The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-13
HOtacss OF New qualifications.
BOOKS RECEIVED TO SET. IL.

Three Years Residence In Warrington Territory b, l.
8. Swan.
mo waveriey Noves. roknss E'relds edition. n.
Heart Of Md Lothian.
Bsrths Discoveries in North and Central AfssoA-aw
pers' edition.
WisconEn and it, Resources, BY J. 8. Rschis.
Bonners' Child's History Of Greece.
Souvenirs Of Travel, by Madame L. vat
Fresh Leaves, by Fanny Fern
Kansas and NebrsskA.
Inspirations Of Nature, by J. 7. Hechx.
Ooppee's Elements Of Logo
BeraDger's Lyrics, by william Young
Pheans Game OF Rlllards
TuiyS Columbian Spelling Book.
Democratic Review for September
Emerson's United States Magazine
Hunts Aerchanss' Magazine
The Edinburgh Reviews--Amerioan edtuoa.
Burton's Cyoiopedia Of Wit md Humos.
CHRIsrrAsIrY IN CHINA, TARrARY AND Tassv@.
BY N. PAbb6 Hue, formerly Missionary Apostolic
in China Sadlier & Co.
This, though purely Catholic work. win be read VIM
scarcely les interest than authors narrative a bs
travels In China. me history Of the Catholic issions 10
that empire is In Itself Of the authentic reoovs
that we possess Of most Of It's leading political even IN
n. HUGS volumes will be found = translation Of IL
celebrated inscription Of SsnauFou which proves Coz
clusivey that the Christian religion had numerous 400
Ties China The beginning OF the seventh century, and
that II had long previously aourished there IBIS nscp
ton prcclaimi that AIoho (God, In the syrss
lapgusge) ceated the heavens and the esrsA,
and that Satan, having seduced the first mAa,
God sent the Messiah TO deliver the human rsos
from the original sin: that the Messiah born Of
virgin in the country Of Tsshin and that tho PersADs
went to adore him In order that the Law and the pPe
tons might accomplished. The preamble of the DRIP
ton IL rmounsed BY the figure OF cut in the ssos
resembling that used BY the Knights sr Malta and ~
that found in the tomb Of 81 Thomas, In India.
A CHILDs HIsroRY OF GRE.cs. By John Bonner.
Harper and Brothers. vols.
Mr. Boomers experimental efforts . purvoyus II
historical reading for the young have met with mocA
appreciation that he has been encouraged 10 add Chds
History OF Greece to his histories Of the United States and
Rome The merit Of his last well OF his two former
publications. may be defined by their consceniousne =
to facts and their adspsbiy 10 the youthful understand
ingshe two chief qualities In opinion in compaosa
for children II u true that in rejecting the apochrypAA
portions OF Greek and Roman history Mr.. Bonner dia
cards material that attractive 10 the youthful imAgna
ton, but he gains BY in the esumaHon
all sensible and well informed teachers. The present ase
too literal and matter Of fact for 10 aooep the Hoo.s
Of the early classical writer's amongst the things ussfu
10 perpetuate. These histories Of Mr. Bopner's If
ready adopted should at be sanctioned In thar
schools, by the Board Of Public Instruction They sssu
from their plan 70 have had that object In view and tAs
educational value fully justnes their destination.
SouvsNrRs or TRAvn. BY Madame Ocsavia Wal
ton lie Vert. S. H. Goetzel.
10 those who have mixed In the better cass OF Amen.
sooiey-shss 70 say, whore Intellectual culture and
refinement are more valued than wealth or moro family
pretenn0-itI unneoesary for n to ny who Asdaas
10 Vert L. 10 those who have mot had that good foass
wc win content ourselves with stating thai she 10y
Wtoae No - mi han
charms Of her person, and that anything ha she usd.
takes, whether In the way OF social conquest literary
enterprIe, 70 be success. with this 90
vcon that opened the volumes before u.s. and curve
~ pciuial Of them has les upon mind us suoA q
Impression derived from the converyaaon OF hi
liant and fascinating iutee touching lightly and rapidly
on mutt pnciy OF topios but investing everything thaa
touches with the warm coloring Of IL genial ins
TONS Passing ground that has become nscknsysd
by description Madare Lc Wort has oontrived invsa
with . fresh interest and . novelty thss resaS
her book delightful Her mind has been 90 disa.
pned by constant intercourse with wen bred pe' sh
she Is tempted 70 push even her fAvorto topos
proxty and she es or from subject 10 another nks
butterfly extracting the sweets from every flower thai
Lights upon. These just the qualities desirable In
book OF this description and strongly mend those
who desire 10 travel In agreeable company 70 provide
themselves with Madame 10 vorss work for their Euro
pean tour.
The KANSAS AND NEBRASKA HANDBOOK FOR 1873,
with a new and accurate map. BY Nathan III. Park
or. j. p. Jewett & Co, Boston.
There be greater proof OF the rapid prcgrc asd
enterprise OF people than fact that no sooner
Territory settled than mulu,udes OF handboos are
Issued 70, the benefit OF thoss who may feel depose1 70
emsratc there This 10 the fourth nnh publcanon Of
this character which has made Its appearance ocunes
ton with Kansas In the OF the lest few mon hs
desIo r mfr
and habits OF the Territory and those who have
idea Of going out there win do well 70 pressure coy
Off,
ASPIRATIONS OF NATURE. BY Ut. Hecker. J. B.
Kirker
This may be styled metaphysical treatise with ren.
gious motive. In conception and execution partially
realizes plan which had beer formed BY Fepeion, but
never carried out To present religion under phioss
phcal aspect and 10 reconcile the struggles Of rsiionansm
with TIE teachings OF Christianity object worthy
the pen OF any writer Mr. Hecker he has not ACCOM-
plshed bis .sk has made great step towards u: and
all Christians have 10 hsnk him Tor the sucoss.fu
onslaught be has made upon inndeiity
Moss SIDE BY Marian Harland. Desby and Jack.
son.
mis- another charming alc by the au,noress Of "ns
Hidden Path, !" and "Alone" me plot has The merit d
originality; 10 skfuy and artisticaly wrought out and
the story 10 neither ovcrlsid with caprap seus nens no,
with efforts nDe writing. The style singular, forcbls
but elegant the whole tone Of the book Ia In aooord
ance with the general moral tendency Of this isdyS
writings.
TRE NORTHWEST CoAsr, on TnRM YEAps Rss-
pKsoE m WasHtSaroS TERRrroRY. By Jas s.
Swan. Harper a Brothers.
This Ia exceedingly interesting description q pns
ton Of our Territories OF which comparatively n,us 10
known works Of this character are always acceptable
even though imperfectly put together, which fron
being the case with Mr. swans volume.
WISCONSIN, AVID rrs RESOURCES BY J. 8. Ritchie
Chas. De Silva, Philadelphia.
ropersops emIgrs,lDs 70 shores Mr.. Riches boob
likely 70 prove Of utility. We believe there no par'
Of the Union which offers such inducements, 70 this
class Of persons wisconsin, and glad 10 and maj
opinion fully borne out By the evidence contained In nv
volume. with the materials =, hand or forming ohoce
in the multiplicity Of works which have lately been pub