New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-29

dANNFRs, AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE ANCIENT AND
MODERN NATIONS by THOMAS Dew 0vo pp 6s2.
u. Appleton Coy This il pos,hu nous work by the
late President OF the college Of William and Mary Il.
embraces the whole period from the creation Of the
world TO the close OF the French Revolution and the
establishment of the Consular Government, excluding.
however the subject Of American history. The p0r-
ton devoted to the history of Greece comprising an
elaborate survey Of her literature art and domestic
Manners is rich end instructive We have aso some
important chapters on the Feuda System the Rise Of
Christianity, the Revival Of Literature the Reforms-
ton, and the British Constitution. Although intended
mainly for book Of reference, many parts OF TINS
volume quite readable, and the whole OF EXHIBITS
uncommon degree Of learning discrimination, and
good taste It's utility il greatly diminished by the
want Of good index which, in work of this kind, IL
indispensable
" We have the second number OF " The
HIsTonY Of BosroN," by SAMUEL G. DRAKE, fully
sustaining the promise Of the first number, which
as ayorsbly noticed in The Tribune on ia appearance
last September The narrative portion OF TINS Work s
succnct end lucid presenting continuous view OF the
events connected with the early settlement of Aassa
ohasetts while the notes filed with the curious
statements and suggestions, which furnish dainty
fea, 10 ANTIQUARIAN tastes In the hands Of such keen
and jealous mouser among dusty old documeus as the
I'd tor Of this history it cannot fail to produce many
important facts which have heretofore remained in OBJ
ssurity and to bring to light evidence points
antiquarian interest which have not yet been sasfac
sorily settled. Boston Oliver L. Perkins)
sy@"GEMs FROM FABLE LAND" by WM.
GLAND BOURNE This volume is a new product Of the
modest industry with which its author is lsborng for
The cause of moral and intellectual Improvement 1t b
constry cted on a novel and excellent plan The mate
rais consist of selection from the most celebrated IA
bles in prose and each Of which is appended
variety Of illustrative facts and anecdotes taken from
reel life and gathered from wide extent of reading.
The work intended to promote the interests OF eda
cation by presenting attractive examples OF the niu
ence Of sound principles and vrtuous hsbs the wei
fare of life 1t is admirably adapted to this lauiabe
purpose Q2mo PIP. 1856. Charles scrbner)
~ "TBE LIFE AND WoREs OF ROBERT
| BURNS" by ROBERT CHAnBERs.--T This volume com
petes the edition Issued from press Of Harper Bro.
Tiers isincomparaby the best collection Of the poetry
and letters Of Burns that has been given to the public
comprising good deal Of matter not to be found in pre-
yous editions and accompanied by sufficiently copous
biographical narrative 10 illustrate the events in the
poets life without running into superuous details The
manner in which the editor has performed his task Is a
model of literary fidelity and good taste. No lover of
Burns viii fail to place these volumes his shelves.
~ "THE History OF THE PAIsrERs OF ALI.
NATIONS" by CHARLES BLANC. No. l. We have
here new serial intended to present an exhibition Of
the Art Of all Nations containing the biography Of the
most celebrated artists their portraits fac SMILES OF
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brsted works The present number is devoted Albert
Durer the ustrious founder of the German School of
Painting gives interesting narrative Of his life
and engrayngs of several Of bis celebrated pic
lures We are glad to welcome this publication as a
seasonable contribution to the history Art 1t forms
agreeable addition to means of artistic cultya
ton o. Montgomery
20 The number of 4" The CHRISTIAN Re-
VIEW" for January is limited in its range than
several othe recent issues OF that able periodical Tits
decidedly theological in lie TONE with ess variety
of literary matter Among the subjects notice
Ancient Philosophy In its Relation to Christ" Doc
trinal Preaching" "Pho and his opinions" "Ths
Eclipse of Faith" "Soul Liberty and forth The
Article on "Soul Liberty ably controvers the
tons Of Archbishop Hughe in regard to the claim to
priority for the Catholics of Maryland in tine defense
b OF reNglOus uteuCm NIOiDy q DhlaIuI
WooDwoRrH's AMERICAN MISCELLANY
OF ENTERTAINING KNowLEDGE"-A valuable contri-
button to our stores Of juvenile and family reading
might be anticipated from the name of its Editor,
Francis c. Woodwork 1t sintended to issue volume
at time irregular intervals, until the completion o.
the work in ten volumes. Each volume will be coma
pete in itself illustrated with engravngs
We can safely commend this publication for the good
taste and attractive character OF its contents without
waiting for the appearance of subsequent issues (Bos
ton, PHILIPPE Sampson, Coz
70 "NARRATIvE AND MISCELLANEOUS PA
PERs." by THOMAS De QUINCY q vols. l2mo Tick
nor Reed s Felds) The first paper in these volumes
entitled The Household Wreck" is tale Of harrow
ing interest. The wonderful power of the writer Is
shown in the gradual accumulation Of incident con
neced with the most provoking retceace as to the cat
ssrophe by which the curiosity of the reader is KEEP,
perpetually ON the rack. "Coleridge and Opium Eat
ing" The Temperance Movement" and "War" are
the subjects of characteristic essays.
tg-"THE LAND OF THE CAESAR AND DoGE,
by WILLIAM FuRNiss, Demo. PIP 3s4 Cornish Lampori
s. Coz new volume of travels in Italy, presenting
in too ambitious style. the results of personal obser
walton during extensive tour The author has de-
voted much attention to the collections Of Italian arr,
and INDUCES at great length in critical remarks
of the most celebrated master pieces. His comments
are often of a novel character
~ "VoioEs OF LIFE, by Mrs. EMILY p,
LrsprRNlES volume of original poems, mostly
drawn from suggestions of personal experience and
tngtd with prevailing shade Of sadness They show
great ease Of versihcation and viii be read with inter
est by the numerous friends, whom the writer is ia
vorably known by her public REGULATIONS Of Poetry.
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" The OLYSTHIAcs AND OTHER PUBLIC
CITATIONS of DEMosrHESEs," translated by CHAHLrs
RAM KKSNEpY This is a vigorous translation OF
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