writer has his own system, which would be unserviceable to any but himself. It is not the writing it, but the reading of it, in which the difficulty consists. By a little practice, every man may soon be enabled to understand his own marks. Those who wish to become short-hand writers, would perhaps do well to take a lesson from this work.

The English Boy at the Cape, an Anglo-African Story. By the Author of "Keeper's Travels." 3 Vols. Whittaker and Co., Ave Maria Lane.

This is a very interesting Robinson-Crusoe sort of a tale, and would form a most suitable Christmas present to youth of both sexes. From it, much more than mere amusement will be gained. The information it contains of the manners of the inhabitants, the topography, and other peculiarities of Southern Africa, is correct and valuable; and the moral that is throughout inculcated, is not the least of its excellencies. Many a cheerful hour will these volumes prove the delightful cause of passing. There is something in the simple, unostentatious, yet impressive style of the narrative, that has pleased us much, and we are certain will please the unsated taste of juvenility still more.

The Lay of the Lady Ellen, a Tale of 1834. By HARRY CHEster, Esq. Saunders and Otley, Conduit Street.

In this metrical tale there is much easy verse, but not so much as to make it hard reading. It is the romantic poetry of the modern drawing-room, if any thing so gothic as romance can be applied to so artificial an arena. The mechanism of the versification reminds one of Scott's Marmion; but in the poem nothing more fatal is shed than tears, by a first-rate belle, that

"One by one, and large, and slow,

Down her cheeks are seen to flow."

If we overlaid this elegant trifle with high panegyric, Mr. Chester would have cause to think that we were laughing at him. It is a pleasing morceau, containing some good points, and its chief excellence is, that it never descends below mediocrity; but at times takes a far flight above it. To wile away a listless hour, and to shed over it a tender pensiveness, we know no poem more capable than this.

The Historical Keepsake; a series of Tales, chiefly illustrative of important and interesting Events in British History. Second Series. Revised by WATSON DALBY. T. Hurst, St. Paul's Church Yard. This, the first of the annuals for 1836 that we have received, made its appearance on the first of October. This is truly taking time by the forelock. But we cannot exactly class it with the beautiful bevy that rejoice in the title of "Annuals," for it hath not on a wedding garment. It comes decorated with wood-cuts; and, we confess it with reluctance, these cuts require to be cut again—that is, cut up. The letter-press is very good the binding and gold lettering are also comme il faut. Those who wish to give their minds a treat, and care not for the splendid illusions of the fine arts, will find this a very suitable and seasonable volume.

The Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers, Esq. Part VIII. Illustrated by One Hundred and Twenty-eight Vignettes, from Designs by Stothard and Turner. To be completed in Ten Monthly Parts.

Edward Moxon, Dover Street.

We have received the Eighth Part of this highly embellished edition, and find it contains some exquisite pieces of art. The views of Rome, and of spots in its vicinity, are very beautiful. This part is illustrated by portraits of "Giovanni," and "Gazzia de Medeci," to whose fortunes the principal poem relates. Any remarks of ours upon the poetry of Mr. Rogers would be superfluous. He has a reputation that will defy ages to undermine. His productions are worthily supported in this spirited

edition.

A Manual of Entomology, from the German of Dr. Hermann Burmiester. By W. E. SHUCKHARD, M.E.S. With additions by the Author, and Original Notes and Plates by the Translator. Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street; Charles Tilt, Fleet Street.

A double number of this valuable treatise has appeared this month. It is occupied by intelligent chapters on the physiology of generation, nutrition, and digestion. They afford materials for the profoundest thinking. In minute animals nature performs her operations in the simplest manner. She places no complicated curtain of multitudinous organs before her laboratory. If some of her most hidden mysteries are brought to light, we conjecture we shall gain the first insight of them by means of the science of entomology.

A Sermon, preached by the Right Rev. GEORGE HENRY, Bishop of BATH AND WELLS, on Sunday, July 12, 1835, at the Parish Church of St. George's, Hanover Square. G. and F. Rivington, St. Paul's Church Yard.

We notice this discourse, not only on account of the elegance of its composition, and the beautiful fervour of its piety, but also because it was preached in aid of the "Royal Dispensary for the Diseases of the Ear,' an establishment to which we wish every success. The learned divine's appeal to philanthropy is energetic, and forms a good model for similar calls upon our benevolence.

The Betrothed: from the Italian of ALESSANDRO MANZONI. Richard Bentley, Burlington Street; Cumming, Dublin; Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh; Galignani, Paris.

This spirited and touching tale forms the forty-third number of Mr. Bentley's Standard Novels.. It is every way worthy to appear among this very judicious selection. This fiction is not so well known as the generality of those which constitute this series, but it richly deserves to be. It gives, in addition to the interest of its plot, a vivid picture of many classes of Italian life, and a great insight into the motives that operate most strongly on the Italian character. We recommend this classical production to general attention.

Henrich Stilling. Part II. His Domestic Life and Years of Tuition, translated from the German of JOHANN HEINRICH JUNG STILLING, late Professor of the Universities of Heidelberg and Marburg, and Private Aulic Counsellor to the Grand Duke of Baden. Hamilton, Adams, and Co., Paternoster Row.

To the first part of this singularly beautiful work we, in common with all the respectable part of the public periodical press, did, we had almost said, ample justice. Ample it was not, on account of the restricted space to which we are compelled to limit our literary notices. In this, the second part, we see the same excellencies that so delighted us in the first. We think it a work for posterity, and we have no doubt but that every succeeding year will see it become more popular.

When we made the observations relative to Mr. Osler's "Life of Lord Exmouth," in our last Number, we felt that it was on authority upon which we could rely, and on receiving Mr. Osler's letter, which we subjoin, we immediately communicated with the party upon whose information we spoke. The answer received was satisfactory so far, that it proved there was no malice, but good foundation for the assertion. The contents of it, however, we consider, although they have been made known to Mr. Osler's publishers, it is not necessary should be made public. The simple question is, what is to be considered the family? especially when we speak of a nobleman's family, which is supposed to have a head to it. At the same time, we now impute no blame to Mr. Osler.

"SIR;

"I have great reason to complain of a charge of piracy' contained in your notice of the Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth;' especially as the allusion to the Bishop of Hereford may give some plausibility to an anonymous and unfounded rumour. The worthy prelate will be not a little surprised at learning, for the first time, that he is marked for an office so foreign to his character and pursuits.

"The work was undertaken and completed, as the Preface states, with the authority of Lord Exmouth's elder brother; who, having been his early protector, and his confidential friend through life, has an undoubted right to direct how, when, and by whom, the biography should be written. His competency will scarcely be questioned; in fact, he is the only person who could supply the incidents of early life, and explain many important after events.

"I may add, with reference to your present charge, that the late Viscount knew and approved the intention: that Lord Exmouth's most intimate connexions, as well personal as professional, gave their most zealous and friendly assistance; and that the Honourable Captain Pellew, his eldest surviving son, and the only remaining sailor of the family, revised the whole M.S., and furnished the portrait, medal, and pictures, for the engravings.

"Falmouth, Oct. 8, 1835."

"I am, sir,

"Your obedient servant,

"E. OSLER.

Nov. 1835.-VOL. XIV.NO. LV.

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By the Rev. Dr. Croly.

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The Providence of God illustrated. By the Author of "History in all Ages."

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Leisure Musings and Devotional Meditations in humble Strains of Poetry. By the Rev. James Holme, A. B. Royal 32mo.

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Practical Observations on Diseases of the Heart, &c. By John Marshall, M.D. 8vo. 6s. 6d.

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LITERARY NEWS.-WORKS IN PROGRESS.

Captain Marryat is about to print his new work, " Japhet in Search of a Father," of which portions have appeared in our pages, in a separate form, and uniform with his other productions. We have no doubt that this publication will greatly extend the already high literary reputation of its distinguished author.

Our readers will be gratified to learn that Mr. Bulwer has committed to the Press a new work, entitled "Rienzi, or the Last of the Tribunes:" the deep interest of the story, from the powerful pen of Mr. Bulwer, will doubtless render this a work of very extraordinary attraction.

Miss Landon's new Poem, "The Vow of the Peacock," with a beautiful Portrait of the accomplished authoress, is now ready.

Mr. Grattan's new work, Agnes de Mansfeldt," is nearly completed. It has been, we understand, retarded in consequence of the delay of part of the work on its transmission to England through the Foreign post.

The new work, entitled "My Aunt Pontypool," respecting which so much ex. pectation exists, will, we learn, be ready for publication on the 4th instant.

The "Book of Gems," lately announced, containing upwards of fifty splendid Engravings, with Poetical Illustrations, one of the most costly works yet produced, is on the eve of publication.

Mr. Lodge's "Peerage for 1836," corrected throughout to the present date, will be published on the 10th, in time for the Almanacks.

Mr. J. A. St. John announces, under the title of the "Masterpieces of English Prose Literature," a selection of the most celebrated authors of Britain, with preliminary discourses on their genius, and notes, historical, biographical, and literary, &c.

Narrative of a Voyage round the World, describing the British Settlements and Islands on the Northern Coast of New Holland. By T. B. Wilson, Surgeon, R.N. The Book of Christmas, in Prose and Verse. Edited by T. K. Hervey, with engraved Illustrations and Woodcut Vignettes, designed by R. Seymour.

Memoirs of the Prince of Peace, formerly Prime Minister of the King of Spain, translated under the superintendence of his Highness, from the original MS. By Lieut.-Colonel D'Esmenard. With Portraits from original Paintings of Charles IV. his Queen, and two Portraits of his Highness.

Tales and Fables, suggested by the Frescoes at Pompeii. By M. Le Gros, with Engravings.

Agnes Searle. By the author of "The Heiress."

Chronicles of Waltham. By the Rev. G. R. Gleig.

Mr. N. P. Willis's Pencillings by the Way.