to treat, in a comprehensive manner, of all subjects relating to the geography, chronology, history, mythology, arts, sciences, and letters of ancient Egypt; and to accompany such descriptions from the best authorities and collections of Egyp tian antiquities; to which copious references will be given. It is proposed to complete the work in from twenty to

prospectus of the New Edition of Shak-
speare's Plays and Poems, edited by J.
Payne Collier, Esq., in which the great
distinguishing feature contemplated, was
the correction and emendation of the text,
together with numerous additional and
hitherto unpublished illustrative notes,
&c. This announcement has since called
forth another similar project from Mr.
Charles Knight, the editor of the pop-twenty-four parts.
ular Pictorial edition of Shakspeare, now
nearly completed. It is needless here to
enter upon the question of the respective
claims of the rival editors; one certainly
HAS DONE much for the elucidation of re-
condite passages and obscure readings of
the immortal bard, as well as presented
to his numerous admirers the most beau-
tiful edition of his writings which the
world has ever seen, and therefore made
the age his debtor; while the other, pos-
sessing the most undoubted qualifications
for the task, and bringing to his aid the
most unrivalled resources, will doubtless
produce an edition hitherto unsurpassed,
and probably never to be surpassed by
any subsequent one, for the correctness
and accuracy of its text.

A new work by F. Strong, entitled "Greece as a Kingdom," a descriptive statistical account of that country, &c., is in press: also,

The Recreations of Christopher North, the first volume of which will be issued in April. This work has been long wished for by the numerous admirers of Blackwood, and its appearance will be welcomed by thousands of delighted readers.

The Journal of a Tour in Greece and the Ionian Islands, in the spring of 1838, with remarks on the recent history, preseut state, and classical antiquities of those countries; by W. Mure, Esq., illustrated with original drawings, 2 vols.

The tenth and concluding volume of Alison's "History of Europe," is nearly ready, embracing the physical resources and political advantages of America, the war with that country, the congress of Vienna, the hundred days, the battle of Waterloo, &c., &c.

The new art of Lithotint, by which im. pressions are taken from original draw ings made with the brush and liquid ink on stone, just in the same way as on pa per, is at length, we observe, brought to maturity. This new process is said to afford the most satisfactory and surprising proofs of its capabilities, delineating with the utmost power of pictorial effect, combined with delicate minuteness of form and gradation of tint, surpassing in richness and brilliancy any mode of engraving, however elaborate and beautiful.

Egyptian Antiquities.-Dr. Pettigrew (the well-known librarian to the Duke of Sussex) has recently issued a prospectus of a dictionary of Egyptian Antiquities, to be published by subscription in monthly parts, under the title of "Encyclopædia Egyptiaca." Of the utility of such a work there can be no question, and we hope that the author will be well supported by the public. Dr. Pettigrew proposes

Steam Navigation.-Our numerous scientific readers will feel obliged to us for thus early announcing that the enterprising London publisher, John Weale, has just published a most valuable appendix to Tredgold's new edition of his work on the Steam Engine and Steam Navigation. It contains among other important papers one contributed by the astronomer royal, on the "Results of Experiments on the disturbance of the Compass in Iron-built ships," accompanied with tables and most beautifully executed plates. We think it will be eagerly sought after here.

Thorp's Catalogue.-Another gigantic Catalogue, pp. 849! Mr. Thorpe richly deserves the patronage of the book-buying public, and the contents of this catalogue equal in curiosity and interest any that have emanated from his hands; and that is saying a great deal, when all the literary world know that he has always surpassed other bibliopolists in this line. The catalogue is exceedingly well compiled, and so great is the variety of its contents, that it will be found very valuable as a book of reference.

The

Still Another!-We think it incumbent on us to notice, which we do with pleas ure, the publication of a new Magazine, and published, where, reader, do you think? Why, at Columbo, in the island of Ceylon! It is the first essay in the department of mensual literature in that island. Magazine is of very moderate aspect and pretensions, but its contents are diversified and amusing-generally light, but, as in the instance of Mr. Lambert's "Remarks on the Cultivation of the Sugar Cane in that island," sometimes of a utilitarian quality.

A new German Grammar has recently been published in London by E. M. Heil

ner.

The Welsh are seeking to have the establishment of a professorship of the Welsh language and literature in the two senior Universities of England, Oxford and Cambridge.

An important work is announced for publication, to consist of fourteen volumes, entitled "A History of Dumont D'Urvilis' Expedition to the South Pole in 1837-40.”

The Minister of Public Instruction at Paris, is superintending the forthcoming publication of the Letters of Henry IV. The correspondence of this conspicuous monarch is very prolific; his letters amounting to above 2500, more than 1500 of which have never yet met the public

eye.

A new work by Professor Ullman, entitled "The Reformers before the Reformation," has been commenced, in 2 vols.