The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-24
Literary Intelligence.


will shortly be ready for the publishers. wehave no
doubt Of its being as well received as Mrs. Stowe 8
work. rs it is reasonable to suppose that the millions
OF readers of that book will be anxious TO know the
fate Of the characters therein represented.
AS an item of news, we would mention that "The
Planters Home by Robert Criswel is about being
drsmatized by Christys Minstrels.
"Graham's Magazine !" for February the conductors
OF which seem to be infused with new vigor for they
have impaired to the publication almost new cha
acter, is before The ability formerly displayed in
the articles, and the artistic excellence Of the en-
cravings are enhanced to degree that almost for
bids rivalship. The articles in the present number
are exceedingly interesting, and the engravings are
by sartain Devereux and other rstrate artists who
have been engaged by the publisher, whose judgment
in the selection is sufficiently testified to in the beauty
Of the pictures that are presented. Read the BLACK
Letters
In cataloguing the list of new works which we
have received, we must first notice those which have
reference to the general social and political condition
of the country for those questions are of para
mount importance, 80 anything having reference
thereto claims immediate attention.
The Report OF the Commissioner OF Patents Is
most instructive and pleasing volume, for it con-
yentions which have been applied to advance the
science of agriculture, and shows at glance the pre-
sent condition of that branch Of industry The Sxth
Annual Report Of the Board Of Regents of the Smith
sonian Institution is likewise valuable as it shows
the operations expenditure, and condition Of that
national institution in which centered 40 much ge-
neral interest "Disturnelrs Railway, Steamship,
and Telegraph Book, for January, 1852 is a COM
- Al.
guidebook, for it displays the wonders that have
been wrought within the past year. Thus, not only
is it valuable guide, but as history. "Alma-
mack Francois des Etats- Unis' is similar work and
intended for the use of those Frenchmen who take
interest in this great republic. We now come to
works OF peculiar local Importance Amongst these
is Mr.. Mulalys disquisition on 1.-The Milk Trade in
New York and Vicinity" which contains statistical
and general information that subject and enters
into curious details with regard to the extensive adul
terations that are carried on by milkmen A PAM
phlet on Mr. Whitworth's street sweeping machine is
worthy the serious attention of the City Fathers.
While engaged in considering the question of dirty
streets, they would likewise do well to peruse Mr.. j.
Pigott Smith work on the macadamization of streets
Apropos to the Aldermen. We must acknowledge
the receipt of the report of the trial which took place
in October last, in the Supreme Court of New Jer-
sey, Essex circuit, relative to action brought BY
the American Print Works Company against Mr..
Lawrence exMayOr Of this city for having DESTROYED
their stores in Exchange place in 1885, for the pur
pose Of preventing the extension Of a confagration
then raging. AS many important legal points were
involved in this trial the report possesses great value
Amongst the works in general literature which we
have received we must notice Mr.. Furnisss Land
Of the Cesar and Doge," which is published by
Messrs. Cornish, Lamport 4 Co. It is an historical
and artistic description Of Italy, and may be said to
be = work containing much that is interesting. Mr..
John 8. Taylor has issued curious book, entitled
Fun and Earnest" written by the author of " Mus
ings Of an Invalid" The title is true index to the
contents for it is miscellany Of trdes and serious
matter. The Voices of Life" by Mrs. Lesdernier,
published by Messrs. Cornish Lamport b Co., are
short poems descriptive of the sad realities of life,
and tinctured with the melancholy feelings of the
unfortunate authoress, who is obliged to support her
family by her pen. To these plantve sonnets the
strongest contrast is afforded by Mr. Hirsts comedy
Of "Grub, Nudge & Co.. which was successfully
played at Philadelphia theatre, and has since
been published by the Messrs. Stokes of that CITY,
Messrs. DUNCAN Brothers of Fulton street, have IS
foundress of the Sisters of Charity in the United
States, which all Roman Catholics will peruse with
pleasure.
The magazine literature Of the month is as diver.
siied as usual 1.-The United States Review con-
tains several valuable articles, which demonstrate the
determination Of the conductors Of this new pubca-
ton to give it high character. A few advance
sheets which have been sent to u.s. embrace the
editors opinions on the late debate in Congress on
Cuba. "Minifes Mechanical Drawing Book for
SefInstruction, is Enthusiastically excellent. The
8 Missionary Herald contains the usual amount of
valuable and curious information relative to religious
pagandism. The American Polytechnic Jour
nall is replete with scientific dispositions which are
both interesting and important. On the subject of
medical science we have received three valuable
works -" The American Journal of the Medical
Sciences " Braithwaite's Retrospect of Practical
Medicine and Surgery" and Journal of Organic
and Medical Chemistry, all of which contain matter
peculiarly interesting to the faculty The " Illus
trated Magazine of Art" published by Mr. Mont
gomery, of Spruce street is than usually enter
tanning, and il embellished with beautiful wood en-
cravings of subjects which lately formed topics of
conversation and serious consideration.
Amongst the repubications of the works of foreign
authors we have received several. Messrs Hender-
son 4 Co., of Philadelphia, have issued little vol
umc containing the aphorisms and poetical conceits
of Shakespeare, which will be most valuable COM
panion to the literary man. Mr. W. Gowans, of New
York, has published Allan Ramsays beautiful pas
toral comedy Of" The Gentle Shepherd Mr.. Serb
ner has issued McLouds Life of Sir Walter Scott.
We have also received Dir. Maturin's Blanca
tale of Erin and Italy, which is powerfully written
romance and every way calculated to interest the
reader who delights in that species of literature
Messrs Tails Co. have issued parts IL and IL Of
Lodges Portraits" which contain some admirable
engravings !" The Art Journal is, as usual replete
with manifold beauties.
We must conclude the list of new publications with
acknowledging the receipt Of the large engraving Of
Mary Queen OF Scots, which was presented to the
subscribers to the /" Albion" 1t engraved by
Mr.. Richie, from Wandsforde's picture, and may be
truly said to exhibit artistic ability Of high order.
The Memoirs on the Physical and Political Geo.
graphy on New Granada, with a new map, by Gen.
T. c. Mosquera, ex-President of the republic, and
member of several scientific societies. has also been
received. II has been translated by Theodore
Dwight and read before the American Geographical
and Statistical Society Of New York. This
pamphlet is a well-arranged and very comprehen-
siye eptome of the most interesting facts relating to
one OF the most important countries of the Southern
continent, large portion Of which have been col
lected by himself In the course of the longcontnued
observations scientific and others which he has prose-
cuted during me last quarter Of accntury and more
aided by the best instruments and many peculiar adj
vantsges afforded by bis official stations and extern
sive acquaintance. The author of this work was a
companion and favorite officer of BolivarI through
the war of independence; and strong taste for sci
ence induced him early to commense a course Of OBJ
seryation, which yiefded him a great amount of