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At Jena, M. F. Jacobs has published the third Number of his Elementary Principles of the Greek Language. (Elementarbuch der griechischen Sprache.)

M. F. Hezel has published at Dorpat, an Introduction to General Grammar, particularly applied to the German Language. (Einleitung in die Allgmeine Sprachlehre, 8vo. pp. 120. 8 gr.)

SWEDEN.

Books published this Year. Economical Annals, published monthly, by the Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Public as well as private economical regu

lations and discoveries, are the subject of this work, the 1st number of which con

tais among other articles, some recent discoveries concerning potat es; the manner of bleaching Inen in Holland, &c.

The History of the Jews, by Josephus, translated and continued to the present time, by Halberg.

The Mosaic Law, by S. D. Michaelis, abridged by A. Hedrin, B. D. with a Preface, by G. Wykman, D. D. Professor of Theology at the University of Upsal.

The History of England, 3d vol. to the year 1760, abridged from several Authors, by Joh. af Bjerkèn.

ART. XXXI. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED. We hope that no writer will take exception at the omission of his work in the following list, as information respecting it may not have reached us :-the insertion of any work should not be considered as a sanction of it; the list consisting of articles, which we have not examined.

AGRICULTURE.

COMMERCE.

An Essay on the Theory of Money and Transactions of the Horticultural Society Principles of Commerce. By J. Wheatly.

of London. vol. 1. part 1. 7s. 6d.

BIOGRAPHY,

An Account of the Life and Writings of Dr. Hugh Blair. By J. Hill, L. L. D. 8vo. 6s.

An Account of the Life and Writings of David Hume, Esq. By T. E. Ritchie. Svo. 10s. 5d.

A Catalogue of the Royal and Noble Authors of England, Scotland, and Ireland; with Lists of their Works. By the late Earl of Orford. Enlarged and continued to the present time, by T. Park, F. S. A. 5 vol. 8vo. 71. 7s. or 4to. 111. 11s.

CHEMISTRY,

Dialogues in Chemistry, intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young People: in which the first Principles of that Science are fully explained. To which are added, Questions, and other Exercises for the Examination of Pupils. By the Rev. J. Joyce, Author of Scientific Dialogues, in six volumes, to which the above is a Sequel. 2 vols. 18mo. 7s. halfbound.

CLASSICAL LITERATURE.

Opuscula Ruhnkeniana: accedunt Epistolæ novem ad J. P. d'Orvillium antehac ineditæ. Prefationem et Indices addidit T. Kidd, 8vo. 12s. boards.

4to. 11. 5s.

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Recueil de Pieces Choisies; avec l'Explication des Idiotismes et des Phrases difficiles qui s'y trouvent. Per Lindley Murray, Auteur d'une Grammaire Angloise, &c. &c. 12mo. 3s. boards.

The Student's Companion; or, a Summary of General Knowledge; comprehending Geography, Natural History, Astronomy, Chronology, History, Biography, Commerce, Belles Lettres, History of Literature Theology, and Politics. By John Sab ne. 12mo. 7s. boards. Illustrated by many Engravings.

Les Voyages de Cyrus; avec un Discours sur la Mythologie et la Theologie des Anciens. Par M. Ramsay. Seconde Edition, avec la Signification des Mots les plus difficiles en Anglois au bas de chaque page. Revue et soigneusement corrigée, par Dr. Wanostrocht. 12mo. 4s. 6d. bound.

FINE ARTS.

Daniel's Rural Sports, 3 vols. 8vo. 51. 5s. boards, and in 3 vols. 4to. 71. 17s. 6d. boards. A new edition, with considerable additions and improvements.

HISTORY.

Memoirs of John Lord de Joinville, Grand Seneschal of Champagne, written by himself, containing a Part of the Reign of Louis IX King of France, surnamed St. Louis, including an Account of that King's Expedition to Egypt in the year 1248. To which are added, the Notes and Dissertations of M. Du Cange on the above, together with the Dissertations of M. Le Baron de La Battie, on the Life of St. Louis, M. L'Evêque de la Ravaliere and M. Falconet, on the Assassins of Syria; from the "Memoires de l'Academie de Belles Lettres et Inscriptions de France." The whole translated by Thomas Johnes, Esq. M. P. in 2 vols. 4to. illustrated by engravings. 41. 4s.

LAW.

Observations upon the proposed Reform in the Administration of Civil Justice in Scotland. By James Fergusson, Esq. Advocate, 8vo. 4s. sewed.

A Treatise on the Law of Idiocy an Lunacy; to which is subjo ned, an Appendix, containing the Practice of the Court ́of Chancery on this subject; by A. Highmore. 6s. boards.

MEDICINE.

Address to the Professors of Physic and Surgery in London and Westminster; proposing the Institution of a Society for investigating the Cause, Symptons, and cure of the Hydrophobia, 6d.

Medical Reports of Cases and Experi

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ments, with Observations, chiefly derived from Hospital Practice: to which are added, an Inquiry into the Origin of Canine Madness, and Thoughts on a Plan for its Extirpation from the British Isles. Samuel Argent Bardsley, M. D. M. R. M. S. Edinburgh; and M. S. London: Physician to the Manchester Infirmary, Dispensary, Lunatic Hospital, and Asylum; and Vice-President of the Literary and Philosophical Society, at Manchester. 8vo. 8s. boards.

Discourses on the Management of Infants, and the Treatment of their Diseases; written in a plain, familiar Style, to render them intelligible and useful to all Mothers. By John Herdman, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, of the Medical Society, Edinburgh, and one of the Physicians of the City Dispensary. The second Discourse may be had separate, price 3s. 6d. 8vo. 6s. boards.

First Lines of the Practice of Surgery, illustrated by such Plates as are essential to the Subject; being an Elementary Work for Students, and a concise Book of Reference for Practitioners. By Samuel Cooper, 8vo. 12s. boards.

An Epitome of the Diseases incident to Children, foolscap, 8vo. price 3s. 6d. By William Heberden, M. D. F. R. S.

A View of the Nervous Temperament; being a Practical Enquiry into the increasing Prevalence, Prevention, and Treatment of those Diseases commonly called Nervous, Bilious, Stomach and Liver Complaints, Indigestion, Low Spirits, Gout, &c. By Thomas Trotter, M.D. 8vo. 7s. boards.

A popular Essay on the Disorder familiarly termed a Cold, containing a collection of Receipts and Remedies. By E. L. White, 5s.

An Essay on the Nature of Fever; being an Attempt to ascertain the Principles of its Treatment. By A. P. Wilson, M. D. 5s.

An Inquiry into the Changes induced on Atmospheric Air by the Germination of Seeds, the Vegetation of Plants, and the Respiration of Animals. By D. Ellis. 6d.

MILITARY ECONOMY.

General Observations upon the probable Effects of any Measures which have for their Object the Increase of the Regular Army; and upon the Principles which should regulate the System for calling out the great Body of the People in Defence of the British Empire. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

MISCELLANIES.

The Young Lady's Pocket Library; or,

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Parental Monitor: containing, 1. Dr. Gregory's Father's Legacy to his Daughters; 2. Lady Pennington's Unfortunate Mother's Advice to her Daughters; 3. Marchioness de Lambert's Advice of a Mother to her Daughter; 4. Moore's Fables for the Female Sex, foolscap, 8vo. 6s. boards.

The Paraphrase of an Anonymous Greek Writer, (hitherto published under the name of Andronicus Rhodius) on the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle. Translated from the Greek, by William Bridgman, F.L.S. royal 4to. 11. 11s. 6d. boards.

My Pocket Book; or, a Hint for a Ryght Merrie and Conceited Tour," to be called the Stranger in Ireland, in 1805. By a Knight Errant. 4to. 4s. 6d.

Engravings to illustrate the Miseries of Human Life. By J. A. Atkinson, 12s.

More Miseries of Human Life, illustrated in 12 Plates. By T. Rawlinson 6s. 6d. Stultifera Navis, the Modern Ship of Fools, 8s.

Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney. With Remarks by Miss Porter. 2 vol. 10s. 6d. The Laughable Magazine or Cabinet of Humour. Plain 1s. Coloured 2s. To be continued monthly.

The Works of Francis Rabelais, translated from the French, with explanatory Notes, by Du Chat, Motteux, Ozell, and others, 4 vols. 12mo. 21s. boards.

The Works of Epictetus, translated from the original Greek. By the late Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, in 2 vols. 8vo. price 16s. bound.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Married State. 8vo. 4d.

The Public Undeceived; containing a Statement of all the Facts relative to Mr. Dibdin's Pension. 2s.

Essay on the History and Effects of the Coronation Oath, including Observations on a Bill recently submitted to the Consideration of the House of Commons; by John Joseph Dillon, Esq. 2s. 6d.

The British Cabinet of 1806; or Memoirs of the Illustrious Personages, who composed the late Administration. 5s. boards.

Fragments of Oriental Literature. With a Plate from a Chinese Vase. Sold by T. Payne, Pall Mall. 8vo. 6s. boards.

Observations on the Hypotheses which have been assumed to account for the Cause of Gravitation from Mechanical Principles. By the Rev. S. Vince, M. A. &c. 8vo. 1s.

A Critical Catalogue of the Pictures now exhibiting at the Gallery of the British Institution, in Pall Mall. By Thomas Herman Knoop. 8vo. 3s. 6d.

The Architect, a Dramatic Sketch in two Acts, by the late Nicholas Gypsum, Esq. and edited by his Nephew, Svo.

Dialogues on various Subjects. By the late William Gilpin, A. M. Prebendary of Salisbury, and Vicar of Boldre in New Forest. Published by his Trustees for the Benefit of his School at Boldre. 8vo.

2s. 6d.

NATURAL HISTORY.'

An Abridgment of Goldsmith's Natural History of Beasts and Birds, interspersed with a Variety of interesting Anecdotes; intended as a Companion to the Abridgment of Goldsmith's Histories of Greece, Rome, and England. 12mo. 6s. bound.

FOETRY.

The Caledonian Musical Repository, a selection of esteemed Scottish Songs, with the Music, adapted for the Voice, Violin, and German Flute, 12mo. 3s. 6d. boards. Poems, by David Carey. 8vo. 5s. 6d. boards.

Verses addressed to the Archduke Charles, English, Latin, German, Italian, and French. 4to.

Tableau de l'Histoire Universelle, jusqu'a Pere Chretienne, en Vers Français, 8vo. 3s.

The Triumphs of Petrarch, translated into English Verse, with an Introduction and Notes. By the Rev. Henry Boyd, A. M. Chaplain to his Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex, and to the Right Hon. the Earl of Charleville; Translator of Dante, &c. &c. Elegantly printed on wove paper, and hot-pressed, foolscap, 8vo. 7s. 6d. boards.

Poems. By James Grahame. Vol. I. Containing the Sabbath; Sabbath Walks, the Rural Calendar, and smaller Poems. Vol. II. Containing the Birds of Scotland; and Mary Stuart, a Dramatic Poem, 2 vols. foolscap, 8vo. 14s. boards. Elegantly printed by Ballantyne and Co. on wove paper, and hot-pressed.

Poems. By William Wordsworth, Author of Lyrical Ballads. 2 vol. foolscap, 8vo. 11s. boards. Elegantly printed on wove paper and hot-pressed.

The Poetical Works of Sir William Jones, with the Life of the Author, 2 vel. foolscap, 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards. With Frontispieces designed and engraved by Dagley.

The Works of the British Poets; with their Lives, principally written by Samuel Johnson, L. L. D. 124 vol. 18mo. 12. sewed; or, in 61 vol. in extra boards. 121. 12s.

POLITICS.

The State of the Catholics of Ireland,

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A Speech delivered at a Meeting of the Merchants Company of Edinburgh, respecting the Police Act, Feb. 16th, 1807. By J. B. Gilchrist, Esq. L.L.D. 2s.

A True History of the Late Short Administration. 6d.

General Reflections on the System of the Poor Laws, with a short View of Mr. Whitbread's Bill, and Comments on it. 8vo. 1s. 6d.

Thoughts on the Value to Great Britain, of Commerce in general; and on the Value and Importance of the Colonial Trade in particular. By Charles Bosanquet, Esq. 8vo. price 2s.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

A Letter to Samuel Whitbread, Esq. M.P. on the Subject of two Bills now pending in Parliament; by Robert Devercil,. Esq. 1s. 6d.

The Substance of Three Speeches in Parliament, on the subject for the Abolition of the Slave Trade: by G. Hibbert, Esq. M. P. 2s. 6d.

Cursory Reflections on the Measures now in Agitation, in Favour of the Roman Catholics of the United kingdom. By a Loyal Irishman.

Speech of the Rt. Hon. Viscount Howick, March 16, 1807, stating the Circumstances which led to the Change of Administration. 6d.

A Sequel to the Serious Examination into the Roman Catholic Clams: containing a more particular Inquiry into the Doctrines of Popery, as formerly held, and as now professed; with Remarks on some late Publications of Mr. Keogh, Mr. Quin, Sir John Throckmorton, and Dr. Milner. By the Rev. Thomas Le Mesurier, Rector of Newnton Longville, in the County of Bucks; and late Fellow of New College, Oxford. price 3s.

Two Dissertations, addressed to a Friend, and recommended to the Perusal of the Advocates for extending the Power of the Roman Catholics in this Country. By a Clergyman. 12mo. 3s. boards.

STATISTICS.

An Essay on the Study of Statistics, containing a Syllabus for Lectures, and intended to assist the Inquiries of inexperienced Travellers; by D. Boileau. 2s. 6d. boards.

THEOLOGY.

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Popular Preaching recommended by the Conduct of Christ as a Teacher, a Sermon preached to the Supporters of the Unitarian Fund, in Parliament Court, Spitalfields, November 26, 1806. Published by Request. By Joshua Toulmin, D. D. which is added, the Report of the Committee of the Unitarian Fund, 12mo. ls. A Sermon preached on Wednesday, February 25, 1807, the Day appointed for a General Fast, and before H. M. Coldstream Regiment of Guards, and afterwards at Brompton Lodge, before their Royal Highnesses the Dutchess, the Princess, and Prince William Frederick Duke of Gloucester. By the Rev William Daking, L. L. B. F. S. A. 4to. 1s. 6d.

The Propagation of Christianity was not indebted to any Secondary Causes, a Prize Essay, published in pursuance of the will of the Rev. J. Hulse, of St. John's College, Cambridge. By the Rev. S. B. Vince, B. A Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. 8vo. 1s.

A Confutation of Atheism, from the Laws and Constitution of the Heavenly Bodies, in Four Discourses preached before the University of Cambridge. By the Rev. S. Vince, A. M. F. R. S. Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy. 8vo. 4s. 6d. boards

A Short Epitome of the History and Doctrine of the Holy Bible, with Practical Instructions for the Use of Young Persons. By Mrs. Wilson, Author of Juvenile Instruction, price 1s. 6d.

TOPOGRAPHY.

The First Volume, illustrated by a very accurate Map of North Britain, during British and Roman Times, and other Engravings of Caledonia, or an Account. Historical and Topographic, of North Britain, from the most ancient to the present Times. With a Dictionary of Places, Chorographical and Philologicai. To be completed in four Volumes. By George Chalmer, F. R. S. and S. A. vol. I. 4to. 31. 3s. boards, and a few Copies on imperial paper. 41. 14s. 6d.

TRAVELS.

A Sketch of a Tour on the Continent. By James Edward Smith, M. D. F. R. S. Member of the Academies of Turin, Upsal, Stockholm, Lund, Lisbon, Philadelphia, the Imperial Academy, Naturæ Curiosorum, &c. &c. President of the Linnean Society. 2d edition, 3 vols. 8vo.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Dr. Reece's request will meet with early attention.

ERRATUM-p. 527. 1. 4. for 1052 read 850.

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