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gainst the skeptical materialist on the one hand, | facts or even the laws of things or existences, but

ad those who still contend for the literal interprestion of the Scriptures on the other. There can e no more profitable study than this work to all

arties.

The Epoch of Creation: The Scripture Doctrine Contrasted with the Geological Theory. By ELEAZAR LORD. With an Introduction, by RICHARD W. DICKENSON, D.D. New-York: Charles Scribner.

We place our notice of this work in juxtaposi14tion with that of the above, inasmuch as it is an #argument directly upon the other side of the ques

tion discussed by President Hitchcock. It is un* doubtedly able; the best argument, as a whole, on its side, that has come under our notice. Yet we must confess that to our mind it is utterly insufficient, and we fear not calculated to do the good intended by its author.

ence.

If the meaning and intention of the first chapter of Genesis, and other parts of Scripture that have any reference to natural facts and phenomena, is at all an open question, (and how it can be considered otherwise we cannot conceive, when so many of the learned and pious have argued it,) it is certainly most rational to adopt the view that best harmonizes with what at least appears to us to be the facts and legitimate deductions of sciThe whole superstructure of modern Geology, as a science of principles, Mr. Lord denies, or at least doubts; its deductions, which come from the very necessity of our reasoning upon its facts, he ignores; and he would have us draw no inferences-eliminate no laws; although he must be aware that such deductions and such inferences of laws are every day being confirmed by new facts predicted from such deductions and inferences. Such views are in our opinion in conflict with human development and progress, both intellectually and religiously. The facts of the great arcana of Nature are but the frame-work-if we may so speak of the informing spirit of Law; and it is this latter alone that appeals to the highest principles in the intellectual nature of man. To discover the principles of things has been the great educational stimulant of our nature through all ages, and the desire has been implanted in the human soul by the AUTHOR of Nature for this highest of all purposes. Can we then believe a theory that will only allow the mind to store up barren facts? Mr. Abbott observes, speaking the topography of that wonderful region, the valley of the Nile: "The human mind, connected with a pair of eagle's wings, would have solved the mystery of Egypt in a week; whereas science, philosophy, and research, confined to the surface of the ground, have been occupied for twenty centuries in accomplishing the undertaking." So from the mount of God, with the eye of inspiration, Moses might have revealed to us the structure of the earth, as well as the fact of its construction; might have demonstrated to us the mathematics of the heavens, as well as stated the simple and sublime fiat that bade them be and they were But this, even we can see sufficient reason for not doing. It is not the highest purpose to know the

to be morally and intellectually developed by these-to become a conscious thought, worthy and capable of being the appreciator of the great

Creator and Pervader of all.

We have looked with much interest for this edition of the great master, since it was announced as in preparation, knowing as we did the eminent qualifications of the editor for his task. Several of the essays of Mr. Hudson which have been contributed to the columns of this Review, and afterwards published among his Lectures, have made our readers acquainted with his profound study of the bard, and the remarkable powers of criticism and analysis which he exhibits in his elucidations of the wonders and beauties of his plays. We beg to refer our readers to Mr. H.'s editorial preface for what he designs, and we doubt not will accomplish in this edition. We have little doubt but it will be altogether the best popular edition yet published. The volumes before us are executed in a most admirable style, both in matter and manner; with observations and notes both judicious and acute; printed on beautiful paper, with remarkably clear and elegant type. They are of the duodecimo form, of all others the most convenient for so constant a necessity as Shakspeare. We predict an unbounded popularity for the work.

Literary Reminiscences, from the Autobiography of an English Opium-Eater. By THOMAS DE QUINCEY. In two volumes. Boston: Ticknor, Reed & Fields.

These will probably be the most popular of this elegant series of volumes of the miscellaneous writings of De Quincey, by this enterprising house. The wonderful grace and beauty of his language, the shrewd observation, the profound analytical capacity, and the appreciative sympathy with all that is either refined or great in literature, qualify this author, we had almost said beyond all others, for such a purpose as is undertaken in these

essays: namely, to represent to us the great liter- | subject, scenery, and treatment. We can promise ary geniuses of his time and acquaintance-Davy, those who have not read it a treat; and those

Godwin, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Southey, Edward Irving, Talfourd, &c. These, with the many most interesting circumstances of his own literary career, will make the work a never-failing favorite with all for whom literature has charms beyond the vulgar things of sense.

Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland.
New-York: D. Appleton & Co.

This is a "quaint and curious volume," but of
such unquestionable genius that no one with the
faintest appreciation of quiet and truthful earnest-
ness of character, and with any taste for sim-
plicity of antique modes of thought and speech,
can open it without being fascinated by the quiet
and quaint pictures that the author, with such
skill, maketh to pass before his mental eye.
is altogether wholesome and good.

Io: A Tale of the Olden Fane. By K. BARTON.
New-York: D. Appleton & Co.

We must reserve our judgment of this book for a better opportunity of perusal. The scene is laid in ancient Greece, and the author has evidently a feeling of classic enthusiasm. manner and style is, however, strained and over

His

read the first edition, now so long since publisi will eagerly possess themselves of this new one

The Sea and the Sailor; Notes on France and
Italy; and other Literary Remains of Rev. Wal-
ter Colton. With a Memoir, by Rev. HENRY T.
Cheever. New-York: A. S. Barnes & Ca

We have had occasion to notice the several other works of this pleasant and popular author. This is probably the most interesting of the series, making us acquainted as it does with the personal wrought. Such, at least, is the impression that history of the author, and exhibiting more fully versatility of his genius, the variety his accomplishments.

the opening chapters make upon us.

Episodes of Insect Life. By ACHFTA DOMESTICA,
M.E.T. Second Series. New-York: J. S.
Redfield.

This volume is no less attractive and beautiful than the first, of which we have already expressed our opinion. Truly admirable contributions they are to popular scientific knowledge, with all the grace and attractiveness of fairy tales, notwithstanding their accuracy of detail and minuteness of scientific knowledge. There is no falling off in the elegance with which the enterprising publisher has gotten up the work. We know of no such centre-table attraction,

Swallow Barn; or a Sojourn in the Old Dominion.
By J. P. KENNEDY. Revised edition, with twenty
Illustrations by Strother. New-York: George
P. Putnam.

Familiar as the name of this book has been to us, we had not, before this beautiful edition was put into our hands, seen it; and although we were prepared to expect a work of no ordinary merit from our knowledge of the later and graver writings of the distinguished author, we confess to having our expectations more than realized. To our fresh enthusiasm over this elegant edition, with its humorous and graceful illustrations, and clear brilliant type, it appears a worthy companion of the somewhat similar volumes of Washington Irving; not unlike his Bracebridge Hall, of-shall we say?-equal grace and humor, with the advantage of being more national in its

Vagamundo; or the Attaché in Spain. Including
brief ief Excursion into the Empire of
Morocco.
By JOHN ESAIAS WARREN. New-York: Charles
Scribner.

Mr. Warren has given us in this work his adventures, feelings, and reflections during a six months' residence in Spain.

Entering as he does truly into the very spirit of that most romantic land, with a ready pen and enthusiastic temperament, he could not well, and has not failed to make a charming book. His style suits his subject, and his subject his style; and therefore we may predict that his book will be a favorite.

Chambers's Papers for the People. Vol. I. Phila-
delphia: J. W. Moore.

This republication is, we believe, a fac-simile of
the original Edinburgh edition of this popular mis-
cellany. This, therefore, will be sufficient to say

of the neatness and taste with which it is issued.
The name of Chambers is a sufficient guarantee of
the excellence of the contents.

A Wreath around the Cross; or Scripture Truths
Illustrated. By Rev. A. MORTON BROWN. With
a Recommendatory Preface by JOHN ANGELL
JAMES. Boston: Gould & Lincoln.

The purpose of this work, and the recommenda-
tion with which it comes, will insure its welcome
among the class of readers for whom it is de-
signed.

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