PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Boons.

The Life of Mrs. Godolphin. By John Evelyn, of Wootton, Esq. Now first published, and edited by Samuel Lord Bishop of Oxford, Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

The Jesuit at Cambridge. By Sir George Stephen. In two volumes. Home and its Influence. By the Honourable Adele Sidney. In three volumes.

Fortescue; a Novel. By James Sheridan Knowles, Author of" Virginias," &c. In three volumes.

Jack Arid; or Life on Board an Indiaman. By the Author of "The Post Captain," &c. In three volumes.

Caste, in its Religious and Civil Character, opposed to Christianity: being a series of Documents by the Right Reverend Bishops Heber, Wilson, Corrie, and Spencer, and by eminent ministers of other denominations, condemnatory of the observance of caste among the Native Christians in India. Edited by Joseph Rdberts, Author of Oriental Illustrations of the Sacred Scriptures," Corresponding Member of the Royal Asiatic So- ciety Of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. [The object of this publication is to -induce Missionary bodies to require the resignation of caste by Hindoo converts as a condition of reception into the church, or we suppose of retention. The book contains the evidence taken before a Corn. mission appointed by the Bishop of Madras to inquire into the subject; written or spoken answers given by various Hindoos to questions on caste, propounded, as we understand, by the Presbyterian Free Church at Madras; and a variety of miscellaneous documents on the subject, including the opinions of the four most distinguished Indian Bishops. The evidence collected doubtless shows that caste has a religious or superstitious character, beyond the merely civil or social dis- tinction, which Bishop Heber was at first inclined to suppose it. Its abolition among the converts is probably more difficult than Mr. Roberts and others ap- pear to consider. Prejudices and customs survive faith, and even the social systems in which they had their origin. Our Christmas and many other holy- day and festive customs are Pagan; older than the coming of Hengist and Horse.] The Patriarchal Age; or the History and Religion of Mankind from the

Creation to the Death of Isaac: deduced from the Writings of Moses and

other Inspired Authors; and illustrated by copious References to the An- cient Records, Traditions, and Mythology of the Heathen World. By

George Smith, F.S.A., &c.

[This bulky volume of more than six hundred pages is a series of essays or dis- quisitions on ancient history, sacred and profane, with a view of impugning the profane traditions and theories altogether, or reconciling them with the Scripture narrative. The work indicates little original research, but contains a vast quan- tity of various reading, not altogether undigested, but still in a somewhat crude shape. Starting upon a preconceived theory, Mr. Smith was naturally disposed to make everything bend to his own views; which gives an unsatisfactory cha- racter to his reasoning. The true fault of the book, however, is that the author is not equal to the subject. A critical investigation of ancient history to the death of Isaac demands more learning, acumen, and in fact mind, than the author of The Patriarchal Age possesses.] The Elements of Grammar, according to Dr. Becker's System, displayed by the Structure of the English Tongue, (with copious .Examples from the best Writers,) arranged as a Practice for Translation into Foreign Lan- guages. By J. IL James. [Grammar is of two kinds: one general, which treats of the essential properties of the subject, as it is founded in nature, or the human mind,—such as substan- tives, verbs, and the qualifying or auxiliary parts of speech; the other special, treating of the particular arrangements of individual languages. Something of the general must mdeed be found in every grammar, since it is all but impossible to exclude it altogether from definitions. but grammars are mostly special; the forms of the language are paramount; ihe principles on which grammar rests are subordinate, often indeed latent. The system of Dr. Becker is to teach an individual language by the principles of language or grammar in general; or, as he expresses it, by "signification" rather than "form." The Elements of Grammar by Mr. James is an endeavour to transplant Dr. Becker's system into England: and, though not free from the German pedantry of his prototype, it is an ingenious and suggestive book. It appears to us, however, much better fitted for the adult or semi-adult inquirer, than for the use of schoolboys. Elementary teaching must often be both special and dogmatic.] Travels in New South Wales. By Alexander Marjoribanks, of Marjoribanks. [Mr. Alexander Marjonbanks's Travels in New South Wales is less a sketch of his adventures than an account of the colony: the matter may have been drawn from personal experience or tested by it, but it has every character of compilation. Marjoribanks gives a description of the people, morals, country, and so forth,

including brief notices of its history and its Governors; supporting his views by facts drawn from the local newspapers, or from other writers. As far as informa- tion is in question, there is little of novelty in the book; and not much of a very striking character in the author's opinions.] Lectures on the English Poets.

[The preface states that this rapid review of English poets and poetry was writ- ten for the author's children; and having been seen by a friend, he recommended its publication. The brevity of the whole appears to have been the recommanda- don to the private critic; and it is the only one available to the public reviewers. As regards the.older writers, the book seems to be compiled from the judgments of others, the writer seldom venturing any of his own; and the opinions on more modern and generally-read bards are not of a very striking kind. The use of the book is that it carries the reader quickly over a large subject.] The Works of Frederick Schiller. Historical Dramas, &c. Translated front the German. (Bohn's Standard Library.) [These four tragedies of Schiller are translated by various hands. "The Bride of Messina" is a reprint of Mr. Lodge's version published a few years since; "The Maid of Orleans" is by Miss Anna Swanwick, who has completed the specimen she formerly published in her Selections from Goethe and Schiller. "Mary Stuart" is by the late Mr. Mellish, whose most enduring claim to notice is that he was one of the originators of the Microcosm. "Don Carlos" is by R. D. Boylan.] Lyra Menai-ions. Original Epitaphs and Churchyard Thoughts in Verse. By Joseph Snow. With an Essay by William Wordsworth. A new edi- tion, remodelled and enlarged. [The second edition of epitaphs, written for all circumstances, and designed to improve our tombstone literature, appears in a smaller and plainer shape than its predecessor. It now forms a very neat little pocket volume, for those who wish to carry about with them a "memento mori."] Astronomical Aphorisms, or Theory of Nature; founded on the immutable basis of meteoric action. By P. Murphy, Esq., Member of the Scienziati Iteliani, and Author of the "Weather Almanaek," &c.

[According to Mr. Murphy of the "Weather Almanack," the theory of Newton is an error; the true principles of nature and the solar system have yet to be dis- covered. Mr. Murphy does not say that he has done it, but Astronomical Apho - risms is an attempt in that direction.] Irish Knitting Patterns. By Miss Lambert.

[A very pretty little book by the great exemplar of knitting; presented by Miss Lambert to the Grand Bazaar for the Relief of the Distressed Irish, and thus killing two birds with one stone. The purchase-money will benefit the people; and the book will furnish them with patterns for knitting,—an art in which Miss Lambert says the peasantry greatly excel.]

The Works of William Cowper, his Life and Letters. By William Hayley, Esq. Now first completed by the introduction of Cowpar's Private Cur, respondence. Edited by the Reverend T. S. Grimshawe, A.M. Vol. II. Yeman, or the Adventurer; an English Tale. By James Richard Smyth, M.D.

ILLUSTRATED WORKS.

Roberts's Matches in Egypt and Nubia. Part IL [Some of the views in the present part are very striking. The "Portico of the Temple of Edfou " may typify the history of Egypt. A gigantic structure, de- signed with much architectural skill, and adorned by really beautiful works of the architect's craft, is inscribed with the mystic characters of the land, disfigured by its rude sculpture. The sands have invaded the temple, and a huge solid billow almost fills the portico, enveloping the pillars nearly to their capitals. On the vast cornice are perched the miserable mad huts of the modern inhabitants. Here in one object are -brought together the prima3val civilization, the rude art of that early tomb and temple building tent, the decay of Egypt, the waste of sand, the beggary of the modern nation. Very strange, rude, imposing, and awfully deso- late, are those immense images called "the Statues of Memnon in the Plain of Goorna, at Thebes "—seen first in the distance, a pair of huge man-shaped build- ings, towering in the desolate flat—then near. Other views are taken from the "Excavated Temple of Gyrshe," "the Sanctuary of the Temple of Aboo Simbel," and the Interior of that temple—all in Nubia.] Cupola di San Giovanni. Quarto gruppo di Apostoli. Correggio pinse; C. R. aimondi e P. Toschi disegnavano; A. Costa e P. Taschi scolpirono. Toe- chi's tutti gli Affresco del Correggio Parma quarts Dispense dello Stamps.

[We have before noticed this series, and we had occasion lately to mention drawings in Sir Robert Peel's collection: their beauty cannot be surpassed;

and the engravings are very masterly—worthy copies of the great painter. The plate before us is a fine specimen of the series. It represents two of the Apostles — one naked and beardless, the other bearded and robed; both seated on a cloud; young boy angels sporting about. There is no action in the picture—it is a mere vision. The wonderful power with which Correggio could embody his conceptions — could unite perfect unconstrained nature with the greatest dignity and a total absence of triviality, freedom with symmetry of composition—is well displayed even in this single brick out of his great work. The one plate alone would be a most useful study for those who desire to elevate art by elevating the taste and correcting the judgment in this country. The set of engravings will form a work of very great value.]