and we may add, to those who cherish a taste for the old English writers. Within such narrow limits we cannot trust ourselves to descant upon Tasso and his noble epic, although the theme is both fruitful and inviting; yet, does not the world-or that portion of it endowed with imagination and sensibility-know it by heart? The romantic love, the moral suffering, and the triumphant death of the bard of Palestine, have endeared a name which poetic genius and the award of centuries has consecrated. Fairfax, as a translator, has become classical, and, as is observed in the introduction to these beautiful volumes, ranks with Chapman, whose English version of Homer is soon to follow in the series. A life of Tasso, and one of Hunt's dainty criticisms-exhibiting the beauties of the Jerusalem Delivered-are very appriately published by way of introducing the reader to the poem itself. There could not have been selected a better work for the Foreign Series, of the Publisher's Library of Choice Reading," than this.

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Life in California. By AN AMERICAN. New-York; Wiley & Putnam. 1846. Many of our readers doubtless remember the interesting descriptions of California, contained in Two Years before the Mast." The subject was, then, quite novel. We perceive, however, that it has recently been made the subject of a popu lar lecture, by a Boston merchant-the same gentleman to whom this book is dedicated-who was one of the first explorers of the region for purposes of trade. The neat duodecimo volume mentioned above comprises a very intelligent, and, we should judge, faithful account of a residence of some years in California. The author who modestly withholds his name, is, we understand, Mr. Robinson, one of our most enterprising merchants. He has done the public good service by this useful work. He describes the country elaborately, narrates many striking incidents, and gives a detailed account of the mission ary labors in that part of the world. The value of the book is much enhanced by the addition of an ingenious manuscript, translated from the Spanish of a Franciscan monk, giving an historical account of the Indians of California-their origin, customs and present condition.

The Cousins. By the author of CoNQUEST and SELF-CONQUEST. New-York; Harper & Brothers. 1846.

Here is another well-written and useful story for the young. The previous books of this writer placed her in the same rank with Miss Sedgwick in the same department. She has now realized the popularity she deserved. "Praise and Principle" had an extensive sale, and is followed by the present story, which, although in

tended for more juvenile readers than its predecessors, is equally ingenious and useful.

A Practical Treatise on Healthy Skin ; with Rules for the Medical and Domestic Treatment of Culaneous Diseases. By ERASMUS WILSON, F. R. S. Illustrated with six Steel Engravings. NewYork; D. Appleton & Co.

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This is one of the most valuable works yet published on this subject. It comprises the author's own, and the discoveries of others, a new classification of cutaneous diseases, and a treatise on their diag nosis, pathology and treatment. braces a scientific and popular description of the skin, discusses at length its functions, gives a full and interesting exposi tion of the influence of diet, clothing, exercise, ablution and bathing on the health of the skin, with directions upon each topic, and also all the diseases to which, under any circumstances, it is exposed.

OUR PORTRAITS. Messrs. Anthony, Clark & Co. 247 Broadway, from whose beautiful daguerreotypes our engravings have been made, have recently added to their national gallery some of the most perfect specimeus in this line of art, which are probably to be found in this country or in Europe. Among these are the likenesses of the lamented INMAN, (a beautiful collection of whose works are exhibiting at the "ART UNION," for the benefit of his family,) the artist Weir, and others of the distinguished citizens of New-York. We refer to these artists

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in connection with the expensive engravings which have recently embellished the Review, both as an evidence of their success in bringing the art to a high degree of perfection, and as an inducement to our friends, in view of the promise to continue these portraits, to engage actively in extending the circulation of the work. Many of these will prove to be the only faithful and life-like representations of these men in existence, as was the case with our venerable and departed Jackson. firm have now the most extensive and complete arrangements for taking da guerreotypes of any size-for a locket, breast-pin, or large frame; and their rapidly increasing patronage from our citizens and distinguished visitors in NewYork is evidence of their success. In force, beauty, and truthfulness of expression, their likenesses are unsurpassed.

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We have remaining on hand a few of the proof portraits of Gen. Jackson, printed on large paper, and designed for framing-a life-like and almost speaking likeness, taken just before his death, which may be had by any of our friends at $2 each, in current funds, remitter post-paid.

THE HARPERS, 82 Cliff-st., have recently issued The History of Cotton, Woollen, Silk and Flax, ancient and modern. 1 large 8vo. vol. Also, other valuable works, which we have not space to notice. They have also issued The Robber-a tale, by G. P. R. James; 2 vols. in 1, 12mo.-The Cricket on the Hearth-a fairy tale of Home. By Chas. Dickens.-The Wandering Jew, illustrated-in large type, at 25 cts., has reached the 11th No. Their Bible, and Shakespear, both superbly illustrated, are nearly completed.

THE APPLETONS have now ready, the first and second Latin Book of Arnold's series. Arnold's method of teaching and acquiring languages is substantially that of Ollendorf, the principle of which is presented in a brief paragraph in their Bulletin:

Mr. Arnold, in fact, has the good sense to adopt the system of nature; a child learns his own language by imitating what he hears, and constantly repeating it, till it is fastened in the memory; in the same way, Mr. A. puts the pupil immediately to work at Exercises in Latin and Greek involving the elementary principles of the language-words are supplied-the mode of putting them together is told the pupil-he is shown how the ancients expressed their ideas; and then, by repeating these things again and again, iterum iterumque, the docile pupil has them indelibly impressed upon his memory and rooted in his understanding."

They have in preparation "Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered," translated into English Spenserian verse, by J. H. Wiffen; "History of the Later Roman Commonwealth," by Thos. Arnold, D. D.-the two 8vo. vols. of the English edition to be published in one 8vo. vol., uniform with the same author's "Early History of Rome," recently printed in two vols.; A second edition, in large type, of "The Life and Correspondence of Thos. Arnold, D. D.," by the Rev. A. P. Stanley, M. A. The first edition of this admirable biography, (printed in small type,) being exhausted, the publishers, from the increasing demand, and in conformity with a desire expressed by many, that it should be re-issued in a larger and more readable form, will shortly issue the new edition, in 1 vol. 8vo

A new "Life of Martin Lutner," by M. Michelet, Prof. of History, and Historian of the History of France. A life of this great reformer, from so able a writer as M. Michelet, will be read with deep interest; A History of the English Revolution of 1668, by M. Guizot, Prime Minister of France, and author of "General History of Civilization in Europe.""Carpenter's Manual of Physiology;" Dr. Royle's "Manual of Materia Medica and Therapeutics;" "The Life and Letters of Robert Campbell," by Dr. Beattie; "A Standard Pronouncing French Dictionary of the French and English Languages,' in two parts, 1 vol. 12 mo. by Grabreil Surrenne.

The same house have just issued Dr. Arnold's "Rugby School Sermons." 1 vol. 12mo., 75 cts. A volume of Sermons from the pen of Dr. Arnold, addressed, as these were, to his pupils, on practical subjects, and in illustration of the great principles which must enter into the formation of every good and substantial character, will be widely read, and with interest. We commend it to all who are engaged in the instruction of youth. Since the days of Roger Ascham, no man has given himself with more assiduity and energy to the high and responsible duties of the teacher, or has done more to ennoble and dignify the office, than Dr. Arnold. -They have also published "New Netherland; or, New-York under the Dutch." By E. B. O'Callaghan a handsome 8vo. vol., $250; and "The History of Rome from its Earliest Period," by Dr. Arnold, in two 8vo. vols., $5. Notices of both will be given in another number.

The following are valuable works recently issued: The Attractions of the Cross; designed to elucidate the leading truths, obligations and hopes of Christianity, by Gardiner Spring, D. D. 1 vol. 8 vo M. W. Dodd, publisher, N. Y.-A Discourse,

by Rev. Dr. Barnes, of Philadelphia, on the "Virtues and Public Services of William Penn":Horace Mann's Lectures on Education; Fowle & Capen, Boston. The ninth volume of Sparks' American Biography; Little & Brown, Boston. Dr. Sprague's Lectures to Young Men; new edition, 12mo. 75 cts. Dr. Wan's Life of Henry Ware, Jr.

Youatt on the Horse, with a general history of the Horse-a dissertation on the American trottinghorse, how trained, &c., and an Essay on the Ass and Mule, by J. S. Skinner, 1 vol. 8vo.-Clater and Youatt's Cattle Doctor-or, Diseases incident to Cattle, Sheep, and Swine, with an Essay on the Improvement of Oxen, and the improvement in breed of Sheep, by J. S. Skinner, 1 vol. 12mo.-Clater on the Diseases of the Horse, with notes and additions, by J. S. Skinner, 1 vol. 12mo. Philad., Lea & Blanchard. 1845.

American Military Law and Courts Martial, with suggestions for their improvement. By John O' Brien, Lieut. in the U. S. Navy. Lea & Blanchard, Philad. 1846.

Fowler's Phrenological Journal-issued monthly, 32 pages in each No. $1 per annum in advance.Love and Parentage, applied to the Improvement of Offspring-including important directions and suggestions to lovers and the married. By O. S. Fowler, Practical Phrenologist. Fowler & Wells, 151 Nassau-st., New-York.

WILEY & PUTNAM have recently issued Tasso's Jerusalem -Godfrey of Bolloigne, or the Recovery of Jerusalem, done into English heroical verse. By Edward Fairfax-1st American from the 7th London edition, to which are prefixed an Introductory Essay, by Leigh Hunt, and Lives of Fairfax and Tasso, by Charles Knight, in two parts, 50 cts each, or bound in red cloth $1 50-forming the Library of Choice Reading Nos. 48-49.-Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches, with elucidations and connecting Narrative. By Thomas Carlyle-complete in four Nos., printed on fine paper, forming Nos. 39 to 42 of the Library of Choice Reading, $2-in extra cloth $2 50, Library edition in 2 large vols. 8vo., in extra cloth $3 50-also, a cheap edition.The Pilgrim in the Shadow of the Jungfrau Alp. By the Rev. Geo. G Cheever, D. D. 1 vol. 12mo., beautifully printed, forming No. 11 of the Library of American Books, price 50 cts.-Life in California, during a residence of several years in that territory, comprising a description of the country and the Missionary establishments, with Incidents, Observations, &c. &c., illustrated with numerous engravings. By an American-to which is annexed a historical account of the origin, customs and traditions of the Indians of Alta-California, translated from the original Spanish manuscript. 1 vol. 12mo., with engravings, $1 25.-A Sequel to Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation. By the author of that work. I neat vol. 12mo., uniform with the Vestiges. 50 cts.-The American House-Carpenter-new edition, enlarged and improved-a treatise upon Architecture, Cornices and Mouldings, Framing doors, windows and stairs-together with the most important principles of practical Geometry. By R. G. Hatfield, Architect. 1 handsome vol. 8vo., beautifully printed, and well bound in extra cloth. Price $2.