with Donald Bean-Lean in the cavern. The imaginary castle of Fergus MacIvor would, by the Novel, be situated five miles to the north of that lake. The march of the Pretender, as well as that of Waverley, is marked by particular lines; and each place of battle is indicated by a flag or standard. INDIA, Captain Bentham has brought from Madras to London a collection of curi osities, illustrative of the manners and condition of society in the East. This collection will be soon exhibited, together with an Indian Cosmorama, consisting of 104 fine drawings. Geographical Intelligence.-One of the finest bridges in the world is that over the river Cavery, in the Island of Sevasamoodra, in the East Indies. This bridge was begun in 1819, and finished in 1822. It is a thousand feet long, thirteen feet broad, twenty-three high, and is supported on 400 stone pillars, forming 113 arches, The whole expense has been defrayed by an individual of the Mysore. EGYPT. M. Casati has recently brought to London from Egypt several ancient MSS., one of which is in Greek, and is sixty-six inches long, and seven inches, broad. It is supposed to be an agreement of a sale, made at Thebes, in the fourth year of the reign of Cleopatra, 113 years before Christ. GREECE. A vast number of pamphlets and other works in favour of the Greeks have appeared in Switzerland during: the last year, and the profits of which are to be given to that brave people to aid them in their defence against their oppressors. A young Greek by the name of Zampelios, has written three tragedies in the Romaick or modern Greek. They are entitled Timoleon, Skanderberg, and Constantine Palæologus, and the first of which has already appeared in print. The Greeks in Peleponesus are òrganizing a national academy, for the purpose of instructing those who are yet too young to take up arms in defence of their country. The Prince Maurocordato continues to distinguish himself by his ardent patriotism, his resolution, and all the qualities which characterise the hero. The enthusiasm of the Greeks has encreased particularly since their capture of Napoli de. Romania, justly considered the Gibraltar of Greece. The hope entertained by every liberal mind of seeing the Greeks obtain an honorable rank amongst in dependent nations becomes now almost a matter of certainty. GERMANY. The widow of J. G. Muller, the late professor at Schaffhausen, has presented that city with the library of her late husband, containing amongst other valuable works the posthumous works of the celebrated historiographer, John de Muller. This literary relic consists of 18,100 folio pages, upon general hishistory, taken from 1800 different authors. The Agricultural Society of Wur temburg, in the number of their journal for April last, call upon all the botanists of the kingdom to transmit to them a catalogue of the plants of their neighbourhood, with an account of the sites upon which they grow, and of their common names, with the period of their budding. The Society is engaged upon an Herbarium or Flora of Wurtemberg, and is already in possession of 1400 species. The Minister of Commerce has established at Posen, in Bavaria, a school of industry, which was opened on the 5th of January last. There are 100 pupils. Pens, paper, books, and instruction, are supplied at the expense of the government. The Emperor of Russia has conferred the Order of St. Wladimir (4th class) upon Mons. Alle, director of the Institute of the deaf and dumb, at Gurund. In the kingdom of Wurtemberg, there are more than one thousand deaf and dumb; it is, therefore, highly desira able, that the funds of this institution should be augmented. There have been discovered between Waiblingin and Endersbach, in Wurtemberg, nine Roman stoves, such as were used by potters. There were also found all sorts of vases made of clay, and near the same spot, a few years ago, there was dug up a square piece of stone, on the four sides of which was represented, in bas-relief, a man carrying a heathen altar. PRUSSIA. Curiosities in the Cities of Dantzig and Koningsburgh-Among the eighteen churches of Dantzig several are deserving of the attention of the traveller; that of St. Mays is the most remarkable, both on account of its height and for the boldness of its architecture. It contains several excellent paintings, and particularly an altar-piece of the Last Judgment, by Van Eicken á Fleming. But the rich Monastery of Oliva, a mile from Dantzig, is by far more majestic and grand than the church of St, Mays. It contains twenty-five richly decorated altars of black and of white marble, and of alabaster. Dantzig also possesses a gymnasium, a public library, and museum of natural history, an observatory, and several societies of medicine, and of natural philosophy. Koningsburgh is two German miles in circumference. The University, which was founded in 1544, contains 600 students. There are three public libraries, of which that of the castle contains 17,000 volumes, with a collection of bibles and other books of devoAion, presented by Count Albert, and bound in massive silver. The library of the University is less extensive but more useful, and contains a collection of Greek and Roman medals, with a Gallery of Paintings by the old masters, amongst which are several portraits by Rembrandt. The third library is but of little value. The other objects worthy of the attention of the traveller are the monument erected to Kant, the Collegium Fridericianum, the Gym-rary character died at Madrid on the nasium, the new Hall of the Academy, the Botanical Garden, and the Clinical Institute. RUSSIA. Admiral Krusenstern is constantly engaged upon his Atlas of the South Sea. This Atlas will contain thirty charts, and will be published at the expense of the Emperor. This work will very soon issue from the press. Military and Naval Academies. The imperial corps of cadets at Petersburgh is composed of two divisions, and consists, of 1,000 pupils, with a revenue of 150,000 roubles. Tea public military schools, ‹ with 3,500 pupils, each school having an income of 25,000 roubles.. The Artillery and Engineer's School of 750 pupils, and an income of 220,000 roubles. The School for Naval Cadets at Oranienbaum, 680 scholars, and 272,000 roubles. School of Naval Architecture at St. Petersburgh, income 121,700 roubles! School of Navigation at Cronstadt, 250 pupils, revenue 45,000 roubles. t Schools of Navigation and Naval Architecture at Archangel, Odessa, and Nikolajew. A Military Asylum for orphans at St. Petersburgh. The principal garrison towns have each an establishment of education; the cavalry regiments have a squadron of reserve for the same purpose. There are also ten military hospitals for invalids, and twelve marine hopitals at Petersburgh, at Cronstadt, at Sewastopoel and Odessa. Eur. Mag. April, 1823. 7th February. The Universal attributes his death to the agitation and fatigue which he suffered from the period of his so precipitately leaving Paris. There was certainly much of cruelty in hurrying away, at only twenty-four hours notice, a man of seventy years of age, and of extremely weak health, and forcing him to take a journey of more than 300 leagues, in the most inclement season. There appears to have existed no reason whatever for persecuting this estimable character, unless it be his profound and learned works, in which he opposes facts and arguments to the pretentions of the ultra factions, and shews that the cruelties of the inquisition are contrary to the gospel. It may be recollected, that in 1792 and 1793, M. Llorente supported at his own expense a number of the proscribed clergy of France, and that he had peaceably resided in France for eight years, as a friendly country. The Revue Encyclopedique pays a just tribute to the memory of this good man, who was a contributer to that work from its first establishment. ITALY. Piedmont The frequent inundations of the Isere having been of serious injury to the neighbouring country as well as to the health of the inhabitants, the government, by letters patent, dated the 7th January last, has established at Chambery a board of commissioners, 40 examine into the various plans that have been proposed for embanking the river throughout all Savoy to the froutiers of France. The commission is to report to government upon the best Y .means of accomplishing the object consistently with economy, and with the grandeur of the work, and with a respect for the private properties in the neighbourhood. The Psalterium Reginæ Angilberga, (wife of the Emperor, Louis II.) which was written in 827, and upon red vellum with golden letters, was sold by public auction in Paris in 1819, for 1,700 francs.. It has just been conveyed to Placenza, where it had been formerly deposited... Spiridion Petrettini has published at Padua a translation. into the modern Greek of Velleius Paterculus. SWITZERLAND. A steam-boat. is about to be established in Lake Constance, similar to the packet-boat, which will ply during this spring upon Lake Lemanus, between Geneva, Lausanne, and Veray. There will soon be a similar boat on -the lake of the four Cantons, of which the navigation is difficult, and the -shores without any roads. The necessity of this will be evident now that the route by St. Gothard has been thrown open to wheeled carriages. Berne.-A code of laws is about to be adopted, which has been digested by Professor Schnell, a learned Jurisconsulte, of Switzerland, and who is well acquainted with French jurisprudence, of which, in some respects, that of Berne is an imitation. Two remarkable alterations will be made in the laws respecting marriage; one will submit to restrictions the marriages of those who are assisted by the benevolent institutions, the other will admit the legal effects of promises of marriage. At present it is the custom of Berne for parents, especially in the country, to permit nocturnal visits between young persons long before they are married. In no country, therefore, is there more of infanticide. The alteration of the law will be more powerful than the remonstrances of the Consistories, in reclaiming a vice peculiar to Berne, and unworthy of any civilized country. Mr. Joseph André, author of the Political Memoirs of the Canton of Lucerne, has just published at that place a new journal, which has been suppressed on account of the author's intending to insert into it a history of the Jesuits, during their residence of 200 years at Lucerne. The celebrated Pestalozzi intends to publish a periodical work upon Education, and upon Elementary Instruction. In bis prospectus he says, "I have devoted my whole life to investigating the best means of instructing youth and improving the education of the people. Men distinguished by their merit, and by their noble character, have entreated me to publish the principles of my system of education, I am, therefore, resolved to publish a perio dical work, in which I will endeavour to shew what elementary education ought to be, and what are the means of gradually developing the human faculties. I shall shew how much elementary education is calculated to give full effect to domestic instruction. I shall produce striking examples to prove how capable children, even of the most tender years, are of applying to objects which interest their minds or their feelings, in a manner which will be in harmony with the natural progressive developement of our faculties. I shall call the attention to the necessity of uniting, for the objects ofeducation, severity and mildness, goodness of heart, ardour and amenity, liberty and obedience, and, consequently, the virtues of domestic life, emanating even from the Deity himself. I shall also publish a French translation of my works, by subscription. The first volume will relate to numbers, the second to the elements of geometry; subse quent writings,as well as treatises, upon different points of elementary instruction, will be also published by subscription. Subscribers in England are requested to address their communications to Mr.H. Pestalozzi at Yverdun, in Suistserland, under cover, to the Rev. C. Mayo, 25, New Ormond-street, Queensquare. An English translation of the works will be published immediately a sufficient number of subscribers are procured. More than 2,000 persons in different parts of Europe have patronised Mr. Pestalozzi's efforts, and their contributions have enabled him to establish an institute for the poor, which is designed to furnish male and female teachers of his sytem for any parts of Europe. The price of the quarterly periodical work will be only eight francs for four numbers, and Mr. Pestalozzi concludes his address by saying, "I am convinced that a great number of the friends of education, will feel pleasure in remitting the trifling sum indispensible for the admission and support of a poor child, endowed with natural talents for receiving instruction. I will add but one word more. The success of this proposal will render the hour of my death the most happy hour of my existence." Mr. Kruisi, a pupil of Pestalozzi, and a founder and conductor of au establishment for boys at Yverdun, has been elected in the most honourable manner to the management of the school of his native country, the Canton of Appenzel. His establishment at Yverdun is under two able directors, Mr. Nalf, principal of the Institute of the deaf and dumb, and Mr. Niederer, principal of an institute for young ladies. The principles of Mr. Pestalozzi are strictly followed in this establishment at Yverdum, but not to the rejection of any improvements or suggestions calculated to promote the objects of the system. FRANCE. Mons. Le Chevalier Rebsomen, a distinguished French officer, who had lost his left arm and right leg, has invented a piece of mechanism by which the finte may be played by one hand as well as it can by two. The mechanism consists in two additional keys, so that the flute bas eleven keys instead of nine. It is of the ordinary size of a flute, and is fixed to a little contrivance in the middle of a vice, or it can be fixed to the waist, in the manner of a bent iron rod. The sounds or tones are agreeable, and the intonations more firm than in the common flute. Mons. Rebsomen plays very well on his invention, and several amateurs who have lost an arm, have testified their sense of obligation to Mons. Rebsomen for his contrivance. The most distinguished musicians at Paris, consider this invention as valuable, both as a musical instrument and an ingenius mechanical contrivance. The academy of Fine Arts appreciate this invention so highly, that they have recommended Mons. Rebsomen to the attention of the government. Colmar, Upper Rhine.-The general council of the department has voted, in its last sitting, 2,000 francs for the establishment of an architectural school at the principal place of the department. This school has been organised by the care of M. de Puymaigre, the prefect. Twenty-four pupils are already admitted, and they receive gratuitous lessons in drawing, and in the application of drawing to their particular trades. Milk of the Goats of Thibet.-M. Barruel, head of the chemical works of the faculty of medicine, has made a careful analysis of this milk. It is to be regretted that he had not the means of analysing the milk of these goats at different periods of gestation, and at different ages. But the single analysis that he has made is of great importance. The milk produces more butter, cheese, and sugar than that of the French goats, the butter being one-third, the cheese one-tenth, and the sugar nearly one-half more. The Thibet goats now introduced into France, if properly attended to, may be of great advantage to the country, and Europe may soon surpass Cashmere in her shawls as she does China in her porcelain. The Moniteur of the 26th of January, '1823, gives the following results of an ana lysis of the milk of these goats: 1. The milk contains more saccha rine matter than the milk of the indigenous goats. 2. That the caseous matter is more delicate, and, consequently, easier of digestion. 3. That the butter is equally abun dant, and less sour, and therefore more agreeable. 4. That it is probable the milk may be more efficacious in those disorders, for which the faculty are in the habit of recommending the milk of the com mon goat. GREAT BRITAIN. The lovers of Italian literature can now enjoy a treat of no common occurrence; we allude to a series of twelve weekly Lectures, which commenced on the 10th of April, by Mr. Foscolo. The subjects embrace every topic of value to the Italian scholar. Signor Pistrucci, the Improvvisatore, or Impromptu Poet, whose talent has raised so much wonder in Paris, is become a subject of conversation in the polite circles of our metropolis. This most ingenious Roman is a man of learning and general knowledge, who composes and recites verses in any rhyme or stanza extempore, upon whatever subject may, at the moment, be proposed; and he does not limit himself to a few verses, but goes to the length of many stanzas of eight lines, not only without a pause, but without a single hesitation. Mr. James Boaden is preparing for publication a Life of the late. John Philip Kemble, Esq. including a History of the Stage from the Death of Garrick to the present time. It will contain a faithful record of his personal history and of his professional career, illustrated with characteristic Anecdotes, extracts from a carefully preserved Correspondence, and variety of information derived from genuine and unexceptionable sources. Mr. Bicheno has in the press, a Second Edition of "An Inquiry into the Poor Laws, chiefly with a view to examiné them as a System of National Benevolence, and to shew the Evils of indiscriminate Relief; with some Remarks upon the Schemes which have recently been submitted to Parlia ment." The Second Edition of the Picturesque Promenade round Dorking, in Surrey, with numerous engravings, will be published early in May. The Octavo Volume entitled Dissertations Introductory to the Study and Right Understanding of the Language, Structure, and Contents of the ApocaHypse, by Alex Tilloch, LL.D. will be published early in May. The long-promised English Flora of Sir James Edward Smith, President of the Linnæan Society, is now printing. A new Edition of the "Memoirs of the late Mrs. Cappe, written by Herself," is preparing for the press. Greek Literature. - Mr. John Mitchell, Purser, R.N. Teacher of Languages, has ready for the press, a Grammatical Parallel of the Classic and Modern Greek Languages, evincing their close affinity. Part I. of Messrs. J. P. Neale, and J. Le Keux's Original Views of the Collegiate and Parochial Churches of England, will appear on the 1st of November; it will contain five highly finished engravings, with Descriptive and Historical Accounts. The Cambridge Tart is in the press, (intended as a Companion to the Oxford Sausage,) consisting of Epigramatic and Satiric Effusions, &c. &c. Dainty Morsels served up by Cantabs, on various occasions, by Socius. Early in June, will be published, a Funeral Oration on General Dumourier, with considerations on the Events of his Life. The author of "The Entail" has a new Novel in the press, of which the printing is nearly finished. It is, we understand, a narrative of a Covemanter's Sufferings, entitled "Ringan Gilhaize," supposed to be written by himself. Dr. Irving has in the press a new and enlarged edition of his Obṣervations on the Study of the Civil Law. 1 A second edition of Mr. Blaine's Canine Pathology is in the press, and will appear with important Alterations and Additions. Remarkable passages in the Life of William Kiffin, Merchant and Alder man of London, will soon be published, including some account of W. and Benjamin Newling, who were executed for the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion. Published from the Original Manu scripts, with Notes and Additions, by William Orme, of Perth, author of the Life of Dr. Owen. A Tribute of Affection to the Memory of a Beloved Wife, is in the press, being a Sketch of the Life and Character of Mrs. Maria Cramp, with Extracts from her Correspondence, by J. M: Cramp. The author of the Lollards, Calthorpe, &c. has a new Romance ready for publication in 3 volumes, entitled Other Times; or, the Monks of Leadenball. The new Edition of the Saxon Chronicle, edited by the Rev. Mr. Ingram, may be expected to appear in a few days. A new Novel, by the author of the Cavalier, will be published in the course of April, entitled the "King of the Peak," in 3 vols. The third volume of “Transactions of the Literary Society of Bombay," will appear during the ensuing month. Richard Payne Knight, Esq. bas a new Poem in the press, entitled "Alfred," which will appear next month in an octavo volume: The young officer, whose "Sketches of India" were so favourably received by the public, has nearly ready for publication in an octavo volume, "Recollections of the Peninsula," containing Remarks on the Manners and Character of the Spanish Nation. Mr. Henry Phillips, H. S. author of the History of Fruits known in Great Britain, cultivated Vegetables, &c. &c. in engaged upon Sylva Florifera the Shrubbery; containing a Historical and Botanical Account of the Flowering Shrubs and Trees which now ornament the shrubbery, the park, and 'rural scenes in general. The facetious Thomas Brown, the younger, is employed on a new work, entitled "Fables for the Holy Allianee," with other Poems. 5. RECENT PUBLICATIONS. ANTIQUITIES. Encyclopedia of Antiquities, and Elements of Archæology, classical and mediæval. Being the first work of the kind ever edited in England. By the Rev. T. D.. Fosbroke, M.A. F.S.A.— A number, 5s, appears every month, and the whole will be comprised in twenty numbers. › |