PUMLICATIONEP RECEIVED.

From February llst to Pbbruary 27t4.

BOOKS.

The Letterrand Dispatches ebtVolas Churchill,first Duke of Marlborough, from 1702 to 1712. Edited by General the Hight Honourable Sir George Murray, Grand Cross of the Mat Honourable Military Order of the Bath, and of several Foreign Orders, Ste. &c. Volumes I., IL, and III.

The Dispatches and Letters of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson. With Notes bySir Nicholas Harris Nicolas, G.C.M.G. The second volume. 1795 to 1797.

The Diplomatic Corresfiondence of the Right Honourable Richard Hill,

LLD., &e.; Envoy-Extraordinary from the Court of St. James's to -the Duke of Savoy in the reign of Queen Anne, from July 1703 to May 1706. With Autographs of many illustrious individuals. Edited by the Reverend W. Bhickley, BA., Domestic Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Viscount Hill. In two volumes.

Narrative or the United States Ezploring Expedition, during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. By Charles Wilkes, U.S.N., Commander _ of the Expedition, &c. In five volumes, and an Atlas. Volume IV. The Iinprovisatore; or Life in Italy. From the Danish of ;Hans Christian Andersen. Translated by Mary Hewitt. In two volumes.

Old Jollife; not a Goblin Story. By,the Spirit of a Little Bell, awakened by" The Chimes." [If the reader remembers the religious tracts with a political object, that used to bocirmilated when a Reformer was an oftbnce he may get an idea of Old Jollife. The march of mind and the march of mechanics have affected the form in a lite- rary and typographical point of view; but-the publication is essentially the tract, where the blessedness of Christianity and content upon a crust and water were !shown by example and precept, in a host of little pamphlets, by Hannah More and others; submission te the squire and the parson of the parish " being also in- culcated in the same pennyworth. The book before us, however, is not to be had for a penny: it is handsomely printed on fine paper, bound and gilt. As may be inferred from the title, Old folliffe is intended as an antidote to The Chimes of Dickens; and it exhibits with no sparing hand, though be it said with a kindly enough spirit, the vices of the poor and the good feeling of the rich. Such is the intention; but it fails from feebleness. The only really good act done in the sense of action is the presentation of a five-pound note to a poor family by Mr. Jolliffe, as somebody's agent: for which "munificent gift" there maybe ample reasons, but they .do not appear. The rest, for any moral purpose, is in- efficient: -

efficient: scenes—in a rich mansion, where nothing is wanted but Old Jolliffe's

spirit of content---in an alley, where the wife has hanged herself because her hus- band was a drunkard and she a bad manager—in the private family of a good- hearted doctor; which last is a pleasant sketch, but nothing to the purpose. Mr. Jolliffe himself is not the best evidence possible touching the advantages of po- verty; seeing that he is allowed a house to live in, and has a pension from his master, which enables him to keep a maid-servant. However, he once was poor, and bore it in this fashion- " A gentleman came down in these parts who used to visit the poor and see what he could do for them : after visiting some, Ile came to my bit of a place, (my old mother was dead then,) and he asked me what he could do for me ; and I said, • Dive me SOM0 work, please, Sir." Work !' says he • 'but Is there nothing else you want?'' All the rest will come, Sir,' says I. Very rue, my friend ; but your bed seems very wretched : shouldn't you like some blankets?' Very much, Sir; but I've been so loam used to do without, I'm afraid I should sleep too sound under them.' 'But,' said he. tomorrow Is Christmas Day! shouldn't you like some beef for your dinner?' Uncommonly, Sir ; but having it one day might make me want it every day, and Where's It to come from?' And I laughed, not smiled, but a good hearty laugh ; and the gentleman stared, and then I laughed again, for I could not help it, be looked so &famished."

The writing of Old Jollifft is clever:and effective; though:perhaps the effects are too visibly sought]

Tales of Good and Great Kings. By M. Fraser Tytler, Author of" Tales of the Great and Brave," &c.

[A plain and rapid narrative of the principal events in the lives of some of the most remarkable modern Sovereigns, whose character has been distinguished by heroic actions rather than by pohtical conduct, except the Emperor Charles the nth and Gustavus Vasa. James the First of Scotland, indeed, had in view the reduction of the exorbitant power of the feudal nobles; but he displayed his purpose too obviously, and carried it out too rashly, to succeed. Harry the Fifth peoduced no permanent effects by his conquests; and though the other Sove- reigns in the volume, Henry the Fourth of France and Gustavus Adelphus caused changes in their country, or in Europe, they were rather re- sults of their actions than consequences of their designs. For children, however, the lives are well selected, from this very charaetenstic, which imparts motion and life to the Tales.] Plain Lectures on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew. By the Ho- nourable‘ and Reverend C. G. Perceval, Rector of Calverton, Bucks. In four volumes. Volume I. [These lectures or sermons are designed for families, and have been published by the author to answers question often addressed to him—" Can you recommend to me any plain book suitable for reading to my family ?" The subjects of the texts,are the leading incidents in the career or the leading doctrines from the discoursesof the Saviour; and the object of the author appears to be in part an explanation of Scripture, in part to deduce moral results from the instances before him. The sermons are not devoid of an attractive homeliness ; but in these times they are almost too plain for print]

Ass Essay on Topographical Literature; its province, attributes, and varied utility; with accounts of the sources, objects, and uses of national and local records, and glossaries of words used in ancient writings. By John Britton F.S.A., Ste.

This is a thin quarto, published at the expense of the Wiltshire Topographical Society, whose title indicates its objects, and of which only fifty copies are printed. It contains a so-so essay on topography, for the initiation of amateurs: a bald sketch of the rather notorious Record Commissions, and an account of their publications, especially such as relate to Wiltshire; a short general descrip- tion of the different collections of manuscripts in the British Museum; with a glossary of terms in Doomsday Book, and a topographical glossary.] Patronage of British Art; an Historical Sketch : comprising an Account of the Rise and Progress of Art and Artists in London, from the beginning of the reign of George the Second; together with a History of the Society for the Management and Distribution of the Artists' Fund, from its esta- blishment in 1810 to its incorporation in 1827. Illustrated with Notes, Historical, Biographical, and Explanatory. By John Pye, Landscape- engraver, &c. i

[This s rather a record of the struggles and squabbles of artists than the progress of art and taste in England; an account of the nature and extent of Royal and Public patronage in this country being subordinate to a detailed history of the for- mation of the Royal Academy, and its influence on the condition and prospects of artists generally. So far it is a curious and useful book to those who take an interest in the subject; bringing together a number of scattered facts and documents, that throw light upon the economical state of the profession, and demonstrate the pecuniaryloss to the mass of exhibitors caused by the exclusive privileges of Aeademicums. 'fhe,inprions effect of the Academy's. monopoly in other re epresie also shown incidentally.] Egypt and Mehemet Ali. By Prince Pnekler Muska. Volumes and Ill.

[Another translation of the same work that we notice at some length in another page, but published by Mr. Newby in three volumes. We helieve,-however, that there is very little difference in the cost] Silent Love; a Poem. By the late James Wilson, Esq.' native of Paisley, Illustrated with Engravings in outline, by Joseph Noel Paton, Esq. Fou. - edition.

[This poem of a singular recluse, which we formerly: noted, has become so popular.' as to ran through three editions. The characteristic of the fourth is a fiat.' mode of printing and binding, and a variety of illustrative outlines, in a classical- looking style: all which, however, is perhaps less in keeping with the homely simplicity of the poem.] Tales of the Colonies; or the Adventures of an Emigrant By Charles - Boweroft, Esq., a late Colonial Magistrate. Third edition. [The third edition of Mr. Roweroft's vigorous delineation of a settler's struggles in a new colony, with the phases of life in a penal settlement, printed in a single volume.]

Ten Thousand a-Year. By Samuel Warren, F.R.S., Author of "The Diary of a late Physician." A new edition, carefully revised, with Notes and Illustrations. In three volumes. Volume I.

[The principal features of this new edition are its compact convenient size, the revision to which the author has subjected it, and the elucidation of legal pointa by.' notes.]

Edric the Saxon; a Tragedy, in three acts.

Nzw SERIAL.

The Chemistry of Vegetable and Animal Physiology. By Dr. J. G. Mulder, _

Professor of Chemistry in the University ot Utrecht. Translated from the.

Dutch of Dr. P. F. H. Fromberg, First Assistant in the Laboratory of the - Agricultural Chemistry Association of Scotland, with an Introduction and Notes, by James R. W. Johnston, F.R.SS. L. and E. Part I. [The chemical work of the Dutch Professor Mulder enjoys a high reputation on the Continent; having been translated into German more than once. So far as we can form a judgment from a single part, the work is of a more profound and speculative cast than some others that have appeared on the application of chemical science to agricultural operations and the breeding of animals. The

portion of the number before us is occupied in expounding the general greater f

chemistry, and endeavouring to penetrate to first causes; the author, for mangle, seeming to hold that we have no proof of such a thing as vital force or vitality— life may result from the same chemical laws that produce the mixture of com- pound bodies. The composition is distinguished by comprehension, and often by eloquence; but the more strictly chemical portions can only be understood by. persons who have made some advances in chemistry.]

NEW PERIODICALS.

Dolman's Magazine, No. I.

[This is the first number of a Romanist monthly magazine; and is liberal enough upon religious subjects, regard being had to its position; but in other respects there is nothing very marked about it. There is a fair intermixture of subjects, —a full sprinkling of poetry; a paper on the agrarian state of Ireland; an ex.. position of somebody's notions on the Policy of the Catholics; a running com- mentary on passing events, under the title of "A Peep at all Things"; with a couple of religious reviews, the commencement of a tale, and "Floral Symbolism," a covert defence in the guise of a description of the use of flowers in the festivities of the Church. But the style and tone are indifferent; beyond its sectarian ob- jects the work seems to have no distinct principles or purpose; and the writing is rather below than above the average. From incidental remarks it would appear that the conductors have no particular politics; but those exhibited in present article article are bfilesian-Whig of slow kind. The eloquence is also very Irish; the general spirit small and sectarian.] The Law Magazine; or Quarterly Review of Jurisprudence. New Series,. No. 2; Old Series, No. 66. [The Law Magazine, which was suspended for some time, has revived, with ita old solidity, new vigour, variety, and practical use. There is the same professional spirit—perhaps ii lined to take too lawyer-like a view of things, but preserving the work from vague or claptrap declamation and schemes, whilst giving it a cha- racter of oneness and consistency. The subjects of the professional articles are a. pod mixture of practical law and jurisprudence; the popular article is theist. Lord Abinger. This is designed to be, and is, a just enough estimate of the man. It is easy to see that the literary barrister admires with all his heart and mind the great successful practising lawyer. But this very admiration brings out its subject. The weakness, the vanity, the "lump of affectation the pom- pous self-sufficiency, and the inherent meanness of mind of affectation,"

are

presented simply by means of a truthful though flattering delineation. The writer of the article sets him down as a "gentleman," and a "Tory by nature," though for many years a professed Whig. But he was only a gentleman s ape; 80 far from being able to play the part, he could not even conceive the character in a real sense. Of politics, either as a deduction from reason, a means of carrying out generous objects for the general interest, or in the lower view of blind fidelity to a party watchword or party leaders, he had as little conception as he had of the character of an English gentleman. We believe his politics, or rather his conduct on political questions, was chiefly moved by a wounded vanity or a pompous self- seeking.]