teachers, and all who may be concerned in the education of youth. The typographical execution is beautiful.

The Elements of Character. By MARY E. CHANDLER. Fourth edition. (Boston Crosby, Nichols & Co. 16mo, pp. 234.)

This little book contains many excellent thoughts, clearly expressed. Its contents are arranged under the following heads: Character, the Human Trinity, Thought, Imagination, Affection, Life, Conversation, Manners, Companionship. We should have preferred that the reference to the Divine Trinity in the article on the Human had not been made. It seems to savor, though unintentionally we doubt not, of Sabellianism. Decidedly too favorable a judgment, we think, is given in the article on "Life" of some doctrines of Swedenborg and of the position of Swedenborgians. We cannot recognize them as they there are as a sect of Christians, nor can we sympathize with three or four allusions, made in the same connection, to their belief. These, however, are but incidental. In the main, we commend the book to those who love to think and improve.

Sunbeam Stories. (Boston and Cambridge: James Munroe & Co. 1856. 16mo, pp. 395.)

This is a sweet little juvenile, or rather we might say, a large one. It consists of several tales, published separately at first, but now collected in one, with illustrations. It will charm the young folks and do them good. Nor is it without attractions to older heads. Its author is Matilda Planche, now "the wife of the Rev. Mr. Mackarness, an Episcopalian clergyman in one of the shire towns of England." We are glad to understand that it is enjoying a suitable popularity.

The Universe no Desert, the Earth no Monopoly; preceded by a Scientific Exposition of the Unity of Plan in Creation. Two volumes in one. (Boston and Cambridge: James Munroe & Co. 12mo, pp. 130 and 239.) This work has been in the market some time, but has hitherto not received a notice in this journal. Who its author is we are not informed, but its statements of facts appear to be generally reliable. It is scientific, but written in a theologic interest. We were somewhat disappointed in its perusal, for it winds up dreamily. It begins with pure science, proceeds to rational speculation, and ends in a long parade of the opinions of Emanuel Swedenborg. Its chief object is to prove that other worlds are inhabited. This question has been much canvassed of late, and we have nothing to add on either side. Much is to be said both for and against. It seems to us of little moment to which theory we give the preference. No Biblical or dogmatic interest is put in jeopardy, or advantaged, in either case. Some of the minor and incidental conclusions or speculations of this book we would not be considered as endorsing.

The Marble-Worker's Manual; designed for the use of Marble-Workers, Builders, and Owners of Houses. Translated from the French by M. L.

BOOTH, with an Appendix concerning American Marbles. (New York: Sheldon, Blakeman & Co. 1856. 18mo, pp. 256.)

Reviewers will never build marble palaces, but review readers may, quite possibly; wherefore, we take pleasure in introducing to their notice the above little work. Marble is coming into very general requisition in our day, and most people need to learn something concerning it. No treatise with which we are acquainted presents this topic so fully and yet so briefly80 cheaply and yet so accurately-as this does. We cheerfully commend it to any of our readers who may be interested in the production or use of marble, as their most available and an invaluable guide.

Lectures Read to the Seniors in Harvard College. By EDWARD T. ChanNING, late Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory. (Boston: Ticknor & Fields. 1856. 12mo, pp. 298.) This is a work on Rhetoric and Oratory of great interest. It cannot take the place of Whately's Elements as a text-book in our high schools and colleges; but all who shall study those elements will be in no small degree benefited by a careful reading of the Lectures of the Boylston Professor. Mr. Channing stood deservedly high, in the department assigned him, for more than thirty years; during which period he won for himself an enviable reputation for purity of style and excellent taste in refined literature. But style and good taste are not the only things which commend these lectures to favorable notice. The manner in which the various subjects are presented, and the ability with which they are unfolded to the mind of the student and impressed upon his attention, form an important feature of the book. The volume contains a brief but deeplyinteresting memoir of the author of these lectures.

A Treatise on English Punctuation; designed for Letter Writers, Authors, Printers, and Correctors of the Press; and for the Use of Schools and Academies. With an Appendix, containing Rules on the Use of Capitals, a List of Abbreviations, Hints on the Preparation of Copy and on ProofReading, Specimen of Proof-Sheet, &c. By JOHN WILSON. Eighth edition. (Boston: Crosby, Nichols & Co. 1856. 12mo, pp. 334.) The title of this work is sufficiently explanatory of its design to induce all who are in need of such a treatise to make it their own. We know of no superior work of the kind to recommend to our readers.

We have received from James Munroe & Co., Boston, Mass, Elements of Rhetoric, comprising an Analysis of the Laws of Moral Evidence and of Persuasion, with Rules for Argumentative Composition and Elocution. By RICHARD WHATELY, D.D. And Elements of Logic, comprising the Substance of the Article in the "Encyclopedia Metropolitana," with Additions, &c. By RICHARD WHATELY, D.D. Archbishop Whately's Elements of Rhetoric and Elements of Logic are too well known and appreciated to require further commendation than the bare mention that Munroe & Co. have issued new editions of these standard works, as revised by their distinguished author. Our high schools and colleges have, to a large extent, adopted them

as text-books, and not without sufficient reasons. They are well adapted to the ends for which they were prepared. In these departments of learning Dr. Whately has no successful rival.

P. Virgilii Maronis Bucolica, Georgica et Eneis. Virgil; with English Notes, prepared for the Use of Classical Schools and Colleges. By FRANCIS BROWN, A M. Stereotype edition. (Boston: James Munroe & Co. 1855. 8vo, pp. 600.) This is the most beautifully-printed edition of Virgil that we have ever met with. The youthful student may be thankful that he has no longer to pore over the dingy, ill-printed, blurred pages of most former editions of this generally-received classic.

More than 250 pages of the volume are devoted to critical and explanatory notes. These, not only from their copiousness, but also from their substantial character, will be highly appreciated. Much and patient labor has also been expended in correcting the text for this edition. We commend the work to those in the pursuit of classical learning.

ARTICLE VIII.-LITERARY AND THEOLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE.

UNITED STATES.

A COMMENTARY On the New Testament, popular rather than critical, is, we learn, about to be commenced by Drs. C. Hodge and J. A. Alexander, of Princeton. Dr. Hodge's part will be the Epistles: Dr. Alexander's the Gospels, Acts, and Revelations. They will be issued in duodecimo volumes. The first will be on the Acts, by Dr. Alexander; and will be published in the autumn, by Mr. C. Scribner. The next will be on the 1st of Corinthians, by Dr. Hodge, and will be issued in the spring of 1857, by Carter & Brothers.

It gives us pleasure to announce that the Commentaries of Olshausen, of which we gave intimation in our last that it might be, are in the press of Sheldon, Blakeman & Co. The first volume will be forthcoming at an early day. Some delay is occasioned by the fact that all the proof-sheets are sent to Rochester for correction.

Messrs. Crosby & Nichols, of Boston, have announced the Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians, Galatians, and Romans, with critical Notes and Dissertations, by Benjamin Jowett, Regius Professor of Greek in Baliol College, Oxford. The writings of this gentleman have caused considerable sensation recently in England; and he has been asked to resign the thirtynine articles, which he has singularly enough done. His statements of belief are, judging from the extracts we have seen, very different from those to which our orthodox ears are accustomed. Liberals in Christianity, and all who love to scent out heresy, will probably receive these books with avidity.

The same house also announce the Epistles of Paul to the Corinthians

by Rev. A. P. Stanley, now canon of Canterbury, and author of a life of Dr. Arnold, &c., &c.

Commentaries on the Psalms, by Tholuck, which have recently been translated and published in England, are announced by W. C. & A. Martien.

We are pleased to notice that the Rev. G. D. Abbott, of the Spingler Institute, owner of the four original paintings, by Cole, entitled "The Voyage of Life," has published four large engravings of them. These have a religious interest. There are souls to whom those paintings speak louder than many sermons.

The sermons of Rev. Mr. Spurgeon, which we have before announced, were in the press of Messrs. Sheldon, Blakeman & Co., are not quite ready yet. They will be out, probably, ere these sheets reach some of our subscribers. They are to be accompanied with an introduction, by Rev. E. L. Magoon, D.D.

A new life of the Rev. Geo. Whitfield, with special reference to his labors in this country, is about to be issued by the American Tract Society. It has been prepared by the Rev. Dr. Belcher, of Philadelphia.

Dr. Belcher has also in a forward state, we are happy to be informed, a popular history of the Baptists of America. It will be issued in one volume, 12mo.

The Rev. F. Wilson, of Baltimore, has prepared a small, but timely volume, on the question, "How far may a Christian indulge in popular amusements?"

Another little work on "Restricted Communion," has just come before the public, from the pen of Rev. J. B. Taylor, of Richmond, Va.

A discourse from the pen of the Rev. Dr. W. R. Williams, entitled "Missions needful to the Church," has been issued by Carter & Brothers.

Since our last a small volume, " Campbellism re-examined," by Rev. J. B. Jeter, has appeared, published by Sheldon, Blakeman & Co. We had expected an article for our present number on Campbellism, embracing a notice of this recent issue. But we have been disappointed in this, through the sickness of the gentleman engaged to prepare it.

The rise of the Dutch Republic, in 3 vols., by J. L. Motley, published in this country and England, has attracted considerable attention. The subject is covered in a general way by Mr. Presscott, in his Philip the Second, and is one of interest. We have by us an article upon it, which we had hoped to have found room for in our present number. We will endeavor yet to produce it.

Mr. J. B. Desplace, an intimate friend of Lamartine, is now in the United States, for the purpose of facilitating the establishment and circulation of a translation of the latter's monthly magazine. He has been received with favor by our leading literary men, and we trust he may be entirely successful. Lamartine, we are sorry to see it stated, has become sadly reduced, owing, chiefly, to the failure of the vine crops in France during five successive years.

Harper & Brothers have announced a work which will be looked for with

considerable interest, and which we intimated in our last had appeared in Germany Bunsen's "Signs of the Times." It is translated by Miss Winkworth.

Some large works are in course of republication, as Wilkes' Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition round the World; in 5 vols. 8vo. It is to be superbly illustrated. The Indian Tribes of North America, by Works of Benjamin Franklin, in 10 vols. Napier's History of the Peninsular War, in 5 vols.

H. R. Schoolcraft, in 5 vols. 4to.

Fremont's Explorations in Utah, California and Oregon, are to be republished. Hitherto they have been known only through Congressional copies. Also Col. Benton is engaged, it is said, in preparing the Debates of Congress for general circulation. They now occupy about 100 volumes; and will be reduced by the able Senator to 12 or 15, without, probably, losing any of their real value.

Novels, we observe, are still in demand. Out of the 2,000 books published in the United States during the year 1855, over half were of this class. A new duodecimo edition of Dickens, is in course of publication in Philadelphia, to be comprised in 24 vols. Also, a new edition of Waverley, in Boston.

"Sin and Redemption," by D. N. Sheldon, we notice, has been republished in Boston.

Theodore Parker is said to be engaged in a new work, "The development of religious ideas among different races."

New works have appeared in this country during the past quarter, the product of those voluminous and always welcome authors, R. Trench, and Archbishop Whately.

Discourses of Bishop Wainwright, with a Memoir, are announced by Appleton & Co.

A small volume, entitled "Hints on Missions to India," by Rev. Myron Winslow, for thirty-seven years a Missionary, has been published by M. W. Dodd. It is important as bearing upon questions which are now agitating Mission Boards and Societies.

Hume's History of England has been republished in Philadelphia, in two vols. 8vo, collated with Lingard's.

A cyclopædia of Modern Travel during the last fifty years, has been completed under the supervision of that competent hand, Bayard Taylor. According to a recent estimate, the public libraries of New York contain upwards of 330,000 volumes.

The late Dr. Choules' library, consisting of over 5,000 volumes, has been sold during the past quarter. Several of the books brought very high pricesCromwelliana, $47. There were 12 volumes that brought $173 75. In the mass, however, the prices did not realize expectations.

Charles Scribner has announced, to be contained in one volume, the lives of Gibbon, Goethe and Goldsmith, written by eminent authors, and recently first published in the 10th volume of the new edition of the Encyclo