ADVERTISEMENTS, Connected with Science, Literature, and the Arts. WAVERLEY NOVELS. On the first of June will be published, INSCRIBED BY PERMISSION To the King's Most Gracious Majesty, VOLUME FIRST OF A NEW EDITION OF THE WAVERLEY NOVELS; TO BE CONTINUED IN MONTHLY VOLUMES, REVISED AND CORRECTED, WITH A GENERAL PREFACE, AN INTRODUCTION TO EACH NOVEL, AND NOTES, HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE, BY Embellished with Frontispieces and Vignette Titles, from Designs NOTICE BY THE PUBLISHERS. There are few circumstances in the history of letters more remarkable than the rise and progress of the WAVERLEY NOVELS. Unlike most other productions of genius, they had no infancy to struggle with, but reached at once the highest point of public favour, a station which they have ever since maintained with undiminished popularity. The circulation of these works having been hitherto confined, in a great degree, to the wealthier ranks of society, the Proprietors have resolved to place them within the reach of readers of all classes, by republishing them in a less costly, but at the same time more elegant shape, and with the additional advantage of a periodical issue. The Publishers have therefore the honour of announcing the speedy commencement of a NEW EDITION, to be published MONTHLY VOLUMES. in In this undertaking they have had the cheerful co-operation of the Author himself, who has not only revised every one of the Novels, but has added Explanatory Notes, and a new Introduc tion to each of them. The nature and extent of these corrections and additions will be best understood by giving entire, from Volume First, The AUTHOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. It has been the occasional occupation of the Author of Waverley, for several years past, to revise and correct the voluminous series of Novels which pass under that name; in order that, if they should ever appear as his avowed productions, he might render them in some degree deserving of a continuance of the publie favour with which they have been honoured ever since their first appearance. For a long period, however, it seemed likely that the improved and illustrated edition which he meditated would be a posthumous publication. But the course of events, which occasioned the disclosure of the Author's name, having, in a great measure, restored to him a sort of parental control over these Works, he is naturally induced to give them to the press in a corrected, and, he hopes, an improved form, while life and health permit the task of revising and illustrating them. Such being his purpose, it is necessary to say a few words on the plan of the proposed Edition. In stating it to be revised and corrected, it is not to be inferred that any attempt is made to alter the tenor of the stories, the character of the actors, or the spirit of the dialogue. There is no doubt ample room for emendation in all these points,-but where the tree falls it must lie. Any attempt to obviate criticism, however just, by altering a work already in the hands of the public, is generally unsuccessful. In the most improbable fiction, the reader still desires some air of vraisemblance, and does not relish that the incidents of a tale familiar to him should be altered to suit the taste of critics, or the caprice of the author himself. This process of feeling is so natural, that it may be observed even in children, who cannot endure that a nursery story should be repeated to them differently from the manner in which it was first But without altering, in the slightest degree, either the story, or the mode of telling it, the Author has taken this opportunity to correct errors of the press and slips of the pen. That such should exist cannot be wondered at, when it is considered that the Publishers found it their interest to hurry through the press a succession of the early editions of the various Novels, and that the Author had not the usual opportunity of revision. It is hoped that the present edition will be found free from errors of that accidental kind. told. The Author has also ventured to make some emendations of a different character, which, without being such apparent deviations from the original stories as to disturb the reader's old associations, will, he thinks, add something to the spirit of the dialogue, narrative, or description. These consist in occasional pruning where the language is redundant, compression where the style is loose, infusion of vigour where it is languid, the exchange of less forcible for more appropriate epithets-slight alterations, in short, like the last touches of an artist, which contribute to heighten and finish the picture, though an inexperienced eye can hardly detect in what they consist. The General Preface to the new Edition, and the Introductory Notices to each separate work, will contain an account of such circumstances attending the first publication of the Novels and Tales, as may appear interesting in themselves, or proper to be communicated to the public. The Author also proposes to publish, on this occasion, the various legends, family traditions, or obscure historical facts, which have formed the ground-work of these Novels, and to give some account of the places where the scenes are laid, when these are altogether, or in part, real; as well as a statement of particular incidents founded on fact; together with a more copious Glossary, and Notes explanatory of the ancient customs, and popular superstitions, referred to in the Romances. Upon the whole, it is hoped that the Waverley Novels, in their new dress, will not be found to have lost any part of their attractions in consequence of receiving illustrations by the Author, and undergoing his careful revision. ABBOTSFORD, January 1829. This Edition will not only be improved in the manner just stated, but also enriched by the pencils of the eminent Artists named, who have been engaged to embellish it; among these may be DAVID WILKIE, R.A.; EDWIN Landseer, R.A.; C. R. LES- The engravings will be executed on steel, by is completed. page, both containing subjects illustrative of the Novel to which III. Each volume to have a Frontispiece and Vignette titlethey are attached. IV. The Work will be completed in FORTY VOLUMES, comAuthor's additions will form about two of these Forty Volumes. mencing with WAVERLEY, and closing with WOODSTOCK. The ** The Edition is so far advanced at press, that regularity of publication may be depended on; and, to such subscribers as may wish to have some of the Novels complete on the appearance of the first volume of each respectively, the Publishers have to state, that the whole of WAVERLEY may be had on the first of June, in 2 vols. for 10s. And, in like manner, As well as such others, during the progress of the Edition, as its arrangement enables the Publishers to deliver in complete Tales. The public are respectfully requested to inspect the Designs and Engravings at the premises of the Publishers, And at MooN, BOYS, and GRAVES, Printsellers to his Majesty, 6, Pall Mall, London, by whom they will be sold separately, as will be afterwards announced. Printed for CADELL & Co. 41, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh; and to be had of every Bookseller throughout the Kingdom. BUTLER'S POWDERS, COOLING APERIENT DRAUGHT. THESE Powders are now very generally known (and as generally approved,) for producing an extremely refreshing and pleasant effervescing Drink, and at the same time a safe, mild, and Cooling Aperient, peculiarly adapted to relieve Indigestion, Heartburn, and Nausea, and counteract Acidity in the Stomach. If frequently taken, it will generally obviate the necessity of having recourse to Calomel, Epsom Salts, and other strong and nauseous medicines, which often debilitate the system without producing the desired effects; and when taken after too free an indulgence in the luxuries of the Table, particularly after too much wine, the usual disagreeable effects will be prevented. *** There being numerous inferior imitations of these Powders vended, it is necessary to observe, that the Preparer's name and address," Butler, 73, Prince's Street, Edinburgh," are printed in the Label and Bill accompanying each Box of the genuine Powders. Sold in Boxes only, at 2s. 9d., or in neat cases for the Country, or Exportation, 10s. 6d. each. The cases for Exportation are lined with Tin, and carefully soldered up, and thus the Powders may be preserved for any length of time, in any climate. 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A much greater variety of matter is now looked for by the Readers of Newspapers; and, in order to suit the prevailing taste, the "OBSERVER" will contain Notices of New Publications, Extracts This volume has been considerably delayed from the recent from Books of Voyages and Travels, and from the most ably-consevere illness of the Author. WORKS PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION, MOST OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY WRITTEN OR TRANSLATED FOR THIS MISCELLANY. HISTORY of the OTTOMAN EMPIRE, from its Establishment in 1326 till 1828. By EDWARD UPHAM, Esq. M.R.A.S., Author of the "History of Budhism," &c. 2 vols. HISTORY of the MOST REMARKABLE CONSPIRACIES connected with BRITISH HISTORY, during the 15th, 16th, and 17th Centuries. By JOHN PARKER LAWSON, M.A. Author of the "Life and Times of Archbishop Laud, HISTORY of the REBELLIONS in SCOTLAND, under DUNDEE and MAR, in 1689 and 1715. By ROBERT CHAMBERS, Author of the "Rebellion in Scotland in 1745," &c. 1 vol. 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ADVERTISEMENTS, The General Preface to the new Edition, and the Introductory Notices to each separate work, will contain an account of such Connected with Science, Literature, and the Arts. circumstances attending the first publication of the Novels and WAVERLEY NOVELS. On the first of June will be published, INSCRIBED BY PERMISSION To the King's Most Gracious Majesty, VOLUME FIRST OF A NEW EDITION OF THE WAVERLEY NOVELS; TO BE CONTINUED IN MONTHLY VOLUMES, REVISED AND CORRECTED, WITH A GENERAL PREFACE, AN INTRODUCTION TO EACH NOVEL, AND NOTES, HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE, BY Embellished with Frontispieces and Vignette Titles, from Designs MOST EMINENT ARTISTS. NOTICE BY THE PUBLISHERS. Tales, as may appear interesting in themselves, or proper to be communicated to the public. The Author also proposes to publish, on this occasion, the various legends, family traditions, or obscure historical facts, which have formed the ground-work of these Novels, and to give some account of the places where the scenes are laid, when these are altogether, or in part, real; as well as a statement of particular incidents founded on fact; together with a more copious Glossary, and Notes explanatory of the ancient customs, and popular superstitions, referred to in the Romances. Upon the whole, it is hoped that the Waverley Novels, in their new dress, will not be found to have lost any part of their attractions in consequence of receiving illustrations by the Author, and undergoing his careful revision." ABBOTSFORD, January 1829. PLAN OF THE WORK. I. The size to be royal 18mo, printed in the very best manner, and hot-pressed; each volume to contain about 400 pages, price 5s. done up in cloth. II. The publication to commence on 1st June next; and to be continued regularly, on the first day of each month, till the whole is completed. III. Each volume to have a Frontispiece and Vignette titlepage, both containing subjects illustrative of the Novel to which they are attached. There are few circumstances in the history of letters more re-mencing with WAVERLEY, and closing with WOODSTOCK. The markable than the rise and progress of the WAVERLEY NoVELS. Unlike most other productions of genius, they had no infancy to struggle with, but reached at once the highest point of public favour, a station which they have ever since imaintained with undiminished popularity. The circulation of these works having been hitherto confined, in a great degree, to the wealthier ranks of society, the Proprie. tors have resolved to place them within the reach of readers of all classes, by republishing them in a less costly, but at the same tame more elegant shape, and with the additional advantage of a periodical issue. The Publishers have therefore the honour of announcing the speedy commencement of a NEW EDITION, to be published in MONTHLY VOLUMES. IV. The Work will be completed in FORTY VOLUMES, ComAuthor's additions will form about two of these Forty Volumes. ** The Edition is so far advanced at press, that regularity of publication may be depended on; and, to such subscribers as may wish to have some of the Novels complete on the appearance of the first volume of each respectively, the Publishers have to state, that the whole of WAVERLEY may be had on the first of June, in 2 vols. for 10s. Printed for CADELL & Co. 41, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh; and to be had of every Bookseller throughout the Kingdom. This day is published, In Royal 8vo, price 3s. To be continued Monthly. No. I. of the In this undertaking they have had the cheerful co-operation of THE SCOTS LAW CHRONICLE, or JOURthe Author himself, who has not only revised every one of the Novels, but has added Explanatory Notes, and a new Introduction to each of them. The nature and extent of these corrections and additions will be best understood by giving entire, from Volume First, The AUTHOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. It has been the occasional occupation of the Author of Waverley, for several years past, to revise and correct the voluminous series of Novels which pass under that name; in order that, if they should ever appear as his avowed productions, he might render them in some degree deserving of a continuance of the public favour with which they have been honoured ever since their first appearance. For a long period, however, it seemed likely that the improved and illustrated edition which he meditated would be a posthumous publication. But the course of events, which occasioned the disclosure of the Author's name, having, in a great measure, restored to him a sort of parental control over these Works, he is naturally induced to give them to the press in a corrected, and, he hopes, an improved form, while life and Such health permit the task of revising and illustrating them. being his purpose, it is necessary to say a few words on the plan of the proposed Edition. In stating it to be revised and corrected, it is not to be inferred that any attempt is made to alter the tenor of the stories, the character of the actors, or the spirit of the dialogue. There is no doubt ample room for emendation in all these points,-but where the tree falls it must lie. Any attempt to obviate criticism, how. ever just, by altering a work already in the hands of the public, is generally unsuccessful. In the most improbable fiction, the reader still desires some air of vraisemblance, and does not relish that the incidents of a tale familiar to him should be altered to suit the taste of critics, or the caprice of the author himself. This process of feeling is so natural, that it may be observed even in children, who cannot endure that a nursery story should be re peated to them differently from the manner in which it was first told. But without altering, in the slightest degree, either the story, or the mode of telling it, the Author has taken this opportunity to correct errors of the press and slips of the pen. That such should exist cannot be wondered at, when it is considered that the Publishers found it their interest to hurry through the press a succession of the early editions of the various Novels, and that the Author had not the usual opportunity of revision. It is hoped that the present edition will be found free from errors of that accidental kind. The Author has also ventured to make some emendations of a different character, which, without being such apparent deviations from the original stories as to disturb the reader's old associations, will, he thinks, add something to the spirit of the dialogue, narrative, or description. These consist in occasional pruning where the language is redundant, compression where the style is loose, infusion of vigour where it is languid, the exchange of less forcible for more appropriate epithets-slight alterations, in short, like the last touches of an artist, which contribute to heighten and finish the picture, though an inexperienced eye can hardly detect in what they consist. NAL of JURISPRUDENCE and LEGISLATION. Conducted by Professional Gentlemen. CONTENTS.-Art. I. Law and Administration of Justice in Scotland-II. Scots Bankrupt Law-III. Entails-IV, LETTER to Mr PEEL regarding the Salaries and Sittings of the Scots Judges -Divisions of the Court of Session-Acts of Sederunt-and Taxes on Administration of Justice-V. Stamp Laws-VI, On TithesVII. Sketches of Scots Members of the Legislature. No. I. Robert C. Ferguson, Esq. of Orroland, M.P. for the Stewartry of Kircudbright-VIII. Sheriff Courts of Scotland-IX. Courts of Royal Burghs and Burghs of Regality-X. 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If frequently taken, it will generally obviate the necessity of having recourse to Calomel, Epsom Salts, and other strong and nauseous medicines, which often debilitate the system without producing the desired effects; and when taken after too free an indulgence in the luxuries of the Table, particularly after too much wine, the usual disagreeable effects will be prevented. *** There being numerous inferior imitations of these Powders vended, it is necessary to observe, that the Preparer's name and address," Butler, 73, Prince's Street, Edinburgh," are printed in the Label and Bill accompanying each Box of the genuine Powders. Sold in Boxes only, at 2s. 9d., or in neat cases for the Country, or Exportation, 10s. 6d. each. The cases for Exportation are lined with Tin, and carefully soldered up, and thus the Powders may be preserved for any length of time, in any climate. Sold by the Preparer as above mentioned; also by BUTLER & Co. 4, Cheapside, Corner of St Paul's, London; and the principal Druggists, and others, in every Town of the United Kingdom. Lately published, By W. WHYTE & CO. 13, George Street, Edinburgh, THOUGHTS concerning MAN'S CONDI- By ALEXANDER Lord PITSLIGO. To which is prefixed, A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of the AuTHOR.-This Sketch is very interesting, as it embraces many particulars relating to the times in which his Lordship lived. For an account of this interesting work, see Edinburgh Literary Journal, March 14, 1829; and Blackwood's Magazine for May 1829. Just published, By W. WHYTE & CO. 13, George Street, Edinburgh, DEDICATED TO THE SESSION AND CONGREGATION OF This day is published, The Twenty-first Edition, with Additions, and Embellished with a Portrait of Goldsmith, by Heath, a Map, and other Illustrations, price 6s. bound, PINNOCK'S IMPROVED EDITION of GOLDSMITH'S ABRIDGEMENT of the HISTORY of ENGLAND, from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the Death of George II., with a Continuation to the close of the year 1828; also, a Dictionary, Biographical, Historical, &c. explaining every difficulty, rendering the whole easy to be understood; also, Ques SERMONS on VARIOUS SUBJECTS. tions for examination at the end of each Section; besides a va By ANDREW THOMSON, D.D. Minister of St George's Church, Edinburgh. "The author's abilities are principally directed to the philosophical analysis of the cardinal doctrines of Christianity. In the development of these he manifests such lucid arrangement-such acute reasoning-such ingenious illustration-such fervid feeling -and such appropriate application of his subject to the different circumstances of his hearers, as justly entitle him to be esteerned one of the ablest Divines in the Scottish Church."--Edinburgh Literary Journal, April 4, 1829. A Poem. By CHARLES DOYNE SILLERY. "Fierce wars and faithful loves shall moralise my lay." "Mr Sillery's verses are calculated to convey not pleasure alone, but also instruction, which ought to be the great aim of all writers, and the chief object of all readers." "We hail with confidence and gratification this accession of a fresh and ardent-minded lover of the Muses to the list of those whose names are already familiar to the public ear."-Edinburgh Literary Journal, April 25, Published by OLIVER and BOYD, Edinburgh; SIMPKIN and MARSHALL, London. riety of valuable information added throughout the Work. The whole illustrated by copious Explanatory Notes. "We consider this to be one of the most complete Books of the kind for Education that ever issued from the Press; and the improvements so copious, as to merit a distinct eulogium. The Editors deserve every praise for the pains and labour they have bestowed in perfecting the publication."-Literary Gazette. Printed for WHITTAKER, TREACHER, & Co., Ave-Maria Lane, London. Also may be had, price 5s. 6d. each, PINNOCK'S IMPROVED EDITIONS of GOLDSMITH'S HISTORIES of GREECE and ROME, on the same plan as the History of England, with Portraits, Maps, &c. CUVIER'S NATURAL HISTORY. This day is published, price 4s. in demy 8vo, and 6s. in royal 8vo, To be continued Monthly, THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, described and arranged in conformity with its Organization. By the BARON CUVIER. Translated, with large additional Descriptions of all the Species hitherto named, and of many not before noticed, and with other original matter. By E. GRIFFITH, F.L.S., C. 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These three Works were intended, by the Author, to complete a set of devotional treatises applicable to all the situations that occur in life;"The Morning and Evening Sacrifice" being designed for daily use" The Last Supper," to afford instruction and materials of devout thought to those who are preparing to celebrate the great Festival of the Christian Church, and the "Farewell to Time," to assist the meditations of those who are labouring under dangerous disease, or of those who may be called to minister to persons in that situation. Printed for OLIVER & BOYD, Edinburgh; and SIMPKIN & MARSHALL, London. the "Animal Kingdom." The Conclusion will contain a Tabular View of the System, a copious Index, and a general Terminology of the Science. The engraved illustrations of this work are in a superior style of execution, by different artists of distinguished eminence; and among the rest, many are by Mr Landseer. Most of them are from original drawings made from Nature, and several represent species altogether new, or never figured before. The paper and type of this work are in a corresponding style of excellence. Printed for WHITTAKER, TREACHER, and Co. Ave-Maria Lane, London. Edinburgh: Published for the Proprietors, every Saturday Mon Price 6d. or Stamped, and sent free by post, 10d. Printed by BALLANTYNE and Co. Paul's Work, Canongate. ADVERTISEMENTS, 49 Connected with Science, Literature, and the Arts. peated to them differently from the manner in which it was first process of feeling is so natural, that it may be observed even in children, who cannot endure that a nursery story should be re THEATRE-ROYAL. MR MURRAY'S BENEFIT, on which occacasion Mr T. P. COOKE has most kindly volunteered his valuable assistance. On TUESDAY, May 12, Madame De Lacey, Mrs Eyre-Gertrude, Miss Mason. The Admiral, Mr Pritchard. John Sykes, the Cockswain, Mr T. P. Cooke, Moses, Mr Mackay-Sammy Suckling, Mr Murray. WAVERLEY NOVELS. On the first of June will be published, INSCRIBED BY PERMISSION To the King's Most Gracious Majesty, OF A NEW EDITION OF THE WAVERLEY NOVELS; TO BE CONTINUED IN MONTHLY VOLUMES, REVISED AND WITH A GENERAL PREFACE, AN INTRODUCTION TO EACH NOVEL, AND NOTES, HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE, BY Embellished with Frontispieces and Vignette Titles, from Designs NOTICE BY THE PUBLISHERS. There are few circumstances in the history of letters more remarkable than the rise and progress of the WAVERLEY NoUnlike most other productions of genius, they had no infancy to struggle with, but reached at once the highest point of public favour,a station which they have ever since maintained with undiminished popularity. VELS. The circulation of these works having been hitherto confined, in a great degree, to the wealthier ranks of society, the Proprie tors have resolved to place them within the reach of readers of all classes, by republishing them in a less costly, but at the same time more elegant shape, and with the additional advantage of a periodical issue. The Publishers have therefore the honour of announcing the speedy commencement of a NEW EDITION, to be published in MONTHLY VOLUMES. In this undertaking they have had the cheerful co-operation of the Author himself, who has not only revised every one of the Novels, but has added Explanatory Notes, and a new Introduce tion to each of them. The nature and extent of these corrections and additions will be best understood by giving entire, from Volume First, The AUTHOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. It has been the occasional occupation of the Author of Waverley, for several years past, to revise and correct the voluminous series of Novels which pass under that name; in order that, if they should ever appear as his avowed productions, he might render them in some degree deserving of a continuance of the public favour with which they have been honoured ever since their first appearance. For a long period, however, it seemed likely that the improved and illustrated edition which he meditated would be a posthumous publication. But the course of events, which occasioned the disclosure of the Author's name, having, in a great measure, restored to him a sort of parental control over these Works, he is naturally induced to give them to the press in a corrected, and, he hopes, an improved form, while life and health permit the task of revising and illustrating them. being his purpose, it is necessary to say a few words on the plan of the proposed Edition. told. But without altering, in the slightest degree, either the story, or the mode of telling it, the Author has taken this opportunity should exist cannot be wondered at, when it is considered that to correct errors of the press and slips of the pen. the Publishers found it their interest to hurry through the press That such a succession of the early editions of the various Novels, and that the Author had not the usual opportunity of revision. It is hoped that the present edition will be found free from errors of that accidental kind. The Author has also ventured to make some emendations of a different character, which, without being such apparent deviations from the original stories as to disturb the reader's old associations, will, he thinks, add something to the spirit of the dialogue, narrative, or description. These consist in occasional pruning where the language is redundant, compression where the style is loose, infusion of vigour where it is languid, the exchange of less forcible for more appropriate epithets-slight alterations, in short, like the last touches of an artist, which contribute to heighten and finish the picture, though an inexperienced eye can hardly detect in what they consist. The General Preface to the new Edition, and the Introductory Notices to cach separate work, will contain an account of such circumstances attending the first publication of the Novels and Tales, as may appear interesting in themselves, or proper to be communicated to the public. The Author also proposes to publish, on this occasion, the various legends, family traditions, or obscure historical facts, which have formed the ground-work of these Novels, and to give some account of the places where the scenes are laid, when these are altogether, or in part, real; as well as a statement of particular incidents founded on fact; together with a more copious Glossary, and Notes explanatory of the ancient customs, and popular superstitions, referred to in the Romances. Upon the whole, it is hoped that the Waverley Novels, in their new dress, will not be found to have lost any part of their attractions in consequence of receiving illustrations by the Author, and undergoing his careful revision. ABBOTSFORD, January 1829. PLAN OF THE WORK. I. The size to be royal 18mo, printed in the very best manner, and hot-pressed; each volume to contain about 400 pages, price 5s. done up in cloth. II. The publication to commence on 1st June next; and to be continued regularly, on the first day of each month, till the whole is completed. III. Each volume to have a Frontispiece and Vignette titlepage, both containing subjects illustrative of the Novel to which they are attached. mencing with WAVERLEY, and closing with WOODSTOCK. The Author's additions will form about two of these Forty Volumes. IV. The Work will be completed in FORTY VOLUMES, com** The Edition is so far advanced at press, that regularity of of the first volume of each respectively, the Publishers have to publication may be depended on; and, to such subscribers as may state, that the whole of WAVERLEY may be had on the first of wish to have some of the Novels complete on the appearance June, in 2 vols. for 10s. Printed for CADELL & Co. 41, St Andrew Square, Edin burgh; and to be had of every Bookseller throughout the Kingdom. THE MORNING JOURNAL, THIS JOURNAL, which has been established It is the leading Protestant Journal; and the service it has THE EDINBURGH LITERARY GAZETTE. Such THE Public are respectfully informed, that the FIRST NUMBER of this Work will appear on Saturday To be published at No. 10, Prince's Street, (the premises occu will be received. Agents for the Work having now been appoint- In stating it to be revised and corrected, it is not to be inferred that any attempt is made to alter the tenor of the stories, the cha-pied by the late Mr Constable,) where Orders and Advertisements racter of the actors, or the spirit of the dialogue. There is no doubt ample room for emendation in all these points,-but where the tree falls it must lie. Any attempt to obviate criticism, however just, by altering a work already in the hands of the public, is generally unsuccessful. reader still desires some air of vraisemblance, and does not relish In the most improbable fiction, the that the incidents of a tale familiar to him should be altered to suit the taste of critics, or the caprice of the author himself. This N. B.-Orders received also by all respectable Booksellers and |
