7.10 Analyze the following sentence: "Industry and application will make amends for the want of a quick and ready wit."

8.10 Parse the italicised words in the following sentences:

"Scenes must be beautiful, which, daily viewed,

Please daily, and whose novelty survives

Long knowledge and the scrutiny of years;

Praise justly due to those that I describe."

HISTORY.

1. What were the motives which induced the colonists of Virginia and of New England to form settlements in America?

2. What form of government was first instituted by the Plymouth colonists?

3. What did Penn make the basis of his institutions?

4.

What was the cause of the Revolutionary War?

5. Why did the British ministry retain the duty of three pence per lb.

on tea?

6.

What foreign assistance had the Americans during the Revolution? 7. When was the battle of Bunker Hill fought?

9. For what reasons was war declared by the United States against Great Britain in 1812?

10. In whose administration was Louisiana annexed to the United States, and from whom purchased?

11. What was the Missouri Compromise?

12. Which of the States is called the old Dominion?

13. Which the Bay State?

14. Which the Empire State?

BOOK NOTICES.

ENGLISH ANALYSIS: containing forms for the Complete Analysis of English Composition, together with Selections for Analysis from the best English Authors. Designed to accompany the Study of English Grammar in High and Grammar Schools. By EDWARD P. BATES, A. M., Principal of Cotting Academy, West Cambridge, Mass. Boston: Crosby & Nichols. 1862. pp. 107.

We have looked through this neat book with much pleasure. Its author, who is favorably known for his skill in teaching the English language, has presented his mode of analysis—and an excellent mode it seems to be. We have here the analysis orthographical, phonetical, etymological, syntactical, logical, and rhetorical -all given in a manner which is easily comprehended, and may be readily applied. The selections are made from nearly fifty of the most eminent authors, and are

peculiarly adapted to analytical examination. We cordially commend Mr. Bates's little work to all teachers of the English language.

FIRST LESSONS IN MECHANICS; with Practical Applications, designed for the use of Schools. By W. E. WORTHEN. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1862. pp. 192.

We cannot better express the object of this work than by quoting a portion of its preface. "Avoiding mere theory and reasoning, the author has presented results simply, confining himself throughout to matters of practical utility. With this view he has treated chiefly of mechanical powers, the most important machines in which they are combined, the composition and resolution of forces, the centre of gravity, motive powers, water-wheels, the steam-engine, geering and shafting, the various kind of pumps, and friction with its effects on machinery."

This book, which is finely illustrated, is well fitted for use in Common or High Schools. It may be used by itself or in connection with ordinary works on Natural Philosophy. The numerous problems it contains will be found highly useful and interesting. It is a book of great practical worth.

WARREN'S SERIES OF GEOGRAPHIES.-We have received the new editions of these popular works, - Warren's Primary, Common School, and Physical Geographies. Such alterations have been made in the text and maps, as recent changes in geographical boundaries rendered necessary. The Primary Geography has been translated into German. We have looked through our German copy; but as it is all "Greek" to us, excepting the pictures, we shall pass it over to the senior editor. Dexter S. Stone, 37 and 39 Brattle Street, Boston, is the agent for the above works.

MEMOIR OF DANA P. COLBURN.-The many friends of the lamented Colburn will be glad to hear that the excellent memoir published in the last number of Barnard's Journal has been republished in book form. Copies of it can be obtained at the Educational room. Copies of the steel engraving accompanying the article, in a form suitable for framing, can, also, be purchased at the room.

THE PULPIT AND ROSTRUM.— We have received the May number of this valuable serial, containing the able discourse of Rev. Alexander H. Vinton, D. D., The Sabbath, and its Relations to the State.

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