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number. This, therefore, has already spoken for itself in our pages, and 

 has been received with warm interest and gratification by the public. 



The eulogium of Judge White is a delightful composition, replete with 

 eloquence and literary beauty, and warm with affectionate respect for 

 the great philosopher whom it commemorates. Being the production of 

 a townsman and cotemporary, like Mr. Young's, it presents graphic 

 sketches of his life and character, both in the forming and mature 

 stages, and does equal honor to the head and heart of the writer, and to 

 his noble subject. 



The eulogium of Mr. Pickering is a chaste, classical composition, alto- 

 gether worthy of its author, (and this is no stinted praise.) 



In unity with the character of the learned body before which it was 

 delivered, and of which Dr. Bowditch was president, it presents, as 

 its peculiar characteristics, a masterly analysis of the scientific labors 

 of this eminent man. Performed in the midst of arduous and respon- 

 sible business, and of numerous social engagements and duties, which 

 touched his warm heart as much as science filled his clear intellect, his 

 philosophical labors were enough to have absorbed a powerful mind, un- 

 shackled by common cares. It is remarkable, that the eulogist of this em- 

 inent man, by the manner in which he has executed his delicate task, 

 bringing literature and science into beautiful harmony, should have 

 evinced that Dr. Bowditch was not alone in reconciling conflicting du- 

 ties. Every wise and good American must feel proud that his country 

 has produced a subject of such deserved eulogy, and gifted minds and 

 hearts to appreciate such talents, attainments, and virtues. 



16. The Science of Geology, from the Glasgow Treatises, with addi- 

 tions; first American edition. Common School Treatises, No. I. — This 

 little work of 72 pages, is neatly printed, with good illustrations on wood, 

 and is issued at New Haven by B. & W. Noyes. It is well adapted to be 

 useful in the education of young people, being judicious in selection, and 

 perspicuous and attractive in style. 



17. Dr. Charles T. Jackson's Reports on the Geology of Maine. — 

 It has been impossible for us to notice in the present number Dr. Jack- 

 son's very valuable reports, being the second on the geology of Maine, 

 and the second also on the geology of the public lands of Maine and 



- Massachusetts. 



These reports together occupy about 300 pages, with appropriate illus- 

 trations. They correspond with what we might expect from Dr. Jackson, 

 being able and perspicuous, and eminently adapted to do honor to the 

 State, and to promote its vital interests. 



We trust that the good sense and patriotism of the government of Maine 

 will carry out this noble work until it is entirely finished under Dr. Jack- 



