sia and other inferiour schools, have published more treatises on grammar which proves that they both enter into the spirit of their duties.

25. I conclude by recommending to the attention of the Hellenist a new edition of the Greek and German Dictionary, by Professor Schneider, of Franckfert-on-the-Oder, which has been recently printed at Leipsick in two quarto volumes. This is undoubtedly the most perfect and philosophical Greek lexicon extant. It may perhaps be objected to it, that it is not in Latin,* but it is a fact that German translates Greek more accurately than Latin. On this account German is absolutely indispensable for a Hellenist, who intends to be thoroughly acquainted with his science. Mr. Boissonade mentioned this lexicon in the Journal de l'Empire (Feb. 1808) with the respect it merits. Its author exhibits an entire acquaintance with criticism, philology, and antiquities. He has been known in the literary world more than thirty years by his treatises, generally written in Latin, on different classicks, such as Pindar, Anacreon, Strabo, Oppian, Plutarch, and on the several branches of natural history among the ancients, and finally by his edition of the "Scriptores rei rusticae veteres," which was printed at Leipsick in the latter part of the last century, in nine parts. 8vo.

Besides this remarkable work, a valuable Greek and Latin Dictionary has been published by Mr. Born. We have already noticed the "Lexicon Xenophonteum," by Sturtz, and the "Lexicon Herodoteum," by Borheck, &c. There are many other works of the same kind, which we must pass over in silence, as we have mentioned the most valuable.

From the (London) MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

On the 24th of February, at an auction in the capital, there was sold a Greek manuscript, collected by one of his majesty's foreign ministers, at the island of Patmos, in the Archipelago. It is a folio volume, in appropriate classical binding, vellum, with rich gold Ionick border, and gilt edges, and contains upwards of seven hundred and eighty pages, on cotton paper; with, generally, twenty-nine lines of text, in a two-inch margin on each page; illustrated by about sixty illuminated figures. The principal title is, ΑΘΗΝΑΙΟΥ ΠΕΡΙ ΜΗΧΑΝΗ,

* The Latin translation is however, frequently annexed.

MATON, which is followed by several treatises on similar subjects, by other writers. Concerning the first author, Lempriere, in his Classical Dictionary says, "Athenaeus was a Roman general, in the age of Gallienus, who is supposed to have written a book on military engines." In Fabricii Bibliotheca Graeca, vol. v. the title of this book stands No. 143 in the catalogue of Greek manuscripts belonging to the royal Neapolitan library. This manuscript is written in three different hands, but all fair, and thus dated at the end: "Finished on 7 May, 1545." But the characters at the beginning evidently denote an antiquity of at least a century anteriour to that date; and it will doubtless occur to the recollection of the learned, that the late Porson pronounced Greek manuscripts of that age to be equal to Latin works of the ninth century. On the first page is written, in more modern Greek, " This present book belongs to the God-trodden mountain Sinai." The sum for which it was sold was sixty-one guineas.

A Literary and Philosophical Society has just been established in the populous village of Hackney. It consists of three classes, none of which is limited: 1. Ordinary members who contribute to the funds, enjoy the use of the books, &c. 2. Honourary members, consisting of such gentlemen whose association may reflect honour on the society, and whose opinion of the labours of its members may be such as to impress them with sentiments of respect for this mark of regard. 3. Those whose attachment to literature may entitle them to become members, but whose finances would prevent their contributing to the subscriptions for the support of the society. To these last, the library will be open gratis. It is intended that the meetings on Tuesday evenings shall be principally occupied by literary conversations, and reading such papers on scientifick or literary subjects, as the society may be favoured with. The subjects for conversation, or books for the library, are to comprehend the mathematicks, natural philosophy and history, chemistry, polite literature, antiquities, civil history, biography, questions of general law and policy, commerce, and the arts; but religion, the practical branches of the law and physick, British politicks, and indeed all politicks of the day, shall be deemed prohibited subjects. The purchase of philosophical instruments, and patronizing lectures on philosophical subjects, form part of the plan of the society. The sub

scription is fixed at one guinea per annum for ordinary mem-
bers, and the last Monday in March is appointed for the annu-
al general meeting of the society.

EDITORS' NOTE.

We have received an obituary notice of the late Hon. Samuel Dexter,
and regret that it came too late for this number. We shall give it a
ready insertion in our next.

CATALOGUE,

OF NEW PUBLICATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.

FOR JUNE, 1810.

Sunt bona, sunt quaedam mediocria, sunt mala plura. Mart.

NEW WORKS.

*Ten Hints addressed to wise men; concerning the dispute which
ended, on Nov. 8, 1809, in the dismission of Mr. Jackson, the British
Minister to the United States. Boston; John Eliot, pp 115 8vo.

*Two Dissertations-First, The Nature and Constitution of the Law,
which was given to Adam in Paradise; designed to shew what was the
effect of the disobedience-Second, The scene of Christ in the Garden
of Gethsemane; designed to shew the nature of the Cup, which he
prayed might pass from him. By David Sanford, A. м. pastor of a church
in Medway, Massachusetts Boston; Farrand, Mallory and Co.

* An Account of the Rise, Progress, and present State of the Boston
Female Asylum, together with the Act of Incorporation; also, the Bye-
Laws, and Rules and Regulations, adopted by the Board of Managers.
Boston; Russell and Cutler.

* A Discourse delivered at the Funeral of the Rev. David Sanford,
A. M. late pastor of the second church in Medway, who died April 7th,
1810, aetatis 73 By Nathaniel Emmons, D. D. pastor of the Church in
Franklin. Boston; Farrand, Mallory and Co.

* Report from the Secretary of the Treasury, on the subject of Ame-
rican Manufactures, prepared in obedience to resolution of the House
of Representatives, April 19, 1810, Referred to Mr. Macon, Mr. Pitkin,
Mr. Fisk, and Mr. Clopton. Boston ; John Eliot, jun.

* A Sermon preached April 27th, 1810, at the Ordination of the Rev.
Seth F. Swift, to the pastoral care of the second Congregational Church
in Nantucket. By John Simpkins, a. m. pastor of the church in Brew-
ster. Published at the request of the hearers. Boston; John Eliot, jr.
A Discourse delivered in Wethersfield, at the Funeral of the Hon.
John Chester, Esq. who died Nov. 4, 1809, in the 61st year of his age. By
John Marsh, D. D. pastor of the first church in Wethersfield. Published
by the request of the bereaved family. Hartford; Hudson and Good-
win.

Sermon preached before his Excellency the Governour, and the Ho-
nourable Legislature of the State of Connecticut, convened at Hartford,

Such books, pamphlets, etc, as are designated by this mark (*) may be found at the Bos-
ton Athenaeum.

on the Anniversary Election, May 10, 1810. By John Eliot, A. м. pastor
of a church in Guilford. Hartford; Hudson and Goodwin.

* An Essay on the Establishment of a Chancery Jurisdiction in Mas-
sachusetts. Boston; Farrand, Mallory and Co.

A Sermon preached at Boston, before his Excellency Christopher
Gore, Governour, his Honour David Cobb, Lieutenant Governour, the
Council and Legislature, upon the Annual Election, May 30, 1810.—By
Elijah Parish, D D. pastor of the church in Byfield. Boston; printed
by subscription.

* An Address, delivered before the Massachusetts Charitable Fire
Society, June 1. By James Richardson. Boston; Russell and Cutler.

A Sermon delivered before the Massachusetts Missionary Society,
at their eleventh annual meeting in Boston, May 29, 1810. By Jacob
Norton, A. M. Pastor of the first church in Weymouth. To which is
added, an Appendix, containing some Observations on the character of
Antichrist, drawn up by the Hon. Richard Cranch, Esq. a. a. s. Boston;
Lincoln and Edmands.

* The Opinion of Judge Cooper on the Effect of a Sentence of a Fo-
reign Court of Admiralty. Published with his permission, by Alex. Jas.
Dallas. New York; R. M'Dermot.

* Papers for 1810, communicated to the Massachusetts Society for
promoting Agriculture. Published by the Trustees. Boston; Russell
and Cutler.

*The Simplicity that is in Christ, and the danger of its being corrupt-
ed. A Sermon preached in Boston, at the annual convention of the
Congregational Ministers of Massachusetts, May 31, 1810. 8vo. pp. 38.
John Eliot, jr.

NEW EDITIONS.

* Sermons on various subjects, evangelical, devotional and practical,
adapted to the promotion of Christian Piety, Family Religion, and Youth-
ful Virtue. By Joseph Lathrop, D. D. pastor of the first church in West-
Springfield. Second edition. 5 vols. 8vo.

An Exposition of the conduct of France towards America, illustrat-
ed by cases decided in the Council of Prizes in Paris. By Lewis Gold-
smith, Notary Publick, author of Mr. D'Hauterieve's "Etat de la France
a la Fin de l'an 3. New York; E. Sargeant.

An Explanation of the Conduct of France towards America. New
York; E. Sargeant.

* The Lake of Killarney, in 2 vols. By Anna Maria Porter. Boston:
W. M'Ilhenney.

WORKS PROPOSED AND IN PRESS.

In press, and will be speedily published by Wm M'Ilhenny, the fol-
lowing new novels, by celebrated authors, viz. The Scottish Chiefs, a
romance, by Miss Jane Porter, author of Thaddeus of Warsaw, and Re-
marks on Sidney's Aphorisms.—Tales of Real Life, forming a sequel to
Mrs. Edgeworth's Tales of Fashionable Life -The Wife, or Model for
Women, a tale by Mrs. Edgeworth.-The Libertine Husband, translat-
ed from the French of Madam de Stael Holstein, author of " Delphine,"
Corinna, &c.-The House of Osma and Almeria, or Convent of St. Ilde-
fonso, a tale, by Regina Maria Roche, author of the Children of the Ab-
bey, Discarded Son, &c.-Chevalier de Versenai, a novel, translated
from the French of Madam Cottin, author of Elizabeth, or the Exiles of
Siberia, &c. &c.

S. Etheridge, of Charlestown, proposes to publish by subscription,
Calmet's great Dictionary of the Bible. 4 vols. quarto.