18.-The Works of Shakspeare: The text carefully restored according to the first editions; with Introductions, Notes Original and Selected, and a Life of the Poet. By the Rev. H. N. Hudson, A. M., in eleven volumes. Vol. 1. 12mo., pp. 450. Boston: J. Munroe & Co. The celebrity which Mr. Hudson obtained as a lecturer on Shakspeare is a guaranty that this will be an invaluable edition of the plays of the immortal bard. His aim in the preparation of this and the succeeding volumes, will be to restore the text as nearly as possible to its original purity, and to free it from innumerable puerile corrections which deface so many other editions. The notes will be gathered from all sources, and will often contain illustrative passages. In the introductions there will be presented all the historical information that has yet been made accessible, concerning the times when the several plays were written and first acted, and the sources whence the plots and materials of them were taken. The aim of the critical remarks will be to conduct the reader by silent processes to such a state and habit of mind that he may contemplate the plays as works of art, and see all the parts and elements of a given structure, intertwining, and coalescing, and growing up together in vital, or ganic harmony and reciprocity. Such are some of the promises held forth in this edition. It is needless for us to speculate upon the admirable manner in which they will be performed, satisfied as we are, that this will prove one of the most acceptable of all the editions recently issued. 14.-The Life and Writings of Rev. George Herbert: With the Synagogue, in imitation of Herbert. 12mo., pp. 451. Boston: James Munroe & Co. Herbert, a poet of exquisite sentiment and pathos, and a man of excellent character, has come in modern days to hold the place to which his fine spirit entitles him. His genius was kindled at the altar of Christian devotion, and his productions were highly esteemed by the learned of his time. In this volume we have a brief memoir of him, and a large collection of his poetry, which is worthy to be placed among the choicest sacred lyrics. 15.-Elfin Land, and other Poems. By BENJAMIN WEST BALL. 12mo., pp. 150. Boston: James Munroe & Co. Smoothness of versification, with a flowing fancy, and occasionally much elevation of sentiment, characterize these agreeable poems. 16.—Man and his Migrations. By R. G. LATHAM, M. D. 12mo., pp. 261. New York: C. B. Norton. This volume forms the first number of a series of publications which are to be issued under the title of " Norton's Railroad Library." The merits of Latham as a writer are of no inferior order. In this volume we are presented with a course of six lectures delivered at the Mechanics' Institution, Liverpool, about a year since; they have since been revised and issued in a more complete and systematic form. 17.- Woman, her Education, and Influence. By Mrs. HUGO REID. With a General Introduction, by Mrs. C. M. KIRKLAND, with numerous Illustrations, Stereotype Edition. 12mo., pp. 192. New York: Fowlers & Wells. Nothing, certainly, can come amiss which relates to woman and her improvement. This volume attempts to throw some light on the peculiarities of her position in society, and to show that social equality with man is necessary for the free growth and development of woman's nature. This social equality it extends to all rights and privileges of a public nature. The work has been received with great favor in England. 18.-The History of the United States of America. By W. H. BARTLETT. Part 1, 8vo. New York: George Virtue. Few historical works are issued in better style than this one. It is printed on fine paper with clear and open type, and embellished with numerous beautiful maps. As an historical work it is written with judgment, and discrimination, and careful accuracy. 19.-The British Colonies. By R. M. MARTIN. Parts 35 and 36. New York: John Tallis & Co. The contents of these parts relate to the natural history of New Zealand and the Falkland Islands. They are embellished with a map of the latter, and a portrait of Viscount Falkland, executed with much skill. 20.-The Practical Metal Worker's Assistant, containing the arts of working all metals and alloys, forging of iron and steel, hardening and tempering, melting and mixing, casting and founding works in short metal, the processes dependent on the ductility of metals, soldering and the most improved processes, and tools employed by metal workers. With the application of the art of Electro-Metallurgy to manufacturing processes; collected from original sources and from the works of Haltzappel, Bergeron, Leupold, Plumin, Wapier and others. The whole arranged with numerous engravings on wood, to suit the American Metal Worker. By OLIVER BYRNE, C. E. 8vo. pp 464. Philadelphia: H. C. Baird. It appears to have been a leading object with this author, to prepare his work with such clearness and simplicity, that any mechanic previously unacquainted with the subjects of which it treats, can, by following its directions, succeed in his earliest attempts to accomplish even the most difficult processes described. In this respect it is a highly practical work, well adapted to aid and assist the great mass of American mechanics in their pursuits. The vast range of its subjects is indicated by the title page, and it is sufficient to say, that on all its branches it seems to be very minute and accurate in its information. 21.-Christian aspects of Faith and Duty. By JOHN JAMES TAYLOR, B. A. From the London Edition, with an introduction. 12mo. pp. 349. New York: C. S. Francis. Although this work wears the form of religious discourses, yet the reader will be greatly mistaken who presumes to place it in the same class with these productions. It is in the sentiment and the thoughts that the sermons differ from ordinary discourses. The author has contemplated religious principles with a liberal and humane spirit, quite disenfranchised from the peculiar influences of theology techni cally so called, but possessing withal, so much of the genuine Christian spirit, that every one must feel refreshed and instructed with his work. It is devoted to subjects of practical piety, which it invests with a charm in which they are rarely clothed; it discusses the questions which now so much interest the public mind, with rare talent and marked ability. 22-Examples of Life and Death. By Mrs. L. H. SIGOURNEY. 16mo. pp. 348. New York: Charles Scribner. In one respect these examples are alike; they relate to individuals all of whom died in the Christain faith. They may more properly, perhaps, be called sketches of individuals lived in a period of thirteen centuries, and who filled almost every variety of station from the peasant to the monarch. Different in age and sex, in intellec tand attainment, in clime and profession, yet in religious faith they werealike. The sketches are brief, and written with that thoughtfulness and reflection peculiar to the author. The table of contents contains twenty-four names, such as Bǝde, Thomas A. Kempis, Jane Gray, Sir Walter Raleigh, Lord Bacon, Richard Baxter, Col. Gardiner, and others. 23.-Lectures on the History of France. By Sir JAMES STEPHENS, L.L. D. 8vo., pp. 710. New York: Harper & Brothers. These lectures were delivered at the University of Cambridge within the last two years. They contain a summary of the History of France subsequently to the downfall of the Roman power. The value of this summary consists in its accuracy and research; in the many new subjects which are comprised in it, in the clear and enlightened views of the author, and in the learning and accomplishments displayed by him. It is not less valuable, as a general history of France, than any one in possession of the public; certainly there is none by an English pen entitled to precedence over it. 24.-Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World. Parts 44 and 45. New York: John Tallis & Co. These parts of this superb atlas contains a general index of this elegant work, and beautiful maps of the cities of Dublin and Brussels. 25.-The Snow-Image, and other Twice-told Tales. By NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE. 12mo., pp. 273. Boston: Ticknor, Reed, & Fields. Hawthorne has presented us in these pages with selections both from his earlier and his later writings. They are quite miscellaneous in their character, and have been written at wide intervals. They afford us very pleasant glimpses both of the author's earlier and later style of composition. 26.-Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli. 2 vols. 12mo., pp. 351 and 352. Boston: Phillips, Sampson, & Co. These volumes are prepared by J. F. Clarke, Ralph W. Emerson, and William H. Channing. Yet, after all, their labors have been comparatively light. For the volumes consist of auto-biographical sketches and writings of Margaret Fuller. In themselves, they are marked and striking books. They present an ever active and vigorous mind, well educated, abounding in womanly sensibilities, yet ardent and aspiring after that development and progress which awaits even the most abject state of humanity. The subject of them was in all respects a remarkable character, and she made an impression peculiar to herself upon all those with whom she associated. For ourselves, we feel under obligations to the compilers for these valuable volumes, in which there is so much to interest and to instruct us. 27.—Charity and its Fruits; or, Christian Love as Manifested in the Heart and Life. By JONATHAN EDWARDS. Edited from the Original Manuscripts, with an Introducduction by TRYON EDWARDS. 12mo., pp. 530. New York: Robert Carter. The name of the author is sufficient to excite an interest in the contents of this volume. The manuscript was written, and after his death selected for publication, with other papers, but it was not printed. It consists of sixteen lectures on the nature and fruits of charity, which are not only of an eminently practical character, but they are marked with all that clearness and force of thought, and simplicity of style, peculiar to this distinguished man. 28.-Hints on Health; with Familiar Instructions for the Treatment and Preservation of the Skin, Hair, Teeth, Eyes, &c. By WM. EDWARD COALE, M. D. 16mo., pp. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co. Few volumes of this class are so practical in their contents, and contain so much of that information which it is important for every person to know. It is free from extravagance or quackery, and is a useful book for every one. 29.-Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers, and other Poems. By Wм. EDMONDSTOUN AYTOUN. 12mo., pp. 351. New York: J. S. Redfield. These poems are from the pen of an accomplished writer, and at present the editor of Blackwood's Magazine. They are upon subjects generally connected with the conflicts between the English and Scots, and breathe that heroic spirit peculiar to the days of the Old Cavaliers. 30.- Western Portraiture and Emigrants' Guide; a Description of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa; with Remarks on Minnesota and other Territories. By DANIEL S. CURTISS. 12mo. New York: J. H. Colton. This is a plain and faithful narrative of facts, in regard to appearances and prospects, in the Great West. It is not a gazetteer, but comprises all that is useful in one, with a vast amount of information of the highest importance to emigrants, or to persons expecting to travel in the West. 81.-Characters in the Gospels, Illustrating Phases of Character at the Present Day. By Rev. E. H. CHAPIN. 12mo., pp. 163. New York: J. S. Redfield. This is not a volume in which the reader will expect to find anything particularly new. It contains many striking delineations of character, some of which are drawn with considerable force and beauty of expression. In general, those who are seriously disposed will find it quite an acceptable book. 82.-Recollections of my Childhood, and other Stories. By GRACE GREENWOOD. With engravings from designs by Billings. 18mo., pp. 144. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields. Anything from the pen of Grace Greenwood, for youthful readers, is sure to be charming. This little volume is truly entitled to such praise, for it is beautiful in appearance, and very graceful in sentiment and language. 33.-Greenwood Leaves: a Collection of Sketches and Letters. By GRACE GREENWOOD. Second series. 12mo., pp. 382. Boston: Ticknor & Co. These pleasing sketches possess an interest more than usual in volumes of such miscellaneous character. There is sprightliness of thought, a beauty of language, and a lively intelligence, so radiant throughout, that the reader, insensible of fatigue, follows on wherever the graceful author deigns to lead. The letters have heretofore appeared in the newspapers of the day. 34.-Memories of the great Metropolis; or, London from the Tower to the Crystal Palace. By F. SAUNDERS. 12mo. pp. 311. New York: G. P. Putnam. This work possesses the leading features of a guide book, but it surpasses everything of the kind, by its indicating in a brief, suggestive way, the numerous shrines of genius, historical localities, and various memorabilia with which London so greatly abounds. Nothing can be more entertaining than a walk with the very agreeable author, through the streets of London between the Tower and the Crystal Palace. Each house is pointed out that has become famous in history, or that was the abode of genius or talent. The volume is full of illustrations or cuts, representing every place of note along the route, and with these representations, and the explanations and anecdotes of the author, we doubt if an actual visit to these scenes can afford greater satisfaction than may be obtained from this work. 35.-History of Greece; 1st Legendary of Greece; 2d Grecian History to the reign of Pisistratus at Athens. By GEORGE GROTE. Vol. 8. 12mo. pp. 494. Boston: John P. Jewett. The present volume concludes this history as far as it has yet been given to the public by the author. Its last chapter treats of the life and times of Socrates. As a historical work, it unquestionably surpasses in interest any other of the present age, and rivals, if not excels, those of preceeding times. Its great excellence consists not only in embracing all that has been done by former historians, and thus forming a more complete work, but the author has written it with a spirit disenthralled from the influence of monarchical principles which has given its hue to almost everything written since the days of Roman subversion, and which has chilled all the sympathies of historians with the popular spirit and popular institutions of Greece. Here we have a writer who feels the force of liberal principles as they exist at this day, and who can recognize them in the ancient republics. This is the glory of Mr. Grote's work; this has given to it such transcendent success, although it immediately follows the learned volumes of Thirwall, in conjunction with those other merits which have seldom been surpassed in a historical writer. 36.-Putnam's Semi-Monthly Library for Travelers and the Fireside. Whimsicalities. By THOMAS HOOD, with Wood Cuts. 12mo., pp. 228. 37.-Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England: With Illustrations, by F. W. OLMSTED. No. 3. 12mo., pp. 246. New York: G. P. Putnam. As agreeable volumes for general readers these are worthy of special attention. They form the second and third numbers of Putnam's popular library. They are lively and sparkling, and the latter especially is instructive and entertaining. No one can go amiss for light reading who obtains any of these volumes. 38.-The Sovereigns of the Bible. By ELIZA R. STEELE, 12mo., pp. New York: M. W. Dodd. The Sovereigns of the Bible are the Kings of Israel and Judah. The biographical sketches of them contained in these pages are drawn from the Old Testament, but they are written with a modern spirit and temper, which presents these monarchs to us much after the manner in which they would be looked upon at the present day, by a writer of an elevated and religious spirit, who wields an elegant pen, and possesses an imaginative, chaste, and well cultivated mind. The work will be read with much gratification. 39-Young Americans Abroad; or, Vacation in Europe. Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland. With Illustrations. 12mo. pp. 369. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. This volume consists of letters from a number of young lads, who, with their teacher, visited Europe and corresponded with fellow pupils at home. They are written with commendable talent, and can scarcely fail to awaken an interest in the minds of youthful readers. 40-Novelties of the New World; or, the Adventures and Discoveries of the first explorers of North America. By JOSEPH BANVARD, with Illustrations. 16mo. pp. 324. Boston: Gould & Lincoln, This forms the second volume of "Banvard's series of American Histories," which are adapted to the popular mind and especially to the youth of the country. It commences with a brief account of Columbus, and notices all the explorers, whether English, French, or Spanish. The style is attractive and well adapted to the popular taste. ART. CONTENTS OF NO. IV., VOL. XXVI. ARTICLES. PAGE. I. MONEY OF ACCOUNT-ITS NATURE AND FUNCTIONS.-The English money of account-History of the gold standard of Great Britain-Our own money system, double standard, coinage, and proposed modifications-Export of precious metals-Foreign exchange. By S. COLWELL, Esq., of Pennsylvania..... ......... II. THE FISHERIES OF THE UNITED STATES. CHAPTER X.-Future prospects-Wholesomeness of fish as an article of food-Its greater use recommended to the laboring classes-Chances of opening a market at the West, etc.-Prospects in West Indies-Cuba and Cuban Freedom-South American States, etc.-Market in China.-CHAPTER XI.-Relation of fisheries to the prosperity of New England-Character of our fishermen-Talleyrand's libel of them refuted-Conclusion. By E. HALE, Jr., of N. Y....... III. COMMERCIAL CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE UNITED STATES.-No. xxxi.-CHICAGO: ITS TRADE AND GROWTH IN 1851... 403 416 424 IV. THE UNITED STATES IN 1950. By HENRY D. A. WARD, Esq., of Michigan........... 443 V. THE LAW OF PROGRESS IN THE RELATIONS OF CAPITAL AND LABOR.PART 1. By RICHARD SULLEY, Esq., of New York.. 448 JOURNAL OF MERCANTILE LAW. Common carriers-Important case.. Bankruptcy-Decision in the Law of Partnership.. Law of Louisiana concerning promissory notes, pledges of property, &c.. COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE AND REVIEW: 454 456 458 458 EMBRACING A FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC., ILLUSTRATED WITH TABLES, ETC., AS FOLLOWS: Speculative movement in stocks and bonds-Investments on foreign account-Effect of European capital upon our prosperity-Illustrations of the advantages of borrowing when a profitable use can be made of the money-Speculations in real estate-History of the spring trade, with its present condition and future prospects-Change in the value of land warrants-General condition of the banks-Legislation in various States on the subject of banking-Action of Congress in regard to changing the standard of value-Deposits and coinage at the Philadelphia and New Orleans Mints for February-Imports at New York for February-Do. from January 1st-Imports of dry goods-Decrease in stock warehoused-Receipts for Duties-Exports from New York for February-Comparative exports of domestic produce-Decline in price of breadstuffs abroad-Increased consumption of cereals stimulated by low prices.. 459-464 VOL. 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