The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-07-19
NO. 446.
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- r,r THE MAIRHEs. BY Harry Gringo. Boston
f.i,r. sampson. Co; New York: ). C. Derby.
r,r ale by Gray * Ballamiyne, Washington, d. c.
The collection Of sea stories here given will
;u,sre,t only those who belong to the "more
.,.rrv than wise" order of humanity. 1t is
..oI,ablr true to nature that is, to a side
,fbpman nature from which it is hardly worth
. rrter's while to lift the veil.
~ ~. MONTHLY June, ISIS New York: Dix Ed
wards.
The openinc article of this No. is a sensible
,-;,;ope upon American Travellers" in gen.
o-sI and in particular. Bryant's characteristic
r,.o, Robert of Lincoln" has already found
:. vav into most Of the weekly papers; as also
eTbe Normon's Wife, a most touching sketch.
eSlaycry in the Ottoman Empire is the title
Of 81 instructive article.
IL. Coxscrlrr A Tale OF the Empire From the French
n. Alexandra Du,nas. author OF Monte Christie" &c.
NV York Sjringer a Townsend For sale by Franck
1,,!or Washington, ID. e.
The prolific pen of Dumas has never pro-
Gaced tale more simple in style, or more I'M
objectionable, than the above. Conscience,
hc Conscrpt,r although not very natural
character is most worthy ard lovable. A pref
ty .limpse of French peasant life is given us,
,,,,etler with n sad reminder of the iar-spread-
inc evils of war. In the words of the transla-
tor. this lis essentially book for the iireslde
circle
VIM WurraFoacE, the Christian Statesman b
MAR roI.r New York: Robert Carter a Broth
r. Tor -a!c by Cray BaIiantyne, Washington, d, C.
This is. of course, rather a compilation than
a memoir Of the English Apostle Of Freedom.
One cannot study his life too closely nor too
often. We're all our young men, who now look
forward to high places in the political world, to
aiapt. as their own, such principles as ruled
this layorite of society" in his youth, our
country would be secured against all hazards.
Uaick in perception, warm in feeling, prompt
IN action, and persevering in cheerfulness and
t-at, he toed up his own chosen, difficult
pa,h. scorHing the plains of luxury and ease
that invited him from below. And what a
Curious success greeted him at the summit !!
Who viii be the Wilberforce" of America?
III P.5o-cAL AsERcAN Cook Book. BY lIousekeeper.
New York: d. Appleton & Co.
Cookery books have multiplied, of late,
through the length and breadth of the land.
\, igexperienced housewife need look far for a
counsellor While some of these are truly
valuable helps to the daily enjoyment of life,
o.l.r; are but collections OF recipes for head
aehe dyspepsia, and other ailments peculiar to
ev!izel man. Without advocating any special
system OF dietctics, we nevertheless hold that
health reforms must begin at the kitchen, and
We welcome any sensible suggestions in that
quarter. The volume before us seems to merit
is prefix II practical" and to deserve the at
;eution q housekeepers.
Ia....a1 WoerS BY Charles Dickens. july 1855
New York: Dix & Edwards
An article on "Cognac" will interest even
tsysotalers, to whom the brandy there pre-
pared often ministers I" as o medicine" The
.,.ry Of Sister Rose" is finished; and that Of
Mother and Stepmother "a thrilling nara
tiyc--commenced.
r.. kv,sfhao,ElR July, l755 New York sanlue
Hueston
This Magazine hardly furnishes us its wonted
7arety "Isham's Wife," and "Our Young
Iliies," are very readable articles. The poem
upon I" Sehastopol' hreathes the same spirit Of
sympathy with dcspotism that has crept over SC
many OF our republican journals.
1a4EsuS A'FE,,N fi'yrnLN MAGAZINE. July, 1855
Philadelphia; Abraham II. See.
The usual assortment of fashion plates, ele
can designs, and pleasant reading, is served
up by "Graham's" TO its readers. The new
National Air of France, "Partant pour !;
Srne, is Gwen in its pages. 1t is but a poor
destitute FOR the spirited "Marsellaise," now
prohibited By law in France.
,nA rs,y5Is :or each Morning and Evening in la,
'~sr With references 10 appropriate Scripture Read
,=' iy Rcv John Cumming ID. ID vols. svo. Jan
l'.-JsIr. and Juy-December Philadelphia: Lind
ca a k7kIston. Tor sale by Franck Taylor, Wash
.r~n.DC
i'r.Cummings fertile mind and pen has here
;'-iIsAed two volumes deeply imbued with tina
s7oaE sense of practical religion and evangeli
Gl doctrine which mark his numerous writings
lae contents of the present work are taker
non his Guide to Family Worship" onll
''rred by the omission Of some parts, relating
o;ae Queen and royal family, not adapted t.
'r country. Each prayer is preceded by {
F.orence 70 = Scripture Reading, which appears
p be- lGliciously chosen. One defect we hop,
nay be- remelied in future edition, and which
+'n VIA; lessons its utility. The Selection
p" Prayers are arranged by weeks and day
:. weeks; as, for example, First meek, Sabbath
@.S'n.-Nouday morning; Second accck, tn
'a''7' and so on, through the volume. Nor j
''4'4 ar Index Of days o the month, to whicl
"t can 70 T. Of course. if one wishes to flint
~4 prayer Tor July I, he must compute tn
upper week before he can turn to it. 1t
'e any week will answer for another, and s.
"14ss but as The volumes are from Januar,,
~ ''te. dc. II would have been better to hav
~ regard to the day of the month, shoul
' Wish to use the work as we have supposed
'-7'r are many to whom we doubt not thes
'.'a'S' breathing the spirit of piety they dc
'e most acceptable. Some feel their nee
'-cA aid', ard for their sake we gladly we
every true effort to afford them relief
w III even those who care less for forms {
I,'9| De without profit in turning over page
=. .-''e mere are so many earnest words of pr
'', as well as expressions of thankfulnes'
4 = al times becoming man, dependent on hi
-'eily Father. Doctor Cumming is nc
r .-,aed to follow the Apostles direction, t
,'@' 'or The bond as we'll as the free. We d
I1feeIve that this work is tinged, as mo: