The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-06
TINE UP-Ofice holders have seen the an
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The Literary World.

The Literary World.
The printers have for several weeks been unusually
busy and is believed that the March trade sales will
be well supplied with works. well editions.
The most important original contributions to- literature
however in preparation will probably not out
until some time in the
Mr., Bancroft is printing the concluding volume Of his
History of the Revolution" Whatever may be said of
particular points and qualities in this splendid perform
ance it not questionable that the whole is the
nobest piece of historical writing furnished to the read
Of English in age. We sometimes dissent from
Nj Bancroft but have never occasion to doubt his
passing abilities, his truly American spirit, the de-
liberate carefulness Of his judgments; and contem
porary writes in style glowing attractive and
suitable to his purposes We believe it is Mr. Bancroft's
intention, completing his History Of the Revolution
to proceed with the Administrations Of Washington
Adams, Jefferson, and Madison"-down, indeed, to the
close of the second with England. The public may
be congratulated upon such expectation. discus
sion of the rise and advancement of parties by indus
trous student and shrew d Spectator, will certainly
be popular-more popular, believe for the compare
tive freshness Of the subject than those parts of his
great work which about to be finished. But il Mr.
Bancroft go with the modern history of the
United States hope he will pause long enough in that
pursuit to give the Life Of Samuel Adams, for
which he is known to have the most ample materials.
noble old patriot-and man living write it well
. the great historian who is NOW occupied with
general political and military annals for the period OF
his activity.
Mr. Randall our Secrstasy Of gt.te, been several
years engaged Life of Jefferson; he has had
to much original and valuable material and he will
doubtedy produce work Of great interest to politicians
and historical students 1t is remarkable that has
ever yet brought complete edition of the Writings
rf NJ IaN> Tha ali h,h tr,sa
and published by his grandson, Mr.. Thomas Jefferson
Randolph it is well known, do not comprise q moety
Of printed correspondence We have every page that
be found Of Washington, Franklin Adams Hamilton,
and other contemporaries but have still to study the
great chief Of the democratic party in files Of State
papers, transactions of societies. difficulty obainable
pamphlets and imprinted and constantly disappearing
manuscripts.
The writings Of William H. Seward" in three splendid
octavos, embracing portrait and at least very
full biographical memoir, will be ready in two three
| weeks.
The Appletons have commenced complete edition OF
the Works of John c. Calhoun with volume contain
ing his ssTreatse Government which will be followed
collections Of his speeches and letters and extended
memoir. In their department works Of equal interest
and value have appeared in many years. and we trust
that the large party by whom Mr. Calhoun equally
reverenced and beloved will to it that this edition OF
his writings is largely sold throughout the Union.
Recent English discussions of Slavery in the United
States have provoked of the many and
profound political economist of this age, Mr. Henry c.
Carey to an elaborate treatment Of the whole subject of
American and foreign slavery and serfdom, and his
work, which is nearly ready, will produce
| ton throughout the world. Mr.. Carey brings
to the examination Of the difficult questions connected
with slavery no, only well disciplined faculties for the
observation Of facts and such powers of analysis and
generalization belong to the frat class of great nte
gences but the advantage of the largest
dence that be reached by any living writer public
affairs. His supremacy among contemporary political
economists is acknowledged by the best critics in every
country where political economy is studied and whatever
he writes Of immed translation into the chief
European languages, well Of respectful consdera
ton by the advanced and enlightened thinkers of Great
Britain and our country The men, well 'the
women of England" will be apt to Gnd in Mr. Careys
book suggestions for the employment of all their super
fuous energy and philanthropy.
Professor Tayer Lewis Is preparing for immediate pub
LEGATION, volume 1.-The Six Days of Creation" The
sham scholarship Of the little but camorous clan of inf
del meuntebanks who continually the OF people
who hear popular lectures the eyes of those who
| read "progressve newspapers" with their swapping
barking, and sneerng at Christianity, will be exhibited
in proper light by the able critic Of Plato Contra
1
| lures q sheriff by nest Of coiners
Mr.. Fletcher Webster is occupied with " Recollections
OF the Private Life and Conversations of his ustrious
| father-a work which viii be eagerly read The task
Of editing the Memoirs and Correspondence Of Mr. Web
understand is for the part confded by his
associate literary executors TO Mr. George Ticknor the
able and thoroughly accomplished author Of the "Hstory
Spanish Literature whose intimate personal rea tion
and political sympathy with the great leader vndcae his
special charge Of this important duty We are anxious
for the printing Of Mr. Webster's etters and have no
doubt that Mr.. Tcknor will execute his Office in regard
70 them udicously and satisfactorily possible
under existing circumstance but there must be much
especially respecting persons in his confidential
cations which cannot be submitted TO the present gene
ration II would be delightful to look over In antcips
ton the edition Of the plee works Of Daniel Webster
i to be published in the year 1850
Of illustrated works for the next season. the most beau
tfu and interesting will be The Republican Court or
Levess at President washingtons" luxurious qusrto
will comprise ample and curious details from hitherto
nsdted diaries and correspondence Of the higher domes
ts life and fashion Of the period Of washngtons admins
traton commencing with the first Inauguration in New