THE Elective Pamphlet has at last appeared, and a few comments upon it may not be out of place. Whatever criticisms may be made, the classical department has certainly put itself beyond criticism. The courses are complete and numerous, and we see nothing to be desired in addition. In connection with the Graduate Courses, it will be noticed that Harvard assumes the very first rank in the department of Philology. Concerning other changes, we cannot rest entirely satisfied. English remains where it was, German has lost one course, French 5 has been changed for the worse. The omission of Course 5 in Philosophy is to be deprecated, and it is a pity that the department should be crippled by the yet unfilled vacancy left by Dr. Peabody. The change in History 9 is also to be regretted. Science has undoubtedly suffered by the temporary loss of Professors Shaler and J. P. Cooke; but this is unavoidable, and there remains no ground for complaint. But it is very easy to criticise, and somewhat ungracious, perhaps, at the present time. We can only say that the Elective Pamphlet in general displays the same merits and demerits as did its predecessor of last year.