8.-Exposition of the Grammatical Structure of the English Language: Being an Attempt to Furnish an Approved Method of Teaching Grammar, for the use of Schools and Colleges. By JOHN MULLIGAN. 12mo., pp. 575. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

We regard this as by far the most important and able work on the structure of our language, which has recently issued from the press. Commencing at the elements or first principles of language, the author proceeds in a strictly logical order to develop the nature and power of every " part" of speech, and every circumstance of a sentence. Some portions of the work, especially on the nature of Words and Tenses, are remarkable specimens of acute and logical reasoning, such as are rarely met with. By the method of this book, if a person once learns grammar he will understand it thoroughly, and easily become a perfect master of the subject.

9.-The Old Man's Bride. By T. S. ARTHUR. Charles Scribner.

16mo., pp. 347.

New York:

Marriage is too important a contract to be entered into lightly. Those who make it a matter of bargain and sale, commit an error most fatal to their happiness, and inflict a wrong upon themselves, it may be upon others, which nothing can ever fully repair. To set this work forth in strong light is the design of this interesting volume. 10.-Summer Cruise in the Mediterranean on board an American Frigate. By N. PARKER WILLIS. 12mo., pp. 896. New York: Charles Scribner.

Willis's pen always writes with interest. Indeed, he is so well known, and such a favorite with the public, that it is scarcely necesgary for us to do more than to say that this charming volume is a new edition of a cruise in the Mediterranean made by the author some ten years ago. Yet it will be found as agreeable as if it was written only yesterday.

11.-Amabel; A Family History. By ELIZABETH WORMLEY. 12mo., pp. 466. New York. G. P. Putnam.

This is a development of female character which will be quite attractive to those who admire the domestic virtues. It is written with much merit, and possesses an interest far surpassing the mass of ordinary tales.

12.-A Treatise on Lightning Conductors; Compiled from a work on thunder storms by S. W. Harris and other standard authors. By LUCIUS LYON. 12mo., pp. 191. New York: G. P. Putnam.

No treatise on the subject of " conductors" has appeared in this country since the time of Franklin. Recently, works on the subject have appeared in London, and this volume is a compilation from a very expensive and able one by S. W. Harris, of the Royal Society. It is a useful book, and one long required by the public.

13.-History of the United States from their first settlement as Colonies to the peace with Mexico in 1848. By. WM. GRIMSHAW. Revised and corrected by A. H. GRIMSHAW. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co.

Grimshaw's history of the United States has been a popular book for the last twenty years. The present edition has been improved by many additions required by the present method of teaching history.

14.-Memoir of Mary L. Ware, wife of Henry Ware, Jr. By E. B. HALL. Third Thousand. 12mo., pp. 434. Boston: Crosby & Nichols.

In these pages we have the life of an unpretending Christian woman, whose meek, firm, and consistent character was formed by religious influences and devoted to the highest ends. It is a work which will win the admiration of those who can appreciate such excellence. She possessed, also, mental accomplishments of a high order. 15.-Daughters of China; or, Sketches of Domestic Life in the Celestial Empire. By ELIZA J. GILLETT BRIDGMAN. 18mo., pp. 234. New York: Robert Carter & Brother.

Aside from the missionary character of the little volume, the authoress depicts scenes descriptive of idolatry, and visits among the people of various classes illustrative of the manners and customs of that wonderful people, the Chinese.

16.-Biography of Rev. Hosea
Thousand. 12mo., pp. 404.
The eminent man whose memoirs are here offered to the public, was one of the
most able and consistent expounders of Universalism that has appeared in this coun-
try. For a long period he stood almost singly as its champion; and it was only in
his later years that co-operators appeared to assist him. The reader will find in the
life of Mr. Ballou the best exposition of those sentiments which can be had; an ab-
stract of their spirit and purport is given at considerable length. The memoir is also
entitled to attention as containing the life of a singularly worthy and excellent man,
whose talents were of a high order, and whose character manifested many rare traits.
The work of a biographer has been performed in a very acceptable manner by the
son, and while it is very truthful and candid, it is free from any exaggeration. It has
been already warmly received by the members of his sect.

Ballou. By his son, MATURIN M. BALLOU. Seventh
Boston: Abel Tompkins.

17.—The Kathayan Slave, and other papers connected with Missionary life. By EMILY JUDSON. 12mo., pp. 186. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields.

Fanny Forrester, the accomplished wife of the late missionary Judson, in India, is the author of these miscellanies. They are often sparkling and graceful, but chiefly have a bearing upon the missionary enterprise, and the commonplace objections advanced against its sacrifices. In other respects it is one of the finest gems from the author's pen.

18.-Historical and Critical Essays. By THOMAS DE QUINCEY. Vol. 2. 12mo. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields.

This is the second and last volume of this reprint of the Historical and Critical Essays of this accomplished writer. The first we had occasion to notice a short time since. The subjects of the essays in this volume are "Cicero," "Style," Rhetoric," "Secret Societies." These volumes are printed in a uniform style with the author's other works issued by Messrs. Ticknor & Co.

19.-Memoirs of Elizabeth, Second Queen Regnant of England and Ireland. By AGNES STRICKLAND. 8vo., pp. 550. Complete in one volume. Philadelphia: Blanchard & Lea.

Like the memoirs of the "Queens of Henry VIII.," recently issued by these publishers, this volume is detached from Miss Strickland's lives of the The Queens of England." It is one of the most instructive and valuable of the series, and must prove quite acceptable to the admirers of this far-famed Queen.

20.-A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin: presenting the original facts and documents upon which the story is founded, together with corroborative statements verifying the truth of the work. By HARRIET BEECHER STOWE. 8vo., pp. 262. Boston: John P. Jewett & Co.

Of the merits of this work, and of the consistency between facts and the scenes of Uncle Tom, the public will soon judge for itself. The interest excited upon the subject will secure universal attention to this book. The masterly hand appears in it as in its predecessor.

21.-Woodworth's American Miscellany of Entertaining Knowledge. By FRANCIS C. WOODWORTH. With illustrations. 12mo., pp. 286. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co.

Many of these "Miscellanies" have before appeared in print, in Woodworth's Magazine. They are quite entertaining for youthful readers. Chambers' Miscellany is the model after which the work is prepared, and it possesses many of the attractions peculiar to that well known publication.

22.-The Practical Brass and Iron Founder's Guide: A concise treatise on the art of brass founding, moulding, &c., with numerous practical rules, tables, and receipts, for gold, silver, tin, and copper founding. By JAMES LARKIN. 12mo., pp. 204. Philadelphia: A. Hart.

This is a practical work by a practical man. It is of course clear, concise, and to the point-possessing more value than many extensive works for the founder.

23.-The History of English Literature; with an Outline of the Origin and Growth of the English Language. Illustrated by extracts. For the use of Schools and Private Students. By WILLIAM SPALDING. 12mo., pp. 413. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

The history of English literature is the subject of this volume. It traces the literary progress of that nation from its dawn in the Anglo-Saxon times down to the present day. Commencing at this early period, it is so constructed as to introduce the reader gradually and easily to studies of this kind. Comparatively little speculation is presented, and those literary monuments of the earlier period which are thought most worthy of attention are described with considerable fullness, and in an attractive manner. In the subsequent pages more frequent and sustained efforts are made to arouse reflection on the part of the student. An outline of the origin and growth of the English language is presented with much fullness of analysis. As a work for young students in English literature it is unquestionably the best which has been published, at the same time it will be interesting and instructive by mature minds. 24.-1he Romance of the Forum; or, Narratives, Scenes, and Anecdotes from Courts of Justice. By PETER BURKE. 12mo., pp. 308. New York: Cornish & Lamport.

This is a reprint of an English work, which has met with a very favorable reception abroad. It is issued in a uniform style with the tales entitled "Confessions of an Attorney," "Experiences of a Barrister." The tales are said to be authentic, and their aim and tendency is good. They are exceedingly interesting.

25.-Nick of the Woods or the Jibbenainosay. A Tale of Kentucky. By ROBERT MONTGOMERY BIRD, M. D. 8vo., pp. 390. New York: J. S. Redfield.

This thrilling tale was first published some fifteen years ago, and was received at the time with great favor, since which it has been dramatized for the stage, and still retains a place there as depicting the ferocious nature of the savage who once held that region known as the " Dark and Bloody Ground," and the dangers, privations, and heroism of a frontier life. It now appears in a neat and revised form, and is well worth a perusal by those who, despite the enervating tendencies of more refined life, have a taste for the rude, wild heroism exhibited by the pioneer settlers of the great West.

26.-Genesis and Geology; or, an Investigation into the Reconciliation of the Modern Doctrines of Geology with the Declarations of Scripture. By DENNIS CROFTON. With an Introduction by EDWARD HITCHCOCK, D. D. 16mo., pp. 99. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co.

This little work is regarded by Professor Hitchcock, who introduces it to the public, as the ablest treatise upon the connection between "Geology and Genesis" which has as yet attracted his notice, and it is published in its present form in order to place it within the reach of " American Christians." It is written with great candor and fairness, presenting some new and important views upon the subject, and takes such a position as coincides with the principles of Biblical criticism.

27.-Heart Histories and Life Pictures. By T. S. ARTHUR. 12mo., pp. 350. New York: C. Scribner.

Every heart has its history, yet so absorbed are we in our own hopes, joys, fears, and disappointments, that we think rarely of the heart histories of others. In these pages the effort is made to awaken sympathy towards others, and to interest us in humanity, with a degree of correctness which has even overlooked many inelegancies of style. With such an excellent object in view it is entitled to favor everywhere 28.-Harry Muir: A Story of Scottish Life. By the author of "MRS. MARGARET MAITLAND." Three vols. in one. 12mo. D. Appleton & Co.

In this tale the weakness and irresolution of a manly youth before temptation, and his constant yielding to the seductive cup, furnish the occasion for the display of the greatest fortitude, delicacy, and unshaken devotion on the part of a noble and heroic wife. The author writes with masterly talent, which has commanded great success for her previous works.