The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-28

Land Office which accompanied the Presidents mes
sage the annual report Of the Superintendent Of the
Coast Survey, showing the progress OF that work du
ring the year ending November. 1851, which IS iuH
Of valuable information which maritime people
would do well to read and profit by messages Of the
late President transmitting reports relative TO the in
ter-oceanic canal by the Nicaragua route, and COM
munc atoms from the British minister on TIE subject;
all the correspondence between Lord Palmerston and
Mr. Abbott Lawrence or the American government
relative to Central American information regarding
the fisheries the coasts Of Florida the negota-
tons pending between the United States and Great
Britain the subject of the fisheries. and of recip
rocal intercourse with the British North American
provinces and the navigation Of the st. Lawrence
and the canals connected with it and the postal con-
vention between the United States and Great Bri-
tain reports of the late Postmaster General relative
to the postage collected under the postal treaty with
Great Britain, and propositions made and contracts
entered into for the transportation OF the mails from
New York, New Orleans, and Vera Cruz to San
Francisco; reports OF the late Secretary OF War re-
latve to the defence of Portland. the entrances Of
the Kennebec and Penobscot rivers the defence of
the harbor of San Francisco and the coal contract
ed for by the War Department; report OF the late
Secretary of State, showing the names and compen
during the year 1852; reports of the late Secretary
OF the Interior relative To the allegations of fraud by
Alexander Ramsey, Superintendent Of Indian Affairs
III the disbursements money appropriated for the
fuhlment OF treaties with the Sioux Indians, aud
the survey between indianola and El Paso, By the
typographical engineers attached TO the Mexican
boundary commission; report OF the late Secretary
Of the Treasury the expenditures from the marine
hospital fund Tor the relief OF sick and disabled sea
men Tor The year ending June So 1852 report OF the
late SECRETARY OF the Navy respecting the establish
iuent OF line OF mail anu war steamers between the
western coast OF the ned States and the free portso
China the speech OF the Hon. }. A. Pearee OF Mary
land on the subject OF the Texas debt the speech Of
the Hon. J. 7. Hale OF New Hampshire, ON oar rell
tions with Mexico; annual report OF the State Eng
neer and Surveyor, on the canals OF New York for
1852 and last, the annual report of the Commission
er OF Indian Affairs, which also accompanied the
Presidents message.
Apropos to lndians-we have before us very
interesting work on the country of the Red Men
entitled :" History Of the Valley of the Mississippi
by Adolphus Hart, who is already faTorably known
to the reading public. The book was published at
Cincinnati, but is sold in New York at Messrs. New
man Visions
The first volume of the History of the State OF
New York, written by Mr. John Romeyn Brodhead,
who bids fair to make tie entire history standard
work, has been issued. Messrs. Francis & Co. have
republished DR.. Brewers valuable 'Guide to Roman
History - Messis Tails & Co. have issued another
number OF their beautiful edition Of Lodges Por-
traits; and Mr.. Montgomery, of Spruce street.
has published part the third OF Z" The History OF
the FainterS OF all NaLlOnS, which contains the
life OF Nandervelde, and is of course embellished
with engravings after some of his masterpieces.
An es entialy historical work is the catalogue OF all
The books ana pamphlets relating to the history ID
geography of North and South America and the
West Indies, published by Mr. John Russell Smith
OF London, and obtainable at Mr.. Davdson's, Mas
sau street, III this city. 1t is both interesting and
useful for it shows what az immense nuVaber OF
works have been written the Western World.
and enables those who desire Information on any
particular point to secure the lsite Knowledge.
The valuable lecture on cotton which Mr.. J. G.
Dudley delivered before the Historical Society, has
been published by Eessrs. Putnam Il Co., at the re-
quest Of the American Geographical and Statistical
Society.
of the most varied character. The " American and
Foreign Christian Uuion' is repets with reli-
cious articles, and embelished with portrait of DR..
Mcdoier. The " African Repository ia devoted
to the interests of the American Colonization Society
and contains the monthly sayings and dongs of that
association. The =" United States Review for March
public questions Of the day reviewed in a most
mastery style. The American Law Register can
not be otherwise than entertaining legal gentlemen
FOR the subject oijari,prudence Is always diversified
"Minife's Mechanical Drawing Book" progresses on
with lessons SO graduated that the pupil has every
Chance Of becoming on expert craftsman. The II.
lustrated Magazine OF Art is deserving of very high
paise, and reflects the greatest credit its con-
lctors and the artists who engaged on il. The
publisher Mr.. Montgomery, Spruce street, has like
wise issued another beautiful magazine, entitled The
lessons and Illustrations. Ladies will no doubt be
pleased to learn that such publication is in exist
ence and those who patroniZe the opera will also be
glad to hear that Mr. Corbyn has issued two Of
his valuable illustrated opera books. The presen.
volumes are devoted to - Linda Iii Chamounix and
Maria di Roban.' Our medical friends are also pro-
vded Tor by Alessrs. Stringer y Townsend who have
Just published Braithwae's Retrospect II Practical
Medicine and Surgery" We must likewise specially
direct their attention to a work ssred at Rochester
by Dr., Halsted, entitled Exposition of Motor
patby On the merits OF that publication we
cannot, OF course, offer any opinion it is purely
OF o professional nature.
The Southern Quarterly Review published at
Charleston contains some ably written articles and
valuable Gisquiston the yellow fever in Charles
ton. The American Polytechnic Journal is as
scientific as usual.
Mr. Dohcny,s lecture Democracy, delivered in
December Last, at Metropolitan Hall, before the
Young Mems Democratic Union Club, has been pub
lshed BY niessrs Dewitt & Davenport. Mr.. Douahoe
of Boston, has issued DIR. Cummings lecture on $50
cial Ret, rnl, lately delivered in that city.
As tic name Of Daniel Webster possesses an inter
est to every American beg to direct attention ID
an Grafton delivered at Cincinnati, By Alphonso
TAFT on the subject OF the death of the great states
man. The merit of the speech is sufficiently test
lied to BY the fact Of number OF Cincinnati citizens
having requested Mr.. Taft to its publication.
after reading ,r. Tafts Grafton on the great man it
Is delightful daty to Peruse Wesster's oratons
admirable selection Of which has been published
by Mr.. Hayward Of Rochester
"The Lofty and the Lowry by Miss Mcintosh, is
work devoted 20 the subject OF love- and may also
be said to De labor Of love- for 1t is designed 10
compose tie differences between the North ard the
South and there are strong reasons for hoping tnat
the fair authoress viii behold slight realization Of
her noble wishes for in these volumes the subject OF
slavery is treated in rational and proper spirit and
the readers mind becomes disposed to regard the
question in its proper bearings, from the able man
ner in which it is handled by Miss Mcintosh; who
while thus arousing the judgment of the reader
ministers delight, with the relation of tale possess
ing many charms 1t is published by Appleton
& Co.
" "A Winter in Madeira and a Summer in Spain
and Florence by the Hon. John A. Dix, is also pub
lishcd by Appleton & Co. The name of the author
Is sufficient authority for the quality Of the book.
Hints to Layman," published by Messrs Hen
derson CO. d Philadephia is a critical review OF