LITERARY REPORT. Mr. Bulwer's novel of "The Disowned" has been selected for the August and September volumes of "Colburn's Modern Novelists." Like its celebrated predecessors, the present cheap edition is beautifully embellished by the Findens, and elegantly bound in morocco cloth. It is revised by the author, who has added a most interesting essay on the different kinds of prose fiction, with remarks on the writings of Scott, Miss Edgeworth, the Miss Porters, Miss Austen, Victor Hugo, Captain Marryat, Mr. Ward, Mrs. Gore, Goethe, Godwin, Horace Walpole, Fielding, Smollett, Le Sage. Our distinguished novelist then takes a review of his own contributions to this most amusing department of literature, and thus concludes:-"If I were asked which of my writings pleased me the most in its moralserved the best to inspire the younger reader with a generous emotion and a gulding principle-the one best calculated to fit us for the world, by raising us above its trials, and the one by which I would most desire my own heart and my own faith to be judged—I would answer, The Disowned.' "These remarks have ended in much egotism;-I confess it; but, for my own part, I think that the world likes to learn from what theories, right or wrong, an author, however obscure, has composed his works. It amuses us to trace his delusions, or to examine how he who has been criticised by others plays the critic on himself. If, by accident, he is right, we can profit by his hints-if wrong, perhaps still more by his errors." IRELAND AND THE IRISH.-Sir Jonah Barrington's national work, "History of Ireland and the Union," is now completed, in two 4to vols., including no fewer than forty engraved portraits of almost all the individuals distinguished in the affairs of Ireland during the last forty years. Among those portraits, which are remarkable for their spirit and fidelity, are, the Duke of Leinster, Marquess Cornwallis, Earls of Clare, Charlemont, Ross, Granard, and Moira; Lords Castlereagh, Kilwarden, Hutchinson, De Blaquiere, and Ed. ward Fitzgerald; the Bishops of Waterford and Down; the Right Hon. John Philpot Curran, Plunkett, Hussey Burgh, and Grattan ; Mr. Secretary Cooke, Mr. Patrick Duigenan, Major-General Matthew, Colonel Vereker, Sir John Macartney, Sir Jonah Barrington; Messrs. Flood, Francis Hardy, Gold, Egan, Richard Dawson, Charles Kendal Bushe, Arthur O'Connor, Robert Emmett, and James Napper Tandy. With all these expensive embellishments, the present new edition is accessible to the public at less than half its former price. MR. BURKE'S HISTORY OF THE BRITISH LANDED GENTRY.-Ten Parts of the Work have already appeared, comprising particulars of nearly 30,000 eminent families or individuals connected with them; and a Part will be regularly published every quarter, till completed, This original and important work has been undertaken by Mr. Burke as a sequel to his well known and established "Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the United Kingdom," and upon a somewhat similar plan; in order that, when completed, the two publications may embrace the whole body of the British Peerage, Baronetage, and Gentry, and may furnish such a mass of authentic and available information in regard to all the principal Families in the Kingdom, as has never before been brought together for general reference and utility. The novelty and the serviceable purposes of the present undertaking combine to invest it with no common claims to public attention. The highly influential and extensive class to whom it refers, have hitherto had no work of reference exhibiting an entire and authentic account of their respective families, although it is obvious how large a share of interest attaches to such an object, both for the parties themselves, and for all connected with them, by the ties either of alliance, friendship, neighbourhood, patron. age, or political constituency. That so desirable a digest should not before have been executed, has been doubtless owing to the extreme labour and research demanded for the purpose; but this obstacle has now been overcome by efforts and arrangements of long continuance, aided by communications from the most authentic sources. The British Landed Gentry have now, therefore, a work to which they can refer with pride and satisfaction, as being, in the most peculiar sense, their own. The records of their honours and achievements,-the copious details of their bright and long-derived lineage, the incidental particulars of their connexions and collateral alliances,-and the curious anecdotes and traditions concerning their families, which have been at infinite pains and immense cost assembled in this work, will, it is confidently presumed, render it highly acceptable to every member of that distinguished class for whose use, benefit, and credit, it has been published. The new and cheaper edition of Mr. Leigh Hunt's Miscellany for the Fields and the Fireside-" The Indicator and the Companion," is on the eve of completion. It is not generally known that Mr. Hunt has named his work "The Indicator" after a little bird so called, otherwise the moroc, bee-cuckoo, or honey-bird. It is a native of Africa, and indicates to honey-hunters where the nests of wild bees are to be found. Just ready for publication, new and cheaper edition, in two thick 8vo. vols., price only 16s., with numerous official documents, now first published, and a new Introduction, “Literary and Historical Memoirs of Modern Greece: with details of the Decline of Sculpture, Architecture, Painting, and the Drama; a Comprehensive View of Romaic Literature; an Account of the Greek Church; and Notices of the Constitutions and Political Events of Moldavia, Wallachia, and the Ionian Islands." By James Emerson Tennent, Esq., M.P. A History of British India, from the termination of the War with the Mahrattas in 1805 to the renewal of the Company's Charter in 1833, by Edward Thornton, Esq., is preparing for publication. My Note-Book; Sketches on the Continent, by John Macgregor, Esq., Author of "British America," &c., is in progress at press. The French Academy has at last completed its Dictionary of the French Language, the last edition of which appeared so far back as 1762. It is in contemplation to publish, in the course of the presen' nonth, a Portrait of the celebrated Chinese Missionary, the Rev. Chas. Gutzlaff, to be engraved by Lane, from the picture that has been exhibited at the Royal Academy. Arithmetical Tables for the Use of Schools according to the English Imperial Standard, with their corresponding Value in French Weights and Measures. Observations on the Economy of Heat and Fuel, and the Application of Gas in heating Buildings and Apartments, and to Economical, Practical, and Domestic purposes by a Practical Chemist. LIST OF NEW BOOKS. The Indicator and Companion, by Leigh Hunt. New edition, with Portrait, 2 vols. 16s. The Disowned; vol. I. (to be completed in two vols.), being the 8th number of the cheap and embellished edition of "Colburn's Modern Novelists." Price 5s. each volume. 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An Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha, by William Beckford, Esq. 10s. 6d. The Life and Times of William III, by the Hon. A. Trevor. Vol. I. 12s. Conversations on Arithmetic, by Mrs. G. R. Porter. 12mo. 4s. 6d. Ure's Philosophy of Manufactures. 10s. The Empress, a Novel, by G. Bennett. 2 vols. 21s. Sketches of Bermuda, by S. H. Lloyd. 10s. 6d. A Twelvemonth's Residence in the West Indies, by R. R. Madden, M.D. 2 vols. This beautiful and interesting series of Landscape Illustrations of the Scriptures continues to merit and receive public patronage. It is especially valuable to those who desire to become acquainted with the peculiarities of places, the names of which have been long familiar to themscenes hallowed by the footsteps of the Saviour, and the Prophets and chosen kings who heralded His advent. But as landscapes only, they deserve very high commendation. The subjects are worthy the pencils of the distinguished painters whose names stand upon the title-page; and they have been engraved in such a manner as to add to the high reputation of Messrs. Finden. We should be glad to pay as warm a compliment to the letter-press that accompanies the prints. It is, unfortunately, dull and heavy; and although it may give us descriptions of the Plates," something more was, we think, desirable in a work so perfect in all other respects. It is easy enough to glean from histories and accounts of travellers a page or two of matter; but that matter might have been rendered important as well as agreeable if it had been worked up by an abler and more graceful pen. Little Red Riding-Hood. Painted by Edwin Landseer, R.A.; engraved by John H. Robinson. The very beautiful picture of which we have now before us an admirable copy cannot be forgotten by those who visited the Exhibition of the Royal Academy two or three years ago. It is one of Mr. Landseer's happiest efforts a delicious portrait of a lovely little girl. If the peasant-child has somewhat of an aristocratic air, it is but just enough to distinguish her as one of Nature's better endowed contributions to the volume of the world. She may be, and we believe is, the daughter of a Duke; but_the woods and fields now and then show us such as the noblest peer in England might be proud to own. This sweet picture has been copied by Mr. Robinson-an artist who holds the foremost rank as a British engraver, and who, indeed, with another, Mr. Doo, to whom we shall presently refer, principally maintain in Great Britain the high character of the art. It is not easy to compliment Mr. Robinson as he deserves. We have no means of "extracting" a specimen of his work, and must content ourselves with recommending the productions of his burin to the widest patronage they can receive. The Fair Forester. Painted by Henry Wyatt; engraved by We have already made reference to the talents of Mr. Doo; our readers need scarcely be informed that they are of the highest order. His prints after Lawrence and Newton have obtained large circulation, and have made his name well known among all who appreciate art, both in England and on the Continent. The subject he has now sent forth is not, perhaps, so fortunate as some that he has heretofore copied; but it forms a very fine and beautiful print, and will be welcomed by all who love nature, and admire the better productions of art. This publication, as well as that which bears the name of Mr. Robinson, have been issued by Mr. Moon. Time and Tide wait for no Man. Painted by Buss; engraved by Henry Rolls. This is, we believe, the first publication of a new establishment-that of Mr. Edmund Graves, of King William-street; and although we hope hereafter to find him placing before us for notice works of a higher and better class, we may safely congratulate him on a good commencement. This print represents an artist sketching by the sea-shore, and so absorbed by the contemplation of nature in her most sublime aspect, as to remain unconscious of the incoming of the "tide," that waits for no man, and completely deaf to the friendly warning of a fisherman, who halloos to him from the beach. The print is full of humour and character, and has been very creditably engraved by Mr. H. Rolls. THE DRAMA. DRURY LANE. THIS Theatre, after closing its most irregular season with the "matchless performances of the unrivalled Malibran," re-opened a few nights since with a most unusual entertainment, to wit, a legitimate one, such as the original patent of the theatre was given to promote-the performance of an original and most beautiful English play, and of a good old English farce. This was for the benefit of Mr. Samuel Russell, who is best known to those who know the theatre best, as it existed a dozen or twenty years ago, when the gallant and never-to-be-forgotten Major Sturgeon, in the person of the excellent comedian, Dowton, recounted to the father of the once gentle Miss Molly Jollop, the marching of his corps from Brentford to Ealing, and from Ealing to Acton, and the citizens of the pit were not at all ashamed of the exploits of that great civic soldier ! 66 Mr. Sheridan Knowles made his first appearance on this occasion since his return from America. He was received with loud shouts of enthusiastic cheering, which his few brief and cordially-impressive words at the close, when the audience again brought him forward, repaid with interest. He spoke, too, of our brothers and sisters on the other side of the broad Atlantic," and the responsive cheers of acknowledgment rose and fell, and rose again. It was a scene which, after the fashion of all Mr. Knowles's scenes, did the heart good. The Hunchback was the play of the night, and Mr. Knowles performed Master Walter with his usual animation, reality, and freshness. We should add to this, that there was a more equal and unfailing sustainment in the performance, than we recollect to have observed before in the acting of this great dramatist. A young lady from the minor theatres, Miss Macarthy, played the celebrated character of Julia with great effect. (She ought to receive an engagement immediately, we think, from one of the larger houses. Why not, meanwhile, from the Haymarket, where a serious actress is occasionally much wanted?) She has great natural sensibility, and a command of most real pathos. With many personal disadvantages against her, all are forgotten in the truth of these characteristics. Her vice is a tendency to the violent stage method, which has been cherished in a wretched school. In passages of vehemence she wants dignity and effect, and is apt to degenerate into common-place. But in the deep abandonment of suffering and pathos, we question whether she will be found to have any equal at present on the stage. In fact, we are sure she has not. HAYMARKET. We recommend a visit to this theatre to all who have a liking for the old comedy. It is the only place where we can get a glimpse even of its skirts, and generally, we may add, more is to be seen. Holcroft's Deserted Daughter, for instance, The School for Scandal, The Way to Keep Him, The Rivals, The Hypocrite, The Road to Ruin, The Clandestine Marriage, are among the many excellent comedies which have not been unworthily represented. Mr. Farren's powers are well known, and may always be relied on. Mr. Strickland is a highly meritorious performer. Mr. Buckstone has infinite comicality and real quaintness (though we would rather not see him in Sir Benjamin Backbite); and Mr. Webster is diligent, various, and amusing. Some others should be in justice named; and a serious acquisition has been made in the person of Mr. Warde. Miss Taylor is deservedly a favourite, and Mrs. Glover is still inimitable. At the performance of The Rivals her Majesty the Queen was present, and the comedy went off admirably. We never recollect the wit to have relished better; every point told. We should have liked to have seen Mr. Farren less abrupt in his cordiality, and more genial in his irritability; but the nice derangement of Mrs. Malaprop's epitaphs made up for all. The Maid of Croissey, translated from the French by Mrs. Charles Gore, is a very neatly and prettily-constructed piece, full of very pleasing interest, and well performed in all its parts. Austerlitz, a serjeant of the old guard of Napoleon, is drawn to the life in this little piece, and has a faithful representative in Mr. Webster. It should be seen for the excellence of this alone. PROCEEDINGS OF SOCIETIES. ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY. At a recent meeting, a paper was read, entitled, "A Narrative of a Voyage from Singapore to the Western Coast of Borneo, in the year 1834, by George Earl, Esq." This voyage was undertaken, we are informed, with a view to open the trade with the Chinese colonies, on the island of Borneo. Mr. Earl then proceeds to state :—“The Dutch have two small settlements on the coast; one at Sambas, in lat. 1° 25' N.; the other at Pontiana, lat. 0° 2' S. being about ninety miles apart. The country between these two settlements is very rich in gold and diamond mines; and has been for many years in the possession of a strong colony of Chinese, who have kept themselves independent, notwithstanding many attempts of the Dutch to get possession of their mines. The Dutch, however, being masters at sea, prohibit the Chinese from carrying on any trade on the coast, except at Sambas and Pontiana, making them pay heavy duties for everything imported or exported. But the object of Mr. Earl's voyage was to open a direct trade with Sinkawan, the principal seaport town of the Chinese. His cargo consisted chiefly of opium, tea, and piece goods; and he was provided with two interpreters, one who understood the Tartar dialect spoken there, the other to interpret it to him in Malay. He left Singapore on the 1st of March. On the 12th made land to the westward of Point Batirblat, in lat. 0° 45' N. The next day cast anchor, and, in the long boat, entered a creek on the island, that brought them into a river, which they learned was called Songy Ryah. Having ascertained that the river leading to Sinkawan was seven miles farther to the northward, he weighed, and proceeded thither; and on his arrival met with two prows, which proved to be Dutch cruisers. The commander of these vessels tried all he could to induce Mr. Earl not to go up the river, but did not use any force, although it was, perhaps, his duty to have done so; and he had sixty men under him, while Mr. Earl had only twelve. Seeing Mr. Earl determined to proceed, he said he would accompany him, and took a seat in Mr. Earl's boat. They soon reached the town of Sinkawan. Mr. Earl went to the court-house, where the Chinese magistrate resided; stated to him his mission; and requested to know whether he would trade with him. While the authorities were considering what reply to make, our author inspected the town. Sinkawan is a long narrow street of thatched, wooden houses; the front room of most of There are sevethem being a shop for the sale of provisions, &c. ral houses for smoking opium, which in some respects strongly reminded him of our public-houses. The court-house is detached from the town, and is surrounded with a low turf wall, near the gate of which some long jingals are planted. On re-entering the court-house, Mr. Earl was informed by the authorities, that they could not, on their own responsibility, let him trade with the town; but if he would wait a few days, they would send for instructions from the Chinese governor, who lived at Montrado, about thirty-five miles in the interior. Mr. Earl, however, decided upon proceeding to Sambas, which he reached in a few days. The entrance of Sambas river is in lat. 1° 25' N.; and is about a mile broad at the mouth: it continues navigable for ships of considerable burden for 200 miles, and proHe was informed that it was navigable for canoes till bably for more. within two days' walk of Borneo Proper; but, he says, the Malays are not always to be credited. The town of Sambas is situated on a small river, which joins the main branch, about fourteen miles from the mouth. The Dutch have been in possession of this fort about eight years; before that time it was a complete nest of pirates. The government establishment consists of a resident, a surgeon, two officers, and about forty soldiers, half of whom are Europeans. Mr. Earl, the day after his arrival, called upon |