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tory of civilization; although the seat and centre of the great Reformation, and so intimately connected with our own land, yet are we comparatively unacquainted with it. At the present day, the literature of Germany is exciting more influence over us, than perhaps that of any other people, and it is destined to be yet more extensively influential. German works are more frequently translated, and the language is becoming more generally studied.

It is due to Germany, then, as well as to ourselves, that more should be known of her history by our people. The opportunity is now afforded by the valuable translation before us; and we can promise those who read it, much interesting and valuable information.

It is very cheap at $1 50, and is intended to be one of Appleton's Historical Series.

17.-Poems. By WILLIAM W. LORD. New-York: D. Appleton & Co. Phil. Geo. S. Appleton. 1845. pp. 158, 18mo.

The taste with which this volume is "got up" by the enterprising publishers, is sufficient, in itself, to sell the book; and indeed, to make poetry saleable, in the present day, seems to require something besides the poetry itself.

There is so much of poetry now in history and even in science, that the public generally appear to be content with that and an occasional reference to the old standards.

Mr. Lord is evidently gifted in poetic genius, and has published in this volume some rich and exquisite sentiment. Yet we are far from believing that it will suit the popular taste; and we fear, too, the effect on the author of too high eulogiums on the part of some of his friends. We would give him a friendly admonition not to rest his hopes either of fame or usefulness on the cultivation of poetic harmonies.

"Worship" is ethereal. "Niagara " is a magnificent conception. Many of the "Ballad Fantasies" are enchanting.

18.-An American Dictionary of the English Language. First Edition in Octavo, containing the whole vocabulary of the Quarto, with corrections, improvements, and several thousand additional words. With an Introductory Dissertation. By NOAH WEBSter, LL. D. In two volumes. Springfield: G. & C. Merriam. 1845.

We heartily commend THIS Dictionary of Dr. Webster. It is, probably, well known that we do not approve of the introduction of his School Dictionary into our common schools. We have serious objection to much of the orthography: nor can we find any writer, even the warmest admirer of Webster, who is conformed to it. At the same time, we agree with Profs. Fleming and Tibbins, who say, in the Preface to their French Dictionary, "Webster has touched upon

every thing: on Etymology, the secret of which he has often detected by following it through all its Protean changes; on History and Chronology; on Commerce and Navigation; on the Arts and Sciences; more especially on the language of every day life;" and with Rev. Dr. Humphrey, when he says: "Dr. Webster's American Dictionary of the English language is an honor to the country which gave him birth, to the age, and to the language which it so admirably traces up to its etymological sources, so skilfully analyzes and so happily explains."

No scholar can well afford to be without the large Dictionary. It stands alone in its etymological research, and in the truth, extent and precision of its definitions, and is, unquestionably, the most copious, philosophical, and accurate Dictionary of the English Language now in existence, with the single exception of its mode of spelling.

The present edition is recommended by its cheapness, ($10 50,) and by the fact that it contains the supplement of words published just before his death, in 1843.

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Kitto's Cyclopædia-Nov. 13, 14, 15-continued from the word "Mediator." As before said, an excellent work for the illustration of the Bible.

Martin's Bible-Nos. 3, 4, 5-each adorned with an elegant engraving, and the text as beautiful as ever. See notice in April No. of Repository.

Judea Capta-Taylor's uniform edition.

NOTE.

As the brief allusion to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Southgate in the Article on Prelacy in our last number is liable to misapprehension, we take pleasure in saying that it was not designed to express any opinion as to the merits of the charges preferred against him, or to cast any reflection upon the moral character of Bishop S., but simply to illustrate the relative character of the Episcopal and other Ecclesiastical Supervision.

ARTICLE X.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Germany.

It is known that Böckh is publishing a grand collection of Greek Inscriptions. The first part of Vol. III. has appeared, containing, among others, the inscriptions found in Lycia by Mr. Fellowes. Weissenborn has offered, in his Hellenic Contributions, some new and interesting views of some points of German History. The third volume of Dr. Birch's " Ludwig Philipp der Erste" has appeared, and is characterized by industrious research, lucid style and arrangement.—K. Weiseler, of Göttingen, has published a Chronological Synopsis of the four Gospels, of great value, in which he investigates the time of Christ's birth and death, the extent of his public ministry, etc.-Number of students at some of the principal universities: Berlin, 1548, foreigners 561; Göttingen, 637, for. 201; Halle, 721, for. 166; Heidelberg, 809, for. 541; Leipzig, 880, for. 267; Tübingen, 852, for. 71.

France.

Jesuitism is reviving and becoming so bold as, even in Paris, to hunt up and exhibit the old relics. What a conflict is coming on!-The Polytechnic School of Paris has been closed, in consequence of a rebellion, and is re-organized and subjected to the supervision of the Minister of War, as formerly.

Spain.

Journals in Madrid, 48:-daily, 19; bi- or tri-weekly, 9; weekly, 7; semi-monthly, 5; monthly, 8. Of the whole number, two are religious, one daily, one tri-weekly.

Russia.

The University of St. Petersburg has 66 officers, 557 students; Moscow, 87 officers, 836 students; Dorpat, 66, 489; Kieu, 63, 320. There exist in Russia 83 gymnasia.-The emperor has directed the Minister of Public Instruction to select a number of young men, of proper political views and established character, and send them, at the public expense, to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and England, that they may become qualified for professorships in the Russian universities, and thus avoid the necessity of employing foreigners.

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CLASSICAL REVIEW.

THIRD SERIES, NO. IV.—WHOLE NUMBER LX.

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By Prof. H. N. DAY, of Western Reserve College, Ohio.

III. THESES ON THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH,

By Prof. HENRY P. TAPPAN, D. D., New-York.

IV. THE WEST AND WESTERN ELOQUENCE,

By Rev. JOSEPH F. TUTTLE, Marietta, Ohio.

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VI. EXAMINATION OF PROF. HENRY P. TAPPAN'S WORKS ON
THE DOCTRINE OF THE WILL,

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By Rev. BENJAMIN N. MARTIN, Hadley, Mass.

VII. DOMINICI DIODATI, I. C. NEAPOLITANI, DE Christo
GRECE LOQUENTE EXERCITATIO,

Translated by Rev. O. T. DOBBIN, LL. D., of Western Independent
College, Exeter, England.—Continued from page 564.

VIII. REPLY TO MR. WILSON'S REVIEW OF COMMON SCHOOL
HISTORIES,

IX. CRITICAL NOTICES,

1. Book of Peace.

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2. Stuart's Critical History and Defence of the Old Testament
Canon.

3. The Preacher and Pastor,-edited by Prof. Park.

4. The True Grandeur of Nations, by Charles Sumner.

5. Green's Journal of the Texian Expedition against Mier.

6. Whewell's Elements of Morality.

7. Abercrombie's Essays.

8. Duty of American Women to their Country.

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