lics, and who are enraged beyond measure to see a Roman Catholic prelate sitting as a member of a Board, acting under the directions of Government, or any Roman Catholic aiding in the disbursement of the public funds. Fifthly, There is a large party who do not think for themselves, but who have been misled by the exaggerated and distorted representations of these four parties; a good specimen of which you have in Mr. Gordon's speech. These will decrease as the truth becomes known. Any one of these causes of hostility might blind the judgement of a strong man ; but when a man is under the influence of several of them at the same moment, you cannot wonder at the extreme violence and extravagance which some have manifested. Sixthly, After all these are accounted for, there is a remnant of highly estimable persons, some of whom decidedly dissent from the Government plan, others of whom stand in doubt about it; and it has been one of the severest trials of stedfastness to principle that I have ever undergone, that I have felt myself compelled to adopt, and to persevere in, a course which such persons disapprove of. I would not, however, by any means be understood as intimating that I stand alone among those with whom I have been accustomed to co-operate. There are many eminently pious individuals with me, both here and in Britain. I trust my motives are simple and scriptural. If they be otherwise, pray that God may open mine eyes to my error, and direct me to a

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course of conduct more consonant to His will. I have no interest in continuing with the Board, but duty to the Government of the country, in lending them my best assistance in prosecuting what I conceive to be not only a lawful, but a wise and just measure, and the hope of promoting the peace and well-being of a people who have too long been subjected to a treatment which, in every point, has outraged the first principles of christianity. At a time when the legitimate authorities of the empire are bearded and threatened by two opposite factions, equally unscrupulous in their measures, and equally regardless of bloodshed, I would not, for all my worldly interests, assume an attitude towards them that might be construed into coldness or disrespect.'

The whole of Mr. Gordon's reasonings upon the number of Roman Catholics reading the Scriptures are, as it appears to me, founded upon the most palpable fallacies. In the first place, he would have his hearers and readers to suppose, that all the children attending the Kildare-place schools read the Scriptures. He forgets that only the upper class do so; that the upper class forms but a small proportion of any school; and that multitudes of Roman Catholics who, under various influences, are entered in these schools, are withdrawn before they reach the upper class; many of them, I believe, purposely to avoid it. He argues also, that, because societies supported by voluntary contributions have succeeded in inducing Roman Catholic parents to permit their children to read the Scriptures, the same societies, supported by government grants, would produce the same effects. Here, again, he is deceived. If any one of the societies alluded to by him were to receive a government grant, its whole character, internal and external, would be changed, and would be instantly exposed to the same opposition which the Kildare-place Society met with, and which,

with regard to any beneficial effect produced upon Roman Catholics, rendered that society a total failure. How, then, it may be asked, do I expect that similar opposition will not be made to the Boards? I answer, Because Roman Catholics, by the constitution of the Board, are admitted to a share in the management of the public fund appropriated to that object; and when they are thus accosted, in a fair and liberal spirit, I doubt not that they will be found to co-operate with Protestants in diffusing the light even of revealed truth among the people, to an extent far beyond what is anticipated.'

ART. IX. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

In the press, and nearly ready for publication, in four volumes, 8vo, History Philosophically Illustrated, from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Revolution of France. By George Miller, D.D. M.R.I.A., formerly Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. The work now presented to the public is a condensed, yet much improved Edition of that which was published at intervals in eight volumes, 8vo, in the shape of Lectures, as originally delivered in the University of Dublin.

Shortly will appear, a Second Edition of the Divarication of the New Testament, considerably enlarged in the Doctrinal Department; and with a Coloured Diagram, which fully illustrates those important ideas, Time and Eternity, and demonstrates the Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State, to the plainest capacity. By Thomas Wirgman, Esq. The question of the mutilation of Scripture, which now agitates the religious world, is here finally settled, by the implicit adoption of the entire Word of God.

In the press, the Western Garland, a Collection of Original Melodies, composed and arranged for the Piano Forte, by the leading Professors of the West of Scotland. The words by the Author of "The Chameleon;" in a beautifully got up quarto volume.

Nearly ready for Publication, in small 8vo, MÉLANGE, in French and English, in Prose and Verse, by Marin de la Voye.

Early in May will be published (dedicated by permission to Her Majesty), The Messiah; a Poem in Six Books. By the Author of The Omnipresence of the Deity,' &c. &c.

An Offering of Sympathy to Parents bereaved of their Children, and to others under Affliction, from Manuscripts not before published; with an Appendix of Selections from the writings of Dr. Wardlaw, Dr. Balfour, Dr. Barnes, &c. is Reprinting from the American Edition, and will appear about the middle of this month.

Early in April, will be published, Elements of Mechanics, comprehending the Theory of Equilibrium and of Motion, and the first Principles of Physical Astronomy; together with a variety of Statical and Dynamical Problems. By J. R. Young.

In the press, and will be published in May, in One Volume, 4to, (dedicated by permission to His Grace the Duke of Northumberland,) Pyrus Malus Brentfordiensis, a Descriptive Catalogue of the most valuable Sorts of Apples. By Hugh Ronalds. With a Coloured Figure to each. To which are added, appropriate Lists of different situations in which Apple-Trees are usually planted

Speedily will be published, the two concluding Volumes of the Tour of a German Prince, with a Portrait. Containing his route through Germany and Holland, his descriptions of the external aspect of England, and his Observations on the Society and Manners of the Metropolis, and of other places of fashionable resort.

Lady Sandford of Glasgow has in the press, "Stories from the History of Rome," addressed to a little boy.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in two closely printed volumes, demy 8vo, the Greek Testament, accompanied with English Notes, Critical, Philological, and Exegetical, by the Rev. S. T. Bloomfield, D.D. F.S.A. Vicar of Bisbrooke; Author of the "Recensio Synoptica Annotationis Sacræ ", and also of the new translation and the new edition of Thucydides with Notes. Of this edition the Text has been most carefully and critically formed on the basis of the last edition of R. Stephens (adopted by Mill), which differs very slightly from, but is preferable to, the common Text. From this there has been no deviation, except on the most preponderating evidence; such alterations only having been introduced, as rest on the united authority of MSS., ancient Versions and Fathers, and the early printed editions, (especially the invaluable Editio Princeps,) and have been adopted in one or more of the critical editions of Wetstein, Griesbach, Matthæi, and Scholz. The division of the Text is not into verses, (which, however, are expressed in the inner margin,) but into paragraphs, distributed, according to the subjects, on the authority of the most eminent Editors. The punctuation has been throughout most carefully corrected and adjusted, from a comparison of all the best editions, from the Editio Princeps to that of Scholz. To each verse is subjoined, in the outer margin, a select body of the most apposite parallel references. Under the Text, in closely printed columns, are copious English Notes, comprising whatever respects the interpretation, and tends to the establishment of the grammatical sense, the connexion, and scope of the writer; and in which, together with the greatest comprehensiveness, the utmost compression has been adopted, consistent with perspicuity; so as to form an epitome of exegetical and philological annotation.

In the course of April will be published, in one volume 8vo, the Life and Pontificate of Gregory the Seventh. By Sir Roger Greisley, Bart. F.A.S.

In the press, Instructions for preparing Abstracts of Titles, after the most improved system of eminent Conveyancers; shewing, I. The Points to be observed in deducing Titles to Freehold, &c.; II. The Title of the Abstract, and the Method of abstracting ordinary Deeds; and III. The Form of an Abstract containing every species of Assurance. In one volume 12mo.

In the press, a General Analytical Index to the Edinburgh Review, from Vol. XXI. to L.; comprehending in one alphabetical series, distinct References to all the Names of Authors reviewed, Titles of Books reviewed, Authorities cited or quoted, Public Questions discussed, and all incidental matter; with a separate Index of Books reviewed, and another of Authors reviewed.

In the press, a Treatise on the Preparation of Printing Ink, both Black and Coloured. By William Savage, Author of " Practical Hints on Decorative Printing." In 8vo.

Shortly will be published, the Juvenile Philosopher, by T. Keyworth, exhibiting, in a familiar manner, the Principles of the SteamEngine, Orrery, and Tellurian, with illustrative Wood-cuts; adapted for schools and young persons.

Mr. Babbage is preparing for the press, a work on the "Economy of Machinery and Manufactures." It is intended to comprise, in a small volume, the results of his observations in the various mechanical processes used in the arts; and also to explain the domestic economy of the interior of our great manufactories, by which the cheapness of their products is insured. The latter chapters will be devoted to the political economy of manufactures; and the principles will be delivered in a form rendered popular by a continual reference to practical illustrations.

The Rev. Charles Eyre has nearly ready for publication, an Illustration of St. Paul's Epistles, inclusive of an entirely new and independent Translation.

Early this month will be published, E'lisabeth, ou les Exilés de Sibérie, de Madame de Cottin. Arranged for students commencing the French language, with an Analytical Translation in the order of the text; the pronunciation indicated according to the best French authorities; explanatory Notes; and an alphabetical Reference to all the words made use of. Adapted to the use of schools, by S. B. P. L.

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FOR MAY, 1832.

Art. I. Journal of an Expedition to explore the Course and Termination of the Niger; with a Narrative of a Voyage down that River to its Termination. By Richard and John Lander. In three Volumes. Illustrated with Engravings and Maps. (Family Library, Nos. XXVIII-XXX.) 24mo. Price 15s. London, 1832. AT last, there is a rational prospect of turning to good account the fatigues, and perils, and fatal heroism of our African explorators. The secret of ages has been spelled out, letter by letter. Park first, by penetrating from the banks of the Gambia to Sego, in 1795, ascertained the course of the mysterious Niger (alias Joliba or Quorra) to be towards the east, and not, as had been supposed, from east to west. In his second and fatal expedition, he is now known to have descended the same stream as far south as Boossa, in lat. 10° 14′ N., long. 6° 11' E., where its course is S.S.E. Clapperton, attended by Richard Lander, in 1826, penetrated overland to Boussa, from the coast of Benin, and ascertained the geographical position of that town. And now, finally, these two adventurous and amiable brothers having pushed their land journey as far as Yaoorie, some miles above Boussa, have navigated the river to its mouth, or one of its mouths, in the Bay of Benin. By this means, the singular fact has been brought to light, that Liverpool oil-traders, as well as European slave-traders, have for years been in the practice of entering the Niger without suspecting it. The branch by which the Landers reached the sea, is not, indeed, much frequented, owing partly to its being so little known, and partly to a dangerous bar at its mouth. It is distinguished by the natives as the First Brass River,' and is the River Nun of Europeans, which falls into the Bay of Benin near Cape Formosa, in long. 6° 10′ E. But

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