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Cynthia : A Tale Of Two Lovers. 2 Vols. (tinsley

Brothers.) —The "new writer," for so we see the author of Cynthia is described, has succeeded in producing a very creditable imitation of a writer whom most of us know. " Fate !......

Current Literature.

The History of Maidstone. By J. M. Russell. (William S. Vivish, Maidstone.)—We should be glad to see the example set by Mr. Russell in writing this book extensively followed.......

A Chinese Lexicographer.*

WE have only transcribed in our foot-note a very small portion of the letterpress which appears on the title-page of this bulky volume. We learn from that exhaustive and rather......