14.-Discourses on the Christian Body and Form. By Rev. C. A. BARTOL. 12mo. pp. 376. Boston: Crosby, Nichols, & Co. In these twenty-six sermons the author has, with a singleness of purpose, aimed at convincing his readers that, though Christianity is a spiritual, yet it is not an indefinite religion; his whole effort has been to show its comprehensiveness, and the mischief involved in overlooking its peculiarities and generalizing it away into an indeterminate, unappreciable quality, of vague laudation and barren result. He, some time ago, put forth a volume on Christian Spirit and Life," and these discourses are offered as a subject necessary to complete the former theme; accordingly he flatters himself that it will appear, in the opening of his particular themes, that the Christian body and form, being equidistant from any plan of fanaticism on the one hand, and any coldness of inhuman unconcern for our fellow creatures on the other, is adapted to foster all the good affections that lie in the heart, exciting fraternal feeling toward others, and exorcising, by the lowliness of devotion and love, all hate and scorn. 15.-Home-Life in Germany. By CHARLES L. BRACE. 12mo., pp. 443. New York: C. Scribner. There are many things we desire to know about foreign countries which never are learned in books. What people eat and what they drink, how they amuse themselves, what their habits are at home, what furniture they have, how their houses look, and above all, what the usual talk or tone of thought is among the great middle classes of a country-these things are interesting, and very hard to learn from travelers themselves. In this volume, the author aims to give a true view of such German home-life -to present us with a picture of those calm, genial old German homes, telling of simple, economical habits, sunny, friendly hospitality, quiet, cultured tastes, whose affection and cheerfulness make the outside world as nothing. 16.-One Year: A Tale of Wedlock. By EMILY F. CARLEN. From the original Swedish, by A. L. KROUSE and E. PRICE. 12mo., pp. 274. New York: C. Scribner. Madame Carlen is a Swedish authoress of more than ordinary merit. She began her career early, and for the purpose of adding to the means of her parents, who were in narrow circumstances. Her works were highly successful, and soon brought her into notice in all the circles of Stockholm. The present volume is one of the best of her writings, and evinces in a high degree the chasteness and fervor of her imagination. To weave a pleasing and instructive story from the incidents which would transpire during a single year of matrimony, is an idea original in its conception and difficult to carry into effect without trespassing upon the bounds of delicacy. But here she has been quite successful. 17.-The Last Leaf from Sunny Side. By H. TRUSTA. With a memorial of the author by AUSTIN PHELPS. 18mo., pp. 342. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co. Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps was a writer of considerable merit and taste, with a mind possessing the refinements of music, painting, statuary, etc. The austere, rigid characteristics of a Puritan family, afford but a limited opportunity for an author to furnish a volume suited to the taste of the readers of the present time, but Mrs. Phelps has given us a book of usefulness and instruction. She has written many articles for the press over the signature of "H. Trusta," which is the final letter of Elizabeth, and Stuart transposed, a signature which she adopted at Mt. Vernon School. 18.-The Translators Revived: A Biographical Memoir of the Authors of the English Version of the Holy Bible. By A. W. MCCLURE. 12mo., pp. 250. New York: C. Scribner. "What were the personal qualifications for their work possessed by King James's Translators of the Bible?" Such is the interesting question to which an answer is here attempted. For this purpose the most extensive research has been made, and many years devoted to the labor. Although much had been written respecting the labors of these men, yet very little had been told of them personally. All which can be obtained will be found here, forming an exceedingly interesting biographical series. 19.-Old Neighborhoods and New Settlements, or Christmas Evening Legends. By EMMA D. E. N. SOUTHWORTH. 12mo., pp. 370. Philadelphia: A. Hart. These are tales of a miscellaneous nature, from the vigorous pen of a copious writer They bear many strong marks of her peculiar manner, and some of them are more than usually thrilling. 20-History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century. Vol. 5. By J. H. M. D'AUBIGNE, Ď. D. 12mo., pp. 516. New York: R. Carter & Brothers. This is a volume of much importance and reliable authority, investing the struggles between the Protestant and the Pontifical church, from the eighth to the sixteenth century, with more than usual interest to the reader. After the death of Clemens, in the eighth century, the Papal church, having rid itself of the most powerful opponent of that period, revived, under Boniface, all its wonted power, until William of Normandy, Edward III., Wickliffe, and finally the Reformation, completed the four ascending steps to Protestantism in Europe. 21.-Memoir and Sermons of Wm. J. Armstrong, late Secretary of A. B. C. F. M. Edited by Rev. HOLLIS READ. 12mo., pp. 411. New York: W. M. Dodd. The memoir by Rev. David Greene is full of incident, and the sermons full of earnest Christian purity and zeal. His ideas of the corrupting alliance of Church and State are truly just and truly Christian; for, says he, "religion should be unfettered by the ordinances of man." His presence and consoling influence at the sick bed gave comfort to the dying. It was said of him, that "he loved to kneel beside the sick and attend the dying believer to the gates of Heaven." Dr. Wm. J. Armstrong perished a victim of the ill-fated Atlantic, even while inspiring the passengers with that implicit confidence in the Saviour which lulls the pain of death. 22.-The History of Massachusetts from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. By W. H. CARPENTER. 12mo., pp. 830. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co. We have in this volume another of Lippincott's Cabinet Series of Histories, which, when complete, will contain a history of each of the States of the Union. They will be pleasant and instructive, yet brief and summary. In this sketch of Massachusetts the author, for instance, has aimed to carefully compose and adjust the accounts given of the origin and progress of the colony by the most reliable authorities; to narrate faithfully every event necessary to a proper knowledge of the people and the institutions by which they are governed; and by condensing prolix details of no historical importance, to present within a reasonable compass all the essential facts which have hitherto been comprised in many volumes. 23. Electro-Physiology. By Dr. DUFF. 12mo., pp. 385. New York: D. Appleton & Co. This scientific, popular, and practical treatise on the causes, prevention, and cure of disease, through the agency of Electricity, commends itself to every household and family in the land. Dr. Huff has devoted himself to his subject, and elucidates with much force many suggestions which carry conviction on their very face. It forms a compendious exposition of the laws which govern and insure the best conditions of health, presents the most natural and simple preventives to disease; and lastly, the most available and efficient means of cure, independently of any aid from the empirical medical nostrums, which are, unfortunately, daily dealing out destruction to the young and unwary. 24.-Second Latin Book: a Historical Latin Reader. With notes and rules for translating; and an exercise book, developing a complete analytical syntax in a series of lessons and exercises, involving construction, analysis, and reconstruction of Latin sentences. By ALBERT HARKNESS, A. M. 12mo., pp. 362. New York: D. Appleton & Co. The plan upon which this volume is prepared, is such as to render it both a Reader and an Exercise Book, and it is more particularly intended to follow, in the course of classical study, the author's edition of Arnold's First Latin Book. The Latin which comprises these reading lessons, presents a brief epitome of Roman and Grecian history. It is the aim, through the lessons, to develop a complete analytical syntax, and to present a distinct picture of the Latin sentence in all the marked varieties of its form. The work is worthy of the attention of teachers, especially those who are not familiar with the merits of that author. 25.-Ellen Lynn: a Franconia Story. By JACOB ABBOTT. 18mo., pp. 215. New York: Harper & Brothers. Little need be said of the good tendency of all Abbott's stories for the young. They always abound in good, instructive lessons, and are clothed in such pleasant garb as to make them attractive, interesting, and improving to their readers. 26.-Count Struenzee, the Skeptic and the Christian. Translated from the French of the German, by Mrs. J. H. WILSON. 12mo., pp. 242. Boston: J. P. Jewett & Co. Young people will find in this volume the celebrated conversations between Balthazur Munter and Count Struenzee of Denmark. These relate to questions of great moment, and are indirectly connected with incidents of thrilling interest. The work has been translated into nearly every language, and sought for with avidity through Europe. Struenzee was a man of note, and the history of his mind at the most critical period of his life is here set forth. He rose to eminence as a counselor of the King of Denmark and a useful reformer, but was finally overpowered by his enemies and executed. 27-Leila, or the Island. By ANNA FRASER TYTLER. 18mo., pp. 232. New York: C. S. Francis & Co. This sprightly little volume will be a valuable acquisition to a youth's library. In following the scenes and incidents of that sweet child of nature, Leila, one cannot but sympathize with her in all her troubles as well as joys. Her merry little thoughts and expressions will draw many a hearty laugh from the young boys and girls of her age, and when her sun of pleasure sometimes sunk below the horizon, she always knew 'twould rise again." 28.-A Guide to the Young to Success and Happiness. By W. W. PELL. 16mo., pp. 130. New York: D. Appleton & Co. Few works are so free from exceptionable passages as this little volume. It is evidently dictated by a high-minded and honorable spirit, which regards manliness and character as more essential than mere success. It takes a passing view of every subject of morals or manners which concerns the young, and without dogmatism or affectation gently instills into the mind many admirable lessons of wisdom. 29.-Matrimony; or Love Affairs in our Village Twenty Years ago. By MRS. CAUSTIC. 12mo., pp. 316. New York: M. W. Dodd. Mrs. Caustic is not unknown to our youth as the author of "Louisa Ralston, or what can I do for the Heathen," The Wife of a Missionary," and other books designed for Sabbath Schools. In matrimony she addresses herself to maturer minds, furnishing thoughts for the thoughtless. The flirtation between Angeline Lee and Reynolds was truly a "Roland for his Oliver." We have many Kesiah Wrinkles in our midst. 30.-Spiritual Vampirism: the History of Ethereal Softdown and her Friends of the New Light. By C. W. WEBBER. 8vo., pp. 251. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co. Reformers of the present day, especially those who elevate their efforts to accomplish many social changes are held up in this volume with the brightest colors of ridicule. The author writes with a spirited, lively, and sarcastic pen, and in the wide field presented by this subject he has used it to great effect. 31.-History of the Royal Dauphin, Louis XVII, of France. 18mo., pp. 202. New York: Harper & Brothers. This sketch of the short life of an amiable Prince will be read with much historical interest, and will, from unquestionable authority, settle the frequently asked question, "Have we a Bourbon among us?" 32.-The Lion's Skin and the Lover Hunt. DE BERNARD, 12mo., pp. 339. New York: J. S. Redfield. This is a novel of real French life. The redoubtable Livernois, the jealous husband Cologne, and the virtuous wife of the painter, are characters of much interest, and very naturally drawn. We commend it, or rather it commends itself, to the reading world. 33.-Clara Stanley: or, A Summer among the Hills. By AUNT EDITH. 16mo., pp. 383. New York: R. Carter & Bro. An unexceptionable story, told in an agreeable and attractive manner. It will meet with a welcome among the young members of any family. CONTENTS OF NO. II., VOL. XXIX. NUMBER II. ARTICLES. ART. I. THE FISHERIES OF THE UNITED STATES... PAGE. 147 II. RUSSIA: THE PAST AND PRESENT OF ITS COMMERCE. BY DEXTER F. PARKER, Mechanic, of Massachusetts...... III. OF THE DISCOVERIES OF GOLD IN CALIFORNIA AND AUSTRALIA. By Hon. CALEB STETSON, of Massachusetts 166 IV. AQUEDUCTS AND CITY SEWERAGE. BY CHARLES F. DURANT, Esq., of New Jersey. 182 V. COFFEE: ITS PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION. By J. GARDNER, Esq., Merchant of Rio de Janerio 194 JOURNAL OF MERCANTILE LAW. Insurance.-Losses of which the negligence of the master or mariners is the efficient cause, not within the policy Action to recover excess of duties paid under protest COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE AND REVIEW: 197 203 EMBRACING A FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC., ILLUSTRATED WITH TABLES, ETC., AS FOLLOWS: Opening of the Fall Trade at Boston, New York, and Philadelphia-Trade in Domestic Cottons with Mexico-Do. with China-Total Foreign Shipments of Plain Cottons from Boston and New York-Position and Prospects of Monetary Affairs-Effect of European troubles upon the Prosperity of this Country-The Small Note Currency, with the means of curtailing it-Condition of the Banks of New Orleans and New York-Statement of the Banks in Tennessee-Product of Gold in California-With Deposits and Coinage at Philadelphia and New Orleans Mints-Imports of Foreign Goods at New York for June-Imports from January 1st, and for the Fiscal Year ending June 30th-Imports of Dry Goods for Various Periods, showing a large Increase-Cash Revenue for the Fiscal Year-Exports from New York for the Month, and for the Fiscal Year-Shipments of Leading Articles of Domestic Produce-Prospects of the Trade in Cereals, etc., etc.... 204 JOURNAL OF BANKING, CURRENCY, AND FINANCE. Debt and Credit of the country...... PAGE. 213 Condition of the banks of New Orleans, June, 1853.. Resources and liabilities of the banks of Connecticut in each year from 1837 to 1853.. 215 217 218 Banking system of New Hampshire.. 218 Gold coined in England, France, and United States.. British bankrupt statistics.-The commercial credit society.. Bullion in Bank of England.-Conversion of South Sea Stock.. Life Insurance in England.... Banks and banking in Brazil, and her debt....... Proposed decimal coinage in England.... Defaulting banks of Florida, and the free banking law of Florida.. COMMERCIAL STATISTICS. Vessels in foreign trade of the United Kingdom, entered and cleared in 1852-53 COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS. An act of Louisiana relating to colored seamen..... NAUTICAL INTELLIGENCE. Lights on the north coast of Sicily.--Electric telegraph from Orfordness to Holland.... 232 232 235 235 237 237 241 244 245 246 247 ...... 248 Statistics of life and death on the railroad.-Progress of railroads in the U. S. and Europe............. Dividends on railroad stocks in Boston.-Ericsson's Caloric Engine. JOURNAL OF MINING AND MANUFACTURES. The stationary business in New York, and the manufacture in the United States... The character of American jewelry.-Dividends on Manufacturing stocks in Boston Population of the several departments of Peru, by census of 1850..... 258 258 STATISTICS OF AGRICULTURE, ETC. Productions of the States of New York and Pennsylvania compared... Agricultural statistics of New Hampshire.-Culture of the Madder of Commerce.. 262 MERCANTILE MISCELLANIES. Trade and Commerce of Buffalo..... 263 Counsel to merchants' clerks.-Liberality of a Russian merchant. 264 265 266 THE BOOK TRADE. Notices of 37 new works or new editions...... 267-272 |