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¦ No . 505 . Nov . 2 fi . 1859 . 1 THE LEABEB . ¦ 1395
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Count d'Orsay is tae author ' s exemp lar of _ a aentleman ; George the Fourth , even , is not admitted to the title : he requires the perfect Christian , before he will grant him the privilege of assuming the " highest style of man . " All this , of course , is in the best taste , and ought tcrcomtnend this useful manual to every family where true politeness is recognised as the spontaneous product of good-will , not as an acquired habit superinduced on a selfish nature for the sake of personal advancement .
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DISCOURSES . By William Anderson , LL . D . Second Series . —Glasgow : Peter Bertram . There has been much periodical writing lately on the art of sermon-composition . The discourses before us are those of a Scotch preacher , who has gained great celebrity as a logical orator . From what we have perused of this volume , -we believe him to be held in just estimation . To us he appears more of a logician than a divine , He deals , manifestly by preference , with the truths of Natural Religion , and rather analyses the notions of which it is composed than argues from
Scriptural authority . His citations from the text of the Bible are few , but his elucidation of principle is frequent . He is always rational—sometimes rhetorical- —and occasionally poetic . His plan , generally , is to conceive an idea from his text , state its terms , define them , corroborate them slightly by Scriptural reference , and then to apply the argument involved or evolved , as the case may be , to the presumed conditions of his hearers . In sermon-building he is no great adept , and has no strong enthusiastic appeals to the devotional sentiments . But his discourses are sensible moral
essays , avoiding conventional phrases , and showing a certain ruggedness and originality both of thought and style .
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Mr . Punch ' s Pocket Book for 1860 . Illustrated by Leech and Tenniel . At the head of the ephemeral productions destined for the amusement of the merry Christmas time coming , marches our old complacent friend , Mr . Punch , with his still welcome "Pocket Book , " which , we believe , does not at all decrease in popularity , if it is not distinguished by any increase in vigour or in wit . The extraordinary ability and admirable humour which characterised the productions of most of the original writers in P unch have created a prestige which wefear will hardly continue to be sustained by its present contributors in the opinion of readers of taste , and discrimination . The buyers
of pseudo-amusing books in our metropolis , however , cannot be charged , as a body , with hypercriticism , and an established reputation with a large proportion of the cheap book buyers goes far to supply deficiencies of wit , wisdom , or originality . This being the case , we are not so much surprised at the extreme poverty of ideas , and the adoption of so large a number of conventional platitudes , which are but too conspicuous in this year ' s issue of the ¦ world-famed " Pocket Book . " In the plnce of the racy fun with which our old friend used to greet us , we are treated to a selection of gentool drawing-room jokes , " and the latest fashionable satiyo . for young ladles , thesmallest possible amount ' of attic salt being employed to give zest to tho inanity of the pleasantries . Stiil we must allow that , like
accomplished artists in confectionery , Mr . Punch s authors produce a certain , amount of food , which , if it does not contain any nourishment , is , at least ; pleasantly flavoured . In tho observations which wo have just made , however , wo by no means include the illustrations , which ( especially Mr . Tenniel ' s ) nro amply sufficient to recompense t \\ p buyer for the outlay of his half-crown . Among the happiost of these grotesques , wo could specify Mr . Tonniel ' s delineation of the ogro of law despatching one of his myrmidons upon an errnnd of evil , and Mr . Leech's conception of tho philosophor , Socrates , and his ideal of a popular songstress , whose printed ballad , by the way , is . tho best hit in tho mild irony of the lot tor-press . The " buslnoas " part of this pocketboolc ia oxtromely well arranged , ao usuul , » uul is a really useful compendium .
A New Introduction to Geography in a Scries of Lessons for Youth , The Eighteenth Edition . With an Appendix , containing Problems on tho Globes , and Questions as Exercises for each Lesson . Edited By John Oluliig Butler . —William Walker , Slraud , Vjdhy little need bo eaid of this useful little book . The fact of it having passed through eevonteen editions ie its beet recommendation . We may remark , however , that the public arc wise in patronising thus largely one of tho best Geographies for the use of schools .
The London Homoeopathic Hospital % its History , Constitution , and Policy . 3 By Dr . Wilson , Member of the British Homoeopathic Society , &e . &c . — London : Bailliere , 1859 . The institution which ; forms the subject of Dr . Wilson ' s pamphlet was commenced in 1850 . The author took ah active part , in co-operation with the most prominent professors of his school of medicine , in its establishment . A rule having been adopted by a majority of the managers , to the effect that none should be eligible to be chosen medical officers who did not belong to the British Homoeopathic Society , Dr . Wilson , though himself a member of the society , withdrew his name , upon the ground
that it was impolitic and unjust to narrow the field of selection by any arbitrary regulation of the kind . The greater number of the profession practising homoeopathy are said to have disapproved of the rule in question , as calculated to retard the attainment , by the hospital , of that general confidence , which rests mainly on the conviction that the greatest benefit to the poores t patients is sought to be obtained disinterestedly by its directors . " The British Homoeopathic Society does not , by any means " ( according" to the writer ) , "
represent the cream of the profession ; it is a mere private society , comprising in its members no professional . superiority whatever . A number of good men have seceded from it , and there are others who think that it has many objectionable laws , to which they are unwilling to subscribe ; they therefore will not belong to it . As a matter of course , they are excluded from offering their services to the hospital , " however desirous they may be of furthering the cause of homoeopathy , and relieving the afflicted person . "
The author of the present appeal , or rather pror testj against what he deems an ill-advised system of exclusion , contends with much force that an institution supported by the contributions of the public ought not to be limited in its scientific resources by the capricious rulers of an association private in its character and destitute of any guarantee of permanency . There seems to be , indeed , but too great reason to apprehend that this discord , long prevailing amongst the members , may , sooner or later , lead to the absolute disruption of their present bond of union . We . do not feel called upon to enter into the merits of the disputes whose history is given ' great length in the pamphlet before us ; neither is it our intention to express any opinion on the theoretical dogmas , adhesion to which separates the pro-Ormondstreet from
moters of the hospital in Great . - allopathic believers . It is obvious that the former ought to provide for the poor , and dependent , whom they profess to guide and aid in sickness , adequate means of care and tending when they stand in need of it ; and that if they are sincere in their own medical faith they cannot feel satisfied to let such persons go to the ordinary hospitals . Humanity , then , _ points out , as it appears to us , the duty of rendering the new hospital as efficient as possible . This can only be done by embracing all the professional and pecuniary aid that may be , honourably obtained . Dr . Wilson reasons convincingly with regard to the former ; and Mr . Henry Edmund Gurney ' s offer to subscribe . £ 500 , in case the good old principle of free competition be adopted , is said to be backed by similar intimations from other quarters to the extent
of . £ 1 , 000 . B _ We can hardly imagine tjhe possibility of Dr . Quin and his friends holding out obstinately on a mere punctilio . Lord Ebury appears to have influence with the society : he would do well to exert it in favour of peace and reform . Jesuitism ; being a Review of The Cointc de Montalembert ' s Treatise , " l ^ Avonir Politiquo de L'Angletcrro . " By William Broker , 1959 . — Ward and Louie . »
Tub author of this work is dissatisfied vrcth the manner in which the prdss has treated Montalem-, bort ' s treatise onj " The Political Future of England , " and has therefore undertaken the review of it himself . It ie , however , rather a review of tine Papacy than of the Comto . As each , it is an elaborate exposuro of tho horrors that Roman orthodoxy has inflicted on nations and individuals . He has , also , some hard hits at the Tructariana . Altogether , ho is a skilful controversialist .
Handbook of tha National Association for the Promotion of Social Science . By Mrs . William Fison . — - Longman , Green , Longman and Roberta , A usbpui . remembrancer of laudable doings and sayings > and a witness to tho value of tho Associative Principle which in , England is now In such aqtivo operation . Tho authoress shows , like many of her sex , a masoulino understanding , and justlttos the increasing influence of fonmlo opinion on public policy , She ia , bosidos , a thorough advocate lor Education , and Is impatient of -tho Jdie diflloultios thrown in ita way . This Uttlo work cannot bo too extensively road .
On . the Comparative Value of certain Salts for rendering Fabrics Non-inflammable . By 3 Tred . Versmann , 2 J \ G . S ., and Alphons Oppenheim , Ph . D ., A . C . S . ^ -Triibner and Co . This is the substance of a paper read before the British Association'in Aberdeen last September . The topic is one of obvious utility . The leading idea of the author ' s is the introduction of nitrogen into the vegetable fibre of cotton and linen . The analysis of the different salts mentioned is pursued at far too great a length for us to folloAv . Out of all , as the cheapest and best , the sulphate oi ammonia is recommended ; to which is added that of tungstate of soda . A specimen of muslin is given with the pamphlet , and stands the test of trial .
Notable Women . Stories-oftheir Lives and Characteristics . A Book for Young Ladies . By Ellen C Clayton . —Dean and Son . " The Soldier ' s Friend" is the title of the leading tale , which / indeed , consists of a memoir of Florence Nightingale , whose Christian name is derived from the fact bf her having been born in Florence , m 1820 The career of this estimable woman is traced with eloquence and accuracy , and the brief biography will be welcome to most as a " household word .
A Class Book of English Prose . By Robert Demans , M . A . This publication consists of well-selected examples of English prose style , dating fronvthe period of Chaucer , and extending to the present time . Intermediate essays are also introduced , and biographical notices , with occasional critical remarks , are added , which go far to make the volume an epitome ot the history of English literature . For the use of schools the entire work is admirably adapted .
Third Annual Report of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce , July 28 , 1859 . The committee have realised the expectations they had formed from the establishment of an Intercolonial and Provincial Steam Service . An uninterrupted intercourse by steam with the Austrahan Colonies , and the several provinces in New Zealand will now be sustained . In other respects also the report is satisfactory . The Lawyer ' Companion for 1860 . Edited by W . F . Finlason , Esq . This law calendar for the ensuing year contains a large amount of relative matter a table of stamp duties , a London and provincial law directory , and a diary . It is well got up , most distinctly printed , and firmly bound , and cannot fail of being exceedingly useful to the legal profession . Newspaper Gazetteer and Guide to Advertisers . By
R . P'A . Newton . . The amount of information conveyed in this large quarto volume is something astonishing ; its accuracy also is wonderful . To the intending advertiser this publication is indispensable . Much of its contents is derived from authorised official communication } and its topographical statements arc given from the best authorities . The original writing is both speculative and practical ; but in either case of great excellence . A more meritorious serial does not exist The maps and tables appended are most laboriously constructed and of the greatest utility . The Weather Almanack for 1860 . By Orlando
B ^ PK ^ SpVedictions of the weather which are stated to have proved tolerably correct for the past year thorns a large amount of general Information , profitable for many . Literary and Scientific Register and Almanack for 1860 Bv J W . Gutcb . —Kent and Co . IN all respects valuable , with tabular information on most subjects , conveniently arranged .
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How the Yankees * ean to W « n > tub Great V va-rERN — The now ocean steamship , which it ia Drowsed " to build at Buffalo , to travel a hundred BETS horn ? is to be of the following dimen-Sons .-SLongtli ( three-qunrters of a rnilo ) , 4 , 000 S- width ; 735 foot , depth , 62 feet . Each end is to U constructed alike , in the form of a wedge This wodKO form is 1 , 250 feot long , leaving the pa alldl portion 1 , 500 foot in length . To steady the ? osbo 1 flns uro attached 500 foot long to each pi the zbiTw , aT . ' h sSpT rrM . r iv ± z 2 ^« % w «* #£ « £ tuo
par of those walla is to roach m > m » ° w » mw So ton of tho vessel . Tho space- between tho outer and Innor wall is divided Into alr-Uglvt eecUona fhroc Tot square , ao if tho outside w « U boi broken thoro can but Uttlo wator or . tor . Tho entire ship 8 built in air-tight aectione , and if broken in two no llvos will bo endangered . There arc eix wheel * on each aide , placed 300 foot apart .
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Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 26, 1859, page 1295, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2322/page/11/
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