of the two nations, and contribute to the arrived in this country. A peasant who establishment and illustration of history. should be taken from his cottage, and The plate is taken from the Atlas at-placed before such a building, would betached to De Non's Voyage dans la basse et lieve that there must exist a wide difference. la haute Egypte; edited, in London, by between himself and the beings who had M. Peltier. It is well known that this constructed it; and without having any work produced a revolution in matters of idea of architecture, he would say, this is taste; and nothing was admitted among the dwelling of a god, a man would not the beau monde at Paris but vases, tables, dare to inhabit it.' Is it the Egyptians who and chairs, columns, and buildings, a have invented and brought to perfection Egyptienne. The streets of our metropolis such a beautiful art? This is a difficult witness an equal solicitude to display the question, such as I am unable to answer; merits of this style; and if distinction be the but even on a first glimpse of this edifice we object of those who commanded their erec- may pronounce, that the Greeks have never tion, they certainly have obtained it. devised nor executed any thing in a grander The following is Denon's account of the style. The first idea which disturbed my magnificent structure here delineated. enjoyment here was, that I must so soon quit The next morning we were between the hand of a master, and ample leisure, to this magnificent object, and that it required Antinoe and Hermopolis. I had not much do it justice with the pencil; I possessed curiosity to visit the former of these places; neither. But I could not quit it without as I had already seen the monuments of the attempting the sketch which I have given age of Adrian, and the buildings of this to my readers, which can but faintly exEmperor in Egypt could not present to press the sensations which this noble fame any thing very new and striking; but bric conveys, and which I sincerely hope I was cager to go to Hermopolis, where I knew there was a celebrated Portico; it under more fortunate circumstances. some future artist will be enabled to finish was therefore with great satisfaction that I heard Dessaix say, “we shall take three hun-greatness to little things, it always dimiIf drawing can sometimes give an air of dred cavalry, and make an excursion tonishes the effect of great objects: so in this Achmounim, whilst the infantry are march-instance, the capitals, which appear too ing to Melaui."

In approaching the eminence on which the portico is built, I saw its outline in the horizon, and its gigantic proportions. We crossed the canal of Abou-Assi, and soon after, passing across mountains and ruins, we reached this beautiful monument, a relict of the highest antiquity.

I sighed with delight; it was the first fruit of my labour; for, excepting the pyramds, this was the first monument which gave me an idea of ancient Egyptian architecture; the first stones that I had seen which had preserved their original position, without being altered or deformed by the works of modern times, and had remained untouched for four thousand years, to give me an idea of the immense range and high perfection to which the arts had

It may not be amiss to add, that this edition contains many of the most interest ing subjects and topics, connected with the arts of antient Egypt. The title at length, Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute

heavy in proportion to the bases, have in reality, something in their massiveness which strikes with wonder, and disarms criticism: here one cannot venture either to admit or reject any rules of criticism: but what is truly admirable, is, the beauty of the principal outlines, the perfection in the general construction, and in the use of ornaments, which are sufficient to give a rich effect without injuring the noble simplicity of the whole. The immense num ber of hieroglyphics which cover every part of this edifice, not only have no relief, but entrench upon no part of the outline, so that they disappear at twenty paces distance, and leave the building all its uniformity. But the drawing will give a better idea of the general effect than any descrip

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the great city of Mercury, the capital of Ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis, or the thirty-fifth Nome, built by Ishmun, son of Misraim, at some distance from the Nile, Egypte, pendant les campagnes de Bonanear a large town called Ashmuein, and parte, en 1798 et 1799, par Vivant Denon, the colossal proportions of this edifice, it not far from Melaui. To give an idea of et les savans attachés à l'Expedition des will be sufficient to say, that the diameter François. Edition redigée par M. Pel- of the columns is eight feet ten inches,* tier, et ornée de 109 Planches en taille-placed at equal intermediate distances; that douce, 2 vols. 4to. avec un Atlas, in folio, prix 51. 5s.-papier fine, prix 81, 8s."

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lumns, within which the gate was included, HINTS, PLANS, and PROCEEDINGS is twelve feet, which gives one hundred and twenty feet for the portico; its height is sixty. The architrave is composed of five stones, each twenty-two feet long, and the frieze of as many; the only remaining stone of the cornice is thirty-four feet.These particulars will give an idea both of the power which the Egyptians possessed to raise enormous masses, and of the magnificence of the materials which they employed. These stones are of free-stone, of the fineness of marble, and have no cement, or mode of union, besides the per. fect fitting of the respective parts. With regard to the temple, there are no traces remaining, which determine the exterior dimensions, or mark the temple itself. The second row of columns was built up as high as the door, but open above: it appears probable, that the part immediately behind was, however, not the nave, or sanctuary of the temple, but a vestibule or kind of court which led to it. What induces me to adopt this opinion is, that the frieze and the cornice have the same projection and the same ornaments as the façade of the portico on this side. The time of the day, and this peculiarity, made me choose this front for the drawing which is here given, in which may be remarked the wall that adjoined the columns, and formed the gate. The shafts of the pillars seem to represent bundles of rods, and the pedestal, the stem of the lotus, just opening above the root. The capital has nothing in it analogous to any known style of ornament. In solidity, the Egyptian architecture equals that of the Doric order of the Greeks, and is richer. All the other parts correspond with those of other orders: on the astragal of both sides of the portico, and under the roof between the two middle columus, are winged globes, which emblems are constantly inserted in the same place in all the other Egyptian temples.

The hieroglyphics which are carved on the plinths that surmount the capitals, are all the same, and all the roofs are adorned with a wreath of painted stars, of an aurora colour on a blue ground.

In our last, we had occasion to insert a very unfavourable representation of the evils attendanton Cotton Works, as at present managed. Not that they seem to be their nature, as that they cannot be sepaso absolutely inherent in such works, by rated from them, but rather, because a multitude of young persons not arrived at a mature state of understanding, and void of all protecting knowledge, being brought into mutual acquaintance, are much more forward to evil than to good. To assign a remedy for this is extremely difficult; and the man would deserve a statue who should effectually accomplish it. The most promising thought that has reached us, is to proceed on the principle of giving these untutored minds something better to do, of engaging them to personal exertions in a better cause, exciting their interest in proceedings and institutions calculated to counteract evil, and to substitute what shall prove beneficial. We intend not-the doing such things for them, but the principle of inducing them to do it themselves, of occupying their minds, and time, and talents, and labours in a pursuit, so corrective, and so preservative, that evil shall be banished. That such schemes are not impracticable, may be inferred from one among many, the particulars of which appear in the following Report: it

The plan of the portico is given with the cannot be supposed that individuals thus elevation.

engaged, can violate decency, or decorum, in their conduct; or follow,-much less can they lead in evil of any kind.

Prudence and discretion will, no doubt, direct the proceedings of whoever patronizes such a benevolent undertaking: the hint is capable of assuming a thousand forms.

REPORT OF THE DEAN STREET ASSOCIA- | for gratuitous distribution to objects which he may judge proper.

TION OF MECHANICS.

"That the Bible obtained in return be given out according to priority of claim, unless it shall appear that one case is more pressing than another, when it is hoped that priority of claim will give way to the exigence of case.

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that Sacred Book which we wish to circuThe following directions are taken from

The report of the British and Foreign Bible Society for 1812, was the first Report that any of us had seen: it was handed keep an exact acabout from one to another, and read with count of all monies received and paid, also great interest. Four of us became sub-of books received in return, and in short of scribers to that Society, each of a guinea a every object important to the Association." year; which subscriptions still continue to be paid. Not only so, but we became advocates for the Institution, and solicited donations from our friends; and we had the pleasure of procuring, under the head of donations, the sum of six pounds sixteen shillings, which we paid, part to the Parent Society, and the rest to the Westminster Auxiliary Bible Society.

Our next step was to try if a small Association could be formed amongst the men. In order to make the subject understood, we procured from the Depository in Fleet Street, several of the "Brief Views of the Proceedings of the Society," and other printed sheets, entitled "Interesting Extracts of Intelligence," &c. which were put into the hands of the men, and rules were drawn up containing the project of an Association.-It will be proper to state those rules.

"We, the undersigned mechanics and others, in the employ of Messrs. Storr and Co. Dean Street, Soho, approving as we do of the designs and proceedings of the British and Foreign Bible Society, have resolved to contribute weekly the sumis subjoined to our respective names, for the purpose of raising a fund, which as soon as it shall at any time amount to Mr. shall be requested to pay the same into the hands of the Collector of the Westminster Auxiliary Bible Society.

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"It is our intention to avail ourselves of the offer of the said Society, viz. to receive in return Bibies or Testaments at cost price, to the amount of one half of the aggregate sum paid in by us.

"That the Bibles or Testaments so obtained by us in return, are in the first place for the supply of any of our number who may want a Bible or Testament, and to whom the procuring of one from the booksellers may be an object not easily attained.

"Any subscriber will be entitled to receive amount of one half his subscription (though he may not need them himself),

late.

First, as to the MOTIVE which ought to influence us in this and every good work that we do, read 1 Cor. vi. 19, 20: Ye are not your own, ye are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your bodies and spirits, which are his.

Secondly, As to the AMOUNT of your subscription, see Cor. ix. 6, 7: He, which soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly ; and he, which soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Every man as he purpose th in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Thirdly, If any man should say, the trifle I can afford to give is so small that I may as well not give, see Luke xxi. 1, 3: And Jesus looking up, saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury, and he saw a poor widow casting in two miles; and he said, Of a truth, I say unto you, this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: so that the Searcher of Hearts sees and esteems your penny given from a just motive, more than the wealthier man's guinea, if his motive be corrupt.

Fourthly, As to REWARD, see Matthew x. 42: Whosvever shall give a cup of cold water to one of these little ones, in the name of a discipte, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

blank paper, was left for the signature of A book containing the rules, with some such of the men as were disposed to become members, who also put the sum, whether a penny or more per week, that they intended to give, against their names; and we had the pleasure of seeing in a short time the names of more than one half of the people employed in the manufactory.

As to the business of collecting the money, two or three zealous individuals undertook the task; and as soon as they had obtained a sufficient sum, it was given to the Secretary, who paid it to the Col

lector of the Westminster Auxiliary Society, and received Bibles to the amount of one half the sum so paid. These Bibles were given out as they were first claimed, or as they appeared to be most needed; and we have great pleasure in reporting, that there has been no contention amongst the men, but that all has passed on with the utmost cordiality. We have felt no need of a committee: we have never had general meetings of the subscribers, because we would not have our good to be evil spoken of. Our wish was to go on as quietly as possible, and never to infringe upon the regular hours of labour.

We mention it, secondly, to shew what great aid may be obtained from Manufactories. There are many advantages to be found in a manufactory which do not exist elsewhere: for instance, we can easily circulate intelligence.-Men it is well known, will do that cheerfully in conjunction with their fellow workmen which they will not do at all in other connections. The labour of collecting is reduced to almost nothing, for we have our subscribers ail before us. And (which is no small advantage) we stand at little if any expense: indeed, we have never incurred any.

We hear great things said of the magnitude of the funds of the Bible Society, and it is to be feared that this style of talking induces many to suppose that those funds are rich enough, without any assistance from them.-We are far from thinking that what has been done is an adequate

We proceed to report what has been done. You will find, on reference to the last report of the Westminster Auxiliary Society, that twenty six pounds nine shillings had been paid to them by us, up to the 31st March last, and that we had re-expression of gratitude to God from a naceived thirty-four Bibles, almost all of the Brevier Class. Since that time we have paid in nineteen pounds, and received twenty six Bibles. Of these two sums, we may truly and emphatically say, that they are a portion of the earnings of those who, according to the letter and genuine spirit of the Bible, work with their hands the thing that is good, that they may have to give to him that needeth.

tion so deeply indebted, of such wealth, and so numerous a population. One farthing a month or three pence a year from every individual in the United Kingdom, would produce a much larger revenue, than the funds of the Bible Society and all the dif ferent Missionary Societies together. It is evident, therefore, that while a small portion of the community has taken a becoming interest in this truly honourable and Our Association at present comprises one glorious cause, the great mass has hitherto been unmoved.-A considerable portion, subscriber of 5d. per week; eleven of 3d. we know, of that mass is employed in maper week; eighteen of 2d. per week; se-nufactories; and we have proved (not by venteen of 14. per week; and twenty logical deduction but by the fact, that a one of 1d. per week. We have now nearly manufactory possessed of no peculiar local accomplished our object of supplying our facilities above others cau furnish a Bible selves with Bibles. Whether, when that Association. What more likely to draw object is rendered complete, our Associ- down the blessings of God upon our manuation will continue to exist may be doubt-factories and commerce, than to have Biful. But should it dissolve, we shall have the satisfaction of knowing, that while we have been serving ourselves, we have not neglected others.

The whole amount paid to the support of the Bible Cause from persons in the employ of Messrs. Storr and Co. in little more than two years, is sixty four pounds seventeen shillings. We mention this, in the first place, to shew the great utility of circulating printed intelligence, concerning the grand and benign operations of the Parent Society.It has been already stated that one of their Reports was the instrument to kindle the flame with us; and this flame has since been fed with "Summaries," "Brief Views," "Interesting Extracts of Intelligence", &c. which (on declaring the purpose for which they were requested) we found no difficulty in obtaining from the Depository in Fleet Street.

ble Associations established in them? In associates a number of men, the subject every institution where business unites and might be introduced with advantage.The Bible we know is the germ from which our greatness, and that rank of distinguished pre-eminence which we hold amongst the nations, have arisen. God has communicated it to us as a precious talent, of which he will require an account. It is by communicating that we shall enjoy, by scattering that we shall increase, our store. There is now an open door set before us: we have the means of enlightening the nations: it is no small honour that God hath conferred upon us: if we use our means, it is well; but if we caliously and from narrow selfishness refuse, God will raise up deliverance for the nations from some other quarter, for his time seems to be approaching, and we shall lose the reward.