4.-The Wrongs of Woman. By Charlotte Elizabeth. Milliners and Dress Makers. New-York: M. W. Dodd, 1843, pp. 108, 18mo.

Lest any should be alarmed at the title, and presume that she was becoming the advocate of what are now popularly called Woman's Rights, Charlotte Elizabeth thus introduces her work: "When we name the infliction of a wrong, we imply the existence of a right. Therefore, if we undertake to discuss the wrongs of women, we may be expected to set out by plainly defining what are the rights of women. This is soon done. We repudiate all pretensions to equality with man, save on the ground specified by the Apostles, that in Christ Jesus, there is neither male nor female !" "Complaints are usually heard from aspiring individuals of the female sex, as to a supposed depression in the scale of intellectual power and mental capability, below the mark at which they consider themselves entitled to be rated; some conceiving that the spiritual equalization is no less applicable here. It is due to our readers and to ourselves, however, to announce that we have no intention of advancing any such claims; and further to guarantee that assurance, we frankly confess our entire dissent from the views of those who hold them." "Let us, then, contentedly bear our impressive designation as the 'weaker vessel,' and on it found the rights, that we may the more effectually show forth the wrongs, of woman."

In this small volume, the writer's design is to call the attention of benevolent women to a class of poor girls, whose health and morals are both injured and often destroyed by the undue pressure made on them by their heartless, selfish employers and to accomplish it, she tells the tale of two sisters, sent from the country to the city, in consequence of the poverty of their parents. The book will be read with interest and profit.

5.-Papal Rome as it is, by a Roman; with an Introduction by the Rev. W. C. Brownlee, D. D. By Rev. L. Giustiniani, D. D., formerly a Roman Priest, now minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Baltimore: Publication Rooms. 1843. pp. 262.

The author of this volume has been familiar with the Papal system from his infancy, having been nurtured on its lap. He has been behind the scenes, and initiated into its arcana: and after having spent a great portion of his life in becom

ing practically acquainted with it in all its varied forms, he comes out prepared to disclose to the public its essential principles and ordinary practices. Mr. Giustiniani has certainly a right to speak of popery, and tell us what it is at Rome, the fountain-head. If impure there, the streams which issue from it must be also muddy.

He was a devoted Romanist, until "Father Clement" fell into his hands. He purchased it at a bookstand, presuming it to be the story of some saint: but on reading it, had his eyes opened to new revelations. He sought a Bible, to controvert the declarations of that book: having, with difficulty, obtained one, he found, with surprise, the quotations of "Protestant" to be correct. His faith was shaken: yet he endeavored to bolster himself up in his old belief, until by the truth and Spirit of God, he was brought to bow, a penitent sinner, at the feet of a crucified Jesus. He, of course, feels deeply for his brethren, who are burdened with a heavy weight of unmeaning ceremonies, and in this volume speaks to them in love, hoping that some of them, at least, may be induced to read, and to inquire for themselves after the truth as it is in Jesus.

Those who wish to acquire correct information of the practices of Rome, will obtain it in this volume: and we heartily recommend it to the attention of the Protestant and Roman world. We regret to find so many errors in the printing.

6.-Lessons on the Book of Proverbs, topically arranged, forming a system of Practical Ethics, for the use of Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes. Boston: Tappan & Dennet. 1843. pp. 107.

The design of the author in this little book is, "first, to present in a distinct form the series of moral lessons so admirably conveyed in the book of Proverbs, elucidating and enforcing each by appropriate illustrations and examples: secondly, to produce an increased acquaintance with the Scriptures." The intention of the writer is accomplished by dividing the whole into twenty-five chapters, embracing such topics as the following: Diligence and Slothfulness-Selfconceit-Honor due to Parents-Right use of the TongueChoice of Companions-Temperance, etc. etc. These and other points are abundantly illustrated by references to the Scriptures themselves; and a variety of questions is proposed, adapted to incite intellect and improve the soul. We are much pleased with the plan, and hope the book will be extensively used in Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes. We know

of no book of practical wisdom equal to the Proverbs, nor of any little manual so well suited, as this, to impress them on the youthful mind. Scotch Presbyterians were wont early to imbue the minds of their children with the lessons of this portion of God's word, and the good results were apparent in their elevated character. Mrs. Louisa Payson Hopkins has, in this work, elucidated one of the best systems of ethics ever penned and we trust her reward will be found in the happy influence exerted by it over the rising generation.

7.--Prayers for the Use of Families; or the Domestic Minister's Assistant. By William Jay. From the last London Edition. With an Appendix, containing a number of select and original Prayers for particular occasions. New York: M. W. Dodd. 1843. pp. 311. 12mo.

The author of these prayers is a deservedly popular religious writer, diffusing through all his works much of the benign spirit of the Author of Christianity. His morning and evening Exercises have refreshed and strengthened many a weary pilgrim on both sides of the Atlantic. We love his spirit, and as we expected, we find it breathing itself out through his 'Prayers. These forms will, doubtless, be helpful to many who, from various causes, feel themselves unable to conduct family prayer extemporaneously; and those who prefer forms of prayer will find them abounding in evangelical sentiment, expressed very frequently and appropriately in scriptural language. For ourselves, whilst we have no bigotry which would denounce all use of a written prayer as inconsistent with heartfelt expressions of piety, we have a preference for the simple, original, extemporaneous expressions of a soul imbued with a sense of its wants. The author himself says: "I cannot but earnestly recommend the use of free extemporaneous prayer, where it is practicable. There is in it a freshness, a particularity, an appropriateness, an immediate adoption and use of circumstances and events, which cannot be found in the best composed forms."

From the Preface we extract the following true and beautiful thoughts: "Men are often led out of their own proper sphere of action in order to be useful; but it is ignorance, if not discontent and pride, that tempts them astray."

"As the stream of a river is most lovely and beneficial when it patiently steals along its own channel, though it makes not so much noise, and excites not so much notice, as when it breaks over its banks and roars and rolls as a flood: so good

men are most acceptable and useful in their appointed course. Wisdom will estimate every man by what he is, not out of his place or calling, but in them. There we naturally look after him; there we unavoidably compare him with his obligations; there we see him habitually, and there he gains a character or goes without one."

Here are thoughts well meriting the consideration of young men and maidens too. The world will unquestionably be better when all shall learn the true wisdom of laboring patiently and quietly in their respective spheres.

8.-Guide for writing Latin: consisting of Rules and Examples for Practice. By John Philip Krebs, Doctor of Philo sophy, and Principal School Director in the Dutchy of Nassau. From the German: by Samuel H. Taylor, of Phillips' Academy. Andover: Allen, Morrill & Wardwell. NewYork: M. H. Newman. 1843. pp. 479. 12mo.

We are glad to see, at last, a book in our own language which we think far better fitted to make good Latin scholars, if judiciously used, than any previously published. It comes, indeed, from Germany, whither we naturally look for our best and most original works on philology. The author is celebrated at home for his pure Latinity and his skill in the preparation of books for learners. In these respects he is probably not surpassed. The translator has not only had the ordinary task of converting German into good English, but was, of course, under the necessity of substituting English for German Idioms, in the comparative illustrations of the Latin by our own tongue. He has executed his work well, quite as well as could be expected in a first edition. The use of the book will suggest trifling emendations for future editions, should they be demanded, as we can not but hope and believe they will be.

With such a book as this, early put into the hands of students, and used as intended, we may confidently expect an advanced grade of scholarship among our graduates, better disciplined minds, and a higher appreciation of the spirit and beauty of the Latin tongue. A boy that should study this 'Guide' thoroughly, in connexion with the careful, elaborate reading and translation of select passages from the purest Latin authors, would know more of the principles, idioms and beauties of the language, than is ordinarily known by those who have received their diplomas and are ready to become teachers.

We do love thoroughness in teaching and learning and hence we welcome the work before us, and heartily commend

it to the attention of trustees and conductors of classical schools. We could and would write more on this topic, but must desist.

9.-Bible Majesty or Christ's Dominion over the Nations: with an examination of the Civil Institutions of the United States. By Rev. James Wilson, A. M. Philadelphia: Missionary Society of Reformed Presbyterian Church. 1842. pp. 122.

The author of this volume takes high ground on the subject of Christ's dominion; contending that as he is Lord of all, and the kingdoms of this world are given to him for a possession, all nations are bound to recognize his authority, and to form their constitutions and laws according to the principles of the gospel, and with a direct recognition of Christ's Headship. Consequently it is wrong to elevate to office any but Christians. "If government is entrusted to Christ's enemies, it is in violation of his institution" of government. Of course, God's people can rightfully vote for no candidate for office, who does not practically confess Jesus to be his Lord.

After an examination of the constitution of these United States, it is concluded to be entirely atheistical, making no direct recognition of God, or his providence and the practical operation of it decidedly so. These thoughts are worthy the consideration of all Christian people: and, although we might not go the whole length of the author, in some of his positions, we do believe that good men ought to be far more cautious than they are in the exercise of the elective franchise. They ought not to aid in elevating those to office, who have no regard for God or his law; and whose example will tend powerfuly to the corruption of the body politic.

10.-Elements of Algebra, being an Abridgment of Day's Algebra, adapted to the Capacities of the Young, and the Method of Instruction in Schools and Academies. By James B. Thompson, A. M. New Haven: Durrie & Peck. Philadelphia: Smith & Peck. New-York: Robinson, Pratt & Co. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. 1843. pp. 252. 12mo. Day's Algebra has long been popular and useful as a text book in colleges: and is too well known to need commendation at this late day. The present abridgment by Mr. Thomson, is designed to divest the study of Algebra of all its intricacy and repulsiveness; to illustrate its elementary principles so clearly, that any school-boy of ordinary capacity may

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