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the Rev. R. Heber, A. M. Canon of St Asaph, Rector of Hodnet, and late Fellow of All Souls' College.

The first Part of Mr David Booth's Analytical Dictionary of the English Language is now in the press. The same gentleman is also preparing for publication, a work to be entitled, The Morality of Hu man Nature, compared with that of Religious Systems, and with the Doctrines of Modern Philosophers.

Mr Robertson, whose local knowledge of the country and of the transactions render him peculiarly competent to the task, has written the History of the late Revolution in Mexico, including a Narrative of the Expedition of General Xavier Mina, with some Observations on the practicability of opening a commerce between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and on the future importance of such commerce to the civilized world.

A new volume of Poems, by J. Clare, the Northamptonshire Peasant, is in the press, and is expected to appear about Christmas. Speedily will be published in 4to, price L. 2, 2s. boards, an Account of the Discovery of a New Continent called New South Shetland, with a Description of the Manners and Customs of its Inhabitants, illustrated by numerous Engravings, from Drawings made on the spot, by Captain J. Rogers.

A New Ecclesiastical History is proposed to be published by subscription, by John Augustine Waller, Esq. Four parts to be published separately.

Mr J. Bowring has in the press a volume of Translations from the Russian, with preliminary remarks on the language and poetical literature of Russia.

A Christian Biographical Dictionary; containing an account of the lives and writings of many of the most eminent Christians in every nation, from the commencement of the Christian æra to the present period, is preparing by John Wilks, Jun.

Mr Ackermann has issued proposals for publishing, in six monthly parts, an Historical and Picturesque Tour of the Seine from Paris to the Sea, illustrated by 24 highly finished coloured engravings, from drawings made for the purpose by Messrs Pugin and Gendall. It will be printed in the same size and style as his other illustrated works, and the first part will appear on the 1st of January 1821.

The same Publisher is also preparing a description the Manners, Customs, &c. of the people of Dalmatia, Illyria, and the adjacent countries, in two pocket volumes, embellished with 32 coloured plates. This work will form the commencement of a series, intended to embrace all the nations of the globe, and to be denominated the World in Miniature.

Digitalem Monographiæ; sistens historiam Botanicam generis tabulis omnium specimen hactenus cognitarum illustratum at plurimum ad icones Ferdinandi Bauer in bibliotheca Gulielmi Cattley, A. M. cura® Johannis Lindley, F. L. S.

The General History of the House of Guelph, or Royal Family of England, from the first record of the name, to the accession of George the First to the throne of Great Britain, printing under the immediate patronage of his Majesty, will be ready early in December, in one volume, 4to.

A small work, to be entitled the Mental Calculator, a compendium of concise, but general rules of easy solution on various useful and interesting problems in astrono my, forming an epitome of the elements of that science, to which is annexed a Guide to the Constellations, is preparing by Mr Lovekin.

Mr J. Brown has in the press, Anecdotes and Characters of the House of Brunswick, illustrative of the Courts of Hanover and London, from the Act of Settlement to the youth of George the Third.

The Poet's Child, a Tragedy, from the pen of Miss Isabel Hill.

Speedily will be published in 8vo, the first volume of the Principles of Medicine, written entirely on the plan of the Baconian Philosophy, to prove that the only rational method of curing disease, is to induce by medicine an opposite or counteracting action, sufficiently powerful to expel the disorder, by H. D. Hamilton, Medical Practitioner.

Early in January 1821 will be published, in 3 volumes, Such is the World, a Novel.

Early in January will be published the Automatical Camera Obscura: intended to convey to the juvenile mind the knowledge of Scripture History.

Dr Paris will shortly publish a Tabular View of Medicinal Combination; illustrating its objects and effects, one large sheet coloured, so as to indicate the operation of each ingredient in a Compound Formula, upon the principles established in his "Pharmacologia," &c."

Observations showing the National and Domestic Evils resulting from too low wages, with hints respecting the means likely to render the working classes better satisfied, more loyal, contented and happy ; to which is annexed, a copy of the act of parliament upon this subject, passed July 24, 1820, and the speeches of the members of the House of Commons thereon.

A second edition of Mr Lloyd's Translation of Alfieri's Tragedies, to which will be added, Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Alfieri. The Memoirs, 1 vol. 12mo, with his portrait finely engraved by Cooper, will be sold separately.

Auston Park, a Tale, one volume, 12mo, is in the press.

A small volume of Poems, entitled, What is Life, with some other effusions, from the pen of Mr Thomas Bailey, may be expected to appear about the first week in January.

EDINBURGH.

The Form of Process in the Jury Court; by John Russell, Esq. Clerk to the Signet, and one of the Clerks of the Jury Court. second edition, improved.

The Mountain Bard, consisting of Ballads and Legendary Tales; by James Hogg. Third edition, with a Life of the Author by himself.

A Treatise on the Proper Selection and Management of Live Stock, with Cures and Preventives of the most Prevalent Disorders; and likewise a Proper System for the Management of Arable and Grazing Farms, particularly adapted for the Highlands of Scotland; with Numerous Useful Hints to Practical Farmers. Boards, 7s. 6d.

A New Periodical Work, entitled the Christian Recorder. No. 1. will appear on the 16th of January. 1s.

A Treatise on the Law of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Letters of Credit in Scotland; by the late William Glen, Esq. A new edition, corrected, improved, and much enlarged, with all the decided Cases bearing upon the Subject.

The Scrap Book, containing a Collection of amusing and striking pieces in Prose and Verse, chiefly selected from the Standard and Floating Literature of the last twelve or fifteen years; together with an Introduction and Occasional Remarks and Contri

butions; by John M'Diarmid, author of the Life of William Cowper, Esq. 12mo. St Aubin, or the Infidel; in 2 vols. 12mo.

A History of the British Empire, from the Accession of Charles I. to the Restora tion; with an Introduction, tracing the Progress of Society, and of the Constitution, from the feudal times to the opening of the History; and including a particular examination of Mr Hume's statements, relative to the character of the English Government; by George Brodie, Esq. Advocate ; in 3 vols. octavo.

Shortly will be published, a Treatise on the Diseases of Negroes; by James Thomson, M. D. &c.

The Author having accumulated, from various quarters and his own experience, many important Observations, proposes to supply what is long been wanting on this subject-a minute and accurate description of the Disorders incident to Negroes, and their treatment: Written entirely for the use of the Planter, so as to enable him to afford relief with greater confidence and success, which has been but imperfectly executed in the various Editions of Dr Dancer's Medical Assistant. Every thing extraneous will be omitted, so as to render the

expence moderate. The nature of many Diseases will be illustrated by Dissections of the Body, a thing hitherto utterly neglected; the vast superiority of the Country Remedies will be proved by numerous experiments; the Diseases of Children, and Management of pregnant Women, particularly insisted on; and, finally, an attempt made to do away with the prevalent erroneous ideas regarding the hereditary constitutional Disorders of Negroes,

MONTHLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

LONDON.

ANTIQUITIES.

THE History and Antiquities of the See and Cathedral Church of Litchfield; illus trated by a series of sixteen engravings of Views, Elevations, Plans, and architectur al details of the architecture of that church; with biographical anecdotes of the Bishops of Litchfield and Coventry; by John Britton, F. S. A. L. 1, 18s. medium 4to, L. 3, 3s. imperial 4to, L. 6, 6s. royal folio.

The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Stoke Newington, Middlesex ; containing an account of the Prebendal Manor, the Church, Charities, Schools, &c. &c. illustrated with maps and engravings; by William Robinson, 8vo.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Mr Bent's Catalogue of Books from Oct. 1818 to Oct. 1820. 2s.

Clarke's Bibliotheca Legum; or, complete Catalogue of the Common and Statute Law Books of the United Kingdom. 9s.

W. Baynes and Son's General Catalogue of a very extensive collection of second-hand books, for 1821. 3s. 6d.

W. Baynes and Son's Catalogue of modern books.

CLASSICS.

Sophocles Opera quæ supersunt Omnia, cum annotatione integra R. F. P. Brunckii et Godof. 3 vols. 8vo, L. 1, 11s. Gd.

The Iliad of Homer, translated into English prose, as literally as the different Idioms of the Greek and English languages

will allow; with explanatory notes; by a Graduate of the University of Oxford. 2 vols. 8vo, L. 1, 4s. bds.

EDUCATION.

A Practical Method of Teaching the Living Languages applied to the French, in which several defects in the old system are pointed out and remedied; by C. V. Q. Marcel. 8vo. 4s. bds.

Something New from Aunt Mary; by Mary Hughes, with six plates. 2s. half bound.

Augustus; or, the Ambitious Student; being a brief attempt to illustrate some of the various effects of literature upon the mind when deeply studied. 9s. bds.

The Elements of Science and Art; by J. Barclay. 5s.

The Elements of Polite Literature and Moral Philosophy. 5s.

Religious Education, containing extracts from the Gospels of St Matthew, St Mark, St Luke, and St John, in four parts. 1s. 3d. bound.

A Grammatical Dictionary; containing rules for translating English into French, with examples and explanatory notes; by George Picard. 5s. bound..

The Youth's Spelling, Pronouncing, and Explanatory Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, in which the parts of speech are arranged, and explanations given in a clear and concise manner. 12mo. 7s.

More Minor Morals; or, an Introduction to the Winter Family. 5s. 6d. boards...

FINE ARTS.

The Italian Schools of Painting, with observations on the present state of the arts; by the Rev. J. T. James. 8vo.

Forty-four coloured plates, illustrative of the Researches and Operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia. Folio, L. 6, 6s.

Part I. of the National Sports of Great Britain superbly coloured; by Henry Alkin, containing 10 plates, with descriptive letter press. L. 2, 2s.

No. I. of Costume in Persia; drawn from Nature, by A. Olowski, containing 6 plates beautifully coloured. Folio, 18s.

No. I. of Ornaments and Designs from the Antique, highly useful to architects, upholders, cabinet-makers, paper-stainers, carvers, gilders, book-binders, ladies fancy works, &c. to be completed in ten numbers. 4to. 7s. 6d.

GEOGRAPHY.

A New and Improved Map of India, on one large sheet; compiled from the latest documents, and engraved by John Walker. 16s. or on rollers L. I, 1s.

Sketches representing the Native Tribes, Animals, and Scenery of Southern Africa, from Drawings made by the late S. Daniell, engraved by W. Daniell. Royal 4to. L. 3, 3s. bds. or L. 4, 4s. with the plates on India paper.

HISTORY.

Historical Particulars relative to Southamptom; by John Buller. 8vo. 4s.

The Naval Chronology of Great Britain, or, an Historical Account of Naval and Maritime Events, from the commencement of the war 1803 to the year 1816, &c. with numerous eugravings; by J. Rolfe. 3 vols. 8vo.

HORTICULTURE.

Pomarium Britannicum; an Historical and Botanical Account of Fruits known in Great Britain; with three coloured Plates relating to the parts of Fructification; by Henry Phillips. Royal 8vo. L. 1, Is.

LAW.

A Compendious Abstract of the Public Acts passed in 60th Geo. III. and 1st Geo. IV.; by T. W. Williams, Esq. 8s.

The Speeches of his Majesty's Attorney and Solicitor-General in the House of Lords, Oct. 27, 1820, &c. 3s. 6d.

An Essay in a Course of Lectures on Abstracts of Tithes; by Richard Preston, Esq. Part VI. 12s.

An Abridgment of the Law of Nisi Prius; by William Selwyn, jun. Esq. 2 vols. 8vo. L. 2, 16s.

Treatise on the Law of Partition; by C. B. Allnutt. 8vo. 8s. 6d. bds.

Principles and Practice of the High Court of Chancery; by H. Maddock. 2 vols. 8vo. L. 2, 16s.

On the Law of Evidence; by T. M. Philipps. Vol. II. royal 8vo. 18s. bds.

MEDICINE AND SURGERY,

Illustrations of the Great Operations of Surgery, Trephine, Hernia, Amputation, Aneurism, and Lithotomy; by Charles Bell. Part I. 15s. plain, L. 1, Is. coloured impressions.

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Outlines of Midwifery, developing its Principles and Practice, with engravings; by T. J. Conquest, M. D. &c. 12mo. 7s. 6d.

View of the Muscles of the Human Body; by G. Lewis. 4to. L. 1, 11s. 6d. bds.

Medical Tracts, published by the College of Physicians, with coloured plates. Vol. VIII. 12s.

Researches in the Nature and Causes of Epilepsy, as connected with the Physiology of animal life and muscular motion; by T. G. Mansford. 7s.

An Essay on Mercury; wherein are presented formulæ for sound preparations of this metal, including practical remarks on the safest and most effectual methods of administering them; by David Davies, M. D. 2s. 6d.

A History of the High Operation for the Stone; by T. Carpue, F. R. S. 8s. 6d. MISCELLANEOUS.

Memorabilia; or Recollections, Historical, Biographical, and Antiquarian; by James Savage. 8vo.

The Student's Journal, arranged, printed, and ruled, for receiving an account of

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Anti-Scepticism; or an Enquiry into the Nature and Philosophy of Language as connected with the Sacred Scriptures; by the author of "The Philosophy of Elocution." 8vo. 5s.

Letters written chiefly on Religious Subjects, with meditations; by Mrs Lefevre. 18mo. Is. 6d.

Ward's Fulfilment of Revelation or Prophetic History; in which important periods are noticed from this year 1820 to 1830. 6 vols. 8vo. L. 2, 2s.

History of Religious Liberty; by Ben

The West Indian; or, The Brothers. 3 jamin Brooke. 2 vols. 8vo. L. 1, 4s. bds. vols. 15s. bds.

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Stanzas written on a Summer's Evening; and other Poems; by G. Milner, jun. 12mo. 3s. 6d. bds.

Pathetic, Legendary, and Moral Poems, intended for young persons; being inculcative of the principles of religion and virtae; by Richard Bennet, Carlisle-house School, Lambeth.

The Legend of St Loy, and other poems; by J. A. Heraud. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Vulpina; or, the Crafty Sister: a Tale of the Ninteenth Century; by the Rev. James Holme. 7s.

POLITICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY.

An Enquiry concerning the Power of Increase in the numbers of Mankind, being an answer to Mr Malthus's Essay on that subject; by William Godwin. 18s. bds.

Letters written for the Post and not for

the Press. 12s. bds.

On the Amusements of Clergymen and Christians in general. Three Dialogues between a Dean and a Curate; by Edward Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester.

A Letter to H. Brougham, Esq. M. P. on certain Clauses in the Education Bills, now before Parliament; by S. Butler, D. D. Head Master of Shrewsbury School. 8vo. 1s. 6d.

An Appeal from the Judgments of Great Britain, respecting the United States of

Prayers for Visiting the Sick; by T. Mesurier. 12mo. 4s. 6d. bds.

TOPOGRAPHY.

A Narrative of Proceedings in Venezu ela, in South America, in 1819 and 1820, &c.; by George Laval Chesterton. 8vo. 9s. 6d. bds.

TYPOGRAPHY.

A Memoir on the Origin of Printing, in a Letter addressed to J. Topham, Esq. by Ralph Willett. Crown 8vo. 6s. sewed, royal 8vo. 12s. sewed. ***

An Essay on the Origin and Progress of Stereotype Printing; by Thomas Hodson. Crown 8vo. 10s. 6d. sewed, royal 8vo. 18s. sewed.

Biographical Memoirs of William Ged; including a particular account of his Progress in the art of Block Printing. Crown 8vo. 4s. sewed, royal 8vo. 8s. sewed.

An Historical Essay on the Origin of Printing, translated from the French of M. De La Serna, Santander. Crown 8vo. 6s. sewed, royal 8vo. 12s. sewed.

VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.

Letters written during a Tour through Normandy, Brittany, and other parts of France in 1818; including local and historical descriptions, with remarks on the manners and character of the people; by Mrs C. Stothard. 4to. L. 2, 12s. 6d. bds. with many engravings, from the drawings of C. Stothard, F. S. A.

Narrative of the Operations and recent Discoveries within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs, and Excavations in Egypt and Nubia; and of a Journey to the coast of the Red Sea, in search of the Ancient Berenice, and another to Oasis of Jupiter Am-, mon; by G. Belzoni. 4to. L. 2, 2s.

Remarks made during a Tour through the United States of America in 1817-18 and 19; by W. T. Harris. 8vo.

A new Number of the Journal of New

Voyages and Travels, containing Sommiere's Travels in Montenegro. 8vo. 3s. 6d. sewed, 4s. bds,

EDINBURGH.

The Trial of Robert Surrage, John Dempsey, John Beck, Malachi Clinton, and Patrick Lynch, before the High Court of Justiciary, on the 7th November 1820; by Robert Chalmers, Agent for pannels. 8vo. 1s. 6d. sewed.

A Reply to Captain Brown's Letter to the Lord Provost, in another Letter; by a Commissioner of Police.

Erskine's Principles of the Law of Scotland, eleventh edition, with Notes and Appendix; by J. S. More, Esq. Advocate. 8vo. 15s. bds.

The Luckless Drave, and other Poems. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

Northern Memoirs, calculated for the Meridian of Scotland. Wherein most or all of the Cities, Citadels, Sea-ports, Castles, Forts, Fortresses, Rivers and Rivulets, are Compendiously described. Together with Choice Collections of Various Discoveries, Remarkable Observations, Theological Notions, Political Axioms, National Intrigues, Polemic Inferences, Contemplations, Speculations, and several Curious and Industrious Inspections; lineally drawn from Antiquaries, and other noted and intelligible persons of honour and eminence. The Contemplativę and Practical Angler, by way of diversion. With a Narrative of that dextrous and mysterious art experimented in England, and perfected in more remote and solitary parts of Scotland. By way of Dialogue. Writ in the year 1658,

but not till now made publick; by Richard Franck, Philanthropus. New edition.

Rome in the Nineteenth Century, containing a Complete Account of the Ruins of the Ancient City, the Remains of the Middle Ages, and the Monuments of Modern Times; with Remarks on the Fine Arts, on the State of Society, and on the Religious Ceremonies, Manners, and Customs of the Modern Romans,-in a Series of Letters, written during a residence at Rome in the years 1817 and 1818. Three volumes post octavo, with engravings.

The Life of the late Principal Hill of St Andrews, by George Cook, D. D. F. R. S. E. 1 vol. 8vo. with portrait, 10s. 6d. bds.

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The Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Geographical Dictionary. Vol. V. Part I. 9s. sewed.

The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal, conducted by Dr Brewster and Professor Jameson, (published quarterly.) No. VII. with engravings, 7s. sewed.

The Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal. No. 66. 4s.

The Foundation of Christian Hope, in two discourses; by the Rev. Edward Craig. 18mo. 1s.

Bishop Watson's Apologies, Jenyn's Evidences, and Lyttleton on St Paul, in one neat volume, 24mo. 4s. 6d.

History of the French Revolution and the War; by John James M'Gregor, Esq. in six volumes, octavo. L. 3, 185.

It is intended that this work shall be completed in ten volumes. 8vo.

The Earthquake, a Novel, in three volumes, 12mo.

MONTHLY REGISTER.

EUROPE.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRANCE. On the night of the 22d No. vember, an attempt was made to murder the Duke Decres, Ex-minister of Marine of France. The Duke retired to bed about twelve o'clock; shortly afterwards he was blown out upon the floor by an explosion of gunpowder under the matresses; a second detonation succeeded in a few seconds, and the room was in a flame. The Duke called his valet, who slept in an adjoining cabinet; the latter answered, "I am lost,' and instantly jumped from the window into the street, a height of 40 feet. His shrieks brought the centinels to the spot, to whom he declared that some villains had thrown him out of the window. The Duke made his way out of the apartment, and medical

aid was immediately procured; it was found that he had his right thigh and arm much burnt. The firemen, on examining the apartment, found that several pounds of powder had been deposited between the matresses, and ignited by means of a train which led under the door. Every thing appeared to justify the suspicion, that the valet was the author of this horrible design, particularly when it was discovered that bank bills had been taken from the Duke's writing-desk to the amount of 9000 francs. He has since died in the hospital of the injury which he received by his fall from the window.

SPAIN. The Spanish Cortes closed its Session on the 9th November. The King being, as stated, unwell with a cold and

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