with the exception of changes in orthography and punctuation. The earlier notes have been revised, and new ones added; in preparing which, the editor has availed himself of the commentary of Dr. Loers. A considerable part of the notes consists of references to other school-books of Dr. Andrews, which are of course of no service to those who do not use those books. We must question the utility of the Scanning Exercises, except for such pupils as study by themselves, and have no teacher. A good teacher will hardly thank an editor for furnishing his pupils with several pages, in which lines are divided, and all the syllables proved, either by furnishing the rules in full, or references to the paragraphs in the grammar, which contain the rules. We have no doubt, however, of the general usefulness of this edition, and we are glad to call to it the attention of teachers. Good selections, like these, from the Poems of Ovid, form an excellent introduction to the study of Latin poetry-one far better suited to the taste and comprehension of young students than the great epic of Virgil. Ovid's language is graceful and noble, his versification harmonious, and the subjects, especially in those charming poems, the Metamorphoses, are admirably adapted to interest and instruct youthful minds.

Beecher's Works. Vol. I. Lectures on Political Atheism, and Kindred Subjects; Together with Six Lectures on Intemperance. Dedicated to the Working Men of the United States. Vol. II. Sermons on Various Occasions. By Lyman Beecher, D. D. Boston: J. P. Jewett & Co. 12mo. Pp. 425, 443.

In the characteristic preface to the first volume of these Works, Dr. Beecher indicates the scope and purpose of the publication which he has commenced. He has, in his long and greatly useful life, done with his might what his hand found to do, as indicated by the developments of Divine Providence. He has been a man for his times, the earnest revival preacher, the bold reformer, the champion of the faith once delivered to the saints, and the zealous advocate of missions and of education, as exigencies have required. He has lived for the church, his country, and mankind. And deep has been the impression which he has made upon his age. His Works bear the marks of such a life; they reflect the periods in which they were written, and are valuable, not only as illustrating the application of great truths to great questions, but as elucidating the history of the last fifty years. The Works will be comprised in five or six volumes; they "will appear chiefly in chronological order, indicating the exigencies which occasioned them, and their adaptation to the providential state of things at the time; and for the same purpose, short, explanatory notes may attend them." They will contain his occasional published works, the theological system which he has taught, and a large selection of his most successful sermons, preached amid revivals of religion; his lectures on education and to young men; and an account of his life and times.

The vigorous old age of Dr. Beecher is most fittingly spent in the preparation of these volumes. They will be read with avidity now, and be esteemed in after times as among the most marked intellectual fruits of the first half of this wonderful century.

The style in which the Works appear combines the advantages of convenient size and legible type, with reasonable price, rendering them accessible to readers of every class. We certainly desire for them the widest circulation.

The Works of Shakspeare: The Text carefully Restored, according to the First Editions; with Introductions, Notes, Original and Selected; and a Life of the Poet. By the Rev. H. N. HUDSON, A. M. In eleven volumes. Vols. I.-IV. Boston and Cambridge: James Munroe and Company,

1851-52.

There are so many things to recommend this edition of the Works of Shakspeare before all others, that we are at a loss how to enumerate them. Of convenient size for holding in the hand, whether sitting or reclining, printed on paper of the most exquisite quality,-with type of admirable form for any eyes, old or young,-and with unequaled accuracy of the press,--it leaves absolutely nothing, as to any of these particulars, to be desired. The editor was well chosen. The interest awakened a few years ago by Mr. Hudson's lectures on Shakspeare, is remembered by all readers of the great poet. He walked amid the creations of Shakspeare's wonderful imagination as a man at home. Those lectures pointed him out as the suit able person to undertake an edition of Shakspeare's works, which should embody the excellences of the one before us. His design has been to reproduce the famous Chiswick edition, retaining its advantages and removing its defects, and, at the same time, making such additions in the way of annotation and illustration, as the progress of Shakspearean literature has rendered possible. Beginning with the text, Mr. Hudson has aimed to restore it to its purity. "So that," he says, "if a thorough revisal of every line, every word, every letter, and every point, with a continual reference to the original copies, be a reasonable ground of confidence, then we can confidently assure the reader that he will here find the genuine text of Shakspeare." The notes, which are both original and selected, bear directly upon their legitimate purpose, to make clear and intelligible to the reader the meaning of words, phrases and allusions, which the lapse of time has obscured. They embody the best fruits of all previous annotations, and the rich results of the editor's own study. The introductions to the several plays are designed to indicate the sources from which the poet drew his materials, and to unfold their historical foundations, as well as to lead to a just comprehension of the plays themselves. "We would endeavor," says the editor, as to the critical purposes of these Introductions, "to conduct the reader by silent, natural processes, to such a state and habit of mind, that he may contemplate the plays, perhaps without knowing it, as works of art, and see all the parts and elements, of a given structure, intertwining and coalescing, and growing up together, in vital, organic harmony and reciprocity. For if, without being drawn into an ugly conceit or vanity of criticism, the reader can be led to see or feel how, in the poet's delineations, everything is fitted to every other thing; how each requires and infers the others, and all hang together in natural coherence and congruity; it is plain that both the pleasure and the profit of the reading must be greatly increased." A fine example of the scope and character of these introductions may be found in that which accompanies "Macbeth." We venture to say that few, if any, can read that Introduction without experiencing a deeper insight into the play itself, and a measure of gratification in reading it largely increased.

The Chiswick edition was comprised in ten volumes. To the present edition another volume will be added, to embrace the poems and a Life of the poet, with a general review of his works. The last volume will contain a portrait, finely engraved on steel, from a superior picture, which we have seen. If the works of Shakspeare had no value, except as connected with the drama as an institution of society, we should certainly wish the

world well rid of them. But they have other and higher value, and will long_outlive the stage. Whether, as illustrating the scope and power of our language, or the multiform passions of the human heart, or the thoughts, manners and customs of our forefathers, they will never cease to be read and studied. It will be long, we believe, before another edition, in every respect so perfect as Mr. Hudson's, will be given to the public. The liberality of the publishers cannot fail to find, in the end, a suitable appreciation and recompense.

Grammar of English Grammars; with an Introduction, Historical and Critical, the whole methodically arranged and amply illustrated, with Forms of Correcting and Parsing, &c., &c. By GOOLD BROWN, Author of the Institutes of English Grammar, etc. New-York: Samuel S. & William Wood. 8vo. Pp. 1028.

This somewhat formidable volume contains, like its title-page, which, from its immense length, we could not give in full, a vast accumulation of matter. It is, doubtless, the result of indefatigable toil, and of many years of careful study. It abounds in critical notes, which evince great familiarity with the details of grammar, in all its departments.

The plan of the work is essentially the same as that of Mr. Brown's "Institutes of English Grammar." Indeed, it may be regarded as an expansion of that wo:k, the enlargement consisting principally of an Introduction of eleven chapters, and extended Observations and Notes on the general principles. It looks at the subject from the same point of view, and hence is not in keeping with the spirit of more modern research. It deals rather with the forms of the language than with its spirit; it exhibits it in its dissected members, rather than as an organic whole. It depends, mainly, upon the old methods of parsing for its disciplinary exercises.

It is to be regretted that the author should not exhibit towards other grammarians a more amiable spirit; he seems, indeed, to regard other writers as interfering with his peculiar prerogatives. With criticism that is just and merited, he too often descends to that which is the language of other grammarians, as examples of false syntax. The book is too voluminous for common use; it is suited only to the critical and curious. It contains much valuable matter, and will aid in settling many disputed points. We recommend its perusal to all who are interested in grammatical research.

General History of the Christian Religion and Church. From the German of Dr. Augustus Neander. Translated from the last edition. By JOSEPH TORREY, Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy in the University of Vermont. Vol. IV. Comprising the fifth volume of the Original. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. 1851. 8vo. Pp. 650.

We have, on a former occasion, testified to the indebtedness of English students of Ecclesiastical History to Dr. Torrey, for the great work which he has rendered into our language, now brought down, as far as published by Neander, at the time of his lamented death. Dr. Torrey was the fitting man for the task which he undertook. His critical learning, his comprehensive acquaintance with German literature, his patient industry, and great candor and impartiality, were qualifications Neander-like, and the results of his labors are satisfactory to the most competent scholars. The period embraced in this volume, extends from Gregory VII. to

Boniface VIII., from 1073 to 1294. At the time of his death, Neander was engaged on another volume, which was to bring the history down to the Reformation. In what state that work was left, the translator was not informed when the present volume went to press. It is certainly to be hoped that we may, if possible, have the benefit of Neander's latest historical studies.

We need not enlarge upon the particular merits of Neander's History, now so well known, and so justly regarded as indispensable. He seems to have been raised up and endowed for the special purpose of elucidating Christian History, by bringing to his work "minute and comprehensive learning, scrupulous fidelity, unexampled candor and simplicity of spirit, and unobtrusive but pervading piety." That he has left nothing undone is too much to be said. The study of history is endless, and contributions to the more perfect knowledge of the past, are the most which is to be expected. It is Neander's merit that his contributions were of unequaled value, and that his labors have quickened the inquiries of other minds, in every part of the Christian world.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Various books, which have come to hand late, we can at present only mention.

The New Testament; or the Book of the Holy Gospel of our Lord and our God, Jesus the Messiah. A Literal Translation from the Syriac Peshito Version. By JAMES MURDOCK, D. D. New-York: Stanford & Swords. 1851. 8vo. Pp. 515.

We should be glad to notice at length this learned work. It possesses great interest and value for all who are anxious to gain a perfect knowledge of the New-Testament.

Memoirs of Rev. Joseph Buckminster, D. D., and of his Son, Rev. J. S. Buckminster. By ELIZA BUCKMINSTER LEE. Second Edition. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields. 1851. 12mo. Pp. 492. We are glad that this very interesting and valuable work has reached a second edition.

Memories of the Great Metropolis; or London from the Tower to the Crystal Palace. By F. SAUNDERS. New-York: G. P. Putnam. 1852. 12mo. Pp. 307. An excellent hand-book for travelers visiting London, though its literary merits entitle it to a higher rank than a mere guide-book.

The American Baptist Publication Society is continually increasing its catalogue of valuable religious works. Among the latest are the following: Bunyan's Consoling Works, and Bunyan's Searching Works, each preceded by an interesting introduction. By Rev. J. N. Brown. The Heart Treasure; or The Furniture of a Holy Soul. By REV. OLIVER HEYWOOD. 1666. Revised and edited by George B. Ide, D. Ď. Dr. Ide has written an introduction to this excellent religious book, in which he has presented an account of the life and character of Mr. Heywood, and has set forth the value of the work, as one that, from its eminent spirituality, is adapted to the wants of the present day. Scenes in China; or Sketches of the Country, Religion and Customs of the Chinese. By the late MRS. HENRIETTA SHUCK, Missionary in China.

A Dictionary of the German and English Languages. By G. J. ADLER, A. M., Professor of the German Language and Literature in the University of the City of New-York, New-York: D. Appleton & Co. 1852. 12mo. Part 1; pp. 532. Pt. 2; pp. 293. This is an abridgment of the author's larger work, a work which has come into general circulation, and is without any doubt the best German and English Dictionary extant.

ART. X.-LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

AMERICAN.

THE first number of a new quarterly has been published in New-York, entitled the New-York Quarterly Review. It is edited by A. G. Remington, Esq., and published by Cornish, Lamport & Co., Park Place. The leading article of the first number is on German Independence.

Messrs. Little & Brown have just published volume fourth of Bancroft's History of the United States. They have also nearly ready, the Speeches, Forensic Arguments, and Diplomatic Papers of DANIEL WEBSTER, with a notice of his Life and Works, by EDWARD EVERETT. In 6 vols. 8vo. The first three volumes are already printed. From the same press, will also soon appear, the Speeches of Hon. R. C. Winthrop. In 1 vol. 8vo.

Charles Scribner, New-York, has in press the following works: Studies on the Literature and the Manners of the Anglo-Americans in the 19th century; by Philarete Chasles, Professor in the College of France.-Brace's Hungary in 1851; with an Experience of the Austrian Police.-Captains of the Roman Republic; from the 2d Punic War to the Last Civil War; by Henry W. Herbert.

Ticknor, Reed & Fields announce as in press, A work on Operative Surgery, with upwards of 2,000 illustrations; by Drs. K. W. Piper, and H. J. Bigelow. -Leigh Hunt's Complete Poetical Works; and Memoirs and Writings of Hartley Coleridge.

Phillips, Sampson & Co., Boston, will soon publish Sir James Stephen's Lectures on the History of France, in 3 vols., with an introduction by a distirguished American scholar.

FOREIGN.

We learn by letters from England, that Dr. William Smith is a prominent candidate for the Greek Professorship in the University of Edinburgh, made vacant by the recent decease of Professor Dunbar. The principal competitor with Dr. Smith is Professor Blackie, of Aberdeen.

Dr. Smith is still going forward with his important classical works. He is about to publish an Illustrated Classical Manual for Youth, with 200 wood cuts. Post 8vo.

One of the most interesting of the more recent English works is the Life and Letters of Barthold George Niebuhr; by the Chevalier Bunsen, and Professors Brandis and Loebel; with Essays on his Character and Influence. 2 vols. 8vo. Other recent works are Cicero's Orations against Verres, forming vol. 1 of Cicero's Orations; edited by Geo. Long, Esq., M. A., late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge; being the first volume of the Bibliotheca Classica, edited by Geo. Long, Esq., and Rev. A. G. Macleane.-Life and Times of Dante, by Cesare Balbo; edited by Mrs. Bunbury; and (re-printed from American works,) Life and Letters of Judge Story, and Parkman's History of the Pontiac War. Also Lord Palmerston's Opinions and Policy, during more than 40 years of public life; with biographical and critical memoirs; by G. H. Francis, Esq.

Among the works announced are the Life and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by Lord Cockburn; Lives of the Prime Ministers of England; Memoirs of the Marquis of Rockingham and his Contemporaries, by the Earl of Albemarle.