New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-07-02
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
BOOKS OF THE WEEK.

THACKERAY's Lectures on ''The English Humorists'
and "The -Four Georges" published complete IN one
volume by Harper a Brothers.
new edition of the Tariff Duties, by E. ID. OGDEN,
containing the recent change in the Acts OF Congress
the subject issued by Bogert, Kidder, Nexsen.
Liah Brother: and Oher Genre Pictures, collection
Of brilliant magazine stories by FITz HUGH LUDLOW is
published by Lee a. Shepard.
Raymenqs Heroine, a popular English novel, is re-
printed in the latest number Of "HaTIer's Library Of
Belect Novels"
The Autobioqra6a del General JOSE Aatonio Pae.,
containing interesting account of the public career OF
the ex President Of Venezuela, is published by haet
Breen.
H. b. Durand publishes Explanations Of The Church
Serr.ce by A. J., seSng forth the significance OF the
Episcopal ritual in language adapted TO the instruction OF
The younger members of the Church.
Among the Masses by the Rev. d. MACcALL Cr,
Nelson& sons, gives interesting account OF the eX-
pereuce Of the author as missionary to the poor of the
City Of Glasgow.
Collection Of Stories and Sketches byOar Best hors
published by Lee Shepard Boston. They appear to
have been gathered at random from accidental sources
and for the most part with special claim to repubca
ton ....
Conversations on Rihalisn (Hurd 81 HoughtOn) takes
moderate ground in favor Of splendid ceremonial in the
administration OF public worship maintaining that a
g1adua. and udicous development of the Episcopal rt-
would exert highly beneficial influence IN popuaIlz
ing the service of the Church.
Rcply 10 the Rer. DR.. George JunkiRs Treatise en-
haed SaJJahSmOS," by JUSTIN MARTYR, is published by
T. ElwOod Zel Philadelphia cit written with refer
the question of running the horsecars ON sunday
and takes the ground that the command TO observe the
Jewish Sabbath is abrogated under the New Testament
dispensatiOn.
We have received from w. J. PoOley, the official
edition Of RHles and ORDERS together ich NE Forms ana
Proceedings ia Bankruptcy promulgated by the SUI
preme Court of the United States Blacks Edinburgh
copyright edition Of Wdccrey by Sir WALTER SCOTT ana
Dicks Peoples edition of Byron, containing his complete
works with life and portrait
GeyeliRsP Poultry Breeding with preface byCHARLEs
l. FLINT Boston A. Williams d co.., treats OF the eco
nomcal results of keeping poultry on new ana scienns
principles No previous work the subject has given SO
much attention TO the breeding Of poultry in large mum
bers as business operation this volume IL abounds III
practical suggestions of value even for those VINO are
trying the experiment only small scale, and forms
useful addition to the library Of the book farmer
Outlines Of Nelo Theory Of Disease translated from
the German of II. FRANcKE, by ROBERT BAIKIE, NJ. d.
John Wiley SOM, treatise in defense OF new form
ofhydropahy, pointing out the practical errors usually
committed IN the employment of the WaterCure, and
eritcsing the mode Of treatment adopted 10y Priessnz
The work has passed through several editions in Ger
MANY where il is regarded of the highest scientific
authority on the subject TO which it is devoted
new collection of classical music by EDWIN
BRUCE is issued by G. H. Ditson Goa branch in this
city of the old and celebrated house of Oliver Ditson
Co, in Boston 1t contains selections OF fOrty-hNe
opera chorses from of the most popular works Of
Rossini Auber, Bellini DOnzett, and other eminent
composers and is wei adapted for the use OF pubhc
celebrations and the social circle well as for chors
musical clubs and singing schools
MiHer Wood, q CO. have published new edition
of Tie Philosophy Of Human Beauty by d. H. JAoUks a
popular compilation from great variety OF sources OF
the conditions OF physical harmony and vgOr 1t treats
Of the structure of the human body, the tempeTaents
the effects Of mental culture the influence OF climate
and locality, the secret of longevity and the arts OF
beauty Under the latter head the author sets forth the
Importance Of exercise in the open air, regularity and
temperance in diet, and abstinence from cosmetics 10
lions and other fashionable appliances, as the best
means for attaining good looks
A Youths History of California, by LUCIA NORMAN,
IA Roman Coz is popular compilation from the works
Of Venegaz Forbes, Tutb, and Htten' relating to the
history Of California from its first discovery TO the present
time intended for the of young readers The same
house publish Sketch Of The Route 10 California China
and JdDan via the Isthnus Of Panama. a collection OF
useful notices for the traveller expressed in lively sye
and forming entertaining companion for the voyage
and A Chinese dHd English Phrase Book, by BENONI
IANcror, with the Chinese pronunciation indicated
IN English.
M
Oommedia completed by the issue of the third volume
containing Paradise" with cOpOus store Of Notes and
Illustrations The literature OF our country may be con-
graduated Oh adding its treasures work of such
genial scholarship devoted fidelity of execution, and adj
irabe poetieal taste In the version OF Mr. LongfeI0w
The reader may attain the sense and spirit OF the I'M
mortal Tuscan bard without knowledge OF the Italian
although ITS perusal wiempt him TO form an acquaint
ance with original and increases hisfacities for It's
study The Notes appended TO the volume present rare
example of literary discussion and ustratiOn-bref APP
posite Instructive free from pedantry but always the
result Of conscientious research and reflection The work
forms worthy crown though we trust not, the cons-
nation, Of brilliant life Of intellectual activity.
Anew edition of The Lao Of Railways, by Chief
Justice REDFIEID is issued by Little, Brown, & Co.. BOs-
ton and sold by Baker VOorhis, Co.. NewYOrk 1t has
been greatly enlarged from the two previous editions,
containing nearly double the amount of matter in the
original work Many and important topics have
been brought under consideration and many others have
been made more complete. large space the work is
eyoted TO the subjects OF Corporations and Common Car
riers while numerous collateral titles discussed at
moro or less length including Contracts Eminent Do
main Taxation Railway Investments, Police. Amalgama-
zion OF Railways, and others Evidences Of careful prep
ratOn and revision given in every chapter aud the
improvements this edition will enhance the reputation
OF the work as standard authority in the profession and
valuable book Of reference for business men,
A pamphlet entitled France; It's Present POLICY and
t3occrament, by JAMES F. LYMAN presents some sug-
gestive views with regard TO the administration of Louis
Napoleon and the character OF the French people. The
writer finds marked traces OF the remains Of the Latin
element in the habits Of the population and other fea
lures of Partisan life His comments on the social aspects
of the country evince little acute observation and
sound Judgment He does not in opinion with the
Americans after brief residence in France are in
eBed to prefer the French system OF government 10 our
own The apparent good order and material prosperity