The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-30

issued Will contain only the life OF tue poet and some pre-
fstory maer) reprint Of the original folio Of 1928
miserable specimen of book making is
sued from any press the darkest ages Of the printers
art The plays were evidently set up from prompters
COPIES arranged by terae persons and altogether the
work most meanly DONE Mr.. White, with degree OF
modesty which only professional Shaksperean scholars
possess has punctuated the old folio put generally
to rights The notes exceedingly voluminoas, and
occupy more space than the plays themselves. Mr..
White has In his anxiety to avoid the shadow OF
reproach Of unianess given all the commentators an
equal chance To the calculation Of disputed passages,
and the natural consequence that the reader is
puzzled than Between Stevens, and Malone and
Johnson and Collier, and Hallowe and Dyce, and White
(he most pedantc and prox Of any, the simple student Or
the master rises from the work in the most bewidered
state Of mind that be conceived The volumes before
Ms are admirably gotten up beauty oftypography bne
ness of paper and general elegance Of appearance being
equal 70 the issues Of the best London publishers.
LEcoIoNEs ORALEs soBRE LA HIsT0RIA DE LA IsLA
DE CUBA; pronuDcisoas en- ell anteneo Demo
cratico Cubano de Neuva York. por Pedro Santa
ella Nueva Orleans, 1859: Luis e. del Cristo.
New York: 3. Haet, LOT Fulton street.
This Is reprint Of eight lectures the History Of
CUBA delivered in this city several years SINCE by Senior
Santaca, before the Cuban Democratic Athenmum. The
author has grouped Of the interesting points to be
found in the sess lapse Of three during which
Cuba passed from the time Of discovery the beginning
the present century The style free and graphic and
the subject attractive those who feel an interest in
the "gem OF the Antilles
A SYSTEM OF AERoNAUTIcs; Comprehendiug its Ear
LEST Investigations and Modern Practice and
Art. By John Wise, Aeronaut. Speel, Philadel-
phia
The fresh attention directed to the science of aerostacs
by the daring experiments Of Mr. Wise, Mr. La Mountain
and Mr. Lowe, has called for the present There
was really work in existence which gave comprehen
sve and accurate view Of what had been done in balloon
ing for the last half century, and Mr. Wise has rendered
the public service by anticipating the demand for inor
NATION which tho renewed interest attracted to the sub
ject has created.
ORDINANCES OF THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND CON-
NoNALTY OF THE Cry OF NEW YORK. Revised
A. D. 1869. BY D. 7. Valentine.
This necessary worka revised collection Of the Corpo
ration ordinances-whch has been commenced by so
many able professional hands, but laid aside disgust
ere finished has been undertaken and completed by lay
man. 70 whom already owe deep debt Of gratitude
for many similar services rendered to the city To Mr..
Valentine task s repugnant, drudgery too great,
which contribute the smpncaon OF the abors OF
Others the advancement Of the interests fell
low citizens. His present work emnently useful in
it's character that need say very little recommended
ton Of it. will confident find It's place text
book in every public and private Office in the city.
LEAVES FROM AN AcroR's NorE BOOK, with Re-
miniscences and Chat of the Green Room and
Stage in England and America, BY George Van.
denhof. Appleton Go.
This lively, gosspping autobiography such as might
be expected from Of Mr.. vandenhos varied expo
riences and general accomplishments for though known
to the public only actor and lecturer he esteemed
among large circle Of private acquairtanccs
genial and delightful companion. man who has been
about much be has, and who socially swe pro-
fessoually has in contact with OF the leading
wits and celebrities Of the day. has naturally good deal
to relae that will interest the public. Mr. vandenhor
gives the story Of his life rather as framework
for his anecdotes Of others than narrative Intended
for egotstica effect What he has tell he to simply
and without affecation, his rafting ohand stage manner
pervadng the general style OF his book and leaving the
impression when the reader has finished it, that he has
been listening to conversatonast Of unusual powers
This is the effect that such book should create for the
staple Of ts matter is not sufficiently substantial justify
anything like an effort at serious writing.
WAYsIDE GLIMPsEs NoRTu AND SOUTH; by Lillian
Foster. Rudd Carleton, New York.
the sketches Of which this little volume Is composed
evidently written by woman of refined and cult
waited mind, capable Of higher efforts than any that her
modest ambition has yet contemplated. They arc
marked by earnestness ofsprt veliness Of magma
ton and correctness Of Judgment which show that lite
rary life her proper vocation Unwilling are to touch
upon the domestic trials and msorunes of those whose
works alone fall within province feel that we ough,
NOT omit stating tho additional claims viii III this Lady
has public favor. sho is supporting large family by
the efforts Of her pen and is to be hoped tina. touch
ing alusicn which she makes fact her preface
viii create for her lat least amongst her sex an
interest which will enable her the easily to fulfil
heavy responsibilities that she has undertaken.
'PoEMs by JAMES CLARENCE MANGAN--With Bio
graphical Introduction by John Mitchell. P. NJ.
Haverty, Fulton street
Tho poems of Clarence Mangan, although ignored by
tho British quarterles, and bitterly assed by the small
London critics, will live in the memory Of bis country
men as long those of Davis any Of the other writer's
OF the Young Ireland school. He Of wonder
fu powers, considering the dshcarenng difficulties and
dscouragemens through which his genius forced re-
cosnition His story one, and knowingly told
IN the preface TO this book by John Mitchell Mr. Ha
very mas rendered our public service introducing
is notice the complete poems Of this gifted writer
Ahh mAsoNic ADVOCATE, being a Concise EXPOSE.
ssion Anu Full Defence of Free Masonry with
Mel n d,,s s containing an Abridgement of
Machey ana Olver's Lexicons of Free Mason
~ ny J.. Carroll Judson, II. A. s. NJ philadel-
phia: Published by the Author
This book is highly recommended bv tho ofocer, or ,ho
Grand Lodge Of New York and by others Of tho oaa,r
lodges throughout the Union Not being ourselves mann,
bers Of the craft, we can only vouch for its mors SECOND
hand.
KATE FELTON,, or Peep at Realities r,v an Anna.
rlcsn Lady. Boston: +. p. Weston, I6 Devon.
shire street.
story Of domestic life, simply constructed but yet Dor
dcrng on the dramatic some Of It's Incidents In min,
OF general merit 1t above the average Of novels by
"Amercan ladies.n