making use of every possible means for acquainting himself with the proper materials for a work on the Indians of North America. We do not hesitate to say, that he is at least as well qualified as any other writer of our community, in this department of literature, to furnish correct illustrations of the character of this interesting people. His principal motive in preparing this work seems to have been, to afford, from the detail of a great variety of events in which all the traits peculiar to the American natives were exhibited, a true exposition of the Indian character. This will be considered particularly interesting and important at the present time, from the fact that it is a prominent subject of discussion, whether the Indian race is capable of civilization and improvement like other orders of men, and consequently whether they are deserving of the same respect and the same rights. The character of the work being historical, and the sources from which the information is derived authentic, it will be found the more valuable to those who are desirous of forming correct views, as well as more impressive to children than mere disquisitions. The book recommends itself in a particular manner to the Christian community. As the author observes in the preface, 'it is believed that nothing has been heretofore published like a history of the ancient Cherokees, for example; nor any compact and complete sketch (except Heckewelder's bulky volume, now rarely to be found) of the celebrated Christian Indians-both which communities have excited throughout the country, at several periods, and from causes peculiar to each, an interest of the most remarkable character.' The Christian Indians were chiefly Mohicans of Connecticut and New York, and Delawares of Pennsylvania, civilized and christianized through the labors of missionaries sent out by the ancient church of the German Moravians. These natives suffered great persecution, both from the tribes of New York and from the English, especially the lower classes of the settlers. Some of the English suspected the Moravian missionaries of popery, and of partiality for the French; but still more hated them for endeavoring to civilize the savages, a race of beings who, in their opinion, instead of having any claim to Christianity, deserved to be treated as an accursed people, like the Canaanites of old.

The mechanical execution of the work is commendable for its neatness. Our only objection to it, on the whole, is, that the narratives are not more extended, and that there are not more of them. We hope the author will prepare another volume of Tales of the same character with these.

YOUNG LADIES' CLASS BOOK.-This work, being a selection of lessons in prose and verse, published not long since by Messrs. Lincoln and Edmands, has perhaps been sufficiently noticed in the various prints of the day. Still we cannot refrain from joining in the general approbation of the plan and its execution. The selections are made from the best English and American authors, and, though some of them are perhaps not the most valuable which might have been introduced, will at least answer all the ends the author had in view in compiling the work.

THE YOUNG MECHANIC.-The first number of this work was issued a week or two ago from the press of the Essayist. It does not make very great pretensions, but we think it well suited to the class for whom it is designed. One of its chief objects is, to induce young mechanics to read, write and think more upon the sciences which have an immediate bearing upon their own occupation, as well as to devote more attention to the arts and sciences in general.

WE would direct the attention of our readers to a very sensible article entitled College Honors,' in the last number of the New England Magazine.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.-WE have received the first of a series of Letters from Spain,' but cannot decide upon its admission until the whole shall be sent in. The article entitled 'Freethinker' we are obliged to say is not admissible: the authoress is advised to turn her attention to prose-writing for the present. Several good poetical articles are reserved for future numbers, being better adapted to the Spring months. We would inform our correspondents, that all articles which shall not hereafter be noticed as rejected, will be considered admissible; but that the choice of subjects and manner of treating them, not to speak of manuscripts which will not puzzle a Philadelphia or any other lawyer to read, will have no inconsiderable bearing upon their early admission. The poetical piece entitled The Fatal Sleep,' which we promised to insert in this number, has been mislaid : it will probably appear in our next.

of a market, though he should bring now and then, like the rest, indifferent and insignificant wares. He differs from the subject of our former notice most strikingly, in having succeeded best in his most voluminous productions. His only strictly fugitive piece which we now recollect, is his only failure; and we believe he is too wise to be caught in that pit-fall a second time. His Shakspeare Ode raised him at once to the enviable rank which he still occupies. The Phi Beta Kappa poem satisfied all the world without surprising any body.