New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-11-28
New Publications.

Truman jon Decerber.-The present number, which
concludes the forty third volume of this very popu
lar magszne is equal in merit in each department il not
sspsrior to any of its predecessors We speak
longth Of it. contents which made up the pens
Of our most talented Amsriosu wrters-stoddard North
saxs, etc The illustrations excellent. Mr. Graham
has believe sold his interest in this magazine and it
will hereafter be published by Richard II Lee & Co. Mr.
Graham remaining In charge Of the editorial department
We glad Of this change, have doubt It will
lend much to its value and interest by leaving Mr. Ora
ham untrammeed by business and thus bring forth those
fascinating powers writer which American writers
possess in higher degree than does he and to which his
past works will readily attest The January number
promises to be fine affair, Init Mr. Headly will
><ience an illustrated life otwsshngton.
Illustrated Magazine NJ .1tWe are sorry to see an en-
tsrprss Of the kind which Mr. Montgomery Of New York
has yentured into slow to receive the patronage Of the
people and the concentrations of the press No perod
cal has been published In this country which well
merits it's tts hs and fail in time receive
proportionabe popularity Among tho sngrsvingq
which notice one, the Melancholy Of
Albert Darsr which is worth three times the price Of the
book to say nothing Of the many other copies from the
And painters and its valuable literary contents This
magazine Of the arts will if sustained tend much sle
the taste of the people dusc useful aud pleasing
Information upon subjects to the great class Of readers
Buy it.
also the publisher Of monthly devoted to the diffusion
Of general knowledge, bearisg the above title which
heartily wish placed at every fresds in the land In
its table Of contents found subjects which will be Of
interest to all
The Political Works Of GEO r. MoIri.-Chsres scribner
Of New York has issued the works of this well known
sder in finely bound octave volume of 365 psges In
its typographical execution merits observation No
press in New York has given the public finer looking
profusely through it. although little too Laura Matilda
h nevertheless elegant and attractive feature Of
the book The admirers Of len Morris will be glad to
oognize the waits which have been floating through the
magazines and newspapers in this hns dress.
Romantic Incidents the Lres Of The Queens Of nsiond
These sketches OF the Queens Of England from historic
and Geographic accounts will possess all Of that charm Of
romance which history and ~ characters well fc
ton possessss The present series embraces the lives Of
Elizabeth woodyle Queen of Edward W.. Eleonors Of
AqutOine Queen Of Henry H. Matilda Of Flanders Queen
of William the Conqueror, and Matilda Atheling, Queen
Of Henry l. The work is written by J. r Smith author
Of Amy Lawrence "starfeld Hail. etc 1t Is bound
In good style We glad to that the publishers
Messers Garrett Co. of New York turning their at
tenon to the publication Of useful books Of this class
stead of contriving flood the country, they have
been wont with cheap publications Of the Jack Sheppard
.rhool which are the scum OF all the vices Of fiction
with Of its virtues and which can only result In
eyi to those who seriously peruse them.
The Golden LUX by VIM. Cloud Bourne Zip Top
Noble Aim p by Mrs. Tuth and The Little Drum
mar from the German by Mira II u Consnt pleas
ing stories for the juveniles during the holidays which
been published by Mr. Charles scrbner Of New York
Wsstsr Charlottesville illustrations of this book are
Inv Darby which Ia important and valuable feature
THOSE sketches Of border life and character which the
author Mr. j. h. Mcdonnell has given US, arc eminently
truthful MS all must who acquainted with the life
md scenes here described 1t ia evident the writer il
handling subject which Is thoroughly understood by
him These sketches will meet with many readers from
a Who have taste for the wild incident to
,.,tvoods life Published by Redfeld NewYork.
cnsar,ty Lindorm-This is another of the cheering
h.s Of Miss Caren which will be seized with avidity BY
bsm,ny admirers in this country. 1t is published by
s,hner of New York. The translation is, presume
@ mo- it Is made by the person who has trans
,,.i tho former works of this authorizes into English
N, Bdcksater Chroncc-A collection Of tales anC
.bes Of Virginia life entitled above has lately beer
nae,u not speak Of its contents. But emepating as
Ios from the press of Mr., Redhed, we presume 1t wei
worthy perusal
an If the above books and magazines for sale b.
m Morgan Exchange Place, to whom are indebte
for COPIES Of each
u.av, Of Rer Dr. Judson.-Mr. Thomas l.. White o
Ma and lO5 Canal street, has laid upon our table tn
,,olr of Rev DR.. Judson, by President Wayland, Q
n,,s University. 1t is published by Philips sampso
8 "a. of Boston, in two volumes duedscimo. We sha
occasion to speak ut greater length of these volume