The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-08
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The author LAYS before OF facts and statistics On
every Russian power and prosperity which leaves
point UNEMPLOYED He reviews the geographical position
Of the present empire with the advantages and nees'ia
growing OF it, He portrays, With an admirable minute
ness the prominent characteristics of the individual Rus
He lays before all the influences which are and
be brought bear the masses lie touches upon Tie
preudiees social national and religious OF the dominant
lie examines critically the many sources Of the
pres power and prosperity and its resources In adversely
lie looks into the and power Of the national church
OF Russia
And after having thu. spread before the empire de-
tail independent entirety he proceeds to draw asd
picture inevitable future OF Russaof her manifest
destiny Her relations to- and dependence upon, the other
powers Of Europe ably discussed The possible results
the present war regards the advancement OF true
Christianity and the arts and blessings Of civilized life
inquired into And in conclusion highly interesting par
ae is drawn the present and future Of the two
powers which just inclined to divide the world be-
tween thenhe great despotism Of the East and the great
republic of the West.
History Of edicine from its Osiga 10 the N"stssn 6ss-
tary. BY p. v. Renouard NJ. D. Translated from The
French by Cornelius g. Comegys, NJ d., Professor the
Institutions Of Medicine, Miami Medical College PUBLISH
ed by Moore Wiistach Keys Co. Cincinnati 1855. For
sale by Taylor 4 Maury, Washington city.
Dr. Samuel Jackson Professor in the University Of Penn
sylvania, says OF this book
The work translated, Historic do la Medicine by Dr.
p " Renouard compendous arranged treatise
the subject.
quainted with the history of his science It is not only in
eretng of adj anage, to know the views aud the inter-
retaons Of the same pathological condition invss .
much force and skill but without the scientific
light that assists powerfully modern research en-. sotw
drawn from study OF Nature are TO be found
every of scence and in all me systems ana doctrines
should not be neglected TRUTH like the diamond does not
brightness its value from being Undecided IL
worthless matrix requires merely new setting 70 DISPLAY
its beauty and its worth
eoGrey Murcton or the Faithfes Gaardian. BY Susanna
Noodle author Of ''Roughing it in the Dush," &c. Pub
ished By De Witt Davenport New York. 1855 For sale
by Franck Taylor, Washington city,
The talented author Of "Rou9hny IL IN the Bush" has
thrown power into this work. which by far tho best
of the many excellent that have issued from her
The plot Of work varied and strikng the contrasts
vivid and forcible particularly between "my uhcle the
evil genius the story and the good Sir Alexander and h
noble daughter who lovely and genea beautiful thing
wo,nan'ets conceament, like worm in the bud feed on
the damask of her cheek and turn with shudder from
the contemplation this lovely character to that of Dinah
North, that than end in human shape, who almost
blush think that such monsters bear the human
form There fine moral persadng the whole book
which cannot fail to do good.
Liz Hason or, early struggles midst continued hopes
tale of human lcotted down from the pages of Lily's
Diary BY Alice Grey. Published by II. Long Brothers
New York, 1855. For sale by Taylor Maury Washing
ton.
In this tale we have the authentic autobiography Of
Young lady so slightly concealed the gauge fiction
the actual personages from the public curiosity
Lily uson simple interesting story of actual fe show
ing real exists amidst the place
of every day affairs 1t is book Of tenderness feeling
beautifully written, and will therefore, be eagerly sought
after.
A Guide Conversation in the Engish and Chinese Ian
quagssfor the Americans and Chinese in California
elsewhere by Stanslas Hernisz H. d. attache to the
United States legation in Parisate attache to the United
States legation in China &C., &C. Published by John T.
Jewett Co. Boston, 1855. For sale by Franck Tayor
Washington.
The progress of events the Celestial Empire and in
own Territories Pacific has given s~ca work this
Importance which it would not have possessed few years
ago. knowledge Of the Chinese language has ceased to DO
object curiosity The book before is intended
facilitate such acquisition Of the two languages Is will
be respectively useful the people Of the two countries hay
ing business relations
smns,er Rerie,p, No. l2e October 1885, american sd-
lion. Vol. Al. No.2. For sale by Taylor Maury, Wash
ington sity.
The contents Of this number follows:
Thesm Marcus Tulius Cicero the Position of Woman in
Barbsrisn and among the Anccnts Evangsica Teaching
London Daily Press; Contemporary Literature.
Edinbry Reriew. No. 2os October 1855. american sdi-
tioa FOL 49, No. q For sale by Taylor Maury, Wash
ington city.
The contents Of this number as follows
Memoirs of King Joseph Political Disturbances in China;
the Educational Census the Court Of Dude Paragraph BIZ
bes the Plurality Worlds; the Newspaper Pres Ten
Maud Transcaucasia the Fathers OF New England
the Results OF the Campaign.
Postal Reform It's Urgent Necessity and Pracicadaay By
Pliny Miles, Published by Stringer 4 Townsend New
York, 1855. For gale by Taylor Maury, Washington.
Mr. Miles has made the subject Of postal reform his study
years. and has presented to the public the results OF biz
laboious Investigations in the volume before Its char
ncte will be best understood from the following table OF con-
tents
The Franking Privilege; Uniformity Of Posage Letter,
Carriers aud Receiving Houses Statistics OF the uniea
Post Office Statistics OF the British Post Office oss
Office Money Orders; Management Of Dead Letters; Com
pusory Prepay Of Postage Useless Way-Bis Late
OCEAN Postage Branches General Post Office; I'M
provements needed !: General Resume.
The Constitutional Book practical and familiar
position Of the constitution Of the United States and Of
portions Of public and administrative law Of the federal
designed chiefly for the of schools aca
emea, and colleges. BY Furman Sheppard. Published
by Chlds & Peterson. Philadelphia, 1885, For sale by
Taylor Maury, Washington city
1t scarcely necessary for commend such work
this; its tte-page recommends it. Such works
ought the hands of all American children as wen as
those of age The constitution ought to be part Oh
every mans education.
A DEVOTED wrE--We have the following account OF
singular instance Of conjugal affection and feminine
strength and endurance from an English paper:
An old couple in Newcastle became reduced to wani
and necessary tat the husband who suffered eS
tremey from confirmed rheumatism, should be removed 70
charitable Institution. lie besought removal to ia
veron HILL and his wife had promised it. The journey