edition, Mr. Bustard has given a judicious abridgment, retaining the essence and energy of the larger work, and adapting it to the spiritual condition and wants of those to whom it is presented. It is a valuable book in any form, but in no one is it more likely to be useful than in this, which is abridged by John Bustard.

3. The Churchyard Lyrist, consisting of Five Hundred Original Inscriptions to commemorate the Dead, &c., by G. Mogridge, (Houlston, London,) provides not a coffin and a grave for its readers, but numerous inscriptions, from which every one may make a selection, either for himself or friends. In this collection, the author has carefully avoided every thing quaint, humorous, and witty. Many of his epitaphs are rich and nervous in expression, and each inscription is adapted to the solemn office it is intended to perform. The variety is great, and, if any are erroneously applied, the fault must be attributed to the selector, and not to the author. The last thirty pages contain passages from scripture, which may at once "teach the rustic moralist to die," and furnish a suitable inscription for his tombstone.

4. Angel Visits, and other Poems, by James Riddall Wood, (Wightman, London,) range not beyond the sacred writings. In the Angel Visits therein recorded, the author finds ample materials for his volume, especially as the excursions of his muse are extended to the historical events connected with the celestial phenomena. The versification is highly respectable, and the sentiments will not shrink from the most rigorous scrutiny. Of the author we know nothing but through his book, which is alike creditable to his mental powers, and to his poetical talents.

5. The Voice of Humanity, &c., for promoting Rational Humanity towards the Animal Creation, Vol. II., (Nisbett, London,) we have had occasion several times to notice with approbation, and this volume confirms the favourable opinion we have uniformly entertained and unequivocally expressed. The facts adduced in this volume, as well as in the preceding one, evince the necessity of some measure being adopted to prevent the wanton cruelties that are daily practised. The society aims at some legislative enactment, and we hope their efforts will prove successful; but, if otherwise, their simple exposure of barbarities cannot be without some beneficial effect.

6. The Wedding Garment the Righteousness of the Only Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, &c., by Joseph Herbert, 2D. SERIES, NO. 22.-VOL. II.

(Bridgewater, London,) is a curious combination of prose and verse, a thing made up of "shreds and patches." It appears to have been compiled under the influence of feverish zeal, and so strenuous has the author been, in giving "a word of advice to those who expect to be saved by their own works," that he has inadvertently opened the door to antinomianism. To such as embrace this dreadful sentiment, this will be a precious morsel.

7. Lessons in Latin Literature, in Prose and Verse; selected from the most celebrated Latin Authors, by J. Rowbotham, (Wilson, London,) the student will find both entertaining and instructive. The different translations given, can hardly fail to communicate much useful knowledge, and, by the examples set before him, the pupil will be enabled to perceive the operation and ramification of rules, which he may easily turn to great advantage on other occasions.

8. The Plague and Fire of London described by an Eye-witness, by the Rev. John Scott, M. A., (Seeley, London,) display desolation in, perhaps, the most awful forms that it can assume; and, at the present time, when a pestilence, though less destructive, rages, it excites an interest of which none can be insensible. Of these awful visitations in 1665 and 1666, the accounts in this pamphlet are dreadfully vivid, such as none but an eye-witness could describe. It is a picture of consummated horror.

9. A Father's Recollection of Three Pious Young Ladies, his Sermons at their Funeral, and a Poem to their Memory, &c., by a Clergyman, (Longman, London,) we think no one can peruse without sympa. thizing with the bereaved parent, and perceiving how very much the language of reality exceeds that of fiction. In almost every part of this interesting volume, familiar tenderness strikes the eye, and the meltings of the father's heart are every where apparent. Of the young ladies, the picture presents a pensive yet pleasing aspect. We mourn over their early departure, and yet rejoice to find that they were prepared to meet their God. On the subject of "guardian angels," the author's views are, perhaps, rather sanguine than extravagant. It is a question involved in much obscurity, and one on which a diversity of opinions has been entertained. Taken in the aggregate, this book is full of lively interest, alike creditable to the author and the young ladies over whose sepulchres he heaves his sighs. 10. Early Discipline Illustrated; or, 166.-VOL. XIV.

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the Infant System Progressing and Succossful, by Samuel Wilderspin, (Westley and Davis, London,) is a book, at once curious, instructive, and interesting. It begins with the commencement of infant schools, traces their progress and extent, and enters with some minuteness into the shifts and contrivances of the author to gain the attention of the children, and mould them into that state of discipline, which, in these institutions, they now exhibit, to the great astonishment of all who visit them. In what light soever infant schools may be surveyed by the proud and thoughtless, they cannot fail to operate powerfully on the lower orders of society. It is a lever that will move future generations, and connect the name of Mr. Wilderspin with all its moral influence.

11. Maxims and Morals for every Day in the Year, &c. by C. W., (Baldwin, London,) finds its resources in the book of God, and in the writings of men who have drunk deeply from that sacred fountain. The passages are short, 'sententious, and fraught with valuable materials, that may both easily and profitably be committed to memory.

12. The Child's Own Book on the Soul, by T. H. Gallaudet, (Seeley, London,) is an attempt to render the sublime and interesting truths of philosophy and religion comprehensible to the mind of a child. Dialogue is the method which the author has adopted, and in his effort he has been eminently successful.

13. Scripture Portions for the Afflicted, especially the Sick, (Religious Tract Society, London,) have been selected from the sacred source by many authors, whose names and observations are here presented to the reader. This neat little volume furnishes balm to the wounded mind; and a due attention to its contents can hardly fail to ease the throbbings of many an aching heart.

14. The System; a Tale of the West Indies, by Charlotte Elizabeth, 2d Edition, (Westley and Davis, London,) passed under our review on its first appearance, and commanded our approbation. To expose the iniquity of the slave system, is the burden of its pages. The picture is of the most appalling kind; exhibiting every outrage that human nature seems able either to inflict or endure. Sir William Belmont is the negroes' champion; and by his strong and overwhelming arguments, he puts to flight the heroes, and their reasonings, that appear in favour of the slave system. It is a well written book deserving to be circulated until slavery is no more.

15. Spiritual Perfection unfolded and enforced, by William Bates, D. D. A. D., 1699, (Religious Tract Society, London,) resembles a piece of sterling gold, that has been handed down from the seventeenth century. It will bear the crucible and the fire, without yielding much alloy.

16. A Harmony and Exposition of our Lord's last Prophecy, &c., by John Fannin, A. B., (Fannin and Co., Grafton Street, Dublin), is a pamphlet displaying both talent and ingenuity, on a subject that is not without its difficulties. We cannot, however, avoid thinking, that many of the author's remarks are more fanciful than convincing; and are better adapted to accommodate his views, than to furnish a clear elucidation of the passages which are quoted. We must, however, admit, that the distinction which he makes between the application of the prophecy by Matthew and Mark, to the overthrow of Jerusalem, and that of St. Luke to the final catastrophe of the world, is worthy of the most serious

attention.

17. Reflections and Admonitory Hints of the Principal of a Seminary, on retiring from the Duties of his Station, (Simpkin, London,) come before us with many internal testimonials of recommendation. The author admits, without any deduction, all the advantages of literary and scientific acquirements; but these he confines to their proper sphere of operation. Neither science nor literature will bring its pupils to a spiritual acquaintance either with themselves or God. This he strongly urges by convincing arguments, as essential to human salvation.

18. Combination; a Tale founded on Facis, by Charlotte Elizabeth, (Hamilton, London,) is admirably calculated to illustrate this important truth, that "Evil communications corrupt good manners." The

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combination" among the workmen of a manufactory, on a trifling reduction of wages, is followed by the fair authoress though its various ramifications, with much simplicity and address. The incidents attending the progress of discontent are such as every one acquainted with the occasion, might expect to happen. The tale is conducted with considerable ability; and in its results, we find the actors augmenting the evils they foolishly intended to remedy.

19. An Historical Account of the Plague, and other Pestilential Distempers which have appeared in Europe, more especially in England, from the earliest Period; with an Account of the Cholera Morbus, &c., (Burdekin, London,) furnishes a melancholy statement of the dreadful scourges

to which Europe, and England in particular, have been exposed in various periods of history. The accounts are short, but distinct. Dates, places, diseases, and the number of victims, are always mentioned; with such occasional remarks as circumstances seemed to require. The cholera morbus is also traced from its appearance in India, through its progress almost round the world. It is a chronology of disease; presenting to the reader, in every feature, an aspect of horror.

20. The Voice of Humanity, No. IX., (Nisbet, London,) besides various other articles connected with this humane institution, gives in detail many specific instances of cruelty to animals, that are painfully interesting. Strangers to the inhumanities practised in London would scarcely believe, that cats are actually skinned alive! but the readers of this work will soon be convinced of this detestable fact.

21. Christian Amusement, being a Collection of Two hundred Questions, with a Key &c., by a Country Curate, (Simpkin and Co., London,) is a composition that may be rendered useful as well as entertaining; but at the same time, its contents are liable to abuse. It imposes on sacred subjects an enigmatical character, which, though puzzling and pleasing to juvenile ingenuity, is too apt to diminish the awful solemnity with which they should always be invested.

22. The Life of Andrew Marvell, the celebrated Patriot, by John Dove, (Simpkin and Co., London,) is a pleasing portraiture of a marvellous man; who, in a corrupted age, defied, and triumphed over political contamination. He lived in the turbulent days of Cromwell, and the licentious reign of Charles II., and has transmitted to posterity a bright example of unimpeached integrity. Brilliant wit, keen and cutting sarcasm, were among his more formidable weapons; and these were always directed against the vices with which he was surrounded. In this volume, Mr. Dove has placed him in an amiable light, and displayed a commendable share of biographical talent in delineating the character of his hero.

23. Counsels to the Young, by John Morison, D.D., (Westley and Davis, London,) are piously conceived, and ably executed. Seriousness of appeal, purity of motive, and simplicity of language, are conspicuous in every chapter. It is a little book calculated for great usefulness, and is worthy the attention of every youthful reader.

14. The British Preacher, under the Sanction of the Ministers whose Discourses appear in its Pages, Vol. III., (Westley, London,) is a work pretty generally known among the Dissenters; and held in due esteem by them, and many others of different denominations. The authors are of good repute as men of talent and high ministerial respectability. In this volume are preserved many valuable discourses, which, in all probability, would never otherwise have been known beyond the congregations to whom they were addressed.

25. The Book of Butterflies, Sphinxes, and Moths, with Ninety-six coloured Engravings, by Capt. T. Brown, in 2 Vols., Vol. I., (Whittaker, London,) belongs to the series of "Constable's Miscellany," and furnishes an entertaining and instructive detail in this branch of natural history. The specimens are nicely touched, and appear as fair representatives of nature's productions. The history of each species is short, but sufficiently ample for the information of general readers.

26. History, Description, and Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, Parts I. II. III., to be continued Monthly, (Wilson, London,) is a work of fair promise; containing much curious antique matter, connected with these celebrated places. The parts before us throw many rays of light on names, customs, privileges, and traditions which were involved in obscurity. To the antiquarian they will prove highly gratifying; and as the work advances, the field will become more ample, and yield a rich historical harvest to every reader.

27. The Gospel worthy of all Acceptation, &c., by the Rev. Andrew Fuller, (Religious Tract Society, London,) coincides in character with the numerous works published by this institution. Mr. Fuller's name, and the character of the society, will give to this work strong recommendation.

28. Memoir of Mary Lothrop of Boston, America, (Religious Tract Society, London,) gives a pleasing exemplification of experimental and practical piety in early life. The memorialized died when about seven years of age; leaving an encouraging testimony, and a bright example, to every youthful survivor.

29. The Entomological Magazine, No. I., (Westley, London,) has but just made its appearance, it is therefore too early to analyze its character. It enters an extensive field, and we look forward to a plentiful harvest.

20. An Address to the Dissenters of England on the Subject of Tithes, by a Dissenter, (Wightman, London,) inveighs, as might naturally be supposed, in strong terms, against both tithes and establishments. The author, perceiving nothing but evil in either, wishes for their abolition, forgetting that Utopian schemes sometimes appear on paper, with delusive advantages. 2. Report of the Stranger's Friend Society for 1831, (London,) belongs to, perhaps, the brightest and most extensive domestic charity that England can boast. Without any regard to creed, colour, or country, a fellow-creature in distress is an object of its bounty. During the past year 8,597 cases, chiefly families were visited and relieved. The money distributed, amounted to £2619. 10s. 2d. It is supported by voluntary contribution.

DRUNKENNESS AND REFORMATION. (An affecting Tale; from the Christian Guardian, in a Letter to a Friend.)

My very Dear Friend, I SHALL be most happy if I can contribute to your satisfaction, by informing you of the causes which have induced me to join the Temperance Society. You know I was always an enemy to drunkenness, but I was for a long time of opinion, that it was not necessary to join the society in order to become, or to keep ourselves temperate. I had a strong objection to entire abstinence: I was persuaded that resolution was quite sufficient to effect the great object of temperance, and that occasionally we might innocently, and even with comfort and advantage, take a little ardent spirits; and I considered it foolish and weak to surrender my discretion, and bind myself by a public pledge, when I could as well restrain myself without it. I have lived forty-three years, and been in all sorts of company, but I never was drunk except three times; therefore, as regards myself, I need not have joined the society; I have no confirmed habits to overcome, nor is it likely I shall ever contract any.

There is nothing but the principle of entire abstinence that can be efficient in promoting temperance: with regard to ardent spirits, I would say to all, "Touch not, taste not, handle not." The situation I hold affords me an opportunity of witnessing the dire effects of drunkenness to a greater extent than you can imagine. I intended to make known some facts which have come to my knowledge, hoping thereby to benefit the public, by stopping the progress of some unfortunate men, who have fallen into the snare of intoxication. I relate the following as a specimen.

It was on St. Andrew's day I was at York, Upper Canada: the streets were dirty, and the atmosphere thick and hazy. At the corner of a narrow lane I saw three men standing just opposite to them, I met our friend B.-They attracted our attention by their loud talking: one was a Welshman, one Irish, and the other Scotch -they were just such fellows as Shakspeare describes as the soldiers of Sir John Falstaff. While we stood, a poor ragged Yorkshireman came up, whom they instantly surrounded; the Welshman made an attempt to speak to him, but the Scotchman put his open hand before his mouth, saying, Haud your tongue, you blubberin Welsh fuil, I'll persuade him mysel; then seizing the Yorkshireman by the coat, said, “Willie, you'll may be gang wi' us, we're intennin to hae a mutchkin of Furintosh, it's St. Andrew's day, an a' wi' want is the siller. I saw ye just noo get hauf a dollar for cutting the Doctor's wood." "Aye," says the redvested Yorkshireman, "that's true anif, but I've bean eam sin then, and ma wife an bairns ha'e had nowt to yeat to-day, and I'm boun to tak em a loaf, an' sum butter, an' a bit o' ta, this ist first money I've haddled for aboon a week. Noa, noa, lad, ye persuaded me yesterday to sell my wife's cloak ot Lady

geed her, and made me spend every bit ot money, soa I shall tak some bread and butter eam." "Barra mennin," says the Welshman, intending to follow up his speech with some persuasive, but the eager Scotchman cried “Haud your tong', you fuil you, he canna unnerstan ye,

bread and pay for a mutchkin ower." "Sure an you will," says Pat, "I'm a bit of a scholar myself, and can count money as well as ere a one of you, barrin I han't got any the day. But, Bill, you said it vid your own pretty mouth fornenst the hull of us, that ye've have half a dollar; cum, lets just go into Tim Donoly's here, he's the boy will give us a drap chape, he says he gits it hullsale, and, by the powers, he never in

tends to pay for it, and d―l a bit he pays for licence either, but that's between ourselves, ye see; an if he can't sel chape, who can?"

The Yorkshireman seemed bewildered; the Scotchman and the Welshman laid hold of him, and began to pull him along. Pat leading them, and palavering as he went, "Och, Bill, an' you'll sing for us Dick Bumpkin, and I'll sing you Father Dominic and the Cuckoo Clock."

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Tim Donoly's door opened, and they all went in. "Tim," says Pat, "bring us the full quart and the old ta cup," which were soon in Pat's hand. "Here, Bill," says he, "let us be dacent, its your own trate, and shall drink first." The poor fellow evidently felt some upbraiding of conscience, for his hand trembled and his lips quivered; he looked at the old cup and the whiskey for some time, and at length set it down hastily, -sprang to the door-went out, and shut it after him. Pat followed, and as he opened the door, Tim shouted out "Ye'll pay for it, so you will, whether ye drink it or not;and better whiskey ye'll not find in York!" 66 Come, come, what do ye mane, man?" Why," say the Yorkshire man, "I made a resolution, and promised my wife to-day, that I would drink no more for six months.' Faith, an a good resolution it was," says Pat, "and well you kept it,-come back an trate yourself for being so determined, you deserve an extra glass for it,-it's only the blues* you've got, I've been so myself, when spent the last shilling of my wife's fortune, that is the price of the potato patch, and next week saw her die of a broken heart leaving me little Mary-Ann, that Mrs. has taken, and George that cleans shoes now at Sure now, an I felt the blues at her wake, an if it had not a been for my friends Tim Farrel and Anthony Hinchey, and the drop of good whiskey they brought, and the women putting nutmeg and sugar in it, and many a glass of comfort a that sort they ga'me that night, they'd a been waking vid me the next night, and so they would; come now, and Tim Donoly 'll tell you the same.

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*By the blues is meant those upbraidings of conscience which a drunkard feels when his reason begins to return, and shows him the enormity of his guilt, and the terrible consequences of his conduct. These honest convictions might and are intended by him who sends them to produce reformation, but the drunkard considers it essential to his existence to drown them, and therefore flies to strong drink again.

"What hero like the man who stands himself, Who dares to meet his naked heart alone; Who hears intrepid the full charge it brings, Resolved to silence future murmurs there: The coward flies, and flying is undone."

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It's only a drop more whiskey you want, you've had none the day. All the blues will fly after the third glass,-I've tried it."

The poor fellow yielded, went back, and soon forgot his wife and children, spent all his money, and stifled his convictions for that time. He even sang Dick Bumpkin, and Pat slapped him on the back, and with a grin, which he meant to pass for a laugh, cried out at the top of his voice," Did'nt I tell you the best way to drive away the blues? -here's your health and song, old boy," and he emptied the old cup, and began to sing:

"And whiskey we'll have howsoe'er the world goes, Caring nothing for ating, or labour, or cloathes; Our friends may remonstrate, our conscience upbraid,

But still we will follow this free jovial trade. When we're sober, we're foolish; when half drunk, we're mad,

But when dead drunk, we're happy; now, arn't we Bill, lad."

Pat then struck the Yorkshireman on the shoulder a violent blow, and the crazy old chair on which he sat broke down, and he fell.

It is but rason, says Pat, that we should go home vid you, seeing you'r ready for bed. They then picked him up, and staggered home with him, reared him against the outside, then thundered at the door, and left him.

His wife was aware of the state he would be in from his long absence, and she bid the children hide themselves until she got him into bed. He had always been fond of his children until he gave himself up to drunkenness, but latterly, when he had come home only half drunk, he had snarled and beaten them, cursed, swore, and abused his wife. She opened the door, and he fell half in and half out; she pulled him in, and closed the door.-Now, my dear Sir, I would willingly spare you the sight, and the pain that the recital will cause you, but I wish to persuade you to lend your name and influence to the Temperance Society; so vouchsafe me your serious attention.

In this small room are six immortal beings. The drunkard who lies senseless on the floor, four children, one three months old lies on a few rags near the fire, three others came out of their retreat behind an old box, and after ascertaining that their unnatural father had brought no bread, they return to gnaw a few half-roasted potatoes. The next and most prominent object in the picture is the mother. She stood fixed as a statue, looking down upon the author of her misery; with one hand she held her tattered garments, which had received an additional rent while in the act of lifting him into the