The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-28

sources, but at the same time the reader win
find collected in q condensed and convenient
form, variety of interesting and curious facts
bearing upon the internal institutions and policy of
Russia, which were previously only to be met with
scattered through different publications. The work
was originally published in French and, as might
be expected is somewhat prejudiced in its general
tone against Russia. Apart from this obvious bias
on the part of the author, the book will be found
useful in the consideration of the questions which
are now agitating the world
Fanny Ferns second series of Fern leaves" fully
sustains the distinctive character which her previous
works won for the writer. 1t is pity, however,
that the great talents displayed by her should not be
concentrated on some more sustained and elaborate
efort-in the higher walks Of literature.
Crosby and Nichols, of Boston, have published
the biography of Pierre Toussaint the faithful and
warm-hearted negro who died in June last, in this
city, after devoting the greater part Of his life to the
sustentation and support Of a beloved mistress
when deprived by cruel combination Of misfor-
tunes of her family and estate. The virtues dis
played by this remarkable man in the humble sphere
in which he moved, and which won for him the es
TEEN and regard of all who came in contact with
him, justify this touching memorial Of his worth.
Morton and Griswold, of Louisville, have issued in
pamphlet form the report Of two sermons delivered
occasion of the death of Mr.. William H. Butler the
victim of the late melancholy tragedy which was
enacted in that city.
We have received the twelfth annual report of the
Board of Education, and Will take an carry opportu-
nifty of analyziDg its contents
We also have to acknowledge the receipt Of the
Rules and Regulations Of the Cemetery OF the Ever
green's together with copy of the act Of the Legs-
lature incorporating the association.
PERIoDICALs.-" Graham's Magazine" for June
is an excellent number. Under the head of " Art
and Artists of America it contains wel-written
biography and portrait of Charles Loring Elliott.
The paper on Schamyl and the Caucasus pos
the attraction of present interest, in which
by the by the articles in this magazine cannot be
always said to excel. The United States Review
for June comes down heavily upon N. p. Willis, in
an article more remarkable for critical judgment
than we expected to find in its pages. The public
TASTE although for a time led away by the eccen-
trictes Of this writer has at last indicated itself
by consigning him to that literary bourne from
whence but few return. The Art Journal" for
May is a superb number. The principal engravngs,
consisting Of copies of Landseers fine painting Of
war and Sir Joshua Reynolds portrait of him self,
are admirably executed. The practical Mechan-
les Journal for June contains in addition to its
ordinary matter variety of interesting notices re-
lating to American inventions. This new feature
will we have no doubt have the effect of widely.ex-
tending its already large circulation.
Professor Loomis has published new and revised
edition Of ihs valuable work on the elements Of the
anatomy, physiology and hygiene Of the human sys-
tenn. 1t is profusely illustrated with wood cuts.
The publishers are Messrs. Sheldon, Lamport
Brakeman.
Sadlier 4 Co. have issued neat little pocket ed-
ton of the Poor Scholar and other tales of Irish life
by William Carleton. With the exception Of
lanim and Gerald Griffin, no writer has succeeded
in depicting 50 faithfully all the virtues and failings
of the Irish character.
Under the title Of Christian Greatness" the Pav.
Dr. Hague has given to the world his discourse Geii
vered on the occasion of the funeral solemntes of
the Hon. Friend Humphrey.