Rid, and cares of government; from perils Whose tit'lar king submissive wears a crown With my desire Britannia too, like them, She scorned my courtesy, my wrath defied.' P. 8. It must be admitted, however, from the verses that follow, that the chief consul is a better reasoner than a writer. • Here then I pause again; good reason why. Their properties, and all mankind holds dear, What, indeed, either as a warrior or a poet? ART. 27.-Patriotic Effusions, resulting from recent Events, and from the Circumstances of the Times. 4to. 15. Cadell and Davies. 1803. These effusions consist of verses written in 1798, on lord Nelson's victory in Aboukir Bay-of other verses entitled Ambition, addressed to the Great Nation-and of several short jeux-d'esprit. From the latter class, we shall copy the following version of a loyal epigrammatic attempt in French. • Les Emigrés Anglois. Les traîtres d'Angleterre font basse reverence, Il tire leurs vers du nez, et donne leur congé. Imitated. The traitors of England, their views to advance, Soon pumps out their treasons, and sends them back here.' P. 16. Of the verses before us, we have selected them here, as a fair specimen of the general merit of the whole: but, if the writer had been at our elbow, he might perhaps have pointed to them there in their stead. RELIGION. ART. 28.-Practical Lectures on the proper Lessons of the Old Testament, for the Morning and Evening Service of every Sunday throughout the Year. By F. T. Travell, A. M. &c. 12mo. 4s. 6d. Bound. Rivingtons. We cannot too much commend the plan of this worthy pastor; and, in perusing his work, we could not but regret, that, at the Re formation, the portions of Scripture appointed to be read on the Sun. day had not been so selected, as to present a continued narration of the most interesting events from the creation to the final consummation of all things. In the present state of the Sunday lessons, however, much may still be done by a judicious minister; and, if he devote one part of the day to an explication of the chapters read on that day, his hearers cannot fail to carry home with them much useful instruction. This plan has been pursued by the writer of the work before us; and the lessons of the day, thus arranged, have each afforded him matter for a short discourse. In the beginning of each lecture, he has explained the history contained in the lesson or prophecy, if there were one; and in the conclusion has advanced some apposite reflex. ions. As an instance, we subjoin the close of the lecture on the leprosy of Naaman and Gehazi. The first thing to be considered in this chapter, is Naaman's anger and refusal to comply with the directions of Elisha. In this we behold too plain a picture of ourselves: we are ready to refuse even the blessings which God offers us, if they do not exactly suit our fancies. Let it be a warning to us not to suffer our passions to get the better of our reason, but humbly to comply with those directions, which God in his mercy shall point out, as most conducive to our happiness. What a lesson does the example of Gehazi hold out to us, to beware of covetousness and falsehood! justly was he punished by a disease, which rendered life itself a burden. In this life indeed the greatest crimes do sometimes escape punishment: but let not the sinner triumph in his fancied security; the day is coming, which will bring all things to light; and he will have a wretched exchange, who, though he may escape a temporal punishment, becomes a prey to the worm that never dieth, and to the fire that never is quenched.' P. 271. ART. 29.-An Essay on the internal Evidences of Christianity: published in Pursuance of the Will of the late Rev. John Hulse, of Elworth in Cheshire, as having gained, in 1802, the annual Prize instituted by him in the University of Cam bridge: by John Scott, B.d. &c. 800. 2s. Hatchard. 1803. This is a proper subject for a scholar; and, from his having obtained an academical prize, we had reason to pre-conceive that the essay was possessed of a considerable degree of merit. The writer opens with a significant motto from Cowper; and shows, that, as in all works of art the manner and style of eminent artists are easily distinguishable, so, in the works of the greatest of beings, a style must be CarT. REV. Vol, 38. August, 1803. 2 K discovered which it is out of the power of mortals to imitate or attain. With the view of evincing the excellence of this style as perspicuous in the Scriptures, the writer examines the principle points of Chris tianity. The nature of God claims his first attention, on which he justly observes that an error here is fundamental. If a wrong object of worship be proposed, nothing in the mode of worship prescribed, or in the parti culars of duty enjoined, can compensate for the fault. The religion itself is radically corrupt, and must be abandoned.' P. 7. To the Scriptures alone, then, must we look for truth on this important subject, which teach us, that, to confess more Gods than be, or to associate any creature with him in the honours of worship, is in the highest degree unreasonable, and even impious.' The sim. plicity of Christian worship naturally follows; and the chief points of Christianity are brought, in order, before us, not with a view to controversy, but to show the excellence of the system; for the former is precluded, by pre-supposing that the doctrines of the church of Engfand, as maintained in the thirty-nine articles, contain the fundamen tal truths of Christianity. The work does honour to the university, and is a convincing refutation of the idle opinion, that, in our putlic colleges, religion does not make a material point of public study. MEDICINE, &c. ART. 30. Practical Information on St. Anthony's Fire, or Erysipelas; and on erythematous Apections in general; as also on the Measles: in which new Modes of Treatment are communicated. By E. Peart, M.D. 8vo. 1s. 6d. Muler. 1802. Dr. Peart continues to prescribe the volatile alkali in the complaints mentioned in the title; though, with respect to meazles, as his prac tice has been less frequent, he is less confident of success. He does not, indeed, recommend this medicine as alone capable of effecting the cure; but he thinks that it lays the foundation for the operation of other medicines. Erysipelas, in his opinion, bears opium with adVantage sooner than the scarlet fever. ART. 31. An Examination of Dr. Heberden's Observations on the Increase and Decrease of different Diseases, and particularly the Plague. By William Falconer, M. D. F.K.S. 800. od. Robinsons. 1802. Dr. Falconer reviews the Observations of Dr. Heberden, so far as they respect the plague; and he endeavours to show that it is a peculiar and distinct disease, not owing to close habitations, filth, or other morbid effluvia. This object he has fully attained, from a careful examination of the observations of the most experienced physicians who have practised in the East. We do not, however, perceive that the great foundation of Dr. Heberden's doctrine is shaken by these remarks. He certainly endeavours to show that there has been no peculiar fomes of the disorder, that its source is at Nova Zembla, or the Lord knows where,' and that other epidemics are absorbed in it. The latter point we have endeavoured to place on its proper foundation; but the discase is une questionably distinct, and regularly epidemic, depending on a state of the air, rather than on filth or infection. Why, then, is it peculiar to the eastern regions ?-it is, perhaps. more quickly communicated from close habitations, and the fomes preserved alive in filthy hovels expands when the state of the air perm is its baleful range. ART. 32. A practical Synopsis of the Materia Medica, Vol. II. Part I. containing, Class II. Emollients; III, Ab sorbents; IV. Refrigerants; V. Antisepties; VI. Astringents; VII. Tonics. By the Author of the Thesauris Medicaminum. 820. 3s. 6d. Boards. C. and R. Baldwin. 1802, We have delayed our account of this part of the general work, in the hope of being able to add to it a review of the whole. The author is, however, slow in his progress; and we mean chiefly to announce the publication, deferring, till the conclusion, is common character, to which we are told the name of the author will be added. In general, however, he is already known; but we must not rudely withdraw the mask, till he chooses to lay it aside himself. In the classes-now the subject of remark—our author's account, as usual, is short, comprehensive, and judicious. His references, however, prove that his researches have been extensive; and these will enable the reader, who has time and industry, to pursue the different subjects. We behold, with satisfaction, some judicious observations on that part of Dr. Heberden's Commentaries, where he seems to advise the bark, in fevers, somewhat too rashly and indiscriminately. What the same writer has said also, a little unadvisedly, respecting the use of the Portland powder, is equally the subject of our author's animadversion. ART. 33.—A domestic Treatise on the Diseases of Horses and Dogs, so conducted as to enable Persons to practice with Ease and Success on their own Animals, without the Assistance of a Farrier, including likewise the natural Management, as Stabling, Feeding, Exercise, &c. together with the Outlines of a Plan for the Establishment of genuine Medicines for these Animals throughout the Kingdom, by Delabere Blaine, Professor of Animal Medicine, &c. 12mo. 3s. 6d. Boards. Boosey. 1803. To this account of the diseases of horses, a general description of their structure is premised, illustrated by a plate; and, in the vignette, is a coloured representation of the blood-vessels of the foot. We find nothing peculiarly new in the account of the diseases; and the medicines are not described, but sold. The arguments for keep, ing the preparations secret are more specious than solid. ART. 34.-Useful Hints to those who are afflicted with Ruptures; on the Nature, Cure, and Consequences of the Disease; and on the empirical Practices of the present Day. By T. Sheldrake. 8vo. 5s. Boards. Sold by the Author. 1803, Mr. Sheldrake is a humourous author; and we have more than once been induced to smile at his quaint con eits and singular stories. He offers, however, some sound sensible advice; and we would recommend all those afflicted with this very distressing complaint to attend to his directions. EDUCATION. ART. 35.-Eighteen Conversations in Italian, French, and English. In which the most necessary Words used in Familiar Conversation are introduced. Carefully revised corrected, and improved by an English Translation. By G. Grimani. Second Edition. 2 Vols. 12mo. Dulau. and Co. The multitude of school-books and grammars which have appeared, in the course of the last ten years, in the French tongue, will not at all surprise such as reflect on that horde of unfortunate men, who, driven to this isle for a shelter, had no possible means of gaining a subsistence but by setting up for French school-masters. To speak a language, and to understand a language, are very different things; to speak a language, and to be able to teach it well, are still farther disjoined from each other. There is an art in communicating instruction which cannot be acquired without some pratice, and much judgement. Perhaps, out of every fifty emigrants, who lately thought themselves qualified to become preceptors, not ten understood their mother-tongue radically,-not five knew how to communicate methodically what they understood,-not one was able to apply his methodical knowledge fully, for want of acquaintance with the analogy between his own and the English idioms. It is not at all wonderful that men who had thus undertaken a task, for which they were not prepared by study, should imperfectly comprehend the ideas of others who had gone before them in the business of teaching. Many of them, therefore, must necessarily adopt modes of their own; this circumstance, backed by a little vanity to be thought authors, and a little eagerness to profit by a subscription to their works, has induced the greater part of these grammar-mongers to send into the world performances, which were never worth the expense of the ink exhausted in printing them. We do not wish however, by any means, to say that all the latter French school-books are thus unworthy notice. On the contrary, the volumes before us will be found of considerable advantage. Their substance is, like that of many other such works, a series of dialogues ; but many of them are dialogues of a scientific nature: and, whether the reader have respect to the French or Italian language, he will And an attentive perusal of them afford him much valuable instruction. ART. 36.-Practical Rules for the Italian Language, with Exercises, and Elements of Italian Conversation. By Henry Marius Tourner, a Native of Rome, P. T. LL.D. &c. 12mo. 4s. sewed. Dulau and Co. 1503. Mr. Tourner has here given to the world a well-disposed and concise grammar of the Italian tongue, which we recommend to the student, |