The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-01
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l Tor, W ashington.
This volume comprises two OF lectures-one, in
1872 Tragic Poetry, and the other in 1896 the His
toriea Plays Of Shakespeare. Mr. Reed had already
high literary reputation by seriea of lectures English
Literature, and it much tho sustained In the lee
lures contained in the volume before The subjects
eeted by the lecturer such enlist the interest
all literary and he has thrown into his per
tormance those exceences OF composition well Of
| dtoD, which will recommend his work.
The Poetry and Mystery Of Dreaas. BY Charles G.. Lee
land. Published by L. H. Butler Co., Philadelphia,
1855. For sale by Gray Balanyne, Washington city.
1t matters not whether people have ceased to believe in
dreams not they have ceased think and talk
strange vagares of the mind during sleeping
to which the sneients attached much Importance
lands book not only highly entertaining
explanations which gives of the supposed portents
ings OF dreams but his work is alphabetically arranged
that the key TO dream any subject be instantly
found and then the explanation only given in prose,
but embeished in poetry 1t is decidedly interesting
! book.
Geographic Eemeaoire rasage es eeoes e. des fames IL
astee par is eaes q 80 grapares. Par Peter Farley.
Published by G. III. Butler Co., Philadelphia 1855.
For sale by Gray 4 Baantyne, Washington city.
The title OF this work shows its character, and will
mend 1t at to those who elementary treatise
geography in the French language.
Historic DIES Flats Unis Amerique, des aures
parties da monde. Par Samuel g. Goodrich Edi
te par Z. IL. Butler Co., Philadelphia, 1855 Sold by
Gray Ballantyne Washington city.
The reader too familiar with this English to re-
quire any notice of its merits 1t is admirable work
Frencbmen for those in country who desire to
tse reading French and at the tme away valu
able information.
The Christian Year thoughts in for the Sundays
holidays throughout the year. BY the Rev. John Kebe
Vicar of Hursley Elegantly illustrated by Schmolze.
Published by T. Ii. Butler Co., Philadelphia, 1855
For sale by Gray Balantyne, Washington city.
The publishers of this work have displayed great taste in
the elegance and beauty with which it its
parts. But book full of real merit
with all the recommendations of elegant exterior
Of beautiful engravngs and illustrations 1t is book for
the Christian, and it ought to be circulated widely
Christmas New Years present by those who do
good in that way. The poetry is charming whilst the
thoughts and sentiments of the purest moral
The Aoral and Intellectual Diversity Of Races, nth partic-
MAR reference their respective Influence The cip and
political history Of mankind. From the French of Count
A. DE Gobneau with analytical introduction and
pious historical notes, by IL. Hotz To which added
appendix containing summary of the latest scientific facts
bearing upon the question of unity plurality of Species
BY J. G. Mott NJ. d., of Mobile. Published by j. b. Lip
pincott Co., Philadelphia, 1856 For sale by Taylor &
Maury, Washington city.
This the comprehensive title of Of the
terestng works have lately The subjects discussed
in truly philosophical Of peculiar interest in
country and doubt not many who take pleasure the
investigation of such subjects will be glad to find such
work.
The Year Book Of agriculture or, the annual of agricul-
ural progress and discovery for 1856 and 1856 BY David
A. Wells A. NJ, member of the Boston Society of Natu-
raj History, &C., DC. Published by Chds 4 Peterson,
Philadelphia 1855. For sale by Taylor Maury Wash
ngton city.
Whilst this is the handomest volume, whether its
typography illustrations binding, which has found its
way table for long time is not less remarkable for
the amount of valuable practical information which it
tains 1t exhibits the important discoveries and i'm
proyements in mechanics, chemistry horticultural botany,
geology zoology, meteorology &c together with statistics
American growth and production agricultural pub
catons classified tables of recent agricultural patents for
lS5I5 catalogue of fruits adapted to the different
lions of the United States, &C., with comprehensive
view of the progress of American and foreign agriculture for
the year 1856 Such of rich information be found
few books and the whole work is embelshed with the
beautiful colored engraving illustrating the several
subjects The coored illustrations Of the cotton plant its
healthy and diseased conditions exceedingly rich and
handsome Every farmer ought to possess himself of such
work.
Tererino Romance by George sand. Translated by a
lady, preceded by biographical sketch of the distin-
gushed authoress, by Oliver j. Leland. Published by
W. p. Fetridge 4 Co., New York. 1855. For sale by
Joseph Shlingon, Washington city.
We are in doubt which is the most interesting bio
graphical sketch distinguished authoress or the
which the character Of the hero Teverino drawn
by George Sand Either ought 10 induce the reader to call
and get the book at Shlington's.
Sketches of Virginia, Historical and Biographical By the
Rev. William Henry Foote, ID. d. Pastor of tho presby-
terrain church, h0mney, virginia published by j. Is.
Lippncott Co.. Philadelphia, 1866 For sale 10y Taylor
Maury, Washington city.
These are sketches of the early settlements Virginia.
settlements made by 'men Of strong minds ready hands,
and brave hearts, They abound valuable historical
formation particularly of ecclesiastical character II
work Of solid merit and deserves be literally patron
lied
Tile Child Vie, from the David Copperield and Smke
from the Nicholas Nickleby Of Charles Dickens Publish
ed by Redded New York, and for by Franck Taylor
Washington city.
These little volumes, handsomely bound, will consti-
convenient and valuable Christmas gifts for the
young everybody knows the character of the works.
it only necessary to that they at Franck Taylors
Relen LesonA Peep New York Society Published by
Parry Mcmillan Philadelphia 1885, For sale by Franck
Taylor, Washington city.
This volume goes forth to win its way upon its merits
author naneeas. The subject, however, indicates that
there interesting materials in it, IN Peep at New York
Socetythe author says Sin reluctantly raising the veil
which conceas the weaknesses Of shonab'es have
endeavored to display brilliant of refinement
elegance kindness and noble devotion, which lend
so much power and light to the picture"
Border Reages-A tale Of Mississippi. BY w. Gilmore
SHINES, esq, author of Richard Hurds &C., &C. Pub
shed by Redfed New York, 1855. For sale by Franck
Taylor, Washington city.
Mr.. SHINES says that of the critics objected to bis
nRichard Hurds and gloomy, and savage
of character His Border Beagles he apprehend may be
objected the other extrenetbat having
levty in its hero TO readers of fiction this will be
recommendation his book. There ia the promise of
ment and we suspect there is but little danger that Mr.
SHINES viii be cebsured for alordug much iun. lie
prolific writer aud bas made reputation which will insure