gant symmetry of the architecture, to the advantage of the sculptural memorials which grace the walls, and to the more minute decorations which had been destroyed or disfigured, but to the regularity and the display of the antient and modern designs and enrichments. The prying eye of a cynical observer may perhaps trace a moulding, a leaf, or a crocket, that has not the truest curvature, or be may discover a device that is to be found in no other part of the building: but, not to descend to the strictest minutiæ, can he withhold his praise of the efforts that have been made to restore as near as possible to the original work, those parts and ornaments which have so long been defaced? Can he view the restoration of the great window, the removal of the monuments and other incumbrances, which disfigured their beautiful tracery and compart ments; of the Pictures which covered the walls; and of the ponderous appendages of the Clock-entrance to the Courts, and various other useless dis figurements of this noble room, and not bestow merited approbation? It would be injustice, after the expence, labour, and attention, that have been devoted towards the restoration of such an elegant structure, to pass it over without high praise. We think it one of the best specimens that has ever been opened to the publick. There is no mixture of stile. Where an alteration or an addition was necessary, no deviation in imitation; no invention where example remained, and no negligence in the execution of the several parts. The whole is worked with peculiar neatness, precision, character, and delicacy; and while it does credit to the Architect, and to the age, it reflects the highest honour upon the Promoters of so extensive and useful an undertaking." The late Mr. James Smith, (who is noticed in p. 19, as the sculptor of Nelson's Monument) was originally an apprentice of the famous Italian sculptor Locatelli, and was afterwards for eight years assistant to Mr. Flaxman. He designed the Monument in St. Paul's to the memory of General Le Marchant, but did not live to complete it. This ingenious Artist died in 1813, leaving two sons, who are educating to their father's profession, and are likely to become eminent in it. Mr. Moore, who executed the Monument to Alderman Beckford (p. 23) was a native of Hanover. He resided and died in Wells-street, Oxfordstreet. Pennant, and after him Malcolm, erro eously attributes this mcnument to Bacon. There were several designs for this Monument, one by Mr. Nathaniel Smith, a pupil of Roubiliac; and another by Augustine Carlini, of which there is a large and beautiful engraving by Bartolozzi. The Paintings and Sculpture which adorn the Council Chamber are accurately described; and the liberality of the late venerable and worthy Alderman, Mr. John Boydell, is frequently noticed with due commenda tion. Those memorials of National Ex ultation, the Thanks of the Corpo ration to Our numerous successful Military and Naval Commanders, cmblazoned by the matchless pen of the late Mr. Tomkins, which ornament the Chamberlain's room (here enumerated at length), cannot fail of being a gratifying treat to every true lover of his Country. The Work is adorned with two excellent Prints; one, a correct external View of Old Guildhall, from a finished Drawing by the late Mr. Jacob Schnebbelie, Draughtsman to the Society of Antiquaries; the other, an equally correct and interesting internal View of the Hall, in its present improved state, by the accurate pencil of Mr. J. C. Buckler. A concise Dedication to the Lord Mayor and Corporation is signed by the Editor, J. B. Nichols. 3. The Servant's Monitor. By R. C. Dallaway, author of Observations on Education, for the Use of Private Go12mo, pp. 226. Green vernesses. wich *. SINCE the well-known satire of Swift's "Advice to Servants," we are This little book is neatly printed at Greenwich, a place which, we fear, our Readers have heard little of, except its great trade, which by the means of innumerable stage coaches, is carried on between that place and London: for their information we are happy, however, to tell them, that Literature and Learning have also their temples there; and when we name amongst their devotees the late eminent scholar Dr. Burney, our Readers must not be surprised if same sparks of this departed genius continue to warm the best-informed men of that place, and to excite them to increase their already numerous and well-chosen public library, which bids fair, when properly managed, to produce the best effects in Greenwich, Black heath, with the other servants, the moment they feel themselves aggrieved. The masters in their turn, finding that they cannot rely for a long time on such servants, are continually trying to obtain better ones; and the continual re-appearance of new faces totally destroys that confidence which masters formerly reposed in servants, and which they received in return. The consequences of this mutual dissatisfaction are such, that unless an effectual check is given to that restless desire of change manifested by servants of all classes, we cannot say to what climax the existing evil may arrive. To arrest the progress of the evil we complain of, we know of no better and more effectual remedy than the book of Miss Dallaway, now under our consideration: her specific is a very powerful one; it derives its strength and support from Religion, the most powerful and infallible auxiliary against errors, misconception, distrust, inconstancy, and restlessness; the greatest incentive to faithfulness, attachment, obedience, love, and devotedness. If you can teach servants to venerate and put in practice the infallible truths which are to be found in the Divine Scriptures, that have been left to us as a covenant between God and man; if you can point out from these sacred books the truths that will arouse their apathy in religious concerns, and shew them that the precepts and example of our Divine Master ought to be constantly before their eyes, in order to enable them conscientiously to discharge their relative duties, you will effect amongst that extensive class of society a change which cannot fail being highly beneficial to present and future generations. not aware of any one having successfully undertaken to eradicate those prejudices and false notions which cause that class of the community to confound right and wrong, and which tend to extinguish the sense of integrity and honour which ought to be the foundation of their principles, the want of which too frequently engenders perpetual variance with their masters and mistresses. We have every reason to conclude that servants, in former times, though less independent, because in a state of slavery, were more attached to their masters and their interests than at the present day; for not being able to leave them without a legal dismission, they considered themselves as a part of the family; and in reality they were so, as their masters were bound to protect and provide for them during their lives, in the same proportion as the slaves were bound to their masters. Since the abolition of slavery, however, servants have been more independent, and entered into contracts with their masters upon more equal terms. At first they were engaged without any specification of time; and we recollect those halcyon days, when servants were engaged in a family, and did not think of leaving it even in the event of their marrying, or on the death of part of the family. Next followed the custom of engaging servants for one year; and this custom is still prevalent in many parts of the country. In London and its neighbourhood, even that short period is considered too long; though a servant engages himself at so much per annum, yet he considers himself bound to remain no longer than he thinks proper, and will, perhaps, give warning the day after his engagement: it is true that masters have the same right; but it is that uncertainty and shortness of time which produce the indifference with which many servants of both sexes enter into service. From that indifrerence there is only one step to the neglect of their duties, their murmuring against being found fault with, and finally entering into coalition heath, and its neighbourhood. We lament, however, to find some schism between the late and present Committee; but trust that such men as Dr. Gutton, Rev. Dr. Mathews, William Row, Richard Ragley, and other such respectable persons, will take it in hand, and bring all the proprietors and subscribers to a good understanding, in order to reap from their united efforts the manifold benefits which must result from the institution of Greenwich Library. The "Servant's Monitor" conduces to this end; and it is but justice to the Author to say, that, in her undertaking, she has displayed profound erudition in the Holy Scriptures, and a great deal of practical knowledge in adducing instances of the general conduct of servants. Miss Dallaway has evidently reflected, with great profit, upon the requisites necessary to to create a new race of confidential servants; and if her treatise were divested of a great number of citations, which, although well adapted to the subject she treats, may perhaps puzzle the understanding of servants, we have no hesitation in pronouncing her book one of the most useful productions of the day. We must observe, however, that when we object to the number of citations, it is not to blame the zeal of the author; we rather commend it; but we only mean to insinuate that if the book had been restricted to its title, it would have had a better chance of extensive circulation, and consequently would have produced a larger share of that good which is intended by the truly religious and well-informed Authoress. Adopting, however, the old adage, which says, quod ubundat non vitiat, we are willing to give to Miss Dallaway the praises to which she is so eminently entitled. We will now proceed to give some extracts of her useful book. In the first apostrophe she makes to servants she advises them to imitate, in some degree, our Saviour, by endeavouring to be useful to others. "Your duty as a servant being chiefly confined to the family in which you live, you should consider yourself bound by the laws of God and man, to devote your time and talents to the service of your master. Let it be your first care to perform every part of your business in the manner most agreeable to your master and mistress. Be always anxious to promote their interest, careful of every thing belonging to them, and ready to obey their commands in trifling circumstances, as well as in your general conduct. Be always good-natured and civil towards your fellow servants: ready to assist and teach those who are more ignorant than yourself, and willing to learn of those who are better informed. "In case of any sickness or distress in the family, you will have more frequent opportunities of imitating your Divine Master, by the practice of many Christian virtues. For although you cannot perform miracles and cure diseases, yet you may, by a thousand kind offices, alleviate the sufferings of the sick, and add to their comforts; and by your ready assistance you may frequently lessen the inconveniences of illness. In this manner you may shew your gratitude towards a good master or mistress; or, if you happen to be in the service of an unkind person you may do more, you may show the same attention, only for the sake of pleasing God. If you have the care of children, your opportunities of doing good will be increased. Indeed, the duties of a nursery-maid are so important, that I shall speak of them more particularly in another place. Although Heavenly Master, to give the best init will not be in your power, like your structions upon every occasion, yet, by your example and assistance, you may be often useful to your fellow-servants, and save your master and mistress much trouble and inconvenience, from the ignorance of those who are not accustomed to the business of the family. You may sincerely rejoice at any good that happens to your fellow-servants; and although you cannot remove the cause of affliction, you may frequently soften their sufferings, and in some measure lessen their sorrow, by compassion and kindness." ought to spend the Lord's Day is ably described in page 57 and following. It is preceded by the necessity of selfexamination in case the text of the sermon should be this-" Thou shalt not steal." The manner in which servants "Suppose, for example, the text were, Thou shalt not steal,' you might immediately say, 'I am not a thief, and therefore this sermon cannot affect me.' But there is no fault, however trifling it degrees, lead to crimes, and banish you may at first appear, which may not, by for ever from Heaven; therefore, before you dismiss the subject from your thoughts, let me advise you to say to yourself: "Do I never waste, through carelessness or inattention, any thing belonging to my master? "Am 1 as careful of his provisions and furniture as if they were my own? ought to be employed in his business, in "Do I never spend the time which idleness, in amusements, or in working for myself? "Do I never, under the pretence of allowed perquisites, give away or sell any part of my master's property, which my conscience tells me I have no right to do? "Am I as faithful to the interest of my master in his absence, as at the moment when I am in his sight?" The necessity of good temper in servants, is ably impressed and deduced from the dependent situation in which God has placed them. "If you are not convinced that God has placed you in a dependent station, because he knows it is the best suited to to promote your happiness, you will be apt to forget the mercies which he bestows, to think your employment below your merit, to nourish pride, and to be dissatisfied with your condition. Instead of obeying your master with cheerfulness, you will be tempted to judge unfavourably of your superiors, to fancy them unjust, and governed only by selfish motives; you will detract from their good qualities, serve them unwil lingly, and, perhaps, by seeing every thing with an evil and discontented eye, you may become disrespectful and disobedient. Whenever you feel such thoughts arise in your mind, suppose yourself to be in the situation of your master or mistress, and let your conscience dictate the manner in which you would use the same authority, were you the superior instead of the depend ent. When you consider the low station in which the Son of God appeared on earth, and the menial offices that be willingly performed, you will never allow yourself to think any condition too humble which is appointed for you by your Heavenly Father, nor any employ. ment too mean by which you can please Himand be useful to your fellow-creatures. "Every species of ill temper is as displeasing to God as it is hurtful to man; therefore, if you are passionate, overbearing, peevish, or unkind to your fellow-servants, although you give the greater part of your wages to feed the poor,' you have not charity,' and your alms and good deeds will profit you nothing.' Let the humility and the moderation, the gentleness and kindness, the compassion and the long suffering, of the meek and lowly Jesus, be your daily study, the example for your imitation, and the constant subject of your prayer." The Authoress opens sources of contentment and cheerfulness to the servants in the fulfilment of their duties, and particularly in shewing their diligence and fidelity. "You are fed and lodged at your mas. ter's expence; and, if you have no vanity nor other evil passions to gratify, and are satisfied to remain in one family, your wages are generally sufficient not only to supply you with comfortable clothing, but to allow you to have something for sickness or old age. You have it in your power, by diligence and fidelity in your master's business, to be very useful to him, and to gain the esteem and respect of his whole family. The good will of your fellow-servants will be the reward of your kindness towards them; and you may enjoy peace of mind as long as you discharge your bumble duties to the best of your power. If you work ever so hard during the day, a quiet conscience will render your sleep sweet and refreshing; and the Sabbath, at least, will afford some relaxation to your labour, and the comfort of religious instruction. These are the common blessings which virtuous conduct will seldom fail to ensure you; and are not these the natural sources of contentment and cheerfulness? When you consider your situation in a religious point of view, the motives for contentment increase." Nothing is more sublime than the manner of administering comfort to such servants as might be unkindly treated by their masters: "Whenever you feel disheartened with the uncomfortableness of your condition, when you are unkindly treated, or bowed down with sickness, sorrow, or uneasiness, of any kind, have recourse to your Bible; and if it be your earnest wish to please God, and to obey his holy will, you will learn to bear your affliction with patience, and depend upon him only for support and consolation." On the danger of deceit, the lesson given by the Authoress is equally admirable, and conducive to the advantage of both servants and masters; but one of the most important lessons given in the whole book is that in which they are taught how they should bear reproof; and we could wish that the lesson here inculcated should be written in letters of gold, in every part of every house, in order to prevent the scenes that follow the reproofs which masters give to servants, and which generally end in their mutual separation: "There are few servants who are not, occasionally, found fault with; therefore they should be early accustomed to bear reproof with respect and attention, whether they deserve it or not. Many persons are naturally hasty in their tempers, others are liable to caprice and illhumour, either from want of having been taught to govern their passions, or from not considering it as a Christian duty, to suppress every word which will needlessly give pain to their dependents. Besides, masters and mistresses are often involved in difficulties, which harass the mind and affect the temper. These and many other reasons may be assigned for the causes of apparent unkindness to servants, where no ill-will is intended. The Christian servant should be ready to make allowances for hastiness of temper, or a harsh expression in a master, and and to consider it a natural infirmity ; more especially when that master is, upon the whole, just and generous. It is always in the power of servants to improve by every trial of this kind, either by correcting the faults with which they are reproached, or by exercising their patience, and bearing with meekness undeserved correction. But if, notwithstanding all their endeavours to please, they cannot always succeed, let them reflect that it is still in their power, by persevering in well doing, to please their Heavenly Master, who has appointed to every person those trials which are best suited to promote his future happiness, They may, in the most painful service, compare their petty troubles with the dreadful sufferings endured by their Redeemer for their sakes, and endeavour to follow his example; and finally, they may be comforted by the assurance, that Gud is no respecter of persons;' 'that he will render to every man according to his works; that to them who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, and honour, and immortality,' he has promised eternal life. The same advice is continued: "Whatever provocation you receive, never allow yourself to think evil of your master or mistress; to speak disrespectfully of them, much less to injure, waste, or pilfer any part of their property; not merely for the sake of your character or worldly interest, but from a higher motive, that you may obey Him, who hath commanded you to deny yourself, by refraining from every thing that can in any respect lessen the comfort and happiness of your neighbour." A most interesting remark in which the Authoress indulges herself, shews that she has paid great attention to her subject; and that in analysing the causes in appearance the most trifling, she has found their effect the most lamentable and irretrievable. "The cook who feeds her own family from her master's kitchen, the waiting. woman who wears her mistress's linen, the butler who regales his friends from his master's cellar, or the coachman who sells for his own advantage the corn and hay entrusted to his care, are perhaps little aware that these seemingly petty thefts are the beginning ofthose enormities which crowd our prisons with criminals.” We now close our extracts by recommending to our Readers an attentive perusal of the "Particular Directions to Servants who have the care of Children," p. 145; also the article "On the Dress of Servants," p. 154, and the Novel of Mary Wilson, which terminates this interesting little volume. The parts to which we have objected would make another very useful book, under the title of "Short Homilies for Sundays." 4. The King; or, Faint Sketches for a true Portrait of the venerable Sovereign of the British Empire. A Lecture, on the Anniversary of his Majesty's Coronation. By the Rev. C. E. De Coetlogon, A. M. Rector of Godstone, Surrey. 8vo. pp. 114. Seeley. THE Lecture of this pious Divine will be read with pleasure by every real Friend to our glorious Constitution in Church and State, who will heartily accord in the sentiments expressed in the following extract from Mr. De Coetlogon's manly Address to the Prince Regent: "Amidst all the variety of political opinions, and that collision of parties, which, in a Nation whose prominent feature, and almost exclusive privilege, is the enjoyment of Civil Liberty, are perhaps unavoidable; there is one sentiment which pervades our Empire, nor meets with any opposition,-a sentiment too, from which the highest satisfaction must be supposed to result, to the illustrious Object I address,-a sentiment of unanimous and unlimited fealty to your royal Sire. "If ever the sublime enthusiasm of Allegiance was displayed in this Country-from the period of the Norman Conquest to this pacific crisis. it has been in the present reign. Notwithstanding the intervention of many Historic occurrences, too painful to recite, and too well calculated to damp and glowed with increasing ardour. extinguish the generous flame, it has "You, Sir, I may be confident, will never forget the universality of that JuBILEE, which celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his Majesty's accession to the throne of these Kingdoms. In which, not only the Nobility, Gentry, and Clergy, and Commonalty, vied with each other in expressions of fervid, if not unexampled, Loyalty; but, when the poorest peasant exhausted his scanty store by illuminating his lowly Cot, to testify his affectionate homage to his endeared Sovereign, Nor, while Memory lasts, will your manly sensibilities suffer you to dismiss from it the gratifying, though melancholy, recollection of those tears, which a whole Nation shed-as in a more recent instance-over that deepest of all afflictions, with which a mysterious Providence has so long visited him. A mourn |