Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-12-25
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ruy Six DAYS OF CREATION. A series of tamili
letters from father to his children, describing Il
ns.urs. History Of cacll days mercies, with partc
Ia reference to the iuetration of scrptura tru'
u, ". G.. Rh:ud. Published by Parry McMIila
Philudo!ohia Received from Mr.. j. W. Randoii%
Z, this volume the youthful! family circle are tauS
how many blessings of the six days creation nav
len. their aid TO supply tho wants OF the h"uF'
eu,hor has labored successfully to "eause the VINO
s,s,e Of Esrth's henu,y and Heavens brightness
some 10 their young minds. filled with instruction
wlnKS,. OR ApvLSirRE, on THE MoS0oir
sHoRr. Bv Samuel 4. Bard. Published by Mes'r:
II.rner s. Brothers, New York. Received troi
Mcssrs. Harold l. Murray.-These quaint paper
were originally published in Harper's Magazine I'm
s,oca one of its very attractive features They ar
accompanied by sixty admirable Illustrations
coryrnY NE1GHaoRHoop. By Miss Z. A. Du
INV Published by M.ssrs. Harper Il Brothers, New
York. Received from Harold i Murray.-The incl
d.n.s which compose this picture, draw too iarGes!
upon the readers credulity. Their improoaol!itl
constantly disturbs the interest which portions OF I'M
narrative excite The author, however, evnce
vivid imagination and powers of description the
give promise of future efforts from which this olem
ish will be removed.
I.uE IN Observation-Disclosures AND MOLE
BILLS. By Frank Marryat. Published by Harpe'
l. Brothers, New York, received from Harold q
Murray.-Au entertaining account OF experiences II
California eulbeliished by apt illustrations.
THE ESCAPED Nuy OR DISCLOSURES OF CONVENT
LIFE, AND THE CONFESSIONS OF A SISTER OF CHAR
1rr. Published by Dewitt L. Davenport. Receiv'
ed from Buttors L. Simons.-This book processes to
give calculations Of facts respecting the Interior lie
and practices of Converts. The author asserts III
the preface that she ha narrated her own actual e1
psrierce q declaration which world have oeei
more satisfactory il the work were no; published
anonymously. 1t he, been ascribed 10 Miss Buck
,ey by some, bu. her authorship is contradcted by
others One or two critics pronounce that the book
before ua was not written by woman, is not an &C
tua history aud that portions OF 1t bear striking TO-
semblauce 10 Diderot's celebrated La Petete
! VISIT 70 THE CAMp BEFORE SERAsTopoL. by
Kiehard c. Mccormick, Jr. Published by Appleton
j. Co., New York. Received from Woodhouse q
Co.-1he author gives an account OF stirring Incl
dents At the seat OF wcr Of which he was al eye wit
ness He describes the position OF the armies, the
resources Of the soldiers, and enters into tho nut
oil military life. The volume acquires additional
vc!ue through number OF excellent panoramic view'
and sketches.
LETTERS TO THE RIGHT Rev. JOHS EuGHEs
ROMAN CATHOLIC Bi>hoP or NEW YORK. by
p,ll;. b.l Nv TIarnar 4 Irntlars Re
cciyci from Harold 4 Muuay.-These letters are
fro,a the pen OF one who was educated Roman Ca
thoc, but afterwards seeded from that religious
denomination. Their object s to prove that 70
man=n is not the religion for America.
Tiano ASp JoLlBA, "R TIE AaT OF RIiSG Csr
ycI. BY Jacob Abbott. Published by Harper AM
s.o,hers, New York. Received from Harold l. Nun
ray.-rhs is the eighth number Of ilarpers admru
bic ser;es OF stories for youth and Of Mr. Abbott
most successful efforts for The instruction aud hmust
ment OF his juvenile friends.
LEARNING roTALK. By Jacob Abbott. Publish
Cd bv Harper & Brothers. Received from IIarrol
g. Mmray-A valuable book for the nursery. Il
uratliur occupants are instructed in the use OF ai
suage in very entertaining and ingenious mamie
a llI>TDkf pf nv SNiiLp ~ u = l.
By John Bonner. Published by Harper 4 Br
theirs, New York. Received from Mcssrs. Harro
il Murray.-The author has successfully written
history OF the United States, III language adapted
tho oor,prehensipn of children. The idea SUI
p.sted nv Mr.. Charles Dickens "Chd's History
England" 1t has sometimes been said by captio
foreigners, as matter Of rcproach, that America
know TOO little and take too little interest i'll the hi
tory Of their own country. We trust that the pop
lariiy of this valuable juvenile work vii! prevent
possibility Of such reflection upon the rising gen
ration.
MircaELL's PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY. BY y
gustus Mitchell. Published by H. Cowperthwah
CO., Philadelphia. Received from Messrs. Hairo
l. Murrav.l-This il an easy and admirable intr
,uc,iou to ,hs study Of Geography, designed for Il
ius,ruc,ion of young children in schools and anili'
The author has connected With the geographical !e
G.;ef history OF tho various quarters OF 4
globe. The fourth revised edition OF This book ia no
given 70 the public. The engravngs are nuirero
and from original designs. They illustrate remark
Die circumstances connected with countries to wh
they are attached.
ARITHMETIC aSD ITS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A, A TExT Book foR COMMON SCHOOLS. flie
SCHOOLS ASp ACADEMIES. By Dana p. Colour
Principal Of the Rhode !.,and State Normal Scho
Providence. Published by H. Cowperthwait & c.
Philadelphia. Received from Messrs. Harold
aIu-ray.l-TLis valuable school book has reached
fourth edition, and IN. been universally comnende
The euineD.ly practical character Of Mr.. Coturr
b,t ..recially recommends it to the attention Of tho
teachers who t their pupils for the counting room,
for the every day duties Of life.
The ELEMENTS OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR. By SAT-
uas. Greene, A. NJ, Profs.or in the Normal ID
partnept Brown University, and Superintendent
Public Schools. Providence. Published by ii. Coz
pe.lhwai, & Co, Philadelphia. Received fro
nesns. Harold g. Murray This volume
ranged to combine the Analytical and Synthetic
rneilloGs: with IN introduction for beginners. and v
rou: exc.c;aes oral ard written, for the formatio
analysis, transformation, classification and correctit
of eertences. The design OF the author - to combiI
In one treatise all the distinguishing features Of u
"AnnIysis," and 1.-THE First Leston.."
Taz VoYAcU, TRavFLs AND ADVENTURE q
OiLDxRT GODHxaD, ~ yoREICg Paris. WRITE
Br nIAsrtt A:D rptr.D By PgTsR Partly. Pul
lishsd b. }. Z. Usrby, New York Received fro