PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. BOOKS.

A Good Mitch, Ow Heiress of Drosbery, and the Cathedral Chorister. By Lady C aTTERTON, Author of "Rambles in the South of Ireland." In three vols.

Chapters of the Modern History of British India. By Eowssan THORNTON, Esq., Author of " India, its State and Prospects."

Si, Thomas .,11-ore, his Life and Times. Illustrated front 11:s own Writings, and from contemporary Documents. Bv N. Jos. WALTER, late of St. Edmund's College. Second edition, (The Catholic Family Library, Vol. 1.)

[If conducteul with spirit, and if there is sufficient ability and popoiete literary skill among the Roman Catholics to make their volumes attractive both in subject and style, this speculation is about as dangerous as any which the

Scarlet Lady has started of late. There ore marks, too, of sonwilliag more than speculation in the fidse colours meter which the work is sailing. The

appearance of Munies T'S original " Family Lihrary " is so exactly imitated in

every thing—tyre:1%11)V, binding, and illustration—that persona not looking closely at I he title might purchase it in mistoke, to the loss of the Protestant bookseller and the corruptiaa of Protesta et minds. So clusely is the thin,g done, that we suspect an injunction would Ile granted. egaim$ this " pious fraud," i F courts of Equity Ile:c,21a1;."1 to s.m!li trill's as piracy of appearance. The LiA awl nines nt Sir nennees :Von., by Mr. WALTER, With 11 second edition or whieh the series starts, is an able and interesting compilation but only a compilation. The biographies of preceding writers, and the worlis of the great and good mats himself, have been consulted ; amid their bust and most germane passages well iuterwoven by Mr. Weranit's own texts. But the tendency of the age to over-minuteness is everywhere visible, as well as the

spirit of the Roman Catholic. It is here that the risk of failure lies. the literature of the Romanists, that falls in our way, smacks of the shop : they write to Catholics, not for converts.]

The Sons of the Soil ; a Poem. By Mrs. Betas, Author of " The Women of Etighind," &c. [In a well-written preface, Mrs. ELLIS attributes the present distaste for poetry tothe piddle appetite havingbeen too highly stimulated by the prtehu•tions of' Sevier, BYRON, and Moonu • and argues, that a return to " simplicity and nature" is the one thing neellful. ltt compliance with this theory, Mrs. ELms's poem narrates the career of a fatnily of a sort of gentleman tiumer, who lives fully up to his means and station : in consequence or this, he cannot portion one of his daughters—charmingly though not forcibly drawn ; and she eventually dies of a cold inducing consumption in an enfeebled frame : a suc- cession of bad seasons, and the cupidity or the landlord, at last compel the hero of the tale to selloff; and the volume close s with an emigratimi, It will be seen that the subject is not essentially novel, and " netare and simplicity" not quite so scarce for the public as 3Irs. ELLIS nssumes: for the tale is very similar in character to some of Cit.'11111rfs. One fair poetess, how- ever, hes treated it with more grace and tenderness, thought with emelt less or strength, terseness, and severe truth. Dilution and digression me her nusin faults: a good deal of the poem could be struck out without affecting the pro- gress of the story ; and a good deal of what remained would. be rather the smmonplace of art than a vigorous reflection of nature—which is what the public require.]

Lives of the English Poets. By Ronr.mr BELL, Esq., Author of a tory of Russia, &sc. Vol. 11. (Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopatilia, Vol. C7Z1X.)

r The principal poets in this volume are Dnvierese Parozt, Porn, YouNc, anti AKENSIDE ; whose biographies may be read with plensure even by those who have perused JiAnson's-Lires; Mr. 11cm, having judiciously attendel more to the minute and gossipy points than his great predecessor. Another and very useful feature of the volume is the notices of minor poets; so good an accoaut of whom cannot his readily gotten elsewhere.] Italy, Spain, and Portugal; with an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcolmica and Batallia. By the Author of " Vathek." A new edition. • (Bentley's Standard Library of Popular Modern Literatme.) [This number of Mr. Bnsersev's " Library." is the best and cheapest work which has emanated from his literary emporium for many a day : the whole of BECRFORD'S Letters on Italy, and the Excursion to the Mmtasteries of "Bo- ttum and Batalha, in a single volume, with an excellent portrait after REY- NOLDS. We noticed the respective works at length on their first tippearanee; hut, turning over the pages, it was impossible to avoid again admiring the exquisite arise, spirit, vivacity, and pointed though good-humonred satire, which lend a zest to those productions of a more accomplished age than ours.] An Introduction to Conveyancing ; and the History, Nature, Incidents, and Titles of Legal Estates. By 0, FLINTOFF, Esq., hi. A., Barrister-at- law.

The Rise and Progress of the Laws of England and Wales; with an Ac- count of the Origin, History, and Customs, Warlike, Domestic, and Legal, of the several Nations, Britons, Saxons, 11.111CA, and Romans, whim now compose the British Nation. By 0. 1'LINT1111', Esq., M.A., Barrister-at-law.

[We never receive any woOis of a strictly professional kind witlemt regretting, not that they have come, butt that the objsets of our joarnal do not tehnit of that consideration and notice which the labour of the writers and the charac- ter of the wm•ks seem to challenge. It may appear odd, that some light produc- tion, which cannot have cost a tithe of the labour, should be treated with fat- ness, when grave and learned treatises 011 the two most important subjects, Life and Property, should be passed cub alai°. Yet this seeming indifference is only natural, if the purposes of our journal be considered : a discussion of technical or abstruse subjects, unless accident raised them into general interest, would be as out of place in the Spectator as the review or a novel or a bead travels in a medical or legal periodical.] Titer History of the Chet IA of Christ, from the Diet of .1ugshurg, 1530, to the Eighteenth Century lit three vols. In contintri thin of Mn- NS " History of the Church of Christ." By 1-11-: Nil 1: &MIMING,

D.D. Vol. 11.

[The subjects of this second volume of Dr. Syr:13111ND are—the state of religion in Switzerland during the life of Zeixt: LE, and till the establishment oldie Reformation ; the institution of the Jesuits ; and the Council of Trent.] The Book of the United Kingdom. Written by Uncle John for his youth- ful Friends. Illustrated by SAMUEL WILLIAMS. [Uncle John is an English " Peter Parky," and it very worthy imitator of that popular writer for the young. Uncle joint's narratives are not open to the objection made to Peter's account or England, that it is written by an American for American readers. Uncle John's tea:mint of the United Ein,g- dom is related to a circle alas nieces and nephews, on successive evenings: he describes all that he saw in the course of his journies through the country, and excursions round the coast. 'rite picturesque beauties of the scenery, the products of the soil, the character and pursuits of the population, the trade, manufactures, and principal buildings of every place of note in the Three Kingdoms, are concisely described, with the familiar air of a traveller recount- ing his own experience, and occasionally interspersing anecdotes, and no- tices of eminent men. The size of the volume—which is of the bulk and shape of the schoolboy's " Entiek "—obliges Uncle John to compress some parts more than i esirable for the purpose of entertainment ; but he manages to convey the leading points of his stiliject when he compresses his information. A number of beautiful little wood-cuts arc introduced, consisting of views of buildings and scenery, and historical and humorous designs : but some tail- pieces In the chapters, which have no relation to the matter, might have been as well omitted, or better replaced by more pertinent illustrations.] Hap to the Schoolmiqres s; or Village Teaching. By EMILY TArLou, Author of " Tales of the Saxons," -&c. rr,willent !dots of practical utility- for the conduct of village schools, the inJnageineet and histruction of claire'', end the behaviour of the teacher to 1;er pupils, their parents, and the lady ViSiti.Ts,—the latter, apparently, being the most difficult of all to deal with. The advice is dictated by one ex- perienced in the duties and difficulties of the situation, and in a spirit of kind- ness and benevoleace ; though. with more of the tone of a " leet ore " than may be desirable.]

Mamma and Mary, _Discoursing up»? Goad and Evil. In six Dialogues. By Maur ANN liErzrv, Author of " Straightthrwardness,"

rA plain, pointed, and probing investigation of the evil tendencies that are awn maniti:sted in children Nvithout becoming obnoxious to reproof—as: vanity, eavv, 8.:c.; and so conducted that the limit is brought home to the feelings widamt too deeply wounding the child's self-love. In On otherwise excellent little manual of nurs,:ry ethics, Nve regret to see the good effects of coo viction

neutralized by the perversion of a religious pi : the child is told that in euffiectlitig against evil "you can du not Ring of yourself "—which if taken iiterally, as )(tang children are apt to take what is told them, would only tend to

pralyze the good. endeavour. The prevalence of this error oolong the diiltlreii of a larger growth," is too often seen in the substitution of profession for practice, and vain regrets for active relation.] Ass Eieee ataiw ./..7a!Xs/r MI■Its and Grammar ; strongly recom- mended to Parent. Tutors, and Coveruesses. By L. A. VONATTI, Professor of Languages. Second edition.

short Whist : its Rise, Progre,, and Laws ; with Observations to make any one a Whist-plover. By Major A.**"*. To which are added, Precepts for Tyros. 'Br Mrs. -Some introduetorv precepts for beginners are added to this sixth edition; Which strike us as being a clear abridgment of existing records, rather than the results of original rellection.] fall.st: a Tragedy, by GOETHE. TrallAlaeCt into English verse by JOHN limes, Esq.

Second Post •y' Godhe's Faust ; with a Dramatis Persome Ilaisonn6, and very copious Notes and Remarks. By J. Blacti, Esq. Part I. Ilia's on Etiquette 01111 the Usages q" Society; with a Glance at Bail Babas. By Ardyil. Nineteenth edition ; revised (with additions) by a Lady of' Rank. ,Indging from the sale of thIe handseme brochure, the number of candidates i-or admission to " good socief;" most be very great. Among the changes that have taken place in the usages of fashionaltle life in this year 1839, the Lady of Rank notes the imporionl one Butt at dinner a spoon is not to be used in eating puddings, tarts, or peas; "it being only admissible for soups and ices."] SERI A Ls.

The Natural History or Do is—Cania:e, or genus Canis of authors. In- cluding also the genera Ilyannt and Proteles. By Lieut.-Col. Cuanu:s liAMILTON SMITH, R.11. and K. W., &e. Vol. I. Illustrated by thirty-three coloured pla:es, with Portrait and Memoir of Pallas. (The Naturalist's Library—Matinnalia. Vol. IX.) New General Biographical Dietk»uiry. Projected and partly arranged by the late Rev. HUGH. JAMES Rose, B.D., Principal of King's College, London : edited by the Rev. Ilexur J. Rusts, B.D. Part. III. [The Third Part of this extensive undertaking fully supports the promise of the prceeding numbers, perhaps exceeds it ; the writers and editors getting more accustomed to their tasks. The clerical spirit, too, is less predominant ; ongtoul Inquiry and thought equally conspicuous. The Part comes down to 'Aiui"—breaking off with the life of AmmiosE.]

Encyclopedia Britannica. Part CAIN. [The chief papers in the present number are " Sculpture," " Seamanship," and the commencement of " Serpents." The paper on Seamanship is the racy and elaborate one by the late Professor :Ions: ROBISON; but additional mat- ter is added of a pleasant kind, and full of practical facts.]

Greece, Pictorial, .Deserttice, and llisbmical. By CHRISTOPHER WonDSWORTII, D.D. 1 arts XI. XII.

[This completes the Very able Picture of Greece by Dr. WORDSWORTH.] Thonuts's Life of Napoleon. Part VII. A History of British Birds. By WILLum Lir:HELL, r.L.s,, V.P.Z.S. Part XV.

A Central Outline or the Animal Kingdom. By Tnom.ts RYMER JONES, F.Z.S, &c. Pare VIAL The Arabian Nights' Entertainments. A new Translation, with copious Notes, by EDWARD WILLIAM LANE. Part XIX.

Paul Periwinkle. No. VII.

Beplon's Landscape Gardening, and Landscape Architecture. A new edition, by J. C. Lot mix, F.L.S., &e. No. VI.

The Lire of Field-Marshal the Duke of Wetlington, KG., 8.:c. By Major BASIL JAcrisoN anil Captain C. ROCHFORT SCOTT. Part VIII.

PAMPHLETS.

(JOUOn LOrdS versus Landlords.

Lectures agaiust Sociltilsnt. Correspondence between the London District Board of the Pnivered Community Society of Rational Religionists and the Committee of the London City )1ission.

A Letter to the Hon. owl Rem A. P. Pereemd, B.L.C., Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen : occasioned by his tecent publication on what is commonly denominated A postolical SuCeeSSion.

Whitt Should the Church ? or, Self-denial instead of Mendicant Appeals to the Government and the People. A plain and praetieal tract, respectfully dedicated to the Archbishops, Bishops, and Clergy, of these times. By 1-11;:int V BETTEBEH.1.1), M. A., of her 11ajesty'6 Chapel Royal, Windsor.

PICTOILIAL ][1,1■USTRATIONS AND PRINTS.

Pieturesque Architecture in Paris, Ghent, Antwerp Borah+, &c. Drawn front nature and OIL stone by Ttion.ts Snorrea BOYS.

Pictures of the French, Drawn by Themselves. Parts VIII., IX. The Pictorial History of Engl«nd. Part XXXIV. The .Pictorial History of Palestine. By the Editor of "The Pictorial Bible." Part VI.

The Pictorial Edition of Shalt:pyre. Part XIV.—"The Merchant of Venice."

Sporting Sheet Almanac& 1840.

Mars.

Knight's Patent Illuminated Maps. Scriptural Series. Part VIII. Gilbert's Modern Atlas of the Earth. With Descriptive Letterpress by R. MI:DIE. Part II.