Voyages of Discovery, in two volumes; Life in the Prairie Land, by Mrs. Farnham; Voyages in the Arctic Ocean, by Capt. Ross-all of the same delightful and profitable class, and, each in its way, discovering real ability, and possessing a charm. The work of Mr. Darwin is highly valuable, as recording the results of a very laborious and successful voyage of discovery, and the calm observations of an enlightened and scholarly visitor to some of the least known and most interesting localities of the globe. Mrs. Farnham's enthusiasm for Western life and scenery, her kindly sympathy with nature, and with the beautiful every where, give her book a more than temporary value. The Arctic Voyages, which have shed such lustre upon the enterprise of the British marine, and done so much for the advancement of geographical and physical science, are concisely and graphically sketched in Capt. Ross' work, and the reader is made the witness of some of the most perilous adventures and daring enterprises ever suffered or undertaken by man. We must say, that if the series will continue as good as it has begun, it will be worthy a place in every family library, and possess peculiar value for the young.

5.-Miscellanies. By MOSES STUART, Prof. Sac. Lit. in Theol. Sem. Andover. Mark H. Newman.

Some of the miscellaneous sermons and reviews of this distinguished scholar and thinker, have been gathered into a neatly printed volume, viz.: three letters to Dr. Channing on the Trinity; two sermons on the atonement; a sermon on the vicariousness of Christ's sufferings; another on real Christianity; a letter to Dr. Channing on religious liberty, and a series of supplementary notes, &c. This list of subjects will indicate at once the exceeding interest of the volume; while the sterling good sense, profound learning, signal candour and ability with which the subjects are discussed, render it one of the really most valuable and important works of the day. As a controversialist, we regard Prof. Stuart as a model. His cool and generous temper, his candid concessions of what cannot be made sure, and then the thoroughgoing vigour with which the truth, freed from its admixtures of error, and relieved from all false light and false statement, is established, it is delightful to witness. Besides the numerous friends of the learned Professor who will be glad of the volume, the whole circle of those who love the truth will give it more than a usually cordial welcome.

6.-Congregationalism and Methodism. By Z. K. HAWLEY. NewYork: Leavitt, Trow & Co.

This author has gone upon the principle that if controversy is necessary, it had better be thorough. The character and tendencies of some features of the Wesleyan church polity, have long been the subject of complaint; and in these days of inquiry and agitation, it is not at all strange that they should be subjected to a new and closer examination. That the author has succeeded in showing, by the clearest of all testimony, facts and observation, that there are peculiarities in that ecclesiastical system, which, however good in Wesley's time, need to be modified, and are productive of results which all good men, if they will be candid, must deplore, we think the reader will

have to admit; and not less, the good feeling and candour with which the whole discussion is conducted. We trust it will do good, and help on the melioration which it so strongly points out to be needful.

7.-The Union of the Holy Spirit and the Church in the Conversion of the World. By THOMAS JENKYN, D. D. Boston: Gould, Kendall & Lincoln.

We much admire the earnest tone and truly evangelical spirit of this well-written essay, and cannot but hope its effect in directing and animating the missionary spirit, will be happy. Its eloquent appeals, and its vivid portraiture of the responsibility of the church, are finely adapted to awaken emotion. Yet we cannot lay aside the fear that some of its doctrinal expositions are liable to be misunderstood. There is an air of philosophizing about the explanations of the Spirit's influences, which, though it may not be positively erroneous, seems to fall short of the exalted view of the doctrine generally entertained. Too much explanation is often worse than none at all; and there is often obscurity added by the very attempts to make things clear. We think that Dr. Jenkyn's discussions are liable to this charge. Still, the preponderance of good is so great, and that good so very good, that, as we said, there is much to be hoped for from the influence which it may exert upon the church.

8.-The Missionary Enterprise; a Collection of Discourses on Christian Missions, by American authors. Edited by BARON STOW. Boston: Gould, Kendall & Lincoln.

This is a collection of twenty sermons, on different subjects relating to the missionary cause, and comprises some of the most eloquent and excellent homiletic productions of the age. There is Dr. Wayland's splendid discourse on the moral dignity of the missionary enterprise, itself worth the price of the volume. The work forms a most admirable manual for the Christian, and can hardly fail to deepen and to extend the missionary feeling.

9.-Kühner's Elementary Greek Grammar. By SAMUEL H. TAYLOR. Andover: Allen, Morrell & Wardwell.

The larger grammar of Kühner, from which the present is compiled, stands unrivalled in the estimation of scholars. This abridgment has many excellences of arrangement, philosophy and definition, which give it great value, and will, no doubt, render it popular with scholars and teachers. It is very neatly printed-an excellence worthy of special notice in a work of this kind.

10.-The Puritans and their Principles. By EDWIN HALL, Norwalk, Ct. New-York: Baker & Scribner.

Mr. Hall has presented a noble tribute to the memory, and defence of the principles, of the Puritans, in this sterling volume. We are at loss which most to admire, the affectionate zeal, or the signal ability, research, and candour, which the work displays. The leading events of their history, including a rapid sketch of the rise of the Puritan party in England, are succinctly delineated, and then the great prin

ciples which gave that party birth, are reviewed and established with a force of argument and an energy of style worthy both of the subjects and the persons. We know of no single volume which combines so n.uch to inform and to establish the descendants of those noble men in the faith of their fathers, as this: while all who love the truth as it is in Jesus, or who admire the sight of firm principle, deep piety and active intelligence, working out a glorious mission of liberty and love, will find it worthy of a perusal.

11.-Napoleon and his Marshals. By J. T. HEADLEY. 2 volumes. New-York: Baker & Scribner.

The conception of such a work as this is a very happy one, and one peculiarly fitted to the bent of Mr. Headley's style and thought. It is an off-hand sketch of the great hero and his almost as heroic comrades, presenting the features of their characters and lives in bold outline, with plenty of light and shade, without aiming to fill up the picture, or to furnish any thing like a complete history. The bold points of character, the striking and picturesque, are brought out with great vividness and strength; and evince a power of description and an earnestness of feeling, which honour alike the head and the heart of the writer. With Mr. Headley's estimate of Napoleon, we are obliged to be dissatisfied. Because injustice has been done his character by English historiographers, is no good reason for canonizing him; and it may be questionable whether the soot of his enemies disfigures his true character more than the whitewash of his admirers. We like far better the candid and dignified view of Dr. Channing.

The sketches of the Marshals are generally excellent, and often eloquent and exciting in a remarkable degree. The whole work shows an intimate acquaintance with history, a keen insight into character, and the glow and warmth of a heart alive to the appeals of freedom, truth, and moral excellence. There are spirited etchings of the characters described, accompanying the volumes, which add to their interest.

12.-Lectures on Mental Philosophy and Theology. By JAMES RICHARDS, D. D., late Professor of Christian Theology in the Auburn Theological Seminary. With a sketch of his life by SAMUEL H. GRIDLEY. New-York: M. W. Dodd.

It was our intention to have seized upon the occasion of this publication, to refer to some of the historical events with which the life of Dr. Richards was associated. He lived and acted in the midst of two important epochs in the theological history of the country-that of the famous encounter of New-England theology with what bore the soubriquet of triangular theology, and that of the no less famous controversy between old and new measures. If to this be added the interest and importance of a life of laborious service in the ministry, of great talents most wisely put forth, of great undertakings for good happily executed, and singular success in his high vocation as a theological teacher, the reader can fancy something of the value of a proper estimate of his life. The memoir of Mr. Gridley is very good, though much too brief; Dr. R.'s friends and admirers will hardly be contented with so meagre a sketch. Of the value of the lectures of

which the main part of the volume is composed, we can hardly speak too highly. Strong good sense, and the utter freedom from all extravagance of view, or metaphysical subtlety, or undue deference to preconceived theories or old authorities, and of all disingenuousness of reasoning, and above all, the clear, reasonable, and Scriptural orthodoxy, form a striking, beautiful, and useful feature of the lectures. The theological student, and the intelligent layman, may be cordially commended to them, as among the very best of their kind that the country has ever produced.

13.—An Inquiry into the Scriptural Views of Slavery. By ALBERT BARNES. Philadelphia: Perkins & Purves.

14.-Slavery Discussed in Occasional Essays, from 1833 to 1846. By LEONARD BACON. New-York: Baker & Scribner.

The fair expectation that this vexed and delicate question should be approached with calmness and candour by gentlemen of the high character of the authors of these respective works, will not be disappointed. We are exceedingly pleased with the spirit of the discussion; and can safely assure the public that, whatever may be thought of the conclusions, no reasonable reader will find any thing to offend him, or unworthy the importance or intricacy of the subject. Mr. Barnes' views are decidedly anti-slavery, and the thorough and patient manner in which the Scriptural texts which are supposed to authorize or excuse slavery, are criticized, is worthy of his fame as an exegete, and his character as a Christian and philanthropist.

Dr. Bacon's Essays are likewise written with commendable good temper and unquestionable ability.

Several Critical Notices have been omitted for want of space.

FOREIGN LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Germany.

In the department of Classical Literature there have been lately a number of important issues. Among them are F. A. Wolf's Encyclopädie der Philologie, herausgegeben von S. M. Stockman, zweite mit siner Uebersicht der Literatur bis zum Jahr 1845: Kleine Schriften von F. G. Welcker, 2 Thl. zum griechischen Literaturgeschichte. Bonn. 1845. gr. 8.Aristophanis Comœdiæ, Recensuit et annotatione instruxit Fr. H. Bothe. Edit. II, Vol. 2. (Vespa, Pax., Aves.) Lips. 1845. gr. 8.-Prolegomena ad Platonis Rempublicam, Scrips. Geo. Fr. Rettig, Bernæ, 1845. gr. 8.-Suida Lexicon Grace et Latin. Post Th. Gaisfordum recensuit et annotatione critica instruxit Godefr. Bernhardy. Tom. II. fasc. VII. Halle. 1845. gr.A. Die Mythologie der Griechen und Römer, von Dr. W. M. Heffter. 2 und 3 Heft. Brandenburg. 1845. gr. 8.-Beiträge zur griechischen Monatskunde von Thd. Bergk. Giessen. 1845. gr. 8.-Porta Syrici Græci, ed. Thd. Bergk. Lips. 1843. gr. 8.-Scriptores Poetica Historiæ Græci, ed. Antonius Westermann. Brunsvigæ. 1843. gr. 8.-Oskische Studien v. Dr. Thd. Monunsen. Berlin. 1845. 8.-Democriti Abderita Operum Fragmenta, collegit, recensuit, vertit, explicuit, &c. Frid. Guil. Aug. Mullachius. Berolini. 1843. 8.

In the department of Theology, the following have lately appeared: Die Christliche Lehre der Sünde, dargestellt von Julius Müller. 8 2 vols. 1844.-Commentar über die Psalmen von E. W. Hengstenberg, 4 Bd. 1 abthl. Berlin. 1845. gr. 8-Die Lehre von Christi Person und Werke in populären Vorlesungen vorgetragen, von E. Sartorius. 5 Auflage. Hamburg. 8-De Spe immortalitatis sub veteri Testamento gradatim exculta, Diss. quam scripsit. H. Aug. Hahn. 1845.-Die Glaubenslehre der Evangelisch-reformirten Kirche, aus der Quellen belegt von Dr. Alex. Schweizer. 2 Bd. 1 abthl. Zürich. 1845.-Libri Symbolici Ecclesiæ Evangelica Sive Concordia. Recensuit Car. Aug. Hase. Edit. III. Lips. 1846.-Patrum Apostolicorum Opera. Textum ex editonibus præstantissimis repetit, recognov, &c. C. J. Hetele. Edit. al era. gr. 8. Tübingen. 1842.-Gregor I. der Grosse, nach seinem Leben und seiner Lehre geschildert von Geo. Joh. Th. Law. Leipz. 1845. gr. 8.-Geschichte der Waldenser von ihrem Ursprunge an bis auf unsere Zeit. v. Cph. Möhr len, Basel. 1845. gr. 8.-Strabonis Geographica Recensuit Gustav. Kramer. vol. I. Berol. 1844-August Matthiæ in seinem Leben und Wirken zum Theil nach seiner eigenen Er. zählung dargestellt von seinem Sohne Konstantin. Nebst einem lebensgeschichtlichen Abriss seines Bruders Fr. Chr. Matthiæ, Quedlinburg. 1845. gr. 8.-Das Reich Gottes. Eine biblisch. Theolog. Erörterung, ait Beziehung neuf die Kirchenfrage, von O Dietlein; Geschichte d. Offenbarung Gottes im neuen Testament, von E. Kirchener; Vollenden wir das Werk Luthers!-Ein Wort an Evangel. Christen, von G. Lisco; Die Bedeutung des Thomas Arnold, für d. Standpunkt der Kirchlichen Gegenwart, von A. Neander.

Great Britain.

The ninth edition, in 5 vols. 8vo. of Horne's celebrated Introduction has been published, in which several alterations and improvements are alleged to have been made, especially in the matter relating to the Apocryphal books of the Old Testament, and the whole carefully revised. A work by Rev. Alexander S. Patterson, of Glasgow, is well spoken of, entitled a brief Commentary on the first Epistle to the Thessalonians.. Mr. Patterson evinced considerable tact at popular exposition in a previous work on the Gospel of John. A Commentary on the Gospels by H. Mackenzie, is announced in parts, of which the first has been published. Rev. Ingram Cobbin, a well known familiar expositor, has published a manual of the Bible for the use of Sabbath schools and families, entitled the School Handbook to the Holy Bible. A work partaking something of an expository character has been published by Mrs. Webb, entitled Reflections on the History of Noah. Dr. Bloomfield has in press a work which is looked for with interest, entitled Epitome Evangelica. Rev. Dr. Harris, the author of "Mammon," has a work in press, the Pre-Adamite Earth. Rev. Wm. Walford, author of a new translation of the Psalms, has published a translation of the Epistle to the Romans, with brief critical explanatory notes.

An important undertaking has been set on foot, for the introduction of a selection of foreign Biblical literature, especially from Germany, through the medium of good translations, under the title of the Continental Translation Society. A numerous Committee of Selection, among whom are some of the first Biblical scholars and literary characters of the kingdom, decides upon the works to be issued, and efficient business arrangements appear to have been made for carrying the project into effect. The works already decided upon for the current year, are two recent works of Hengstenberg's, on the Authenticity of the Pentateuch, and on Daniel and Zechariah, to be translated by Mr. Ryland; Olshausen's Commentary on the Gospels, translated by Rev. H. Creek; Hagenbach's History of Doctrines, a comprehensive and most desirable work, translated by Mr. Masson; Neander's Church History; and Hengstenberg's Christology, a new and greatly improved edition of which is on the eve of publication in Germany.

Mr. Clark, of Edinburgh, well known as the projector of the Edinburgh Biblical Cabinet, has also given a new direction to his republishing enterprise, proposing to issue four volumes yearly, of about 500 pages each. Among the works advertised by him as forthcoming, are Lücke's Commentary on the Gospel of John; Dr. Julius Müller on the Doctrine of Sin; Hagenbach's History of Opinion; Hävernick's Introduction to the Old Testament; Hengstenberg on the Authenticity of Daniel; Hoffman on Prophecy; Pelt's Theological Encyclopedia ; Usteri Pauli Lehrbegriff; Gieseler's Church History; Bauer's life of Beza; Neander's Life of Christ, &c.