ADVERTISEMENTS, Connected with Science, Literature, and the Arts. BATTLE OF NAVARIN. GRAND NEW PERISTREPHIC PANORAMA. The Proprietors (the original inventors of the Peristrephic Panorama) have the honour most respectfully to announce to the Nobility and Public of Edinburgh and its Vicinity, that they have brought from London, and opened for Exhibition, in the ROTUNDA, MOUND, (which they have elegantly fitted up for the purpose,) their entirely new and extensive Historical PERISTREPHIC PANORAMA, OF TEN VIEWS OF THE BATTLE OF NAVARIN, Fought on the 20th October 1827, In the Harbour of NAVARIN, in the Morea, between the Fleets of BRITAIN, FRANCE, and RUSSIA, combined against those of TURKEY and EGYPT, in which Battle the two latter Fleets were nearly annihilated. Painted by British and Foreign Artists, from the Official Plans, &c. Under the direction of LORD VISCOUNT INGESTRIE, &c. &c. 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The sinking of a Brulot, or Turkish Fire-Ship, by the Philomel Gun-Brig-the Cambrian and Glasgow Frigates engaged with the Turkish Vessels and Batteries.-" Battle of the Nile." V.-The Explosion of a Fire-ship, and a Turkish Line-of-Battle Ship in Flames. The Gallant stations of the Talbot Frigate, the Azoff, the Russian Admiral's Ship, Breslau, &c.-"Battle Piece." VI.-The sinking of a Large Double-banked Egyptian Frigate, by the Genoa, 74 guns-the death of her gallant Commander, Captain Walter Bathurst-the Albion, 71 guns, boarding a Turkish Line-of-Battle Ship.-" Britons, strike home." VII.-The daring position of the British Admiral's ship, the Asia, (commanded by Sir E. Codrington,) between the Egyptian Admiral's ship and that of the Capitana Bey-Sir E. Codrington conspicuous on the quarter deck." See the Conquering Hero," and "Battle Piece." DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO THE KING. 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This he will do with the assistance of a very efficient Orrery; and as no subject is more interesting, or leads to higher results, than Astronomy, we strongly recommend these Lectures to the attention we doubt not they will merit.-Early in February, Lectures of a different description are to be given in the Waterloo Rooms, by Mr William Carey, on the History and Progress of the Fine Arts. Mr Carey is well known as an able and zealous advocate in the cause of British Art; and the late President of the Roval Academy frequently expressed it as his opinion, that he looked upon Mr Carey "as one of the first critical judges of works of Art." There is good reason to hope, therefore, that these Lectures will be worthy of the important subject of which they propose to treat. We have seen a syllabus of the course, which appears highly interesting -Besides the two Theatres, there are also offered to the public, as powerful auxiliaries to kill a tedious morning or evening, the Panorama and Diorama, Madame Catalani's Concerts, Mr Thom's Statues, and a few more exhibitions chiefly private.-The Professional Society's Concerts, we regret much to say, notwithstanding the accession of strength they would have received in Murray, are not to go on this winter for want of patronage. We think, however, they have been too hastily given up, before a sufficiently strong appeal was made to the public through the medium of the press. MR ROLAND.-We are glad to perceive that Mr Roland has at length opened Rooms for the accommodation of his pupils in the New Town. We have always considered the young men of Edinburgh fortunate in having it in their power to avail themselves of the instructions of one who is so complete and scientific a master of the elegant, fashionable, and healthful art he pro fesses. An Historical and Biographical work, entitled "The Life and Times of William Laud, D.D., Lord Archbishop of Canterbury," from the pen of our young countryman, Mr John Parker Lawson, author of the Life of the Regent Murray, has just issued from the London press. The important era in the history of the church of England, when this distinguished prelate flourished, ought to render the present work at once a source of great interest, and of much valuable information, to the reader of history, both civil and ecclesiastical. We have been favoured with an early copy of "The Edinburgh Musical Album," but have this week only time to mention the very handsome style in which it is got up, and the apparent merit of most of its contents; of these we shall give a full account next Saturday. We perceive that Mr Sillery's Poem of "Vallery, or the Citadel of the Lake," is speedily to make its appearance. It is to extend to nine cantos, and will comprise sketches, ristorical and descriptive, of the Crusaders, the Chivalry of France ani Spain, the Moors, and the Arabians, and many other things. Several hundred Notes are to be added. Every variety of Verse is to be introduced; and the whole, in two handsome duodecimo volumes, is to be sold for ten shillings. This is a spirited attempt for so young an author, and we hope he may find it a successful one. Mr Murray is busy publishing min ature editions of all his larger and more successful works. Lord Byron's Poems, and Captain Parry's Voyages, in four volumes, 18mo, appeared some little time ago; and Captain Franklin's Journey to the Shores of This systhe Polar Sea, in the same size, has just reached us. tem of thus supplying to general readers, who would otherwise never see them, cheap copies of valuable works, deserves every encouragement. It is to the late Mr Constable that the public are indebted for the original plan, which has been ably carried into execution in his Miscellany. We observe that Mr Murray has the following new works in preparation for the ensuing publishing season :-A Memoir of the Public Life of the late Lord Londonderry; Flaxman's Lectures on Sculpture; Lectures on Physical Geography, by Baron Humboldt, translated from his MSS.; The Journal of a Naturalist; the Life and Services of Captain Philip Beaver, R. N. by Captain W. H. Smyth, R. 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Among those who are well acquainted with the Bible, there are few who are able to recollect the book, chapter, and verse, where suitable texts are to be met with in proof of every doctrine, and which treat of every person, event, &c. which it contains. To aid the memory in this is the principal design of this Index. Whatever relates to the various persons, places, and subjects mentioned in it, is here accurately referred to, and may easily be found. A brief outline of doctrines and duties is also exhibited, by which, it is hoped, just sentiments may be formed of the great and important truths and requirements of Divine Revelation. While, therefore, this Index may serve in place of a Concordance for ordinary readers, its superiority to any of them, except those which are large and expensive, must be evident. They commonly refer to texts, without any connexion except that of a single leading word; and then take no notice either of persons or places, whereas all that relates to persons, places, and subjects, is here presented collectively, and in the arrangement and connexion of sense." Seals and Devices.-Our readers will probably be amused with some of the fancy devices and mottos upon the seals which, either through design or accident, some of the celebrated literary characters of the day have happened to attach to letters now in our possession. We, of course, do not include in the following short list family coats of arms: Sir Walter Scott;-the device-a shield bearing a red hand,the motto "Lham dearg aboo." J. G. Lockhart;-the device-a dove carrying an olive branch, -no motto. Alaric Watts;-the device-a lyre decorated with roses,-the The Ettrick Shepherd;-the device-the prize-harp presented James Sheridan Knowles;-the device-a harp, with a willow The late Archibald Constable ;-the device-a small urn, a chrysalis on one side, a butterfly on the other,-the motto« Ετι θνητος ουκ. Joanna Baillie ;-the device-Phaeton driving the chariot of the sun,-no motto. More examples might easily be added, but these will suffice in the meantime. Theatrical Gossip.-The Glasgow Theatre has been burned down to the ground, owing, it is said, to some carelessness in the management of the gas. The house was insured; but the manager is reported to have sustained a loss of £2000 in theatrical property.-The revival of the "Beaux Stratagem" has been so successful at Covent Garden, that another of Farquhar's comedies, "The Recruiting Officer," is about to be produced,-pruned a little, we presume. We really wish Mr Murray would get up the "Beaux Stratagem," pruned, of course, in the same way. -A new tragedy, called Caswallon," is about to be played at Drury Lane; and, at Covent Garden, a new comedy, called "Village Vagaries." We do not augur very highly of either, but we may be wrong.-The performers at the Dublin Theatre have been quarrelling with the manager, Mr Bunn, because he will not allow them to introduce any songs they choose into the operas. Melrose has, in consequence, resigned his engagement; and Miss Paton is said to be among the number of the malcontents. We highly approve of the manager's conduct, and wish some others would follow his example. -Mr J. P. Collier (whom we have not the honour of knowing) is preparing for the press a history of the English Stage.-"I will have a Wife," a farce, in two acts, is the only novelty that has been produced this week at our Theatre: it is not very good.-Colley Cibber's "Hypocrite" has been revived; it is an excellent comedy, and ought to be encouraged. SAT. WEEKLY LIST OF PERFORMANCES. Sweethearts and Wives, Aloyse, & Robinson Crusoe. TO OUR READERS. THERE is preparing for the Edinburgh Literary Journal, and will appear in an early Number, a Collection of the Autographs of all the most distinguished men of the day, accompanied with some observations on the inferences to be drawn regarding character, from the hand-writing. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. WE shall be always glad to receive Notices of Books from our Correspondents, but they must be accompanied with a copy of the book reviewed, that we may form our own opinion of the justice of the observations made upon it. The book will be returned if desired. These remarks apply, in the present instance, to the writer who has favoured us with a review of Barbour's "Evenings in Greece."-" The Ghost of the Old Bell," will appear as soon as we can find room.-" Cato's" remarks on "Humbug," will be of use to us.-We should be obliged by a call from the Translator of " The Sandman." The verses "On the Death of a Daughter," we may find room for by and by.-We have the same remark to make to " Askil." He will improve as he goes on.-The lines to an Unfortunate Female will not suit us.-R. S." of Aberdeen is good, but not quite good enough." H. H. H." perhaps. ADVERTISEMENTS, EL SENOR GARCIA DE RIVERA y M. Connected with Science, Literature, and the Arts. A SPANISH refugee Officer, who has, from the DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO THE KING. CONSTABLE'S MISCELLANY OF ORIGI NAL and SELECTED PUBLICATIONS in the Various Departments of Literature, Science, and the Arts. 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SELECTIONS of the most Remarkable Phenomena of with DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING IT. Nature. 15 and 14. MARINER'S ACCOUNT of the NATIVES of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean. 15 and 16. REBELLION in SCOTLAND, in 1745, By RoBERT CHAMBERS, Author of "Traditions of Edinburgh," &c. 17. ROBERTS'S NARRATIVE of VOYAGES and EXCUR SIONS in Central America. 18 and 19. The HISTORICAL WORKS of FREDERICK SCHILLER. From the German, by GEORGE MOIR, Esq. 20 and 21. ILLUSTRATIONS of BRITISH HISTORY. By RICHARD THOMSON, Esq. 22. The GENERAL REGISTER of POLITICS, SCIENCE, and LITERATURE, for 1827. 23. LIFE of ROBERT BURNS. By J. G. LOCKHART, LL.B. 24 and 25. LIFE of MARY, QUEEN of SCOTS. By H. G. BELL, Esq. 26. EVIDENCES of CHRISTIANITY. By the Venerable Archdeacon WRANGHAM. 27 and 28. MEMORIALS of the LATE WAR. 29 and 30. A TOUR in GERMANY, &c. in 1820, 1821, 1822. By JOHN RUSSELL, Esq. Advocate. 31 and 32. The REBELLIONS in SCOTLAND under MONTROSE, from 1638 to 1660. By ROBERT CHAMBERS, Author of "The Rebellion of 1745." 2 vols. 33, 34, and 35. HISTORY of the PRINCIPAL REVOLUTIONS in EUROPE, from the Subversion of the Roman Empire in the West, till the Abdication of Bonaparte. Transfated from the French of C. G. KoсH. By ANDREW CRICHTON. 3 vols. WORKS IN THE PRESS. 1. NARRATIVE of a PEDESTRIAN JOURNEY through Russia and Siberian Tartary; from the Frontier of China to the Frozen Sea, and Kamtchatka. By Captain J. D. COCHRANE, R.N. 2 vols. 2. HISTORY of the RISE and PROGRESS of ARCHITECTURE, SCULPTURE, and PAINTING, Ancient, and Modern. By J.S. MEMES, LL. D. Author of "The Life of Canova," &c. 1 vol. 3. HISTORY of the TURKISH or OTTOMAN EMPIRE, from its establishment in 1326 to 1828; comprising a Preliminary Discourse on the Arabs, and also the Life of Mahommed and his Successors. By EDWARD UPHAM, Esq. Author of "Rameses," &a. 4. A PERSONAL NARRATIVE of a TOUR through Parts of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. By DERWENT CONWAY, Esq. 1 vol. 5. HISTORY of the REBELLIONS in IRELAND in the years 1798 and 1803. This delicious beverage, when properly prepared from Coffee exhilarates the spirits, but it acts as an agreeable tonic, contrí of the best quality, possesses many good properties; it not only butes to strengthen the digestive organs, and serves, like all other tonics and aromatics, rather to prolong abstinence than to excite hunger. J. R. having paid particular attention to the article of COFFER, feels confident that the quality of his Coffee only requires to be known to be appreciated; and influenced by feelings of gratitude to the public for the daily increasing demand, he is induced to make a further reduction in the prices, which are now as underRAW. 1s. 2d. per lb. Finest Jamaica and Bourbon do. 1s. 8d. Finest Mocha do. 2s. 3d. N. B. Percolater Coffee-pots on sale, of all sizes, from 2s. upwards. Good Demerara Coffee, This day is published, ROASTED. 1s. 6d. per lb. 2s. Od. 2s. 6d. In one vol. 8vo, 8s. half-bound, or in cloth, A COMPLETE SYSTEM of PRACTICAL BOOK-KEEPING, applicable to all kinds of Business; ex- By C. MORRISON, Accountant, Fourth Edition, with valuable Improvements. Academies. To Printed for STIRLING and KENNEY, Edinburgh; RICHARD GRIFFIN and Co. Glasgow; G. B. WHITTAKER, and THOMAS TEGG, London. Edinburgh: Published for the Proprietors, every Saturday Morn- Price 6d. or Stamped, and sent free by post, 10d. Printed by BALLANTYNE & Co., Paul's Work, Canongate. SONNETS. TO GENEVIEVE. On being presented with a Bible. I. THIS sacred book, sweet Mercy sent from Heaven, Beneath that night of life, when doubt on doubt Were seen like tempest-lifted waves to rise, Till every star of hope had trembled out ;This blessed refuge, which the good and wise, The Patriarch-Martyrs, lofty and devout, Sought as in audience with their God above, With many a sigh full pensively I take E'en as a pledge of thy divinest love, Warning from death a slumberer to awake, II. I HEAR thy voice, sweet Spirit! and look forth, To silent feelings, and high thoughts that start Like passion-winged meteors from the heart, Streaming beyond our destiny on earth; So, pausing on its wonders, would I share The faith of nations, and exulting tear Myself from worldly hopes of little worth ; And this is at thy summons; thus hast thou More than thine earthly love, or blessing given, That I may rest myself prepared now To meet with thee and all we love in Heaven. ALASTOR. LITERARY CHIT-CHAT AND VARIETIES. THE LATE DUGALD STEWART.-We propose giving a place in our next number to the very able biographical notice of this celebrated man, which appears in the " Annual Obituary" for 1829. A complete edition of the works of Professor Reid has been published in Paris. The History of the Rise and Progress of the Mahometan power in India, from its commencement in the year 1000 till 1620, translated from the Persian, by Lieutenant-Colonel John Briggs, late resident at Satara, is about to be published. A Novel, entitled "Restalrig," by the Authoress of" St Johnstoun, or the Gowrie Conspiracy," will appear in a few days. Another cheap work is announced, to be published periodically, and to be called the Library of Religious Knowledge, consisting of a series of original Treatises, written in a popular and familiar style, on the most important subjects relating to the History, Prophecies, Doctrines, and Duties of Revealed Religion; the whole to be conducted by clergymen of the Church of England. A Number will appear every fortnight, price sixpence. The English language is becoming a great favourite in Germany; and as a proof of this it may be mentioned, that there has been this year published at Heidelberg, (in the Duchy of Baden,) an English Annual, bearing the following title: "The English Fireside upon the Banks of the Rhine, an Almanack for 1829, exhibiting a choice of English and German Tales, Poems, and Historical Anecdotes; embellished with superb engravings." Most of the best English classics have also been reprinted in Germany at very low prices. Blues.-The common objections to Blue Stockings are absurd. They ought not to be objected to because they know too much, but because they know too little. Whenever a woman acquires as much learning as a man, she acquires with her knowledge the art of concealing it. Experto crede. Blues would not be bores for what they have, but for their pretensions to what they have not. LECTURES ON ASTRONOMY.-We were present at Mr Lloyd's first Lecture on this subject, in the Caledonian Theatre on Thursday evening. The audience was but scanty, and the house indifferently lighted, and much worse heated. The transparencies, however, were pretty and interesting; and Mr Lloyd illus. trated them in an easy and familiar manner, calculated to convey both instruction and amusement. Theatrical Gossip.-Neither Pasta nor Caradori are to sing at the Italian Opera this season. Compared with Pasta, all the other prima donnas are robin redbreasts. Under the immediate patronage of Lord Fife, a jolie petite danseuse, of the name of Pauline, is to appear in the ballet department.-The new play called " Caswallon" has been successful; but though called a tragedy, it turns out to be a melo-drama.-Kean, we are afraid, is again at his old tricks ;—" sudden indisposition," in the words of the manager, but "complete intoxication," in the phrase of the Times, prevented his appearing the other evening at Covent Garden, after an audience had assembled to see his performance of Richard III.-The Beaux Stratagem continues to draw good houses every night of its performance.-A Mrs Evans is to make her debut soon at Drury Lane in the character of Mandane. She is an Irish lady, and said to possess a voice of great power; but this, or some such thing, is said of all debutantes.-At our own Theatre, the revived play of the Hypocrite has been played several nights with success. Last night, an opera of the celebrated Mazzinghi was produced; but we cannot of course speak of its merits till our next. WEEKLY LIST OF PERFORMANCES. SAT. The Hypocrite, Free and Easy, & Gilderoy. TUES. Jane Shore, He Lies like Truth, & Forty Thieves. THUR. Ramah Droog, Free and Easy, & The Bottle Imp. Books very recently published.-Home's (Sir Evan) Comparative Anatomy, vols. V. and VI., 4to, L.4, 48.; imperial 4to, L.6, 6s. boards.-Turner's Edward the Sixth, &c., 4to, L.2, 88. boards. -Loudon's Magazine of Natural History, vol. I., 8vo, 18s. boards. -Annual Obituary, 1829, 8vo, 15s. boards.-Woolrich's Commercial and Mercantile Law, 8vo, 18s. boards.-Barr's Scripture Student's Assistant, 12mo, 3s. 6d. boards.-Brown's (Rev. T.) Sermons, 8vo, 9s. boards.-Wood's Account of Sessional Schools, 12mo, 4s. 6d. boards.-The Annual Peerage for 1829, 2 vols. 18mo, L.1, 8s. boards.-Stevens's Comments, vols. XIII. and XIV., 8vo, 10s. each, boards.-Visits to the Religious World, 12mo, 10s. 6d. boards.-Twelve Years' Military Adventure, 2 vols. 8vo, L.1, 4s. boards.-The Ball, or a Glance at Almack's, crown 8vo, 7s. 6d. boards.-An Inquiry, What is the One True Faith? 8vo, 12s. boards.-Fate of Graysdale, 2 vols. 12mo, 14s. boards.-Slade's Prayers for the Sick, 12mo, 4s. 6d. boards.Plain History of England, 18mo, 2s. 6d. half-bound. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. We shall present our readers, next Saturday, with a phrenological table of the cranial developement of the notorious Burke, accompanied by such remarks as the subject may suggest. We have received from the author and publisher," A Laconic Narrative of the Life and Death of James Wilson, known by the name of Daft Jamie. Price Thrippence." It seems a work of inestimable value.-We shall consult our Publishers regarding the suggestion of "A Subscriber."-It is our intention to notice occasionally the Reviews and Magazines as they appear periodically. The Communications of " W. B. S." of Perth, will not suit us." Waverley" was published in 1814, and was reviewed shortly afterwards in the Edinburgh Review. We have received the poetical communications of "T. B. J." of Glasgow; "The Plague of Darkness" will appear in an early Number.-We are afraid "J. D." of Glasgow is no poet-" Disappointment" does not come up to our standard.-The verses "By a Young Lady" are pretty, but immature.-The "Fragment" about Endymion is rather too much of a fragment.-Of the stanzas suggested by Thom's statues, the following is the best: "The highest praise be his who wrote A lay surpas 'd by none; The next be his who could express Such poetry in stone." We like the melody and expression of the two airs which have been adapted to the Scots Sang" by the Ettrick Shepherd, and the ballad of " Young Randal," in our last, and shall be glad to see them arranged at the author's convenience. A concert of vocal sacred music is to be given in St George's Church, on the 4th of February, for the benefit of the widow and family of the late ingenious composer, R. A. Smith. Mr A. Murray, who has succeeded Mr Smith as precentor in St George's, is to be conductor, and most of the professional musicians of Edinburgh have volunteered their services. We trust the attendance will be liberal. |
