The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-19
LITERARY NOTICES.

Eayrallss Of s Erpsdi0n ~ AHersoan sEadron d tAs
CAiaa Seas aAd ys0R peJorsd IN As ysars 1854 ls5s
aAd lisa, HAdoT fAs command ef COnHodors N. O. Perry
Unisd States Nary By order ~ hs goUsra@sAf " The UHi
sd States. COmpiisd from the original and jour
malls Of Commodore Perry and his officers bis request
and under his supervision. By Francis L. Hawks d. D.
LII D., with numerous illastratOns New York ID. APP
PlstOn a Co. London Trubnsr Co., ls5e.
We could hope DO jasies either readers or
to this valuable work in anything but AisDgthy review TIE
expedition itself of which this narrative has command
cd the attention Of the public in this country and Europe
since il first sailed Some Of its fruits already upon
books in the book before and very
yet ungahered the benefits which accrue to our
1t is only necessary, therefore, that should
the appearance Of this work We refrain
however, from expressing admiration for the mAstsry
in which the narrative has been told By Dr. Hawks
also of the admirable style which the has been pub
Iishsd, For sale BY Taylor and haury.
AsmoriaIs Of His Time By Henry Cockburn New York
ID. Appleton Co., 1856 For sale by Taylor Aaury.
This Of those books which requires man Of mark
writes book Of mark Lord Cockburn the author oc
euped high position among the iustrions Of Scot
land who have houshsd within this century, companion
and peer OF these great ones, Dugad Stewart and
Lord Jeffrey ths author peculiarly fitted position
which he occupies in the Memorials. In like manner his
active participation in the events Of the day gave him every
opportunity Of seeing them they really one can
fail to perceive in the style and which he has nv
himself of these advantages every mark the ripe scholar
and cultivated gentleman. Ii certainly one Of the most
interesting entertaining, and books that we
have met with lately
Emma Bar'ia"j or, Prejudice aud Fanatioi.m. By an
American lady. Cincinnati: Moore Co., 1856.
Speaking of the authorizes work the Cincinnati En-
quirer says
"She is not a feminine pOticaD-she is not brawlpg
advocate of awomans rights in the modern acceptaon Of
the termshe is II your great reiormer special
mission revolutonEe the wordshe not short one
Of great tmodern) lights in petcoats seeking set
the universe fire. and turn existing Institution Of
at least
better than a this She simply ysung talented sens
logical reasons and graphic deDeator of human nature
and over all she throws the charm OF subdued sen
and the grace of woman's exquisite accessibility
All Of which is clearly substantiated by the itself
The authores has had considerable experience writer
her sentences clear and smooth her style lively for
cb her arguments Close compact and convincing her
rideule well pointed her keen and singing; yet
all tempered by kindness candor and regard for
truths of facts and of principles.
The Life Of Gen. Daniel Morgan ef the Virginia Lane Of
the Army Of tAs United satss, rOiA portions Of
pondpc Compiled from authentic sources by James Ora
ham. New York Derby and jackson, 1885, For sale by
Taylor Maury.
public for freedom deserve hold higher place the e
timaon of the people than that of Daniel Morgan Yet
the with too many others of those noble heroes little
that authentic has been handed down concerning
his life. We welcome, and the public win welcome every
effort to place in permanent share the life of the revolution
herosstheir fame while the memory of glorious
event is cherished, fade. Every American family
every American youth should read the life OF Morgan The
before in every respect the complete the most
reliable and the most convenient that been published
Neu Chapter the Early Life Of Fashiayfoa IN oonnezioa
tpth the Narrative issory Of the Potomac Company By
John PickslL New York: d. Appleton Co., 1856. For
sale by Taylor Il Maury.
Everything having connexon with Father Of hi. Coup
interest for the public This book will prove
exception to this general remark 1t contains much that
Of itss would be interesting and which doubly So con
nected as it is with the Of George Washington
Helen Li"ooHA Tale by Carrie Capron. New York Har
per d Brothers, 1856. For sale BY 4. Farnham
One OF the Thousand tales which intended TO be
twice told which unsalled for and 20 unrsgrsted
The Martins Of Cro' Martin By Charles Lever New York
Harper Brothers For sale by H. Farnhsm.
Many Of readers doubtless have made
Of Charles Lever through bis Charles oMaley and other
works Of which believe have been republished IN
this country and extensively read. Many Of these in all
probability win be glad their acquaintance through
The Martins" As for ourselves, had any very
exalted opinion OF Mr. Levers capacities author and
The Martins of Gro Martin has BY any raised
him in estimation. 1t book, however, that BE-
and doubt viii be, read.
Psriodioal.
The Literary Messenger for July contains the following
bic Of contents
Governor wisss Grafton, Lexington, 9Th July 1856
Ellen. Mr.. Bledsoe's Review Of his Reviewer. Ian
guags by Rev Ruins W. Bailey professor Of lsngua-
by A. F. Harvey. Virginia ris and Gslants four score
years Ggoi by j. e. C. Pastoral Hymn TO the Fairies
By 7. Is. Aldrch ksnaWha Pieces; BY old Of kA
IawbA. No V, The Disappointed bridegroom. No. VI
Sereech. The Heart Sacrifice. Bannaker the Black As
Sulys Forrest Dsys-Hs Recocctons and his
Dreams. The Painter and bis Pupil; A Femish story.
Editors Table W. Gilmore Simms-The Original Of :" Not
q Drum Heard" Notices OF New works: Rachel and
the New wOrlsThe Youth Of the Old DOminOn-POen Of
Herrick, Ac-
The United States Democratic Review for Jaly has the fol-
lowing contents
Portrait Of Colonel Samuel Colt The oonrenon-Tbe
Candidates Beranger the Second Empire The Chroni-
cles Of Persepos The Philosophy Of Life. Webst.s Or
biography. The Modern Revolutionary History Of Ireland
Book, and their IHhseBoOs. Wisdom and Folly The Devil
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