New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-02

acter Of s contents END we are grained 70 nnd our
suggestion made good in the present number In the
popular character ofts subjects and the ability and i've
illness with which they treated is great advance
on the preceding Issues. Several OF the articles indeed
betrav refined and generous culture and familiarity
with the higher spheres OF thought that are not met with
eye1y day in our current periodicals The essays on
the Study of Words" and Music" are brilliant
productions full Of vigorous thought and admirably
pressed An article ON the Writings of Mrs. Eatlake'
gives pleasing account of tina; popular auhoress.
succnct view Of the recent progress Of science is pre-
scented in AT elaborate and well written paper on the
British American Associations for the advancement oil
Science" The beautiful character of the late Mr.
DowNIvG il delneated in anortice devoted 70 his mem
DIV. presenting Just and feeling tribute to his rare
worth scvcrc criticism Of Mr.. WEDsTERs For
egn Policy written of before the decease othe
great statean closes the number The editorial duties
appear TO have been perfmctorily got through WIN
tie lighter portions, which form the tail to the kite being
wholly omitted. and the number not even furnished
with the slightest clue TO its contents Cornish, Lam
port & Coz
70" AUsTRlLh," by BESrHAa FABIAN, (Syo.
PIP 100 G. F. ITughes) The crop ofliierature pro-
duced by the discoveries of gold promises to be
no less abundant than the yield Of the pacers Calor
sketches of the modern Fl Dorado form library in
themselves and Australia bids fair follow closely
on the track OF her American rival The work before Us
Is compiled with diligence andsuccess from variety OF
sources and makes valuable addition to means of
information in regard to the Australian Gold Re ons. Ii
gives bret but satisfactory account OF the geography
natural history social condition and business relations
ofthat country together wiki numerous statatical tables
ed summaries OF great practical utility. Whoever is
about embark for evoyoge 10 that distant land Of
promise would do well to consult this convenient man
us before deciding on the details of hs future plans.
IL "SELEcrIOSs II POETRY," by EPEs SAR
GENr-A tasteful volume composed of specimens OF
the best English poetry from great variety OF authors
Il embodes several the nesi pieces in the language
which are rarely accessible except in large and eNpen
five works The collection is designed to meet the
wants gilmore advanced pupils but also conail' much
that will be ensy learned and rcced by children Per
hsps too many OF the pieces in the minor key for
truly healihfu influence on the young mind but no
one il admitted that lie not Of high moral tone, AMI
Of more than usual poetcs excellence. Several oft
pictorial illustrations by Billings truly exquisite.
az mo- PIP. 1856. Phil Thomas, Cowperthwaitc & Co.
How-York: &. p. Putnam & Coz
20 " PHELPS HCyDRED CITIES AND
LARGE TowNs OF AMERICA" A capital book of ref
srence for the traveller The plan of III original AMI
unouesonably good It consists OF historical and de
scrptve sketches of the principal cities in the Untei
sotes with such statistical details the tourist or
man often wishes 70 ascertain without taking
much trouble Convenient maps of the largest cities
are added 10 the work md tables OF distances on the
moot freoaented railroad routes. We highly re-
commend it as a useful manual to put in ones trunk
when starting on a journey. phelps, Tanning u COZ
Ez%"THE CELEBRATED Moon STORY" =
An edition of this famous jeU desnrit which made 20
much noise in the world some fifteen years since Is
Issued by Bunnc Price, with history OF it, origin
aud incidents and a memoir Of the author, by
WILLIAM n GBIGos. 1t is decidedly rich gem IN the
cabinet of literary curiosites and those readers VINO
have come upon the stage since it, original publication
will find the narrative OF il genesis that il here given
Tn amusing affair. Q2rno. PIP 1897
,JT"OuR TINES" The second number OF
this new periodical edited by Cora MONTGOMERY has
rscv tang of flbusterism, manifold destiny and oner
rampant young American" ideas. We admire inc
boldness and zeal with which the strong minded'
edtrcss prorels her opinions, though we are seldom
able 10 share her convictions. The number Il enven
and on the whole, is very readable. Civilians COZ
70 Mr. Gro II. BOXER the author oil " "a
laynos" Anne Boleyn," The Betrothal,' etc has
new play entitled The Widows Marriage nrehearsa
in Philadelphia A friend who has seen II in NJ. re-
ports wei Of IT, 1t lacks the tragic element which runs
through Mr. BOXERS previous plays, ombodying IN us
stead the frank and bluff yet highly gentee comedy oil
the age Of Charles the First and Elizabeth. We wish
it.uccess.
u CHAMBERss PAPERS FOR THE PEO-
rLE.'-The seventh and eighth volumes Of this admit
rable popular miscellany are issued by J. w Moore
Philadelphia Among other papers OF interest they
contain articles The lsthmus OF Panama Ocean
Routes -" Life At Graefenberg snd Lady Mary or
ley Montague" (sold by Dewitt & DsvenpoFt)
70 "TRE American HoUs E-CARPENrEa,
by r. G. HATFIELD hns reached fifth edition. AMI =
highly recommended for lie excellent practical value oy
the worAmen who have used il with profit II form
useful handbook both for the simpler operations OF AZ
pcn;ry snd the more sbstrusc and difficult problems o.
Geometry. (svo. PIP. ~. John Wicy)
~ a TREATISE OS PERUVIAN GUANo'
by SCION ROBINSON. THIS publication !. devoted 10
the history composition and mode Of applying reru-
visn Guano Farmers disposed to make trlAl OF ms
fertilizer may save burning their fingers by stten1ing
70 the directions laid down by Mr. ROBINSON
Y "RuRAL CHEMISTRY" by EDWARD SOL
~ is elementary sketch OF Agricultural Chemistry
With brief descriptions OF the more important OF 'he
somestc arts, such IS brewing baking, cheese making
cookery, AMI so forth. Q2nO. PIP. 39l. Phil Henry
{. Baird. Yew.York Dewitt & DsvenPort)
IL We have received from Bangs, Brother
& Co. neat English edition Of FREoERIEA BKENERs
WORKS" and TESSENlNNs HIsror OF PHILosO-
PLY. revised by J. R. MoRELL They are issued IN
form well suited for gen,lernAas library.