1814.]· New Publications, with Critical Remarks. recent events in Silesia, Prussia, Bohemia, and in the territories bordering on the Rhine, &c. By E. Gifford, Esq. 2 vols. 8vo. This Mr. Gifford, or whoever be the real compiles of these memoirs, has seized the lucky mo ment of general curiosity to put together all that can be gleaned from newspapers, and other high authorities, respecting a man whose fortunes, grimes, and degradation, will constitute sech a distinguished feature in the history of modera Europe, as to require something more than the mere dry detail of public facts and private anec antes, to give a just view of that stupendous revo lution in which he bore so great a part. Lives of Dom A. J. le Bouthillier de Rancé, and of Thomas à Kempis. By Charles Butler, Esq. cr. 8vo. 45. The Biographical Dictionary. By Alex. Chalmers, F. S. A. Vol. XVIII. 8vo. 12s. DRAMA. Jean de Paris. A comic drama, in two acts, now performing with distinguished patronage at the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane. By S. J. Arnold, Esq. 8vo. 2s. If the success of this piece is adduced as an instance of the public taste, we shall be under the necessity of wishing that our theatres were completely closed, and their companies disbanded to follow a better occupation. DIVINITY.. Short Discourses on the Lord's Prayer, chiefly designed for the use of Country Villages. By Isaac Mann; with a Recommendatory Preface, by the Rev. Dr. Faucett and Rev. W. Steadman. Help to Zion Travellers; being an attempt to remove various stumbling blocks out of the way relating to Doctrinal, Experimental, and Practical Religion. By Rob. Hall, late of Arnsby. 3d edition, 3s. 6d. Invisible Realities demonstrated in the Holy Life and Triumphant Death of Mr. John Janeway, Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, with a Preface. By Rev. Rob. Hall, M. 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In truth, the grammar of Thomas Bennet is much more metho dical, and we recollect another by Charles Bayley, on the same plan, which possesses stifl greater ad vantages in point of simplicity. 444 New Publications, with Critical Remarks. MEDICINE, SURGERY, &C. Lectures on Inflammation. By John Thomson, M. D. F. R. S. E. Prof. of Sur gery to the Royal College of Surgeons, and Regius Prof. of Military Surgery in the Univ. of Edin. 8vo. 14s. Treatise on Porrigo, or Scald Head, and on Impetigo, the Humid or Bunning Tetter. By the late Rob. Willan, M. D. Edited by Ashby Smith, Member of the Royal Coll. of Surgeons, London. 4to. 125. Inquiries into the Effects of Fermented Liquors. By a Water-drinker. 10s. 6d. Pharmacopoeias of the London, Edin burgh, and Dublin Colleges, translated into English with an Appendix. яVO. AS. Cases of Tetanus and Rabies Contagiosa, or Canine Hydrophobia. By C. H. Parry, M. D. F. R. S. svo. 6s. Debates at the East India House in May and June, 1814, on the subject of Pensions. Svo. 4s. 6d. Observations on Objects interesting to the Highlands of Scotland, particularly to Inverness-shire. gvo gs. The Surveyor's Guide, being a Directory to the Appointment and Discharge of that Office. 4to. 3s. The Gentleman's Mathematical Companion for 1815. No. XVIII. 12mo. 2s. 6d. The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton; with a Supplement of Interesting Letters by distinguished Characters. 2 vols. svo. 11. is. The perusal of these disgusting volumes cannot but produce very painful emotions in the minds of all who retain a respect for the moral dignity of man. Had the publishers possessed the smallest sense of what is due to society, they would have consigned the papers which make up this collection to the flames. But the deed is irretrievalic, and all that remains for the admirers of the hero, while they lament over these incontrovertible tesumonies of his weakness, is to say," Alas! poor human nature!" [Dec. 1, This novel is of a very superior quality, being at once highly amusing and instructive. The story is interesting and romantic, without exceeding the boundaries of probability; the sketches of northern scenery are drawn with taste and judg. ment; the characters excite a lively concern in the guished by elegant simplicity. mind of the reader, and the language is distin Montreithe; or, the Peer of Scotland. 4 vols. 12mo. The hero of this tale is altogether so contempti ble, that we suppose the portrait was intended for a caricature; but the execution is as wretched as the conception; and if any thing can be worse than the story, it is the language in which it is re lated. Secret Avengers; or the Rock of Glotzelen. A Romance. By Anne of Swansea, 4 vols. 12mo. Auother choice article for the same manufa tory; but exceeding the former in extravagance and vulgarity. To such authors one might say the Italian cardinal did on reading the produc tions of Ariosto, "Where the devil did you pick up all these lies, Master Ludovico Ariosto, however, had a vigorous genius, of which these romanes writers are atterly destitute. . Specimens of the Greek and Roman Ports, in a Chronological Series; translated into English Verse, and illustrated with Biogra phical and Critical Notices. By Charles Abraham Elton. 3 vols. 8vo. We see more to admire in the plan of this work than in the execution; for though the claim of the translator to the merit of understanding the originals cannot be denied, he is far from posses ing that command of his own language which is requisite in one who undertakes the office of ren dering the beauties of ancient poesy familiar te the English reader. Ossian's Fingal; an ancient Epic Poem, in Six Books, rendered into English Verse. By George Harvey. 8vo. pp. 276. 10s. We should be glad to know by what authority Fingal is denominated an ancient poem, or what are its pretensions to the dignited title of an epic! On the taste of those who can relish such sublime nonsense we scorn to make any observation; but truth compels us to say, that the present translator has evinced in his performance talents which might have been much better employed. The Modern Dunciad; a Satire; with Notes Biographical and Critical. 12mo. pp. 106, 5s. 6d. The writer, whose poverty of intellect is such a to drive him to the necessity of adopting for rhymes "appland and lord"—" pass and farce""drawn and morn”—is ill qualified to seat himself on the bench of criticism. Dermid, or Erin in the Days of Boru. By John D'Alton, Esq. Barrister at Law. 4to, 21. 5s. POLITICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY. Memorial of M. Carnot, addressed to Louis XVIII. Translated from the French 1814.] .New Publications, with Critical Remarks. MS. with a Sketch of the Author's Life. By Lewis Goldsmith. 3s. 6d. A Funeral Sermon on the Downfall of Buonaparte's Dynasty, preached on the General Thanksgiving Day. 1s.. 6d. Letter to the Earl of Liverpool on the Probable Effect of a Great Reduction of Comm Prices by Importation, and on the relative Condition of the State and its Créditors. 8vo. 3s. TOPOGRAPHY.' Statistical Account, or Parochial Survey of Ireland; drawn up from the Communications of the Clergy. By Wm. Shaw Mason, Esq. M. R. J. A., Remembrancer and Receiver of First Fruits, and Secretary of the Board of Public Records. Illustrated with Maps and Plates. Vol. I. 11. 10s. Mr. Mason, actuated by a desire of procuring for his native country the important advantageS which are to be derived from an intimate know ledge of her own resources, and which have been so ably illustrated by Sir Jolin Sinclair in his Sta tistical Account of Scotland, has engaged in this undertaking, the plan of which he has borrowed from the celebrated work just mentioned. We rejoice to find that he has been eminently successful in his enquiries. Numerous returns have been procured from the officiating ministers of parishes throughout the country, containing the facts ne cessary for elucidating its topography, agriculture, arts, population, language, education, manners, &c. and whatever else can tend to develope the cha racteristic peculiarities both of the soil and people, in the view of making the aualysis of the present State of Ireland the clue to its future improve. ment. The information thus procured from persons, whose constant residence on the spot, and intimate connection with the inhabitants, supply the most minute and authentic information, and who, from their education and literary habits, can make the most judicious use of their materials, ensures to the work an extent and precision of information, that could not be expected from a survey of a more general nature, however skilfully conducted. The volume now published comprises the description of nearly sixty parishes, throughout this part of the united kingdom; and, as materials have been already collected for several volumes, and every application has been attended to with an alacrity which evinces a lively seal for promoting this interesting inquiry, Mr. Mason entertains the most sanguine expectations of accomplish ing his plan, and hopes to exhibit with all possible expedition, the statistical view of every parish in the island. VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. Alpine Sketches, comprised in a Tour through Holland, Flanders, France, Savoy, Switzerland, and Germany, in 1914. 8vo. 9s. Letters from Albion to a Friend on, the Continent. Written in 1810-1813. 2 vols. sm. 8vo. 128. Visit to Paris in June 1814. By Henry Wansey, sen. F.'A. S. 8vo. 5s. Letters from the Right Hon. Lady Craven to Her Serene Highness the Margrave of Anspach, during her Travels through France, Germany, and Russia, in 1785 and 1786. Second Edition, including a variety of Letters Not before published. roy. 4to., 11. 11s. 6d. NEW MONTHLY MAG.-No: 11. 445 Journal of a Voyage in 1811 and 1812, to Madras and China; returning by the Cape of Good Hope and St. Helena; in the Hope, Capt. James Pendergrass. By James Wathen. Illustrated with 24 coloured Prints, from Drawings by the Author. 4to. pp. 246, 31. 3s. This elegant narrative does equal honour to the literary talents and delicate pencil of the ingenious author, who is a native of Ile efordshire, where, on the romantic banks of the Wye, he imbibed an exquisite taste for picturesque beauty. After exer、 cising his powers in his own country, the ruling passion carried him to the continent of Europe, and next to India; of which last voyage a specimeu is given in the present volame; and much is it to be wished that more may follow descriptive of the delightful scenery of the East. A Tour through the Island of Elba. By Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Bart. Illustrated with Views drawn from Nature, by Sir Rich. Colt Hoare, Bart. and John Smith. 4to. 21. 2s. This tour was made in 1739; and the journal, though elegantly sketched, is slight, forming the whole no more than seventeen 4to. pages; the remainder of the book being made up of eight views and a map, very well engraved, and a rapid outline of the character of Buonaparte. A Voyage to Terra Australis ; undertaken for the purpose of completing the Discovery of that vast Country, and prosecuted in the Years 1801, 1802, and 1803, in His Majesty's Ship the Investigator, and subsequently in the Armed Vessel Porpoise, and Cumberland Schooner. With an Account of the Shipwreck of the Porpoise, Arrival of the Cumberland at the Mauritius, and Imprisonment of the Commander during Six Years and a Half in that Island. By Matthew Flinders, Commander of the Investi2 vols. 4to. with an Atlas. gator. In 1795 Mr. Flinders, who had an ardent passion for exploring new countries, went out as midshipmen with Captain (now Admiral) Hunter, to New South Wales; and in that voyage he formed an acquaintance with Mr. George Bass, surgeon of the same ship, whose ardour for discovery was neither to be repressed by obstacles, nor deterred by danger. These two friends formed a resolution or completing the examination of the east coast of New South Wales; and in a little boat, called Tom Thumb, they actually engaged in that enterprise, which was attended with the discovery of some inlets and harbours. Mr. Bass afterwards had the merit of a certaining the straits which bear his name; and in 1797 Mr. Flinders extended his observations still farther on the same coast; a journal of which expedition was published by Colonel Collins, in his account of that settlement. Much, however, remaining to be determined. with respect to the coast, and the interior of the vast continent of Terra Australis, the English government very properly appointed this active and intelligent navigator to the command of the Investigator sloop, in which he sailed from Spithead, July 10, 1801; and, after exploring with great pains and accuracy an immense tract, the ship arrived at Port Jackson, May 9, 1802. On the 22d of July Capt. Flinders sailed again on his important inis sich, in the discharge, of which he was enabled to increase the store of geographical and nautical VOL. II. SN 446 Review of New Musical Publications. science, by many valuable discoveries, particularly of the island of Van Diemen; but the decayed state of the ship being such as to endanger the safety of the crew, her enterprising commander found himself under the necessity of returning to Port Jackson, where he arrived June 9, 180S, The fate of this worthy man was singularly unfortu. nate; for, after being wrecked on a coral reef in the Forpoise sloop, he embarked in a schooner named the Cumberland, which, on account of her leaky condition, was obliged to put into the Isle of France, where, contrary to the rights of huma nity, and in violation of a passport from the French government, Capt. Flinders was detained as a prisoner of war, and all his charts and jour nals were seized by General De Caen. Here the author languished above six years in confinement, and when at last he obtained his release, none of his papers were delivered up; for an obvious reason, because they had been sent to France, where they were made use of to enrich the account of the voyage of discovery undertaken by order of Buonaparte. Thus the researches and observations of our countryman were stolen to gratify a paltry ambition; and by a refinement in villainy, pecu. liar, we believe, to the policy of Napoleon, Capt. Flinders was incarcerated in a remote island, that the piracy might pass undiscovered, Fortunately, however, for the interests of justice and science, duplicates of most of the journals and charts had been already sent to England, or were so preserved, as to enable our ingenious navigator to complete the history of his labours, and to leave behind him a faithful record of his claims and services. But the two volumes now before the public were scarcely dry, when the author died of a malady contracted in his confinement; thus proving as completely the victim of an unprincipled tyranny as Toussaint or Wright. After saying [Dec. 1, so much of the personal history of Capt. Flinders, we need only observe, that this narrative of his voyage is written in a style of chaste simplicity, and with a rigid adherence to truth, The work in its exterior form, with respect to typography and the engravings, is also deserving high praise, and will rank on an equality with the volumes of the immortal Cook. Paris in 1802 and 1814. By the Rev. Wm. Shepherd. 8vo. pp. 278. This volume contains an account of two visits to the French capital at very different periods; bat the reasons assigned for the publication are rather whimsical. "When I lately returned," says the author, applications for a sight of my diary become so numerous, that I foresaw much trouble in superintending its circulation. In this embar rassment I recollected to have heard of an honest quaker, in the back settlements of America, who finding himself absolutely eaten up by transient passengers, set up the sigu of the Dun Cow; after which, though he did not make any profit, he enjoyed the comforts of a quiet house. Upon this bint I have committed both my journals to the press." The importunity of friends has often been offered as an apology for printing, but we never knew an instance before, of an author having recourse to this measure for the purposes of avoiding them and their civilities. A Letter from Paris, to George Petre, Esq. By the Rev. John Chetwode Eustace. STO. PP. 98. Another picture of the French metropolis, sketched by an observer of no ordinary taste and judgment. The description of the public buildings at Paris is admirable; and the remarks on national manners and principles, are equally acute and liberal. REVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS. The Medley Overture to the Musical Extravaganza called Harlequin Hoax, or a Pantomime Proposed; performed with unbounded applause at the Theatre Royal Lyceum. Composed, selected, and arranged, by John Parry. 2s. Bland and Weller, Oxford-street. After listening to the general effect of this overture, produced by the admirable band at the Lyceum, we were, on an examination of its construction, surprised at the paucity of the materials. A few popular airs well combined, supported by solos on various instruments, (not forgetting the harnonica,) and worked up with some c nanon-place passages, constitute the whole of its merits. being perfectly easy, it will form an agreeable practice for the younger boarding school ladies. Yet, Verse Anthem, from the 90th Psalm, for Four Voices and Chorus, "Lord thou hast been our Refuge;" first sung at Margate Church in 1814. Composed by John Boys, Gent. Pallister's Library, Margate. As this anthem was 'composed by an amateur in aid of the Charity School of the town, it would be hard to visit it with a severe criticism. It is but justice to say, that Mr. Loys has shewn himself an attentive observer of the manner of the best cathedral composers. Though the music displays no great originality, yet the harmony is smooth and Aowing, the imitations are well brought in; and it is no small praise to say, that in many passages we arc reminded of the admirable anthems of Kent. It is to be noticed, that the alto part, being written in the treble clef, should be sung an octave lower, A Companion to the Royal Patent Chiroplast. or Hand Director; a new invented apparatus, for facilitating the attainment of a proper execution on the Piano-forte. By the Inventor, J. B. Logier, Professor of Music, Dublin. 85. Clementi and Co. The first part of the apparatus is called the gamut board. This is an oblong board, which on one side has drawn upon it two staves of five lines each; one for the treble, and the other for the bass, which being placed over the keys of the piano-forte, each note will be over its correspond. ing key. The other side of the gamut board repre sents the chromatic and enharmonic scales. The second part of the apparatus is the position frame, from one extremity of the keys to the other; to the which consists of two parallel rails, extending ends of these are fixed two check-pieces, which, by means of a brass rod and extending screw, are attached to the instrument. The rails must be adjusted so as to admit the hands of the pupil passing between them nearly as far as the wrists, being so regulated as to prevent any perpendicular motion of the hands, though sufficiently wide to allow a free horizontal movement when required. The finger guides are two moveable brass plates, with five divisions, through which the thumb and fore fingers are introduced. These divisions corre 1814.] Review and Register of the Fine Arts. spond perpendicularly with the keys of the instru ment, and may be moved to any situation by means of the brass rods. To each finger guide will be found a brass wire, called the wrist guide, the use of which is to prevent the wrist being inclined outwards, which would displace the thumb. By an early and frequent use of this apparatus, says the inventor, it is evident that the learner must become habituated to a proper position of the body, and a graceful motion of the arms; and the fingers must acquire an independent motion, and equality of power. rarely accomplished by other means, Though we are not so sanguine in our expectations of the success of the plan as Mr. Lo. gier is, yet it must be confessed that much time and labour may be saved by it, and a good posi. tion of the hands cannot fail of being obtained. The celebrated Irish Melodies, arranged for the Harp or Fiano-forte; with introductory, intermediate, and concluding Symphonies, composed by John Whitaker. No. I. 5s. Button and Whitaker, St. Paul's Churchyard. A collection of the best Irish tunes, with words, was planned and executed by Mr. Moore and Sir John Stephenson. As this collection bears a high 447 price, and persons who are not singers do not by Whitaker. Arranged as a Rondo for the Button Banquo again! The indefatigable Mr. King will hardly give us time to breathe. Of the introducdrumming and a-drumming," will like this. The tion we shall say little: those who like to be "a ai (one of the most sprightly and pleasing we have heard a long time) is well managed as a rondo, the modulations are natural, and a spirited coda brings up the rear; in short, there are few petites pieces we could more strongly recommend to the notice of young ladies. REVIEW AND REGISTER OF THE FINE ARTS. Publishers and Artists who may be desirous of having their productions mpartially noticed, are requested to address copies of them to the Editor, to the care of the Publisher, Mr. Colburn, Conduit-street. "L'onore conferito da Grandi à bravi artisti dà vita e vigore alle Belle Arti; come il oco incoragimento, e le critiche severe, le fanno languire." Condivi, Vita di Michel Angiolo Buonarotti. The History and Antiquities of the Cathedrals of Great Britain, containing Canterbury, Chichester, Lincoln, Oford, Peterborough, and Winchester. Illustrated with 64 engravings. By JAMES STORER, 8vo. 31. 3s. THIS is a clever little work on the plan the Antiquarian and Topographical abinet, but of a size rather larger. It ssesses a character of neatness and ettiness, acceptable enough to the geral reader, but has neither size nor tail sufficient for the architect or antiary. e Principles of Practical Perspective, or Scenographic Projection: containing Universal Rules for Delineating Designs on various surfaces, and taking Views from Nature, by the most easy and simple methods; with Directions for Shadowing and Colouring. The whole treated in a manner calculated to make the Science of Perspective and the Art of Drawing easy of attainment to every capacity. Illustrated by 50 Plates, royal 4to. with appropriate descriptive letter-press. By RICHARD BROWN, Architect, and Professor of Perspective, 21. 2s. "By your works shall ye be known," says the greatest authority, and by his works shall Mr. Brown be known and judged how far he is entitled to the much-abused title of architect. Of professor of perspective we say less, but of his work we are compelled to observe, that it is totally deficient in elementary principles, that the student is thrust too soon on practice, and that the original designs, as given by this architect, and marked as of his own especial invention, arc a mass of blunders and absurdities, such as would not entitle the inventor to even the honor of being suffered to be a candidate for a studency in the Royal Academy. In short, this is one among the many other proofs of the necessity of the Academy granting diplomas of architectural graduates from their authority. Among other things, the revolving Temple of Concord, in the Green Park, is lugged in by the neck and shoulders, "given with such accuracy," says this architect and professor of perspective, "that any gentleman desirous of erecting a temple from the same model" (!!!) may depend on its truth and exactness." To which is superadded, as in |