scholar and a man of books, his public efforts are constructed upon classic models, and have a peculiar refinement of style and allusion, which give them a literary value and a permanent character.

"The Angel in the House," a beautiful domestic tale in verse, from an anonymous source. The design of the poem embraces two parts, of which this is first "the Betrothal," to be followed by "the Espousal " -a charming picture of girlish beauty and purity. The verse is very smooth and elegant, and the poem evinces traits of unquestionable genius.

"The Panorama and other Poems, by John G. Whittier," brings a new contribution to our native literature, from one of the purest and most spirited of our poets. Besides the "Panorama," there is a variety of poems of briefer sort, most of which have already been published, and have the ring of true metal. As a ballad-writer no living poet has greater power and beauty than Whittier; and here are some of his best-and some not the best.

Messrs. PHILLIPS & SAMPSON, of Boston, have published recently "Edith Hale," one of the best works of fiction, in certain respects, of many a day. It is a simple home-story, involving no strange incidents, and deriving its whole interest from the living virtues and struggles of a solitary heart; yet, so simply true, and so pleasingly and touchingly developed, that the reader is enchained to the progress of the story as to a living reality before his eyes.

"Wolfden, or Things There and Thereabout," is a story, the scene of which is laid in Maine, and presents a homely yet instructive picture of Eastern life.

Of the great variety of Foreign Publications announced during the past month, we notice the following more important ones:

The Greek Testament: with a critically revised | Text, a Digest of various Readings, Marginal References to Verbal and Idiomatic Usage, Prolegomena, and a Critical and Exegetical Commentary. Henry Alford. Vols. 1 & 2.

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Alison's History of Europe, from the Fall of Napoleon, in 1815, to the Accession of Louis Napoleon, in 1852. Vol. 5.

The Commerce and Finance of Australia. Reprinted from "Banker's Magazine," with considerable additions, having special reference to the Banking Statistics of Australia, and the Securities issued by the respective Governments. Pp. 51.

Historical Sketches of Statesmen who flourished in the time of George III. By Lord Brougham. Vol. 3, (Works, Vol. 5.)

A History of Greece, from the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest. By R. W. Browne.

Journal of the Sutlej Campaign of 1815-46; and also, of Lord Hardinge's Tour in the Following Winter. By James Coley.

Diary of Travels in Three Quarters of the Globe. By an Australian Settler. 2 vols.

The Food of London: a Sketch of the Chief Varieties, Sources of Supply, probable Quantities, Modes of Arrival, &c., of the Food of a Community of Two Millions and a Half. By George Dodd.

The Art of Travel; or, Shits and Contrivances available in Wild Countries. By Francis Galton. Self; or, the Narrow, Narrow World. By Mrs. Gore. New Edit. 12mo, pp. 320.

Illustrations of Scripture; suggested by a Tour through the Holy Land. By Prof. Hackett. Re

The State of the English Bible. By Rev. W Harness. Reprinted from "The Edinburgh Review." October, 1855.

A Voice from the West Indies; being a Review of the Character and Results of Missionary Efforts in the British and other Colonies in the Caribbean Sea; with some remarks on the Usages, Prejudices, &c., of the Inhabitants. By Rev. John Horsford 8vo. pp. 492.

Antony and Octavius: Scenes for the Study. By Walter Savage Landor.

Scottish Heroes in the Days of Wallace and Bruce. By the Rev. Alexander Low. 2 vols. post 8vo, pp. 696.

Typical Forms and Special Ends in Creation. By the Rev. James M'Cosh and George Dickie.

The Danes and the Swedes; being an Account of a Visit to Denmark, including Schleswig-Holstein and the Danish Islands; with a Peep into Jutland, &c. By Charles Henry Scott.

Sinai and Palestine in connection with their History. By Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. With Maps and Plans.

An Inquiry into Speculative and Experimental Science, with especial reference to Mr. Calderwood and Professor Ferrier's recent Publications, and to Hegel's Doctrine. By A. Vera.

Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Ralph Wardlaw. Ry William Lindsay Alexander. 8vo, pp.

526.

A History of Edinburgh, from the Earliest Period to the Completion of the Half-Century, 1850; with brief Notices of Eminent or Remarkable Individuals. By John Anderson.

A History of Greece; including its Geography and Political Institutions. By Thomas Swinburne Carr.

The Story of the War in La Vendée and the Little Chouannerie. By George J. Hill.

Illustrated Library for the Young. By M.

Howitt.

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German Poetry; A Selection of Epigrams, Legends, Ballads, Enigmas, &c., from different German Poets; with an Appendix for Children. Collected and arranged for English Students. By J. C. D. Huber.

Trip to Turkey, and Traveller's Guide. By O. T. Parnavel.

Olive Hastings. A Novel. By Mrs. Parry. Evelyn Forester: a Woman's Story. By Marguerite A. Power.

Audubon, the Naturalist; his Life and Discoveries. By Mrs. H. St. John.

Our Tent in the Crimea, and Wanderings in Sevastopol. By Two Brothers.

The New Park-Street Pulpit; containing Sermons preached and revised by the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon, during the Year 1855.

Notes on Central America, particularly the States of Honduras and San Salvador: their Geography, Topography, Climate, Population, Resources, Productions, &c., &c., and the proposed Honduras InterOceanic Railway. By E. G. Squier.

God Revealed in the Process of Creation, and by the Manifestation of the Lord Jesus. By James B. Walker.

Notes on the late Expedition against the Russian Settlements in Eastern Siberia, and of a Visit to Japan and to the Shores of Tartary and of the Sea of Okhotsk. By Captain Bernard Whittingham.

Key to the Metropolitan Building Act, 1855. By W. Young.