struction; the very miracles in question probably raised the spirit of resistance; and therefore we do not see why Mr. B., a sincere Roman Catholic, should thus peremptorily reject the very idea of the possibility of the truth of a miraculous interposition, that, at least in a great measure, contributed to rouse a spirit of patriotism and holy zeal, to which was owing the very salvation of the patrimony of Saint Peter, and the honour of the Church. From an advertisement annexed to this pamphlet, we learn that the respectable author is engaged in a History of the Rise, Progress, and Decline of the Papal Power; that he is already advanced to the close of the ninth century; that the whole, when completed, will extend to 5 vols. 4to. and that, possibly, in the course of the present year, should the times prove favorable, he may publish the first volume. Art. 59. Desultory Hints on Violence of Opinion and Intemperance of Language. By George Burges, B. A. 8vo. 6d. Longman. Political and religious partizans and disputants require more than hints on the subject of this little pamphlet; the author of which discovers a liberal mind, a good intention, and an improved understanding. All his maxims are true, and convey advice undoubtedly seasonable but he ought to have considered that desultory and general observations on generosity of sentiment, and mildness of language, will as little contribute to calm the passions with which the public mind may be agitated, be agitated, as the feeble rays of the winter's sun to melt mountains of ice. Such attempts rather evince the wish than dis Moo-y play the power of doing good. This little work sufficiently answers to its title; and travellers from Great Britain to Hamburgh will find in it several useful notices respecting the inns, the general style of living, and the manners of people at this celebrated port. A.Ai. Art. 61. Project for a perpetual Peace. A Philosophical Essay by Emanuel Kant, Professor of Philosophy at Konigsberg. Translated from the German. 8vo. Is. 6d. Vernor and Hood. 1796. We are happy in announcing to our readers a well executed translation of the pamphlet by Professor Kant, which was examined in our Appendix to vol. xx. p. 486. His scholastic dialect certainly conceals the deep thinker and the bold philanthropist. He evidently contemplates, as the purest aim of political philosophy, the ultimate metamorphosis of Europe into a federation of republics co-extensive with the several languages, and co-operative for the important purpose of universal tranquillization. Some passages (p. 6, 30, &c.) glance with disapprobation at the British system of policy: others (p. 25, &c.) partially, as we think, favour the views of the French. The frequent use of dare for may, as an auxiliary verb, and several errors of the press, somewhat disfigure this version. We miss a learned, although wholly unconnected, note occurring in the German original, which traces back a formula of the Eleusinian mysteries to the language of Thibet. Every reasoner will be gratified by studying this abstruse but excellent production. Statement Art. 62. Précis de la Conduite de Madame de Genlis, &c. Tay. Do Art. 63. Short Account of the Conduct of Madame de Genlis, &c. Translated from the French. 12mo. Is. 6d. Vernor and Hood. This translation is not altogether ill executed, though blemished by Scotticisms. A portrait of Madame de Genlis is prefixed; which can boast no beauty in any respect: but of the resemblance we cannot speak. JS. Evans. 1796. Art. 64. The Art of growing Rich. 8vo. Art. 65. The writer of this journal fpeaks very modestly of its execution, and informs us that it would not have appeared in its present form, but for a confinement of several months, in consequence of a wound which incapacitated him for any other occupation.' Its literary claims are very "few and small" but its accuracy and fidelity we see no reason to question; and its importance and interest will therefore be in proportion as those qualities are attached to the events which it relates, and which are well known :-though a journal, kept by one who was present at the events which he relates, will in course disclose many subordinate facts and military minutie which have not been so generally revealed; and which will indeed tend, as the writer observes, to give some idea of the various scenes which occur in a military life, and of which those who spend their days at home in ease and peace can have but a very faint conception.' In truth, the miseries A worthy and eminent tradesman of London, in the reign of Charles II. Of his excellent character our readers had some account in the 64th vol. of the M. Rev. p. 215. I 2 endured Do Do 6 小 1 endured by our brave troops, during their retreat through Holland in the severe winter of 1794-5, are sufficient to make every man most sincerely in love with his own fire-side, and every thinking and feeling man most truly an advocate for the days of peace. Art, 66. The Stocks examined and compared, &c. By William Fairman. Second Edition considerably improved. 8vo. 4s. Boards. Johnson. 1796. The first edition of this work was noticed in our Review for September, p. 120. However convenient to all stock-holders this publication must be, we are apprehensive that it will render the transfer of this species of property more frequent and habitual, by pointing out the facility with which it can be accomplished, and the sure profit which often accrues. Thus the quantity of floating and marketable stock will be augmented, and all the funds will become more alive to the operation of public opinion or alarm. Additions have especially been made to the tables of Terminable Art. 67. An Epitome of the Stocks and Public Funds, &c. &c. By G.2. Tay. This epitome of the funds is less instructive, but more compendious,.. than the above mentioned well known work of Mr. Fairman. The preliminary table is deficient in not calculating the produce of stocks. yielding more than 5 per cent. It may ere long be an object to know not only what the Consols bring in at 60, but what they bring in at 48. The Appendix, which contains an account of the American Funds, is likely to prove very useful. Art. 68. Hints for promoting a BEE-SOCIETY. The second Edition, 8vo. IS. Darton and Harvey. 1796. In our Review for October last, p. 233, we announced to our readers the first edition of these Hints;-which we now again heartily recommend; chearfully adding our best wishes that such a SoCIETY, as is here patriotically proposed, may effectually and speedily take place in this country; convinced as we are, that its establishment would greatly tend to an increase of the many national benefits which this happy island so peculiarly enjoys.-- Dr. Lettsom, the worthy and disinterested author, observes, p. 6. of the present publication, (speaking of our too great disregard of this highly valuable insect,) that, in a retrospective view, the loss that has been sustained by negligence or ignorance, within the space only of half a century, is almost beyond figures to calculate! May sound sense, (he continues) and productive industry, allow us joyfully to contemplate the future increase of plenty, &c.' The country-houses and gardens of the Londoners seem peculiarly calculated for the promotion of this truly laudable scheme :-but few people are aware of the uses of honey: it is meat, and drink, and medicine:- with more excellencies than at this moment occur even to us—its inadequate panegyrists. Art. 69. The Antient Bee-Master's Farewell; or full and plain Di rections for the Management of Bees to the greatest Advantage, &c. Do &c. &c. Illustrated with Plates. By John Keys, of Bee-hall, near Pembroke. 8vo. PP. 280. 5s. sewed. Robinsons. 1796. A publication by this author, entitled the Practical Bee-Master, was noticed in our Rev. vol. Ixiv. p. 384. The present volume is the result of so many new observations and improvements, that the writer offers it rather as a new work, than a second edition of the former. We cannot hesitate in bestowing the same general commendation on it, that we did on the first performance, as a work calculated for utility, and a fair disclosure of the experience of a life spent in a A favourite pursuit. Art. 70. A particular Account of the late Outrages at Lynn and Wisbeach; being a Postscript to the Appeal to popular Opinion against' Kidnapping and Murder. By John Thelwall. 8vo. 6d. Jordan. It appears, from this narrative, that the riotous opposition to Mr. Thelwall's Lectures on Roman History, attended with imminent danger to his person, has been even more violent at Lynn, and at Wisbeach, (whither he went in consequence of friendly invitations,) than it was before at Yarmouth; and that he found no protection, but rather additional insult, from the magistracy. If the police be thus supine, assassination may become a characteristic of this country Has well as of Italy and Portugal. Mr. T. however, appears not to be intimidated; for he here avows the resolution - to Lecture on Classical History whenever, and wherever he chuses,-as soon as a fit place can be provided.'—" Steel to the Back!" as his friends at Sheffield would pronounce. Art. 71. The Rebellion, a Dream. To which is added The Jubilee; a Tale of old Times. By Thomas Simson. 8vo. Is. 6d. Printed at Chatham for the Author. 1796. A singular specimen of dock-yard and victualling-office wit and loyalty, which, doubtless, will be highly relished by such readers as delight in "Pun, and quibble, and conundrum quaint." SINGLE SERMON S. Art. 72. Preached at the Assizes holden for the County of Cornwall at Bodmin, before the Hon. Mr. Justice Grose and Mr. Baron Thompson, on July 26, 1796. By Cornelius Cardew, D. D. 4to. 18. Richardson. Ai. Assize sermons have commonly one prominent feature-the im portance of religious principle in enforcing morality. Dr. Cardew inculcates this doctrine, and considers infidelity, under the names of reason and philosophy, as the source of the great depravity of our morals. No doubt some tenets of infidelity tend to free the passions from restraints, and in course to encourage vice: but this unfortunately is not the view of the subject which the preacher's text calls him to exhibit; for there infidelity is described rather as the conse quence than the cause of an evil heart; Heb. ch. iii. v. 12. Dr. C. however, does not omit to make some appropriate and just observations, which are conveyed in a neat and manly style. Art. Moo-y. 4 Art. 73. Dominion over the Faith of Christians discountenanced, preached 3d July 1796, in the Meeting-house at St. Thomas's, Southwark; being the first Sermon after Acceptance of the Pastoral Office. By James Tayler. 8vo. 6d. Kearsley. We have been much pleased, in reading this discourse, with the liberality of the sentiments, and the unaffected modesty with which it is composed. From so respectable a commencement, we should hope that the author will sustain with dignity, and execute with diligence, the duties of an office which, when successfully discharged, yields to Few in importance, and to none in the heartfelt satisfaction that it is. capable of bestowing. Text, 2 Corinth. i. 24. Art. 74. The Moral Tendency of the genuine Christian Doctrine, deli- 12mo. From an impartial perusal of the sensible and well-written discourse, the candid reader may perhaps apprehend that the important objects of piety and virtue may be advanced on the Unitarian plan, although he should not himself embrace it. Art. 75. Dr. Priestley confesses that, on his arrival in America, he found CORRES A.Ai. Hi. Moo-y. |