New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-20

WED ediion Of ,his Dictionary was broeget on: 10
lsi7 and another in ls4s. The present work is sab
stantslly On enlargement Of the Comprehensive Do
ronary; the vocsbuaries, including Greek, Latin and
Scripture Prcpc, Names, Modern Geographical
Nance. Abbrevisiops used In Writing and Printing,
ouot.tiops in Modern Languages end Mythology
have been inereased nearly three hou.and words
have been added TO the Dictionary proper; and
more full definition has been given 70 many OF The
words Brief notices Of the principal 'ynonymes OF
the language are a useful esture Of this edihon AZ
the work was designed by the author FOR The zee oil
families rs well as schools, he has introduced variety
Of technical terms in the various ars and scienees-
tome words which obsolete sntiquaied scuuing
In books Tia are much read-some which are me ely
local and proVrcisl-s me- pecuiT TO the United
&ates-end q large number Of words and phrases
from foreign languages that often met with In En-
,lsh books. The publication Of thisNolame viii CO.
bsnce the obligation of the American people 10 the
malicious AMI diligent author and even the advance
eusrd who march under the standard Of our mos. 10
trepid phlologht Noah Webster, may often find ben
eft by referring 10 its pages.
TIE PARAsoLIc TEACHING OF caalsr. Ls,sh. Rev.
ID. X DsvsNoSo, b. A. svo, PIP te = carer
Brc,h,r.
The prolific press Of tie American publisiers he's
brought out few more valusble theological reprints
,hsn the Dir sent elaborate volame. The author 10 Q
student and admirer of Trench, whose recent WORKS
on Biblical ptilolosy and Interpretation have met
with such favorable reception on both sides OF the
Atlantic although be is not identified with the opin-
ions Of that writer on various essential points 10
preparing this woik he has arranged the parallels OF
the New Testamept In groups according TO the affinity
Of their opics and witho ut indogog in coy parade OF
erudop, has expsi ded u cir eacug ideas into &C.
res Of popular and attractive essays Lees employed
with dosmsfic theology than with practical religious
views, the volume will doubtless gain unserss vel
come iiom all classes Of Bib Q students.
rpr poErICAL WORKS or EpMUNp sPESsER FL.
tied by PxAsers j. CHILD 5vols, lsmo Boston; Latte,
Brown Co Nsw.Yoik; james ). DetensoI
TIE excellent edition of Spenser issasd in Bos,on
sixteen years sgo under the charge Of Mr.. Hlsrd hs
served as the basis OF the present volumes. consd-
cradle portion of Mr. Hillards notes have been re-
tanned; but they have been reduced to more CON-
pact form; the text has uly revised s.sr
extended collation. Of copies. new glossary he's been
prepared; snd copious biography of the poet far
rshed rom authentic sources. The Discriminating
taste ard perception dispensers peculiar beauties hs;
aye displayed in this edition together With tho con-
vepient SIZE of the volumes. vii recommend Il for the
A MANUAL OF ELEMENTARY GEOLOGY. BY sr
CBAsL.s LyELL. syo., PIP 67i d. Appleton Ca
Since the appearance OF TIE last ei'tion OF thn
standard geological manual, the science Of which Il
treats hos sdvsDced with its u,ual rapid pace de-
uandipg OF the author review Of the whols ground,
ipcDu6ir many facts and opinions not before coosid-
ered< The pesent work. stated in our po:ce Of ihe
previous edition, differs from tho Principles OF
Geology" by n same sutbcr in being devoted 70 the
mopumens o. ancient changes in the structure OF the
cath ard 8 Inhabitants. The volume Is brought out
10 typographical style worthy OF its disas nished
scientific ability and importance.
rpF spIPwAsTFRs ASSISTANT AND COMMERCIAL
DloEsT. BY JosrPH BLUNT. svo, pP ST. 40.
The eighth edition of this valuable leg.I and busi-
pess manual has Just been issued In this City, while
We hsve simultaneously received Q German hanss-
ton of tho wo,k from Vienna, executed by CARL y.
Loosely. TIE translator has somewhst condensed the
details of the original. and presented it in form
which he considers iudrpsni able to merchants, ship
owntrs and masters Of vessels who have any con-
mercial relations with the United States. The WORK
10 Issued In sn elegant octave edition, presenting
highly finished specimen of European Typography.
EVENINGS WITH TdE PROPHETS. BY ths Rsv A.
Mo,ros Bsows. LID. i2nc. pP u.s. PhisdepAs:
Pany MCMILLAN
The biography OF the Old Testament prophets IL
here comb,sed with On outline Of their most remsrks-
bic predictions and the proofs Of their fulflmens -
duiyed from sacred and profsne history. The work
Is crowded with impressive sugges ions, clothed In
graphic and eloquent language.
fhE MAINE LIQUOR Law By H W.;I: g. cls'" is"'
The progress Of the ProhibitOry Liquor law from ito
inception among the reforme in Maine TO its present
%. siuo before tho public Ia minutsy ssetched In this
volume. A large collection OF statistics have been
gaber.d by tb. mpilsr intended TO shov is p'sc-
teal working and btnc6cent effects An interesting
biography OF Neal Dow Is prefIed 10 the volums,
which is emb. sbsd with the portraits Of several Of
the l~sding advocates OF The cause. The fiends Of
Pr hbidoD will bere find variety Of important fscn
and figures in col firmation of the utility o. their
measuies.
A GEOGRAPHY or TIE BIBLE: By cHAsLEs A. OooD-
ncH. imo. pp. lee. Cater b'oeefa
The chief places mentioned In the bible snd the
principal events connected with them, are hoe Do
scribed in alphabetical order This little Volume 70
equally well adap.ed for instruction in fam LES and in
schools.
The United States Magazine for October h.s an To-
terestipg orign.l sketch Of the As,or library and is
founder, containing variety Of biographical saecdab
and copcus description Of the library edihce and its
con,ens The number also presents its u-u n attract
i've se'ection OF nisceilaneous reading u. NJ. Emer-
son q CO..
The Poetieal Works IF William LisL> B0rIes, with