ART. 31. The Warning Drum, a Call to the People of England to reff Invaders. By T. Newenham, Efq. Author of "An Obftacle to the Ambition of France," &c. &c. 8vo. 16 pp. 3d. or for dif 18s. per Baldwin, hundred. tribution 2s. 6d. per dozen, or I To give every encouragement in our power to patriotic and spirited publications like the prefent, to promote as much as poffible their cir culation, is as much our defire as it is our duty. On a former occafion, when this writer addreffed the public, though we gave him credit for the beft intentions, we did not feel ourfelves difpofed to acquiefce in all the opinions he advanced. Throughout the little tract now before us we find fentiments unexceptionable, expressed in language forcible and clear. The object of the writer is to show that the fuccefs of our enemy, in his meditated invafion of Britain, would be attended with even greater calamities than have been endured by any other nation which has been vanquished by the arms of the French Republic. Thence he proves the neceffity of a most vigorous and determined refiftance from Englishmen, of every rank and station, and animates them in the following energetic terms: "Is it not then better, is it not ten thousand times better, to rifk a glorious, a virtuous death in the field, than to expose ourselves to oppreffions, vexations, infults, torments, flavery without end? Yes! I think I hear thousands of bold, free-born, honeft-hearted, highfpirited Britons, loudly anfwering with one voice, Yes! Let the boafting tyrant come on then with his ragged ruffians. He will find neither difunited Dutch, difheartened Swifs, nor yielding Hanove rians here. He will find in this land multitudes of united Britons, who know the value of true liberty, and have true courage to defend it. He will find here the countrymen, the kinfmen, the brothers of thofe heroes, who fo lately fought and conquered under Howe, St. Vincent, Duncan, Nelfon, Abercrombie, Huichinfon, and that diftinguished Officer, who is at least equal to Buonaparte himself in prowess, alacrity, and addrefs, and who infinitely furpaffes him in magnanimity, and all the other virtues which fhould adorn the character of a hero; need I tell my countrymen, need I tell the officers of the British navy, or the officers of the British army, that I mean Sir Sydney Smith? He will find the courage of our men, like that of our game cocks and bull-dogs, invincible. He will find here thoufands, hundreds of thoufands, ready to fhed every drop of blood in their bodies in defence of a King, under whofe mild, equitable, paternal, aufpicious government, millions have uninterruptedly enjoyed all the blefings of facial life. He will find this ifland, fo renowned through the univerfe for humanity, morality, and rational liberty, effectually protected by the potent arm of that God whom he has fo often blafphemously outraged and incenfed." P. 13. POOR. POOR. ART. 32. The Reports of the Society for bettering the Condition and increeping the Conforts of the Poor. Vols. III. and IV. Hatchard. 1801 and 1803. Is. each. We have noticed with due refpect, in our 12th and 15th volumes, pp. 553 and 87, the former publications of this excellent inftitution. The fociety perfeveres moft fuccesfully in uniting the exertions of the opulent and enlightened, for the general improvement and permanent advantage of the great mafs of our fellow fubjects; for encouraging and promoting among the poor, habits of industry, prudence, forefight, virtue, and cleanlineis." It may well be queftioned (we think), on the itrength of this among many proofs, whether Chriftian benevolence was ever more alert; and efpecially, whether it was ever more judiciously exercised, within this kingdom, than in the prefent age: and it happily appears from thefe Reports, that the effe of thefe ex rtions correfponds well to the defigns of those by whom they are made. We derive from fuch facts a comfortable hope, that our countrymen in general (however depraved many individuals may be) are not to degenerate, as fevere cenfors often represent them; and, believing that their patriotifm and bravery are equal to their pious benevolence, we look without difmay, and with humble confidence in the Great Difpofer of events, at the dangers which con feffedly threaten our united kingdom. AGRICULTURE. ART. 33. On the Appropriation and Inclofure of Commonable and Intermixed Lands: With the Heads of a Bill for that Purpose: Tógether with Remarks on the Outline of a Bill, by a Committee of the Houfe of Lords, for the fame Purpofe. By Mr. Marshall. 8vo. 88 pp. Nicol, &c. " 1801. That an author has gained his own confidence," it is fuperfluous to affure his readers; whether he deferves their confidence or not, it is our duty to examine and report. The title of the 1ft chapter is, "On the Origin of Commonable and Intermixed Lands." We find nothing concerning this origin; and fhould therefore have entitled this chapter, The Common-field Syf tem, as it exifted fome centuries ago, in the central parts of England. Mr. M. fhows, that this fyftem, however it might fuit the circumftances of former times, yet is very improper åt prefent. But might he not have demonftrated this, without any of thofe violent epithets, which modern reformers of agriculture (imitating political reformers, or rather, being the fame perfons) introduce on all occafions; “abfurdity, Stupidity, public apathy," &c.? Surely, thefe gentlemen confider themselves as engroffing all the wisdom and virtue of the nation. We We do not object to fuch "a change of fyftem, as may adapt the prefent plan of management to exifting circumftauces;" and will even allow this to be a golden principle" in agriculture; though we do not (as moralitts) agree to add, on which the propriety of human actions principally depends." Under the fecond head, the Appropriation of Commonable Lands, —Mr. M. modeftly premises, "If the general law of appropriation; which I propofed in the year 1788, had then paffed, the prefent fitua tion of the country might have been avoided." Here, however, we find fome ufeful tuggeltions. At p. 22, the author begins to fhow the diiregard of many agriculturifts to the property of other perfons, and their hoftility to the clergy in particular; when he talks of " the evil tendency of corn-tithes," which belong to their owners by as good a title as the fields belong to the landlords. "It stands part of the ftatute law, I believe, that lands, which have never been under tillage, thall not pay tithes, during the first feven years of their cul tivation." P. 22. We recommend to Mr. Marshall's more attentive confideration, the ftatute 2 and 3 Ed. VI. c. 13. and the cafes deter mined upon it. "The clergy, in their praile be it fuggefted, are hot unmindful of their temporal concerns." P. 25. We with there were as much truth as there is vulgar malice in this fuggeftion; for we fear that there are few benefices in the kingdom which have not been materially injured by the want of that mindfulness which is here commended. In the room of this panegyric, we would substitute an admonition: Let the clergy be very mindful of their temporal concerns, when they have to deal with framers of inclofure bills, valuers of tithes, and commiffioners for inclofing. At p. 84, note, and p. 85, we find good reafon for admonishing them to be thus mindful, in cafe of their being committed to the care of Mr. Marthall, whofe "Sketches and Heads" of Acts of Parliament on these subjects, in a new-fangled language of his own, and with many very exceptionable provifions, we do not think it worth while to abstract for the use of our readers. MISCELLANIES. ART. 34. Female Biography, or Memoirs of illuftrious and celebrated Women of all Ages and Countries, alphabetically arranged. By Mary Hays. Six Volumes. 12mo. 1. 118. 60. Phillips. 1803. We had at firft intended to have placed this publication among our principal articles, for it is really compofed of entertaining and intereting materials. We were, however, induced to give it its prefent fituation, from the confideration that it is almost entirely a compilation; that, though confifting of fix volumes, the lives of fix individuals comprehend almoft half of the matter exhibited, namely, Catherine the Second of Ruffia, our illuftrious Elizabeth, and, to defcend from great to fmail, Madame Roland, &c. &c, The name of the editor must be familiar to our readers; and the whimficality of her principles and opinions, to ufe no harfher term, we have before reprob The fame unfortunate bias predominates in this work; and there is a great deal indeed, if we were difpofed to be fevere, that we might animadvert upon in ftrong terms of cenfure; yet the whole, though an imperfect, is an entertaining work, and fhows a confiderable degree of tafte, good fenfe, and judgment, though often impaired and difcoloured by fantastical opinions, drawn from the school in which one Helen Maria Williams has distinguished herself with equal vanity and folly. ART. 35. The Lives of the most eminent Painters, from the Year 1250, when the Art of Painting was revived by Cimabue, to the Year 1767, abridged from Pilkington. By Edward Shepard, D. D. late Rector of Battifcomb, Vicar of Great Tuller, Dorfet, and Chaplain to the Countess Buchan. 8vo. 35. Jones. 1803. The original work, of which this is an abridgment, was for a long period remarkably fcarce; it has been republished, but is ftill of confiderable price. Out of 1400 painters, mentioned by Pilkington, many of whom are of no note, and forgotten, the prefent editor has selected one of the mcft eminent of every fchool; which lives he has alfo abridged. It appears a convenient manual, though we think that of fome of the more diftinguished artifts, the accounts are too concise. ART. 36. A View of Modern France, and British Traveller's Guide from London to Paris; containing the most minute Information for Travellers, from the Moment of their intending to leave Landon to their Arrival, and during their Stay in Paris; with Forms of Paffports, and every neceffary Information refpecting them; illuftrated with Maps and an Engraving. By David Morrice, Author of the Art of Teaching, and Mentor, or the Moral Conductor of Youth, &c. 12mo. 6s. Hatchard. 1803. This publication appears a day after the fair, otherwife, in many refpects, it might be a useful manual, as far as information concerning roads, inns, paffports, &c. is concerned. The writer appears more partial to Bonaparte than we truft Englishmen are in general inclined to be. He calls him, "the great man who has done fo much for France and mankind." That is, in plain English, who has reduced the one to flavery, and introduced miferies and calamities without end or number among the other. ART. 37. Elements of War, or Rules and Regulations of the Army, in Miniature, fhowing the Duty of a Regiment in every Situation. By Nathaniel Hood, Lieut. H. P. 40th Regiment. 12mo. 7s. Debrett. This tract is fo precifely fimilar to the great variety of treatises on this fubject which were published during the laft war, that we can only recommend it as being very concife, and as being the newest, and therefore probably containing fewer errors than its predeceffors. It profeffes to adhere, and, as far as we have been able to compare them, dues adhere ftrictly, to the fyftem of General D. Dundas, which is eftablished by royal authority: it is not liable, therefore, to the cenfure which we have been obliged to caft upon fome other publications of this nature, that, by aiming at novelty, they have introduced confufion into the fyftem, and encouraged a difobedience of orders. fo ART. 38. An Addrefs to the People of Great Britain, Obfervations on the late Negotiation between this Country and France, and an Account of Bonaparte's Project for the Invafion of England, in Concert with a certain great Patentate. By John Corry, Author of a Saurical Views of London, Sc. 12mo. 25. Crofby. 1803. The author deferves credit for the fpirit which dictated, if not for the skill with which he has executed his defign. He gives an account of the negociation as it appeared in the official papers, and concludes with reprefenting Beelzebub as acting in concert with the First Conful in his defigns upon this country. ART. 39. Letter to the Right Hon. Lord Pelham, on the State of Mendieity in the Metropolis. By Matthew Marien, Efg. Svo. 15. 6d. Hatchard. 1803. A number of important facts are here brought together, which will be of material ufe to future writers on the population and statistical history of the metropolis. We doubt much whether any great advantage will, at prefent at least, be the refult of this investigation, though conducted with the greatest diligence and the moft benevolent intentions. ART. 40. Confiderations on the Lares of Honour, occafioned chifly by a late melancholy Event. By a military Genile:nan. 8vo. Ginger. 1803. Is. 6d. This is a pert, flippant, and puerile apology for duelling. We will not allow any laws to be obligatory but thofe of God and our country, against both of which, duelling is an enormous offence. If we can give our approbation to any part of this publication, it is to what the writer fays of the office of the Second, who in most cases may, and in all cafes ought, to prevent matters from coming to extremities. Much indeed have thofe Seconds to anfwer for, who, in a rash quarrel, precipitate the affair to a fatal iffue, and exafperate where they ought to foften the emotions of paffion and thirst for revenge. ART. 41. Letters on the Importance of the Female Sex; with Obfervations on their Manners, and on Education. By Mifs Hatfield, Author of Caroline, or She lives in Hopes; infcribed by Permiffion to Her Royal Highness the Princefs of Orange. Svo. 157 PP. 45. Vernor and Hood. 1803. These Letters are addressed to "an unmanly, unbleft bachelor,” and are defigned to correct his opinions, and those of many like him, who "confider the female fex in a very difadvantageous point of view." The author wishes to inculcate ideas of their own importance :-tó poffefs them with that laudable self-esteem which is founded on just and lawful rights; to incite to a practice of those decencies, flowing from the delicacy of modefty, fenfibility, and a well-directed judg ment, fo beautiful in a female character;—to point out the difadvantages of mental ignorance or neglect, of frivolous purfuits, of diffipation, and of thofe volatile inconfiftencies, which, by a weak indulgence, |