AMERICA. FOREIGN. Domestic Telegraph.-This is a very superior invention to bells, though they are not without their use. It is intended to convey orders to servants, which they can instantly execute, without the usual loss of time in going to receive a verbal command. Mr. Pearson, the inventor, a resident at Boston, conceived the possibility of surmounting the difficulties, that walls and distance opposed to his success, and of preventing the necessity of speech. The master is obeyed as promptly and as punctually as possible, and the servant, certain of understanding his orders, need not fear the effects of want of memory. Mr. Pearson's telegraph consists of two dials, divided in the same manner, each of the needles is subject to the same movement at the same time, and over the same space. The communication of the movement, from one needle to the other, was the only difficulty in this mechanical problem; this obstacle has been ingeniously surmounted. One of the dials is placed in the master's room, and can be made an elegant decoration; the other in any situation most convenient to servants. Every one of the divisions, which can be multiplied at pleasure, represents an order by an understood sign or figure; the master points the needle of his dial to the sign or command he wishes to be obeyed, and that instant the signal is repeated on the dial fixed up for the servants' use. This telegraph is easily constructed and of very trifling expense. 1 A CHINA. The new Emperor deferred giving any decision on several ques tions which were submitted to him, relative to the state of Christianity, and of its introduction into his dominions. He has, however, expressly forbidden the admission of Christian Missionaries. It is, nevertheless, to be hoped, that these orders will not be more rigorously put in force than under the late Emperor. We have also reason to believe, that they will not extend to the religious who reside at the astronomical college of Pekin, as they do not endeavour to make proselytes, and merely afford spiritual assistance to the Christians residing in the capital. ASIA MINOR. The city of Cydonia, which has been surprised and destroyed by the Turks, possessed some excellent establish ments of public utility, particularly á college and a rich library. The barbarians set fire to the entire city, so that stones and bones are now the only monuments of its late grandeur; › SANDWICH ISLANDS.' Captain Kotzebue, in his voyage of Discovery, has precisely ascertained the elevation of the giganticoa mourtains of the Sandwich isles, which had so often excited the admiration and astonishment of navigators. They are as follows. Island of Owyhee: his dominion, has ordered an establishment to be founded in Egypt, on the plan of the French Lyceums. At the head of this interesting establishment, he has placed Noureddin Effendi, a Mussulman, who, from having received an European education, is peculiarly qualified for the appointment. The efforts of the viceroy to promote the arts and sciences, cannot be too highly praised; and there is reason to believe that the counsels of the French Consul general, M. Drouetti, the labours of the French engineer, M. Pascal Coste, who is charged with the direction of the canal of Mahmoudieh, wilk form a new epoch in the history of the regeneration of the land of the Pharaohs. To those ingenious Frenchmen will be added, M. Basili Fakr, a learned Arabian_translator of many French works of Voltaire, Rollin, Fenelon, Beccaria, Volney, &c. He is now completing a translation of the history of Alexander the Great. Hadgi Othman, a learned and philosophic Musselman, who is now at Paris, by order of his master, to acquire a knowledge of the French literature and science, is also to be of the number to whom the revival of learning in Egypt is to be intrusted. RUSSIA. It appears, from a statistical map of Russia lately published, that the population of this vast empire, of which the superficies is 298,950 square miles, is increased to 40,067,000 inhabitants; that the number of public buildings and manufactories is about 3,724; that the capital employed by merchants in commerce is 319,660,000 roubles, and that the amount of the Poll Tax and the taxes on beverage is 169,350,000 roubles. The Emperor of Russia desirous that criminals, who, repenting of their transgressions, reform their lives either early or late, may be able to enter into society, (even in case of transportation for life into the province of Siberia,) and also with a view to remove the temptation, to which they are exposed, of returning to their evil courses, in consequence of the brand which it has been usual to fix upon them, and which always exposes them to public disgrace, has abolished for ever the custom of branding. M. de Struve, Russian Counsellor of State in Hamburgh, las engaged such as have made the history of Russia their particular study, to send him in formation on the following subject, which is elucidated neither by historians nor by the voluminous collec. A tion of Muratori. The Russian Chroni cles, from the year 1130, and 1134, speak of a Posadnic, of Novogorod, whom they name Petrillo, and who seems to have possessed a high reputation. From his name, however, it would appear, that he was not a Russian, and that he was, in all probability, an Italian. On the other hand the Constitution, or Statutes of Novogorod, and their relation with this Prince, seem to oppose this conjecture. M. de Struve has caused this question to be inserted in the literary Journals of Germany. Shortly will be published, at St. Petersburgh, a German translation of a work, written in the Mogul language, entitled, The History of the Moguls. By Ssauany Tsatsan, Chungtaidschi.This translation will be accompanied by an Introduction and Notes, by Isaac Jacob Schmidt. In consequence of the proposition from the Government of Poland being approved by the Emperor, Mr.Sebastian Ciampi is appointed the active Corres pondent in Italy, by the Committee of Public Instruction and Worship. He is to collect all the information than can be found in the records of Rome, or any other town in Italy, relating to the civil or ecclesiastical history of Poland: Mr. Ciampi retains his Canonship of Warsaw, and his title of Professor of the University in that town. He will usually reside at Florence. On 175 thà GEAMANY. " A new philological journal, entitled, Miscellanea maximâ parte critica, will shortly be published at Hildesheim'; its contributors are some of the most distinguished men in Germany. Messrs. Secbode, Herman, Passon, Poppo, Osan, Ahlevardt, Raden, Bardili, Schleusner, &c. are of the number. Four numbers, each consisting of twelve leaves, will be published annually! This collection will be enriched with unpublished notes by Saumaise, Clericus, Reinesius, and with various readings from ancient manuscripts. The price of the Journal is about 17s. 6d. per annum. * The celebrated geographer, Mannert, professor at Landshut, has recently published the second part of the second division of his Geography of the Greeks and Romans. It contains every information relative to Brittany. This second edition is a completely original work; a deep research and study of the ancients has led the learned German to real and important discoveries. Even in its present unfinished The Emperor has offered one thousand ducats in gold to the author of the best work on the construction of windmills, whether he be a native or a foreigner. * M. Emmanuel Steudel, of Esslingen, in the territory of Wurtemberg, invented last year portable grates, by which food may be dressed much more conveniently and agreeably than in the usual manner. It saves half the time, and two-thirds of the fuel generally employed. There is a particular description given of it in No. 190 of the Universal Indicator of Southern Germany, which our brief limits will not permit us to extract. An important work on the monuments of ancient Germans and Romans is on the eve of publication, by Cotta, a bookseller at Stuttgard. The execution of it was entrusted to Doctor Dorow, a learned antiquary, and Aulic Counsellor, at Bonn, by the Russian government. The same author has already published A Collection of German and Roman Antiquities; but the two works have nothing in common. The Prince of Hardenberg, chancellor of Prussia, established a particular administration, for the purpose of pre. serving the German and Roman antiquities found in the different countries that lie along the Rhine, and also of re-uniting, classing, and giving deTscriptions of them. Doctor Dorow is president of this institution, and the present work is the first-fruit of the situation which he holds. It will form a folio volume of about one hundred pages, with thirty-five drawings, engraved or lithographed. The first di"vision, comprising the ancient German monuments of Westphalia, will contain among others, a drawing of the celebrated mass of stones, known by the name of Eostræ rupes, or rupes Picarum, in the country of Lippe-Detmold. These isolated and gigantic rocks served the ancient Germans in their religious worship. They are apparently the altars on which Tacitus says that the 1 tribunes and Roman generals were sacrificed after the battle of Arminius. Vestiges of sacrifice are still found around these monuments. When the *inhabitants of this country became converted to the Christian religion in subsequent times, their devotion prompted them to efface the recollecetion of paganism by a colossal in bas relief, cut into this very rock, and representing the descent of the cross. It is perhaps the most ancient work of the kind that exists in Germany. Its composition is not less extraordinary than its execution, Another remarka ble monument is the Teuteubourg," or Teutobourg, an entrenchment in whose stone ramparts no trace of mortar can be discovered. It was here that Quin tillius Varus suffered his famous defeat. Each drawing will be accompanied with a brief description, entirely founded upon facts. The second division of this work will comprehend Roman monuments. It will contain, in the first place, pieces of architecture which have been recovered from the subterranean ruins turned up in 1818, by the Count de Solms-Laubach, in the environs of Bonn. The drawings are executed under the direction of the archi tect 'Hundeshagen; secondly, figures of bronze, engraved stones, vases of different kinds, and the different coins and medals which have been recovered at the same time; thirdly, other ancient remains, found also in the environs of Bonn. The price of the work, which will be succeeded by other volumes, is eight florins, or about 15s. NETHERLANDS. M. Van Geel, to whom we are indebted for the statue of Civilis, has just finished that of the Colossal Lion, which is to be placed on the heights of Waterloo: it is M. Vander Straëten, who is now rebuilding the palace of the States general at Brussels, to whom the public is indebted for the conception and design of this monument. The art of Lithography is progressively improving in the hands of M. Jobard, who has just published his fifth number of the Voyage pittoresque dans les pays bus. ITALY. The Typographical Society of Classical Italian Authors have resolved to publish all the classical literature of the eighteenth century, of which fiftytwo volumes, in octavo, have already appeared. In this interesting collec tion are inserted, the Treatise of Dominico Guglielmini, Della Natura De Fiumi, together with the Notes of Eustachio Manfredi; the best Comedies of Goldoni; a Selection from the works of Gaspazo Gozzi; the works of Cesare Beccaria; and the Annals of Italy, by Muratori. Though the title of classic is too liberally bestowed on some of these authors, the choice of the works is so generally good, that it must ensure the success of the collection. By the munificence of the Pope, the triumphal Arch of Titus at Rome will be soon restored to its ancient splen, dour, The labors of the workmen em+ ployed on the Coliseum proceed rapidly, and it is expected, that this ancient monument will soon appear in its pris tine state. An Egyptian obelisk, covered with hieroglyphics, which for merly belonged to the Circus of Aurelian, and which was given to Pope Ganganelli by a Princess of the House of Barberini, will be placed in the Square of the Two Apostles. A Collection of Classic Greek Authors, with a latin Version, and Commentaries, is now in the press, at Turin. The Collection of Latin Classic Authors, published by the same editors, had already obtained an assured success, when a rival enterprise was undertaken in France, under the direction of M. Lemaire, a distinguished scholar. This circumstance, however, so far from abating, has only added to their zeal, and their efforts have been such as might be expected from their profound erudition. The new collection, on which they are now engaged, will comprehend the principal Greek writers, in verse and prose, as Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Diodorus Siculus, Plutarch, &c.; Demosthenes, Socrates, Eschines, Lysias, &c.; Homer, Anacreon, Pindar, Eschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, &c. The text and notes will be according to the edition of Deux Ponts, and those of Leipsic and Strasbourg, published under the direction of the celebrated Reitz, Schweighæuser, Reiske, &c. A specimen of four pages, which the editors have added to their prospectus, gives an assurance, that they will render it more 'perfect than the original editions, and that the collection will be, at the same time, a monument of typographic art. The Collection of Greek Classics will form about twenty-four volumes, in royal 8vo, on vellum paper. The price is fixed as follows:-for each volume · under twenty-five sheets, or four hun. dred pages, 8 francs; from twenty-five to thirty sheets, 10 francs; from thirty to thirty-eight sheets, 12 francs, and every volume above this, 15 francs. The portraits of authors, and such other engravings as may be inserted in each volume, to be paid for separately, at a moderate price.-Subscriptions are received at Turin, by theWidow Pomba; at Paris, by Chasserieau; and at the Central Office of the Revue Encyclopedique, where the prospectus is placed for inspection. The Anthologie of Horeme announces, that a new edition of the work of the Abbé Andres, on the Origin, Progress, and present State of every Species of Literature, is publishing at Pistoja. The imperfection of this work, which is frequently vague, and, sometimes, even incorrect and partial in many respects, is generally felt and acknowledged. The present editors promise, that these defects will be corrected, and that the present edition will contain whatever the sciences and Belles Lettres have produced worthy of notice, since the first publication of the work. The observations made on the subject by the editors of the Anthologie, as it regards the history of Italian literature, are highly judicious. They insist on the merit of the history of Ginguené, which aims at making us acquainted with the works, rather than with the lives of their authors. It is in their writings alone, that we can discover the facts and ideas which the his historian should quote, as well through gratitude as to do justice to their merits. Dr. Brewster, an English physician, having lately examined the works of Benvenuto Cellini, a celebrated goldsmith of the sixteenth century, attributes to him the merit of an original observation on the phophorescence of the Spath-fluor. This remark is the more houourable to Dr. Brewster, as it has escaped the Italians themselves. GREAT BRITAIN. There is now exhibiting at Messrs. Payne and Sons, Silversmiths, Unionstreet, Bath, a beautiful Silver Vase, of exquisite workmanship, and of the value of upwards of one hundred guineas, intended as a present from the inhabitants of Frome, Somerset, to their late Curate, the Rev. S. H. Cassan, now 2. Curate of Mere, Wilts, The following Inscription is elegantly engraved: "To the Rev. STEPHEN HYDE CAS SAN, A. M. the undaunted champion of the doctrines and privileges of the Established Church, and late Curate of Frome, Somerset, this piece of plate is presented by a considerable number of his Parishioners, as an affectionate tribute of their personal regard, and as a lasting memorial of their unfeigned respect for his public talents, and his private worth, 1822." jai 30% taiton Mr. I. Harrison Curtis, will commence his next course of Lectures, on the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Ear, and on the Medical Treatment of the Deaf and Dumb, early in Octo ber. We are requested by "The Committee for the distressed Irish," to publish the following circular. Dr C'Shaughnessy's Letter to his Clergy. "Dear Sir, "You will mention from your Altar, on Sunday next, that Dr. O'Shaughnessy, R. C. Bishop of Killaloe, requests that the Pastors of the distressed dictricts of the said Diocess should, at their respective Chapels, excite their flocks to unite with the Clergy in expressing their heartfelt and everlasting gratitude, for the unexampled, necessary, and timely relief, administered to them, through the paternal iufluence of our beloved Sovereign, by the kind generosity of the government, and by the numerous donations of our Benefactors in Ireland; but above all, by our trnly charitable Protestant Benefactors and Fellow-subjects in England. "This work of mercy originated with our generous and compassionate friends in Engfand, by whose zeal and piety immense sums poured in on the London Tavern Committee of Management, by whose anxiety for our relief, all possible means were adopted-Charity Sermons, Benefits of Balls and Theatres-and having tried all other measures, collections from door to door were resorted to, with considerable success. "In the history of the world is there to be found an instance of such benevolent feelings as is now manifested and by whom- by the illustrious English Protestants, in favour of the destitute Roman Catholics of Ireland. "As the apprehension of famine must soonbe done away, by the prospects of an abundant harvest,this same great nation is turning its thoughts towards a supply of night and day covering, for men, women, and children, of our half naked peasantry. "Heavenly God! can those wretched poor people ever forget such kindness.-[Here let the congregation kneel down.]-Therefore, with our heart and voice, let us offer our fervent prayer to the throne of the Eternal God, humbly and earnestly beseeching him, that every spiritual and temporal happiness and prosperity may be the reward of this unheard of munificence, in favour of the destitute, population of this unfortunate country.". "August 3, 1822." Mr. Elmes's Memoirs of the Life and Works of Sir Christopher Wren, are in great forwardness, and will be published early in the ensuing winter. Mr. Daniel Mackintosh has made considerable progress in the second edition, revised and enlarged, of the History of Scotland, from the Invasion of the Romans till the Union with England; with a Supplementary Sketch of the Rebellions in 1715, and 1745:together with Remarks, illustrative of the National Institutions of the Scots, the Progress of Education, and Literature, Agriculture, Manufactures, and Commerce, in one large volume. 12s. Mr. Brodie has made considerable progress in a bound edition (with the addition of some new Cases) of Pathological Observations on Diseases of the Joints, in 8vo. illustrated with plates. Mr. Charles Mills, author of the History of the Crusades, &c. &c. is preparing for publication, the History of Rome, from the earliest period to the termination ofthe Empire, in 10 vols. Svo. Mr. Aston Key, Assistant-Surgeon of Guy's Hospital, is preparing for publication a new Edition of Sir Ashley Cooper's work upon Hernia, with Notes, &c., illustrated with plates. IN THE PRESS. Speedily will be published, in 1 vol. 8vo. Illustrated by coloured plates, A Treatise on Diamond and Coloured Stones, including their History, Natural and Commercial, with an Explanation, exposing the appearance of false gems: to which is added the Method of cutting and polishing Diamonds, and directions for proportioning coloured Stones, so as to appear to the best advantage. By J. Mawe, Mineralogist; a new edition, improved. A Treatise on Conchology, in which the Linnæan System is adhered to, and the species that differ in form, &c. are put into Divisions. A new volume of the Bombay Transactions, illustrated by numerous Plates, is in the press. Speedily will be published, in 2 vols. 8vo. Views of Ireland, Moral, Political, and Religious. By John O'Driscot, Esq. Shortly will be published, Travels through the Holy Land and Egypt. By William Rae Wilson, Esq. of Kelvinbank, North Britain, in 1 vol. Svo. illustrated with engravings. A Concise System of Mensuration; containing Algebra, Practical Geometry, Trigonometry, the Mensuration of Surfaces and Solids, Land-Surveying, Gauging, &c. with proper Tables, adapted to the Use of Schools. By Alexander Ingram, Mathematician, Leith. 1 vol. 12mo. with wood cuts, &c. Speedily will be published, in 8vo. No. I. of Anatomical and Physiological Commentaries. By Herbert Mayo, Surgeon and Lecturer in Anatomy. Mr. Overton, of Chelsea, has in the press an entire new View of the Apocalyptic Numbers; shewing the 666 years of the Babylonian beast followed by his forty-two months' power, reach from the third of Cyrus to the final desolation in Judea, A. D. 136, which Daniel's vision extended to; then after a thousand years appeared in Rome against the Waldenses, &c. whose souls rest with Christ the present thousand; after which Infidel Gog in the last effort will perish with the beast for ever, and thre endless sabbath of rest begin. |