The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-10
NOTICES or NEW PUBLICATIONS.

/ TION, PREVENTION AND LURE Ok ASIATIC CHOL-
ARA AND OrnEA EriDEAIcs. BY William
| Sohmoele. NJ. ID. King Bund, Philadelphia.
The suthor OF this pampho boldly himself the
Champion Of the infusora heo Of con,agion, not only
regards Asatc cholera but also in reference 10 scarlet
fever small poK and all zymoto diseases. He argues
that tho fact Of such complaints being contagious
proves his theory since he thinks THAI will dis
pute the axiom "the power reproducing and pro-
pagatng thev osn kind species attribute belong
ing exclusively 20 living organic beings" He brings
forward support OF his theory the welt known fact
that the itch 10 ccuscd by insect and declares that
these diseases can be entirely cosGrollsd II mme
diatcy eradicated when treated In the manner he pre-
scrbes. Once We admit tho theory itself the authors
practice reasonable enough bat many physicians
will be slow abandon the poIallar idea that the
state OF the blood has vast and perccptsbs
influence tho general health OF each indi-
vidua. This notion Is treated by DIR. Schinoc'e
as popular faiiacy and he insists that on tins
destruction OF the infusoTa when introduced into the
system depends the patients restoration 70 health His
remedies simpo enough and have been frequently
prescribed by other physicians. fow drops Of sui
phurc acid in tumber full Of cold bedtime be
considers emireny beneficial during the prevalence
OF cholera and for actual attack he recommends the
same, with tho addition OF table spoonful OF brandy
aud oncwelfth gram of morphine. He advocates nocu-
laon for scarlet The late lansnied william Won
Humboldt brother of Alexander Won Humboldt, many
years ago advocated the system OF treatment for
yellow fever II Is asserted that his experiments we're
successful but his death by poison prevented him from
giving the results OF his Investigations TO tho world
The theory rs certainly highly interesting and import
ant one, but 1t Is yet unaccepted by the maiori.
" OF the medical profession We wait for proofs before
advance any opinion in its favor Meantime
recommend DR.. schmoees pamphlet to all who are
convince them it will their minds at work. and
for that If for other II may be- hailed I'M
poran addition TO the Of fresh facts and spccua
tions which being accumulated in regard 10 the trent
ment cpdenical and contag ious diseases.
HAND AND GLOVE. A Novel. BY Amelia u. Ed
wards, Author OF Half a Million Of Money
Harper Brothers.
Miss Edwards is so well and avorably known to tho
novel reading public that she scarcely needs an ap.
prcclative notice FOR any work OF
hers Her present book Ear superior 10 the general
run OF novels that favor Just aud is, in our
opinion her host effort Leaving readers 10 unravei
the plot themselves will content ourselves with
expressing our admiration tho charming pictures which
II presents the vintage and the vine dressers the
quiet humor which Is displayed in the deilncaton
Of the character oil Monsieur Dclahaye tho well su--
tanned contrast, drawn between Charles Gauthcr
and Harriet and the natural and spirited tone
of the dialogue throughout the book. Miss Edwards ~
very successful IN this not the least difcu part or
novel Those who fond cf TIC eccentric may like
"uncle Alexander but We mus sav he is not 70 na,n
raj as ths other Characters in the booa, nor can we
rcaiiz. Gar,hs wylde's fancy for tbs oil bear The
catastrophe Ia well worked up sud for We must he
allowed 10 pity a fascinating villain Hiss Edwards Is
more successful In her poraitarc of than in that ~
women The former finished pictures, the latter only
sketches linking IL altogether the book viii repay
pcrusa which is more than can be said oil most Of tho
SO called popular novels OF the day.
| TmE MUTE siSagH. BY Anna Cora Richie tMow-
atty. Carleton.
In this geof sensation novels Is PHEASANT .esnot with
work which relies chiefly sentiment Tor IT. interest
| and which unfpiced by details OF murder, bigsmy
forgery or any OF the other popular modern virtues
which authors nowadays consider necessary TO lend at
tracuvcnes to their passA Tho story has some faults
Of construction hut 10 wcarcs the attention In
character painting need tell readers that Mrs
Richie exceis. Her mimic powers, her kecnnc.s 81
obssry and her extensive acquaintance with society
on both sides Of the Atlantic all qualify her for the task
In her present work her talent In this very forc
bly, displayed though thore Is exception 70 be made
D. the sommendaton Monsieur Bcsujcu Il cspsfaly
drawn AZ also Monsieur and Madame do 10 Roche
syivie rather too perfect even for heroine, and We
had rather she had married the Doctor than Mar
rink 10 rather TOO stale TO sut the taste
OF III. hsbiiuaI novel reader one great recommends
ton or the book that be safely plared In tho
hands OF any young and innocent girl. which Is more
than can bs sad u works Of action We hsys
always .onsnded that highly srasoucd incidents IN which
vce male dIsgnstingly prominen, arc not Necessary
elements o. interest I'm surely domestic life
Offers cpi-odes sufficient srstiyenes and the family
circle characters sufficiently striking 10 make NJ tory
that vii rivet the attention When drawn by sklfl hand
There are many daughters Who Will be charmed with ~.
gentle and dn,fl syivie and all female hearts will
pa,hzc with the poor mothers difficulties about her chit.
drcns attire Cruz old Bcanjeu, rawninS his violin for
hi. pupils rake win he found Of the picasansef,
pictures in The book which the whole, cannot foI
| 70 add to Mr. Eitche's vel earned reputation a.
| writer
| NV puYeioosoHy or SIGSs OF CHAnAcTER A.
MAsirEsrgp TnRo TEMPERAMENT ssD Ex.
| rrEsAL FORMS. With Illustrations. Ny Samuel
| r. Wells Fowler A wells. Publisher.
The plan u this work Will for II the interest
even Of those Who place bu, little faith IN ia theories
They are Illustrated by innumerabie sketches bio
graphical and otherwise whch con-ttut. in theneye IS
1 attractive reading and which derive additional yalae
from the engraved portraits prcfuscly sst'ercf
| through the book for the believers In physiosnomy
and phrenoIogy exact sciences will have very
l different Importance. II will form text book from
| which evidence Of . very striking character Gao he
drawn n support q their views and which. further.
NOR serves mark tho progress that these studies
have made. starting from tho primitive teachings o.
1 Pythagoras, Taio Aristotle and the Roman physoguo
mis,- among whom Cicero land sue,onas held the nrst
rank IL shows tho immense impulse that was gwen 70
physognomy as scencc BY the researches Of Lavsicr
and the si greater Advancement thst has marked in
our own day Among those who have contributed 10 "
in this country tho author OF this book honorably dis
,nguishcd and feel pleasure IN bearing testimony 20
4 the eonscentousncss snd ability with which ~ has
| executed the aborions tai that he imposed upon
himself.
| KATE Mar-yoSg o.. Isrrr IIgsRrs MAZE HARRY
/ Hoxg.. Fseside stofS. Carleton. Publishrr.
| rhls IL . dull novs. With snnlsiaksbs sectsrisn
squint There httis IN the plot that lay claim 70
originality In the opening chapters We are introduced
70 the hsoolms Who have emsrsied from England and