THE BOOK TRADE. 1.-Religious and Moral Sentences, culled from the works of Shakespeare, compared with Sacred Passages drawn from Holy Writ. From the English edition, with an introduction by FREDERICK D. HUNTINGTON, D).D. Boston: James Munroe & Co. The writings of the immortal playright of Avon have recently received such a revision, sifting, and ingenious twisting, for the purpose, we suppose, of satisfying every admirer of the great genius, that, until we saw this last book of extracts from his works and from the Scriptures placed together in parallel positions, to show the close affininity existing between the sentences there exhibited from his works and passages taken from Holy Writ, we imagined that no other part or role could the pen of Will Shakespeare be made to play. Only the other day we saw him (through a fusion of law and literature) claimed as a lawyer, and that, too, by one of the occupants of the Queen's Bench--that the familiarity displayed by the great bard with law terms and the phraseology of the court, confirm his once being a scion of the law. Now we see many of his beautiful couplets clad with a divinity which we fancy would provoke a smirk, or a prolonged wink of gratified surprise, on the countenances of even the staid wives of Windsor, were any of them on the boards at this day. To our notion, there is but little which goes to prove Will Shakespeare's all-gifted mind greatly imbued with the sublimity and hallowed character of the sacred Scriptures, and as little in his writings, unless it be the power of grasping in its fullest scope every subject with which it had to do, and that gift only imparted by true genius, which touches nothing which it does not ornament. The little book is very neatly got up, and is a curiosity in its way, as showing how palpable incongruities, by the help of imagination, may be made to show affinities which really have no existence. 2.— Revolutions in English History. By ROBERT VAUGHAN, D. D. Vol. I., 8vo. pp. 563. New York: D. Appleton & Co. This work, though bearing the title of English history, is only so as embraces its revolutionary character, including only just so much of the past as will suf fice to give full presentation and prominence to the great changes in its history, showing whence they have come, what they have been, and whither they have tended, due place being assigned to the great cause in regard to each of them. Although pertaining strictly to England, and as a consequence most interesting to Englishmen, yet still, as descendantants of one common mother, the various great phases of change in history, as well as the legitimate cause in regard to each of them, is not without interest to the people on this side of the Atlantic, which has doubtless been well considered by the the American publishers ere assuming the expense attendant on getting out a series of such copious volumes as these. May success attend them. 3.-Notes of Travel aud Study in Italy. By CHARLES ELIOT NORTON. 12mo., pp. 320. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. Pleasure travelers seem more than ever possessed with a penchant for writing out their ideas of what they may have casually seen, or rather, every one, now-adays, after taking the parting kiss, may-be of children, but more likely from the lips of long-frozen friendship, who leaves home on a foreign trip, either of business or pleasure, is all but sure to leave the footsteps of his hasty flight marked with printing ink, to serve as portraits for ready reference to all future comers, who, in their turn, but realize how "One star differeth from another star in glory;" Or rather, what we were prepared to see from some author long before us, appears, to our vision, to have been with him matters of faith rather than of sight. The work before us attempts the profile of that classic land-Italy-of which so much has been written. Although speaking in terms of disparagement of the compendiums of travelers in general, yet still there are those, liable as they are to draw false inferences from what they see and hear in a country whose people are of a different race, and whose institutions are of a different character from their own, whose intelligence and lively conception throws around everything they touch an interest both pleasing and edifying. Such is Mr. Norton, who displays throughout his whole narrative extensive observation, with the rulings of a scholar, rendering the book one of unusual interest. 4.-Essays Critical and Miscellaneous. By T. BABINGTON MACAULAY. 8vo., pp. 744. New York: D. Appleton & Co. The lovers of classic literature will have a treat in this new and revised edition of Macaulay's miscellaneous writings, which have been collected from the Edinburgh Reviews and given to the public in this neat and compact form by the Messrs. Appletons. The very general and high commendation in which Macaulay has been held by the American public is creditable to our tastes as a people, nor will not diminish now that death has stopped the flow of his pen. His essays are not only models of composition, but they contain a vast amount of information to the general reader, which, though we ransack the bequests of literary patriarchs the world over, it will be hard to find condensed in the same space. The issuing of this edition just at this time cannot but meet with the success it merits. 5-Friends in Council; a series of Readings and Discourse thereon. Reprinted from the English edition. 2 vols. 12mo., pp. 242, 280. Bosson: James Munroe & Co. The very general and high commendation bestowed by the English press and community has induced their republication here by Messrs. Munroe & Co. They consist of promiscuous pieces on the various questions of the day, com""The bining both theory and criticism, such as the "Miseries of Human Life," Arts of Self-advancement," "War," "Worry," Pleasantness,” etc., etc., and make up two charming volums, well worthy a niche in the library. 66 6.-Introductory Lessons on Mind. By the author of "Lessons on Reasoning," "Lessons on Morals," &c. 12mo., pp. 240. Boston: James Munroe & Co. These lessons are intended as a sequel to those on "Reasoning," and also those on "Morals," by the same author, published some time ago. The design of the work is to notice some well established facts which tew or none would deny, but which are not always sufficiently attended to; and to draw some conclusions from these, which though very evident when stated, are often overlooked. As a textbook to be put into hands of classes in our academies and public schools of a higher grade, this little work will be found very useful, while, as a book to be read and even studied by the teacher or the professional man in hours of leisure, it will also be highly valued. 7.--The War in Nicaragua. By General WILLIAM WALKER, with a colored Map of Nicaragua. 12mo., pp. 431. New York: S. H. Goetzel. In this we have a spirited rehearsal of the doings of Walker's filibuster bands in Nicaragua during those troublesome years 1854-5 and '6, purporting to be written by the general himself. To all appearances it is a fair statement of the rise and causes of the war, the manner in which it was waged, and the unsuccessful attempt on the part of General Walker to establish a provisional government in that country, and will be highly prized by the admirers of that partisan. 8.-New Miscellanies. By CHARLES KINGSLEY. 12mo., pp. 375. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. This volume consists of miscellanies and fragments taken principally from Fraser's Magazine, and the North British Review, such as the " Agricultural Crisis," "Great Cities and their Influence for Good and Evil," the "Study of Natural History," "Pilgrim's Progress Illustrated," etc., etc., making a very interesting volume. 9.-Stories from Famous Ballads. For Children. By GRACE GREENWOOD. With illustrations by Billings. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. Among the many books published this season for children, we have seen none more enticing than this by Grace Greenwood. The author of this beautiful little volume has succeeded to a charm in bringing out that which is attractive to little folks, at the same time that it is unobjectionable in a moral point of view. 10.--The Adopted Heir. By JULIA PARDOE. 12mo., pp. 350. Philadelphia : T. B. Peterson & Co. This is a story of English life, and fully up to the mark of any of Miss Pardoe's writings, and we opine will earn for her additional popularity. STRAW PAPER PERFECTED AT LAST. It is stated in a late English journal that Dr. COLLYER has succeeded in manufacturing a paper from straw which is in every respect equal to rag paper-many reams having already been finished. By his mode of treating the straw he splits it and separates the silica and gluten without in any way injuring the fiber. Baron LIEBIG has pronounced a very favorable opinion of the invention, and of the manufactured article, and we understand that in a few days the necessary arrangements will be complete for showing the entire process necessary for converting two tons of straw into a ton of first-class printing paper. HUNT'S MERCHANTS' MAGAZINE. Established July, 1839, by Freeman Hunt. VOLUME XLII. MAY, 1860. NUMBER V. CONTENTS OF NO. V., VOL. XLII. ARTICLES. ART. PAGE L. REVIEW, HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL, OF THE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY; OR, INTRODUCTION TO A MORE COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM. Part VI. Christianity considered in respect to its Sociological bearingsReligion as a Sociological Force-The specific idea inculcated by Christianity regarded as a scheme of Social Philosophy-The great superiority of the Christian System to all other Systems of Morals or Religion-Its Past and Present Influence on Human Society-Modern Society compared with Ancient-American Slavery Considered in its Relations to Christianity and the Spirit of the Present Age resulting from the Influence of Christian Ideas... II. PACIFIC RAILROAD...... .... III. VALUATION OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES. Number II. By PROF. C. F. McCAY, of Georgia........ IV. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. No. LXXV. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. General Trade-Imports and Exports-Detail of Exports-Decline in the Aggregate-Estimate of General Trade of the City, 124,000,000— Dry Goods Trade-Jobbers-Importing Houses-Facilities of Transportation-Wool Trade-Manufactures-Foreign Wool-Oysters-Modes of Selling-Oyster PackingTotal Value-Hardware-American Goods-Value-Clothing-Hands Employed-Value-Piano Manufacture-Hat Business-Value Made-Boots and Shoes-Course of Business-Aggregate Sales-Coal-Cumberland-Anthracite-Aggregate Receipts three Years-Cotton Trade-Manufactures-Increase of Consumption-Prices-Cotton Imports-Iron Trade-Number of Works-Value of Manufactures-Prices of Pig IronCopper-Bullion-Chief Marts-Value of Copper Made-Chili and Cuba Ores-OilsCoal supplants Whale-Guano-Large Business-Peruvian, etc.,-Tea Trade Imports -Baltimore Sales -Earthenware-Imports Foreign-Coastwise-Baltimore and Ohio Road Receipts-Change of Business-Increase of Western Freights-Rates of Transportation... ...... V. MR. LOWELL vs. MR. HOOPER ON BANKING AND CURRENCY. By CHARLES H. CARROLL, Merchant, of Massachusetts.......... 531 553 558 563 575 VI. A DECADE of the GOLD PLETHORA. BY DAVID M. BALFOUR, Esq., of Mass.... 585 JOURNAL OF MERCANTILE LAW. Action to Recover Excess of Duties.. COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE AND REVIEW. 589 590 State of Business-Cheapness of Money-Bank Loans-Imports and Loans-Increase over March-Less Bank Aid -Southern Produce-Breadstuffs-Stocks of Grain-Supply of Money -Accumulation of Capital-Large Expenditure-Railroads-Land Settlements-Railroads aid Capital-Land and Labor-New Mines-Silver-Metals attract Capital-Stimulate Industry-Promote Capital-No Demand for Capital-Rates for Money-War Last YearGoods Sold Last Spring -Extension of Credits-Sales of Sterling-Rates of Bills -Specie Shipments - Excess of Receipts -Large Exports-Table of Specie Movement-Large Receipts since January-Current of Funds Prior to 1857-Reflux since the Revulsion-The Influence of Produce-South Draws the Metals-Assay-Office-Large Coinage--Mint--Coin Carried off Last Year--Scarcity of Money--Emigrants--Bank Rates--Eastern CirculationRailroad Currency--Demand for Currency-Exchange against Banks--Goods not Purchased at the West-Grain Demand --Corn... .....591-598 JOURNAL OF BANKING, CURRENCY, AND FINANCE. The Precious Metals....... City Weekly Bank Returns-Banks of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Providence Savings Deposits of New York... The Taxable Property of Indiana.-Finances of Michigan... Boston Bank Dividends... New Banking Law of Tennessee.. Austrian Mintage for 1859.-Bank of Prussia - Berlin... National Bank of Austria.-Pennsylvania Valuation... PAGE 598 599 600 603 605 607 603 608 STATISTICS OF TRADE AND COMMERCE. St. Louis and Toledo The Shoe Trade of Boston.. Annual Statement of the Whale Fishery for 1859.. California Trade for 1859... Import of Hides into New York.-Shoes Exported from Boston. Lumber Trade of St. John's, N. B.-Mackerel in Massachusetts, 1859.. JOURNAL OF INSURANCE. Marine Disasters and Losses on the Lakes for 1859... Massachusetts Life Insurance.-New York Life Insurance. Insurance Law of Georgia.. Cost of Fire Insurance in Massachusetts and Elsewhere........... COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS. 609 610 612 614 615 616 617 618 619 620 620 621 622 624 The Stade Dues-Convention between Belgium and Hanover.-Drawback on Manilla Cordage. 625 Cuban Commercial Regulations.... Vessels Employed in the Whale Fishery, January 1, 1860... The Shipping of the British Empire.-Rule for Measuring Ships.. 626 627 628 New Light at Jupiter Inlet, Coast of Florida.-Fixed Light on Isla Pancha, Coast of Spain..... 629 POSTAL DEPARTMENT. The Coal Beds of the World-Will they last?-The Diamond Mines of India..... STATISTICS OF AGRICULTURE, &c. Development of the Teeth of Cattle.. Agricultural Labor STATISTICS OF POPULATION, &c. Population and Resources of Russia.-Slavery in 1715.... Census of Kansas.-American Seamen Registered.-California Population. MERCANTILE MISCELLANIES. Clerks' Aid Society for New York..... Independent Tartary... Crowns Why some Succeed and others Fail in Business.. Commerce and Extent of the Lakes.-Five per Cent... Industry.-Mourning Wealth ..... A Large Brewery.-Correct Sentiment.-Value of Time... 631 632 633 684 635 636 637 638 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650 651 652 658 654 THE BOOK TRADE. Notices of new Books or new Editions.. .655-65 |