Russia, or the Crisis of Europe; with an Account of the Russian Campaign. 68. Grenfell's Observations on the Expeliency and Facility of a Copper Coinage of Uniform Weight and a Standard Value. 1s. A Letter to Matthew Gregson, esq. treasurer of the Blue Coat School, Liverpool; by the Rev. R. Blacow, B.A. 1s. Narrative of the most Remarkable Events which are said to have occurred in and near Leipzig, Oct. 1818. 8vo. 5s. Copies of the Letters and Dispatches of the Generals, Ministers, Grand Officers of State, &c. at Paris, to the Emperor Napoleon, at Dresden. Intercepted by the advanced Troops of the Allies in the North of Germany. Arranged and edited, with Notes throughout, by A. W. Schlegel, Secretary, &c. to Bernadotte. 7s. 6d. A Sermon on the Love of our Country, preached in the Parish Church of St. Martin in the Fields, on the Day appointed for a General Thanksgiving; by Jos. Holden Pott, A.M. 2s. 6d. Political Portraits, in this New Era; with Explanatory Notes, historical and biographical. Containing an Essay on the general Character of the English Nation, British Noblemen, British Gentlemen, Men of Business, &c.; by W. Playfair, Author of the Balance of Power, &c. &c. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 1s. THEOLOGY. The Family Instructor; or, a Regular Course of Scriptural Reading: with familiar Explanations and practical Improvements, adapted to the Purpose of domestic and private Edification, for every Day in the Year; by John Watkins, LL.D. 3 vols. 12mo. 11. 4s. Sermonets, addressed to those who have not yet acquired, or who may have lost the Inclination to apply the Power of Atten. tion to Composition of a higher Kind; by Henry and Latitia Matilda Hawkins. 12mo. 7s. 6d. Wisdom excelleth the Weapons of War; by Joanna Southcote. 1s. Lawrence's Remarks upon the Syste matical Classification of Manuscripts, adopted by Griesbach, in his edition of the Greek Testament. 8vo. 5s. The Ecclesiastical Supremacy of the Crown, proved to be the Common Law of England. Ss. 6d. Two Discourses, designed for the Use of Servants, wherein their Duties are ex plained and enforced by Precepts and Examples drawn from the Holy Bible. Ainger's Farewel Discourse, delivered in the Parish Church of Beccles, Suffolk, October 10, 1813. 1s. Collyer's Sermon, delivered at Salter's The Bible, in its authorized Version, very different from the Hebrew Original, stated in a Letter to the Most Rev. the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, &c. &c. By G. S. Clarke, D. D. 1s. A Letter to Dr. Gregory, being an At tempt to explain the Term Unitarian; by John Tullagar. 1s. 6d. An Historical Sketch of the Doctrines and Opinions of the various Religions in the World. To which is added, a View of the Evidences of Christianity, and of the Reformation; by the Rev. David Williams, A.M. 2s. 6d. The Missionary Register, for the year 1815; containing an Abstract of the Proceedings of the Principal Missionary and Bible Societies at Home andAbroad. Ss. 6d. 1814.] Review of New Musical Publications. An Address, by the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, D.D. delivered at a Special General Meeting of the Church Missionary Society, held at Freemasons' Hall, on Friday, the 7th of January, 1814. 2s. 6d. TOPOGRAPHY, 153 taken in the Summer of the year 1813, and commencing from the Land's End, Cornwall; by Richard Ayton. With a Series of Views, illustrative of the Character and prominent features of the Coast, drawn and engraved by Mr. William 'Daniell, A Voyage round Great Britain, under. F.R.A. No. 1. 10s. 6d. REVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS. "Who's to have Her" a Musical Farce, performed with the most unbounded applause at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Written by T. Dibdin, the Music composed by Messrs. Reeve and. Whitaker. 10s. 6d. TH HE overture to this piece is by Mr. Reeve. If we pronounce it to be slight in its texture and trivial in its quantity, perhaps we make as much of it as the composer intended. The songs are in general free, light, and gay; and exhibit a ready conception, and a knowledge of dramatic effect in the province of mirth and humour. Mr. Reeve, as an old stager, we should have expected to acquit himself much as he has; and Mr. Whitaker discovers a prompt ness in catching an excellence of a peculiar kind, and not very easy of acquirement. A Selection of the most popular Melodies of the Tyne and the Wear, variously arranged for the Pianoforte, and dedicated to the Gentlemen of the Durham County Club, by Rebert Topliff. 15s. This volume of provincial melodies, to which we are glad to see so numerous and respectable a list of subscribers, comprise twenty-four original airs peculiar to the counties of Durham and Nor thumberland, three of which are harmo nized with appropriate words, symphonies, and accompaniments. We have derived, from the perusal of these pages, much real pleasure. Many of the airs are of a cast that declares their origin, and of a beauty that justifies the assiduity with which they have been collected. The harmonization of "Life's Journey," "Under a lonely Roof," and "The Orphan Boy," is scientific and effective; and the choice and arrangement of the whole, we are glad to be able to state, have fallen into such proper hands. "Air Russe," with Variations, by J. B. Cramer. 1s. 6d, With this air we cannot profess to be delighted. Mr. Cramer, however, has made of it the most he could; and its present form renders it a pleasing and useful exercise for the finger. Volume I. of Sacred Music for One, Two, Three, and Four Voices, from the works of the most esteemed Composers, Italian and English. Selected, adapted, and arranged by J. S. Stevens. 1l. 1s. patient research, as well as of judicious This work, evidently the result of much selection, consists of three quarto volumes. In that before us, we find many specimens of fine composition in the ecclesiastical style, drawn from such noble and venerable sources as those of and Green. Of their adaptation and Marcello, Steffani, Pergolesi, Handel, commendatory terms; arrangement we are enabled to speak in and those who delight in sacred harmony, and think with us that the practice of devotional music is one of the best employments of our serious hours, will derive from this volume the purest gratification. Acis and Galatea, composed by G. F. Handel. Arranged for the Organ or Piano-forte, by Dr. John Clarke, Cambridge. 5s. This arrangement of the exquisite serenata of Acis and Galatea, is conducted with an address which bespeaks a thorough acquaintance with the true cast and character of landel's music; and, while it reflects credit on Dr. Clarke's judgment, furnishes, for the improving exercise. piano-forte practitioner, a pleasing and "Mamma Mia;" arranged as a Duett for Two Performers on the Piano-forte, by, M. P. Corri. 1s. 6d. of effect for which such a species of composition affords the justest scope, is arranged with some degree of art, and proves that the composer is already so far a master of his art as to render his future excellence more than problematical. The Overture to Harlequin Harper, performed with the most distinguished applause at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Composed and adapted for the Piuno-forte, by John Whitaker. 2s. 6d. Mr. Whitaker, in the overture to "Harlequin Harper," has displayed a free and versatile fancy. The several movements are pleasing and well opposed, and the general effect perfectly adapted to a harlequinade entertain ment. MONTHLY REGISTER OF THE PROGRESS OF BRITISH GENERAL TABLE of all the PUBLIC ACTS passed in the FIRST SESSION of the For further improving the harbour of Wexford.-2. For paving and improving the parish of Saint Mary-le-bone, Middlesex.-2. For paving, watching, lighting, &c. the streets, &c. of Chepping Wycombe, Bucks.-9. For erecting a new gaol in Tewkesbury, co. Gloucester.-8. For inclosing, lighting, &c. Fitzwilliam square, Dublin.-3. NEW OR IMPROVED ROADS. From the Guide Post near Sudden Bridge, Rochdale, to Bury, and a branch therefrom.-4. To and from Tiverton.-3. From the Exeter turnpike at Reedy Gate, to Cherrybrook, in the forest of Dartmoor.-4. From Little Bowden to Rockingham. From Coventry to the Rugby Turnpike Road.-8. Several comprized in the Llantrissent district, co. Glamorgan.-3. From Norwich to NorthWalsham.-5. From Norwich to Swaffham, and from Honingham to Yaxham.-3. From Bawtry to East Markham Common, and from Little Drayton to Twyford Bridge.-8. From Dunham Ferry to the South End of Great Markham Common.-8. From Lanark to Hamilton.-2. From Beach Down, near Battle, to Heathfield, and from Robertsbridge to Hoods Corner.-10. From Market Harborough to Loughbo rough, and from Filling Gate to the Melton Mowbray Turnpike Road.-4. From Yoxford, Saxmundham, and Ben hall, to Aldeburgh.-4. From Bowes, through Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland, to join the great north road near Sunderland Bridge.-3. From Tavistock to Old Town Gate, Plymouth, and from Manadon Gate to the Old Pound, near Plymouth Dock. From Hertford and Ware, and other places.-3. In the County of Selkirk.-1. From the north end of the Coal Road, near West Auckland, to the Elsdon Turnpike Road, at Elishaw, co. Nor thumberland.-6. From the Horseshoe Corner, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, to the south-east end of Castle-street, Cambridge.-10. From Burford to achlade, through 1814.] Register of the Progress of British Legislation. Highworth to the Cricklade and Swindon road.-3. From the Eaton Bridge Turnpike road at Cockham Hill, Westerham, co. Kent, to the turnpike road from Croydon to Godstone, co. Surrey.-3. From Great Marlow to Stokenchurch. In the Counties of Clackmannan and Perth.-3. From Lewes to Brighthelmstone, co. Sussex.-2. From Leeds to Sheffield, co. York.-5. From Glasgow to Dumbarton.-2. From Ludlowsach to Llandovery, and to the river Amman, co. Carmarthen. From Padbrooke Bridge to Hazelstone, ço. Devon.-3. Ardglass, co. Down.-7. From that part of Counters Bridge which lies in Kensington, co. Middlesex, to the powder mills in the road to Staines, and to Cranford Bridge.-4. From Cornhill Burn to Milfield March Burn, and by Ford Bridge to Lowick. In the Isle of Wight.-4. From Hitchin to Bedford, and through Henlow to Gerford Bridge, and to Arleşey.-11. From Stump Cross to Newmarket Heath, co. Cambridge.-3. From Downham Market to the Queen's Head, and from the Checquer Inn, in Downham Market, to the Two Mile Close, Barton, co. Norfolk.-3. For improving the communication between the counties of Edinburgh and Fife, by the ferries across the Frith of Forth, between Leith and Newhaven, and Kinghorn and Bruntisland.-1. From Cherrill to Studley Bridge, co. Wilts.-3. From the city of Durham to Tyne Bridge, co. Durham.-4. From Bishopsgate Bridge, Norwich, to a stone, formerly called The Two Mile Stone.-3. From Earl's Kill to the toll bars in Wallgare, co. Lancaster.-9. From Shrewsbury to Wrexham.-4. From the Neat Enstone and Chipping Norton Turnpike Road, through Bicester, to Weston on the Green, co. Oxford.-4. From Rochdale to Edenfield, Bury, co. Lancaster.-4. From Shelton to Blakeley Lane Head, and from Bucknell to Western Coyney, co. Stafford, and also from Adderley Green to Lane End.-4. 155 For assessing the proprietors of lands in the county of Ross towards the expence of making certain roads and bridges therein; and for regulating the statute labour in the counties of Ross and Cromarty, and part of the county of Nairn, locally situated in the county of Ross. From Maidenhead Bridge to Reading, and from the said bridge to Henley bridge, co. Berks.-2. From Saint Giles's Pound to Kilbourne Bridge, and from the great northern road at Islington to the Edgeware road, Paddington, co. Middlesex.-9. In the Counties of Montgomery, Merioneth, and Salop.-2. From Bowes, co. York, to Brough-under-Stainmore, co. Westmoreland; and from Maiden Castle to Kaber Cross. From Maidstone, co. Kent, to Tubb's Lake, Cranbrook. From Bicester, co. Oxford, to Aylesbury, co. Bucks. From the market place in Bicester, co. Oxford, to the Buckingham turnpike road in Aynho, co. Northampton. From Hodges to Beadles Hill and Cuckfield, and from Beadles Hill to Lindfield, and from the Cuckfield and Crawley road to Horsham, and from Swingate to Shover Green, co. Sussex. NEW OR IMPROVED CANALS. From the Grand Junction Canal, Paddington, to the river Thames at Limehouse, with a collateral cut at Saint Leonard Shoreditch.-3. From the collieries in Old and New Monkland to the city of Glasgow.-2. For uniting the interests and concerns of the proprietors of the Chester Canal and Ellesmere Canal.-4. To enable the Kennet and Avon Canal Company to raise a further sum of money to purchase the shares of the river Kennet navigation.-11. For making a navigable canal from the river Thames or Isis, near Abingdon, to join the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Trowbridge.-3. For making and maintaining the Thames and Severn canal navigation-1. For making and maintaining a naviga ble canal from the Wilts and Berks Canal, to communicate with the Thames and Severn Canal.-S. For the improvement of the navigation of the rivers Bury, Loughor, and Lliedi. For making the river Cham more navigable from Clayhithe Ferry to the Queen's Mill. VARIETIES, VARIETIES, LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL. E are compelled to deviate from the performances of a particular painter, by the superior claims of an exhibition of art, which includes the works of most of the rising geniuses of the day. We allude to the seventh annual exhibition of the BRITISH INSTITUTION, at the late Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall. This establishment is supported by the whole Royal Family, by the principal nobility, and nearlyall the amateurs of the fine arts; and is under the direction of a committee, at the head of which is the Marquis of Stafford. The objects are to provide young artists with original pic tures to copy from, and to exhibit their own originals, free of expense, for sale. This plan has answered the expectations of all parties, and the successive exhibitions have excited an attention little inferior to the great annual display at Somerset House. This seventh exhibition contains 225 pictures in history and landscape, with 7 pieces of sculpture, by 118 artists, of whom only 11 are members or associates of the Royal Academy, and the rest are chiefly young or new artists. To do justice to such a display of talents in this brief notice, is wholly out of the question. At least fifty of the pictures are of the first order of merit in their several lines, and will adorn the public and private collections of the country for ages to come; or at least till some confederacy of despots, envious of British liberty and prosperity, bring their hordes of Cossacks and barbarian soldiers to destroy all that is great and noble among us. Other 100 are characterized by marks of rising genius, and the remainder serve as foils to render more conspicuous the beauties which stand beside them. Our taste in such matters is governed by no authority, beyond that which each picture imposes on our judgment; we may therefore appear heretical among hackneyed critics. We confess, how ever, that we were pleased with the bold, original, and natural style of Mr. GEORGE WATSON, in what many will call his statuary portraits; and we advise him to persevere in the same manner, as one which will lead to fame and fortune. Mr. M. C. WYATT has three subjects remarkable for the chastity of their colouring, the correctness of their drawing, and their characteristic grace. The spe1 cimens by HENRY MUNRO and ISAAC English school. The landscapes in ge neral are of the first order of excellence, and it is impossible to praise too highly those by W. COLLINS, J. BURNETT, J. A. ATKINSON, J. CONSTABLE, P. NASMYTH, T. C. HOFLAND, and W. WILSON. The domestic scenes, after the Dutch school, are numerous, and excite general admiration, particularly those by Messrs. WITHERINGTON, A. CARSE, L. COSSE, A. FRAZER, A. COOPER, J. LINNEL, and J. DEN NIS. A sea piece by C. M. PowELL, and historical pieces by J. FREARson, B. BURNELL, and J. BESTLAND, claim Our warmest commendation. Several ladies have adduced unequivocal proofs of female genius; among whom it would be unjust to omit to notice Mrs. HAKEWELL, Miss E. TROTTER, Mrs. ANSLEY, Miss M. GEDDES, Miss PALMER, Miss H. GOULDSMITH, Miss E. MASKALL, and Mrs. MULREADY. It is of course unnecessary to remark on the pictures of the President WEST, or those of Messrs. DANIEL, HILTON, WESTAL, TURNER, WOODFORDE, WARD, REINAGLE, OWEN, HOWARD, GARRARD, BIRD, and BEECHEY, all members or associates of the Academy, each of whom has pictures in this exhibition. The works of these gentlemen command admiration whereever they are seen; yet it is but jus tice to many of the junior artists, whose pictures appear beside theirs, to state, that the difference of meritis often not evident, and that these latter afford undoubted evidence that the next generation of the academy will not be inferior to the present. In fine, as long as this exhibition continues open, we can assure our readers, that a visit to it will afford them a high gratification, not only as amateurs of the fine arts, but as patriots, who desire to witness.the glory of their country in the only medium of true glory, the arts of peace and civilization. Mr. DOUGALL has been engaged for many years in preparing a new critical English version of Cæsar's Commentaries, formed on a comparison of the readings of the best manuscripts, with the emendations and conjectures of the most eminent critics, military and literary, who have in various languages exerted themselves 34 |