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We 



when christian geologists endeavor to prove that there is a sense in 

 which philology and geology may be harmonized, and the facts and the 

 record stand together in mutual consistency. Geology contradicts 

 nothing in the sacred history ; — all that it requires is an extension of 

 time ; whereas the modern astronomy is in exact opposition to the 

 literal sense of the language of the bible ; still no one now dreams of 

 any real inconsistency between them. 



16. Prof. Hitchcock' } s Report on the Geology, Mineralogy, Bot- 

 any and Zoology of Massachusetts : 1833. We have no more 



time or space, than to make a passing remark upon this great work ; 

 the most elaborate and complete in its kind which this country has 

 produced. 



The Geology is divided under the heads Economical, Topograph- 

 ical and Scientific ; and a fourth part contains a catalogue of ani- 

 mals and plants. There is also a descriptive list of the specimens of 

 rocks and minerals collected for the government. The work isillus- 

 trated by numerous wood cuts, and a distinct atlas of plates : it fills 

 700 pages, and evinces, throughout, great zeal and industry, with 

 sound scientific views, and much sagacity and discrimination. We 

 have already had frequent occasion to consult this work, and always 

 with much satisfaction, and with increasing respect for its meritorious 

 author. Laboriously occupied as we know him to be with academic- 

 al duties, we are surprised that he has been able to accomplish this 

 arduous work in so short a time. 



We are gratified to learn that the government of Massachusetts 

 have already ordered a second edition to be printed ; this will afford 

 opportunity for literary corrections, but we are sorry to learn that the 

 respected author is not empowered to make any additional research- 

 es, and we much fear from what we learn of the entire cost* of this 

 survey, that only a very small remuneration can have fallen to the 

 share of the man who has accomplished a labor truly Herculean, in- 

 volving a heavy responsibility ; a work which reflects great honor 

 upon the State, and upon the enlightened and patriotic chief magis- 

 trate,-)- whose energy and perseverance carried the measure through. 



17. Second American Edition of BakewelVs Geology. This 



work, reprinted by H. Howe from the fourth London edition, is 

 much improved by the author's revision. He has added several new 



• Not however, from the author. t Gov. Lincoln. 



