5.-The Works of Shakspeare: the text carefully restored according to the first editions; with introductions, notes, original and selected, and a life of the poet by Rev. H. N. Hudson; in eleven volumes. Vols. 2, 3, 4. 12mo., pp. 474, 504, and 465. Boston: Munroe & Co.

This may justly be regarded as the best edition of Shakespeare which has made its appearance in recent years. There have been a few others which in some re-pects would compare with it, but no one has been prepared under similar views on the part of the editor. Mr. Hudson is one of the most familiar and accomplished scholars in English literature, and more especially in every thing relating to the writings of Shakspeare. The approbation with which his lectures on Shakespeare, in former years, were received by American scholars, is well known. His aim in this edition is to restore the text as far as possible to the language of the original, and to strip it of the thousands of verbal alterations which have been made in it, to suit the fancies of modern commentators. Each play is prefaced by an admirably written introduction, which is full in all points of interest to the most intelligent readers. Each one is also accompanied with foot notes, relating to every word or point in the text which may be a matter of criticism. The discrimination and judgment manifested in their preparation is truly vast. The three volumes before us contain the following plays: "Measure for Measure," "Much Ado about Nothing," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Love's Labor Lost," "The Merchant of Venice," "As You Like It," "All's Well that Ends Well," "The Taming of the Shrew," "Winter's Tale," "The Comedy of Errors," “Macbeth," and "King John."

6. The Massachusetts Register: a State Record for the Year 1852, containing a Business Directory of the State, with a variety of Useful Information. By GEORGE ADAMS.

A work bearing a similar title has been published in Boston for more than eighty years; but up to 1847 it possessed little value or interest; at that time it passed into the hands of JAMES FRENCH, as publisher, and NAHUM CAPEN, a gentleman of considerable statistical tact and talent, and, from 1847 to 1851, it made not only a respectable appearance, but contained a large amount of information to business men generally. The volume before us (1852) comes out under the auspices of Mr. George Adams, to whom the citizens of Boston have for several years past been indebted for the annual publication of a directory of their city, which is altogether unequaled by that of any other in the United States, in accuracy, in the amount of information it embraces, and in its general arrangement. This year, under the editorial conduct of Mr. Adams, it appears in an enlarged form, and greatly improved in every other respect. 7.-The Hydropathic Encyclopedia; a System of Hydropathy and Hygiene. Designed as a Guide to Families and Students, and a Text-Book for Physicians. By R. T. TRALL, M. D. With numerous Illustrations. 2 vols., large 12mo., pp. 460 and 504. New York: Fowlers and Wells.

These two volumes present as neat and tasteful an appearance as any medical work which has recently been issued from the press. Their contents embrace an entire system of the theory and practice of water-cure; or, in other words, they explain the application of the water-cure to every department of medical practice, such as surgery, midwifery, diseases, &c. In addition, they contain a concise and complete work on anatomy, illustrated with very distinct and well executed cuts. The volumes are justly called an encyclopedia, from the fullness and completeness of their contents. They have been prepared with a complete intelligence of the subject, and with discrimination and correctness. They furnish all the information that can be desired by any who are desirous to understand or practice the system.

8.-Harper's New Monthly Magazine. Vol. 3, June to November, 1851. Large 8vo., pp. 864. New York: Harper & Brothers.

Harper's Magazine is so well known and such a universal favorite, that it would indicate a want of good taste to speak of its merits, and a want of intelligence to presume that any readers are not familiar with its contents. The idea of such a publication was for some time bandied back and forth among the publishers until it was taken up by the Harpers, and at once sprang into life as an unparalleled enterprise. As a representation of the lighter literature of the day, as a publication for universal entertainment, it is without an equal in the civilized world. Nor is its value transitory, it must hold a permanent place in libraries for the excellence of its contents, the polished thought, fine writing, and genial spirit which it represents.

9.-The Isthmus of Tehuantepec: Being the Results of a Survey for a Railroad to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, made by the Scientific Commission under the Direction of Major J. G. Bamond, U. S. Engineers, with a Resume of the Geology, Climate, local Geography, Productive Industry, Fauna and Flora, of that Region. Illustrated with Numerous Maps and Engravings, Arranged and Prepared for the Tehuantepec Railroad Company of New Orleans. By J. J. WILLIAMS, principal Assistant Engineer. 8vo., pp. 295. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

The contents of this work furnish the most complete and reliable information respecting the facilities for a railroad across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. There appears to be no point of interest or importance connected with the route, which has been overlooked in the compilation of the work. It is profusely embellished with engravings and accompanied with numerous maps of the route. Not only those who feel an interest in this enterprise, but the general reader will be greatly interested in the contents of these pages.

00.-Cousin's Course of the History of Modern Philosophy. Translated by O. W. WIGHT. 2 vols. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

We have compared this translation with other translations of parts of the same great work, and our friends have compared it with the original, and the verdict is the same. Mr. Wight, who is a self-educated young clergyman of great promise, has done himself lasting credit and rendered the student of philosophy an immense service by his faithful, spirited, and entirely successful rendition into our good mother tongue of this master-piece of the orator-philosopher of France. We trust that, neither the spirited publishers nor their energetic scholar will fail of being generously appreciated by a public which gives such kind welcome to works not to be named in the same day with this.

11.-Four Lectures on the Offices and Ceremonies of Holy Week, as Performed in the Papal Chapels. Delivered in Rome in the Lent of 1837. By Cardinal WISEMAN. 12mo., pp. 204. Baltimore: J. Murphy & Co.

These discourses, although pretending merely to explain the ceremonies and offices of holy week, contain many features which impart to them far more than ordinary interest. They develop the manner in which architecture, music, poetry, painting, and sculpture, have all been consecrated by the genius of catholicity to devotional purposes. pages, therefore, possess an artistic and historical value independent of their great interest to the strictly religious reader.

Its

12.—Lectures on Mental Science According to the Philosophy of Phrenology. Deliv ered before the Anthropological Society of the Western Liberal Intsitute. By Rev. G. S. WEAVER. Illustrated with engravings. 12mo., pp. 225. New York: Fowlers & Wells.

The champions of phrenology are among the most industrious of men. No science at the present day is more examined, investigated, and pushed to its highest development with the vigor which belongs to these truths. The volume before us is an important addition to this field of knowledge. It is an able and scientific view of the philosophy of the mind on phrenological principles.

31.-The Constitutions of the Several States of the Union, and United States, Including the Declaration of Independence, and Articles of Confederation. Taken from Authentic Documents. 8vo., pp. 556. New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. The title page, which we have quoted above, clearly and succinctly describes the character and contents of this volume; and however much the constitutions of the Union, or of the thirty-one States of our "great and glorious Republic" are open to criticism, the book itself is entirely above it, as it is just what, and no more than it purports to be, namely, a faithful repository of the different constitutions of the thirtyone" sovereign and independent States" of the United States of North America. 14.-The First Book of Etymology: Designed to Promote Precision in the Use and Facilitate the Acquisition of the Knowledge of the English Language, for Beginners: on the Basis of "the First Book of Etymology by James Lynd. By J. THOMAS. 12mo., pp. 261. Philadelphia: E. C. & J. Biddle.

The suffixes and prefixes of our language are explained in the first part of this little volume, in such a manner as greatly to aid the youth in their apprehension. In subsequent pages their combination with the root is also explained."

15.-Madeleine: a Tale of Auvergne, founded on fact. By JULIA KAVANAGH. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

12mo.

By the author of "The Boston: B. B. Mussey.

Few authors possess more power in the delineation of the deep or wild emotions and feelings of the female heart than this accomplished writer. The scenes of this tale are described with unusual energy, pathos, and beauty. 16.-May Martin, and other Tales of the Green Mountains. Green Mountain Boys." A new edition. 12mo., pp. 380. The first of these tales has had quite an extensive sale in this country and Europe. It is now presented in a revised form with many others, which are very pleasant and agreeable stories. The author possesses a rich and chastened imagination, and wields a smooth and flowing pen.

17.—Home Narratives; or Stories from Household Words. Edited by CHARLES DICKENS. NO. VL Putnam's Semi-Monthly Library. 12mo., pp. 233. New York:

G. P. Putnam.

Selections from Dickens, like this volume, should be extremely entertaining and good. Such the reader will find these pages. Although the articles have previously appeared in the "Household Words," they are well worthy of the more permanent form which they receive in this excellent and popular series.

18.-Uncle Tom's Log, or Life Among the Lowly. Mrs. HARRIET BEECHER STOw. 2 vols. 12mo., pp. Boston: John P. Jewett.

It has been the unusual fortune of this work to obtain a sale of ten thousand copies in two weeks, and twenty thousand in less than a month. The publishers cannot supply the demand for it. The hero is a negro slave; and the object of the work is to illustrate slave life in its best and worst aspects. It is free from bitterness or anything that can offend the prejudices of any. But it is a most graphic and powerfully writ ten story, and will convulse with laughter and bathe in tears those who read its pages. It is unquestionably the greatest tale of the day for popular readers.

19.-The Book of Ballads. Edited by BON GUALTIER. With Illustrations. 12mo., pp. 215. New York: J. S. Redfield.

Many of these ballads are written in the burlesque style, and they caricature, more especially the art of puffing. But they are quite clever and agreeable.

20.-Gleanings and Groupings from a Pastor's Portfolio. By Rev. J. N. DANFORTH. 12mo, pp. 360. New York: A. S. Barnes.

These sketches possess many attractive points for a general reader. They are carefully written, with smoothness and finish of style, thoughtful, placid, portraying true feeling, and with much interesting narrative; they will beguile many an hur very pleasantly.

21.-Margaret Cecil, or I Can Because I Ought." By COUSIN KATE. 12mo., pp. 316. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

This is an exceedingly attractive tale, delineating that strength and force of character which is required to do right because it is one's duty. It is well written, and cannot fail to please all readers.

22.-A Faggot of French Sticks; or Paris in 1851. By SIR FRANCIS HEAD. TWO volumes in one. 12mo., pp. 495. New York: G. P. Putnam.

This will prove an exceedingly entertaining volume to all those who are curious to know what sights may be seen in the streets of Paris. The author, who writes in a lively and vigorous style, spent some months in Paris in 1851, and took special care to see whatever could be seen that might interest a stranger. A reader could hardly know more of the city by a visit to it than may be learned from these pages. 23.-"As Good as a Comedy," or the Tennessean's Story. By an EDITOR. 12mo., pp. 251. Philadelphia : A. Hart.

Full of humor, and literally "As Good as a Comedy."

24.-Marcus Warland; or the Long Moss Spring. A Tale of the South. By CAROLINE LEE HENTZ. 12mo., pp. 287. Philadelphia: A. Hart.

The scenes of this tale are laid in the Southern States. They are entertaining, and drawn with a glowing pen.

25.-The American Muck Book; Treating of the Nature, Properties, Sources, His tory, and Operations of all the Principal Fertilizers and Manures in Common Use. with Specific Directions for their Preparation, Preservation, and Application to the Soil, and to Crops, as Combined with the Leading Principles of Practical and Scientific Farming. Illustrated with Engravings. By D. J. BROWNE. 12mo., pp. 422. New York: C. M. Saxton.

Little need be said regarding the subject of a volume which the title so fully explains. It presents rather the practical chemistry of the article of which it treats, and will unquestionably prove a valuable auxiliary, in connection with other works, on the manner of applying manures.

26.-Rural Architecture. Being a Complete Description of Farm-houses, Cottages, and Outbuildings, Comprising Wood-houses, Workshops, Tool-houses, Carriage and Wagon houses, Stables, Smoke and Ash houses, Ice-houses, Apiary or Bee houses, Poultry houses, &c.; with Lawns, Pleasure-grounds, and Parks; Flower, Fruit, and Vegetable Gardens; and the Best Methoa of Conducting Water to Cattleyards, &c. By L. F. ALLEN. Beautifully Illustrated. 12mo., pp. 384. New York: C. M. Saxton.

Few subjects are more important to the farmer than that of which this book treats. It is very full and complete in its information, although chiefly a compilation from the best works on the subject.

27-A Journey Through Tartary, Thibet, and China. By M. Huo. In 2 vols., 12mo., pp. 245 and 248. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

These volumes form a part of Appletons' Library of Readable Books. They are full of novelty, danger and excitement, although they consist of an abridged narrative of travels through the above mentioned countries in 1844-5-6, by a French Catholic Missionary and his assistant.

28.-The Glory of Christ; Illustrated in His Character and History, Including the Last Things of His Mediatorial Government. By GARDINER SPRING. 2 vols., 8vo., pp. 301 and 308. New York: M. W. Dodd.

This writer is already well-known to the public, both as a preacher and as an author. The contents of these volumes consist of twenty chapters, each of which con siders the glory of the Savior in some one of his offices or characteristics. The style and manner of the author are striking and energetic; but we can scarcely discern anything particularly new or important in relation to the volumes, unless it be the name of the author. To his friends the volumes will, of course, be invaluable, but as contributions to theological science, or literature, or as appeals to mankind in behalf of anything more than the special views of a religious denomination, they are deficient in interest.

29.-The Household of Sir Thomas More. By MARGARETA MORE. 12mo., pp. 174. New York: Charles Scribner.

This charming little volume has been issued in a very tastful style. The daughter of Sir Thomas was as accomplished as a woman, as her father was great and eminent as a man. There are few small works in the English language that can compare in merit with these pages. The orthography of the old time has been preserved, which

adds much to its effect.

30.-The Desert Home; or, the Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness. By CAPT. MAYNE REID. With Twelve Illustrations. 12mo., pp. 411. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields.

This work is designed chiefly for youthful readers, although there is sufficient interest in the narrative to entertain the more grave and serious. It is written by a pen that is always lively, and often sparkling and brilliant, and delineates the adventures of a family lost in the Great American Desert of which, in this tale, New Mexico, as well as Utah, is regarded as a portion.

31.-Lyra, and other Poems. By ALICE CAREY. 12mo., pp. 175. New York: J. S Redfield.

Whatever this writer produces is smooth, graceful, and polished. Such is the merit of these poems. But she does not appear to possess an unusual talent for poetry although there are here many striking and pleasing passages.

32.-Wesley and Methodism. By ISAAC TAYLOR. 12mo., pp. 328. New York: Harper & Brothers.

Isaac Taylor has long been held in high repute by the public. Any work from his pen is certain to be something more than ordinary, and to make an impression. In these pages he regards Methodism as a new phase of modern days-as the startingpoint of the religious movement of the present time, and as now about to enter upon a full development of its peculiar character, or "mission," as some would term it. This is the leading topic of the work; and "the next coming development of the power of the Gospel" is contemplated with great force and eloquence, and with a compass of thought which will awaken a strong interest in the mind.

33.-Tallis's Scripture Natural History for Youth. Parts 11 and 12. 16mo. New York: J. Tallis & Co.

We have often had occasion to speak of the taste and elegance with which the plates of all the various classes of animals and birds mentioned in Scripture are executed in this work. The accompanying text explains all that may strictly be regarded as their natural history, and, as a specimen of letter-press, is quite neat.

34.-The British Colonies. By R. M. MARTIN. Part 37. New York: J. Tallis & Co. In this part, the history of the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope is commenced. It contains, likewise, a map of Africa.

35.—Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World. Part 46. New York: J. Tallis & Co.

The contents of this part are a map of New York city, with many elegant views engraved in the margin, and some additional pages of the index.

36.-The Phonographic Teacher: Being an Inductive Exposition of Phonography, Intended as a School Book, and to Afford thorough Instruction to those who have not the Assistance of an Oral Teacher. By E. WEBSTER. 18mo., pp. 103. New York: Fowlers and Wells.

Phonography may now be regarded as a fixed fact." The success with which the speeches and proceedings of public meetings are reported by its aid, is greater than with any other method. The little manual before us will be found very useful to any one who attempts to acquire this art by his own exertions.

37.-Hungary in 1851; With an Experience of the Austrian Police. By CHARLES LORING BRACE. 12mo., pp. 419. New York: Charles Scribner.

Mr. Brace, it must be admitted on all hands, had unusual advantages for observing thoroughly the condition and feelings of the masses of the Hungarian people; and he has succeeded in presenting what bears on its face a faithful and accurate picture of the feelings and condition of the Hungarian people. There is a freshness and force in the author's style, and a glow of sympathy for the heroic and unfortunate Hungarians, that will find a response in every republican heart. In the appendix there are some interesting statistics of the population and trade of Hungary, which we shall have occasion to refer to hereafter. The work is illustrated with six fine engravings.

ERRATA FOR THE APRIL AND MAY NUMBERS.

In the article on the "Law of Progress in the relations of Capital and Labor," by Richard Sulley, published in the April number of this Magazine, page 449, 30th line from the top, for "Comer to his friend "read" Corner to his friend," and in 25th line on page 452, same number, for " 27,000,000 yards per week" read “27,000,000 yards per annum

In the article entitled " A National Currency: Confidence its Basis," on page 616 of the present number of the Merchants' Magazine, tenth line from the top, for "The views of Hall" read "The views of Dr. Robert HARE."