10.-Beecher's Works. Boston: John P. Jewett. We have received the first two volumes of the works of LYMAN BEECHER, D. D. The series will, when complete, occupy some five or six volumes, which will be published chiefly in chronological order, indicating the exigencies which occasioned their production, and their adaptation to the state of things at the time. The first of the two volumes before us consists of lectures on political atheism and kindred subjects; together with six lectures on intemperance. The second volume contains a series of sermons delivered on various occasions, including sermons on the government of God; the Remedy for Dueling; a Reformation of Morals practicable and indispensable; the Bible a Code of Laws; the Design, Rights, and Duties of local Churches, &c., &c. Dr. Beecher's lators as a public, moral, and religious teacher, extend through a period of fifty years, and of course include facts and instructions, which might not otherwise be noticed on the page of secular or ecclesiastical history, and which will, in coming ages, when their antiquity shall have magnified them, be eminently worthy of preservation, as exhibiting the image and body of the times; and stand forth the testimonials of a glorious progress in all the elements of the moral and political civilization of the world. The volumes are beautifully printed on a bold-faced type, and cover some four or five hundred pages each. 11.—Boydell's Illustratious of Shakspeare. Parts 39, 40, and 41. New York: S. Spooner. The first illustration of these parts is taken from King Henry VI., Act 2, Scene 3, where Talbot summons his followers before the Countess of Auvergne. The next is from the following scene of the same play, in which the challenge is given to pluck "a red or white rose." "The evil spirit addressing Brutus," as represented in the play of Julius Cæsar, is a fine engraving. It displays, in a striking manner, the difference in the style of the art at the time these engravings were executed, and at present. There is a force, a manly strength of expression which has now given place to that which is finer, softer, and more polished. The next illustration is a scene between Antony and Cleopatra," from the play of that name. It is remarkably well executed. In the next illustration of a scene in the play of Troilus and Cressida, the matron is quite a dumpy figure; almost too much so for a lady dallying with a lover. The representation of all the figures is quite stately, and such as well becomes a class of nobles. We have often spoken of the merits of these plates, and of the success of the restoration. Those who have not examined them have certainly not seen something very fine. 12.-A Rhyming, Spelling, and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language. By J. WALKER, author of the "Critical Pronouncing Dictionary." 8vo., pp. 706. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston. In the United States, so prolific in rhymsters, if not of poets, such a dictionary as this must be regarded as a desideratum of no small importance. This is just the thing for all who desire to acquire the art and mystery of writing words or putting down one's thoughts in rhyme. In this dictionary the whole language is arranged according to its termination-every word is explained and divided into sylables exactly as pronounced, and words liable to a double pronunciation are fixed in their true sounds by a rhyme. Words difficult of pronunciation are rendered easy, by being classed according to their endings, &c. It also embraces a copious introduction to the various uses of the verb, with critical and practical observations on orthography, syllabication, pronunciation, and rhyme; and for the purposes of poetry is added an index of allinable rhymes, with authorities for their usage from our old English poets. 13.-History of England, in Verse, From the Invasion of Julius Cesar to the Present Time, with Illustrative Notes, Chronological Chart of the Kings of England, Table of Cotemporary Sovereigns, and a Table Descriptive of the Present Condition of Great Britain. By HANNAH TOWNSEND. 16mo., pp. 146. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston. This little work has been prepared under the impression that verse is more readily retained in the memory than prose, and thus historical incidents may be more easily remembered. The idea is to some extent just. In this instance, the versification has nothing to commend it unless it be a little more euphony than mere prose. 14.-Bible Temperance against Ultra Teetotalism. By SHELDON BUCKINGHAM. 8vo., pp. 127. New York: Angel, Engel & Hewitt. 15.-Pencilings by the Way; Written during some years of Residence and Travel in Europe. By N. PARKER WILLIS. 12mo., pp. 527. New York: Charles Scribner, A few months after Mr. Willis returned to this country from "Residence and Trav el in Europe," the London Quarterly Review came out with a severe criticism on these "Pencilings by the Way," which were originally published in the New York Mirror, Five editions of the work, some finely illustrated and very expensive, have been published in England, and as many more in this country. Like everything from the uniquely graceful and graphic pen of Willis, these letters will ever be regarded with favor by all who can appreciate a clever writer, who has no successful imitator. 16.-Fresh Gleanings; or a New Sheaf from the Old Fields of Continental Europe. By IK MARVEL. 12mo., pp. 336. New York: Charles Scribner. A new and beautiful edition of the first of Ik Marvel's inimitable works, it will bear favorable comparison with either of the later productions of his piquant and quaintly polished pen. 17.—Hearts Unveiled: or, “I knew you would like him." By S. E. SAYMORE. 12mo, pp. 300. New York: D. Appleton & Co. If it be to the commendation of a tale that it should be truthful and natural, that the scenes should possess spirit and life, and that, while it enlists the feelings, it should furnish matter for thought and reflection, then this is entitled to high praise. It is written in an agreeable and pleasant style, and will greatly entertain and gratify the thoughtful reader. 18.-Gaieties and Gravities. By HORACE SMITH. 12mo., pp. 300. New York: D. Appleton & Co. This charming volume forms number five of Appleton's unrivalled series of cheap and readable books. The gaieties are quite gay, while the gravities are only so far calm and sedate as to make the variety in the volume most agreeable. 19.-The Use of Sunshine. By S. M., authoress of the "Maiden Aunt," 12mo., pp. 348. New York: D. Appleton & Co. One of those retired corners of Ireland's green shore is the place where the scenes of this tale are located. Its characters are rich in the qualities of the heart, whether the simple Irish or the more cultivated English visitors. It is written with a charming pen, and will amply repay the reader by the entertainment of its pages. 20.—The Assayer's Guide; or Practical Directions to Assayers, Miners, and Smelters for the Tests and Assays by Heat, and by Wet Processes, of the Ores of all the Principal Metals, and of Gold and Silver Coins and Alloys, By Oscar M. LIEBER. 16mo., pp. 117. Philadelphia: Henry C. Baird. This little work is very brief, but it contains a large amount of practical and useful information on the subject of assaying or detecting the nature of minerals and ores. Its instructions are very simple, and can readily be apprehended. 21.-Norris's Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and Machinists: Comprising the Proportions and Calculations for Constructing Locomotives, Manner ef_Setting Valves, Tables of Squares, Cubes, Areas, &c. By SEPTIMUS NORRIS. 12mo, pp. 302. Philadelphia: Henry C. Baird. ̧ In these pages are presented the results of the author's experience as a practical machinist during twenty years. Of course it contains details which cannot be learned elsewhere, except in the machine-shop, or from the mechanic himself. To practical men, therefore, it must possess more than ordinary value. 22.-The Art Journal for March and April. New York & London: Geo, Virtue, No publication surpasses in elegance, taste, and artistic execution the polish of these pages. The style of printing, the paper, and the engravings are of the first order, and executed by the most skillful hands. The engravings in these numbers are "The Tambourine," from an engraving in the Vernon Gallery; "The Newspaper," from the same quarter; and also "The Casement;" a "Hebe," from the statue by Canova. The smaller engravings and cuts represent specimens by the first masters, and are exceedingly numerous. The contents of the text treat chiefly of subjects of art, its progress, condition, &c. 23.-Kenneth; a Romance of the Highlands. By G. W. M. REYNOLDS. With namerous Engravings. 8vo., pp. 313. New York: H. Long & Brothers. ALL BOOKS MAY BE RECALLED AFTER 7 DAYS 6-month loans may be recharged by bringing books to Circulation Desk Renewals and recharges may be made 4 days prior to due date DUE AS STAMPED BELOW LEC 10 1989 JUN 07 1989 CIRCULATION FORM NO. DD 6, 40m, 6'76 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNI BERKELEY, CA 94 |