The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-19
LITERARY NOTICES.

The Rise of the Dutch Republic. BY John Lathrop Matley.
In three voHmes. New York: Harper Brothers. For
sale by II. Farnham.
We have to thank Mr. Matley for the admirable manner
in which he has described of the most important events
of modern history The itself is full of interest for the
student yet until the English student not
with other tongues debarred from the pleasure and
profit which csefu study might give. This obstacle Mr.
May has removed and rendered acquaintance with this
great event of the sixteenth century not only easy but
pleasant. -
Ladys Second Journey Round the World. BY Ida Pfeif
fer. New York. Harper Il Brothers For sale by II.
Fsrnham.
Starting out from London travelled auhoress takes
her readers first to Good Hope, thence to Borneo leaving
which she touches with them Java Sumatra Ceebe and
other points in the Old World then she sails with them
California reru Ecuador and at last lands them cafe and
sound in the United States in all probability well pleased
with themselves and grateful their guide. This the
second voyage which authoess has made round the
world and she describes the various with the and
familiarity Of an old acquaintance $3.50
The Phosophy of the Weather and Guide to i Changes
BY 7. B. Butler New York; ID. Appleton d Co. For
sale by Taylor and Maury. .
If Mr. Butler had sought the whole range of literary and
scientific political and religious topics through he could
have found popular theme. Everybody is talking Of
the weather. and has been since knows how
long the hackneyed theme Of every who has moth
say and yet with all the talk about the weather.
who really knows anything about II rarely found that
when be found he declared to be
wizard. All this Ignorance OF topic general and its
generality shows, important downright criminal Peo-
pie take the trouble TO learn soshug about H. IL
only for appearance sake Mr. Butler is wizard yet he
certainly knows great deal about the weather and has
written very clear and lucid exposition of the philosophy
its cbangeu conditions The perusal of his work cannot fail
to be attended with profit.
Oourt.hip and Marriage or Joy. Sorros of Ameri-
can Life. BY Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz Philadelphia .
7. b. Peterson. For sale by Taylor Maury.
We better express what would Of this gifted
authorcss alike JOY and pride to American literature than
by giving the following extract from distinguished critic,
who, writing OF Mrs. Lee Henz while she yet living,
spoke thus;
"Never met a fascinating person Mind Ia en-
broned her noble brow and beams in the flashing gances
ba uob which ever beotep. gentle blood
She has infinite tact and talent in conversation and
hs Of the
Of Immortality which fame has given in other days and other
lands to Dc Genis or TO DE sevgne.
She has great enthusiasm of characteristic enthusiasm
described by Madame De stae God rihiH u-the love
Of the good the holy the beautiful She has neither preteu
zion pcdany and although admirably accomplished and
perfect classic and bceslettres scholar she has all the
simplicity Of an elegant There is refinement,
" deig6tal calm and holy religion Is lurored in every
page The wscken mourner fnds therein the sweet
and healing balm or consolation, and the bitter tears
flow when she points to that better land whore the loved
tho Lost waiting for She erats all that is good,
b and in the human heart and gives the
clouds Of existence sunny sotnes like the dreamy light Of
a Claude Lorraine picture"
High AZ Is this praise, II Is Justly due TO who
loved and respected for her kind and noble virtues
she admired for her genius Did the occasion permit
we might take from "Courhip and Marriage as from al
most any other Of Mrs Hentzs works. extracts which In
every point OF literary excellence, would compare
with the first writers Of the day. She will take her
among the standard authors of American fiction
ever and know Of series OF stories which so safe
recommended TO old and young that Of Mrs Lee Henr
T. b. Peterson has just issued her complete works very
handsome style.
LineT. Living Age.
The variety and prousion Of excellent reading which bi.
journal furnishes it's readers weekly only eqused BIZ the
uniform good taste and Judgment with which ts selections
made. The contents for this week follows
Tristrsm Shsndy The Cartons from Fr.rer's Maya.
rne; Death Of Brsham, from Spectator; The Movement
Cure from Household Words Foxglove Bellsa Book of
Magazine The Pageant, from Literary Gazette, breaking
up Of Literary Workshop, from Gentemsn's Magazns;
Saint Boblnk House, from Household Words Broadsides
from Notes and Queries Rogers and Lady Morgan from
Athennum Northsmptopsbire Words and Phrases, from
Eclectic Review Primes Travels in Europe the East
from Literary Gazette The Tale OF Teephrop, from Gen
temaps Magazine The Chateau Of Monte Christie from
Chambers Journals George Bidder, the Mental Calculator
from Spectator highlands Position at the Conference from
| Economist.
Poetry.--Aner Midnight Drip Drip o Rain The Dc
| parting Vessel The Shadow.
Short Aroes.-Going the Wrong Way; Organ Question
Mason General knowledge; Caterpillar Earwig Or
ehard Desostiop OF Ueylon Armless Hero Endownen
Of Colleges Cradle Of Liberty wanted in France White Pa
per Injurious Heaven DR.. Chalmers Paul Jones Greeks
and Foreigners Rochefouoaui Married Man and Bsebe-