PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

From April 5th to April 18th.

Booxs.

Narrative of the Texan Santa Fl Expedition ; comprising a Description of a Tour through Texas. With Illustrations and a Map. By Gzonan WILKINS KENDALL. In two volumes.

Ristarical Memoir of a Mission to the Court of Vienna, in 1806. By the Bight Honourable Sir ROBERT ADAIR, G.C.B. -With a Selection frau big Despatches, published by permission of the proper Authorities.

The Rose of TisteRln ; a Tale of the Swedish Coast. By EMILIE CARLEN. Translated from the original Swedish. In two volumes.

The Voice of the Nation ; a Manual of Nationality. By the Writers of " The Nation " Newspaper. Second edition. [A selection of prose articles from The Nation, of Dublin ; apparently closing with the year 1843. The " second edition " in the titlepege indicat,s a sale in certain quarters; but we suspect the prose of The Nation newspaper has not excited and will not excite the same general attention as the poetry. The form of a prose article is not of so general a character as an article in verse, and its substance not so enduring. The best " leaders " are written upon some temporary event, with some temporary purpose. They must draw any power of permanent attraction from the accidents of style and treatment, rather than from the more fundamental properties of structure, substance, and form. Generaltruths in enduring language may find a place in newspaper articles; but any systematic attempt to put them there mould destroy the newt-paper- effect of the leader, and by no means be sure of succeeding in the object aimed at. Speaking of these papers as compositions, they strike us as being some- what verbose, though less so than Irish periodical writing in general: they are also distinguished by much earnestness of feeling, as well as a more sensible mode of looking at circumstances and prospects—though a little given to ex- aggerate the danger and difficulties of England in relation to foreign affairs.]

Remedies .S'uggested for some of the Evils which constitute " the Perils of the Nation."

[This volume is the sequel to The Perils of the Nation, published about a year ago. The perilous state of the country is still continued in this volume, to complete the view ; whose quintessence consists in sending us to the Bible, to be ruled by Divine instead of human laws. The remedies are of various kinds; but the principal consist in church-extension, limiting the hours of labour, and forbidding the employment of women and children, a system of cottage allot- ment, with sanatory regulations, an alteration of the Poor-laws, and some enactments to promote morals.

The writer, it viii be seen, is a disciple of the SADLER-ASHLEY school; but he is more cool and rational than many of its disciples, whilst he has all their philanthropy and good feeling. His remarks on the injustice and injurious effects of the present law of divorce, which restricts relief to the rich, are well deserving of attention; and the book contains a striking exposition of some of the evils which beset the poorer classes of society, partly taken from public reports, partly the result of experience.]

Inquiry into the Taxation and Commercial Policy of Great Britain ; with Observations on the Principles of Currency and of Exchangeable Value. By DAVID BUCHANAN. [To enter upon the subjects of this volume would carry us over a wide field, often trodden : for the writer investigates the principles of taxation, sketches the history, describes the practice, and states the facts connected with the different branches and principal items of our taxes. He also looks at the new Tariff, and has something to say upon value, currency, and rent ; disputing the theory Of RICARDO ]

The Budget : On Commercial and Colonial Policy. With an Intro. duction, in which the Deductive Method, as presented in Mr. Mill's System of Logic, is applied to the solution of some Controverted Ques- tions in Political Economy, By R. TORRENS, Esq., F.R.S. [The collection into a volume of Colonel TORRENS'S celebrated pamphlets on current questions of political economy. The preface is an ingenious defence of the modern method of arguing economical questions upon assumed hy po- theses, which though true in the abstract may never be true in reality.] Essays on the Pursuit of Truth and on the Progress of Knowledge. By SAMUEL BAILEY, Author of "Essays on the Formation and Publica-

tion of Opinions," &c. Second edition, revised and enlarged. [In this new edition Mr. BAILEY has entirely rewritten the first and largest essay " On the Pursuit of Truth," and altogether omitted that " On the Fundamental Principle of all Evidence and Expectation," which he may per- haps republish in a separate form.]

True at Last ; a Tragedy, in five acts.

[The truth of True at Last consists in a faithless wife, who has been tempted by her seducer to poison her husband, drinking the deadly cup and then con- fessing her guilt. There is a collateral plot of a love-affair between a miser's daughter and his clerk ; Alben the miser having sold an orphan child to gipsies, by whom he is eventually murdered,—which seems to leave all smooth for the marriage of the lovers. The intermediate incidents appear to be de- rived from LILLO'S Fatal Curiosity and the Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fat/torn; but as the writer stops short of results, they are often inci- dents without an ending. Traces of poetical powers, as well as of the terse- ness proper to dramatic dialogue, are exhibited in this play; but there is no

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care n the construction, no probability in the conduct, and the mere crime and mere vice which form the staple of the whole, are destructive of interest.] Der Blaubart ; em n Marchen, in flint' Akteu. Von LUDWIG TIECK. With a Tran,lation of all Difficult Words and Passages, Explanation of Gram- matical Peculiarities, &c., by H. APEL. [The selection of this drama as a text-book for pupils does credit to the taste and judgment of Mr. APEL. The study of so chaste and genial a piece of humour is calculated to form the taste and judgment at the same time that it familiarizes with the knowledge of the language. We were at first a little startled by the epithet "German Aristophanes," bestowed upon TIECK by Mr. APEL in his enthusiasm ; but on reflection, there appears to be something of justice in it. In kind, ARISTOPHANES and TIECK have an affinity. The greater manliness and power of the Greek dramatist may be attributed to a naturally more robust constitution, or to the more stirring and invigorating social circumstances under which his character was formed. ARISTOPHANES might have been tamed down into a TrEest in court•ridden Germany : TIECK may be called a drawingroom ARISTOPHANES. For our own part, we prefer TIECK'S "Puss in Boots" to his " Blue-heard "; but we admit that for Mr. APEL'S immediate purpose the latter is the more judicious selection. The translation of difficult words and passages appended to the drama is useful, and well executed : the mistranslation of " was man so blau nennt," at p. 100, we attribute to an unnoticed typographical error. "Do you mean what people call blue ?" is the sense of the passage.] The Discovery of the Science of Languages ; in which are shown the real nature of the parts of speech, the meanings which all words carry in themselves as their own definitions, and the origin of words, letters, figures, &c. By MoncaN KAVANAGH. In two volumes. [These two goodly octavos contain a "discovery" touching the science of language, which is totally new, and has been made without any assistance what.. ever "from books, or the etymology of words." In makiag this discovery, Mr. MORGAN KA,VANAGH says he has "ever studied his Own mind." What this " discovery" is we are unable to tell; for the author fairly warns his readers that " no part of the work can be understood without an intimate knowledge of all by which it is preceded," and between seven and eight bun. dred not very attractive-looking pages on a subject unknown, is too great a demand upon time during the "season." That Mr. KAVANAGH does not think small beer" of his book, is evident from his own description towards the conclusion of his labours,—" a work containing the science of all the lan- guages ever spoken, with a great deal of other hidden knowledge besides."] .Researches on Light: an Examination of ail the Plimnomena connected with the chemical and molecular changes produced by the influence of the Solar Rays ; embracing all the known photographic processes, and new discoveries in the art. By ROBERT Huai', Secretary to the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society.

[The subject of Mr. ROBERT HUNT is not the science of optics, but " that very extraordinary property of the solar beam by which chemical changes of the most singular kind arc brought about in living and in dead matter, in organic and inorganic bodies." The Researches on Light consists of a brief history of the subject ; a collection of the plilenomena observed and the expe- riments made by modern chemists; together with the views of Mr. HUNT upon the conclusions drawn or sought to be drawn. The subject is one of considerable interest, but too scientific in its nature for consideration in a miscellaneous journal, at least at this period of the year.] The Economy of Waste Manures ; a Treatise on the Nature and Use of Neglected Fertilizers. By JOHN HANNAM, Hon. Mern. New York State Agr. Soc., Author of Prize Essays "On the Use of Hand-Til- lages," &c. [An admirable little treatise, written at the desire of the Yorkshire Agricul- tural Society, and republished that it may reach others besides farmers connected with that body. Mr. HANNAM'S publication is a model of this kind of po- pular writing ; based upon science, yet keeping science as much as may be out of view, so that but for the terms of chemistry the practical farmer might often fancy be was only receiving the views of " plain common sense." The ma- nures wasted on the farm itself are not the only subjects discussed ; the waste manures of towns in sewers and from factories, as well as the neglect of local advantages, are also considered.] A Treatise on the Practical Drainage of Land. By HENRY HUTCHINSON. [A practical book by a practical man, who aims at exhibiting the " fundamen- tal principles " of draining, as well as their application.] Schism and Repentance ; a Subject in Season. By JOSEPH FEARN, Author of " Belief and Unbelief ; a Tale for the Sceptical."

[Young England in prose fiction. The principal hero of the tale is Ar- thur Hutchinson, like many heroes of last dying speeches, the "son of pious and respectable parents, who gave him a good education." On his father's death he forsook the Church; which destroyed the decat hug health of his mother. He then turned Unitarian, established a debating societj, encouraged a me- chanics institution, fell into vice and infidelity, squandered his substance, sank in the world, and eventually became connected with a gang of robbers. All this is the " Schism " of the titlepage : the " Repentance " comes through the efforts of the regularly-ordained clergyman, when Master Arthur has been condemned to imprisonment, hard libour, and solitary confinement. There are other heroes of schism,—one of whom dies, while one lives to repent ; with whole lots of good people belonging to the Church. The religious views of the writer seem to favour the Puseyites ; in politics and political eco- nomy he is an old Tory—opposed to manufactures, growth of towns, poor-law unions, mechanics institutes, and all the "marches" of increasing popula- tion and growing speculation. The structure and conduct of the tale are sadly inartiatical. Of the sentiments people will judge according to their opinions.] The Rustic Bower; or Sketches from Nature. By WILLIAM MACKEN- ZIE, Author of "The Friend of Youth," &e. [A. series of descriptive essays on such objects as are common to the country, intermingled with incidents that scarcely rise to the character of a tale. These things are varied by some South African Sketches, communicated to the writer by a friend ; and the publication derives its name of The Rustic Bower from the place where it was composed. The book is pervaded by an amiable spirit ; and the descriptions are natural, but very literal.] , Modern Chivalry ; or a New Orlando Furioso.- With illustrations by GEORGE eautssuesw. Second edition. In two volumes.

[This book is designed to exhibit a man of no feeling—the incarnation of the selfishness of modern society. We imagine it is indebted to GEORGE CRUIK- SHANK for the success of the first edition, as the matter seems not very bril- liant. The modern Orlando appears to he a dull kind of Pelham, though the form of the book is not autobiographical.] The Old Church Cloch. By RICHARD PARKINSON, B.D., Canon of Man- chester. Second edition.

[An autobiographical tale of a Cumberland man, serving as a vehicle for painting the primitive manners of the people in the remoter districts, and tie-

scribing the character of" Wonderful Walker," the good parson commemorated by WORDSWORTH in The Excursion. An introduction contains many biogra- phical particulars of Mr. WALKER, as well as of the state of the more retired parts of Cumberland hi the last century ; and is not the least interesting portion of the book. The title is derived from an old church-clock in Manchester, which serves to introduce the narrator of the tale to the recorder of it.] The Story of Gottfried and Beata. By FRIEDRICH WILHELM CAROVE, Author of "The Story without an End." Translated from the Ger- man by ANNA MOLINE. The Illustrations by HENRY NEWMAN. [A trite sentiment and eventless story, most unduly spun out.]

Guide to Oratory, or Whole Art of Public Speaking.

[The history and principles of oratory, with specimens of the art, an exposition of logic, and a variety of other matters, thrust into about a hundred small pages. The modern bookmaker heats Procrustes hollow.] The National French Grammar, arranged on a New Method. By G. J. BERTINCHAMP, A.B. Second edition.

Elements of Truth ; or the Missionary's Assistant. By OMICRON. Second edition.

SERIALS.

Browning's Bells and Pomegranates, No. VI.—" Colombe's Birthday."

Religues of Ancient English Poetry ; consisting of old Heroic Ballads,

Songs, Stc. By THOMAS PERCY, Lord Bishop of Dromore. Part I. [In the opinion of many persons entitled to deference, PERCY'S edition of our old English ballads was a principal cause of effecting that change in our lite- rature, which, superseding vapid imitations of POPE, gave rise to the Lakers and modern romantic school : it is certain that the learned Bishop's collec- tion, and the interest it excited, was one of the visible means by which the change was effected. Apart, however, from its accidental effects, the Reliques of Ancient English Poetry will always hare an intrinsic interest, for the merits of the poems, the light they throw upon national manners, opinions, and lan- guage, and the merit of the editor. This last is perhaps as much a secret of their popularity as the attractions of the ancient poetry. Dr. PERCY united the elegance of the scholar of taste with the learning of the antiquary; and in proportions pretty exactly adapted for popular use. Less learning might have made him flimsy or superficial; with less taste he would have been more full and more dull. Instead of a book which any one might read, he would have produced a storehouse of materials for literary men to praise and pilfer. This new edition of the Reliques is a very handsome one; of a convenient form, a clear type, well displayed on the paper, which is not too much covered; and the part is cased in a handsome "coat of many colours" relieved by gold. If begins with the Ballads; reserving Dr. PERCY'S preliminary matter, with the titles, &c., for the last part. If sufficiently successful, the completion of Percy's Religues will begin, not end the speculation; Mr. WASUBOURNE, providing he is encouraged by the public, intending to publish an uniform edition of our early poets, under the title of the "Percy Library."] The United States of America ; their history from the earliest period, their industry, commerce, banking transactions, and national works, thick institutions and character, political, social, and literary ; with a survey- of the territory, and remarks on the prospects and plans of emigrants.. By HUGII MURRAY, F.R.S.E. With Illustrations of the Natural His-

tory, by JAMES Portraits and other engravings by Jacesos. In three volumes. Volume III. (Ediuburgh Cabinet Library, No.. XXXVII.)

[Manners and social life, slavery, religion, literature, and natural history, with other branches of natural science, form the contents of this third volume, and complete the work. The compilation is distinguished by the usual ability displayed in this series, especially the chapters on Manners and Slavery. Fa- miliar with many of the works whence Mr. MURRAY has drawn his materials, we can bear witness to his judicious selection and skilful exhibition.] The Guide to Trade—The Farmer. Compiled by GEORGE N tc Rocca, Esq. [ A revised, and, we believe, a rather reduced edition of Mr. Nicitoccs'a well- known Farmers Guide, which has run through two editions, and been of con- siderable utility in Ireland.] The Fallacies of Our Own Time. By OLIVER BYRNE, late Professor of Mathematics, College for Civil Engineers, Author of "The New and Improved System of Logarithms," Sec.; and Professor JOIIN BYRNE, Norfolk, Virginia, U S., Author of Au Essay on the Quadrature of the Circle," &c. Part I.

Kohl's Travels in Ireland, Part II.

Horse-shoe Nails, Nos. X I. to XIII.

PERIODICALS.

The Archwological Journal, No. I.

[The object of this embellished periodical is to collect and diffuse popular in- ibrrhation relative to the remains of antiquity and of medimval art existing in. this country, with a view to promote antiquarian studies and the preservation of existing specimens. The papers on Stained Glass, Coins, Bell-towers, and Anglo-Saxon Architecture, in the present number, are calculated to inform and interest the general reader as well as the antiquarian ; and the numerous illuttrations on wood and copper render the subjects more intelligible and attractive. The proceedings of the Archological Society, (a body subsidiary to and cooperative with the Antiquarian Society,) notices of new publications, reprints of curious documents, and communications of facts and discoveries, constitute the permanent features of this work.]

British and Foreign Review, No.

Dublin Renew, No. XXXI.

ILLUSTRATED WORKS AND PRINTS.

Church Needlework; with Practical Remarks on its Arrangement. By Miss LAMBERT, Authoress of "The Handbook of Needlework." Illus- trated with engravings. [This handsome volume treats of a class of objects for needleworkers to ex- ercise their skill and ingenuity upon, that has been but little regarded since the Reformation, and now is engaging the attention of both Anglicans and Roman Catholics,—namely, the drapery of church-furniture. Miss Lam- BERT'S volume, being apparently intended for Protestant ladies, only alludes to sacerdotal vestments incidentally as a part of the history of the subject;. her particular attention being bestowed on altar-cloths and carpets, and, cover- ings for desks, stools, and cushions. For these, various designs are given, with patterns of appropriate borders, ciphers, and symbolical devices ; and direction* as to the nature and hues of the materials employed, and the method of work- ing therm : in short, all the information necessary to guide the taste of ladies desirous of contributing to the embellishment of the altar by their handiwork. is here given, beyond those particular instructions contained in the Handbook of Needlework.] Elementary Studies of Trees. By GEORGE BARNARD. Nos. 1.—VT. [These are the moat intelligent and useful of the many "studies of trees" that have come under our notice. They exhibit the rationale of' " touch" in reference to foliage. The student is directed how to proceed in sketching a tree, and what points to observe in his delineation. Each number is devoted to one class,—as oak, elm, beech, ash, &c. ; their characteristics are briefly described, and the forms of the leaves, the ramifications of the boughs, and the distribu- tion of the masses, are delineated. First, a tuft of leaves is drawn, the natural size or near it; next, a twig with two or more tufts, one third less; then a branch, on a still smaller scale; and afterwards, a mass of foliage, and the whole tree : thus the "touch" proper to each kind of tree is deduced from the form of its leaves and the structure of its branches ; and it is shown that the skill a the sketcher is dependent on knowledge of nature more than on mere manual dexterity. This principle is not carried out so fully and completely as could be desired : the anatomy of the tree is not so fully displayed as is requisite; the character of the stem and the bark are not made out with sufficient dis- tinctness; and the effect of forms on appearances of light and shade is not traced very clearly. These defects we hope Mr. BARNARD will supply in future numbers; in which we shall be glad to find more of details and less of pictures, and also a better distribution of light and shadow. The value of' these examples is to direct the practice of the student ; who ought not to copy them, but only refer to them as guides to the observation and delineation of nature. We recommend Mr. BARNARD to deal in a similar way with clouds, water, and foreground objects.]

The Imperial Family Bible, Parts XXVIII. to XXXII I. The Works of Burns. With Notes and Illusuatious. Parts XL to XV.

Music.

Anthems for the Coronation of King George II. Composed in the year 1727, by GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL. The World's Wanderers. Canzonet ; the Poetry by SHELLEY, the Music by J. LODGE ELLERTON, Esq.