of educated men, who think on the subject of personal religion, but whose views are rather skeptical. To such, especially, but by no means exclusively, we recommend the careful reading of these Essays. We should be glad, indeed, to find such discourses constituting more of the intellectual repasts of Christians.

13.-WILEY AND PUTNAM's Library of Choice Reading. Undine and Sintram-Imagination and Fancy-Diary of Lady WilloughbyTable Talk-Opinions on Books, Men and Things-Headlong Hall and Nightmare Abbey-The French in Algiers-Ancient Moral Tales-The Crescent and the Cross.

In our last number we spoke of Wiley & Putnam's plan of a Library, and commended it, with a notice of the first two volumes. We now have ten additional numbers, all of them interesting and valuable books, even less exceptionable than Eothen and the Amber Witch.

Undine and Sintram, by La Motte Fouqué, are acknowledged to be among the purest and most beautiful tales in the German language. Imagination and Fancy, by Legh Hunt, is a book of choice selections from the English Poets, with critical notices of the writers, and Legh Hunt's answer to the question, "What is Poetry?" The Diary of Lady Willoughby, is a lovely development of the inner workings of the heart of a loving and confiding wife and mother-a pleasing picture of domestic life among some of rank in the days gone by. Hazlitt's Table Talk, and Opinions of Men and Things, are volumes of no ordinary interest, and of real value. Hazlitt is noted as one of the most remarkable writers of his day, a man of vigorous thought, of elevated genius, and of acute critical power.Headlong Hall and Nightmare Abbey-a satirical representation of the Times, abounding in humorous passages, reflecting, as in a mirror, the spirit and manners of the Age.-The French in Algiers, a book in two parts, one by a German Lieutenant, the other by a French naval officer, both communicating what they saw in Algeria, during the struggle of the French for dominion there. The book unfolds new things, and sets Abd-el-Kader in a somewhat different light from that in which he sat for his portrait as given in the newspaper reports.Ancient Moral Tales, from the Gesta Romanorum, is a volume popular in style, and containing much singular information, and wholesome instruction.-The Crescent and the Cross, in two volumes, by Eliot B. G. Warburton, Esq., is a work somewhat similar in its character to that of Eothen, in some respects perhaps surpassing it, written in the same off-hand style, and we think looking upon the religion of the East rather too believingly, or with too much indifference to truth and error. Valuable information, however, is to be gleaned from these amusing and interesting pages.

14.-A Dictionary of the English Language, containing the Pronunciation, Etymology, and Explanation of all words authorized by eminent writers; to which are added a Vocabulary of the Roots of English Words, and an Accented list of Greek, Latin and Scripture Proper Names. By ALEXANDER REID, A. M. With an Introduction by Henry Reed, Professor of English Literature in the University of Pennsylvania. New-York: D. Appleton & Co. Philadelphia: G. S. Appleton. 1845. pp. 564, 12mo.

When we first saw the plan of this Dictionary announced in Edinburgh, we were favorably impressed with it; and having now seen the work, we cannot but express our gratification with its execution. Some of its advantages are the following:-Its orthoepy is correct -it contains all authorized words-it gives the primitive word in each case, and then the derivative alphabetically-the original term and the language from which each primitive is derived-a vocabulary of the roots of English words-an accented list of 15,000 Greek, Latin and Scripture Proper Names.

Its definitions are generally clear and accurate; and embracing, as it does, 40,000 of the words of our language, carefully selected, and appropriately arranged on the above plan, we unhesitatingly pronounce it the best school Dictionary we yet have.

15.-Ocean-Work, Ancient and Modern; or Evenings on Sea and Land. By J. HALL WRIGHT. New-York: D. Appleton & Co. 1845. Philadelphia: Geo. S. Appleton. pp. 168, 18mo.

No better idea of this volume can be given than by copying some of the titles of chapters: e. g., The Ocean as Rock-maker-as Polisher—as a Mausoleum-as Valley-cutter-as Lapidary-as Fossilizer-as a Shark's Workshop-as Fertilizer-as Destroyer-as a Shell-Factory-as Mermaid's Hall-as Volcano Quencher, etc., etc. In thirty-six evening conversations, the wonders of science in respect to the vasty deep, are here unfolded to the capacity of the young. A useful and interesting book.

16.-A History of Germany; from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. By FREDERICK KOHLRAUSCH, Chief Counsellor of the Board of Education of the Kingdom of Hanover, and late Professor of History in the Polytechnic School. Translated from the last German edition, by James D. Haas. With a complete Index, prepared expressly for the American edition. New-York: D. Appleton & Co. Philadelphia: Geo. S. Appleton.

pp. 487.

1845.

Kohlrausch's History of Germany is one of acknowledged authority on the Continent; and in its English dress supplies a want which has been felt. Although a country of so much importance in the his

tory of civilization; although the seat and centre of the great Reformation, and so intimately connected with our own land, yet are we comparatively unacquainted with it. At the present day, the literature of Germany is exciting more influence over us, than perhaps that of any other people, and it is destined to be yet more extensively influential. German works are more frequently translated, and the language is becoming more generally studied.

It is due to Germany, then, as well as to ourselves, that more should be known of her history by our people. The opportunity is now afforded by the valuable translation before us; and we can promise those who read it, much interesting and valuable information.

It is very cheap at $1 50, and is intended to be one of Appleton's Historical Series.

17.-Poems. By WILLIAM W. LORD. New-York: D. Appleton & Co. Phil. Geo. S. Appleton. 1845. pp. 158, 18mo.

The taste with which this volume is "got up" by the enterprising publishers, is sufficient, in itself, to sell the book; and indeed, to make poetry saleable, in the present day, seems to require something besides the poetry itself.

There is so much of poetry now in history and even in science, that the public generally appear to be content with that and an occasional reference to the old standards.

Mr. Lord is evidently gifted in poetic genius, and has published in this volume some rich and exquisite sentiment. Yet we are far from believing that it will suit the popular taste; and we fear, too, the effect on the author of too high eulogiums on the part of some of his friends. We would give him a friendly admonition not to rest his hopes either of fame or usefulness on the cultivation of poetic harmonies.

"Worship" is ethereal. "Niagara " is a magnificent conception. Many of the "Ballad Fantasies" are enchanting.

18.—An American Dictionary of the English Language. First Edition in Octavo, containing the whole vocabulary of the Quarto, with corrections, improvements, and several thousand additional words. With an Introductory Dissertation. By NOAH WEBSTER, LL. D. In two volumes. Springfield: G. & C. Merriam. 1845.

We heartily commend THIS Dictionary of Dr. Webster. It is, probably, well known that we do not approve of the introduction of his School Dictionary into our common schools. We have serious objection to much of the orthography: nor can we find any writer, even the warmest admirer of Webster, who is conformed to it. At the same time, we agree with Profs. Fleming and Tibbins, who say, in the Preface to their French Dictionary, "Webster has touched upon

every thing: on Etymology, the secret of which he has often detected by following it through all its Protean changes; on History and Chronology; on Commerce and Navigation; on the Arts and Sciences; more especially on the language of every day life;" and with Rev. Dr. Humphrey, when he says: "Dr. Webster's American Dictionary of the English language is an honor to the country which gave him birth, to the age, and to the language which it so admirably traces up to its etymological sources, so skilfully analyzes and so happily explains."

No scholar can well afford to be without the large Dictionary. It stands alone in its etymological research, and in the truth, extent and precision of its definitions, and is, unquestionably, the most copious, philosophical, and accurate Dictionary of the English Language now in existence, with the single exception of its mode of spelling.

The present edition is recommended by its cheapness, ($10 50,) and by the fact that it contains the supplement of words published just before his death, in 1843.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES.

Kitto's Cyclopædia-Nov. 13, 14, 15-continued from the word "Mediator." As before said, an excellent work for the illustration of the Bible.

Martin's Bible-Nos. 3, 4, 5—each adorned with an elegant engraving, and the text as beautiful as ever. See notice in April No. of Repository.

Judæa Capta-Taylor's uniform edition.

NOTE.

As the brief allusion to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Southgate in the Article on Prelacy in our last number is liable to misapprehension, we take pleasure in saying that it was not designed to express any opinion as to the merits of the charges preferred against him, or to cast any reflection upon the moral character of Bishop S., but simply to illustrate the relative character of the Episcopal and other Ecclesiastical Supervision.

ARTICLE X.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Germany.

It is known that Böckh is publishing a grand collection of Greek Inscriptions. The first part of Vol. III. has appeared, containing, among others, the inscriptions found in Lycia by Mr. Fellowes. Weissenborn has offered, in his Hellenic Contributions, some new and interesting views of some points of German History. The third volume of Dr. Birch's " Ludwig Philipp der Erste" has appeared, and is characterized by industrious research, lucid style and arrangement.-K. Weiseler, of Göttingen, has published a Chronological Synopsis of the four Gospels, of great value, in which he investigates the time of Christ's birth and death, the extent of his public ministry, etc.-Number of students at some of the principal universities: Berlin, 1548, foreigners 561; Göttingen, 637, for. 201; Halle, 721, for. 166; Heidelberg, 809, for. 541; Leipzig, 880, for. 267; Tübingen, 852, for. 71.

France.

Jesuitism is reviving and becoming so bold as, even in Paris, to hunt up and exhibit the old relics. What a conflict is coming on!-The Polytechnic School of Paris has been closed, in consequence of a rebellion, and is re-organized and subjected to the supervision of the Minister of War, as formerly.

Spain.

Journals in Madrid, 48:-daily, 19; bi- or tri-weekly, 9; weekly, 7; semi-monthly, 5; monthly, 8. Of the whole number, two are religious, one daily, one tri-weekly.

Russia.

The University of St. Petersburg has 66 officers, 557 students; Moscow, 87 officers, 836 students; Dorpat, 66, 489; Kieu, 63, 320. There exist in Russia 83 gymnasia.-The emperor has directed the Minister of Public Instruction to select a number of young men, of proper political views and established character, and send them, at the public expense, to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and England, that they may become qualified for professorships in the Russian universities, and thus avoid the necessity of employing foreigners.