18.-The Practical Astronomer, Comprising Illustrations of Light and Colors; Practical Descriptions of all kinds of Telescopes; the Use of the Equatorial Transit; Circular and other Astronomical Instruments; a Particular Account of Rose's Large Telescopes, etc. By THOMAS DICK, LL. D., author of the "Christian Philosopher," "Celestial Scenery," "Sidereal Heavens," etc. Illustrated with One Hundred Engravings. New York: Harper & Brothers. The present work, which forms the fifth volume of "Harpers' New Miscellany," is intended for the information of general readers, especially for those who have acquired a relish for astronomical pursuits, and who wish to become acquainted with the instruments by which celestial observations are made, and to apply their mechanical skill to the construction of some of those which they may wish to possess. The minute details, in reference to the construction and practical application of all kinds of telescopes, etc., are not, we believe, to be found in general treatises on optics and astronomy. 19.-A Pocket Atlas of the Descriptive Anatomy of the Human Body. By J. N. Mosse, M. D., Professor of Anatony, Paris. Translated from the last Paris edition, and edited by GRANVILLE SHARP PATTISON, M. D., Professor of Anatomy in the University of New York; Member of the MedicoChirurgical Society of London, etc., etc. New York: Harper & Brothers. This work, though thoroughly scientific in its character, will not be altogether without interest to those who understand the anatomy of that "fearful and wonderful" being, who, we are told in sacred writ, was made but little lower than the angels. It embraces several hundred engravings, forming a complete atlas of the entire human anatomy in all its parts. The French edition of this work is considered one of the most beautiful works ever published in Paris, and the most critical must admit, says Pattison, that, in so far as the engraving and coloring is concerned, the American edition is, to say the least of it, fully equal to that executed by the Parisian artists. It is published by the Harpers at less than half the price charged for imported copies. The engravings on steel reflect the highest credit on that clever artist, Mr. Ormsby. 20.-Pilgrims' Progress. With a Life of John Bunyan, by ROBERT SOUTHEY, Esq., LL. D. Illustrated with fifty cuts, by Adams, after designs by Chapman, Harvey, and others. New York: Harper & Brothers. A new and beautiful edition of a book, which, as Southey has truly said, makes its way through the fancy to the understanding and the heart. The child peruses it with wonder and delight; in youth, we discover the genius which it displays; its worth is apprehended as we advance in years; and we perceive its merits feelingly in declining age. 21.-The Life of John Paul Jones. By ALEXANDER SLIDELL MACKENZIE. Two vols. New York: Harper & Brothers. The materials of this work are the best that could be found, relative to this hero of the ocean, and the account of the battles at sea, in which he distinguished himself so nobly, are well described. A great part of the information embodied in these volumes have such intimate connection with our own history, that the necessity for such a biography must be apparent. The portrait which forms the frontispiece, is taken from a miniature painted by a countess of the French court at the time of Paul Jones' visit after the capture of the Serapis, and afterwards deposited in the New York Naval Lyceum, and its accuracy is corroborated by his bust in the Academy of Design. 22.-Tragedies, to which are added a few Sonnets and Verses. By T. N. TALFOURD, Sergeant-at-Law. New York: C. S. Francis & Co.'s Cabinet Library. Boston: J. H. Francis. The revival of the drama, and increasing demand at this time for the literature pertaining to it, enhance the worth of this publication to our community. It contains the author's three celebrated tragedies, besides sonnets on different subjects, and some of his other poetical productions. Our read. ing public, no less than the patrons of the dramatic art, have paid full tribute to the many excellences of Ion," and not even the scalpel of the critic has marred its classical beauty or perfection. Like a Grecian statue, it is perfect in its kind, and appeals to the admiration of our time, for its embodiment of an ancient idea, expressed with all the spirit of the age from which its characters were taken. The other tragedies are less celebrated and finished, but all justify Sergeant Talfourd's claim to be called one of the first dramatists of the day. 23.-Views, with Ground Plans, of the Highland Cottages at Roxbury, (near Boston,) designed and erected. By WILLIAM BAILEY LANG. Boston: L. H. Bridgham & Co. This volume contains finished drawings of several Highland cottages designed and erected by Mr. Lang, a highly respectable merchant of Boston ; erected, too, without the aid of any professional architect. It is certainly a gratifying circumstance to find a gentleman in the midst of a busy commerce, cultivating a taste for architecture and rural life; we consider such an one a public benefactor, for setting an example so worthy of imitation. We wish there were more merchants, who, like Mr. Lang, would find amusement in thus endeavoring to create a taste for the useful and the elegant. "Abounding," says Mr. Lang, "as our country does in all directions, with an endless variety of beautiful sites for residences, it must be a source of regret to every lover of the picturesque, that the advantages lavished upon us so unsparingly by nature, have been, in times past, almost totally neglected." Mr. Lang has evinced, in these specimens of his self-taught skill, a true appreciation of the beautiful in nature and art, which justly eatitle him to be named with Roscoe, Lamb, and the Medici family. 24.-The Greece of the Greeks. By G. A. PERDICARRIS, A. M., late Consul of the U. S. at Athens. In two volumes. New York: Paine & Burgess. This rather striking title, is given to the book because it is an expression of the "views and opinions of the Greeks in general," and in this respect, the Greece represented in his book is that of the Greeks themselves, and more particularly of the Greeks of this day-their present condition, politically and morally. The author, from his familiarity with the modern Greek by birth, and an education received in this country, and especially from his late position, is well fitted to produce the best work on this subject. It is partly a journal, giving descriptions of the country as it is at present, alluding occasionally to the myriad classic associations called up by every foot of ground, suggesting a world of thought. The volume is illustrated with numerous well executed lithographs of ruins, and the scenery of the most noted places as they are now, with a frontispiece of the king and queen. It is an attractive book, and does great credit to its author. 25.-Physical Education and the Preservation of Health. By JOHN C. WARREN, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Surgery in Harvard University. Boston: William D. Ticknor & Co. The reader will find some things new in this volume, and it may serve to force trite and acknowledged truths upon his attention, and awaken his mind to a consideration of the most vital and important duty in our earthly existence. It was delivered by the author originally as a lecture, and treats, rather didactically than practically, upon physical training, to which subject, in addition to that of digestion, exercise, sleeping, bathing, and tobacco, the little volume is devoted. It might be made a useful manual to all, for there are many hints in it, an adoption of which would be followed doubtless by the most remarkable effects. 26.-Characteristics of Women, Moral, Political, and Historical. By MRS. JAMIESON, author of the "Diary of an Ennuyee," "Memoirs of Female Sovereigns," etc. From the last London edition. Boston: Wm. D. Ticknor & Co. It is highly creditable to the taste of these publishers, that they should appreciate so well the wants of the community as to republish this unexcelled work of its kind; for, what Hazlitt and Schlegel have done for Shakespeare's heroes, Mrs. Jamieson has for his perfect ideals of women. The debt which she has laid upon her sex, by her histories and analyses of the character of distinguished women, she has here brought to a beautiful completion, in giving an opportunity, by presenting true conceptions of those living characters whose only existence must be in the mind of genius, to supply that want which the soul feels to exist in the sober prose of nature and human life. 27.-The Modern Standard Drama; a Collection of the most Popular Acting Plays, with Critical Remarks; also, the Stage Business, Costumes, etc., etc. Edited by EPES SARGENT, author of "Velasco, a Tragedy," etc. Volume I. New York: William Taylor. The first volume of this library of dramatic literature, embraces six as popular plays as are to be found in the whole range of the modern drama, viz: Ion, by Thomas Noon Talfourd; Fazio, by the Rev. H. H. Milman; the Lady of Lyons, Money, and Richelieu, by Edward Lytton Bulwer; the Wife, by James Sheridan Knowles; the Honey Moon, by Richard B. Tobin; the School for Scandal, by Richard B. Sheridan. Mr. Sargent has written a preface to each play, and a brief memoir of Mrs. A. C. Mowatt, whose portrait forms the frontispiece of the volume. Mr. Sargent, whose taste in this department of literature is undoubted, has rendered a great service to the lovers of the drama, by giving them an opportunity to recall, by perusal, the impressions derived from the actual representation of these most choice modern plays. 23.-The Chronic Diseases; their Specific Nature and Homopathic Treatment. By Dr. SAMUEL HANNEMANN. Translated and Edited by Charles J. Hempel., M. D. New York: William Radde. These volumes, now for the first time translated into English, from the great German founder of a system of medicine, that has already produced a revolution in the science, and is, if we mistake not, destined to exert a still greater influence in the practice, are confined to the Antipsoric and some other remedies. Though mainly designed for the medical practitioner and student, the present work will not prove altogether uninteresting to the intelligent inquirer after truth. The reputation of Dr. Hempel is a sufficient guarantee for the fidelity of the translation. We hope that the enterprise of Mr. Radde, the publisher, in bringing out works of this class, will be duly appreciated. 29-Aids to Reflection. By SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE, with the Author's Last Corrections. Edited by HENRY NELSON COLERIDGE. With a Prefixed Preliminary Essay. By JOHN M'VICKAR, D. D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in Columbia College. New York: Stanford & Swords. In this work, the index of the most progressive theology, the great world-teacher of truth seems to have intended his views not for sectional or sectarian influence, but for humanity. The first American editor of the work, the Rev. James Marsh, a name identified with Coleridge's in England and America, in his celebrated preliminary essay, applied the views of the work to his own theological tenets. A contrary apprehension of Coleridge's characteristics of theological belief, (based rather upon conclusions drawn from single expressions, than from an enlarged comprehension of the predominant ideas,) was the occasion of the first edition of the present volume. Setting aside this sectarian difference, no one can be indifferent to the fact that so many copies have been issued of one of the most earnest and thoughtful works which the Anglo-Saxon tongue has been the instrument of imparting to the student of philosophy, the earnest and truth-loving Christian, or the reflecting man. 30.-The Alps and the Rhine; a Series of Sketches. By J. T. HEADLEY. New York: Wiley & Patnam's Library of American Books, No. X. This volume embraces rather a series of graceful and graphic sketches of the Alpine portion of Switzerland, and the scenery of the Rhine, than the usual Salmagundi of an ordinary book of travels. Mr. Headley, in writing of Switzerland, has omitted, almost altogether, notices of the character of the people, except of those occupying the valleys of the Alps. He has excluded all matter extraneous from his purpose, which appears to be that of giving a definite idea of the scenery of the Alps; and so far as we are capable of judging, he has grouped together the most wonderful forms of nature, as displayed to his admiring vision, amid scenes where God has clothed the world with whatever is beautiful and sublime. 31.-Voltaire and Rousseau against the Atheists, or Essays and Detached Passages from these Writers, in Relation to the Being and Attributes of a God, Selected and Translated from the French. By J. AKERLY. New York: Wiley & Putnam. If this pamphlet has no other use than to defend these two opposers of orthodoxy from the charge of atheism, it will not be thrown away. But it has another; for if there is any one who can doubt the existence of the Deity, they will hardly find more cause for conviction of their error, than is embraced in these writings of infidels, in moral philosophies or sermons of theologians. Even the empirical "Bridgewater Treatise" philosophers, who would prove, not by a priori ideas, but by the poor logic of induction, or scientific reasoning, his being, will find here a greater revelation of his existence-that which the soul is conscious of, and which no honest soul can deny, though it denies all else-the conviction that he IS as we are. 32.-Fac Similes of Letters from His Excellency George Washington, President of the United States of America, to Sir John Sinclair, Bart., M. P., on Agricultural and other Interesting Documents. Engraved from his Original Letters, so as to be an exact Fac Simile of the Hand-Writing. Washington: Franklin Knight. 33.-Monuments of Washington's Patriotism, containing a Fac Simile of his Public Accounts kept during the Revolutionary War, and some of the most Interesting Documents connected with his Military Command and Civil Administration. With embellishments. Fourth edition. Washington: Franklin Knight. Each of these volumes contains one of the most perfect engravings ever executed by Sartain, of Stewart's best likeness of Washington, and a well executed engraving of Mount Vernon, and his "tomb" and "sarcophagus." The engraving of the fac similes is also admirable, and the whole execution of the works. The accounts extend through the most eventful period of our country's history, commencing June, 1775, and ending with June, 1783; and, in the language of a distinguished United States senator, they not only demonstrate an extraordinary degree of disinterested patriotism in the great father of his country, but exhibit, in bold relief, the systematic order he uniformly observed in all matters of business, and often under the most adverse circumstances, which is worthy of all imitation, by persons in every situation in life. The characteristic fac simile autograph recommendatory letters of Clay, Ewing, Webster, Woodbury, Crittenden, Tallmadge, Sergeant, Evans, Henderson, and other distinguished statesmen, will be viewed by many as an interesting feature of the publication. The letters in the first-named volume are a rich legacy to our industrious farmers, not only on account of their intrinsic excellence, but as a memorial of a great and good man. 34.-The Hermit of Warkworth, and the Two Captains. By the author of "Undine," "Aslauga's Knight," etc. Edited by a LADY.-Natalia; Aslauga's Knight, and other Tales. Edited by a LADY. Boston: Jordan & Wiley. These two works are bound together, in one neat volume; the first containing the "Hermit of Warkworth," a poetical tale, and the "Two Captains ;" and the last "Natalia," " Aslauga's Knight," "Blanche Rose," and a vision in verse-“Conjugal Love." They embody the peculiar genius of their author, Frederick De La Motte Fauque, characterised by so much of the supernatural, and wild and fanciful in creation, which marks his best known production, "Undine." Aslauga's Knight is a tale displaying the power of genius in the pourtrayal of a character of deep devotion. "Blanche Rose" is more common-place in its character, while "Natalia" pictures a perfect woman; and in the "Two Captains," we see the chivalrous idea beautifully interwoven with the superstitious. 35.-First Lessons in English Composition; or, a Help to Young Writers. By E. NOTT, D. D., President of Union College. New York: Saxton & Miles. This is the most comprehensive, common-sense treatise on the principles of composition, that we have ever seen. In the familiar form of short dialogues, all the rules of composition are stated with a clearness and conciseness truly astonishing. 36.-First Lessons in Political Economy, for the Use of Schools and Families. By JOHN MCVICKAR, D. D., Professor of Political Economy, Columbia College, New York. New York: Saxton & Miles. Dr. McVickar has, in this little treatise, rendered the first principles of an apparently dry science, so familiar and agreeable, that they can scarcely fail to interest the youngest student. It is just the book that our merchants, who intend to educate their sons for the commercial calling, should put into their hands. ART. CONTENTS OF NO. III., VOL. XIV. ARTICLES. PAGE 227 1. Banks and Bank Directors. A Practical View of the Management of Banks, and the Duty of Directors. By THOMAS G. CARY, Esq., of Massachusetts,.... 211 II. Means of Increasing our Commerce with Germany. By Professor J. L. TELLKAMPF, LL D., of Columbia College, New York,................ III. The Artist, the Merchant, and the Statesman. The Value of National Home Feeling, and the Influence of Literature, Commerce, and the Arts, on the Fortunes of America,....... 235 IV. The United States Tariff upon Wool. By JOHN S. WRIGHT, of Illinois,......... 244 V. First Application of Steam to Railways. Colonel John Stevens's Documents, Published in 1812, and at that time proving the superior advantages of Railways and Steam Carriages over Canal Navigation-Mr. Charles Williams's Claim as the Inventor of Railways, etc., Refuted-Pharaoh's Rail ways to the Pyramids The Inventions of Fitch, Oliver Evans, Fulton and Stevens-Memorial of Col. Stevens to the Commissioners for Exploring the route of an Inland Navigation in the State of New York-Letter from Robert Livingston -Report of the Committee on Mr. Stevens's Memorial-His answer to the Report, etc. By JOSEPH E. BLOOMFIELD, Esq., of New Jersey........ VI. The Tariff of 1842. By HENRY G. Rich, Esq., of Massachusetts, MERCANTILE LAW CASES. Bills of Exchange-An Important Decision in the Commercial Court, (New Orleans) 245 261 before Judge Watts,........ VOL. XIV.-NO. III. 14 264 EMBRACING A FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC., ILLUSTRATED WITH TABLES, ETC., AS FOLLOWS: The crisis of Political Affairs-Ascendancy of the Industrial and Commercial Inte- rests over the Political and Military-Peaceful influences of Commerce State of our Foreign Commerce at the close of the Fiscal Year, 1845—Imports and Ex- ports of the United States-The Currency-Coinage of the United States Mint and Branches-Leading features of the Banks of the United States-Revenue and Expenditure of the United States-Customs-Dividends of New York City Banks -Exports of the Port of New York for Four Years-Specie and Loans of the New York Banks, distinguishing the Government Institutions-Importance of a United States Mint in the Commercial Emporium-Radical Measures the cause of Instability of Legislation-Mr. Clay's Compromise Bill-Stability the great Ultimatum of Commercial Legislation-The news brought by the Cambria, of |