On the influence of the national character on English literature. By the Rev. James Byrne.
On the classical and romantic schools of English literature as represented by Spenser, Dryden, Pope, Scott, and Wordsworth. By William Rushton.
On the English drama. By Arthur Houston.
On the life and writings of the late John Foster, the essayist. By the Rev. Edward Whately.
On the ballad and lyrical poetry of Ireland. By Randal W. M'Donnell.