PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Boosts.

Awn °afford to Rome: and how it Fared-with Some who lately madethe Journey. By a Companion Traveller. The Poetical Language of Flowers; or the Pilgrimage of Love. By Thomas Miller, Author of "Pictures of Country Life, &e. The Life and Correspondence of the Right Honourable Henry Addington, font -Viscount Sidntotah. By She Honourable George Pellew, D.D., Dean of Norwich. In three volumes.

Letters of Francis Atterbury, Bishtp of .Rochester, to the Chevalier de St. George and some of the Adherents of the House of Stuart. From the -Origins's in her Majesty's possession. Volume I. Ezperiences of a Gaol Chaplain; comprising Recollections of Ministerial Intercourse with Criminals of various classes, with their Confessions. In three volumes.

The World to Come. By the Reverend James Cochrane, A.M, One of the Ministers of Copes.

[The subject of this volume of discourses is unsuitable for any lengthened notice in our columns. The second advent of Christ—the resurrection of the body, with the sort of materiality it is to consist of—the actual position of the heavai for human saints—the destruction of this world, and its reproduction for the resi- dence of the blessed—are topics perhaps of questionable speculation for the pulpit, and evidently unfitted for newspaper discussion. As many of our readers, how- -ever, may take an interest in the subject, treated as it is with literary tibias- br Mr. Cochrane, we will furnish an outane of his positions, which are supported at length in a series of sermons, more than one discourse being mostly devoted to each position. 1. The present ma of Christianity will be closed by the return of Christ: 2. "The commencement of the new dispensation will be signalized by the resurrection of God's departed saints ": B. The restoration of the material structure of this globe subsequent to the desolations effected by the day of j moot: 4. " After the resurrection, the present world, beinggreatly glorified, become the abode of Christ and his risen saints " : each of these subjects involving numerous subordinate questions.] Female Characters ofHoly Writ. Second and Third.Series. Two volumes. [These two volumes complete the sermons of Mr. Hughes on the life and chit racter of the different women mentioned in the Holy Scriptures; the second series closing those of the Old. the third containing those of the New Testa- ment. As we remarked on the first series, the choice of subject gives purpose to the course; while the attraction of biography, with the illustrations it pro- perly admits, separates the discourses from the common sermon, and perhaps serves more forcibly to point a moral or impress a doctrine,—as the impropriety of addressing worship to the Virgin, deducible from the narrative of her life. The sermons are plain, and well adapted to a mixed congregation or family read- ing; but as literary compositions they might have benefited by more of force and condensation.]

The Excellent& of Man, deduced from Reason and Revelation. By Edwatd West, Author of " Observations by E. W.," &c.

[This is a species of swum, of rather a heterodox kind, at least as regards the excellency of man: neither is Mr. West always logical, for be deduces the este and labour employed in man's creation as a proof of the position he would establish —forgetting the subsequent fall. The same objection applies to some of his instances of human excellence. The author of Right Thoughts was far toomach of a courtier and time-server to be adduced as a model man. Mr. West's hor- tative is good, but his logic halts again. The picture of jests haunting the memory of the dead or the disembodied is well worked up; but there are many things more terrible to the conscience than personal jokes.]

Llistory of the Roman Republic. By J. Michelet, Member of the Institute, Author of "Life of Luther," &c. 'Translated by William Hazlitt, Esq„ of

the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-law. (Rogue's European Library.) [Considering price, quantity, and quality, this is the cheapest history of Borne that we have; and in point of character it may take its station amongst the'best. The peculiar views and manner of the Frenchman may not well adapt it-for being the only book on the subject which a person should read; possibly Mick- let's animated, compressive style, may not always fully present the subject to those who read him alone; it is pretty certain that his conclusions may have Who received with caution. But he has condensed a vast amount and variety of mat- ter into a small compass ; hebrings a thorough knowledge of Niebuhr's predeees- -sore as well as of Niebuhr himself to the consideration of the early ages of Roman history; his views if founded too much upon a strict system, are philosophical and his own; and Lough the style, at once egotistical and personified, is not small as English readers altogether approve, it is always animated, often picturesque and impressive, especially in the description of natural objects.]

History of the House of Austria, from the Foundation of the Monarchy by Rhodolph of Hapsburgh, to the Death of Leopold the Second-1218 to 1792. By William Ooze, ER.S, &c. Archdeacon of Wilts, and Rector of Bemerton. Third edition. In three volumes. Volume I. (Bohn's Standard Library.) [Besides its value as a work for the library, Ooze's History cf the House of ur

Austria has almost a timely interest; for the current of events indicates that some ominous conjunctions are threatening a crisis in that ancient but ill-com- pacted empire. The opening lines of the song, which the wine-bibbers in Faust -shout down as too political, "The Holy Homan Empire now, How does it told together?"

really form a subject worthy of solution.]

The History of Rome from the earliest period to the close of the Empire. By Miss Corner, Author of" The History of Italy and Switzerland," loc. [The chief feature of this javenilahkamy is that it represents the doubts of Niebultr and Arnold as to the earlier period of Rme- telling the formerly received fables, but representing them as tales. Another useful point is the numerals attached to the questions for exercise, which correspond with references in the text: byllits. means, the pupil may prepare himself for answering; which-without such assist- ance he cammt do, unless he has greater capabilities of mastering a subject than children generally possess.] liadayascar Past and Present. With Considerations as to the Political and Commercial Interests of Great Britain and France, and as to the pre- gross of Christian -Civilization. By a Resident. [The object of this book is to inculcate the propriety of the British Government dethroning the present Queen of Madagascar; because she is tyrannical to her own subjects, has expelled the missionaries, and forbidden trade with Mauritius, which has raised the price of beef and other articles. The writer can readily enough see and denounce the impropriety of such proceedings when contemplated by the French; whose " rights" and "injuries" are mach like ours, except as re- gards the missionaries. The matter of Madagascar Past and Present is of a very poor character: a condensed and selected sort of newspaper account of what has taken place in the island since the death of our friend King Radama, tip to the present time, mingled with some commonplace descriptions of the island and the people. The author claims to have been a resident; but there are very few traces of actual observation, and a better book might have been written without stirring out of England.]

Truth and Falsehood; a Romance. By Elizabeth Thornton, Authoress of "The Marchioness," &c. In three volumes.

[These three volumes contain two romances. The time of the first is about the period of the battle of Pavia; the stone shifts from Spain, to France Germany, and England; with no lank of variety of adventure and incident, though of the common romance school. The style is agreeable, but in too low a key for the theme: the writer, in fact, is too deficient in imagination to revive the middle ages either in spirit or external form. The shortest tale is a story of shipwreck, a species of Robinson Crusoe with company, and a lady for the heroine. It is strange and startling enough, but possesses considerable interest; and though rather prosaic in its narrative, attains by this very means a curious air of natu- ralness. The choice of title is indifferent, for "Truth and Falsehood" is not ap- plicable to either romance; but the fair writer seems possessed with a crotchet, and apparently means that her romance contains a mixture of truth and false- hood.] The Young Lady's New Grammar' or a Summary of the various Rules of English Grammar familiarly explained; with numerous Exercises in Ety- mological and Syntactical Parsing. By a Lady. .[The object of this little book is to -make grammar an "agreeable and attractive study " to the young. Wears afraid this is more than can be accomplished; the utmost that can be done is to make it simple; for even the letters with their divi- sions and the parts of speech, are not an easy task for children. The sales ha this book are simply expressed; but in a new edition it might be well to use -throughout such words only as children are familiar with.]

The Letters of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl-of Chesterfield; including numerous ILetters now first published from the Original Manuscripts. Edited, with Notes, by I.ord Mahon. New edition. In four volumes. Warne I. (Bentley's Modern Literature.)

This is a reissue, or a new edition without perceptible alteration, excepting a handsome leather half-binding, and we believe a cheaper price. The length at -which we -noticed the work in the autumn of 1845 renders it unnecessary to do more now than recommend it to those who have not got it.] The Readiest Reckoner ever Invented, for assisting tradesmen, merchants, gentlemen, &c. in finding the amount at any given price, of any number from one to ten thousand. The whole constructed and separately calcu- lated by Stephen Simpson and Edward Wise, Accountants. Sixth edition. Light in' Darkness or the Collier's Tale; a True History. By James Bridges, 'Esq. 'Third thousand. Standard Nuvels. No. CV. "The Outlaw."

i[The gnffilic judgment shown in the tangible way of demand enables these three reprints to tell their own Story.] Body and Soul; or Lifh, flntl, and Matter, considered as to their peculiar nature and combined condition in living things; with a view to render the Physiology 4 Life and Mind more easily understood by the general reader. Illustrated by Drawings. By George Redford, M.R.C.S., &c.

SERIALS.

The Sieges of Vienna by the Turks. From the German of Karl August Sehimmer, and other sources. (Murray's Home and Colonial Library, No. XLI.) [This account of the Turkish wars, which ended in the two sieges of Vienna, under Soliman the Great in 1629, and the Vizier Kara Mustapha in 1688, is translated from the German of Schimmer, with various additions from other sources' especially as regards the latter siege, when the Austrian monarchy was saved by John Sobieski. The subject is curious, and the story told with clearness and some degree of spirit; though it might profit by greater animation and force. The real value of the book,-however, strikes 1111 as being less in the warlike nar- rative than in its proofs of German slowness and pedantry, with its exposure, quiet as it is, Of the pomp, forma]ity, poverty, and incapacity of the Imperial Court or Vienna. Looking at its conduct during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and remembering what it was during the wars of Marlborough, we are prone to wonder, not that It fell before the energy, of the French Revolutionists, but that it was not utterly swept away. The book is well worth perusing: but its sahleet and interest are too remote for lengthened consideration in our columns dlumg Parlialnent..] The Works of George Sand. B.y Matilda M. Hays, Author of "Helen Stanley.", Volume L The Last Aldini. Simcn. [We have here the second number of the series which we noticed at length three weeks back. Simon is a more adequate specimen of Sand's writing than The Last Aklini. The hero is a plebeian, who woos and weds the daughter of a noble filthily: he is a type of independence and energy; she, of bold but not unfeminine frankness. The action of the story exhibits the genuine affinities of humanity triumphing over artificial distinctions, strength over weakness, and so vindicating truth and goodness. More romantic, almost extravagant in its incidents, the con- &ruction of the tale is less skilful than many of her works; but the characters are-painted with all her force, delicacy, individuality, and beauty; and the his- tory of the emotions is developed with her profound knowledge end power. Simon ils'not among those of Sand's books that would be considered in any way "objec- tionable," except to those who would quarrel with it for its anti-aristocratic ten- detrey.] ." The Greatest Plague of Life," or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant. By One who has been "almost worried to death." Il- lustrated by George Cruikshank. Part I. [11re title sufficiently tells the subject of this serial. As yet we have only one adventure; the greater part of the; number being preliminary flourishes-rather tedious stories of the lady's interviews with her publisher and her artist, accounts direr marriage and present position. The single "plague," in the shape of a drunken maid of all work, is not much better; exaggerated, yet fiat, the staple of broad farce diluted into the "tale] The Black Book ef Er' viand; exhibiting the existing State, Policy, and Administration of the United Kingdom. Part L [A revival of a well-known but -not very accurate exposure of the public abuses. The present Black Book,thongh trenchant, and not always allowing enough for practical difficulties, is written in a better tone than its predecessor, with more knowledge, mind less virulence. The subject of the present part is Law and Law- yers; with the statistics of legal salaries and expenditure; which last, we think, might have been made fuller, and certainly have been better arranged.]

ii.xxsTEATED Wonics.

Caria, Lydia, illustrated by Mr. George Scharf junior; silk De- scriptive Letterpress by Sir Charles Fellows. Part I. [Afaseiculus of fine lithographic -prints; giving two views of Xanthus, one of the ancient theatre and tombs whose remains are still seen in the vale where once the city stood; Macry, with the ancient theatre of Tehnessus; rock tombs of Telmes- Ins ; Ties, with more tombs; Myra; Almalee ; and the theatre of Patera. The views wear the aspect of fidelity, without the merely mechanical style of ordinary view- taking: that is partly due (as we observed in the case of a Scottish publication lately) to the size of the prints, which saves the artist front being cramped. The region is picturesque and interesting: ancient Greece, imperial Rome, and modern askm, are brought together on common ground: the living Turks people the haunts adorned with the lonicforms cut lathe rock by the ancients-" vivo sedi- Isa used not by the nymphs but by the dead: life and memory jostle each other in barbaric unconsciousness-the double presence being seen, not by the na- tive, but only by the alien visiter. The dull Turk, that wanders amid the relics, sees less than we in London, who turn over Mr. Scharf's fine prints, with Sir Charles Fellows as cicerone.] Laysuf Ancient Rome. By Thomas 13abington Macaulay. With Illustra- tions, Original and from the Antique, drawn on Wood by George Scharf junior. [This new edition is got up in beautiful fashion-handsomely printed on paper thick and smooth, with ornate cover, and illustrations let into the text. Mr. Scharf's designs are in outline, and are imitated from the bas-reliefs of Greece and Rome; but the figures are emancipated from the classic rigours of the severe style, and restored to more of the free composition belonging to the casual action of real life. In the most ambitious attempts, especially in the detailed delineation of the human or equine figure under strong action, the artist betrays some weak- ness; but on the whole, we think, his endeavour to vivify the ancient bas-relief as illustrating ancient life is very successful. Among the happiest designs are thole of the invaded country-people pouring into Rome, and of the besieged leaving Wel:mining town.]