more extended notice, and would simply recommend to all who desire to obtain a correct knowledge of the state of British operations, to read this article. The manner in which the subject is treated, seems to be a warrant for its truth, and, although matters are not quite so bad as represented by Lester and other American writers upon England, yet they are sufficiently deplorable to excite our warmest commiseration and sympathy.

Among the critical notices, we observe some very commendatory remarks upon a work written by R. H. Dana, Esq., entitled "Two Years before the Mast." We read them with sincere pleasure. Mr. Dana was, for two years, an esteemed classmate of our's, and we much regretted the malady which caused him to leave the university; but can scarcely do so now, as, to that circumstance may be attributed the production of a work highly creditable both to himself and his country.

The Edinburgh and London Quarterly Reviews for January have not been received.

LITERARY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We copy the following literary intelligence from Langley's monthly Circular, for March, 1842.

Harper & Brothers have in press, and will issue during the season, the following interesting and important works:

History of Europe, from the commencement of the French Revolution in 1789 to the present time. By Archibald Alison, F.R.S.E. In 4 vols. 8 vo.

Narrative of an expedition to the Polar Sea, commanded by Lieut. Wrangell, of the Russian Imperial Navy. 18 mo. Map.

History of the Moors in Spain. Translated from the French of M. Florian. To which is added a brief account of the rise and decline of the Mahommedan Empire; the literature, science and religion of the Arabs, and the present condition of Mahommedanism. 18 mo.

Professions and Trades: by Edward Hazen. 2vols. 18mo. Illustrated by 81 Engravings.

Carey & Hart, of Philadelphia, are publishing a beautiful edition of Cowper, in 2vols. 12mo., a perfect fac-simile of the recent London illustrated edition, with 75 exquisite wood-cuts.

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J. & H. G. Langley have in course of preparation, an important work already announced in a former number, to be entitled, Washington Illustrated, or the Life of General Washington, private, Military and Political;" compiled from original and authentic documents, including much interesting and exclusive information not hitherto presented to the world. This truly national work, is to be constructed upon an entirely new and original plan, and will be profusely adorned throughout by several hundred rich illustrations, executed in the finest style of art, from drawings by Mr. Chapman and other distinguished artists. In addition to this, we have the satisfaction of stating that the esteemed author of "The Sketch Book," has consented to undertake the literary department of the work,—it is therefore believed that no other book of modern times is likely to awaken so intense an interest among the whole American people, or that one could be better adapted as a national tribute to the memory of him whom the nation "delight to honor." The approaching embassy of Mr. Irving to the Spanish Court will not, we are happy to add, interfere with his progress in the biographical department of the work, most of the skeleton of which has been, we hear, already constructed, while a considerable number of the illustrations, including some highly finished battle-scenes and domestic portraits, have been some time since completed. The work is to be issued in monthly parts, in imperial octavo, printed on the finest paper, and from a new and elegant type cast expressly for the work.

The same publishers have also in press a New Work, by Dr. A. Walker, author of Intermarriage, &c., entitled “ Pathology founded on the Natural System of Anatomy and Physiology.”

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Also by the same author, and uniform with his previous works, Physiognomy Founded on Physiology, and applied to various countries, professions and individuals," illustrated with engravings, &c. 1 vol. 12mo. These two new volumes by Alexander Walker are likely to increase the already widely extended reputation of this popular author.

The Miscellaneous Writings of the late William Hazlitt Esq., with a biographical sketch of the author; by Sir E. L. Bulwer, Bt., and Remarks by Serjeant Talfourd. 2 vols. 12mo.

The Philosophy of Mystery; by W. C. Dendy. 1 vol. 12mo.

The Democratic Principle of the American Union, and its applicability to other nations; by Major G. T. Poussin. Translated from the French. 1 vol. 8vo.

Among the forthcoming works which startle and interest us, is one entitled, "The long-lost work of Mr. Byers, on the Sepulchres of Tarquinia." The original prospectus of this work, we are informed, was issued in 1767, and the plates were drawn and engraved on the spot by Mr. Norton, under the snperintendence and direction of Mr. Byers, while the paintings were fresh and comparatively uninjured. The deaths of Mr. Byers and Mr. Norton, together with the invasion of Italy by Napoleon, caused the work to be lost sight of, and the plates remained packed up at Leghorn from 1796 until 1840, when they were transmitted to England. There are, it appears, 57 plates in each number, and the work is to appear forthwith. The first part will contain the sepulchre described by Mrs. Hamilton Gray as the "Grotta del Tifone," and that supposed by her to be the "Grotta Intagliata," which she was not fortunate enough to see.

The Rev. Alex. Dyce, (so eminent as a literary antiquary) has announced for publication, in 10 vols. 8vo., an edition of the works of Beaumont and Fletcher. In his prospectus, he states, that of these celebrated dramatists "only three critical editions have been hitherto attempted. The first was that of 1750, commenced by Theobald, and completed by Seward and Sympson, in which the most unwarrantable liberties were taken with the text. The second, published in 1778, was an improvement on that of 1750, inasmuch as the editors, (of whom the elder Colman is supposed to have been the chief) rejected the greater portion of the arbitrary alterations introduced by their predecessors. The third was that of 1812, edited by Weber, who, as he availed himself of Monck Mason's notes printed in 1798, produced on the whole the best edition of the dramatists which has yet appeared." He adds, however, that much remains to be done for Beaumont and Fletcher, principally by collation of the various old editions, much neglected by his predecessors.

QUARTERLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

HISTORY.

History of the French Revolution, by M. A. Thiers, late Prime
Minister of France, Translated, with notes and illustrations from most
authentic sources, by Frederick Shoberl. Complete in 4 vols. For sale
by Norman Steel & Co., New Orleans.

History of Michigan, from the earliest settlement to the present
time. By James H. Lanman. For sale by Norman Steel & Co., New
Orleans.

History of the Italian Republics. By J. L. de Sismondi.

Historical and descriptive account of British India, from the most re-
mote period to the present time. By Hugh Murray, Esq., James Wil-
son, Esq., R. K. Greville, L.L.D., Whitelaw Ainslie, M.D., William
Rhind, Esq., Professor Jameson, Professor Wallace and Capt. Clarence
Dalrimple. 3 vols. Engravings.

Texas and the Texans: or Advance of the Anglo Americans to the
South West, including a history of leading events in Mexico, from the
conquest of Fernando Cortez, to the termination of the Texan Re-
volution. By Henry Stuart Foote. 2 vols. New Orleans: Norman
Steel & Co.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of Madame Lafarge, written by herself. Translated from
the French, complete in 1 vol.

Life and Times of Major Moses Van Campen, a surviving Soldier of
the Revolution. Published by B. D. Underhill & Co., Bath, N. Y.
Major Van Campen was a native of New-Jersey, but the early years
of his life were spent in Northampton County, Penn. At the age of
seventeen he engaged in the celebrated contest for the possession of
the Wyoming Valley, between the companies from Connecticut and
Pennsylvania. In 1776 he entered the Revolutionary Army, and was
engaged in inany severe contests and hazardous adventures with the
Indians, in the neighborhood of Northumberland, Wilkesbarre, Wyo-
ming, and in Sullivan's Campaign, at Elmira, Seneca Castle, the Gene-
see Valley, &c. &c.

ERRATA.

Page 377, line 7, for 'Leida,' read leido: line 8, for 'aprobada,' read apro-
bado; line 18, for Junto,' read Junta; line 23, for 'institute,' read instituto;
line 24, for 'establimiento,' read establecimiento.

Page 379, line 4 from the bottom, for 'Araguay,' read Uraguay.

Page 381, line 9, for 'estupendo,' read estupendos.

Page 493, last line, for 'a,' read or.

THE INDEX for the 1st vslume will be given at the commencement of next No.

INDEX

TO THE

FIRST VOLUME

OF THE

SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REVIEW.

The Bird and the ship, from the Central America, Stephens's, 246;