flowing from a previous prejudice against the schools, but, on the contrary, everywhere the evidence of a deep interest in them, a just appreciation of what is praiseworthy in them, and an earnest desire to make them better. We think, too, that no candid person, who is well acquainted with the schools, will dissent from its conclusions. We honor the members of the committee for the thoroughness and fidelity with which they have discharged their trust. We thank them for the valuable contribution which they have made to the cause of education. We hope that their Report, and the discussions it has provoked, will lead the people of Boston to look more carefully after their schools than they have heretofore done, and bring a more powerful public opinion to bear upon their management. If they fall upon evil tongues, they must console themselves with the reflection, that the abuse which a reformer encounters is exactly in proportion to the need of a reformation.

NEW PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

The Miscellaneous Works of Thomas Arnold, D. D., late Head Master of Rugby School, and Regius Professor of Modern History in the University of Oxford. First American Edition, with nine Additional Essays not included in the English Collection. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1845. 8vo. pp. 519.

Introductory Lectures on Modern History, delivered in Lent Term, 1842, with the Inaugural Lecture. By Thomas Arnold, D. D. Edited from the second London Edition, with a Preface and Notes. By Henry Reed, M. A., Professor of English Literature in the University of Pennsylvania. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1845. 12mo. pp. 428.

A Commentary on the Apocalypse. By Moses Stuart, Professor of Sacred Literature in the Theological Seminary at Andover, Mass. Andover: Allen, Morrill, and Wardwell. 1845. 2 vols. 8vo.

Memoirs of the American Academy: The Latitude of the Cambridge Observatory, in Massachusetts, determined from Transits of Stars over the Prime Vertical, observed during the Months of December, 1844, and January, 1845, by William C. Bond, Major James D. Graham, and George P. Bond. By Benjamin Peirce, Perkins Professor of Astronomy and Mathematics in Harvard University. 1845. 4to. pp. 18.

Elementary Grammar of the Latin Language, with a Series of Latin and English Exercises, and the requisite Vocabularies. By Dr.

Raphael Kühner. Translated from the German by J. T. Champlin, Professor of Greek and Latin in Waterville College. Boston: James Munroe & Co. 1845. 12mo. pp. 383.

Elements of Logic, together with an Introductory View of Philosophy in General, and a Preliminary View of the Reason. By Henry P. Tappan. New York and London. Wiley & Putnam. 1844. 12mo. pp. 461.

Festus, a Poem. By Philip James Bailey, Barrister at Law. First American Edition. Boston: B. B. Mussey. 1845. 12mo. pp. 416.

A Grammar of the Italian Language, compiled by the Rev. Don Antonio Boschi. Second Edition, with Additions. Florence: Printed for the Author. 1843. 12mo. pp. 224.

The Essays of Elia. By Charles Lamb. First Series. New York: Wiley & Putnam. 1845. 12mo. pp. 193.

An Elementary Treatise on Astronomy, in Four Parts, containing an Exposition of the Theory and the more important Practical Problems, with Solar, Lunar, and other Astronomical Tables. Designed for Use as a Text Book in Colleges and the higher Academies. By William A. Norton, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Delaware College. New York: Wiley & Putnam. 1845. 8vo. pp. 478.

My Uncle Hobson and I; or, Slashes at Life with a Free BroadAxe. By Pascal Jones. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1845. 12mo. pp. 268.

The History of Oregon and California, and the other Territories of the Northwest Coast of North America; accompanied by a Geological View and Map of those Countries. By Robert Greenhow, Translator and Librarian to the Department of State. Second Edition, revised, corrected, and enlarged. Boston: Little & Brown. 1845. 8vo. pp. 492.

Hercules Furens, a Tragedy of Seneca. Professor of Latin in Harvard University. & Co. 1845. 16mo. pp. 94.

Edited by Charles Beck,
Boston: James Munroe

The Indicator; a Miscellany for the Fields and the Fireside. By Leigh Hunt. Part I. New York: Wiley & Putnam. 1845. 12mo. Pp. 237.

Essays on Human Rights and their Political Guaranties. By E. P. Hurlbut, Counsellor at Law in New York. New York: Greeley & McElrath. 1845. 12mo. pp. 219.

The Unconstitutionality of Slavery. By Lysander Spooner. Boston: Bela Marsh. 1845. 8vo. pp. 156.

Tales from the German of Heinrich Zschökke. By Parke Godwin. Part I. New York: Wiley & Putnam. 1845. 12mo. pp. 214.

The Southern Literary Messenger, devoted to every Department of Literature and the Fine Arts. Vol. X. Richmond: B. B. Minor, Editor and Proprietor. 1844. 8vo. pp. 764.

Rudimental Lessons in Music, containing Primary Instruction for all Beginners in the Art, whether Vocal or Instrumental. By James F. Warner. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1845. 18mo. pp. 240.

Memoranda of a Residence at the Court of London, comprising

Incidents Official and Personal, from 1819 to 1825; including Negotiations on the Oregon Question, &c. By Richard Rush. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845. 8vo. pp. 640.

A Dictionary of the English Language, containing the Pronunciation, Etymology, and Explanation of all Words authorized by eminent Writers. By Alexander Reid, A. M. With an Introduction by Henry Reed, Professor of English Literature in the University of Pennsylvania. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1845. 12mo. pp. 564.

Sparks's American Biography. Vol. XVI. Lives of Ezra Stiles, by James L. Kingsley, LL. D; of John Fitch, by Charles Whittlesey; and of Anne Hutchinson, by George E. Ellis. Boston: Little & Brown. 1845. 12mo. pp. 376.

Manual of Astronomy: a Popular Treatise on Theoretical, Descriptive, and Practical Astronomy. By John Drew, Author of Chronological Charts. London: Darton & Co. 1845. 18mo. pp. 344.

An Essay on Compound and Complicated Fractures, being the Annual Address before the Massachusetts Medical Society, May 28, 1845. By William J. Walker, M. D. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. 1845. 8vo. pp. 101.

A Discourse on the Life and Character of the late Hon. Leverett Saltonstall, delivered in Salem, Mass., May 18, 1845. By John Brazer, D. D. Printed by Request, not published. Salem. 1845.

8vo. pp. 52.

Our Country, its Dangers and Destiny: an Address delivered before the Cadets of the Norwich University, August 20, 1840. Theophilus Fisk. Washington, D. C. 1845. 8vo. pp. 16.

The True and Spurious Churches Contrasted. By Adiel Sherwood, D. D. Philadelphia: King & Baird. 1845. 12mo. pp. 35. An Examination of Hume's Argument on the Subject of Miracles. By A. H. Lawrence. Washington. 1845. 12mo. pp. 20.

The Boston Musical Review. Edited by G. W. Peck, Esq. Vol. I., No. I. Boston: Otis, Broaders, & Co. 1845. 8vo. pp. 22.

The Florentine Histories, by Niccolò Machiavelli, Secretary of State to the Florentine Republic. Translated by C. Edwards Lester, U. S. Consul at Genoa. New York: Paine & Burgess. 1845. 2 vols. 12mo.

Ettore Fieramosca, or the Challenge of Barletta; a Historical Romance of the Times of the Medici. By Massimo D'Azeglio. Translated from the Italian, by C. Edwards Lester. New York: Paine & Burgess. 1845. 12mo. pp. 274.

The Glory and the Shame of England. By C. Edwards Lester. New York: Harper & Brothers. 1845. 2 vols. 12mo.

The Condition and Fate of England. By the author of "The Glory and the Shame of England." Second Edition. New York: Henry G. Langley. 1845. 2 vols. 12mo.

Anti-Supernaturalism: a Sermon preached before the Senior Class of the Divinity School in Harvard University, July 13, 1845. By Andrew P. Peabody, Pastor of the South Church, Portsmouth, N. H. Cambridge: John Owen. 1845. 8vo. pp. 26.

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