New-York tribune., 1867-10-07
NETV PUBLICATIONS.
BOOKS OF THE WEEK.

BOOKS OF THE WEEK.
We have received two new volumes of Tick
nor 4 Feldss Library Ehtion" OF The "Wayerey N'V-
els containing ROD Roy and KeniiTorth
LITTLE DoRRITr is published in Hurd q
u,rchton,s C;lsbe Edition OF the Works Of CHARLES
DICKENS.
Dialogues for Young Folks, by S. A. FROST a
collection Of little dramas for the use OF schools ana
P,pert Godrn, sensational novel, by Miss bRADDoN'
are published by Dick Fitzgerald
new edition of RaiabO'os for Children ed
fed by Mrs L. MARIA CHILD, aud Grinn's COLLINS Sc
leeted from the Household stories" Ct the Brothers
GRIMM, with colorcd illustrations from Cguikshanks de-
signs, are published by Ticknor Fields
We have received from Littell & Gay, the
Myth Volume OF Lfnes LrinJ Age Fourth Series ior
the months of July August, and September containing
the usual excellent selections from the best proouo
the periodical literature of Great Britain
Hurd g. Houghton have published the Sixth
Part Of Smiths Dictionary Of the B'6e euleu y ~
fessor H. b. uAcKErr, and EZRA ABBOT, extending from
the title David" to Egypt" The superior necn".ai
.xesion Of this edition is worthy Of the high character
Of the work.
Fbe American Lolu Rerie,0 for October tBos-
ton: little Brown Coz among its articles OF Eene"
-. h,s a., admirable biographical sketch OF the late
fef Justiee Shaw Of the Supreme Court OF Massachu
,etts tpays awelldeserved tribute to the learning
WISDOM and integrity Of that eminent jurist
new edition of The Code Of Procedure OF
s State OF Ne,c- York as amended TO 1907 with all tne
amendments Incorporated with the sections that nave
been changed with the revised rules OF all the CouS
aud fun analytical index edited by JOHN Io"AShhND'
sss is published by Baker, Noorhies, q Co.
The September number of BlactWood repuo-
thed by the Leonard Scott Company opens with an
orate critical discussion OF the popular Enghsh movers Vi
the day A readable paper entitled " La PhySque Mou'
ernp gives lucid analysis of charming htte trea.so
ey NJ sagey on the modern scientific discoveries res
TO the correlation Of forces
The Third Series of Hymns of Faith and Hope
by HoRATIUs BoSER, D. D., published by ROBERT carter
a Brothers. will be welcome to the lovers OF sacred
veery for the fervOr OF spirit aud tender uncuon WIN
which they celebrate the chief themes OF eyangeheai
piety In addition to the original pieces which compose
large part of the of the volume, 1t contains
eaprlete melrical version Of the Psalms Of David
The Chemical Nesrs for October reprinted by
Wa Townsend Adams from the English edition. con-
ta,s valuable articles on the Civilization Of Waste Pro
sucts of Coal Gas" Technical Education, Losses oi
sulphur in the Vriol Manufacture" and an aOuhoHV
variety Of miscellaneous matter. forming an atiaetNo
and highly useful table Of contents 1t IS anhouhceu OS
the NevYok publishers that arrangement has peen
eompleted with the editor and proprietor OF tue EhsSn
nhction for the advance sheets of the work after the
cose of the current volume and that the reprint VIII
hereafter be issued with his full consent and SANCTION
Harper g. Brothers have brought out Man
aI Of Prsied Exercises by WILLIAM WOOD devoteo 10
practical instruction in gymnastics, rowing sKatihs'
fencing baplaying, and other athletic exercises wIe
are at the foundation Of muscular ChTlsuaM!' AHo
the book pro fessonal teacherin that depart
neut of educ ation and although he dsclams any pre-
Tensions to literary practice SKILL has shown exceleht
sense in his treatment of subject His directions In
regard TO the care and preservation OF health are III ac-
cordance with the most approved systems OF hygiene
and are set forth in intelligent and attractive way
The amateurs of methodical physical training, who hap
PLY are now found every quarter will be gadto accept
this volume as good authority sanitary culture as wei
- on the prevailing fashionable pastmes'
A new Dictionary of the English Language,
untitled Vebstes Pictorial Dictionary founded mainly
on the quarto edition Of Webster and edited by WILLIAM
A. WHEELER, is published by G. & c. Merriam Ihe
volume is intended in sort revision OF the oc-
tayo abridgment of Webster first issued in 1885, Dut
though it has been prepared on the same gen
eral pan it is to be regarded rather as an
abstract of the improved edition OF the large Die
tonary published 1854 1t aims to meet the wants
Of readers who wish TO possess IN moderate COM
pass the most complete exhibition Of the meaning
pronunciation, and photography OF the words
In the English language. With regard 10 tne
pecuarities in spelling, which have heretofore
proved the most formidable obstacle to the
general use of Webster this country the present ed
ton gives both forms in disputed cases, which, however
embrace only few limited classes OF words, though
clearly pointing out the way which naturally follows
trom the principles of Dr. Webster In every instance
the form preferred sanctioned by the authority
nj distinguished English phologists, including such
writers as Walker and Bishop Lowth The ald OF PIC
torial has been literally employed to euc
date the meaning of certain words, which represent
familiar objects Of sight In addition TO the usuai con-
tents Of an English Dictionary the volume contains sew
sra valuable vOcabularies, which greatly enhance us
practical utility II is brought with great ypograph-
teal neatness and accuracy and substantial and APP
propriate binding As a manual Of reference, it is emf
nenty fitted for families and schools. though cr
scaI students the language viii fnda more coplous
work indispensable for their purpose
Principles Of the LGw Of Contracts, by THERON
METcALF Hurd & Houghton) is new treatise or lead
ing branch of legal science by eminent Massachusetts,
urst who has recently retired from the bench OF the su
preme Judicial Court that State The work was orig-
nay prepared many years for the Of students In
the authors Office, and subsequently published as
contribution to prominent legal journal The present
edition been revised and enlarged By references 10
reports and other authorities since the year 1929 but In
other respects retains the original form Of the work
Although the subject has been treated at ample length
and with distinguished ability by Professor Parsons and
pther American and English writers on jurisprudence,
Judge Metcas treatise forms valuable addition TO our
legal authorities and cannot fail to be greeted with re-
speetfu and kindly welcome by the sincere students OF
law IN the profession. It's author has devoted long life
10 legal researches and decisions, doing honor to post OF
rmnence State where the Office coners honor on the
Incumbent aud the possession OF which is one OF the
most coveted titles TO public renown implying high
qualities Of character, and rare judicial accomplishments
The volume everywhere evinces the singular legal
acumen the subtle analysis Of principles the varied aud
profound learning and the felicity Of illustration, which
Identify the author professional circles. The gravity