the Royal College of Physicians, London, Physician to the forces, &c. 8vo. 4s.

Observations upon the Bulam Fever, the disease which has of late years prevailed in the West Indies, on the coast of America, at Gibraltar, Cadiz, and other parts of Spain, with a collection of facts proving it to be a contagious disease. By William Pym, Esq. Deputy Inspector of Hospitals, late Superintendant of Quarantine, and President of the Board of Health at Malta. 8vo. 12s.

A View of the Relations of the Nervous System in Health and in Disease; containing selections from the dissertation to which was adjudged the Jacksonian prize for the year 1813, with additional illustration and remarks. By Daniel Pring, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and Surgeon at Bath. 8vo. 7s.

scheme new, simple, and accurate. By J. [ G. Pohlman, Author of Tables of Exchange with France, &c. 8vo. 12s.

NATURAL HISTORY.

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Essays, Religious and Moral. 12mo. 7s. An Essay on the Doctrine of the Trinity; attempting to prove it by reason and demonstration: founded upon duration and space, and upon some of the divine perfections, some of the powers of the human soul, the language of Scripture, and tradition among all nations. By the Rev. James Kidd, A. M. Minister of the Chapel of Ease, Gil. comston, and Professor of Oriental Lanin the Marischal College and Uni

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Recreations in Natural History; or, Popular Sketches of British Quadrupeds: describing their nature, habits, and dispositions; and interspersed with original anecdotes. With seventy-four engravings on copper and wood, from portraits of living animals, painted by the first masters. 21. 8s. Fine royal paper, with proof impres-versity, Aberdeen. 8vo. 12s. A Series of Questions upon the Bible; for the use of families and young persons: originally composed for Sunday schools. By the Rev. Edward Stanley, M. A. Rector of Alderley, Cheshire. 12mo. 3s. 6d. parate key of reference to each verse, containing the answer, price I's. 6d.

sions, 31. 12s.

An Introduction to the Study of Conchology; including observations on the Linnean Genera, and on the arrangement of M. Lamarck, a glossary, and a table of English names. Illustrated by coloured plates. By Samuel Brookes, F. L. S. 4to. Sl. 10s. large paper, 51. 15s. 6d.

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Remarks on the Effusion of the Fifth Apocalyptic Vial, and the late extraordi

A Tale, for Gentle and Simple. 12mo. 75. nary Restoration of the Imperial Revolu

Ode to Desolation: with some other Poems. By Matthew Weld Harstonge, Esq. 8vo. 7s.

tionary Government of France. To which is added, a critical examination of Mr. Frere's combined view of the prophecies of Daniel, Esdras, and St. John. By G. S. Faber, B. D. Rector of Long-Newton, Durham, 8vo. 2s. 6d.

A Manual of Instruction and Devotion on the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper: containing, 1. Three sermons on the subject. 2. The communion service, with a few short notes. S. Heads of self-examina tion. 4. Practical Instruction for young persons. 5. Select texts of Scripture classed for Meditation. 6. Prayers suitable for the occasion. By the Rev. John Hewlett, B. D. Morning Preacher at the Foundling Hospi tak, &c. 8vo. 5s.

TOPOGRAPHY.

Sacred Sketches from Scripture History, A Map of the County of Cork, on a scale containing Belshazzar's impious Feast, Jeph-of an inch to a mile, engraved by Neale on tha, the Translation of Elijah, and other Poems. By Mrs. Henry Rolls, 8vo. 6s.

six sheets of atlas; exhibiting an accurate delineation of the county, its coast, harbour, and soundings. 31. 3s.

A General and Statistical Survey of the County of Cork. By the Rev. Horatio Townsend, A. M. The second edition, considerably enlarged and improved, and illustrated by a map exhibiting the different soils.

2 vols. 8vo. 11. 1s.

TRAVELS.

Recollections of Italy, England, and America. By M, de Chateaubriand. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.

Letters from Portugal, Spain, and France, written during the Campaigns of 1812-1314, addressed to a Friend in England, describing the leading features of the provinces passed through, and the state of society, manners, habits, &c. of the people. By S. D. Broughton. With a plan of the route from Lisbon to Boulogne. 8vo. 12s.

Foreign Literary Gazette.

AMERICA: UNITED STATES.

The American press is busily employed in reprinting almost every work of any reputation that appears in Britain. The language being the same, such undertakings are accomplished without trouble; and the curiosity of America being strongly directed toward the old country, a

and privileged Companies however necessary and advantageous formerly, are at the present moment burdensome and hurtful. A different opiniou is maintained in France, if we may judge from a lately published "Memoir on the necessity of re-establishing Masterships, Companies, and Corporations, as means of encouraging industry and commerce." This was presented to the Minister for the Interior under Louis XVIII. If any augury may be drawn from the appearance a pamphlet, and what it designed extent of sale is anticipated, with consider-France must be far behind those of Britain, to accomplish, the manufactures and arts of able certainty. We might insert many proofs of this: but it is not necessary. American Literature itself produces not many pieces, strictly original, which will be reprinted here.

fair

Among the most considerable learned' undertakings, are A New Edition of Vander Hoogut's Hebrew Bible. Editio prima Americana, sine punctis Masorethicis. price

14 dollars.

Dr. Lardner's Credibility of the Gospel History, with the Jewish and Heathen Testimonies, &c. in 8 vols.

Archbishop Newcome's Greek Harmony of the Gospels; with select Readings from Griesbach.

AUSTRIA.

Coach Glass desired cheaper. The Emperor of Austria has proposed a prize of two thousand florins, to whoever, within the space of two years, should discover and disclose to government, a method of making with Glauber's Salts, or Soda, without the addition of potass, glass fit for the purposes of coach glasses, perfectly white, and which, in point of expence, should be considerably under the cost of that which is now made for the same purpose, in which potass is an ingredient.

FRANCE.

Long continued Journal.

The Connaissance des Temps, or Almanack of the Motions of the Heavenly Bodies, for the purposes of Astronomers, Navigators, &c. is always published (like our own Nautical Almanack) a year or two in advance. The volume for 1817 is already published; being the hundred and thirty-ninth volume of an Ephemerides, which amidst all the turbulence and vicissitudes to which France has been a prey, has suffered no interruption. This fact is equally honourable to

science and to France.

Trade-Corporations, and Companies, revival of, desired.

It is usually thought, among us, in Britain, that institutions of Corporations VOL. II, Lit. Pan. New Series. July 1.

of such

generally speaking, notwithstanding all the gadocio vauntings of his amiable and punc · endeavours of the good king, and the bragtilious predecessor and successor.

It

Books rare, Catalogue of

may be useful to our British Bibliomaniacs, to notice a work in their line of study, not long ago published at Paris, enManual of the Bookseller, and of those who titled Manuel du libraire et de l'amateur; are fond of Books, by J. C. Brunet, jun. This is the second edition, and is enlarged by more than four thousand additional articles, and various other notices in 4 vols. octavo.

This work contains, 1. a new Bibliographical Dictionary, in which the most valuable books are distinguished, the most useful works of their kinds, as well ancient as modern, their different editions, distinetions between their genuine editions and piracies, ancient books, books of prints, their prices as sometimes met with at sales, within the last forty years, and approximations to the prices of others, in booksellers' catalogues, &c. 2. A Table, or Catalogue Raisonné, in which the most useful works at moderate prices, are classed methodically: with other works. Such a catalogue cannot fail of being useful; not to the interati only, but also to whoever is desirous of that instruction which books communicate.

adventures of Navigators and Travellers, Adventures, &c.-The most interesting extracted from ancient and modern narratives, by P. Blanchard. This work had been preceded by one adapted for youth. The value of a selection must at all times depend on the judgment of the selector: and on the skill exerted in abridging the the whole, or parts, of long accounts, in order to bring them within the reach of a due allowance of space, and cost. Among the histories contained in these two volumes are---that of the Seamen who win

tered in Spitzbergen---that of Bontikoé--that of Selkirk, which gave to De Foe the Y

hint of Robinson Crusoe---that of M. Follie, who was kept by the inhabitants of the Zahara---that of Woodward among the Malays---the shipwreck of Prentice, in the Isle Royale of Canada, a history little known, though very interesting. We notice this work, partly because there are a number of striking and entertaining accounts, not in common circulation, to be met with on the continent, which have not yet been translated into our language, though well deserving of that distinction. But in general, the adventures of our coun'trymen form important parts of such selections.

The French people vindicated from the charge

of inconstancy.

In 1808 the academy of Dijon proposed as a Prize Question-" Does the French nation deserve the reproach of fickleness, or versatility (légèrete) which it receives from foreign nations?" M. Le Moine was the writer who justified his nation, and whose work was crowned: he decided in the negative. Since that period, he has been employed in obtaining additional proofs in support of his decision. We cannot think that recent events in France contribute much to strengthen his opinion; for if the French nation has really changed its loyalty, it certainly must be charged to their légèreté.

susceptible of forming different shades, either single or compound, applicable to thread, or to cotton thread, equal in solidity (or durability) to that called Indian red.” The writers will be at liberty to disclose their process, or not. The Academy will determine from specimens, each weighing five pounds, at least. The prize is a gold medal, value 300 francs.

·*** The importance of such a discovery to our manufactures is well known; and the means taken by the French, in the center of their manufacturing district, de- ' serves not merely attention, but perhaps, imitation.

The "Garland :" or origin of the most splendid and valuable flowers cultivated in France, with their history; by M. Malo, deserves notice; if it be only for the suitability of its title to its subject. But beside that, we are of opinion that a concise manual, describing the countries where such flowers are native, by whom introduced, and at what time; with particulars of their history, and properties, &c. would make a very entertaining book for young persons;-to which also their seniors might occasionally have recourse for instruction aud gratification.

On the Beautiful, in the Aris. The beautiful in the arts has long been an object of research; and many attempts M. L. acknowledges that the French are distinguished by vivacity and in-have been made to reduce it to principles quietude;—which, says he, are commonly and rules which may be expressed in terms. taken for fickleness. Cæsar, Livy, Taci- Whether this will ever be the fact, it is not tus, reproach our ancestors with fickleness, easy to decide. It has engaged the pens of -but unjustly. He admits the gaiety various artists, and of a still greater numthe gallantry-the sociability of the ber of men of letters. An additional voFrench-these have been mistaken for lume has lately appeared, at Paris, from inconstancy. Whereas, the French have the pen of M. Droz. This writer discusses in all ages given proofs of their pa-Music-it is, says he, first simplicity,-the beautiful in Poetry, in Painting, in tience, their politeness, and their attachment to their laws and ancient habitudes. Even Montesquieu himself, according to this writer, has not done justice to French perseverance. The industry, and the agriculture of the French are highly praised;-their alacrity and perseverance in commercial enterprizes, notwithstanding the obstacles in France, to the exertions of industry. Their adherence to their religion-their magistrates; sciences, &c. In all these, says M. L. Would we they are eminently steady. could add our agreement with his opinion as to their politics!!

Green for dyeing, demanded.
The Imperial Academy of Sciences and
Belles Lettres, at Rouen, has proposed for its
Prize Question to be decided in the present
year—“To find a green colour which is

then variety,---then originality:---to which, he insists on adding, that every specimen of the beautiful must excite moral ideas. He defends this latter principle with much argument against the false interpretations which might be put upon it; and which might prove at once vexatious and degrading to the arts. He notices subjects inimical to the beautiful; and concludes by allusions to the means of producing the beautiful. The subject is confessedly dif ficult; and the power of reducing these principles to practice is not possessed by every one who desires it.

GERMANY.

Almanacks: Titles of.

Among other particularities of German literature, the titles given to their Aunual Almanacks, which are works containing

Miscellanies, in prose and verse, deserve to printer, who was sent for to Florence in

be noticed. One is

Aglaia, a miscellany.
Comus, in verse, chiefly.

Penelope, an Almanack destined to promote domestic concord and happiness. It contains tales, of various descriptions.

1547, to establish the then new Art of Printing in the most improved mode. Many particulars of his life are given in this work. The first book that came from his press in 1547, was, Lilii Gregorii Giraldi Ferrarensis libellus; quomodo quis ingrati crimen et nomen possit effugere, &c. ad Hec. Troctum. 8vo. The last which is cited in this work is Oratio funebris` J. Bapt. Adriani de laudibus Eleonora Tolentanæ. 1563.

This work may be considered as contri-, buting to complete the History of Italian Typography, especially, Annali di Tipograpia Volpi-cominiana, published at Padua, in 1807, by Fortunato Federici.

POLAND.

The Society of Sciences at Warsaw, pro

Musical Attempt at Impossibility. Among the musical pieces to which the attention of amateurs on the Continent has been called, is La Fantaisie pour le Piano, by Stebelt, entitled L'Incendie de Moscow. The Burning of Moscow, a subject for music! Nothing after this can be wonderful. We have heard the Battle of Prague; and other battles, in which an imitation of the firing of volleys, of great gans, Huzzus, &c. was attempted; but how imitate in music the progress of fire-poses a prize for the best Tragedy, the subject to be taken from the History of Poland. the catching of buildings-the roaring ocean Value of the prize one hundred ducats of of flame-the crash of falling, ruins-the gold. pillage, &c. &c. What an unpromising subjett for music, is the Burning of Moscow A view of the field of battle of Leipsic, has been published in that city, on one large sheet, coloured; drawn and engraved by G. H. Geisler, price 3 rad. It is accompanied by a description.

HUNGARY.

Theatrical Emulation.---A young noble man of Hungary has proposed a prize of 700 florius, for the best Tragedy in the Hungarian language; and 300 florins for the second best. The subject to be heroic: taken from the History of Hungary, or from that of any other country. The successful piece to be represented on the National Theatre at Clausenberg; and afterwards printed together with the second best.

ITALY.

Fragments of Homer.

Some years ago, the discovery of an ancient MS. containing fragments of Homer, found in the Ambrosian Library, at Milan, was announced to the literary world: the keeper of that Library, Sig. Majo, as lately given notice of their publication, in a Latin declaration, intituled De Editione Fragmentorum Antiquissimorum Iliadis Homericum picturis mentius prodromos. Angelus Maius, Bibliotheca Ambrosiana Orientalibus, Lectori Salutem.

Sig. Domenico Moreni, a Canon of the great church at Florence, has published Annals of Florentine Typography, in a volume of 240 pages, 8vo. referring chiefly, however, to the life of Lorenzo Torrentino, and his coadjutors Arnold Antonius and Lorenzo Domenichi of Placentia. Lorenzo Torrentino was a German or Flemish

Another prize of fifty golden ducats for discovering the best manner of preserving fruit trees from the effects of frost: the process to be easily executed, and cheap in its cost.

Another prize for pointing out the best manner of constructing roads, throughout Poland. Value fifty ducats.

From evidence lately laid before the House of Commons, and repeated in the PANORAMA, our readers will have observed the necessity for making great improvements in these means of facilitating inter

course.

The Society some years ago proposed a subscription for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of Copernicus: events, equally unhappy for the country and for science, prevented the execution of the plan. The expence was estimated at 36,000 florins: one tenth part of which was subscribed. So impoverishing is war!

PRUSSIA.

Philomatic Society of Berlin.

October 13, the Anniversary of the foundation of the Society, after a Report on the labours of the Members during the last three months, Professor Levezow read a Memoir on those indications of a love for the fine Arts, which are found in the writings of Cicero, and of his knowledge in that department of elegant study.

RUSSIA.

The first volume of M. Klaproth's Tra vels in Caucasus, was published in 1812, at Halle, but the troubles of war suspended all attention to the continuation, which it was intended should occupy two vols. more. This delay has afforded the author an opY 2