Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

LIFE OF TAPIsewAEe, Chief Of the hinese Instruction
ByJ MLroS MAcKE. author Of "Cosas de Fspagna"
Of schamyl," ETC., New York: Dix, Edwards Co.
The History. of China is involved in the
espest mystery. The occasional glimpses
which we obtain, only serves to make the
gloom which overhangs it, the more profound.
The exclusive, non-intercourse policy of that
Empire, has precluded the rest of the world
from any intimate knowledge feven the pres
ent state of the great mass of the people. I'm
der the liberalzing Influences of the christian
missionary, brighter dawn seems to be break
ing upou this Eastern world. The subject of
the volume before us, is the most extrsordina-
ry man who has fourished 10 China, since the
days Of Confucius If be does not succeed in
all his aims, be viii have done great work
for his people. His biography as connected
with the Insurrection, of which he Is the head,
and embodying much of the religious and So
cial habits Of the Chinese, cannot bat prove
interesting to a large circle of readers.
THs CoSFDESjE-MAS His Masquerade. By HERNtT MEL
author Of Piazza Tales" "omoo" "Typee," ETC.
New York Dix, Edwards Co.
The announcement of a new book from the
pen of Herman Melville, is sufficient to attract
attention. To those who have read Typee,
and Omoo, no book authorized by Melville,
can escape a reading. The subject of this
work the "Confdence-man" is somewhat out
of his usual vein. The scenes are taken ON
aboard Mississippi steamer, and includes men
and things as they occur and appear between
ST. Louis and New Orleans. 1t preserves a
fine interest throughout
THs BAY PATH ID Tale Of Nea0 England Colonial Life By
JG HOLLAND author Of the History Of Western Massa
chusetts" etc. New York q. P. Putnam Co.
AS its titleirdicates, Ibis work relates to ear
ly colonial life in New England. Tits one of
the very few ante Revolutionary stories which
is not given over to the Tomahawk and Scalp
ing-knife. It is well written story OF these.
cial condition of affairs among the early de-
scendants of the PurtaDs, and is, SO far as the
character. of fiction will allow, truthful tran
script of the manners, customs, and habits of
the Primtives Of New England.
MIND AND MATTER or Physical Inquiries In Series Of
Essays Intended 10 illustrate the mutual relations o|the
Physical organization and TIE mental faculties By Sir
BENJAMIN BRoOI, Bart D. c. L., \ice-President of the
Royal Society New York: G. P. Putnam Co.
The relation between mind and matter has
long been f4vorite theme with the profound
est thinkers. 1t is subject of great import
ance; but its discussion has generally assumed
too much of the specuativ and metaphysical,
to be of much interest to the great masses.
Sir Benjamin Brode, has brought to the sub
ject great powers of mind, aud extensive in-
formation. He treatsi it in m able and matter
Ot-fAct manner, adopting the form of dialogue.
We have derived much pleasure from peru
sal of this volume
sKETcB OF THE GEOLOGY TsNSEssEs Embracing de-
scr pon Of its minerals ores their VARIETY guam
y, modes Of assayng and with descr PIT ofits
soils and productiveness and Paeonology By
CURRY, A. NJ D. Professor of Chemistry and OIL
ogy in tas Tennessee University Knoxville Tenn Print
ed by Kinsloe Rice.
The name of DR.. Currey is familiar with
most of the people Of this State, as an indus
trious student of the Natural Sciences. This
contribution is plain, short, aud practical. To
the man OF science, the practical miner, and
the farmer, it will be of great service. We
are pleased to see any exertiOn, especially on
the part of our citizens, to develope aud bring
to light the hidden treasures Of our favored
State. The book before us is accompanied by
a usefcl and well prepared map, by Professor
Stafford, State Geolugst,
We are indebted to the authors and publish
ers for the above works, through W. 7. Berry
& Co., Booksellers Of this city, of whom copies
may be obtained.
We have also receive the "Key to the Ge
ology Of the Globe" by Prof Owen, of the
University of Nashville, which we will notice
at greater length, in a few days.
For Il e Patriot.