Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-10-25
SPIRIT 0f Tx MCkEIgG PRESS.
The Union HAVING reoentlu blown q Aour;a

HE Union having recently blown flourish
o ltrumpets over an alleged achievement of the
Inteligencer, in at length telling something
the truth with reference to the existing
nti-slavery propensities of the Northern Wing
party, the latter journal says:
awe are glad, however, 10 have given plea
sure to our contemporary even by accident, and
we will not forfeit the jewel of its approba-
ton by disc tanning the merit, so rare, which
1T commends US for; and, as 'one good turn de-
serves arother,' We would propose to our graf
lied neighbor that ne reclporcate the pleasure
We have given him, by trying little truthful
experiment OF his own regarding Democr tic
short comings. We are sure that the novelty
OF the thing will be quite exhilarating to him
self, as well as d treat To his readers
The Union rejoices that the sentiments of
leading Democrats over the whole country are
alike, and quotes Bigler, Wiley Harris, and
A. 9 Dodge, to make good that assertion. The
organ also points to the present silence of
General Scott, Rufus Choate, VIM NJ Mere
dith and Mr.. Fillmore, while Cass, Douglas,
ct. 81. of the Democratic side are defending
the rights of adopted citizens as significant
commentary on the integrity of the ''sweet
Irish brogue'' and GO rich German accent no.
tons Of the Wings inthe last Presidential can
vas.
The Sentinel comments upon General Caz.
2,sssp's operations in Dominica, and conceives
81 will flow from them
NEW BOOKS.
Taylor Maury kindly send US Nos. z s
and 10 of"Martin Merrivale, his X mark nv
Paul Creyon, Observation-Disclosures; published
by Sampson d Co.
Also, Agriculture; its essentials and nom
essentials; including an examination of the
properties of Guano and other Manures,n nv
d. N Fryatt, of Bellville, N. New York:
published by I. L. Magagnos Il Co., 1854. This
Is snort practical treatise, in which the
Writer combats much of the prevalent widely
received theory of agricultural improvement.
Anough Its positions are antagonistic to the
views OF most of the scientific agriculturalists
Oh the day, it contains much interesting and
valuable information for farmers.
Also, g popular treatise on the Skin and
Hair, their preservation and management nv
Erasmus Wilson, F. r. S.-republished Second
American edition) by Blanchard l. Lea. PbiIa.
delpaia, 1854. This work is intended and
VOL calculated, indeed, to teach all who know
tho value of such information, how to preserve
those blessings clear and clean skin and a
good head of hair to old age.
Also, "The Freaks of Fortune" bvJ p
Jones, from the prolific press of T. B. Peter.
Bon, Philadelphia.
Also, "The Inebriate's Hut; or the First
Fruits OF the Maine Law" by Mrs. s.'A
southwsrth-Boston; published by Phillips.
sampson d Co; New York, by Jas C. Derby,
1904. This is, of course, pro-Maine law
novel, and is said to be in high favor with
those who uphold such legislation, especially.
Also, "Now-a-days," New York T. L. Ma.
gagnos d Co., 1854 This is a very interes ing
tale Of Maine backwood's life, which has
already become one of the most popular pub
locations of the day
Also, GA Tennesseean abroad-or letters
from Europe, Africa. and ASIA by Randall
W. McGarvock, published by Redfeld, New
fork, 1894. We commend this little volume
to all on this side of the Atlantic who NAV de.
sire to obtain useful and entertaining informa-
ton Of men and things abroad 1t is charm
ing book, indeed
Our thanks are also due to Silas H. Hill, ESQ .,
Tor printed copy of his able remarks in the
Beard of Aldermen in favor of his proposition
for subscription of $500, 900 to the Metropo
Titan Railroad