New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-25
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.,


It is singular but not less true than strange, that
our pushing and eSploratvc disposi
tion-nor not that of ourselves alone, but of the
whole civilized world--we know infinitely more, so
far as general information is concerned, with regard
to the geography Of the frozen region lying about the
North Pole than we do Of the fertile fields whlchare
directly kissed by the sum- and in their tropical glory
of Il never dying summer enjoy everlasting verdare
and sort of vegetarian Immortality. There are I'M
possibilities attending the exploration of thcice lands
that prevent and excuse the failure to record all It's
wonders; but none in the latter which should deter
venturous spirit. This, Mr.. Ewbank has demonstrate
ed by record of travel which reads like a romance
grounded upon pile of notwithstanding an lnl-
mense amount of fresh, valuable and interesting in
formation, that cannot be come at through other
channels His story is pleasantly written and copl-
ously illustrated. 1t gives an account OF the nature
and capabilities of the land the character of the
people, from the priest to the street beggar and gds
with the coeur doro that rich and fertile portion of
this contincnt--sometime to be more fully developed
and more valuable than its present inhabitants can
conceive. The work is beautifully printed i'll one oc
tavo volume, and should make part of every library
PARTISAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRINCIPLES, Seen
Through American Spcctacles. Ry James jackson
Jarvis Second series. New York: Harper 4
BROTHERS. -'
A previous volume, upon the same subject, by the
same author was latteringly received that the
writer has been induced to continue his chronicles of
life III the great metropolis Of France and the world
Naturally enough fashion is the most prominent mat
ter and engrayngs, with accompanying descriptions,
given Of all the various styles of dress that has
prevailed among the people Of that city for long
time past together with many moral and philosophy
tor Resartus and modern Teuelsdrock. The pictures
are good the chronicles interesting, and all who are
fond of the quaint and out Of the way manifestations
of literature will be more than repaid for purchasing
the book.
HARrER's PICTURE Books, for the Nursery. 'Learn"
| ing to Think BY Jacob Abbott One hundred
and twenty Engravings. New York: Harper Il
Brothers.
None Of all our juvenile readers, excepting Peter
Farley now dead, have been so successful as the Alb
bots in writing for Juveniles. They to possess
an intuition Of what will prove most gratifying and at
the same time instructive to youth, has been cvinc-
ed in their "Roo" and many other serial works.
The latest is called Learning to think" It isa very
pleasant and attractive juvenile work and will make
an agreeable present for the young.
We are indebted to J. B. Steel No. go Camp street,
for copies OF the above publications all Of which
! lie found at his bookstore.
THE PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF HENRY CLAY.
Edited by Calvin Cotton, l.. l.. D. New York
| 4. S. Barnes & Go.
Professor Cotton is not now before the public III
the character Of author for the first time although
the present volume will probably be, to most readers
| his Introduction and commentator. warm, but
not unrcasouing adn1irer of the great sage Of Ash
land he has thought well and wisely that his cores
pondencc, like that Of other great men, of whom the
world always wishes to know something beyond what
is public and patent would be useful Instructive and
entertaining The volume before us is an octave, Of
more than six hundred pages, containing MI. Clays
correspondence from 1901 to 1852 or at least so much
Of it is Of interest to the public. It is work that
comments itself to the hearts and sy1npathes Of all
who friends and admirers OF Mr.. Clay, well as
to all who endorse the broad and truly American prn
ciples he endorsed The work is beautifully printed,
and worthy of being procured by all who afford it
Z. NJ Norman is the general agent for louisiana and
Mr.. John N. Colby is the canyassing agent for the
city. Every one who is not already provided should
obtain copy at once.
| CuAR1EMoST; CT the Pride of the Village. A Talk
of kentucky. By W. Gilmore Snms. Redfcll
New York.
The many admirers of Mr. Simms will he e1atieG
by the appearance of a new volume from his prolific
pen, to which sequel is promised. Tie story la
its foundation in some ofthe legends Of the dark
bloody ground" and illustrates the bravery, tn
hcrosm and seItdcyotioh of those who tiwct there
when years ago the Mississippi was the barrier be
tween civilization and savage life. 1t is volume
nearly five hundred pages, marked with the stron!
characteristics Of Snms' genius, and most und0llt
edly deserving the same patronage that has Lee
awarded lis previous publications.
: ALoSE-By Marion Harland. Nineteen Thousand
New York j. G. Derby.
Concerning Miss HarlaUds " Alone VIC have notl
{, ing new to Offer Tie praises awarded it upon il
first appearance, endorsed by the praises Of all wb
have read it, and the unprecedented popularity it he
enjoyed should induce those whohave not yet perusc
it to obtain copy. No edition that we have seen
more beautiful than the one just issued by Mr. Derby
}, on excellent paper with fine and distinct type. 1t
# gem, both in its composition and publication.
! TIE SHAKESPEARE PAPERS Of the late William NJ
: ginn, L. l.. D. Annotated by Dr. StrettOn Mackc
" zic. Rcdicld New York.
=. All who read Maginns O'Doherty Papers will |
&c anxious to secure their SUCCESSOR the Shakespeare
), pcrs, Of kindred genealogy, of like nature a.
n desccnt-full Of scholarship, wit, amusement, Il
* close craft Of dialectics and the ready joke Of the tn
wit. His analysis of Lady Macbehs character is
gem Of the first water, and indeed, the whole COZ
rs bincs the different clements of merit in so high d
ID gree that none who can possess it should be wtlo
IT it. We need hardly remark that it is admiral
j. printed for we have remarked already that it com
&c from the press Of Retlticld.
- ZAIDEE. Romance, from B!ackw0od's MagaZil
NJ Boston: John F. JeWett q Co.
The readers of BlackWood in this country will
member with pleasure the story of Zadce, a roman
. of no common merit that appeared in Backwooc
r. Magazine in numbers, some time ago. as did the be
III of all Bulwers stories before it. The story hg
So ly interesting and excelenty written. 1t has be
repubIished by .Jewett & Go. in book style, and W
r. more than repay perlsal.
his All of the above named books may be procured
ns J. c. Morgan, Exchange Place, the Post Ot
s. to whom we are indebted for copies.
If JULIUS, AND OTHER TALES FROM THE GERMAN. !
W. Fl. Furness. Plliladciphia-Parry & McMill'
IS The volume whose name is prcyed, is a collect
NJ of such German stories and tales as have been thong
- worthy of permanent place in American Hteratu
They are the works Of writers of high popularity a
of great merit whose previous writings have charm
le- those who read them, as well as instructed. Our
us venle literature is daily reaching higher rank a
h daily becoming more usctuland instructive. This
&C. of julius is of educational character and vii!