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Things as they are, or notes of a Traveller through some of the Middle and Northern States. New York. Harper & Brothers. 12mo. Pp. 252.

AMERICAN EDITIONS OF FOREIGN WORKS.

The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., with an Essay on his Life and Character. By Arthur Murphy, Esq. New York. George Dearborn. 2 vols. 8vo.

Love and Pride, a novel. By the Author of Sayings and Doings, Philadelphia. Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 2 vols. 12mo.

The Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall. By the Author of Richelieu, Darnley, &c. New York. Harper & Brothers. 2 vols. 12mo.

The Life of Rev. Rowland Hill, A. M. By the Rev. Edward Sidney, A. M. New York. D. Appleton & Co. 2 vols. 12mo. The Nun. By Mrs. Sherwood. Princeton, N. J. Moore & Baker. 12mo. pp. 226.

Ayesha, the Maid of Kars. By the Author of Zohrab, Hadji Baba, &c. Boston. Allen & Ticknor. 2 vols. 12mo.

Speculation, a Novel. By the Author of Traits and Traditions in Portugal. New York. Harper & Brothers. 2 vols. 12mo.

Easy Lessons, or Leading Strings to Knowledge. By Mrs. Trimmer. 16 plates. Boston. Munroe and Francis.

Parent's Assistant. By Miss Edgeworth. Boston. Munroe & Francis. 3 vols. 18mo.

Family Library, No. 71. The Principles of Physiology, applied to the Preservation of Health. By Andrew Combe. New York. Harpers. 18mo.

Prout, William, M. D., F. R. S. On Chemistry, Meteorology, and the Functions of Digestion. Philadelphia. Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 12mo. pp. 306.

Mrs. Sherwood's Complete Works. Vol. 2, containing Fairchild Family, Orphans of Normandy, and The Latter Days. New York. Harpers. 12mo. pp. 454.

The Young Christian's Guide. By Rev. Charles Buck, with an Essay, by Rev. T. T. Waterman. Providence.

Self Discipline. By H. F. Burder, D.D. New York. D. Cooledge. 32mo. pp. 184.

Repentance Explained and Enforced. By G. Thornton. New Haven. L. H. Young. 18mo. pp. 188.

Two Old Men's Tales. The Deformed and Admiral's Daughter. New York. Harper & Brothers. 2 vols. 12mo.

Family Library. No. 72. Historical and Descriptive Account of Persia, from the earliest ages to the present time. By James B. Frazer, Esq. New York. Harper & Brothers. 18mo. pp. 345.

The Christian Year, Thoughts in verse for the Sundays and Holidays throughout the year. Philadelphia. Carey, Lea & Co. 12mo. Pp. 415.

Gale Middleton, a novel. By the author of Brambletye House. Philadelphia. Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 2 vols. 12mo.

Tutti Frutti, from the German of Prince Puckler Muskau. New York. Harpers. 12mo.

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Sacred Dramas. By Hannah More. New York. D. Cooledge. 32mo.

Speculation. By Miss Pardoe. New York. Harpers. 2 vols.

12mo.

Mrs. Sherwood's Works. Vols. 2 & 3. New York. Harpers. 12mo. Treatise on the Pope's Supremacy. New York. Swords & Co. 8vo. pp. 433.

The Christian's Consolation against the Fears of Death. Philadelphia. J. Kay. 12mo. pp. 440.

Jacob Faithful. Vol. 2. By the author of Peter Simple. Philadelphia. Carey, Hart & Co. 12mo. pp. 136.

The King's Own. By the author of Peter Simple. Philadelphia. Carey, Hart & Co. 2 vols. 12mo.

A Memoir of Mrs. Hannah More. New York. Moore & Payne 18mo. pp. 174.

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TO THE

THIRTY-NINTH VOLUME

OF THE

North-American Review.

A.

Absentee, Miss Edgeworth's, its un-
common excellence, 179.
Adams, John, his position in reference
to the old parties, 238-circumstan-
ces under which he became minister
to Great Britain, 314-his account
of his presentation to the king, 315.
Adelchi, Manzoni's tragedy of the,
examined, 359.

Eschylus, his character as a tragic
writer, 332.

Esthetics, Schiller's writings on, enu-
merated, 21.

Agrarian Law, nature of the civil re-
form which it contemplated, 416-its
effect on the fortunes of the patri-
cians, 417.

Aitken, Robert, his account of Thomas
Paine, 292.

Alba, Duke of, anecdote concerning
the, 127-his atrocious cruelty to-
wards the people of Flanders, 130.
Alfieri, character of his dramas, con-
trasted with his personal character,
346-his tragedy of Saul examined,

347.

Alfred, King, his laws relating to
usury, 84.

American Quarterly Review, account
of its foundation, 299.
Ancient Mariner, Coleridge's, remarks
upon its origin and character, 451
-explanation of the purpose with
which it was written, 452.
Animal Heat, examination of some of
its phenomena, 409-probability,
that it is dependent on respiration,

411.

Anti-Federalists, appearance of this
party for the first time in the Con-
vention which framed the Constitu-
tion, 215-their ready acquiescence
in the Constitution, 217.
Aristodemo, Monti's, its excellence as
a tragedy, 354.

Aristotle, incorrectness of his reasoning
respecting usury, 80.
Artevelde, James Van, is appointed
protector of Ghent, and arranges its
internal government, 117-his death
and character, 118.

Artevelde, Philip Van, his elevation to
the protectorship of Ghent, 120-
defeats Louis de Mâle at Gent-
brugge, 121-gains the victory of
Boverhout, 122-is defeated and
slain at Roosebeeke, 123.
Athenæum, Boston, account of its
foundation, 297.

B.

Bacon, Lord, his classification of civil
history, 30-his classification of pure
history, 31.

Barante, M., his History of the Dukes
of Burgundy, reviewed, 112.
Barclay, Mr., his diplomatic corres-
pondence alluded to, 309-his ability
in the negotiation of a treaty with
Morocco, 322.

Beggars, ascendancy of the party of
the, in Ghent, 131.

Belinda, Miss Edgeworth's, some
comments on, 180.
Bengal, rates of interest in, 92.
Bibliotheca Classica Latina, reviewed,

57.

Black Hawk, specimen of his eloquence,
155.

Bodin, John, character of his work for
facilitating the study of history, 34.
Bowles, effect of his sonnets, in inspir-
ing the poetical genius of Coleridge,

439.

Bolingbroke, Lord, his definition of
history, 40.

Bosche, Pierre Van den, becomes a
popular leader at Ghent, 120.
Boston Gazette, date of its establish-
ment, as a newspaper, 282.
Boston News Letter, the first newspaper
in this country, some account of the,
281.

Bottomry, evasion of the usury laws
by loans on, 91.
Boudinot, Mr. his correspondence
quoted, relative to the mutiny in the
Pennsylvania line, 306.
British Treaty, of the controversy
respecting the, 255.
Brougham, Lord, his remark on the
importance of Classical learning,
quoted, 68.

Brown, Charles B., his editorship of
the American and Annual Registers,

295.

Brutus, his avarice and extortion, and
error generally entertained respect-
ing his character, 432.

Bunker, Capt., his letter quoted, re-
specting the use of ardent spirit on
board merchant vessels, 499.
Burke, Edmund, letter addressed by
Crabbe to, 141-his character, 142-
his kindness to Crabbe, 143.

C.

Caffers, to whom the title is applied,
371-their character, and manners,
372-their apparel, and social dispo-
sition, 373-their ideas of wealth,
374-value set by them upon their
cattle, 375-their aliment, 376-their
mildness of disposition, 377-account
given by travellers of their character,
378 their reputation for honesty
somewhat questionable, 379-nature
of their government, 380-degrada-
tion of the female sex among the,
381-their geographical situation
and condition, 382-severity of the
British towards the, 383-their want
of a written language, 384-pros-
pects of missionaries among the, 385
their productions, 392.

Caffraria, Kay's Travels in, reviewed,
371.

Calsibigi, his account of the Italian
drama, 345.

Campbell, John, his troubles as editor
of the Boston News Letter, 286-his
controversy with Franklin's journal,
287.

Cassius, his personal character, 432.
Castle Rackrent, Miss Edgeworth's, its
peculiar excellence, 176.

Cesar, Julius, his character and the
honorable purpose with which he
passed the Rubicon, 429-becomes
Dictator, 431-his measures for the
relief of the laboring classes in Rome,
432.

Chambord, description of, quoted from
Outre-Mer, 472.

Channing, Dr. W. E., his connexion

with the Monthly_Anthology, 296.
Channing, Prof. E. F., his editorship
of the N. A. Review, 298.
Charles V., is born at Ghent, 124-his
controversy with the people of Ghent,
125-harsh treatment of them after
their submission, 127.
Chernanceau, description of the cha-

teau of, quoted from Outre-Mer, 473.
China, opening of our trade with, 323.
Chorus, importance of the, in Greek
tragedy, 335.

Christabel, Coleridge's, remarks upon
its character, 453.
Christian Examiner, some account of
its publication, 299.
Chyle, purposes which it answers in
the animal system, 404.
Cicero, extent of his literary labors, 64.
Cities, their influence on the develop-
ment of civil freedom, 112.
Civilization, its progress and prospects
in South Africa, 389.
Classical Learning, its tendency and
use in the intercourse of life, 57-
Lord Brougham's view of its import-
ance, 68.

Cloths, introduction of the manufac-
ture of, into Ghent, 115.
Coleridge, S. T. his poems, reviewed,
437-his versatility and power of
language, 438-his condensation
and originality, 439-his power of
graphic delineation, 440-his benev-
olent spirit, 441-his religious feel-
ing, 442-his Juvenile Poems, 443
-his Religious Musings and Desti-
ny of Nations, 444-his Sybilline


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