VESTIGES OF THE CREATION.

Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation. By Sir Richard Vyvyan, Bart., M. P., F. R. S., &c. One vol. 12mo. well printed. Price 75 cents.

CONTENTS.-1. The bodies of space, their arrangements and formation-2. Constituent materials of the earth and other bodies of space-3. The earth formed; era of the primary rocks-4. Commencement of organic life; sea plants, corals, &c.-5. Era of the old red sand-stone; terrestrial zoology commences with reptiles; first traces of birds-5. Era of the oolite; commencement of mammalia-6. Era of the cretaceous formations-7. Era of the tertiary formation; mammalia abundant-8. Era of the superficial formations; commencement of the present species-9. General considerations respecting the origin of the animated tribes-10. Particular considerations respecting the origin of the animated tribes-11. Hypothesis of the development of the vegetable and animal kingdom-12. Maclay system of animated nature; this system considered in connexion with the progress of organic creation, and as indicating the natural status of man-13. Early history of mankind-14. Mental constitution of animals-15. Purpose and general condition of the animated creation-16. Note conclusory.

"This is a remarkable volume-small in compass-but embracing a wide range of inquiry, from worlds beyond the visible starry firmament, to the minutest structures of man and animals. The work is written with peculiar and classical terseness, reminding us very much of the style of Celsus. We have dedicated a large space to this remarkable work, that may induce many of our readers to peruse the original. The author is, decidedly, a man of great information and reflection."-Medico-Chirurgical Review.

"This is a very beautiful and a very interesting book. Its theme is one of the grandest that can occupy human thought-no less than the creation of the universe. It is full of interest and grandeur, and must claim our readers' special notice, as possessing, in an eminent degree, matter for their contemplation, which cannot fail at once to elevate, to gratify, and enrich their minds." -Forbes' Review.

"A neat little volume of much interest. Judging from a brief glance at the contents of the volume, the author has produced a work of great interest, and one which, while it affords the reader useful instruction, cannot fail to turn his mind to a very profitable channel of reflection."-Commer. Adv.

"A small but remarkable work. It is a bold attempt to connect the natural sciences into a history of creation. It contains much to interest and instruct, and the book is ingenious, logical, and learned."-Newark Adv.

"This work discovers great ingenuity and great research into the mysteries of nature. It is a noble work, and one which no intelligent person can read without finding a fresh impulse communicated to his thoughts, and gaining some higher impressions of the Creator's power, wisdom, and goodness."Albany Argus.

"A novel and remarkable work, which will speedily attract the attention of all inquisitive readers. There is much that is new and ingenious in the book, The author, whoever he is, is a man of varied philosophical and literary attainments, and master of a style in conveying his thoughts, so pure, simple, and modest, that his treatise will be everywhere widely read.”—N. Y. Morning News.

VEGETABLE PHYSIOLOGY.

The Chemistry of Vegetable and Animal Physiology. By Dr. G. T. Mulder, Professor of Chemistry in the University of Utrecht. Translated from the Dutch, by P. F. H. Fromberg; with an Introduction, by Prof. J. F. W. Johnston. First authorized American Edition; with notes and corrections, by B. Silliman, Jr. Part I., very neatly printed. Price 25 cents.

"In the true study of nature the principal aim ought to be, not only to make ourselves acquainted with the phenomena and laws which distinguish and regulate living and dead matter, but also to arrange those phenomena and laws, and exhibit them in their several relations. The more our knowledge of these two departments is extended, and the nearer the several parts of the great science of nature seem to approximate, the more firmly must we embrace the idea, as necessarily conformable to truth, that the same forces govern alike the animate and inanimate kingdoms."-Author.

"The celebrity of the author of this long-expected work, has raised a high degree of expectation among the readers in this department of scientific literature. For depth of argument and originality of views, he has surpassed all who have gone before him. The work is a profound one, and merits the careful study of all. We look forward with interest to the future numbers of the work."-Tribune.

"For extent and value of research, in the calm spirit of philosophic deduction which marks its peculiar character, and the absence of wild theory-it stands pre-eminent among the numerous profound and brilliant works of a kindred character, which the last two or three years have produced.”—Amer. Jour. of Science.

WASHINGTON'S REVOLUTIONARY ORDERS.: Revolutionary Orders of General Washington, issued during the years 1778, '80, '81, and '82; selected from the Manuscripts of John Whiting, Lieutenant and Adjutant of the 24 Regiment of the Massachusetts Line, and edited by his son, Henry Whiting, Lieut. Col. U. S. Army. 1 vol. 8vo., well printed $1 50.

This is a valuable publication-valuable as well from the historic interests of the orders, as from the source whence they emanated. The collection was made from manuscripts 'hat had suffered from inattention, and the series may therefore be incomplete. Yet the papers, now for the first time published to the world, are of an exceedingly interesting character, particularly those dated from the camp at Valley Forge, during a most trying period of the Revolution. To the military man they are invaluable as specimens of clear and concise writing, and for the information they contain touching many questions of dubious interpretation under the code of war. To all they bring before the mind many of the scenes that made the name of Washington immortal, while they contributed to establish the liberty of this great Republic.

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