29.-Slavery and Anti-Slavery: a History of the Great Struggle in both Hemispheres, with a View of the Slavery Question in the United States. By WILLIAM GOOdell, author of the "Democracy of Christianity." 12mo. pp. 602. New York: William Harned.

The design of this work, as stated by the author, is to furnish, in one volume, an abstract for convenient reference, a great mass of historical 10formation concerning slavery-in this country and Great Britain-information that is now to be found only by looking over a vast number of volumes or pamphlets, and the newspapers and scattered documents of the last twenty years. The work is evidently compiled with much labor and care, and aside from the anti-slavery views of the author it contains, will, we doubt not, interest men of every shade of opinion, on a subject which has caused a good deal bitterness of feeling.

30.-Village Life in Egypt: with Sketches of the Said. By BAYLE ST. JOHN. 2 vols. 12mo., pp. 216 & 224. Boston: Ticknor, Reed, & Fields.

In an attempt to describe the life of the country population of Egypt, the author has found, to some extent, a new field. The writings of travelers generally, present us with few glimpses of the real character and condition of these people. Here we have, therefore, both novelty and instruction. The condition, the unvaried degredation of the mass of one of the most ancient nations, from the earliest period to the present day, furnishes a subject of profound interest. The sensitive reader will follow the path of this author with more than ordinary attention, and will find his pages varied with pleasing pictures and sad associations.

31.-The Boy Hunters; or, Adventures in Search of a White Buffalo. By Captain MAYNE REID. With Illustrations, by WILLIAM HARVEY. 16mo., pp. 364. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields.

Here is a volume written expressly for boys. It deals in those physical, rather than moral facts, which are certain to arrest their attention. It is wrought out of truthful materials, and written with much spirit and simplicity. It can hardly fail of a warm welcome among young readers.

32.-The Martyrs, Heroes, and Bards of the Scottish Covenant. By GEORGE GILFILLAN, M. A. 12mo., pp. 264. New York: Robert Carter & Brothers.

The purpose of this volume is to present a succinct and impartial account of the history of the Scottish Covenant, an unbiased estimate of the character of its principal actors, and some general deductions applicable to the great question of the present day. The author is a powerful and eloquent writer, at times egotistical and vain, but nevertheless entitled to high consideration. His materials have been gathered from the best sources to be found and his work possesses a substantial value.

33.-The Lives of the Fathers of the Eastern Deserts: or the Wonders of God in the Wilderness. To which is added an appendix. 16mo., pp. 609. New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co.

In the biographies of these ancient Saints, the reader will find most interesting records of the lives of men who have become illustrious by their eminent virtues. It is one of the richest treasures which the Catholic Church possesses; neither can it be devoid of value to men of every faith, as exemplifying the attainments in excellence of which our nature is capable. The volume is printed on good paper in clear and distinct type, and very handsomely bound.

34.-The Art-Journal for November and December.

New York: George Virtue.

These numbers open with a fine engraving of the "Farm Yard," from a picture in the Vernon Gallery. Then follow:-"The Council of Horses," "The Installation," "Florimel and the Witch," "Ruins in Italy," all of which are engraved from pictures in the Vernon Gallery. The contents, as usual, are replete with information relative to the Fine Arts, interspersed with a large number of striking cuts. This is, in truth, the most valuable journal of art before the public.

35.-The Pretty Plate. By JOHN VINCENT, Esq. Illustrated by Darley. 18mo., pp. 110. New York: Redfield.

A very pretty book.

36.-The Experience of Life. By E. M. SEWALL. 12mo. New York: D. Apppleton & Co.

This is another of those attractive and excellent tales from the pen of a highly accomplished author. The interest of the story as such, is well maintained; and the admirable reflections and thoughts respecting life and its lessons, possess a degree of value both from their truthfulness and their genuine Christian character.

37.- Waverley Novels. Library Edition. Boston: B. B. Mussey & Co. and S. H. Parker.

This beautiful edition of the unrivaled works of the great novelist, now in course of publication, has reached its twenty-second volume. The printing, binding, and paper are excellent, and altogether it is one of the most desirable editions of the day.

38.-The Luck of Barry Lyndon. A Romance of the Last Century. By WILLIAM M. THACKERAY. 2 vols., 12mo., pp. 267 and 271. New York: D. Appleton & Co. One of the latest numbers of Appleton's Popular Library contains this very agreeable work, from the pen of Thackeray. It originally appeared in Frazer's Magazine

as far back as in 1844.

39.-El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Neuva Edicion, Corregida y Anotada. Par DON EUGENIO DE OCHOA. 12mo., pp. 695. New York: D. Ap pleton & Co.

Students of the Spanish language and Spanish literature are certainly under obligations to these publishers for this excellent copy of the choicest edition of Don Quixote which has been issued in Madrid. Its accuracy, typographical, and general appearance are excellent.

40.-The Temperance Reformation. Its History from the Organization of the First Temperance Society to the Adoption of the Liquor Law of Maine, 1851, and the Consequent Influence of the Promulgation of that Law on the Political Interest of the State of New York, 1852. By Rev. LEBBEAS ARMSTRONG. 12mo., pp. 397. New York: Fowlers & Wells.

These reminiscences contain a great variety of matter instructive and agreeable to all interested in the great temperance reform.

41.-History of the National Flag of the United States of America. By Captain SCHUYLER HAMILTON. 12mo., pp. 116. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co. No full account of the origin and meaning of the devices of the "star-spangled banner" has ever before, we believe, been published. Forbroke, in his Dictionary of Antiquities, furnishes the most information on the subject of standards generally. An outline of his treatise is contained in these pages. The additional bistorical details, relating particularly to the American flag, are carefully collected and full of interest. 42.-Day-Dreams. By MARTHA ALLEN. 12mo., pp. 154. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co.

Thoughts, fancies, and dreams, written in a pleasant style, and with considerable geniality of sentiment.

43.-The Seasons. By JAMES THOMSON. With Critical Observations of various Authors on his Character, and Notes, Explanatory and Critical. By James R. Boyd. 12mo., pp. 331. A. S. Barnes & Co.

44.- Waverley Novels. Abbotsford Edition. Vol. 9, part 18. The Betrothed-The Talisman. 12mo., pp. 300. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co.

45.-Tallis' Scripture Natural History for Youth. Part 17. New York: J. Tallis & Co.

A complete little work on Natural History, embracing every species mentioned in the Bible, and illustrated with numerous beautiful cuts.

46.-Hester Somerset. A Novel. By N. M. 8vo., pp. 181. Ihiladelphia: A. Hart.

CONTENTS OF NO. III., VOL. XXVIII.

ARTICLES.

Авт.

I. RECIPROCITY WITH THE BRITISH PROVINCES....

PAGE.

275

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IL. THE LONDON BANKS. By G. M. BELL, Esq., Secretary of the Bank of Australia in London

288

III. COMMERCE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE-SMYRNA. By J. P. BROWN, Esq., of the United States Legation at Constantinople....

294

IV. THE TRADE AND COMMERCE OF BUFFALO IN 1852.. .......

310

V. NEW JERSEY ZINC AND FRANKLINITE. By C. D. STUART, Esq., of New York..... 315 VI. MACKENZIE'S LAW OF PARTNERSHIP IN ENGLAND.......

326

COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE AND REVIEW:

EMBRACING A FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC., ILLUSTRA

TED WITH TABLES, ETC., AS FOLLOWS:

General state of the Money Market-Expansion of Credit, and Inflation of Prices-Causes and probable issue of the present Commercial Prosperity-Total increase in the Metallic Currency of the Country for twenty-eight years, with a Comparison of the relative annual gain-Evils most to be apprehended from speculative excitements-Shapes of Danger to be seen in the Future-Deposits and Coinage at the Philadelphia and New Orleans Mints-Imports of foreign goods for January-Classification of Imports received at New York-Receipts for Cash Duties, showing an increase in the Imports of Articles of Luxury-Exports from New York for January, with a Comparison of the Shipments of different Articles of Produce-New Mint Bill-Reduction in Weight of Silver Coin, and Seignorage upon Gold-Multiplication of new Banks, etc....... ..... 339-344

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