THE BOOK TRADE.

1.-Louisiana: Its History as a French Colony. Third Series of Lectures. By CHARLES GAYARRE. 8vo., pp. 380. New York: John Wiley.

This is the third and last series of the Historical Lectures on Louisiana by this author. They embrace a period extending from the discovery of that State to 1769, when it was finally transferred by the French to the Spaniards, by whom it was subsequently held until retransferred to France, and by Napoleon to the United States in 1803. The latter period of the French dominion is recorded in many works, which thus furnished more ample and complete materials for this series than the previous ones. Taken together, these lectures form a detailed and accurate history of Louisiana while a French colony. Unquestionably they furnish the most complete and full account of this important period ever published. The number of lectures in this volume is seven, commencing at 1745 and including a period of nearly twenty-five years. It abounds in personal anecdotes illustrating the characters of the principal men of those days, and delineates with much fullness and with a degree of romantic interest, the more important public events of the period. Few historical works relating to those early days and to a distant part of the country, surpass in attractions for the general reader, these lectures; and few give clearer views of the customs and actions of the early setlers.

2.-Essays on the Progress of Nations in Civilization, Productive Industry, Wealth, and Population. Illustrated by Statistics of Mining, Agriculture, Manufactures, Commerce, Coin, Banking, Internal Improvements, Emigration, and Population. By EZRA C. SEAMAN. 12mo., pp. 631. New York: Chas. Scribner.

In this important volume, the object of the author has been to show the effect on the progress of man and of nations, of civil, political, and religious liberty; of the development of the intellect, of educating the whole people, of the discoveries, inventions, machinery, and improvements of modern times, of adapting the divisions of employments to the condition and wants of the country, of the use of the precious metals, banks, foreign debts, colonial bondage, associations and confederated systems of government, of despotism, ecclesiastical hierarchies, and all attempts to enforce uniformity of opinion in matters of government and religion. It has been his aim also to inquire into the causes and principal elements of individual and national progress, and the institutions which tend to promote it, as well as those which have a contrary tendency. The volume is full of important information, prepared and arranged with much clearness and force, and written in a thoughtful and interesting style and

manner.

3.-Outlines of Moral Science. By ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER, D. D. 12mo., pp. 266. New York: Chas. Scribner.

The author of this work was one of the distinguished divines of the Presbyterian Church, until his recent decease. These pages form the last work of his pen. Its title indicates its true character. It consists of outlines merely of moral science; or rather it is a clever and comprehensive summary of the opinions of philosophers on this subject, with the opinions of the author likewise. As a summary it is more valuable to the public, than as a work possessing any new or special value of its

own.

4.- Queer Bonnets; or, Truthfulness and Generosity. A Book for Girls. By Mrs. L. C. TUTHILL. 12mo., pp. 294. New York: Charles Scribner.

The importance of Truthfulness and Generosity is set forth in a very pleasant series of incidents in this volume. The impression which it will make upon the young will be strong and good, at the same time it is attractive and interesting for all readers.

5.-Little Silverstring; or Tales and Poems for the Young. By W. O. BOURNE. 12mo., pp. 556. New York: Chas. Scribner.

Tales and poems form the contents of this volume, which are generally interesting and attractive for young readers. The embellishments are quite numerous.

6.-Voices of Nature to Her Foster Child, the Soul of Man. A Series of Analogies Between the Natural and the Spiritual World. By the author of "A Reel in a Bottle." Edited by Rev. HENRY T. CHEEVER. 12mo., pp. 430. New York: Chas. Scribner.

The religious mind will find much material for contemplation in these pages. The true interpretation of nature, and the voice of each season respectively, is the subject under the consideration of the writer. Thoughtful, suggestive, and elevating in their tone, these pages are still deficient in that true and genuine feeling which goes directly to the heart, and which in contemplations of nature should never be forced to give place to intellectual reflections, and cold opinions. The design of the author to detect the analogies between the natural and spiritual world, as it is designated, is an excellent one, and so far as he has advanced therein he has clothed the subject with much importance.

7.-Mercantile Morals; or, Thoughts for Young Men entering Mercantile Life. By WM. H. VAN DOREN. 12mo., pp. 437. New York: Charles Scribner.

It has been more particularly the object of the author of this work to prepare such a volume as would be suitable to place in the hands of all young men as they enter mercantile life. It is not a naked catalogue of the "tricks of trade," or dry, abstruse reasonings upon the morals of Commerce; but a mass of illustrations drawn from history, science, real life, &c., which may render the subject still more attractive to youthful minds. It will prove a useful and valuable work within the field which it occupies.

8.-Our First Mother. 12mo., pp. 295. New York: C. Scribner.

In this volume the author aims to convey to young persons, instruction upon a number of topics suggested by the Mosaic history, and more or less connected with the character of Eve-the first mother. Under the form of evening lectures by a Christian matron to her daughters, he introduces a variety of interesting subjects, which are occasionally enlivened by questions and answers in a graceful conversational style. The moral tendency of the whole work is excellent; it is practical and devotional, and calculated to produce excellent impressions.

9.-Electrotype Manipulation. By CHARLES V. WALKER. delphia: Henry C. Baird.

18mo., pp. 149. Phila

This convenient little manual is divided into two parts. The first contains the theory and plain instructions in the art of working metals by precipitating them from their solutions, through the agency of galvanic or voltaic electricity. The second, similar instructions in the art of Electro-Gilding, and Electro-Etching, with an account of the mode of depositing metallic oxides, and also of the several applications of electrotype in the arts. The plain and simple rules laid down are familiarly illustrated by woodcuts, which renders it at once just such a book as the uninitiated require.

10.-The Complete Practical Brewer. By M. L. BYRN, M. D., graduate of the University of New York, &c. Philadelphia: Henry C. Baird.

We have, in this un-voluminous volume, plain, conci-e, and apparently accurate and thorough instructions in the art of brewing all kinds of ale, beer, porter, &c., including the process of making Bavarian beer, and all the small beers, including those drank by members of the temperance societies. The work is adapted to the use of public brewers and private families, or those who wish to brew on a small scale. 11.-The Pyrotechnist's Companion; or, a Familiar System of Recreative Fireworks. By G. W. MORTIMER. First American from the Second London Revised Edition. 18mo., pp. 168. Philadelphia: Henry C. Baird.

This little manual presents, in a clear and comprehensive form, the art of employ ing fire for purposes of pleasure. It gives plain and efficient rules for the safe management of making, by means of gunpowder and other inflammable substances, single fireworks, rockets, and every variety of compound works, at once agreeable to the eye by their form and splendor.

12.-Evelina; or the History of a Young Lady's Introduction to the World. By MISS BURNEY. 12mo., pp. 199. New York: Harper & Brothers.

A new edition of an old and popular tale.

13.-Knick Knacks. By LOUIS GAYLORD CLARKE. 12mo., pp. 333. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

Scarcely any one can be unacquainted with the rare materials which compose the "editor's table" in the Knickerbocker Magazine. It is from this unrivaled storehouse of humor and pathos that the contents of this lively volume are selected. It may unquestionably be regarded as the book of the season, full of choice entertainment, pleasing by the admirable impressions produced in the mind of the reader. It was perhaps undertaken at the suggestion of Washington Irving, who writes to the author thus: "You will perhaps remember that I once spoke to you upon the subject, and have often thought it a great pity that the sallies of humor, the entertaining incidents, and the touches of tender pathos, which are so frequently to be met with in your 'gossip,' should be comparatively lost among the multitudinous leaves of a magazine."

14.-A Digest of English Grammar, Synthetical and Analytical, Classified and Methodically Arranged, Accompanied by a Chart of Sentences, and adapted to the use of Schools. By L. T. LOVELL. 12mo., pp. 218, New York: D. Appleton & Co.

In the preparation of these pages, the author has had a very commendable object in view. He has endeavored to reduce to a concise yet comprehensive system the true principles of language, and to form a consistent and practical digest of established rules, and to add to the popular system of grammar some new features, and also to improve upon those already received. It is a work in which teachers will find much which is new and valuable that will greatly aid them in imparting instruction.

15.-Reuben Medlicott; or the Coming Man. By M. W. SAVAGE. 12mo., pp. 443. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

A tale by the author of the "Bachelor of Albany." It may be read with profit by all persons. It is well written, thoughtful, substantial, and possesses interest. The author aims to show that success in life depends neither upon education or talent, but a steady adherance to one pursuit; and the hero is represented as possessing every qualification for success but the single one of tenacity of purpose.

16.-A Journal Kept During a Summer Tour, for the Children of a Village School, By MRS. SEWALL. Part 1, from Ostend to Lake Constance; part 2, to the Simplon. part 3, through part of Tyrol to Genoa. 12mo., pp. 500. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

This is a very pleasant narrative of a tour in a portion of Europe. Written for the entertainment and instruction of youthful readers; it is marked by simplicity of style, and intelligence combined with an attractive and flowing narrative which will secure it a welcome with all.

17.-First Lessons in Book Keeping. Introductory to a Treatise on Practical Book Keeping and Business Transactions; Embracing the Science of Accounts and their Extensive Application. Designed as a Class Book fer Academies and Schools. By JOSEPH H. PALMER. 12mo., pp. 40. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

This is an admirable little manual for beginners, both on account of its simplicity and its clearness of method.

18.-The Elements of Geology, adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges. By JUSTIN R. LOOMIS. With numerous illustrations. 12mo., pp. 198. Boston: Gould & Lincoln.

It is the aim of this volume to present a systematic and somewhat complete statement of the principles of geology, within such limits as they may be thoroughly studied, in the time usually allotted to this science in schools and colleges. Technical terms have been generally avoided. A large share of the work is devoted to the explanation of geological phenomena, suitable to convey an idea of the modes of investigation adopted, and the kind of evidence relied on. All discussions on debatable points have been avoided, and as much unity and completeness observed in the method, as was really practicable.

19.-Essays and Reviews, Chiefly on Theology, Politics, and Socialism. By O. A. BRONSON, LL. D. 12mo., pp. 521. New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co.

These are the later essays of a vigorous, bold, and confidential writer, bearing chiefly upon the theme which has principally engrossed his thoughts during the past few years. This is the pre-eminence of Catholicism over Protestantism, Republicanism, and every other human principle. In urging his favorite points, he has manifested many excellent and admirable characteristics, both as a thinker and a writer; so much so, indeed, as to become entitled to a very prominent place among American Essayists. His peculiar opinions, however, we must confess that " we do abominate ;" and if we should desire to refute some of them nothing more would be necessary to do, than to array the writer against himself. Such a charge of unstableness as this is, would entirely extinguish the influence of most writers and men. Not so with Bronson. His merits overtop all these infirmities, and he will be read without perhaps producing conviction for a long time yet to come. Men will admire those strong traits of mind, which, though submerged and swallowed up in the great Gulf of Uniformity, can yet preserve and manifest somewhat of their original vitality.

20.—Australia and Her Gold Regions: A Full Description of Its Geology, Climate, Products, Natives, Agriculture, Mineral Resources, Society, and Principal Cities; Accompanied with a Map of the Country and Statistical Tables Showing the Regu lation and Results of Mining Operations, Cost of Passage, Necessary Outfit, and every Particular of Information Requisite for those Desirous of Emigrating. The whole Forming a Complete Guide-Book to the Gold Mines. By R. G. JAMESON. 12mo., pp. 188. New York: G. P. Putnam.

As a reliable work on Australia, and as one which furnishes a large share of information useful to emigrants to that distant portion of the world, this work is highly commended.

21.-Garden Walks with the Poets. By MRS. C. M. KIRKLAND. 12mo., pp. 315. New York: G. P. Putnam.

This is a selection from more than eighty of the favorite English and American poets, of verses upon the garden and its accompaniments. They are arranged in the order of the seasons, commencing with early spring and closing with the withered leaves of autumn. The selection includes some of the finest gems of poetry. It is a treasure for the good taste and excellent sentiments expressed in its contents. As a gift book, although without illustrations, it is a happy idea.

22.-Eagle Pass; or Life on the Border. By CORA MONTGOMERY. 12mo., pp. New York: G. P. Putnam.

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This volume forms number eighteen of Putnam's Popular Library. It presents a very faithful picture of Peon slavery on the Mexican border, and is interspersed with numerous striking and interesting scenes in that wild and romantic region. 23.-Oracles for Youth. A Home Pastime. By CAROLINE GILMAN, author of "The Sibil," "The Southern Matron," &c. New York: Geo. P. Putnam.

A charming book, designed to amuse children, and render conversation pleasant and profitable.

24.-Archibald Cameron; or Heart Trials. 12mo., pp. 352. New York: Robert Carter & Brother.

This is a portraiture of the expansion of the mind and heart in the progress from childhood to manhood, and the gradual conversion of the heart from the objects of the world to religious pursuits. It is written with spirit and vigor, contains many interesting passages, and will prove acceptable to persons of religious inclination.

25.—The Rainbow in the North: A Short Account of the First Establishment of Christianity in Rupert's Sound, by the Church Missionary Society. By S. TUCKER. 12mo., pp. 308. Robert Carter & Brother.

These pages contain much information respecting the early history of some very interesting mission establishments, in a distant and bleak portion of this continent. The hardships and trials of the missionaries, and the peculiar habits and customs of the natives, are narrated in a simple style and with genuine feeling.

26.-Holiday House: A Series of Tales. By CATHARINE SINCLAIR. 12mo., pp. 318. New York: Robert Carter & Brothers.

Many volumes of miscellaneous tales are printed only to make a Book, of which one or two are generally good and the remainder quite indifferent. But such is not the fact with this volume. The tales are numerous and excellent. The author has attempted to depict youthful life with that genuine gleesome spirit it truly possesses, and free from those cold artificial habits which are too often fastened upon youth by the ignorance of parents and teachers. Her book is worthy of a wide circulation. 27-Earlswood; or Lights and Shadows of the Anglican Church. A Tale for the Times. By CHARLOTTE ANGLEY. 12mo, pp. 314. New York: Robert Carter & Brother.

This is a tale of considerable interest. It is of religious tone, and impresses upon the mind thoughts and sentiments of the highest value. It is carefully written, displaying a cultivated taste and elevated mind.

28.-The Personal Adventures of "Our Own Correspondent" in Italy. Showing how an Active Campaigner can find good Quarters, when Others may Lie in the Fields; Good Dinners while Many are Half Starved; and Good Wine though the King's Staff be Reduced to Half Rations. By MICHAEL B. HONAN. 12mo., pp. 425. New York: Harper & Brothers.

This agreeable volume is from the pen of one who acted as the correspondent of the London Times, during the time of Charles Albert's struggle in Milan. It is not made up of letters which appeared in that print, on the contrary, it consists of matter extraneous entirely to the letters, and yet of sufficient interest and entertainment, to be issued in a separate volume. Our readers may depend upon finding it an agreeable book. It is all the more so, from the experience of the author as a correspondent of the public press.

29.-Parisian Sights and French Principles seen Through American Spectacles. 12mo., pp. 264. New York: Harper & Bros.

Parisian life is sketched in this volume with much detail. The author follows very much after the manner of Sir Francis Head, lacking, however, that piquancy and point which characterize Head. In these pages the reader is, in may instances, introduced behind the curtains of French life, and learns much that does not often find its way into books of travel. It is written with much spirit and life, and contains matters of interest to all readers. The illustrations are quite numerous and add to the impressions of the text.

30.-The Forest. By J. V. HUNTINGTON. field.

12mo., pp. 384. New York: J. S. Red

Our readers will remember " Alban," a tale by this author, which attracted some attention not long since. In these pages we have a continuation of the same story, and a higher and more mature development of the same characters. The author writes with vigor and power. There may be some exceptionable passages and blemishes in his pages, but taken as a whole, the reader will find this a tale of more than ordinary merit.

31.-Regal Rome. An Introduction to Roman History. By FRANCIS W. NEWMAN, Prof. in University College, London. 12mo., pp. 182. New York: J. S. Redfield.

An introduction to Roman history with the developments of the present day, from the pen of this able writer, cannot fail to attract attention. Although brief, many important suggestions are advanced which will arrest the thoughtful reader. The volume treats only of the history of the Roman Kings, and is written with much elegance and vigor.

32.—Meyer's Universum. Vol. 1. Parts 7 and 8. New York: Herman J. Meyer.

The interest of this publication is well sustained. The plates of which it consists are very finely executed, and the text is graphic, instructive, and entertaining. The illustrations of these numbers are "Bremen," "The Obelisk of Luxor," "Saratoga Lake," "The Cottage of Kosseva," "Washington's House at Mount Vernon," with text by Horace Greeley, "Enlongen," (Bavaria,) "Cape Horn," A Masked Ball in Paris."

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