The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-25


We have received editions Of the following work.
since the period ct which our usual monthly review
was last published, viz
TIE WORKS OF JOHN @. OALHouN.-we art
indebted to d. Appleton Il Co., OF No. 200 Broad
way, for the receipt Of the second volume of The
Works of. C. Calhoun" which has been just issued
by their house. The work is edited by Richard K
Crabbe, and the arrangement of the highly interest
ing political matter which it contains is as credita
BILE to his talent and industry as the style Of art in
which the book is brought out is to the taste ana
spirit OF the publishers. The volume now before us
extends over five hundred and sixty-two pages
and includes all the speeches made by Nh. Cal
houn from the year 1911 to Che end Of the
winter of 1897, with some of the more early
oritoracal efforts of the great statesman, which
have not heretofore appeared in print
" The Works of Calhoun" will form an invala-
able addition to the Libraries of our people, as
they mutt EVER be read with PRIDE pleasure, and
profit by the American patriot, the orator an d the
statesman. The speeches delivered during the war
OF 1872 possess extraordinary interest; flashing as
less eloquense of the gifted South Carolinian. The
ability OF argument with which he carried the coun-
try upon the question of the declaration of war
against England. in opposition to toe massive, but
paCluC, IhCt6 urged Dy D6 SeuatOrlaI COmporltOr
John Randolph against him, cannot be fully under
stood unless by the perusal OF the work. We hear
tily recommend the book.
The HISTORICAL MEMOIRS OF LoUIsIANA.-This
very valuable volume has been Just brought out BY
Lampert, Brakeman & Law, of No. Park place,
New York 1t is written by B. F. French, Of this
CITY, and forms the fifth of series OF historical reco
lectops OF the interesting State of Louisiana The
present volume from the first settlement of the
colony down to the period of the departure of Cover
nor Oheny in the year ITO. The memoir Of
Dum0nt occupies the first portion of the book. Then
we have spirited translation from the French of the
memoir Of Chevaer Cbampigny, with vast amour,
OF historical biographical aud geographical infrma
ton; the work being closed bya copOus and accurate
index of hist sricsl documents and calculations The
first part of the book is ornamented with elegant
steel engraving of the likeness of the celebrated NJ
Bienvile, who is SO distinguished in the annals of
Louisiana. The high reputation which the author,
Mr. French, enjoys in the estimation of the members
of various literary and scientific associations and 30
cieties, will at once commend the work to the atten-
ton OF those learned bodies all the United States
whilst the style OF printing binding, lettering. and
ornament In which it has been executed by the pub.
fishers, will tend to secure for it an ntrinsicay de-
served circulation amongst the great masses of the
people.
TuE Book OF NATURE, BY ScHoEDLER AND MED
LooK.-Ths is the first American edition of most
valuable work, which enjoys very high reputation
both ID England and Germany. In reproducing the
book here the publishers Blanchard & Lee, of Phi
ladephia, have spared no pains in their efforts to
render 1t adapted 70 the American mind. The i'm
portance Of q general knowledge Of the natural and
physical sciences is now fully acknowledged by
every peoples and the endeavor of the author Of the
work now before us seems TO have been directed to
the production of perfect manual OF elementary
introduction to the study Of physics, astronomy,
chemistry, geology, botany, &c, &c. 1t ia Iustra-
ted with seven hundred engravings on wood, and
arranged with great clearness aud simplicity.
KRIDERs SPORTING ANECDoTEs-A well written
and instructive work upon American field sports
relieves the tedium produced by the reading of the
spiritual production 1t is excellent, interesting
and amusing treatise.
Aessrs. Partridge Britain, of this city. have
forwarded copy of the last addition to their Spr-
tual Library, which comes in tie shape of volume
containing full discussion upon-what are termed
=" The Facts and Philosophy Of both Ancient and
Modern Sprituasm, by Messrs. Britain and Rich.
mond The work is got out in good style, and is
filed with some most extraordinary assertions. which
are to be read in fOrtyeght letters upon the subject
of the mysterious phenomena which now attract 30
much public attention.
George P. Putnam & Co., have brought out very
elegant work entitled "The Revolutionary History
of North Carolina, which is well calculated to salts
fy the extraordinary craving which exists in the
public mind with regard to accurate information
upon the early history Of that State The book con-
sists of reprint of tho lectures liyered by the
Rev. Dr. Hawks, the Hon. David L. Swain,
and The Hon. William L. Graham, with
. preliminary sketch of the battle of the Al
nance prefxed. 1t is richly illustrated, By Oar.
OF our revolutionary history, of which it treats. will
always cause it to reach the homes of the American
peoples whilst the names of the distinguished lectur
ers will ever recommend ito their hearts Put0am,
VI this city has got it out in superb style.
The first volume of the "Roman Traitor has been
presented US by 7. B. Peterson OF Chestnut street,
Philadelphia. II is written by Henry William Her
bert who treats of the history of the days OF Cicero,
Cato, Cafsne, Caesar and Sallust ia of the most
powerful Roman stories that we ever read. The
book is likely to occupy a very prominent place in
every American library. 1t Is beautifully bodnd,
ana lettered in gold.
Amongst the contributions Of religious literary
periodicals forwarded, we have the Septem Der nun.
Der of the 'M'ssiouary Herald, Of Boston, which is
the seventh sermon Of puloit SERIES delivered by
the Rev. Thomas Fl. Stockton, upon subject
Ecclesiastical Opposition to the Bibe;' AMI also
the nineteenth and twentieth numbers OF Hal ,cR s
Catholic Bible" by Messrs. DuDniga Brother
We have TO acknowledge, at the same time the
receipt Of the August numbers of the "Unted States
Rev ew,' "The American Polytechnic Journal
devoted to ence mechanical arts aud agriculture;
The Practical Mechanics Journal" by Stringer &
TowDseid, with Hunts Merchants Magazine and
Commercial Review" all of which fully sustain
their established reputation for talent and ability.
The September number Of the "New York Jour
nal'-sn elegantly illustrated literary periodical
has also cone 10 hand, with ''Appletons Me-
chanics' Magazine and tue eleventh number Of
Minfe's Mechanical Drawing Book The last
named work is devoted to the purpose Of sefnstruc
ton in that elegant and necessary art.
Lucas, Of Baltimore, has brought out a very useful
pamphlet upon agricultural Geology }" which is
written by JOSIAH holprook. The little book con-
tans q large amount Of Information upon the
sciences Of chemistry and geology, which must rem
der it most interesting 10 practical farmers
Ir this connection we may ntion the appear
Of the first number OF the Industrial Resources
Of Wisconsin, written by John Gregory, G. E., o.
Milwaukee II will appear monthly, or perhaps more
frequently and is written In a manner which mus
repoer it interesting TO the mechanic farmer, philos
opber, laboier, and historian: although it contains
some peculiar views OF the author upon speculative
matters, which may rot be quite in accordance witt
the doctrines upon the same subjects which are no
popularity received.
We are indebted TO Michael Farrell Messenger Ii
the Court Of impeachment at Al oany, for the for
wardIg Of the official reports Of the testimony taket
III the case Of rhe People against John c. Mather.'
We had at the same time the last report OF tn
Commissioner Of the School Fund, watch vas pre-
ern'eC to the LEGISLATURE oil Connecticut by tina