The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-09
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come visitor is now on our table. The pre-
ent number closes the year. Now is the tin
to make up your clubs and send them on, ft
with the December number commences
new volume, the most attracice feature {
which will be large and costly steel Ell
craving of g Christ Healing the Sick" fror
the original painting of Benjamin West.
GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE
This gem of a monthly is also on our table
and its contents, as usual, are Of high orle
Of talent. "The Woodland Swing" is ,
beautiful and life-lke picture. The new vol
ume, commencing with the January number
will claim especial attention for the beaut,
of its pictorial appointments. Ample arrange
ments have been entered into with cosnpe.
tent artists to secure proper variety of the
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improved.
THEORY or POLITICS, By Richard Hildretk.
from Harper d Brothers, Neu York, Mrouqh H. b.
Steel, Nec Orleans.
This volume has the great merit of having
received the patient and candid consideration
Of its author. It was composed some twelve
years since, and during the time which has
elapsed the original views have either been
confirmed by reading and closer investigation,
or various alterations and additions made, as
new facts were presented. The historical
character Of the work will be inferred from its
ftta-and~ tina ahiIiis
played in its political and religious investiga-
ions are fully guaranteed in the name of the
,uthor, who, we observe, Especially COM
nends this treatise to the attention of such
,ritics as have complained that his History
# the United States has no philosophy in it."
By the author of Mary Borton,n
Harpers d. Brothers, Nev York, through J. B.
Steel, New Orleans.
The authoress of this delightful little vol
me is Mrs. Gaskell, of Liverpool, whose
Mary Barton and Ruth " have made so
eep an impression on the public mind
Crawford" differs from her previous novels
n being more continuously genial and in
elying for its interest on events and pas
ions less painful and tragic. Itportrays the
rdinary life Of small English village, and
IS great charm is its felicitous representa-
ion Of character.
from Harper d Brothers, Ncw
York, through j. B. Steel Ne~ Orleans.
This is the eigth volume of thi S interesting
cries Of tales for young readers. 1t presents
uiet and peaceful pictures of happy domes-
C life, portraying generally such conduct,
nd expressing such sentiments and feelings
S it is desirable to exhibit and express in
he presence of children. 1t is beautifully
rinted and handsomely bound, and contains
,urteen well executed engravings.
All the above works are to be had of J. B.
teel, go Camp Street, New Orleans, the
rinting and binding is done up in superior
manner.
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