Several attempts have been made within the last few years to fill up the existing deficiency in our periodical literature, and to establish a journal devoted to classical antiquity, but various difficulties have from time to time prevented the plan from being carried into effect. These difficulties are now overcome, and owing to the generous support which has been afforded by many distinguished scholars, the first volume of the CLASSICAL MUSEUM, containing Parts I. to III. is now presented to the public. It is hoped, that the scholars of this country will continue to lend their assistance in supporting a journal, the want of which must be felt by all who take an interest in classical pursuits.

Owing to the first part of the CLASSICAL MUSEUM not appearing until the first of June, Volume I. for 1843, consists of only three parts; but as it is hoped in future to publish one part regularly every quarter, each of the subsequent volumes will consist of four parts.

The subjects which the CLASSICAL MUSEUM will embrace are: the Languages, History, Geography, Religion, Literature, Political and Social Institutions, Laws, Arts and Sciences of the ancients; and nothing will be excluded which throws light on any point of antiquity. Papers upon the early history and literature of our own country, and discussions upon Oriental literature, as far as it has any bearing upon or connexion with classical antiquity, will likewise occasionally be inserted in the

pages of this Journal. Biblical criticism and all subjects of a religious or theological nature will be excluded.

As to the forms in which these subjects are treated in the CLASSICAL MUSEUM, we may classify them as follows,—

1. Original Essays, and occasionally translations of the best Essays of foreign scholars, or condensed abstracts of voluminous and expensive works of importance.

2.

3.

Reviews.

Miscellaneous information on subjects of antiquity.

4. Short critical notices of works connected with classical studies which appear in this country, and of the best foreign works of the same kind.

5. Intelligence. Under this head it is proposed to give all the information respecting the Universities and other Literary Institutions in this and other countries, which may be deemed important or interesting to the classical student.

L. SCHMITZ.

LONDON,
December 1843.

4. Short critical notices of works connected with classical studies which appear in this country, and of the best foreign works of the same kind.

5. Intelligence. Under this head it is proposed to give all the information respecting the Universities and other Literary Institutions in this and other countries, which may be deemed important or interesting to the classical student.

L. SCHMITZ.

LONDON,
December 1843.

Several attempts have been made within the last few years to fill up the existing deficiency in our periodical literature, and to establish a journal devoted to classical antiquity, but various difficulties have from time to time prevented the plan from being carried into effect. These difficulties are now overcome, and owing to the generous support which has been afforded by many distinguished scholars, the first volume of the CLASSICAL MUSEUM, containing Parts I. to III. is now presented to the public. It is hoped, that the scholars of this country will continue to lend their assistance in supporting a journal, the want of which must be felt by all who take an interest in classical pursuits.

Owing to the first part of the CLASSICAL MUSEUM not appearing until the first of June, Volume I. for 1843, consists of only three parts; but as it is hoped in future to publish one part regularly every quarter, each of the subsequent volumes will consist of four parts.

The subjects which the CLASSICAL MUSEUM will embrace are: the Languages, History, Geography, Religion, Literature, Political and Social Institutions, Laws, Arts and Sciences of the ancients; and nothing will be excluded which throws light on any point of antiquity. Papers upon the early history and literature of our own country, and discussions upon Oriental literature, as far as it has any bearing upon or connexion with classical antiquity, will likewise occasionally be inserted in the pages of this Journal. Biblical criticism and all subjects of a religious or theological nature will be excluded.

As to the forms in which these subjects are treated in the CLASSICAL MUSEUM, we may classify them as follows,

1.

Original Essays, and occasionally translations of the best Essays of foreign scholars, or condensed abstracts of voluminous and expensive works of importance.

2.

3.

Reviews.

Miscellaneous information on subjects of antiquity.