utility is the science of geology? Does it not have an infidel tendency?

WM. BROWN.

NASHVILLE, TENN.-13. In our geography, why are certain States called Southern and certain others Western? JOSEPH ANDERSON.

dersigned, a graduate of a Normal School, desires a position as teacher in an Academy or College. She is qualified to give instruction in the higher, as well as common, branches; also, in methods of teaching and government,

14. In the following sentence how and in Vocal and Instrumental Music. should him and himself be parsed? Also Best references. Address, MISS J. E., to be in the expression "to be parsed?" J. A. BARLOW, Antioc Mills, Ky.

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BOOK TABLE.

Elementary Philosophy, Part I, or Logic, by James M. Willcox, Ph. D., is the title of a volume which has just reached our Book Table, from the publishing house of Porter, Coates & Co., Philadelphia.

The appearance of the book is attractive. The binding is purple cloth, with gilt title and stamp. The type is bold and clear. The mechanical work has been well executed. The author has marked out for himself a novel course in the treatment of the subject. We have been accustomed to find in a book on logic, pages and half pages of circles, nomenclature and definitions. In the book before us an absence of all these is noticeable. At first glance, it seems that the author has merely written an essay about logic. But, after more examination and a careful perusal, we come to the conclusion that there is more logic in the writing, and taught by it, than can be claimed for a majority of the elementary works on the same subject. He must be a clear-headed tyro who does not rise from the first perusal of an ordinary text-book on logic with his mind in a state of chaos. Mr. Willcox has given us a book in which this evil may be almost entirely avoided. His treatment of the subject is philosophical and systematic. The subdivisions are in large capitals-the minor subdivisions in small capitals. The terms which it is thought desirable to impress upon the student's mind are in italics. Our author discusses clearly and sufficiently such topics as the following: Ideas, genus, species, judgment, evidence, induction, authority, faith, propositions, syllogisms, sophisms, etc. In "The explanation of the title page" he teaches that the science properly called philosophy is composed of four parts, viz.: Logic, metaphysics, ethics and physics, and should be studied in the order named. Near the end of the volume (page 102-131) we find a condensed treatment of the general subject, philosophy, in which are given definitions of logic, philosophy, metaphysics, ideology and psychology, with a critical examination of the objective and subjective divisions of philosophy. The book closes with a lengthy analytical catechism, making in all a volume of one thousand and fifty-eight pages.

Science Primers, published by D. Appleton & Co. Price fifty cents each.

These books, eight in number, bound in flexible cloth, are just what their

name indicates, science primers. The object is to present the subjects of physical science in so simple and interesting a manner that young pupils may study them with profit. A series of illustrations and simple experiments have been selected for each subject, which cannot fail to interest and rivet the attention of the little students. In many schools there is a class of pupils who have wearied of a continued study of geography, reading, spelling and writing, and are not prepared to enter upon the study of the higher mathematics or the sciences, as such. These primers are a God-send to all such schools, and teachers should hail them with delight.

From Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co. J. C. Ellis, 407 N. Fourth street, St. Louis, agent.

Swinton's Geographical Course. This course consists of two volumes, elementary and complete. The style, arrangement and price will render it a popular work.

Robinson's Shorter Course of Arithmetic, two books. First book in arithmetic; price fifty cents. This work is systematic and progressive.

The Complete Arithmetic; price $1 40. Comprehensive and instructive in its arrangement.

Popular Science Monthly.

The table of contents for January is worthy the New Year. Among other articles are the following: "Earlier Forms of Life," "Theories of Primitive Marriage," "Huxley's Lectures," "Study of Biology," "Science in America," "Mental Overwork," etc. Prof. Hitchcock, Herbert Spencer, Prof. Newell Martin and Prof. Draper are among the contributors.

Harper's Monthly Magazine has articles on "Contemporary Art in England," "The Good Old Times at Plymouth,' "A Cruise Among the Magdalen Islands," "The Old Deacon's Lament," (an illustrated poem,) "Recollections of Thackeray," and many other topics.

The Galaxy, Sheldon & Co., New York.

The first number for 1877 opens with a lengthy review of the Administration of Abraham Lincoln, by Hon. Gideon Wells. The notoriety of both the subject and the writer are sufficient to claim for the article a careful perusal. Charles Wylleys Elliott writes about "Some Old Almanacks." Including editorial department we have the large selection of twenty-two articles.

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Appleton's Journal. Table of contents: "The Waterfalls of the Northwest," The Heir of Mondolfo," ""Heinrich Heine," "Lake Travel by Dog Sledge," Tangled Threads," "The Tower of Percemont," "Between Two Fires," "The Church Clock," Turkistan and Its People," "Out of London" and numerous Other subjects. The American Naturalist for December is full, readable and instructive. Alexander Agassiz has a paper on The Development of Flounders," Edwin A. Barber one on 66 Rock Inscriptions of the Ancient Pueblos of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona," and Elliott Cones calls our attention to the "Destruction of Birds by Telegraph Wires."

Phrenological Journal, S. R. Wells & Co., New York.

This journal comes to our table for the first time. Its pages contain much choice and instructive matter. Its title page bears the motto, "The proper study of mankind is man." We commend the magazine to the reading public.

The Atlantic Monthly, published by H. O. Houghton & Co., Boston, is full and brilliant. It finds a welcome place on our Book Table, as it ought to find in every household. Its corps of poets, essayists, novelists and humorists for 1877 is large, embracing the best writers in the country.

Scribner's Monthly promises to even outdo its former self in serving its many and increasing readers for the year now upon us. To surpass its past work seems like a large undertaking, but the publishers of the magazine feel themselves competent for the task and promise success.

The Sanitarian and Organ of the Medico Legal Society, New York. P. O. Box 1956. Hall's Journal of Health, 137 Eighth street, New York.

We acknowledge the receipt of the following books, pamphlets, etc.: Tenth Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Education for the State of Illinois; Report of John M. McKleroy, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the the State of Alabama; Catalogue of Educational Exhibit of Pennsylvania at the Centennial Exposition; Annual Report of Trustees of the Colorado Institute for the Education of Mutes, Colorado Springs, Col.; American Journalist and Advertisers' Index; A Guide to Church Furnishing, A. H. Andrews & Co., Chicago, Ill.; Annual Report of the Bitts County (Georgia) Public Schools.

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