ou tableau des institutions et des doctrines politiques comparées." 8vo. This volume is devoted to the systems of ancient times.-Capefigue continues his work on the History of the Church by the publication of the first vol. of "L'Eglise pendant les quatre derniers siècles." This portion will be contained in four vols. The four first centuries were in four volumes, the middle ages in two.

Ch. de Beaurepaire, Essai sur l'asile religieux dans l'empire romain et la monarchie française. 8vo.-Victor de Chalembert, Histoire de la ligue sous les règnes de Henri III. et de Henri IV. 2, 8vo.-Histoire de la sociéte domestique chez tous les peuples, ou l'Influence des Christianisme sur la famille. Abbé J. Gaume. 2, 8vo.-The new translation into French of the Catechism of the Council of Trent, by Abbé Gagey, is completed by the publication of the second volume. It contains the original with the translation, and notes by the editor.-The xxix vol. of M. Dalloz, "Jurisprudence géneralé," a methodical and alphabetical repertory of legislation, extends from Interdict to Justice.-The new volumes of Abbé Migue's comprehensive "Nouvelle Encyclopédie théologique," are a "Dictionary of Mysteries," and a "Dictionary of Cosmogony and Paleontology." 8vo.

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GERMANY.

The German "Kirchentag" held its annual meeting in Francfort, the place where it virtually originated six years ago, in the St. Paul's Church, which can accommodate some 5000 or 6000 persons. Von Bethmann Hollweg presided. The first subject reported upon, by Dr. Hoffman, for many years at the head of the missionary institution in Basle, now Superintendent in Berlin, was on the "Use of the Bible in the church, the family, and the school," against those who use only a part, and who decry the Old Testament. Dr. Julius Müller, of Halle, read on the "Question of Divorce," reprobating the German custom of allowing so many grounds of it (fourteen in Prussia); and the Assembly adopted a memorial to the different governments. Dr. Wichern reported upon "Home Missions" very fully and earnestly. Prelate Kappf, of Stuttgart, presented a long and able paper upon gambling houses, and their ill effects. The Kirchentag also adopted an address to the German governments to procure their suppression. Infant baptism was also fully discussed. The whole meeting seems to have been one of great interest; more than 1600 members were present; the sessions were held Sept. 22d to 26th. The concluding report was by Professor Schaff, upon the "Relation of the German Evangelical Church to her daughter-church in America."

The fourth number of the "Studien und Kritiken," for 1854, contains Articles by Sechler, on the "Old Testament in the Sermon of Christ," by Graf, on the "Site of Bethel," etc., by Lipsius on the "Epistle to the Thessalonians," by Grimm, on James iv. 5, 6, and by Bleek on Lücke's "Introduction to the Apocalypse."

The fourth number of the "Zeitschrift für Lutherische Theologie," has

a long Article by Stroebel on Julius Müller's Views of the Eucharist; one by Gademann on the Acts, and by Ueltzen an Introduction to the "Apostolical Constitutions," in reference to his recent edition of the same.

Prof. Kahms, of Leipsic, has published a very interesting and able history of the German theology since the middle of the last century.

The Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa, one of the most prominent men of the fifteenth century, distinguished as Tyrolese bishop, and also as a philosopher, has had his merits in the latter respect placed in a clearer light by Dr. R. Zimmerman, in a lecture published in the Proceedings of the Vienna Academy, and also separately. Dr. Z. views him as a "forerunner of Leibnitz," finds in him the doctrine of the monads, the principles of pre-established harmony, and that the whole is repeated in the smallest atoms, the strict ideality of the single monads, etc. Yet Leibnitz does not mention the name of Nicholas of Cusa; perhaps his acquaintance with his works was only secondary, through the writings of Giordano Bruno, whose connection with Nicholas is pointed out by Ritter and others.

Luther's hymn, "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott," is the subject of a monograph, by Dr. J. K. Schauer. This is the fifth of such monographs, the others being by Palmer, Bürger, Mayer, and Busch. Dr. S. gives the original text, as in the edition of the Augsburg "Gesangbuch," 1531; the modern alterations, which he justifies in part on the ground that Luther himself altered old hymns; the imitations, e. g. by the Papists in their "Ein fest Haus ist die Romisch Kirch," etc. He rejects the tradition that it was composed by Luther in the fortress of Coburg, in 1530, during the sessions of the diet of Worms, and decides for 1529, between the diet of Spiers and that of Worms. The melody of the song he vindicates for Luther against the Roman Catholics.

The work, "Genealogy of all the royal families reigning in Europe, with the series of Popes, and the coats of arms," published by Tauchnitz, is written by a son of the Saxon Minister of Finance, who is compelled to abstain from all public service by severe bodily affliction. It is very full and complete, and admirably brought out. It is published at 8 thalers. The coats of arms of the sovereigns were sent to the publishers by most of the ministers of the different countries.

Dr. Sepp, Prof. in Munich, author of an extended "Life of Christ," has published a work on the history and spirit of "Heathenism," discussing its relations to Christianity, in three vols., 8vo.-Gregorii Nysseni, doctrina de hominis natura illustravit et cum Origeniana comparavit, E. G. Moeller. Halle, 8vo.-Hammer-Purgstall: Das hohe Lied der Liebe der Araber in Text und Uebersetzung. 4to. Wien. This is a most beautiful edition of this song, executed with the unrivalled elegance of the Vienna oriental press.

Dr. F. Th. Vischer, "Aesthetics, or the Science of the Beautiful; for use in Lectures;" the third part, second division and third Heft, on Painting. This work, begun in 1846, comes slowly to its conclusion. It is the most elaborate German treatise on the subject; more complete in its details and finish than the posthumous Lectures of Hegel.

Bibliotheca Tamulica, edita, translata adnotationibus glossariis instructa a C. Graul. Tom. primus. Leipz. pp. 1-200.-J. and W. Grimm's "Deutsches Worterbuch." The first vol. is complete, to Biermolke; the last livraison contains the preface, list of authorities, and portraits of the Grimms. The vol. numbers 1823 pages.-Hammer Purgstall, "LiteraturGeschichte" der Araber. II. Abthing. 5 Bd. 4to. 1115 pages. The work is to comprise the Literary History of the Arabs, from its beginning to the end of the sixth century of the Hegira.

Dr. Grotefend of Hanover, author of valuable works on ancient inscriptions, on the Latin language, &c., died at Hanover on the 15th of December, 1853.

Historical Works.-F. K. Becker's "Weltgeschichte" is to be continued by Edward Arnd, author of a history of the French Revolution; the title is "History of the last Forty Years," beginning with 1815.-R. F. X. Remling, "Geschichte der Bischofe zu Speyer." Vol. I. 2, 1, with a vol. of documentary illustrations.

A Greek Original Document for the History of the Church of Anatolia, has been reprinted from the memoirs of the Bavarian Academy, as edited by G. M. Thomas; it is an Epistle of the Greek patriarch Maximus of Constantinople, to the Doge Giovanni Mocenigo of Venice, of the year 1480.

Rudolph Kink's "History of the Imperial University of Vienna" is completed by the publication of the second volume, containing the "Book of Statutes." This work is prepared from original sources, under the authority of the Minister of Worship and Education.—The 6th vol. of Hurter's "History of Ferdinand Second, to his Coronation in Francfort," 696 pp.-Historia diplomatica Friderici II., sive constitutiones privilegia, ea quæ supersunt istius imperatoris et filiorum ejas. Tom. I. This is published at Paris, edited by Huillard-Bréhelles, in a vol. of 1066 pages. Vols. 2 & 3 have been previously published.—“Geschichtliche Darstellung der Kirchlichen Verhältuisse der Katholischen Schweiz." 3, 8vo.-H. Leo, Prof. in Halle, "Vorlesungen über die Geschichte des deutscher Volkes und Reichs." Vol. I. 8vo.-N. J. Cherrier, Prof. in Pesth, "Epitome Historiæ Ecclesiasticæ Nov. Fœderis." 2, 8vo. Viennæ, 1851.

Theod. Mundt, "History of the German Orders in their Social Growth and Political Representation." 8vo.-C. W. Croeger's, "Geschichte d. erneuerten Bruderkische," is passing through a new edition; the third volume comprises the period from 1760 to 1801, with a sketch of the history to 1822.-Franz Palacky, History of Bohemia ;" the third volume, recently published, extends from A.D. 1431 to 1439.-The third vol. of the new edition of Prof. Hagenbach's "Lectures on the Reformation," discusses "Evangelical Protestantism in its Historical Development."

"Albanesische Studien," von Hahn. Jena. 8vo. Of the indomitable inhabitants of Albania this is said to be the best account which has been published; they comprise about two millions, embracing the Italian colony.

Works on Russia and Turkey abound: Besse, "Turkish Empire," 4th ed.; H. V. Boehn, "Height and Decline of the Osman Empire," 8vo.; E. von Caulaincourt, "The Russian Empire," 2d ed., full of statistics; "The Prominent Personages in the Russian-Turkish War," 8vo. ; "Asiatic Turkey;" Dr. F. Wagner, "Shamyl, as General, Sultan, and Prophet ;" C. F. Weiland "Ottoman Europe and Greece;" "Austria and England, History of their Alliances and Dissensions;" A. Herzen's "Russia's Social State," from the Russian; "The Russo-Turkish Struggle, and the Opposition of Europe to Russian Politics," with full documents, 144 pp. 8vo.

Minutoli, Dr. J. Freiherr v., Altes und Neues aus Spanien. 2, 8vo.Th. Mommsen; Romische Geschichte. I. Bd. Bis zur Schlacht von Phydna. 644 pp. 8vo.-Der Aufstand der Griechen im Epirus. 8vo. 81 pp. Philosophical Works.-G. G. Gramm, "Logic, exhibited in a universally intelligible way, for all who would in a short time learn to think right;" a pamphlet of fifty-nine pages, which adds nothing to the science of logic.-Dr. G. M. Dursch, Aesthetik der christlichen bildenden Kunst der Mittelalters in Deutschland. 8vo. 546 pp.

Professor L. Strümpell, "Die Geschichte der Theoretischen Philosophie der Griechen." This is the first volume, in 424 pp. of a projected work on the History of Greek Philosophy. The author is of the school of Herbart, and is known by a good treatise on the later scientific systems of education. The contents of this volume are clearly and skilfully arranged; the references are ample. It is intended as a guide to students. It is also capitally printed, on the whitest of paper, from the press of Leopold Voss, in Leipsick.

Dr. Jul. Fraunstaedt, "Letters on the Philosophy of Schopenhauer," endeavour to bring into notice the retired philosopher of Francfort, whose works are but little studied, even in Germany. An article on Schopenhauer which appeared last year in the Westminster Review, is translated as a preface.

A Treadelenberg, "Ueber Herbart's Metaphysik," with respect to a new interpretation of it. 32 pp.-J. J. Wagner, "Erlauterungen zum Organon d. menschlichen Erkenntniss." A posthumous work edited by Dr. L. P. Adam, containing an introduction to philosophy, and a sketch of the history of philosophy." Philosophical Studies," by Dr. J. U. Wirth, second enlarged edition, contains papers on Schleiermacher's Ethics, on the Reform of Philosophy, on Psychology, etc.

Classics and Philology.-A new edition of Konecny's Bohemia and German Dictionary has been issued at Vienna.-T. O. Weigel of Leipsic has in press A. Dillmann's “Grammatica Ægyptiaca."-Hartung's edition of Eschylus, vols. 6 and 7 are issued.-Commentatio de Ethicorum Nicomacbeorum integritate. J. Bendixen.-Sanskrit Woerterbuch von Otto Bochtlingk und Rud. Roth. Published under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg. 2 te Lieferung, 4to. pp. 161-329.— Kosegarten's "Dictionary of the Low German Language," on which he has been long employed, is to be issued in parts at Greifswald.

Mittelhochdeutsches Woerterbuch, von G. F. Benecke, ausg. von D. W. Müller: 1. Bd. A. L. Leip. This is important for the German language from the twelfth to the fifteenth century; it fills up the vacuum between the Gothic Lexicon of Gabelentz and Lobe, and that of Schulze and Graff for the Old High German. Dr. Benecke died in 1844, at the advanced age of 82; his materials for this dictionary, collected through many years, came into the possession of Prof. Müller of Göttingen, who published the first part of the work in 1847; the first volume is just completed by the issue of the fourth part.

Valerii Maximi Factorum et Dictorum memorabilium libri novem cum incerti auctoris fragmento de pronominibus Recens. Car. Kempfius, Berol. 8vo. pp. 792.-Bionis Smyrnaei epitaphius Adonidis. Ed. H. L. Ahrens. 8vo. Leipz.-F. Cramer, Diss. de graecis medii aevi studiis, pars altera. 20 gr.-Curtius, Der gegenwärtige Stand der Homerischer Frage. 49 pp. 10 gr.

ENGLAND.

Dr. Joseph Henry Green, author of the first volume of a Life of Coleridge, and now in possession of the Coleridge MSS., in reply to a request as to their probable publication, says, in the Notes and Queries, June 10, 1854, that of the "Logic," two portions, viz., the Criterion and Organon, do not exist; and that the state of the MS. of the Canon is such, that its publication is not advisable. Of another work, The Assertion of Religion, he says he has no knowledge; all that there is of it being certain marginalia and fragments on Biblical texts. The History of Philosophy is in his possession, presented by the late J. Hookham Frere, as taken down in short hand; but the writer confessed himself unable to follow the lecturer, and to be published it must be re-written. Of the "great work" on Philosophy, there are introductions and intercalations, and a treatise on Cosmogony, which is "scarcely adapted for scientific readers, and does not correspond to the requirements of modern science." Dr. Green adds that he has devoted "more than the leisure of his life" to the preparation of a work, developing the system of Coleridge in a "systematic form of unity."

Two hundred and eight works have been sent in for competition to the Burnet Premium, "for the best and second best Essays on the Being and Attributes of God." The judges are Professors Powell, of Oxford, Isaac Taylor and Henry Rogers. The weight of the MSS. is half a ton. The decision will probably be rendered early in the winter. Forty years ago the first premium of £1200 was given to Principal Brain, of Marischal College; the second to the Rev. J. B. Sumner, now Archbishop of Canterbury

The following are among the works announced for publication in England. The Chinese Empire, by Huc and Gabet; "The Baltic," by the Rev. T. Milner; Geographical Dictionary of the Scriptures, by Rev. A. Arrowsmith; A Popular Harmony of the Bible, by H. M. Wheeler; A