site means of persevering exertion in the exalted department of Historical Painting, if he did not embrace this favourable opportunity to acknowledge these invaluable favours. They have enabled him to present these Pictures as his Fifty-first Annual Exhibition to the Publick, without an omission; his Forty-seventh under his Majesty's benign patronage; and the Fourth under his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, who has been graciously pleased to honour these Pictures and the Arts with his protection. Mr. West also avails himself of this opportunity to announce, that the present Pictures are the precursors to the entire Body of his Works, produced in the last half century, which he intends shall appear in Exhibition before the Publick in the course of the two subsequent years." 70. A short Account of the Proceedings of the Society for Superseding the Necessity of Climbing Boys. Published in consequence of the General Meeting of the Inhabitants of London and Westminster, convened at the MansionHouse, on the 12th of June, 1816, for the Purpose of promoting the Use of the Machine. 8vo. pp. 24. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy. THIS Pamphlet contains much important information; and we recommend it to the attention of the Huimane; who will not think either the sixpence it costs, or their attention in perusing it, misemployed. 71. A Treatise on Profits, Discounts, and Interest: explaining how to compute the Gross Amount of any Net Sum to secure a certain Net Profit, after a Discount has been allowed therefrom; and to compute, by short Rules, Interest of Money; with many Tables. By John Lowe, Birmingham. 8vo, Pp. 160. "THE motives which cause people to become Authors are various; but every mite of information on any subject tending to public utility and benefit, ought to be considered a sufficient inducement thereto, as adding to the general record or fund of literature. -Great Britain having arrived at the highest pinnacle of glory, wealth, grandeur, and importance in the scale of Nations, by aid of her numerous commercial resources, which are now unrivalled in every part of the Globe, it becomes all individuals of her Empire to improve and secure, by every means in their power, that preeminent and elevated situation so nobly and honourably obtained." Thus far we perfectly agree with Mr. Lowe. What follows is HebrewGreek to a Reviewer: "The commercial dealings between Merchants, Manufacturers, and others, in various and numerous articles, is by making an extra charge on the net cust or value and the profit to be gained thereby, and to allow a discount or gulate the various fluctuations in the abatement on such gross charge, to recost of such goods, occasioned by the variable price of materials, wages, &c. &c. It is therefore of the highest importance, to all persons whose dealings any way require the aid of Discounts, to know, with the utmost exactness, what is to be charged as the gross amount of any article they make or sell, to secure the intended net gain or profit, after such discount or abatement has been allowed." This conclusion, however, is perfectly intelligible; and we believe his book may be of considerable use. 72. An Investigation of the Errors of all Writers on Annuities, in their Valuation of Half-yearly and Quarterly Payments, including those of Sir Isaac Newton, Demoivre, Dr. Price, Mr. Morgan, Dr. Hutton, &c. &c. With Tables, showing the correct Values when Payments are made in less Periods than Yearly, and a Specimen of a Set of Tables on a new Principle (now in the Press), for the Valuation of Leases, Estates, Annuities, Church Livings, or any Income whatever. By William Rouse, Author of The Doctrine of Chances; and Remarks on Freehold and Copyhold Land, Advowsons, &c. 8vo, pp. 40. Lackington & Co. WE believe that no one will dispute Mr. Rouse's introductory para.' graph: "It may appear a bold assertion for an obscure individual to make, that all the Mathematicians who have written on the subject (even including Sir Isaac Newton and Demoivre) have given erroneous rules and theorems for the valuation of half-yearly and quarterly payments of Annuities or Incomes, whether for life, for years, or for ever. Bot truth is equally valuable, from whatever quarter it may flow, and mathematical truths seem to have an advantage over all others; for as they admit of demonstration, they disarm the sceptick, and must be equally received without dispute both by the enemy and the friend." How far what follows may be correct, we leave to the decision of note more experienced calculators than ourselves: "When it is considered, that much the greater part of the income of the whole Country is received in less periods than yearly, it must surely be of importance to have correct notions of the difference in the values between such payments and yearly payments. If the case be applied to the National Debt, by supposing the interest 32 millions of pounds per annum, we shall find a considerable difference in the amounts, whether the same be paid yearly, and increased at 4 per cent. per annum, or paid in four quarterly payments of 8 millions each, and increased at 1 per cent. per quarter, being the usual mode of payment." The pamphlet well deserves very serious consideration. 73. Conversations on Political Economy, in which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained. By the Author of "Conversations on Chemistry." OF this excellent Work, it would be a decisive but very inadequate commendation to observe, that it is the only Introduction to the science of Political Economy existing in the English Language. Singularity is no criterion of merit; but, were the Juvenile Library crowded with Tomes of a similar description, we should still expect that a work in which utility was embellished by elegance, good sense associated with simplicity, and sound philosophy united to ge. nuine benevolence, such a Work, in short, as the " Conversations on Political Economy"--would always keep its place among the rare aves of Literature. 74. Lines on the Departure of a great Poet from this Country. 8vo. pp. 14. Booth. The "Great Poet," whoever be is, will not be very thankful for these severe valedictory "Lines;" amongst which those we shall copy are far from being the severest. "Truth must be felt to give such sorrows birth, [worth Affection pure, and consciousness of But sacred Truth, neglected and despis'd [t'rest priz'd; By that base heart which nought but inTruth, heav'nly teacher, whose inspiring [his lay, Should warm the Poet's heart and guide GENT. MAG, November, 1816. ray With his own hand * convicts his lasting shame [name." And from her honour'd page expels his The following address is energetic: rest "Oh, Genius! sacred pow'r, to whom belong [vinest song, Honour's bright theme, and Truth's diBy Heav'n to few entrusted, that the From those might gather wisdom, and [be blest; Chain'd to that spot by some resistless* spell, [dwell, Where Nature never destined thee to Methinks I see thee spurn the shameful' chain, And seek thy lost simplicity again. Oft has it been thy lot, too oft to see The World has shut them from its cold Stern undeceiver of the Poet's dream, Famine ere now has check'd thy swelling theme, Despair has chill'd the laurel on thy brow-- natʼral birth, [till nowBut Guilt was ne'er thy mansion-de'er Strange seeds have brought thee to un[on earth; Strange fruits attend thymonstrous course The wild flowers wither in their native. gloom, [tue's tomb! Where Genius strangely smiles on Vir"And thou,possessor of this wasted mine, By thee in barren splendour doom'd to shine, Thou vain asserter of mysterious woe, Which only those who falsely feel could know; Sway'd by the powerful magic of thy muse, [fuse, Our gen'rous sympathies we scarce re"Twixt horror and applause our hearts are shar'd, [the Bard." And while they praise the Song, condemn 75. Monody to the Memory of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan. By Thomas Gent. 4to. pp. 15. Longman and Co.; Taylor and Hessey. A just compliment to Mr. Sheridan; particularly to the active part he took during the disturbance in the Navy; and not less so to his unrivaled dramatic talents. "How long, perverted, had the Comic scene [age) (The flattering reflex of a sensual Shewn prurient Folly's rank licentious mien, [stage: Refin'd, embellish'd on the pandar While Vanbrugh, Congreve, Farquhar, heaven-endow'd less rod, To scourge bold Vice with Wit's resistEmbrac'd her chains, stood forth her priests avow'd, [she trod; And scatter'd flowers in every path Inglorious praise! though Judgment's self admired [blush'd to hear; Those wanton strains which Virtue While pamper'd Passion from the scene retired [career. With wilder rage to urge his fierce At length, all grac'd in Fancy's orient hues, [bright, His native fires with added culture Rose SHERIDAN! to vindicate the Muse, And gild the drama with meridian light. nuine form, Him, skill'd alike great Nature's ge[trace, Or Fashion's light factitious traits, to The scene confess'd;—with glowing pa thos warm, 76. The Ruby Ring; or, The Transformations. By Eliza Lucy Leonard. pp. 64. Hailes. "THE Ring of Amurath," à Tale of great moral and descriptive beauty, has been given to the Publick in all the splendour of Asiatic diction; and from this, lowered even to almost childish language. "The Author has worked upon these diversified matebest, and offering what, it is hoped, may rials: preserving what appeared the be considered as a medium between the too lofty on the one hand, and low on the other; venturing to inter. weave some original machinery and sentiments, without, she trusts, diminishing the interest or moral of the original story." Such is the fair Author's statement; and such the Reader will find it on perusal simply elegant, and well adapted to the Oriental imagery. This little volume is neatly printed; adorned by eight prettily designed plates; and is dedicated by permission to the Princesses Augusta, Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia. 77. Cato; or interesting Adventures of a Dog of Sentiment: interspersed with many amiable Examples and real Anecdotes. By a Lady. pp. 176. Harris. IN introducing himself to the Publick, Cato acknowledges that he has been influenced by The Life and Opinions of Felissa, a Kitten of Sentiment," from which Work many young Readers have, doubtless, derived great entertainment; and they will find that Cato has at least an equal claim to their kindness and patronage. LITERARY Trinity College, Dublin. The ViceChancellor proposes to give Prizes of Ten Guineas each, to two Bachelors and two Under-Graduates, who shall give to the Senior Lecturer, on or before Jan. 18, 1817, under fictitious signatures, the best compositions on the following subjects: For Bachelors, Greek or Latin verse, "Othryades Trophæum inscribens." English verse," The Flight of Darius after the Battle of Arbela." Under-Graduates, Greek or Latin verse, "Mors L. Papirii Mugilani." English verse, "Colony of Pitcairn's Island." Mr. BRITTON has completed his " History and Antiquities of Norwich Cathedral;" being the Second Volume of his elegant work devoted to those interesting National Fabricks. This volume contains twenty-five Engravings, most of which are executed by J. and H. Le Keux, from drawings by J. A. Repton, Architect, F. Mackenzie, and R. Cattermole. The First Number of his "Illustrations of Winchester Cathedral" has also appeared, which will be comprised in five Numbers, and will contain thirty Engravings, representing the general and particular Architecture and Sculpture of that truly interesting edifice. -He has, thirdly, commenced at the press, "The History and Antiquities of the Abbey Church at Bath," with eight Engravings by J. and H. Le Keux, &c. from drawings by F. Mackenzie. This latter History will comprise an Essay on Epitaphs" (by the Rev. JOHN CONYBEARE, Professor of Poetry to the University of Oxford), elucidated by examples of various styles and classes of Epitaphs. 66 Nearly ready for Publication: From the Rev. T. MAURICE, the learned and worthy Author of "Indian Antiquities," may soon be expected an Illustration of the wonderful Fulfilment of the Scripture Prophecies respecting Babylon, under the title of " Observations on the Ruins of Babylon, as recently visited and described by CLAUDIUS JAMES RICH, Esq. Resident for the East India Company at Bagdad (with illustrative Engravings); proving that the famed Tower of Babel was a Temple to the Sun, and the whole of that vast City was constructed upon an Astronomical Plan; shewing also the high advance of the antient race of Fire-Worshippers, its Founders, in Metallurgic Science, in Architectural Design, in Geometry, in Mechanicks, in Hydraulicks, in the Art of Engraving, Colouring, &c. together with Strictures on the Babylonian Bricks, and their Inscriptions, preserved in the British Museum-On the Ruins of Persepolis, or Chelminar; including a Dis sertation on a lately-discovered Persepolitan Monument, of high importance to Astronomers, and supposed to contain a portion of the antient Babylonian Sphere-On the presumed Antiquity of the Arch, no where to be found amid these Ruins - On the Origin of Alphabetic Writing, and various other subjects connected with Antient History, sacred and profane; but in a more particular manner marking the gradual and complete Accomplishment of the Scripture Prophecies that predicted the Downfall and utter Destruction of that vast City and widely-extended Empire. Two distinct Works by Lord BYRON; viz. "The Prisoner of Chillon; a Dream ; and other Poems:" and a Third Canto of Childe Harold." Mr. LEGH'S (M. P. for Newton) Travels beyond the Cataracts of Egypt, in company with Mr. SMELT, whose Journal also has been contributed. A very small Edition, in quarto, of the First Volume of MUNGO PARK'S Travels in Africa, with the Portrait, Maps, and Plates, accompanied by the valuable Memoir of Major RENNELL. Mr. MARINER's Account of his Shipwreck and long Detention and Adventures at the Tonga Islands. Life of RAFFAEL. By Mr. Dupra. Memoirs and Remains of the late Rev. CHARLES BUCK, collected and arranged from his Papers, and interspersed with Observations illustrative of his Character; with a brief Review of his various Publications. By JOHN STYLES, D. D. Sermons on important subjects; by the Rev. JAMES RUDGE, M. A. F. R. S. Another Volume of Sermons, by the Rev. ROBERT STEVENS. Letters to a Mother, on the Management of Infants and Children; embracing the important subjects of Nursing, Food, Dress, Exercise, &c. with cursory Remarks on the Diseases of Infancy. By a Physician. Journal of Science and Arts; edited at the Royal Institution, by Mr. BRANDE. The Scientific Tourist in England, Scotland, and Wales. Colonel PASLEY'S valuable work on Military Fortification. A Treatise on Sphericks; comprising the Elements of Spherical Geometry, and of Plane and Spherical Trigonometry; together with a series of Trigonometrical Tables. By D. CRESSWELL, M. A. Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. Free Suggestions and Political Reflections, submitted to the Legislature of the United Kingdom. By W. H. YATE. "Tales of my Landlord;" containing three Novels, descriptive of the Manners of the Covenanters, &c. No No. V. of "HAVELL'S Villas," &c. containing Views of Cassiobury, and of Corsham House; with historical and descriptive Accounts. By J. BRITTON, F. S. A. To imitate coloured Drawings. A series of Thirty-five Outlined Etchings, by S. MITAN and COOKE, from Original Designs by Capt. JONES, on the subject of the Battle of Waterloo, illustrative of the general and leading features of the memorable Event. Elements of Design, for the use of Students, Part I. "Of the Proportion of the Figure." By Mr. GOUBAND. Preparing for Publication. Mr. WILLIAM GIFFORD, the Editor of Massinger and Ben Jonson, is preparing an Edition of SHIRLEY, of whose Plays no Collection bas yet been made. Mr. CAMPBELL, the Poet, has determined to proceed with his "Critical Lives of the Poets, with Specimens." The Statesman's Manual; or, the Bible the best Guide to Political Skill and Foresight. By S. T. Coleridge. The valuable Works of the late Professor ROBISON on Practical Philosophy, which will be enriched by a complete History of the Steam-Engine, contributed by Mr. WATT of Soho. Mr. CHURCHILL is preparing Corrections and Additions to REES's Cyclopædia, which will extend to the whole of that Work, and form a Companion to it. Dr. SPURZHEIM has just prepared for publication a Work intituled "Pathology of Animal Life; or the Manifestations of the Human Mind in the State of Disease termed Insanity." The Author, who has spared neither time nor expence during a long course of Physiological studies on this subject, and who has been inspecting the principal Madhouses of Europe, has determined at length to submit the result of his labours to the publick, in hopes of throwing new light on the hitherto imperfect state of medical knowledge respecting Insanity. The public attention has of late been attracted to this subject by the investigations recently made before a Committee of the House of Commons, and the numerous and horrid instances of ignorance, neglect, and cruelty, by which the Insane Poor often suffer in the cells of our Lunatic Asylums. A Work on the Commencement and Progress of the Art of Engraving, as far as relates to the advantages Art has derived from the tasteful productions of the Italian School; chiefly confining the Chronological Catalogue to the Florentine and Roman Artists; including only Productions, the study of which is eminently useful to those who wish to acquire a distinguished and chastened Taste. By Mr. G. CUMBERLAND. A new Edition of "Clavis Hogarthica; or Hogarth illustrated." A complete and compendious Illustration of the Principles of Harmony, exhibiting, in a progressive order, every Branch of the Science of Musical Theory, on an entire new and original Plan. By Mr. RELFE, of Camberwell. A store-ship lately arrived at Portsmouth with a number of valuable presents of statuary from the Pope to the Prince Regent and others. The following list of these articles has been published. Most of the specimens are, of course, mere casts.-For his Royal Highness the Prince Regent: Testa di Bacchante; Testa di Semele; a bust of Ocean; a bust of Ajax; Torso di Belvedere; Menandro Sedente; Prosippo Sedente; Antinoo o sia Mercurio, Apollo Citaredo; the Nine Muses; Julius Cæsar; Discobalo; bust of Jupiter Serapide; Meleagre; Group of Laocoon; Apollo Belvedere; Dying Gladiator; Venus; Antinoo; Flora; Mars; Juno; Group of Love and Psyche; Letitia Sedente, Concordia Sedente, Paris, and Venus, by Canova. Un Rocchio di Porfido con sua base de Manno che serve di Piedestallo alla Tuzza quadra e tonda; La Tuzza, by Canova; Il Piantalo del Munimento di Rosso Antico; four Pillars to sustain the lower part, and Quattro Erme and Quattro Caneforne, for the upper part, of the Monument to be erected in commemoration of the battle of Waterloo; with sundry ornaments for the same. For Mr. Hamilton: Una Fanciulla, Sei Testo, and Petio della Testa, all by Canova; two Obelisks of Rosso Antico; Due Quadre; un Libro delie opere di Canova; Testa di Pesso; Due Cassettine-For Lord Castlereagh: Quattro casette che contengo no quattro Fame con i loro emblemi di metallo dorato, with the base for the same; i. e. we suppose, four boxes containing four figures of Fame, with appropriate emblems of gilded metal. For Chevalier Clark: One of the Muses, and marble pedestal.— For Marquis Camden: Testa di Marmo; Stampe e Libri; a marble statue. For Lord Holland: Quadro Moderno, opera del Signor Wicar. Dr. ZINCHINELLI, of Padua, has published an Essay "On the Reasons why People use the Right Hand in preference to the Left." He will not allow custom, or imitation, to be the cause; but affirms that the left arm cannot be in violent and continued motion, without causing pain in the left side, because there is the seat of the heart, and of the arterial system: Nature herself, therefore, compels man to make use of the right hand. SELECT |