PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED, From February 3d to February 9th.

BOOKS.

Pleasant Memories of Pleasant Lands. By Mrs. L. H. SIGOURNEY. With six illustrations from drawings by D. ROBERTS, J. M. W. TURNER, T. CHESWICK, &C.

The Works of William Shakspere : the Text from an entirely new colla- tion of the old editions : with the various Readings, Notes, a Life of the Poet, and a History of the Early English Stage. By J. PAYNE Cowen, Esq., F.S.A. In eight volumes. Volume VII. [This volume is rich both in the dramas and the bibliographical commentary. Besides Julius Casar, there are the four great tragedies, .11/actieth, Hamlet, Lear, and Othello. The introduction to each play displays Mr. COLLIER'S extensive knowledge and minute observation of every fact bearing upon his author ; exhibits the popularity of SELAKSPERE in his own age, shown by modes that would be extraordinary even in our day of improved mechanics and universal reading ; whilst the editor illustrates the use that may be made of the earlier editions even when surreptitious. For example, the first edi- tion of Hamlet, (1603,) supposed to have been piratically printed from short- hand notes, teaches how the Ghost should be dressed in the closet-scene. "Just as the Ghost," says Mr. COLLIER, "is departing from the Queen's closet, Hamlet exclaims, Look how it steals away !

My father, in his habit as he lived

Malone, Steevens, and Monck Mason argue the question, whether in this scene the Ghost, as in former scenes, ought to wear armour, or to be dressed in 'his own familiar habit ' ; and they conclude, either that Shakspere had 'forgotten himself,' or 'had meant to vary the dress of the Ghost at thishis last appearance.' The quarto of 1603 shows exactly how the poet's intention was carried into effect ; for there we meet with the stage-direction, ' Enter the Ghost in his night-gown '; and such was unquestionably the appearance of the performer of the part when the short-hand writer saw the tragedy with a view to the speedy publication of a fraudulent impression. ' My father, in the habit as he lived,' are the words he recorded from the month of the actor of Hamlet."]

Poetical Remains of Lucretia Davidson, collected and arranged by her Mother : with a Biography by Miss SEDG WICK.

[An English reprint of a late American edition of the Remains of LUCRETIA, an elder sister of MARGARET DAVIDSON; originated, it would appear, through the interest excited by WASHINGTON Laviries Memoirs of MARGARET, reviewed in our journal of the 22d October. This volume does not seem to be a complete edition, but to consist partly of a selection from poems already pub- lished, and partly of new pieces, with a few fragments of prose. The most interesting feature of the publication, to English readers, is Miss Senowica's Biography. Compared with IRVING'S life Of MARGARET, Mica SEDOWICH's memoir is not so full in incident, or so complete in its domestic pictures ; perhaps from the absence of materials, closer attention having been paid to the younger child, who so resembled her lost sister. Neither can it compare with Iavnvo's life in elaborate finish. But it is a touching and elegant piece of composition, judiciously substituting traits of character for small incident.]

Mormonism in All Ages; or the Rise, Progress, and Causes of Mormo- nism; with the Biography of its Author and Founder, Joseph Smith junior. By Professor J. B. TURNER, Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois.

[The Mormons are an American sect, who boast of having one hundred thou- sand members in the States, and ten thousand in Great Britain ! Their founder is an ignorant rustic of the name of JOSEPH SMITH; their scripture an absurd farrago, professed to be revealed to the said Swint, and to contain, inter ales, the history of the Jews who wandered to America; the leaders seem to be accomplished knaves, and the followers egregious dupes,—though their frauds and their follies do not palliate the cruel violence with which twelve thousand were expelled from Missouri. This publication, by Mr. TURNER, proposes to give an account of the history of the sect, and to confute its claims; but neither the theme nor the treatment conveys a favourable idea of the sagacity or literature of the Professor of Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois.]

An Elementary Treatise on the Structure and Operation of the National and State Governments of the United States. Designed for the use of schools and academies and for general readers. By CHARLES MASON, A.M., Counsellor-at-Law.

[A plain and concise exposition of the Federal and Provincial Constitutions of the United States, with an account of the procedure and general powers of the courts ofjustice. There is also a brief sketch of the history of the present Govern" mente,in their colonial and revolutionary growth, with some short noticeswf mi

ternational law. The book, though chiefly designed for youth in America, may be usefully perused by any one, either in the States or Great Britain, who only desires a compendious view of the subject. The object of the author is expo- sition, not criticism ; yet it is curious to see how cautious he is to avoid even hinting an opinion that may run counter to the will of the majority.]

The School and the Schoolmaster; a Manual for the use of Teachers, Employers, Trustees, Inspectors, &c. of Common Schools. In two parts. Part I. by ALoszo POTTER, D.D., of New York. Part IL by GEORGE B. EALERSON, A.M., of Massachusetts.

[This rather bulky volume may he fit and useful for America. To us it seems mainly to deal in well-established truisms and commonplaces about education ; which, however proper to be inculcated in societies unacquainted with them, could have been presented in a much better style and briefer compass.] Criminal Jurisprudence considered in relation to Cerebral Organization. By M. B. SAMPSON. Second edition. With additions.

[Mr. SAMPSON'S Criminal Jurisprudence appeared originally, about two years back, as a series of Letters in the Spectator. The bold and novel views which they contained attracted considerable attention ; and the Trustees of the Hen- derson Fund, by whom Mr. COMBE'S Constitution of Man was first issued at a low price, resolved to publish a cheap edition for general diffusion. This edition is exhausted, and the work now appears in an enlarged and more attractive form. Our opinion of its merits was indicated by the space origin- ally devoted to it in our pages; and its value is increased by the way in which the author has cited many eveuts of the past two years as additional corrobo- rations of his theory. Vte may find another opportunity of quoting some of the new matter.] The Temple Church; an Account of its Restoration and Repairs. By WILLIAM BuBoz, Esq., of the Inner Temple, one of her Majesty's Counsel, M.A., &c.

[This is the fullest and most detailed account that has appeared of the nature, extent, and progress of the reparation and decoration of the Temple Church; and it includes some interesting particulars relative to the works, tending to show that the necessary substantial repairs constituted a very large share of the expenses incurred.] The Manual of Book-keeping; or Practical Instructions to the manufac- turer, wholesale dealer, and retail tradesman, for keeping and balancing their books in an easy and simple manner. By an Experienced Clerk. [Rather an ingenious attempt to attain a chief result of double-entry by an extension of the system of single-entry ; intended chiefly for retail dealers, and persons who do not or cannot employ a book-keeper. Each person must, of course, apply the system for himself, modifying the theory to his own case ; and by a close attention to the little book, he may be able sufficiently to master its principles to do so. As the publication, however, is intended for persons who know little about the subject, it strikes us that the examples would have been clearer bad they been real and complete—in fact, a transcript of an actual account throughout. The examples in the day-book are supposed to exhibit the transactions of a wholesale stationer ; not a very good choice, looking at the class of traders for whom the volume is intended. The invoice-book seems to us to contain no particular trade at all, unless it be that of a general dealer. Some notice should also have been taken of the waste-book, as being essen- tial to many trades.] The Year-Book of Facts in Science and Art : exhibiting the most im- portant discoveries and improvements of the past year. Illustrated with engravings. By the Editor of" The Arcana of Science."

[This volume contains the usual number of curious and instructive varieties ; but we imagine that some of the papers are assuming more the character of striking extracts or short articles than scientific facts; an error to which the temptation is great, but which it would be well to guard against.] Observations on the Principal Medical Institutions and Practice of France, Italy, and Germany ; with Notices of the Universities and Climates, and illustratile cases. By Enwns LEE, M.R.C.S., &c.; Author of the "Jacksonian Prize Essay on the Operations for Stone," &c. Second edition, rewritten, and considerably enlarged; with a Parallel View of English and Foreign Medicine and Surgery.

[Besides enlargement and modifications, this volume contains an account of the French provincial hospitals, together with those in the Smith of Germany, and some in Italy. The subject of climate is also touched upon.] The Lady's Work-table Book ; containing clear and practical instructions in plain and fancy needlework, embroidery, knitting, netting, crochet, and tatting. With numerous engravings, illustrative of the various stitches in those useful and fashionable employments.

[A neatly got-up book, treating of a vast many subjects, often illustrated by wood-cuts. Of the practical merits of the instructions we cannot speak. The literary merit is indifferent.] The Parliamentary Companion, for 1843. Eleventh year. By CHARLES R. DOD, Esq., Author of "The Annual Biography," &c.

SERIALS.

Life in Mexico, during a Residence of two years in that country. By Madame C— DE LA B—. With a Preface, by W. H. PRESCOTT, Author of "The History of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain." Part

II. (Foreign Library.) [This Part completes the work, the first half of which we reviewed last week at length ; and there is nothing in the conclusion to call for further notice. The main incidents and the particular observations are of a similar kind; and there is the same graceful feminine style. A revolution begun in the capital, and this time a successful one—various rambles in the country—an examina- tion of the public institutions of Mexico—and a return journey when the En- voy was replaced—form the principal events ; whilst the subordinate traits have no generic difference, if we except a ladylike picture of venomous reptiles in certain districts, and a still darker sketch of Mexican morality or criminality. As this Part, though a continuation, has no falling-off in attraction, it may perhaps be inferred that it is the more interesting of the two.]

Ranke's History of the Popes, their Church and State, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Translated from the last edition of the German by WALTER K. KELLY, Esq., B.A. of Trinity College, Dublin. Part

III. (Popular Library of Modern Authors. Copyright editions.) Thornton's History of the British Empire in India, Vol. IV. Part. IV. Stephens's Book of the Farm, Part XI.

Mrs. Trollope's Jessie Phillips, Part II.

Conibe Abbey, No. X. PAMPHLETS.

The Inaugural Address delivered at the Opening of the Collegiate Insti- tution, Liverpool. By the Right Honourable WILLIAM EWA.RT GLAD* STONE, M.P., Master of the Mint, and Vice-President of the Board of Trade.

The Fifth Political Word addressed to the House of Lords by Viscount

WELLESLEY.

Interment and Disinterment; or a further exposition of the practices pur- sued iii the Metropolitan places of sepulture, and the results as affecting Letters to the Editor of the Surgeon, Author of "Gather-

and the Government and the JOHN WHITE, A.M.

the Lancet? By an Old Army rector. New edition.

No. CXXV. ary.

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the health of the living : in a aeries of Morning Herald. By G. A. WALKER, logs from Grave-yards," &c.

England and her interests: the Times Anti-Corn-law League considered. By What Killed Mr. Drunimond, the Lead or Surgeon.

011ivier's Parliamentary and Political Di PERIODICALS.

The TY hat.Not, No. I.

Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Graham's (Philadelphia) Magazine, Janu Chess-Player's Chronicle, January and Fe Church Magazine for February.