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Of The Classical Dictionary but on the whole his
book 10 considerably above the average both in point
of information and Of style.
e "THE ART JOURNAL" for March,
anenr numerous other Embellishments, contains an
EXQUISITE epsraving Of the celebrated statue off, The
F,lstrice. :, by schadow and " The Tambourine" and
"The Newspaper from Pictures tn the Vernon
Gallery. Several specimens are also given of Gil
berls spirited illustrations Of Longfellows Poem In
Rovtledees London edition. Mrs. 8. c. Halls 4" Pill
srimases to English shrinesr in this number is de-
voted TO the " Dwelling OF Thomas Day." and pre-
sep,s variety of curious "reminiscences OF that hns
old eccentric philan.hropiit.
R"THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS or HoMEO-
PATTY, by WILLIAM II. HoLcoNBE, NJ. d. Q2no. pp
3o4 Cincinnati H. w Derby & Coz An elaborate
contribution to the reform Of medical science, sus-
tanned BY an ample array Of facts and reasoned with
clearress and good temper. The author sets forth
very ingenious theory as the foundation Of the
Homeopathic system, bringing many plausible II not
conclusive arguments in ts favor. It well deserves
the attention of the profession, especially Of that
portion which is addicted to philosopie inquiry.
Eg "ARCTIc SEARCHING EXPEDITION"
by Sir JOHN RICHARDSON. n2mo. PIP. SIC. Harper
& Brethers.) An account of an overland expedition
in search OF Sir John Franklin, with copious de-
scrip.iens of Indian life, natural productions and
geographical features in the upper regions of North
America It is filed with curious and valuable in
formation forming an agreeable volume Of perna-
nent interest.
II HxND. Book OF WINES" by THOMAS
McMrLLRE. G2mo. pp 3l9. d. Appleton & Coz
Borrowing largely from English authorities, this
work discusses at length the natural history. deetc
influences, and commercial and social relations OF
wine and spirits. Its moral Is clearly the danger
Of being poisoned with bad liquor, thus present
ing a strong indirect argument in favor Of tseto-
talism.
CY THE Poems OF ELIZABETH BARRE TT
BROWNING" e vols. limo PIP. 3ll, 3Oo) ne~
edition Of the works OF this extraordinary Eaylish
poe,ess has been issued by c. S. Francis & Co., with
the corrections ofths last London edition. This must
take precedence OF every other American edition,
both on account Of ito greater completeness and the
beauty of lis typographical execution.
"SKETCH OF THE LIFE AND PUBLIC
SERVICES OF GENERAL LEWIS CAss," by WILLIAM
T. DUNG. fair view OF the public career OF the
Michigan Senator. We do not expect " Cas.aliaa
dews" in political biography but this laoors under
tsvo PIP. 400. Detroit.)
z ga PILGRIMAGE TO EGYPT" by j.. V.
c SMITH. U2mo. PIP. 1853 Boston: Gould e. Lin
coln) journal of Oriental travel, loosely put to-
seiher, and containing little novelty. The author
seems totally unaware Of the writings Of previous
travellers on the same ground, though he makes an
neIcusably free use of their pictorial illustrations
C4 ECKERMANN's CONVERSATIONS WITH
GOETHE" translated by MARGARET FULLER. Anew
issue of volume of" Specimens of Foreign Litera.
ture suggested by the interest called forth by the
recent memoirs of the lamented translator. (Bos
ton James Munroe Coz
t. EXAMINATIONS OF DRUGS, MEDI-
GINS, CHEMICALS" &c by C. H. PIERCE, NJ. D. A
concise practical handbook, showing the methods
OF testing the purity and adulteraton of medicines,
chemicals and certain articles Of food. (l2mo. PIP
s64. Cambridge. John Bartlett.)
IL "A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF ST.
TAoMAs," by JOHN p. KNOX. Q2mo. PIP. 27I. Charles
scribner) A valuable book Of reference ON the
Danish West Indies. The author writes from his
own observations during personal residence at st.
Thomas, and Is evidently man of sense.
GALES AND TRApITroNs OF Hun
GARY" by THERESA PuLszKY. neat edition o.
these pleasing tales has just been issued by Redhed
They throw much light on the customs and charac-
ter Of the Hungarian nation and cannot fail to be
read with interest Q2mo. PIP. 345)
r. "THE LIFE OF WILLIAM TuTTLR."
l2mo. PIP 3O4. r. Carter g. Brothsrs) A memoir
Of an excellent man, founded on an autobiogra-
phica sketch, and continued to the close Of his life
BY another hand.
The LIVES of THE THREE Mrs.
JvDsoSs."by ARABELLA w. STUART. In spite ofthe
bad taste of the ttle this volume is valuable addi-
ton to the literature OF the missionary enterprise
Demo PIP. $3.50 Auburn Derby & Millsr)
B HAMILTON, the Young Artist" by
AUGUSTA BRowSr. A memorial of Hamilton A. c.
Browne youthful artist in this City, Of great pre-
cocity of talent and beauty of character Ismo. pp
l76. Lippincott, Grambo & Coz
e FAR orr" is the title of geo.
graphical work by the author of "The Peep OF
Day" intended to interest young readers in the Ia
bors OF missionaries. (l2mo. PIP. 327 r. Carter q
Brethsrs)
q The USE OF SUNSHINE" is re-
print OF delightful story, illustrative of some peea
liar phases of Irish life. Several of its sketches are
OF high order. tl2mo PIP. S4s. D. Appleton q Coz
Es "SKLF-DEcEPTIoN" by Mrs. ELLIS.
This fine domestic story 10 issued in handsome oe.
tavo volume opp. 507) by stringer & Townsend.
SCIENCE AND THE USEFUL ARTS.