THE LAND OF THE CESAR AND THE Doge; Historical, Artistic, Incidental, Personal and Literary. By Wm. Furniss. Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers, No. 8 Park Place.

The author relates in uncommonly brilliant and classical language the story of his voyage and his travels, commencing at the port of Alexandria. The reader may follow him on board the steamer Ramises, as they sail to the Isle of Malta. Here you find a sketch of the accommodations for travellers, the society and the Isle itself; then of Sicily, Naples, Rome, the Sabine Hills, the road towards Florence,-Florence and its environs,-road to Bologna, to Venice, and also Venice itself. This classic region which the author describes renders the Cæsar and the Doge a remarkably interesting book, and the neatness of the mechanical execution must add to make it valuable.

C. S. Francis & Co. have published for juveniles, from the pen of Dr. Brewer:

A GUIDE TO ROMAN HISTORY; with questions and answers, in an entertaining and easy style, which will make any study easy, simple and practical. The study of such a history, so intimately associated with the attractive, rather than the repulsive, must be more valued and more studied by the young.

DAUGHTERS OF CHINA. By Eliza G. Bridgman. New York Carter & Brothers.

These interesting sketches of domestic life in the Celestial Empire, by a lady who has made China her adopted home, and the women of China the objects of her Christian sympathy and regard, are well fitted to call forth the prayers of the daughters of America in their behalf. The women of China can seldom be reached by the direct preaching of the Gospel; the usages of society debar them from public assemblies, and therefore it is all important that selfdenying, Christ-loving females should carry to them the torch of life, and train them for the bliss of heaven.

A LACONIC MANUAL AND BRIEF REMARKER, containing over a thousand subjects, alphabetically and systematically arranged. By Charles Simmons. New York: M. W. Dold. North Wrentham: C. Simmons, proprietor. These sage and pithy sayings of the master geniuses of all ages are fit to be garnered; so that those who have never seen the mines, may see these extracted gems.

THE ANGEL OVER THE RIGHT SHOULDER. By the Author of the "Sunny Side." Published by A. D. F. Randolph, 653 Broadway.

This is a neat little rehearsal of one's sombre reflections on misspent hours, and hopeful resolutions for future retrieve. Two Angels appearing in a dream; the Angel over the right shoulder records the good actions, and the one over the left the evil. We are taught so to live, that our record may be fair and joyous.

THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF LITTLE CHILDREN. By S. J. Prime. Published by Randolph also. With an appendix, selected from various authors. Both prose and poetry are well suited to minister consolation to grief-stricken parents, and teach the duty of submission to a merciful Providence.

John Cole Hagen. With fine Illustrations, engraved on Steel. Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers, 8 Park Place.

Mr. Hagen has given in this work striking proof of true poetic genius. If he excels more in strength and power of thought than in ease and grace of style, yet the poet's fire is startling and impressive. No one verse is pointless, senseless, or objectless. One feels amply repaid for reading such vigorous and forceful sentiments, expresed in such clear and distinct language. The book is altogether a beautiful thing for the parlor table.

THE FINLAND FAMILY; or, Fancies taken for Fact. A Tale of the Past for the Present. By Mrs."Susan P. Cornwall. Issued by M. W. Dodd. The writer's aim has been to illustrate the beauty and value of practical piety. by an exhibition of its salutary influence amid the common duties of life. It makes an interesting tale for the family circle, and will be a good acquisition for the Sabbath school and other libraries.

WOMAN'S RECORD; or, Sketches of all Distinguished Women, from "the beginning" till 1850. Arranged in four Eras, with Selections from Female Writers of every Age. By Sarah Josepha Hale. Just issued by the Harpers. This is a noble work of over 900 pages, and illustrated by two hundred and thirty portraits. It contains the finest collection of biographical sketches of distinguished females ever issued. The women of the Bible, the queens of the old world, the ladies of the Roman court, heroines, ancient and modern, are all there. Open where you will, your eye falls on brief, life-like, touching sketches of those who have figured largely in this world's history. At the end of the volume are tables exhibiting the names of all the female missionaries of the different missionary boards, with their birth-place, field of labor, and the date of entering it. Altogether, it is a very excellent, useful and entertaining book, well executed, and well worthy of a place in every library of choice reading where the English language is read.

AMERICAN MISSIONARY MEMORIAL. By Rev. H. W. Pierson. A work of 500 pages, published by the Harpers. The author, who is under appointment by the American Board to the Gaboon Mission, but detained on account of ill health, has rendered a noble service to the missionary cause by compiling this book. It is embellished with many beautiful engravings. The frontispiece is an admirable picture, representing the ordination of the first missionaries at Salem We look into the interior of the venerable church, and witness the solemn ceremony of laying on hands, and discover the accurate portraits of several of those who engaged in the memorable service. The work contains biographical sketches of twenty-seven deceased missionaries of various denominations, with their portraits and fac-similes. Some of these have been procured with great trouble. All in all, the book is one of the best of the kind ever issued.

The following is from the Tract Society: SONGS FOR THE LITTLE ONES AT HOME, with sixty-two highly finished engravings; 288 pages, large 18mo, comprising 273 songs in handsome type, price 35 cents. This is such a gem for children as has not yet appeared. It meets the wants of all.

THE HYDROPATHIC ENCYCLOPEDIA. A System of Hydro

pathy and Hygiene. In eight parts.

L. Outlines of Anatomy.

II. Physiology of the Human Body.

III. Hygiene Agencies, and Preservation of Health.
IV. Dietetics and Hydropathic Cookery.

V Study and Practice of Water-Cure Treatment.
VI. Special Pathology and Hydro-Therapeutics, includ-
ing the Nature, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of all
known Diseases.

VII. Application to Surgical Diseases.

VIII. Application of Hydropathy to Midwifery and the Nursery. By Dr. R. T. Trall. Published by Fowlers & Wells.

It is a good guide to families and students as a textbook. The work is illustrated, and contains in both volumes about 900 pages of instructive information. If every family had this work, we can safely say much. and pain would be saved.

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12 1-2 cents. Published by C. S. Francis & Co., No. 252 Broadway, N. Y.

The object of "Dr. Brewer's Guide to Science" is to explain scientifically and in the most concise and intelligible manner, 2,000 questions of the common phenomena of life, similar to those subjoined:

Why does lightning turn beer and milk sour?
Why do leaves turn brown in autumn?

Why is mortar adhesive?

Why are coals black-snow white-leaves green-violets blue-and roses red?

It contains an amount of useful information never before collected in a shape so convenient for study, and so easy for reference.

HINTS TOWARDS REFORMS. Lectures, Addresses, and other Writings of Horace Greeley.

If the reader cannot agree with the learned Editor and Reformer in all his peculiar views of the idea of Christianity and social order, he may be amused and instructed, and certainly he must agree that many of the lectures are capitally conceived and executed.

CLAVERNOOK; A Western Tale. By the renowned Poet,

Alice Carey. Published by Redfield, 110 Nassau-street. This work has been much read and much admired by certain classes, and will be long remembered and sought for as pleasant and truthful sketches or tales of Western life.

POEMS By Alice and Phoebe Carey. Published by Redfield.

We have read most of them with pleasure, and can commend them as easy, natural and graceful. If the MUSA has done more for the elder sister, we find it not so easy to decide. What experience can do time must make known.

MY FIRST VISIT TO EUROPE; or, Sketches of Society, Scenery and Antiquities in England, Ireland, Scotland and France. By Andrew Dickinson, Author of "The City of the Dead and Other Poems." Third Edition. New York: G. P. Putnam & Co. 1853.

This is a very readable little book-fresh, unaffected, genuine. The Author, a practical printer, sought in a sea-voyage and new scenes restoration of impaired health. He carried with him the quick, intelligent observation of his calling, a hopeful spirit, and a gentle and unobtrusive disposition and manner. He was fortunate in his acquaintances, and in the incidents of his travel; and the narration is at once faithful, varied, and interesting.

LITTLE SILVERSTRING," before noticed, we feel constrained to commend again as richly valuable for the young. In the purchase of books for school-libraries and for families, an eye should be had to the moral and the practical. Mr. Bourne's effort is most happy. Simple. truthful prose and poetry is here poured out for the eager, vivacious, and plastic minds of children, which is calculated to compass higher good than a thousand romances of the day. The simplicity and beauty of the book may be imagined by a quotation from the poetic part. This easy, flowing rhyme will greatly profit the young, while it will long treasure up in the memory.

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BY WILLIAM OLAND BOURNE.

"WATER! water!" cries the bird,
With his singing, gentle note;
And the liquid cry is heard
Pouring from the little throat;
Water! water! clear and sweet!
"Te-weet! te-weet!"
"Water! water !" roars the ox,

While it rushes at his side,
Down among the mossy rocks
Rippling with its crystal tide;
Water! water! pure and true!

"Moo! moo !"
"Water! water!" said the tree,

With its branches spreading high! "Water! water!" rustled he,

For his leaves were very dry;
Water! water! for the tree,

"Water! water!" said the grain,

With its yellow head on high;
And the spreading, fertile plain,

Ripening, joined the swelling cry;
Water for the grains of gold!
Wealth untold!

Water! water! sparkling pure,
Giveth Nature everywhere;
If you drink it, I am sure

It will never prove a snare!
Water is the thing for me,
Yes! and thee!
Water! water! young and old!
Drink it, crystal-like and sweet!
Never heed the tempter bold:

Crush him underneath your feet!
Water! water! youth, for thee:
Thee and me!

MEMOIR OF REV. JOHN EDWARDS EMERSON, first Pastor of the Whitefield Church, Newbury Church, Newburyport, Mass. By Rev. Rufus Clark. Abridged by the author. Pp. 272, 18mo, with portrait, 25 cents. This lovely and accomplished youth was the child of prayer, and every part of his history is full of instruction, and a charm of lovely, consistent, and intelligent piety pervades the whole. Tract Society.

THE FAITHFUL PROMISER. Pp. 64, 32mo, for the pocket, 10 cents. A spiritual gem; containing in each of the thirty successive openings of the book, a promise, as of pardoning grace, sanctifying grace, dying grace, etc., charmingly illustrated from Scripture. Reprinted from an English edition. Tract Society.