The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-10
Notices or Books.

INSTRUCTION FOR FIELD ARTILLERY. Prepared by
Board of Army Officers. Published by j. b.
Lppncott Co., Philadelphia l vol. 8vo.,
34S PIP.
This is a comprehensive work on the modern use OF
field artillery II treats OF the elementary principles
be taught the artillery solder the formation VI the
terry the nomenclature Of the piece with illus
uatons; calculation OF the power and different kinds
of aeld projecties with illustrations Of all the
OF mounted artillery companies. II also
Of marches descen,s how swamps the passage
Of military bridges the mode Of preparing for and
the Of conducting attack This work pre-
pared under the authority of the War Department
the text book for the army and militia throughout
the United States. The book is printed clear, large
type.
MANUEL OF BAYoNET EXERCISE. BY Capt. George
Ii. Mcclellan, United States Army. | volume
IL mo-, lls PIP. J. b. Lippincott h Co., publish
ers, Philadelphia
This excellent, and may say the BEST treatise
on the use OF the bayone yet publ he'd 1t is ransla.
on from the French, with numerous important improve
nents by the compiler The book printed by order OF
the War Depa tent and designed for the OF the
army and militia troops Of the United States know
ledge Of the bayoDet among State military orga
nizations Is quite necessary and led believe
that comprehensive work. like the we are nov
noticing at the command Of military men, will
powerful aid in the requirement Of practical military
education The work is printed in clear type, and The
various motions illustrated with pictorial explanations
There Ia instance record a French grenadier
who in the battle OF Polosk defended himself his
bayopct against the Simultaneous attack of eleven Rus
sian grenadiers eight OF whom he killed. by enjoying
ntuitive knowledge OF the bayonet defence and attack
DOZEN VICTORIA AND ROYALTY IN THE New
WORLD.
Among the pleasant Of the visit the Prince
Wales this country may include the following
letter from Queen Victoria, through her Secretary Sir
Charles Phpps, c. B., Keeper Of her Msjestys Privy
Purse, to Mr.. Kinahan Corvallis who, in connection
with this Journal travelled with the royal party through
their this continent Ia accepting thank
ing gracefully for the copy HIS relating to
her sons travels, the Queen has paid comp
ent for is well known that it contrary the usual
custom for her to receive gifts Of any kind either from
her subjects foreign ctzens The exception to
rule this shows that impartial narrative
and reliable history coming from American source Of
the events Of the Princes through this country
has been properly appreciated by those intimately
interested. We need only say In comment that "Royal,y
In the New World" is worthy to I'll the niche willingly
assigned II in the royal library
WINDSOR CAyriK, Jan. 10, 1851.
SIRu was only yesterday that received letter
Of The 30ih Of November accompanying copy Of
work enitld royalty in the New World; The Prince
Of Wales America destined for her M4esty the
Queen Host time presenting your work To the Queen
and IL very graciousy accepted by her Majesty.
have received the Queen mands thank In
her for your attention have the honor be, sir
your mcst obedIent humble servant, U. B. PHpP5
kfsAHn CoRswA1AE, Esq.
The following letter from Major General Bruce, the
governor Of the Prince Of Wales conveys a merited
tribute TO the accuracy OF the book
MADiSGiEY Hall, CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 20, 1891
DEAR Sri only received two days ago your letter Of
the Both November last together With t%d copies
~ork entitled Royalty in the New .gcrid and am al
rectco convey to yon the Prime thanks
the one which you forward for his Royal Highaess
ceptance am extresdtly obliged to for the other
which YOU kindly present 10 You have evidently
stvsn to give faithful narrative Of his Kos Hghness
pogYtss aSa IT the gratifying reception which he mot
With both n the British provinces and in the United
States Of America am dear air. your obelient ser
want, X. BRUCE
KTSAUAN CoRSwuIIs, Esq.