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Books.

HERIVALE 9 8 HISTORY OF THE ROILLNS UNDER THE EMPIRE--VOLITMES IV. AND V. * character of Mr. Merivale's History of the Romans under the Empire is already fixed by three previous......

• A Live Principle Discovered In Tim Silurian Stratum.

IT is a prevalent dogma that benefits to mankind come chiefly from those who are seeking a reward for themselves ; that " enlightened self-interest " is the root of beneficence.......

The Aldermen's Appeal.

CORPORATIONS; it is said, have no heart. The Court of Alder- men refutes the calumny ; it is a body which has heart, and head too, and it gives eloquent voice to its deep......