4.--Japan; an Account, Geographical and Historical, from the Earliest Period at which the Islands composing this Empire were known to Europeans, down to the Present Time, and the Expedition fitted out in the United States, &c.__By CHARLES MCFARLANE. With numerous illustrations. 12mo., pp. 365. New York: George

P. Putnam.

It has often been asserted that very little is known by us of Japan. This is not strictly true. Our information respecting the people of that island is nearly as extensive as of the people of almost any one of the countries of the East. But it is scattered through a large number of volumes which have been written between 1560 and 1838. The writers have been chiefly Germans and Dutch, whose works are quite voluminous. The Portuguese, Spanish, and Italians have also in their languages many original works on the same subject. It is from these sources, and the conversation of intelligent travelers, that the materials of this interesting volume have been obtained. It is extensively illustrated, and furnishes a very satisfactory account of the general character and customs of that secluded people.

5.-A New England Tale, and Miscellanies. By CATHERINE M. SEDGWICK, author of Clarence," "Redwood," "Hope Leslie," &c. 12mo., pp. 388. New York: George P. Putnam.

The principal tale in this volume made its appearance some thirty years ago, at a time when the stock of Native-American literature was scanty. It was received with great favor, and passed through several editions in the course of a year or two. Time has not diminished its reputation, either as a faithful delineation of New England character, or an agreeable and instructive story. The publisher deserves the thanks of the American public for his reproduction of the works of Miss Sedgwick in a style that cannot fail of securing for them a place in every well-selected family library. The additional tales embraced in the present volume," are now for the first time resuscitated, after a decent interment in the magazines. Thus we have in one volume the earlier and the later writings of one of our best novelists.

6.--Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England in the years 1851 and 1852. Part 2. 12mo., pp. 192. New York: G. P. Putnam.

Rustic and rural manners, as they strike a party of young Americans walking through some of the western and southern parts of England, compose the contents of this interesting book. The author writes in a simple, unaffected style, describing much that is novel to the American reader, and presenting very pleasant pictures of rural life in the old country. The volume is one of the recent numbers of Putnam's SemiMonthly Library, the first part of which was issued some time since.

7-Crimes of the House of Austria against Mankind, proved by Extracts from the Histories of Coxe, Schiller, Robertson, Grattan, and Sismondi, with Mrs. M. L. Putnam's History of the Constitution of Hungary, and its Relations with Austria, published in May, 1850. Edited by E. P. PEABODY. Second Edition. 12mo., pp. 230. New York: G. P. Putnam.

As the title indicates, so the reader will perceive that this volume consists chiefly of passages of Hungarian history. They are very important ones, which have been collected from unquestionable sources, and tend to show the necessity and justice of the Hungarian cause. This second edition has received some improvements upon the former one.

8.-Glossology: Being a Treatise on the Nature of Language and on the Language of Nature. By CHAS KRAITZIR, M. D. 12mo., pp. 240. New York: published for the author by G. P. Putnam.

This is a treatise which is far more learned than wise. The author aims to introduce some new and striking views respecting the elements of language and education, but his subject is presented in so uninviting a manner that we fear his book will meet with a neglect to which it is not justly entitled.

9.-Sicily; a Pilgrimage. By HENRY T. TUCKERMAN. 12mo., pp. 188. New York: G. P. Putnam.

Putnam's Semi-Monthly Library, number sixteen, consists of this pleasant and admirably written tour in Sicily by Tuckerman.

10.-Virginia and Magdalene; or, the Foster Sisters. A Novel. By EMMA D. E. N. SOUTHWORTH. 8vo., pp. 158. Philadelphia: A. Hart.

11.-Pioneer Women of the West. By Mrs. ELLETT. 12mo., pp. 433. New York: Charles Scribner.

This admirable volume may be regarded as a supplement to the memoirs of the "Women of the Revolution," by the same author. It is the story of the wives and mothers who ventured into the Western wilds, and bore their part in the struggles and labors of the early pioneers. The materials. of the volume have been gathered from the most authentic sources in the Western States, and thus the sketches exhibit not only the character of many a pioneer matron, but afford a picture of the times in the progressive settlement of the whole country from Tennessee to Michigan. They embrace domestic life and manners, illustrative anecdotes, with a notice of such political events as had an influence on the condition of the country. The number of women noticed is nearly seventy; their lives would not be presented with the fullness of the pages, without spreading before the reader a very distinct picture of early life in the Western wilds. As a volume it is written in the best style of the author, and the interest of the reader, ever arrested, is retained throughout.

12-Anglo-American Literature and Manners. CHARLES, Professor in the College of France. Scribner.

From the French of PHILARETE 12mo., pp. 312. New York: Charles

This is the work of a French author who has undertaken a survey of American literature and manners, without possessing sufficient sympathy and familiarity with the subject to render justice to it. He thus exposes himself to assaults and obloquy from which his talents and merits should shield him. His views are novel and striking, and worthy to be read by all who desire to see how some writers think of us. There is a vein of French egotism, the most insipid of all egotism, interspersed in his pages. The translation is well rendered.

18.-The Lives of Winfield Scott and Andrew Jackson. By J. T. HEADLEY. 12mo., pp. 341. New York: C. Scribner.

Every political design is disavowed by the author in commencing his book with the life of one of the candidates for the Presidency, inasmuch as it was written before the nomination was made. The work speaks in high terms of praise of both heroes. It is written in that bold, somewhat exaggerated style which is calculated to make an impression upon the popular mind.

14.-The Clifford Family; or, a Tale of the Old Dominion. By ONE of Her DaughTERS. 12mo., pp. 425. New York: Harper & Brothers.

Virginia life and manners possess many of the elements for elevated romance. These have been well used in this volume, and we are presented with many truthful, genial, and charming pictures of life in the Old Dominion. The story is well told, is excellent in sentiment, and will find a multitude of admirers.

15.-The School for Fathers. An old English Story. By T. GWYNNE. 12mo., pp. 205. New York: Harper & Brothers.

It is a plain and quite entertaining story of olden times. It is written in a pure and clear style, full of gracefulness and attraction.

18.-The Portrait of Washington. New York: William Stearns.

This is a very fine and beautiful engraving from the only original portrait of Washington, by Stuart. The correctness of the likeness has always been beyond a question. The execution of the painting was in the finest style of the art, and the engraving by T. B. Welch has received the highest encomiums from the best qualified judges. As a work of art and a portrait of the noble Washington, it should find a place in every American family.

17.-The Geral-Milco: or the Narrative of a Residence in a Brazilian Valley of the Sierra Paricis. By A. R. M. PAYNE. 12mo., pp. 264. New York: Charles B. Norton.

An entertaining picture of a tour into parts of South America, with descriptions of scenes and characters-quite strange. It is written in a lively style and forms quite an agreeable book.

18.-The Guerrilla Chief; or, the Romance of War. New York: H. Long & Brothers.

Illustrated. 8vo., pp. 233.

19.-Lives of Wellington and Peel. From the London Times. 12mo., pp. 207. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

This volume forms one of the numbers of "Appleton's Popular Library of the best Authors," a series of works which are winning the highest place among the popular publications of the day. The pages of this volume contain the very able biographical sketches in the London Times of Peel and Wellington, published soon after their decease, and the leading articles of the paper on the day of their deaths. They are admirable papers, and amply repay a careful perusal.

20.-Poems. By MATTIE GRIFFITH. Now first collected. York: D. Appleton & Co.

12mo., pp. 167. New

This is a volume of sweet and charming poetry. The author writes with a pen touched with the true poetic inspiration, and the lovers of the Muses will find great pleasure in her pages.

21.-Men's Wives. By WM. M. THACKERAY. 12mo., pp. 273. New York: D. Appletor & Co.

of This is another of those works of unsurpassed humor, of which the graceful pen Thackeray is so fertile. It is published as a volume of Appleton's Popular Library, and is an exceedingly agreeable book.

22-Contentment Better than Wealth. By ALICE B. NEAL. 12mo., pp. 186. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

This is one of those graphic and genial tales which absorb the feelings of the youthful reader, while they convey to the mind the purest and most disinterested sentiments. It cannot fail to impart gratification to all.

23.-Stories from "Blackwood." 12mo., pp. 261. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

This volume forms one of the numbers of Appletons' Popular Library. It consists of some of the most agreeable and entertaining papers of Blackwood's Magazine— such as the "The First and Last Dinner," "Malavatti," "The Avenger," &c., &c.

24.-Rome and the Abbey. By the author of "Geraldine." 12mo., pp. 408. New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co.

The chief features of this tale consists in presenting to the reader, the course of a young religeuse from her entrance into the Roman Church. The various ceremonials etc., are interwoven with an interesting tale, and the growth of religious impressions in her mind is very fully delineated.

25.-Literature and Art. By S. MARGARET FULLER. With an Introduction, by HoRACE GREELEY. 12mo., pp. 320. New York: Fowlers & Wells.

Margaret Fuller, afterwards the Countess d'Ossoli, is well known to all by the melancholy fate of herself and family. She had acquired by her writings an extensive and substantial reputation. This volume is one which was originally prepared by herself for the press. It contains quite a number of essays upon literary subjects; to many of these she is in part entitled for her reputation, although her other works have obtained high success.

26.-Waverley Novels. Abbotsford Edition. Vols. 5 and 6. 12mo., pp. 264 and 296, Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co.

These volumes contain "The Monastery" and "Ivanhoe." This is a very fine edition, and published at a very low price.

27.-Stories of Ancient Rome. By T. W. RICOND. 12mo., pp., 305. With Illustratrations. New York: M. W. Dodd.

In these pages we are presented with a sketch of Roman history from the foundation of the city to the expulsion of the Kings. The outlines of the characters of the chief personages, such as Romulus, &c., are drawn in a style suited to the understanding of youthful readers. It is attractive, useful, and instructive.

28-The Spirit World; or, the Caviler Answered. By JOEL H. Ross, M. D. 18mo., pp. 285. New York: M. W. Dodd.

This is a volume written under a strong religious influence, with the design to stimulate all to walk carefully, watchfully, and prayerfully through this dark valley to the religious world.

29.-The Lost Senses, Deafness and Blindness. By JOHN KITH, D. D. 12 mo., pp. 377. New York: Robert Carter & Brothers.

The author of this volume and several others of importance, was, at an early period of his life, afflicted with blindness and deafness. His intellectual acquisitions were almost entirely made subsequently to this misfortune. Having thus suffered for a long period of his life from these evils, they necessarily became prominent subjects before his mind. He has consequently collected and arranged in these pages a large mass of facts in relation to individuals suffering under the loss of either of those senses. These are interspersed extensively with genial thoughts and reflections, all of which breathe a grave and devotional spirit. They are written in an interesting style and will afford both improvement and profit to a large number of readers. 30.-Daily Bible Illustrations; being Original Readings for a Year on Subjects from Sacred History, Biography, Geography, Antiquities, and Theology, especially designed for the Family Circle. By JOHN KITTO, D. D. Evening Series. Isaiah and the Prophets. 12mo., pp. 418. Robert Carter & Brothers.

This volume completes the series of illustrations of the Old Testament by this author. It forms a very interesting compilation, and in the family circle is worthy to be regarded as one of the most valuable of the works in explanation of the subjects of sacred history.

31.-Lectures on the Works and Genius of Washington Alston. By WILLIAM WANE. 12mo., pp. 142. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co.

The theme and the writer of this volume possess attractions of no ordinary interest. Alston the eminent painter, and Wane the accomplished scholar, are in conjunction. The contents are three lectures upon the genius of Alston and his "Lesser and Larger" pictures. They are given to the public as they were left by the author at his decease. The criticism is an expression of the result of a long and delightful study of the subject, and conveys the candid impressions of the author. Every lover of the fine arts, or of true manliness and refined scholarship will delight to peruse these pages. 32.-Autobiography of Rev. Tobias Spicer; Containing Incidents and Observations, also some Account of His Visit to England. 12mo., pp. 309. New York: Lane & Scott.

At the Annual Conference of the Methodists at Troy, in 1847, a request was made that the author should prepare this volume with special reference to his experience, opinions, and observations, in relation to Methodism. His labors have been confined mostly to that conference, and the incidents related in the volume have occurred within his experience in those limits. The public is here presented with an intelligent outline of the practical operation of Methodism, and the general views entertained by the mass of those who conform to this system of religious faith.

33.-The Upper Ten Thousand; Sketches of American Society. By. C. ASTOR BRISTED. Second Edition. 12mo., pp. 275. New York: Stringer & Townsend.

These sketches originally appeared in Frazer's London Magazine, and are reprinted here with the presumption, upon good evidence, that the name prefixed is that of the real author. They are lively, graphic delineations of high life in New York drawn with a pointed pen.

34.—Meyer's Universum, in Half-Monthly Parts, Illustrated with Drawings by the First Artists. Parts 5 and 6. New York: H. J. Meyer.

This is a very tasteful and elegant work. The illustrations are finely executed, and the literary matter is entertaining and instructive. These parts contain plates of "Notre-Dame Cathedral," "Plato's School," "Hudson River near Newburg," and "Calcutta ;" "Roman Aqueduct in Segovia," "Chamouni Village and Valley," "Civita Castellina, Italy," and "The Castle and Monastery of Illock, Hungary."

35.-Boydell's Illustrations of Shakspeare. Nos. 46, 47, 48, and 49. New York: J. Spooner.

The wonderful engravings, of the elegance of which we have often spoken, are further continued in these numbers, which consist of a representation of Falstaff and Hal, in King Henry IV.; Southampton and Henry, in King Henry V.; Shakspeare nursed by Tragedy and Comedy; the Death of the Cardinal in Henry VI.; King Richard III. and the Prince, from the play of Richard III.; Desdemona Sleeping; a Field of Battle, from Henry VI.; and another view of Desdemona asleep.

36.--Northwood; or, Life at the North and South. By Mrs. SARAH J. HALE. Illustrated. 12mo., pp. 999. New York: H. Long & Brother.

This work is written in that genuine spirit of Christian philanthropy which knows "no North and no South," except as forming parts of one great and glorious Union, of which all the citizens, in every quarter, are brethren. It is marked by strong and excellent sense, is written in an animated and interesting style, and delineates with great fidelity and justness many of the striking traits both of Northern and Southern character. It does justice to the peculiar and embarrassing circumstances of the South, and sets forth many important principles, the practice of which would cement the Union, and foster the prosperity of all portions of the country. We are gratified, for the sake of the "good and gifted" author, to learn that there is a very extensive sale of this work.

37.-The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, with Biographi cal Sketches, Containing upwards of One Hundred and Twenty Engraved Portraits of the Most Eminent Persons in the History of the United States. 8vo. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4. Philadelphia: R. Peterson. New York: Wm. Terry.

The portraits contained in these numbers are those of Gen. Washington and his wife Martha, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Chas. Carroll, W. Irving, Wm. White, John Marshall, Gen. Scott, Gen. Anthony Wayne, and Commodore MacDonough. They are executed with much taste and skill, and generally the resemblance to the best paintings of the originals is very correct. The biographical sketches are general, yet embrace all the leading incidents in the lives of each individual.

38.-The Art Journal for September and October. New York and London: Geo. Virtue.

This unrivaled organ of the fine arts is embellished in its usual admirable style, and rich in artistic intelligence. The plates in the September number are “Lady Gadiva," from a picture in the Vernon Gallery; "Napoleon's Mother," from the statue by Canova; and the "Infant Bacchus," from a picture in the Vernon Gallery. In the October number the plates are "The Tired Soldier," and "Cupid Bound," from pictures in the Vernon Gallery; and the "Faithful Messenger," from the statue by Geefs at Antwerp-with numerous illustrations also of German art.

39.-The Waverley Novels. Library Edition.

Mussey.

Vols. X. and XI. Boston: B. B.

These volumes embrace "Kenilworth" and "The Abbot." The illustrations on wood are in the highest style of the art, and altogether this is one of the most desirable editions of the Scott novels that has yet been published.

40.-Waverley Novels. "Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality." 8vo., pp. 124. Philadelphia: A. Hart.

This is the cheapest edition of the Waverley Novels at present published. The appearance, typography, &c., is quite fair.

41.-The Old Engagement. A Spinster Story. By JULIA DAY. 12mo., pp. 215. Boston: James Munroe & Co.

This is a simple narrative, the attraction of which must be chiefly sought for in the gracefulness and spirit with which it is related.

42.-The University Speaker; a Collection of Pieces Designed for College Exercises in Recitation, with Suggestions on the Appropriate Elevation of Particular Passages. By WILLIAM RUSSELL. 12mo., pp. 528. Boston: James Munroe & Co. The pieces in this volume consist of rhetorical, oratorical, and poetical extracts. They are selected with judgment and good taste, forming a book as meritorious as any of the kind.

43.-Philosophers and Actresses. By ARSENE HOUSSAYE. 2 vols., 12mo., pp. 411 and

406. New York: J. S. Redfield.

These volumes should be regarded as a second part of the "Men and Women of the Eighteenth Century ”—a work by the same author, which has recently appeared. They are written with the same taste and interesting style of narrative. Intermingled with the lives are prominent events of an influential kind, which were remarkable in the career of individnals. The volumes contain sketches of Voltaire, Mademoiselle Gaussin, Callat, Tardiff, Chamfort, Madame Parabere, Prudhon, and very many others.