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During the prescriptions Of the late political CANVASS
our own attention, doubtless the attention Oh most
our readers for time somewhat dVer1eo iron 'le
contemplation Of current literature ana ye' uuis
this period called TO mark win Peasue sno'p
pesranee Of many volume. which not only ornaments
70 the publishing press OF The country ou
GENTLY served 10 indicate that in the midst OF war ana OF
poiea debate the cause Of letters not suffered TO
snoush Among the which particularly attracted
our attention AZ well for the elegance Of is typography az
20. the curious interest Of its subjectmatter was The
American Anglers Book by TRAD. NORRIS, embracing
the natural history Of sporting fish and tho art oil taking
them with Instructions in ay fishing making and rod
making aud directions for fshbresding TO which 10 ap-
pended Dies Pseatcra, describing notsd hshns places
and the pleasure OF solitary fynshng This beautiful
work. received through Mr. Basayne, OF this city, ema-
mates from the press Of E. H. Butler Co.. OF Philadel'
pbis and 10 in all respects edition de lszs, being Illus
tratsd with eighty engravings in the best style OF art
The American disciples Of Isaac Walton could desire no.
thing more worthy Of the pscatoa art than this pub
liestion which We may add. reminds us Of his immor-
ta work. not only the similarity Of its subject but BY
tie similar circumstances under which it makes its appear
llee time Of war Wstons Complete Angler, the
prototype oil all fishing books published IN $685. the
tE year OF Cromwes proteetorate just as tho English
sld Dutch fighting desperate battle Tor the
supremacy Of the in the British Channel
From the prolific press Of D. Appleton g. Co. We have
received new Latin Grammar for Schools and Col
Ieges" BY ALBERT HARNESS, Phi. D.. Professor in
Brown University We have examined the volume with
mach care and do not hesitate to commend it to teachers
and scholars combining many exceences not possessed
~ works with which into competition Free use
hss bsep made by Prof Hardness of the choice treasures
developed By the modern German phoogsts besides many
improvements in the arrangement and treatment Of sub
sct suggested by his large experience both as teacher
and author. The vital principles Of the Latin tongue SIS
underlying the phenomena Of Roman speech are aPpre'
Blended by subtle analysis entering into the very genius
Of the language instead OF presenting its parts OF speech
and syntas in the cold and feless forms common with
many grsmusrans We have been particularly pleased
With Prof Harknssss classification of the Of the
Third Decepson and bic exploitation OF the moods OF the
Latin verbs
From Mests Blanchard g. Mohun We have received
tie third volume Of the History Of the Romans under
tie Empire, "by CHARLES MERVALE, BID, late Fellow
Of ST. Johns College Cambridge from the fourth London
edition. with copous analytical index, republished BY
D. Appleton Co The period embraced in this history
the most important in the Roman annals beginning at
The ft Triumyras, and closing with the end Of the En-
pre- extending than four centuries Mr.. Msr.
vale writes with learning and MISUNDERSTANDING to the
.agr oxtss of historical information and not taking bis
views Of the Roman poty ct secondhand Such work,
executed by such competent hand if interesting ct all
times becomes especially valuable to the American reader
AZ the present time exhibiting it does in philosophical
anayss and graphic style the great changes introduced
into the Roman commonwealth BY the overthrow Of the
pstricsn authority when the foundations Of the Roman
Empire laid in the will Of the middle classes.
Through Me..rs. w II. & o. n. Morrison we have
oeiyed copy of Mr.. LORENZO SABIsE's Biographical
- xfaV If tha
published by Little & Brown, Of Boston. The value
and interest Of this work already known to ntei.
gent readers but Mr. Sabine las enhanced the merits Of
the present edition by prefIipR to it preliminary essay
great historical value unfolding it does the state Of par
ties in the different colonies at the tune Of the Revolution
and preceding s outbreak Some facts disclosed by
this a7sre which might teach the people OF all sections TO
practics moderation and sobrey they look to the hole
Of the pit" from which they dug by the fathers and
founders Of the Republic.
We hass ars.dy had occasion to speak Of Appeton's
American Annual Cycop.dis" 10 tsrms Of such high
prse that It n only necessary for say Of the number
for 1868 which received several weeks ago that 10
10 al respects worthy Of the preceding volumes Of the
For esudor and mparalty well for accuracy,
accessibility and fitness OF information all the topics
which enter into the history OF the current time know
Of compilation which approaches il excellence We
have found invaluable for purposes Of reference aud
frankly commend ii to the patronage of readers
repository Of useful knowledge rendered available to all
Through Mr BhlliDstol We have received copy Of 8
pew work II 6eton entitled Love and Duty" by Mrs.
Hubhuck, published by T. B. Peterson s. Bros OF Phils
tsphia. Those who familiar with the former produc
ions Of Mrs 1.-THE WIfss Sister, or the Forbidden
Marriage" Map and December, Tale Of Welded
Life !" TIE Three Marriage" stS--wil fnd in this
work tie qualities which thsd the purple light Of
love" Ter pssei And, withs 1t full Of simple and
aaiss observations shrswd deHneston Of character in
great variety and PQuaney that ryets the attention even
iuidIt ample Incidents.
From Ar. BAlantyns have the third volume Of d Au.
ssnes History Of the Reformation il Europe 10 the
Time Of Calvin republishsd by Robt Carter d Bros
Il. To our minds this work il more interesting than
that 10 which the same distinguished writer treated on the
Life and Times Of Luther The scene 10 which the story |,
laid lies 10 the home Of the British race and the
principles Of Calvin have directly modified the theo
logy aud civilization Of country. And besides, the
history Of tie Reformation which took s origin from e
neva las been almost sealed book to the great majority
oil readers While the character Of Calvin almost
except a. systematic theologian DR. D'Aubgne has
gwen us minute analysis OF hs character and work in all
their various aspect. and relations
We are glad 70 perceive that Mr. Leypoldt Of Phiadel
nhts ooutinuss uhintsip III.