Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-12-20


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Notices OF Books and Periodicals.
fPoEMs, by DApIDs BAFEs. Philadelphia:
Lindsay .& Blakston. ssaess7 yi'usrP
fz Az'volume bearing the above title is be-
fore, U.S. It's asmodest little volume, with
out Prefaces Introduction, Biographical
Sketeh. Newspaper Pufss Opinions of Gel
ebrated Diyines, orothersmodern trumpery1
50 pompously parsded by. qpacks in medi
cine and literature This modesty gave US,
at FIRST sight, a favorable impression of the
author and his productions. The poetry,
in the main, mai is not of the highest order;ayet
many gems Of thought grace the pages Of
this volume ~ Mr Bates as we learn from
one Of his productions, lis anatiye Buckeye,
born at a place in, Ohio called Indian Hill.
We confess to a strong, attachment for ma
tive Buckeyes and, should rejoice to see the
name of David Bates enrolled among the
great poets of our land. ,.. 5.a.. -s-
MECHANICS: their Principles and Practical
Applications. Edited by Oliver Byrne.
De Witt d Davenport. Price rs cents.
r The progress of mechanical arts in this
country, of late years, has attained degree
of perfection and practical application, which
renders it necessary for almost every man,
no matter what his profession or calling, to
have, at least, an elementary knowledge of
Mechanics, and their practical applications.
The books previously in use on this subject,
from their abstruse mathematical and tech
nical terms, are rendered difficult to be un-
derstood by the working man, and those who
in early life, have been denied the benefits
of classical and mathematical education.
Every line of this book is both practical and
useful, and may be easily comprehended by
persons having even moderate English ed
ucatlon' Ihe work Is handsomely printed
and bound, and contains numerous illustra-
tions, and the the price is moderate.
Iron RULE; or, Tyranny in the Household.
By T. S. Arthur. Price 25 cents.
This is +. S. Arthur's last novel, and is
said to be his best. We have not had time
to read it; but, judging from the title, and
from our knowledge of the authors style,
we think we can safely recommend it to all
who are readers of light literature, and es-
pecially to head of families.
LADIES REPOSITORY valuable and
highly interesting periodical has been regu-
larly received for several months past; but,
owing to pressure Of other matters, We
have been unable to notice it, as it deserves,
or even to read it regularly, of late. Oul
readers are perhaps aware that it is one o.
the publications of the Methodist Episcopal
Church; consequently, every minister o.
that denomination is an accredited agent
The price of subscription is So per annum.
invariably in advance. It's issued monthly
each number containing 40 pages royal oc.
tavo, and two splendid steel engravings
The embellishments alone will cost the Pub
fishers about $4,000 per annum. The en-.
cravings for the coming year will embrace
Views of some of the principal cities anG
towns in America, with variety of othel
scenes. The publishers expect to isurpas'
every other magazine in the richness of theil
engravings. The editorial department il
under the control Of D. w. Clark, D. D.
an eminent literary writer, as well as divine
The list of contributors to the Repository
embraces the names of the most talented
writers and speakers Of the Methodist de
nomination, besides host of others Justly
celebrated. The Repository is not sectariar
in its character; but is devoted to a pur,
and undetiled literature, and the cardina
doctrines and precepts Of Christianity. l
has Just reached the 18th volume, and W,
sincerely hope that it may continue in pros
perity and usefulness for many years tc
come. To any of our friends who wish
magazine devoted to Literature and Religion
we cheerfully recommend the Repository
not only becauseIit is the best work of tn
kind, but, in addition, because the profit
arising from its publication, are distribute,
among destitute widows and orphans.
GRAHAM's WEEKLY PAPER.-By Pros
pectus recently received, we see that VIM
K Graham is about to issue a new weekl'
paper, to be called the Saturday Evening
Mail" The fact that it is under the superin
tendenCe of the publisher. of. "Graham'
Magazine" is sufficient evidence that it vii
lnroye every Way worthy of natronape