physician of each party visit the he had mentioned. We refer inpatient, and if they disagree as to quirers to the letter; but we beg the disorder, let them give you an them to attend to the “ extremely account of the symptoms attending offensive bilge water," which made the case ; from whence, by com- some workmen in the neighbourparing it with the standard, you hood sick, causing some of them may be able to judge whether it is to vomit ; and which was paryellow fever or not; and whether ticularly offensive” to some perthe sick person should be remov- sons who " had been much accus, ed, or not, to the marine hospital.” tomed to the smell of bilge water.” Practitioners will see difficulties in We do not mean to support the this plan, and that it could not at opinion, that the yellow fever den once be carried into effect in the rives its origin from the filth of most perfect manner; it would our cities. Were we advocates however be gradually improved, for its domestick origin, we should and is certainly worthy to be adopt- not think it necessary to adopt this ed. Wherever medical men wish opinion. But justice requires us to attain truth, they might in this to remark, that in this instance, method succeed ; at the same at Providence, the bilge water may time, the lovers of controversy as fairly be suspected to be the would be, in some measure, re- source of the disease, as any cons strained by the limits they would tagion imported. prescribe to themselves. The second article in this chapThe second chapter contains an ter is a communication from Dr. address from the board of health Hosack, which had been publishto the citizens of New York, dated ed in the Morning Chronicle. In Nov. 13. This gives a general this that gentleman refutes some account of their proceedings, and calumnies, which it would seem of the extent of the late disease. had been thrown out against him. It displays feelings and principles, He also declares that the events of which do them honour. the last season tend to confirm The contents of the 3d and 4th, the opinion he had held, viz. chapters are sufficiently expressed that the yellow fever is not the us in the title. The documents they product of our own soil or climate, contain are very valuable. but is always introduced from ag In the 5th chapter we have the broad." He says the intercourse opinions of several eminent phy, between the quarantine ground sicians respecting the cause of and the city was almost unlimited, malignant fever, in several differ, but he does not state how the disa ent parts of the United States.” ease was introduced into the quar, The first article is a letter from antine ground; and from the work Dr. Pardon Bowen, of Providence, which is under review we are led giving an account of the fever, to suppose, that there was not which prevailed there the last any cause for a belief that the summer. After detailing the quarantine ground was infected facts, this very respectable physi- from abroad. Dr. H. however cian infers, “ that the fever was adds, that “it is unnecessary for the yellow or malignant fever, and him to go into details; that a that it had its origin, or stood clue to the investigation of the somehow or other connected with facts upon this subject is in the one or all three” of certain vessels possession of the proper authority, &c.” Till we learn to what cir- of August, one of them attended cumstances Dr. H. refers, our final with the black vomiting. The judgment upon this matter must writers add, “ it deserved to be rebe in some measure suspended. marked, that the circumstances of In the mean time we cannot read the cases preclude all suspicion of ily believe that Mr. Hardie could their having infected one another, be ignorant of any important facts or of the disease having arisen upon this subject ; nor can we from any foreign or contagious more readily suspect that any man source.” These cases deserve to in his situation would attempt to be thoroughly investigated. We conceal facts, which must inevita- hope, that the believers in imporbly be brought to light at a future tation at New-York will strictly, period. but candidly inquire into this matDr. Hosack's communication is ter. It is presumed, that the phy. followed by a letter from Dr. Stu- sicians to the state-prison would art of Grenada. This letter states readily assent to such an inquiry, some facts respecting the fever, as it would not imply any doubts which prevailed in Grenada in of them, except such as arise 1793, and expresses his conviction, from the fallibility of all men. that that disease was imported Chapter seventh contains « defrom Boullam in the ship Hankey. sultory observations and reflecDr. Stuart may have formed cor- tions." These do much credit to rect opinions respecting the origin the author, and will be found inof that disease, but surely his let- teresting to readers in general, as ter does not prove that the yellow well as to the faculty. In this fever is always imported either chapter we are told that among into the West-Indies, or into this more than twenty persons, exposed country. to James Dougherty, no one “ reThe fifth chapter is concluded ceived the least infection or conby an extract from “ a view of the tagion ;” and several analogous climate and soil of the United States remarks are made, of America,” by C. F. Volney. . The eighth and last chapter on In this the subject of yellow fever modes of cure is a valuable addiis considered in a general way, and tion to the work. the Frenchman is seen in the dis- To our imperfect analysis we cussion of it ; but the extract con- adid, that the perusal of this work tains many important remarks. has afforded us much satisfaction, Mr. Volney is decidedly of opinion, and we recommend it to general that the yellow fever may and ac- attention. tually does arise in the United Should unfortunately any of our States. cities be again visited by this maThe sixth chapter contains a lignant disease, we earnestly solicit letter from Richard L. Walker persons, who may have similar opand N. I. Quackenbos, physcians portunities for information, to pub, of the state prison of New-York, to lish similar works ; and to rethe board of inspectors of that in- member, that fidelity and accustitution. In this letter it is stated, racy in the investigation and statethat two cases of yellow fever oc- ment of facts will stamp on their curred in that prison in the month productions the highest value. ness. are yet never made whole. It im plores a plentiful stream for the NOTICES. thirsty, and a guide for the mourn ing pilgrim. It prays for the The Christian Monitor : a relig- generations of men which are ious periodical work. By a passing away, and for the children society for promoting christian of God who are hastening to the knowledge, piety, and charity. grave. No. 1. Boston. Munroe & Whilst we thas applaud the purFrancis. pp. 190. pose and spirit of the work, we dare not give our unqualified apAmong the periodical publica. probation of the present number. tions of the day, there has been The matter is good ; but the manwanting one, which, without regard ner is in numerous instances deto sect, should consult the edifica- fective. The thoughts are importion of christians in general. To tant and striking ; but in the exencourage a work of this sort, we pression and in the style there is learn that a society was formed in an air of negligence and abruptthe course of the year past, which The prayers are often behas presented to the publick its gun and closed as though the auincipient efforts in the little book thor was in haste. Its worth has before us. It consists of exhorta- gratified its friends, and pleased tions, prayers, and meditations the publick ; but its excellence is suited to persons of various con- not so conspicuously manifest as ditions in various circumstances. to silence the opposition of its enThe sectary who loves nothing emies, or the clamours of critiwhich does not breathe a spirit of cism. We are satisfactorily inparty will find nothing here either formed that this valuable tract is savoury to his taste or provoking undergoing some desireable ahis malevolence. Equally remote mendments, that it will shortly from bigotry as from enthusiasm appear from the press of Munroe the Christian Monitor, we are told, and Francis in an improved form, numbers among its supporters and and that the Society under whose friends believers of diverse theo- patronage it is published will prological tenets. It has no features ceed with alacrity in their pious of a controversial character. It design. designs to strengthen that faith which is the pillar of morals, to brighten that hope which gilds the The poetical works of Richard prospect of futurity, and to ani- Savage. With the life of the mate the labours of that love,which author. New-York : Wm. A. is the beginning and end of the Davis. 1805. gospel. It inspires the feeble convert with courage, and pours grace PERHAPS no poet of equal prefrom its lips into the ear of peni- tensions is so little read as Richard tence. It especially calls the Savage : many remember his misa young to the work of religion in fortunes,but few mention his verses.. the morning of life, that they may Why it has so fallen out it is diffibe saved the pangs of a bitter re- cult to say. Pope commended his pentance, and the unavailing tears muse and Johnson pronounced of those who, though they repent, bim a genius, and one would sup pose the suffrages of such men were a sure indication of his durable renown. But, if the Bastard be excepted, there is little now that he is recalled by beside the Epigram on Dennis and the Biography of his Friend. Among the wits of his day he was as brilliant and ragged as Apollo could wish, and, though his life was irregular, his muse was correct. Poor Savage in the melancholy records of that description of gentlemen denominated bards, thy history is mournfully pre-eminent, and, though thy song may be neglect ed, thy errors will be remembered for a humiliation to genius. This edition, enriched withJohnson's life of the author, is correctly put out of hand, but its typography is so diminutive, that it appears to have issued from the press of the Pigmies. Poems from the Portuguese of Lues De Camoens, with remarks on his life, c. By Lord Viscount Strangford. 1 vol. 12mo. Philadelphia. Maxwell. THE life of Camoens was a life of continual hardship and danger; yet he was encouraged by the inspiration of the Muses, and he was often blessed either by the gentle smiles or the pensive remembrance of the fairest ladies of his love. Like Ovid he was driven into exile for love, but sonnets and canzonets cheered and delighted him. He was shipwrecked in the East Indies, but, like Cæsar in Egypt, he saved his life by swimming with one hand, while with a noble spirit of literature he bore up his "Lusiad" with the other. His epick poem is known to the English reader by the translation of Mickle, who has made us ac quainted with a variety of beauties, which are not to be found in the original, even by the patriotick researches of the Portuguese. The minor poems of Camoens now attract admiration and applause, which they never before received. We have not read the originals, and therefore cannot ascertain their value, but report says, that in Lisbon those only are highly esteemed for their simplicity, tenaciousness, and delicacy, which have for their subject the beauties of nature, or the feelings of love. Lord Strangford's poems, if we may judge from the Portuguese coup lets, which are interspersed thro❜ the volume, are themselves original, for they bear no resemblance to the pretended architypes. Grace and elegance are the characteristicks of these canzons and sonnets. They are written by a nobleman, who, with the polish and ease of a court, has evidently united the strength and dignity of literature. They are on a variety of subjects, such as are easily suggested to a lover, a poet, and a wanderer; and most are composed with the ardour of passion, wrought into refinement, and with the sentiments of nature, polished into elegance. The noble lord however frequently offends against purity and delicacy. We often admire the charms of his love songs, and we often lament that such poetry was written. This little volume is intended to be read, during the intervals of other pleasures and pursuits; and when the ladies rise from the harpsichord, or return from their walk, they are often attracted by the sonnets of lord Stangford, which lie on the easy sofa or the pleasant parlour window. We know not what remedy to offer; for when impropriety is decorated by the charms of delightful poetry; when indelicacy of allusion is almost evanescent in the refinement of elegant phraseology; and, when the criminality of passion is superficially concealed by the fashionable embroidery or delicate needle work of fancy or sentiment, who will regard any interdiction of perusal; who will receive any counsel for discrimination? If therefore licentious poetry is read, moral poetry must be read also; indelicacy must be manfully opposed by purity; the contagion of Little must be neutralized by Thomson; and where we are attracted into false sentiments, vicious feelings, and impure thoughts by the refined fascinations of Strangford, we must be recalled to truth, to sobriety, to virtue, and religion by the authority of Cowper. These remarks chiefly apply to the poems on love, its operations, and analogies. The sonnets on other subjects are full of chaste nature and true sentiment. 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