culations of Mill Gearing and Machinery, from the primary Moving Power, through the different processes of Carding, Drawing, Slubbing, Roving, Spinning, and Weaving, with the recent Improvements in Machinery; to which are added, compendious Tables of Yarns and Reeds for Silks, Linen, Worsted, and Wool, by R. Scott. Corrected and enlarged, with Plates of American Machines, by Oliver Byrne. 8vo, pp. 432. Philadelphia. cloth. £1 1s. Sellers. Improvements in Locomotive Engines and Railways, by George Eskoll Sellers. 8vo. Cincinnati, 1849.

9s.

5s. 6d.

ls.

Sganzin.-Civil Engineering, by M. J. Sganzin. 8vo. Boston.
Shaffner.-Telegraph Companion: devoted to the Science and Art of the
Morse American Telegraph, by Tal. P. Shaffner, Esq., Secretary of the
American Telegraph Confederation, New York City. Volume I. 5 Nos.
Vol. II. Nos. 1, 2, 3, Jan., April, and July, 1855. 8 Numbers, all published,
forming 2 vols. New York. each part,
2s. 6d.
Shunk. A Practical Treatise on Railway Curves and Location for Young
Engineers, by William F. Shunk, Civil Engineer. 12mo, pp. 106. Phila-
delphia, 1854. roan tuck.
Sidney.-American Cottage and Villa Architecture: a Series of Views and
Plans of Residences actually built, by J. F. Sidney, Architect and Civil
Engineer. Parts 1 to 5. demy 4to. New York, 1852. each, 3s. 6d.
Silk.-Culturist's Manual (the). 12mo. Philadelphia, 1839. cloth. 7s. 6d.
Singer. Sewing by Machinery: an Exposition of the Rights of Patentees
of various Sewing Machines, and of the Rights of the Public, by J. M.
Singer and Co. 8vo. New York. sewed.
Sloan. The Model Architect. A Series of Original Designs for Cottages,
Villas, Suburban Residences, &c.; accompanied by Explanations, Specifica-
tions, Estimates, and elaborate Details. Prepared expressly for the Use of
Projectors and Artisans throughout the United States, by Samuel Sloan,
Architect. 2 vols. 4to. Philadelphia, 1853. half-bound. each, £2 2s.
Smeaton. The Builder's Pocket Companion; containing the Elements of
Building, Surveying, and Architecture; with Practical Rules and Instructions
connected with the subject, by A. C. Smeaton. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1850.
Smillie. The Rural Cemeteries of America; Illustrated in a Series of Views
from Drawings, by James Smillie. 8vo. New York, 1847.
Smith.-Designs for Monuments and Mural Tablets, adapted to Rural
Cemeteries, Churchyards, Churches, and Chapels; with a Preliminary
Essay on the Laying Out, Planting, and Managing of Cemeteries, and on the
Improvement of Churchyards; on the Basis of Loudon's Work, by J. Jay
Smith. New York, 1846.

Smith.—Manual of Topographical Drawing, by Lieut. R. S. Smith, U. S.
Army, Assistant Professor of Drawing in the U. S. Military Academy,
West Point, N. Y. Plans, Plates, &c. 2nd edition. 8vo, pp. 72. New
York, 1857. cloth.

9s.

9s.

Smith.-Manual of Linear Perspective: Perspective of Form, Shade, and
Shadow, and Reflection, by R. S. Smith, Professor of Mathematics and
Civil Engineering in the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute.
Plans. 8vo, pp. 86. New York, 1857. cloth.
Snelling. The Photographic Art Journal. Edited by H. H. Snelling.
Commenced January, 1851, and continued to Dec. 1853. Engravings
and Photographs. 30 parts, forming 6 volumes. royal 8vo. New
York, 1851-1853.

Snelling. The same. New Series. Commenced Jan. 1854, and continued. 4to; with Photographs. Published monthly. New York. per part, 2s. 6d. Snelling.-A Dictionary of the Photographic Art; forming a Complete Encyclopædia of all the Terms, Receipts, Processes, Apparatus, and Materials in the Art; together with a List of Articles of every-day description employed in its Practice, by H. H. Snelling. With Illustrations. Svo, pp. 310. New York, 1853. cloth.

12s.

Snelling. The History and Practice of the Art of Photography; or, the Production of Pictures through the Agency of Light; containing all the Instructions necessary for the complete Practice of the Daguerreian and Photogenic Art, both on Metallic Plates and on Paper, by Henry H. Snelling. 4th edition. New York, 1849.

65.

Stokes.-The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Companion; with Instructions in Drawing, and a number of Receipts, &c., by J. Stokes. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1850.

Storrow. Treatise on Water-Works, by C. Storrow. 12mo. Boston, 1855. 6s. Strickland.-Public Works of the United States of America; with Reports, Specifications, and Estimates of the Public Works, by W. Strickland. 40 Plates. 2 parts, folio. 1841. each,

Also, 1 vol 8vo, explanatory of the Plates,

£2

6s.

Stuart. The Naval Dry Docks of the United States, by C. B. Stuart, U. S. N. With Engravings and Plans. imperial 4to. New York, 1852. cloth. £2 2s. Stuart. The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States, by Charles B. Stuart, U.S. N. Illustrated by 30 Engravings on Steel, Copper, Stone, and Wood. imperial 4to. New York, 1854. half-morocco, £2 10s. Tanner. A Description of the Canals and Railroads of the United States; comprehending Notices of all the Works of Internal Improvement, by H. S. Tanner. With an accurate Map. 8vo, pp. 272. New York, 1840. 12s. Taylor. Two Reports on the Coal Lands, and Mines, and Improvements of the Dauphin and Susquehanna Coal Companies, and of the Geological Examinations, Present Condition, and Prospects of the Stony Creak Estate, in Pennsylvania; with an Appendix, by Richard C. Taylor. 8vo, pp. 74 and 113. Philadelphia, 1840.

Taylor.-Reports of the Washington Silver Mine in Davidson Co., North Carolina, by Richard C. Taylor. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1845.

Taylor. Report to the Dauphin and Susquehanna Coal Company, by R. C. Taylor. With a Map illustrative of the Statistics of the Coal Trade of Pennsylvania. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1848.

Taylor. Statistics of Coal; including Mineral Bituminous Substances employed in Arts and Manufactures, with their Geographical, Geological, and Commercial Distribution, and Amount of Production and Consumption on the American Continent; with incidental Statistics of the Iron Manufacture, by R. C. Taylor, Fellow of the Geological Society of London, &c. &c. 2nd edition, revised and brought down to 1854, by S. S. Haldemann, Professor of Natural Science and Agriculture in Delaware College, &c. &c. With numerous Illustrations. royal 8vo, pp. 642. Philadelphia, 1853. cloth. £1 5s. Thomas.-The Working Man's Cottage Architecture; containing Plans, Elevations, and Details for the Erection of Cheap, Comfortable, and Neat Cottages, by T. Thomas, jun. 8vo. New York, 1848.

7s. 6d.

Totten. Essays on Hydraulic and Common Mortars, and on Lime-Burning. Translated from the French of Gen. Treussart, &c.; with Brief Observations on Common Mortars, Hydraulic Mortars, and Concretes, and Experiments made therewith, by J. G. Totten, Lieut.-Col. of Engineers, and BrevetColonel U. S. Army. 8vo. New York, 1842. cloth. Tower.-History of the Croton Aqueduct: Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct; with an Account of other similar Works, by F. B. Tower, of the Engineer Department. 21 Plates. royal 4to, pp. 152. New York, 1843. Trautwine. The Field Practice of Laying out Circular Curves for Railroads, by John C. Trautwine, Civil Engineer. 3rd edition, revised. pp. 84. Philadelphia. roan tuck. 7s. 6d. Trautwine. A New Method of Calculating the Cubic Contents of Excavations and Embankments, by the Aid of Diagrams, by J. Trautwine, Civil Engineer. 10 Plates. 8vo, pp. 40. Philadelphia, 1857. cloth. 7s. 6d.

£1 5s.

Trautwine.-Rough Notes of an Exploration for an Inter-oceanic Canal Route by way of the Rivers Atrato and San Juan, by J. C. Trautwine, C. E. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1854.

Turnbull.-Report on the Survey and Construction of the Potomac Aqueduct, by Captain Turnbull. 21 Plates in folio. 8vo, pp. 18. Washington, 1838. sewed. £1 12s. Turnbull.-Lectures on the Electro-Magnetic Telegraph; with an Historical Account of its Rise and Progress; containing a List of the Number of Telegraphic Lines of the World, by Lawrence Turnbull, M.D. Illustrated by 56 Woodcuts and 2 Copper-plate Engravings. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1854. 12s. Turnbull and M'Rea.-Railway Accidents, and the Means by which they may be prevented, by the Use of the Electro-Magnetic Safety Apparatus; to which the attention of the Travelling Public, Presidents, and Directors of the various Railroads throughout the United States, is respectfully requested, by Lawrence Turnbull, M.D., and William M'Rae. 8vo, pp. 64. Philadelphia. sewed. 1s. 6d. Tuthill.-History of Architecture from the Earliest Times, its Present Condition, with a Biography of Eminent Architects, and a Glossary, by Mrs. L. C. Tuthill. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1848. Upjohn.-Designs for Rural Architecture, by R. Upjohn. folio. New York, 1852. Vail. The American Magnetic Telegraph, with the Reports of Congress, and a Description of all Telegraphs known employing Electricity or Galvanism, by Alfred Vail, Assistant Superintendent of Electro-Magnetic Telegraphs for the United States. Illustrated by 81 Wood Engravings. 8vo, pp. 208. Philadelphia, 1847. sewed.

£1 1s.

£1 10s.

6s.

7s. 6d.

Van De Graaf.-Treatise on the Location of Railway Curvatures, by J. S. Van De Graaf. 12mo. New York, 1836. Van Winkle.-Printer's Guide, by C. S. Van Winkle. 12mo. New York, 1836. Vaux.-Villas and Cottages, by Calvert Vaux, Architect. Illustrated by 300 Engravings. 8vo, pp. 380. New York, 1857. cloth. 12s. Walter and Smith.-Two Hundred Designs for Cottages and Villas, &c., &c., Original and Selected, by Thomas U. Walter, Architect of Girard College, and J. Jay Smith, Librarian of the Philadelphia and Loganian Libraries. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1848.

Walter and Smith.—A Guide to Workers in Metal and Stone, for the Use of Architects and Designers, &c., by Thomas U. Walter and J. Jay Smith. Illustrations. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1846.

Watson. History of the Rise, Progress, and Existing Condition of the Western Canals of the State of New York, from Sept. 1788, to the Completion of the Great Canal in 1819; together with the Rise, Progress, and Existing State of Modern Agricultural Societies on the Berkshyre System, from 1807, to the Establishment of the Board of Agriculture in the State of New York, 1820, by Elkanah Watson. 8vo, pp. 210. Albany, 1820. Webster.-Manual of Useful Studies, by Noah Webster. 8vo. New Haven, 1832.

Weissenborn.-American Engineering; Illustrated by large and detailed Engravings, embracing various Branches of Mechanical Art, Stationary, Marine, and Locomotive Engines, Manufacturing Machinery, Printing Presses, Tools, Grist, Steam Saw and Rolling Mills, Iron Buildings, Bridges, &c., of the newest and most approved Construction, by G. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer. Vol. I. Parts 1 to 6. folio. New York, 1857. each part, 5s.

CONTENTS. VOL. I.

Stationary Beam Engine-New York Sugar-Refinery, and Single Oscillating Engine of the Steam Ship "Knoxville."

Wheeler.-Rural Homes; or, Sketches of Houses suited to American Coun

7s. 6d.

try Life, by Gervase Wheeler. With over 70 Original Plans, Designs, &c. 1 vol. 12mo. New York, 1851. Wheeler.-Homes for the People, in Suburb and Country; the Villa, the Mansion, and the Cottage, adapted to American Climate and Wants; with Examples showing how to alter and remodel Old Buildings; in a series of 100 Original Designs, by Gervase Wheeler. crown 8vo, pp. 454. New York, 1855. cloth.

9s.

White. Memoirs of Samuel Slater, the Father of American Manufacturers, with a History of the Rise and Progress of the Cotton Manufacture in England and America. Plates. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1836. 15s. Whitney. The Metallic Wealth of the United States, Described and Compared with that of other Countries, by J. D. Whitney. 8vo, pp. 510. Philadelphia, 1853. cloth.

16s.

Wise.--A System of Aeronautics; comprehending its Earliest Investigations and Modern Practice and Art, by John Wise. In 3 parts. 8vo. Boston, 1850.

cloth.

148.

Wightwick.-Hints to Young Architects; together with a Model Specification, by George Wightwick; with Additional Notes by A. J. Downing. Svo. New York, 1847.

With. Railroad Accidents; their Causes, and the Means of Preventing Them, by Emile With, C.E.; with an Introduction, by A. Perdonnet. Translated from the French, with an Appendix, by G. F. Barstow, C.E. 12mo, pp. xii. and 152. Boston, 1856. cloth.

7s. World of Science, Art, and Industry; Illustrated from Examples in the New York Exhibition, 1853-54. Edited by Professor B. Silliman, jun., and C. R. Goodrich, Esqrs.; aided by several Scientific and Literary Men. With 500 Illustrations, under the Superintendence of C. E. Döpler, Esq. royal 4to, pp. 220. New York, 1854. cloth.

Wyman.-A Practical Treatise on Ventilation, by Morrill Wyman. 8vo. Boston, 1846. cloth.

9s.

XVIII.

MILITARY SCIENCE.

Abstract of Infantry Tactics.-Including Exercises and Manœuvres of Light Infantry and Riflemen; for the use of the Militia of the United States, Published by the Department of War, under the Authority of an Act of Congress of the 2nd of March, 1829. With Plates. 12mo, pp. 138. Boston, 1836. bound. 7s. 6d. Alvord.-Address before the Dialectic Society of the Corps of Cadets, in Commemoration of the Gallant Conduct of the Nine Graduates of the Military Academy, and other Officers of the United States Army, who fell in the Battle which took place in Florida, by Benjamin Alvord, Lieutenant, United States Army. 8vo. New York, 1839. 3s. 6d. American State Papers.-Military Affairs. 2 vols. folio. Washington, 1834.

Anderson. Instruction for Field Artillery, Horse and Foot. Translated from the French, and arranged for the Service of the United States, by Robert Anderson, Captain in the Staff of the United States Army. 12. Philadelphia, 1839.

10. 6d.

A Review of the General Staff Organizations of the European and American Armies, by Major O. F. Winship and Captain F. N. Page, Assistant Adjutant-General, United States Army. 8vo. [No place] 1855. 3s. 6d. Armstrong.-Notices of the War of 1812, by John Armstrong, late a MajorGeneral in the Army of the United States. 2 vols. 12mo. New York, 1840. cloth.

9s.

1s.

Articles of War.-12mo, pp. 32. Washington, 1824.
Barbarities of the Enemy, exposed in a Report of the Committee of the
House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to inquire into
the Spirit and Manner in which the War has been waged by the Enemy;
and the Documents accompanying said Report. 12mo. Troy, 1813. £1 is.
Blue Book for 1853. A Register of Officers and Agents, Civil, Military, and
Naval, in the Service of the United States, on the 30th Sept., 1853. 12mo.
Washington, 1854.

£1 4s.

Braddock. The History of an Expedition against Fort Du Quesne, in 1775, under Major-General Edward Braddock, Generalissimo of H.B.M. Forces in America. Edited from Original Manuscripts, by Winthrop Sargent, M.A., Member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. With numerous Illustrations. 8vo, pp. 424. Philadelphia. cloth.

16s.

Brannan. Official Letters of the Military and Naval Officers of the United States during the War with Great Britain, in the years 1812-1815; with some additional Letters and Documents elucidating the History of that Period. Collected and arranged by John Brannan. 8vo, pp. 510. Washington, 1823.

12s.

3s.

6s.

Butler. The Military Profession in the United States, and the Means of promoting its Usefulness and Honour; an Address delivered before the Dialectic Society of the Corps of Cadets of the Military Academy, West Point, at the close of the Annual Examination, June 19th, 1839, by Benjamin F. Butler. 8vo. New York, 1839. 3s. 6d. Bynkershoek-Treatise on the Law of War; being the First Book of his Quæstiones Juris Publici." Translated from the Latin, with Notes, by P. S. du Ponceau. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1810. £1 1s. Byrne.-Lectures on the Art and Science of War; addressed to Irish-American Citizen-Soldiers, by Oliver Byrne, Mathematician, Civil, Military, and Mechanical Engineer. royal 8vo, pp. 42. New York. sewed. 1s. 6d. Cairns. The Recruit; a Compilation of Exercises and Movements of Infantry, Light Infantry, and Riflemen, according to the Latest Improvements, by Captain J. T. Cairns. 18mo. Lowell, 1852. cloth. Carleton. The Battle of Buena Vista, with the Operations of the Army of Occupation for one month, by James Henry Carleton, Captain in the 1st Regiment of Dragoons. 12mo. New York, 1848. Catalogue of the Library of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York; exhibiting its condition at the close of the year 1852. With a Coloured Plate. Svo, pp. 412. New York, 1853. sewed. 7s. 6d. Cavalry Tactics. School of the Trooper of the Platoon-and of the Squadron-mounted. Printed by order of the War Department. 100 Plates. 2 vols. 18mo. Philadelphia, 1855. half-bound. Cavalry.-A System of Tactics or Rules, for the Exercises and Manœuvres of the Cavalry, and Light Infantry, and Riflemen of the United States. 1 vol. 8vo. Washington, 1834. 14s. Chapman.-Instructions for Young Marksmen, in all that relates to the General Construction, Practical Manipulation, Causes and Liability to Error in making Accurate Performances, and the Theoretic Principles upon which such accurate performances are founded, as exhibited in the Improved American Rifle, by John Ratcliffe Chapman, Civil Engineer. 12mo. New York, 1848. cloth. 6s. 6d. Cooke. Scenes and Adventures in the Army; or, Romance of Military Life,

14s.