PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED,

From November 15th to November 28th.

BOOKS.

Imagination and Fancy ; or Selections from the English Poets, illustra- trative of those first requisites of their art ; with Markings of the Best Passages, Critical Notices of the Writers, and an Essayin answer to the question " What is Poetry ?" By LEIGH MINT.

On the Discovery of the Mississippi, and on the South-western, Oregon, and North-western Boundary of the United States. With a Transla- tion, from the original MS., of Memoirs, &e. relating to the Discovery of the Mississippi, by Robert Cavelier de la Salle and the Chevalier Henry de Touty. By THOMAS FALCONER, of the Honourable So- ciety of Lincoln's Inn. An Apology for the Nerves; or their Influence and Importance in Health and Disease. By Sir GEORGE LEFEVRE, M.D., &c. A New View of Insanity. The Duality of the Mind proved by the Structure, Functions, and Diseases of the Brain, and by the phtenomena of Mental Derangement, and shown to be essential to Moral Responsi- bility. With an Appendix : 1. On the Influence of Religion on In- sanity ; 2. Conjectures on the Nature of the Mental Operations; 3. On the Management of Lunatic Asylums. By A. L. WIGAN, M.D. Albert Lunel ; or the Château of Languedoc. In three volumes. Reynard the For; a renowned Apologue of the Middle Age, reproduced in Rhyme. The Life, Progresses, and Rebellion of James Duke of .Monmouth, 'c., to his Capture and Execution ; with a full Account of the Bloody Assize, and copious Biographical Notices. By GEORGE ROBERTS, Author of " The History of Lyme Regis," &c. In two volumes.

The Arithmetic of Annuities and Life Assurance, or Compound Interest Simplified; explaining the value of annuities certain, or contingent on one or two lives, and the values of assurances in single and annual pay- ments, and comprehending the values of leases, pensions, freeholds, and reversionary sums in possession or expectation, immediate, deferred, or temporary ; illustrated with practical and familiar examples. By ED- WARD BAYLIS, Actuary of the Anchor Life Assurance Company. [This is science popularized! To calculate the value of a perpetual annuity, or one terminable at a fixed time, was held to be an effort not always achievable by common mortals, but a question to be referred to a professional person; whilst an annuity dependent upon one or more lives, the value of an existing life in assurance, or the present worth of a policy on a life that has been. assured for some years, together with all questious of reversionary value, seemed a stroke of actuary art about as easily mastered as to calculate the distance of a fixed star, and probably many to whom the problems had been proposed

would about as soon have attempted the one as the other. Here, however, is Mr. BAYLIS, the Actuary of the Anchor Life Assurance Company, who undertakes to enable a person to calculate the various questions enumerated in his titlepage, if" totally ignorant of algebra and its symbols." Nay, we think he performs more than he promises ; for, if we may judge by our examination, at could be mastered by a person conversant with the principal rules of common arithmetic. All that the author requires is, that his introductory examples in decimals be thoroughly mastered ; though be recommends a week or two's study of logarithms in Mr. MESSAGE'S book, as a means of facilitating labour and accelerating progress. BAYLIS on the Arithmetic of Annuities and Life Assurance is certainly a remarkable book ; and not the least remarkable point to numbers will be the simplicity and in many cases the ease of the rule by which complex-looking

cases are worked. We have, we suspect, the philosophy of the subject brought down to practice—the short and easy method by which science as well as

trade abridges its processes when they become a matter of daily business. At the same time, there is nothing in Mr. Berms's book of the " royal road " pretension. Ile requires from those who aim at readiness and proficiency a com- mensurate amount of study and practice. And the rules w hich he puts forth are the principles discovered by original-minded mathematicians, on data col- lected by equally original-minded philosophers, increased by the experience of

the Insurance-offices. The publication seems designed by its author as a text- book for schools ; but it will be useful to many other classes of persons, even if they never have occasion to wink a question on which it treats, from the arithmetical training through which they will be put, in an interesting and comparatively easy way.] The institutions of Popular Education ; an Essay, to which the Man- chester Prize was adjudged. By the Reverend RICHARD WINTER HAMILTON, LL.D., D.D.

[The successful essay for a prize of 100/. by an anonymous donor of Man- chester, who made Dr. VAUGHAN the medium of announcing his premium and prescribing his conditions. These embraced certain topics, designed to exhibit a general and statistical account of popular education abroad and at home ; the British part of the question to contain a comparative view of Churchmen and Dissenters, manufacturers and agriculturists, in the educational field. The question of the control of the State over education was also to be discussed. The judges to whom Dr. VAUGHAN delegated the task pronounced in favour of

the essay entitled The Institutions of Education and we dare say justly ; but it is not a very extraordinary composition either as regards matter or manner. The branches of the subject, as chalked out by the instructions, are consecu-

tively followed ; the statistics and leading facts are arranged and presented under each division ; the urban or manufacturing Nonconformist view of the subject is stoutly enforced, and somewhat in the style of the "powerful " sectarian preacher : but we have recognized little that is new either in fact or Opinion.]

The Ljfe of Baber, Emperor of Ilindostan. By ft. M. CALDECOTT, ESq. [It is an odd thing to abridge the Life of BABES; because those who are likely

to read it would most probably read it in the original translation by LEYDEN and ERSKINE : for although BARER'S character was of that genial natural kind which attracts general sympathy, yet his facts and his spirit are so Orien- tal that his memoirs are better relished by those who have some knowledge of the East. Neither does this volume appear as if designed for popular circula- tion. If questioned, however, Mr. CALDECOTT might answer, that he abridged the book because it pleased him, and published for the same reason ; unless it be that his appended "Observations on the Life and Time of Saber," in which he draws a comparison between the European and Christian contemporaries of

the great Mogul, not always favourable to the former, instigated the publi- cation of the biography. The author seems what is called a character, and has infused some of his traits into his book.] Sermons. By THOMAS EDWARDS HANKINSON, M.A., late of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and Minister of St. Matthew's Chapel, Denmark Hill. Edited by his Brothers.

Poems. By Tnomes EDWARDS HANKINSON, M.A., &c. Edited 'Ibis Brothers.

[These are publications dictated by fraternal piety. They consist of a volume of selected Sermons, preached by the late Mr. HANKINSON in his chapel at

Denmark Hill; and a volume of Poems, chiefly written for the Seatonian Prize, which the author gained nine times between 1831 and 1842, having only failed in 1836, when no prize was adjudged. (It seems not altogether lair to more youthful competitors to permit such reiterated success by one candidate.) The Prize Poems are fluent and powerful, but a palpable imitation of BYRON both in style and treatment : some verses of a miscellaneous kind are not

equal to the Prize Poems. The Sermons are of a superior character to what the author's poetry might induce one to expect—practical in their object, where the theme admits of it.] The Church Restorers ; a Tale, treating of Ancient and Modern Ar- chitecture and Church Decorations. By F. A. PALEY, M.A., Hono- rary Secretary to the Cambridge Camden Society.

[An imaginary history of an existing church, describing in an elaborate yet lively and graphic manner the successive changes that have taken place in ec- clesiastical architecture and religious ceremonials. The erection of the first rude Saxon church, its rOdification in the early English, and subsequent en- richment in the decorated style, illustrate the splendour of the Roman Ca- tholic Church in its prosperity ; then comes the dismantling of images at the Reformation ; the utter demolition of Popish ornaments by the Puritans, the patching up and pewing of Protestantism, marking the period of decline ; suc- ceeded by the restoration of the ancient ornaments by an Oxford ecclesiologist. The sketches of the old English Baron and his castle, the Abbot and monastery, the fox-hunting Parson and jobbing Architect of modern times, give ani- mation to the narrative; and the contrast between the past and present state of popular faith and priestly influenceis, of course, favourable to the days when saints relics wrought miracles, and the wealth of the great was poured into the lap of the Church.]

Legends of Rubezahl, and other Tales. From the German of Mus...cus.

[A selection from the Popular Thies of Alusexs, originally collected, it is said, from the peasantry ; though they bear more marks of invention in the

regions of sheer impossibility than the people are usually apt to indulge in. The tales, however, are very amusing ; the book prettily got up ; and it will form a nice holyday present, for which it seems to be designed, as it makes one of 3Jr. Ilemarr's " Holyday Library."]

Records of Israel. By GRACE Acitaiest, Author of "The Magic Wreath," &c.

[Two tales illustrative of the persecutions of the Spanish Jews, written by Mita Acurkers with a view of showing the sufferings to which her coreli-

gionists have been exposed for conscience sake. The first story, "The Edict," refers to the expulsion of the Hebrews from Spain by Ferdinand and Isabella; the next is a story of a family's escape from the Inquisition during the last century.] How to Speak French : Forty Conversations in Paris, English and French. By Acts SLOE ALErris, A.B. and LL.B., Paris, &c.

[These Conversations contain a good variety of topics, some of them embracing subjects not often handled by this kind of book—as French monies, weights and measures, the shows of Paris, &c. They are also illustrated by gramma- tical notes, and directions to guide the pronunciation, with exercises for trans- lation on each dialogue. The style of M. Actur.LE Am:writs is simple and easy ; and the book will be found useful to those who use it properly—that is, who study it thoroughly to acquire a vocabulary and phrases, as well as practice in the idioms, instead of bujing it the day before they start, to pull it out when they are in a " fix."]

Agricultural Chemistry. By GEORGE CO2, Author of " Spectacles Secrets," &c.

[There is nothing new in the account of elements necessary to be understood before chemistry can be applied to agriculture ; but Mr. Cox lays claim to the- discovery of some new and cheap composts, and undertakes to qualify a person with but little chemical knowledge to analyze soils by means of his " agricul- tural test-chest."]

SERIALS.

A History of British Crustacea. By THOMAS BELL, F.R.S., &c. Part I.. [Having finished the history of Quadrupeds and Reptiles, Mr. BELL has passed to the Crustacea, or animals having a shell covering their bodies ; which he in- tends to publish in the same style as the two previous classes. The part before- us commences with the crab family : but as even this is unfinished, and the notices of the habits of the creatures few in number, the work will be more conveniently considered at an advanced stage. In the interim, we may observe that the style of the illustrations exhibits all the accuracy, spirit, and taste for- which the publisher's editions are noted.] .11lichelet's History of France. Translated by G. H. SMITH, Y.G.S. Part I. The Races and the Provinces of France. (Whittaker's Popu- lar Library. Copyright Editions.) [This is another of those standard historical works, with translations, with which Messrs. WHITTAKER are now enriching English literature, by including them in their Popular Library of Copyright Editions, at a price little beyond that of a reprint. The History of France by MICHELET in some sense re- sembles GIBBON'S Decline and Fall, in the comprehensive character of its plan ; the author dividing his work into distinct divisions, each of which pre- sents some large subject in its ramifications. Thus the first volume (embraced in the part before us) depicts the races that, having at any time settled in France, may have contributed by their fusion to form the Frenchman, and a view of the different provinces that were finally combined into France. How deep and broad this plan extends may be divined, when we say that the work commences with a review of the characteristics of the Celts and Iberians, an account of the foundation of the Phnenician and Grecian colonies on the Medi- terranean coasts, and of the early irruption of the Gauls into Italy and Greece.) The Camp of Refuge. In two volumes. (Knight's Weekly Volume.)

ILLUSTRATED WORKS AND PRINTS.

The Pictorial Natural History of the Three Kingdoms; being a Com- prehensive Account of Animals, Plants, and Minerals, together with the- Outlines of Geology. Translated from the German of LINDNER and LACHMANN, Professors of Natural History. Nos. I. to 111.

[The commencement of a scientific but plainly-written natural history, founded on CUYIER'S system ; and full of information, exact and well arranged : div- ing a succinct account of the distinguishing characteristics of the several divi- sions of the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; with the addition of statistical details, and an account of the uses to which each plant or creature is applied by man. The plates are partially coloured, and represent the figures of birds and ani- mals according to the scale of a portion of the human form, introduced in each; giving also some details of curious parts of their structure.]

ALMANAC KS.

The Banking Almanack, Directory, Year-Book, and Diary, for 1845. [The numbers and gravity of the lawyers, with the public dignity of the profession of the law, have long given them a special directory in the Law List : here we have another for the hankers; and a very complete affair it is. It commences with a ruled diary, in which the banker may chronicle his past deeds and memorandum his coming appointments; and as each date exhibits the number of days that have elapsed since the commencement of the year, with the number yet to come, he may at once muse over the lapse of time and "calculate the maturity of his bills." The almanack follows ; and its head and foot-notes are aptly appropriate to businesa—stating the days when public companies meet, with other useful matters: even the daily memorandums often have an eye to money. Thus we read, that on the 24th February (1836) fourpenny-pieces were first coined, and on the 25th (1797) cash-payments were suspended ; whilst the 18th March (1816) is memorable as the day when "Property-tax abolished "—it should have said repealed. The miscellaneous tables that follow the calendar are of a similarly appropriate character. The year-book comes next ; containing a variety of arithmetical and statistical par- ticulars; which are succeeded by a very able and useful digest of recent decisions on banking and commercial questions. After this, there is an analysis of the statutes of last session on banking and joint-stock companies, with an abridgment of other acts relating to business. The banking directory next appears, and is of course elaborate and full : its correctness we must assume— it is accurate as far as we have examined ; and its exhibition of the paid-up capital and number of partners, &c. in joint-stock banks will give it a prac- tical utility. Parliamentary and other directories upon a brief scale follow; and, with some statistics connected with life-assurance-offices, complete the contents of the book.] The British Almanac& and Companion of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1845. [It is only by the test of comparison that respective qualities are elicited ; arid it is not till we compare it with others that the superior merits of the British Abnanack are fully appreciated, for the variety, utility, and quantity of its in-

formation. The miscellaneous register affixed to the calendar is a public guide in itself; so full are its courtly, official, Parliamentary, and institutional. particulars, from the Queen's Palace down to the principal Clubhouses. The tables that follow are equally distinguished by utility,—learned, as in the list of Sovereigns, or practical, as in the account of the Post-office and Railways.

The Companion to the Almanack is a feature peculiar to the publication of the " Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge "; but it displays no par- ticular novelty of subjects this year ; which probably causes it to seem some- what less attractive than usual. The Population-returns supply the materials for a very elaborate exposition of the occupations of the people; and the tables compiled by Mr. PORTER occasion a review of the statistics of crime : but the two standing topics of Railways and Public Buildings supply the moat attrac- tive as the most current topics.] The Naturalist's Pocket Almanack, for 1845.

[One of Mr. VAN VOORST'S neat productions; and, though very small, one of the completest things of the kind we have seen. Everything is adapted to the avowed object, from the larger naturalist's notes on the month to the informa- tion in the calendar ; and, to complete its utility, the whole is interleaved.] The Comic Almanack, for 1845; an Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, con- taining "all things fitting for such a work." By Elamite Fussurios,, Gent. Adorned with numerous humorous illustrations, and a dozen of "right merrie" cuts pertaining to the months. By GEORGE- CRUIKSEIANK.

[GEORGE Caulasuelva's humorous illustrations of the month are the most funny features of this facetious calendar. Lady-day holding a drawingroom of female fashions, and Boxing-night-a jam of fists and faces in close contact, travestied from Rarrazz,nn's "Murder of the Innocents "-are two of the best drolleries.]

Pawsey's Ladies Fashionable Repository, for 1845. [A pocket-book in the old style, with pretty engravings and a "poet's corner" for lady rhymesters and riddle-makers.]

PERIODICALS.

Law Review, No. L [This new legal periodical contains a well-choten variety of articles ; some strictly professional, others of a professional but still of a broader character- jurisprudence as contradistinguished from law ; whilst some-as the notices of the late Lord ABINGER and of the late Mr. Dip/AL-are of a popular cast, anecdotical and critical biography. We know not whether Lord Baoccinam has anything to do with the work, or whether his mind is only a type of a com- mon lawyer's mind magnified to the gigantic; but some of the papers smack of his manner-not indeed in style, for they are scarcely so strong as it is his wont to be, but in his general "way." The notice of Lord ABINGER presents just his notion of the wonderful powers required in a "Nisi Prius lawyer " : it assails Lord Eratoar, and the Tories of his time, for keeping Mr. SCARLETT, Mr. DENMAN, Mr. BROUGHAM, and others, out of silk gowns; then turns fiercely upon the Whigs for their treatment of Mr. SCARLETT ; and mingles with these things a good deal of anecdote about the judges and lawyers of Lord ABINGER'S earlier days, which must have been gained from mixing in their society, or from intimate converse with somebody who bad been so favoured by opportunity.] Tweddell's Yorkshire Miscellany, Nos. L and U.

Music.

Sir Duets for the Pianoforte and Violin. By Louis Sports.

The Hundred and Fiftieth Psalm-Praise Ye the Lord; an Anthem, for soli and chorus. by CHARLES APKOREELL.

That's my Marquesa; a Sequidilla. Written and sung by Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS. The music partly composed and adapted by T. GERMAN REED.