15.-Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontier; with Brief Notices of Passing Events, Facts and Opinions, A. D. 1812 to A. D. 1842. By HENRY R. SCHOOLCRAFT. 8vo., pp. 703. Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Co. The author of these memoirs has already become well known to the public by his works on the Indian Tribes of the North-West and kindred subjects. In these pages he spreads before us many of the daily incidents of a thirty years' residence on the Western frontiers. These facts are interspersed with much information, both of a civil and a scientific character. The latter relates to the mineralogy of the country, and its physical geography, while the former refers more directly to the official intercourse of the writer with the tribes. The work introduces us to a great variety of characters, the names of many of whom are familiar. It will be found one of the most instructive and generally agreeable volumes which has been offered to the public, in relation to that famous race of men who are now so rapidly passing away. 16.-The Human Body and its Connection with Man, Illustrated by the Principal Organs. By JAMES J. G. WILKINSON, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. 12mo., pp. 411. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co. The appearance of this volume should be hailed with gratification by all friends of science, especially of the science of man. It will, however, be some little time before it comes to be understood; but it is none the less valuable on that account. It is rather difficult to understand clearly the meaning of the author in every sentence, in consequence of the novel views presented, and the novel service required of language, which the author uses with great power and force. Neither are we prepared to assent to the views of the writer, but these, especially as they relate to human physiology, will do much to break down that torpidity of spirit which has seemed to hang upon the subject. It is for this object we are pleased to see the work, and we recommend it as one of thought and power to all readers. 17.-The North Carolina Reader: Containing a History and Description of North Carolina, Selections in Prose and Verse, Historical and Chronological Tables, and a Variety of Miscellaneous Information and Statistics. By C. H. WILEY. Illustrated with engravings, and designed for families and schools. 12mo., pp. 359. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co. The selections in this work are made from speeches, writings, &c., of eminent citizens of North Carolina, and will be instructive to those who are not familiar with the history of that State. 18.-Jamie Gordon; or the Orphan. 12mo., pp. 326. New York: Carter & Brothers. As a tale of life in the East this is one of uncommon interest. The little hero is a character worthy of imitation of all youth. The influence of these pages is of the best kind, and the volume is justly entitled to a place among the books of every family. 19.-The Lady's Companion; or Sketches of Life, Manners, and Morals at the present day. Edited by A LADY. 12mo., pp. 388. Philadelphia: Peck & Bliss. The contents of this volume have been selected from the choicest articles of many writers of the best class. They consist of pieces in perceptive, elegant, and imaginative literature, with here and there a gem of poetry, all bearing an intimate relation to the conduct of life, and and addressed to female readers. 20.-Agatha's Stories. The Thunder Storm, and Other Tales. Marie the Orphan, and Other Tales. Philadelphia: Hagar, Perkins & Co. The design of this admirable series of books is to embody moral truths, in the form of simple illustrations adapted to the comprehension of young children. This design the writer has accomplished in a manner that cannot fail of rendering them among the most attractive as well as instructive books of the class. 21.-The Soldier's Cap; or, I'll be a General. Timour the Tartar; or, I'll be a Conqueror. Philadelphia: Hagar, Perkins & Co. Two pretty and interesting historical stories, in which the author shows that while history proves that many great and good men have acquired the reputation of conquerors, military fame is neither the most desirable nor enduring; and at the same time time corrects the taste for war, so prevalent among the youth of our country. 22.-Handbook of the Useful Arts; including Agriculture, Architecture, Domestic Economy, Engineeriny, Machinery, Manufactures, Mining, Photographic and Telegraphic Art; being an exposition of their principles and practice, and a compend of American and European inventions. By T. ANTISELL, M. D. 12mo. pp. 692. 28.-Handbook of Universal Biography. By PARKE GODWIN. 12mo., pp. 821 New York: G. P. Putnam. The Home Cyclopedia of Mr. Putnam to which these two volumes belong, promises to be one of the most valuable productions of the season. In six volumes it will comprise all the leading and important departments of knowledge. The volumes before us which are probably fair specimens of the work, are admirable as handbooks, or dictionaries of reference in the subjects to which they relate. They are brought up to the latest period, the information is from the most reliable sources, and they have been edited by gentlemen of taste and intelligence. As an American work, adapted as well to the state of knowledge in this country as elsewhere, they are entitled to the first rank. 24.-Rural Homes; or Sketches of Houses Suited to American Country Life, with Original Plans, Designs, &c. By GERVASSE WHEELER. 12mo., pp. 298. New York: Charles Scribner. All those who contemplate building a place of residence, may perhaps derive advantage from this volume. It commences with the first foot-tread upon the spot chosen for the house; explains the considerations that should weigh in selecting a site; gives models of buildings suited to particular localities, differing in character, extent, and cost; shows how to harmonize the building with the surrounding scenery, and to reconcile expenditure with refinement of taste; teaches how to warm and ventilate healthfully, and to furnish and ornament a house and complete the outbuildings. It is prepared with judgment, and displays excellent taste combined with economy in its recommendations. 25.—Sacred Streams; or the Ancient and Modern History of the Rivers of the Bible. By PHILIP HENRY GOSSE. Edited by GEO. B. CHEEVER, D. D. Embellished with fifty illustrations. 12mo., pp. 360. New York: Stringer & Townsend. As a work for the perusal of those who are seriously inclined and at the same time desire to obtain information, this is entitled to be received with considerable favor. The Rivers and Streams of Palestine and the neighboring lands, hallowed by their mention in the Bible, and the narratives of high interest connected with these scenes, are the objects of the work. It is written in a lively and attractive manner, at the same time it has a spirit of devotion spread through its pages sufficient to render it a general work for the Sunday reading, which it was destined to furnish. The embellishments are exceedingly numerous, and form not the least attractive feature of the volume. 26.—A year abroad; or, Sketches of travel in Great Britain, France and Switzerland. By WILLARD C. GEORGE. 12mo. pp. 248. Boston: A. Tompkins. An American in Europe, who shall preserve his American principles and views and look at the world around him in that light is a rare character. The present volume may be regarded as an exception to the numerous eulogies on foreign countries. In this respect, the reader will find in its pages much to interest him. It is to be regretted, that the author had not been better acquainted with continental languages, thereby to have entered more fully into the spirit of the manners and customs of the people. 27.-The Christian Victor; or, Mortality and Immortality: including Happy DeathScenes. By J. G. ADAMS. 18mo. pp. 216. Boston: A Tompkins. The author of this volume is one of those whose charity leads to the conviction of the future bliss of all mankind. It is under this genial and consoling thought that the contents of this volume have been written. The first part treats of death and kindr subjects relating to this life, and is followed by the details of a large number of happy death-scenes in various parts of the country. It is written in a tender and kindly spirit. 28.-Ruth Churchill; or, the True Protestant. A Tale for the Times. By a LADY OF VIRGINIA. 12mo., pp. 224. New York: C. Shepard & Co. Under the form of a very pleasing tale this author attempts to expose what she regards as follies in the Protestant Episcopal Church. These relate rather to the doctrines of the "Tractarians." To those who sympathize with her views this will prove an interesting tale. 29.-Sketches in Ireland. By W. M. THACKERAY, author of " Vanity Fair," &c. Embellished with thirty-eight engravings from original designs by the author. 8vo., pp. 172. New York: H. Long & Bros. Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson. Thackeray is too well known as an author to need commendation. His Irish Sketches are among his best things. With such a field for humor and in such hands, a work that is produced cannot well be otherwise than instructive and entertaining. 30.-Sir Roger De Coverley. By the SPECTATOR. 12mo., pp. 233. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields. Those papers of the Spectator in which Addison draws the admirable character of Sir Roger De Coverley, form the contents of this volume. It is one of the choicest gems of literature, and in the beautiful dress in which Messrs. Ticknor & Co. have issued it, few works of the kind are to be preferred. 31.-Florence, the Parish Orphan; and a Sketch of the Village in the Last Century. By ELIZA BUCKMINSTER LEE, author of "Naomi." 12mo., pp. 176 Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields. Two brief tales are here presented to the reader. They are marked by that delineation of the affectionate and simple minded christian character which shines so brightly. The style in which they are written is quite smooth and flowing, and they possess far more than ordinary merit. 32.-Chambers' Papers for the People. Vol. 1. 12mo., pp. 260. Philadelphia: J. W. Moore & Co. New York: O. A. Roorback. This volume is the first of a series of twelve, which are intended to form a valuable library of popular information. The papers are of a higher character and better order than the contents of such volumes generally. 33.-The Game Cock of the Wilderness; or, The Life and Times of Dan Marble. By FALCONBRIDGE. 12mo., pp. 235. New York: Dewitt & Davenport. This memoir of the noted comic actor, Marble, is well done; it abounds in anecdotes and incidents full of entertainment. 34.—Pickings from the Portfolio of the Young 'Un. 12mo., pp. 159. New York; H. Long & Bro's. These pages contain Yankee stories, or rather stories illustrative of the Yankee character: they are apt and humorous. 35.-Dreamland by Daylight. A Panorama of Romance. By CAROLINE CHESEBORO. 12mo., pp. 422. New York: J. S. Redfield. As a series of miscellaneous papers, the contents of this volume possess much sweetness and beauty. The language very smooth and flowing; the tales abound in pleasing scenes and impressive incidents, such as are calculated to please all readers, and find favor with the accomplished and discriminating. 36.-Utterance; or Private Voices for the Public Heart. A Collection of Home Poems. By CAROLINE A. BRIGGS. 12mo., pp. 255. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co. This is better than the mass of fragmentary poems. Many of them have much sweetness, and smoothness, and grandeur of thought. They display much skill in versification, and will be read with entertainment and gratification. 37.-Reveries of an Old Maid, embracing Important Hints to Young Men, Illustrative of the Notable Arrangements of that celebrated establishment," Capsicum House." Embellished with forty-three Original Engravings. Second edition. 12mo., pp. 188. New York: Dewitt & Davenport. As a satire upon many of the follies connected with the manner of educating young ladies of the present day, this volume possesses much merit. The humor is inexhaustible, and quite free froin affectation and weakness. 38.-A Method of Horsemanship, founded upon new principles, including the breaking and training of horses—with instructions for obtaining a good seat. İllustrated with engravings. By F. BOUCHER. From the ninth Paris edition. No works on this subject have ever met with the rapid success of this volume. It seems to have become authority in the troops of France. In the author's opinion, the horse requires a preparatory exercise to enable his forces to afford each other mutual assistance; without this, everything becomes mechanical and hazardous, as well on his part as on that of the rider. ART. CONTENTS OF NO. II., VOL. XXVI. ARTICLES. PAGE. I. FREE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER PARANA AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. By E. A. HOPKINS, Esq., of New York... 147 156 II. THE CULTURE OF COTTON IN TURKEY. By JOHN P. BROWN, Esq., of the United States Legation, at Constantinople, Turkey............ III. THE FISHERIES OF THE UNITED STATES. CHAPTER III.-Description of fishing grounds-Habits of the fish (cod and mackerel)-Mode of pursuit-Outfit-Cure-Quantity of catch, etc.-CHAPTER IV.-Tonnage table, 1675 to 1850-Cause of fluctuation of tonnage-Comparison with whaling tonnage, etc.-CHAPTER V.-Tables of fishing tonnage in 1797, 1815, and 1848, by States and in the different ports-Leading fishing ports-Comparison of coasting and fishing tonnage of Massachusetts-Mackerel inspected in Massachusetts, 1849.-CHAPTER VI.-Tables of exports of fish from United States from 1791 to 1849-Export of fish from 1831 to 1844, compared with export of beef and pork and cotton piece goods-Domestic produce export of Massachusetts, etc. By E. HALE, Jr., of N. Y. 159 IV. COMMERCIAL CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE UNITED STATES.-No. XXIX.--Trade and Commerce of Baltimore in 1850-51.. V. OPDYKE'S POLITICAL ECONOMY.. 172 184 VI. DR. HARE ON THE LAW OF STORMS.—STRICTURES UPON A REPORT RESPECTING STORMS, RECENTLY MADE BY PROFESSOR ESPY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, etc.. 190 VII. LIFE INSURANCE. BY JOSEPH B. COLLINS, Esq., President of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York..... JOURNAL OF MERCANTILE LAW. 196 The law of bank checks, and the legal distinction between checks and bills of exchange... 199 COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE AND REVIEW: ....... EMBRACING A FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC., ILLUSTRATED WITH TABLES, ETC., AS FOLLOWS: The opening trade of the new year-Sudden closing of internal navigation disappointing the expectations of forwarders-Difficulty in collecting dues-Inactivity in foreign and domestic goodsProspects for the spring trade-Improved tone of the market in reference to foreign fabricsLessons taught by the recent check given to business-Absence of any general spirit of specu lation-Healthy condition of the currency, notwithstanding the scarcity of money in the inte rior-Quarterly statement of the New York city banks- Do. of the Massachusetts banks-Statement of the bank of Georgia-Deposits and coinage at the United States mints-Complete yearly statements of the Commerce of the port of New York-Imports and exports at New York for 1851-Summary statement showing value of imports warehoused-Summary showing value of dutiable and free foreign goods exported-Increase of imports, chiefly in general merchandise, and not dry goods--Statement showing the value and description of dry goods imported at New York in 1851-Decrease in woolens, cottons, and linens, and increase in silks and miscellaneous dry goods-Exports of domestic cottons from New York and Boston for a series of years, etc..... 209-217 10 VOL. XXVI.-NO. II. JOURNAL OF BANKING, CURRENCY, AND FINANCE. PAGE. Money of Paper, or Inconvertible Paper-Money. By A. E. Dudok Bousquet, of Pella, (Holland Settlement,) Iowa..... 217 Debt and Finances of Virginia, September 30, 1851.. 219 Condition of the banks of Baltimore, January 5th, 1851.. Finances of Massachusetts in 1852... 220 Statistics of banks of Massachusetts for each year from 1803 to 1851.. 220 992 Capital and dividends of Boston insurance companies in 1849-50-51 227 Prices of leading stocks in the New York market in each month of 1851... 228 Prices of stocks in the Baltimore market in each month of 1851... 229 231 Condition of savings banks in Massachusetts in 1851.. Taxes in the Sandwich Islands.-Progress of mail transportation in U. S. from 1790 to 1835... Receipts, expenditures, and extent of mail transportation in U. S. in each year from 1840 to 1851. 232 Debt and finances of the United States in 1851-52. 233 234 234 New York manufactured tobacco statement.-The coal trade of Philadelphia.. 244 Anthracite coal trade of United States in 1850-51.-Imports, production, and consumpt'n of iron 245 246 247 248 Vessels arrived at Baltimore in 1851.-Prices of whisky in barrels at Baltimore in 1851.. 248 RAILROAD, CANAL, AND STEAMBOAT STATISTICS. Statistics of the canals of Ohio from 1846 to 1851 249 Railroads of the United States, Jan. 1, 1852.-The first steamboat on the Ohio River. Railway traveling in Russia.-Increase of railway traffic in the United Kingdom... .... 254 255 The Mercantile Association of St. Louis and the Merchants' Magazine.............. |