PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Booxs.

A Treatise on the Conflict of Laws of England and Scotland. By. John llosack, of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-law.

The Convict; a Tale. By G. PR. James, Esq., Author of "The Smuggler," &c. In three volumes.

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Readings for the Young, from the Works of Sir Walter ■Scott. In three volumes.

[These volumes are the extracts of extracts, so far as literary taste in the gela- tion and animation and spirit in the thing selected go. The very cream of Sated . Prose Works—his landscaper, his scenes, his dialogues, his reflections, and his feelings (from the journals of his later years)—is packed up in three as pretty little volumes as need be, with a little sprinkling of poetry. Of their curio's, excellence there is no doubt; of their effect as reading-books for the young these may be a question. They do not seem to us to have that oneness about them which belonged to the extracts in The Reader. As specimens, they are as effective as the original work whence they come, or more effective; we have the best bits, and we are enabled to study them at leisure: but unless the reader can supply the continuation from his own mind, we fancy they will be found frag- mentary.]

Extracts from the Writings of Eminent Authors, Moral, Historical, and Poetical. Selected by Miss Emily Barker. In two volumes. Third edition, greatly enlarged.

[These extracts are various enough both in subjects and styles; Shaftesbury and writers similar to him, as regards age and a somewhat passed manner, being laid under contribution, as well as more modern authors. This variety, and the solid character of much of the matter, has probably been the cause of the book reaching its third edition: for the selection does not seem to have been made upon any very definite plan.]

Sermons Preached before the University of Oxford. By Charles A. Ogilvie, Di)., Regius Professor of Pastoral Theology. [These five eennons were preached at St. Mary's Church, Oxford, between Octo-

ber 1845 and July 1847. The circumstances of the times, and the genius loci, naturally directed attention to the Tractarian schism and the Tractarian conversions to Rome. Hence, although not directly aiming at controversy,. but rather handling moral and spiritual questions applicable to all men, more especially to students for the ministry, no fair opportunity is lost of assailing the Church of Rome, upholding the Church of England, and censuring the sin of those who forsake her communion for that of a "corrupt and degenerate church."] An Exposition of the First Seventeen Articles of the Church of England. By the Reverend Thomas Sworde, M.A., Rector of St. Peter's, Thetford, &c. [A. series of essays, although partaking of the form and character of sermons, • upon the more important Articles connected with the fundamental subjects of' Christianity. The author's object is to supply a plain exposition, adapted to the present age, which the more learned and elaborate works are not, for several rea- sons; and in this way the publication is likely to answer its purpose. The expo- sition is Protestant.]

Desoriptive and Historical Catalogue of the Pictures in the National Galler y; with Biographical Notices of the Painters. By Ralph N. Wornum. Re- vised by C. L. Eastlake, R.A.

[Biographical notices of the painters whose works are in the National Gallery; each notice being followed by a species of catalogue raisonn6 of the specimens. of the master. The notices are compilations of various lengths, but generally with a relation to the artistical rank of the painter; and contain a criticism on his merits, as well as a sketch of his life. The accounts of the works in the gallery mostly relate to the story of the picture, or describe it. There are also other catalogues in the volume, presenting the pictures in their hanging order, or tabu- larly representing the manner in which they were obtained. The book is designed for home reading as well as for use in the gallery: its extraordinary cheapness shows that it is a publication by authority.] The Anabasis of Xenophon; with English Notes, Critical and Explanatory, a Map arranged according to the latest and best Authorities, and a Plan of the Battle of Cunene. By Charles Anthon, LL.D., Professor of the Greek and Latin Languages in Columbia College, New York, &c. Revised and adapted to the use of English schools. [This is a handsome school volume in all that concerns the "getting up." In an literary department it resembles Anthon's other editions of the classics, by an over-fulness of illustration, not merely in explaining everything, (which in- deed is the object of the editor' so as to obviate reference to the master,) but by the diffuse manner in which that object is carried out. Long, Thirlwall, and Ainsworth, have each been laid under extensive contribution, especially Ains- worth; whose map and tabular matter are published entire.] Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary. A new edition, carefully revised, cor- rected, and enlarged. By R. A. Davenport, Author of" The Biographical Dictionary," &c.

[Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary and his Key to Classical Pronunciation, both compressed into a stout handy duodecimo, with a small but clear type. The edibar states that nearly five thousand words have been added to this edition, and corrections made both in the definitions and pronunciation of words.]

A Grammar of the German Language; being a practical Application of Becker's System, combined with Grammatical Exercises and German Ex- tracts in Prose and Poetry. By Carl Edward Aue, Ph. Dr., German Master in the High School of Edinburgh, &c.

[A clear and well-arranged German Grammar on the principles of Becker, with exercises attached to each lessen, on the plan of doable translation, from German to English and English to German.]

The Recreation; a Gift-book for Young Readers. With Engravings. [This volume furnishes an interesting selection of extracts from the books of travels of the year, with some tales of adventure taken from periodicals. The Recreation for this year, however, seems to have a more jogtrot spirit than some of its predecessors.] Classical Tales and Legends. By W. B. Flower, B.A., late Scholar of Magd- Coll. Camb.

Simple Talesfor the Young. The Adventures of a Fly.

[These juvenile story-books are rather distinguished for a vivacious and lite- rary manner than for any peculiarity of matter. Classical Tales and Legends is the best of the trio: a not unsuccessful attempt to narrate some of the most interesting stories of Ovid in a simple and modern style. A few are in verse.] William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England, from the Earliest Period to the Reign of King Stephen. With Notes and Illus- trations. By J. A. Giles D.C.L., late Professor of Corpus Christi Col- lege, Oxford. (Bohn's Giles, Library.)

[This addition to Mr. Hobo's Antiquarian Library is the Reverend John Sharpe's translation, revised by Dr. Giles; who has also added notes and some charters. It is a useful addition to popular archasology.]

The History of the Popes, their Church and State, and especially their Con- films with Protestantism in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. By Leopold Ranke. Translated by E. Foster. In three volumes. (Bohn s Standard Library.)

The Blessings of Tetnperance Illustrated its the Life and Reformation of the

Drunkard; a Poem. By John O'Neill. Forming a Companion to Craik-

shank's "Bottle," with Etchings from his pencil. Second edition. The Lsfe and-Works of William Cowper. Volume VIL "Come, Night, dear Night"; a Duet, as sung by the Misses Williams The Music by Miss Hunt.

[This duet does the fair composer credit: it is simple and unpretending, yet not Insipid. The melodies are flowing, and the vocal parts well combined; and, sung in a drawingroom by two ladies with sweet voices, it cannot fail to give pleasure.]

A Vocal Album; containing four Songs, two Duets, and a Trio; the Words by various Authors, the Music composed by Charles Goodban. [This is a very handsome volume, and its contents are not unworthy of the ele- gance of its appearance. Mr. Goodban's music exhibits taste and expression, is in a pure style, and free from the cradities and affected Germanisms of the day.] Davidson's Musical Treasury: First Book of Glees, Catches, &c., with Ac-

companiments.

[In so far as regards quality of paper, and clearness and beauty of typography, this volume leaves nothing to be desired, and were its contents a sterling quality it would indeed be a cheap publication. But the selection is not in good taste; a few standard compositions being mixed up with a great quantity of rubbish.]