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ART. XXIX. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

AGRICULTURE.

General View of the Agriculture of Cheshire, with Observations drawn up for the Consideration of the Board of Agriculture and Internal Improvement. By Henry Holland, Member of the Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh, 8vo. 10s.

A Treatise on the Cultivation and Preparation of Hemp, with Plates. By Robert Wissett, Esq. P. R. A. S. Clerk to the Committee of Warehouses of the East India Company, 4to.

Practical Observations on Gypsum, or Plaster of Paris, as a Manure. By Richard Parkinson, Author of the English Practice of Agriculture and the Experienced Farmer, 8vo. 3s. 6d.

The Gardener's and Botanist's Dictionary, containing the best and newest Methods of ultivating and improving the Kitchen, Fruit, and Flower Garden and Nursery: of performing the practical parts of Agriculture: of managing Vineyards, and of propagating all sorts of Timber Trees. By the late Philip Miller, F. R. S. with Additions and Improvements by Thomas Martyn, B. D. F. R. S. Regius Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge. Folio, 4 Vols. Fourteen Guineas.

ARCHITECTURE.

Essays of the London Architectural So;ety, Four Plates, royal 8vo. 7s.

BIOGRAPHY.

The dramatic and poetical Works of the late Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne, to which are prefixed Memoirs of the Author, embellished with Copper Plates designed by Corbould. 2 Vols. Foolscap 8vo. 12s. and in 2 Vols. Svo. with proof Impressions, 18s.

EDUCATION.

The Youth's Historical Guide, together with Evidences of the Christian Religion. By J. Sabine, 12mo. 4s.

Evening Recreations Pour passer le Tems, for 1808, by Mrs. Pilkington, 1s. 6d.

The History of Rome related in Familiar Conversations, by a Father to his children: interspersed with moral and instructive Remarks, and Observations on the most leading and interesting Subjects, by Mrs. Helme, 4 vols. 12mo. 16s.

HISTORY.

History of the Rise and Progress of the Belgian Republic until the Revolution, under Philip II. From the German of Schiller, by T. Horne, 4s. 6d.

The Chronicles of Holinshed, comprising the Description and History of England, Scotland, Ireland, vol. III. 4to. 21. 2s. boards.

MATHEMATICS.

The Practical Mathematician; containing Logaritms, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Algebra, Navigation, Spherics, and Natural Philosophy, for the use of Schools, by J. Sabine, 7s. 6d.

MEDICINE.

A Practical Treatise on Strictures and Diseases of the Prostate Gland, &c. by T. M. Caton, 2s.

Observations on the Diseases incident to Seamen, retired from actual Service, by reason of Accidents, Infirmities, or Old Age, by Robert Robertson, M. D. F. R. S. F. A. S. 4 vols. 8vo. 11. 16s.

A Treatise ou Pulmonary Consumption, in which a new view of the Principles of its treatment is supported by original Observar tions on every period of the Disease. To which is added, an Inquiry, proving that the medicinal properties of the Digitalis, or Foxglove, are diametrically opposite to what they are believed to be: by James Saunders, M. D. one of the Presidents of the Royal Medical and Royal Physical Societies of Edinburgh, 8vo. 8s. 6d.

The London Medical Review, No. 1, 8vo. 2s. 6d. to be continued quarterly.

A Practical Synopsis of the Materia Alimentaria and Materia Medica; comprising the latest improvements in the London, Edinburgh and Dublin Pharmacopeias, by Richard Pearson, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, and formerly Physician to the general Hospital near Birmingham, 8vo. 12s.

A Treatise on the Cow-pox, containing an Enumeration of the principal Facts in the history of that Disease, the method of communicating the Infection by Inoculation, and the means of distinguishing between the genuine and spurious Cow-pock, illustrated by plates, by George Bell, F. K. S. £. second edition, 1 vol. 8vo. 4s.

An Attempt at a Systematic Reform of the modern Practice of Adhesion; on the Use and Abuse of the Thread Suture; with a view of its merits comparatively with those of the adhesive Strap, in the Surgery of Wounds; by Samael Young, 4to 14s. boards.

MISCELLANIES.

Archibald Constable and Co's, (of Edin

burgh) Catalogue of Books on Sale for 1808: consisting of many thousand curious and interesting volumes, including the very valuable classical library of the late Professor Hensler, of Kiel, in Holstein, Svo. 2s.

J. Callow's Catalogue of a modern Collection of Books in Anatomy, Medicine, Surgery, Chemistry, Botany, &c. 6d.

Practical and Descriptive Essays on the Art of Weaving. By J. Duncan. Part 1. 7s.

A Letter to J. S. Waring, in refutation of his Observations on the present state of the East India Company, with prefatory remarks on the pretended alarming intelligence lately received from Madras, of the assumed general disaffection amongst the natives, &c. with Strictures on his illiberal and unjust conduct towards the Missionaries in India. 2s.

An Inaugural Lecture on the Utility of Anglo-Saxon Literature; to which is added the Geography of Europe by King Alfred; including his account of the Discovery of the North Cape by a native of Helgheland, with two Voyages in the Baltic, performed during his reign: now first correctly printed in Saxon and English, and illustrated with Notes. By the Rev. J. Ingram, M. A. Fellow and Tutor of Trinity College, Oxford, and Anglo-Saxon Professor: 8vo. 8s. 6d.

A Supplement to the Practical Seamanship. By R. H. Gower 8vo. 6s.

The British Encyclopedia; or, Dictionary of Arts and Sciences; comprising an accurate and popular View of the present improved state of Human Knowledge. By William Nicholson. 8vo. 10s. 6d. to be continued monthly, and completed in the course of 1808, in twelve parts.

Practical and Philosophical Principles of making Malt; in which the efficacy of the sprinkling system is contrasted with the Hertfordshire method. By John Reynoldson. Svo. 12s. 6d.

Lackington, Allen and Co s General Catalogue of Old and New Books for the year 1808. Part I. price 1s. containing Voyages, Travels, History, Biography, Miscellanies, and other interesting classes.

More Subjects than One: or Cursory Views of various objects, principally conrected with France and the French People, by S. B. Davis, M. D. 2 vols. 12s.

The Prosaic Garland: consisting of Selections from Modern Authors. By the Rev. J. Evans. A. M. 2s. 6d.

Tales of the Passions, in which is attempted an Illustration of their Effects on the human mud; each Tale comprised in one volume, and forming the subject of a single Passion. By George Moore. 9s. boards.

Characteristic Anecdotes of Men of Learning and Genus, natives of Great Britain and Ireland, during the three last centuries. By John Watkins, LL.D. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

A Letter, addressed to the Gentlemen of the British Museum, by the Author of the Dissertations on the Alexandrian Sarcophagus. 4to. 1s. 6d.

NATURAL HISTORY.

Zoological Anecdotes, or authentic and interesting Facts, relative to the Lives, Manners, and Economy of the Brute Creation, both in their natural and domesticated State.

Goldsmith's History of the Earth and Animated Nature abridged; containing the Natura! History of Animals, B.rds, Reptiles, and Insects. On the plan recommended by Miss Haunah More. For the use of Schools, and Youth of both Sexes, by Mrs. Pilking ton, 8vo 9s. boards.

Ornithologia Curiosa, or the Wonders of the Feathered Creation, by J. Taylor, 2s. 6d.

POETRY.

Metrical Legends, and other Poems, by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharp, Esq. 8vo. 5s. bound.

The Resurrection, a Poem, by John Stewart, Esq. fol. 8vo. 7s. bound.

Descriptive Poetry, being a selection from modern Authors, chiefly having Reference to Natural History, 3s. boards, 12mo.

Richmond Hill; a descriptive and historical poem: illustrative of the principal, objects, viewed from that beautiful Eminence; decorated with engravings, by Thomas Maurice, author of Indian Antiquities, 4to. 11. 1s.

Scottish, Historical, and Romantic Ballads, chiefly ancient; with explanatory notes, and a glossary, by J, Finlay, 14s.

Juvenile Poems: to which is prefixed, short account of the Author, by a Member of the Belfast Literary Society, by Thomas Romney Robinson, 8vo. 5s.

The Satires of Juvenal translated and illustrated, by F. Hodgson, A. M. 4to.

Poemata Latine partim reddita, partim scripta; a V. Bourne, Collegii Trinitatis apud Cantabrigienses aliquando socio. 8vo 4s. Cd.

Original Poems on various Subjects, by Miss Bowen, sin. 8vo. 5s.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

A Letter on the Nature, Extent, and Management of the Poor Rates in Scotland, with a review of the Controversy respecting the Abolition of Poor Laws. 19. 6d.

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Commerce defended; an answer to the arguments by which Mr. Spence, Mr. Cobbett, and others have attempted to prove that Commerce is not a source of National Wealth. By James Mill, Esq. 8vo. 63.

A Brief Statement of the present System of Tythes in Ireland, with a Pian for its Improvement; by J. Mason. Is. 6d.

A Short Address to the Most Reverend and Honorable, William, Lord Primate of Ireland, recommendatory of some commutation or modification of the Tythes of that Country; with a few remarks on the present state of the Irish Church. By the Rev. H. B. Dudley. 1s. 6d.

Education of the Lower Orders. A Second Letter to Mr. Whitbread; containing Observations on his Bill for the Establishment of Parochial Schools in South Britain: also Supplementary Observations on the Religious Systems maintained by the Monthly and Critical Reviewers, m their Strictures on the Author's first Letter to Mr. Whitbread. By John Bowles. Ss. 6d.

POLITICS.

Emancipation in Disguise; or the True Crisis of the Colonies. To which are added, Considerations upon Measures proposed for their temporary Relief, and Observat ons upon Colonial Monopoly, showing

the different effects of its enforcement and relaxation, exposing the advantages derived by America from Louisiana; and lastly, Suggestions for a permanent plan to supply our Colonies with Provisions, and our Navy with certain Naval Stores, independent of Foreign Supplies. 5s.

Remarks on the British Treaty with the United States, and Reflections on the Characters of the President and other leading Members of the Government. By an American. 2s.

An Address to the People on the Maritime Rights of Great Britain. Part I. and II. 2s. 6d.

Solid Reasons for a Continuance of War; with Means suggested to carry it on without additional Taxes, and Hints given to diminish the Rates of Mercantile Insurance; finally advising, for the general Repose of Nations, and the true Interests of both Countries, an immediate and firm Union between England and America. In Five Letters, by Patrioticus, 1s. 6d.

A Plan for permanently arming the Subjects of this Realm. By a Field Officer of the Line. 1s. 61.

Cursory Remarks on the Propriety and Safety of negociating Peace with France; by a Freeholder of the County of Fifc. 1s.

Review of a Letter of Thomas Twining, Esq. "On the Danger of interfering in the religious Opinions of the Natives of India;" and of two Pamphlets by Major Scott Waring; one intitled, "Observations on the Present State of the East India Company;" and the other, "A Letter to the Rev. J. Owen, A. M. &c." 8vo. is.

Observations on the American Treaty; in Eleven - Letters, first pub ished in the Sun, under the signature of Decius. 2s. 6d. Letters to the King, on the State of the Established Church of England. 1s. 6d.

A few Observations on the present State of the Nation; in a Letter to his Grace the Duke of Bedford. Ry the Rev. F. Randolph, D. D. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

The offic al Papers of the late Negociation, in French and English. 63.

A Discourse upon the true Character of our late Proceedings in the Baltic, comprising a few cursory Remarks upon his Majesty's Declarations of the 25th of September, and 18th of December, 1807. 5s.

Considerations on the Causes, Objects, and Consequences of the present War; and the Exped ency or Danger of a Peace with France. By William Roscoe, Esq. 8vo.

2s. 61.

Military and Political Considerations relative to Great Britain and her Oriental

Colonies; by Major-General Sir G. Braithwaite Boughton, Bart. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

A Collection of State Papers relative to the Danish and Russian Wars, with prefatory Remarks. 2s. 6d.

the Right Honourable Spencer Perceval,
The Invocation, a Parody; addressed to
Chancellor of the Exchequer, on his Silence
during the Debate on his Majesty's Speech,
in the House of Commons, Thursday, Ja-
nuary 21, 1808; written and dedicated to
Sr Francis Burdett, by John Blunt, Svo.
1s. 6d.

An Inquiry into certain Vulgar Opinions
concerning the Catholic Inhabitants and
Antiquities of Ireland, in a Series of Let-
ters from thence, addressed to a Protestant
Gentleman in England. By the Rev. J.
Milner, D. D. F. S. A. 5s.
An Historical Fragment for the Year
Two Thousand One Hundred. 1s.

THEOLOGY.

A new Volume of Sermons on various Subjects, by John Bidlake. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

A Sermon preached at the Cathedral Church of Winchester, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 1807, being the anniversary meeting of the Charitable Society of Aliens, established for the benevolent purpose of apprenticing

Poor Children. By the Rev. Frederick
Iremonger, A. B. F. L. S. Minor Canon of
Winchester Cathedral, 1s. 6d.

Sermons on the Practical Obligations of
a Christian Life, for the Use of Families.
By the Rev. T. Robertson, L. L. B. 16s.
The Manual of Prophecy by the Rev.
E. Whitaker, 3s. 6d.

The Hopes of the Righteous in Death; illustrated in a Funeral Sermon, preached in the Parish Church of Horning sham. By the Rev. F. Skurrey, A. M 1s.

The Doctrine of the Greek Article applied to the Criticism and the Illustration of the New Testament. By T. F. Middleton, A. M. 14s.

Four Sermons occasioned by the sudden Death of the Rev. Peter Thomson, late Minister of the Scots Church, Leeds. To which is prefixed a Memoir of his Life, by Adam Thomson, Minister of Coldstream. 12mo. 3s. 6d. bds.

The Mysterious Language of St. Paul, in his Description of the Man of Sin, proved from the Gospel History to relate, not to the Church of Rome, but to the times in which it was written, with some Remarks wpon Sir H. M. Wellwood's Sermon. By N. Nisbet, M. A. Rector of Tunstall.

8vo. 3s.

Popery irreconcileable with Christianity, er the impossibility of Popish Christianity demonstrated. 8vo. 1s.

Essays on the first Principles of Christianity, or the proper Method of establishing sound Doctrine from the sacred Oracles, and on the different Senses of Scripture Terms. By the Rev. J. Smith. 8vo. 8s. boards.

Strictures on the Origin of Moral

Evil; in which the hypothesis of the Rev.
Dr. Williams is investigated.
By William
Parry. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

Observations relative to the Divine Mission of Joanna Southcott, with a Detail of the Proceedings of the People called Quakers, against a Member for his Belief. 25.

The Anniversary Sermon of the Royal Humane Society, preached on the 13th of April, at St. Ann's Church, Soho; by the Rev. Richard Yates. s. 6d.

Address to Protestant Dissenters, recommending Sitting to Sing. 61.

A Collection of Moral and Religions Anecdotes, on a pack of Conversation Cards. Is. 6d.

The Voice of Truth, or Proofs of the Divine Origin of Scripture; by Anne Fry. 2s.

TOPOGRAPHY.

A Topographical Dictionary of England; exhibiting the var ous Subdivisions of each County into Hundreds, Lathes, Wapentakes, &c. ; the resident Population of each Parish and Township, according to the Returns made to Parliament in 1801; the amount of Parochial Assessments; Valuation in King's Books; Distances, &c. &c. By Nicholas Carlisle, Fellow and Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries of London. 2 vols. 4to. 51. 5s.

The History of Leicestershire, Part VI. \ containing the Hundred of Guthlaxton. By John Nichols, F. S. A. Edin, and Perth. 68 Plates. Folio. 2 12s. 6d.

The Geography and Antiquities of Ithaca by William Gell, Esq. M. A. F. R. S. F. S. A 4to. 21. 12s. 6d.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We are obliged to a friend under the signature of O. for noticing an expression in our Review of Depons's Travels, (Vol. iv. p. 65. 1. 37.) which is liable to misconcep tion. We are aware of Martin Behem's pretensions to the discovery of Brazil aud Terra del Fuego, prior to Columbus or Magellan; but by the words "this extensive and fertile country," we intended the particular district then under consideration.

Our best thanks are due to the Rev. John Scott, of Hull, for his polite attention. "Rebecca" was received; the manner in which her sentiments are expressed, prevents our paying them the marks of respect to which their merit is intitled. We shall be glad to see the same talents exerted, in a less excèptionable form.

ERRATA. page 165. line 37. for mort read most.

169.

171.

261.

35. for measures read measure.

9. for Mallachores read Hallachores. 38. for thier read their.

To the Binder.-Some copies of the February Number, in consequence of an oversight, will be found to want the pages 183, 184; that leaf is there fore stitched in with the present number.

And auditors polite-then plumes itself
With having sported wit to admiring crowds.
It reckons one upon a muster roll;

Struts, and looks big, and marches so erect,
The multitude, notorious for mistakes,

With gaping wonder, call the thing—a man.' p. 163.

There are frequent proofs of carelessness in the composition; a most glaring instance the writer will find in page 30, lines 4, 5, and 11.

Art. XIII. On Singularity and Excess in Philological Speculation; a Sermon preached before the University of Oxford, at St. Mary's, on Sunday, April 19, 1807. By Richard Laurence, LL. D. Rector of Mersham in Kent. pp. 40. price 1s. Rivington, 1807.

DR. Laurence's text is Eccles. vii. 24. "That which is far off, and ex

ceeding deep, who can find it out ?" from which the preacher takes occasion to oppose forced resemblances between the Christian and Heathen systems; that mode of refinement which discovers deep mysteries in simple passages of Scripture; the custom of drawing the most important doctrines from the mere derivation of Hebrew words; and the daring fashion of altering the sacred text by a multiplicity of fanciful emendations.

The discourse is a production of considerable merit. The Author ap pears equal to his task, and pursues the object before him with a zeal equally temperate and intelligent. As a philologist he is rational, and as a Christian orthodox, so far as he appears in these characters. We recommend his remarks on each of the subjects enumerated in his plan to the attention of students for the ministry, and hope this recommendation will compensate the want of several useful extracts, which, but for their length, we should be very glad to introduce into our pages. The notes display some appropriate specimens, which might easily be multiplied, of the faults in biblical criticism which the author so rationally deprecates.

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Art. XIV A Treatise of the Law relative to Contracts and Agreements not under Seal; with Cases and Decisions thereon in the Action of Assumpsit. In Four Parts. By Samuel Comyn, Esq. of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law. 2 vols. royal 8vo, 11. 11s. 6d. bds. Butterworth, 1807,

THE work now before us embraces a vast variety of useful and important subjects relative to contracts and agreements, methodically arranged'; and is likely to be of considerable service, not only to the professional, but to the mercantile reader.

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The subject is of general interest; and the execution, on the whole, very creditable to Mr. Comyn's abilities. We are inclined to think it would have been still more acceptable, if the cases had been compressed, and the points had been rendered more prominent. The stile is clear, and tolerably well divested of unnecessary technicality; and the convenience of the practitioner is properly consulted by the addition of a copious and welldigested Index. The great multiplicity of topics illustrated in the course of the work, renders it impossible for us to offer any analysis that could be just to its merits and satisfactory to the reader.

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