logy, and geography of the ancients. Such the Greek language, which was very favor ably received. The object of the present work, is to supply the deficiencies of the previous one, by presenting this in a more enlarged and complete form. In order to effect this more thoroughly, he has had recourse to the German grammarians, especi ally to Kühner, who is one of the most eminent scholars and learned philologists of the age. He has also incorporated into the volume many valuable additions from Mat thiæ, Buttman, Thiersch and Rost; so that we may consider this edition the most perfect that has ever appeared in this country. a work has been a great desideratum; for for the use of those whose means will not Prof. Drisler is entitled to a share of cre 3. A System of Ancient and Mediaval Geography, for the use of Schools and Colleges. By CHARLES ANTHON, LL. D., Professor of Greek and Latin languages in Columbia College, New-York, and Rector of the Grammar School. Omnia mor. tali mutantur lege creata,-Nec se cognoscunt terræ vertentibus annis. New-York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 82 Cliff st. 1850. This volume is intended as a text-book for the student who desires to obtain an accu rate knowledge of ancient geography and history. It will be especially useful to those who contemplate a course of foreign travel, by placing it in their power to have recourse to the best sources of information, which our author has spared no pains to collect, and digest into a work in which is to be found everything calculated to interest or instruct. "The arrangement of the present volume is such as to answer for two courses of instruetion: the first, a general one, confined to the 2. A Grammar of the Greek Language, prin- more prominent and leading topics—the secipally from the German of Kühner, with cond, one entering more into details, and inSelections from Matthiæ, Buttman, Thi-tended for advanced students; for it ought ersch and Rost. For the use of Schools to be carefully borne in mind, that geogra and Colleges. By CHARLES ANTHON, phical and historical studies, particularly the LL. D. New-York: Harper & Brothers former, should accompany the pupil, in a greater or less degree, throughout every stage of his academical and collegiate career." 82 Cliff-st. 1849. It will be remembered that Dr. Anthon published, several years ago, a grammar of 4.-First Greek Lessons.-Containing all the inflexions of the Greek language, toge. ther with appropriate exercises in the translating and writing of Greek; for the use of beginners: By CHARLES ANTHON, LL.D. New-York, Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliff-street. 1850. Dictionary of Charles Ernest Georges : By the Rev. JOSEPH ESMOND RIddle, M.A., of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, author of a complete Latin-English Dictionary, &c., and the Rev. THOS. KERCHEVER ARNOLD, M. A., rector of Lyndon, late fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. The intention of the author in publishing First American edition, carefully revised, this volume is to render the study of the and containing a copious Dictionary of Greek language a more useful and agreeable proper names from the best sources: By task to beginners, and, at the same time, CHARLES ANTHON, LL.D. New-York, a method which is calculated to produce a Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliff-street. 1849. permanent impression on their minds.This is truly a great work, and one that "With this view, he has appended to the has been long desired in this country. The different divisions of the grammar a collec- English edition has been carefully revised tion of exercises, consisting of short sen- by Dr. Anthon, and his accomplished assisttences, in which the rules of inflexion that ant, Professor Drisler, and this American may have just been laid down are fully edition is now the most accurate and comexemplified, and which the student is re-plete English-Latin Lexicon that is to be quired to translate and parse, or else to con- found. It has one advantage over the Engvert from ungrammatical into grammatical Greek." We are happy to learn that the very flattering success which the previous editions of this work have met with, will abolish the old plan of teaching the Greek grammar, which costs so much unnecessary labor 5.-A Greek Reader.-Selected principally from the work of Frederic Jacobs, Professor in the Gymnasium of Gotha, Editor of the Greek Anthology, &c., &c., with English notes, critical and explanatory; a metrical index to Homer and Anacreon, and a copious Lexicon: By CHAS. ANTHON, LL.D. New York, Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliff-street. 1848. This volume contains Greek selections from Professor Jacobs, the great German philologist, and poetical extracts from the Græca Minora of Dalzell. Alterations and corrections have been introduced, which render this work a great improvement upon the others. Copious notes are appended, in order to illustrate the true meaning of many passages that would otherwise be very obscure. Dr. Anthon expresses a desire that in this and nearly all of his classical works the assistance of that accomplished scholar, Professor Drisler, should be made known, and that he should receive the due meed of praise which he so richly deserves. 6.-A Copious and Critical English-Latin Lexicon-founded on the Latin-German lish edition, as it contains a dictionary of proper names. which is a defect in the other. We trust that it will do away with all the old dictionaries, which are full of errors and omissions, and that it may be universally adopted in our schools and colleges. 7.-A Copious and Critical Latin-English Lexicon, founded on the larger Latin German Lexicon of Dr. Wilhelm Freund, with additions and corrections from the Lexicons of Gesner, Facciolati, Scheller, Georges, &c.: By E. A. ANDREWS, LL.D. New-York, Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 82 Cliff-street. 1851. In preparing this volume, the Editor and his associates have condensed the materials they have culled from the various authors mentioned in the title-page, and especially from that distinguished scholar, Dr. Wilhelm Freund,' whose Dictionary of the Latin Tongue is the basis of this Lexicon.We extract a paragraph from the preface, which comprises the general principles which have been followed in working out the with the particular purpose for which the citations were made, and omitting altogether such as seemed either redundant or of very minor importance. But in every such case of omission or retrenchment, the full reference to the original Latin author has been scrupulously retained, by which means the student may at pleasure not only re-construct any article found in the original work, but may also examine the quotations in connection with the context, from which they were taken. In consequence of a strict adherence to this rule, the present work is distinguished from every manual Latin-English Lexicon, heretofore published, not only by the number of authorities cited, but by full reference in every case both to the name of the classic author, and to the particular treatise, book, section, or line of his writing, in which the passage referred to is to be found." 8.-The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidius Naso; elucidated by analysis and explanation of the fables, together with English notes, historical, mythological and critical, and illustrated by pictorial embellishments: with a dictionary, giving the meaning of all the words with critical acuteness: By NATHAN COVINGTON BROOKS, A. M., Professor of the Greek and Latin languages, late principal of the Baltimore High School, now principal of the Methodist Female College, Baltimore. Third edition. New-York, Published by A. S. Barnes & Co.; Cincinnati, H. W. Derby & Co. 1850. This is decidedly the very best edition of Ovid that has ever been published in this country. There is not the slightest fault that we can find in it. The notes are copious and explanatory; the indelicacies are expurgated with a judicious hand, and at the end of each fable is to be found a series of questions for the benefit of the student. It is embellished with elegant engraɣings, tastefully executed by American artists. The work is altogether one that we can warmly recom mend to public favor. 22.-LATE PUBLICATIONS. my, etc.-with an appendix, containing the new tariff of 1846, together with the tariff of 1842, reduced to ad valorem rates, as far as practicable. Also, the sub-treasury, warehousing and the Canadian transit bills, of 1846. Likewise, the new British tariff, as amended by the passage of the new corn-law and sugar duties. With a table of all foreign gold and silver coin, reduced to federal currency, &c., &c., &c. In two volumes-Vol. I. Philadelphia, A.Hart, late Carey & Hart, 126 Chesnut-street. 1851. This work is so well known as to render it almost unnecessary to speak of its merits. The English edition which appeared several years ago, acquired so wide-spread a repu tation for useful and accurate information, that new editions were called for which were considerably enlarged, and all previous errors and omissions were corrected. This American edition is a re-print of the latest English edition, to which is added, a supplement at the end of the second volume, with additions by the American Editor, who states in his preface that he has confined himself for the most part to matters relating to his own country, or of especial interest to its citizens. The principal sources which he has consulted are the commercial newspapers which are published in our large cities, particularly the "Philadelphia Commercial List," Mr. Raguet's "Financial Register," and the "United States Commercial and Statistical Register," edited by Samuel Hazard. From our own experience, we can recom mend it as a work of great practical usefulness, and one which should have a place in every library and counting-house in the country. Lives of the Queens of Scotland, and English Princesses connected with the Regal Succession of Great Britain. By AGNES STRICKLAND, author of the "Lives of the Queens of England." Vol. 1, NewYork: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 82 Cliff-street. 1851. New-Orleans: J. B. Steel, 14 Camp-street. A Dictionary, Practical, Theoretical, and Historical, of Commerce and Commercial Navigation: By J. R. MCCULLOCH, Esq., Edited by HENRY Miss Strickland has for several years VETHAKE, LL.D., one of the Professors been favorably known to the literary world in the University of Pennsylvania; Mem- as the authoress of the "Lives of the Queens ber of the American Philosophical Socie- of England." She holds a high rank among ty; author of a treatise on Political Econo. the female writers of England, of which Hospitalities. A Novel. By CATHARINE Miss Martineau, Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Gore | Lord and Lady Harcourt; or Country and others, are the most conspicuous. This work is a continuation of the series of her first volumes, and is written with the same discrimination, good sense, and good taste, which render her books popular with all classes. We have only received the first volume, which contains the life of Margaret Tudor, Madalene of France, and Mary of Lorraine. We will notice the other volumes as soon as they reach us. The work is to be had at J. B. Steel's, 14 Camp-street, New Orleans, where a fine collection of standard books are always to be found. A very interesting little volume, and one which we can recommend as well worth reading. The sketches are lively, and the puns are not bad. The moral tone of the work is excellent. We are sure that the ladies will be much pleased with it. The Life and Correspondence of Robert Southey. Edited by his son, the Rev. CHARLES CUTHBERT SOUTHey, M. A., Curate of Plumbland, Cumberland. To be completed in six parts. New-York: Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliff-street. 1851. This is a work which we would suppose might be interesting to men of letters. Mr Southey is so well known to the literary world, that it becomes necessary for us only to state that his correspondence was with some of the most distinguished characters of his day, to insure a certain degree of respect. The Bards of the Bible. By GEORGE GILFILLAN. New-York: D. Appleton & Co.. 200 Broadway. Philadelphia: Geo. S. Appleton, 164 Chesnut-street. 1851. We do not like this work as much as Mr. Gilfillan's "Gallery of Literary Men," but it is not without some merit. We discover but little originality, and that little so full of extravagance, that we are sometimes disgusted with his fulsome epithets, and his (unintentionally) impious opinions. The author says in his preface, that its main ambition is to be a prose poem. The poetry of Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution. By it would, however, be more properly called BENSON J. LOSSING. Harper & Brothers, prose run mad. Notwithstanding its defects, we can recommend it to all who are curious in seeing how one book can be manufactured out of another. To be had at J. B. Steel's, 14 Camp-street, New-Orleans The Island World of the Pacific-being the personal narrative and results of travel through the Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands, and other parts of Polynesia. By HENRY T. CHEEVER, author of "The Whale and his Captors," with engravings. New-York: Harper & Brothers, Publish. ers, 82 Cliff-street. 1851. We have not had sufficient leisure to read much of this work, but from the hasty glance we have given, can recommend it as a very readable book-particularly interesting to religious people, and all who are concerned in the missionary enterprise in the islands of the Pacific. To be had at J. B. Steel's, 14 Camp-street, New-Orleans. Charleston Medical Journal, Bi-Monthly. $5 per annum. 1851. The paper is of the best quality, and the print is clear and distinct. The engravings are highly creditable to American artists. American Journal of Science and Springs of Canada; Olmsted's Whirlwinds; Journal of Franklin Institute. Philadelphia. $5 per annum. North American Review. No. CXL.January, 1851. Among others, one upon the Mississippi, by Major Barnard, which originally appeared in the Review. The Magazine deserves favor with all practical men. Annual Report of the Prison Diseipline Society.-We shall glean for our next, perhaps, many interesting statistics from this, showing pauperism, etc, North and South. New-Orleans Surgical and Medical | Number contains several valuable papers. Journal. $5 per annum. A. Hester, M.D., Editor. The March Number presents many great improvements in paper and general appearance, and contains the elaborate statistics of the New Orleans Board of Health for 1850. Great credit is due to Dr. Hester for publishing these valuable tables, and the city should contribute something towards the great expense incurred. Hereafter we may make some extracts from the report. Dr. Hester wishes us such success as shall make us lose our "Cassius-like person." Though the Doctor himself be not a "man of mond. $5 per annum. John R. Thompson, an unbounded stomach," we see no "famine yet upon his cheeks;" and if fatness be any recommendation, we wish him a very Sir John in rotundity. Banker's Magazine and Statistical Register. Boston: J. Smith Homans, $5 per annum. The February Number contains 96 closely printed pages, on neat paper, and with fine type. There are 12 articles: Banking Laws of Massachusetts; Virginia, her Cotton and Wool Factories, Coal Mines, etc.; State Finances of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky; Banking Capital of the Towns and Cities of the United States; Bank Statistics of Ohio, Maryland, South and North Carolina, Virginia, Canada; Gilbert's Practical Treatise on Banking, Part iii.; Gold Mines of California; Scarcity of Silver in Europe; Relative Value of Gold and Silver; Bank Items; Stocks and Exchanges at New-York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, &c.; Mis Southern Literary Messenger. Rich Editor. Contents: Military Establishments, U.S.; Virtue; Seclusaval; Paris Correspond. ence; Coincidence; Rules of Living; Antonina; The Manager; Poetry, etc. Democratic Review.-The February Number contains a fine Picture of Thomas B. Florence, of Philadelphia; The Table of Contents includes Free-Trade; John Randolph; Vergniaud; The South, a splendid paper; Stanzas; Power of Congress over Internal Improvements; The Navy; Edgar A. Poe, etc. The editor cautions all persons against one J. J. Mayo, who is not his agent. The Democratic Review has won high favor at the South for its doctrines and discussions upon Slavery; and without any party preferences, we would wish it a large circulation. |