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tion of the plan of Pestalozzi. By Mrs. Eli- thor of the History of the War of La Venzabeth Hamilton. 12mo. 78,

A sher: Introduction to the Greek Language. Svo. 8s. 6d.

A new Game for teaching young People Genealogy and Chronology, blended with the most remarkable Events of the History of England. 18s.

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French Phraseology. Third edition, 12mo.. pp. 248, 4 vols.

The Students of languages are often liable to fall into gross improprieties, both in speaking and writing, for the want of paying a proper attention to

dée, &c. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 19.

Notwithstanding the sudden and great change which has taken place in the situation of Frait, these volumes will be found to possess uncomiada interest, which is rather heightened than sup pressed by what has happened in that country.

Here the reader will be able to trace the open tions of the allies with the atmost precision; and what is of equal importance, he will here discoser the secret history of those scenes which have so much coutounded the sagacity of existing postcians, and which are likely to exercise the speid lating genius of future ages. The work is the production of an enlightened mind; and thenga marked by a strong spirit of hostility to the tyraut who for a moment has succeeded in gaining posses sion of Paris, it is drawn up with great judgment and candour,

Memoirs of the War of the French in

the peculiarities of idiomatic phraseology. This Spain. By M. de Rocca, an Officer of Hassars, and Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour. Svo. gs.

is particularly the case with those who have learnt French superficially, or in the ordinary course of education; and heuce it is that so many whimsical blunders are committed by Euglishmen when they attempt a conversation in that tongue. As the present little volume is well calculated to correct this common error, by making the various idioms of the French clearly understood, according to a regular classification of subjects, we can cheerfully recommend it to all who are engaged in the study of that language, particularly young persons, who will learn things from it as well as words.

HISTORY.

Essai Historique, Politique, et Moral, sur les Révolutions Anciennes et Modernes. Par

F. A. de Chateaubriand. 8vo.

It is justly observed by the editor, that this essay could not have made its appearance at a more fa. vourable time, the revolutionary hydra having uníortunately once more reared its head in France, in the person of the child and champion of Jacobinism. The work, however, merits higher praise, being sure to command the attention, not only of statesmen and philosophers, but of all who feel interested in the welfare of the community in which they live. The author considers the moral corruption of the French as the principal source of their misfortunes. He then takes a comprehensive view of the abolition of the monarchies of Greece in favour of republicanistn, with which he ingeniously compares the democratic frenzy of the French revolutionists. A striking resemblance is traced between the

Athenians and Parisians, and parallels are also drawn between Persia and Germany, Macedon and Prussia. Tyre and Holland, Egypt and modern Italy, Scythia and Switzerland, and between Carthage and England. The wars of the Greeks are compared with the revolutionary ones of the French; and the philosophers of the age of Alexander are contrasted with those of modern times: and to the account of the misfortunes of Dionysius is added a catalogue of princes who have been obliged to wander in foreign lands. The murders of Agis of Sparta, Charles I. of England, and Louis XVI. of France, occupy a long and eloquent chap. ter; and the work ends by a short investigation of the influence of the Reformation, and the doctrines of the philosophers under Louis XV. upon the French revolution.

An authentic Narrative of the Invasion of France in 1814. By M. de Beauchamp, au

This volume exhibits a very curious picture of the mountaisects of Spain, besides affording much information with respect to the military opera irus carried on in that country during the unprincipled occupancy of it by the myrmidons of Buonaparte, The author writes like a man of feeling, who was fully sensible of the injustice of the war, while hi military duties compelled him to take a part in it. His narrative is wholly divested of national and professional vanity, though it is minute a detail, and abundant ia anecdote.

History of the Kings of England, by William of Malmesbury, with notes, &c. by the Rev. John Shape, B. A. late of Trinity College, Oxford, curate of Elstead and Treyford, Sussex. Royal 4to. 31. 3s.

The Character of Moses established for Veracity as a Historian, recording Events subsequent to the Deluge. By the Rev. Joseph Townsend, M. A. Vol. II. 410, 11.168.

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Hora Pelasgicæ; containing an Inquiry into the Origin and Language of the Pelasgi, or ancient Inhabitants of Greece. bert Marsh, D. D. F. R. S. Margaret Prefessor of Divinity at Cambridge. Part I. svo. 7s. 6d.

Rerum Hibernicarum Scriptores Veteres. Auctore Carolo O'Connor, S. T. D. Tom. I., 4to. 21. 25.

History of Merchant Taylors' School from its foundation to the present time. By the Rev. H. B. Wilson, B. D. second under4to. 41. 4s.

master.

LAW.

The Trial of James Ripley and others for the Murder of Jane Watson, shot in the Riot in Old Burlington-street, March 7, 1815. Evo. 3s.

A new Table of the Rates of the Assessed Taxes payable from the 5th April, 1815, with the Rules for charging them. By G. P. Andrewes, attorney, Bristol. 2s.

MEDICINE, SURGERY, &C.

have been confounded with Syphilis. By An Essay on the Venereal Diseases which Rich. Carmichael, M. R. I. A. President of

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New Publications, with Critical Remarks.

the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Part II. 4to. 11. 5s.

Researches on Consumption and other Disorders of the Lungs; from the French of G. L. Bayle. By Wm. Barrow, M. D. Li verpool. 8vo. 12s.

Observations on the Bulam Fever which has of late years prevailed in the West la dies, America, Gibraltar, Cadiz, and other parts of Spain. By Wm. Pym, esq. deputy inspector of Hospitals.

Additional Reports on the Effects of a peculiar Regimen in Cases of Cancer, Scrofula, Consumption, Asthma, and other Chronic Diseases. By William Lambe, M. D. svo.

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At a time when experience has forced conviction upon the most obstinate mind, and drawn from it the reluctant acknowledgment, that our naval power may be rivalled and shaken in a quarter where it could least have expected to find a com. petitor, the most vigilant attention ought to be paid those abuses and errors which have crept into an establishment that so essentially affects our national existence. The patriotic author of this tract, who is evidently a naval officer of consider. able ability and observation, has penetrated into the areana of the complicated machine, and laid open, with equal judgment and spirit, those evila which, though too generally slighted, because they have so long existed, canker the vital parts of the system, and threaten its absolute run, unless some salutary measures are adopted to correct the malady, and to counteract the efforts of those who are profiting by our apathy.

Anecdotes Parisiennes.

4s. bound.

12mo. pp. 247,

This is one of the most amusing collections of anecdotes that we have ever met with, and far ex ceeds the generality of our jest books, being equally witty without any of that vulgarity and obsceni ty with which they are commonly disfigured.

French Letters, with a translation into English. 12mo. 45. bound.

An excellent little volume, extremely well adapted for the edification of young persous in morals, as well as to improve them in the knowJudge of the Reach language, and the el gance of epistolary romposition.

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Heraldry of Crests, selected from the Works of Nesbet, Guillim, M'Kenzie, Edmondson, &c., comprising upwards of 2,500 crests of the most distinguished families in the United Kingdom, from the Crusades to the present time. By J. P. Elvin. 18mo. gs.

France and England, or Scenes in each, compiled from the original Papers of Edward Castleton Gifford, esq. 2 vols. 12mo. 10s. 6d.

Spirit of the Public Journals for 1814. Vol. XVIII. 12mo. 7s.

Fragmenta Antiquitatis, or Ancient Tenures and Jocular Customs of Manors. By Thos. Blount, esq.; with considerable additions by H. M. Beckwith. 4to. 21. 12s. 6d. fine 31. 38.

Harmonies of Nature. By J. B. H. de St. Pierre; translated from the French by W. Meeston, A. M. 3 vols. 8vo. 11. 16s.

The Baronetage of England; a new edition, enlarged with the genealogies of 106 baronets. By John Debrett. 2 vols. il. 9s.

Public Disputation of the Students of the College of Fort William, Bengal, before Earl Moira, Governor-general, with his Lordship's Discourse, June 20, 1814. 8vo. 3s.

A Treatise on Gas Light, exhibiting a Description of the Apparatus and Machinery best calculated for making Coal Gas, and. the Methods of applying it as a substitute for Candles and Lamps. By Frederick Accum. Royal 8vo. 12s.

The Rights of the British Navy asserted and defended.

Display, a Tale for young People. By Jane Taylor, one of the authors of Original Poems for Infant Minds. fc. 8vo. 6s. Kirby's Wonderful Museum. Vol. V. 128.

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Conversation: a Didactic Poem. In three Parts. By Wm. Cooke, Esq. of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law, &c. &c. edition. 12mo. 5s.

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We feel great pleasure in announcing this new and enlarged edition of a very useful as well as entertaining poem. The art of conversation is of much higher importance to the comfort of society, and the improvement of individuals, than is commonly imagined; and the butle work before ns, independent of its poetical merit, which is truly considerable, may be recommended as an excellent manual of practical instruction for young persons in, particular, teaching them the means of acquiring an accomplishment on which no smail portion of human happiness may be said to depend. The preseut edition is enriched by a characteristic review of Dr. Johnson's celebrated literary club, the leading members of which are here drawn with great judgment and feeling.

Bouts Rimés; or the Poetical Pastimes of a few Hobblers round the base of Parnassus. Second Edition. 8vo. 25.

These are the "extemporaneous effusions of a verse-making brotherhood at Anstruther in Scot land," the presiding bard of which fraternity issues long strings of rhymes for the exercise of his brethren's fertile genius, and here we have some witty specimens of their labours. The editors thus modestly speak of their asssociation. and of the pro ductions to which it has given birth; "indeed we are little creatures, and are not very ambitious; we shall leave it to Messrs. Campbell Scott, &c. to flap with their wings the double summit of Par nassus. They are stong eagles--we are little but. teries, poor feeble worms, that have spent the first period of our existence in the cradles of our na fico cabbages, but are now, through the quickening influence of Apollo, fitted and endowed with wings of transitory beauty, to flutter a moment round the louly heather of the foot of the hill of song." But though it must be admitted that there are not very sublime flights exhibited in this collection, the whole will afford much amusement, and some of the pieces indicate a poctical fancy of no ordinary powers.

The Veils, or the Triumph of Constancy By Miss Porden. 8V0. 10s. 6d.

Armageddon. By the Rev. Geo. Townsend, B. A. The first eight books. 4to. 11. 11s. 6d.

Ancient Scotish Poems, published from the M4.S. of George Bannatyne, 1568. 8vo.

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Poems. By Wm. Wordsworth. Including Lyrical Ballads and the Miscellaneous Pieces of the Author, with additions. 2 vol 8vo. 11. ss.

Peter Pindar's R-1 Loggerheads, or the Congress of Blocks. 8vo. 25.

POLITICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY.

Some Principles of Civilization, with de tached Thoughts on the Promotion of Christianity in British India. By Richard Hey, Esq. L,L.B. 35.

The Happiness of States, or an Inquiry concerning Population. 4to. 11. 11s. 6d.

The Principle of the English Poor Law, illustrated from the Evidence given before the Corn Committee by Scottish Proprietors. Ev John Weyland, jun. esq. F.R.S. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Letter to a Noble Lord on the present Stuation of France and Europe.

An Inquiry into the Effects of the Irish Grand Jury Laws, as affecting the Industry, Improvement, and Moral Character of the People of Ireland. By Thomas Rice, Esq.

F.A.S.

TOPOGRAPHY.

Description of Browsholme Hall, and of the Parish of Waddington, in the West Riding of the County of York; together with a collection of Letters from original M.S.S. in the possession of Thos. Lister Parker, Esq, of Browsholme Hall. royal 4to. 21. 2s.

TRAVELS.

A Visit to Paris in 1814; being a Review of the Moral, Political, Intellectual, and Social Condition of the French Capital. By John Scott. svo. gs.

We feel no hesitation in saying that this veler a exhibits a much more correct and perspicuous VIPS of the French national character than any which

has fallen under our notice since the intercourse between the two countries has been renewed. Mr. Scott has investigated the moral features of these people with a philosophical spirit: and in or der to form an exact estimate, he has directed his observations to all the classes and descriptions of persons, whose manners and opinions never fail to give a strong force and predominant colour to the drawn is indeed a melancholy one, hat it is entire community. The picture which he rat from being overcharged in any part; and abu ka there be any among us still weak enough to be h infatuated by the revolutionary mania which he produced such deplorable effects, we would ecra estly recommend this book to their serions perussla and if that does not effect a cure, nothing relaza for them but hellebore and a dark chamber.

teenth Century. From the French of M. et England at the Beginning of the NineLevis, Duke and Peer of France, Vol.

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Review of New Musical Publications.

many mistakes into which the writer has fallen, that he has been indebted for great part of the information which he has incorporated into his book, to compilations of very little authority.

The Traveller's complete Guide through Belgium, Holland and Germany. By Chas. Campbell, Esq. 12mo. 7s.

* Souvenirs d'Italie, d'Angleterre et d'Amerique. Par M. de Chateaubriand.

2 vols svo. 183.

By Mungo Park.

453

4to.

Africa in 1815.
11. 115. 6d.
*Travels of Professor Lichtenstein in
Southern Africa. Vol. 2. 4to. 21. 2s.

A Voyage to Cadiz and Gibraltar up the Mediterranean to Malta and Sicily in 1810 and 1811, including a descriptive Tour of Sicily and the Lipari Islands, and an Exeursion in Portugal. By Lieut.-gen. G. Cockburn, 2 vols. 8vo. 21. 12s. 6d. ; large paper

Journal of a Mission to the Interior of 41. 45. with 33 coloured plates, and maps.

REVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS.

Principles of the Science of Tuning Instruments with fixed Toues. By Charles Earl Stanhope. Stereotype edition.

Musicians and to ers have long been divided concerning the merits of the Equal and Unequal Temperaments. Of about twenty musical protes sors. whom Lord Stanhope conversed with, one half were for the cqual temperament, and the other half reprobated that mode of tuning as never Satisfying the ear perfectly in any one key what. SOEVER. "Musical temperament," says his Lord. ship," siguities the precise adjustment of the re. Jative pitch of all the keys or fixed tones of any musical instrument, so as to distribute the four wolves which are in the major thrds, and likewise the quint wolf, according to some given systematic proportions That mode of temperament in which the quint wolf is distributed in an equal proportion ainongst all the twelve quiots of an instrument, is that which is called the Equal Temperaments, and every other mode of temperament, without ex. ception, is called an Unequal Temperament." In the equal temperament, all the twelve quints are made imperfect. According to that erroneous systrin, there is not a single perfect third, fourth, or filth, in the whole instrument. All those chords which nature has rendered perfect, are, by this contrivance, made imperfect. Some tuners, who prefer an unequal, temperament throw the whole of the quint wolf in the key of E flat. Others dį. vide it between the two keys of A flat did D flat; er between some other keys. But such tempera meuts are as unsatisfactory in theory as they are defective in practice; for they render some keys too bad to modulate into, without offending the ear extremely. In Lord Stanhope's method there are none of these defects. Every key is made pleasing, and fit for tran position and modulation, and is also a peculiar character which belongs to it. Some keys are fitted for cheerful music--some for grave-some for martial-some for pastoral. In this mode, which is one of the unequal temperaments, there are seven quints quite perfect, and five quints flatter than perfect The process is as follows:-Pitch middle to the fork, then tune the octave below. To C below make G a perfect quint. To C make E a perfect third. Tunc the two octaves of E's above. To Emake B a perfect quint. Prove B with G as a perfect third. To middle C tune Fdownwards a perfect quint. Then F the octave above. To tune B at downwards a perfect quint. Then pitch A that exactly half Way between E and above, this is called the bi

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equal third. To A flat tune E flat above a perfect quint, and to the same A flat tune D fat below perfect quint; the D flat above a perfect octave. To D flat tune G at a perfect quint. Thus seven perfect quints are obtained. Fitch the D and the A between G the 4th space in the bass, and E the space in the treble, in such a manner, that the interval GE may be divided into three equally fat quints, G, D; D, A; and A, E. These are called the tri-equal quint. None of these three quints are of such a degree of flatness as to be of fensive to the car, for each of them differs from a perfect quint only by 1 in 161 and half parts nearly. We have been in the habit of considering what is commonly termed The Wolf, as au inhereut imperfection in every keyed instrument; whereas some experiments most clearly prove that, so far from the five wolves being imperfections, it is precisely the proper distribution of these wolves which produces that charming and essential variety of character between the different keys, which is one of the chief requisites in a well-taned instrument. The Stanhope Monochord shall be the subject of a future article.

God save the King, with eight variations for the Piano-forte. By Frederick KalkbrenClementi. 2s. 6d.

ner.

We have had occasion to mention this masterly composer some mouths back. He is now in Englaud Though we admire the brilliant flow of his exuberant Muse, if he would condescend to write more cougenially to the "million," that is, if ha would compose in a more familia strain, he would do an acceptable service to the ladies in general,

Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman! an Air, with variations for the Piano-forte. By W. H. Cutler, Mus. Bac. Oxon. Clementi. 3s.

We have heard numberless, de cants on this Air, yet it must be confessed that this young composer, has contrived to introduce much originality in iris variations. We have been particularly pleased with certain combinations of harmony not often met with in a tyro.

Hie Away! a favourite Air, written by the Author of Waverley, composed by G. Kiallmark. Mitchel. 1s. 6d.

Little of this composer's music has fallen in our way From this specimen weaugir favourably of his talent for setting words. The bugle horn is in lciously brought in, and the whole is creditable to the abilities of Me. Kiallmark,

NEW MONTHLY MAG.---No. 17.

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REVIEW AND REGISTER OF THE FINE ARTS.

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"L'onore conferito da Grandi à bravi artisti da vita e vigore alle Belle Arti; come poco incoragimento, e le critiche severe, le fanno languire,"

Academical Studies, after the most Emiment Masters, interspersed with Historical Subjects, chiefly of the British School. By JAMES MINASI.

Condivi, Vita di Michel Angiolo Buonarotti..

THE portion of this work already published consists of the following engravings:-1. A Female Figure, drawn from the life by Flaxman, and engraved by Cheeseman; 2. A Male Figure from the life, by West, engraved by Minasi ; 3. A Female Figure, intended to represent Eve, from the life, likewise by West, and the last performance of the late Louis Schiavonetti; 4. A Female Figure from the life, by Cosway, engraved by Minasi; 5. The Plague Stayed, or David's Repentance, an historical subject, after West, by Cheeseman-which obtained the gold medal from the Society of Arts.

The specimens of this work already completed are fully equal to the high expectations that were formed on its announcement. The selection has been made from the best academic studies of those who excel most in drawing the human figure. Mr. Minasi has copied with great faithfulness the manner of his prototypes; the engraving is chaste, yet masterly; and his improved method of printing gives these engravings an air of originality; indeed they may be considered fac-similes of the adinirable studies of which they are copies. In an age like the present, when the art of design is cultivated by amateurs with an extraordinary emulation, these examples of elegance of form, truth of draw ing, and breadth of light and shadow, cannot fail to improve the taste of those who copy them with attention. Such a work has long been wanting, as very little assistance has hitherto been afforded by any preceding performance that treats of the human figure. The figures are represented on a magnificent scale, and printed upon superior, large, folio paper. Great and deserved encouragement has been given to the ingenious projector of this work, which in this early stage has been placed not only in the portfolios of the most distinguished personages, but also in the studies of the artist aud.con

haisseur,

Herself the Fairest Flower. Engraved by WILLIAM WARD, A. R. A. from a Picture by SAMUEL WOODFORDE, Esq. R. A. and published by MACDONALD, Poet's Gallery, Fleet-street, 1815. This is the head of a most lovely girl, arrayed in simple elegance, surrounded and aptly designated as "herself the by the most beautiful of Flora's pride, fairest flower." The idea and execution

are alike creditable to Mr. Woodforde's

fancy and pencil; and to those who are acquainted with Mr. Ward's mezzotintos, his best style. In colours, (tinted by the we need only say that it is executed in able colourists that Mr. Macdonald employs), it approaches as nearly to a highly finished drawing as art can reach; and will do no discredit to the best collecwhether for the portfolio or the cabinet, tions of its species.

THE EXHIBITION OF THE ROYAL ACADENT. M.DCCCXV.

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The Forty-seventh.

meliora sunt ea quæ naturâ, quàm ila quæ arte, perfecta sunt, nec ars efficit quidquam sine ratione; nec natura quidem rationis expers est habenda.

CIC. NAT. DEOR. ii. 84.

The present exhibition of the Royal Academy, and its unacademical exhibitors, is this year great in trifles. In portrait, in landscape, in fancy and poetical compositions, in domestic history, the English school still maintains its preeminence; and for colouring, delicacy, pathos, and, in fact, all but in the sublime, it rivals most of the ancient, and surpasses most of the modern school. Still its deficiency in History, in the Grand, and in the Sublime, cannot but be lamented, and the attention of the patrons of art is again implored to their cultivation and encouragement. It s Michel Angiolos and Raffaelles that Eng land should produce, not Douws and Denners. That the genius of our nation is fitted for such subjects what reader of our poets can doubt? and that the same country which produced a Milton and a Shakspeare could not produce equal ema nence in art, it were blasphemy to assert The sculpture of this year is scarecly

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