The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-24

pungent irish saret Standard publications Of this
what presen, needed the rising genera
ton OF 'ha, taste for trashy literature which is the
Of the age
Dust AND Foam; or, TuRrE CONTINENTS AND Two
OCEANS. Charles Scribner.
delightful work, written in light, pleasant vein, but
yet exhibiting evidences Of keen observation and saga
cous reflection. 1t is hong have met with
agreeable book of travels.
EoswELL's LIFE or JOHNSON. Derby & Jackson
convenient and moderately priced edition Of 30 wells
charming work The publ shers render aseryice 70 the
community by bringing WORKS Of this character within
the reach Of all classes.
The CHRONICLES OF THE BAsTILE Stanford Il
Desser.
An old friend with face This is tho novel which
Of the illustrated wcoshcs has been publishing 'from
advanced proof Sheets" thereby seeking convey the
idea that the book is fresh from the authors pen.
MATHEW CARABy; a Narrative Of Adventures
during lSiS among friends and strangers in coun.
try and town. BY Bemauly Mason Brothers.
A story Of remakah'e power, aud evidently the pro-
ducti0n of who has reflected deeply the evils
tha, afict modern society.
THE GRrAr RErUBlic MoSruLY. Vol. l, No |.
Oaksmth & Co., William street.
The in'iaory number Of this periodical gives promise
Of healthy maturity The aclcs are scucally speak
ing, well written and entef,ainng the Illustrations
the appearance altogether Of shows that it s in
the hands OF men who have keen appreciation Of the
popular tastes.
WHILE IT WAS MORNING. BY Virginia +. Town
send. Derby Il jackson.
delightful story OF American domestic life The
characters naturally and effectively drawn and the
plot is worked out without effort exasgeration
MISS IEsLIEs JUVENILE SfRIEs.-"Howard and
His Teacher and Trying To BE Useful" Shep-
hard, Clark & Brown.
These capital booss for children They
oeived in the reh spirit and their effort 10 nculcate
moral Lessons weary the attention drag inte
rest ike NEST juvenile story books
FUTURE LIE; or, SCENES IN ANOTHER WORLD. BY
George Wood. Derby Jackson.
This is work Of singuiar interest, although the views
Of the writer Of KIND which VIII meet with sym
rs,by from what called practical minds There are
things ia heaven which, however, not dreamed of
in such mems philosophy and, therefore, Mr.. Wood's
work will find currency with class OF readers who do
not found their religion upon ''hari facts"
TnE CosMoroLiTAN Art JOURNAL. Quarterly mum
her, VOL Ill. No. |.
The present number of this valuable periodical one
Of the best that have The articles nearly
all original and from the pens Of OF best
American writer's. The Illustrations also or Grst
class character.
BOOKS IN PRESS.
Mr. Frank Moor has the press and will shortly pub
lish by subscription, "a pary OF the American Reyou-
on, comp led from newspapers and original documents
II said TO be exceedingly curious work, containing
amount Of matter before published, and pre-
scn,ing the epoch, werc in its types Tho book
will bo splendidly illustrated by steel ensravings
NEW MUSIC.
We have received from Messrs FIRTH Pond 4: Co. the
following new musio-1 Three romantic souvenirs for
mi A chostic cha hu Mav Qran a Tho
mozart Club nazursl;" The Fort porre Qaicsstep."
g. 'fa ralad,ne Caprice pour Piano" 8. Echocs from
Newport" a. Ballad, "wnsn will you love meS" 8.
"Marehc tree de Caprccon op. %, Mcndelsohnn par
L. Schubert O. "Spare Moments for piano, by j. Bel
LAX 10. Duet ~ met her not" Balfe. IL. Songs and
ballads by Frederick Buckley. L. '.sady TO mine
appealing" ~. Polka, "Sar IL Carnival do Venice" a.
kiss quick, Mazurk Is Ballad, my loved
my own" 10. Ballad, "Ciara the Spell Of Memory"
IL "Dcux ccgants pour piano ls Duct, "rhe
sound of harps angclicai 10. "Glcn Cove Mazourxa"
Messrs seymour 4 Co. have the two arst mum.
bers Of their Musical Friend well selected and
deriully cheap publication the price being only
Mr.. Breusing has published the "e0colomini Waltz
with beautifully Autographed copy Of Brsiy's famous
photograph likeness OF the little cnchanrcss This charm
Ing orceau Of the best souvenirs that DO pre-
served Of the popular pet
Tie friends of Mr. Phil Rice have published bis "Method
for the Banjo" collection o solos, duets tos and songs
,or that instrument for the benefit Of his widow Tho
publishers Oliver Di,son Co, Boston.
gSGRAvrHGs.
We have received . copy Of Riches magnificent
craving Washington and his Generals. Tho execution
of this fine work aud tho adc,y portraits render
an ,bjcct u national interest, ani sush, deserving
place every American home. II q Published a. Az
Broadway.
Endcott L Co, No so Bcekman street, have sent
very due lhhograph Of the city oi Panama, New Grl-
uaa executed tho most excellent style of tne art II
taken from drawing ON nature, by y. ". Ous,
reon IN thc Uotcd states Coasng s,rsice the Pacific
The engrasing affords admirable tie, the rch opi-
ca scenery around the city All the beautiful bay or
Panama.
Tfou Co, Of boston, have forwarded to Us beAuti
iuy executed luflrarnn of he Couraapcf N'cs stlod
sh drawn By Farley and Iloog " aasucy. rhs
IN tins .gaTc admirable tac.r scp.l ike soft
ness anu harmonious dlstr baiion.