PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED,

From December 8th to December 15th.

BOOKS.

Memoirs of the Court of England, from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of George IL By JOHN HENEAGE JESSE, Esq., Author of " Memoirs of the Court of England during the Reign of the Stuarts." In three volumes, with Portraits.

The Bible in Spain ; or the Journies, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an attempt to circulate the Scriptures in the Penin- sula. By GEORGE Eonaow, Author of" The Gypsies of Spain." In three volumes.

A Pedestrian Tour in Calabria and Sicily. By ARTHUR Jonee STRUTT. The Jewess; • a Tale from the Shores of the Baltic. By the Author of " Letters from the Baltic."

[The interest of this tale is sought to be excited by the character and adven- tures of a young Jewess, who endeavouring with her husband, a smuggling i pedlar, to escape across the frozen Baltic from the Russian coast-guard, is driven out to sea by a sudden break-up of the ice. As the party is not heard of, they are supposed to be lost ; but the Jewess returns alone in the spring, her husband having died from exhaustion ; reclaims her child from the lady who had taken charge of it when she was obliged to trust to the frozen sea, but takes up her abode in the mansion-house, and is supposed to be converted.

The tale is told in an unaffected manner, and the characters are well-drawn ; but perhaps the novelty of the accessories or externals has more interest than any thing inherent in the tale—the lifelike and natural manner in which the scenery, costumes, peasantry, and domestic life on the shores of the Baltic are painted. In an annual or a magazine these things would have given great mark and character to The Jewess ; but perhaps there is scarcely sufficient of solidity or purpose in the story for independent publication.] Soldiers and Sailors; or Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval

and Military Life, as related to his Nephews by an Old Officer. With

more than fifty engravings on wood, from designs by JOHN GILBERT. [A collection of anecdotes, Joe Miller stories, information, and history, relating to anonymous privates, distinguished officers, the rules of discipline, the eco- nomy of the services, and battles, sieges, and otherpoints connected with war. The form of the work is in dialogues between uncle and nephews : " the old officer" has some vivacity and reading; but he puts on rather too much of the rattle and rigmarole of the old campaigner; and the youthful interlocutors sometimes seem as old as their uncle. The " more than fifty engravings on wood" are capital embellishments, lifelike in design and spirited in execution.] Popular Evidences of Christianity. By WILLIAM SEWELL, B.D., late

Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Oxford. [A series of dialogues on the evidences of the Christian religion and the verity of the Anglican Church, carried on between a clergyman of the Establishment and a Brahmin with the assistance of a sectarian missionary. The work dis- plays a mild and amiable feeling, and is popularly and pleasantly written. In other respects it is no very great affair. The necessity of formularies—as the Creed, and the importance of clergyman's questions—as the descent (as it were) of the Anglican Church, are dwelt upon as learnedly and as long as the proofs of the essential points of Christianity itself. Besides the usual failing of arguments in dialogue, where the opposer is made a foil rather than an antagonist, the Brahmin is occasionally brought up as a sort of overwbelmcr to the poor missionary, in favour of his more regular brother. The logic, too, is none of the soundest : too much is assumed.]

Josiah, by the Author of " Gideon."

A series of commentaries on the Scripture narrative of the life of Josiah ; done so the manner of a sermon, and in a very twaddling spirit ]

An Inquiry into the .Principles of Human Happiness and Human Duty. In two bake. By GEORGE RAMSAY, B.M., Author of" An Essay on the Distribution of Wealth," &c.

[Mr. Ramses's mind, like that of many other writers on philosophy of the present times, or indeed of all times, is deficient in acumen and compactness. Bence his systems are incomplete, and consequently unsound. Good thoughts, though perhaps very few new thoughts, may be found in his books; and many truths may be met, but they are superficial or unapplied trutbs—that is, there is either a deeper truth behind which explains or neutralizes them, or they are truths which establish no principle, or not the one sought. This frame of mind leads to prolixity. Not the prolixity of mere expression, if sentences be singly considertd, but the worsen prolixity of little advance at the end of a stage. As a series of articles upon love, desires of all kinds—power, ambition, wealth, et cetera—occupation, activity, change, and many topics of a more speculative or metaphysical character—the volume may be read by those who like such themes; but we fear Mr. Ramsay is no more likely to rival BENTHAM or PA- LE; than on a former occasion he could compare with ADAM SMITH.)

Outline of the Laws of Thought.

[This little book is intended as a sequel to any common introduction of logic. There is some confusion between the real and apparent purpose of the author ; for logic, in its usual acceptation as least, has not so much relation to thought in general as to thought employed in reasoning. This want of logic perhaps extends to the execution of the book ; which is ingenious, but pedantic, and not very pellucid.] Aphorisms and Reflections; a Miscellany of Thought and Opinion. By WILLIAM BENTON CLULOW. [A collection of thoughts on very many hundred commonplace topics, some- times not exceeding a sentence or two, sometimes extending to the length of a short article. These kind of compositions, as CHESTERFIELD remarks of brief conversation, can rarely tire; and their variety gives them a sort of attraction for idle reading : but Mr. CLULOW wants the acuteness of thought and stringent brevity of style necessary for literary effect. Indeed, the nature or the number of Aphorisms and Reflections renders them rather heavy reading.] The Nestorians, or the Lost Tribes : containing evidence of their identity,

their manners, customs, and ceremonies. 'With Sketches of Travel In Ancient Assyria, Armenia, Media., and Mesopotamia ; and Illustrations of Scripture Prophecy. BYASAHEL GRANT, M.D. Second edition. [A small, neat, and we suppose cheap edition, of Dr. GRANTS curious and in- teresting work, which we noticed on its original appearance.]

The Comic Album ; a Book for Every Table.

[The illuminated arabesque cover and many-coloured leaves become this med- ley of drollery as their motley suits do Harlequin and Clown : every page is mirth-exciting, and the comic cuts are as many and irresistible as the thwacks and tumbles of a pantomime. It is a book to set every table in a roar, and shake the sides of Christmas-parties with laughter. The Chinese war opens • rare field for fun, and the rhymer and sketcher together have gleaned a rich harvest of jokes : readers and riders, walkers and talkers, actors and playgoets, dressing and dining, the ballet and the masquerade, each in turn, are turned into merriment. The new version of Robinson Crusoe, after the manner of LecoLosnr, is illustrated in an original vein of graphic humour; and English and French artists have combined their allied forces to wage war upon gravity, and come off victorious.]

The Chess-Player's Chronicle, Volume III. [This, ire believe, is a yearly volume, made up of a little weekly publication, which circulates among chess.players, conveying information on their special subject. It consists of games, either by illustrious players of the past, or by able living players, set forth in detail after the usual manner, with occasional notes on particular moves or positions; striking positions and scientific strata- gems of celebrated players ; problems on diagrams"; .problems for young

beginners, with solutions subsequent numbers—a position, for instance, is given, and one side is required to win in so many moves; and the odd corners of the periodical are filled up with miscellaneous scraps in prose and verse. A new feature in the present volume is a series of "Elementary Lessons on the most popular methods of commencing the game "; which are concise and clear. From a letter to the editor, by a pilgrim to the tombs of MACDONELL and DE LA BOURBONNAIS, in Kensall Green Cemetery, we learn that the place of PHILIDOR'S interment is unknown !)

Chemical Manipulation : being Instructions to Students in Chemistry on the methods of performing experiments of demonstration or research with accuracy and success. By MICHAEL FARADAY, D.C.L., 8cc. Third edition, revised.

A Practical Treatise on the Management and Diseases of Children. By RICHARD T. Evanson, M.D., Professor of Medicine in the Royal Col- lege of Surgeons, Ireland; and HENRY MAuNseL, MD., Professor of Political Medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged.

[The third edition of a chemical work by FARADAY, and the fourth edition of a medical work by well-known practitioners, recommend themselves.] The Patrician's Daughter ; a Tragedy, in five acts. By J. WESTLAND MAasToN, Author of " Gerald, a Dramatic Poem," &c. Second edi- tion. Enlarged and adapted for representation.

Sequel to Mamma's Bible Stories, for her Little Boys and Girls. Chiefly in words not exceeding two syllables. With twelve engravings. [ Some of .these simple versions of Scripture narratives are likely to provoke puzzling questions from real children, but mamma's little querist carefully avoids any that might be difficult to solve. Mr. GILBERT'S etchings are of a very superior character, though a little too free and slight for young gazers.] SERIALS.

The Book of Scottish Song; a Collection of the beat and most approved Songs of Scotland, ancient and modern ; with critical and historical notices regarding them and their authors. Nos. I. to IV.

[This cheap and neat little work, when completed, is designed to comprise in a square volume that may be stowed away in a roomy pocket, "a larger body of Scottish song than has ever before been brought together in one publica- tion." The pages are printed in small but readable type, in double columns,

with borders of different colours; and each song is preceded by a brief notice of its origin, naming the author when known, and the tune to which it is sung.] Hazlitt's Works of Defoe, Part XXVIII.

PERIODICALS.

The Zoologist; an Illustrated Monthly Magazine of Natural History, and Journal for recording Facts and Anecdotes relating to Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Annelides, Insects, Worms, Zoophytes, &c., their habits, food, retreats, occasional appearance, migrations, nests, and young. No. I. [This is a periodical possessing a superior and distinct character, and likely to prove practically useful and interesting to naturalists as acollection of informa- tion valuable in the aggregate though the separate items are minute. Besides elaborate papers by scientific writers, such as those on the:Siberian Mammoth and the Horse-leech, a variety of "short communications "—rata aces in magazine-literature—from intelligent observers of animals, are given under their respective heads. The contributions are illustrated with well-executed cuts when needful ; the typography is good, and the price cheap.] Quarterly Review, No. CXLI.

Asiatic Journal for December.

PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND PRINTS.

The Works of Robert Burns, with Notes and Illustrations. Parts I. to [ A handsome ai,d complete edition, to form one massive volume, of the Poems and Letters of BURNS, arranged in chronological order, with foot-notes selected from all the best commentators, and an appendix to Dr. CURRIE'S Memoir, con- taining all the additional information relating to the poet and his family : Pro- fessor WILSON'S eloquent " Essay on the Genius and character of Burns" will be. given entire, and the substance of Mr. ROBERT CHAMBERS'S topographical and biographical notices of the places and persons connected with the poems will be Incorporated with the work. The pictorial illustrations comprise all the portraits and landscapes that embellished The Land of Burns; the scenery of which has beeen depicted by Mr. D. 0. HILL with local fidelity, and a painter's feeling for its characteristic beauties. Both the plates and the notes contri- bute to give to this edition the stamp of nationality.] The Imperial Family Bible. Illustrated by a superb series of Engravings, from the Old Masters, and from original Designs by JOHN MAliTIN, K.L. Parts XVIL to XXII. This handsome edition proceeds well. The plates are highly finished, and include some of the best Scriptural designs of the modern German painters, as well as some original ones by JOHN MARTIN, in addition to copies of well- known prints after the Old Masters.] The Travellers, or a Tour through Europe ; a Geographical Game. r An instructive and amusing pastime for a young party on a Christmas to be travellers of different nations visitingtoTtehne; m g. The players are supposed countries; and, each one starting from a given point, they pursue their jour- ales on a pictorial map of Europe in the direction indicated by the letters on a teetntum, until they arrive at their several destinations. The forfeits arise from the traveller failing to name the capital of the country he passes over ; but the information required might be extended, according to the age and knowledge of the players.] A LM AN A CKS.

Schloss's English Ryon Almanach, for 1843. Poetically illustrated by Miss MITFORD. Author of " Our Village." [This pretty bagatelle, with its tiny portraits and tributary verses printed on pages no bigger than one's thumb-nail, makes its eighth annual appearance under the prestige of Mitts AIITFORD'S name, succeeding that of the Honour- able Mrs. NORTON as editress. The literary trinket, and the microscope to inspect its interior with, arc enclosed in a case shaped like a bleeding heart. Mr. SCHLOSS is anxious to have it known that the Queen of Prussia has honoured him with a medal and letter of thanks for his publication of the speech made by her husband the King at Cologne.] Political Almanach, for 1843; and the Annual Black Book. By R. J. RICHARDSON, Author of the " Red Book," &c.

The Poor Man's Companion ; a Fulitical Almanack for 1843. By JOSHUA HOBSON.

PAMPHLETS.

Chapman's New Zealand Portfolio, No. V.—" Observations on Facilitating Emigration to New Zealand, by means of moderate charges for chief and fore-cabin passengers." In a letter to Joseph Somes, Esq. By H. S. CHAPMAN. And "A Letter on Banking in New Zealand." By ARTHUR T. HOLHOYD, Esq. On the Genealogies contained in the Gospels of Saint Matthew and Saint Lithe. By WILLIAM BEESTON, of the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Third edition.

The Coming Winter; a Letter to her Majesty the Queen. By CLERICUS. Hydropathy : the Cold Water Cure of Diseases, its Philosophy and Fact.

With cases of cures, the first which have been performed in England.

By Mr. C. V. SCHLEMMER, Sub-Director in the Hydropathie Establish-

ment at Graefenberg House, Stanstead Bury, near Hertford. A Day's Excursion and Discussion.

Music.

A Set of Songs. By the Honourable Mrs. NORTON and Miss AUGUSTA COWELL.