New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01

HE pictoria Illustrations FROM the designs Of Gilbert
which commend Themselves TO the lovers Of Shake
pearc BY their felicity Of conception and their natural
and spirited execution They cannot fail 10 render an
important aid in the study of the wonderful damatst
as well TO crafty tie taste by their vgor and
originality
THE DEBATE BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND SOL
EhSEi Or THn AScasI HKBHsw IDEA OF ran Six DAYS
orCERAIioS. l2mo AT. Andov< Warren T. Draper.
Newly OH; John Wiley.
The main purpose of this volume Is to present the
scientific public with an appreCiave estimate of the
philosophical geniueard services of Prof Tayler Lewis
II If published without the name of the author which
1t IL alleged cannot be coneoued by the subject
of his criticism and encomun,. considerable portion
Of the work is devoted to examination Of the reply to
Prof Lewiss "six Days of Creation" by Prof, j.
ID. Dana of Yale College; while, in connection with
this discussion the author advances theory of creation
for which he Claims the merit of novelty and consis-
tency. The volume is characterized by learning and
ingenuity, well BY great earnestness of tone, aud
will form significant eemrnt in the controversy be-
tween the deductions of modern science and the adher
ents to the literal Interpretation Of the sacred record
A TREATISE ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGE
MENT or RAILWAYS BY john b. JSRvIs. IlluO.
Up. ia Pbinney Brakeman a Mason
With the vast amount of capital lover g. 900 O))OO)
invested in American railways this comprehensive
manual addresses great variety Of interests It's pur-
Iose ID ultimately TO present 10 railway propetor in
popular FORM the character Of their property but it
deals Immediately with the modes of construction the
deails Of management and administration and the dan
gers 10 which this kind of security especially exposed
from the careessness and untrustwOrthness of the
agents in charge of its different departments The au-
thor handles the subject with great frankness and has
crowded bis book with not little ctcalnfomaton
vINCENTS sEMI-ANNUAL REGISTER. By FRANCIS
VINCysT two. PIP 6G2. Francis Vincent
TIE commencement of a new periodical work of gen.
eral reference is presented in this comprehensive
volume. Under tie date of each day in the first six
months of the present year, we have summary Of
the principal events that have occurred during that Pc
Rod biographical sketches of eminent men who have
died within the time, and brief sketch of legis-
latve, judicial, and political transactions. 1t is in
tended 70 Issue similar volume for the next six
months, and to continue the publication semi-snnuay.
Tie convenience Of such compilation is obvious,
and if shall he well executed IA the present speci
men will prove suocess.
THE HEROES OF EUROPE. BY .HEyRr 9. BxvIsrr.
limo PIP 80 Tcknor Fields
In a series of animated biographical sketches this
volume descrbes many of the most important events in
the history of Europe from the eighth the eighteenth
century. The personages selected for treatment
taken from various walks of life, including eminent
sovereigns renowned di-coverer and lustrious polt
ca and religious reformers. Among the most interest
ing biographies in the volume are those of Charlie
magne. Columbus, Martin Luther, Loyola, and Card
nal Richeieu.
LAKE HOUSE. BY FANNY LRwAIp. Translated from q 10
Geyrr" by NATHANIEL GREENE limo Pp Nl Iickn'
The translator of this volume il wisely devong the
leisure Of retirement from active political pursuits 10
the reproduction in English Of some of the favorite
works of continental literature In the present agree
able story by distinguished living female writer of
Germany. be has made happy selection the MARIA
tive is interesting VII o' ;"r ntense and the re-
version IL sIiriedf
TUE BOOK or Z dited By WILLIAM
collection of fac-simile letters of the sgnes of the
Declaration of INDEPENDENCE illustrated with numer
ous engravings of their residences, portraits &C.,
forming cabinet of antiquarian curosties of great
interest TO the amateur.
GRIMms POPULAR TALES AND HOUSEHOLD sro- |
RIES Collected by the Brothers GRIhn. 2vOlA, I9mo.
Crosby, Nichols Lee Il Go.
new translation of the world-renowned stories OF
the Brothers Grimm, with spirited illustrations by
Wehnert, and issued in edition Of great typogrfph
cal beauty.
LIFE AND RELIGION OF THE HINDoOs. wIrH A
SEEICH NV LIYB EXPERIENCE. By JoGgTH
CHrNDEN oAsaoDr. Baptized Philip. limo. ppso6.
Crosby, Nichols, Lee L Go.
TIE autobiography OF young Hindoo convert to the
Unitarian faith, with popular view of the social and
religious institutions of his countrymen.
LEDGE lsmo PIP i3s Ph!uney Blskemss 4 Ms,on
An excellent juvenile story, well told, and haRd-
somely illustrated.
Under the rather drowsy title Of NightcaDs, The
FAIRY h,shteops The LINE Nightcaps Letters &c., a
decidedly lively series Of Juvenile books BY the author
of Aunt Fannys Stories" is issued by d. Appleton
| 81 Co. Several new volumes have been added to the
series in season for the approaching holidays and can
be cordially recommended as valuable accession to
the juvenile library. They distinguished for the
graceful sweetress of their STYLE and show "A true
sympathy with the o~e "o' -'-~7~'s of childhood.
ley; With Memoir and Index vols l5nO sheldon
The oai Opcbiru; Or The Pee Hunter, BY J. FenimOre
Cooper ILIusir1'ed by barley. i2mO. PIP 4s7. W. A
vincents Sen fApnns United States ByFrancs Vim
cent avo. pp 662 Francis Vincent "
Popular Physica Astronomy By Daniel Vaughan syo
TrunSn spo6sId ,o,.,n.n
the .utbor Of School Day al Rugby" Part First limo,
Faithful Forever BY Coventry Pamore l2mo PIP ISL The