be realized. She lived to see him attain the high position that she had anticipated, but her interest in him waned as she saw him "brought over from the ranks of the saints by the whig politicians," and giving up those religious and political principles which were so dear to her. She accordingly made a different disposition of her library, and left it to one of her own relatives.

We can only call attention to a few of the many passages in these letters which will interest our readers. On pages 126 and 162, will be found some allusions to Mr. Augustus Hillhouse, and his letters from Paris to Hannah More, on the subject of the circulation of her tracts in France, a project which is spoken of in the first Article in this number of the New Englander, in connection with the brief sketch there given of the life of that accomplished and philanthropic gentleman. On page 162, there is also a reference to "the most elegant of my [her] transatlantic friends, Rev. Matthias Bruen of New York." On page 122, she replies as follows to a friend to whom she had repeatedly written in very high terms of some sermons of our countryman, the Rev. Mr. Gallaudet, of Hartford. "Your speaking of these discourses being more elegant than one expects from an American, reminds me to say that I lately had a letter from the American Ambassador in London, which is really a model of elegance." On page 213, there is an extraordinary letter, written by "William Jamieson, British Chaplain." We would advise those who have access to the book, to observe what important conclusions the writer draws from the fact that when he had sent a printed sermon of his own to Macaulay, his lordship replied that he had "read it with interest and pleasure."

A NEW ELEMENTARY BOOK IN LATIN.*-Teachers have long felt the need of a good elementary book in Latin. There have been many attempts to supply the want, but with no very great success. The desideratum is a book that shall induct the learner by an easy method into the reading and writing of the language, while at the same time it gives him a full acquaintance with the necessary grammatical forms and rules. All who know Mr. Whiton, and have heard the recitations of his classes in the "Hopkins Grammar School" of New Haven know that he is eminently qualified to prepare such a book. We think, from what we have seen of the advanced sheets of the volume whose title we give,

A Hand-Book of Exercises and Reading Lessons in Latin for Beginners. By JAMES MORRIS WHITON, Rector of the Hopkins Grammar School, New Haven, Ct. Boston James Monroe and Company.

that he has succeeded in making a very valuable work. The peculiar characteristic of his book is the plan (which is carefully carried out in a series of Latin-English and English-Latin exercises,) of familiarizing the learner with the different inflections of the language, by the frequent repetition of familiar words in the greatest possible variety of combination. Those who have tried this method of instruction confess its superiority to every other for impressing the mind with an accurate and ready knowledge of the forms, and for interesting it by a continual appearance of progress. The only deviation from the usual succession of topics is the putting the third conjugation after the fourth on account of its irregularities, and the transfer of the relative pronoun to its proper place among the other connectives at the end of the book. We have space only to mention that there are entertaining dialogues and much other reading matter. The notes are concise yet lucid. The vocabulary is much more complete and instructive than is usual in elementary works; and an especial novelty is a list of over two hundred of the less obvious English derivatives, which serve to give a very tolerable idea of the connection beween the two languages. The print is large and handsome. In short, we can heartily recommend the work to all who are engaged in teaching Latin to beginners.

THE UNIVERSITY QUARTERLY.-This is the name by which the College Quarterly is now known;-a name which characterizes it far better than "The Undergraduate," as it was called when it was commenced a year ago. The first number of the second volume has just been issued, and we had intended at this time to give some account of the complete success which the Quarterly has met, during its first year. But our limits will only allow us to say that its conductors have not only succeeded in making a very readable magazine for students of every name, undergraduate and professional-but one also which deserves to commend itself to all who have ever been within the walls of a college, and all who are in any way interested in education. We would advise all such to send to Thomas H. Pease, Bookseller, New Haven, and order the University Quarterly for the year just commencing. The price is $2 per year; single numbers 75 cents.

AMERICAN NORMAL SCHOOLS.-The proceedings of the first Convention of Normal School Teachers, held in Trenton, August, 1859,

have been carefully reported and well printed in an octavo volume, which is illustrated with views of some of the chief normal schools in the country. The volume contains the formal addresses of Professors Alpheus Crosby, John Ogden and Richard Edwards, and the less extended remarks of many other distinguished educators.

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS RECEIVED.

In addition to the books and pamphlets whose titles are given in this list, a large number have been received which it is impossible to notice in this number. These will all be noticed in the November number.

Faith and the Assurance of Faith. By Rev. EBENEZER ERSKINE, of Stirling, Scotland. 1730-1750. American Tract Society. 18mo.

pp. 173.

The Wife's Trials and Triumphs. New York: Sheldon & Co. 1860. 12mo. pp. 347.

The Puritan Hymn and Tune Book; designed for Congregational singing, social meetings, and the family. Third Edition. Boston: Congregational Board of Publication. 1859. 8vo. Pp. 112.

Manual of Geology; designed for the use of Colleges and Academies. By EBENEZER EMMONS. Illustrated with numerous engravings. Second Edition. New York: A. S. Barnes & Burr. 1860. 8vo. pp. 297.

A Popular History of England. By Mrs. THOMAS GELDART. New York: Sheldon & Co. 1860. 18mo. pp. 275.

Haste to the Rescue; or, Work while it is Day. By Mrs. CHARLES W. With preface by the author of "English Hearts and English Hands." New York: American Tract Society. 1860. pp. 324.

Martyrs of the Mutiny; or, Trials and Triumphs of Christianity in the Sepoy Revolution in India. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Publication Committee. 1860. 18mo. pp. 234.

The Boy Inventor. A memoir of Matthew Edwards, mathematical instrument maker. Boston: Walker, Wise & Co. 1860. 24mo.

pp. 109.

Child's Book of Natural History. Illustrating the animal, vegeta

ble, and mineral kingdoms.

Barnes & Burr. 1860. 24mo.

By M. M. CARLL. New York: A. S.

pp. 148.

Class Book of Botany. Being outlines of the structure, physiology, and classification of plants, with a flora of all parts of the United States and Canada. By ALPHONSO WOOD, A. M. New York: A. S.

Tales from the Bible, for the Young. By WILLIAM M. THAYER. Boston J. E. Tilton & Co. 1860. 18mo. pp. 262.

Mama's Lessons about Jesus. By a Mother. Philadelphia: William & Alfred Martien. 12mo. pp. 200.

Elements of English Composition. Grammatical, rhetorical, logical, and practical. Prepared for academies and schools. By JAMES R. BOYD, A. M. New York: A. S. Barnes & Burr. 1860. 12mo. pp. 406.

Popular History of the United States of America. By MARY HOWITT. Two vols. New York: Harper & Brothers. pp. 406, 387.

Introductory Lessons on Mind.

1859. 12mo. pp. 240.

Cambridge: J. Munroe & Co.

Letter of Rev. S. D. Campbell, of Geneva, Alabama, on African Colonization, in reply to a review on that subject by Rev. J. B. Adger, of South Carolina. Washington, D. C. 1860. 8vo. pp. 16.

The Orchard House; or, Culture of Fruit Trees in pots under glass. Containing plans and estimates for construction, details of management and culture, and a list of fruits best adapted to the purpose. By THOMAS RIVERS. Also an appendix, containing directions for growing trees and vines in orchard houses. By WILLIAM SAUNDERS. With Illustrations. New York: C. M. Saxton & Co. 1860. 8vo. pp. 58.

The Right of American Slavery. By T. W. Hort. St. Louis. LBushnell. 8vo. pp. 51. 1860.

State Rights, and the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States. A constitutional argument by a member of the Rock County Bar. Beloit. 1860. 8vo. pp. 50.

Tom Brown at Oxford. A Sequel to "School Days at Rugby." By THOMAS HUGHES. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. 1859. Parts VI, VII.

A Discourse Preached in the West Church, on Theodore Parker. By C. A. BARTOL. Boston: Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co. 1860. 8vo. pp. 28.

8vo.

pp. 59.

Discourses on the Vitality of Christianity: the Pilgrim Fathers. Also, a historical sermon at dedication of church edifice. By T. M. POST, D. D. St. Louis. R. P. Studley & Co. 1860. Cassell's Illustrated Family Bible. In Parts. Peter & Galpin, Park Building, 37 Park Row. 4to. pp. 32.

New York: Cassell,

The Bible and Politics; or, an humble plea for equal, perfect, absolute religious freedom, and against all sectarianism in our public schools. By Rev. W. A. Scorт, D. D. San Francisco: H. H. Bancroft & Co. 1859. 8vo. pp. 146.

American Nationality. An address delivered before the Irving Society of the College of St. James, Md., June 11, 1856. By PHILIP SCHAFF, D. D. 8vo. pp. 24.

An Historical Inquiry into the relation of the Federal Constitution to African Slavery. By Rev. R. S. CUSHMAN. Orwell, Vt. 8vo. pp.

26.

Bible History. A Text-Book for Seminaries, Schools, and Families. By SARAH R. HANNA. New York: A. S. Barnes & Burr. 1860. 12mo. pp. 290.

The Present Crisis. With a Reply and Appeal to European Advisers, from the Sixth Edition of Slavery and the Remedy. By SAMUEL NOTT. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. 1860. pp. 43.

Andover and Danville. A Reply to an Article in the Bibliotheca Sacra, for October, 1859. Containing a Review of Breckenridge's Theology. Louisville. 1859. 8vo. pp. 15.

Review of Dr. Scott's Bible and Politics in the light of Religion and the Law. By Rev. W. C. ANDERSON, D. D., and FLETCHER M. HAIGHT, Esq. San Francisco. 1859. 8vo. pp. 92.

LIST OF BOOKS NOTICED IN THE NEW ENGLANDER OF AUGUST, 1860.