THE RIVALS OF ESTE, AND OTHER POEMS. BY JAMES G. BROOKS, AND MARY E. BROOKS. 12mo.

"The Rivals of Este" exhibits a degree of acquaintance with the hu man heart, a power of language, a strength of thought, and facility of versification, which at once entitle the authoress to very high praise and her poem to careful consideration. The depth of feeling she displays, her delicate appreciation of the grand and beautiful in nature, the appropriateness and abundance of her imagery, and her philosophic cast of thought, have rendered her the subject of wide and sincere admiration.

Mr. Brooks's poem entitled "Genius," is not a finished effort, but seems like the magneloquent outpourings of one, who had snatched up the pen with eager inspiration, and who had written down with a rapidity too great to admit of connexion, the promptings of the muse. The expressions are nervous, the thoughts new, and the figures forcible. He pours his soul along in a flood of strong, vehement yet not deep, and clear with all its rapidity." The Critic.

"As an author, Mrs. Brooks has some characterictic faults-she has beauties too, beauties, which prove that she has a heart for the gentle and tender, and an eye for the glorious and beautiful."-New-England Weekly Review.

"We could name none among our countrywomen who has displayed a more vigorous poetic genius than the lady to whom we owe the spirited effu sions of Norna."--Philadelphia Daily Chronicle.

"In the writings of Mrs. Brooks, learning, beauty, elegance, and instruction, are combined eminently. This volume will contribute much to elevate the rising literature of our country."—Albany Daily Advertiser.

"This charming poetess has written some of the sweetest verses in the language."-Camden Journal.

"The lovers of impassioned and classical numbers may promise themselves much gratification from the muse of Brooks, while the many-stringed harp of his lady, the Norna of the Courier, a harp, which none but she can sweep, has a chord for every heart."-N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser.

"The poems of Mr. Brooks compose the latter half of the volume. He has shown a proper regard for his literary character in collecting and embodying them in this form."-N. Y. Evening Post.

"The poetry of Mrs. Brooks, though marked by those minor faults, which are to be expected in the writings of one, whose years are few, has certainly evinced a vigorous fancy, a boldness of thought, and a degree of energy and spirit more like the enthusiasm of a cavalier than of a young girl of sixteen.' -Boston Daily Advertiser.

"The signature of NORNA, the anonymous title of Mrs. Brooks, has received the tribute of praise on both sides of the Atlantic; while that of FLORIO (Mr. Brooks) has always been welcomed. The "Rivals of Este" has much more of true poetry than is usually bestowed upon efforts of such length."-Boston Statesman.

"We have read and admired the poetry of both husband and wife.”—Middlesex Gazette.

"Mrs. Brooks" has produced some very spirited stanzas, and we know of nothing written by our countrywomen quite equal to two or three of her poems on scriptural subjects. She is all enthusiasm, and her words usually flow on like a sparkling stream, which gives out continually a pleasant murmur, while it takes the hues of beauty from the bright banks it glides by, and the changing sky above."-Boston Daily Advertiser.

"We have left ourselves no space to say even a word of the poems of Mr. Brooks, contained in the same volume; but we regret this the less, because they have all, or nearly all, been already extensively published, and our opinion of his exalted powers as a poet is sufficiently well known."--New-York

Mirror.

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TRAITS OF TRAVEL. A Novel. In 2 vols. 12mo. By the Author of "High-Ways and By-Ways."

"These Tales are characterized by the full measure of that easy pleasantry and close portraiture of places and persons, which gave so much popularity to Mr. Grattan's former labours. This style is well known; a curious mixture of eccentricity and truth of description; a rapid fluctuation from grave to gay; and again, from a gayety almost festive, scenes of misfortune, deepening in all their shades, from the melancholy to the startling and terrible. The author's familiar acquaintance with foreign life gives him great resources in the delineation of the sterner passions; and we congratulate him on having produced a work, which, from its animation, variousness, and pleasantry, must add highly to his reputation as a popular writer."-Lon. Weekly Rev. "To the materials of the traveller, Mr. Grattan has brought the imagination of the novelist. His works have a value equal to their amusement."-London Literary Gazette.

"Mr. Grattan's new work, Traits of Travel,' seems likely to become more popular than his "High-Ways and By-Ways," successful as that production was. The great variety in the Traits' is one of the least of their claims, the chief of which will be found in the extraordinary nature of the stories illustrative of actual life in many countries and under many aspects."

HUNGARIAN TALES. In 2 vols. 12mo. By the Author of "The Lettre De Cachet."

"These are the best national Tales we remember; as illustrative of manners, they are peculiarly delightful; and simply as Tales, we know of few so simple, so novel, so pathectic,-in one word, so charming."-Lon. Spectator.

"These are pleasant stories, written in an agreeable style, and have incident enough to keep up the attention: all of them are entertaining, and there are passages in each that are wrought up to a very praiseworthy degree of excellence. They are attributed to the pen of a lady, who moves in the highest circles of London."-New-York Critic.

APICIAN MORSELS; OR, TALES OF THE TABLE, KITCHEN, AND LARDER: containing a new and improved Code of Eat-ics; select Epicurean Precepts; Nutritive Maxims, Reflections, Anecdotes, &c., illustrative, of the veritable science of the Mouth; which includes the art of never breakfasting at home, and always dining abroad. By Dick Humelbergius Secundus. In 1 volume, 12mo.

A CONCORDANCE TO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTMENTS; by the REV. JOHN BROWN, of Haddington. Printed on Diamond type, in the 32mo. form.

TALES AND SKETCHES.

In 1 vol. 12mo.

By a Country Schoomaster.

"If I hold you overlong, lay hardly the fault on my old age, which in its nature is talkative."

1 Contents: The Squatter; A Burial at Sea; The Stanton Ghost; or, Mistake of the Press; The Steel Clasp; The Lie of Benevolence; The Rifle; Near Sighted; A Watch in the Maintop; White Hands; or, Not Quite in Character; The Mistake...

THE LITERARY REMAINS OF THE LATE HENRY NEELE, Author of the "Romance of History," &c. &c.— consisting of Lectures on English Poetry, Tales, and other Miscellaneous Pieces in Proso and Verse. 8vo.

"The plan of this work is excellent. It consists of Tales founded either n legendary lore, tradition, or historical fact, for every monarch's reign, from William the Conqueror to Charles the First inclusive."

London Literary Gazette

"This work will be read with interest by all who were acquainted with the author......The story of the 'Magician's Visiter,' and many other pies, which now form a large portion of the present volume, reflect the greatest honour on the author's talents......The book has great and numerous attractions; and we sincerely hope it may meet with an extensive sale."

Journal of Literature and Fine Arts.

Mr. Neele's Tales are valuable illustrations of English manners."

Times. "Mr. Neele has produced Ts of the most intense and vivid interest." Literary Magnet.

"The work is one well calculated to repay an attentive perusal, and cannot but prove highly entertaining to every reader."-The Critic.

TALES OF PASSION. Farle." In 2 vols. 12mo.

By the Author of "Gilbert

"These Tales of Passion are the production of a vigorous writer, who has not only taste to appreciate the beauties of inanimate nature, but is also well acquainted with the secret operations of the human heart, and knows well how to map its mazy labyrinths on his page. The previous writings of Mr. St. Leger were marked by traits which promised greater excellence; and this promise, in the present work, has been amply fulfilled."-The Critic.

"The second tale is a master-piece of its kind; a more powerful delinea tion of character worked upon till its very nature is changed, of the fearful links which bind one evil passion to another, was never, we think, drawn: it is impossible to give an idea of the interest."-Literary Gazette.

SAILORS AND SAINTS. A Novel. By the authors of "The Naval Sketch Book." In 2 vols. 12mo.

"While reading 'Sailors and Saints' the floor of our room has seemed to reel we have fancied we have felt the salt spray of the sea on our face-so completely have we been absorbed in the graphic descriptions and living presentiments before us."-United Service Journal.

"These volumes are the production of a true sailor, who writes from the full impulse of a bosom passionately attached to his profession, and overflowing with vivacity. They abound in accurate and glowing descriptions of the life and habits of seamen. We can readily conceive the many tedious hours they will beguile, and the bursts of merriment which they will excite." London Weekly Review.

"We bave indulged in many a good laugh at the excellent nautical wit and humour in these volumes."-London Literary Gazette.

CONTRAST. A Novel. By Regina Maria Roche, author of "The Children of the Abbey," &c. &c. 2 vols. 12mo.

THE CASTILIAN. A Novel. By Don Telesfero de Trueba y Cosio, author of Gomez Arias. In 2 vols. 12mo.

"In our last Gazette we adverted to the publication of this novel, and to the pleasure we had received from a hurried glance over its pages, and we now say that our very favourable impression has been amply confirmed by a more leisurely perusal of these volumes. The character of the heroine is altogether beautifully drawn, and abounds in touches of great skill and feeling." London Lit. Gazette.

"The work is written with great spirit, and abounds with animated scenes. The characters are numerous, diversified, well sustained, and true to nature." Court Magazine.

—“A very interesting novel, the production of a Spanish exile in England, who exhibits in his writings, not less knowledge of the English language, than powers of imagination and description.”—Albion.

"The incidents are rich in interest, the story well managed, and the characters well drawn."-Times.

"We most cordially recommend 'The Castilian' to all lovers of the histoical novel."-London Weekly Review.

"We recommend this novel to those who feel an interest in the history of 'renowned, romantic Spain,' and who love to read the tale of 'ladye-love,' mighty valour, and 'moving incident.' It is worth their perusal."-Courier.

"The style of the work is strong, the story well arranged, the incidenta always interesting, sometimes striking, and all powerfully delineated. The author is singularly felicitous in his sketches of character-that of Pimiento is true to nature, and could have been drawn only by the hand of a master." N. Y. Morning Herald.

THE PROTESTANT; A Tale of the Reign of Queen Mary. By the Author of "De Foix," "The White Hoods," &c. 2 vols. 12mo.

"This work treats of events that occurred in the reign of Queen Mary, a period distinguished, perhaps, by more startling events than any recorded in our annals. The historical personages of the day are introduced in the novel, and the story is certainly one of unusual interest."-Albion.

"Mrs. Bray, to whose pen we are indebted for these interesting volumes, is a lady who, to a great natural strength of intellect, and a refined taste, adds extensive acquirements, and, in particular, a thorough acquaintance with the seldom read chroniclers of the period of which she writes. To this the reader is indebted for the interest which is thrown around the domestic manners, the household observances, and private history, as it were, of the persons whom she introduces, and the thousand interesting little particulars which are related of events of which only the broad and prominent features are glanced at by history...Every chapter of the work contains curious and spirited sketches of scenes redeemed from long past-times. We know of no recent work which, on the score of salutary morals, as well as literary merit, may be more sincerely recommended to the public."-The Critic.

ITALES OF THE WEST. By the Author of Letters from the East. &c. 2 vols. 12mo.

"These are two volumes of beautiful tales, written in language the most elegant, with narratives of extreme interest, yet simple and natural." Literary Gazette.

"The present tales have a freshness, a vividness of colouring, which are never to be found any where but in the productions of Genius. The description of Rosemain's escape from the captured smuggler's ship would not disgrace the pen of Scott himself."-Weekly Review

DOMESTIC DUTIES; or, Instructions to Young Married Ladies, on the Management of their Household, and the Regu lation of their Conduct in the various relations and duties of Married Life. By Mrs. William Parkes.-Fifth Ainerican from the last London Edition, with Notes and Alterations adapted to the American Reader. In 1 vol. 12mo.

This work has received the approbation of the principal literary publica tions in Grea: Britain and in the United States.-The following are but a few of the expressions in its favour

"The volume before us is one of those practical works, which are of rea! value and utility It is a perfect vade mecum for the young married lady, who may resort to it on all questions of household economy and etiquette... There is nothing omitted with which it behooves a lady to be acquainted." New Monthly Magazine of London.

"We have not space to notice this work as it deserves. ever, allow the present opportunity to pass without strongly recommending it We cannot, how. to the attention of the general reader, and to the housekeeper in particular. It would be a useful as well as elegant holyday present-worth all the annual gifts ever published."-N. Y. Mirror & Ladies Lat. Fazette.

"We do not hesitate to say, that the most fastidious and perfect mua an find nothing in this book from which to dissent. It is an admirable condensation of the physical and intellectual duties of women; and we willingly recommend it to all young ladies, married or not."-Boston Statesman.

"This work appears to be particularly calculated to arrest the attention of those young married ladies who wish to shine in the domestic circle." Com. Advertiser.

"Were the sentiments this book inculcates but understood and practised by our ladies, it would be of more real advantage to them than all the fine theor to he deduced from the collective wisdom of all the novels since the days of chivalry. Domestic Duties: The book verifies the title-it is an explanation and enforcement of the duties incumbent more especially on married ladies, as to them, in a peculiar manner, are committed those arrangements, on which the domestic happiness of families must depend. It contains many subjects necessary to be considered by all ladies who are ambitious of deserving the eulogy, more to be coveted by a married woman than the loudest pæan fron the trump of fame, "Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."-Ladies' Magazine (Boston]. By Mrs. Hale.

"We consider Domestic Duties' a very valuable work, and well calculated to promote the object for which it was intended. It is one that we most cheer fully recommend to all young housewives, and to all w intend becoming so There are a very few whose education has been so complete as tha: they wil not find much both novel and useful in this volume, written in a clear and agreeable style, and luminously arranged. It ought to occupy a place in every lady's library."-The Critic.

"Among the many intellectual treats which have recently been spread before the public, there has been none combining so many useful lessons as the present work contains. It is the ladies' Vade Mecum, in which every department of domestic duties, of manners, temper, accomplishments, deportment, the culinary art, visiting, dress, treatment of children, &c. &c. are embodied in the most pleasing manner, and in the most familiar style."

New-York Enquirer.

"This book contains an amount of useful and interesting information rarely to be met with...It ought to be included in the marriage portion of every lady." Chronicle of the Times.