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be used to prevent the operation of local prejudices and party interests. It is to be recollected that both Commissioners aud visiters, in case of their decisions being inconsistent with justice, are liable to be convicted of improper conduct, by the act giving to the aggrieved person a power of appeal.

With respect to the right of removal being in the hands of the visiters, we think, upon the whole, that this is calculated to have a salutary effect as an in terrorem preventive of abuses; and it is not likely that the censors in question would very readily take upon themselves the heavy responsibility of ordering the liberation of any individual, unless the proofs of sanity were of too marked a character to admit of indecision or doubt.

That clause in the Act, which requires the visiters of asylums to direct that one or more accessible pumps be placed in certain parts of the premises, we think liable to all the objections which the Author brings against it. We think too, that his charge of injustice is valid against that clause of the bill relating to payments of licenses for a part of the year however small. But our limits prevent us from pursuing the subject further, and we shall now bring the discussion to a close, by again stating, in a very few words, our general sentiments respecting the treatment of insanity, and on what has been already, and ought further to be done, towards meliorating the condition of the unhappy subjects of mental derange

ment.

It will have been gathered from what has been advanced in the course of these pages, that our dependence on medicine, merely, is exceedingly small. There is a want of tangible decision, if we may so express it, in the pathology of lunacy; and its treatment must, by consequence, be, at present at least, in a great measure empirical. If any medicinal agents deserve to be preferred to others in affections of the mind, they are, perhaps, purgatives, regularly and perseveringly administered, and the warm-bath. Our few short extracts afford sufficient evidence of what is to be done by air, exercise, cleanliness, classification of patients, duly regulated bodily and mental occupation, and lastly, assiduous endeavours on the part of the superintendents to excite new trains of thought, and new habits and associations. It will have been remarked, that in those establishments in which the above advantages were insared to the sufferers by the skill and humanity of the keepers, good was in the same proportion invariably effected.

In regard to legislative enactment, we really think that Mr. Rose's bill, a little modified, might effect all that is desirable to be done. There is, however, in our judgement, a VOL. V. N. S. Bb

loud call for County Establishments. These ought not to be optional, but compulsory, and each county should bear its own expenditure. The erections ought not to be suffered, until a plan of the building, its situation, and dimensions, shall have been presented to, and approved of, by the commissioners of lunatic asylums. These buildings, when erected and occupied, should be subjected to precisely the same regulations and restrictions as the private asylums; and it would of course be desirable to avoid every expense that is not necessary to the comfort and well-being of the inmates of the respective houses, We may in conclusion express our belief, that a certain degree of reform must be the consequence of the investigation that has been excited, and of the regulations that are proposed; and although experience teaches us in cases of this kind not to expect perfection, yet we feel convinced that much and lasting good will be conferred upon the community, by the recent labours of the House of Commons to improve the condition of Madhouses in England.

ERRATA IN THE LAST NUMBER.

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167, line 20, for literally, read liberally.

We are obliged by want of room, to defer several articles of Literary
Information, and other matter.

ART. XI. 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.

In the press, An Essay on the Being of God, and his attributes of Infinite Power, Wisdom, and Goodness; stating and refuting the objections to his Wisdom and Goodness, from Reason and Revelation, and drawing the most useful practical inference from the whole subject: to which Burnett's First Prize of £1200 was adjudged, August 4th, 1815, to which is prefixed a Biographical Sketch of Mr. Burnett's Life: by W. L. Brown, D.D. Principal of Marischal College, Aberdeen.

The Travels of Col. Keating in Europe and Africa, are nearly ready for publication.

The translation of Mad. de Genlis' new historical Novel, entitled Jane of France, will appear in a few days.

Also the Journal of a ten years Resi dence at Tripoli, in Africa, from the original correspondence in the possession of the family of the late Richard Tully, Esq. the British Consul, in a quarto volume.

The Poems of Milton, Thomson, Young, and a few other leading Authors, will shortly be published, with new embellishments from the designs of Mr. Westall.

The Rev. Dr. Mc Leod, of New York, is about to publish in one volume 8vo. a work entitled, The Life aud Power of Godliness, described in a Series of Discourses on the nature, progress, evidences and perfection of true religion in man. It is proposed that an impression of the work be printed at the same time in Paisley, cotemporaneously with the American edition.

There is likewise about to be published at Paisley, in a small 12mo. volume, a work by the same author, entitled The Ecclesiastical Catechism; being a Series of Questions, relative to the Christian Church, stated and answered with Scripture Proofs; to which are appended Notes explanatory of the points in controversy with the Episcopalians and Independents, Bb 2

The Rev. Mr. Cox, of Hackney, has been engaged for some time on an abridgement of the late Mr. Robinson's Scripture Characters, in one volume 12mo. for the use of young people and of schools, which is nearly ready.

A new edition, with considerable additions, is in a state of forwardness, of The Principles of Fluxions; by the Rev. W. Dealtry, B. D. F.R.S. and late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Mr. A. Picquot, author of the Ancient and Modern Geography, will shortly publish, in a small duodecimo volume, for the use of Schools, A New and Easy Introduction to French Grammar; designed as a First Step to that useful language.

In the press, and in a few days will be published, in octavo, price 2s. 6d. Moscow; a Poem, by Mrs. Henry Rolls, Authoress of Sacred Sketches, &c.

In a few days will appear, a new edition of Diatessaron: or, the History of our Lord Jesus Christ, compiled from the four Gospels, according to the au thorised English version; with brief notes, practical and explanatory: to which are prefixed, a Map of the Holy Land, and an Introduction. By the Rev. T. Thirlwall, M. A. In one volume, duodecimo, for the use of Schools.

Mr. T. Williams is preparing for the press, An Essay on Religious Liberty, in which will be considered,-The Pri mitive Terms of Communion, the right of Private Judgement, the nature of Christ's Kingdom, and the horrid effects of intolerance.

In the press, to be speedily published, The City of the Plague. a dramatic Poem. By John Wilson, Author of the Isle of Palms, &c.

Mr. Horace Twiss will soon publish, a Compendium of the Law of Parish Appeals, condensed into one volume, as a manual for the quarter sessions,

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W. T. Brande, esq. has nearly ready to appear, a Descriptive Catalogue of the British Specimens deposited in the Geological Collection of the Royal Institution.

Results of Experience in the Art of Tuition, forming the basis of the system adopted by W. Johnstone, A. M. at the classical school, Blackheath Hill, is preparing for the press.

Mr, R. Hills has in the press, Sketches in Flanders and Holland, comprising a Tour through the Low Countries, immediately subsequent to the battle of Waterloo, illustrated by thirty-six plates.

Mr. William Phillips has nearly

ready, in a duodecimo volume, an Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy and of Minerals.

A History of the Kingdom of Hanover, and of the Family of Brunswick, in a quarto volume, with engravings, is nearly ready to appear.

Mr. W. Salisbury has in the press, Hints addressed to the Proprietors of Orchards, and Growers of Fruit in general, illustrative of the injuries trees are subject to in the present mode of culture.

Mr. Robert Buchanan, of Glasgow, will soon publish a work on the history and construction of Steam Boats, illustrated by numerous engravings.

Art. XII. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

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including Biographical Memoirs of its later Inhabitants. By Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck, Author of Theory On the Classification of Beauty and Deformity; &c. crown 8vo. 7s. 6d. bds.

MEDICINE.

A Familiar Treatise on Rheumatism, and Rheumatic Affections, with domestic Methods of Cure. By William Hickman. 1s. 6d.

The Fifth Volume of the Medical Transactions of the Royal College of Physicians of London. 8vo. 12s. bds.

MENSURATION,

A Treatise on Practical Mensuration, in eight parts. By A. Nesbit, 12mo. 6s.

MISCELTANEOUS.

The Danger of Premature Interment, proved from many remarkable Instances of People who have recovered after being laid out for dead, and of others entombed alive, for want of being properly examined prior to Interment. Also a Description of the Manner the Ancient Egyptians and other Nations, preserved and venerated their Dead; and a curious Account of their Sepulchral ever-burning Lamps and Mausoleums. The pernicious Effects of burying in the Body of Churches, and confined Church-yards, pointed out, whereby many valuable Lives have been lost to the Public and their Friends. By Joseph Taylor, 12mo. 4s. 6d. bds.

An Account of the First Edinburgh

Musical Festival, held between the 30th October and 5th November, 1815. To which is added, an Essay, containing some general Observations on Music, by George Farquhar Graham, Esq. 12mo. 7s. bds.

The Edinburgh Annual Register, for 1813. Containing the History of Europe, for the Year; Reflections on Trial by Jury in Civil Causes in Scotland; Chronicle of Public Occurrences; Public Financial Accounts; Gazettes; State Papers; Births, Marriages, Deaths, and Promotions; New Publications; Miscellanies; Original Poetry; and Index. 11. 1s. bds.

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Proposals for an Economical and Secure Currency; with Observations on the Profits of the Bank of England, as they regard the Public and the Proprietors of Bank Stock. By David Ricardo. Esq. 8vo. 4s. 6d.

Histoire de l'Origine des Progrès et de la Décadence des Diverses Factions, qui ont agité la France depuis 1789, jusqu'à l'Abdication de Napoleon. Par Joseph Lavallée, Ancien Capitaine d'Infanterie et Ancien Chef de Division à la Grande Chancellerie de la Legion d'Honneur. 3 vols. 8vo. 11. 7s.

The Colonial Policy of Great Britain, considered with relation to her North American Provinces and West India Possessions; wherein the dangerous Tendency of American Competition is developed, and the Necessity of recom

mencing a Colonial System on a vigorous and extensive Scale exhibited and defended; with Plans for the Promotion of Emigration, and Strictures on the Treaty of Ghent. By a British Traveller. 8vo. 8s. bds.

An Address to the Honourable House of Commons of Great Britain and Ireland, on the State of the Nation. By a Yorkshire Freeholder. 8vo. 1s.

An Argument on the Case of Marshal Ney, with reference to the 12th Article of the Convention of Paris, and the Treaty of the 20th Nov. 1815, in which the reasonings of Messrs. Dupin and Berryer (his Counsel) are considered. With an Appendix, containing their Argument as published by themselves, the Dispatch of the Duke of Wellington enclosing the Convention of Paris, and the Convention itself. By a Barrister, 8vo. 2s.

Paul's Letters to his Kinsfolk; being a Series of Letters from the Continent. 8vo. 12s.

Paris Revisited in 1815, by way of Brussels; including a Walk over the Field of Battle at Waterloo; concluding with Remarks on the Political Temper and Condition of France, and the Character of the Bourbon Government. By John Scott, Editor of the Champion, a Political and Literary Journal. 8vo. 12s.

Collections relative to Systematic Relief of the Poor, at different Periods, and in different Countries, with Observations on Charity,-its proper Objects and Conduct, and its iufluence on the Welfare of Nations. 8vo. 6s.

A translation of the celebrated Work of M. de Pradt, entitled the Congress of Vienna. 1 vol. 8vo. 10s. 6d. bds.

SHIP BUILDING.

A Treatise on Dry Rot, in which are described the Nature and Causes of that Disease in Ships: with the Methods of Prevention and Cure. By Ambrose Bowden, of the Navy Office. 8s. bds.

THEOLOGY.

An Examination of Mr. Dealtry's Review of Norris on the British and Foreign Bible Society; with Occasional Remarks on the Nature and Tendency of that Institution. By a Clergymau of the Diocese of London. 3s. 6d.

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