The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-18
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in number. but comprise very useful and import
ant selection Of works. The Legislature not being
in session now, we have received no public docu-
have inst been issued by the publishers, which con-
those fond Of reading rOmances.
Appleton Co. have published the romance Of
. belard and Heloise," by O. w. Wright. This
work, 80 well known to all readers of romance, is
neatly got up by the publishers, and demands the
special attention of the public.
Salad for the Solitary" is the title OF work Just
issued by Messrs. Lamport, Brakeman h Law, touch
ing upon all topics of any interest. This work is
embenished with great number Of handsome en-.
cravings. 1t contains an unusual amount of highly
interesting aud valuable reading matter, resembling
somewhat magazine in style.
Crosby, Nichols & Co., of Boston, have published
well written work, entitled The Coister Life of
the Emperor Charles the Fifth" To all lovers Of
history, this work will be rich trea. as it gives
full description Of his life during his stay in the con-
vents of Spain.
"The New Rome, or the United States Of the
World" is the title Of book just published by G.
p. Putnam Co., written by two Germans named
Theodore Poische and Charles Goepp. This book
seems to be devoted entirely to the politics and the
future destiny Of this country touching at intervals
upon repubhcanism and socialism.
Bunce Bros. have sent US copy of q book en-.
This work. which is written by Mrs. Lassele, gives
startling description of the vices practised by the
fashionable people Of the capital. Several Of the
characters In this work are no doubt living embodi
mens Of great portion of class known as the ton,
who reside in Washington during the winter months,
and as soon as the summer arrives resort to the
them watering places for pleasure and dissipation.
Mrs. Noodle sister Of Agnes Strickland, has writ
ten novel called " Mark Hurdlestone or the Two
Brothers" The work is neatly bound, in morocco,
and is published by De Witt Davenport
A. 8. Barnes u Co. have just issued a useful and
instructng volume, entitled - The Teacher and the
Parent" being treatise upon common school edu-
cation containing practical suggestions to teachers
and parents. The writer of this work. Charles
Northard, A. M is entitled to the highest praise for
laying before the public treatise SO beneficial as
"Miles Tremenhere" is the title of novel written
by Annette Maurice Mallard, author of "Linja the
Gipsey," which has just appeared from the estab-
novel is laid in England. The hero, Miles Tremen-
here, has been cheated out Of his estate by his
cousin, Squire Burton, on the ground Of his egiti
mate birth; but in the end is restored to his birth
right, and finally triumphs over his vllanous and
avariciOus cousin.
Henry Cockton, author Of valentine vox," has
lately written novel called "Percy Bingham"
which is full Of tragedy and romance but lacks that
force that he has displayed in some of his former
works. This book is published by 7. B. Peterson,
of Philadelphia.
G. H. Dawson has just published illustrated Ii
bretto books of all the operas composed by Belin,
Rossini, Zingarelli, Donzetti, Mosart, Beethoven,
Auber, Mayer, Meyerbeer Verdi, Arciro, with the
music and PREDATORY remarks attached. This collec
ton Of the operas Of the great masters is indeed
worth binding, and every family fond Of music
should have them m their possession, If it was only
A. S. Barnes Co. have published musical vol.
ume entitled Templi Carmini," being collection
OF church music mostly selected from the best Euro
pean composers, arranged and adapted for churches
OF different denominations, in the form of anthems
chaunts, &C., composed by the most celebrated COM
posers Of the day. The author of this valuable col
lection OF sacred music is George Kingsley.
Lamport, Brakeman Il Law have published q vol
ume on physiology written by Justin R. Looms, late
Professor Of Chemistry at Waterville College.
Among the various magazines that we have re-
ceived isthe Practical Mechanics Journal for July,
which, as usual, contains large amount Of valuable
information relative to machinery steam, and engi-
neering. 1t is illustrated with some very fine cuts
explaining the most recent inventions made in ma
chinery Of all descriptions.
"Appleton's Mechanics Magazine and Engineer
Journal" is chiefly devoted to engineering, and will
be found by all highly instructive, as it treats at
length upon the machinery adapted for ocean steam
observations on Major Barnards Theoretical Inves-
tgation Of the Caloric Engine, and gold washing
and digging machines.
Minife's Mechanical Drawing Book for Selfin-
structon, Is well got up work. and deserves the at
tenti0n OF all mechanics and engineers. Il Is Illus
trated throughout with beautiful engravings.
we have received copies OF Dunnigan's Family
Bible" for July and August. This work is got up
tons. 1t jig well worthy the attention of every
Roman Catholic, and every one should possess
complete edition Of this Bible.
A. s. Barnes q Go. have published q school book,
nf Inv irnJ
with history and astronomy, written by James Mon.
teith, principal ofPublc School No. Is.
Gould & Lincoln have published q small volume in
pamphlet form, called Hannah Corcoran,' being
an authentic narrative of her conversion from Ro.
mansm, her abduction from Charleston, and the
treatment she received during her absence. AS
the promise of this narrative created great excite
ment sometime ago among the good folks of Boston,
abduction by priest in order to prevent her be.
coming Protestant, this work will be, no doubt
read with great interest by persons Of all religious
sects.
The Patent Key to Uncle Toms Cabin, or Mrs.
Stowe in England is the title of poem written
by New York lady, in reply to the last effort made
by Mrs. Uncle Tom Beecher Stowe in behalf of the
Southern negroes. The poem is full of sarcasm and
wit, and exhibits the ignorance of the authoress of
Uncle Toms Cabin upon our Southern institu-
tions.
Appleton & Co. have just issued book exposing
spirit rapPngs and table tippings, written by Prof
We have received from the publisher the speech of
James E. Calhoun, Esq, on the Sunday question,
before meeting of the stockholders Of the South
Carolina Railroad Company, held in Charleston on
the 9Th and 9th Of February last who desired sus
pension of all railroad business on Sunday.
Revista Americana" is the title of new review
just published in spanish for the benefit of the Cuban
and Spanish residents Of this city It treats upon
science literature, economy, and commerce.
" The Anti-Lancet, is the title Of pamphlet ex-
panatory of the doctrines and practice Of the chrome
thermal system of medicine, and an advocate Of fe-
male medical education. We think, however, that
the editors Of this pamphlet are wasting their eo-
quence as tie railroads perform most OF the bleed
ing operations nova. days.
mind and its Creations" is the name Of an essay
on mental philosophy, published by Appleton & Co.,
and written by A. j. Hart
We have received from the publishers copy of
The Commem0ration on Board the Steamship
Hermann, on her Passage from Bremen to New
York, Fourth Of July, 1853" and the Goth number
Of I" The African Repository"