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untimely end of the Princess,' remarks Mr. Hall, be the means of giving that religious impulse to the public mind, which shall turn us to righteousness, the benefits she will have conferred upon her country, in both worlds, will more than equal the glories of the most prosperous and extend<ed reign.' At the same time, its efficiency as a means of producing such an impression, must materially depend on the event being adequately felt in all its genuine importance, as not merely a melancholy and affecting incident, but a great national calamity, which, by whatsoever circumstances it may have been rendered morally necessary, is inflicted upon as a nation, for some specific design. Whether this moral design shall be answered, rests with us, and upon its accomplishment may absolutely depend the political consequences which shall spring from this calamity. It is in the highest degree derogatory to the wisdom of Divine Providence to suppose that so solemn a visitation, attended by such awful pomp of circumstances, one which affects so deeply our national hopes, should not have a further meaning than is conveyed by the language of similar calamities in private life, the ordinary lessons of mortality.

The Deity himself adorned this victim with his own hands, accumu lating upon her all the decorations and ornaments best adapted to render her the object of universal admiration. He permitted her to touch whatever this sublunary scene presents that is most attractive and alluring, but to grasp nothing; and after conducting her to an eminence where she could survey all the glories of the empire as her destined possession closed her eyes in death.' Hall's Sermon.

But, indeed, the death of the Princess Charlotte, is not merely impressive as an historical event of awful interest, bordering upon sublimity,-involving the extinction of two successive reigns, which promised to carry on so far into the future the fortunes of our country; we need not look beyond the present moment, in order to justify its being represented as an incalculable loss. Even now, her character had begun to diffuse a most benignant lustre on society, and her exalted: example was already enlisted on the side of domestic virtue, and piety. She had already commenced in the hearts of the people that reign which promised to bring back the days of romantic loyalty. The sanguine anticipations of a nation with regard to the future sovereign, have often been disappointed, but in this instance they seemed to have a rational basis in the religious character of the illustrious individual, and to rest, not on the vague qualities of a good-heart, but upon good principles.

O, had our beloved princess lived to wear the crown, from so much as has been developed of her conduct and character, we might reasonably have hoped that her reign would have been generous, mild, VOL. IX. N. S.

and pacific-that her throne would have been established in righte ousness, wisdom, and beneficence, to a degree beyond what we or our fathers have ever secu!-that profligate characters would have been kept from her presence, and that her royal person, court, and government would have been surrounded and supported by the best worthies of our land, "such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness;"-that her influence and approbation, and the force of her example would have nourished and raised to a high point of excellence, all the personal and domestic virtues in the superior orders of society!-that thus, infidelity, irreligion, and profaneness, would have been discountenanced in the higher ranks much more than now they are, and temperance, chastity, integrity, and purity would have been much more encouraged; that her talents, her acquirements, and her character would have been so exercised in forming the minds and guarding the morals of her children, as, under the divine blessing, to have been the means of sending down distinguished mercies to a distant posterity.-And why, O why, has it not been thus?" Our iniquities have turned away these things; and our sins have withholden these good things from us."-Dr. Smith's Sermon.

Apart from all political contingencies, then, we are justified in classing this affecting catastrophe with some of the most melancholy occurrences in our annals. We think that this is the only view that can be taken of it, that can secure the full and appropriate impression which it is within the design of this providential dispensation, to produce. If this be the case, it is surely reasonable to inquire, with some anxiety, how far it may be intended as a warning of impending evil, or how far the extinction of this great light inay resemble the Apocalyptic vial poured into that element, which changes its whole temperature, and is the presage of fearful commotions, of thunders, lightnings, and tempests.'

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Mr. Hall's Sermon is peculiarly and powerfully adapted to produce this adequate impression. It is a most finished production, every way worthy of the signal occasion, and it will give the proper tone to public feeling, by its sublime eloquence and its elevated, affecting piety. The extracts we have already given supersede the necessity of criticism, and indeed upon this we have now no room to enter. In our next Number, it is our intention to proceed to what perhaps our readers may be disposed to remind us is our proper business as Reviewers, the more particular notice of the character of the respective Sermons which have been published on the present occasion.

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In February next will be published, dedicated by permission to his grace the Duke of Devonshire, Peak Scenery, being the first of a series of excursions in Derbyshire. By E. Rhodes, of Sheffield. This work, which is intended to form one of the most elegant topographical productions of the British press, will be beautifully printed in demy and royal quarto, and will be accompanied with engravings, finely executed by Messrs. W. B. and G. Cooke, from drawings by F. L. Chantrey, A. R. A. by whom they have been presented to the author as a token of friendship, and a mark of his attachment to his native county. Each part will be paged separately, so as to constitute a distinct production; and though, when connected, the whole will form a regular series, the work may be either continued or declined at any period of the publication, at the election of the purchaser. More than one half the copies intended to be printed, being already subscribed for, all future applications are requested to be addressed to the author. Fifty copies only will be published in imperial quarto, with proof impressions, price 31. each. royal quarto, 11. 14s. demy quarto, 11. 4s.

Mr. Donald Mackay has in the press, and will shortly publish in one volume, The Ladies Encyclopædia; being an introduction to those branches of science essential in the education of young females; comprehending Chronology, Ancient History, Geography, Music, Drawing, and Dancing. From the French of Madame de la Mimardiere, author of Moral Philosophy and Mythology for young ladies, with considerable additions.

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To be published on the third Saturday in January, 1818, and continued monthly, the first number of a New Periodical Journal, the object of which will be to convey to the public a great variety of new, original, and interesting matter; and, by a methodical arrangement of all inventions in the arts, discoveries in the sciences, and novelties in literature, to enable the reader to keep pace with the progress of human knowledge. To be printed uniformly with the Quarterly Review. The price, by the year, will be 21. 2s.

In the press, the fourth and last canto of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, with considerable notes, comprising observations upon society, literature, &c. made during his travels and residence abroad. By the right hon. Lord Byron. 8vo.

A View of the State of Europe during the middle ages: By Henry Hallam, Esq. is printing in 2 vols. 4to.

Preparing for publication, the Dramatic Works complete, with the Poems, &c. of the late right hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan. To which will be prefixed an Essay on the life and genius of the Author. By Thomas Moore, Esq. Author of Lalla Rookh. 4 vols. 8vo.

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In the press, a copious Greek Grammar. By Augustus Matthiæ, Doctor in Philosophy, Director of the Gymnasium, and Librarian of the Ducal Library at Altenburg; translated into English, from the German, by the late Rev. E. V. Blomfield, M. A. Fellow of Emanuel College, Cambridge. 2 vols. 8vo.

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In the press, and speedily will be published, Strictures on Dr. Chalmers's Discourses on Astronomy, shewing his astronomical and theological views irreconcilable to each other; and, that in his attempt to harmonize the doctrine of Scripture and Astronomy, instead of silencing the infidel, he has given fresh ground for cavil. By John Overton.

The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral of Winchester, by Mr. Britton, with 30 engravings, is just published. It comprises an original investigation into the early establishment and progress of Christianity, in the South Western part of the Island, i. e. among the West Saxons; an essay ou the origin and architectural styles of the present cathedral; and a descrip

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Mr. Britton's first Number of illustrations of York Cathedral, is also published, with six engravings, by the two Le Keux's, Scott, &c. from drawings by Mackenzie and Blore.

In the press, and will be published early in January 1818, the third edition, with additions, 12mo. 3s. 6d. bds. of the Pleasures of Religion; in Letters from Joseph Felton to his son Charles.

In a few days may be expected, the second edition of Dr. Ryland's Memoir of the late Rev. A. Fuller. This edition

has undergone a thorough revision, and has received many additions. It is not an abridgement, as has been announced, but is printed in a smaller type, in order to reduce the price.

In the press, the second edition of the Rev. Robert Hall's Funeral Sermon for the Princess Char-lotte.

We are glad to find that the sug gestion in our November Number, relative to the propriety of celebrating the Third Centenary of the Reformation, by public addresses suitable to the remembrance of so glorious a deliverance, appears not to have been thrown away. The Protestant Union Society have issued a circular recommendation on the subject, in which notice is taken that John Wiclif (the Morning Star of the Reformation) died on the 31st of December 1517, and the succeeding Sunday (Jan. 4.) presents, it is therefore conceived, a favourable occasion for improving that important event. This suggestion, several of the Clergy and Dissenting Ministers have intimated their intention of complying with, and we earnestly hope that the call will be generallyobeyed throughout the country.

Art. XII. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

BIOGRAPHY.

Shakspeare and his Times, including the Biography of the Poet; Criticism on his Genius and Writings; a Disquisition on the Object of his Sonnets; a new Chronology of his Plays; and a History of the Manners, Customs, and Amusements, Superstitions, Poetry, and Elegant Literature of his Age. By Nathan Drake, M.D. Author of Literary Hours, and of Essays on Periodical Literature. With a portrait, engraved from a cast made by Mr. G. Bullock, from the monumental bust at Stratford upon Avon. 2 vols. 4to. 51. 5s. bds.

*** A few copies on royal paper, for the purpose of illustration, may be had, price 71. 7s.

EDUCATION:

A Companion to the Globes, comprising an astronomical introduction, the various problems that may be performed by the Globes, preceded by the subjects to which they refer, and accompanied by numerous examples, re

capitulatory exercises, &c. calculated to convey a complete knowledge of the use of the Globes, and of the principles on which the science is founded. By a private Teacher. 12mo. 4s, 6d.

Likewise, a Key to the above. 2s. Galignani's Grammar and Exercises, in twenty-four lectures on the Italian Language, third edition, with numerous additions and improvements. By A. Montucci, LL.D. Svo, 8s. bds.

Italian Extracts, being an extensive selection from the best classic and modern Italian authors, intended as a supplement to the above Grammar and Exercises. By A. Montucci, LL.D. second edition, 8vo. 9s. bds.

A Greek Primer. By A. Dickenson, containing the various inflections of nouns, participles, and verbs, with numerous vocabularies, and an appendix of verbs, simple and compound, conjugated in full. 3s. 6d. bound.

Remarks on a course of Education, designed to prepare the youthful mind for a career of honour, patriotism, and

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