Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-21
New Books.

following works;
\ The Priest and the Huguenot. from the
French of BUNGENER. 2 vols. 12mo. Boston: Gould
q Lincoln. This work forms part Of a series Of
writings, uhough distinct and Independent in il
SELF exhibiting The principal religious aspects of
France, from the age of Louis XIV. TO the close of
the past century 1t presents the principal points
OF religious controversy in succinct and popu-
lar style" and in apparently candid and liberal
spirit. perusal would instruct and crafty the
reader, and induce taste for further research
into the history Of those times Of Christian trials
and bgoted vengeance
Noah and his Times, embracing the consdera-
ton OF the various inquiries relative to the ante
diluvian and earlier post-diluvian periods, &c.
BY Rev. ]. Nj. OLMsrEAD. ! vol, limo. Boston !:
Gould Il Lincoln. The subjects most largely
discussed in this work are The Deluge" in the
variety Of aspects in which il is TO be contem-
plated; the Statutory Death Penalty &c. The
antediluvian arts and science; geological facts,
&c. &c. The author presents the result of his
labors in the shape Of evening readings, and in
structive readings they are.
The Religions of the World, and their rela-
tons TO Christianity: BY FRED'K DESIsoN MAURICE.
VOL l2mo. Blythe same publishers. This work
comprises a series of four lectures, delivered in
one Of the churches Of London in 1856. Lecture
LIST treats of Mahometanism and the reasons as
signed for its successes. I'd. Character Of the Hin
doc faith, and its votaries. Sd. Buddhism: its ORR
gin and diffusion. 18th. The old Persian faith its
destruction, &c. Much information, as to the
creeds of these several sects, may be obtained
from perusal of this work.
The Christian World Unmasked: BY JOHN
BEvERpGE A. NJ, and the life Of its author by Rev
Rev. Thos. Guthrie, ID. ID. vol. l2mo. BY the
same publishers. THE author handles the Word
ofGodnot decetfully but skilfully, giving the sense
Of the sacred text with peculiar clearness and
force" The facility Of the author in the use Of the
scriptures has given special chain TO his writ
ings.
The American Statesman, or illustrations of
the life and character Of Daniel Webster: BY the
Rev. JOSEPH BANvARD. vol. limo. Gould and
Lincoln. The author states his preface, that the
object of the work is 10 present sketch of the
most interesting and important events which &C.
Cured in the history Of this distinguished states
man; and this he has done in a concise and lucid
manner. Some Of the incidents described are il
Illustrated by beautiful wood engravings An ex-
ceent work for aspiring youth
Lippincott's Cabinet Histories.-New Jer-
sey.-Edted by w. H. CARPENTER and T. S. AR
THUR. l vol, l2mo.: Lippincoit. Grambo u Co.,
Philadelphia. This is, we believe, accurate, as
well concise, clear, and reliable history of
this State from its earliest settlement 10 the pre-
sent time. and the ability Of the editors is known
TO be equal to the task they have undertaken.
The importance Of series of State histories can
scarcely be estimated We hope similar histories
of other States will be issued in rapid succession,
until the series shall have been completed.
Lines for the Gentle and Lovingly T.
MAcKELLAR vol limo: Lippincott Grambo &
Co. We greet the appearance of this little vol
ume with pleasure. All who have read this au-
thor's poem of g The Doom of the Printer" know
the feeling Of his heart, the vigor Of his pen, as
well as the force of his imagination. AS showing
the beautiful simplicity of his style, we extract the
following lines from Autumnal Quiet
The beautiful repose of age
Pervades the land to-day; u"
The autumn like reverend sage,
With years and labor gray,
And pausing in his pilgrimage,
Is resting by the way. f
It's Natures time of quietude, +.
Before the day OF dread, .,.. ,
When winter, in wrathful mood
Der all the land shall tread . ..,. (.
And leaves and flowers are thicky strewed
Along his pathway dead.
n X II u.
love the woods in autumn time,
So quiet and so dim;
When signing winds evoke chime
From many slender limb, .,"
Until il seems the note sublime
OF some angelic hymn.
The book is beautifully and tastefully printed
and bound. a. ,...& ., f.