In stanzas 40-42 of the poem entitled 'Alethe,' the thought and language are both singularly fine and vigorous. Mr. Morley knows where to stop. He presents his thoughts with a few able touches, and leaves them to tell for themselves. He never over-elaborates an idea, turning it now in this aspect and now in that, as though fearful lest the reader would be unable to discover its beauty.

We are sorry to say that since Mr. Morley's volume made its appearance, the Sunrise' of Italy has become much obscured.

IV. Individual Despotism Dangerous to Public Liberty. A Letter of Rebuke and Admonition, addressed to Dr. Campbell. By JUNIUS SECUNDUS. 8vo, pp. 76. Second Edition. Darling: London, 1849.

The great charge against despotism is, not so much that it tends to bring great physical evil upon mankind, as that it is of necessity deeply demoralizing. Give us the amount of tyranny practised by the governing, and we will give you the amount of corruptness to be found in the governed. The reign of terror, and precisely as it is such, is a strong pressure on the side of concealment, artifice, fraud, falsehood, and every evil work, in the case of those who are subject to it. These vices too often cease in such connexions to be regarded as vicious, and come to be viewed as the only weapons by which the weak can hope to compete with the strong, right sustain itself against might. It is thus with all tyranny, whether exercised in the family, in king's councils, or through the press in a free country. It is easy to declaim against anonymous writing, and with very much that is said on this topic we fully concur; but so surely as the press, or the doings of public bodies, shall become tyrannical, so surely will this and other doubtful expedients be resorted to by those who deem themselves injured. If a man feels that to print with his name would be to be destroyed by the sheer power of the odds arrayed against him, it will not be altogether marvellous if he should decide to print anonymously. But if he must fight with his visor down, let him be careful to acquit himself according to the true laws of knighthood. Our complaint against Junius Secundus is, that he has not so done.

There is scarcely a fault charged by the author on Dr. Campbell into which he has not himself fallen. We admit that there may have been much in the recent history of dissent to call for a little manly expostulation. The consequence of offending against certain powers among us are somewhat formidable, especially to that class of minds who are governed by the fear of consequences much more than by a sense of duty. But our Junius the younger has damaged his cause by indulging in a tissue of statements and inuendoes characterized by recklessness, falsehood, and bad feeling. With an indiscrimination which completely frustrates his object, he has fallen upon guilty and innocent alike; has linked nearly all his truths with untruths, bringing together a series of expressed or insinuated calumnies, the effect of which, in many quarters, must be such as no good man could wish to produce. Truly, we wonder not that the Morning Post should descend a little from its courtly dignity to praise such a production. It is exactly such a tirade as must be acceptable to all the more rabid enemies of dissent. Take the following reference to the Rev. A. Tidman, and the Rev. J. J. Freeman, the secretaries of the London Missionary Society, as a specimen of the manner in which every man who is called to fill any responsible position among us is liable to be dragged to the tribunal of this judge with his mask on :—

The gentlemen who hold these (offices) are, no doubt, men of business, but they are overpaid. If the foreign secretary prefers walking to an office every morning, and passing the day there in secular affairs, instead of walking into his study, and thence going forth to visit his flock, he may do so, I suppose; but as he receives from his pastorate at least 5007.

a year, he ought to be satisfied with something less than 300l. a year for his secretaryship Surely 8001. a year is rather above a reasonable figure! No wonder this gentleman can afford to send his son, as a student, to Oxford! And if the home secretary, who has not now a pastorate, gets 3007. a year for his services from the society, with twenty-six free Sundays, which may yield him 50%. more, he ought not to receive 507. a year, as I understand he does, in addition, for editing the Missionary Halfpenny Magazine, thus by one means or another realizing an income of 4001. per annum.-Pp. 74, 75.

We doubt the accuracy of what is here said concerning Mr. Freeman; but the state of the case as regards Mr. Tidman we happen to know. It is not true that he sent his son to Oxford;' his going thither was without any sending from his father, and his being there is without any support from him. Nor is it true that Mr. Tidman's income from his pastorate is at least 500l. per annum;' the half of that sum would be much nearer the mark. Similar misstatements, as is well known, have been made as to Dr. Campbell's money matters; and it is only fair to suspect that most of the items of this nature given by the author are of the same trustworthy description.

Now the defence of the writer, we suppose, would be, that he had so 'heard,' or had been so 'told,' and that it was for the parties concerned to correct him if in error. This is his exact language to Dr. Campbell. We need not point out to our readers the wrong done by such a course of proceeding wrong, which the perpetrator, should he have the inclination, can hardly have the power, to repair. Suppose a corrected edition of this pamphlet to appear, will that be read by all who read the edition preceding; and supposing no such edition to appear, where is then the reparation? Furthermore, who gave this writer authority to shut men up to the alternative of suffering under his gross misrepresentations, or of becoming expositors of their private affairs, under the eye of the public, at his bidding? The worst form of tyranny, charged on Dr. Campbell and others, is really mildness and equity compared with this reckless onslaught upon character. The professed object of the pamphlet is to chastise Dr. Campbell, Dr. Massie, and other zealous dissenters, especially on account of their opposition to the Regium Donum grant. But we are not aware that Messrs. Tidman and Freeman have ever committed themselves on that question, or on any other in much debate among us. On the contrary, they have kept about as free from partizanship of all sorts as men could well do. There are not two hares in all Middlesex that have moved about with more circumspection. It is plain that everything has been subordinate with them to the hope of keeping square with that somewhat capricious and often hard master -a popular constituency. Nevertheless, here they are, gibbeted by this anonymous assailant as mercenaries, and one of them, at least, on the ground of charges destitute of truth. All this, however, is only a sample of the jealous and censorious spirit which is now directed against the officers of nearly all our institutions, not excepting our colleges, and which, with its 'penny-wise' sagacity, is threatening to reduce everything valuable among us to decay and ruin. Our popular societies choose their officers to serve themselves, or their object, not to serve the individual. The weight a man can bring to the office is a material consideration in such cases. But if the condition of such appointments be, not only that henceforth the functionary must be a cautiously neutral man on all public questions, but that he must also learn to content himself with a life of much work and little pay, the candidates for such honours, we guess, are not likely to be of the highest class.

We hear, of course, the many complaints urged against Dr. Campbell. But we are free to say, that we know not a man connected with the dissenting press whom we regard as possessing more honesty of purpose, or to whose manly love of fair play we could make our appeal, in any matter of dispute, with greater confidence.

V. Ornithological Rambles in Sussex, with a Systematic Catalogue of the Birds of that County, and Remarks on their local distribution. By A. E. Knox, M.A., F.L.S., F.Z.S. Fcap. pp. 252. Van Voorst, 1849.

This book is full of material for the naturalist. The literary portion of the work might be improved, but Mr. Knox is an ardent lover and a close observer of nature, and aided by good sense, and a considerable share of scientific knowledge, he has produced an interesting and instructive volume.

VI. The Rise and Fall of the Papacy. By ROBERT FLEMING. Unabridged Edition. Fcap. pp. xlviii, 246. Tegg & Co.

Of this treatise it is not necessary we should say anything, after what we have said elsewhere; but of this edition of it we have to say, that it embraces a Preface, and a Life of the Author, by the Rev. Ingram Cobbin, M.A., with an Introductory Essay on the Characteristics of Romanism, and more than a hundred and fifty notes in illustration or confirmation of the author's text. The type is large and legible; and to give attraction to the volume, the engraver's art has been put into requisition.

VII. Religious Movements in Germany in the Nineteenth Century. By C. H. COTTRELL, Esq. 8vo, pp. 114. Petheram, London, 1849.

This is an intelligent and able view of religious parties in Germany during the present century, but evinces a degree of prejudice against Evangelical Religion, and of sympathy with German novelties, by no means to our taste.

VIII. The Work of the Holy Spirit. By WILLIAM HENDRY STOWELL. 8vo, pp. 468. Jackson & Walford, 1849.

Few of our readers will need to be apprized that this volume embraces the 'Congregational Lecture' for 1849, being the fourteenth volume in this series. In the whole series there is not one of greater value, one answering more thoroughly to the purpose for which the Lecture was instituted. We hope to call the attention of our readers to the work in our next number, but in this place would give it our warm general commendation. The Lectures are seven in number, and under the following titles:-I. Capacities, Condition, and Wants of Man, as a Spiritual Being.-II. The General Doctrine of the Scripture relating to the Holy Spirit.-III. The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Salvation of Men.-IV. Church Notions respecting the Holy Spirit.-V. Mysticism. VI. The Consciousness of Spiritual Life in Harmony with Divine Revelation.-VII. The Moral Energy of the Spiritual Life.

IX. The Ten Years' Conflict; being the History of the Disruption of the Church of Scotland. By ROBERT BUCHANAN, D.D. Two vols. 8vo. Blackie & Son.

These two portly volumes will furnish materials for history when the present generation shall have done its work. In the second number of this journal we have recorded our judgment pretty fully, in reference to the great movement to which this publication relates. Those who wish to consult the documents relating to this controversy, to be well acquainted with its facts, and to see the light in which these facts are viewed by the Free-Church litigants, will find ample material in the work of Dr. Buchanan.

X. Jonah, his Life, Character, and Mission. By the Rev. PATRICK FairBAIRN, Salton. Fcap. pp. 238. Johnstone, Edinburgh, 1849.

This treatise is intended to exhibit, in connexion with the 'Life, Character, and Mission' of the prophet, a view of 'the prophet's own times, and future manifestations of God's mind and will in prophecy.' Mr. Fairbairn is a man of sound knowledge, sober taste, devout feeling, and thorough practical good Such are the characteristics of the volume before us.

sense.

XI. A Biblical Reading Book. By the AUTHOR of 'The People's Dictionary of the Bible.' Fcap. pp. 291. Simpkin & Co., 1849.

This is a book intended for Schools and Families, containing, with illus'trative sketches in Sacred Geography, History, and Antiquities, a Life of Christ, and forming a popular Introduction to the Study of the Scriptures, 'especially those of the New Testament.' Those who are acquainted with Dr. Beard's writings, will be aware of his qualifications to produce a book fully in accordance with this title. There is learning enough in this unpretending volume to make it instructive even to the scholar, and simplicity enough to make it acceptable even to young children. Of course the book does not touch on disputed religious questions. It answers to the above description.

XII. The Pilgrim Fathers; or the Journal of the Pilgrims, at Plymouth, New England, in 1620. With Historical and Local Illustrations of Principles, Providences, and Persons. By GEORGE B. CHEEVER, D.Ď. Fcap. pp. 309. Collin's Series, 1849.

Most Englishmen know something of the Pilgrim Fathers, but it is generally at second-hand. For eighteen pence they may now possess the veritable journal of the Pilgrims, and may read in their own simple and devout language the story of their sufferings and aspirations. Dr. Cheever's vivid 'illustrations' in reference to the places and persons of chief interest in this adventure, 'surpassing fable, and yet true,' are a welcome appendage to the document.

XIII. The Danger of Superficial Knowledge. By J. D. FORBES, Esq., F.R.S., &c., &c. 12mo, pp. 75. Parker, London, 1849.

This is an Introductory Lecture, delivered by Professor Forbes to his class, in support of Pope's maxim, that 'a little learning is a dangerous thing,' and in refutation of Mr. Macaulay's comment on that saying. Professor Forbes is not a man to publish anything that will not deserve to be read; but he mistakes greatly, we think, if he supposes that there is really anything in this lecture to which Mr. Macaulay would object. A man may assert as a rule, that 'a little learning' is better than none, without at all meaning to assert that there are not many cases in which a little learning' does much more harm than good. Nothing, we are sure, was further from Mr. Macaulay's thoughts than to praise 'superficial' knowledge as compared with the scientific and profound. He merely meant to say, that to the mass of our people the mere elements of knowledge are better than no knowledge at all. The orator has expressed himself in his characteristic style of exaggeration, and the professor has written with his characteristic discrimination, but we doubt if there be any real difference between them. With Mr. Macaulay, to be precise and discriminating is to be dull; with Professor Forbes, to be wanting in these qualities is to be deficient in the first requisites of a public teacher.

XIV. The Cossacks of the Ukraine. By COUNT HENRY KRASINSKI. Foolscap, pp. 312. Partridge & Oakey. 1848.

In my present work on the Cossacks,' says Count Krasinski, 'I describe 'their piratical expeditions into Turkey, and sketch their dangerous rebellion '(fostered by Russia) in Poland, under Chmielnicki, Zelerniak, and Gonta; 'and not less formidable rebellions in Russia, under Stenko Razin, Mazeppa, 'and Pagatchef, which rebellions cost Russia nearly a million of human beings, and shook that empire to its very foundation, and even to this time 'has not only impaired its whole strength, but rendered its continued existence a mysterious problem. Having further described all the branches of 'the Polish Cossacks, with their most noted chiefs, from almost the beginning ' of their political existence till our time, I thus unveil many interesting facts respecting Catherine II., as connected with Poland, and give a short account ' of her lovers and the victims of her hatred, as also of the various diabolical 'intrigues for which she was so infamously celebrated. I conclude the work with a statistical, historical, and geographical description of the Ukraine, 'from time immemorial the land of unbridled passions, poetry, and romance, 'and the source from which the genius of Byron drew the materials of his 'poem of Mazeppa.'' Here, assuredly, is material enough to interest both the historical student and the general reader, and to both we commend the work. There is the alternate fire and pathos natural to the exile in almost every page; yet the narrative is, we doubt not, substantially trustworthy.

XV. Moriah; or, Sketches of the Sacred Rites of Ancient Israel. By the Rev. ROBERT W. Fraser, M.A., of St. John's, Edinburgh. 12mo. Oliphant. 1849.

A useful manual on such of the Hebrew institutes as were of divine origin, leaving the minutiae of the subject, and the mystic and typical import of the institutes, for the most part, to writers of greater pretension.

XVI. Egypt: a Popular and Familiar Description of the Land, People, and Produce. With an Introductory Essay, by the Rev. THOMAS Boaz. 12mo, pp. 320. Second Edition. Snow. 1849.

This is a neatly printed and neatly illustrated volume, including a map, ground-plans, and more than fifty engravings. It presents, in a popular form, and in small space, the deeply interesting results of modern travel and modern learning in relation to Egypt. We scarcely know a more suitable present for youth; and there are few among the old and the fairly educated who may not read it with advantage.

XVII. Ideas; or, Outlines of a New System of Philosophy. By A. C. G. JOBERT. 12mo, pp. 149-138. Simpkin & Co. 1849.

Mr. Jobert describes this volume as Essay the Second and Last.' It is a continuation of discussions on questions of mental science, conducted with a good deal of acuteness, and, in the main, as we think, on sound principles, and with success. But, as often happens in these speculations, our author is more skilful in demolishing an adverse theory than in giving compactness and completeness to his own. De Morgan, Sir William Hamilton, Mr. Morell, and many more, all come, in their turn, under Mr. Jobert's rigid criticism, and in not a few cases he has well exposed the fallacies to which even great men are liable.