ceive it, will be naturally closed; the bark, which would have separated with ease, will be found inseparable; and the trees, when cut and seasoned (for a comparatively short time), will be so hard and impenetrable, as to prevent the disease from ever affecting it. The bark, under such circumstances, becomes a solid mass, secures the tree from injury, and consequently prevents the introduction of the dry-rot. A comparison of trees, felled at different periods, has enabled him to arrive at this conclusion.

It has been suggested that a more accept able good could not be done to the community at large, than by recommending the consumers of American and French apples to bury the rotten ones, and to save the pips of those that are sound, and at the proper season to set them; by which means our orchards, which it is notorious are gone into decay for want of a succession of new plants, might in a few years be renovated and restocked at a most trifling expense; especially as every soil and aspect may be thus tried; some of which surely may be found to suit these exotic seeds, and produce new varieties of that delicious fruit once so plentiful, but now, alas! become so scarce, that an orange, or even an apple, brought thousands

of miles, can be rendered cheaper than our

own.

Salt. That experienced agriculturist, Lord Somerville, has used salt on his farm in Somersetshire about seven years; and attributes the health of his flock, of 203 Merino sheep, which he purchased in Spain, chiefly to this circumstance.-As these sheep had been accustomed to the use of salt, his Lordship considered, that in our damp climate, and in the rich land of Somersetshire, it would be absolutely necessary to supply them with it regularly. He used it at the rate of a ton of salt for every 1000 sheep annually; and gave it them in the morning, to counteract the ill effect of the dew. handful of salt is put on a flat stone, or slate, ten of which, set a few yards apart, are enough for 100 sheep. Twice a-week has usually been found sufficient. Of a flock of nearly 1000, there were not ten old sheep which did not take kindly to it, and not one lamb that did not consume it greedily. Salt is likewise a preventative of disorders in stock fed with rank green food, as clover or turnips, whereby excessive wind is generated in the stomachs of animals; and for the rot it is deemed a specific.

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This month will be published, Harvest, a poem; to which will be added, a few other poetical pieces; by Charlotte Caroline Richardson.

This month will appear, in 8vo, the first volume of a complete Translation of Ovid's Epistles; by Edward D. Baynes, Esq.

The Rev. C. Philpot, Rector of Ripple, is preparing a History of the French Protestants, and the Reformed Church of France, from the introduction of Protestanism in the reign of Francis I. to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes under Louis XIV.

A curious work is announced, being Observations on the History of the punishment of Flagellation, particularly its use in Schools; showing the dangerous tendency of this indecent practice, and exposing the real cause why it has been so long a favourite mode of correction with those who have the care of youth; with references to Boileau's History of the Flagellants.

Mr Jasper Ricard, surgeon, of Bath, is preparing Commentaries on the Principal of those Affections which produce speedy Death, during or immediately after Child-birth, illustrated by cases and dissections.

Kotzebue, the celebrated dramatic writer,

has just published a Collection of Tales addressed to his Sons, in the manner of those addressed by M. Bouilly to his daughter. They will soon be published, both in French and English.

A Translation of Messrs Savigny and Correard's Narrative of the Shipwreck of the French frigate, La Meduse, on her Voyage to Senegal in 1816, will shortly appear in an 8vo volume.

The sixth portion of the Ordnance Survey, including the greater part of Surrey, with portions of Hampshire and Wiltshire, is in preparation.

A General and Commercial Directory of the County of Stafford is preparing for publication, upon a plan similar to the Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and other Directories. It will be divided into three sections, the first of which will comprise the town of Newcastle, and the populous district called The Potteries. This useful undertaking receives, as it deserves, very extensive encouragement.

Mr Joseph Gwilt, architect, and author of a Treatise on the Equilibrium of Arches, has put to press, a work, entituled, "Notitia Architectonica Italiana, or Concise

Notices of the Buildings and Architects of Italy;" arranged as a book of references, as well for the traveller as for the study. It is expected to be published in the month of April.

The same gentleman has just completed a Translation of Vitruvius, which will appear very shortly.

Miss Croker's Novel, entitled, "The Question,-Who is Anna ?" is in the press, and will very soon appear.

Dr Jones of Landybic and of Chingford, has in the press a New Translation of the Gospels from the Greek into Welsh. He states, that the received version was rendered from the Latin and English texts by men who were but little acquainted with Greek, and not at all with the Syriac; and he submits his intended publication to the serious perusal of the ancient Britons on these pretensions; that it is the only honest version of the Gospels ever prepared by an individual hand, and the only instance in which the Scriptures have met with the fair and liberal translation commonly given to other writings.

Memoirs of John Evelyn, Esq. author of the Sylva, &c. edited by W. Bray, Esq. author of the History of Surrey, &c. from original manuscripts in the library at Wotton, are preparing for publication, in 2 vols 4to. An Historical and Topographical Description of the Parish of Tixall, in the County of Stafford, and of the most remarkable places in the neighbourhood; by Sir Thos. Clifford, Bart. and Arthur Clifford, Esq. will appear in a few days. It will be embellished with five engravings, of which three are portraits from original paintings; one of Judge Littleton, another of Viscount Stafford, beheaded in 1682, and the third of Walter, first Lord Aston.

At the same time will appear, Collectanea Cliffordiana, in three parts; containing anecdotes of illustrious Persons of the name of Clifford; Historical and Genealogical Notices respecting the Origin and Antiquity of the Clifford Family; and Clifford, a tragedy; by Arthur Clifford, Esq. These two works have been printed at Paris, and, besides their intrinsic merit, afford a favourable specimen of the arts of printing and engraving.

Letters of a Prussian Traveller, interspersed with numerous anecdotes descriptive of a Tour through Sweden, Germany, Hungary, Istria, the Ionian Islands, Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, Rhodes, the Morea, Greece, Calabria, Italy, the Tyrol, &c. &c. by John Bramsen, Esq. will soon appear.

A work is printing, called the English and French, and French and English Cambist, or Tables of Exchange, from One Farthing to a Million Pounds Sterling, and from One Denier to a Million Livres; by John Henry Brehier; to be comprised in a portable volume.

A new Picture of Rome is in the press; containing a General Description of the MoVOL. II.

numents, and most distinguished Works in Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, both Ancient and Modern, of that celebrated City and its Environs; by M. Vasi; and embellished with numerous views of public buildings, and a large map of Rome.

Mr Donald Mackay has in the press, and will shortly publish, in one volume 12mo, the Ladies' Encyclopædia; being an Introduction to those Branches of Science essential to the Education of Females.

Ghlan Chuin, or the Exile of Scotland, a tale; and the Adventures of Edward Wortley; by William Wortley; are nearly ready for publication.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in 4to, Observations on Greenland, the adjacent Seas, and the North-west Passage to the Pacific Ocean, made in a Voyage to Davis's Straits, during the Summer of 1817; illustrated and embellished by charts, and numerous other plates, from drawings executed by the author, from continual observations; by Bernard O'Reilly, Esq.

*The arguments adduced to prove the practicability of a North-west Passage are supported by facts not hitherto examined, and are of such weight as to give confidence

in their accuracy. The accomplishment of this great object must be evidently of vast benefit to the commercial interests of Great Britain, and cannot fail to interest the reader, as the expectation of its discovery, excited in some measure by the fortunate voyage here related, has induced the Government. to fit out ships for the purpose. To the inhabitants of Southern Lands, the views sketched on the spot will be most interesting, as they will convey a complete idea of the situation of the Polar World to the 77th degree of north latitude. Previous accounts had mentioned the existence of a people of singular character inhabiting those dreary regions; but it remained for the present detail to exhibit portraits from life of human beings who cherish an abode there in preference to the comforts of milder climes. The Arctic Animals and Birds of Passage there found, with the Whale Fishery, will be exhibited in plates, as well as described; and illustrations of the Phenomena of Atmosphere will not be omitted.

Considerations on the Principal Events of the French Revolution, from the period of the Administration of Mons. Necker to the Fall of Buonaparte; by the Baroness de Stael; in 3 vols 8vo.

The work will be published at the same time, both in French and English, and both editions will be printed under the superintendence of M. de Schlegel, pursuant to the express desire of the authoress.

Observations on the State of Ireland, principally directed to its Agricultural and Rural Population, in a Series of Letters written in a Tour through that Country; by J. C. Curwen, Esq. M.P. in 2 vols 8vo.

A Concise Description of the Endowed Grammar Schools in England and Wales, 4 Y

with engravings; by Nicholas Carlisle, F.R.S. M.R.I.A. Assistant Librarian to his Majesty, and Fellow and Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries of London, in 2 vols 8vo; a few copies will be printed on large paper, for the purpose of being illustrated.

Felix Alvarez; or, Manners in Spain; containing descriptive Accounts of the principal Events of the late Peninsular War, and Authentic Anecdotes illustrative of the Spanish Character, interspersed with Poetry, original and from the Spanish; by Alexander R. C. Dallas, Esq. in 3 vols 12mo.

England Described; or, a Complete Description of the Counties of England and Wales, their Manufactures, Natural Productions, Antiquities, Seats, &c. ; including all the prominent Objects of the Tourist; by John Aikin, M.D. being an enlargement of England Delineated," by the same author, in 1 vol. 8vo.

European Commerce; being an Account of the Trade of the principal Commercial Places on the Continent of Europe, including the Ports of the Mediterranean; also their Monies, Exchanges, Weights, and Measures, with their proportion to English; their Charges, Duties, &c.; by C. W. Rordansz, in I vol. Svo.

Practical Illustrations of the Scarlet Fever, of Measles, of Pulmonary Consumption, and of Chronic Nervous Diseases; by John Armstrong, M.D. 1 vol. 8vo.

Practical Illustrations of Typhus Fever, and other Febrile Diseases; by the same author; second edition, enlarged, in 1 vol. 8vo.

In the course of next month will be published, the Fudge Family in Paris, in a Series of Letters, from Phil. Fudge, Esq. Miss Biddy Fudge, Mr Bob Fudge, &c.; edited by Thomas Brown, the Younger, author of the Twopenny Post Bag.

Dr E. D. Clarke has in the press, in a quarto volume, with numerous engravings, Travels through Denmark, Sweden, &c. with a description of Petersburg during the tyranny of Emperor Paul; being the third and last part of the author's Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Mrs Isaacs, author of Tales of To-day, has a romance in the press, which will appear early in May.

Mrs Richardson is translating from the

French of Madame de Sousaz, the interesting tale of Eugenie et Matilde.

Dr J. P. Esblin is printing, in 2 8vo vols, Familiar Lectures on Moral Philosophy. The Rev. Stephen Weston is preparing some Account of an Excavation of a Roman Town in Champagne, discovered in 1772; with a Journey by Lausanne to Mont Simplon, and through Geneva to Mont Blanc. Mr Keats will publish, in the present month, Endymion, a poem.

Mr Hazlitt's Lectures on English Poetry,

delivered at the Surrey Institution, will appear in a few days.

Mrs Taylor of Ongar has a work in the press, on the Reciprocal Duties of Parents and Children.

The young authoress of Melancholy Hours has a poem in the press, entitled, Astarte.

Antonia, a tale, with other poems, chiefly written in Malta, during the period of the plague in that island, will soon appear.

Mr W. Hargrove will soon publish, in 2 Svo vols, a History of York, comprising the valuable part of Drake's Eboracum, and much new matter.

Dr Paris is printing, at the request of the Geological Society of Cornwall, a Memoir of the Life and Scientific Labours of the late Rev. Wm Gregor.

An English translation is in the press, of Voyage a l'Embouchure de la Mer Noire, par Lieut.-General Comte Andreossy, in an 8vo vol. with maps and plates.

Dr Spier will soon publish General Views relating to the Stomach, its Fabric, Functions, &c. in a small volume.

The Rev. John Marriott of Exeter has a volume of Sermons nearly ready for publication.

Mr T. Taylor is engaged on a Translation from the Greek of Jamblichus' Life of Pythagoras, and of the Pythagoric Ethical Fragments in the Doric dialect, preserved by Stobæus.

Mr W. Pybus, author of a Manual of Useful Knowledge, will soon publish the Amusing Companion, containing Philosophical Amusements and Entertaining Recreations for Young Persons.

EDINBURGH.

Marriage, a novel, in 3 vols, will be published in a few days.

Two volumes of Lectures and Sermons, by the Rev. Alexander Brunton, D.D. one of the ministers of Edinburgh, will speedily be published.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in 2 vols 8vo, with a map and engraving, an Account of Iceland, by the Rev. Dr Ebenezer Henderson; embracing a description of the more remarkable Natural Phenomena of that Island; with a particular Account of the State of Religion and Literature among the Inhabitants. Drawn up from information collected, and observations made, during a residence of 13 months there, in the years 1814 and 1815, when the author was on a Mission from the British and Foreign Bible Society, under the sanction of the Danish Government, for the purpose of distributing the Icelandic edition of the Scriptures, printed under his superintendence at Copenhagen.

Notices of the Buildings and Architects of Italy;" arranged as a book of references, as well for the traveller as for the study. It is expected to be published in the month of April.

The same gentleman has just completed a Translation of Vitruvius, which will appear very shortly.

Miss Croker's Novel, entitled, "The Question,-Who is Anna ?" is in the press, and will very soon appear.

Dr Jones of Landybic and of Chingford, has in the press a New Translation of the Gospels from the Greek into Welsh. He states, that the received version was rendered from the Latin and English texts by men who were but little acquainted with Greek, and not at all with the Syriac; and he submits his intended publication to the serious perusal of the ancient Britons on these pretensions; that it is the only honest version of the Gospels ever prepared by an individual hand, and the only instance in which the Scriptures have met with the fair and liberal translation commonly given to other writings.

Memoirs of John Evelyn, Esq. author of the Sylva, &c. edited by W. Bray, Esq. author of the History of Surrey, &c. from original manuscripts in the library at Wotton, are preparing for publication, in 2 vols 4to. An Historical and Topographical Description of the Parish of Tixall, in the County of Stafford, and of the most remarkable places in the neighbourhood; by Sir Thos. Clifford, Bart. and Arthur Clifford, Esq. will appear in a few days. It will be embellished with five engravings, of which three are portraits from original paintings; one of Judge Littleton, another of Viscount Stafford, beheaded in 1682, and the third of Walter, first Lord Aston.

At the same time will appear, Collectanea Cliffordiana, in three parts; containing anecdotes of illustrious Persons of the name of Clifford; Historical and Genealogical Notices respecting the Origin and Antiquity of the Clifford Family; and Clifford, a tragedy; by Arthur Clifford, Esq. These two works have been printed at Paris, and, besides their intrinsic merit, afford a favourable specimen of the arts of printing and engraving.

Letters of a Prussian Traveller, interspersed with numerous anecdotes descriptive of a Tour through Sweden, Germany, Hungary, Istria, the Ionian Islands, Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, Rhodes, the Morea, Greece, Calabria, Italy, the Tyrol, &c. &c. by John Bramsen, Esq. will soon appear.

A work is printing, called the English and French, and French and English Cambist, or Tables of Exchange, from One Farthing to a Million Pounds Sterling, and from One Denier to a Million Livres; by John Henry Brehier; to be comprised in a portable volume.

A new Picture of Rome is in the press; containing a General Description of the MoVOL. II.

numents, and most distinguished Works in Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, both Ancient and Modern, of that celebrated City and its Environs; by M. Vasi; and embellished with numerous views of public buildings, and a large map of Rome.

Mr Donald Mackay has in the press, and will shortly publish, in one volume 12mo, the Ladies' Encyclopædia; being an Introduction to those Branches of Science essential to the Education of Females.

Ghlan Chuin, or the Exile of Scotland, a tale; and the Adventures of Edward Wortley; by William Wortley; are nearly ready for publication.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in 4to, Observations on Greenland, the adjacent Seas, and the North-west Passage to the Pacific Ocean, made in a Voyage to Davis's Straits, during the Summer of 1817; illustrated and embellished by charts, and numerous other plates, from drawings executed by the author, from continual observations; by Bernard O'Reilly, Esq.

The arguments adduced to prove the practicability of a North-west Passage are supported by facts not hitherto examined, and are of such weight as to give confidence in their accuracy. The accomplishment of this great object must be evidently of vast benefit to the commercial interests of Great Britain, and cannot fail to interest the reader, as the expectation of its discovery, excited in some measure by the fortunate voyage here related, has induced the Government to fit out ships for the purpose. To the inhabitants of Southern Lands, the views sketched on the spot will be most interesting, as they will convey a complete idea of the situation of the Polar World to the 77th degree of north latitude. Previous accounts had mentioned the existence of a people of singular character inhabiting those dreary regions; but it remained for the present detail to exhibit portraits from life of human beings who cherish an abode there in preference to the comforts of milder climes. The Arctic Animals and Birds of Passage there found, with the Whale Fishery, will be exhibited in plates, as well as described; and illustrations of the Phenomena of Atmosphere will not be omitted.

Considerations on the Principal Events of the French Revolution, from the period of the Administration of Mons. Necker to the Fall of Buonaparte; by the Baroness de Stael; in 3 vols 8vo.

The work will be published at the same time, both in French and English, and both editions will be printed under the superintendence of M. de Schlegel, pursuant to the express desire of the authoress.

Observations on the State of Ireland, principally directed to its Agricultural and Rural Population, in a Series of Letters written in a Tour through that Country; by J. C. Curwen, Esq. M.P. in 2 vols 8vo.

A Concise Description of the Endowed Grammar Schools in England and Wales, 4 Y

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POLITICS.

An Inquiry into the State of the French Finances, and that of Public Credit, with Observations on the Budget of 1818; by Count Lanjuinais; translated by George Hurdis, Esq.

THEOLOGY.

The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem, as connected with the Scripture Prophecies; by the Rev. George Wilkins, A.M. Domestic Chaplain to the Earl of Kinnoul; and Vicar of Lowdham and Lexington, Nottinghamshire, royal 8vo. 20s.

Christianity and Present Politics, how far reconcileable, in a letter to Mr Wilberforce; by the Rev. H. Bathurst, LL.B. Archdeacon of Norwich. 3s.

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The New Picture of London; or a View of the Political, Religious, Medical, Literary, Municipal, Commercial, and Moral State of the British Metropolis; embellished with one hundred engraved Views of Public Buildings, and a Plan of London, 12mo. 9s.

The Introduction to the Beauties of England and Wales; comprising Observations on the History and Antiquities of the Britons, the Romans in Britain,—the Anglo Saxons, the Anglo Danes,—and the Anglo Normans; by James Norris Brewer, 8vo, £1, 4s. Large paper, £1, 11s. 6d.

VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. Billets in the Low Countries, 1814 to 1817, in Letters; with four coloured plates, 12mo. 7s.

EDINBURGH.

The Life of John Knox, containing illustrations of the History of the Reformation in Scotland, with Biographical Notices of the principal Reformers, and Sketches of the progress of Literature in Scotland, during a great part of the 16th century. To which is subjoined, an Appendix, containing Letters

and other Papers hitherto unpublished; by Thomas M'Crie, D.D. minister of the gospel, Edinburgh. The fourth edition, handsomely printed in two volumes 8vo, with portraits of Knox and Regent Murray, price £1. 1s. boards. Several additional facts and papers of importance have been introduced into this edition. For the use of such as are already possessed of the Work, copies of these additions are published separately, price 1s.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No I. for April 1817, Third Edition. 2s. 6d. Edinburgh Christian Instructor, No XCII. for March 1818. 1s. 6d.

Supplement to the Encyclopædia Britannica; edited by Macvey Napier, Esq. F.R.S. Vol. III. Part I. £1, 5s.

An Inquiry concerning the Rise and Progress, the Redemption and present State, and the Management of the National Debt of Great Britain and Ireland; by Robert Hamilton, LL. D. F. R. S. E. Professor of Mathematics, Aberdeen. The Third Edition. 8vo. 10s.

A New and Correct Chart of the Nun, a very dangerous Sunken Rock near Cape Rath; by Captain Ramage, R.N., with directions, in letter press. 2s. 6d.

Travels through some parts of Germany, Poland, Moldavia, and Turkey; by Adam Neale, M.D. 4to. £2, 2s.

Poems by William Cowper, of the Inner Temple, Esq. to which is prefixed, a Memoir of the Author, and Critical Notes on his principal Poems, written expressly for this Edition, 24mo. 4s. 6d. boards.

As a mark of the increasing prosperity of this part of the country, we publish with much pleasure the following statement, dated Glasgow, January 29.-The toll-dues of the Forth and Clyde navigation, which in 1816 amounted to £31,795: 12: 1, amounted in 1817 to £38,657: 3:10.

Union Canal. We understand the Union Canal Company entered into a contract last week for executing the first ten miles of the

Canal westward from Gilmour Street, Edinburgh, for a sum considerably below the estimate of the Company's Engineer.

A very remarkable accident took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, during the high winds:-As two young lads of Alloa were walking on a very dangerous part on the top of the tower of Clackmannan, the height of which is about ninety feet, a sudden gust of wind came, which suddenly precipitated