The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-04-15
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Beersheba TO Sdon. BY Horatius Bonar, u. D., au-
thor of The Desert OF Sinai" &c. New York Robert
Carter & Bsothers 1855 For sale by w. Ballaniyne
Washington, Dc.
This wellprinted volume of $50 pages,
adorned also with q map and illustrative plates,
is the closing portion of the authors notes Of
his Eastern journey. 1t possesses the same
general characteristics with the earlier one on
the Desert Of Sinai, which we noticed not long
since. The illusions to passages of Scripture
are numerous, and in this way, incidentally as
well as directly, light is thrown upon express
sions and descriptions, and likewise names of
places in the Scriptures, which give it value to
the readers of the Bible.
DR.. Bonar is strong believer in the literal
accomplishment of the prophecies relating to
the restoration of the Jews; and from this
point of view he speaks of the Holy Land and
its present features and future prospects. His
notes are somewhat difuse and sketchy. Had
he revised them and condensed them more,
though perhaps deprived of some of their fresh.
nees, and not 80 attractive to the lover of popu-
lar literature, they would have been of greater
permanent worth. he however shows good
acquaintance with the works of the earlier and
later writer's on Palestine both travellers in the
East and commentators, to whom he makes
frequent reference; and, in q body Of notes
thrown into an appendix, discusses at length
the various disputed questions relating to the
topography of Jerusalem and the holy places,
on which, notwithstanding the researches of
Robinson and others, much still remains to be
done. The volume, too, has a copious index
feature which is of great importance in book,
designed, as this is, to convey information and
illustrate the Book of God. A spirit of deep
piety runs through every page-a characteristic
excellence, indeed, of all DR.. Bonars works.
Liuers Living Age. Boston E. Lite & Son. New
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Erening Transcript of the statement that this
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The Southern Platform: Manual of Southern Sent
ment on the Subject of Slavery. BY Daniel r Good
loe. Boston: John P. Jeweu q Co., Publishers
A portion of the contents of this pamphlet
have appeared in the Era and its compiler is
we'll known to our readers. The compilation
under the above title is lively one, is original
in design, there being to our knowledge nothing
like it in existence, certainly nothing so full
and complete. The compiler gives US all
that the most eminent Southern Revolutionary
characters have left as in their writings upon
the subject of Slavery" The character of this
testimony should cover with confusion the mod
ern statesmen of the South, for it is unani.
mously against Slavery. To the friends of
Freedom, the present compilation must be of
great value.
Sermons Preached Trinity Chapel, Brighton bJs the
Late Rev. Frederick w. Robertson, NJ A Second
Seues. Fourth LONDON Edluon. Boston; 11cknOr 81
Fields. 1858. For sale by Franklin Philip, Washing
ton, d. C.
This book contains twenty-five sermons, be-
side memoir of the author. The sermons are
excellent, and they will alike serve to edify
saint and sinner. That of "Christ's Estimate
Of Sin," and that on The Irreparable Past"
are worth reading many times.
Andromeda and Other Poems. BY Charles Kingsley,
author of Amyas Leigh" 1.-Two Years Ago" &c For
sale by F. Philip.
The poem of Andromeda will be admired By
all those who like the writings of Mr.. Kingsley.
The smaller songs and ballads, which are
various, evince originality of thought and
smoothness of diction.
The subjoined paragraph is from an ex.
change, and it indicates the style of civilization
which obtains in the region of Norfolk:
engaged on Tuesday in the second indictment
of the Commonwealth us. Edward Lee, for aid.
ing in the escape of negroes belonging to
Messrs. james Murdaugh, w. 81. Wilson, and
Joseph Carter. The jury found the prisoner
guilty, and assessed the punishment at ten |
years imprisonment in the penitentiary, and TO |
receiUe foe lashes each day for ten days, COM
mencing one day after the court adjourns.
"On the first Indictment he was sent for five |
years, or fifteen years for the two and there |
are two more counts yet against him The |
probability is that Lee will spend the balance |
of his natural life in prison."
The Star of this city chronicles the fact that
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