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think that no part of the History of England, will be appreciated by pozterity more than that under the Present Administration; for it will not be easy to raise the national power and glory to a greater elevation at any period,plo di 28 mor

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1150 land pal of WE have often had occasion to remark the exceeding arrogance of persons peculiarly valuing themselves upon a more zealous profession of religion than their neighbours. In the minds of those persons, an interest taken in the contents of the Holy Bible confers: patent of nobility; and this they ex hibit by the most supercilious treat ment of their betters and equals, who immersed are all, as they pretend, 1911

We have known some of them, with the most imperious dog matism, elevate Romaine over Paley and the only consolation is, that in the end such persons find no society but in those of their own persuasion. As to ourselves, we are disgusted at the Bible being converted into Cocke er's Arithmetick, and Holiness being i made a matter of trade. We think

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of these popolar gentlemen are inen who have been actually pilloried, or driven out of society for peculiar abominations. The party is composed of the faces of character, swimming down the stream with their very clever titled demagogue, and crying,

See, brother, how we pippins swim." But let us give them some sound advice in a charitable form. There never was a time when more efforts were made for the good of the people than there are at present, or less occasion to complain of rank or station, or any country more free than Eng land, or which contains a larger port tion of rogues, or finds better provision for them. They therefore fare well in it, and much better than they would, if their designs were executed. The military would then take the gains to themselves. At least, from impatience of anarchy, this has al ways been the case in preceding times, and, we presume, would hap pen again, of one thing, however, we are certain, if they, aspersed the military in the manner they do, the most sacred and honourable persons (as the Dean knows they do), there would not then be that law which now protects them from the horsewhip. The very constitution, therefore, which they wish to overthrow is the sole preservative of their per sous from assault, and of their means of exercising their calumaious yocation. They ought therefore to "let well alone."

sadly do 153 139. A Series of Letters on the Circus! lating Medium of the British Isles; addressed to the Editor of the Royal Cornwall Gazette, and originally published in the Numbers of that Paper for November 28 December 12-and

December 19, 1818 wherein is laid before the Public a Plan for a Geneval Reformation of the present vicious System of the Currency on a principle that, with entire deference to its dectsion, the Writer hopes will appear, on consideration, at once safe, simple, and efficacious 80. PP-47 Printed at Truro: for F. Shoberl,tie of sonoilag The substance of these Letters havd ing been already given in some of our late Numbers; it remains only to say that they have been so favourably, rew ceived by many intelligent persons, that the Writer has been induced tob revise theme and publish them in

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Two "Supplementary Letters" have since been published by the same author, "wherein certain objec tions, to which the Counters, as proposed in the former Letters, were open, are entirely removed, and na temptation in any possible fluctuation of the relative value of the precious metals is left to the Melter or Exporter on the one hand, or to the Coiner on the other, excepting by imitations in less pure metals, for the detection, of which an easy method is suggested. Containing, also, some observations on the General Principles of Currency the Bank of England-the Restric tion Act—and on the before-suggested

Establishment in London of a State Bullion Bank, and of Branch State Bullion Banks in the Provinces.” 140. A Letter_addressed to the Right Hon, Robert Peel, &c. &c. late Chairman of the Committee of Secrecy, appointed to consider of the State of the Bank of England, with reference to the Expediency of the Resumption of Cash Payments at the Period fixed by Law. By Samuel Turner, Esq. F. R. S. 8vo. pp. 88., Asperne.

AN excellent pamphlet, by an Ex Director of the Bank; well worthy the attention of the Legislature and the Publick in general.

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WE have examined this little Work with much care by the tests of our experience, and may safely call it a compilation of much utility. The information is generally selected from the bast writers on the subject, especially Saunders, Currie, and Buchan, and from much valuable matter that has been loosely diffused. It is professedly simplified for the intuition of those who are in the habit of visiting watering-places, and deserves a place on the shelf of every matron of fortune in the country.

142. Remarks on the Treatment of some of the most prevalent varieties of Inflam

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MR. WHATELY has written an useful book on Opthalmics in their first stages. He advises general bleeding, conjoined with local warm fomen eutirely deprecates the employment of tations, and calomel purgatives: he irritant and astringent applications, as mercurial ointment, solution of ceruse, and of opium. His theory is well defended by numerous cases. In the relaxed state of inflammation, he admits the utility of slightly astringent collyrea; and we must confess that we have seen instances where the use of irritant means seemed inevitable, but a limitation of the practice merits our entire approbation. We wish to suggest a mode of counteracting in, flammation, which has been very undeservedly neglected, the practice of Setons in the temporal muscle. It was formerly discovered by the celebrat ed Dr. Jenner, and in his experience, and that of many medical friends conversant with it, it proved eminently successful. The cicatrix left, which is the apparent objection, with proper subjection of the granulating surface, is scarcely perceptible.

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143. Strictures on a Pamphlet, entitled "Reflections, containing the Expedi ency of a Council of the Church of England and the Church of Rome being holden with a view to accommodate Religious Differences. By the Reu. S. Wix, A. M., F. R. A. S By the Rev. H.C. O'Donnoghue, A. M. of St. John's College, Cambridge, &c. &c.

RELIGIOUS feuds," says Gibbon," are implacable;" at least we are certain, that nothing but a common interest can unite them. Mr. O'Donnoghue charges Mr. Wix with softening Popery, and censuring Protestantism occasionally, in order to effect his design. To bring mankind to uniform sentiment on religious subjects, always reminds us of Charles V. and the old story of the watches. For our parts, we acquit Mr, Wix of any thing like a direliction of principle, and evil intention. Mr, Donnoghue, who writes powerfully, need not be alarmed. The Catholicks will unite with no religionists of any opposite persuasion.

LITERARY

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

CAMBRIDGE, May 21.-The examination of Tyrwhitt's Hebrew Scholarship commenced on Wenesday se'nnight. The candidates were, Mr. Skinner, of Jesus; Mr. Hodgson, of Trinity; Mr. Attwood, Mr. Prendergast, and Mr. Alt, of Pembroke Hall. They all acquitted themselves in a manner highly creditable, and obtained the approbation of the several learned examiners; viz. Dr. Lloyd; the Hebrew professor; Mr. Lee, the Arabiu professor; Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Ward. The successful candidate was Mr. Alt, who was unanimously elected on Monday last.

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OXFORD, May 29.-On Thursday, the Prize Compositions were adjudged to the following Gentlemen:

The CHANCELLOR's Three Prizes. English EssayThe characteristic Differences of Greek and Latin Poetry."S. Rickards, B. A. fellow of Oriel college.

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Latin Essay" Quænam fuerint præcipuè in Causa, quod Roma de Carthagine triumphavit?" Alexander Macdonnell,

B. A student of Christ Church. Latin Verses" Syracusæ."-Hon. Edward G. S. Stanley, gentleman commoner of Christ Church.

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Sir ROGER NEWDIGATE's Prize-English Verse The Iphigenia of Timanthes."Henry John Urquhart, fellow of New college.

Nearly ready for Publication:

Sermons preached before the University of Oxford. Their subjects are the Three Creeds; the Trinity; and the Divinity of Christ. By the Rev. Dr. NARES.

An Historical and Critical enquiry into the Interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures, with remarks on Mr. Bellamy's new translation. By JOHN WILLIAM WHITTAKER, M. A. Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, Svo..)

Discourses and Dissertations, by the Rev. Dr. BOOKER, Vicar of Dudley. The profits of the publication are intended to be applied towards re-building the author's parish Church, now almost completed.

A new edition of Sermons consolatory on the loss of Friends.

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The Greek of the Polyglott Grammar (in 10 Languages), by the Rev. F. NOLAN. Designs for Churches and Chapels of various dimensions and styles, consisting of Plans, Elevations, and Sections, with estimates; also some Designs for Altars, Pulpits, and Steeples. By W. F. POCOCK, Architect.

The History and Antiquities of the Pa"rish of Edmonton, co. Middlesex, with a "correct Map of the Parish, and many →other Engravings and Wood-cuts. By WILLIAM ROBINSON, F. S. A. Author of

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Letters on the events which have passed in France since the Revolution in 1815. By HELEN MARIA WILLIAMS. 8vo.

Some Account of the Life of Lady Russell, by the Editor of Mad, du Deffand's Letters; with Letters from Lady Russell to her Husband, Lord Russell, &c. &c.

A Sketch of a Tour in the Highlands of Scotland, through Perthshire, Argyleshire, and Invernesshire, in the Autumn of 1818; with an Account of the Caledonian Canal, 8vo.

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Geometrical Problems, deducible from the first six books of Euclid's Elements, arranged and solved. With an Appendix, containing the Elements of Plane Trigonopetry. For the use of the younger Students. By the Rev. M. BLAND, B. D. Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge.

Elements of Greek Prosody and Metre, compiled from the Treatises of Hephaestion, Herman, and Porson. By THOMAS WEBB, 8VO.

A Translation of Chaussier's Work on Counter-poisons, pointing out the most effectual Remedies in cases of Poisoning. By J. MURRAY

The Siege of Carthage, a new and not condemned Historical Tragedy, in five acts; to which is affixed an interesting appeal to the Publick, and other matter connected with the Theatres Royal, London. By WILLIAM FITZGERALD, jun.

Narrative of the loss of the Honourable East India Company's Ship Cabalva, which was wrecked, on the morning of July 7, 1818, upon the Cargados Garragos Reef, in the Indian Ocean. By C. W. FRANCKEN, Sixth Officer; to whom the Court of Directors of the East India Company presented fifty guineas, and a sextant, with, the Company's arms and a suitable inscription, for his meritorious conduct in proceeding from the Cargados Reef to the Mauritius in an open boat; to the speedy arrival of which at that place, the early relief and preservation of the crew of the late ship Cabalva may mainly be attributed.

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The Dury and Rewards of Industry, considered in Select Discourses of the Rev. ISAAC BARROW, D. D. formerly Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Preparing for Publication:

A Series of Letters addressed to a Friend upon the subject of the Roman Catholic Claims; considering them as connected with the Revolution of 1688, and the Tests

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STOCKDALE HARDY, of Leicester.

A Chronological History of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, from the compounded Text of the Four Holy Evangelists. By the Rev. R. WARNER.

Bibliotheca Heraldica. The direct tendency of the proposed publication will be to illustrate the Literary History of British Heraldry, from the earliest period to the present time, with an explanatory Index, alphabetically arranged. It is intended to form a Chronological Catalogue of all works that have been printed on the Heraldry, Genealogy, Nobility, Knighthood, Precedence, and Ceremonies of Great Britain.

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An improved edition, 4to, of the History of Richmond, in the County of York. By C. CLARKSON, F. S. A.

The Life of Sir Christopher Wren, knt. with a Portrait from an original Picture.

In answer to enquiries when Mr. DYER's "Privileges of the University of Cambridge" would be ready, we have to state, that although a considerable portion of it is printed, it will not yet be published. In his original proposals, he announced the work as containing a Chronological Table of all the Charters (from the MSS. of the celebrated Mr. Hare), with a Series of the principal Charters themselves, comprehending the statutes of Elizabeth, and other public instruments relating to the University, aud intended to serve as Fasti, or an authentic Summary of Annals. To these (being in Latin) the Editor was to adapt a Latin Preface, and to subjoin an English Dissertation. Emendations also to Mr. DYER'S History of Cambridge, with additional Biography, and a Plan for Improvements in the Buildings and Grounds about Cambridge, as formed by Mr. G. Ashby (a wellknown Cambridge antiquary), formerly President of St. John's, were to be comprehended in his volumes. This latter portion of the Work Mr. DYER has extended so far beyond his original design, and has entered on such a variety of subjects, as sufficiently to account for his delay in publishing. The work will make 2 vols. Svo. as large again as he first iutended.

BOCCACCIO IL DECAMERONE.This celebrated edition, printed by Valdarfer in 1471, so celebrated in the annals of Literature (see Mr. Dibdin's Bibliographical Decameron, vol. III. pp. 63 to 65) was again sold by Mr. Evans, at his house in Pall Mall, on June 17th, the Anniversary of its former sale in 1812 (see vol. 82, part II. pp. 3, 104, 115). Although the extraordinary sum, for which this work was sold at the Roxburghe sale, acquired general publicity in all the Literary journals of Europe; still every endeavour to

procure another copy has proved fruitless. At the sale of the Roxburghe Library in 1812, it was purchased by the present duke of Marlborough, at the very large sum of 22601, on which, occasion Barl Spencer was the last, an agonist in the biddings. At the present sale of the Duke of Marlborough's library, it was purchased by Messrs. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, of Paternosterrow, for 875 guineas (918. 15s.) The room was crowded to an excess, and almost every distinguished Book-collector was present; particularly the members of the Roxburghe club. Notwithstanding this unexpected result of the sale of the Valdarfer Boccaccio, the Noble President of the Roxburghe Club, surrounded by three-fourths of the members of the same, assembled as usual at the Clarendon Hotel, in Albemarle-street, and enjoyed their Anniversary, festival with as much glee and satisfaction as heretofore. The usual toasts were given, with which our Readers are already acquainted; but the most material feature which distinguished the banquet was, the voting a mural tablet to the memory of William Caxton, the first English Printer; to be placed in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, where it ap pears that the bones of our first venerable Typographer rest. The Churchwardens have, on this occasion, much to their honour, withheld their demand of the usual fees.

PORTUGUESE LITERATURE.The Baron de Sao Lourenço, principal Treasurer of the Royal Treasury at Brazil, Knight Commander of the Orders of Christ and of the Conception, and one of the Council of His Most Faithful Majesty, has completed a translation of Pope's Essay on Man, into Portuguese verse, confining his version to exactly the same number of lines as the original To the Text he has added various comments, historical, critical, and explanatory, enlivened by extracts from the works of many of the best Writers in the Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English languages. The whole work will shortly be published in this country by a Literary Society, and will form three volumes în quarto, printed in a handsome form, and embellished by a portrait of the Author (from an original painting by Jervas, no ver before engraved), as well as of the Translator. An eminent artist has also been employed to make four drawings, on a large scale, illustrative of each epistle of the Poem: these will be engraved in the first style of line-engraving. The avowed object of the Work is to encou rage a taste for Literature and the Fine Arts in the Portuguese dominions, and it has the immediate sanction of the King of Portugal and Brazil, to whom it is expressly dedicated by permission.

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