ENCYCLOPÆDIA AMERICANA. "The work will be a valuable possession to every family | NEARLY all of the volumes of this work are or individual that can afford to purchase it; and we take now before the public, and the reception they have pleasure, therefore, in extending the knowledge of its met with is the best evidence that the publishers have merits."-National Intelligencer. fulfilled the promises made at its outset. They have "This work appears to improve as it issues from the now only to promise, for the editors and themselves, press. The number of able waiters, who contribute ori that no exertion shall be spared to render the remainginal matter in all the departments of literature and sci- ing volumes equal to those already published, and ence is amply sufficient to give it celebrity and high char- thus sustain the reputation it has acquired. The subacter. To men engaged in the active pursuits of lifewhose time is precious-this popular dictionary is a most scription is large, and increasing; and in those quarvaluable and ready mode of reference. It embraces brief ters where its circulation is greatest, and where it is views and sketches of all the late discoveries in science-best known, there is a constantly increasing demand. and the present condition of literature, politics, &c. &c. The publishers invite the attention of those who may Every merchant's counting-room-every lawyer's library not already have possessed themselves of it, or may every mechanic-every farmer ought to possess a copy not have had an opportunity to become acquainted with its merits, to the following account of the original work, upon which it is based, and which is termed by the Edinburgh Review of this useful and valuable work."-Courier. THE WORLD-RENOWNED LEIPZIG CONVERSATIONS LEXICON. It was intended to supply a want occasioned by "From the specimen which has already been given, we have no hesitation in saying, that in regard to intelligence, skill, and faithful diligence, it is a work of the very highest order. We know of no similar publication that can bear any comparison with it for the rich variety of valuable information, which it condenses within so small a compass. It is free from all the narrowness of English prejudice, it contains many important and interesting the character of the age, in which the sciences, arts, details which can be found in no English production, and is a work which could be written by none but German scholars, more than two hundred of whom were employed in the original compilation."-Boston Observer. "This cannot but prove a valuable addition to the literature of the age."-Mer. Advertiser. trades, and the various forms of knowledge and of active life, had become so much extended and diversified, that no individual engaged in business could become well acquainted with all subjects of general interest; while the wide diffusion of information rendered such knowledge essential to the character of "The vast circulation this work has had in Europe, an accomplished man. This want, no existing works where it has already been reprinted in four or five lan- were adequate to supply. Books treating of particular guages, not to speak of the numerous German editions, branches, such as gazetteers, &c. were too confined of which SEVEN have been published, speaks loudly in in character; while voluminous Encyclopædias were favor of its intrinsic merit, without which such a celebrity too learned, scientific, and cumbrous, being usually could never have been attained. To every man engaged elaborate treatises, requiring much study or previous in public business, who needs a correct and ample book of reference on various topics of science and letters, the acquaintance with the subject discussed. The conEncyclopædia Americana will be almost invaluable. To ductors of the CONVERSATION LEXICON endeavored individuals obliged to go to situations where books are to select from every branch of knowledge what was neither numerous nor easily procured, the rich contents necessary to a well-informed mind, and to give popuof these twelve volumes will prove a mine which will lar views of the more abstruse branches of learning amply repay its purchaser, and be with difficulty exhaust and science; that their readers might not be incomed; and we recommend it to their patronage in the full conviction of its worth. Indeed, it is difficult to say to moded, and deprived of pleasure or improvement, by what class of readers such a book would not prove useful, ignorance of facts or expressions used in books or connay, almost indispensable, since it combines a great versation. Such a work must obviously be of great amount of valuable matter in small compass, and at utility to every class of readers. It has been found moderate expense, and is in every respect well suited to so much so in Germany, that it is met with everyaugment the reader's stock of ideas, and powers of con- where, among the learned, the lawyers, the military, versation, without severely taxing time or fatiguing artists, merchants, mechanics, and men of all stations. attention."-Am. Daily Advertiser. The reader may judge how well it is adapted to its object, from the circumstance, that though it now consists of twelve volumes, seven editions, comprising about ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES, have been printed in less than fifteen years. It has been translated into the Swedish, Danish and Dutch languages, and a French translation is now preparing in Paris. "The department of American Biography, a subject of which it should be disgraceful to be ignorant, to the degree that many are, is, in this work, a prominent feature, fatigable writers in this department of literature, which the present age can furnish."-Boston Courier. and has received the attention of one of the most inde In the preparation of the American edition, no expense has been spared to secure the ablest assistance, and the editors have been aided by many gentlemen of distinguished ability. According to the plan of Dr. Lieber, a desideratum I will be supplied; the substance of contemporary knowledge will be brought within a small compass;-and the character and uses of a manual will be imparted to a kind of publication heretofore reserved, on strong shelves, for occasional reference. By those who understand the The American Biography, which is very extensive, German language, the Conversation Lexicon is consulted has been furnished by MR. WALSH, who has long paid ten times for one application to any English Encyclope-particular attention to that branch of our literature, and from materials in the collection of which he has dia."-National Gazette. con "The volume now published is not only highly honor been engaged for some years. For obvious reasons, able to the taste, ability, and industry of its editors and the notices of distinguished Americans are publishers, but furnishes a proud sample of the accuracy fined to deceased individuals: the European biograand elegance with which the most elaborate and impor-phy contains notices of all distinguished living charcountry. Of the manner in which the editors have thus acters, as well as those of past times. far completed their task, it is impossible, in the course of a brief newspaper article, to speak with adequate justice." tant literary enterprises may now be accomplished in our | -Boston Bulletin. The articles on Zoology and the various branches of Natural Science, and those on Chemistry and Mineralogy, have been prepared expressly for this work by gentlemen distinguished in the several departments. In relation to the Fine Arts, the work is exceedingly rich. Great attention was given to this in the German work, and the Editors have been anxious to render it, by the necessary additions, as perfect as possible. liarly valuable, as in cases where legal subjects are To gentlemen of the Bar, the work will be pecutreated, an account is given of English, French, Ger man and American Law. MISCELLANEOUS. A MEMOIR OF SEBASTIAN CABOT, with | PRIVATE MEMOIRS OF NAPOLEON BOa Review of the History of Maritime Discovery. Illustrated by Documents from the Rolls, now first published. "Put forth in the most unpretending manner, and without a name, this work is of paramount importance to the subjects of which it treats."-Literary Gazette. "The author has corrected many grave errors, and in general given us a clearer insight into transactions of considerable national interest."-Ib. "Will it not," says the author, with just astonishment, "be deemed almost incredible, that the very instrument in the Records of England, which recites the Great Discovery, and plainly contemplates a scheme of Colonization, should, up to this moment, have been treated by her own writers as that which first gave permission to go forth and explore?" -Ib. "We must return to investigate several collateral matters which we think deserving of more space than we can this week bestow. Meanwhile we recommend the work as one of great value and interest."-Ib. "The general reader, as well as the navigator and the curious, will derive pleasure and information from this well-written production."-Courier. "A specimen of honest inquiry. It is quite frightful to think of the number of the inaccuracies it exposes: we shall cease to have confidence in books." "The investi gation of truth is not the fashion of these times. But every sincere inquirer after historical accuracy ought to purchase the book as a curiosity: more false assertions and inaccurate statements were never exposed in the same compass. It has given us a lesson we shall never forget, and hope to profit by."-Spectator. HISTORY OF THE NORTHMEN, OR NORMANS AND DANES; from the earliest times to the Conquest of England by William of Normandy. By Henry Wheaton, Member of the Scandinavian and Icelandic Literary Societies of CopenhaTM gen. This work embraces the great leading features of Scandinavian history, commencing with the heroic age, and advancing from the earliest dawn of civilization to the introduction of Christianity into the North-its long and bloody strife with Paganisin-the discovery and colonization of Iceland, Greenland, and North America, by the Norwegian navigators, before the time of Columbus-the military and maritime expeditions of the Northmentheir early intercourse of commerce and war with Constantinople and the Eastern empire-the establishment of a Norman state in France, under Rollo, and the subjugation of England, first by the Danes, under Canute the Great, and subsequently by the Normans, under Duke William, the founder of the English monarchy. It also contains an account of the mythology and literatare of the ancient North-the Icelandic language prevailing all over the Scandinavian countries until the formation of the present living tongues of Sweden and Denmark-an analysis of the Eddas, Sagas, and various chronicles and songs relating to the Northern deities and heroes, constituting the original materials from which NAPARTE, from the French of M. FAUVELET DE BOURRIENNE, Private Secretary to the Emperor. The peculiar advantages of position in regard to his present subject, solely enjoyed by M. de Bourrienne, his literary accomplishments and moral qualifications, have already obtained for these memoirs the first rank in contemporary and authentic history. In France, where they had been for years expected with anxiety, and where, since the revolution, no work connected with that period or its consequent events has created so great a sensation, the volumes of Bourrienne have, from the first, been accepted as the only trustworthy exhibition of the private life and political principles of Napoleon. "We know from the best political authority now liv. ing in England, that the writer's accounts are perfectly corroborated by facts."-Lit. Gaz. THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. With coloured plates: elegantly bound, with gilt edges: a beautiful volume for a present. THE HISTORY OF LOUISIANA, particularly of the Cession of that Colony to the United States of North America; with an Introductory Essay on the Constitution and Government of the United States, by M. DE MARBOIS, Peer of France, translated from the French by an American Citizen. In 1 vol. 8vo. SISMONDI'S HISTORY OF THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Comprising a View of the Invasion of the Barbarians. RANDOLPH'S LETTERS. Letters of John Randolph to a young relative, embracing a series of years, from early youth to mature manhood. In one vol. "This collection, made by the young relative himself, is entirely authentic. The letters were selected from among several hundred, as most fit for publication. Every one of them is strongly characteristic. They are made up of excellent instructions to his relative, respecting personal conduct and the culture of his mind; philosophical remarks; accounts of his own situation and feelings; notices of his acquaintance, &c."-Nat. Gaz. "The letters now published exhibit many amiable traits of private character, and show how keenly he suf fered from his own overwrought sensibilities. They abound in evidences of good feeling, and good sense. As specimens of epistolary style, they may be safely consulted; while, as furnishing a closer insight into the views and habits of a man who was misunderstood by many, and whose history is part of the history of his country, they should be read by all."-Daily Chronicle. the work has been principally composed. It is intended CLARENCE; a Tale of our own Times. By to illustrate the history of France and England during the middle ages, and at the same time to serve as an introduction to the modern history of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. THE PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY. Containing the Doctrines, Duties, Admonitions, and Consolations, of the Christian Religion. By JOHN BURNS, M. D., F. R. S. From the 4th London edition. In 1 vol. 12no. "The author has unfolded the principles of Christianity with much candor the Author of REDWOOD, HOPE LESLIE, &C. In 2 vols. AMERICAN QUARTERLY REVIEW, published on the first of March, June, September, and December. Price $5 per ann. **A few complete Sets of the Work are still for sale. and correctness; he has explained our personal and relative duties in a just CONSIDERATIONS ON THE CURREN and philosophical manner; and, by the ease and unaffected simplicity of his style, has rendered his treatise pleasing as well as instructive.-His remarks on brotherly love, in that part of his work embracing the relative duties, possess much to interest."A Traveller. "The book has a high reputation in Great Britain, and there is no being capable of redection, who has not need, and upon whom it is not incumbent, to obtain light, and bestow concern on the topics which are here discussed. "Every page that directs the mind to what should be deemed the main in terest of life, and causes operative thought in ulterior destinies, is of inestimable value."--Nat. Gazette. CY AND BANKING SYSTEM OF THE UNITED STATES. By ALBERT GALLA TIN. THE SUMMER FETE. A Poem, with Songs. 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"Of the many publications which have recently issued from the press, calculated to give a popular and attractive form to the results of science, we look upon this volume as by far the most valuable. Mr. Babbage's name is well known in connexion with the general subject of which he has here undertaken to treat. But it will be difficult for the reader who does not possess the volume itself, to understand the happy style, the judgment and tact, by means of which the author has contrived to lend almost the charm of romance to the apparently dry and technical theme which he has chosen."-Monthly Rev. OUSELEY'S REMARKS ON THE STATISTICS AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. "The author is a man of solid sense, friendly to this country, and his remarks have the value and interest of which his character and inquiries authorized the expectation."-National Gazette. TWO YEARS AND A HALF IN THE NAVY, or, JOURNAL OF A CRUISE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LEVANT, ON BOARD THE U. S. FRIGATE CONSTELLATION, IN THE YEARS 1829, 1830, and 1831. By E. C. WINES. In 2 vols. 12mo. "The author is a gentleman of classical education, a shrewd observer, a lively writer, whose natural manner is always agreeable; whose various matter is generally entertaining and instructive; and whose descriptions are remarkably graphic. The greater portion of his pages have yielded us both profit and pleasure."-Nat. Gaz. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SELBORNE. By the late Rev. Gilbert White, A. M., Fellow of the Oriel College, with additions, by Sir William Jardine, Bart., F. R. S. E. F. L. S. M. W. S., Author of " Illustrations of Ornithology." 1 vol. 18mo. "White's History of Selborne, the most fascinating piece of rural writing and sound English philosophy that has ever issued from the press."-Athenæum. comprising a Narrative of her Adventures, with her private papers and secret correspondence. By General DERMONCOURT, who arrested her royal highness at Nantes. In 1 vol. 12mo. This edition exclusively contains the important documents and papers which would have led to the seizure of the work in France, had they been pablished there.] the process, ber journeyings on foot and on borseback, in disguise and in Upon its high interest we need not enlarge: the personal adventures of ber own character, ber mental and bodily sufferings, her hopes and her despair, are a romance, and seem to belong to another age. They recall the wanderings and the perils of our own Charles Edward, with all the additional interest which must attach to the daring and the suffering of a wo man."-Athenæum. AN HISTORICAL INQUIRY INTO THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF THE PRECIOUS METALS, from the Earliest Ages, and into the Influence of their Increase or Diminution on the Prices of Commodities. By WILLIAM JACOB, Esq. F. R. S. In 8vo. and Consumption of the Precious Metals, is one of the "Mr. Jacob's Historical Inquiry into the Production most curious and important works which has lately issued from the press."-Spectator. Huskisson, and displays the fruits of much industry and "It was written at the suggestion of the late Mr. research, guided by a sound judgment, and embodying more learning than is usually brought to bear on statistical or economical subjects. We recommend the book to general attention."-Times, Sept. 2, 1831. NARRATIVE OF A VOYAGE TO THE PACIFIC AND BEHRING'S STRAIT, to co-operate with the Polar Expeditions: performed in his Majesty's ship Blossom, under the command of Capt. F. W. Beechey, R. N., in the years 1825, 26, 27, 28. 8vo. "The most interesting of the whole series of expeditions to the North Pole."-Quarterly Review. "This expedition will be for ever memorable as one which has added immensely to our knowledge of this earth that we inhabit."-Blackwood's Mag. "Captain Beechey's work is a lasting monument of his own abilities, and an honor to his country."—Lit. Gaz. A GENERAL VIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF ETHICAL PHILOSOPHY, chiefly "The best offspring of the pen of an author who in philosophical spirit, knowledge and reflection, richness of moral sentiment, and elegance of style, has altogether no superior-perhaps no equal-among his contempora ries. Some time ago we made copious extracts from the beautiful work. We could not recommend the whole too earnestly."-National Gazette. HISTORY OF ENGLAND, by SIR JAMES MACKINTOSH. Octavo edition. *The first volume of this edition will contain the same matter as the first three volumes of the 18mo. edition. THE INFIRMITIES OF GENIUS, illustrated by referring the anomalies in the literary character, to the habits and constitutional peculiarities of Men of Genius. By R. R. MADDEN, Esq. In 2 vols. 12mo. "This is a very valuable and interesting work, full of new views and curious deductions; beginning with general remarks on the influence of literary habits on the constitution, and thence proceeding to make the theory more actual by its application to particular instances. Byron, and Scott, are of a very curious and novel kind; written with equal "His physical biographies, if we may so term them, of Burns, Cowper, feeling and observation. He traces Cowper's malady to its uue source, monomania on religious subjects; and the tone of the remarks is at once so just and so candid, that we cannot do better than give a brief portion."— Literary Gazette. FAMILY CABINET ATLAS. MISCELLANEOUS. THE FAMILY CABINET ATLAS, CONSTRUCTED UPON AN ORIGINAL PLAN: Being a Companion to the Encyclopædia Americana, Cabinet Cyclopædia, Family Library, Cabinet Library, &c. This Atlas comprises, in a volume of the Family Library size, nearly 100 Maps and Tables, which present equal to Fifty Thousand Names of Places; a body of information three times as extensive as that supplied by the generality of Quarto Atlases. Opinions of the Public Journals. "This beautiful and most useful little volume," says the Literary Gazette," is a perfect picture of elegance, containing a vast sum of geographical information. A more instructive little present, or a gift better calculated MEMOIRS OF THE COURT OF KING CHARLES THE FIRST. By LUCY AIKEN. 2 vols. 8vo. The admirers of Charles the First, owe no gratitude to Miss Aiken. She has told too plain a tale. She has given, it is true, no summary of the character of that monarch, but she has devoted an extensive work to a faithful relation of his public works and actions, and has left it to tell his story."-Athenæum. "Following up her interesting career of a historical writer, Lucy Aiken has here produced one of those episodes belonging to our national annals, which add to the importance of facts elaborated from many a source, all the charms which are usually found in the inventions of fiction. to be long preserved and often referred to, could not be "Suffice it to say, that from family and other papers offered to favored youth of either sex. Its cheapness, we long hidden from the public view, new lights are ever must add, is another recommendation; for, although this and anon shed upon the actors and proceedings of that elegant publication contains 100 beautiful engravings time: and that without delving too deeply into them, it is issued at a price that can be no obstacle to its being our intelligent author has wrought the whole into one procured by every parent and friend to youth." of those agreeable narratives for which her pen is so "This Atlas far surpasses any thing of the kind which we have seen, and is made to suit the popular libraries justly popular."-Lit. Gazette. OF THE FOLLOWING WORKS. THE POSTHUMOUS POEMS OF THE REV. GEO. ELEGANT LIBRARY EDITIONS CRABBE, with his Letters and Journals, and a Memoir of his Life. By his Son and Executor. 2 handsome vols. "There are in my recess at home another Series of Stories, in number and quantity sufficient for a volume; and as they are much like the former in execution, and sufficiently different in events and characters, they may here. after, in peaceable times, be worth something to you; and the more, because Ishall, whatever is mortal of me, be at rest in the chancel of Trowbridge church."-Crabbe to his Son. "The Life of Crabbe will be found far more abundant WORKS OF JOANNA BAILLIE. This edition corresponds with the Library Editions in striking incidents and extraordinary contrasts and of Byron, Scott, Moore, &c. "Miss Baillie's Plays on the Passions have been his own Diaries, how calmly he had tasted, both of the long known as among the best in the language. No very bitterest adversity-a destitute and forlorn wanderer about the streets of London,-and of what, con-one who reads them can entertain a doubt of the charsidering his early position and distresses, may be called acter of the writer's affections. Such works could splendid prosperity-the honoured and admired friend of never have been dictated by a cold heart."-Christian Burke, Johnson, Reynolds, Thurlow, Fox-and more re- Examiner. cently of Scott, Rogers, Moore, &c. &c.-the courted guest "We are among the most earnest admirers of her of the noblest mansions-placed at length, by the universal genius, her literary attainments and skill, her diction, consent of all capable of appreciating literary merit, on an elevation second to no one among his contemporaries." her success, her moral designs, and her personal worth. Some of her tragedies have deservedly passed into THE BOOK OF SCIENCE; a familiar introduction to the stock of the principal British and American theathe Principles of Natural Philosophy, adapted to the tres. They are express developments and delineacomprehension of young people; comprising Treatises tions of the passions, marked by a deep insight into on all Sciences. Illustrated by many curious and in-human nature, great dramatic power of treatment, a teresting Experiments and Observations, and includ- fertile spirit of poetry, and the loftiest and purest ing notices of the most recent Discoveries. Embellish-moral sentiment."-National Gazette. WORKS OF HENRY FIELDING. WORKS OF TOBIAS SMOLLETT. ed with upwards of two hundred engravings on wood. "This work is beautifully got up, and elegantly embellished with exceedingly clever wood cuts: it is published with the design of affording to youthful minds a brief, but yet perspicuous, exhibition of the first principles of the physical sciences, including accounts of the most important discoveries recently made in the several departments of natural knowledge. All this the book professes to do, and does it well. We think by the easy and familiar tone that it adopts in the descriptions, it will become a great favourite with youth."-Metrop. Mag. "Here is a familiar introduction to the principles of natural philosophy. We have carefully perused every page, and every page has afforded us proofs of accuracy MACKINTOSH'S HISTORY OF ENGand observation which we hardly expected. There cannot be a more delightful present to the young, or any. thing better calculated to refresh the memories of the old. It is the book, of all others, to teach young people how to think."-New Monthly Magazine. "The present little volume is so written, that, with moderate attention, a youth may obtain a very clear knowledge of each branch of natural philosophy. The volume is printed uniformly with the Boy's Own Book,' and may be said to be a suitable successor to that little work. The compiler deserves great credit for the arrangement, and also for the simple, at the same time, correet and familiar style of conveying information. We cannot do better than recommend parents to present to their children this elegant little production."-Reper. of Arts. LAND. An elegant royal octavo edition. THIRTY YEARS' CORRESPONDENCE, between John Jebb, D. D. F. R. S., Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert, and Aghadoe; and Alexander Knox, Esq., M. R. I. A. Edited by the Rev. CHARLES FORSTER, B. D., perpetual curate of Ash next Sandwich; formerly, domestic Chaplain to Bishop Jebb. In two vols. 8vo. TRAVELS, &c. NOTES ON ITALY, during the years 1829-30. | SALMONIA; or, Days of Fly Fishing; by By REMBRANDT PEALE. In 1 vol. 8vo. "This artist will gratify all reasonable expectation; he is neither ostentatious, nor dogmatical, nor too mi nute; he is not a partisan nor a carper; he admires without servility, he criticises without malevolence; his frankness and good humor give an agreeable color and effect to all his decisions, and the object of them; his book leaves a useful general idea of the names, works, and deserts, of the great masters; it is an instructive and entertaining index."--Nat. Gaz. "We have made a copious extract in preceding columns from this interesting work of our countryman, Rembrandt Peale, recently published. It has received high commendation from respectable sources, which is justified by the portions we have seen extracted."-Commercial Advertiser. "Mr. Peale must be allowed the credit of candor and entire freedom from affectation in the judgments he has passed. At the same time, we should not omit to notice the variety, extent, and minuteness of his examinations. No church, gallery, or collection, was passed by, and most of the individual pictures are separately and carefully noticed."-Am. Quarterly Review. LETTERS TO A GENTLEMAN IN GERMANY, written after a trip from Philadelphia to Niagara. Edited by Dr. FRANCIS LIE BER. In 1 vol. 8vo. "The letters are a very entertaining book, written with fairness and frankness. The German character which runs through the whole work, written in clear and correct English, enhances its interest not a little. The variety of subjects touched upon is very great, and though we do not always agree with the author's opinions, there are none contained in the work which are not of great interest."-Poulson. A TOUR IN AMERICA. Sir HUMPHRY DAVY. "One of the most delightful labors of leisure ever seen; not a few of the most beautiful phenomena of nature are here lucidly explained."--Gentleman's Mag. THE MECHANISM OF THE HEAVENS: by Mrs. SOMERVILLE. In 18mo. "Is it asking too much of Mrs. Somerville to express a hope that she will allow this beautiful preliminary Dissertation to be printed separately, for the delight and instruction of thousands of readers, young and old, who cannot understand, or are too indolent to apply themselves to the more elaborate parts of the work? If she will do this, we hereby promise to exert our best endeavors to make its merits known."-Lit. Gazette. ON THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES, and its application in France. With an Appendix on Penal Codes, and Statistical Notes. By G. DE BEAUMONT and A. DE TOQUEVILLE, Čounsellors in the Royal Court of Paris, and Members of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Translated from the French: with an introduction, notes, and additions. By FRANCIS LEIBER. In 1 vol. 8vo. "The commissioners appear to have pursued their researches with much industry and intelligence, and to have rendered themselves thoroughly acquainted with the subject." "The translation of the work could not have been committed to better hands than Mr. Leiber's, and with his notes and additions, it forms one of the best practical treatises extant on the causes and prevention of crime. We shall probably have occasion to recur again By BASIL HALL, to this valuable work."—Balt. American. Capt. R. N. In 2 vols. 12mo. TALES AND CONVERSATIONS, or, THE "These volumes contain excellent instruction in a very agreeable form."-Spectator. "The residence of the author in China, during the years 1826-7-8 and 9, has enabled him to collect much very curious information relative to this singular people, which he has embodied in his work; and will serve to gratify the curiosity of many whose time or dispositions do not allow them to seek, in the voluminous writings of "We have two neat volumes, containing a series of the Jesuits and early travellers, the information contained Dialogues, by Mrs. Markham, designed for the improvein the present work. The recent discussion relative to ment of young people. We have examined them carethe renewal of the East India Company's Charter, has fully, and can say that we think them well adapted to excited much interest; and among ourselves, the desire the purpose of the author. They are sufficiently simple to be further acquainted with the subjects of the Celes-to be understood by boys and girls who have just begun tial Empire,' has been considerably augmented." EXPEDITION TO THE SOURCES OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Executed by order of the Government of the United States. By MAJOR S. H. LONG. In 2 vols. 8vo. With Plates. BELGIUM AND WESTERN GERMANY, IN 1833; including visits to Baden-Baden, Weisbaden, Cassel, Hanover, the Hartz Mountains, &c. By Mrs. TROLLOPE, author of "Do-WILLIAM HOWITT. mestic Manners of the Americans." In 1 vol. "The book may be safely recommended, house-keepers may read it with pleasure, as a smart sketch of scenes and manners."-Spectators. MEN AND MANNERS IN AMERICA. By Major HAMILTON, author of Cyril Thornton, &c. 2 vols. 12mo. to take to their books; they convey lessons well worth the study of all who are yet classed among young peo ple; and they are interesting enough to secure the attention of those whom they are designed to instruct."— Chronicle. "The title of this book is not altogether so precise as it might be. Children are always new; but childrening matter in these volumes."-Baltimore Gazette. new or old, little or big-will find some very entertain THE BOOK OF THE SEASONS. By "Since the publication of the Journal of a Naturalist, no work at once so interesting and instructive as the Book of the Seasons has been submitted to the public. Whether in reference to the utility of its design, or the grace and beauty of its execution, it will amply merit the popularity it is certain to obtain. It is, indeed, cheering and refreshing to meet with such a delightful volume, so full of nature and truth-in which reflection and experiCHITTY'S MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE. A ence derive aid from imagination-in which we are valuable work for Lawyers or Physicians. In taught much; but in such a manner as to make it doubtroyal 8vo. HISTORY OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. ful whether we have not been amusing ourselves all the "A work unequalled in modern English historical literature."--Athenæum.azine. |