The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

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ment He has only TO take the pen in his hand to
throw off without effort quaint concets and fancies
which would make the fortune of any regular lite.
ratsur. His other avocasions do not often permit
him to thus amuse himself, but when he does he
always gives US something bearing the stamp of
eccentric genius. His yankee among the Mer
maids Is collection of some of his best stories.
dressed up in his own peculiar style, and redolent
Of fun. Those who love hearty laugh should get
a copy Of the book.
ALIsoN's History OF EUROPE from the Fall OF
Napoleon to the Accession of Louis Napoleon
Vols. and 2. Harper & Brothers
The new edition OF this admirable work, of which
we have received the two first volumes, will bring
down the narrative of European events to the &C.
cession of Louis Napoleon, the first ten years Of
whose reign will probably form the next contribu.
ton of its distinguished author to historical Itera
ture. The story Of the complications which led to
the Russian war, and of the events which marked
and are certain to flow from it, will in itself form
material sufficient for couple more volumes Should
Sir Archibald Alison live long enough to witness
the result OF that precious piece Of political patch
work, the Treaty of Paris, he will find, perhaps.
occasion to change many of the views to which he
has given expression in the earlier portion of his
history,
GEORGE CALDWELL; OR, MONTH IN COUNTRY
PARISH. Dana 4 Co.
This is pleasingy written sketch Of rural life,
the object of which is to practically illustrate the
value of the principle of life Insurance. Mr. D. N.
Morgan, the President of the Manhattan Life In
surance Company Of New York, is the author. The
book, we believe can be had gratis, by applying to
the Office Of the company, at whose expense it has
been published.
PICTORIAL LITE AND ADVENTURES OF JACK ADAMS,
the Celebrated Sailor and Mutineer. By Captain
Chamier, r. N.
This s o cheap reprint by Peterson of PhiIa.
delphia, Of one of Captain CHAMBERS best stories
1t combines all the interest attaching to the life of
remarkable historical character with the stirring
events which make up career at sea- and which no
man knew better how to throw into the form of an
attractive narrative than Capt Chamier,
WAU.BuN, the early Day. in the Northwest. BY
Mrs. John b. knzie. Derby IL Jackson.
This isan autobiography giving narrative of the
early settlement of Chicago, by Mrs. John II.
Kinzie, daughter of the enterprsing gentleman who
built the first house in that place. 1t include, the
history of many important and stirring events, such
as the massacre of Chicago, and the surrender of
Detroit, in which the family Of the writer were
sufferers The book is written in a natural
and truthful ven and consequently has
freshness and interest which will recommend it
strongly to the favor Of our readers. As faithful
and well drawn picture Of the life of those pioneers
Of the American wilderness who have paved the
way for civilization, it deserves to rank with the
best sketches Of the sort that have as yet been pub
lished. The book is appropriately dedicated to
General Cass.
THE BUNsBY PApERs-TRrsH Echoes. BY John
Brougham. Derby & Jackson.
After Bannl, Car eton, Griffin and Lover the
man must be bold one who ventures into the field
as an Irish storyteller. There is as wide dfe-
renee between the clear, sparkling, genuine humor
OF those writer's and the fashy, theatrical by-pay
of our friend John Brougham, as there is between
the ring of the genuine metal and Of the false.
Irish eccentrcities to be rendered at all must be
rendered literally. They will not bear adaptation,
like the production of French dramatists which ft
| well on to any stage.
| GOVERNMENT MAP OF NICARAGUA. A. II. Jocelyn,
Fulton street.
This is cheap autographed map Of the State Of
Nicaragua, taken from the last surveys ordered
by Don Patrico Rivas and General Walker. II has
been executed under the supervision of Senior Fen
min Ferrer, Governor of the Western Department,
and the errors contained in Baey's and other maps
have been carefully rectifed in it.
LIEUTENANT MAURYs PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF
THE SEA. Harper q Brothers.
The sixth edition Of this admirable work is now
announced It has received several important ad-
denda from the results of the latest discoveries in
maritime geography, and correcting the theories
previously set forth by the light of new observations.
| The fact that the book has run through 80 many
editions in the course of year, is the best evidence
49, 10 rJol &c o;,t,o~
| it has met with.
IooMIs's ARITHMETIC. Harper Il Brothers.
This is one Of the best digested and most useful
educational works published by This writer. We re-
commend it highly to schools.
HARPHR's CLASSICAL LIBRARY
Youges translation of the orations Of Cicero,
forming the 18th volume of this excellent serial is
Just out. Nolibrary should be without this colec.
ton.
AN UNsoUND Book FORTHCOMING.
The Rev. John Young, upon whom the Senatus
Academieus of the University of Edinburg recently
conferred the degree of LII d.. and whose late work
1.-The Christ of History is familiar to religious
readers is about bringing out another work the
ology, under the somewhat singular title of "The
Mystery; or, Evil and Good.n The early sheets of
this work reached this country weeks ago, and
| have passed through the hands Of several OF our
prominent publishers, three of whom announced its
| fortbcoming but on the advice of Of far
sighted and very strag htfooted evangelical divnes
who got peep into the pages, these gentlemen one
by one dropped it. after the manner Of the monk y
who got his fingers burned by picking up red hot
| cent. Our good divnes say the contagon of this
book consists in it, holding forth doctrines favorable
TO Unitarianism. Brethren, be ye mindful of the
spirit, and forget not how good thing is charity.
Messys J. +. Lippincott & Co., of Philadelphia, I'M
der an arrangement with the author, have come to
the rescue, and will in few days, give this much
| feared book to the public.
| OF Captain Jensrson OF the Peruvian
Bank Teresa Terry.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HER AID.