not disadvantageously with Jean Paul's Hesperus, or even come to my house every day, or I will fight you again." with "the Meister."

The author calls it "an apotheosis of poetry," and developes, in the first part, the poetic temperament, and with much lofty Esthetical science, has mingled beautiful rifaciamenti of old fables, and exquisite pictures of Germany as it was. But it would be impossible to give a fair idea of the work within our limits, and we will add only, that Novalis taught, "that the world which lies near about us is full of marvels, and the supernatural always surrounds us."

The second part is incomplete, but a sketch of the plan marked out for it, as Novalis imparted it, to his friend Tieek, is appended, which is full enough to excite the liveliest regret, that the work was never finished.

The author's life was written by Tieek, after which, the translator has drawn a brief sketch. From it we learn that Novalis was kind, enthusiastic and patriotic; which, joined to this high talent, should make him as great a favorite with us, as he is at home.

He died at the age of 29.

The work is faithfully translated, and is altogether creditable to the publisher.

His Fables are deservedly celebrated, and the translator deserves the thanks of the public for the handsome style in which he has rendered them into English.

FAMILIAR DIALOGUES AND POPULAR DISCUSSIONS, for exhibitions in Schools and Academies of either sex, and for the amusement of social parties, by William B. Fowle, teacher of a young ladies' school in Boston: BostonTappan & Dennet.

This book comes highly recommended to us as a school book. Mr. Fowle is himself a teacher of note in Boston, and he has put forth this among other useful books from the result of his own experience, as to the necessity of such works. The dialogues are good humored, and sprightly enough. The demand for it has exhausted the first edition, and the second is now in press.

LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BY JARED SPARKS, abridg. ed by the author, in two volumes: Boston-Published by Tappan & Dennet, 1842.

This abridgment was much needed, and we are glad to

MISCELLANIES. By Stephen Collins. Philadelphia: see it put forth under such auspices. The omissions are Carey & Hart, 1842.

The title page is the best part of the book. It is made up of biographical sketches-of a few statistics-of meditations or reflections; of speeches on insanity, and of snatches on morality. The first biographical sketch is of Dickens, and it is laudatory enough. After him come Charles Lamb, Lord Bacon, and Doctor Physick. The last two are despatched with 9 pages each, while thrice that number is bestowed upon Boz. Five are vouchsafed to Henry Martyn, and three to John S. Newbold;-all that we have of the latter from these three, is, that he was an Episcopalian-of gentlemanly manners; left college before the writer entered, shook him warmly by the hand, and died young. We think the worthy man-who is the author of this very trashy book, has been particularly unhappy in most of the selections for his Miscellanies.' It

has been puffed by some of the Philadelphia papers, and the New-York Herald, and is for sale by Messrs Lyons, and Smith, Drinker and Morris.

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mostly of a political or general character. The incidents of the life and family history of Washington have been preserved as they are in the large work. The abridgment is much better adapted to the popular taste both as to price and matter. It is to be had at the bookstore of Messrs. Smith, Drinker & Morris.

AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE, LITERATURE AND ART, comprising the history, description and scientific principles of every branch of human knowledge: with the derivation and definition of all the terms in use: illustrated by engravings on wood. General Editor, W. F. Bronde, F. R. S. L. & E., etc., etc: New-York-Harper & Brothers.

The title page is descriptive of the work, which is to be completed in twelve parts, or at the very cheap rate of 25

cents for 112 pages-the size of each part. Cheaper and more valuable information, has seldom, if ever, been offered to the public--and we heartily advise all of our readers, whose libraries are not furnished with an Encyclopedia, to

THE LILY OF THE VALLEY. Translated from the French. procure this one. It is a work, so far, of great usefulness.

John Murphy: Baltimore.

This is a Catholic story, founded on an incident of the crusades. It is a beautiful little romance, and is a suitable present to children for winter-nights' reading. It is a small volume, neatly bound.

FABLES OF LA FONTAINE. Translated from the French by Elizur Wright, Jr., in two volumes: Boston-Published by Tappan & Dennet, 1842.

We have only seen the 1st and 2nd parts. When the others are out, we shall recur to this work again. It is to be had at the bookstore of Messrs. Smith, Drinker and Morris.

THE BOOK ABOUT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. Arranged from Ruschenberger's series of first books of Natural History, with numerous engravings. Published by Turner and Fisher: Philadelphia-1843.

This is a capital book for children-admirably arranged and adapted for their use in every respect. Indeed, we like it better than the original, of which it is an abridgeIt is for sale at the bookstore of Messrs. Smith, Drinker and Morris.

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS, Conducted by professor Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., volume XLIV, No. 1-January, 1843.

La Fontaine, the bon-homme as he was called, was the friend and companion of Moliere, Boileau and Racine; and though married to a woman, for whom he cared little, he fought his most intimate friend "to satisfy the public." ment. "The public thinks that your friend Poignant visits madam, and it is expected you will call him out," said a neighbor to the bon-homme. The next morning at 4 o'clock, La Fontaine called on his friend in bed, and asked him to come out. Poignant followed in astonishment, and when they had reached a retired spot, La Fontaine said, "my friend, we must fight." Poignant disarmed him, and asked to know the cause of the fight. "The public maintains," said La Fontains nineteen original and highly interesting articles, retaine, "that you come to my house daily, not to see me, but lating to science in its widest range. Some of the most my wife." "I protest then," said the other, "I will never learned men in the country, are contributors to this work. darken your doors again." "On the contrary," replied La It does honor to the country. Messrs. Smith, Drinker Fontaine, "I have satisfied the public, and now you must and Morris, are the agents in Richmond.

This favorite periodical comes to us this quarter, with an unusually rich freight, even for Silliman's Journal.

It con

St. Ann's Hall, Flushing, Long Island, New-York.

THIS Institution is dedicated to the cause of Female Education upon Christian principles. It was founded to afford parents an opportunity to procure for their daughters a thorongh discipline, in all the solid and ornamental branches of education; and, at the same time, to associate sound learning and elegant accomplishments with religious motives. The members of the Institution form a Christian family, of which the Rev. Dr. Schroeder and Mrs. Schroeder have the general supervision; and every arrangement is adopted by them, that has been tested by the best seminaries and colleges in Europe and our own country, to promote the intellectual, bodily, and spiritual welfare of the household.

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St. Ann's Hall, Flushing, Long Island, New-York.

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REV. J. F. SCHROEDER, D. D., RECTOR.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

The spacious buildings and the ample pleasure-grounds, comprising six acres of land, are the same that were occupied by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, until the time of his removal to St. Paul's College, two miles distant. They are within the limits of the town of Flushing, seven miles from the city of New-York, and admirably situated on an eminence, commanding a delightful and extensive land and water prospect, and possessing all those advantages which have so justly rendered the neighborhood a favorite place of permanent retirement from the city, or of occasional resort for recreation. The principal building is an attractive edifice, after the best classic models, and is three stories high, with a basement. It presents a front of one hundred and eleven feet; its depth is forty-six feet; and it is supported by a row of lofty columus. The apartments required for all the purposes of the Hall are convenient and airy; the saloon or drawing-room is nearly sixty feet in length, and nearly forty feet in width: all the other apartments are spacious and airy; the outbuildings are convenient, and the grounds are ornamented.

INTELLECTUAL DEPARTMENT.-The course of studies embraces every branch of a thorough English, French, and Classical education. It is conducted by the Rector with the aid of a number of able, experienced and pious resident English, French and other governesses and teachers, and also eminent lecturers and instructors from the city of NewYork. Ample provision is made in this department, for carrying pupils through all the gradations of literary and scientific knowledge imparted in schools, seminaries and colleges; so that ladies who desire to qualify themselves as teachers, may here enjoy very favorable opportunities to attain the object of their wishes.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS.-Music, drawing, painting, needlework of every kind, callisthenics, horsemanship and archery, are taught by able instructors; and, among the callisthenic exercises, dancing, as a recreation and a means of imparting ease and gracefulness. The Rector's views on these subjects may be seen in the Journal of Christian Education, published at the Union Depository, 28 Ann Street, New-York, which is also the city office of the Hall.

PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT.-The mind of no pupil is educated at the expense of the body. A great variety of alluring exercises is introduced, calculated to produce agility and vigor. The saloon, at certain hours, is devoted to innocent and entertaining games and sports, combining corporeal exertion with mental relaxation and amusement. Contiguous to the main building is a well furnished Callisthenium, with a number of contrivances to promote cheerfulness, and afford healthy recreation. In the rear of the Callisthenium and Chapel are very extensive Vegetable and Flower Gardens, comprising an area of more than three acres; and every pupil is encouraged to plant and cultivate flowers, shrubbery and trees, and thus become practically acquainted with botany and horticulture. Beyond the gardens is a Hippodrome, particularly devoted to equestrian exercises; the circumference of it is nine hundred feet. The Archery Grounds extend the whole distance of the gardens and Hippodrome. A fully qualified and experienced Governess, who superintends and conducts the physical department, resides with the family, and requires every member of it to take proper exercise.

RELIGIOUS DEPARTMENT.-The Rector devotes his personal and particular attention to the spiritual prosperity of all the members of the Institution. The CHAPEL, a building distinct from the main edifice, but connected with it by a covered way, is furnished with a communion table, baptismal font, reading desk, pulpit and organ, and is open every day for Morning and Evening Prayer. It is used for religious purposes, and for none other. As a Presbyter of the Church, the Rector is free to avow his ardent attachment to her doctrines and worship; and his purpose is, by the help of Gop, in every way, to impart the spirit of her devotions to all those who are or may be placed under his care, and to render religion attractive and interesting. It is his aim so to educate his own daughters, and every young lady whom he may receive into his family, that they may be enabled not merely to shine as ornaments of society in this world, but to gain admittance to the glorious society of heaven.

DOMESTIC ARRANGEMENTS. The suits of apartments occupied as studies and dormitories, consist of well furnished and comfortable rooms. There are no general school-rooms, and no ordinary school furniture; but all the classes recite in distinct and neatly carpeted and furnished CLASS-ROOMS, so as to preserve the family association and establish habits of refinement. Each study or dormitory is devoted to two, or, at most, three pupils; so that, instead of the usual and very objectionable custom in boarding-schools, of dressing, undressing and washing in common, a delicacy and neatness are insured, which are believed to be essential to the character of every young lady properly educated. Suitable instruction is afforded by the Matron, in the arranging and care of wardrobes, and in several branches of household duty. The Rector and all the resident Governesses and Teachers take their meals with the pupils, in a spacious DININGHALL; and the table is furnished by the steward and the housekeeper with the best supplies of every kind. The Matron gives particular attention to the LAUNDRY, with a view to perfect neatness, health and comfort. Beside the general charge of all the members of the family, which devolves upon the Rector and Mrs. Schroeder, there is a special care of them assigned to a number of Curatresses. The whole number of pupils is divided into sections of six; and the members of each section are the proteges of a Curatress, who aids them in their studies, and is their confidential friend. TERMS. The academical year is divided into two terms or sessions. The spring session commences in the middle of March, and continues for 21 weeks, to the following August, when a summer vacation takes place. The summer vacation ends on the day before the first Tuesday in October. Suitable measures are taken to accommodate with board, at a moderate price, any of the pupils who may desire to spend the whole or any part of the vacations at the Hall; and parents who reside in cities, especially those in the Southern section of the country, will find it agreeable to be with their children at Flushing, at least during a portion of the summer, and improve the many favorable opportu nities which it offers for rural recreation and rational enjoyment.

At appropriate seasons of the year, horsemanship and archery are taught in classes, at a moderate expense. Each pupil must be provided with a Bible and Prayer Book, bed and bedding, 12 towels, 6 napkins, ring, fork, and 2 spoons; but all these (when preferred by the parents) may be provided through the agent of the Hall, at a moderate charge.

An abatement is made in the case of the younger pupils while in their preparatory studies, the charges being $125 per term, or half-year.

The arrangements of the Institution require, that two months' notice must be given, or a charge made for that time, in case of the removal of a pupil. For further information, address the Rector or the Secretary.

FLUSHING, L. L, New-York, 1843.