Wales will be contained in four sheets, and will be so arranged that they may be joined together, and form one map of the Principality. The whole will be completed in twenty-three monthly numbers, each containinng two maps. The plates measure sixteen inches by thirteen; yet are sold at the very cheap price of 9d. plain, or Is. coloured. In the first part are Lincolnshire and Gloucestershire, and in the second Kent and Dorsetshire. The modern electoral divisions and boundaries are duly inserted.

In Parts VIII.-X. of SHAW's Specimens of Ancient Furniture, some very great curiosities are represented. A reliquary of box work, said to have been brought from Spain, is an exquisite specimen of ancient carving, in the most florid ecclesiastical style, and deservedly occupies two plates. The enamelled candlestick of the twelfth century, belonging to Sir Samuel Meyrick, and formerly engraved in the Archæologia, makes a most splendid figure in colours, which are copied with the utmost fidelity and beauty. We have here also that monarch of all curule seats, the chair in St. Mary's Hall at Coventry.

EXHIBITIONS.

The lovers of the art of painting have now before them not only the Exhibition at Somerset House, which is considered to contain many pictures of great merit this year; but also two Water Colour Exhibitions; and at the British Gallery a

very choice assemblage of the old Masters, together with nearly one hundred portraits on enamel by Mr. Bone, of eminent persons in the reign of Elizabeth.

At the Diorama two new pictures by M. Bouton have been opened. The Campo Vaccino, at Rome, is a splendid production; but the interior of the church of Santa Croce, is managed with the most magical effect. Day is succeeded by night, and the darkness followed by the whole building being lighted up with candles, for a nocturnal service, attended by a full congregation, which, wonderful to say, leave their seats on its termination, and presently the dawn of returning day is seen with its own peculiar rays of light.

At the Panorama in Leicester Square Mr. Burford has opened a new view of Thebes, and the gigantic temple of Karnak. The drawings have been supplied by Mr. Catherword the architect, to whom Mr. Burford was indebted for the view of Jerusalem, now exhibiting at the same place. Though the forms of the architectural ruins of Thebes have become familiar from recent works, yet the visitor cannot fail to be struck with their actual magnitude, and with their painted variety of colours still glowing in the burning sun.

Mr. Rippingille's works are exhibiting at the Cosmorama rooms in Regent-street. Among these are the Post Office, the Recruiting Party, and some excellent scenes of French life; and an Hogarthian series of six clever pictures, displaying the Progress of Drunkenness.

New works announced for Publication. The First Part of a Series of 143 Plates of Roman Coins and Medals, comprising all the important varieties of the Consular or Family Series, and those of the Empire, from Pompey the Great down to Trajan Decius. Including many of those struck in the Colonies and Imperial Greek Cities, embracing a period of 475 years. With Introductory Ob

servations. By the late Rev. JOHN GLEN KING, D.D. F.S.A. &c.

Greece and the Levant; or, Diary of a Summer's Excursion in 1834. With Epistolary Supplements. By the Rev. R. BURGESS, B.D. Author of The Topography and Antiquities of Rome."

The Autobiography of Cowper: being an account of the most interesting portion of his life. Written by Himself.

REV. PETER HALL on Congregational Reform.

Biblical Theology. Part I. The Rule of Faith. By the REV. N. MORRENS. GENT. MAG. VOL. IV.

Chronological Charts, illustrative of Ancient History and Geography. By JOHN DREW.

Lectures on Moral Philosophy. By R. D. HAMPDEN, D. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Oxford.

Letters on the Philosophy of Unbelief. By the Rev. JAMES WILLS.

A Volume of Sermons, adapted to the Mechanical and Agricultural Population. By E. W. CLARKE, Rector of Great Yeldham, Essex.

Statement of the provision for the Poor, and the Condition of the Labouring classes, in a considerable portion of America and Europe. By NASSAU W. SENIOR, Esq.

Rosebuds rescued, and presented to my Children. By the Rev. S. C. WILKS. German Historical Anthology. By ADOLFHUS BERNAYS, PH. DR.

Valpy's History of England illustrated. Being the Third Vol. of the continuation

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of Smollet's History. By the Rev. T. S. HUGHES.

The Fossil Fruits and Seeds of the London Clay, by J. S. BOWERBANK; with numerous plates, by J. D. C. Sowerby.

The Life and Times of William III. King of England and Stadtholder of Holland. By the Hon. ARTHUR TREVOR, M.P.

Colburn's Modern Novelists.

The plan of this spirited publication is professedly an imitation of the late admirable edition of the Waverley Novels, which has been eminently successful. The enterprising bibliopolist, who has so long distinguished himself in this particular department of amusing literature, now appears determined to gratify the public taste in a more extended degree, and at so cheap a rate, that nothing but an immense circulation can adequately remunerate him. This material object we have little doubt will be ensured, if we take into consideration, independently of the beauty and cheapness of the volumes, the distinguished Authors whose leading works are to appear in the collection, and the eminent artists engaged in the execution of the embellishments which adorn the volumes. Among the Authors connected with the series appear the names of R. P. Ward, Esq, author of Tremaine'; E. Lytton Bulwer, Esq.; Theodore Hook, Esq.; Earl of Mulgrave; Capt. Marryatt; B. D'Israeli, junior; Rev. R. Gleig; Horace Smith, Esq.; T. H. Lister, Esq.; P. R. James, Esq.; J. B. Fraser, Esq.; Rev. G. Croly, author of Salathiel'; John Banim, Esq.; Capt. Glascock; E. S. Barrett, Esq.; Mrs. Gore; Lady Morgan; Lady C. Bury.

The volumes which have already appeared (the merits of which are now too well known to require observation) consist of Pelham, by E. Lytton Bulwer, Esq. 2 vols; the celebrated Irish national tale, called O'Donnel, by Lady Morgan, the three volumes published in one; Tremaine, by R. P. Ward, Esq. in 2 vols. ; and Brambletye House, by Horace Smith, Esq.

OXOFRD, June 9.-The Theological Prize for 1835, on the following subject, "The Death of Christ was a propitiatory Sacrifice, and a vicarious Atonement for the Sins of Mankind," has been awarded to Mr. John Cowley Fisher, B. A. of Queen's College.

June 16. The Chancellor's Prizes for

the present year have been this day adjudged to the following gentlemen:

Latin Verse," Julianus Imperator Templum Hierosolymitanum instaurare aggre

ditur," James Cowles Prichard, Scholar of Trinity.

English Essay, "The influence of ancient Oracles on Public and Private Life," James Bowling Mozley, B.A. of Oriel.

Latin Essay," De Jure Clientelæ apud Romanos," Roundell Palmer, B.A. Probationer Fellow of Magdalen, Ireland and Eldon Scholar, and late Scholar of Trinity.

Sir Roger Newdigate's Prize for the best composition in English verse, "The Burning of Moscow," Seymour Fitzgerald, Commoner of Oriel.

CAMBRIDGE, June 12. The Chancellor's medal for the best English poems was adjudged to T. Whitehead, of St. John's College.-Subject, "The Death of the late Duke of Gloucester."

The Greek Porson Prize of this year has been adjudged to W. J. Kennedy, of St. John's College. Subject, Shak. speare's 3d Part of King Henry VI. Act II. sc. 2, beginning "My gracious liege," &c.

ROYAL SOCIETY.

May 28. Sir B. C. Brodie, V. P.The reading was commenced of a paper on the influence of the tricuspid valve of the heart on the circulation of the blood, by T. W. King, esq.

June 4. The Rev. G. Peacock, V.P. Mr. King's paper was concluded; and a report was read from a committee for collecting information respecting the occurrence of, and the more remarkable phenomena connected with, the earthquakes lately felt in the neighbourhood of Chichester, by J. P. Gruggen, esq.

The following gentlemen were elected Foreign Members of the Society: M. Elie de Beaumont, M. Frederic Cuvier, M. P. Flourens, Professor Hansen, and Dr. Rosenburgh.

The Society adjourned over Whitsun week to June 18.

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.

May 18. The Anniversary Meeting was held at the Society's apartments in Regent street, at which the necessary changes were made, Sir John Barrow, being elected its President for the ensuing year, and F. Baily, W. D. Cooley, and Thomas Murdoch, esqrs. Vice-Presidents. A very favourable report was made of the proceedings and prospects of the Society.

The annual premium which his Majesty places at the Society's disposal, had been awarded this year to Lieut. Burnes, for his most valuable and interesting Travels up the River Indus, and aeross

Western Asia. The council has voted 500l. towards the outfit and maintenance of two expeditions of discovery, one to the interior of South Africa, from Delagoa Bay, the other to the back of British Guiana; and, for the promotion of these objects, his Majesty's Government has been pleased to grant the sum of 10001. Capt. J. E. Alexander, of the 42d regiment, started some time since on the African expedition; and Mr. Schomburgh, a scientific gentleman in the West Indies, is already at George Town, preparing for the contemplated explorations in Guiana. It was stated, that no late intelligence had been received of Captain Back; but that in all probability August or September would bring tidings of him, and that his return might be looked for before the expiration of the year. The council had subscribed towards the expense of publishing an elaborate grammar of the Cree language by Mr. Howse, a gentleman who has passed many years in the Hudson Bay Company's territories; and also to a translation from the Danish into English of Captain Graah's voyage to the east coast of Greenland, both which works are in progress. From the treasurer's report, it appeared that the funds of the Society are in a most prosperous state; for, notwithstanding the above extraordinary expenses, the Society was possessed of 4,8000l. stock, together with a respectable balance in the bankers' hands. In the evening a number of its friends and supporters assembled, and dined at the Thatched House with the Raleigh Club, at the table of which the idea of founding this Society was first brought forward by its present President, Sir John Barrow, five years ago.

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

May 29. At the adjourned general meeting (see p. 644), after a protracted discussion, the Council succeeded in obtaining the election of Sir R. Gordon and Mr. Grant into their number, by a large majority.

At the usual monthly meeting on Thursday, the 4th of June, it appeared that a deputation of the fellows, composed of Dr. Bostock, Sir C. Forbes, and Sir J. Sebright, had waited on the Council with a resolution, to the effect that it would promote the welfare of the Society and a more friendly feeling among the members, if the Council were in future to be guided in the election of officers by a combined principle of length of appointment and non-attendance at the business meetings; i. e. that two members of counril should be selected to go out by seniocity of appointment, and three by the fewest number of attendances. The pre

sident, treasurer, and secretary to be exempted. To this resolution the council agreed, and it was arranged that it should be submitted to the consideration of the members of the Society, who of course will agree to it.

LONDON UNIVERSITY.

May 23. The Annual Meeting for distributing the Prizes was held this day. Lord Nugent presided. The business of the Meeting was commenced by Dr. Elliotson reading the general report, which contained a highly satisfactory account of the advance of medical science at the

University. It stated that the medical pupils derived the greatest possible advantages from the establishment of the North London Hospital, which afforded them the opportunity of attending to the practice of their intended profession, without being compelled to have recourse to any other institution than that to which they belonged. It also announced the gratifying fact, that the number of medical students had, since the report of the last year, increased from 350 to 390. Among the prizes were a gold medal to William Marsden, of Yorkshire, and a silver medal to Matthew Morehouse, of Huddersfield; in both cases for proficiency in Materia Medica. Thomas Morton, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, also received four prizes the two gold medals respectively for Surgery and Midwifery, and two silver medals for Anatomy and Practical Anatomy.

ROXBURGHE CLUB.

A meeting of the members of the Roxburghe Club having been convened on the 16th May, for the purpose of electing a President, in the place of the late Earl Spencer, Lord Viscount Clive was proposed as his Lordship's successor by the Duke of Sutherland, seconded by the Earl Cawdor, and was unanimously elected to fill the Chair.

The anniversary meeting of the Club was holden on the 17th inst. when the following members were present:- Lord Viscount Clive, President, the Duke of Sutherland, Earl Cawdor, the Hon. and Rev. G. Neville Grenville, the Hon. Baron Bolland, Sir S. R. Glynne, Bart., Sir Francis Freeling, Bart., Wm. Bentham, esq., the Rev. Henry Drury, M. A., Geo. Hibbert, esq., J. A. Lloyd, esq., J. H. Markland, esq., J. D. Phelps, esq., Tho. Ponton, esq., E. V. Utterson, esq.

His Grace the Duke of Buccleugh and Queensberry, K. G. was elected a member of the Club.

The President presented to the Club a beautiful volume printed in black letter,

entitled, "The Lyvys of Seyntys, translated into Englys by Osbern Bokenam, Frer Austyn of the Convent of Stokclare." This work is preceded by an interesting Preface by the donor, and is now first printed from a vellum MS. No. 327, of the Arundel Collection, which was completed in 1447.

INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS.

A new society has been formed for the promotion and cultivation of Architecture, and for the purpose of fostering and stimulating the talents of individuals in its advancement. Its members will be both professional and honorary. The professional members are divided into two classes, Fellows and Associates, the former being such architects as have been engaged as principals for at least seven years, paying five guineas for admission and three guineas annually; the latter, persons of less practice, but who have attained the age of twenty-one, and pay three guineas for the first year, and two guineas for every subsequent year. Honorary Fellows will be admitted on the payment of not less than twenty-five guineas; and Honorary Members may be elected for their scientific acquirements, without being expected to contribute to the funds. Öf the last class have been elected Dr. Faraday and Mr. Britton. Earl de Grey, the President (who has presented 50%.), and Sir T. H. Farquhar, the Treasurer, are also Honorary Fellows. There are upwards of fifty Fellows and thirteen Associates; and sixteen foreigners are Honorary and Corresponding Members. The Vice-Presidents will be always professional_gentlemen, and those now chosen are P. F. Robinson, esq., Joseph Kay, esq., and J. B. Papworth, esq.; the Secretaries are Thos. L. Donaldson, esq. and John Goldicutt, esq.; and these form the Council, together with the following ordinary_members: Chas. Barry, esq., George Basevi, jun. esq., Edward Blore, esq., Decimus Burton, esq., Charles Fowler, esq., Henry E. Kendal, esq., and Henry Rhodes, esq.

The first meeting took place at the Society's room in King-street, CoventGarden, on the 15th of June. Earl de Grey took the chair, and was supported by the Duke of Somerset, Sir M. A. Shee, Sir Edmund Cust, Sir Henry Ellis, &c. Mr. Donaldson, the Secretary, then read a paper, in which the general views and hopes of the founders of the Society were fully explained; among the more important facts, it was stated, that a library is being formed; that specimens are being procured, models have been presented, and that all things are in pro

press for the establishment of a museum ; that a paper of queries containing the desiderata in every branch of architecture, has been drawn up, and after revision by the members, it is to be distributed throughout the world; this paper is to contain questions as to edifices, in regard to their individual history, destination, size, distribution, and construction; precise information will be required on all sorts of materials; and their applications, failures, and remedies, will offer a wide field of experience; and acoustics and light will be also subjects of investigation. The literature of the art, antiquities, biography, and education, are also included as proper for the attention of correspondents. These questions will be sent to foreign countries, translated into the various languages of Europe, and find admission into the leading periodicals connected with science. In the meantime the Council have determined to offer an honorary premium for Essay upon the natures and properties of the mode of construction technically called Concrete, and of its application in Great Britain up to this period," for which all persons are invited to compete. The list of benefactions was then read, and the President announced a donation of 7501. in the name of Sir John Soane, and his grandson John Soane, esq. which was received with acclamations.

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MONUMENT OF SHAKSPEARE.

The members of the Shakspearean Club of Stratford-upon-Avon propose to undertake, with the assistance of the public at large, the restoration of the bust and monument of Shakspeare, and of the interior of the chancel which contains it.

The chancel of the collegiate church of Stratford was erected in the fifteenth century, by Thomas Balshall, D.D. Warden of the College. Its large and beautiful windows were originally of painted glass, and its roof was of carved oak. Of the painted glass a small portion only remains, inserted in the eastern window; and the roof of the chancel has been hidden from view by a ceiling of plaster. The architecture is much obscured by repeated coatings of white-wash, and the floor and foundations suffer serious injury from damp.

The monument erected to Shakspeare by his family a few years after his death, representing the poet with a cushion before him, a pen in his right hand, and his left leaning on a scroll, was originally coloured to resemble life; but was thickly covered over with white paint in the year 1793, at the instigation of Mr. Malone. The pen was long since detached by some visiter, and a recent attempt has been

made to abstract one of the fingers of the bust, which was actually broken off, but recovered and replaced. The removal of the coating of white paint, and the renewal of the original colours of the monument, are supposed to be practicable without the chance of injury to the original work.

Near the grave of Shakspeare lie interred the bodies of Anne his wife: of Susannah his eldest daughter, and her husband Dr. John Hall; of Thomas Nashe, esq. the husband of Elizabeth the daughter of Dr. John Hall and Susannah his wife (Elizabeth having afterwards married Sir J. Barnard of Abington, near Northampton, and being there buried.) The inscriptions on some of the gravestones of these members of the poet's family, the stones being on the floor of the chancel, are partly obliterated; and an epitaph, commemorating the excellencies of Shakspeare's favourite daughter, was either worn out or purposely effaced in 1707, and another inscription engraved on the same stone, for a person unconnected with the family of Shakspeare.

The respect due to the memory of Shakspeare, the loss of almost every personal relic of him, the demolition of his house, the destruction of his traditionary mulberry tree, and the alteration and removal of the greater part of his father's residence, concur to make the members of the Shakspearean Club most anxious to preserve every thing connected with his mortal remains from further disrespect.

The sentiments of the numerous visiters of Shakspeare's tomb have been so repeatedly expressed on these subjects, and are so warmly seconded by the feelings of the neighbouring residents, that the Shakspearean Club has resolved to appeal to the educated portion of the community of Great Britain; to eminent literary characters in all countries; and to the admirers of genius throughout the world; to co-operate with them in the sacred task of protecting the tomb from further neglect, and the building which contains it from gradual ruin.

It is proposed to effect these objects by voluntary donations, not exceeding one pound each; the sum thus raised to be laid out under the direction of the Committee, and with the advice of eminent artists. In case of a sufficient amount being subscribed, they would gladly extend their care to the preservation of the house in which Shakspeare's father resided, in Henley-street, the presumed birth-place of Shakspeare; and to the house still remaining at Shottery near Stratford, which was the residence of

Anne Hathaway, afterwards the wife of Shakspeare; and even to the purchase of the site of New Place, the house in which Shakspeare passed the last three years of his life, and in which he died; a spot which, being yet unencroached upon, they are most desirous of guarding from new erections, and consecrating to the memory of him whose name has rendered it in their estimation hallowed ground.

Donations will be received by Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Co. Bankers, London; and a book is prepared by the Committee in which the names and places of abode of the donors will be carefully preserved.

NEWLY INVENTED COMPOSITION STONE.

A recent invention has been made in New York, and secured by patent, which, if all accounts are true, promises to give a new aspect to the face of the country. Mr. Obadiah Parker, a native of New Hampshire, and for many years a resident of Onondaga county, in New York, has, after various experiments, discovered a cement which, from a state of liquid mortar, hardens in eight or ten days into a solid substance, almost as impenetrable as granite, and susceptible of as beautiful a polish as marble. Any colour may be given to it; and it defies the changes of the atmosphere, becoming more dense and hard, and less brittle, the more it is exposed to atmospheric influences. The material is so cheap that entire houses, of any shape or dimensions, fortifications, canals, aqueducts, &c., may be constructed in a few days. It will entirely supersede the use of brick and stone, and effect a complete revolution in architecture.

In England also a patent has been taken out by Mr. Ranger, of London, for making stone from a composition of lime, gravel, &c. The Preston Pilot says, that the system is now in full operation at Lytham, in Lancashire. The process of making, facing, and polishing a stone of five cwt. (after the materials are prepared), does not necessarily occupy more than twenty minutes. It is, however, soft at first, and requires some time to harden before it can be safely placed in the building, but it gradually hardens with time, until it is in a complete state of petrifaction, perhaps much harder and more durable than the ordinary quality of quarry stone. This sort of artificial stone has come into general use at Brighton.

BELGRAVE INSTITUTION.

The sessional meetings were closed this day, June 30th, when Dr. Birkbeck delivered an interesting lecture on elasti