1815.] New Publications, with Critical Remarks. Soul. By Nathaniel Cooke, Esq. 4to. pp. 115. This eccentric volume should rather have been entituled a catechism than a creed, since it discusses in the way of question and answer, accord. ing to the Socratic mode of reasoning, the fundamental principles of natural and revealed religion. The reader, however, who is more desirous of knowledge than amusement, will find in the perusal of this book much valuable matter for the regu. lation of his life and the improvement of his un. derstanding. A Dictionary of Religious Opinions, or a concise account of the various denominations into which the profession of Christianity is divided; including a view of the Ecclesiastical Government, and order of worship peculiar to each sect. Alphabetically arranged. By William Jones. pp. 261. 5s. 6d. 12mo. We suppose the editor of this compilation to be a very young man, by his saying in the title page alphabetically arranged, for how can a dictionary be otherwise? Independently of this the book abounds with so many instances of the grossest ignorance, such as confounding the Athanasian and Nicene crceds. caliing Arminianism an intole rant system, and omitting some striking peculiarities of remarkable sects, that no doubt can be entertained of the juvenility of a writer who has not even had industry enough to make a proper use of similar compendiums, which have been repeatedly published in this country and America. Devotional Exercises and Prayers, for the use of Reflecting and Sincere Christians. From the German of the Rev. J. G. Zollikoffer. By the Rev. Wm. Tooke, F. R. S. 12mo. 5s. DRAMA. The New British Theatre; a selection of original Dramas not yet acted. Vol. III. 10s. 6d. bds. containing, The Sorceress, a tragedy; A March after Perfection, a comedy; Gonzanga, a drama; The Gondolier, an opera The Spaniards, a drama; Love, Honour, and Interest, a comedy; Orpheus, an opera; The Apostate, a tragedy, and The Father and Son, a Comedy. Select British Theatre, to contain all the plays formerly adapted to the Stage by Mr. Kemble, revised by him with additional alterations, and now first uniformly printed by him as they are performed. Nos. I. to X. 15. each. 547 The Ninth Statue, a melo-dramatic romance, in two acts. By Thomas Dibdin, esq. 25. John of Paris, a comic opera, in two acts. By J. Pocock, esq. 2s. The King and the Duke, or Which is Which? a farce, in two acts. 2s. By The Ghost, a farce in three acts. Zachary Jengilier. 8vo. 2s. EDUCATION. M. Acci Plauti Comœdiæ Quatuor. Amphitruo, Aulularia, Captivi, Rudens, ad usum Scholarum Notulis Anglicis et Glossario Accommodatæ. 12mo. pp. 246. The writings of Plautus are distinguished by such an exquisite vein of comic humour, unmixed by indelicacy, as to claim for this author the preference to Terence for the purposes of education. Gladly, therefore, do we embrace the opportunity afforded by the appearance of this edition, of recommending the more general adoption of so pleasing and moral a writer to all who are engaged in classical instruction. This book is well printed, and the notes subjoined to the plays, as well as the glossary, are calculated for the mutual benefit of the teacher and the pupil. Eutropii Historiæ Romanæ Libri Septem; cum notis Anglicis et Quæstionibus ad eru diendam Juventutem HistoriaGeographiaque antiqua accommodatis. Studio Č. Bradley. 12mo. pp. 146. This school edition of a very useful book has not only the advantage of correct and elegant printing to recommend it, but also the peculiar distinction of explanatory notes in English placed at the foot of the page; besides which, there is an appendix of historical and geographical questions, drawn from the work itself, and adapted to exercise the memory of the scholar. A Synopsis of French Grammar. By P. F. Merlet. 12mo. 2s. 6d. Selections for Reading and Recitation. By James Hews Bransby. 12mo. 5s. 6d. GEOGRAPHY, A Sketch of the United States of North cal Tables, and a Map containing all the late America from 1800 to 1810, with StatistiDiscoveries. Translated from the French of Felix de Beaujour, with Notes and an appen dix. By Wm. Walton, esq. 8vo. 16s. A General Description of Switzerland according to the last division into nineteen cantons. Illustrated by 50 coloured engravings of the costume. By an English lady. 2 vols. rey. 8vo. 3l. 13s. 6d. HISTORY. A circumstantial narrative of the Campaign in Russia, embellished with plans of the battles of Moskwa and Malo-Jaroslavitz. those affecting and interesting scenes of Interspersed with faithful descriptions of which the author was an eye witness. By Eugene Labaume, Captain of the Royal Geographical Engineers, &c. Translated from the French. 8vo. pp. 408. 10s. 6d. The ample roll of military history cannot furnish a parallel to the mighty and disastrous expedition of which we have a detail in this volume: Insen sible, indeed, must be that mind which can review the accounts here given of the invasion of Russia, 548 New Publications, with Critical Remarks, without feeling a lively indignation against the tyrant who made such a wicked use of his powerful influence as to carry ruin into a country from which he had received no injury; but the heart must be absolutely indurated that can contemplate the miseries of the retreating army without pitying the sufferers, execrating the author, and admiring that Providence which entangles the wicked in their own devices M. Labaume's book is written in a style of clegant simplicity, with a strong bias in favour of the military glory of his country. men, but at the same time, entertaining a becom ing respect for the valour and patriotism by which they were opposed throughout the whole of this vast enterprize. A severer punishment, perhaps, could not be inflicted upon the man of Elba than that of compelling him to read every word of this affecting narrative, or rather, of hearing it publicly delivered, where all eyes might witness the effect of its agonizing descriptions upon his soul. History of England from the Norman Conquest to the Accession of Edward I. By Sharon Turner, F. S. A. 4to. 11. 16s. Narrative of the Retreat of the British army from Burgos. By Geo. Frederick Bur8vo. 6s. IOWS. MEDICINE, SURGERY, &c. Medico Chirurgica! Transactions, published by the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London. Vol. V. 8vo. 18s. Pathological Researches. By J. R. Farre, M. D. Essay 1. On Malformations of the Human Heart. roy 8vo. 7s. The Morbid Anatomy of the Brain in Mania and Hydrophobia, collected from the papers of the late Andrew Marshal, M. D. with a Sketch of his Life by S. Sawrey, Fellow of the Roy. Coll. of Surgeons. 1cs. ed. MISCELLANEOUS. 8vo. The first Report of a Society for preventing Accidents in Coal Mines, comprising a Letter to Sir Ralph Millbanke, bart. on the various Modes employed in the Ventilation of Collieries, illustrated by plans and sections. By John Buddle. Svo. pp. 28.. So many dreadful accidents have occurred in [Jan. 1, coal mines, by which numerous families have been plunged into the greatest misery, that any attempt to discover the means of preventing such explosions, or of so completely ventilating the pits as to secure the workmen, has the strongest claim to the liberality of the public. "We are, indeed, persuaded that the society at Sunderland requires only to be made generally known to meet with that support which is necessary for the accomplishment of its great objects. For the information of the benevolest who may be desirous of aiding so laudable a concern, it is proper to observe, that communica tions are received by Mr. Burn, of Southwick, near Sunderland, Durham, secretary and treasurer; and it is requested that subscriptions be remitted to the Wear Bank, in Sunderland, or be named as soon as possible, as the committee propose, if their funds will enable them, to offer premiums for the best treatises, or any further important discovery or improvement that will effectually promote the object they have in view." probable effect of a great reduction of cor A Letter to the Earl of Liverpool on the prices by importation; upon the relative condition of the state and its creditors, and of debtors and creditors in general. svo. pp. 108, 35. This is the production of a young writer, butone who is sensibie and well informed, temperate in his sentiments, and accurate in his language. It is a friend to the agricultural interests, but no adw cate for innovating speculations, which he consi ders as pregnant with incalculable mischief to the public securities. Into the principles and reason. ing of this letter we shall not enter, but the whole is well worthy of perusal, and contains hints, of which even the statesman to whom it is addressed may avail himself for the general good. The Causes of the present High Price of Coals in the port of London explained; in a Letter to the Editor of the Times. svo. pp. 34. Attempts having been made through the medium of a popular journal to create a prejudice against the persons concerued in the coal-trade on the gear. ral charges of monopoly and imposition, the author of this letter engages in the commendable under taking of vindicating a much abused body of men, on the one band, and of setting the public right in another, with respect to a subject which, though it be of univeral import. is, it seems, but little understood. It is here shewu by explicit statements that the supply of coals nas not been in propor tion to the regular demand, which of course could do no other than enhance the price. The activity given to our manufactories by the return of peate has also had its share in this increase, and the em ployment of many ships in other pursuits in consequence of the temptation held out by that event, must have contributed yery much to an evil which, however sorely it may press upon the inhabitants of the metropolis, is certainly not to be sought for in the practices of individuals, but the circum stances of the times. The Pocket Herald, or concise Introduction to Heraldry. is. 6d. The Saxon and the Gael, or the Northern Metropolis, including a View of the Lowland and Highland Character. 4 vols. 12me. 1.15. The Banker's Almanac for 1815. $5. 1815.] New Publications, with Critical Remarks. vel, founded on Facts. By Mrs. Hanway. 4 vols. 12mo 11. 4s. Should this good lady be again propelled, ac cording to a favourite phrase of her own, to in. would recomdulge the scribbling humour, we mend to her a grammar and a small system of geography. The former will teach her the proper use of words, and by consulting the latter, she will learn to avoid such errors as that of placing Switzerland on the sea coast. The facts on which this story is said to be founded. must have happened in a world very different from our planet; for a tale more extravagant, it would be difficult to select from those records of romance, where the violation of probability constitutes the sole claim to admiration. The Fugitive, or Family Incidents. In 3 vols. 12mo. 13s. 6d. Of this stupid farrago, which, as a narrative, hath neither beginning, middle, nor end, we may say, as the wag did, who being desired to give a translation of Queen Anne's motto--" Semper eadem," answered-" Worse and worse!" The Spanish Campaign, or the Jew. Mrs. Meeke. 3 vols. 18s. Anna of Edinburgh. vols. 10s. By Mrs. Roche. By Al Kalomer c, the Son of Magrauby; an Arabian Tale, now first translated from the original MSS. discovered since the taking of Paris by the Allied Powers. 2s. 6d. A Father as he should be, or Obedience. By Mrs. Hofland. 4 vols. 12mo. 11. 4s. The Bachelor's Journal. By Miss Byron. 2 vols. 12mo. 10s 6d. Modern Times, or the Age we live in posthumous Novel. By Eliz. Helme. vols. 16s. 6d. POETRY. Roderick, the last of the Goths. By Robert Southey, Esq. Poet Laureat, and Member of the Royal Spanish Academy. 4to. pp. 384; and notes, pp. 137. 21. 28. This tragic poem, as the author designates it. is founded on the early part of the Spanish history, or rather on the legendary tales of the romantic ages. The subject, however, is sufficiently rich and pathetic for the heroic muse, while the spirit of superstition and chivalry with which it is necessarily coloured, affords ample materials for the hand of genius. We cannot deny to Mr. Southey the merit of having awakened curiosity, and of having enlightened his story by many touching incidents and animated descriptions, Classical Pastime, in a Series of Poetical Enigmas, on the Planets and Zodiacal Signs. By Marianne Curtis. 12mo. pp. 103. 5s. We may safely take upon us to recommend this book, as being a very proper present to young per sons, who, while they are indulging themselves in an agreeable amusement, will be stimulated by it to exercise their minds in the acquisition of useful knowledge. Charlemagne, ou L'Eglise Delivrée, Poëme Epique en vingt qu tre Chants. Par Lucien Bonaparte. 2 vols. 4to. 41. 4s. ; large paper, 71. 7s. By Poems and Odes on various Subjects. a Student of the Inner Temple. 8vo. 5s. The Humorous and Sentimental Songster for 1815. 15. POLITICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY. 549 Memorial of M. Carnot, Lieutenant-General in the French Army, Knight of the Order of St. Louis, Member of the Legion of Honour, and of the Institute of France, addressed to his Most Christian Majesty, Louis XVIII Translated from the French Manuscript Copy To which is subjoined a Sketch of M. Carnot's Life, together with some remarkable Speeches which he made on former Occasions in the National Convention and Tribunal By Lewis Goldsmith. Svo. pp. 56. 2s. 6d. That justice has not had her due in France, after so many horrible outrages upon humanity, is a truth deeply felt by every man who trembles at the existence of the abominable principles by which those atrocities were committed. Friends as we are to the liberty of discussing all public questions, without any other restraint than that imposed by the duty of defending the State, it is painful to observe the licentiousness which still prevails in a country that has smarted so much from the diffusion of doctrines whose tendency is to put the poignard into the hand of the assassin, and to spread every kind of mischief on the earth. The perusal of this inemorial recalls to the memory all the horrors of the French revolution; but what must be the feeling of the thinking mind, on being told that a man whose crimes have been forgiven, has had the hardihood to insult the sovereign, by putting into his hands a justification of his brother's murder? Such, however, is the case; and, if any thing can add to the wickedness of this monster, it is the attempt which he has made to defend rebellion and regicide, by the authority of scripture! Political Reflections on the true Interests of the French Nation, and on some Publications which have lately appeared. By F. 8vo. pp. 160. A. De Chateaubriand. The pleasure produced by an escape from the hands of a murderous banditti, and the violence of midnight robbers, to a place of security and elegant entertainment. is something like the satisfaction which we have felt in quitting the apologist of murder and anarchy, for the society of a man of splendid talents and tried integrity. With unrivalled powers of eloquence and argument, the anthor of these reflections lays open the actual state of France and her true interests, as contrasted with the misery from which she has been delivered. Digging deep into that fertile, but unhappy soil, M. De Chateaubriand cuts up, by an appeal to experience, and destroys, by the blaze of truth, the wretched delusions which have for so many years been employed to corrupt the principles of the French nation, and to erdanger the peace of all other countries. This publication has also peculiar claims to the consideration of Englishmen, by the luminous view which it affords of our own constitution. But we cannot avoid expressing our surprise, that a writer so well informed, should have fallen into the error of supposing that a man may, in this country, lawfully bring his wife for sale into a public market. A Moral and Political Essay on the English Poor Laws. By Richard Walthew, Solicitor, Egham. svo. 5s. Observations on lowering the Rent of Land, and on the Corn Laws. By 'George Booth. 2s. 550 New Publications, with Critical Remarks. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, L. L. D. with notes, and an additional volume of Observations on the Subjects treated of by Dr. Smith. By David Buchanan. 4 vols. 8vo. 21. 25. An Exposé on the Dissensions of Spanish America. By Wm. Walton, Esq. 8vo. 12s. An Inquiry into the Nature of the Kingly Office, and how far the Act of Coronation is an indispensible Solemnity. By T. C. Banks, Esq. 8vo. 75. A Sermon never preached, but respectfully addressed to both Houses of Parlia ment. 8vo. 2s. STENOGRAPHY. An Introduction to Byrom's Universal English Short-Hand. For the Use of Schools and private Instruction. By T. Molineux. 8vo. 4th edit. 7s. 6d. The Short-Hand Instructor, or Stenographical Copy Book, containing a Series of Elementary Lessons, and a Variety of select Specimens. To which are now added two plates. 4to. 5s. No less a man than Mr. Locke, thought shorthand so necessary an instrument of knowledge, that he recommends it strongly in his elementary book on education. One cause, perheps, why this art has not been so adopted, is the idle notion, that it is serviceable only to particular persons, when, in fact, there is no business in which it may not be practised to advantage; but the partial esteem in which this accomplishment is held, may also be attributed, in a great measure, to the many perplexing books which have been obtruded on the world, as the easiest and most expeditious guides to the exercise of stenography. Some of these we could mention in severe terms, as having been compiled by men who knew not enough of the subject to qualify them for a right choice of their materials. When, therefore, the student, who relies upon such helps, meets with nothing but labour and disappointment, the failure should be charged to the empiricism by which he has been duped, and not to any real difficulties in the art, or to his incapacity in comprehending its principles, By following the method of Byrom, which is the only one that has the claim of scientific regularity and elegant simplicity, the learner will soon find the ample reward of his industry. These publications of Mr. Molineux have the me rit of familiarizing that excellent plan for the general use of schools, and for the particular guid ance of those who, without the assistance of a master, may be desirous of a literary attainment, which is as beneficial as it is ornamental. The introduction explains the theory of the art in a very clear and perspicuous manner, while the practice is exhibited with great beauty in the Instructor, so us to form together the only complete system of short-hand worth naming; VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. Travels through Norway and Lapland, during the Years 1806, 1807, and 1808. By Leopold Von Buch, Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Berlin. Translated from the original German by John Black, with Notes and Illustrations, chiefly Mineralogical, and some Account of the Author. By Robert Jamieson, F, R. S, [Jan. 1, F. L. S. &c. Prof. of Nat. Hist. in the Univ. of Edinburgh. 4to. pp. 466, 11. 16s. Sketches on a Tour to Copenhagen, through Norway and Sweden; interspersed with Historical and other Anecdotes of Public and Private Characters. To which is added, an Appendix, relative to the present Political State of Norway. By Jens Wolff, Esq. 4to. pp. 223; and Appendix, pp. 128. 11. 16s. These two works, descriptive of the Scandina vian peninsula, possess very different merits, and yet both may be read with pleasure. The per. formance of M. Von Buch is that of a man of science, who explores every spot with a discerning eye and a correct judgment-who being more desirous of knowledge than adventure-brings toge geography will be considerably improved, and the ther a variety of valuable information, by which kingdom of natural history extended. The trans lation comes from one who is intimate with the leading subject, as well as with the language in which the narrative is given; and the notes of the learned professor render the version more valusble than the original edition. Mr. Wolff, who is the Danish consul in London, has favoured the public with a lively and elegant through Norway, and part of Sweden, to Copen book, containing a rapid account of his journey hagen. The volume is inscribed to that ephemeral monarch, Christian Frederick, who for a little while contrived to fix the attention of Europe upon Norway, and, after making many vaunting decla rations of his heroism and zeal, suddenly abandoned the throne when the Swedes passed the frontier of a kingdom to which he had an equivo. cal relation. But, though we neither can approve of the encomiums here paid to that prince, nor admire the spirit of Mr. Wolff in imperiously pronouncing judgment against the amiable and unfor tunate Caroline Matilda of Denmark, it is but justice to say that this volume affords much curious historical information, many descriptive sketches, and some biographical notices, which are altoge ther new in this country. The ornamental illus trations of the book do great credit to the taste and liberality of the author, who certainly has not consulted pecuniary advantage in this publication of his travels. Alpine Sketches, comprised in a Tour through Parts of Holland, Flanders. France, Savoy, Switzerland, and Germany, during University of Oxford. 8vo. pp. 312. the Summer of 1814. By a Member of the From this very elegant and entertaining volume, books of travels, we are tempted to extract the which rises far superior to the generality of modera following anecdote:- "Among the Alps alone, are found men rustic without being ferocious, civilized without being corrupted. Our peasants in England are not to be compared with them :-there, living among their equals, they are contented, possess an elevated brothers. The following trait is as characteristic mind, are generous, and welcome strangers as as it is singular-Franta went one evening to Gaspard, who was mowing his field, " My friend," said he, "the time is come to get up this hay, you know there is a dispute about the meadow, to tion I have assembled together the appointed whom it belongs, you or me; to decide the ones" judges at Salenche, so come with me to-morrow, and state your claims." "You see, Frantz,” as 1815.] Review of New Musical Publications. swered Gaspard, "that I have cut the grass; it is, therefore, absolutely necessary that I should get it up to morrow; I cannot leave it." "And I cannot send away the judges, who have chosen the day themselves; besides, we must know to whom the meadow belongs before it is cleared." They debated some time; at length, Gaspard said to Frantz, "Go to Salenche, tell the judges my reasons as well as your own, fer claiming the meadow, and then I need not go myself." So it was agreed-Frantz pleaded both for and against himself, and, to the best of his power, gave in his own claims as well as those of Gaspard. When the judges had pronounced their opinion, he returned to his friend, saying, "The meadow is thine; the sentence is in thy favour, and I wish you joy." Frantz and Gaspard ever afterwards remained friends." Narrative of a Forced Journey through Spain and France, as a Prisoner of War in the Years 1810 to 1814. By Major-General Lord Blayney. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 6s. This gallant nobleman having fallen into the hands of the French, in an unsuccessful expedition against Malaga, was conveyed from one part of Spain to another, and lastly sent under an escort to France, where he suffered many indignities, and experienced several remarkable adventures, the relation of which cannot fail to amuse the reader. The narrative is written in a style of pleasantry, and rendered peculiarly agreeable by a number of 551 whimsical auecdotes, and characteristic descriptions of men and manners. But though these vo lumes afford manifest proofs of the liberality and good sense of the author, neither his long captivity, rank, nor profession, could secure him from the venomous attacks of jacobinical malice; for, in the last number of the Old Monthly Magazine, his lordship is most scurrilously abused, in company with Sir Robert Wilson and Mr. Morier, because, like those gentlemen, he has exposed the tyranny of the Emperor Napoleon! Letters from Albien to a Friend on the Continent; written in the Years 1810, 1811, 1812, and 1813. In 2 vols. 8vo. 14s. These letters are written with great vivacity, and the descriptive sketches have considerable merit; but were it not for a few awkward phrases, and some peculiarities of idiom, we should be inclined to doubt the truth of what is asserted in the preface-that the original correspondence was carried on in German, without any view to publication. Sceptical as we are on this point, and tempted to think that the letters, like those of Don Manoel Velasquez de Espriella, are of English manufacture, still we must acknowledge that the perusal of the present volames has afforded us considerable pleasure, unmixed with any of that disgust which was excited by the splenetic remarks, and gross misrepresentations, of the pretended Spaniard. REVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS. The Return of the Troops; a Grand March; for Two Performers on one Pianoforte. Composed by Ferd. Ries. Clementi and Co. 3s. The troops, no doubt, set out on their return in the midst of disorder and discord dire, when Bellona had let loose the dogs of war, and, finding but little harmony in the scene, began to fiddle away as fast as possible, and that was the reason Mr. Ries had not time to prepare the discord at the beginning of the piece; but why he placed the said discord so remote from the key-note, and entirely out of the natural harmony of the scale, is beyond our comprehension. After stumbling thus at the threshold, it is but justice to say that his march displays a bold and masterly outline, and possesses high claims to originality. The trio, we observe, is in four parts; yet this misnomer is not imputable to Mr. R.; for it is usual to call the lesser or second subject of a march or minuet the trio, from the custom in ancient music (in which there were but few wind instruments) of introducing after a minuet, a second movement in the same measure, which was generally performed by two hautboys and a bassoon, and thence obtained the name of trio. (See Bach's Overture to Orione, &c.) We by no means wish to discourage Mr. R. by any thing we have said; for we repeat it, that his march contains proofs of uncommon talent. The Conflagration of Moscow; Grand Fantasia, for the Piano-forte. Composed, and dedicated to the Russian Nation, by D. Steibelt. Clementi and Co. 5s. We are glad to find that Mr. Steibett has not forgotten his old friends in England. The introduzione displays a wonderful variety of modulations; the chord of the diminished seventh is brought in, in various forms, and produces a novel and uncommou effect. The triumphal march of Napoleon into Moscow, on the air of Marlborough, exhibits traits of the sublime and beautiful. At page 6 the conflagration begins, in the minor key of D, in the middle of which is brought in (rathor awkwardly) the air of "God save the King!" Yet it is just as appropriate here as in the "Battle of Prague." When this joyous air is finished, we return again to the conflagration, in the aforesaid mournful key. Then comes the lamentation of the conquered, to the air" Allons, enfans;" which is followed by the flight of these precious infants through all the half-tones of the scale. The concluding movement, expressive of the joy of the conquerors, on a Russian dance with variations, combines every thing of harmony and melody that the ear can conceive, or the hand execute. It is with reluctance we quit this charming piece, which, while good taste and scientific skill prevail, must retain the highest rank in the scale of musical celebrity. Overture to the New Farce, called Fair Cheating, or the Wise Ones Outwitted, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane, Composed by John Parry. Bland and Weller. 25. This gay and pleasing overture is already become a favourite, and part of it has furnished incitement to the light fantastic toe, by being played with admirable effect to those who dance in many a mazy round. Some of the modulations are rather abrupt, and the frequent change of key seems unnecessary; but the rapidity of the execution may cover that defect; nor should we have noticed it, had we not been highly gratified with the effect of the whole. The haste with which theatrical music is generally got up, will sufficiently apologize for any inadvertency; and we have reason to know that Mr. Parry is one of the quickest and |