New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-24
TIE WAYS OF LIFE. By the Rev 8. WEIvER. limo,
DID, Isl FoSeDk Wsila


lose hi. way in vspid sentiDenta'i-m, or sonorou'
rbapsodies Appealing constantly to the facts Of eI.
periepce he sets forth series of impressive pictures
in illustration Of the debasng character Of gross and
sefsh pursuits lie skilfuy avoids the duilness and
commonplace, which are often the tne Of ethical
discussion, and gives perpetual vivsc'y to his re-
marks, by connecting them with striking incidents, aud
BY the frequent natural home-hurss with shich they
are enforced His standard of character is but
not 90 elevated a. to appear Wis onary sod nprac1ci
BILE He shows that the copduc, winch he holds up as
model has been realized in everyday life wads he
tempt to s practice by the pleadiDgs of his earnest
eloouence The titles OF Of the chapters,
Principle al Pleasure" Right and Might,
" Show and Substance" Luck and Pluck, The
Seen and the Unseen" indicate the tendency Of biz
teachings but give no idea Of the adaptation to popu'
lar instruction with which they are set forth ASS
volume Of permanent value to the family circle, this
book is not surpassed by any of the current produc-
tons Of the season.
FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GyoLo1lcAL suR;
Y 4Eik o isa 4hh STATE . "A"- N'' - <
Prior 10 the commencement Of the present survey,
there was but little accurate infonnatio in regard 70
the topography and geology Of Ne"'Jersey. Tho
fret complete map Of the State, compiled from local
surveys by Thomas Gordon, was published 10 1929.
revised edition Of this map was Issued ia purtuince
of resolution Of the Legislature in lsi7. Ths has
been the basis Of all the maps subsequently published
blu, careful examination shows that it IL ioadeq1ste
in lie contraction incorrect in it's details, and not TO
be relied on guide to the geographer or geoogist
In 1895 q geological and neurological survey of the
State by Professor Henry ID. Rogers, was authorized
by the Legislature, the final report Of which was mads
In 1883. 1t embraces general outline OF the geolog
cal formations of the State with analyses Of some Of
tie rocks, and general observations Ga the spplics
ton Of mineral resources TO agriculture ana the arts.
Before the survey Of Professor Roger local exanina
tons to some extent bad been made in the mineral
regions Of the northern part Of the ate, and 10 the
msrls OF the southern section. The present report
contains general view Of the plan upon which the
survey has been carried on by the Superint sndent,
DR.. VIM Kltchell, together with the reports OF NJ.
Coob, Assistant Geologist, Mr. Wurtz Chemist. and
and MiDerologft, and Mr. Viee, Typographical En-
eineer The practical utility Of the survey is Illus.
treed by the copious information here presented con-
cernipg the mineral wealth OF the State and tho
valuable suggesiions in regard to agricultural i'm
provemont.
TIE LIFE OF WILLIAM II. SEWARD: HHH.s lgnO.
from his Work' Keit,d b Co.,
r,s favor with which the collected Works OF
NJ. seward have been received By the public, has
INDUCED the eocr i,sue the prese Mt atsractyso X
inc volume. 1t contains the Memoir prefIed to the
lager edition, with two chspers, deecrbng the
public life Of Mr. Seward to this tme especially his
action in relation 10 the Compromise. OF $780, tue de-
feat of the Wing party in 1852, and the abrogaion OF
tho Missouri COMPROMISE in 1854 number OF ez
tracts from Mr. Stewards speeches have been n'ro-
duced TO illustrate the text. large part Of he vol
ume con.,ts of selections from Mr. Stewards addresses
md or,tions his Executive Message bis forensic ar
ouments and his pteches in the Senate, comprnnea
oreat variety of topics. under the heads Of Agrlcul-
ture. Intern.l Improvements, Education Freedom,
and 20 forth. In comparatively brief compass, the
volume affords general view Of the biography and
noc.l services Of the distinguished cen stor forming
an ;mnortant contribution to Amercau history, and
a welcome memorial of arduous duties nooly per-
formed. The friends of freedom and progress every
where AZ well ne the personal adheren's OF Mr. Sew
ard cannot fail 10 reg ard il timely pabicatlon
OUTLINES OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. By Or ni hr,S-
kleh Will Ia.s' SrtTI. svo DO 2g7' b.. on
james Munroe Co.
Asa guide in the nalytcal operations of the laoo
rstory. this volume with the hghes. claims 10
the attention Of the practical chemist II embraces
the results of many years experience in the chemcai
department of the University OF Giesseo' including
the processes adopted by Professor Liebg. as well
"A the &c of the author The student will tere ind
statement of those simple rules for conducting analy'
SIS which will lead 10 satisfactory results, wth'ut
interfering with the Judgment so ESSENTIAL 70 the sue
cess Of every chemical experiment. he pace
claimed bv this work 10 not now occupied oy any
other Roses large tfe.t.e is not adapted to tue be-
dinner. Since the publication OF the first Amefic'n
ed;riop. which was used as textbook IN the Law
No, ce Scientific Sctoo at Cambridge, ehenc science
has made gres, progress, and many Improvements
have been introduced in al alyss which are incoFPo
rated in The present edition.
| THE FOOTSTEPS or ST PAUL. By tn. ASiho, Of Nor.
| ips and Nib, WsiehsS" limo, Pr 40 Carer
| The remukable career of the Apostle Paul lie here
depicted with great freshness and beauty OF potua-
,ufe Absiaiuirg TO great extent from PuIei! 'neo
! lece, dsouisition the writer gives vivid deinea-
ton Of The perronal history Of ST. Paul, d~e!Ios on
it, features Of impressive human interest ara
in a conspicuous point Of view the elements OF TO-
nance and sublnity, embodied in bis unique expert
! eIee.
I THF Truth AND LIE - ',h
| =, he r. Rev. I. P MeILv.st two, p 80
Carer Brothers -. Oh,
Devoted 10 several Of the most import .nt topics OF
practical the,l,ey, these di.courses by On enlheA'
relate OF the Episcopal Church spPezi 10 the favor
OF the religious reader by their ahsetonse earnest
pess, implicitly aid e!oquenoe
| TIE MUSICAL ALBUM. 10y GtosSr RooT. Pf- b
Mason srcther- ,...
msnaal for musical instruction in ismNe Sc u u
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