christianity would commend, and that the books which are placed in their way, should, as far as possible, be expurgated of every sentiment or doctrine inconsistent with the dispensation which was ushered in by the angelic anthem of "Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will to men." With regard to the following work, it may be briefly stated that the compilers have laboured to select from a great variety of sources, such passages as are calculated to impress sound morality in the world; and without being devoted to the peculiar views of any religious community, may support and impress the great truths of christianity in general; and particularly that great fundamental doctrine which is the glory of the christian dispensation, and which lies at the foundation of all true religion, that a measure and manifestation of the Spirit of truth, is given to every man to profit withal. PHILADELPHIA, 10th Mo., 1852. ENOCH LEWIS. THE SKELETON OF THE MAMMOTH CAVE-HANNAH LLOYD MANTELL'S MUSEUM-HORACE SMITH, COLERIDGE'S HYMN IN THE VALLEY OF CHAMOUNI, DANIEL WHEELER-J. G. WHITTIER, |