The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-10-31


''Rival Bellies" Adventures of Col. Nanderbomb," &c
Published by I. b. Peterson Philadelphia For sale by
Taylor and Maury, Washington city.
The tide Of this work would lead the reader enpeeta
rich fund of in its perusa From hasy glance
through il we are satisfied that will be disappointed
this expectation Ned Ions history and adventures present
view wonderful variety of characters, and the author
has drawn them with admirable skill aud ingenuity. Iii.
story highly interesting and entertaining, whilst Its Ian
guage and lis sentiments viii blend the most sensitive
reader.
The Elements Of agriculture book for young farmers
with questions prepared for the Of schools BY George
E. Waring jr., consulting agrieultust. Published BY
ID. Appleton CO., New York ls0i FOR sale by Taylor
and Maury, Washington.
This is not work OF science but plain practical
men the simple operations by which Nature produces
many results 1t will be found interesting to old as well
Young farmers and viii contribute to the pleasures OF ag
cultural life. We results daily in agriculture without
comprehendng processes by which Nature brings them
about This book explains and eucdaes these processes,
and shows that the business Of farming capable OF employ
ing the mind as well the hands in its prosecution II
merits liberal patronage from farmers
Narrative of Journey round he Dead Sea and 10 the Bible
Lands, IA aud 1851, Including Q, The dscor
err ofte Sodoa, and Gonorroa. BY T. DE Sauc
member of the French Institute; edited by Count Edward
De Warren New edition, in volumes. Published BY
Parry Mcmillan, to A. Hart, Philadelphia
1854 For sale by Taylor Marry, Washington city.
These handsome volumes made up of the diary Of NJ
De Saulcy during his peregrinatons Phonica, Galee
Judca and the biblical lands Of Canaan and Moab His OPP
portunitie for collecting valuable Information good
and his observations minute and careful He details the
results with Particularly and records them in his diary
easy familiar, and agreeable STYLE which adds greatly
of his narrative. The countries through which
he travelled and the objects he describes interest
that will for his book many readers and
they will all acknowledge their indebtedness to the author for
providing for them so rich repast.
The Better Land or, the Beierer's Journey and Future
Home BY Augustus C. Thompson, pastor of the Elect
! Church. Roxbury Mass Published by Gould Lincoln,
! Boston 1854. For sale by Taylor Maury, Washington
| city.
This is a charming little volume Astounding in succession
of rich gems of thought which illustrate and make happy
the journey of the Christian Some of the topics will reach
the heart of every reader such recognition OF friends
children in heaven society of angels resurrection body
&C. The author has made book which ought to be uade
every Christian hopes its Joys rewards its
cncouragementsa these and much more sparkle through
| its pages.
The Book and It's Storya Norratire for the Young
cason Of the jubilee of the British and Foreign Bible So
cicy. BY l.. N r. with an Introductory preface by Rev
t. Philips Jubilee Secretary Published by Parry Nc
MILAN, Philadelphia 1854. For sale by Taylor Maury,
| Washington.
The Book u.s. of course Bible" and its story the
story of the Bible in all ages countries and languages from
the first dawn of the completion of the sacred
CANON with interesting details of its translation and crcua
ton from the earliest efforts the present time Such
has attractions not only for the young but for those Of
all ages The story is told with simplicity and truthulness
and may be read with pleasure and profit.
Historical Sketches Of Sacsmen rho foarhed in the time
Of George H. together with remarks the French Rev
oution. By Henry Lord Brougham, +. r. s., member of
the National Institute Of France. Complete in volumes
Published by Parry & Mcmillan, Philadelphia 1854.
For sale by Taylor Maury, Washington city.
We conceive of no valuable contribution to his
orca literature than weliprepared sketches of the eminent
statesmen who fourshed in the time of George ILL., The
volumes before make just that contribution The sketches
full and ably drawn, and have to believe that
they prepared with strict imparaly. They will take
their place with the standard works of English literature The
statesmen whose lives sketched mostly Engshmen
but find in the list qutea number of eminent Frenchmen
and few Americans. The characters of Washington
Franklin, Jefferson, and Charles Carroll drawn and
that the task is executed in that win be
satisfactory the American readers OF the book. The
sketch of Washngt given the chapter with that
of Napoleon, and contrast drawn between them which
will the just pride of Americans After closing his
view of the character Napoleon which is done with
tery hand, Brougham Washington, and says
grateful the relief which the friend Of mankind, the
lover of virtue experience when, turning from the
temptation of such character his eye rests upon the great
of of any age! His opening remarks
Franklin less just and gratifying to American pride
He says One OF the remarkable men, certainly of
times politician, of any age philosopher,
| Franklin who also stands alone in combining together
these two characters the greatest that sustain &c
He does like Justice to Jefferson and Carroll We regard the
of value, and hope the publish
of richly rewarded for bringing out in acceptable
| style
Rouo IN Soitzeand. By Jacob Abbot Published by W. j..
Reynolds Co. Boston. 1854 For sale by Franck Tay-
| Tor, Washington city.
quence, Astounding in interesting Incidents describing
with cernes and accuracy the objects of that
interesting country.
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