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possible, of the events to which it must have related. Truly we are much indebted to that gentleman's intelligent research, and his just appreciation of the historical interest of these documents, for this translation. For our present number we content ourselves with this simple mention of its publication, reserving the intention of making it hereafter the subject of a more extended notice.

Selections from the Writings of Mrs. Margaret M. Davidson, the Mother of Lucretia Maria and Margaret M. Davidson. Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard.

These selections come to us in a handsomely-printed volume, whose general style is creditable to the Philadelphia press. It is got up with taste without pretension, and is just such a book as it should be. Mrs. Davidson now appears before the world in the train of her remarkable daughters, desiring to retain toward them, in their literary lives, the same companionship which made their physical existence so dear to her. Coming, not as an aspirant for literary fame, but as the mother of two girls whose writings place them high in the roll of American genius, she is not a subject of literary criticism, but claims and has our cordial, grateful welcome for their sakes, whose minds she did so much to develope. We have examined her volume with feelings of the highest respect, and have read the greatest portion carefully. An extremely delicate sensibility and a love of beauty appear throughout, in true harmony with a deep religious spirit. Love for her Maker, for her family, and for nature, pervades her writings. Her versification is easy and graceful, and seems the natural dress of pure and simple thoughts rather than a language composed for them. To all who remember her daughters with pleasure, and by this we would intend all who are acquainted with their writings, we recommend this book as a companion

to the others; indeed, as necessary to a complete understanding of their remarkable gifts.

Exercises of the Alumnae of the Albany Female Academy, on their Second Anniversary, July 20, 1843. Albany: printed by C. Van Benthuysen & Co. 1843.

We have read with much pleasure this report of the very interesting occasion to which its title refers. It seems that the young ladies who have passed through

their course of education at the excellent institution in question, constituting its "alumne," have adopted a resolution of meeting once a year, as well to brighten the links of the chain of memory and affection, as to contribute what they may find in their power to do towards the promotion of the general cause of female education. One of the features of this highly agreeable, and doubtless beneficial institution is, that a selection is made, by suitable judges, of the best literary productions in several departments contributed by the members within the year; which are then published, constituting in some sort the "transactions" of the society of young ladies. The pamphlet now under our hand is accordingly compos d, besides a very good address by the ladypresident, of a poem, by M ss Eliza Whitney, of Philadelphia; an esssay on education, over the signature of “Mary Grafton;" a vivid sketch of the Empress Josephine in French, by Miss Delinda McCormack, of Oswego, New York; and an admirable tale, entitled "Home Education," by Miss Mary E. Field, of Hadd m, Conn. Though the last named occupies more than two-thirds of the whole, its length is but another recommendation, being a prolongation of the pleasure it yields. As the production of a very young person, even though she may have somewhat over-colored the truth of nature, it is indeed surprising, for the wise goodsense pervading it, very agreeably conveyed in much graceful simplicity of style, and in a well-combined and interesting narrative.

A Spanish Grammar; being an attempt towards a new method of teaching the Spanish Language. By Julio Soler. New York: printed by R. Rafael, 49 Liberty-street. 1842.

successful teachers of his noble language, fulfilling creditably the duties of its professorship in both the University of the City of New York and in the Rutgers' Female Institute. The Grammar which he has been led to prepare, to meet the wants suggested by his own extensive experience, appears, on such slight examination as we have been able to give it, well adapted to its object; and with the accompanying volumes of translations and phrases, and the aid of an efficient instructor, to afford every desirable facility for the acquisition of a well-grounded knowledge of the language.

Mr. Soler is known as one of the most

AMERICAN.

LITERARY BULLETIN.

THE literary gossip of the month will not overtask the reader's patience: first, respecting the new annuals for 1844, among which there will be some novelties for instance, Willis's "Opal," which is richly embellished by Chapman, and whose literary contents its ingenious editor describes as "opalhued"-exhibiting a chameleon of gems varied as the rainbow, and shifting with every trembling of light into some new tint of beauty! It is a religious annual. Its binding is exceedingly elegant. Mr. Keese's new annual, entitled "Winter Green," which is to comprise sixteen fine plates, and contributions from such writers as Hoffman, Cranch, Downing, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs. Embury, Miss Swift, Tuckerman, &c., will exhibit all the taste which might be expected from the former beautiful productions of the editor. "The Rose," and "The Token of Love," as well as "The Gift," and some others of subordinate merit will altogether form quite a galaxy of costly books for the ensuing holidays. Two new novels, from the pen of Mr. Mancur, author of "Henri IV." entitled, "Governor Leisler," and "Christine, a Tale of the Revolution," are immediately to appear, the former in Philadelphia and the other from the press of Colyer, of this city.

An illustrated work on the "Ruins of Mexico," is nearly completed for publication, at the press of Winchester, by Mr. Mayer, whose beautiful drawings we had the privilege some months ago to inspect. It will be in the 4tc. form, and doubtless attract great attention Griswold, the well-known editor of "Poets and Poetry of America," is engaged on his great work, "Biographia Americana;" his "Curiosities of American Literature" are to be incorporated with a new edition of D'Israeli's celebrated work; to be issued shortly from the New York press. Our own worthy publishers have a rather remarkable literary "bill of fare" at present, consisting of Pereira's curious work on "Food and Diet," of which we have spoken already. The "Poetry of Life," by Mrs. Ellis, third edition, of whose works they have already sold nearly 30,000 copies! A "New Glee Book," by Loder, and some two or three

new medical books. Their new Medical Journal is careering along most gallantly under command of its able Editor, Dr. Forry.

The polemics of Puseyism at length seem to be giving way to a more quiescent state of things. We find the Appletons are publishing the following standard works in theology: "The Churchman's Companion in the Closet," by Spinckes and other early divines; "Disce Vivere," by the author of " Disce Mori ;" a complete edition of Thomas à Kempis's celebrated work on "the Imitation of Christ;" Manning" on the Unity of the Church;" and Kipp's "Double Witness of the Church." They also announce Lyra Apostolici," a choice collection of poetry, and "Tales of the Village," by Rev. J. Paget, 3 vols. Dodd is about to publish immediately a very interesting "Memoir of Williams, the Missionary to Polynesia," by E. Prout; of which the English reviewers speak very highly.

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We might also mention among the serials, that Redfield's "Pictorial Bible" has reached its seventh number, and the "Pictorial Prayer" its ninth; of the respective merits of each, we have already spoken in a former issue.

We have seen an early copy of Sears's new work-"The History of the Bible," and as we spoke of it in our last, we need only announce the fact of its publication. It is a highly attractive work, and very splendidly got up; indeed, the binder seems to have lavished his art on its decoration; we hear that some 6000 copies have been bespoke already. Dr. Williams, of Deerfield, Mass., has just completed his "Biography of Late Eminent American Physicians," &c.; it will be accompanied with portraits. Those who have kindly volunteered sketches will please forward them to care of the Messrs. Langley.

Dr. Lee has just finished for publication a revised edition of "Paris's Pharmacologia," which will be enriched by a variety of valuable notes.

Dr. Stewart has nearly ready a work on Practical Physiology, as connected with Hygiene, &c.

Redfield announces a series of ladies' hand-books, comprising the following subjects: Baby-linen, Plain Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting. Dressmaking, &c. The same publisher also

has in press Guizot's revised edition of Gibbon, 2 vols. 8vo.; Rollin's Ancient History, edited by J. Bell, 2 vols. 8vo. ; also, an edition of Theirs's French Revolution, in one large octavo, complete. Wright, the author of a "Practical English Grammar," has just issued the first portion of a new work, entitled "Hours of Idleness Improved," the object of which is to detect and correct the inaccuracies of our colloquial idiom; its style is a little too florid and artificial to please us, and yet it contains much valuable suggestion, which will no doubt commend itself to the public attention.

A volume of poems has just reached us, entitled "The Crowning Hour, and other Poems," by Charles J. Cannon; judging more from the author's name than the book he has presented us, we doubt not it will go off with a loud report, as all great guns are accustomed to do. Those who are unacquainted with our poetic friend, can regale themselves by gazing on his effigy prefixed to the volume, which may be had at Dunigan's, Fulton street.

ENGLISH.

Among recent deaths in Europe, we observe the names of John Allen, M.D., late Master of Dulwich College, a celebrated contributor to the Edinburgh Review, and a person of extensive literary and antiquarian research, as well as author of numerous works; also, Henry Wilson Coleridge, brother of the poet, and editor of his "Literary Remains;" he was a contributor to the Quarterly; and W. H. Pine, an eminent artist: he was author of a splendid work on "Royal Residences," "Microcosm of London," and a delightful book, called "Wine and Walnuts," which

ought long ago to have been republished in this country. A new relic of the "immortal bard of Avon," has just been discovered It is the identical blackletter copy of Holinshed's Chronicles, which was used by Shakspeare, encircled with his manuscript notes, and, above all, by his own autograph signature in full.

The following are among the recent issues abroad:

"Pictorial History of the Jews," and "Natural History of the Holy Land." By John Kitto.

"History of Etruria," Part I. By Mrs. Hamilton Gray.

"Closing Events of the Campaign in China." By Captain G. G. Loch. "The History of Gustavus Vasa." "A Visit to the East, comprising Germany and the Danube, Constantinople, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Idumea." By Rev. Henry Formby, M. A. "Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 1638-1842." Reprinted from the original edition, under the supervision of the Church Law Society.

"La Russie en 1839 :" par le Marquis de Custine."

"Esprit de l'Economie Politique:" par Ivan Golowine, Auteur Russe. "Histoire de Jeanne de Valois, duchesse d'Orleans et de Berri, reine de France, foundatrice de l'ordre des Annonciades:" von Pierquin de Gembloux. "Synoptische Tafeln für die Kritik und Exegese der drei ersten Evangelien:" von J. G. Sommer. "Uebersetzung und Auslegung der Psalmen, für Geistliche und Laien der Christlh. Kirche :" von Dr A. Tholuck. "Das wahre Geburtsjahr Christi, oder wir sollten 1862 anstatt 1843 schreiben:" von W. D. Bloch.

"F. Passows Vermischte Schriften. Herausgeg." von W. A. Passow.

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