and seventy, 1747; seventy and eighty, 1343; eighty and ninety, 592; ninety and a hundred, 88; a hundred, 1; a hundred and one, 1; a hundred and two, 1; a hundred and eight, 1; a hundred and eleven, 1.-Increase in the burials this year, 2461.

The subjects for the annual prizes given by the Representatives in Parliament for this University for the present year, are-Senior Bachelors: " Quid cansa est, cur apud Romanos, postquam sub Imperatoribus essent, eximia minus florerent ingenia ?"-Middle Ba chelors: Utrum clementioris sit animi, leviter delinquentes suppliciis, pró ratione culparum adhibitis, eoercere, an impunitos dimittere."

The St. David's Society for promoting Christian Knowledge has offered Premiums for the best Essay on the Evidence that St. Peter never was at Rome; and for another on the British Proverbs and British proverbial Poems.

The Booksellers of London have re solved to apply to Parliament for a revision of the late act relative to Copy right.

The Prince Regent has sent to the Library of the University of Gottingen, in Hanover, a copy of the principal works published in England since that country was occupied by the French, The value is upwards of 30001.

From December, 14, 1813, to Decem ber 13, 1814, there were christened in the 97 parishes within the walls of the city of London, 1008; buried, 1251:In the 17 parishes without the walls, christened, 4384; buried, 4090: in the 23 out-parishes in Middlesex and Surrey, christened, 11,157; buried, 10,015; in the 10 parishes in the city and liberties of Westminster, christened, 3621; buried, 4427.-Total christened, Males, 10,313; Females, 9857:-in all, 20,170.Total buried, Males, 10,287; Females, 9496-in all, 19,783, Whereof have died, under two years, 8545; hetween two and five, 2031; five and ten, 770; ten and twenty, 649; twenty and thirty, 1268; thirty and forty, 1678; forty and fifty, 1950; fifty and sixty, 1810; sixty

The following paragraph is extracted verbatim from the Monthly Magazine of last month:

publication, an account of a most in teresting and fortunate operation, by which he has restored a Nose to a mi litary gentleman who had accidentally lost his original one on foreign service. Mr. C. had mentioned, in some of his lectures, the practice of Gaspar Taliacotius, the Bolognese Professor, who, in the sixteenth century, published a book on the restoration of noses, lips, and ears, and also the operations of the Hindoo cast of brickmakers, by which they, for an unknown time have restored the noses of the victims of despotic barbarism; and had stated his opinion, that the practice was rational, and not fabulous, as many persons had been led to suppose. This doctrine of so eminent a surgeon, coming to the knowledge of the gentleman above alluded to, he determined to submit to the operation, and placed himself under Mr. Carpue's care. Ours is not a medical work: we shall therefore state, in a popular way, that a plaster-model is made of a well-shaped nose, which is fitted on the ruin of the former nose, The surface is then measured, by means of paper, and the paper-shape is carried to the forehead, a piece of which is marked of the very shape. This piece is then eut round by an incision, and stripped off in the manner of a scalp, except in the narrow slip, or isthmus, which joins it to the nose, through which isthmus the circulation of the entire system is to be kept up in the scalp, and the piece thereby kept alive. The scalp is turned at the isthmus, so that the cuticle of the scalp may be come the cuticle of the nose. Incisions are then made in the cheek, on each side the nose, and upper lip, into which the edges of the scalp are inserted, and in which it grows, hardens, and assumes a perfect shape. The nostrils are made afterwards, and the forehead heals while the nose is forming, Such has been the ingenious procedure of Mr. Carpue, and complete success has attended him. In the instance before us the patient bas

not had occasion to take a single dose of medicine, and has experienced no inconvenience from pain. The cuticle of the forehead is now quite restored, and the nose itself is already so well formed, as scarcely to be distinguished from a natural one. It is now three months since the operation; but, in warm weather, Mr.C.is of opinion that the restoration would be completed in two months. His proposed work will inform the faculty of every particular which it is desirable should be known to those who have occasion to perform the same operation, and will be illustrated with several plates. The facts we have stated prove, that, although Mr. Carpue has not the happiness to be the original discoverer of the principle which he has practised, yet he has singular merit in

conducting the operation so successfully, and is entitled to his country's gratitude for introducing, with so much intelligence, a practice that will restore to society thousands who have been driven from it by their unsightly appearance. For our part, we view, in the principle of re-production, which this experiment so completely developes, new views of the animal economy leading to improve.. ments in the practice both of surgery and medicine; and it justifies a sentiment which we have often pressed on the notice/ of the public, that there probably still exist, in the hands of the› vulgar, meriting the attention of the most enlightened, very numerous disco veries as important as that of the cow, pox."

THEOLOGY.

The Wanderings of the Human Intellect; or, a Dictionary of all Religions into which the Christian World is divided; by the Rev. John Bell. 10s. 6d. Dr. Gill's Body of Divinity; in one handsomely printed 4to. volume, 35s. Female Scripture Characters, exemplifying Female Virtues; by Mrs. King. 12mo. 8s.

A Combined View of the Prophecies of Daniel, Esdras, and St. John, shewing that all the Prophetic Writings are formed upon one Plan; accompanied by an explanatory Chart. Also, a minute Explanation of the Prophecies of Daniel; together with Critical Remarks upon the Interpretations of preceding Commentators, and more particularly upon the Systems of Mr. Faber and Mr. Cuninghame; by James Hatley Frere, Esq. 8vo. 12s.

An Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St. Paul, in 2 volumes, 12mo. by Mrs. H. More.

Sermons, by Christopher Wordsworth, D.D. Dean of Bocking. 2 vol. 8vo. 18s. It is all True; or, the Grace and Truth of the Gospel made plain to Common Sense, in the first Conversion, and consequent humble holy Life, and singularly blessed Death of Miss Martha James, 1s. 6d.

Sermons on Practical Subjects; by John Vincent, A.B. 8vo. 9s.

Messiah; a Poem, in 28 books; by Joseph Cottle. Royal 8vo. 11. 1s. brds. Evangelical Hope, an Essay; by Da. niel Tyreman. 12mo. 4s.

Sermons for Parochial and Domestic Use, chiefly adapted to the Service of

particular Sundays in the Year; by Richard Mant, M. A. Vol. III. Svo.. 10s. 6d.

An Address on the Resurrection of Christ, delivered at Bunhill Fields, at the Interment of T. Mullett, Esq.; by John Evans, A.M. 1s. 6d.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The first Number of a work relative. to the Antiquities of Great Britain, entitled the Antiquarian Itinerary, to he continued monthly in Numbers, each to contain twelve or more engravings, with descriptions, in demy 8vo. and foolscap 8vo.

The Biographical Dictionary, Vol. XIX.; edited by Alexander Chalmers, F.S.A. 8vo. 12s.

· Reasons for the Classical Education of both Sexes; by John Morell, LL.D. 2s. 6d.

Practical Hints to Young Females, on the Duties of a Wife, a Mother, and a Mistress of a Family; by Mrs. Taylor,

12mo. 5s.

The East-India Gazetteer; by Walter Hamilton. 8vo. 25s.

A Sketch of the Present State of British India; by the Rev. James Bryce, of Calcutta. 10s. 6d.

Sketches of the History and Present, State of the Russian Empire; by the Rev, William Anderson. 8vo. 12s.

The History of that inimitable Monarch, Tiberius; by the Rev. John Rendle, M.A. royal 8vo. 1. 1s.

A Treatise on the Construction of Maps: in which the Principles of the Projections of the Sphere are demon-: strated, and their various practical relations to Mathematical Geography de

duced and explained. Systematically arranged, and scientifically illustrated, from twenty Plates of Diagrams; by Alexander Jamieson. 8vo. 9s.

A Treatise on Mechanics; intended as an Introduction to the Study of Natural Philosophy; by the Rev. B. Bridge, B.D. F.R.S. 8vo. 11. 1s.

The Physiognomical System of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim, founded on an Anatomical and Physiological Examination of the Nervous System in general, and of the Brain in particular, and indicating the Dispositions and Manifestations of the Mind; by J. G. Spurzheim, M. D.; illustrated by numerous Plates. Royal 8vo. 11. 10s.

A Familiar Treatise on Drawing, for Youth; being an Elementary Introduction to the Fine Arts; designed for the Instruction of Young Persons whose genius leads them to study this elegant and useful Branch of Education; by C. Taylor. Svo. 10s. 6d.

East-India Register and Directory, for 1815; corrected to November. 78. 6d. The English Works of Roger Ascham, Preceptor to Queen Elizabeth; with some original Additions. 21s.

Miscellaneous Tracts on Religious, Political, and Agricultural Subjects; by Richard Watson, D. D. F. R.S. Lord Bishop of Landaff. 2 vol. 8vo. 11. 1s. Notes on a Journey through France;

in July, August, and September, 1814, by Morris Birkbeek. 8vo. 4s.

Theory on the Classification of Beauty and Deformity; exemplified in various works of Art and Nature, and by fortytwo Charts and Plates; by Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck. 4to. 31. 13s. 6d.

Outlines of Natural Philosophy, being Heads of Lectures delivered in the University of Edinburgh; by John Playfair, Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. 2 volumes 8vo. 11.

Reflections on the Financial System of Great Britain, and particularly the Sinking Fund; written in France in the Summer of 1812; by Walter Boyd, Esq. 2s. 6d.

Political Reflections on the True Interests of the French Nation; by F. A. de Chateaubriand. 8vo. 6s.

The Statistical Account or Parochial Survey of Ireland, drawn up from the Communications of the Clergy; by William Shaw Mason, Esq. M.R.I.A. Vol,

I. 8vo. 11. 10s.

Historical, Topographical, and Descriptive Account of the Weald of Kent; by T. D. W. Dearn. 8vo. 15s.

Travels in South Africa, on Account of the Missionary Society; by the Rev. J. Campbell: with Plates. 8vo.

System and No System; or, the Con, trast; by Maria Benson. 12mo. 6s.

BRISTOL CHURCH-OF-ENGLAND

TRACT SOCIETY. THE object of this Society, which was instituted in Bristol in 1811, is to circulate in a cheap form among the poor members of the Church of England, her Homilies, the Lives of her Reformers and Martyrs, extracts from their writings, and from the publications of her Bishops; with such short pieces illustrative of the primitive history, constitution, and discipline of the Church as the Committee may approve.

This is an object so highly important, whether we regard the prosperity of that Church, or the advancement of "pure and undefiled Religion," that we cannot forbear strongly to recommend it to all the members and particularly to the Clergy of the Establishment. The Church of England has long been the depository of Divine Truth; and by the soundness of her doctrines, and the spiritnality of her worship, has proved CHRIST. OBSERV. No. 158.

one of the best and safest guides to Heaven. "Under this conviction," the Committee observe in their Report, "the members of this Society aim to teach those her excellencies who have hitherto been ignorant of them; to attach those by the conviction of the understanding, who have felt no stronger tie than the force of habit; and to convince such as may be tempted to separate from her communion, that there is no just cause for separation. They wish to shew their brethren among the poor that every thing necessary to salvation is amply taught in the formularies of their Church, which has provided suitable instruction and consolation for her children, from the period of their adop tion, till she resigns them to the Father of all. They would teach them the spirit of her admirable services; and give them directions for a profitable attendance on them. They tell them, at one time by a detail of principles, R

sion that this Institution has been instrumental in imparting these inestimable blessings, is it to them a slight though secondary satisfaction that the efforts of your Society reflect honour upon that church in whose name they have been made; a church the evangelical purity and excellence of whose forms have received the willing testimony of multitudes not in her communion, who join with her own children in praying for her prosperity; and of which not a few persons eminent no less for wisdom than piety have confessed, that no church in the world comes so near to the apostolic form as the Church of England.""

In order to obviate the impression that some of the tracts published by the Committee, are of too controversial a nature, they observe, that "they have acted purely on the defensive. They interfere not with any who conscientiously differ from them on the subjects of those tracts. They rejoice when they can walk with their fellow-Christians of other denominations being of one heart and one mind. All that they intend is CONSISTENCY: consistency in defending and maintaining the ground which they have taken; in manifesting the same zealous attachment to their ⚫wn communion which their Dissenting Brethren do to theirs; in shewing that if DISSENT has her pleas to offer, CONFORMITY need not stand speechless; and that the Church of England, when called upon, is ready to give a reason of the hope that is in her, not only as to her doctrines, but her discipline and her rites; lastly, consistency in fulfilling the royal law of love by communicating to their poor and less favoured brethren of their own church the knowledge which they possess themselves, that they also may be churchmen, not merely by the prejudice of education and the force of habit, but from the sober dietates of their understanding enlightened to discern and value her excellence. They trust that in pursuing this object they have not offended against that meekness and forbearance which are characteristic features of the Religion of Christ, and they would add, of the Church of England; and that if they are zealously affected in what they esteem a good cause, their zeal has not degenerated into bigotry, or savoured in the slightest degree of acrimony toward those who differ from them,"

The funds of the Society are stated to have improved. The whole receipt in the last year, from subscriptions and donations, was 1817. 11s. and from sales 1611. 198. 9d.

The Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Wells is President of the Society; J. S. Harford, Jun. Esq. Treasurer; the Rev. J. T. Sangar, and the Rev. J. Swete, Secretaries; and the general Depository of the Society is at Mr. Richardson's, Bookseller, No. 6, Clare Street, Bristol.

SOUTHAMPTON BRANCH BIBLE

SOCIETY.

On the 17th of December, 1814, at a numerous and respectable meeting of the inhabitants, a Branch Bible Society was formed for Southampton and its vicinity; William Smith, Esq. in the absence of the Mayor, in the chair. The Right Hon. George Rose, M. P. was chosen President;-the Right Hon. Sturges Bourne; Hon. Sir G. Grey, Bart.; Sir Grenville Temple, Bart.; Admiral Sir T. Bertie; Admiral Bligh; Lieut.General Eveleigh; Arthur Atherley, Jun. Esq. M. P.; W. Chamberlayne, Esq.; Thomas Edwards, Esq. L. L. D.; and B. G. Wright, Esq. Vice-Presidents;W. Smith. Esq. Treasurer; and John Barney Esq. and Mr. Bullar, Secretaries.

In the course of the proceedings, the Rev. T. Adkins observed, that "the investigation into the deficiency of Bibles in this town, and that of the immediate neighbourhood, has brought to light the mournful fact, that amongst 960 families which have been visited, 415 of that number, containing 1784 individuals, are destitute of the Sacred Word! This is but a specimen of the deficiency; the investigation is far from being complete; and yet nearly 2000 individuals within our grasp are want. ing the word of life. I must confess that I stand astonished at the fact; and as a minister of religion, I take to myself a due portion of shame."

He afterwards remarked, that an opinion was industriously circulated, that this institution was wholly unnecessary, from the prior existence of a District Committee of the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, to which he himself was a subscriber. But" allowing,” he adds, “what is very problematical, that this Society can supply the want of Bibles at home, it is a very inefficient instrument to circulate them abroad; and accordingly to this