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bastd upon tra Salem witchcgaft deIusi0n,
which, in tie words of the author, $50 nearly
made stipwreck of our inf ant colony at the close
OF the sew enteenth century,"
HEALTH AND EDUCATION. By the Rev. Chss
Kingsley, +. l.. j., &c, Canon " WesJmip
ster. New YOIk: ID, Appleton & Co. IThFoGkh
Jos. Saliingtonl
Mr. RingsIey-kuown to Us on this side OF the
Atlantic, personally through his lectures las
winter-deals with his subject with chartcte
istic earnestness. He starts ont on the theory
that through the prOlongatiOn of the lives Of the
weakly, by mUderE civilization there is d steady
deterioration in the stamina OG popustiou-
that in the great majority of cases. in all classes
whatsOever, the children are not eqGsl to their
parents, nor they again to their grand arents
Of the beginning OF the century; and that this
degrading process goes on most surely and most
rapidly In our large tow ns, and in proportion TO
the antiquity of those towns, and therefore iu
proportion to the number Of generations during
which the degrading influences have been 1T
work. How tn deal with the evil is the subject
of the series Of lectures delivered by DR.. Kings
ley in various parts of Great Britain, and COZ
lected in this useful volume.
HOME NOOK; Oh, The Crown OF Duty. By
Amanda NJ. Douglas. Boston: Lee SG Shep-
ard. Through VIM. Ballautyne.I
A novel of religious character, by the author
of "In Trust, y" Stephen Dane," Z" Claudia"
KaTHERINE EARLE; By Miss AdeIine Trafton.
Bo ,ton: Lee * Shepard Through j. T..
Parker Il Go. and VIM. Ballantyne,J
y bright story, By the author of san Ameri-
can Girl Abroad
SoMR LEADING PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL
ECOSoMY NEWLY ExPOUNDED. By j. T..
Cairnes, NJ. A, Emeritus Professor OF Pol.ti-
eel EconoTy in University College, London.
New York: Harper & Bros. TlE0aga j. g.
Parker.J
Prof. Cairnes, (now a recognized authority
upon the subject treated,) in this latest of his
works, undertakes TO recast some considerable
portion Of Political Economy, though he dis
claims the purpose to place himself in antago-
nism to the science built up by the Isbors OF
Adam Smith, Nautilus, Ricardo, and Mill. He
seeks, however, to replace certain elements OF
weakness in Political Economy as at present
generally received, d" with matter better dt1sd
to endure the strain Of modern criticism"
Though the main purpose OF the book is to ala
the improvement of economic theory, he has
embraced the opportunity of bringing the3re5ic
doctrines into comparison with the facts pre-
sentec by modern industry and commerce. Iu
this way he examines the power and preten-
sioBs OF Trades Unions, the eth cheney OF Strikes,
and other practical questions involved in tie
relations or labor and capital; and in the %.
ton OF the book devoted to International Trad ,
he considers in same detail the present pOsti1i.
OF the external trade OF the United States, as
we'll as the system of Protection, " which, - he
says, " in defiance alike OF theory and experi-
ence, that country has strangely adopted"
TIE LILY AND THE Cross. A Tale of Acadia
BY Prof. James De Mile. Boston Lee and
Shepard. Through Warren ChOste & Col
Some years ago a lively story of adventures in
Italy, with slight thread Of love sentiment in
it, styled the "Dodge Club Abroad" attracted
attention as it appeared in Harper's MagaziRe
both on account of its spirited descriptive quail
lies, and the keen sense OF humor displayed
This pleasant Introduction OF Prof. De Mile to
the public has been followed up by a succession
Of tales from his hand, characterized by great
vividness, of narrative, sprightiy dialogue and
rather improbable plot. Among these are
"TG[d Cor x and CTeese, @ The B. o. ". G. stori1s,'
is perhaps the best OF this series in naturalaeS,
and simplicity OF construction. IL makel yrrS
pleasant reading for these bright autumn days
THE KING's SERVANTS. By Hesba Strsttop.
laDtyne.l
A well told story of moral cast, for cbildran
~ the author c: 'Lost Clip" "Jesslca's First
Prayer etc.
SYSTEM OF LOGIC, RATIoCINATIyR AND
lSDUCTIvE: Being q connected view of the
Principles Of Evidence and the Methods of
scientite Investigation: BY John Stuart
Mill. Eighth edition. New York: Harper &
Bros. Through Warren Choate s. Co.
This work does not profess to give the world
new theory OF the intellectual operations, but
10 embody and systematize the best ideas which
have been either promulgated on its subject by
speculative writers, or conformed to BY aC5ur-
ate thinkers in their scientific inquiries AT the
same time the reader will find a considerable
amount OF original speculation, forcibly stated.
The cardcr Of the author is well illustrated by
the cordiality with which, in the succeeding cd
itions OF his book, he welcomes criticism upon
his opinions. He says, with rare good judgment:
"1ruth on these subjects is militant, and can
only establish itself by means OF conflict" and
he adds, Even the criticisms from which I
most dissent have been OF service to me by
showing in what places the exposition most
needed to be improved, or the argument
strengthened" This edition embOdies the
authors latest thought up to the time of his
death, and Is therefore the standard work a. it
will take its place in the libraries OF the present
and future.
NIMRoD OF THE SEA; Or, THR AMERICAN
WHALRMAF. By William nj. Davis New
York: Harper x Bros. Through j. o. Par
ker.
A spirited narrative of the exciting event OF
whaling experiences, profusely illustrated. A
curious amount OF information Of statistical
character in regard TO the history of whaling
from the time of King Alfred, is inter woven in
the narrative, CT supplied in the appendix.
W6S.s 1n.ssT TO THE EI RESSuE r Story Of the New
y. Nj. Stoddart * Go. From the publishers.
story founded on the crusade by the women
of the West against the liquor traffic.
CAMPAIeNING ON THE OxUs, AND THE FALL
OF KBlvA. By j. A. MacG ahan, correspo nd-
ent of the "New York Herald" New York :
Harper & Bros. Through j. q. arker
This is volume of unusual interest; giving
as it does, not only graphic narrative of the
Russian military operations against Khiva, but
an exceedingly spirited description of the ply
sical features, the social life and the political
condition Of the country itself. Not the least
interesting portion of the book is the account of
the authors own hazardous trip across the
desert to reach the Russian army. The daring
spirit OF adventure of the modern correspond
ent, which leads him TO risk life in the widest
and most remote and inaccessible regions of the
world in the zeal Of his profession s well illus
trated in the case Of Mr.. MscGahsn. The book
Is divided into three parts, the first giving an
account of his own perilous adventures in the
desert; the Second describing the march upon
| khiva and the capture Of the city, with a gem
| eral account Of the Khanate; and in the third
part is narrated the war with the Turcomans
| which followed the fall Of Khiva. The lltustra
| tons, mainly from designs by Verestchsgin, are
| admirable.
| WONDROUs STRANGE. Novel MIPaappr