high schools have a salary of $2,500, gold; the female assistants in the high schools receive $1,200, gold. The principals of the grammar schools receive $2,100; sub-masters $1,500; female assistants from $600 to $1,000. An attempt was made by the Romanists, some time since, I understand, to obtain appropriations for the schools under their charge, which was defeated. They have twelve private schools under their control, with an attendance of about 3,400 pupils, including young men preparing for the priesthood. Besides public schools, there are seventy or more private schools, but the standard of education in them is far below that afforded by the city." Carleton" in Boston Journal. BOOK NOTICES. THE HUMAN INTELLECT, with an Introduction upon Psychology and the Soul. Noah Porter, D.D., Clark Professor of Moral Philosophy and Metaphysics in Yale College. 8vo, pp. 670. C. Scribner & Co., New York. It has been known to some, at least, of our readers, that the distinguished scholar, Prof. Porter, has for years been at work upon this treatise, which is without doubt, the most complete that has appeared in our language. It was prepared primarily as a text-book for colleges; and that it might be adapted to this purpose, the definitions, propositions and arguments are concisely stated and printed in large type, while that which is explanatory or illustrative and more popular in its character is in smaller type. Its philosophy is plainly of the spiritual and theistic tendency, as contrasted with the materialistic and anti-theistic. Such a work, the result of years of toil, by an acknowledged master in metaphysics, challenges the honest criticism of the student. LEE & SHEPARD with their accustomed enterprise, are preparing for a brisk trade, in anticipation of the Holidays. Among their new books we find two from the ever-busy pen of the children's favorite, Oliver Optic. FREAKS OF FORTUNE; or, Half Round the World, which is No. 2 of the Starry Flag Series: and MAKE OR BREAK; or, The Rich Man's Daughter No. 5 of the same series. These are both serial stories, which have appeared in “Our Boys and Girls,' and are in great demand. They also publish the following: THE LITTLE SPANIARD, or Jose's Grandson, is No. 4 of the "Helping Hand Series," by May Mannering. These stories are well told, and never fail to in terest. DOTTY DIMPLE OUT WEST is No. 3 of the Dotty Dimple Stories, by Sophie May, and is just as entertaining as the volumes which have preceded it We pity the full grown man or woman even, who cannot laugh heartily at the bright sayings and doings of Little Dotty. THE PHILOSOPHY OF DOMESTIC LIFE, by W. H. Byford, M. D., of Chicago, Ill. Pp. 174. A plea for such educational reforms as shall prepare the young for their anticipated political, legal, and family relations. One chapter treats of the "Ethics of Married Life." HALL'S ALPHABET OF GEOLOGY; or, First Lessons in Geology and Mineralogy, by S. R. Hall, LL. D., pp. 196. Gould & Lincoln, 59 Washington Street, Boston. This little work seems eminently adapted to supply the wants of those who are just starting in this department of Natural Science, and may well serve as an introduction to the more complete works of Hitchcock, Dana, Shepard, and others. We are particularly interested in "Localities and List of Minerals found in New England and the Middle States," and " Family and School Cabinet," both of which will be of great service to any young student who desires to furnish himself with a mineralogical collection, and to arrange and classify it without the aid of an expert. LION BEN, OF ELM ISLAND; by Rev. Elijah Kellogg," Author of Spartacus to the Gladiators." Pp. 265. This volume is the first of the Elm Island Stories, the object of which will be to inspire respect for labor, integrity, and every noble sentiment, while presenting the exciting scenes and peculiar perils of frontier life. The boys will like them. CHANGING BASE, or What Edward Rice Learnt at School. William Everett Pp. 282. This is a boys' book, by the youngest son of Edward Everett, who for the present, is turning his attention to authorship. The scene opens with an inside view of the Boston Latin School, where Mr. Everett fitted for Harvard. Will Ned Rice become as famous as Tom Brown? THE MIMIC STAGE: A series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces, for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals. George M. Baker. Pp. 290. The pieces presented have already stood the test of public approval. Dr. HOWELL'S FAMILY. Mrs. H. B. Goodwin. Pp. 361. THE GOLDEN ROBIN, for the use of Juvenile Classes, Public Schools and Seminaries. By W. O. Perkins. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. Pp. 224. The four parts into which this work is divided comprise respectively “Musical Notation"; "Rounds and Exercises Adapted to Physical Action ”; “A Large Collection of Pieces for General Use and Various Occasions"; and "Sacred Music." We have examined the "Golden Robin" with care and great satisfaction. It contains, in addition to a large amount of standard music, many excellent pieces, written expressly for it by the editor. A valuable feature of the book is the large number of beautiful songs, written by Mrs. M. B. C. Slade, and set to music by Mr. Perkins. These songs are especially adapted to the various circumstances of schools, and cannot fail to be a source of pleasure to teachers and scholars. We confidently recommend the Golden Robin to those who are looking for a good singing book for use in schools. (OR PART II.) AND PRONOUNCING SPELLER. ..... 528 pages. 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