Short Notices [pp. 674-683]

Short Notices..
heart. Gladly would we see the book in the hands of all, but
especially of bereaved and otherwise afflicted persons.
An Address, delivered before the Alumni and Former Stu dents of the Ohio University, August 7, 1850. By the Rev.
D. V. McLean, D.D., of Freehold, N. J. New York.
Spalding & Shepard. 1850. 8vo. pp. 50.
In this well written address, the author evinces his practical
judgment, by avoiding the generalities usual on such occasions, and filling his space with a careful history, which, if
interesting to us, must be greatly more so to those who live in
the West. This gives the pamphlet a permanent value, in the
annals of Ohio and of the country. Laudable diligence is
apparent in the collection of materials, and the facts are for
the most part such as will be new to the majority of readers.
For the sound, conservative and pacific opinions, warmly urged
in the latter t art, Dr. McLean merits the thanks of every
patriot.
An Address on the IMlissionary Aspect of African Colonization.
By James A. Lyon, Pastor of the Westminster Presbyte rian Church, St. Louis. 1850.
A useful and animated discourse on a great topic of increasing interest.
A Discourse on the Death of Zachary Taylor, twelfth Presi dent of the United States. By John M. Krebs, D.D. New
York. 1850.
The doctrine and the style both recommend this sermon,
delivered by a pastor to his people, on a late affecting occasion.
A Sermon, preached at Setauket, at the funeral of the Rev.
John Gile, October 14, 1849; by the Rev. James C. Ed wards, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Smithtown,'L. I.
New York. 1850.
The melancholy event commemorated in this modest but
truly excellent discourse, is the death of an amiable and useful
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