which well merit attention, and we Mr. Jago therefore wishes, by the aid of Mr.Greene's bill(with his alterations) to afford an opportunity to tithe receivers and tithe payers of for ever setling their receipts and payments, upon principle of perfect justice to both parties-p. 26. We shall embrace the opportunity If our Cooks do not succeed in providing as with well-dressed dinners, it is not the fault of our Biblio, poles. Cookery Books abound; and "The Cook's Dictionary, and Howekeeper's Directory, by Mr. RICHARD DOLBY, Cook at the Thatched House Tatern," seems one of the best. It is arranged alphabetically, certainly the easiest mode for reference. The Editor states that very many of his receipts have never before appeared in print, and that "to the important subject of Confectionary much attention has been paid." We therefore recommend our fair readers to pay much attention" to Mr. Dolby's instructions. The Cook and Housewife's Manual, by "Mistress MARGARET DODS, of the Cleikum lim, St. Ronan's," has deservedly reached a fourth edition; in which have been incorporated numerous additions, particularly as to French and English made-dishes, liqueurs, &c. The volume is an excellent Manual of Cookery; while, at the same time, it is so interspersed with amusing "light reading," As to prove a most entertaining and witty companion. The wit, however, is always kept down in strict subservience to solid and useful information. $59 now afforded us of exposing a grand source of contention, which arises out of the sale of advowsons. Previous to the vendition, an estimate is made of the proceeds, according to a maximum, which no purchaser can enforce, with out living in perpetual hot water with his parishioners. Before buying, he should therefore make necessary investigations, and deduct from the valuation accordingly. Our other author has compiled his work, judiciously and elaborately, to shew, he says, "Upon what real grounds the Church rests her authority, and founds her claims of pre-eminence." He is fully convinced, that "There never was an age, since the foundation of Christianity, which called more loudly than the present for the early and sound instruction of Children, in these essential points of Church government, as well as Christian doctrine-to prevent them, when grown up, from falling into a state of indifference to, if not open defiance of, the sacred order of Priesthood."—pref. viii. Because also, he adds, "In the train of well-regulated education, are to be found, marching in goodly order, industry, discretion, subordination to authority, civil and ecclesiastical loyalty to the King-and obedience to God."-pref. viii. The Practice of Cookery, by Mrs. DALGAIRNS, is a truly practical and cheap system, of Cookery. Every receipt has been tried by the author, or by those on whom she could safely rely. It is a valuable present for Cooks, or for young mistresses of families, where economy in domestic arrangement is necessary. Mr. MARSHALL's Letter to the Rev. Andrew Thompson, D.D. affirms that there is no true religion except among Dissenters; true religion, as he thinks, consisting (1st) in a troublesome clergy, and making a great fuss about mysticism and trifles; and (2dly) in indefinitely augmenting a pauper-population "by supplying them out of the abundance of the more wealthy, till they have, as much as their occasions require."-p. 133. Defective reason and bad policy are notorious among the Dissenters; and until these errors are productive of public good, we shall think a Church Establishment indispensable to prevent the extension of folly. Concerning Mr. CRUTWELL'S Leller on the Currency, we shall only say, that Sir R. Peel, in a recent Parliamentary speech, has most conclusively settled the question. THOMAS FULLER, D. D. whose * Wor Kies and Church History" have at tained so high a degree of celebrity, although a voluminous author, is little known except by those works, and perhaps his "Holy War," or history of the Crusades. Under these circumstances, we feel highly indebted to Mr. Pickering for a pocket edition of "Good Thoughts in bad times; Good Thoughts in worse times; Mixt Contemplations in better times"— originally three tracts, the two former published during the Civil War, and the latter at the Restoration. We never read any compositions of this favourite old writer without being amused by his quaint metaphors, apt similes, and ingenious antitheses; a style highly entertain ing, and yet always leading to some reflections pregnant with sound sense and instruction, frequently of a moral and religious tendency. In the present volume, intentionally written, not in that character of an historian in which he is now mostly known, but as a Christian divine, are combined all the excellencies above enumerated. We may read for amusement, yet cannot rise without instruction, nor without admiration of the piety and unfeigned purity of intention, as well as the genius, of the authoran author undoubtedly one of the brightest ornaments of the Church of England, although his preinature death so soon after the Restoration prevented his elevation to a prelacy-Uniformly printed, is another voJume, by one of the most eminent prelates of the preceding generation, "The Private Devotions of Lancelot Andrews, Bishop of Winchester," translated from the Greek and Latin by the Rev. PETER HALL, B.A. of Brazenose College, Oxford. This is a manual which cannot but increase our estimation of the private character and personal piety of a Father of the Church, who was in his own days esteemed one of the greatest ornaments of his order, and regarding whom it was regretted by Lord Clarendon that he was not appointed the successor to Bancroft in the Primacy. Towards the close of Bishop Andrews's life, the original manuscript of these "Private Devotions" was scarcely ever out of his hands; "it was found worn in pieces by his fingers, and wet with his tears." It appears that the Translation published in 1780 by Dean Stanhope, afterwards re-edited by Bishop. Horne, and now on the list of books of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, was so greatly altered by the translator, that the present Editor says, "it is, in fact, the Manual of Dean Stanhope, and not that of Bishop Andrews." Mr. Hall has strictly followed the original, of which also he has published an edition. We cannot leave these volumes without noticing the miniature portrait of the author, exquisitely engraved by T. A. Dean, with which each is mbellished. The Villa and Collage Florist's Directoryz by Mr. JAMES MAIN, is a useful and concise compendium of the Florist's art. As it contains directions for the propagation of all sorts of tender exotic plants, it will be as serviceable to the rich as it will be useful to the labourer and mechanic, who may be instructed by it to raise his own favourite flowers around his humble dwelling. Mr. Wilson has just published a very useful work, in two volumes, under the title of "Flora Medica." It contains coloured dew lineations of the various Medicinal Plants admitted in the different Pharmacopoeias, with their natural history, botanical description, and medical and chemical properties. Also, a list of the indigenous Plants possessing medical properties, not included therein. Prefixed is a concise Introduction to Botany, a Glossary of Botanical Terms, and a List of Poisonous Plants. The Description of Bradgate Park, and the adjacent Country, with Remarks on the Natural History of Charnwood Forest, is a very neat guide to interesting excursions in the neighbourhood of Leicester, both on account of the natural beauties of the scenes, and the historical recollections with which those scenes are associated. A diagram is given of the objects to be seen from Old John, one of the highest points of Bradgate Park. Much information from "Nichols's Leicestershire," and other sources, is well compressed, intermixed with an account of the places in their present state. In Mr. Nichols's voluminous work will be found views of most of the scenes herein described. A Memoir of Lady Jane Grey is also given in this Guide. A new edition has been printed of the Description of Duncombe Park, (the seat of Lord Feversham,) Rivalx Abbey, and Helmsley Castle; with Notices of Byland Abbey, Kirkdale Church, &c. In the present edition of this Guide to the Beauties of Duncombe Park, the principal addition which we perceive is an epitomized account, from Professor Buckland, of the contents of the Cave at Kirkdale. All the places noticed in this Guide have been at various times described in our volumes. Mr. PINNOCK's various Catechisms of Science and General Knowledge have been universally approved of; and he has now in the course of publication a series of "Grammars of Geography and History." The first division, "Modern History," has been very favourably received, and the second, "Sacred History," seems deserving of the same success. In addition to the geographical part, it abounds in biblical and historical memoranda, and the volume is closed with biographical sketches of the most eminent Reformers. Engravings of Antient Cathedrals, Hotels de Ville, &c. by JOHN CONEY. The fifth Part of this magnificent work contains four excellent Plates: 1. S. View of Rouen Cathedral, a subject rendered familiar by Mr. H. Le Keux's beautiful engraving, from a drawing by Mr. C. Lewis, in Dr. Dibdin's Bibliographical Tour." 2. N. W. View of Notre-Dame, Paris, a very clear and beautifal etching. 3. N. E. View of the Abbey of St. Quen at Rouen, taken from the gardens behind the Hôtel de Préfecture. This point of view is not commonly seen by strangers, but is well calculated to show to advantage the noble central tower, which rises upwards of 100 feet above the roof, and 240 feet from the ground. In the corner is seen a curious small Norman tower, of a castellated form, said to have been part of a former church. This Plate is finely etched. The fourth and last subject in this Number is the Hotel du Bourgtheroude, at Rouen. This exquisite Plate is a fund of amusement for the lovers of antient times. Mr. Coney has well represented this very singular and interesting mansion, and has peopled the court-yard with an almost innumerable company, attired in antient costame, which add greatly to the interest of this exquisite plate. Many of these form an imaginary procession, leading the unhappy Joan of Arc to execution. Of The Landscape Illustrations of the Waverley Novels, two Numbers have been published, engraved by W. and E. Finden, in their happiest manner. The graphic abilities of Barret, Brockedon, W. Daniell, R. A., Dewint, C. Fielding, J. D. Harding, S. Prout, R. R. Reinagle, R. A., Robson, T. Stothard, R.A., Stanfield, and W. Westall, A.R. A. will be called into action; and, from the specimens before us, we hesitate not to say that the result will be most gratifying, and that a work will be produced worthy of illustrating the writings of even Sir Walter Scott, works which have afforded such universal delight. We recommend that the passages illustrated, now printed on the wrappers, should be arranged when the work is completed, and re-printed so as to bind up with the Plates. Mr. HENRY SHAW, (whose History and Antiquities of the Chapel at Luton Park we lately highly commended,) has published two Numbers, in quarto, of "Illuminated Orna under the title of "Old Friends in a new Dress," which has been very successful, and is now admitted into the Catalogue of Books patronized by the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge. In the present little work the author has added twelve additional Fables to his former collection, in very easy verse. ARTS. ments selected from Missals and MSS. of the Middle Ages." We rejoice to see that some. of the beauties which lie concealed in our ancient MSS. in endless variety, are likely to be made known to the public by a gentleman who can so justly appreciate their excellence. Mr. Shaw intends to select his examples from specimens executed from the time of the Saxons to that of the Reformation, so that he has a wide range from which to glean amusement, and we doubt not instruction, for modern practitioners in vari¬ ous branches of art. To those who are not familiar with our antient MSS. a new source of innocent gratification will be opened by this publication; and those who are acquainted with them can best appreciate the excellence of Mr. Shaw's copies. The first two numbers contain specimens of borders and initial letters. We hope others will be given of whole pages, with the illuminated paintings, so as to show the combined effect of the originals. The work is well executed in lithography. There are three editions: the first plain; the second coloured after the originals, which strongly recommend in preference; and a third, for the curious, on large paper, with the Plates highly finished in opaque colours, and heightened with gold. The work will make 12 Numbers, and contain 60 Plates. we The celebrity which the former volumes. of Sir W. Gell on Pompeii obtained, both in this Country and on the Continent, has, encouraged the author, we are happy to announce, to favour the world with two more volumes, which will be published in 12 Parts. Three of these are now before us and the Plates appear to be executed in the same beautiful manner as the former volumes. The Preface gives an account of all the recent discoveries, which, if possible, exceed in interest those described in the former volumes. But as it is our intention, when the plan is more advanced, to dilate somewhat at large on this beautiful and interest ing work, we shall content ourselves, in the mean while, with heartily wishing it success. The first Part of Illustrations of Popular Works, by George Cruikshank, contains six admirable specimens of chaste humour by our modern Hogarth. They are designed to illustrate Roderick Random, Vicar of Wakefield, Knickerbocker's New York, and Burns's Poems. Mr. Cruikshank's very Mary Queen of Scots, and her Secretary Chatelard. We rejoice to see this beautiful picture, by Mr. HENRY FRADELLE, so exquisitely engraved in the line manner by Mr. A. Duncan. Though consisting only of two figures, the lovely Queen and her love stricken Secretary, the accessories of the scene are so happily disposed, and the light so well managed, that we scarcely recollect a more pleasing picture. We believe it has been before published in mezzotinto, but we greatly prefer the present print. It measures 15 in. by 10, is admirably calculated for framing, and no doubt will be very popular. Mr. HENRY FRADELLE has also published two beautiful Prints from "Ivanhoe," 20 inches by 15.-The first is, The Black Knight and the Clerk of Copmanhurst. "Fast and furious grew the mirth of the parties, and many a song was exchanged betwixt them." This boisterous scene between the Crusader King and the King of the Bandits, both in disguise, is well represented. The heroes are sitting at their carouse in the hermit's cell, and the light from the lamp suspended above them falls happily on their countenances. The picture is well copied in mezzotinto by Mr. W. Say. The second is, in our opinion, a more pleasing subject. It represents Rebecca and Ivanhoe. The Hero of the Romance is having his wounds dressed by the Jew, when Rebecca enters, and checks the address of Ivanhoe, "by placing her slender finger upon her ruby lips." It is a most pleasing composition, and is well engraved in mezzotinto by Mr. W. Lupton. A Portrait of Robert Burns, aged 27, from the original picture by the late Peter Taylor, in the possession of William Taylor, esq. of Leith, has been very well engraved, in the line manner, by J. Horsburgh (9 in. by 74). The Print is dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, and no doubt will be highly acceptable to the admirers of the truly national Bard. A Portrait of the Right Hon. John Wil son Croker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and M.P. for the University of Dublin. This picture is mezzotinted by SAMUEL COUSINS, from the Painting by the late Sir Thomas Lawrence, now exhibiting in the British Gallery. We think the painting one of Sir Thomas Lawrence's happiest performances, and the print is beautifully scraped by Mr. Cousins, who has arrived at perfection in his art. The size of the print is 11 in. by 9. The Fair Penitent, painted by H. Pidding, and well mezzotinted by W. Giller, (12 in. by 10,) has had greater pains bestowed on it than the joke deserves. It is a front view of a black man seated in the stocks, with a spaniel biting at his toe; which the black seems to bear very stoically. The design might have been sufficiently represented as a common caricature. ARTISTS' FUND.-JOHN PYE, Esq. In vol. xcvIII. i. p. 449, we noticed a very clever picture, The Wolf and the Lamb," by Mulready, which he presented to the Artists' Fund. This picture has been beautifully engraved by Mr. John Pye, to whom the Artists' Fund are under various other obligations, particularly for his suggestion of the publication of plates to increase the funds of the Society. A meeting was held June 31st, R. R. Reinagle, esq. R. A. in the chair, when the chairman presented Mr. Pye with a silver vase, thus in scribed : "The Members of the Artists' Incorporated Annuity Fund, whose names are hereto subscribed, present to JOHN PYE, Esq. a piece of Plate, as a tribute of their regard, and to commemorate the many services he has rendered to the Fund by his zealous and able discharge of the several offices he has honourably held. "It is their desire to express, in the strongest terms, their sense of the obligation he has conferred on the Society, by originating and indefatigably assisting in bringing to maturity, a plan to increase the annuities of the superannuated members and their widows, by the publication of prints; and it is with high satisfaction they here record, that the first Plate produced an aug mentation to the funds of nine hundred pounds, "May 31st, 1830." LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INTELLIGENCE. New Works announced for Publication. A History of the County Palatine of Laneaster. By Edw. BAINES, Esq. Author of the "Topography of Lancashire," &c. A Geographical and Topographical Work on the Canadas, and the other British North American Provinces, with extensive Maps. By Lieut.-Col. BOUCHETTE, the Surveyor General of Lower Canada. Lady MORGAN has just committed to the press her new work on "France, in 182930," containing the substance of her Jour Dal kept during her recent residence in that Country, with the striking changes which have taken place within the last fourteen years. Editions are to be published simultaneously in London and Paris. Boswell's Life of Johnson, complete in one small octavo volume. Mr. JOHN ABRAHAM HERAUD, the author of the "Descent into Hell," is engaged upon another poem, in terza rima, to be called "The Resurrection," the argument of which will commence where that of the "Descent into Hell" concludes. Flors Oxoniensis, &c. Phænogamous Plants of Oxfordshire, and its contiguous Counties. No. I. of Views in India, from Sketches by Capt. R. ELLIOT, R. N. The Anatomy of Society, by Mr. ST. JOHN. The Northern Tourist, or Stranger's Guide to the North and North-West of Ireland. By P. D. HARDY. Six new Lectures on Painting. By the Jate HENRY FUSELI. Mr. BRITTON'S Dictionary of the Architecture and Archæology of the Middle Ages, including the Words used by Old and Modern Authors. Travels to the Seat of War in the East, through Russia and the Crimea, in 1829. By J. E ALEXANDER, 16th Lancers. A Memoir of the Rev. T. Bradbury, Au thor of "The Mystery of Godliness." Christus in Coelo, &c. By the Rev. J. BROWN, of Whitburo. London in a Thousand Years, and other Poems, by EUGENIUS ROCHE, late Editor of the Courier, Popular Lectures on the Prophecies relating to the Jewish Nation. By the Rev. HUGH M'NEILL, M.A. Rector of Albury, Surrey. The Greek Testament, with Critical and Explanatory Notes, in English. By the Rev. EDWARD BURTON, D.D. Regius Professor of Divinity, Oxford. A Narrative of the Peninsular Campaigns, extending over a period of nearly six years' service in Spain and Portugal, from 1808 to 1814. 63 Schola Salernitana, a Poem on the Preservation of Health, written in rhyming Latin verse, by Giovanni di Milano, in the name of the School of Salerno, and addressed to Robert of Normandy, son of William the Conqueror, with an Introduction and Notes, by Sir ALEXANDER CROKE, D.C.L. and F.A.Š. A Physiological History of Man, tracing his gradual progress through the various stages of animal existence, from his first formation to the destruction of his body. By H. W. DEWHURST, Esq. LONDON UNIVERSITY. July 14. The annual distribution of prizes to the Students took place this day. Mr. Denman presided on the occasion, and complimented the authors of the prizes, which were thus distributed: Latin-1. A. Allen. 2. S. Price. Greek-1. J. W. Donaldson. 2. A. Allan. 3. J. C. Meade. English, "On the state of English Literature in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the causes of its sudden advancement at that period"-1. R. W. Royson, 2, C. De maine. 3. C. Duncan. Mathematics-The first class received certificates instead of a prize. The members were, Count Corlas, W. A. Turner, Powell. The second class prize, J. Chance. Natural Philosophy-1. Count Corlas. Powell. 2. Botany-1. F. Taylor. 2. Professor's prize extraordinary, W. Griffin. Hebrew-W. Ć. Young, of Essex-street. French-1. Clowes, of Parliament-street. Law-1. R. D. Creagh. 2. J. Robinson. WINCHESTER, July 24. The Warden and Sub-Warden of New College, arrived at Winchester College, for the purpose of electing scholars. They were received at the entrance by the Right Rev. Warden (the Lord Bishop of Hereford), with the other members of the institution, and welcomed in a Latin oration, delivered with much spirit, by Mr. Hall, son of Dr. Hall, Master of Pembroke College. The following gentlemen obtained medals for their respective prize compositions. Gold Medals.-English prose: "On the necessity of moral courage in the conduct of life." Palmer. |