The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-18

this compilation that called for its reproduction
here. The biographical notices of Abdul Medjid
Omer Pasha, Churschid Pasha, General Guyon,)
and the Egyptian Viceroy, loose and meagre per-
formances, and the main body of the work is cha
racterzed by the same sloyenliness and imperfecon
of execution.
Messrs. Christensen Gildemester, the architects
O. the Crystal Palace have gone to the expense Of
publishing an illustrated description of the build
ing, more with view, we apprehend, Of placing
upon record refutation of the rumors that attri-
but part Of the failure of that coosal humbug to
their lack of energy, than of erecting literary mo-
nument to their own fame If such be their object
they might have spared themselves the trouble for
the public have aeady saddled the blame of the
Crystal Palace shortcomings on the right shoulders
With the building itself and with the manner in
which the Messrs. Christensen Gildemcster dis.
charged the difficult and responsible duties that de-
volved upon them, there is no fault to ind. Had
the other details of the enterprise been carefully
and diligently attended to- the result would not have
been such lamentabe failure Apart from its per-
sopal object, the book will be found Invaluable as
work Of reference by professional 1t has been
got out regardless Of expense and its Topographic
cal and artistca merits must ensure for it place
in every library. 1t is published by Rker, Thorne
& Co. ~
The Deserted Wife, by Mrs. southworth, is a tale
of considerable power and originality and the moral
to which it points one that cannot be too forciby
impressed on the minds of parents. The object Of
the writer ia to show that "the fundamental causes
of unhappiness in a married life are q defective
moral and physical education and premature
contraction of the matrimonial engagement. In these
trnisms is to be traced the origin OF May of the
evils that aflict society; and this attempt to
meet the cause and the effect, through the medium
of work OF fiction, is likely to do more in the way
&c 4 Al
homlies that can be written on the subject.
| The Antobiograpiy Of an English Soldier in the
- M,my' belongs to class Of publications, the
with caution. Il processes to give the e his.
tory of the career of a Paisley hand-loom
weaver, who, disappointed in the expectations
that had induced him to visit this country,
was compelled, as last resource, to accept service
in our army. 1t looks to us, however, more like one
Of those clever compilations which ready writer's in
the pay OF publishers turn out to order, with the aid
OF itineraries and works of travel. There is, how
ever, sufficient of versimltude in it to interest and
amuse the reader.
Nanette and her Lovers, a tale of Norm INDY, by
Talbot Gwynne, displays an intimate acquaintance
with the habits and manners of the district in which
the scene is laid but it is wanting in that construct
i've and imaginative power which is essential to the
production of good story The publishers are Ri
kerr Thorne 4 Co., Of Fulton street.
they making to introduce the works of the most
esteemed Irish authors to the notice Of the American
public. They have this week republished Gerald
GIifiin's 1a.es Of the Fire Senses. which, although
not the most popular, may be ranked as one of the
best productions of this writer.
a Year after Marriage, by T. S. Arthur is one
OF those common place deneations Of every day life,
which are by courtesy classed under the generic
title Of" the domestic novel" The publisher is
Peterson, of Philadelphia
The Frontie, smen, a narrative of 1885, is well
written and interesting tale, after the style Of Cooper
It approaches as near its model as any of the mta
tons of this writer that we have seen With the ex-
ceIton of Mr.. Erskine Murray's Prairie Bid. 1t is
published by Strnger Il Townsend.
SherrlIs Homeopathic Guide to Health, pub
lished by Radde, of Broadway, is intended as sort
of ready reference to aid the practitioner in pre-
scribing. Although the description and pathology
OF diseases are for that reason omitted the remarks
on epidemic cholera and small pox will be found
We have received from Horace Waters parcel Of
music, containing among other pieces the" Angel
Whispers pretty song, with music by Gochel;
polka by Comettant, and set of very original and
clever wazes by John Fletcher late Of New Jersey.
Personal Intelligence.
The Hon John b. Weller of the Senate of the United
States from the Golden State left the city yesterday
n company with his friend Mr.. Blanchard, Of sacra
morning next in the city Of New YORK expects to bow
at the hymenial altar The lady to whom he is to be
named city The Hon VIM. NJ. Gwin, of the Senate and
the Hon Milton S. Latham and the Hon. James A.
Representatives,
leave the city this afternoon route for New York
After the celebration of the nupal the happy pair ex
pect to visit Saratoga, where they will probably remain
week end then come on to the Fede al City Washing
ton Union, June II.
The following names were recorded at Gilpin's Elk.
change Reading Room, Wall street, yeserday:-J. G.
NJ Johnston England; Capt. B. Crooks, Indian Ocean,
John c. Mcgee, New Orleans; VIM. Rennie, Demerara.
Hon. John B. Weller. U. S. Senator California; Mr.
blanchard do ID. A. McDermont, do; +. NJ. Wynkoop,
U. 8. Marshall Pa; Col B. L. Beall, u. S. A. James b.
Wilson, U. s. N. J. Hanning New Orleans; L. William.
Ark I. p Handy, Cleveland; j. Sharp q. j. n A.,
were among the arrivals yesterday at the Metropolitan
mouth o. j. Johnston, u s NJ J. B. Stuart. U. s. A.,
were among the arrivals at the Irving House yesterday
s eaa Si wy ss.;
Ga; Capt G. B. Wood family, q. s. Army, arrived at
the Prescott House yesterday.
and lacy, st. Louis; chss L. Tarnbuh, Washington Gen,
Washington j. Jewell louisiana arrived yesterday at
the Aston House.
DR.. O. N. Blanoton, Miss; Capt sacket, U. s. Army;
yesterday at the st. Nicholas
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Peiser Major Thos Gusande Julius Bremen, DR. Rohr.
back mrs FahreDholz and servant Charles Nathey
bsstel. George We'll Ch.s We'll casp1I As:ies, Mr.
Louis Ehren neld Chas Menge Win Temmin Meyenberg,
Henry Msehen, August Frtzler Adler, Chtismann,
Low John Truehnieht, WIN WatEin, q schuienbers,
Thes Davies Won Claim Anne Lardy wendilken lady
fart, Miss Mary Martin, Mrs May FrsncEe ana child,
Edw Knsbeohucb lady and children Albert Fischer
NJ. Grfhsh. tls.per' PeTehe George Beck; Rev avs
hruseh Albert Fischtr Morris Meyer Lenor Lener,
Jos Pchlmisr Tho Eranek, Luke Kuthsy Geo Height,
ilupo oaebler, Chss sehnekmsnn, Ernss. KIsss julie:
Margneritte wilkins Rev b Chauncey, DR. Timme,
John sliig Toebler Oscar Andonard Peter Page lady
daughter and son Salvador Figaro Pedro PUG, Saio
Sslsnda, A Lewis. Thomas Davies, Golamann.
Fred Fransk: a AliSken, VIM Wilmer Klaus Rs.;
stetn Chas Kuschbaoh Henry Hudson James Jefferson,