Art. 35. Veterinary Pathology: or a Treatise on the Canse and Pro. gress of the Diseases of the Horse, together with the most ap proved Methods of Prevention and Cure: &c. &c. By William Ryding, Veterinary Surgeon to the 18th Light Dragoons. 8vo. 5s. Boards. Egerton. 1801. We are now frequently required to give an opinion of works composed in this new department of science; and, as it is our wish to encourage pursuits of this nature, we always speak as favourably of them as justice will permit. The author before us appears well-in. formed, and there is a considerable quantity of interesting matter in his book: but there is an evident deficiency of general knowlege, which might have been supplied if the work had been submitted, before its publication, to the inspection of any intelligent friend. With all its blemishes, however, we are persuaded that many readers will derive information from Mr. Ryding's performance, which pot sesses the advantage of brevity;-no small recommendation to the good graces of a Reviewer! Art. 36. Supplement to Practical Observations on the Natural History and Cure of Lues Venerea, &c. By John Howard, Member of the Court of Assistants of the Royal College of Surgeons, and F.A.S. 8vo. 28. Baldwin. 1801. This pamphlet relates chiefly to the practice of applying caustic to strictures in the Urethra. Mr. Howard's opinions on this subject are so similar to those of Mr. Whately, which we have already ro ticed, (see Review for last month,) that it is unnecessary to enter into a particular detail of them.As his parting advice to his pro fessional brethren, Mr. H. inculcates the necessity of making the mouth sore, in every case of Lues. In this recommendation e heartily join great mischief and irreparable misery have been occa sioned by the slight alterative method of giving mercury, which has obtained among many practitioners, and which may be reckoned the most fatal error of modern times. We trust that the discussions, which have lately taken place, will recall the bolder use of mercury, but supported by tonics (the mineral acids, &c.) in such a manner as to occasion less inconvenience to the patient, and to prevent the disagreeable consequences of a severe course of the remedy. We have no doubt that Mr. Howard's sentiments will meet with proper attention and respect. Art. 37. New Inventions and Directions for Ruptured Persons, &c. By W.H.T., Esq. Second Edition, with Additions. 8vo. 21 Hurst. Art. 38. Appendix to a Publication, intitled New Inventions and D.rections, &c. 8vo. Is. Cd. Hurst. 1802. We have already noticed the first edition of this pamphlet ; and we have now only to say that, in our opinion, the directions contained in this new impression will contribute much to the comfort of persons who are afflicted with hernia, especially as they will place the means of relief in the patient's own hands. A Letter A Letter from Mr. Blair, Surgeon of the Lock Hospital, &c. recommending the benevolent author's improvement of the truss, is prefixed to this edition. Art. 39. An Essay on the Plague: Also a Sketch of a Plan of internal Police, proposed as a Means of preventing the Spreading of the Plague, should it be introduced into this Country. By Wil liam Falconer, M. D. F. R. S., Physician to the Bath Hospital. 8vo. pp. 72. Robinsons. 1801. The danger of infection from patients, or families, in pestilential diseases, seems to have been much overrated. It does not appear that our troops in Egypt suffered from these causes; nor have they, in returning to their native country, imported this dreaded visitant. Dr. Falconer's remarks, however, on the means of preventing so terrible a scourge from returning among us, are judicious, as far as they go but we are surprized to find that he stops short of the most effectual precaution; viz. that of removing persons, or even families, on the first appearance of the disease, into proper receiving houses, cut off from all communication with others. This omission is the more remarkable, because Dr. Falconer has referred to the benefits experienced from the fever-ward at Manchester; and because he might have seen, in Dr. de Mertens's account of the plague at MosCow, that this plan was actually adopted in Russia, with the effect of stopping the progress of a most destructive pestilence. When the efficacy of this method has been so completely demonstrated, it is mere trifling to recommend less decisive modes of prevention. Art. 40. Melancholy, as it proceeds from the Disposition and Habits; the Passion of Love; and, the Influence of Religion. Drawn chiefly from the celebrated Work intitled Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy. Izmo. 5s. 6d. Boards. Vernor and Hood. 1801. The work, from which this selection is made, is too well known to require any character from us. Those who would be repelled by the systematic arrangement, and the numerous quotations, of the original, may in this compilation enjoy the best passages of the author, collected in rather a desultory manner; and forming a volume which is laudably designed to promote the best interests of virtue and religion, and the truest happiness of mankind. Art. 41. A Compendious Medical Dictionary, &c. By Robert Hooper, M. D. Second Edition. 8vo. 7s. Boards. Murray and Highley. 1851. We noticed the former impression of this work in the Review, vol. xxviii. p. 461. (N. S.).-The present edition is considerably enlarged, and will be found to contain an useful nomenclature; especially since our worthy old friend Quincey is now become obsolete in so many respects. Art. 42. A Short Account of the Royal Artillery Hospital at Woolwich : With some Observations on the Management of Artillery Soldiers, respecting the Preservation of Health. Addressed to the Officers of the Regiment, and dedicated to the Master General and Board of of Ordnance By John Rollo, M.D., Surgeon General, Royal Artillery. 8vo. 5s. Half Bound. Mawman. 1801. The Hospital at Woolwich appears, from this account, to be conducted on an excellent plan, and with every possible attention to the comfort and benefit of the patients. Indeed, a system of active benevolence seems to pervade the whole establishment of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, which does infinite credit to the Board, and to the officers of all rauks. Art. 43. A Description of the Arteries of the Human Beds, reduced into the Form of Tables, by Adolphus Murray, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Surgery at Upsal. Translated from the Latin, under the Inspection of James Macartney, Lecturer upon Compa rative Anatomy and Physiology at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. 8vo. 5s. Boards. Debrett. 1801. The convenience of Tabular arrangement, in the elementary parts of science, needs no explanation. The tables before us appear well adapted to the purpose of instruction, and will probably be found in the hands of most anatomical students. Art. 44. A Practical Essay on the Art of recovering suspended Anima tion: Together with a Review of the most proper and effectual Means to be adopted in Cases of imminent Danger. Translated from the German of Christian Augustus Struve, M. D. 12mo. 3s. 6d sewed. Murray and Highley. 1801. This publication seems to contain a distinct yet abridged account of every useful fact which has been collected on the subject. After the laudable pains, however, which have been employed, by the Humane Society in this country, to diffuse a knowlege of the best modes of treatment, it would be superfluous to enter into much detail respecting the contents of Dr. Struve's book. We shall only remark that the translation appears to be well executed; and that, by the arrangement of the materials, a reference to any particular object of inquiry is greatly facilitated. Art. 45. THANKSGIVING SERMONS. Preached at the Cathedral Church of Winchester. By the Rev. John Garnett, A. M. Prebendary of Winchester, &c. 4to. 18 6d. Cadell jun. and Davies. "Heart-felt joy being Virtue's prize," the preacher endeavours to make the national conscience feel light on the subject of the late war, by urging its justice and necessity, before he proceeds to com pliment his countrymen on the unanimity and vigour with which it was prosecuted, and to congratulate them on the conclusion to which it is happily brought. This sermon is not so much an eulogy on the peace, as a justification of the war; from the retrospect of which, it is contended, we have no reason to shrink. Mr. G. thinks that a tendency seems to be indicated, of a progress towards the establishment of the peaceful kingdom of Christ. Art. 45. Reflections and Exhortations adapted to the State of the Times: Preached to the Unitarian Congregation at Hackney. By Thomas Belsham. 8vo. Is. Johnson. This is rather a political treatise than a sermon, and is not ill adapted to form a supplement to Mr. William Belsham's Observations on the Definitive Treaty. The preacher is animated, yet not violent; energetic, yet temperate and discriminating. His reflections are truly admirable, and tend to put us in good humour with our Country, our Constitution, and the Peace. Art. 470 The Prospect of Future, Universal Peace. Preached at the Baptist Chapel, Taunton. By Joshua Toulmin, D. D. 8vo. 18. Johnson. An ingenious discourse, and in character with a minister of the religion of divine benevolence. Without endeavouring, however, to appreciate the precise amount of those Eastern figurative expressions,. on which Dr. T. erects the doctrine of his sermon, we shall observe that, in a war singularly rancorous, extended, and bloody, we can perceive no symptoms of advancement towards the desirable event which he describes. We doubt not the tendency of Christian principles to ameliorate the world but the contest, now happily terminated, so far from illustrating this truth, and proving that men are growing wiser and better, would rather incline us to exclaim, with the author of ، Civilized War," "How long shall it be thus? Say, Reason, say, Art. 48. Preached at Mill Hill Chapel in Leeds. By William A well drawn and affecting picture of the horrors and miseries of war in general, and of the last contest in particular; with consolatory reflections on the superintendance of Divine Providence. Art. 49. An Estimate of the Peace: delivered at Newbury. By This preacher does not contemplate the peace with unmingled. complacency, for he pronounces it to be mortifying, hollow, and precarious; and he is of opinion that, if we have many causes for rejoicing, we have also many reasons for trembling. Mr. B.'s joy, like the drop forming the icicle, freezes as it flows. Art. 50. The only Security for Peace. Preached at the MeetingHouse of the Protestant Dissenters, Sidmouth. By Edmund Butcher. 8vo. Is. Johnson. The animated effusions of an amiable and pious mind, on the embrace of righteousness and peace, after their long separation. Art. 51. Reflections on War. Preached at the Baptist Meeting, Cambridge.. By Robert Hall, A. M. 8vo. IS. Button. A well-executed and consequently a very striking picture of the horrors and calamities which constitute the essence of war, and of its unspeakably grievous operation in subverting the happiness and virtue of mankind. A poet could scarcely have given to the description more force than it receives from the eloquence of this distinguished preacher; and we have only to regret that, however ready nations may be to subscribe to the justice of such reflections on the itrmination of a most sanguinary conflict, they rarely occur to check the the passions of men at the commencement. Real war (says Mr. Hall,) is a very different thing from that painted image of it which we see on a parade or at a review it is the most awful scourge which Providence employs for the chastisement of men.' It is not only the parent of the most complicated and extensive misery, but it also 'reverses, with respect to its objects, all the rules of morality. It is nothing less than a temporary repeal of the principles of virtue.' Of all the parts of Mr. Hall's sermon, however, we do not approve. What reason has he for ascribing the bloody revolutionary horrors of France, to a judgment hanging over it for the massacre of St. Bartholomew? Modesty, if not piety, ought to restrain us from such interpretations of the hidden motives of Providence. There was vice enough in the existing race of Frenchmen, to account for the violence and ferocity displayed towards each other at the breaking out of the Revolution, without recurring to the crimes of their ancestors. We concur with him, however, in rejoicing that our Constitution is preserved; as also in those observations on Cha rity with which this well composed discourse concludes; and we particularly unite with him in reprobating that sickly sensibility and affectation of feeling, which it is now become a kind of fashion to substitute for rational and active benevolence. CORRESPONDENCE. We apprehend that between us and a Country Gentleman there is no dissonance of opinion, on general principles: but respecting their application in the instance in question, we have differed from others, and may perhaps not altogether agree with our Correspondent. The question, however, is not now before us, and we must decline any farther discussion of it. Quastor has our thanks for his polite suggestions. The former of his two propositions has frequently occurred to us, and perhaps it would have been carried into effect if we could have found leisure for the undertaking: yet there are objections to it, of some weight, which we cannot state in this place.--With regard to the second, the adoption of it might be beneficial in the point of view in which Questor places it, but would be wholly foreign to our plan and incompatible with it. The Letter from Edgeworthstown is received, and due attention shall be paid to it. The Juvenile Travellers will probably take their passage in our next Monthly Packet. An answer has been sent by the post to the letter from Drogheda. * ** In the last Review, p. 259. line 1. read elaborate philological. P. 323. 1. 22. for Ill thank' r. I'll thank. The APPENDIX to Vol. xxxvIII. of the Monthly Review will be published with the Number for September. © |