The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-11

The Rev W. X. Gordon D. D. wrtep' Of very decided
abilities has in press "A Three Fold Test OF Modern spi
ritualsm" He absurd enough TO treat II as species
Of diabosm but this view will excite only the derson
OF the Intelligent We suppose II longer denied by
anybody that certain very curious physical phenomena
such table moving &C. Of every day occurrence
This the whole story. That there has ever been the
shadow Of shade Of evidence Of intellect dspa we'd IN
these phenomena, except that Of parties 10 the various
experiments excited by sympathy, magnetism hysssria
some unknown natural influences, Ia not believed by
any Of good understanding or thorough education
1t is to be generally admitted that spiritual
ISM the creed Of cksters and fools The undoubted
facts Of rappng, tipping &C., separated from all the Jug
gleries in this line pracsed by mountebanks, de-
serving Of serious consi Iteration; and 1t may we'll be
doubted whether the recent venton Of of
at Albany did not in declining appoint committee
to report on the subject At future meeting
The Rev. DIR. 4 H. Magoon has in the press q work
entitled. upon the suggestion OF Bishop Berkeey,s
famous verses, "Tne Course OF Empre' lustrat-
ing the domination Of art and beauty from the age of PERI
ccs of martial force from that of Augustus of scientific
invention from that OF Leo the Tenth and OF universal
ameiorston from that OF Washington. he traces the
march Of human progress in the track OF the sunlight,
and anticipates its speedy completion Of the earhs Cir
conference, round to the cradle Of civilization by the
advances OF the Anglo Saxon race through China Japan
&c &c. Dr. Magoon Is not only brilliant rhetorician,
but an original aud ingenious thinker. Ills book will be
worth reading.
The Rev Or. j. A. Alexander ard the Rev Or Charles
Hodge of Princeton, have in press The New Testament
Expourded for General Readers" In dt genins and
scholarship, probably, no two men in this country are
admirably qualified Tor such work; and at a time
when much learned rubbish Is being offered to all
classes of readers the Scriptures this
viii give great satisfaction 10 the jadcious who
quanted with the eminent abilities Of these Princeton pro-
fessors.
can Ency clopedia Of Wit and Humor" by william E.
Burton in ono large octave, cannot fail OF great success
There could be better advertisement for such compt
is known TO be rich ia material of this description.
The Rev. W. II. Milburn, the blind Methodist clergy
man who vas recently chaplain TO the House of Repre-
sen,atyes and known OF our most brilliant lee
tureIs, has in press The Rife the Axe and the Saddle
Bags, medley OF American character and manners.
Mrs Victoria Victor, Of Sandusky, ONO, has in the
press OF OF leading houses a volume entitled
s'Morn Wives in which the effects Of Prophet Brigham
Youngs system, upon domestic happiness &c, will be
exhibited in manner equally interesting and Instructive.
The pleasant gossip Dr. hofaa, whose Heights AMI
Their bays, Habits aud Men, &C, have been widely
popular las sent 10 bis American publisher tho advance
sheets Of new work entitled "Monarchs Retired from
Business
Arthur PenYbyn Stanley canon Of Canterbury and au-
thor Of well known life OF Dr. Arnold, has written two
ocavos 'ra anu Palestine, in connection with their
History" which Engihh critics with one accord pro-
the most mastery work ct produced the lands
Of the Bible II will be repubshed here during the pre-
sent month
Observation-Disclosures the best works contaue to
to US u the compact and convenient editions OF BONN In
10 endow every welfurnished house with library, and
admirably selected well printed and jGico isly
edited are this publishers several COLLECTIONS and they
sipgulary cheap that sets continually ordered
heusehods, vel for schools, ships, factories,
village associations for intellectual Improvement, &c
Among ihe last volumes is Watons aAngcr," edited
with great The editor refers IN his preface 70 the
New York edition, by Rev. DR.. Behune, Published in
ls47 ip the way annexation complete than any
pr duced ia England up TO its date Other volumes
Guzots = History OF Civilization" Sullys " Me-
mors. aid Michael Angelo and Raphael, ther Lives
Ard Works
Mr.. Dasid Paul Brown, or Philadelphia has nearly
completed the printing Of " rhe Forum two large
octaYos Of gossip criticism Of the Penns yvans bench
and bar from the earliest period There is abundance
o rich material for such a work in New York
ThE FINE ARTS.
In artistic circles for several years the outline Illus
trations Of Judd's uove!, Margaret" drawn by Mr.
Darby have betn regarded with unorn approval and
admiration Ibe novel u descriptive OF Amcri rural
lite al early period and Mr. parley's designs
carefully sudea historically they are spirited, grace
fui and ing nious. They will be published IN October in
a hanesome .olo volume.