to the eye of the stranger, as disfigure the scenery of his native country with a huge unsightly square white box, or pine-board Parthenon, or shingle castle. We recommend to all about to build in the country not to determine on their plan till they have looked into this volume, of which in our next we shall probably endeavor to give our readers some more detailed account.

The Mineral Springs of Western Virginia: with Remarks on their Use, and the Diseases to which they are applicable. By WILLIAM BURKE. "Quamvis ut hoc mallem de iis qui essent idonei suscipere quam me: ne quam neminem."-Cic. New York: Wiley and Putnam. 1842. 18mo. pp. 291.

of their present "calm repose, freedom from restraint, and omission of conventional usages," which he places in triumphant contrast with "the routine of follies and absurd ceremonies which constitute the pleasures of a fashionable watering-place." "Whensoever," he proceeds, with a stride of style which we shrink from attempting to follow with any humble imitation of ours, "whensoever the whiz of the steam-engine shall have invaded the solitary grandeur of our mountain defiles, then will the charms of our scenery and society deteriorate under the ruthless hands of a utilitarian generation."

The other of the two makes a very nice and recommendable little volume. The numerous cuts and illustrations are in general neatly executed, and the whole typography is in very pretty style. But there is one of the plates against which we protest with indignation-that of "the Three Profiles." They are thus described:

Original Surveys and Designs. The Il-
Justrations designed and engraved by
J. W. Orr. Buffalo: Press of Salis-
bury & Clapp. 1842. 18mo. pp. 232.

A COUPLE of serviceable guide-books, to their respective places of summer pilgrimage-with much convenient and useful information, and not without entertainment; which latter quality, in the firstnamed of the two, resides chiefly in the calmly dignified magniloquence of style corresponding to the classical stateliness of the above title-page, and which we do not hesitate to pronounce the ne plus ultra of guide-book eloquence. It presents a full and elaborate account of all the numerous springs usually classed together as "the Virginia Springs," and says that, "in no section of the civilized globe is there such a variety in the same space." The author laments their temporary depression in value, as property, from the "universal declension of prosperity; but anticipates that they will become a place of cosmopolitan resort, and of immense value in themselves and benefit to Western Virginia, as soon as times revive, and the Legislature construct macadamized roads, to connect them with each other and with the surrounding great routes of travel. We should infer, however, that he himself is rather disposed to deprecate that, as a consummation not devoutly to be wished, from his praises

"From the Hog's Back, a singular phenomenon is presented to view. It is that of three profile figures of the human face, upon the rock under the edge of the American Fall, so fully and clearly de

work of chance, and not of the sculptor's art. They are of gigantic size, but well proportioned, and are situated as shown in the engraving above. The first or upper one represents a negro; the next, a young and well favored man, of the European race, and the lowest, an elderly and spectacled personage of the same descent. They appear to be of the male sex, and the features of each are singularly well defined. They were first observed last season, and are now regarded with no little interest. This strange trio certainly exhibit a very remarkable coincidence of casualties."

Now, in the first place, the upper face, as represented in the plate referred to, does not bear the most remote resemblance to the features of a "negro;" and in the second place, neither the plate nor the description bears any much greater resemblance to the reality. The three are there given, as of about equal prominence and distinctness, the one immediately under the edge of the fall-a second half-way down the rock-and a third still lower. In the native rock the two latter are quite insignificant, appearing as but accidental indentations on what would seem the drapery of the huge chest above which frowns the dark massiveness of the upper face-the only one worthy of notice. This is indeed sublime; and it is unpardonable, that all its solemn grandeur should be frittered away, by one who evidently has not seen it in the proper light, or has not understood or felt it, if he has. This colossal face was observed for the first time last year, through the occasional opening of the spray, by the "eye of genius" of a very distinguished

artist of this city, a lady, from whose sketches, taken on the spot, we make the present criticism. The features are wonderfully perfect, and nobly moulded into an expression of eternal endurance,-the brow, surmounted by the sheet of the fall, beetling with a lowering frown over a straight and well defined nose-the lips compressed, but clearly and strongly chiselled, the chin well proportioned and rounded -and the whole outline of the face bowed forward upon the chest of the stony giant, as though beneath the pressure of the awful rush of waters which he seems planted there by some primeval doom to sustain.

Lord Morpeth's recent lines on the great cataract, which are prefixed to the volume, are not unworthy of quotation:

"NIAGARA.

There's nothing great or bright, thou glorious Fall!
Thou may'st not to the fancy's sense recall--
The thunder riven cloud, the lightning's leap,
The stirring of the chambers of the deep,
Earth's emerald green, and many-tinted dyes,
The fleecy whiteness of the upper skies,
The tread of armies, thickening as they come,
The boom of cannon, and the beat of drum,;
The brow of beauty, and the form of grace,
The passion, and the prowess of our race,
The song of Homer in its loftiest hour,
The unresisted sweep of Roman power,
Britannia's trident on the azure sea,

America's young shout of liberty!

Oh! may the wars that madden in thy deeps,
There spend their rage, nor climb th' encircling

"FAUGH-A-BALLAGH," is the celebrated and characteristic Irish motto, meaning "clear the way!" It is a bold undertaking, that on which Mr. Maxwell has ventured, of flinging down the glove of rivalry straight at the feet of the author of "Charles O'Malley;" but he has done so boldly and bravely. He has brought forward on his stage a young Irishman, who seems to be the full incarnation of the wild and warm genius of his country; he has given him a body-guard to match, and a commission in the twenty-first Fusileers; and has fairly started him forth on the world as a soldier of fortune, which in general, as we need not to be told, signifies, in Ireland, as everywhere else, a soldier of no fortune. The first three numbers, all that have yet appeared, promise capitally for the sequel; and though we took them up with a pshaw! of impatience at having to read them for an opinion about them, we intend to read the future ones as fast as they come out, for their own sake, for the fun that's in them.

General History of Civilisation in Europe, from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. By M. GUIZOT, Professor of History in the Faculty of Literature at Paris, and Minister of Public Instruction. Third American, from the Second English Edition, with occasional Notes by C. S. HENRY, D. D., Professor of Philosophy and History in the University of the city of New York. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 200 Broadway, 1842. 12mo. pp. 316.

IT is a good sign of a healthy public taste to observe the call for a third edition of these admirable Lectures of Gui

zot within so short a period; and we are glad to learn that this work has been adopted as a text-book by numerous institutions of Education. It is undoubtedly, for the period embraced within its survey, the most perfect model of philosophical history that has been produced. It will long remain a monument to the memory of the author, when the politician and his politics shall be forgotten. Professor Henry has added some Notes, which considerably enhance the utility of the volume in the hands of the student, though we think he might with advantage have made them more numerous. Guizot presupposes an acquaintance with the events of the whole European history of the times, out of which he has himself extracted all their essence of meaning, as constituting that history of ideas, principles, and institutions, which it is his object to develope. When used as a schoolbook, it would be a material aid that it should be accompanied with illustrative facts and details, and chronological summaries of the various groups of events on which the several portions of the work are based. Professor Henry has, in general, done this so well, that we are tempted to wish that he had taken a larger view of the opportunity afforded to him as Editor, and had carried it out to a greater extent.

"Discourses on Human Life." By ORVILLE DEWEY, Pastor of the Church of the Messiah, in New York. New York: published by David Felt & Co., Stationers' Hall, 245 Pearl, and 34 Wall Streets. 1841. 12mo. pp. 300.

WITHOUT any allusion to the peculiar views of the denomination, of which Mr. Dewey is one of the most distinguished ministers in the United States, we may safely commend this volume of sermons to all sects and classes of readers, for the high Christian philosophy and morality with which they are replete the comforting views of life, the sustaining views of death, and the generally elevating and purifying tendency which characterize such of them as we have yet had time to read, within the few days that the volume

has been placed on our table. They well sustain Mr. Dewey's reputation for eloquence, earnestness, benignity of spirit, and force of reasoning.

The Irving Institute-an English and Classical Boarding School for Young Gentlemen, Tarrytown, Westchester County, N. Y., WILLIAM P. LYON, A.M., and CHARLES H. LYON, A.M., Principals. 1842-3.

The receipt of a pamphlet prospectus of this excellent institution affords an opportunity we are pleased to take advantage of, to recommend it to the attention of all who would desire to place a son in a spacious and elegant establishment of this kind, on one of the finest sites on the unrivalled banks of the Hudson, as well in point of salubrity of air as beauty of scenery; and under the charge of gentlemen highly qualified for their responsible duty, in character, talent, accomplishment, and experience. The numerous and strong testimonials of approbation, contained in letters from parents, (gentlemen of known competency to judge,) which are appended to the prospectus, amply confirm the opinion which, as we have here expressed it, is founded on personal acquaintance with the estimable Principals. They speak with especial emphasis respecting the healthy moral influences and religious culture which, under the conscientious care and attention of these gentlemen, their children have had the good fortune to enjoy. Mr. Charles W. Lyon, formerly an instructor in the Grammar School of Columbia College, besides various Addresses, &c., is also the author of a volume used in the institution, entitled "Contributions to Academic Literature "-which has been generally noticed with favor by the

press.

We have a number of other books on our table, either received too late for examination and notice in our present Number, or necessarily deferred for want of room, which will be suitably attended to in our next.

AMERICAN.

THE recent dearth in Literary Novelties, is, we are happy to find, about to be relieved by the speedy appearance of several important works of interest and value; among these, the most prominent will unquestionably be, the forthcoming work of Mr. STEPHENS, comprising his further Researches among the Antiquities of Central America, which are characterized by a far more stupendous grandeur than those already discovered. The author of the farfamed "Glory and Shame of England," has also nearly ready a new work, to be entitled, "The Condition and Fate of England;-a subject at the present moment of paramount interest, when, to the observing eye, the internal condition of that powerful nation presents anomalies as conflicting as they are ominous and alarming. These volumes are designed as a continuation and summing up of the argument commenced in his former work, "The Glory and Shame of England," which created so much ado among all classes of readers. From a hasty glance at portions of the MS., which differs materially in character and scope from the preceding production, there is little doubt but its appearance will awaken great and very general interest. single chapter merely is devoted as a reply to the charges alleged against this writer by "Libertas;" the work, therefore, is far from being of a polemical cast, while it is characterized by even a more unsparing hand in its astounding developments. Two new works of a biographical character are also on the tapis, one, "Memoirs of Printers and Booksellers who became eminent Publishers, comprising a Historical Sketch of the Publishing Business in the United States." It will include much interesting statistical detail connected with our native literature and its purveyors, cotemporary and past. By JOHN KEESE, Esq. The other work alluded to, which will range with the foregoing, is to be entitled, "Memoirs of American Merchants distinguished for Enterprise, Success in Business, Moral Worth, and for their Liberality in objects of Public Charity, &c. By Rev. J. L. BLAKE, author of a General Biographical Dictionary.

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SHERIDAN KNOWLES is said to be engaged on a New Drama, founded on events in the history of America; an Indian princess constitutes the heroine of the piece. Theodore S. Fay is sufficiently convalescent to admit of his resuming his literary labors; his new novel, it is expected, will now shortly appear. Paulding has nearly completed a new work of fiction. The widow of the lamented Tyrone Power is about to prepare for the press the collected writings of that inimitable comedian and author.

"A Peep into the Book of Nature," is the title of a volume now in course of preparation, and to be published during the ensuing autumn. The design of the work is to illustrate a great variety of the phenomena of Nature in all her multifarious works, by appropriate engravings, and by scientific explanations, expressed in a simple and perspicuous manner, so as to be easily comprehended by the young mind, for which this volume is chiefly intended. It will contain more than ONE HUNDRED ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, executed in the best style of the art. We have seen a few of them; and knowing the ability of the author and artist to perform his labor well, we have no hesitation in highly commending this volume to parents, not only as a rich holiday gift, but as a valuable acquisition to the library of any family.

ENGLISH.

Mr. MILFORD's "Norway and its Laplanders in 1841, is now published. J. W. LESTER'S new works, "The Omnipotence and Wisdom of Jehovah," two orations; and "Visit to Dovedale, Derbyshire," was announced for the 1st of August.

The Fourth Part of the "Graphic Illustrations of Animals," showing their utility to man in their employments during life, and their uses after death, will shortly be published.

Preparing for publication-" A Glossary of the Symbolical Language of Christian Art during the Middle Ages." Also, a very beautiful "Chronological Chart of British Architecture," combining, with the Genealogy of the Sove

reigns of England, the most important events in European history. The Rev. Dr. VAUGHAN has in preparation a new work, to be entitled, "The Age of Great Cities, or Modern Civilisation viewed in relation to Intelligence, Morals, and Religion." With Notes of a Tour through the Manufacturing Districts of Lancashire, &c., by W. COOKE TAYLOR.

A third volume of " Discourses on various Subjects." By the late Rev. Dr. M‘ALL, of Manchester, is in the press, and will shortly be published. Also forming a series, "A Hand-Book for Northern Italy" "A Hand-Book for Southern Italy." "A Hand-Book for France." "A Hand-Book for Westminster Abbey, its Art, Architecture, and Associations." And "A Hand-Book for London, Past and Present,"-all considerably advanced.

A new Historical Romance, by Mrs. HOFLAND, is nearly ready, under the title of "The Czarina."- -A Treatise "On the Unity of the Church." By Rev. E. H. MANNING." Memoirs of the late Francis Homer." Dr. TRUMAN's new work on "Food, and its Influence on Health and Disease," and

Mr. HAMILTON'S "Researches in Asia Minor, Pontus, and Armenia," are also about to appear; in addition to which we observe the following:-" Dora Medler, a story of Alsace. By Rev. C. B. TAYLER, author of " Records of a Good Man's Life."- "Notes and Observations on the Ionian Islands and Malta," &c. Br Dr. JOHN DAY.-A new volume by MAUNDER, entitled, "A Treasury of Geography and History," uniform with the former series by this useful compiler.-A new novel, edited by the author of "The Subaltern," under the title of " Self-Devotion;" but really written by the author of "The Only Daughter," and a translation of KOHL's valuable work on Russia, which last will be considered among the most acceptable works of its class in modern

times.

The following have just appeared-" The Art of Conversation, with accompanying Thoughts on Munners, Fashion, and Address. By Capt. ORLANDO SABERTASH.

"Belgium since the Revolution of 1830;" comprising a Topographical and Antiquarian Description of the Coun

try, and a Review of its Political and other Relations." The Two Dangerous Diseases of England, Consumption and Apoplexy, their Nature, Causes, and Cure." By ROWLAND EAST, Esq., Surgeon, &c. Now publishing, by subscription, in Four Quarterly Parts (each containing Eight Views)," Sketches of Churches," drawn on the spot, and on zine, accompanied by short descriptions. By H. G. RELTON. Part I. is now ready.- "Soldiers and Sailors;" or, Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval and Military Life, as related to his Nephews. By an OLD OFThe work is replete with interesting information, and illustrated with more than 50 wood-cuts, from the designs of John Gilbert.

FICER.

The EARL of LEICESTER, better known as Mr. COKE, of Norfolk, author of seve ral popular treatises on Agricultural subjects, died recently in London at an advanced age.

CONTINENTAL.

Reformatoren vor der Reformation (Reformers before the Reformation, espe cially in the Netherlands and Germany) is the title of a new and important work by the celebrated Dr. ULLMAN. The first volume, which appeared last year, contains, besides the lives of Joh. of Goch, Joh. of Wesel, with those of others who were collected around them, a most interesting Introduction, on the Necessity of a Reformation in the Church at large, and some ecclesiastical conditions in particular. At a time when distinguished members of the Protestant church so often and so fondly dwell on "the crimes of the Reformation,” a work of this sort may serve again to dispel the false impressions which such writers may have produced.

The city of Berlin is about to be enriched

with a collection of 845 Indian manuscripts, almost all in the Sanscrit, and containing the whole of the Vedas, which M. BUNSEN has purchased from the heirs of the late Sir R. CHAMBERS. The whole collection cost M. BUNSEN 1,2501.