Common Schools and Teachers' Seminaries, by Calvin E. Stowe, D. D., &c. Boston: Marsh, Capen, Lyon, & Webb. 12mo. pp. 156. The Young Scholar's Reference Book; being a Collection of Useful Tables, together with such Abbreviations and Phrases as frequently occur in Writings of the Present Day. By a Teacher. Andover: Gould, Newman, & Saxton. 18mo. pp. 51.

Gradations in Algebra, in which the First Principles of Analysis are inductively explained, illustrated by copious Exercises, and made suitable for Primary Schools. By Richard W. Green. A. M., Author of the "Arithmetical Guide," &c. Philadelphia: J. Ashmead & Co.

The Fellenberg Primer, for Children who are beginning to Read. By Catherine E. Beecher. Hartford: Brown & Parsons. 16mo. pp. 80. The Monitorial Reader, designed for the Use of Academies and Schools, and as a Monitor to Youth; holding up to their view Models whereby to form their own Character. By Daniel Adams, M. D., Author of "Adams's New Arithmetic." Keene, N. H.: J. & W. Prentiss. 1839. 12mo. pp. 288.

A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. Introductory Lessons. By Leonard Bliss, Jr., Professor of Belles-Lettres and History in Louisville College, Kentucky. Louisville: Morton and Griswold. 1839. 12mo. pp. 73.

This is a judiciously compiled manual of English Grammar for the use of very young beginners. The plan and arrangement are excellent, and seem to be better suited to give the young learner clear conceptions of the principles of English Grammar, than most works that have fallen under our notice. The author states, that "it is presented to the public as introductory to a more comprehensive and complete treatise on the subject."

An Improved System of Arithmetic, for the Use of Families, Schools, and Academies. By J. Olney, A. M., Author of a "Geography and Atlas," "National Preceptor," "History of the United States," &c. &c. Hartford: Canfield & Robbins. 24mo. pp. 312.

HISTORY.

History of the Christian Church, from the Ascension of Jesus Christ to the Conversion of Constantine. By the Rev. Edward Burton, D. D., Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford. First American Edition, with a Memoir of the Author, occasional Notes, and Questions, adapting it to the use of Schools and Colleges. By the Rev. G. W. Doane, Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey. New York: Wiley & Putnam. 12mo. pp. 407.

JUVENILE BOOKS.

The Youth's Sketch Book; with beautiful Engravings. Boston: William Crosby & Co. 16mo. pp. 224.

Rollo's Travels. By Jacob Abbott, Author of "Rollo Learning to Read," and "Learning to Talk." Boston: William Crosby & Co. 18mo. pp. 190.

Rollo's Correspondence. By Jacob Abbott. Boston: William Crosby & Co. 18mo. pp. 190.

Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky. New York : Samuel Colman. 16mo. pp. 208.

My Little Friends, a Selection of Useful Stories in Prose and Verse. By Mrs. Caroline Gilman. New York: Samuel Colman. 16mo. pp. 147. The Well-Bred Boy, or New School of Good Manners. Boston: William Crosby & Co. 12mo. pp. 94.

Plants and Birds, illustrated with Colored Engravings; for Young Children. By a Lady. New York: Samuel Colman. 16mo. pp. 110. The Little Haymakers. Boston: Freeman & Bolles. 18mo. pp. 107. Voyages and Adventures of Jack Halliard in the Arctic Ocean. Boston: Wm. D. Ticknor. 16mo. pp. 130.

The Boy's Talisman. A Christmas and New Year's Gift. Boston: B. H Greene. 18mo. pp. 133.

The Boy's Story Book; or Edward's Holydays with his Cousins. Illustrated with 10 Engravings. Boston: Munroe & Francis. 16mo. pp. 350.

The History of Sandford and Merton. By Thomas Day, Esq. A New Edition; revised throughout, and embellished with very numerous Engravings. New York: Charles S. Francis. Boston: J. H. Francis. 16mo. pp. 380.

The Child's Gem, for 1840. Edited by a Lady. New York: Samuel Colman. 32mo. pp. 143.

LAW.

Treatise on the Lien of Mechanics and Material Men in Pennsylvania, with the Acts of Assembly relating thereto; and various Forms of Claims. By Henry J. Sergeant, Esq. Philadelphia: J. Kay, Jr., & Co. Pittsburg: C. H. Kay & Co. 8vo. pp. 182.

The American Conveyancer, containing a large Variety of Legal Forms and Instruments Adapted to Popular Wants and Professional Use throughout the United States; together with Forms and Directions for Applicants under the Patent Laws of the United States, and the Insolvent Act of Massachusetts. By George T. Curtis, of the Boston Bar. Boston: C. C. Little & James Brown. 12mo. pp. 281.

Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. By Octavius Pickering, Counsellor at Law. Vol. 21. Boston: C. C. Little & James Brown. 8vo. pp. 606.

The most important Parts of Kent's Commentaries, reduced to Questions and Answers. By Asa Kinne. New York: W. E. Dean. Reports of Cases argued and determined in the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine. 1822-1839. Portland: Colman & Chisholm. 8vo.

A Law Dictionary, adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America, and of the several States of the Union, with Reference to the Civil and other Systems of Foreign Law. By John Bouvier. In Two Vols. Philadelphia: T. & W. Johnson. 8vo. pp. 559 & 628.

MEDICINE, ANATOMY, AND SURGERY.

Principles of the Theory and Practice of Medicine. By Marshall Hall, M. D., F. R. S., L. & E., &c. &c. First American Edition, revised and much enlarged, by Jacob Bigelow, M. D., &c. &c., and Oliver Wendell Holmes, M. D. &c. &c. Boston: C. C. Little & J. Brown. 8vo. pp. 724.

Anatomical, Pathological, and Therapeutic Researches on the Yellow Fever of Gibraltar, of 1828: by P. Ch. A. Louis, Physician to the Hôtel Dieu, &c. &c. Translated from the Manuscript, by G. C. Shattuck, Jr., M. D., Member of the Society for Medical Observation at Paris, &c. &c. &c. Boston: C. C. Little & J. Brown. 8vo. pp. 374. Medical and Topographical Observations upon the Mediterranean, and upon Portugal, Spain, and other Countries, with Engravings. Philadelphia: Haswell, Barrington, & Haswell. 8vo. pp. 212.

A Treatise on the Diseases of Infants; founded on recent Clinical Observations and Investigations in Pathological Anatomy, made at the Hospice des Enfans-Trouvés, with a Dissertation on the Viability of the Child, by C. M. Billard, M. D., &c., with Notes by Dr. Oliver of Angers. Translated from the Third French Edition, with an Appendix, by James Stewart, M. D., New York. New York: Geo. Adlard. 8vo. pp. 620.

MISCELLANEOUS.

An Essay on the Laws of Trade, in reference to the Works of Internal Improvement in the United States. By Charles Ellet, Jr., Civil Engineer. Richmond: 8vo. pp. 284.

The Young Woman's Guide to Excellence. By Wm. A. Alcott, Author of the "Young Man's Guide," &c., &c. Boston: George W. Light. 16mo, pp. 356.

The Beauties of Henry Clay; to which is added a Biographical and Critical Essay. New York: Edward Walker. 18mo. pp. 235.

The People's Own Book. By F. de la Mennais. Translated from the French by Nathaniel Greene. Boston: C. C. Little & J. Brown. 18mo. pp. 188.

Tea and Coffee, by W. A. Alcott. Author of the "Young Husband," "Young Wife," &c. Boston: Geo. W. Light. 18mo. pp. 174.

The Motley Book; a Series of Tales and Sketches of American Life. By the Author of "Behemoth, a Legend of the Mound-Builders," &c. With Illustrations by Dick, and others. Third Edition, revised. New York: Benjamin G. Trevett. 8vo. pp. 190.

The Beacon. By a Gentleman of Providence. Founded on Fact. Providence: B. T. Albro. 18mo. pp. 36.

Evils and Abuses in the Naval and Merchant Service, Exposed; with Proposals for their Remedy and Redress. By Wm. McNally, formerly of the United States Navy, Boston: Cassady & March. 12mo. pp. 202.

Lectures on Phrenology, by George Combe, Esquire, including its Adaptation to the Present and Prospective Condition of the United States, with Notes, an Introductory Essay, and an Historical Sketch. By Andrew Boardman, Recording Secretary of the Phrenological Society of New York. New York: Samuel Colman. 12mo. pp. 389.

The Portfolio of an Artist. By Rembrandt Peale. Philadelphia: Henry Perkins.

The Canary-Bird Fancier. Philadelphia: Hirst & Dreer.

Wilson's American Ornithology, with Additions, including the Birds described by Audibon, Bonaparte, Nuttall, and Richardson. Boston: Otis, Broaders, & Co. 12mo. pp. 718.

A Letter to Wm. E. Channing, D. D., on the subject of the Abuse of the Flag of the United States in the Island of Cuba, and the Ad

vantage taken of its Protection in promoting the Slave Trade. By R. R. Madden, Author of "Travels in the West Indies," &c. &c. Boston: W. D. Ticknor. 8vo. pp. 32.

The Young Lady's Companion, in a Series of Letters. By Margaret Coxe, Author of "Botany of the Scriptures," "Wonders of the Deep," &c. Columbus: Isaac N. Whiting. ↑ 12mo. pp. 342.

Woman's Mission. From the English Edition, with a Preface. By a Clergyman of Boston. Boston: William Crosby & Co. 16mo.

The Liberty Bell. By Friends of Freedom. Boston: Published for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Fair. 16mo. pp. 104.

Flora's Lexicon; an Interpretation of the Language and Sentiments of Flowers, with an Outline of Botany, and a Poetical Introduction. By Catharine H. Waterman. Philadelphia: Hooker & Claxton. 12mo. pp. 252.

The Philosophy of Human Life; being an Investigation of the Great Elements of Life; the Power, that Acts; the Will, that directs the Action; and the Accountability, or Sanctions, that influence the Formation of Volitions; together with Reflections, adapted to the Physical, Political, Popular, Moral, and Religious Nature of Man. By Amos Dean, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence in the Albany Medical College. Boston: Marsh, Capen, Lyon, & Webb. 1839. 12mo. pp. 300. Essay on a Congress of Nations, for the Adjustment of International Disputes, and for the Promotion of Universal Peace without Resort to Arms. By John A. Bolles. Boston: Whipple & Damrell. 1839. 8vo. Pp. 92.

The Ohio Gazetteer and Traveller's Guide; containing a Description of the several Towns, Townships, and Counties, with their Water Courses, Roads, Improvements, Mineral Productions, &c. &c. ; together with an Appendix, or General Register, embracing Tables of Roads and Distances, of Post Offices, their Location and Distance from the Capital of the State, and of the United States; of Works of Internal Improvement; of the several Officers of State, their Residence, &c.; of the Colleges, and their Officers; of Banks, their Officers and Capital, &c., &c. Revised Edition. By Warren Jenkins. Columbus: Isaac N. Whiting. 1839. 12mo. pp. 546.

It is impossible, without minute local information, to answer for the accuracy of a work of this kind. But, as far as we are able to form a judg ment of its merit, it seems to us an extremely well composed and valuable manual. It belongs to a class of books deserving of all encouragement. Picture of Early Life, or Sketches of Youth. By Mrs. Emma C. Embury. Boston: Marsh, Capen, Lyon, & Webb. 1839. pp. 310.

The little stories, which fill this volume, are told in such a simple and natural style, that we have, while reading them, a strong impression of their being taken from real life. Their tendency is, to inculcate feelings of humanity and principles of virtue; and they present many graphic scenes of the distresses to which the life of man is subjected in all the ranks of society. If we were inclined to find fault with the author for any thing, it would be for indulging too much in tales of sorrow, and thus drawing the picture of life in colors darker than the reality.

The author expressly disclaims all pretensions to literary elegance; still it is but justice to her to remark, that her style is singularly graceful and pure, and that she shows uncommon taste in adapting it precisely to whatever subject she is handling.

Aids to Reflection. By Samuel Taylor Coleridge, with the Author's last Corrections. Edited by Henry Nelson Coleridge, Esq., M. A. To which is prefixed a Preliminary Essay, by John McVickar, D. D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in Columbia College. New York: Swords, Stanford, & Co. 12mo. pp. 324.

MUSIC.

The Vocal School, or Pestalozzian Method of Instruction in the Elements of Music; embracing a Practical and Philosophical Demonstration of the Philosophy of the Scale, &c., &c. By H. W. Day. Boston: Otis, Broaders, & Co. 18mo. pp. 279.

The Sacred Minstrel; a Collection of Psalm Tunes, Chants, Anthems, Sentences, and Select Pieces; Original, and Selected from Approved Authors, Ancient and Modern. By N. D. Gould, Editor of the "National Church Harmony," &c. &c. Boston: Gould, Kendall, &

Lincoln.

NOVELS, TALES, AND ROMANCES.

A New Home; Who 'll follow? or Glimpses of Western Life By Mrs. Mary Clavers, an Actual Settler. New York: Charles S. Francis. 12mo. pp. 317.

The Damsel of Darien. By the Author of "The Yemassee," &c. &c. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 2 vols. 12mo. pp.

Nix's Mate; an Historical Romance of America. By the Author of "Athenia of Damascus." New York: Samuel Colman. 12mo. 2 vols. PP.

Margaret's Bridal. Founded on Fact. Boston: Whipple & Damrell. 18mo. pp. 56.

Confessions of a Schoolmaster. Saxton. 18mo. pp. 318.

Andover: Gould, Newman, &

The Lecturess, or Woman's Sphere. By the Author of "My Cousin Mary." Boston: Whipple & Dairell. 18mo. pp. 124. Morton's Hope, or the Memoirs of a Provincial. In 2 vols. New York: Harper & Brothers. 12mo.

Here is a work altogether unworthy of its author, whoever he may be. It bears abundant marks, on the one hand, of his possessing talent and culture, and, on the other, of his having been at no pains to give the public the fair benefit of his capacities. The notion in his mind seems to have been like nothing more than that of another Vivian Grey; but this he has slurred and burlesqued to the very extreme verge of German license. Many a scene reads as if it had been thrown off at a venture, and sent to the press, because the compositor was waiting. The plot is all as lame and dislocated as need be. About the end of the first quarter of the first volume, for instance, the hero tells of the hopes and disappointment of an early love. "She took a slight ring from her finger, and we broke it between us. She tied my fragment to a tress of her hair, and hung it round my neck. She kissed me fondly, and promised to be mine for ever. That raven braid, that broken ring, lie now before my eyes. They are all that remind me of thy plighted love, Mayflower." This is cruelly pathetic, no doubt; but the reader's distress is soothed, when he finds, at the end of the second volume, that, at the time of writing it, the hero was the happy lord of this perfidious Mayflower. It is plain, that the author has been at the German schools, and he appears to have there imbibed an admiration for very bad models, and especially a toleration for the habit of that class of