5 MAY 1832, Page 21

Another and more comprehensive series of Portraits of the eminent

men of all times and nations, is announced by the Society for the Dif- fusion of Useful Knowledge; and from the specimens we have seen, they will present other claims besides the principal one of cheapness, to public attention. The likenesses appear to be the best, and faithfully copied in a good style of engraving. The wide range of characters embraced by the plan, and the intelligence of the managers of the undertaking, are guarantee sufficient that none but men of immortal fame will be included in the list.