4 FEBRUARY 1837, Page 17

Tales in Prose, for the Mine, is a pretty collection

of stories, anecdotes, and detached scenes, told with much of the friendly feeling and Quaker-like simplicity that distinguish MARY HOWITT. At the same time, we have often been more delighted with our fair Friend than we are on the present occasion. She hardly seems to have been working con amore. There is a want of care, or thought, or happiness, or all ; and eceas:orialiy a lack at matter.

The book is got up with great ta=le, and is embellished with a profusion of striking wocd-cuts, both as plates and tailpieces.