sists of," Lines on the Withdrawal of the Hundred and Forty-ninth Clause of the Irish Church Bill." The author and his friends being much disappointed that the Bishops were not banished, the churches desecrated, the clergy exiled, and the religion of the country overthrown; or, as he expresses it more particularly,

"Stern power will uphold

In a nation's defiance the priest's golden dome; [done of old, And thus Discord will reign, as it hath Until in some hour the avenger may

come."

Memorials of Two Sisters.-This little work is formed of the diaries and letters of two amiable and religious young women who were sisters, and who both died in the opening promise of their lives; but the flower of piety and Christian love leaves behind it a fragrance that is immortal, while the earthly flower, however beautiful its birth, and however radiant its glories, soon shews, like the bloom of the cistus, that it was formed but for an hour, and then fadeth away. We only wish that the pure bosoms of these two angelic sisters had not been so filled with sorrow and self-reproach, and that they had not found sin, where no one else would have discerned any thing but a fearfully-anxious desire of fulfilling their duty and spiritualizing their hearts.

The Trinity in Unity Deduced. By a Member of the Church of England.-A very pious, learned, and satisfactory work, and such as the Unitarian would find it difficult to meet. The author has traced his course of argument from the book of Genesis to the last of the Epistles; and we think he has concluded his argument triumphantly. We recommend the perusal of this work to every Christian who is anxious to know on what solid and satisfactory proofs the doctrine of the Trinity is founded and professed, and how deeply wrought it is into the the whole texture of Scripture.

Golden Hall, a Tale. By ZSCHOKKE. -A clever, yet unpretending little volume, translated from the German. It is written in the manner of Miss Martineau's productions; and we think in some respects it excels them. The story is more entertaining, and more completely envelopes and adorns the moral, which in tales of that lady is too obtrusively displaying the naked truth below the ornainental robes of fiction which it wears : in other words, her stories are too much like scaffoldings, ready to be taken away the moment the work is done. We feel

Abridgment of German Grammar. By J. ROWBOTHAM. 12mo. A clever and useful abridgment of Mr. Rowbotham's larger grammar, intended in a compendious compass to bring before the student's mind the main and prominent parts of the grammatical structure of the language.

Introduction to Hebrew. By G. F. WALKER. 8vo.-A tract small in size, but containing much information; especially that part which treats of the Spanish and Portuguese pronunciation of the Sacred Languages, meaning that portion of the Spanish and Portuguese community resident in England.

The Baboo, and other tales, descriptive of Society in India. 2 vols.-The contexture of these Tales is very slight; the characters not finished; nor the incidents well disposed; and unfortunately the story is so cast as not to admit of a satisfactory developement. A little novelty is introduced in the person of Baboo Brigmohun Bonaigee, a native Calcutta merchant and usurer; and by a few touches of Eastern manners and character; and we have no doubt but that the novel will carry interest to those who peruse it in the marble saloons and latticed verandahs of Garden-Reach; to whom it will be more entertaining than in the boudoirs of Arlington-street or Grosvenor-square.

The Conchologist's Companion. By MARY ROBERTS.-As we were travelling home the other day by the heavy Colchester coach, and thinking of our critical labours again commencing, an intelligent young lady, who had left Bedford that morning, and who was going to be a governess at St. Osyth, said to us, "I think, Sir, it is universally acknowledged, that female talent in England is totally eclipsing that belonging to the other sex." We acknowledged the justness of the observation, and see fresh illustrations of the truth every day. The distaff is dropping from every female hand, and the pen or compasses taking its place. Our fair

writers are now as numerous as our brown and bearded authors; not a science es

capes them, nor an art which they do not heighten and adorn. Here is an excellent introduction to conchology, written by a young lady, whose grandmother could not have pronounced the word, and whose knowledge of shells probably did not extend beyond those that inclose the oyster.

When Miss Mary Roberts

takes a voyage, she ought to recline in the soft bosom of the Chamæ-gigas*, and be wafted over the blue waters by the fairy pinions of a hundred rosy-winged nautili. As she recedes, we bid her reluctantly adieu, and hasten back to our dim and murky labours.

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Lays and Legends of various Nations. By W. J. Thoms. Part 1st.-Lays and Legends of Germany.-The appearance of this work we hail with considerable satisfaction. It consists of a collection of those legends which are now merely objects of speculative curiosity to the antiquary, or amusement to the general reader, but which formerly formed a part of the faith of our simpler and less sceptical forefathers. The present number is confined to Germany, but the complete work will include, as it purports, lays and legends of various nations." This plan will enable the reader to compare at a glance those tales which, whether we consider them as evidences of the state of mind which produced them, or trace them in their effects as reacting on that state, are well worth consideration, from the philosophical inquirer into human nature in its various phases. That many of these said Tales may be found in all, or nearly all, the known literature of East and West, is a most remarkable fact: the task of investigating the cause, we leave to those more deeply versed in such matters than we pretend to be.

"Non nostrum est tantas componere lites."

It would, however, not be fair to quit the subject without observing that the first number of this series, augurs well for the following. The author evidently has thrown his heart into the work, and possesses that enthusiasm for whatever savours of the olden time, which can hardly fail to kindle a flame in the breast of every reader who possesses a latent spark of the same feeling. The work deserves

*What authority has Miss Roberts for saying, that the word "CAMEO" comes from the antient engravings on the shell of the Chama? We believe the origin of the word to be totally different.

to be popular, and has our hearty good wishes for its success.

At the present time, moreover, we are peculiarly disposed to give the right hand of fellowship to whatever has a tendency to withdraw attention from the present to the past. We are too exclusively possessed in this age of ours by present hopes and fears, and consequently disposed to overlook antiquity in our fevered interest for the reigning subject of the day. We do not complain of this. The age is one of transition, and men are naturally and reasonably anxious when every step is powerful for good or evil. It is well that all of us should be to a certain degree politicians. Still a balance is wanted, and what can better afford this, than a study which calls us away from the overwhelming force of an immediate interest to the half-forgotten stores of legendary lore?

The Cabinet Annual Register, 1833.This is the third year of this compilation, and we think we perceive in it a manifest improvement upon the former volumes.

The editor himself claims the credit of "feeling now somewhat practised in the compilation;" and we may add that he has profited by his experience. The book appears to embrace all the topics of its larger prototypes, as well as much statistical information, which has only been elicited by the pertinacious scrutiny of modern politicians. For 117 pages of "Annual Biography," the editor acknowledges himself to be as deeply indebted, as the publication issued under that distinct title, to the Obituary of the Gentleman's Magazine.

The edition of Hume's History of England, commenced by Mr. Valpy in monthly volumes, is unexceptionable in the form and execution of its typography. It includes very fair portraits of the kings, and of the author; with historical frontispieces and vignettes, from the artists of the Boydell school. The work is therefore altogether a mere republication, in a neat, convenient, and attractive form. We must own we should have hailed with far greater satisfaction an edition of Hume's philosophical text, illustrated by the facts which historians, either more penetrating or more fortunate in their inquiries, have since elicited, or which the publication of documents, latent to Hume, has subsequently revealed. The History of England would then advance a step. The present publication will, however, increase the number of readers of history. The works of Hume and Smollett are to be followed by a continuation from the Rev. J. S. Hughes, but this will not appear as yet.

'Job,' a Dramatic Poem. By RICHARD WHIFFIN.-Job's fate has been unlucky, in modern times at least; but as the longest lane has a turning at last, so the worst persecutions must come to an end. We thought that Sir Richard Blackmore had terribly mauled him, but his blows were flea-bites to those of Mr. Richard Whiffen; and Job's patience is now indeed most severely tried. We hope that the afflicted

Patriarch will understand and attend to what Mr. Whiffin makes his friends say to him; but we confess this advice is far above our comprehension; and, for the life of us, after a third and fourth reading, we have not the remotest idea what they mean to propose.

A Sketch of the Life of C. Eulenstein, the celebrated Performer on the Jews' Harp, 1833.-We have seldom met with a more interesting little piece of biography, interesting both from the character and the peculiar talents of the subject of it. M. Eulenstein has the merit of having raised a most humble, and hitherto ignoble instrument, to celebrity, and having for the first time evoked the musical spirit that had so long dwelt within it. The depressed situation of his early life, the difficulties with which he had to struggle, the ardent and unconquerable spirit that met them, the privations he underwent, the neglect he bore with, the countries he visited, the means he took to obtain an independent livelihood, his religious resignation, when all but Providence seemed to forsake him, are all told in a simple and affecting manner. the kindness of the Duke of Gordon he is much indebted for enabling him to show to the public the real talents he possesses; and he now calls on the musical world not to neglect one who has discovered a very original genius in that attractive science, and which appears to give fresh lustre to his talents, and the virtues that adorn his life.

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The Teacher, by JACOB ABBOT, is a new publication by the American author whose former elementary works, particularly "The Young Christian," have already attained a very high degree of popularity in this country. It principally consists of advice to preceptors for the conduct and management of their charges, pointing out how they may best wield their sceptre to the advantage of their pupils, and acquire that moral influence which is so essential to the due instruction of youth. The English edition has been revised by the Rev. Charles Mayo, LL.D.

Valpy's Shakspeare.-This handsome, cheap, and well-edited work has been comGENT. MAG. VOL. I.

pleted in fifteen volumes: it is embellished with etchings from Westall and Stothard, and other artists of taste and eminence; it is illustrated with short and suitable annotations, and every play has a clear and satisfactory introduction, giving in a concise form the sources from which it was taken, and the date of its publication.

The edition of ADAM's Roman Antiquities, by Dr. Boyd, of the High School, Edinburgh, is convenient for its portable form, and admirable alike for the multiplicity of its pictorial illustrations, and for the copiousness of its index.

BAGSHAW on Man, his Motives, &c.— This work is employed in endeavouring to ascertain the motives of our conduct, and to regulate our choice, according to the means appointed by Divine Wisdom, to virtue, and to happiness. It is written with very adequate knowledge, and with the truest feelings of piety; and it contains many valuable observations, and much solid instruction. It is not to be supposed that such a work would strike us by novelty of views, on subjects that have so long and intensely engaged the attention of the moralist and the philosopher: nor does the author appear to be a person very proficiently conversant with the writings of his predecessors, or familiarly acquainted with the numerous and curious investigations which have been formed by men of genius on subjects connected with his own; but he certainly is one who has deeply reflected on the questions that relate to the purposes and duties of life, and on those means which best lead to their proper fulfilment. We have read his book with pleasure and improvement.

History of Herodotus, with Notes by ALEXANDER NEGRIS.-Mr. Negris is a Greek; a nephew, by the mother's side, of Prince Ypsilanti, and by the father's of Alexander de Negris, a Russian Counsellor of State, who conducted the celebrated embassy to Bokhara in 1820. Mr. Negris, after receiving his education in Greece, completed his studies in the Universities of Germany, and subsequently visited the different states of Europe and America. Since 1829 he has been resident in Edinburgh, which he is now leaving to return to the land of his birth. Mr. Negris is well known to scholars. He published an interesting collection of modern Greek Proverbs, and this edition of the Father of History does credit to his taste and erudition. Mr. Negris has not collated any new manuscripts, but he has paid great attention to the readings 3 G

of the old. He has examined, in dubious passages, the relative value and authority of the different readings; he has brought the spirit of the philosopher, as well as the learning of the grammarian to his task; and has, in a very modest and unassuming manner, done much service to the author whom he has published. If we do not always agree with him, we always respect him, and even after the la

bours of Valesius, Wesseling, and Schweighæuser, Mr. Negris has found much to observe, and somewhat to correct. The volumes are neatly and accurately printed, and will be gratefully received, in spite of the abomination of a modern Greek preface. We forgot to state that Mr. Negris has published an edition of Æschines and Demosthenes de Coronâ, at Boston, in 1829.

BENVENUTO CELLINI.-Amongst the assets of Mr. Hamlet, lately sold by George Robins, were twelve silver salvers, supported upon bases or ornamental shafts, some fifteen or sixteen inches in height; in the centre of each salver stands a figure of one of the twelve Cæsars, and the surface beneath it, being divided into four compartments, is covered with elaborate miniature alto relievo designs, representing some special achievement or singular incident that illustrated the emperor's reign. The whole is attributed to the illustrious and eccentric Cellini, and said to have been executed for the celebrated Cardinal Aldobrandino; by him to have been presented to Francis the First; and to have remained amongst the treasures of the French Royal Family until the Revolution. The figures of the Cæsars are small statues, about half a foot in height; their heads copied with fidelity but spirit from antique models. But it is in the relievos that the master appears pre-eminent. They represent various large subjects, such as battles, triumphal marches, judicial assemblies, the circus-in one Nero appears on a stage Romanæ fidicen lyræ, in another the difficult subject is attempted of the Fire of Rome. These masterpieces were purchased by a person named Emanuel for 1,000 guineas. Another remarkable work which appeared on this occasion, was a Crucifixion, having a bronze figure as large as life on a cross of massive rosewood, erected on piles as it were of the same material. The figure was beautifully modelled, but of too unattenuated proportions. It is attributed to L'Argardi of Bologna, and it is said to have belonged to Napoleon's chapel at Paris.

sold at 1502.

It was

The collection of Prints made by George the Fourth amounts to between four and five hundred thousand; they are deposited in Windsor Castle, where a room is to be built for their preservation. An eminent judge of prints is at present engaged in arranging them chronologically.

PICTURES AT EXETER HALI.. A pleasing exhibition has lately been opened at Exeter Hall. It is of a twofold description, consisting of three marine paintings by Mr. Huggins; and a collection of works by old masters, exposed for sale, as in the two last seasons.

Soon after Mr. Huggins was appointed Marine Painter to the King, his Majesty was pleased to command him to paint three pictures commemorative of the Battle of Trafalgar. Two of them are now exhibited, and the third is in the course of execution. One of them represents the most interesting period of the battle, comprising the Royal Sovereign engaged with the Santa Ana and Fonjeaux, and including in the view the Victory,the Santissima Trinidad,and four other ships. It is a picture of the deepest interest, skilfully painted, but most valuable for its historical truth. Nor is there less to attract attention and contemplation, in "the Gale after the Action," exhibiting the same giant monsters of the deep, mutilated and maimed like game cocks after a fight, bearing their tattered honours thick upon them," and now exposed to the storms of heaven after enduring the mimic thunders of man.

Mr. Huggins's third picture is a very different scene. It is the Royal Yatcht Squadron, headed by Lord Yarborough's Falcon, about to sail on their holiday voyage to Cherbourg in the summer of 1833. They are exposing their gallant charms on the roads off Spithead.

The old pictures are more than a hundred in number. The three most highly valued, are two of colossal heads of cherubim, by Corregio, and a seraph by Albano, designed for the Mosaics which now ornament the Cathedral of St. Peter's. The paintings were formerly in the Vatican, whence they were taken by the French army, and not restored in consequence of their having remained in the possession of a French general. In 1815 they were brought to England, and have since been the subject of litigation, which only terminated in May last.

The Lions, by Rubens, is a capital picture; and so is the God of Love, by Domenichino. Having been discussing marine subjects, we may also mention a curious old sea-fight, in which the Turks on shore are engaged with an invading fleet; it is called the Battle of Lepanto, and ascribed to John Linglebach, born 1625, died 1687. The picture, by John Cleveley, representing Queen Charlotte's voyage to England in 1761, should be in some royal or public gallery.

Among the portraits, there are two very early whole-lengths of George III. and Queen Charlotte, by Zoffany; one of Admiral Keppel, very stiff for Sir Joshua Reynolds; and one of General Lord Pulteney, by the same. Giles Lord Allington, a good head, by Cornelius Jansen. The alleged portrait of Queen Mary, by Sir Antonio More, does not represent her Majesty's gloomy features, though quite of her period. But the most able performance of this kind is that representing the three painters, Karl du Moor, Adrian Vandevelde, and Karl du Jardin, painted by the first-named with the greatest spirit and verisimilitude. The Dutch family, by Coques, is also a charming picture.

The French Papers bestow warm eulogiums upon the new sculpture in front of the Church of La Madeleine, at Paris, executed by M. Lemaire. The principal figures consist of the Magdalen kneeling at the feet of Christ, who is seated upon a throne. On his left is an angel who repulses a personification of the Vices; on his right another, to whom the Christian Virtues are approaching. Truth, Faith, and Hope are standing, and Charity is seated suckling her children.

At the

angle of the pediment is an angel awaken. ing a righteous soul; and at the opposite angle, a demon precipitating a wicked soul into the flames of hell. Notwith

standing the colossal size of the figures, some of which are eighteen feet high, the whole is said to be in perfect keeping, and the proportions admirably preserved.

An obscure artist, named Chanuel, of Marseilles, has executed a colossal group of the Virgin and Child, in sheet silver. It is said to be full of grace and simplicity, and is destined for the chapel of Notre Dame de la Garde.

Ten windows of stained glass are now in preparation, by Mr. Collins, to decorate the Church of St. Peter, at Brighton. Although composed of fanciful ornaments, they are pleasing. Like the three which are already placed near the altar of the same Church, they are the gift of the Rev. H. M. Wagner and his family.

SIR WALTER SCOTT.-A tablet six feet square, is about to be placed in the Rotunda of the New City Hall in Albany, in America, inscribed to the memory of the great Scotish poet and novelist. It is an alto relievo, and on the left side represents Genius, holding in the right hand the vital torch, and pointing with the left to the medallion of Scott, and directing History and Biography to record his fame. It has other appropriate devices; and under the whole is a small marble table, with the inscription, "The Citizens of Albany to the Memory of Sir Walter Scott, 1833."

The celebrated sculptor Rinaldi, at Rome, is now employed on a statue of Joan of Arc, in Carrara marble, of the natural size, ordered by the Duchess d'Escars.

Specimens of the details of Elizabethan Architecture, drawn and engraved by HENRY SHAW, F.S.A. 4to. Part I. This was the grand æra of domestic architecture, in respect to extensive structures, nor was there any sparing, but rather a redundancy, of those accessories and sculptured ornaments which constitute the "details" of an edifice. On the exterior, the doorways, windows, cornices, &c. were highly enriched; and in the interior the chimney pieces and ceilings were sculptured or moulded in the deepest relief. The mansions of Hatfield, Knole, and many others, will furnish specimens, admirable in their way, and possessing their peculiar graces, though not deserving imitation in every particular. A remarkable feature for ornament was the spacious leaden water-drains; we remember having observed them at Hampton Court and at Knole; and Mr. Shaw has assembled some very curious specimens from Claverton, Sherborne, and Winchester.

Mr. SHAW's Specimens of Ancient Furniture, Part V. contains Bishop Fox's Crosier, at Corpus Christi College, Oxford: Walter Hill's Salt-seller, at New College, in the same University; a couch from Penshurst; and a chair from Hardwicke. Of the crosier we should have another plate, to show the other side; a fac-simile of the whole inscription on the salt, and of all such inscriptions, should be given. The chair is attributed, probably correctly, to the reign of James the Second; how then can the couch be assigned to that of Elizabeth? It will be perceived that the carvings, particu larly of the legs, have very great similarity. We certainly think Mr. Shaw's specimens of earlier date far exceed these two in curiosity and interest.