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tivated in Great Britian. By B. Maund. Each Number will contain four coloured Figures, with their Names, Class, Order, Situation, &c. &c., together with much useful Information not commonly found in Scientific Works.

Miss Benger is employed on Memoirs of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, and her unfortunate Family, with Sketches of various Royal and Illustrious Characters, during the Thirty Years' War.

The Rev. Luke Booker, LL.D., Vicar of Dudley, is printing Lectures on the Lord's Prayer, with two Discourses on interesting and important Subjects, which will be published in November.

A Second Edition of the Fruits of Experience, with considerable Additions, by Joseph Brasbridge, is nearly ready.

Mr Charles Turner Thackrah has in the press Lectures on Digestion and Diet. One vol. royal 8vo.

Mr Alex. M'Donnell, Secretary to the Committee of the Inhabitants of Demerara, is about to publish an Inquiry into the State of Negro Slavery, with authentic Reports illustrative of the actual Condition of the Negroes in that Colony.

Second volume of the Mechanics' Magazine, 8vo. boards, with one hundred Engravings.

First volume of the Chemist, 8vo. boards, with nearly one hundred Engravings.

First volume of the Medical Adviser, 8vo. boards, with thirty Engravings.

The celebrated Holbein's Dance of Death, with 52 spirited Engravings by the celebrated Bewick, beautifully printed.

Smiles and Tears, a Series of 13 exquisite Vignettes, with Letter-press Illustrations. A handsome volume.

The Juvenile Bible Class Book, by the Rev. A. E. Faner.

Speedily will be published, a Narrative of the Condition of the Manufacturing Population; and the Proceedings of Government which led to the State Trials in Scotland, for administering unlawful oaths, and the Suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act in 1817, with a detailed Account of the System of Espionage adopted at that period in Glasgow and its neighbourhood. Also, a Summary of similar Proceedings in other parts of the country, to the execution of Thistlewood and others, for High Treason, in 1820. By Alex. B. Richmond.

Time's Telescope for the year 1825 will be published with the Almanacks, on the 22d instant, comprehending a complete guide to the Almanack, an explanation of Saints' Days and Holidays, Illus

trations of British History and Antiquities, the Naturalist's Diary, with a description of the principal culinary vegetables, their mode of culture, &c. Prefixed to which will be an Essay on English Sacred Poetry, and two Introductory Poems, by Mr J. H. Wiffen and Mr Alex Balfour, author of Contemplation and other Poems.

Sylvan Sketches, by the author of "Flora Domestica," will soon appear.

Mr Burridge (the latest author on the "Origin and Prevention of Dry Rot in Shipping") has another work in the press, describing a new Process for tanning Leather in a quarter of the usual time, without extra expense, either with or without oak bark.

We also understand Mr Burridge intends to publish an Essay on Civil Architecture, containing original methods for the prevention of Dry Rot on Terra Firma, by cheap, plain, and simple remedies, which, however, will be inapplicable to old houses, as it will embrace a new system of architecture from the foundations to the roofs.

In the press, a post-octavo volume, containing a graphic picture of the Beauties of the city of Edinburgh, and a more correct account of its inhabitants, their politics, learning, literature, opinions, habits, disposition, and general conduct, than has hitherto appeared.

The long-expected "Tales of Irish Life" are nearly ready for publication. They will be illustrated with Engravings by Messrs. Thompson, Hughes, and Bonner, in their best style, from designs by George Cruikshank.

Suicide and its Antidotes, a series of anecdotes and actual narratives, with suggestions on Mental Distress; by the Rev. Solomon Piggott, M. A. Rector of Dunstable, and author of several works, will appear in a few days.

Speedily will be published in Svo., An Explanatory Dictionary of the Apparatus and Instruments employed in the various operations of Philosophical and Experi mental Chemistry, with seventeen quarto copper-plates; by a practical Chemist.

In the press, in one volume, 12mo. with plates, the Village Farrier, and Complete Cattle Doctor. By Charles Blaine, Veterinary Surgeon.

In one thick volume, 12mo., the Vil lage Lawyer, or every Englishman his own Attorney. By Henry Cooper, Esq.

In 18mo., the Art of Brewing on Scientific Principles, adapted to the use of Brewers and Private Families; with the value and importance of the Saccharometer.

EDINBURGH.

Speedily will be published in one volume 8vo., Essays, Literary and Philosophical, with a few pieces in Verse. By W. S. Northouse, Editor of the Glasgow Free Press, formerly of the London Magazine.

The Encyclopædia of Youth," or a Summary of General Literature, Arts, and Sciences, in four volumes post 8vo. with Engravings on Steel.

The Mechanics' Encyclopædia," or General Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and practical Science, in eight volumes post 8vo. with numerous Engravings.

The Legend of Genevieve; with other Tales and Poems. By Delta. In one volume post 8vo.

A Series of Sacred Lyrics, entitled "the Harp of Zion." By William Knox, Author of "Songs of Israel."

Extracts from a Journal written on the Coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico, in the years 1820, 1821, and 1822. By

Captain Basil Hall, R. N. Author of a Voyage to Loo-Choo. A new Edition, being the fourth. 2 vols. post 8vo.

Remarks on a Peculiar Affection, generally denominated Absorption of the Neck of the Thigh-Bone. By Benjamin Bell.

A Tour in Germany, and some of the Southern Provinces of the Austrian Empire, in years 1820, 1821, and 1822. Second Edition. 2 vols. 12mo.

A Treatise on the Law of Partnership. By James Stark, Esq. Advocate. 8vo.

Historical Notices of Scottish Affairs, during the reigns of Charles II. and James VII., extracted from the Manuscripts of Sir John Lauder of Fountainhall, Bart. 2 vols. 8vo.

Sermons on hearing the Word preached. By Andrew Thomson, D.D. Minister of St George's, Edinburgh.

A Treatise on the Law of Scotland, relative to the Poor. By Alexander Dunlop, jun., Esq. Advocate.

MONTHLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

BIOGRAPHY.

A Dictionary of Musicians, from the earliest ages to the present time, comprising the most important biographical contents of the Works of Gerber, Choron, Fayolli, Count Orloff, Dr Burney, Sir John Hawkins, &c., together with upwards of a hundred original Memoirs of the most eminent living Musicians, and a Summary of the History of Music. 2 vols. 8vo. £.11s. boards.

Conversations of Lord Byron. Noted during a Residence with his Lordship at Pisa, in the Years 1821 and 1822. By Thos. Medwyn, Esq. 24th Light Dragoons. 4to. £111s. 6d. boards.

Resignation; or, Memoirs of the Du fane Family. By A. Selywn. Author of the "Key to Botany." 12mo. 12s.

Self-Advancement; or, Extraordinary Transitions from Obscurity to Greatness. Designed as an object of laudable Emulation for the Youthful Mind. By the Author of Practical Wisdom, &c. 7s. 6d.

Price

The Life of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor, D.D. with a Critical Examination of his Writings. By Reginald Heber. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 15s.

EDUCATION.

Elements of Algebra; compiled from Garnier's French Translation of Leonard Euler; to which are added, Solutions of several Miscellaneous Problems, with

Questions and Examples for the Practice of the Student. By C. Taylor. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

A Practical System of Algebra, designed for the use of Schools and Private Students. By P. Nicholson and J. Rowbotham. 12mo. 2s 6d. boards.

A Key to Bonnycastle's Introduction to Mensuration. 12mo. 4s. 6d. bound.

Lexicon Thucydæum ; a Dictionary of the Greek and English; of the Words, Phrases, and principal Idioms contained in the History of the Peloponnesian War of Thucydides. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

The First Book of Euclid's Elements of Geometry, demonstrated in General 2s. Terms. By R. Garde, A. B.

FINE ARTS.

Memoirs of Painting. By W. Buchanan, Esq., containing a Chronological History of the Importation of Pictures by the great Masters into Great Britain, since the period of the French Revolution; with Critical Remarks thereon, and Sketches of Characters of the leading Masters of the various Schools of Painting. 2 vols. 8vo. £.168.

GEOGRAPHY.

Outlines of a New Theory of the Earth. 8vo. 2s.

Selections from the Works of the Baron de Humboldt, relating to the Climate, Inhabitants, Productions, and Wines of Mexico. By J. Taylor, Esq. 8vo. 12s.

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MATHEMATICS.

a Travestie of the Drama. Large 8vo. plain, 5s. 6d. ; large paper, 7s. 6d. ; coloured, 8s. 6d. Proofs on India paper, 10s.

NOVELS AND ROMANCES.

Tales for Mothers; translated from the French of S. N. Bouilly. 12mo. 6s. boards.

Stanmore; or, the Monk and the Mer. chant's Widow. By Sophia Reeve. 3 vols. 12mo. 18s.

Forget me Not; a Christmas Present for 1825. 18mo. 12s.

Rameses, an Egyptian Tale; with Historical Notes of the Era of the Pharaohs. 3 vols. post 8vo. £110s. boards.

The Confessions of a Gamester. 8vo. 7s. boards.

Duncan's Supplement to Playfair's An Irish Historical Tale of 1798. 3 vols. The Insurgent Chief; or, O'Halloran. Geometry.

MEDICINE AND SURGERY.

Opinions on the Causes and Effects of the Disease denominated Tic Doloureux. By Charles Bue, Surgeon-Dentist. 8vo.

7s. boards.

Advice on Diet and Regimen, by a Physician. 8vo. 2s. stitched.

A Nosological Practice of Physic, embracing Physiology. By George Pearson Dawson, M.D. 8vo. 14s. boards.

Commentaries on Diseases of the Stomach and Bowels of Children. By Rob. ley Dunglison, M.D. &c. &c. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Practical Remarks. Part 1, On Acute and Chronic Ophthalmia, Ulcers of the Eye, &c. &c. Part 2, On Remittent Fever, viz. Simple and Complicated. By Thomas O'Halloran, M.D. 8vo. 5s.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A Treatise on Field Diversions. By a Gentlemen of Suffolk, a staunch Sportsman. 12mo. 5s. boards.

Select Proverbs of All Nations; illustrated with Notes and Comments. To which are added, A Summary of Ancient Pastimes, Holidays, and Customs; with an Analysis of the Wisdom of the Ancients, and of the Fathers of the Church. By Thomas Fielding. 18mo. 5s. 6d. boards.

The Young Brewer's Monitor. 8vo. 5s. 6d.

Crutwell's Housekeeper's Accompt Book (1825). 4to. 2s.

The Universal Review; or the Chronicle of the Literature of all Nations. No. 4. 5s.

A Whisper to a Newly-married Pair, from a Widowed Wife. Small 12mo. 3s. 6d.

Der Freischutz, or the Seventh Bullet. A Series of Twelve Illustrations of this popular Opera, drawn by an Amateur, and etched by George Cruikshank; with

12mo. 18s.

Alfred; or, The Youthful Inquirer ; in which many of the Operations of Nature and Art are familiarly explained, and adapted to the Comprehension of Children. 18mo.

Caprice; or, Anecdotes of the Listowel Family. 3 vols. 12mo. £.1ls.

NATURAL HISTORY.

Natural History of the Bible; by Thaddeus Mason Harris, D.D. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

The Naturalist's Companion. 8vo. 12s. boards, or £lls. with coloured Plates.

PHILOSOPHY.

A Philosophical Dictionary; from the French of M.Voltaire. Vol. V. 12mo. 8s.

POETRY.

Poems, and Poetical Translations. By Samuel Gower. 2s. 6d.

A Dictionary of Quotations from the British Poets, in Three Parts. Part the Third, Rhyme. By the Author of "The Peerage and Baronetage Charts," &c. &c.

12mo. 7s. 6d. boards.

Power's Miscellaneous Poems. 2 vols. 12mo. 14s.

Poems appropriate for a Sick or Melan. choly Hour, &c. 12mo. 5s.

A Midsummer Day's Dream. A Poem. By Edwin Atherstone. Foolscap 8vo. Ss. Translations and Imitations. By the Author of "Ireland, a Satire." Foolscap 8vo. 7s.

POLITICS.

Hansard's Parliamentary Debates, Vol. X. (New Series). Royal 8vo. £111s6d. A Compendious Abstract of the Public General Acts passed in 5 Geo. IV. ; being the Fifth Session of the Seventh Parlia ment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. With Notes and Comments. By Thomas Walter Wil

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Morning Meditations; or, a Series of Reflections on various passages of Holy Scripture, and Scriptural Poetry. By the Author of "Retrospect,' ""Ocean," "Village," "Observer," &c. &c. 12mo. 4s. bound.

Sermons on the Fifty-first Psalm; with others on Doctrinal and Practical Subjects. By the Rev. J. Bull, M.A., Curate of Clipston, Northamptonshire, and Master of the Endowed Grammar School and Hospital in the same Village. 8vo. 10s.

Crossman's Prayers. 12mo. 4s.

Sermons for Young Persons in the Higher and Middle Classes of Society. From Ninety-two Sermons, by the late Right Rev. Theodore Dekon, D.D., Bishop of the Protestant Church in the Diocese of South Carolina. Selected by the Rev. E. Beren, M.A. 12mo. 5s.

VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.

The Emigrant's Note-Book and Guide, with Recollections of Upper and Lower Canada during the late war. By J. C. Morgan, H.P. late 2d Bat. R.M. 7s. 6d. boards.

Columbia: its Present State (in respect of) Climate, Soil, Productions, Population, Government, Commerce, Revenue, Manufactures, Arts, Literature, Manners, Education, and Inducements to Emigration; with an original Map, and Itineraries, partly from Spanish Surveys, partly from actual observation. By Col. Francis Hall, Hydrographer in the Service of Columbia. 8vo. 7s.

Narrative of Lord Byron's Voyage to Corsica and Sardinia, during the Summer and Autumn of the year 1821. Compiled from the Minutes made by the Passengers, and Extracts from the Journal of his Lordship's Yacht, the Mazeppa, kept by Capt. Benson, R.N. Foolscap 8vo. 3s.

The World in Miniature, edited by Fred. Shoberl. The Asiatic Islands and New Holland : being a Description of the Manners, Customs, Character, and the State of Society of the various Tribes by

which they are inhabited. Illustrated by 26 coloured Engravings. 2 vols. 18mo. 12s.

A Summary View of America; comprising a Description of the Face of the Country, and of several of the principal Cities; with Remarks on the Social, Moral, and Political Character of the People; being the result of Observations and Enquiries during a Journey in the United States. By an Englishman. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

TOPOGRAPHY.

The Topography of all the known Vineyards, containing a Description of all the Kinds and Quality of their Products, and a Classification. Translated from the French, and Abridged, so as to form a manual and guide to all Importers and Purchasers of Wines. 12mo. 6s.

Excursions in Cornwall, foolscap 8vo. 15s., demy 8vo. £.14s. India proofs, £.33s.

The Visitor's New Guide to the Spa of Leamington Priors, and its vicinity, &c. &c. Embellished with 13 Engravings. By W. T. Moncriff. 12mo. 8s. 6d. bds.

EDINBURGH.

The Farmer's Magazine. No. C. 3s. Bay Leaves. By T. C. Smith, foolscap 8vo. 6s. boards.

A Discourse on the Rise, Progress, Peculiar Objects, and Importance, of Political Economy: containing an Outline of a Course of Lectures on the Principles and Doctrines of that Science. By J. R. M'Culloch, Esq. 5s.

Derriana, consisting of a History of the Siege of Londonderry, and Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689, with Historical Poetry and Biographical Notes, &c. By the Rev. John Graham, M. A. Curate of Lifford, in the Diocese of Derry. 8vo. 6s. boards.

Rothelan; a Romance of the English Histories. By the Author of Annals of the Parish, Ringan Gilhaize, the Spaewife, &c. 3 vols. 12mo. £.1ls. bds.

Memoirs of the Life of John Law of Lauriston, including a Detailed Account of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the Mississippi System. By John Philip Wood, Esq. 12mo. 6s. boards.

The Scrap Book: a collection of Amusing and Striking Pieces, in Prose and Verse, with Occasional Remarks and Contributions. By John M'Diarmid, Author of the Life of William Cowper, &c. &c. Volume II. 8s. 6d. boards.

The Traveller's Guide through Scotland, newly Arranged and Corrected to 1824. In 2 volumes 12mo. To which is added an Itinerary. 16s. bound.

The Pleasure Tours in Scotland. To which is added an Itinerary. Corrected to 1824. 9s. bound.

Adolphe and Selanie, or the Power of Attachment; a Moral Tale, founded on Facts. By Henri L. Dubois, Teacher of the French Language. 12mo. 7s. 6d. boards.

On the Progressive Diffusion of Divine Knowledge, a Sermon, preached before the very Reverend the Synod of Aberdeen, on Tuesday April 13th 1824, and published at their desire. By the Rev. Alexander Black, D.D. Minister of the Gospel at Tarves. Is.

Views of the Principal Buildings, &c. in the City of Edinburgh, and its Vicinity, correctly delineated and neatly Engraved in Aquatinta, with Plan of the City and Environs. By Robert Scott, Engraver; in one volume 12mo., 10s. plain, and 12s. coloured, boards.

French Grammatology; or, a Complete Course of French. By Monsieur Gabriel Surenne, Teacher of French, Edinburgh. 3 vols. 12mo. 15s. bound.

Gow's Vocal Melodies of Scotland, arranged for the Flute. By Mr Henderson. Part Second. 4s.

Memoirs of the Rev. Thomas Halyburton. With an Introductory Essay, by the Rev. David Young, Perth. 12mo. 4s. boards.

The Mourner's Companion: containing Flavel's Token for Mourners.

Cecil's Visit to the House of Mourning.

Shaw's Welcome to the Plague, Farewell to Life, and the Angelical Life. With an Introductory Essay. By Robert Gordon, D.D. Edinburgh. 12mo. 4s. boards.

Essays and Sermons of the Rev. John M'Laurin. With an Introductory Essay, by the Rev. John Brown, Edinburgh. 12mo. 6s. 6d. boards.

Poems, by William Cowper, Esq. With an Introductory Essay, by James

Montgomery, Author of Songs of Zion, Greenland, World before the Flood, &c. 12mo. 6s. boards.

The Christian Martyr, a Tale of the First Century. Intended for Youth.

18mo. 3s. boards.

The History of Mary Forbes, the Pious Sabbath-School Teacher. 18mo. 1s. 6d. boards.

The History of St. Columba, the Apostle of the Highlands. By John Smith, D.D. 18mo. 2s. 6d. boards.

Plurality of Offices in the Church of Scotland Examined :-exhibiting a view of their History in general-their inconsistency with the due Discharge of Pastoral Obligation-the light in which they have been viewed by the Reformed Churches at large, and by the Church of Scotland in particular-and the power of the Church to put them down. The Work also contains a Review of the whole Controversy regarding the appointment of Principal M'Farlane to the Inner High Church of Glasgow. By the Rev. Robert Burns. 12mo. 3s. 6d. boards.

Novels and Romances, by 66 the Author of Waverley," comprising the Pirate, Fortunes of Nigel, Peveril of the Peak, and Quentin Durward, beautifully printed by Ballantyne, and embellished with Illustrations by eminent Artists and Vignette Titles. 7 vols. 18mo. £.29s.

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MONTHLY REGISTER.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

EUROPE.

FRANCE. The Paris journals for a considerable time past have been chiefly filled with the squables of the different political parties of the French metropolis, and the news which they do contain is of very little importance. A trifling riot occurred lately in Paris, in consequence of a priest having refused to perform the usual

funeral ceremonies over the remains of an actor, but it was soon quelled.

The interment of the late King took place with great magnificence at the Abbey of St. Denis, on Monday the 25th Oct. The same opportunity was scized to replace within their former abodes the hearts and various parts of the bodies of Henry IV., Louis XIII., Louis XIV.,

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