The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-19
WASHINGTON, December Is, 1858.
LITERARY REVIEW.

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Tns New Published by Daniel
Dana, jr.
Messrs Blanchard & Mohun have forwarded us a copy
of genuine poem, bearing the above title. 1t immor-
talizes in such seldom find amongst the mod
erns the heroic deeds OF Kane, Franklin Nightingale
the Martyr host ut Norfolk and Portsmouth, and the
chvary of the Crimea The intent of the poem--and
it is finely accomplishments to prove that the of he
is not extinct and that 'the former days not
"bctter than these 1t is well done, and deserves
cess.
Tux sourinRS LITERARY MESSENGER for December.
Our Richmond friend to at late period in the
month, but is always welcome In closing the twenty
seventh volume, the editor "holds talk" with his
readers, which exhibits the right sort of manlness it is
whining appeal string of pledges but straight
forward demand for the patronage of the South based up
the fact that the Messenger is worth all that is paid
for it. of the many good things have from time
to time in this Magazine the Editors Table this month
is the best.
Text Book Theoretical Practical By ST.
las LOOMS. A. NJ, ~ D., Philadelphia j. b. Ippincot Co.
DIR. Looms has had twenty years experience math-
ematca instructor and he has given the secret of his
success that very difficult department by the com
saighforwardnes of the textbook before us
Unhealded by extensive pufory, and labong under the
disadvantage OF private enterprise is the enterprise
of the author with of the facilities of extensive
publishing irm--his manual believe will make its
way into popular acceptance and remunerate him for the
great toll expended on its preparation,
wlD FLOWERS DRAWN cooRKD Mature BY Badger
. scribner.
In a few days the above named book will be pub
lished in large folio with twenty two coored illus
trations each occupying page 1t will contain the
finest spec mems of the field and forest flowers of Ameri
ca and, evidence of the enthusiasm with which
the gifted authoress has entered upon her work. may
state that che has only aversed the woods and gens
to sketch these gentle ministers of the beautiful but Nth
her hand she has coored ten thousand impress
sons We conceive of nothing appropriate for
Christmas present than copy of this tribute Of Ameri
industry to American beauty Since the foregoing
written, the magnificent work to which it allu es
has been received, and is for sale by Mr.. Philip.
sr,sprs New
York; Rudd Carleton.
This, Also is forthcoming work, something ia the
style of Darleys illustrations Of Margaret except that
for the cngravers hand, Mr. Ehnnger has substituted
photography wonderful art which is constantly
amazing us by its new Developments The original draw
ings photographed by Brady and reproduce with mar
yeilous eSacness the finest lines and most delicate sad
ings Mr. Longteiiow gives o hearty approval of the
work, and the admirers OF Miles Standish will DO anxious
for the few days to pass which will bring it b. their OBJ
servation.
Foam CoSuSsyrs New York
Charles scnbnor For sale by Franklin Philip.
Mr. Warren has compressed the experiences Of several
years OF travel in almost all parts of the globe into very
readable and instructive volume Sometimes his style
betokcns the ippanoy of unaccustomed to the
use Of the pen but the book is 70 c read for its facts
rather Than iii fancies ~ & !.