New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-05

.,.,,a.cs IN the history Of Christ, they might also
"a Other points equally Important theT testimony
:. historians is called in question: ana mus inc SyS
~ ,bo au.hor rests on a foundation equally inse-
csre with tho theories OF Strauss ana olher German
0s;,s,. whom lie unqual6cdy condemns. Similar
;,conpruiiics everywhere occur IN his reasonings,
@ovino that # ho demoishes Strauss and other mod
=, slent;cs. he furnishes no substantial basis OF
Attn 10 take the place of their negations. We infer,
accordingly. that the volumes now issued will
not be regarded for any length of time by
intelligent and earnest inquirers possessing CON-
prehensiye value They will not allow them either to
exhaust the question to the whole ground OF
debate They will freely accord TO them the common
daton Of great verbal acutencss, patience OF re-
search, and style Of the symmetry, coldness and
chsse proproty Of sculpturcd marble. But they wiz
find In them no basis for firm conviction or mental
harmony the vital religious questions OF the day'
Their fatal defect may DO clearly stated IN Two sen
fences. They reegate faith to the province OF history
But DENYING tho inabty Of inspiration to the sacred
historians tLey nvsdate or at least cast suspicion
their testimony. Hence no certain standard remains
and doubt and confusion are introduced into the do
main of faith. work Of this character it is evident
can afford little satisfaction to the believer, while it
brings no conviction to the skeptc Its Incomplete
ness narrcwness Of view, and lack Of philosophical
comprehension can never DO counterbaanced by its
minute pathological niceties the scholarly graces Of
its composition.
In the elegance of their Typography these volumes
are credabe to the eminent house by which they are
issued and in fact have not often been surpassed by
tho most finished productions of tho Boston or London
press They are admirably suited to sdorn the shelves
of tho amateur in beautiful specimens of the typo
Ct phic art
An edition Of the Complete Works of CHARLss
DIcKIss, in Twelve octave volumes, is published by
r. y. Peterson Philadelphia, and sold by j. c. Derby
in New-York. This edition comprises all the larger
novels, which laid the foundation of the authors
fame together with the popular Christmas stories, and
the stories of a recent date which have been dc
voured with such avidty by every class Of readers
II printed white and substantial paper with neat
and egbo type, with the Illustrations by Cruikshank,
Alfred Crowquill, Phiz, &C., from the original London
edition. Each volume is complete in itself and will
be sold separately or in connection with the whole set
No purchaser Of books can consent to be without
copy of tho writings of tho great English novelist
and those who wish to combine economy Of expense
with convenience of form will do well to avail them
selves Of tie present edition.
A Model fer Men # Business is the title Of a neat
volume describing the Christian layman among his
secular occupations. 1t is revised and modified from
the lectures Of the Rev. HUGH STowELL clergyman
Of the English Established Church, and contains
many valuable suggestions az mo-, PIP. 322 Carl
ton PhiIlps)
Elements # Astronomy by JONI BRocKLEsBI, is
new manual for practical instruction, compiled from
the best standard authorities, with several peculiar
features in its method which are claimed to promise
material service TO the pupil in obtaining knowledge
Of the science. p2mo PIP. 32l. Farmer, Brace co.,
A translation of DUMAS Diea et DiaJle under the
title Of The CoRscrpt issued by Stringer Towns
end. 1t is FREQ from tho peculiar features which vi
tate so largo portion Of the lighter French lera-
turs, and may safely be recommended for family
reading.
Memoirs Of William W;Derforce by MARY A.
COLLIER is biographical compilation for popularuse
of the life and correspondence of Wiberforce by bis
son. 1t forms useful and readable volume Demo-,
pp. 800. II. Carter & Brothers.l
Under the title Of Brooksiand, DUNCAN Brother
have issued collection of the controversial papers
passed between Senator Brooks and Archbishop
HUGHES in relation to the Church Property Bill with
an introduction by the reverend Archbishop.
Virgin,a is the title of the seventh number o
"Harper's Story-Books' intoxicating the duties of
Young people to persons inferior 10 themselves in tho
social scale 1t is written in Mr. Abbots most attrac-
tive style.
De Witt e. Davenport have issued pamphlet con-
tanning The Controrersy beiTcea Senator Brooks and
AreAIishop Hughes, in complete form, with an IN
toductory preface by w. S. Tisdalc.
jon and Care is the title of new and enlarged
edition of "The Nursery Book, containing friendly
suggestions TO young mothers. p2mo. PIP 22S. Chas'
Scribner
Utxard and Onward, by LUcr ELLEN GUERNSEY,
an interesting moral story for juvenile reading, is
published by A. d. f. Randolph.
TIE EDINBURGH REVIEW.
The April number of tho Edinburgh Review just
reprinted by l.. Scott g. Co., has its full complement
of political articles, with not so strong spice of liter
ature as usual. The Correction Of Juvenile Offend
ers," The Autocracy of the Car" Lord Broug-
ham on Criminal Procedure" and Army Reform"
are among the subjects devoted to elaborate discus
son with the characteristic dgni6ed hcsviness of the
British Quarterlies Hucs Travels in China
" Pascal Paoli," and The Chemistry of Common
Life" are more readable papers, consisting chiefly Of
Iifaccamento of popular works, but not concocted
with extraordinary skill. English Sumames is bet
Ter, Slavery in tho United States" best Of all
s. Travels in Siberia is meagre to fault. The art-