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by Captain Hall of the India Army, originally published at Calcutta, is in the press.

A work in octavo on the duties of the Honorable Company's Civil Servants, by A. F. Tytler, Esq. son of Lord Woodhouslee, is in the press.

Miss Rundall's Symbolical History of England in quarto, will be published early in April complete; embellished with copper-plates.

Miss Prickett is about to publish an Historical Novel entitled "Warwick Castle."

Mr. Gamble, author of Sarsfield, Characteris tic Sketches of Ireland, &c. will shortly publish a new Novel entitled "Howard."

Parliamentary Portraits, or Sketches of the Public Character of some of the most distinguished Speakers in the House of Commons, originally printed in the Examiner.

The Theological Works of James Arminius, D. D. Professor of Divinity in the University of Leyden.

Miscellaneous Poems by John Byron, M. A. F.R.S. with some account of his Life.

Mr. Leigh Hunt has just published a Mask entitled, "The Descent of Liberty," to which is prefixed an account of the Nature of Masks.

The White Doe of Rytstone, or the Fate of the Nortons, a Poem. By Mr. Wm. Wordsworth, will appear early in April, in on volume quarto.

Charlemagne; or, the Church Delivered, an Epic Poem, in Twenty-four Cantos. By Lucien Bonaparte, mem. ber of the institute of France, &c. &c. &c., translated into English Verse. By the Rev. Samuel Butler, D. D., and the Rev. Francis Hodgson, A. M., will be published on the 4th of March.

Early in March will appear, Letters from a Medical Officer attached to the Army, under the command of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, during the Campaigns of 1812, 1813, and 1814; addressed to a friend in England, in one volume, octavo, with a map.

In the course of the present month, the following Works will appear, Histoire des Conspirations formée contre Napoleon Bonaparte, depuis 1797, jusqu'en 1814, ou Chronique Secrete de France et d'Italie depuis la Création de la Republique Cisalpine jusqu'à la chute du Tyran Corse. Publiée par le Con

seil des Conjurés des deux pays, in three volumes, octavo.

Also, Histoire des Sociétés secrètes de l'Armée et des Conspirations Militaires qui ont eu pour Objet la Destruction du Gouvernement de Bonaparte, in one volume, octavo.

Dr. Holland's Travels in the Ionian Isles, in Albania, Thessaly, and Greece, in 1812 and 1813. Together with an account of a residence at Joannina, the capital and court of Ali Pasha ; and with a more cursory sketch of a route through Attica, the Morea, &c., in one volume quarto, illustrated by a map and other engravings, have been unavoidably delayed, but they are expected to be ready by the 6th of the present month.

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A Visit to Paris, in 1814; being a Review of the Moral, Political, Intellectual, and Social Condition of the French Capital including descriptive Sketches of the Public Buildings, and the Monu ments of Art which it contains; Remarks on the Effects of these great Works and the Institutions of Paris on the national Taste and Thinking; Observations on the Manners of the various Classes of its Society; on its Rulers and Public Men; on its Political Opinions; on the present State of French Literature, and on the Dramatic Represen tations in the French Metropolis. By John Scott, Editor of the Champion, a London Weekly Political and Literary Journal. Is nearly ready for Publication, in one volume, octavo.

Guy Mannering, or the Astrologer, by the Author of Waverley, will certainly appear this month, in three volumes, 12mo.

Systematic Education, or Elementary Instruction, in the various Departments of Literature and Science, with Practical Rules for studying each Branch of Useful Knowledge. By the Rev. W. Shepherd, the Rev. Lant Carpenter, LL. D. and the Rev. J. Joyce. Will appear in March, in two volumes, octavo, with plates, by Lowry.

A Prospectus has been circulated of the Principles of Surgery, as they relate to Wounds, Ulcers, and Fistulas; Aneurism and Wounded Arteries; Fractures of the Limbs, and the Duties of the Military and Hospital Surgeon. Also,

A System of Surgical Operations, containing the Principles of Surgery,

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as they relate to Surgical Diseases and Operations and a Series of Cases, calculated to illustrate chiefly the Doctrine of Tumours, and other irregular parts of Surgery; and to instruct the young Surgeon how to form his Prognostics and to plan his Operations. By John Bell, Surgeon. To be completed in Twelve Monthly Parts, illustrated by One Hundred and Sixty Plates, many of which will be beautifully coloured.

Poems, including Lyrical Ballads, and Miscellaneous Pieces, with Additions. By Mr. Wordsworth, will shortly appear, in two volumes, octavo.

The Ballantynes of Edinburgh have nearly completed the octavo edition, of the Lord of the Isles.

The second edition of Mr. Southey's Roderick, the Last of the Goths, and a new edition of Mr. Southey's Poems, including the Metrical Tales and some Pieces never before published, in three volumes, foolscap, octavo.

A second edition of a New Covering to

the Velvet Cushion, with a Preface, is just ready.

Parts 13 and 14 of Boothroyd's Hebrew Bible containing the conclusion of the Psalms, the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, will be delivered in a few days.

The Life of Philip Melanchon by the Rev. F. A. Cox, A.M. embellished with a full length portrait and a fac Simile of his Hand Writing will be ready early in the present month.

The new edition of Letters from a gentleman in the North of Scotland to his friend in London with Notes is in forwardness at the press, and may be expected shortly. Mr. Walter Scott denominates these " Curious Letters" and quotes them frequently in his Lady of the Lake, they are said also to contain the only authentic record extant of the manners and customs described in Waverly.

Mr. Grinfell has in the press, a volume of Poems, which is nearly completed.

Art. XIII. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

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Genius leads them to study this elegant and useful Branch of Education. By Charles Taylor. Royal 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards. Hotpressed, and illustrated by thirty-three plates.

French Pronunciation alphabetically exhibited with Spelling Vocabularies and New Fables, French and English. By C. Gros. 2s. bound.

Blagdon's French Interpreter, consisting of a Vocabulary and Familiar Conversations, on every topic that can interest the Tourist or the Man of Business; with the method of French Pronunciation, &c. a neat portable volume, price 6s. 6d. neatly half-bound.

Conversations, for the Instruction and Amusement of Youth, with Original Poems. By Mrs. Lenoir. 2 vols. 12mo. 8s, boards.

HISTORY.

Some Documents respecting the History of the late Events in Spain: being, I. "A plain Exposition of the Reasons which occasioned the Journey of Ferdi

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nand VII. to Bayonne, in April 1808." By Don Juan De Escoiquiz, formerly Tutor to his Catholic Majesty, and then his Counsellor of State, &c. &c.-II. Remarks on the preceding Work. By the Counsellor of State, Don Pedro de Ceballos,-III. A full Abstract of a Petition addressed to King Ferdinand VII. by Sixty nine Members of the Cortes of Madrid, requesting his Majesty to abolish the New Constitution of Spain, and to re-establish the Inquisition, with the Old Form of Government, under certain Amendments. 8vo. 5s, sewed.

Studies in History, Vol. II. containing the History of Rome from the earliest Records to the Death of Constantine, in a series of Essays, with Reflections, &c. By Thomas Morell, St. Neots. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

Labaume's Circumstantial Narrative of the Campaign in Russia, 2d edition, considerably improved, with plans, 8vo. price 10s. 6d. bds. or with a large coloured Map, 12s. 6d. bds.

Giraud's Campaign of Paris, in 1814, to which is added a Sketch of the Campaign of 1813, 8vo. with Map and Plan, 6s. bds.

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Outlines of Natural Philosophy, being Heads of Lectures, delivered in the University of Edinburgh. By John Playfair, Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, Fellow of the Royal Society, London, and Secretary of the Royal Society, Edinburgh. 2 vols. 8vo. 10s. 6d. 8ds.

A Treatise on Mechanics: intended as an Introduction to the Study of Natural Philosophy. By the Rev. B. Bridge, B.D. F.R.S. Fellow of St. Pe ter's College, Cambridge, and Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in the East India College. 8vo. 11. 1s. boards.

PHYSIOLOGY.

The Physiognomical System of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim; founded on an Anatomical and Physiological Examination of the Nervous System in general, and of the Brain in particular; and indicating the Dispositions and Manifestations of the Mind. By J. G. Spurzheim, M.D. royal 8vo. 11. 10s. boards. Illustrated by numerous plates.

POETRY.

The Lord of the Isles. By Walter Scott, Esq. 4to. 21. 2s.

Messiah, a Poem, in twenty-eight Books. By Joseph Cottle. Royal 8vo. The Flower of Wye, a Poem, in six Cantos. By Henry Ingram. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri.

Translated from the Italian, by Charles Lloyd. 3 vols. 12mo. 11. 7s. boards.

Familiar Poems, Moral and Religious. By Susannah Wilson, a Servant Girl. 18mo. 2s. boards.

A New Translation (in Rhyme) of Ovid's Metamorphoses. By Thomas Orger. With the Latin Text. 8vo. 11. 1s. boards.

Anster Fair, a Poem, in six Cantos, with other Poems. By W. Tennant. 7s. 6d.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

A Review (and complete Abstract) of the Reports to the Board of Agriculture from the Midland Department of England. By Mr. Marshall, 8vo. price 14s. boards.

The Statistical Account, or Parochial Survey of Ireland; drawn up from the Communications of the Clergy. By William Shaw Mason, Esq. M.R.I.A. Remembrancer and Receiver of First Fruits, and Secretary to the Board of Public Records. Vol. I. 11. 10s. boards. Illustrated by a Number of Maps and Plates.

Reflections on the Financial System of Great Britain, and particularly on the Sinking Fund. Written in France, in the Summer of 1812. By Walter Boyd, Esq. price 2s. 6d.

THEOLOGY.

A Combined View of the Prophecies of Daniel, Esdras, and St. John, showing that all the Prophetic Writings are formed upon one Plan. Accompanied by an explanatory Chart. Also, a minute Explanation of the Prophecies of Daniel; together with Critical Remarks upon the Interpretations of preceding

Commentators, and more particularly upon the Systems of Mr. Faber and Mr. Cunninghame. By James Hatley Frere, Esq. 8vo. 12s. boards.

Sermons, by the Rev. J. Venn, M.A. Rector of Clapham. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 1s. boards.

Sermons for Parochial and Domestic

Use; chiefly adapted to the Service of particular Sundays in the Year. By Richard Mant, M.A. Vicar of Great Coggershall, Essex, and Domestic Chaplain to his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. Vol. III. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

boards.

Sermons, by Christopher Wordsworth, D.D. Dean of Bocking. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s. boards.

By

Sermons on Practical Subjects. John Vincent, A.B. Chaplain in the Establishment at Fort William in Bengal, in the Service of the Hon. FastIndia Company. 8vo. 9s. boards.

It is All True; or, the Grace and Truth of the Gospel made plain to Common Sense, in the first Conversion, and consequent, Humble, Holy Life, and singularly blessed Death of Miss Martha James, of Chelwood, in Somersetshire. price 1s. 6d.

Female Scripture Characters, exemplifying Female Virtues. By Mrs. King. 12mo. price 8s. boards.

Lardner's Works, Vol. I. 4t. to be completed in 5 volumes.

Dr. Gill's Body of Divinity. 1 vol. 4to. price 11. 15s. boards.

An Essay on the Character and Praetical Writings of St. Paul. By Hannah More, 2 vols. 12mo. price 14s.

Facts and Evidences, on the subject of Baptism, in a Letter to a Deacon of a Baptist Church, by the editor of Calmet's Dictionary of the Holy Bible, with 2 plates, price 15s.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Among the articles, which our limits compel us to defer to our next Number, the following are comprised: Principles of Christian Philosophy; De L'Ambre's Astronomy; Spurzheim's Craneology; Southey's Don Roderick; Storer's British Cathedrals; Robinson's Prophecies; &c.

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ECLECTIC REVIEW,

FOR APRIL, 1815.

Art. I.-The Physiognomical System of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim, founded on an Anatomical and Physiological Examination of the Nervous System in general, and on the Brain in particular; and indicating the Dispositions and Manifestations of the Mind. By J. G. Spurzheim, M.D. 8vo. pp. 556. price 17. 10s. London. Baldwin and Co. 1815.

THE public, that many headed Proteus, assuming in turn

every modification of character, is in no small degree ambitious of the proud honours of Athenian Philosophy. Every thing 'by turns, and nothing long-it continues, under every changing aspect, its restless pursuit of "some new thing;" transferring with equal ease and celerity its attention from one species of excitement to another, perhaps of the most opposite description; embracing in succession all subjects, whether of temporary or of infinite interest, with short-lived intensity of ardour; and preserving with respect to all, the tone and jurisdiction of a final arbiter.

In the homage which is paid by all classes to this mysterious personage, it seems that the worship of the goddess Multitude is still perpetuated. We know not what were the rites of that ancient idolatry: possibly it consisted of the same intellectual offerings with which the same indefinite entity is still propitiated. A battle or a pageant, a hero or an actor, a fanatical impostor or a philosophical lecturer, might, in those days, perhaps, have furnished in succession the amusement of the fickle goddess. The sorcery of chemistry would not then have attracted less attention, than the discoveries of modern science did a few years since among our literary VOL. III.-N. S. 2 B

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