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to all things. But even that would soon go out, were it not for this organization, which has been effected to propagate it.”—P. 252.

"Fourierism is but a patent reformatory association—an attempted improvement on the gospel. It is the gospel of the law of progress of the race. It may have an angel's appearance, but it has a tiger's heart. The church being retarded in her work by the divorce referred to, these men have declared the gospel to be a failure. Hence, they have got up an association to gain for the world what God has sought but could not gain. Poor men! they will have their day and die. Thus we might account for all the modern isms which have taken the place of the church, and also for the existing and increasing fanaticism."P. 268.

Our author, we have no doubt, will furnish matter for serious thought to those who are interested in sustaining the great "American" societies, which have but a slight connection with any particular church, and may scarcely be said to be under any regular ecclesiastical jurisdiction. Let the "gold, silver, and precious stones," remain, while the "wood, hay, and stubble," are consumed. To this let all evangelical Christians say, Amen.

17. Journey to Ararat. By Dr. FRIEDRICH PARROT, Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Dorpat, Russian Imperial Counselor of State, Knight of the Order of St. Anne, &c. With Map, and Wood-cuts. Translated by W. D. COOLEY. Harper &

Brothers.

THE peculiar and Biblical interest which attaches to Mount Ararat cannot fail to awaken a desire to become acquainted with the traveler who may visit it; and when, as in the present instance, that traveler brings to his aid the qualifications of high scholarship, the interest is redoubled. The personal narrative of Prof. Parrot is highly instructive and entertaining; and the information he presents respecting the Circassians and Georgians will be found no less valuable. The exploit of the perilous ascent of Ararat is a feat so difficult of accomplishment, that it has been doubted if even our author actually achieved the task. We commend this work, which forms part of Harpers' "New Miscellany of standard literature," to the especial notice of those of our readers who may not have seen it, assured that they will be charmed with its perusal.

18. Voyage of a Naturalist; comprising a Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries visited during the Voyage of H. M. Ship Beagle round the World. By CHARLES DARWIN, F. R. S., &c. 2 vols., 12mo. Harper & Brothers.

THESE important volumes are divested of the too common defect of such works, viz., prolixity: there is a sententious brevity about them

that exhibits a practiced hand, and the matter they contain is yet of the most valuable and interesting kind. Besides detailing in a very graphic manner the account of a circumnavigation of the globe, the work of Capt. Darwin presents some highly instructive and important details concerning the local distribution of animals, their habits and peculiarities, together with much that will be regarded as of considerable value in geological science. Altogether, we consider these volumes as deserving a place among the best books of travel that have been offered for some time.

After noticing the above interesting and valuable works belonging to a cheap and elegantly printed series, we are astonished and mortified to find in the same series, No. XII, a book only fitted to disgrace the good company in which it is found. Here is the title :-

19. Life in Prairie Land. By Mrs. ELIZA W. FARNHAM. 12mo., pp. 408. Harper & Brothers. 1846.

We do not doubt that there may be persons with whom this book will be popular, since it is written in a readable style with sundry attempts at brilliancy; but we know not how an individual of refined taste or of sound moral feeling can peruse the work without sentiments of dissatisfaction, if not of disgust.

One of its chief glories seems to be to parade before the reader the greatest possible variety of western vulgarisms; while it takes more than one occasion to sneer at religion, and to scandalize those who profess it.

Were half as much abuse and ridicule of American character and manners to be found in the book of an English traveler, or resident of the west, our journalists would brand it as the production of a second Trollope. Altogether, we do not consider the work worth the space we have given it, and we would hardly have persuaded ourselves to notice it at all, but for the sake of expressing the hope that the respectable publishers of the "New Miscellany of standard literature" may not again be so unfortunate in their selection for this hitherto popular and valuable series.

20. Lovest Thou Me; or, the Believer's Companion in his Hours of Selfexamination. By Rev. DANIEL WISE. Boston: Waite, Peirce & Co. A delightful pocket manual, worthy of its title.

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1. The Visitor; or, Calls of Usefulness.

Characters are here drawn with great skill and fidelity. Without any of the trappings of fiction, the reader is at once put in possession of facts respecting men and things which are very important for him to understand, and which will materially assist his observation and reflections in numberless circumstances of real life.

2. The Life of Philip the Evangelist. By a Sunday-School Teacher. Price 15 cts.

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Followed by a Sketch
Price 14 cts.

3. Memoir of Raffaele Ciocci, an Italian monk. of the Ronge Reformation in Germany. The Memoir of Raffaele Ciocci will be very instructive to the youth of this country. It exhibits the influence to which young men in Papal countries are subject; and shows, in a vivid manner, the internal operations of Roman Catholic monasteries.

To it is subjoined a sketch of the Ronge Reformation in Germany, as an interesting fragment of the history of the times.

4. A Brief Account of Sodom and Gomorrah. Price 13 cts.

Nothing need be said to render this work acceptable. The subject is one of deep and paramount interest. It is here presented in a style that will not only be agreeable to children, but almost as a matter of course to older persons, should they take occasion to examine it. The author has compiled his geographical and historical facts with care; and his moral and religious reflections will commend themselves to all hearts.

5. Pithy Papers, for Week-day Reading. By Old Humphrey. No. 363. Price 24 cts.

Old Humphrey is a universal favorite. He is capable of making the dullest subjects interesting. What is still better, he turns every subject to a religious account.

The present volume is somewhat abridged from the London copy, just published under the same title by the Religious Tract Society. It contains, in fact, the pith of "Old Humphrey's Pithy Papers."

6. April Fool; or, the Evils of Deception.

7. The History of Pontius Pilate with an Account of the Trial and Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ.

8. Pleasant Days with Aunt Clara Howard. All neat and sterling books for children.

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