
been compiled with great accuracy by Mr. Francis
/ g Wemyfs, Of the Bowery theatre, who mus. ne
cessar,ly have expended much time and patience on
the labor It presents in concise form, the prinoi
pal events in the Of every actor and actress
who has appeared on the American stage within the
last century, and is q complete census cf the pro-
fessors Of the dramatic art in this country, alpha
betically arranged. If We have delayed to make
this notice for days after the receip. of the
book, we have the advantage of being enabled by
the experience thus afforded to recommend it as
most useful work Of reference to all interested in the
subject Of theatrcals In addition to the above in
formation, it contains chronology Of the stage,
! lists Of theatres, managers, &c.