LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. GERMANY.-The works of Plato, ("Platonis Opera Omnia,") edited by Stallbaum, in one volume, folio, has recently been published, also an edition of Lucretius, edited by Lachmann, in one volume, accompanied by a critical commentary in a separate volume. A translation of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, accompanied by a commentary prepared by Prof. H. Ewald, of Gottigen, has been issued. Much freedom has been used with the sacred text, by Ewald, who is rationalistic in his views. ENGLAND.-Pensions have been granted by the government to George Petrie LL.D, author of the Round Towers of Ireland, and other antiquarian works, and to Dr. Kitto, author of Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature. MINISTERIAL CHANGES. Rev. M. G. Clark, of New-York City, has become pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. H. Silliman, of Erie, Pa., has become pastor of the Baptist church, Panama, Chatauq. Co., N.Y.; Rev. J. Waldron, of North Fairfax, Vt., has become pastor of the Baptist church, Essex Village, N. Y.; Rev. Abel Philbrook, of Manahawkin, N. J., has become pastor of the Baptist church, Pittsgrove, Salem Co., N. J.; Rev. J. D. Butler, of Norwich, Vt., has become pastor of the Baptist church, South Danvers, Mass.; Rev. J. V. Allison, has become pastor of the Baptist church, Blockley, Pa.; Rev. T. Fuller, of West Henrietta, has become pastor of the Baptist church, Newfane, Niag. Co., N.Y.; Rev. Z. P. Wild, of Rowley, Mass., has become pastor of the Baptist church, Billerica, Mass. REVIVALS. Warrenville, Ill., 12 baptized January 10; Dundee, Ill., 14 baptized; Big Flats, Chemung, co. N. Y., 41 baptized up to Feb. 15; Junius and Tyre, Sen. co. N.Y., 50 hopefully converted up to February 25; Detroit, Mich., 18 baptized at one time in Feb.; Milton, Wis., 24 baptized; Springfield, Ill., 50 baptized; at the pastor's conference of this city, the first Monday in March, there were reported 147 baptisms in the city and vicinity, of persons received during the previous month; Keyport, N. J., about 20 baptized up to Feb. 28.; Middletown N. J., 175 additions up to Feb. 28. LITERARY NOTICES. A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography, Mythology and Geography. By Wm. Smith, LL. D: revised by Charles Anthon, LL. D. NewYork: Harper & Brothers. pp. 1054-8vo. Lempriere's Classical Dictionary, was the standard work, when we were in college; but it had many imperfections, as it was drawn mostly from French Encyclopedias, and not from original sources. That of Dymock, which has been used to some extent, had similar defects. Dr. Smith has already become distinguished as an author of two elaborate works on Greek and Roman Antiquities, Biography and Mythology, and is now preparing a large Dictionary of Ancient Geography. From the voluminous materials collected in preparing those great works, a careful selection has been made to complete the present volume. The author has been directly to original sources. He has drawn largely from Pauly, and other distinguished German scholars, though he does not give them credit for the assistance received. The work is designed to take the place of Lempriere, being a compendium, like that, but free from its errors. Students, generally, are not able to purchase the more elaborate Dictionaries, and need a kind of manual at a low price, which they have in this book. It consists of Biography, including history, literature, and art; Mythology, without indelicate allusions, and Geography-all carefully prepared. The American editor, Dr. Anthon, has thoroughly revised the whole, and made important additions from Ersch, Gruber, Kitto, Winer, Mannert, Forbiger and others, amounting to fourteen hundred independent articles. A very full, and extremely valuable chronological table of Greek and Roman history, lists of kings, tables of weights, measures and money, will be found at the end of the volume. The volume is substantially bound, and will undoubtedly be the standard Classical Dictionary, for colleges and higher seminaries of learning. We commend it with much confidence to students in Latin and Greek. The Bards of the Bible. By George Gilfillan. Same Publishers. pp. 378-12mo. This is a remarkable book. The author is a vigorous writer, indulges his imagination to a great extent, passes occasionally from the sublime to the ridiculous, and sometimes vice versa. Some of his sentences and sentiments are truly soul-stirring, and we are carried, before we are aware, into the very presence of the ancient Hebrew bards, and find ourselves listening to the cheerful sounds of David's harp, the plaintive notes of Jeremiah's lamentations, or the moanings of those whose harps hung upon the willows on the Nile. It is a kind of theological romance. We cannot avoid reading; though we do not much approve of such Quixotic treatment of sacred things. Yet, in many cases, there is much truth in what the author says, and just views of the bards are sometimes given. Some of his critical remarks on Hebrew poetry are accurate; but his mixing up Shakspeare, and those of his stamp, with the sacred poets and comparing them together, is not exactly to our taste. Some of his expressions are objectionable, as they seem almost like profanity, or trifling with sacred things. The article on the future destiny of the Bible is singular, and partakes of the eccentricity of the author's brain. He talks of a third revelation for which we are to look. But what evidence is there, that such will be the case? None. It is mere conjecture, and calculated to do injury. Still there are many excellent and instructive passages in the work, and it will be extensively read. Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of the Grape Vine. By C. Hoare. New-York: C. M. Saxton. This is an excellent little work, written by one who has had extensive experience in cultivating plants. He presents improvements in respect to cultivating the grape vine on open walls, which all gardeners, and those interested in the cultivation of plants should examine. We have also received from the same House, "Chemistry made easy, for the use of Farmers." By J. Topham, M. A. This is a very useful manual for Farmers. A large variety of works in different departments of Agriculture, will be found at Saxton's establishment, 123 Fulton-st, The Method of the Divine Government, physical and moral. By Rev. James Mc Cosh. New-York: Robert Carter & Brothers. pp. 515-8vo. This is a very valuable work, upon an important and difficult subject. The author treats of the Divine government in the world, rather than in the church, and of God's ordinary providence, rather than of his extraordinary dealings. In the introductory book, the author gives a view of nature under its general aspect. In other parts of the volume, he reasons with great power and discrimination. His discussion in reference to cause and effect, is a clear, conclusive, and mas-terly argument. He shows that every effect implies a change, something new. A cause is always found in some existing thing, and in producing an effect, a change is produced. The same existing thing, in the same state, is always followed by the same change. All power resides in a substance. All instances of contrivance, we trace, ultimately, to God, as a substance capable of producing all effects which we see in the world. Thus the author avoids asserting in a general manner, that "every effect has a cause," and thus being driven by the infidel, to show that God must have a cause. He reasons worthy of a pupil of the great Chalmers. Green Pastures for the Lord's Flock. By Rev. James Smith. Same Publishers. pp. 380-12mo. This is a practical work, intended to influence Christians of all classes, to draw near to their heavenly Father. It consists of short pieces of about one page for every day in the year. The author seems himself to have frequented the "green pastures," to which he so faithfully directs his brethren. It will do any Chris tian good to read it. We have from the same House, the third volume of Kitto's Daily Bible Illus trations, giving the history of Samuel, Saul, David and others. It is very instructive, as well as practical. The Old Red Sandstone. By Hugh Miller. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. NewYork: E. H. Fletcher. pp. 312-12mo. This is a rare work. We have spoken before of Mr. Miller, as an enthusias tic and accurate student of nature. In the book before us, the author minutely examines the red sandstone in the north of Scotland, and discovers impressions of various reptiles and vegetables, revealing important facts in geology. The author finally concludes that far back in antiquity, when this world first began to be inhabited by living beings, huge sauroid fish were succeeded by equally huge reptiles, reptiles by birds, birds by massupial quadrupeds, and finally the elephant, the creation of which, immediately preceded man. Thus, a regular gradation is established, and the cosmogony of Moses confirmed. All persons who have any taste for the study of natural science, will be delighted with this work. Medical Delusions. By. W. Hooker, M. D. Baker & Scribner. pp. 105-12mo. This is a prize essay of the Rhode Island Medical Society, and is an able exposition, by one of the regular profession, of quackery both among the people, and in the medical profession. There are evidently delusions on both sides, and the community ought to know where the truth lies. If any of our patrons wish to be thoroughly informed upon these subjects, let them purchase this cheap and interesting book. Alexander on the Psalms. Vol. III New-York: Baker & Scribner. pp. 316-12mo. We are happy to receive the closing volume of this valuable work. It is just what is needed and will be prized highly by all clergymen, and critical students of the Bible. We have spoken before of the work, and take pleasure in commending it again to our readers. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers of Great Britain and Ireland. [By Henry B. Stanton. Same Publishers. pp. 393-12mo. In this work the author presents sketches of all the important reforms which have occurred in Great Britain, including the French Revolution. The book is written in a pleasing style: |