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wrestle with this subtle foe. We regret to think
so much devotion, and so great a tear and wear of
intellect, should have been as yet productive of so

limited a benefit. In the work before us we find
the manifestation of deep and acute preliminary
research, unwearied application of resources, and
anxious watchfulness of results, added to sound
inductive reasoning, all leading to an indulgence
of golden hope ; but alas ! we fear, like those of
his predecessors and compeers, the harvest of suc-
cess to be reaped by Dr. Burslem will be but trivial
compared with his exertions; and naught if mea-
sured by his expectations. His pathological
views of the disease are admitted to be correct,
inasmuch as they coincide with those of the
greatest authorities on the subject ; his diao-noses
appear to be equally accurate, and his mode of
treatment, as indicated by the cases he records, is
in an eminent degree satisfactory ; still we are
constrained to admit, that after the acknowledged
failure of many modes of treatment which, in the
estimation of their advocates, at first seemed to
warrant an indulgence in hopes as flattering as
those which inspire our author, we feel that we
must pause for a more protracted proof of efficacy
ere we can unhesitatingly commit ourselves to a full
reliance on his conclusions. His industry, talents,
and assiduity of labour in the cause of suffering
humanity entitle him to public thanks and regard;
that he may reap the full fruit of success in those
labours ought to be the wish of every friend to the
human family.
The Evangelicals and " _Edinburgh." By
the Rev. Samuel Minton, M.A. Liverpool:
Deighton and Laughton.
Under the above title, we have a smartly-written
pamphlet, levelled with good effect in enntraven-
tion of the aspersions cast upon the Evangelical
party in the Church by "The Edinburgh, Review."
Mr. Minton having buckled on his armour, pro-
ceeds valiantly in his warfare against the assailants
of his party. In the opening of his campaign,
Mr. Minton, with obvious alacrity, and no mail
amount of kill, undertakes a defence of the Rev..
Dr. MWeile, from the attack, and a justification of
him from the aspersions of the Edinburgh Re,
viewer. The reverend doctor having in so satis-
factory and triumphant a manner vindicated his
own position, and rebutted the accusations made
against him, this vicarious defence might probably
have been spared; more particularly so as the
controversial powers of Mr. Minton, being hus-
banded, could have been more efficaciously ap-
plied in justification of points iuhfcrt had not met
with so competent a defender. This unnecessary
expenditure of power is the more' to- be regretted
from the success of its applications in other re-
spects ' • witness the felicity with which) he casti-
gates the Reviewer, for his sneers lie respeet to the
religious observances with which secular parties
are occasionally closed in the private-dkvellm.gs of
pious families.. The sacred privacy of tfitrdomestic
circle is generally understood to exempt. it from
the intrusion of public remark, and a departure
from this wholesome practice, if excusa/1413. at all,
is probably less out of character in the pages of
The Edinburgh Review than in any other publi-
cation, when that organ of religious latftialrßa-
rianism so far diverges from its usual course•as to
essay a vindication of anything connected witlib the
Church. In the pamphlet before us, Mr. Milton
is also happy in showing up and exploding- the
Reviewer's assertion that the Evangelical preacher
inculcates "predestinarian fatalism ; ' and he ridi-
cules and denounces, with much severity and force,
the objectionable epithets which the Reviewer.
with a greater display of willingness than good
taste, bestows on the different parties into whiel4
it may be unfortunately, the adherents of the"
Church are divided. In these and various otherr
respects, Mr. Minton, by his brochure, has donee
good service to the cause he has so courageously
espouse.d.

dassell' s Illustrated Family Paper.
It is a circumstance worthy of note, even in- these
days of cheap publications, that a weekly paper of
eight folio pages is piiblished for one penny. The
are of good size, very well executed,
and of number sufficient togratify the most ardent
admirer of pictures. The reading matter is very
entertaining, and, upon the whole, it is one of the
cheapest periodicals which has yet been sent forth.

Tim of Liverpool, from the River. Liverpool :

W. Thomson.

In this large and beautiful lithographed view of
the town and port of Liverpool, as these are to be
seen from the river, much interest is naturally
concentrate& It is taken from a picture in which
the talents of two artists of repute have been com-
bined, the town portion having been executed by
Mr. J. Butler, while the shipping has been sur-
rendered into the hands of Mr. T. Walters ; and
these two gentlemen have succeeded in the produc-
tion of a picture replete with local interest, and full
of fine artistic feeling. The foreground, or what,
for want of a better name, is called the foreground
of the picture, is diversified by telling portraits of
particular and well-Imown crafts ;. and the various.
points of interest in the town are delineated with%
truth and interest. In transferring the subject to
the stone, Mr. T. Picken has displayed fine taste•
and aptitude. The general effect is soft and
pleasing ; the atmospheric indication tender, aerial,.
and breezy. The print is dedicated to Mr. S.
Holme, the late mayor, who may be proud of the
compliment in which so pleasing and rare a com—
bination of local talent is brought to bear upon a
subject endeared to the inhabitants by many and:
gratifying associations. As a work of art, it is highly-
creditable to all concerned in the production of it..