Gospel have been communicated, the arrangements, evidently under the divine wisdom, by which the languages and governments of nations have been made subservient to its interest, constitute the theme of this discourse, which received, and we need add nothing more, the approbation of the bishop of Durham.

ART. 27.-Self-Sufficiency incompatible with Christianity. A Sermon, delivered at the triennial Visitation of the Right Reverend Spencer Lord Bishop of Peterborough, in the Parish Church of Daventry, June 12, 1801. By T. I. Twisleton, A. M. &c. 8vo. Rivingtons. 1801.

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This sermon is said to have been published by request not, we are persuaded, by the request of the excellent prelate at whose visitation it was delivered; for to the exquisite nonsense contained in the following sentence he would not possibly add his Imprimatur. The disputer of this world 'sees not the reason why God should die that man should live.' We should be glad to know what reason this preacher can give for so strange an assumption. Is he now to be informed what heresies such an interpretation of the death of the cross has occasioned; and that some polemics undertook to assert that it was not even our Saviour who suffered death? But the idea that God himself died is too shocking to be entertained for one moment. Had the preacher declared that the second person in the Trinity died, he would have still erred, though not so grossly, from the catholic faith; for the divine nature in Christ could not be subject to death. It was his human nature only which could be affected by a human punish

ment.

ART. 28.-A Sermon upon the Peace, preached at Prittlewell in Essex, on the 18th of October, 1801. By the Rev. Sir Herbert Croft, Bart. Vicar of Prittlewell. 8vo. 6d. Rivingtons. 1801.

Sir H. Croft dedicates his sermon to the bishop of London, in which he tells his lordship that he lives in his parish. We hope his parishioners attended to the discourse, which contains many good pieces of advice, but scarcely deserved to be committed to the press, and much less to be preceded by such a dedication.

ART. 29.-A Sermon, preached at Prittlewell in Essex, on the 20th of September, 1801, upon the Prayer of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the late abundant Crop and favourable Harvest, first directed to be used September 13, 1801. By the Rev. Sir Herbert Croft, Bart. Vicar of Prittlewell. 8vo. 6d. Rivingtons. 1801.

This sermon is dedicated to the prime minister-a long avenue to a thatched cottage. If the author continue to burden the press in this manner with his parochial labours, we may expect, in a series of dedications, a tedious account of the life, parentage, and education, of ' an old baronet.'

ART. 30.-The Importance of Religion to the Military Life: illustrated in a Sermon preached on Sunday September 6th, 1801, at the Garrison-Service, in the Church of St. Peter's Port, Island of Guernsey. By Thomas Brock, A. M. &c. 4ta. Is. 6d. Rivingtons. 1801. The following discourse was not written with a view to publica

tion; but, influenced by his friends,, the author is induced to submit it to the judgement of the public, with the diffidence of a young man who has not completed his twenty-fifth year. It was heard with considerable approbation; but the slow and dispassionate perusal of the closet will not always confirm the praise bestowed on the rapid and warm delivery from the pulpit.', P. 4.

ART. 31-Essay on Religion; being an Attempt to point out the uarivalled Beauty and Excellence of the Christian Doctrine, and the Necessity of paying it an early Attention. Addressed to young Persons. By John Fullagar. 12mo. 6d. Rivingtons. 1801.

This pamphlet is written with the best intentions. That it comes from a layman will not excite a prejudice against it, in a country which is daily perusing the works of Hales, Addison, West, Lyttleton, Hartley, &c. upon similar subjects; and an apology for the recommendation of a layman is perfectly superfluous. The author seems fearful, however, that this dreadful stigma of being a layman cannot be wiped off; and tells us, that though tied to business, he always had an eye to the ministry.'. Without such an inclination the sentiments conveyed in this work would be equally beneficial; and we recommend them to the serious and well disposed, as a proper present for young men either designed for, or actually engaged in, business, that they may hence learn in their worldly pursuits to set a value on higher enjoyments, and prepare themselves for that state in which their perishable gains will be little esteemed.

MEDICINE.

ART. 32. The Physician's Portable Library, or Compendium of the Modern Practice of Physic. In which the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of all the Diseases incident to the Human Body are clearly and fully delivered; together with theirtues, Doses, and proper Exhibition of all the Medicinal Simples and Compositions directed in the last London and Edinburgh Pharmacopains. To which are added, Tables of the new Names adopted by each College, and of their Reference to those formerly in Use. By Brabazon Smith, M. D. 8vo. Boards. Mathews.

55.

A physician's portable library should contain what he may want to refer to, out of the common course of practice or study. This is, in reality, the library of an apothecary's apprentice; though, after the first year, even he would disclaim it. Indeed portable libraries, medical pocket-books, and vade-mecums, are idle attempts; for so extensive and intricate is the science, that neither in respect to bulk or precision can real assistance be conveyed in a portable form. Let us take a page at random, and ask where is the phy. sician who wants this information?

• Mistura Camphorata (L.). Diaphoretic, antispasmodic, diuretic; half an ounce to an ounce and half, frequently.

• Mistura Cretacea (L.). Absorbent, useful in diarrhea; one ounce to three, frequently.

Mistura Moschata (L.). Antispasmodic, diaphoretic; one ounce to three, frequently.

Mortification. See Sphacelus.

Morus, fructus (L.). Cooling; ad libitum.. See Syrupus.

Moschus (L. E.). Antispasmodic, diaphoretic; five grains to fifteen.

Mucilago Amyli (L. E.). Used principally in glysters, as a corrector of acrimony; joined occasionally with opium in diarrhea, tenesmus, &c.

Mucilago Arabici Gummi (L. E.). Diuretic, demulcent; one dram

to four.

Mucilago Seminis Cydonii Mali. (L.). Demulcent; a dram or two, Mucilago Tragacantha (L. E.). As the foregoing.

Mumps. See Cynanche Parotidea.

Myristica, fructus nucleus (L. E.). Stimulant, aromatic, astringent; five grains to fifteen.

P. 152.

ART. 33. Observations on the Nature, Causes, Prevention, and Cure of Gout and Rheumatism: to which are annexed Phanomena Physiologia, issuing in the Cure of these Diseases. By William Peter Whyte. 8vo. 2s. 6d. Rivingtons.

We have much about it, goddess, and about it,' but could scarcely find a single idea that has not been bandied through innumerable volumes on these subjects, and in as many different forms. We perceive also much learning, scattered with apparent liberality, though not always correctly applied. We were at every page ready to exclaim, Quersum hac tam putida tendunt ?-when, at the end, we found an advertisement for a chemico-pneumatic apparatus, and for inoculation on an improved plan. We wish Mr. Whyte success; but, had we begun at the end, we should have escaped at least the honest anguish,' though, from the brevity, we were spared the aching head.'

ART. 34.-Practical Surgery; containing the Description, Causes, and Treatment of each Complaint, together with the most approved Methods of Operating. By Robert White, M. D. late Practitioner in Surgery. 8vo. 6s. 6d. Foards. Cadell and Davies.

The second edition of this work, which is indeed more correct and somewhat more extensive, has for a time escaped us. The first appeared in 1786, and was reviewed in our 65th volume. Some little circumstances- noticed in that article are either altered, or the author's opinion is more particularly explained. In the chief subject of our remark, however, the error is continued. Dr. White still prefers Mr. Bromfield's (called repeatedly, in this volume, Blomfield's) plan; and though more explicit with respect to the necessity of evacuations, does not press them to the extent which we think the exigency of the case often requires. The additions to this volume are on strains and contusions, inflammation and abscess of the liver, psoas abscess, necrosis, M. Pellier's mode of treating the cataract and fistula lacrymalis, hernia cystica, nævi materni, and spina bifida; but on none of these subjects do we find any very interesting or peculiarly useful remarks, and we shall not detain the reader with minute observations.

ATT. 35.-Practical Observations on the Cure of Wounds and Ulcers on the Legs without Rest, illustrated with Cases. By Thomas Whately, Member of the Corporation of Surgeons of London. 8vo. 7s. 6d. Boards. Cadell and Davies.

Mr. Whately's great object is to recommend the application of bandages; and, by their assistance, he thinks ulcered legs may be cured without rest, or the necessity of a horizontal posture. The pressure, however, must be steady, moderate, and uniform-of course the bandages must be applied by the surgeon himself; and very minute directions are given for this part of the management.

As the principle is not new, so we can perceive little novelty in the minuter directions. These are numerous; but the greater part, though useful, is trite and hackneyed. On the whole, we perceive little utility in this treatise; and cannot find a class, even of the earliest students, to whom it is likely to be interesting or instructive. Our author's opinion, that old ulcers may very often be safely healed, is very dangerous. Issues are not, in many instances, a sufficient substitute; and the worst consequences often threaten, which are only to be averted by again opening the ulcer.

EDUCATION.

ART. 36.—A short and easy Introduction to the English and Italian Grammar, c. By G. Ravizzotti. 8vo.

M. Ravizzotti, in consequence of some suggestions from others on the prolixity and great price of his Italian grammar, and a conviction in his own mind that it was rather too voluminous for younger scholars, has prepared and sent into the world this introduction. As the reduction of size is chiefly effected by leaving out the poetry, &c. at the end of the former work, without any material alteration in the part of accidence, we repeat of this what we said of that at its publication, that it may be used by the Italian student with much advantage. The rules are given in English, translated into Italian, in order to familiarise that language to the pupil in his progress; but we wish the author had paid more attention to the English, as it is not only inelegant, but frequently ungrammatical.

ART. 37--Les Saisons, pour l'Enfance, &c. The Seasons, for the Use of Childhood and early Youth; or, Amusing Dialogues, moral and instructing, between a Mother and her Children. By the Countess de Fouchécour. 12mo. Dulau. 1801.

This is the production of a mother anxious for the instruction of her children. It is a fortunate circumstance for her children to have so intelligent a parent; but the Seasons will not be of equal use to children in general. Every mother has not reflected so much as the countess de Fouchécour; and, without much concomitant explanation, the book can do no good: its matter is much above the comprehension of childhood and early youth.

ART. 38.-The Juvenile Plutarch; containing Accounts of the Lives of
Children, and of the Infancy of illustrious Men who have been re-
markable for their early Progress in Knowledge. 12mo.
Phillips. 1801.

25. 6d.

ART. 39. Visits to the Ménagerie and the Botanical Garden at Paris : containing a View of Natural History, for the Instruction of young Persons. From the French of L. F. Jaufret. 2 Vols.

Phillips. 1801.

Izmo. 45.

ART. 40.-The Little Hermitage, with other Tales. 12mo. 25. Phillips. 1801.

ART. 41.-Poetry for Children. Consisting of short Pieces, to be committed to Memory. Selected by Lucy Aikin. 12mo. 2s. 6d. Phillips. 1801.

Five volumes very well adapted to the capacities of children. The Juvenile Plutarch contains the history of thirteen remarkable young personages. In the Visits to the Menagerie and the Botanical Garden are some very pleasing views of animated nature. The Little Hermitage comprises three botanical stories, elucidates many technical terms, and developes many branches of the science of gardening; and the volume of poetry is very happily selected. Dispersed occasionally through these pages we meet with a number of valuable remarks, which will have a powerful effect on the moral sentiments of the young student.

Of what importance is birth? What is the effect of riches? They often corrupt the morals. He who is worthy, he who is honest and wise, has no need of ancestors.' Juv. Plut. r. 38.

A more important doctrine, to such children as are intended to excel in wisdom and virtue, cannot be inculcated.

POETRY.

ART. 42.-Tales of Wonder; written and collected by M. G. Lewis, Esq. The Second Edition. 8vo. 7s. Boards. Bell. 1801.

It is impossible for any class of metaphysicians to define the precise causes of pleasure which we often see existing in the whimsical minds of many so fastidious is man when he has once departed from the simplicity of nature, and so fanciful are the joys which he creates to himself. Amongst the many preposterous modes of delight, however, in which the mind seeks for gratification, no person we should think, among the unenchanted and unenchanting part of the world, would express a desire of becoming a raw-head-and-bloody-bonesa bugbear to children, and a terror to their nurses-an alarmist and frightener of infants and idiots-and, in return, the pity at least, if not the scorn, of the wise and intelligent. Yet, strange as it may appear to circles and societies unenamoured of goblins and magic, this wild hope of becoming terrible is the summe delicia of several of our fellow-citizens. Instead of advancing in the glorious procession of truth and science, whose beams are daily gaining strength in our island, they turn with avidity to the errors of nations left far behind us in the gloom and darkness of barbarism, and are actually,