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17.-The Christian Liturgy, and Book of Common Prayer; containing the Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Apostolic Catholic Church, or Universal Church of Christ, with Collections and Prayers, and Extracts from the Psalms of David; also, a Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship. 18mo., pp. 464. Boston: William D. Ticknor & Co. This liturgy is drawn from various religious writings, and based on the Bible. It is professedly “issued with no design, nor with any wish to interfere with the traditions, change the ceremonies, or touch the orders of the Roman, or the English, or any of the Church of Christ; but it claims the privilege of adopting and using whatever has been selected from either of them, as the common property of the Holy Catholic, or Universal Church." While the plan of the Papist, Dr. Murphy, is, in part, introduced, and the principles of the Unitarian, Dr. Channing, used for the teaching of young children, the ritual of the Church of England is closely followed throughout, and its forms and phraseology so adjusted as to embrace the largest circle of Christianity. It is, on the whole, the most instructive formula of devotion that has yet been published. The volume is very handsomely printed and bound.

18.-Hyperion; A Romance. By HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Fourth edition. 12mo., pp. 370. Boston: William D. Ticknor & Co.

Mr. Longfellow may be regarded as one of our most classical authors. A scholar, by profession and habit, his ordinary studies have qualified him to excel in the department of elegant literature, while his genius is of that peculiar cast which stamps his intellectual character with an identity that can hardly be mistaken, and which is itself purified and made more brilliant by his classical acquisitions. His poetical and prose compositions all bear the same mark of genius, partaking of the depth and freshness of the German school, and have given him a well-merited reputation, both in our own country and abroad. The present volume contains one of his best productions; and as it has reached a fourth edition, we have satisfactory evidence that it is duly appreciated.

19.-The Countess of Rudolstadt. By GEORGE SAND. In 2 vols. Translated by FRANCIS G. SHAW. 12mo., pp. 301, 302. Boston: William D. Ticknor & Co.

A production of one of the most extraordinary women of our time. Great difference of opinion exists as to the moral and social tendency of her writings. She, however, has a class of intellectual admirers, of as pure morals as any in community. The present is considered less exceptionable than many of her earlier works.

20.-Familiar Lessons on Physiology, Designed for the Use of Children and Youth, in Schools and Families. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings. Vol. I., 12mo. 21.-Familiar Lessons on Phrenology, Designed for the Use of Children and Families. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings. By Mrs. L. N. FOWLER. York: Fowler & Weils.

Youth, in Schools and 12mo., pp. 210. New

The design of these volumes is, to teach children the laws which relate to their bodies, and to the functions of their minds. Phrenology and physiology are here presented, in a clear and familiar manner, illustrated by cuts and examples such as occur in every-day life. The first-named volume is devoted to an explanation of the general laws and principles of physiology; and the second, with the lights of phrenology, exhibits the functions of the mind in a clear, concise manner, singularly well adapted to the comprehension of the young student. We earnestly commend the series to parents and teachers, as eminently fitted to impart a kind of knowledge that cannot fail to promote the intellectual, moral, and physical well being, not only of the rising generation, but through it, of the race.

22.-Self-Culture and Perfection of Character, Including the Management of Youth. By O. S. FOWLER, editor of the "American Phrenological Journal." 12mo., pp. 312. New York: Fowler & Wells. In this volume, the author shows how the character can be best improved by applying to its discipline the principles of phrenology--a subject, to which he appears to have devoted his life. Whatever may be the merits of the system, so far as its truth is concerned, it must be admitted that he has exercised signal ability and zeal, in his attempt to demonstrate its influence upon the human character and upon human happiness. The work is provided with plates, which tend to illustrate the doctrines advanced. 23.-North American Scenery Faithfully Delineated, in a Series of Illustrative Views, from Original Drawings taken on the Spot. By E. WHITEFIELD. The Literary Department under the Superintendence of JOHN KEESE, Esq. New York: H. Long & Brother.

It will hardly be denied that our own country abounds in the most varied scenery, both beautiful and sublime. Although destitute of those ancient and time-worn architectural monuments connected with historical associations, which have invested, almost with the interest of romance, the most remarkable points of European scenery, there is, notwithstanding, enough in our own landscapes worthy of employing the best powers of literature and the arts. The present work embraces engravings of some of the most interesting landscapes of our natural scenery, both in the East and West, with brief descriptions of the circumstances by which these places are distinguished. The mechanical execution of the work, so far as the finest paper and type are concerned, is excellent. Indeed, the letter-press appears like jet stamped upon pure marble. 24.-Thankfulness, and other Essays. By JAMES HAMILTON, author of "Life in Earnest," "Harp of the Willows," "Mount of Olives," &c. 18mo., pp. 176. New York: Robert Carter.

This little volume forms one of Mr. Carter's "Cabinet Library," so generally popular among orthodox Christians. It contains an essay on Christian Thankfulness, an address on "behalf of the professed Evangelical Alliance," and other dissertations, which harmonize well with the title of the work.

25.-An Overland Journey Round the World, during the Years 1841 and 1842. By Sir GEORGE SIMP SON, Governor in-Chief of the Hudson's Bay Company's Territories. 8vo., pp. 230. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard.

The record of a journey round the world, from an individual in the exact position of the author of this volume, is a most valuable, yet somewhat unusual contribution to literature. The author seemingly performed his journey, less as an abstract and speculative scholar, than a gentleman, engaged in active pursuits, desirous of informing himself respecting the precise condition of the territories through which he passed. Proceeding from London to Montreal, by the way of Boston, he commenced his journey, and has presented an interesting journal of his travels in thus circumscribing the globe. The volume itself abounds with descriptions of the experience of the author, during his journey, together with much valuable matter relating to the topography, commerce, and the existing state of the countries which he visited. It is also true, that the particular class of topics which attracted his notice, were such as would interest an individual of his own habits, and the objects which he describes are, accordingly, quite practical in their character. His style is clear and vigorous, and his reflections are marked by a highly cultivated intellect.

26. The Celebrated Treatise of Joach. Fortuis Rengelbergius de Ratione Studii. Translated from the Edition of Van Erpe. By G. B. EARP, Coll. Corp. XLI. Cant. With Preface and Appendix. By W. H. ODENHEIMER, A. M., Rector of St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia. 12mo., pp. 103. Philadel phia: Carey & Hart.

This is the production of a Flemish philosopher and mathematician of the sixteenth century. The design of this treatise, to use the words of the English translator, is "to rouse the dormant energies of the young student during the period usually allotted to academical instruction;" and it supplies most excellent counsel to the ingenuous student, inciting to industry, perseverance, temperance, and all those virtues which are best adapted to develop the more exulted part of our nature. It also possesses an uppendix, containing advice relating to college discipline, and embracing, besides other appropriate matter, a portion of an article upon legal education, by Lord Brougham, which was originally published in the Law Review, of November, 1844.

27.-Lives of British Dramatists. By THOMAS CAMPBELL, WILLIAM GIFFORD, LEIGH HUNT, GEORGE PARLEY, etc., etc. In 2 vols., 12mo., pp. 232, 479. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart.

These volumes comprise a part of the series of the "Library for the People," which is now in the progress of publication by the respectable house of Carey & Hart, of Philadelphia. They consist of brief biographical sketches of the more ancient dramatists, from the pens of some of the most distinguished writers of Europe. We have, indeed, a pledge of their accuracy, in the reputation of the authors themselves; the critical remarks which are scattered through the work appear to be discriminating and judicious. The publication of such works, in so cheap and portable, and yet so handsome a form, is eminently calculated to render literature popular and diffusive.

28.-Streaks of Squatter Life and Far West Scenes: a Series of Humorous Sketches, Descriptive of Incidents and Character in the Wild West, to which are added other Miscellaneous Pieces. By SOLITAIRE. (John S. Robb, of St. Louis, Mo., author of "Swallowing Oysters Alive.") 12mo., pp. 187. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart.

The author has here attempted to depict some of the peculiar forms of character, which have grown up under the peculiar influences of Western frontier life. The work portrays many of the most amusing lineaments of this character, in a humorous form; and the effect of the text appears to be successfully aided by several characteristic engravings.

29.—“ 1844;" or the Power of the " S. F." A Tale, Developing the Secret Action of Parties during the Election Campaign of 1844. BY THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH. New York: Hiram Fuller.

This work originally appeared in the New York Mirror, and awakened a good deal of interest during its publication in the columns of that excellent and high-toned journal. It is written with great power, and is full of political interest. The style bears occasional evidence of careless and rapid composition; yet the descriptions are graphic, and the sketches of some fifty of our leading politicians are drawn with the hand of a master. We predict for it an extensive sale.

30.-Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry; Including a History of her Labors in Promoting the Reformation of Female Prisoners, and the Improvement of British Seamen. By the Rev. THOMAS TIMPSON, Honorary Secretary to the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, and author of the "Companion to the Bible," The Angels of God," "British Female Biography," etc. 12mo., pp. 330. New York: Stanford & Swords.

The life of this eminent philanthropist is here satisfactorily portrayed by one, who had the happiness of being a fellow-laborer with her in providing libraries for the seamen composing the coast-guard of the United Kingdom. Her services, in various departments of benevolent enterprise, were most conspicuous; and we here have a history of her connection with efforts made in behalf of prisoners, associated with other ladies of similar character, and of their success. The narrative of such examples of benevolence is doubtless calculated to produce benefit, by awakening in others an appreciation of such efforts and the principles by which they are actuated.

31.-Washington and his Generals. By J. T. HEADLEY, author of "Napoleon and his Marshals," "The Sacred Mountains," etc. In 2 vols. Vol. I., 12mo., pp. 348. New York: Baker & Scribner.

It is the design of the spirited writer and industrious author of the present volume, to exhibit, in a series of portraits, the character of Washington, together with those of the distinguished men who were grouped around him during the eventful period of our revolution. His success in preparing another work of a similar character connected with the military history of France, is a pledge that the task will be satisfactorily executed. There is so much that is to be admired in the sublime moral character of him who, by his patriotic services, has been entitled "The Father of his Country," and so much of patriotic self-devotion in most of those military officers by whom he was surrounded-there were likewise so many vast interests involved in the cause in which they were engaged, that the author possesses a fertile field of research, and he has thus far executed his task with signal success. The work itself, contains eight well-executed plates, embracing engravings, not only of Washington, but Putnam, Montgomery, Arnold, Stark, Schuyler, Gates, and Wayne.

32.-Incentives to the Cultivation of the Science of Geology, Designed for the Use of the Young. By S. S. RANDALL, Deputy Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of New York, editor of "Common School Journal," etc. 12mo., pp. 189. New York: Greeley & McElrath.

It is the design of this volume, as expressed upon its pages, to exhibit the motives which should lead to the study of geology, by presenting to the view some of its most interesting features. For this object, the author has given a general outline of the origin and progress of geological science, in a very simple and satisfactory style; also, a compendium of the general principles of geology, the scientific divisions of the subject, the geological features of the United States and of the State of New York, and the practical results of geological science. It is admirably adapted to that object, and it is provided with engravings which most appropriately tend to illustrate the subject. We would commend it to the examination of those who desire to create an interest in a science, which is beginning to attract to itself increased attention. It is here familiarly and agreeably exhibited in its most attractive features.

33.-The Wonders of Nature and Art; or, Truth Stranger than Fiction. Adapted to Interest and Instruct to Enliven the Social, and Beguile the Solitary. Illustrated with Sixty-One Engravings. By the author of "Pastoral Life and Manufactures of the Ancients." 12mo., pp. 324. New York: Burgess & Stringer.

The present volume furnishes a valuable compendium of some of the most interesting facts connected with the structure of the human system, and the application of the principles of chemistry to practical purposes. One important and valuable part of the work, is, an attempt to demonstrate the harmony which exists between the statement of the physical facts contained in the Bible, and the discoveries of the modern sciences. It comprises also a view of various other subjects of general interest, and of a miscellaneous character. From the cheap and convenient form in which it is published, we doubt not that the little volume will be widely circulated.

34.-Lives of Daniel Boone and Benjamin Lincoln. 16mo., pp. 434. Boston: Charles C. Little & James Brown.

The lives of Daniel Boone, the early Western pioneer, by John M. Peck, and of Benjamin Lincoln, by Francis Bowen, the able and scholarly writer who is understood to be the present editor of the North American Review, constitute the thirteenth volume of the new series of Sparks' American Biography. From the career of the former, in his early Western explorations, we have depicted many of the incidents connected with the experience of this adventurous backwoodsman in his connection with frontier life. The residence of the author in the West, and his personal acquaintance with the subject of his sketch, supplied peculiar advantages for his undertaking. From the pen of Mr. Bowen, we, moreover, have a concise and elegant biography of Benjamin Lincoln, whose patriotic principles and devotion to the public service, have rendered the permanent record of his life most proper and valuable. We are gratified that so many precious literary treasures, deposited in the archives of the past, are rescued from oblivion by the labors of Mr. Sparks and his coadjutors.

35.-Posthumous and other Poems. By CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH. 18mo., pp. 263. New York: M. W. Dodd.

This neat little volume includes a collection of the author's poems, written at various periods of her life, between the years 1817 and 1845. A few of them have appeared in print, but the greater number are posthumous, and appear before the American public in the present form, for the first time. The subjects are various, embracing the meditative, devotional, prophetic, moral, descriptive, and occasional poem, but all deeply imbued with those sentiments so prominent in the life and writings of the lamented author. The prose writings of Charlotte Elizabeth enjoy a wide-spread popularity with a large class of Protestant Christians, and we presume this collection of her poems will be acceptable to her numerous admirers. 36.-The Great Commandment, by the author of "The Listener," "Christ our Example." 18mo., pp. 250. New York: M. W. Dodd.

The pious and benevolent author of this book enforces with her usual earnestness the love of God in all its bearings; describing what she conceives to be its nature and manifestations, and contrasting it with human love. Her views generally correspond with the "Evangelical" portion of the Christian Church, which includes by far the largest part of Christendom.

37.-Christianity; the Deliverance of the Soul and its Life. By WILLIAM MOUNTFORD, A. M. With an Introduction, by Rev. J. D. HUNTINGTON. 12mo., pp. 118. Boston: Crosby & Nichols. New York: C. S. Francis & Co.

Mr. Mountford, the minister of a congregation of dissenters in England, is known in this country as the author of "Martyria," noticed some time since in this Magazine. The discourses embraced in this volume " present before us the Christian idea, in its simplicity and its power." The earnestness of the writer, combined with an elegant simplicity of style, will commend the volume to men of elevated minds, and large spiritual insight.

38.-Jacques. By GEORGE SAND, author of "Consuelo," "La Comtesse de Rudolstadt," etc., etc. Translated from the French, by ANNA BLACKWELL. 2 vols., 12mo., pp. 178 and 173. New York: J. S. Redfield.

We have not found time to read this novel, but we are told by those who have, that it is among the most powerful productions of its singularly-gifted author. Of one thing, however, we can speak on our own account; and that is, its distinct and beautiful typography-a luxury which weak eyes well know how to appreciate.

39.-The Christian Remembrancer. By AMBROSE SERLE, Esq., author of "Hora Solitaria, the Church of God." 18mo., pp. 349. New York: Robert Carter.

This little treatise relates "chiefly to the word and work of God in the redemption of souls; to the inward and practical experience of this redemption in the heart of the believer; and to his outward conver sion and conduct with others." It was written in 1786, when, as the author says, "it was printed for the pocket, that the serious Christian may find it a little Remembrancer, with many short errands to his heart, which will neither encumber him to carry nor fatigue him to rend."

40.-A Concise System of Theology, on the Basis of the Shorter Catechism. By ALEXANDER SMITH PATERSON, A. M., author of a "History of the Church." With an Introductory Paper, by DUNCAN MACFARLAN, D. D. From the Fourth Edinburgh Edition. 18mo., pp. 385. New York: R. Carter. This is a very elaborate commentary on the Shorter Catechism of the church. It is, we are informed, in the advertisement to the Edinburgh edition, presented to the public "entirely on account of its intrinsic merit." Several distinguished ministers have expressed their opinions in terms of the most unqualified approbation.

41.-The Art of Conversing. Written for the Instruction of Youth in the Polite Manners and Language of the Drawing-Room. By a Society of Gentlemen. 32mo., pp. 94. Boston: James French. The rules for appearing to advantage in the private circles, in public interviews, and in every situation in which an individual may be placed-the design of the manual-are concisely stated, and will commend themselves to the cominon sense of all who desire to conduct their social intercourse of life with gentleness. 42.-The Manual of Chess; Containing the Elementary Principles of the Game, Illustrated with Numerous Diagrams, Recent Games, and Original Problems. By CHARLES KENNY. 16mo., pp. 122. New York: D. Appleton & Co. Philadelphia: G. S. Appleton.

The manual, of what the author terms "the nice and abstruse game" of chess, contains all the information necessary to be acquired in learning it. It is divided into parts, describing the different features of the game, and appears to be appropriate to the object for which it was designed.

43.-The Cooper's Son, or the Prize of Virtue. A Tale of the Revolution. By the author of "OneEyed Dick." 18mo., pp. 144. Boston: James French.

The incidents of this well-told tale are connected with some of the early events of the American Revolution; and the design of presenting a moral, in an agreeable form, by contrasting the results of virtue and vice, is, in our judgment, successfully accomplished. The fact, that a second edition has been called for, is satisfactory evidence of the popularity of the book.

44.-Scenes in Nature; or, Conversations for Children on Land and Water. 18mo., pp. 324. New York: Harper & Brothers.

This little work, originally prepared for the juvenile series of the "Massachusetts School Library," is based upon a small volume composed by Mrs. Maucett, a lady who has done, and is still doing, much to enlighten childhood and youth, and indeed many of a still maturer age. The present volume consists of desultory conversations with a family of children from six to ten years of age, in which the writer has happily mingled information with amusement. It is well calculated to render the study of geography attractive to the young.

Simmonds's Colonial Magazine, for March, published in London, by Simmonds & Ward, and devoted to the interests of the colonial possessions of Great Britain in all parts of the globe, as usual, abounds with valuable information of a historical, geographical, statistical, and commercial character. This Magazine is conducted with distinguished ability; and its contributors, in all parts of the world, generally write on subjects which they understand, or with which they are intimately acquainted. Mr. Simmonds, its editor, possesses just the right kind of talent for the management of such a work.

De Bow's "Commercial Review," for May, contains much valuable information of a commercial and miscellaneous character. It has reached its seventeenth number, which is, in our opinion, the best of the series. Success to our namesake.

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