The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-25
polish a. must render IL welcome visitor to the
hOm0n Of in fair uatrpNsa

Il II WolC0me
homes Of its fair patrons.
tefh part of the Peoples Edition Of Lodges Por.
traits." which il compilation from the memors Of
the 'liustous personages who figure or have 2gured
In the history Of Britain II is learned, elegant,
and very cheap work. illustrating, 1t Does oil the
existing editions Of national histories, from Hume
and Smollet to Macaulay.
We have received from our Transatlantic friends
i the lat number of the National Miscellany by
Parker Of London. and the August number Of the
Art Journal" 1t is quite enough to name the lat
ter loYus in order to secure the continuance Of its
Azfsrssve patronage amongst all the admirers OF the
fine arts, roth on this continent and in Europe.
Doctor Psrishs "New Jersey Medical Reporter
contains record OF the transactions Of the Medical
filled with some very valuable reports Of medical
| and surgical cases, . well arranged professional
miscellany. and the whole Obituary notices OF dis.
| tinguished doctors recently deceased.
| In the musical line we have the song of "Hot
Corn, SET to music by The writer E II. L. urtz of
Grand street. in this city. 1t il dedicated to
"Horace Greeley and Pastor Pease."
"Tbe Julien Polka" composed for the pianoforte
by Ansani Bandini, has also come to hand through
the publishers, William Hall & Son, of Broadway.
by the reception of faithful sketch on home, en-.
titled; "Tbings as they We're and Things as they
Are" by Johannes A. Verte, Of Brooklyn; and
Henry Hays magnificent engraving Of William v.
| MesEs Boaler Co., of Broadway, have handed
| in q variety Of samples Of water-nsrked papers,
the same those now on exhibition at the Crystal
| Palace. MIR. Oldham, of the Bank Of England, was
the original inventor of this beautiful water mark,
watch has been found by that institution the ony
| guarantee against forgery. The specimens seat to
elegant in the extreme and artists will at
appreciate the advantages which mercantile com.
monty must derive from their introduction.
| The" American Poytechnic Journal has reached
] the third number of the second v0ame The cou-
tents very varied, upon subjects connected with
science mechanic arts and literature There are CO
pious u. traitors on every page. Agency Office No.
| Wall street, N. Y.
| Stringer & Townsend, of Broadway, have re-
ceived the third number ofthe practical Draughts-
man." an excellent drawing companion for machin.
lists engineers, &C. It is translated from the French
by NJ, Armengaud, the elder, Professor Of Design
in the Academy of Science, Paris. 1t will be com.
peted in twelve monthly parts.
The same firm has brought out neatly bound
volume entitled "The History and Rudimeots of
Architecture" which is edited by John Bullock of
the american artisan. The different orders,
styles of various countries, design and principle of
architecture, with glossary Of terms, well
ranged to render the book good source of infor
nation, and a reliable authority for students and
practical men.
From the art publication Office of Geo. s. Apple
ton, No $50 Broadway New York, we have received
q copy Of one OF the most truthful humanizng, and
really beautiful line engravings, which has as yet
elegant style of art 1t represents Harvey in the act
of demonstrating his the Dry Of the circulation Of the
BIZ cd to King Charles the First pictorial record
is thus furnished Of Of the most important Incl
dents in the life of the great Professor. The strong
" marked lineaments OF the humane scienceenlight
eDed, but careworn face Of the Psychologist, are
trutbfuly preserved. He holds in his hand portion
of human skull; and the group formed by the as
tonished but coniding prince his devoted cavalier,
the awestruck royal boy, and the immortal doctor, ID
one most illustrative Of the character of the day,
both in science general education, bvalry aud sur
gical knowledge. The engraving is % inches wide
by rs inches high, and sold at q low price.
The Artist Wife and other tales, by Mary Hewitt;
Stringer Townsend, Notwithstanding from
the pen of Mary Hewitt, whether of her own crea.
ton or translation, is read by all classes These
half dozen or more tales are very interesting, and
will probably have large circulation. They are
published in q neat handsome volume.
We have received copy of "The Lawyers Story"
BY member Of the New York Bar, whose name Is
Sunday contemporary, is full af interest and merit,
The plot is ably woven, and the incidents thrilling.
We are not surprs ed 20 hear that it has reached
fourth edition. Published by Long Brother.
"The Mud Cabin sthe title of q work, written by
Warren Isham, and published by D. Appleton and
Company OF Broadway. The author intends to treat
of the tendency of the institutions of Great Britain
ss illustrated in their effect human character
and destinv. With this view he gives recapitu-
iation of incids t. ofhis PERSONAL travesand observa
tns IN that country strung togather Ia rather
bling manner, and accompanied bya series Of
second hand commentaries based upon the ideas of
every predudced writer or speaker who has ever
penned uttered word against the moral, social,
POLITICAL RELIGIOUS, governmental affairs Of EGG.
land. The description OF his interview with the la
boring ard operative classes and his assertion re-
gardDg their condition. and servlty to the aristoc-
racy, would surprise all experienced travellers and
natives Of the country by the new light in which
Mr.. Isbam things The reading of the work if
it be read will beget fine, rigorous enduring ha-
/ fred five n W IN lvin
under different forms Of government, in either side
Of the Atlantic.
Messers stringer and Townsend have sent us the
sixth pumber-sixth volume-of "The Practical Me-
cbanics Journal The articles lists of patients re-
ports Of the proceedings of scientific societies and
/ general correspondence which appear in this work
have rendered it highly popular The September
number low before u.s. folly susains its reputation
The illustrations, with the copperplate engravings
of Belhouse's Twin steam boiler" and Hartins
'Water Waite" are executed in an elegant style.
The Southern Quarterly Review by Walker and
Burke Of charleston has reached to the forty eighth
punbeI and tire eighth volume, which has been for.
warded 10 US by Evans and BTittan Of Broadway.
New York. The political articles critical notices Of
new works, and general style OF the 'Review' rem
der it deserved ornament Of orr national literature
G. H. Butler and Co, Of Philadelphia, have handed
us an elegantly bound new work, entitled "Egera or
Voices Of Thought aud Council which has been
JUS brought out by their firm. 1t is written by Gil.
more Simms and conveys, in plain simple manner,
RIedt uooy W senuDcntdi anu moThi tuouSis CYL
dertly The accumulation of mary years. The name
of the work is well chosen and the contents show
that the Goddess Of Council-Egeria- did not com
mnnica.e all her wisdom to Numa Pompilias. The
book will form good addition to family libraries.
LsmpoIt, Brakeman & Law, of this city, have Just
| published "Traces of the Roman and Moor, or
| Twice Trodden Tracks through Lonbardy and
SPAIN 1t appears to be sBetchy book OF travels,
and will interest all those who like to read about
European tourists
AmeIic Genius.
List of patents issued from the United States
| Patent Office, for the week ending September 20,
| lS53-each bearing that date--
Tbos, J, Alexander, of Westerville, Ohio, for i'm
PROVED acine fer saving sticks for broom handle 5.
james Black Of philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for
improved planetary hydraulic steam engine
UIiah a. Boyaen, Of Boston, Mass, for improve
mont In turbines.
unah a s.yden, Of Boston, Mass, for improve
. vflif In 6vT, 70 ,ao.nro