The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-15
Notices Of New PuhIsesslsss.

Frp I..sr OF HIs NAns-Riksr, ThOsne b Co.
1Db n n pleasing domestic story BY Mr. Per ., tbs
Inn sIator OF Mrs. Carrie aea, in viii \ the trand
usn fron Swedish to Amsri N life II made The
rrsusdw@k OF as Interesting pls, rendered the
nsre attractive by the natural manner In which IL
h developed. There Is tenderness AMI trusAfunes
u Ne sch ailments, and IN avoidance OF eveTythir 9
IKE what La called fine writing, which show that
Ae author has not only the feeling necessary TO toe
DssSuction Of good story Of this description, but
- good taste and jul ement which are only TO DO
acquired by long literary experience. He is
vOJtf follower in the school Of viii h Hans Chris
I'm Andersen, FredeIika Bremen and Emile Carlen
~ nsh distinguished ornaments.
TbrIhwELI-- Riker 4 Co.-This is a quaint, sar-
sastic picture Of New England life, in which the
nxs OF Puritan habits apo notions, that are stu TO
- found in the towns and villages that lie out OF
tAs beaten track of the gsess highway, arc ca'ica.
tired with q quiet and apparently I'M onscious
lucr that is as piquant as 1t Is felike. In these
DAYS of ambitious effort i, is refreshing to meet
With work in which we are permitted to lose sight
e the egotism Of the author, in the simple and
nasura eatment of the subject. Few works Of this
dsss win be read with more interest and pleasure.
TIE GREAT HIeHwAY, by 8. w. FULLoA.-G.
deserved popularity on the Other side Of the water
~ II has already passed through three editions
- small triumph for first effort in this branch Of
kterasurc. Mr.. Fullom although previously kno IN
b. his Marvels Of Science had yet reputation
- make as rovslist, and we are only stating the
esutb in saving that it has been Ut once firmly
established by his last publication. He is evidently
. Keen observer AMI as sklfu ia description as he
n 81 L. u
viii possess The more interest for the American
reader, from the fat that it embraces many Of the
salient features Of American life. There is graphic
sketah of the Mormon settlements At Nauvoo, with
IN lights and shades Of patient enduring, hopeful
tail, and unhlushing hypocrisy and proaigacy, that
b touched of with an artistlike skill that saow
lat Mr.. Fullom is in his natural element in works
Il fiction.
afEipger h Townsend have republished, in q
sAssp form, Theodore Hooks admirable novel Of
= Ned Musgrave; or, The Most Unfortunate Man
b the World" Few works Of this class have hal
- long and well nerted run Of popula ity.
xHE LOST HEREss, by Emma Soushworth.--T.
D. Peterson, Phiadelphis.-This is one Of the best
At ne many tales which we owe to the pen of this
prsli6c writer. Its high moral purpose, skifal de-
1naatisn Of character, and truthful and vivid des
0ptens Of ns.u al scenery impart to it An interest,"
which but few Of our modern morks Of fiction pos
sess. Mrs. southworth is likely to prove formi-
dabls competitor to some Of our more popular
American noveists.
Frank Leslie's Book Of Fashion for October is the
cheapest and most valuable work Of its kind that is
Issued from the press. Besides one hundred en-
cravings, illustrating the fall fashions an new spe
sinens Of fancy needle work, is contains tale by
tAe author Of Fashion and Famine, music, chess
AAGsams, &c. 1t promises to become an indispen.
snAle hand book with our New York bellies.
The American Medical Monthly continues TO main.
hin lie scientific reputation. Its contributors are
Den Of high standing in the profession, and the ar
tlsaes are in general marked by horough acquains
mse with the subjects handled. We also observe in
1hb publication desire to give something of po-
yar treatment to its contents-a desideratum in all
onses, but moro especially In epidemical diseases.
Dgans 4 Dickerson are the publishers.
Harper for October is an excellent number. Alb
bstss History Of Napoleon Bonaparte seems to be
approaching its close. The battle Of Waterloo is
d1sposed of rather summarily- and less ia made of
ne incidents and vcissltudes Of that great political
sna military drama than was to be sxpssted from
re previous treatment Of his subject by the author.
verge Of extravagance, at variance with historical
Hueh, the writer's admiration for the character
and motives of his hero. 1t is pity
mat an otherwise creditabls performance
shculd be narred by prejudices viii h detract from
de value Of the work. TIE notice Of DR.. Hookers
journal Of his travels in the Himslayas forms one
= Ne most interesting articles in the number, pro.
fassy illustrated, as it 10, by well executed en-
gnvings. Thsckeray's story Of the New:omes II
soakinued in the present number, and displays all
- amusing versatility and caustic wit Of that
agreeable writer. There ara several original art
slss Of considerable merit, amongst which "The
Lost Islard" occupies foremost place. 1t purports
. - sketch Of an island supposed to have ex-
hesd OF the southern coast Of Greece, and which u
sAaSsd 70 have been destroyed by an influx Of the
- In the eighth century. It is represented to
1--we been inhabited by IN idolatrous race long
sfSsS the great majority Of the European nations
Aad been converted to the Christian faith, and the
ssthor, to give the s.o.y moro dramatic effe2,
ssleets ~ the period when they were over vhelmed
- this terrible calamity the moment when they
vsrs engaged in Offering up human sacrifices to
1heir tutelary deites. There are indications of
sivong imaginative power and poetic fancy in the
6eatmsnt Of the subject. "A Day in Lunatic
Asylum" displays wildly the horrors Of those terri
Als alterations Of the human mind which, strange
- n.y. seem to increase with the progress Of eivili-
satien.
Theatres and Exhibitions.
ACADEMY OF MusIC-We are glad to perceive,
~ reference to the programme for to morrow even
hg, that Bellini's grand opera "Ls sonnambuls'
= 10 be performed. Madame Grisi as Amina, Signo
ma Donavani as Lisa, Mario a. Elvino, and Susini
- Count Rudolpho, Is o cast that cannot easily he
and Mario have Ievsr before appeared In this opera
u America, although q large number OF mnsic i
cpl yurts have been very DESTROYS Of hearing these
renowned artists in their respective roles In this
snbkne composition Of Bellini. We think, there.
sre, thst the Academy Of Music will play y
goocly array Of the beauty and fashion Of our me-
iiop0lis ~ morrow evening, and tnat those who