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ART. X. SELECT LITERARY INFORMATION.

Gentlemen and Publishers who have works in the press, will oblige the Conductors of the ECLECTIC REVIEW, by sending information (post paid) of the subject, extent, and probable price of such works; which they may depend upon being communicated to the public, if consistent with its plan.

Dr. Chalmers, of Glasgow, is printing a volume of Discourses on the application, of Christianity to, the commercial and ordinary affairs of life.

Speedily will be published (if a sufficent number of subscribers can be procured) in 4to. price 21. 2s. boards, an Account of the Discovery of a New Continent called New South Shetland, with a description of the inauners and customs of its inhabitants, illustrated by numerous engravings, from drawings made on the spot. By Captain J. Rogers.

Mr. J. Brown has in the press, Anecdotes and Characters of the House of Brunswick, illustrative of the courts of Hanover and London, from the Act of Settlement to the youth of George III.

The Rev. Dr. Rees is preparing for publication, two additional volumes of Practical Sermons.

Dr. Macculloch has nearly completed an elementary Work on Geology, and is now preparing a Description of Shetland.

P. E. Laurent, Esq. is printing in a 4to. volume, Recollections of a Classical Tour in Turkey, Greece, and Italy, with the costume of each country.

Mr. Pontey has in the press, a Treatise on such Rural Objects and Scenes as tend to embellish and increase the comforts of the residences of the higher ranks.

James Hardiman, Esq. is preparing a History of Galway, which will be embellished with engravings.

Miss Hutton has nearly ready to appear, the second volume of the Tour in Africa; and the third, which will complete the work, is preparing for the press.

Mr. H. Hurwitz will speedily publish, a Defence of the Hebrew Scriptures, occasioned by the recent strictures and innovations of Mr. J. Bellamy.

Mr. Price, surgeon, will soon publish, an Essay on the Medical Application of Electricity and Galvinism.

Shortly will be published in 12mo. Arminii Spectri: a supplement to Ness's

"Antidote," and Dr. Owen on Arminiauism. Particularly applicable to the present time, and to the circumstances of the translation and publication of Arminius's works in English.

The Rev. Messrs. Blackburn, of Finchingfield, and Morison, of Stebbing, are engaged in compiling a History of the Dissenting Churches in the County of Essex, with Biographical Sketches of nearly four hundred Pastors and other distinguished individuals connected with the several christian Societies, Messrs. B. and M. are in possession of many curious and original documents, bat anxious to make the work as complete as possible, will feel obliged by the cominunication of any facts or papers which may illustrate the history of the churches or their ministers, and they pledge themselves that manuscripts committed to their trust shall be carefully preserved and speedily returned.

In the press, a Practical Discourse concerning Baptism: a new edition. To which is added, never before published, a fragment on Christian Communion. By the late Rev. Wm. Foot.

A small volume of Poems, entitled, What is Life? with some other effusions, from the peu of Mr. Thos. Bailey, may be expected to appear about the first week in January, 1821.

Mr. John Bowring has in the press, a volume of Translations from the Russian, with Preliminary Remarks on the Language and Poetical Literature of Russia.

Preparing for the press, The Christian Preacher's Assistant; consisting of rules and observations designed to conduct him to the most eligible method of preaching, principally compiled from the most distinguished authors who have treated of the composition and delivery of sermons; and including a tabular view of those passages which particularly claim his attention when he is in the act of composing. Foolscap Svo. By Andrew Ritchie.

ART. XI. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Religious Connexions of John Owen, D.D. Vice-chancellor of Oxford, and Dean of Christ Church, during the Commonwealth, comprising also Notices of the leading Events of his Times, of the state of religion and religious parties, &c. By the Rev. Wm. Orme, of Perth. 8vo. 12s.

FINE ARTS.

The History and Antiquities of the See and Cathedral Church of Lichfield; illustrated by a series of 16 engravings of views, elevations, plans, and architec tural details of the architecture of that church; with Biographical Anecdotes of the Bishops of Lichfield and Coventry. By John Britton, F.S.A. 11. 18s. medium 4to.; 31. 3s. imperial 4to.; 61. 6s. royal folio.

Illustrations of the Novels and Tales of the Author of Waverly, in 12 Prints, with Vignette Title. Engraved by Heath, Warren, Engleheart, Romney, Meyer, Lizars, &c. from original designs by William Allan. 12mo. . 43.; 8vo. 11. 11s. 6d. ; proofs, on India paper, imperial 4to. 21. 12s. 6d. ; ditto, before the letters, Colombier 4to. 31. 3s.

Part II. of a series of Views in Savoy, Switzerland, and on the Rhine, drawn and etched by John Dennis, and engraved in mezzotinto. To be completed in' 5 parts. Proofs 24s. prints 16s. each part.

HISTORY.

A new volume (being the fourth) of a History of England, containing the Reigns of Henry VIII. and Edward VI. By the Rev. John Lingard. 4to. 11. 15s.

A Narrative of Proceedings in Venezuela, in South America, in 1819 and 1820; with the Character of the Republican Government; a Description of Caraccas; the Force of General Morillo; the State of the Royalists, &c. By George Laval Chesterton, late Captain and Judge Advocate of the British Legion, raised for the service of the republic of Venezuela. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Studies in History; containing the History of England, from the accession of James I. to the death of Geo. III.: in a series of Essays. By Thomas Morell, Vol. II. 8vo. 12s.; 12mo. 5s. 6d.

INTELLECTUAL PHILOSOPHY.

Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human Mind. By the late Thomas Brown, M.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. 4 vols. 8vo. 21. 12s. 6d.

First Lines of the Human Mind. By John Fearn. 8vo. 15s.

MEDICINE AND CHIRURGERY.

A Synopsis of the Diseases of the Eye, and their Treatment: to which are prefixed, a short Anatomical Description, and a Sketch of the Physiology of that Organ. By Benjamin Travers, F.R.S. Surgeon to St. Thomas's Hospital. In 8vo. with six highly finished coloured engravings. 11. 5s. bds.

A Treatise on Dyspepsia; or, Iudigestion. By J. Woodforde, M.D. Castle Cary, Somerset. 8vo. 2s. 6d. sewed.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Letters, written for the Post, and not for the Press. Post 8vo. 12s.

Melmoth, the Wanderer; a Tale. By the Author of "Bertram, a Tragedy." 4 vols. 12mo. 11. 8s.

The Iliad of Homer, translated into English Prose, as literally as the different idioms of the Greek and English Languages will allow; with explanatory notes. By a Graduate of the University of Oxford. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 4s.

A Practical Method of Teaching the living Languages applied to the French, in which several defects in the old system are pointed out and remedied. By C. V. A. Marcel. 8vo. 4s.

Augustus; or, the Ambitious Student. Being a brief attempt to illustrate some of the various effects of literature upon the mind when deeply studied. 8vo. 9s.

Proposed Rules and Regulations for the Exercise and Manoeuvres of the Lance; compiled entirely from the Polish system, instituted by Marshal Prince Joseph Poniatowski, and adapted to the formations, movements, and exercise of the British Cavalry. To which is affixed, an historical Account of the most celebrated Banners and Orders of Chivalry; being emblematic and descriptive of the origin and honour formerly attached to bearing Gonfanons, or Gonfalons, chivalric banners, and lances. By Lieut. Col. Raymond Hervey de Montmorency, H. P. York Hussars, late

Lieut. Col. and Major in his Majesty's 9th Lancers. 21 plates, 4to. 11.

The Boys' School, or traits of character in early life. By Miss Sandham. 3s.

A Word of Advice to the Curate of Frome, in a Letter from a Layman. 8vo. 1s. 6d, sewed.

Anti-Scepticism, or an Inquiry into the Nature and Philosophy of Language as connected with the Sacred Scriptures. By the Author of the "Philosophy of Elocution." 8vo. 5s.

Anster Park; a Tale. 12mo. 4s.

MUSIC.

The Beauties of Mozart, Handel, Pleyel, Haydn, Beethoven, Rossini, and other celebrated Composers, adapted to the words of popular psalms and hymns, for one or two voices; with an accompaniment and occasional symphonies for the piano-forte, organ, or harp. By an eminent professor. In one volume 4to. £1.11s. 6d. neatly bound.

POETRY.

The second edition of The Excursion; a poem. By Wm. Wordsworth, Esq. 8vo. 14s.

A Day in Autumn; a poem. By Bernard Barton. Foolscap 4to. 2s. 6d.

Stanzas written on a Summer's Evening; and other Poems. By George Milner, Jun, 12mo. 3s. 6d.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

An Enquiry concerning the Power of Increase in the Number of Mankind, being an answer to Mr. Malthus's Essay on that subject. By Wm. Godwin, 8vo. 18s.

THEOLOGY.

The whole Works of the Rt. Rev. Jeremy Taylor, D.D. Lord Bishop of Down, Connor, and Dromore; dedicated, by permission, to the Hon, and

Rt. Rev. Edward, Lord Bishop of Oxford, Warden of All Souls College, &c. To which will be prefixed, a Life of the Author, and a Critical Examination of his Writings. By the Rev. R. Heber, A.M. Canon of St. Asaph, Rector of Hodnet, and late Fellow of All Souls College. Vol. II. (the remainder to appear, one on the first of every succeeding month,) To be completed in 14 volumes. 8vo. 12s.

* Vol. I. which will contain the Life, Titlepages, Index, and a list of Subscribers, will be published last.

A Sermon on the Decease of the Rev. Joshua Webb. By R. Winter, D.D. Is. 6d.

The Sequel to the Pleasures of Religion, in letters from Charles Felton to his son George. 3s. 6d.

The Scripture Testimony to the Messiah: an Inquiry with a View to a satisfactory determination of the Doc trine taught in the Holy Scriptures concerning the Person of Christ. By John Pye Smith, D.D. Vol. II. and III. 11. boards.

TRAVELS AND TOPOGRAPHY.

Letters, written during a Tour through Normandy, Brittany, and other parts of France, in 1818; including local and historical descriptions, with remarks on the manners and character of the people. By Mrs. Charles Stothard. With numerous engravings, after drawings by Charles Stothard, F.S.A. 4to. Al. 12s. 6d.

A Tour through a part of the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, in the year 1817: containing a variety of incidents, with the author's reflections, serious and lively. By Thomas Heger. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

Notes on Rio de Janeiro, and the Southern parts of Brazil; taken during a residence of ten years in that country. By John Luccock. 4to.

GENERAL INDE X.

VOL. XIV. NEW SERIES.

Abbot, the, a romance, 254, et seq.;
sketch of the tale, 254; scene between
Roland Greme and Magdalen at St.
Cuthbert's cell, ib.; introduction of Ro-
land to the mother abbess, 256; Roman
catholics of the author's tales, better
biblical scholars than his presbyte-
rians, 258; ceremonial of consecrating
an abbot, 259; interview of Roland with
the Regent, 261; introduction of Ro-
land to the queen, 263; the escape, 265;
general estimate of the author's pro-
ductions, 268.

Adamson's Life and Writings of Camoens,

559, et seq.; remarks on the genius of
Camoens, 559; on analogical paral-
lels, ib.; translation an inadequate
and fallacious expedient, 560; liberties
taken with the Lusiad by Mickle, 561;
sonnel, alma minha gentil,' and ver-
sion, 562; Southey's version of the same,
563; on the rimas of Camoens, ib.;
notice of Bernardes, 564; sonnet,
hope long lost,' 564; two sonnets by
Southey, 565; lines written at Sofala,
566; sketch of the life of Camoens,
566-71.

Africa, Mollien's Travels in, 10, et seq.;
M'Leod's voyage to, 198.
Alarmists, the, 194.

Albania, internal condition of, improved

by Ali Pasha, 541.

Ali Pasha, his birth and parentage, 526;
conduct of his mother during his minority,
527; outrage of the Gardikiotes, ib.;
Ali's dreadful retaliation, 528; meels
with reverses in his first exploits, 529;
tenders his services to his enemies, 530;
becomes a leader of banditti, 531;
his successes and cruelty, 532; secures
the pashalic of Joannina by stralagem,
533; disastrous expedition against

the Suliots, 534; stralagem of a Suliot
to obtain provisions, 536; evacuation
of Suli and massacre of the Suliots,
537; intrigues of Ali with France,
538; his presence of mind when sum-
moned by the grand vizir, ib.; his fur-
ther acquisitions, 539; estimate of
his character, ib.; anecdote of his self-
command and fortitude, 540; anecdote
of the rival assassins, 541; present
state of Albania, ib.; remarks on the
probable results of Ali's conquests,
542; Ali believed to have had a secret
agreement with Sir Thomas Maitland,
545.

America and her Resources, Bristed on,.
23, et seq.; prospects of, 30; religious
condition of, 43; Episcopacy in, es-
tablishment of, 120; discontent of
emigrants in, 581.

America, South, Voyage to, 172;* re-
marks on S. A. affairs, 182;* see
Brackenridge.

Ana, on the passion for, 190.

Artigas, biographical sketch of, 175.*
Athanasian Creed, lord Carnarvon's de-
claration respecting the, 184;* Dr.
Nares's defence of the, 185;* sce
Nares and Horne.

Athens, dilapidations of, 317; new li-
terary association in, 318.
Autumn near the Rhine, 157, et seq.;
remarkable transactions which give an
interest to the banks of the Rhine,
158; impolicy of dissolving the Rhe-
nish confederation, 159; strange al-
lotments of territory in the new par-
titioning of Germany, 160; change in
the appearance of Mentz, 161; dutchess
of Saxe Weimar, ib.; diet of Frank-
fort, ib.; elector of Hesse Cassel, ib.;
Carlsruhe and Baden, 162; the vehm

gerich, 163; king of Wirtemberg,
ib.; course of the Rhine, 164; letter
fromthe Author, 299.

Barton's Inquiry into the causes of the
depreciation of labour, 46, et seq.;
over-population only recently com-
plained of, 47, progressive reduction
of husbandry wages, ib.; this reduction
not attended by proportionate sufferings,
48; character of the poor misrepre-
sented in the Commons' Report, 49;
futility of the accusation, ib.; present
excess of population not chargeable
on the poor laws, 50; arises in part
from improved hea'thiness, 51; relative
decrease in the number of births in
the agricultural countries, ib.; and of
houses, 52; depopulating effects of
large farms, 53; true cause of the de-
preciation of labour, the rise of prices,
54, et seq.; fluctuations in wages since
the reign of Henry VII., 57; Mr. B.
denies that the employer has any control
over wages, 53; fallacy of his statement
exposed, 59; author's new plan for
lessening the supply of labour, 62, et seq. ;
anecdote illustrative of the superior
force of a stimulus applied to the
hopes, rather than the fears of the
poor, 65; importance of raising the cha-
racter of the labourer, 66.
Bergen-op-zoom, attack on, 288.
Bernardes, Diogo, the poet, notice of, 564.
Bible Societies established in the Ionian

Islands and at Athens, 315, 318.
Biblical Interpretations, principles of,
79; fanciful schemes of, exposed,
342.

Biography, purpose of, 359.
Bishop's Beloved Disciple, 190, et seq.;
design of the volume, 190;* un-
guarded remark respecting just limits
of intercourse with heretics, ib.; author's
deference to private judgement, car-
ried too far, 191:* extract from John
during the forty days,' ib. ; et seq.
Bonaparte's, Louis, historical documents

on the government of Holland, 67,
et seq.; character of Louis as a king
and an author, 68; his ancestry, 69;
misrepresentation of Paoli, ib.; ab-
surd anecdote, 70; marriage of Louis
to Hortensia, ib. ; death of the duke
d'Enghien ascribed to intrigue, 71;
Bonaparte's policy with respect to
Holland, ib.; Louis proclaimed king,
72; his first steps commended, ib.;
his scheme of a monarchical constitution,
ib.; other schemes and speculations
of the Dutch Solon, 73; letter from

Napoleon to Louis, 74; explosion at
Leyden, ib.: remarks on the Copenhagen
expedition, 75; sequel of Louis's his-
tory, 76.

Botany, remarks on the study of, 288;
see British botanist.
Brackenridge's Voyage to South America,
172,* et seq.; object of the mission
to which the author was attached,
172; reflections of a republican at the
first sight of royalty, ib.; appearance of
Monte Video, 173; Artigas, 174;*
biographical sketch of Artigas, 175;*
first sight of Buenos Ayres, 176;* na-
ture of the population, 177;* inter-
view of the commissioners with Pueyr
redon, 178;* Alvarez and Rondeau,
179;* San Martin, 180;* scene of
Morillo's defeat in the island of Mar-
garitta, 182;* exceptions to the au-
thor's style, ib.; sensible remarks on
the aspect of South American affairs, ib.
Bradley's Sermons, vol. ii. 333, et seq.;
contents, 333; extracts from sermon on
the repentance of Judas, 334; ditto from

the fear of Peter when walking on the
sea,' 336; requisites in a sermon, 338;
remarks on the proper subjects of prac-
tical preaching, 340; the motives
peculiar to Christianity, not brought
to bear upon the minds of Christians,
341.

Bray's Memoirs illustrative of the Life
and Writings of Evelyn, 137, et seq. ;
see Evelyn.

Bristed's America and her Resources, 23,
et seq. pretensions and objectionable
sentiments of the author, 23, et seq.;
conquest and barter, 25; contrariety
of sentiment between different sections
of the United States, 26; the Ameri-
cans all geographers, 27; probable
consequences of a warlike spirit in the
Americans, 28; inconvenience of a
pure representative government, 29;
growing preponderance of the Western
states, 30; remarks on the seat of go-
vernment, 31, et seq.; on frequency of
elections, 34; political effects of
Franklin's philosophy, 37; bad policy
of excessive frugality in state matters, ib. ;
dangers of a democracy, 39; evils aris-
ing from precocious publicity, 41; re-
ligious condition of the United States,
43; calmness in religion characteristic
of the people, ib.; Dr. Priestley, 44;
effect of the non-interference of the State
in religion, 45.

British Botanist, the, 288, et seq.; re-
marks on the study of botany, 258;
contents of the work, 259.

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