treats of the article occupies fully a hundred pages.

In the chapter on the grammatical construction of sentences, a distinct notice is assigned to the style of the Apocalypse, which Mr. Green is inclined to class apart from the other books.

The citations which we have made are, we trust, sufficient to give the reader a distinct idea of the whole work. To the evangelical student it will prove highly serviceable, while the number of references which it contains will give it a value also to the classical one.

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Hargrave; or, the Adventures of a Man of Fashion. By Mrs. Trollope. vols. We earnestly hope few men of fashion resemble the hero of this tale, and we trust and believe very few do, certainly at least in our own country. Admiring Mrs. Trollope's talents which are displayed in the volumes before us as much as in her other productions, we still think she has been very unfortunate in her conception of the plot of this novel. Hargrave, indeed, is a character altogether improbable; it is impossible to conceive that any person in the station and with the education of this individual could have committed the offences and crimes of which he is represented to have been guilty. We are sorry to see in the literature of our own country any approach to that school of fiction in which the French have unhappily made themselves so prominent; one of the distinguishing marks of which is, the imagining circumstances as incidents in the stories they produce, which ought only to find a place in the Newgate Calendar, or some other unhappy and revolting record of crime.

The False Heir. A Tale. By G. P. R. James, esq. 8vo. 3 vols.-Mr. James is a most prolific writer. He almost rivals Sir Walter Scott in that particular; indeed, in many other particulars, as well, we know no writer of the present day who approaches so much to that great and surpassing master in the school of fiction. The tale before us is one of much interest, and abounds in scenes and situations drawn with no slight power. We wish, nevertheless, that the author had chosen a different period for his tale of action. The times immediately preceding the first French revolution are better suited to the historian than the novelist. There were, doubtless, many defects and, perhaps, abuses in the institutions of France at that period which required alteration, but we see no use whatever in bringing them before the public at the present day; at the same time the author in the work before us has only introduced those which he has mentioned in order to elucidate his tale. We

are quite sure, indeed, that an author who, to judge from the general tenor of his works, thinks so rightly on most subjects of importance, will never err intentionally in the particulars which we have pointed out.

Letters from Madras. By a Lady. 8vo. Those who wish for a good and evidently a genuine account of the manners and society of India, including not only the European portion of the inhabitants, but the native population also, will find much to amuse them in these letters, which are written in a very lively style, with a slight dash of satirical observation, which, although, perhaps, as well omitted, certainly does not diminish the entertainment to be derived from the volume.

The Norrisian Prize Essay. By J. J. Harrison, A.M.-The subject, that "both in the Old and New Testaments eternal life is offered to mankind through Jesus Christ only." A learned, comprehensive, and satisfactory essay.

Letter to Lord De Grey on the Ameliorated Condition of Ireland, &c. By N. W. Simpson. In this well-written pamphlet Mr. Simpson shows the im provement in agriculture, and consequently in the rising condition, of the people of Ireland; he proves the misstatements of the late Mr. Inglis, and he removes the false charges and misrepresentations which had been confidently urged, and therefore implicitly believed, relating to the management of the estates of the noblemen and great proprietors of the country. The same writer has published "Testimonials in reference to the Sales of Irish Estates, and Minutes of Evidence on the State of Crime in Ireland."

The Dirge of Westminster, or Founder's Day. Rhyme and Rhapsody.—The complaint in verse of an old Westminsterian of the decay of that renowned college of learning and discipline, with some Latin verses appended.

Inaugural Address to the Limerick Philos. and Lit. Society. By Sir Aubrey de Vere.-A judicious and animated discourse, pointing out the objects of curiosity in nature and art that should be collected for the museum, and mentioning the illustrious men who are natives of the district of Limerick.

A Charge to the Clergy of Bristol. By Thomas Thorpe, B.D. Archdeacon of Bristol. The part of this charge on Unchristian Marriages is well worthy of attention.

The Miraculous Escape of Don Fernandez de Alcantera from the Prisons of the Inquisition, &c. Translated by Rev. R. Walker.-A veiled attack on the Oxford Theology.

The Prose or Younger Edda, commonly ascribed to Snorri Sturlison. Translated from the old Norse. By G. W. Dasent. A curious and interesting addition to the scanty supply of Northern literature we possess. The author appears well acquainted with his subject, and we hope he will labour diligently in a field too much neglected hitherto, and yet most interestingly connected with the early history, religion, and superstition of Europe.

Love Letters of Mrs. Piozzi to W. A. Conway.-Confessions of a lady in her

dotage.

Medical Reflections on the Water Cure. By James Freeman, M.D.-Highly in favour of the hydro-curative system.

Charge delivered at the Visitation of the Archdeaconry of Surry. By S. Wilberforce, M.A.-A composition of temperate views, and containing much sound and useful information, especially on the subject of pews. We only doubt whether the allusion in the last part to "hankering after the corruptions of the faith which issued from the papacy itself" was called for; as such subjects had better either be fully and thoroughly discussed, by which means alone a clear and satisfactory view of them can be obtained, or not mentioned at all, especially when there is nothing in the previous subject to lead to them; and they are also more in the Bishop's province than the Archdeacon's.

Astolfo, a Dramatic Romance.-The author possesses a poetical fancy, a power of poetical expression, but the wildness and eccentric nature of his subject preclude much sympathy with the passages

of his drama. Let him try a subject admitting a greater variety of feeling, and thoughts and matters more allied to common humanity.

Two Sermons preached in St. James's Church, Enfield Highway. By Rev. J. Russell and Rev. T. Burton.-Two interesting discourses relating to the regulation of church-services, under the authority of the rubric and the bishop.

The Church must speak out-on Church Rates. By T. Gutteridge.-The writer advocates the merging the church-rate in that of the poor, and collecting them together, and very properly reprobates Lord Althorp's proposition of abolishing them, and raising a sum from the Consolidated Fund to supply their place.

Tintern, Stonehenge, &c. By S. Prentis, A.M.-The Dedication includes an interesting account of the late Mr. Godwin. The poems are respectable.

Lectures on the Sympathies, Sufferings, and Resurrection of Christ. By the Rev. H. McNeill. 1843.-The Second Lecture in this volume on the Sufferings of Christ, as connected with Judas Iscariot, will afford a favourable specimen of the author's acquaintance with his subject, and of his manner of treating it; so as at once to instruct his hearers, and influence their feelings.

Lecture Sermons. By William Nind, M.A.-We beg to recommend in this volume the Sermons on "The Difficulties of the Gospel no Offence;" and the one on "The Sin against the Holy Ghost," to particular attention; but, indeed, the whole volume consists of discourses which could not be listened to without profit. They are written in a style plain without vulgarity, and the subjects of each discourse being, as it were, leading ones, that is, arguments for exposition of important doctrines, they can scarcely be perused without leaving behind a serious impression of their value. As regards such volumes as these, we only feel regret that we cannot do justice to the author by quotation, for it is not in short or insulated passages that their merits is to be shown; but we can recommend the volume-and then those who trust in us, will read it throughout.

Sunday Readings for the Family and Closet. By J. N. Pearson, M.A.-The object of this work is to provide a short service for every Sunday in the year,

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consisting of a portion of the Bible-the illustration-a prayer suitable to subject, and a hymn; the whole service occupying about 20 minutes; but, while this is the principal intention of the book, the author observes, that he also aimed at producing a volume that may afford edification to the humble and pious in their daily devotions. We think he has successfully accomplished his design, and produced a volume that may be read by the educated, and which at the same time might be a serviceable manual to the lower classes.

system of another, under particular circumstances, experience does not permit us to doubt. But the subject is one of difficulty, as it is uncertain in its effects, as it has been associated with quackery and imposture, as it has been admitted by one part of the profession, and denied and ridiculed by the other. Will it be of any practical use in the "Ars Medicine," the "Ars Sanatrix ?"—is the important question, and that is still undecided.

Poems relating to the Present State and Prospects of the Church. By the Rev. N. Clarke, A.M.-These poems are written with much elegance of composition, and with poetical feeling, and are deserving of a larger notice than we can give them. We must extract, however, one sonnet (p. 17), as a specimen of the author's feelings on religious subjects, as contrasted with those of our immortal poet-the author of Paradise Lost.

SONNET.

Et tu Brute !

On these words of Wordsworth, We must be free or die, who speak the tongue That Shakspere spoke,-the faith and morals hold

Which Milton held.-Vol. iii. p. 190.
"O Wordsworth, Wordsworth, hast thou felt
the spell,
[hung?
Thou too, which o'er this land so long has
Of Milton's faith the knell at Nice was rung
Long ages since, and Milton's morals dwell...
Where, it would shock the pious muse to tell.
His was the pen, and his the daring tongue,
Which toiled so hard to justify the wrong
When martyred Charles upon the scaffold fell.
His was the hand which shook the marriage
bond,

And strove, with Arius, to withdraw the rays
That circle the Redeemer's throne on high.
Cease then, sweet bard, thy panegyric fond-
The lord supreme of peerless poesy-
No more; it is the limit of his praise."
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The Emigrant's Handbook of Facts. By S. Butler.-A very useful and complete little work.

Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Welshmen. By the Rev. R. Williams. This is the first number, extending only to "BR;" but it appears to be compiled with industry and knowledge.

War and Peace; or, the Evils of the first, &c. By William Jay.-The author is the honourable Judge Jay, of Westchester, near New York.

The Nature and Benefits of Holy Baptism. By Francis Gardner, A.M.A most excellent little treatise, contain ing in a small compass a masterly view of the important subject, and a consideration of the objections usually urged against regeneration in baptism.

England and her Interest. By John White." The Times, and the Government, and the Anti-Corn Law League considered."

Biblia Ecclesia Polyglotta. The Proper Lessons for Sundays from the Scriptures of the Old Testament; together with the whole of the Book of Psalms, in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and English.-This is both an useful and elegant addition to the publications of Messrs. Bagster. "To print in a form equally commodious, the whole of the Scriptures," observes the Editor, "would have been too extensive an undertaking to be useful out of a library." The PROPER LESSONS, there fore, have been selected; and, while the volume may vie in typographical beauty with the most expensive productions of the English press, its price renders it accessible to the less wealthy clergy, to whom the stupendous and costly Polyglots are unattainable.

A History of the Church of Russia. By A. N. Mouravieff, Chaplain to his Imperial Majesty. Translated by the Rev. R. W. Blackmore, Chaplain in Cronstadt to the Russian Company. 8vo.

pp. xix. 448.-A history of the Russian Church, by a native writer, cannot but be valuable, considering that most accounts which we possess of it are imperfect and unauthentic, though, in saying this, of course we except the works of Messrs. King and Pinkerton. This history is well written, and has informed us on various points. The translator has appended a great number of notes, which would however have been more serviceable at the foot of the page referred to, than in the form of an appendix. He has caught something of the spirit of the Tractarian movement, and his attempt to make the Anglican and Russian churches harmonize is carried much too far. It is of little use to shew to what extent divines of the Church of England have entertained sentiments which are really at variance with her formularies.

The Study of Botany, (New Library of Useful Knowledge).-A useful little work.

The British and Foreign Traveller's Guide furnishes in a compendious form a complete directory for the traveller at home and abroad, comprising tables of all the railways in Great Britain, times and fares of the steamers from every port, an index of 1100 towns, with the steam, railway, and coach conveyance to each; and many useful particulars respecting the continental railways, foreign steamers, &c. &c. Corrected editions are to appear monthly.

ROYAL COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS. Her Majesty's Commissioners have issued notices for three further competitions for works of art required for the decoration of the New Palace at Westminster.

1. For various Statues in bronze and in marble, of British Sovereigns and illustrious personages. Models are to be sent in the course of the first week in June, 1844, to a place of exhibition hereafter to be appointed. The specimen, or specimens not exceeding two in number, to be sent by each artist, may be either prepared for the occasion, or selected from works already executed by him within five years prior to the date of this notice. The works may be ideal or portrait statues, or groups, but not rilievi. The subjects are left to the choice of the artists. The materials are to be such as are commonly

used for models and casts. The dimensions are to be on the scale of an erect human figure not less than three nor more than six feet. 2. Artists are invited to send specimens of Stained Glass, to be sent in the course of the first week in March, 1844. The specimens are required to be designed in general accordance with the style of architecture and decoration adopted in the New Palace. Outlines in lithography, showing the dimensions of the windows, may be obtained at the Architect's offices in New Palace Yard. Each exhibitor is required to send one and not more than two coloured designs for an entire window, drawn to the scale adopted in the outline, viz. two inches to a foot; and one specimen of stained glass, not exceeding six feet in the longest dimension, representing a part of such design in the full proportion. Such

specimen of stained glass to be glazed up in lead, and framed in wood. The objects forming the details of decoration may be either figures or heraldic devices relating to the Royal Families of England, or a union of the two, and may be accompanied by borders, diapered grounds, legends, and similar enrichments. 3. For Carved work in wood, required for various parts of the New Palace, and in the first instance for the doors of the House of Lords. Specimens are to be sent in the course of the first week in March, 1844, to be designed in general accordance with the style of decoration adopted in the New Palace. Outlines in lithography, showing the dimensions of the principal door of the House of Lords, may be obtained at the Architect's offices. Each exhibitor is required to send one and not more than two designs for an entire door, drawn to the scale adopted in the outline, viz. two

inches to a foot; and one carved panel, or part of a panel and frame-work, not exceeding four feet in the longest di. mension, representing a part of such design in the full proportion. The objects forming the details of decoration, in conformity with the conditions above expressed, are left to the choice of each artist. The material of the carved specimen is to be oak.

Each invitation is confined to British artists, including foreigners who may have resided ten years or upwards in the United Kingdom.

On the Queen's birth-day, Prince Albert presented to Her Majesty twelve gilt bronze figures, copies (in miniature) of the twelve colossal statues in the Throne-room of the Palace at Munich, made for the Prince by the Sculptor Schwanthaler.

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