elucidations of syntax, it certainly is superior to most editions of that work; though it contains much less variety of matter, the prose extracts being, we believe, almost wholly from Xenophon's Anabasis. The remarks upon prosody, versification and the dialects form a valuable addition, giving precisely the information needed by the student at this stage of his progress, and which most grammars in use fail to impart. We regret that the author has not thought proper to mark the doubtful vowels in the text; the only sure method, in the present state of classical instruction, of securing accurate pronunciation. We commend the work to the attention and careful examination of teachers. THE INITIALS: A Story of Modern Life. Three volumes of the London edition complete in one. Philadelphia: A. Hart, late Carey & Hart. For sale by all booksellers in the United States and Canadas. 1850. Price 50 cents. This novel is said to be equal to "Jane Eyre." We cannot affirm as much, but have no wish to dispute the publisher's dictum. It is a story of life in Germany, and not without interest. EULOGY UPON THE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF JAMES K. POLK, late President of the United States, delivered at Washington City, July 9th, 1849. By Hon. H. S. Foote. This admirable eulogy by the Hon. H. S. Foote, has been given to the public under circumstances expressed in the following note: SIR:-The Committee of Arrangements return you their grateful thanks for the admiWASHINGTON, July 9th, 1849. rable manner in which you have complied with their request. to deliver a eulogy upon the life and character of JAMES K. POLK, late President of the United States. Devoid of fulsome praise, it spoke truth in its most convincing form, and was an effort worthy one statesman, occupying a proud and honorable position, to the memory of an illustrious brother statesman-now no more. In order that it may be laid before the American people, and in conformity with the resolution of the Jackson Democratic Association, we request of you a copy of your address for publication. We are, with the highest regard, your obedient servants, B. F. BROWN, J. E. Dow, J. D. HOOVER, THOMAS J. GALT, Z. W. McKnew, Committee of Arrangements. To the Hon. HENRY S. FOOTE. The oration itself does justice alike to the gifted speaker and illustrious dead, who was its subject; and we regret that the limited space of a monthly publication will not permit a more extended notice. IMPRESSIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE WEST INDIES AND NORTH AMERICA, in 1849, by Robert Baird, A.M. Lea & Blanchard: Philadelphia. Mr. Baird's book, although of no extraordinary merit or novel pretensions, is characterized by much strong sense and acute observation, liable of course to those national prejudices which are prominent in the English mind. As a whole, however, it will repay perusal. In remarking upon slavery, he truly charges upon the infamous northern abolitionists the prolongation of the hour of emancipation, as the result of their selfish, cowardly and atrocious efforts, to fan a flame for the destruction of others, being in fancied security themselves. NEW-YORK, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE; comprising a History of the City of NewYork, a description of its present condition, and an estimate of its future increase. By E. Porter Belden, M.A., Projector of the Model of New-York. Prall, Lewis & Co., 76 Nassau-street. This, we are pleased to observe, is a third edition of the valuable work of Mr. Belden. It combines a vast variety of information in respect to the city and its progress, compiled with great perspicuity and skill. It is also beautifully illustrated with engravings of the principal buildings and localities. |