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124 BOOKS ano kx< iiam;i:s. Howard's History of the War in Georgia.—Our former coadjutor, Rev» C. VC. Howard, is now busily en gaged in preparing a History of the War in Georgia. When that is finished, we shall look again to him for val uable assistance, and we hope not in vain. Morris’s English Grammar. —Prof. I. .T. Morris fa vors us with a copy of the last revised edition of his “Philosophical and Practical Grammar of the English Language, progressively arranged, in which every word is parsed according to its use.” The author, a native of South Carolina, issues this edition from his present resi dence, Auburn, Ala. This grammar has been introduced, adopted and successfully taught, in many excellent schools in that and other Southern States. It is an eminently Original and suggestive work, in which many of the ordi nary difficulties in acquiring a knowledge of English Gram mar are greatly reduced. Prof. I. J. Morris, Auburn, Ala. $ 1.50 each— sl2 per dozen. La Cause Perdue. —We have received a number in French, of Pollard’s Lost Cause, or History of the late War. Til 3 great popularity of this remarkable work has Induced M. Jules Noblom to translate it into French, for the benefit of our Franco American citizens, and in order to place before the people of Continental Europe, a view of the late revolution as it appeared to one of the partu s in the struggle. This work, if we may take the opinion of a French critic before us, is well done, and it seems to us very clearly and accurately rendered. It comes to us from the press of (lie Renaissance Louidanaise. As vve are invited to receive subscriptions, such of our readers ns would like the Yvork, can address (lie office of the Ranaissance, 48 Rue Conti, New Orleans, or that of the Southern Cultivator. The price is SB.OO in advance. A photographic group of the heroes of the “Lost Cause,” appears in the first number. French Papers.— We exchange with tYvo good French weekly papers, Yvhich we recommei and to those desiring to keep up their knowledge of the language, viz: Le Jfes rhaccbc, a 4 page folio, published at Edgar P. 0., Parish of St. Jean Baptist, La. at $5 per annum, and La Renats- Louidanal.se, a 10 page quarto, suitable for binding, and cleverly edited, at $0 per annum. 48 Ruo Conti, New Orleans. Hours at Home.— The Mayeh number of this popular monthly has been received. It is devoted to religious and useful literature. This number contains besides manv miscellaneous papers of merit, an aitiele by ike Marvel, on \ iilage Greens and bailwav Gardens. r i his magazine abounds in earnest, sound, well Yvriiten articles, and con tains none of those trashy sensational stories which are so common. Its interest is sustained by a host of well known contributors. Charles Scribner A Cos., GDI Broad way, New York ; per year. Ihe Little Corporal. —No magazine is received with greater pleasure by the younger members of our house hold, or expected Yvii.li mote impatience, than the “ Little Corporal.” It is truly said to be “ fighting against Wrong, and for the Good, the True and Beautiful.” The February number is full of good things; the “Bear’s Den,” is a most interesting story, and the number contains several very pretty illustrations. Alfred L. Sewell, Publisher oi Little Chit* go, 111. S<) U TH ERN C U LTI VATOIt. Crescent Monthly. —The contents of the March num ber tire varied and interesting. Among the best of the original papers are the “Literateurs of the South,” by James Wood Davidson, Esq , and one upon Wordsworth, by Paul Hayne, 'filmic ate several other good original j articles and the selections are made with great taste. Wm. Evelyn & Cos., New Orleans, La. ; Wm. B. Smith A Cos., Raleigh, N. C.; $4.00. Godly’s Lady’s Book. —The March number contains i2G Engravings, fashion plates and cuts. Among the pa per.-, the most interesting is the story “Theory vs. Prac i lice.” There are many other good stories and the number ;is got tip with characteristic cave, taste and elegance. L» A. Godey, Philadelphia, Pa.; $3.00 pa* annum. Every Saturday. —ln addition to the excellent Serials, by Miss Thackery, Henry Kingsley and Edmund Yates, this popular Weekly lias numerous short, pithy articles on ; European political and social topics, which arc of great interest to all intelligent Americans. It also gives every week one or more choice poems by Swinburne, Buchanan, Jean IngloloYv, or some other of the rising poets of Eng land ; frequently it is enriched by a translation of some specially instructive or interesting sketch from French and German periodicals. In fact, it contains weekly, a valua ble miscellany of what is best and —to American readers— most attractive in Foreign current Literature. It is pub lished by Tioknor and Fields, Boston. $5 per annum. Our Young Folks. —Tins charming little magazine is edited by J. T. Trowbridge, Lucy Larcom and Gail Ham ilton. ■ As it is conducted by writers of such excellence, it cannot fail to be interesting. Every number is beautifully illustrated. In short, is a delightful gilt for all young persons. Published monthly, by Tick nor & Fields, 121 Turnout Street, Boston ; Terms, $2 per Year. Dk Bow’s Review. —The Review contains more of read ing matter than it did before the war, and discusses a greater var iety of topics, by leading writers. The present number (February) discusses the War, Population and Grime, British America, the Negro—past and future, Tex as, Ac. An article on Cotton Manufactures, condenses all that is interesting and valuable upon the subject. The main pur pose of the Review is the restoration of the South in all the elements of prosperity and wealth. Nashville, lean. ; terms, per annum. Le Bon Ton. —This magazine is the most tastefully illus trated Book of fashions tnatwe receive. Its fashion plates are all the latest styles, engraved in France, and every number eontaihs three life size patterns with full direc tions. Besides the great attention which it pays to the fashions, there are also several interesting stories to be found in each number. The Southern Medical and Surgical Journal.— We have received the March number from the publish er. The publisher displays his usual taste in the getting U P of the exterior. And Yve arc assured by those who are posted in such matters, that the articles are full of sound medical learning, and the work of great value to the pro fession. Augusta, Ga., E. H. Pughe, Bi-monthly, $5 per annum. The Illustrated Horticulturist Almanac for 1867, is neatly printed, handsomely illustrated, and full of useful matter relating to Farm and Garden ; 10 cents; Geo. H. r. W. Woodward, 87 Park Row, New York City.