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ing the Holy Ghost, &c. &c. By the late Rev. Joseph Whiteley, A. M. Head Master of the Free Grammar School, Leeds, and Vicar of Lastingham, Yorkshire, are printing in one volume octavo.

The Antiquary, a novel, by the author of Waverly and Guy Mannering, in three volumes, duodecimo.

A Treatise on some Practical Points relating to Diseases of the Eye. By the late John Cunningham Saunders. Illustrated with eight engravings, and a portrait of the author, second edition in svo.

Precursory Proofs that Israelites came from Egypt into Ireland; and that the Druids expected the Messiah; with an account of the present religious tenets of the Irish nation, and their endeavours for the attainment of general religious freedom. By Joseph Ben Jacob. Is handsomely printing in foolscap octavo.

The Origin of Pagan Idolatry, ascertained from historical testimony and circumstantial evidence. By the Rev. G. S. Faber, Rector of Long Newton, Yarm. This work will be handsomely printed in three quarto volumes, price to subscribers six guineas, and will be ready for delivery to them on the 1st of February, 1816. Subscriptions will continue to be received until the 13th of January, after which the price will be advanced. A prospectus of the work, with the list of subscriptions already received, may be had, gratis, of Rivingtons, St. Paul's Churchyard; Payne and Foss, Pallmall; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and A. J. Valpy, Printer, Tooke's-court, London; and of the booksellers at Oxford, Cambridge, &c. &c.

Harold the Dauntless, a poem, in four cantos, by the author of "the Bridal of Trierman;" to which work it will form a second volume, in foolscap 8vo. will shortly appear.

Biographical Memoirs of Dr. Matthew Stewart, Dr. James Hutton, and Professor John Robinson. Read before the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Now collected into one volume with some additional notes. By John Playfair, F. R. S. L. & E. Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. Octavo; with three portraits.

Mr. G. Cuitt has in the press, a History of Chester, from its foundation to the present time, illustrated by five engravings. The author of Travels at Home is preparing a sixth volume of that work, which will contain a survey of England.

The History of Fiction, being a critical account of the most celebrated prose works of fiction, from the earliest Greek romances to the novels of the present age. By John Dunlop, a new edition, in 3 vols. post 8vo. beautifully printed by Ballantyne, uniformly with Mr. Ellis's Early English Romances.

Monastic and Baronial Remains, by J. G. Parkyns, esq. in two volumes royal 8vo. Illustrated by upwards of 100 engravings, will shortly appear.

Discourses on the Principles of Religious Belief, as connected

with human happiness and improvement. By the Rev. Robert Morehead, A. M. late of Baliol College, Oxford; Junior Minister of the Episcopal Chapel, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Volume II. in

octavo.

Letters of Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu; with some of the Letters of her correspondents; Vol. V. and VI. published by her Executor and Nephew, Matthew Montagu, Esq.

A System of Human Anatomy, Volume I. By John Gordon, M.D. F.R.S.E. Lecturer of Anatomy and Surgery, and on the Institutions of Medicine, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and one of the Surgeons to the Royal Infirmary, &c.

+++ This work is divided into eight parts, and vol. I. contains an introduction; and part 1. the external form, stature, and weight of the body; part 2. the anatomy in general of the common systems and common textures.

Volume II. containing part 3. which comprehends the anatomy of the skeleton, will be published in the course of the winter.

The Study and Practice of the Law, considered in their various relations to society. By John Raithby, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. Second edition. In one volume octavo. Will shortly be published.

Prize Essays and Transactions of the Highland Society of Scotland; to which is prefixed, an account of the principal proceedings of the Society since 1807. By Henry Mackenzie, Esq. one of the Directors. Vol. IV.

Don Quixote, splendidly embellished from pictures by Mr. Smirke. This new publication of the celebrated work of Cervantes will consist of a revised translation, carefully compared with, and corrected from, the best editions of the Spanish Original, and illustrated by forty-eight engravings, besides head and tail pieces to the several books, by Messrs. Heath, Raimbach, Warren, Fittler, C. Heath, Engleheart, Golding, Anker Smith, Mitan, Armstrong, &c. executed in the most highly-finished manner, from pictures by Robert Smirke, Esq. R. A. and will be brought forward in four handsome volumes. A few copies, with proof impressions of the plates on India paper, will be printed in quarto; a limited number, with the next impressions, in royal 8vo. ; and the remainder of the edition in demy Svo.

Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind, by Dugald Stewart, late Professor of Moral Philosophy, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Honorary Member of the Imperial Academy of Sciences at Petersburgh, and Member of the American Philosophical Society held at Philadelphia. Volume the Second. Second edition in octavo.

WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

III.

THEOLOGY.

The Moral Tendencies of Knowledge: a Lecture delivered before the City Philosophical Society, Dorset-street; and the Christian Philological Society, Spitalfields. By Thomas Williams. 8vo. price 2s. A new Edition of the Greek Testament, in 3 volumes, octavo, is just published; containing copious notes from Hardy, Raphel, Kypke, Schleusner, Rosenmüller, &c. in familiar Latin: together with parallel passages from the Classics, and with references to Vigerus for idioms, and Bos for ellipses. By the Rev. Ed. Valpy, B.D. Master of Norwich School, price 21. 12s. 6d., 1. p. 41.

FINE ARTS.

Alston's (J. W. L. P.) Hints to Young Practitioners in the Study of Landscape Painting, third edition, 8vo. 7s. 6d. boards.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

A Catalogue of Books, for 1815-16, comprising upward of 12,000 volumes, and including many rare and valuable articles in ancient and modern literature, now on sale by Isaac Wilson, 49, Lowgate, Hull, at the prices affixed, for ready money. Is.

A General Catalogue of an extensive collection of Old Books, for the year 1816, to be sold at the prices affixed to each article, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-row, London. The collection described in this catalogue consists of the most rare editions of the classics, missals, manuscripts in general, early English poetry, and numerous rare and valuable books, in English as well as all other languages, and classes of literature. In one thick volume, containing 600 pages. The price of the catalogue will be deducted from purchasers to the amount of ten pounds.

A Catalogue of Books, in various languages and classes of literature, including one thousand articles, ancient, curious, and rare, on sale for ready money, by James Rusher, Reading. 2s. 6d.

BIOGRAPHY.

A Biographical Dictionary of all Living Authors, male and female, of the British empire, with a complete list of their works, chronologically arranged. 14s. boards.

Memoirs of Alessandro Tassoni, author of La Secchia Rapita ; or, the Rape of the Bucket: interspersed with occasional notices of his literary contemporaries, and a general outline of his various works. By the late Joseph Cooper Walker, esq. M.R.I.A. Edited by Samuel Walker, esq. M. R.I.A. post 8vo. with engravings, 15s. boards.

DRAMA.

My Spouse and 1: an operatical farce, in two acts. By C. Dibdin, jun. author of the Farmer's Wife," &c. 8vo. 2s.

What's a Man of Fashion? a farce, in two acts. By Frederick Reynolds, esq. author of the "Dramatist," &c. &c. &c. 25.

Where to find a Friend.

Leigh, esq. 8vo. 3s.

A comedy, in five acts.

EDUCATION.

By Richard

Esopi Fabulæ Selectæ; with English notes, for the use of schools: also with fables, selected from Croxall's Esop, and intended as first exercises for translating into Latin. By E. H. Barker, Trin. Coll. Camb. 12mo. 2s. bound.

Elemens de la Grammaire Françoise. A grammar of the French language from the best authorities, on a new plan: designed to prepare the learner for conversing in French; and calculated to abridge the time usually spent in acquiring that accomplishment. By Ph. Lebreton, M.A. late of Exeter college, Oxford; and master of the academy in Poland-street. 12mo. 2s. bound.

An Introduction to Latin Reading, taken from the most approved authors, arranged in progressive lessons, from the more easy to the more difficult rules in syntax, according to the Eton Latin grammar, and Ruddiman's rudiments. By William Ballantine, master of South Crescent academy, Store-street, Bedford-square. 3s. 6d. bound.

Clavis Virgiliana; or a vocabulary of all the words in Virgil's Bucolics, Georgics, and Æneid. Compiled out of the best authors on Virgil. By several Hands. In a method entirely new. For the use of schools, &c. 7s. 6d. boards.

Also just published, Ovidii Metamorphoses Selectæ, et in usum Scholarum expurgatæ; cum notis Anglicis. By the Rev. C. Bradley, A. M. 4s. 6d. bound.

HISTORY.

The History of Persia, from the most early period to the present time. With an account of the religion, government, usages, and character of the inhabitants of that kingdom. By Colonel Sir John Malcolm, K.C.B. and K.L.S. late minister to the court of Persia from the supreme government of India. 2 vols. royal 4to, 81. 8s. boards. With a map by Arrowsmith, and 21 plates by C. Heath. ttt A few copies on large paper, 121. 12s. boards.

LAW.

Clarke's Law Pocket-Book, for the year 1816: containing blank ruled pages under the heads of terms and sittings, the insertion by counsel or attornies, of minutes of causes and motions, in which they may be retained in their proper order; and also for daily memorandums and cash accounts; a professional remembrancer, containing at one view the law business appointed on particular days in the year, the holidays, &c.; lists of both houses of parliament, London bankers, and a variety of other useful articles. To which is added, a complete synopsis of the stamp duties, 55 Geo. III. by J. Heraud. Neatly bound with tuck, 6s.

+++ The Synopsis of Stamp Duties may be had separate, 2s. 6d. or, on broad sheet to hang up in the office, 5s.

Considerations on the Propriety of making a Remuneration to Witnesses in Cil Actions, for Loss of Time; and of allowing the same on the taxation of costs, as between party and party. With some observations on the present system of taxing costs. By Charles Frost, of Hull, attorney-at-law, 8vo. 2s. 6d. boards.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Present Peerage of the United Kingdom, with the arms of the peers and baronets. To which is added, a list of the baronets of Great Britain, with reference to their arms. Carefully corrected to the present time. 12mo. 7s. 6d. boards-9s. half-bound.

The Churchwarden's and Overseer's Guide and Director, written and arranged for the use of parish officers and others desirous of acquiring parochial information, on an entire new system. By J. Ashdowne, member of the honorable society of Lincoln's Inn. 8vo. 7. 6d. sewed.

The Parish Officer's New Alphabetical Register, showing the names of paupers receiving occasional or permanent parochial relief, whether residing in their own parishes or otherwise. By J. Ashdowne. 28. 6. sewed.

Select Tracts relating to the civil wars in England, in the reign of King Charles the First, by writers who lived in the time of those wars, and were witnesses of the events which they describe., Collected by Francis Maseres, esq. F.R.S. cursitor baron of the court of Exchequer. 2 vols. royal 8vo. 11. Ss. boards.

Relics of Melodino, a Portuguese poet. Translated by Edward Lawson, esq. from an unpublished manuscript dated 1645. 8vo. 10s. boards.

A Manual for the Parish Priest, being a few hints on the pastoral care, to the younger clergy of the church of England; from an Elder Brother. 12mo. 4s. boards.

Classical Journal, No. XXIV. for December, 1815. pr. 6s.
Pamplileteer, No. XII. for December, 1815; pr. 6s. 6d.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

WE have to apologize to the Author of the heroic poem on Waterloo, for ascribing the passage, at page 791 of our last Number, to Walter Scott: though it is more than probable that the Anonymous Author will esteem it as a compliment rather than an injury.

The letters of Mr. Fearn and Mr. George Waiker have been ceived, and shall be attended to without loss of time.

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