New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS

NEW PUBLICATIONS
l. THE WESTERN RoME. AND OTHER PosMs By
Mr.. L. H. sISoURsEY. limo, Pr. $50. Parry Nc
Milan.
2 PAST MERRIAM. By Mrs L. II sIsovRSEy. l7no.,
PIP 2S9, ID. Appleton Co.
The first Of the above named volumes consists Of
poems never before published, together with some
ecors from occasional pieces, and from the contents
OF the illustrated octave edition of Mrs. Sigourneys
% ems. Tie longest piece in the volume is smoothly
verified descriptive poem illustrating the fortunes Of
family who established their home in the Far West
at sn early period Of its history. Ii contains several
faithful pictures Of pioneer life. The other poems
Of very miscellaneous character, both IS regards
their subjects and mode of treatment, but they all
marked by the refined moral perceptions and earnest
religious tone which distinguish the writings OF their
author. More brilliant poetry, doubtless, can be
found in all the popular periodicals of the day; but
the genuine household favor of Mrs Sigourneys pro-
ductons and their natural delinea,ion Of un vesal
feelings will long recommend them TO popular favor.
Past Meridian" is the suggestive title of prose
volume intended for readers who have arrived at
that period of life when " their faces are toward
the setting sun" IL discourses wisely aud feel
iDgy on /" the duties, the privileges and the amen
tiles of ole age. profuson of anecdotes and illus
trations drawn from actual life, relieve sihe work from
all didsctc rigor, and will attract attention be-
yond the limits stated in the preface. The bio
graphical facts which abound in every chapter are
of extreme interest az showing the elasticity Of the
mental powers and The influence of rational habits In
preserving the energy of youth amid the natural in
frmities of age.
you have HEARD OF THEM By O lano PIP. $50.
Redhrld.
The writer of this anonymous volume seems to
have been beaing about the world among all sorts OF
people, for many years, to some purpose. Accord
ing TO his account--aDd we are far FRO n calling
its correctness in queston--he has seen most Of the
lions of the day. and he certainly tells US what he
knows about them in very agreeable manner. de
has laughed bis way through various walks Of society,
feasted with actors and artists talked with literary
mogpaies, jobed with idle men about town, and
picked up in his multfarous ongoings no small store
Of anecdote bon-mots, and personal gossip in gene
raj. He treads gingerls, too, slippery ground,
awaiting himself of every thing that can give zestoh
narrative, while avoiding scandaloua licenses. Il is
much to bis credit that he seldom falls into the temp
tation Of adding to the piquancy of bis stories by
abusive personalities, and usually serves up his good
things fire. sh and sweet, without giving them the dash
Of ac dy relsbed by vinegar dispositions 10 sbook
devoted TO gossip this strikes the reader as pleas
ant surpae and with many other popular features
in the volume will not take anything from It's atrac-
tions. The vein of naive egotism, ia which the au-
thor freely INDUCES, is good na,ared and froc-
some that at last get used to II, and set il down as
batter of course, without voting il bore.
THE SCIENCE AND ART OF ELocUrIoN AND ORA
TORY. By Wonrm PUTNAM. l2no.' PIP 4". Auburn
Miller Orion Muliaan.
The author of this work Is an experienced teacher
of elocutioD and is animated by laudable passion
for his art. In the Introductory portion Of the work
be ha. stated the principles of correct and expressive
reading and illustrated tbon by variety of sppro-
pirate practical examples. The selections, which
include extracts from great number of popular
writer most of them American, made with excel
lent Judgment and well adapted to call forth and
discipline the natural moduations Of the voice. In
this respect the work differs from many of the COM
manuals of elocution, which fail OF effect by the
abstract and too ddatic character Of their contents.
1t is almost entirely free from the usual hackneyed
speeches which have become stale by everlasting
repetition and deals largely in the most ptby produc
tons of living writers. On this account. it may be
highly recommended fer family reading, well a.
for a school.book.
PLAIN AND SOLID GEOMETRY. By GEoRGr R. PEA
KlSs. LID. Syo., PIP z55. ID. Appleton & Co
In preparing new textbook Of Geometry, the
thor has aimed to give extended and compre-
hensive course h,n is usually presente in the ele-
mens Of the science. He has made free OF the ex-
celebt ire aiise Of Vincent selecting the most vaus
bic portions but not attempting to furnish complete
translation An admirable feature Of the work is the
clearness and precision Of its method-the theorems
on analogous subjects being brought together, and
the problems introduced under separate arrange
ment. Many Of the demonstrations are of novel
character, and furnish fine specimens Of simple ele-
gance Of statement. The volume also contains q
treatfe on Plain and Spherical Trigonometry, in
which the difficulties of the subject are adroity re-
removed, TO great degree, by the lucid development
Of the most intricate formulas
BY BENSON LossISe i2mo, PIP Sf3. p. j. Hunting
Devoted by taste and professional pursuits to the
investigation Of American History, Mr.. Losing hiss
here brought the fruits Of his researches 10 the csase
Of education. His work presents brief but con-
reeted and lucid view of the progress OF events
which led to the formation Of our Republic, aud Of
the subsequent development Of her history. IL traces
the leading incidents TO their remote causes presents
the most important facts in a comprehensive srran
ment, and suggests appropriate comments on sigI ~
cent transactions The Numerous engrayings with
which the volume is cmbt lished not intended
merely for ornament, but TO enhance its utility as
manual for instruction As a textbook for histori
cal classes, and convenient work for occasional
reference, it fills place which il occupied BY no
previous compeId.