Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-15
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Herbert Spencer on American Nervous ness, by Dr. George M. Beard, is pam phlet designed to show some striking coinci- dences, not only of thought, put of Ian guage, which Dr. Beard found on comparing MT. Herbert Spencer's speech on ''The Cos pei of Relaxation" with his own work on American Nervousness, published in 1881. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 Leading Men of Japan" by Charles Lan- man, is peculiarly interesting book. It is divided into two parts, the first being devo- anese statesmen, authors and scholars, who have contributed in greater or less degree to the bringing about of the late reforms in the Empire. The second part is historical in character, and gives description not only of the Empire proper, but of it's dependencies. An exceedingly interesting chapter is devoted to Corea, a nation whose power and impor- tance are just beginning to be properly un- dersteod by the civilized world. An account is also given of the origin of the American expedition to Japan, and there are copious notes, and list Of works which have been written upon the country. It is the only book of the kind which has ever been pub- Hshed. Published by D. Lothrop G Co.,, Boston, and for sale in this city by F. T. Jarman
 ''The Use of the Voice in Reading and Speaking" by the Rev. Francis T. Russell, records the results of some thirty years of study and observation in the expressive use of the voice. It has been prepared in the hope that it may be of use to the clergy and candidates for orders in the discharge of di- vine service. Part I. contains exercises in vocal drill, with the statement of some of the principles of elocution. Part II. treats of the reading of the service throughout Part III. treats of the subject of manner The book is valuable one. Published by D. Appleton Co.,, New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller
 Landmarks of English Literature" by Henry J. Nicoll, is very good book of it's kind It consists of biographical sketches of leading English writers from Chaucer down to the present time, with an enumera- tion of their chief works and brief critical review of them. Its value as book of ref erence is increased by chronological tables giving the leading dates, and by an index of authors. The lives are well and interestingly old, the criticisms, whether original or quo- ted, are crisp and entertaining and the printing and binding are clear and elegant. Published by D. Appleton $ O., New York. and for sale in this city by Judd the book seller.
 
 'sSibylline Leaves" by A. E. M. K, is the title of a little volume containing several hundred quotations from the best authors, classified and so arranged as to combine the amusement of a refined parlor game with the interest solitary reader can always find in a collection of well selected thoughts Much amusement and mental profit can be got out of this book. Published by Henry Holt $ Judd the bookseller.
 Mrs. Lorimer: Sketch in Black and White" by Lucas Malet, is a pleasant, well written story of English country life. The heroine is beautiful young woman, left widow at twenty-two. Brought up by her uncle, rector of the old fashioned, conser- vative kind, a thorough gentleman, with a  tional, good and narrow little wife, the bril- liant niece married little out of her own circle, for, although MT. Lorimer was bar rister, his brother was the sub-editor and dramatic critic of 8 London newspaper. The young bride had year of London life with artists and interesting. intellectual people, and then months of pain and sorrow abroad, watching the ebbing life of her husband The present story covers the two years fol- lowing MT. Lorimer's death, when the lovely widow had to decide on her own life, and was restless and unhappy. Her character is admirably sketched and the other characters are well dealt with. The book as a whole is unusually readable. Published by D. Apple ton $ Co.,. New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 Sergeant Ballantine's Experiences, which came out last summer and ran through six editions in England, is published by J. B. Lippincott $ Co.,, Philadelphia, in new and revised edition. It is very entertaining For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ''The Science of Politics. by Sheldon Amos, M. A., author of ''The Science of Law," etc., is published by D. Appleton & Go, in their International Scientific series Professor Amos believes that there is an deal polity for every State iffnot for all
 States, but he has avoided the temptation to construct such an ideal founded on mere guesses and hopes. He presents broad views upon the governments ofkal countries in all ages much that is written being the result of personal visits and investigation in the parts of the world treated of. Mir. Amos dwells upon ideal State po1ity, but also writes upon such subjects as unwritten constitu- tions, local governments, liquor legislation, public debts, education, laad tenure, taxa. tion, etcl He derives many illustrations