many original pieces of Garrick, contains interesting particulars of his illness and dissolution. The specimens already given in our Miscellany, slew the manner in which the work is executed. Mr. M. is a man of genius, and has been long known in the republic of letters. He has written the Life of Johnson, produced some dramatic pieces, and is the author of other works, by which the taste of the public has been gratified. The Chemical Pocket Book; or, Memoranda Chemica, arranged in a Compendium of Chemistry, with Tables of Attractions, calculated for the occasional reference of the Professional Student, as to supply others with a general Knowledge of Chemistry. By James Parkinson. Second edition, with the latest Discoveries. Symonds. 6s. Boards. THIS HIS valuable little work we noticed upon its first appearance in terms of approbation. The present new edition is still more valuable, because it contains numerous additions, made with accuracy and judgment. The variations to which the science of chemistry is subject, from the incessant investigations of the learned, render it necessary that a manual of this kind should be drawn up with an uncommon de. gree of industry. Such attention appears to have been paid in the volume before us. The frontispiece, exhibiting an economical laboratory and chemical characters, forms a most useful decoration to the work. An Epitome of Geography, arranged after a new Manner, and enlivened by references to History. In Three Parts. By John Evans, A. M. Master of a Seminary for a limited Number of Pupils, Pullin's Row, Islington. Symonds. IS. this publication, an idea may be formed from the numbers of our Miscellany. That portion, however, is here greatly enlarged and improved. The three parts into which Mr. E. has distributed his Epitome, (drawn up for the use of his own pupils), are, 1. A sketch of the globe, with its general divisions. 2. The four quarters of the world analysed; and, 3. A list of the several counties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It is a kind of work which Dr. Vicesimus Knox scems to recommend in his excellent Essay on Liberal Education. Mr. E. concludes the work in the following words: "We ought not to close the survey of the TERRAQUEOUS GLOBE without noticing the pleasing position of our own country, equally removed from the exces sive cold of the frigid zones, and from the burning heat of the equatorial regions. Nor are we subjected to those dreadful gusts of wind which lay the forest prostrate, and consign both man and beast to destruction. An exemption from these tremendous evils is by no means the least of those mercies by which the British isles stand distinguished. A grateful heart, however, which ought to be produced by a comparison of our situation with that of other countries, is an ingredient necessary to our enjoyment : "A fairer isle than BRITAIN never sun Our native isle!" COTTLE'S ALFRED. Mr. E. remarks, in his advertisement" When the pupil has made himself master of the contents of this Little Epitome, (which, though not faultless, has been formed with great care and attention), let him proceed to Butler's Exercises on the Globes, and the most recent edition of Guthrie's Geography." Steel's Naval Remembrancer, from the Commencement of the War in 1793 to the End of the Year 1800-intended as a complete Supplement to the Navy Lists up to that Period. Steel, Minories, Tower-Hill. IS. Fine copy is. 6d. HIS work contains a great deal of information re tinguished itself in the present contest. Lists of all the ships of the French, Dutch, Spanish, and British navies lost, taken, or destroyed-of the French, Dutch, and Spanish privateers taken by Great Britain-of those settlements and colonies captured from the enemy, in which the navy have had a share-and of the British commanding officers who have lost their lives in the service of their country-these, form the contents of the Remembrancer, which appears to have been "compiled with the most scrupulous attention to accuracy, and from sources peculiar to the pub lisher, who has long devoted his attention to the concerns of the British navy." In the Preface we meet with the following animated and well written paragraph, which (however the horrors of war may, and indeed ought to be deplored), must impart a sincere pleasure to every friend of his country: The triumphs of the British navy, from the time of Alfred down to the close of the eighteenth century, were never greater than in the present war. In fleets, or in single combats, victory or fame has had something to record. Skill, perseverance, courage, high honour, and generous feeling, have been the characteristics of the naval warriors of Britain in the present contest-and although history will fix upon the greater and more brilliant epochs, although she will consecrate to latest time the fame of Howe, of JERVIS, of DUNCAN, and of NELSON, and shade their brows with the laurel of victory not less deserving of record are acts of individual heroism and gal lantry, such as were exhibited by FAULKNOR in the West Indies, and by HooD on the shores of hostile France. The remembrance of these deeds affects the sympathy of a nation, and acts as a stimulus to a new race of heroes. Emulation (oh! how unlike ambition!) inflames the latent spark of honourable sensation, governs the noble mind, and leads it on by means of high example. Such are the sons of Britain!" It may not be improper just to remind the reader, that he will find elegant portraits and faithful biographies of these NAVAL HEROES in several of the former Numbers of our miscellany. Butler's Collection of Arithmetical Tables, designed for the Use of his own Scholars. Conder and Newbery. 6d. HIS Collection is not designed by the author ex Tclusively for the use of his own scholars-of course the public has to do with its merits, which shall be stated with brevity. T Mr. B. has, in this little pamphlet, brought together with his accustomed accuracy, various tables with which it is necessary that the minds of the youth, of both sexes, should be made thoroughly acquainted. The profoundest sciences have their respective elements without a knowledge of which they appear to be a jumble of disorder and confusion! In the art of teaching, therefore, the competent tutor will pay due attention to the first principles of what he teachesfor the foundation being once well laid, the superstruc¬ ture can be raised with pleasure and facility, Retrospect of the Political World, Sit is our design only to touch on political mat-ters--we accordingly beg the attention of our readers to a few particulars, which shall be detailed with our accustomed brevity. We mentioned, in our last number, that his MAJESTY was seriously indisposed-we are happy now to say, that he is restored to the duties of his high and exalted station. The illness under which he for several days laboured, took a favourable turnand the agitation which his indisposition occasioned in the nation,, is thus happily turned into joy. May his life be spared for many years to come and he endeared to his subjects by their enjoyment of every blessing! No list of the new ministry has, we believe, transpired. But the first that can be obtained shall be laid before our readers. We might indeed mention several of their names, but wishing to give an entire list, we must defer it to another opportunity. The altercation with the Northern powers is still in a state of suspense, respecting the measures to be taken for its adjustment. Our fleet has sailed for the North Seas. But it is said that Sweden and Denmark have made, or are making, proper explanations. Russia, however, with a stubbornness peculiar to herself, continues to insult us-and will most probably receive a severe chastisement. The shores of the Baltic will be made to resound with the British thunder, and PAUL will then be inelined to proposals of peace and amity. His conduct is that of a madman. The suddenness of his attack upon us, and the barbarous treatment of our fellow subjects, may be justly deemed traits of insanity. |