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MITZ'ILARY NOTIC

The Moral and Intellectual School Book.
Martin. London: Darton and Clark.

By William

This is an exceedingTy useful and interesting volume.
The contents are as varied as they are important. It
contatni instructions for reading and speaking; lessons
on religion, morality, science, and philosophy ; essays on
rhetorh and oratory ; with copious extracts from the
modem poets, and remarks on their genius and writings.
The lesz.;ons are very judiciously arranged, and contain a
large fund of information. The language is simple, yet
chaste; and the style forcible without becoming coarse.
The selections, which are made from various modern
authors, indicate a sound judgment. Altogether, this
is a work which, from its comprehensive character, its
soup.:' principles, and its diversified attractions, must be-
come popular, both in schools and in the domestic juvenile
library. •

A Digest of the Evidence of the Select Committees of
the tao Houses of Parliament, appointed to inquire
into the Progress and Operation of the New Plan of
-Education in Ireland. With Notes. By the Rev.
Alexander Irwin, A.M. Dublin: Curry. 1838.

To those of our readers who may be anxious to ascer-
tain more particularly the operation of the Trish educa-
tion system, this work will prove exceedingly valuable.
It contains a minute inquiry into the principles of the
system, as described and explained by the different wit-
nesses who save tteir ...,:ri..rgte.nn the subject lIP .1,-
par lament.' nits evtuet..d.is very care-
fully analysed, and arranged under the several heads of
" The Exclusion of the Scriptures," "Separate Religious
Instruction," " Principles of the Scriptural Education
Societies," and " The proposed Modifications of the
National System." The notes are of great use in eluci-
dating the subject.

Wilson's Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative
Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland. Part XLIV.
Edinburgh: Sutherland.

We are happy to witness the success which has attend-
ed the publication of these really moral and instructive
tales. each of-which illustrates or enforces some virtue,
aUords a warning against vice in one or other of its
multifarious shapes. The present number contains—
" The Huntsman of Ettrick Forest," " The Dissolved
Pledge," " The Countess of Wistonhurv," " Family
Incidents," " Home and the Gipsy Maid," and " The
Return." We can safely recommend the introduction
of this publication into the family circle.

Historical Review of the Poor and Vagrant Laws, from
the Earliest Period upon Record to the Present Time,
affording Data for Legislation from Experience.
London : Causton. 1838.

This pamphlet (published anonymously) embodies a
concise history of all the laws affecting the interests
of the poor that have been passed from the earliest
period of English history. The strictures of the author
upon the poor law amendment act indicate soundness of
judgment and calmness of inquiry. We especially re-
commend this little work to the notice of guardians of
the poor, to whom many of its stateibients and sugges-
tions will prove of great value.

The Botanist. Nos. 7 and 8. London: Groombridge.
This able periodical is conducted by Mr. Maund and
Professor Het-1410w_ n4nes which are a sufficient guarantee
for its scientili- accuracy. It contains accurately col,m,
ed figure- of tender and hardy ornamental plants, to-
with descriptions of a popular character, intended
fo convey both moral and intellectual gratification. Its
account of the native habitats of the several plants is
exceedingly interesting, as is also the description of
their medicinal and other properties. We understand
that it is intended to give a continuous list of all the
plants which are to be found in the Liverpool Botanical
Gardens. it will thus form a very useful rade mecum to
those who are fond orresoring to that delightful place of
amusement. The numbers before us contain, amongst
others, a figure of the Ipomea Ilorsfalli&,, so called in
acknowledgment of the services rendered to botany by
Mrs. Horsfalt, of Everton.

Plain Tracts. for Critical Time.r. By a Union of
Clergymen. Parts I.—V. London : Smith, Elder,
and Co. 183 g.

This series of tracts has been long looked for, and will
be hailed with delight by all those who believe in the
strictly evangelical doc rines of the Church of t ngland.
They are designed to counteract the semi-popish ten-
dency of the celebrated Oxford track, which have done
so much injury to the cause of " pure and undefiled re-
ligion," by casting stumbling-biocks in the way of those
who are apt to he led away by " divers and strange
doctrines." These " Plain Tracts for Critical Times"
are intended to illustrate generally the true doctrine of
scripture. the Christian Fathers, aryl the Established
Church, on the important subjects of baptism and re-
generation. The arguments deduced from scripture
and from the offices of the church, in support of th, views
pit forth by'.liens t rants, appear to us most conclusive.
To those who really wish to know what the true doctrine
of the Church of En7land is, in reference to these vital
topics, we earnestly recommend the candid perusal of
these tracts.

Gibbon's History of Rome. Edited by the Rev. R. 11.
Milman. London: Murray.
We have received a p,.ospectus and specimen of this
expurgated edition of the great work of Gibbon. The
work will be illustrated Ivith original notes, historical
maps, &c., and premises to be a desirable acquisition to
our modern literature. •

THE LATE MR. HENRY fir.t.vur,“vm.—This gentleman, whose
death took place recently, has left behind him a fortune of
1.:S00,(XX); the largest fortune, it is supposed, ever made wholly
in business by a native of Westmoreland,. exceptiniz, perhaps,
the late Mr. Thwaites. He was formerly goldlaceman to his
Majesty, but had retired from business many years before his
death. Of this vast prisperty, upwards of £160.000 will come
into the family of the late Stephen Bronskill, of Orton, so long
known as a, useful local prelcher in that neighbourhood, and
who married a. sister of Mr. Hewitson. Large sums will also,
we are informed.. come into Ravenstonedale, to other rela-
tits u I.—Kendal Mercury.

TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Yesterday an adjourned sp,cial meeting of the Town Council
was held in the Town-hall, at Eleven o'clock.