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Literary Notices.
| The NATIONAL Protestant MAGAZINE, For
June)-Sperry, Spruce Street.-This is but some
what varied edition of that volume of his g Fox's
| Book of Martyrs" We are really ashamed when
we see persons pretending to be followers of the
meek and lowly Jesus, aiding in disseminating and
getting up such works as these, whose only tenden-
| cy can be TO SOW discord and Ill will throughout
the most benighted of the human family; it was
not thus that he, whom they pretend to be their
Lord and Master, acted. We recommend all who
meet with this work put it the fire at once;
either in talent object it is the only proper place
for it,
| GRAHAM's AMERICAN MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (For
IJuly)-Graham, Chestnut ST., Phil.-Thls, without
exception, whether in point OF literature, iusira-
tons, orgettng up, one OF the best periodicals. pro-
duced in the States. The present number contains
four most beautiful plates both to interest OF OBJ
| ects delneated, and style of execation-any one
of them well worth the price OF the publication.
They not unmeanlng heads or children's faces,
but soul stirring views Of some OF the struggles which
our forefathers maintained for our dearest rights
| the " Amerlcan battle grounds"-and also views
| of some of the most beautiful spots with which our
| country is adorned. To the admirers of beautiful
Plates and lovers of good literature, we strong
| ly recommend this work. indeed having
any pretentions to either should be without it.
LlrrELI.'s LIVING AGE; (No. 81; Littell ~ Co,
than many OF the former; the Threatening letter to
| Thos Hood is pretty bit of sarcasm on the
English Court, as we ever recollect TO have met
| with, and we'll worthy OF perusal. The marriage of
''Strong Wind" one THE Ojibbewy Indians, now
in London cannot fail to interest, and at the same
time amuse the ladies'. The miscellaneous In.
telligence," and Scraps cut from old newspa
pers are no recommendation to this work there
| are much more valuable matter to be met with in
foreign periodicals.
THE LADIES' NATIONAL MAGAZINE, Uor Juy3
Graham, Nassau Street.-a varied and somewhat
interesting number.
Shakespeare's Plays, (No. I'D Hewet, New
| York. The present number maintains the charac-
ter Of the previous, for beauty OF illustration and
superiority OF production, generally.
| ERRATA OF THE PROTESTANT Bible, (by Thomas
| Weed)-Sadlir, Gold street-This Is carefully re-
vised and corrected from the last London edition,
IN which the truth OF many OF the English transa-
tlOrs OF the Bible are examined. II is vast mass
OF valuable information, particularly to the theolo
| gian, whether Protestant or Catholic, for very
small sum, and contains, besides, two very gooc
engravngs Those parties who have subscribed
for the Catholic Family Bible should by no means
be without it, but have it bound with the same
volume, with which, we believe it is uniform:
History THE OREGON TERRITORY, (by Thos
J. Farnham, Esq )-Winchester, Ann sreet-This
work is devoted to an examination of the American
title to the Oregon Territory, which it proves from
historical detail pretty satisfactorily. The author
Is evidently well acquainted with the country anC
the questions relative thereto. Those who take al
interest in this matter should by no means be with
out this pamphlet.
The SMUGGLERs OF THE SWEDISH COAST, OR TIL
ROSE OF THISTLE PLoNp, (by Mrs. Emeline Carlen
Winchester, Ann street.-Ths is the efusion of
| new writer in an English dress. Itstranslated from
, the original Swedish, by q. G. Hebe, l.. L. D., ant
H. G. Deming, Esq, and their names are suclen
guarantee of the taithfulness OF the translation.
is romantic tale, somewhat of the style of Fred
, enka Bremen, and promises to become as popula
as that lady's productions. The writer Is evidently
| profound observer of the human heart, and know
| vel tS IA an
the former writer, takes elevated views of humal
destiny and the principles OF human action W.
: strongly recommend perusal OF the work to TIT
admirers of this class of literature. 1t will amp
repay them.
r NORTH AND SOUTH, OR SCENES AND ADVENTURE
I | IN MEXICO, by Seatsfed. -Winchester, Ann stree
AS interesting, vivid, and equally valuable
information of this country and its inhabitants,
| any of the previous works OF this writer, on oihe
parts. Indeed we are sometimes inclined to thinl
that every work OF this writer, as it appears, i'm
proves upon the preceding one. In many instance
this will be found to be the case with the presen
| work.
THE MIRROR Library, (No. 25,) GEMS OF Scor
TIsH Song; Morris, Willis, ~ Co, Ann street. Th
admirers of the songs of "Aud Scotia" will, ii
this number, have great treat. The historica
) notes appended to each will prove interesting tt
those who curious in such matters.
| THE MONTHLY New MIRROR, Qor JULY Morri
~ Willis, Ann street.-The present number con
tans four beautiful steel engravngs, one OF them
"The United States Frgate Hudson" by the at'
celebrated marine painter and engraver, w lillian
II J. Bennett and it is stated to have been his las
production indeed, 1t quite equals any of his for
mer ones, If 1t does not surpass them W.
fear there is no other artist remaining that cal
design and engrave such unrivalled views
| The present number evidences no failing oil, ,
or 'ideness' the part OF the Editors it Is quite
equal to any of the previous Nos, both in variety
and interest Of the pieces inserted. The style too
in which the work is turned out, does great credi
to all parties concerned, and is worthy of imitation
in this respect by Others but we believe there woul'
be much more difficulty in Initiating 1t as respect
talent and worth.
Edition; Illustrations by r ebert W. Weir-H w
Hewet, N. Y. Price l2a cents; No IL.
McCULLocH's GAzzErTEER--Harper IL Brothers
80 Cliff street. Part XIII; Price 25 cents.
author of sundry comicalities. Complete in on
/ volume, with portrait OF the author. PhliadeI
pha Lea ~ Blanchard. Price rs cents.
| Traditions and Fairy Legends of the South O
Treland-By r. Crolten Croker-a new edition
with numerous illustrations and designs, by the
author and others. Philadelphia; Lea ~ Blan
chard.
i PTMAy's REroRT OF TIE TRIAL OF THOMAS w
DoRR, containing the arguments Of CONSUL, and the
charge Of Chief Justice Durfee. Boston, TapPan
| and Bennett.
Amy HERrERr, BY Lady-Harper N Brothers,
| New YOrk.-This IL work of considerable merit
| and interest, and is ably edited by the Rev w. Sc
WELL b. d., of Exeter College, Oxford. This lat
ter name alone must stamp us character, and cause
II To spread throughout tne lana, III is "A WORK IN
tended for the young, but the old may CLEAN deal
| that is valuable from it,
ELEMENTS or BorANY, by W. S. w. Ruschen-
berger, M. D.-Turner and Fisher, New York :
| This work is from the text Of Milne Edwards and
Achille Comte, and Introduction to the study
of this science, it is valuable II contains nu-
merous cuts, but they would be much improved,
and rendered more valuable, were they CO.
| lored, and no doubt that it would be appreciated
to much greater extent, at n rifle more ex-
pense il they were thus presented to the public.
But as it is, 1t admirably adapted to the use Of
schools, and to the young student IN this branch OF
education, and to tutors; and to such we earnestly
| recommend II.
THE MYSTERIES OF THE lIEATHs, OR THE CHA
TEAU DE CHLvALAINE-lI. G.. Langley, Astor House.
| This IS n translation from the French OF Frederic
Souc to which the translator appears to have done
every justice. 1t is a tale of considerable interest,
said to be founded fact, relative to the Gpses OF
France, full Of incident, which continues unabatcd