New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-01


We pew the splendid library
son of The British Poets from the above named publish
las house comprising the poeca works of SWIFT in three
ssrne and of Thomson in vourses, with bOgraphi
I sketches and explanatory notes Under the competent
loral suporntendence of Pref CHILD of Harvard Un
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vsurccy ard good taste il is for the elegance ofitsyeo
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srdard works who have eye for beauty OF form aud
A~ouphness of mechanical fnsh will do we'll not to over
nk this admirable series among the mslttude Of its
deserving rivals.
The same firm have issued an edition of HuMrs Hssto
y@ England in Fix superb octave volumes the stl lie of
ikh not surpassed by any recent publications OF the
Tendon press With large generous type aud paper OF
k finest and fImest quality these volumes afford aluxdry
bie and eve sight which must be appreciated By every
pnnoseur 1t is truly gratifying both in literary and
rndurolps nj of view, to witness she rapidly advancing
Eprovement o. American typography, to which the ent-r
rse and lbei lily of Little, Brown & Co have largely
mhibuted
The Eelossc Magazine for February must not escape
be attention of those who wish to avail themselves of the
nos, valuable portions of the British periodicals AS usual
rh ills magazine the selections comprise the most i'm
postant literary articles Of the month together with
variety Of miscellaneous reading suited to almost every
hsle The leading feature Of this number is the large
smount Of biographical matter which includes sketches
and criticisms Of several eminent Americans, well as of
popular English writers For instance have notices of
IN p Willis, james Russell Lowell Edgar Poe with an
Estimate of their literary merits while interesting papers
are devoted TO Hugh Miller Caroline Norton Mrs. Jane
tOn and Robeu Hall well executed engraving of Sir
John Franklin forms the rontspece of the number and
brief summary is furnished of his life and services The
number closes with q collection Of literary ntelgence pre-
pared in manner credabe to the judgment and skill Of
Aeedtor
II
DtsOcrscyi IN America, by GEORGE " BURSAP. An an
svsary discourse before the Maryland Historical Society
the distinguished pastor OF the Unitarian Church in
Rakmore Afsr brief introduction describing the colo
tssacn Of several of the original settlements DR. Burnap
Feds TO discuss the Of the establishment Of de
noesey in America tracing the essence the substance
md almost the form of al subsequent distinctive Ameri
Gan Institutions snd legislation TO the primitive compact of
1 SPhgrms in the Maysbwer. The historical induction
managed with force and cerEess Of argument and pre-
ass powerful support TO the democratic character Of the
gnn enterprise which has been called in question with
snsdsrable perinacty by recent writers In excellent
fePng with the subject DR. Burnaps style is masculine
ana snswy with little attempt a. rhetorical ornament
Il
me Bydresathic Quarterly ReVietr, for February moro
nan sustsns the promise Of the first number in the popu
OF Its discussion and its common sense sirectsns
e preservation Of health The topics here treated are
soharacter to command attention from all readers on
physiological and hygenc snbjects "Dyspsp,iap Com.
| bon Gods The Hunger Cure" water Crise.s are
hpers Of great interest to hydropathc aens and pr
n numerous hints which may be Of vaus TO any invalid
he prevailing inculcatOns Of this journal lead 70 femme,
both in eating and drinking the main conditions Of
Itstb, and to rigid absinence an Indispensable ale
INT in the cure Of disease. tPowlers s. wsllsl
hosslold Words for February OF all the popular iour
W. Of the day DicKEsss Hoasehoa HOrd, bears the
n for tho uniform arsctveness Of il oouen,s and its
lal bending of entertainment and instruction Each ar.
svnhout single exception contains some fe,ure OF in
s which to claim the attention Of the reader The
number In addition to the usual variety Of tbs work
nss Round Of Stories by the Christmas Fire" which
might with all the Vaccinations of Dickens ninkable
/ = Sy'fem q QEestions IN Geography, by DAVID n
s.sos The plan Of this work has novel features
- make Il . valuable educational manual II consists
Lannon's adapted 70 any modern stss. together with chs
geographical definitions and explanations, sspeci
IEgnsd for the use Of beginners The arrangement, Of
Is simple and convenient and It, obvious ain
sof ct practical utility mus, recommend !, 10 ju
saehen higgins Kehggl
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