New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-06-09

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The historian, scholar and general reader will
greet with much pleasure the advent Of this recent
publication 1T is indeeda most desirable accession
to our literatule The previous writings Of Alison
have not only received deserved praise but have en-
gagged the profound thought Of the ablest statesmen
our day The earlier portion Of the time Of which
this work is Che record was by natona
peace, and equenty the moves upon the cheouer
board Of governments were slow, deliberate, ant
boxing 70 the future But though to the casua
lookeron they may have seemed unimportant, yet
tile result has proved that each step, though wary
had init q motive and purpose.
The subjec is divided into five periods First
the entry Of the Allies into Paris after the fall
Napoleon. Second: the establishment Of a liberia
form Of Government in France in 1919. Third !: til,
adoption after two years debate of the Reform Bill
in England in5s1s5l. Fourth the undertaking con
stancy Of Sit Robert Peel and the English Govern
8Inent during the adverse times Of 1912; and til,
overthrow of Louis Philippe, inducing widespread
revolution Fifth commencing with the results con
! sequent upon the fall Of Louis Philippe, and termi
mating with the accession Of Louis Napoleon to i'm
perial power This period is perhaps beyond all pre-
cedent, fruitful Of exciting and momentous topics
In gancing over the many and great social and ma
tlonal changes that then occurred, it would almost
seem as though Europe had been one vast volcano
its pent up fires raging to bring down destruction
upon all within their limits Our author has closely
and discriminahngly treated this vast and exciting
subject.
Z M work ever issued from the press, is better en-
titled to the attention of those who would, from the
past learn lessons for the future than the one under
1 review .5
4 VAGABoND LIFE IN MExIco. By Gabriel Ferry
ISss5 New York: Harper 4 Brothers.
A lively and interesting sketch of six years resi-
dence in Mexico The author has adroitly and pleas
mingled many attractive stories Of hair breadth
Escapes and laughable adventures with valuable. in
formation in regard to the manners and habits Of the
Mexicans. The book will well repay perusal
SELECT ORATIoSs OF Cicero. Translated by @. D.
1onge, New York; Harper.& Brothers.
vi This new translation Of these worldwide known
orations, seems to be thorough and accurate 1t is
certainly fortIs to refer particularly to
work ranking so high among the classics. 1t is well
bound, and would adorn any library
"a TREATISE on ARITHMETIC. By Elias LOOMS.
q NeW# y ork Harper u Brothers.
"A work entitled "a Course Of Mathematics !" some
years since, issued by the same author, and which
has attained general appreciation warrants US in ask
"
will prove valuable to schools and colleges, as
well as to those whose ayocations make requisite
knowledge Of arithmetic.
We are indebted to the publishers by the kindness
Mr. J. B. Steel No. 60 Camp street, for copies Of
the above mentioned works.
9TIE Piazza TALES. By Herman Melville. New
York Dix 4 Edwards.
Another sparkling biiou from the casket from which
more pleasant book for the summer traveller or en-
nuaed member oftthe cantget-away club, can well
be found To those who have heretofore delightedly
conned Mevilles inspiriting pages, it is not neces
sary that we should say word To those who should
be SO unfortunate not to have done So we are do
ing favor in recommending them to procure copy
at once.
We are indebted to the publishers through Mr.. B.
M. Norman, No. Il Camp street and under the St.
Charles Hotel, for a copy.
HoMERIc BALLADS AND COMEDIES OF LUcIAN. Trans
4 lated by the late William Magina. Annotated by
ss Dr.. Shelton Mackenzie. New York: Redfield.
We have had occasion previously to refer to the
4 writings Of Maginn in terms Of nnmeasured comment
4 dation Nothing that we have ever read from his
pen but had the distinguishing marks Of originality
and thought. The peculiarly of Maginn's writings
consist perhaps, more in the fact that while they
and sparkling, they carry conviction that he was
/ a profound thinker trait to which few moderr
writer's can justly lay claim.
DR.. Shelton Mackenzie, who does the posthumous
evidently works with Will yet we cannot help think
ing that he is little beyond his DEPTH and that thu
book would be more agreeable had it fewer of his an
notations Nevertheless, on this side Of the Atlantic
we must acknowledge ourselves indebted to his in
! BILE works. The book is handsomely gotten up, wei
printed and bound, and every way credit to the pub
I Usher. lg4
4 Tue RISE AND PROGRESS or THE English CoNsT1
TUITION. By q. $. Greary, N. A. New York:
Appleton u Co. m
E Those who are familiar with Sharon Turner, Or hav
gone through the pages of Blackstone, will find bu
little additional use in Mr. Crearys work, except
1 refresher but those who have not will find in i
sound and useful information, The volume is hand
somely printed and does credit to Appleton y Co.
i YANKEE TRAVELS THROUGH THE ISLAND OF CuBA
i Or, The Men and Government, the Laws and Gus
toms of Cuba, as seen by American eyes. BY De
/ lnoticus@ Ehilalethes. New York: D. Appleton
Il q Co. t'-z3t
i. A brief but comprehensive narrative Of what was
seen by an American during his travels through Cuba
4 told in pleasant conversational manner, that vii
ealiy as well as instruct the reader 1ue volume con
tans large amount of useful and nstructing matter
and we recommend to all who reinterestedin Cuba
LINDA; Or, The Young Pilot of the Belle Creole !
q tale Of Southern Life, By Mrs. Caroline Le
:. Hentz. philadelphia: I. B. Peterson.
s Mrs. Lee Hentz, the authoress of Ernest Linwood
E Courtship and Marriage The Planters Norther
Bride, and other works which have enjoyed a larg
!, popularity, has in the present volume produced
book not inferior in literary excellence in plot, or eS
& ecution to any Of its predecessors. The story
G told and well arranged. All the requisites for
piece of fine Wordpainting, are to be found in til
/ volume to which refer, ahd those who procure
may rest assured that they will not be disappointed
1 its perusal & $s j
Mrs. Henz was vigorous and ready writer, and ALI
ri her stories have those charms thatfasten them on I'll
81 Imagination long after they are read. y
:. The volume is well printed and pretty bound.
We are indebted tot'the publishers through OF
friend, j. @, Morgan, Exchange Place, adjoining IL
d POST Office, for copies Of the foregoing works.
a WITHDRAWAL OF IlASps IN1LouIsIANA.---We lear
says the National Inteigencer, OF the I'd inst, TIL
j, the Commissioner Of the General Land Office is ia
ing the necessary steps for the Withdrawal from
ketof portions of the public domain in Louisiana
j. railroad purposes, III accordance with recent
It passed by Congress.