giving in a plain and concise form the doctrines of Scripture, and explaining the apostolic texts on this disputed subject. The Assize Sermon at the end of the volume, is a very judicious and wellreasoned composition.

The Obligation and Extent of Humanity to Brutes, by Wm. Youatts.-A treatise worthy of perusal from the entertaining selection of its anecdotes, and the benevolent tendency of its principles.

Tracts on the Church and the Prayer Book. By the Rev. Fred. Faber.-This little volume consists of seven Tracts on subjects most interesting to the Church. They are written with great piety, zeal and knowledge. They are published in a cheap form, and their general distribution by some Society connected with the Church would be very useful.

Selma, a Tale of the Sixth Crusade.The author tells us that the composition of this Poem served to cheat away the weary hours of a long season of ill health, and that it was written some years since, "when the public taste was still chained to the charms of romantic poetry, and led captive by the powers of that giant mind, which has left the undying impress of its own genius upon the literature of the country." We should advise all poets to dismiss their physicians before they begin to woo the Muses; for poetry demands all the full and unimpaired vigour of mind and body. The making a stanza and taking a sleeping draught should not be too closely joined; a mistake might arise, and the label might slip from the phial to the poem. The present poem is founded on the subject of the crusade of St. Louis. The versification is good, the poetical feeling correct; but the author must strive, and as Horace says, must even sweat, to produce something above mediocrity; and let him learn, that a thousand lines must be sacrificed before one is produced worthy of preservation.

Sixteen Select Idylls of Theocritus, &c. by D. B. Hickie, LL.D. - We have perused the notes to this edition of the Greek Pastoral Poet, and have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Hickie's labours to Schools and Universities; a considerable mass of useful grammatical and critical information, from the best sources, is collected and arranged in the notes, and the references to other poets for similar passages are very interesting.

Call upon the Great. 1839.-We like the style, the spirit, the constitutional feeling, the religious principle, exhibited in this little tract. "Blow ye the trumpet in Zion," and awake her slumbering rulers, her divided prelates, her dissenting patriots, to the defence of their unhappy country. This is the object of the writer; and his appeal is forcible and elegant, and comes from the heart. What the causes are, which, long hatching, have at length brought forth so much mischief and danger, it were long to enumerate; but, whatever they are, we are in want of a strong government, which should overawe turbulence, repress disorder, and control the machinations of a foolish, wicked, and desperate faction: there are some very sound and solid observations in this tract, on the duties belonging in the present crisis to the high rank of society, and the errors into which they have fallen; and some most excellent reflections on the important subjects of national education-the observance of the Sabbath by the higher orders-and the power of the press. This is a production creditable to the writer, and must be useful to the community.

By Eustace Carey. 2d edit.—It is quite Memoir of William Carey, D.D. &c. out of our power to give any abridgment of a work like this; nor is it one that would readily admit it; but we recommend our readers to peruse the history of a man not of splendid talents, or high achievements in the various paths of glory, but of one who dedicated himself with entire singleness of purpose to his Maker's work; a man of indefatigable application, decided purpose, great acquirements, and many admirable virtues ; a man of meek, humble, contented, and benevolent mind. The work is very judiciously arranged; and the introduction of Mr. Carey's Diary serves at once to authenticate and relieve the narrative of the biographer. Though this volume is composed by one partial to the memory,

as conscious of the virtues of the deceased, there is, as far as we can see, no eulogy given that is not deserved; nor any communications published that ought to have been withheld.

Grand Junction Railway Companion. By Arthur Freeling.-An useful guide to those who travel at the rate of thirty miles an hour; and, as they cannot at that pace see the beauties of the country, they are at least in this work told that they exist.

Lectures on English Poetry. By Stanhope Busby, Esq.-These lectures are designed, we presume, for persons who wish to possess an outline of a subject in which they have no great proficiency; and, so far, it will be useful. On that account, it is not necessary for us to look with critical severity into the opinions or assertions of the author; or we might find much that would pass under remark. But it is unfair to demand of an author more than he professes to afford and looking at this little work as a popular introduction, though certainly it might have been more carefully and more learnedly written, yet there is not much to censure; and should it lead its readers to the perusal of our rich mine of Old English poetry, if it induces them to bathe in the well-heads of antique poesy, the author will have done something towards improving the taste and refining the literature of his contemporaries.

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The Course of Elementary Reading, &c. By the Rev. J. M'Culloch, A.M. 1837.— This work was formed for the use of the Circus-Place School, Edinburgh, and has arrived at its sixth edition. It contains information on physical science, chemical science, natural history, geography, religious and moral pieces, and poetry. The extracts are made from the first and highest authorities, and are so judiciously intermingled as to afford by due interchange relief and recreation to the mind. We strongly recommend the work.-We must give not inferior praise to another work, Series of Letters, by the same author.

Willison's Christian Directory. A new edition. By Alexander Strachan. 12mo. 1837. This is a very impressive and excellent little work, from an author whose name we never previously heard. We should recommend in a subsequent edi tion, a short and judicious Life of Mr. Willison to be prefixed; and if the work is enlarged, it should be with due circumspection, and it ought to be kept to a size near the present. It is with pleasure that we are able thus to commend it; for we can truly say, when once we had opened it, we found it difficult to lay it down, before we had completely perused it. It is earnest without dogmatism, and serious without enthusiasm.

Davy on Artificial Foundations. Part 1. 8vo. 1839.-This is an exceedingly useful work on a most important branch of building; and as railways are now in course of construction in almost every part of the Kingdom, which require a firm

basis for the support of the immense weights that are whirled along their surface, the author has wisely turned his attention to the consideration of the material and workmanship necessary to form a good and substantial foundation. The character of the work will be best understood by a reference to the table of contents, which comprises a register of the principal geological formations in each of the counties of England and Wales; remarks on strata, on pile driving, mortar, and cement, and the methods of working the same. The subjects are treated with great skill and attention, and are ably illustrated by a number of plans and elevations. This work cannot fail of becoming useful to every architect and engineer, to whom it will form a valuable manual of information, brought together in a small compass. We cordially re

commend the work to the architectural student, and look forward with satisfaction to the publication of the remainder of the treatise.

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School Botany, or an explanation of the characters and differences of the principal Natural Classes and Orders of Plants belonging to the Flora of Europe, in the Botanical classification of De Candolle. By John Lindley, Ph. D. F.R.S. Professor of Botany in University College, London.-Under this title Dr. Lindley has given us an useful addition to his former valuable works on this science. has been called for by the circumstance of a knowledge of Botany to a certain extent, being expected from all candidates for degrees at the University of London; and may be considered as an abridgement of the same author's Natural Botany; well calculated for a text book for junior botanical classes. It is illustrated by more than 150 woodcuts.

Dr. Furnivall's little volume on Consumption and Management of Delicate Health, is one of interest and great utility. The author is a physician of considerable practice; and has devoted much attention to the consideration of that peculiar state of health usually denominated delicate. His professional observations are accurate, and the advice offered is sanctioned by great experience. It is such as will enable the student, the valetudinarian, and the parents of children with delicate constitutions to avoid many of the miseries to which they are subject, by a slight attention to their diet and habits of life. A careful perusal of this little portable book will save the reader many painful thoughts and feelings, and considerably diminish his doctor's bills.

NATIONAL GALLERY.

We learn with exceeding pleasure that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has authorised the purchase of three admirable pictures from the collection of Mr. Beckford, including the superb work the "St. Catharine," by Raffaele, which was formerly the chief attraction of the famous Aldobrandini Palace. When the French, during the revolution, were advancing upon Rome, it was disposed of by that family to Lord Northwick, through the agency of Mr. Day; together with "Christ and the Doctors," by Leonardo da Vinci, and the "Christ and St. Peter" of Carracci, both now in the National Collection. While in the possession of Lord Northwick, this picture was engraved by the Chevalier Desnoyers, in 1824. His lordship afterwards transferred it to Mr. Beckford. Nation is, for this and the two other pictures (rated at 1,000l. each), to pay 7,000l. a sum not considered too great, inasmuch as this picture, independently of its surpassing beauty, is one of the very few works of Raffaele that are in a genuine state. The first idea of this subject was among the Raffaeles in the Lawrence collection; but a larger and more highly finished drawing of it (in black chalk) is in the Louvre. Both these drawings are undoubtedly from the great master's own hand.

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The second picture is "The infant Baptist presented to the infant Christ," by Garofalo, painted on panel. It is not considered equal to his St. Augustine (No. 81). There is a choir of cherubim, resembling the groups by Correggio (Nos. 7 and 37).

The third is "St. Francis adoring the infant Saviour," by Mazzolino di Ferrara. The figures in this picture consist of the Holy Family, and Angels, and a Saint (who, however, has neither the stigmata nor the costume of St. Francis), and over the Virgin's head the Trinity and a heavenly choir. Mazzolino was a pupil of Lorenzo Costa, and contemporary of Raffaele.

MR. STEWART'S PICTURES.

April 20. The only picture-sale of any importance which has taken place this season, was Mr. Stewart's collection at Christie and Manson's. A pretty little Garofalesque thing, but not a Garofalo, went for no price. Some clever Wilkieesque things (but not Wilkies) by Fraser, averaged 201. a piece. Several Ettys, in his blackish-florid style, were sold as sketches: his "Cupid pleading for Psyche" brought 557. his " Prodigal Son" 86

guineas. A "Lawyer," by Adrian Ostade, sold for 105 guineas: it belonged once to Mr. Ludgate's collection. Another Ostade, the " Courtship," sold for quasinothing. Jan Steen's "Convivial Party," went at 80 guineas: his "Bedchamber" at 95 guineas: his "Blowing Hot and Cold" at 71 guineas. There was an extremely clever Tiepoli knocked down very low-44 guineas. Burnet's "SalmonWeir," most creditable to this ingenious artist, 30 guineas. Two exquisite Guardis, of a light silver-blue tone and ethereal lustre, obtained 56 guineas each. Ruysdael's "Castle of Bentheim," 73 guineas, is not the "Schloss Bentheim of the Dresden Gallery. A transparent "Midday Calm," by William Vandervelde, 71 guineas. A Repose," by Adrian Vandervelde, 155 guineas, had suffered from the resurrectionist of pictures, but the lower part happily escaped him. Cuyp's "Boy and Three Horses," from the Francken collection, 96 guineas. Netscher's masterpiece, according to the catalogue, from M. Proley's cabinet: it is called the "Visit," a lady receiving a cavalier with a dog, 190 guineas.-Athenæum.

WILKIE'S EARLIER PICTURES.

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One of the earlier paintings of Sir David Wilkie may be seen at Mr. Bryant's, in St. James's Street, where it is for sale for the sum of 1,000l. being exactly as many pounds as the painter received shillingsa circumstance without precedent, should imagine, during the life and mental vigour of an artist. The picture of Village Card Players," once the property of the Duke of Gloucester, for which his Royal Highness paid 501. has been disposed of within the last month for 5007. to G. Bredel, esq. The work now in the possession of Mr. Bryant is entitled "The Pinch of Snuff." A group is situated outside a cottage, at the door of which a mother is feeding her child, while her daughter, a blooming Phyllis, stands at her side. The "Pinch of Snuff" is taken by an old man, who is evidently unused to it, for he takes it awkwardly and ungracefully. It has been supplied from the mull of a canny Scotchman-a rich and genuine specimen of the country, who sits upon a wheelbarrow, his day of labour done. There are other characters to make up the picture. [Since this was written, the "Pinch of Snuff" has been disposed of for 800 guineas to Mrs. Rothschild, we understand, as a present to her son.]—(The ArtUnion.)

THE PHOTOGENIC ART.

Mr. J. F. Havell and Mr. Willmore (engravers) have, by covering glass with etching ground and smoke, sketched designs upon it. Through the glass thus exposed by the scratch, the photogenic paper receives the light, and the design, which the sun may be said to print, may be multiplied with perfect identity! The size of designs thus produced need no longer be kept down by that of the printing-press, as the glass can alone limit the size of the design. It is reported that Mr. Havell and his brother have succeeded in giving some true colours, also, to their productions, by the action of light. Beautiful imitations of washed bistre drawings may be produced by stopping out the light on the glass by black varnish, which will obstruct the transmission of light in proportion to the thickness with which the varnish is laid on; and specimens like

pressly desired that the collection "be freely opened for inspection, not to the public indiscriminately, but to all persons conversant with, or really interested in, its contents, and under such regulations and restrictions as may secure it from injury." To give some idea of the contents of this magnificent donation, it may be stated, that there are 335 prints of King James the First; 1,340 of King Charles the First; 989 of King Charles the Second; 624 of Cromwell; 508 of King James the Second; 803 of King William the Third; 328 of Queen Mary; 311 views of London; 168 of Westminster. In many instances Mrs. Sutherland has obtained not only an impression of the print and common proofs, but the first etching, next the plate in an intermediate state, then the engraver's proof, and in some cases she has even added the original drawing from which the engraving itself was taken. To enhance the value of the collection, it was

THE SUTHERLAND COLLECTION.

The Bodleian Library has lately received a very important addition to its treasures -a donation from Mrs. Sutherland, of Merrow. It consists of the folio edition of Lord Clarendon's History and Life, together with Bishop Burnett's History of his own Times, inlaid, interleaved, and bound in sixty-one Folio Volumes, illustrated with nineteen thousand two hundred and twenty-three prints and drawings of persons and places. The late Alexander Hendras Sutherland, esq. of Gower Street, was long known as an ardent and liberal collector of prints, intending always that his illustrated Clarendon should, when made as perfect as opportunity would allow, be placed in some public Library. It remained for Mrs. Sutherland to complete what her husband had commenced; this she has effected with the most zealous perseverance and an almost unbounded expenditure. The selection of the Bodleian as the depository for this treasure was her act; and she has ex

which a few copies only were struck off, in two volumes quarto.

STATUE OF QUEEN ANNE.

A statue of Queen Anne has just been erected in the College Green, Gloucester. The Queen is represented in her robes of state, crowned, and having a sceptre in her right hand, and a globe in her left; the east side of the pedestal is decorated with military trophies, the north-west and west and south sides with cherubs, supporting the arms of England, Ireland, and Scotland. This fine specimen of sculpture was executed by Mr. John Ricketts of Gloucester, in the year 1730, and formerly stood opposite the Bell Inn, in Southgate Street; from whence it was removed, about 60 years ago, to the park of John Pitt, esq. one of the representatives in Parliament of that city. It was presented by W. Goodrich, esq. to the Dean and Chapter, who have erected it in its present situation. Height of the statue, 6 feet 3 inches; the pedestal on which it stands, including the plinth, 7 feet 6 inches-Total, 13 feet 9 inches.

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