Mr. Bell in urging it-various difficulties encountered and overcome-
triumphant success—
s-concluding tribute to Mr. Bell.

ART. VI. Loss of the Winterton East Indiaman. P. 215-232.
High interest of shipwrecks-those of Indiamen particularly affecting-that
of the Winterton narrated, with extracts-subsequent fate of crew and
passengers-some notices respecting Madagascar-compliment to au-

thor.

ART. VII. Mill's History of Muhammedanism. P. 232–243.
Religions of human origin generally modified to human ends specially ex-
emplified in that of Muhammed-thoughts suggested by present work-
the author partly a copiest of Gibbon in sentiment as to Arabian pro-
phet, and still more so in style-question of Muhammed's pretended illi-
teracy investigated-Koran how transmitted-various manuscripts and
editions of it-supplementary traditions numerous-prayer earnestly re-
commended in this religion-real value of Muhammedanism considered
-defence of Grotius against Gibbon-literature and science of Turks no-
ticed-decline of this religion manifested-its total ruin anticipated.

NUMBER FOR SEPTEMBER.

ART. I. Granville Sharp. P. 249–262.

Unfortunate as a biographer-defects of Mr. Hoare-condensed memoir of
Granville Sharp, with quotations and incidental remarks on slave trade ;
education of Omai; ordination of American bishops; colony of Sierra
Leone; and abolition of slave trade-character of Granville Sharp appre-
ciated.

ART. II. Humboldt's Personal Narrative. Vol. iv. P. 262–279.
Qualifications of Humboldt-contents of former volumes generally stated—
abstract of present volume, with quotations and notes respecting earth-
quake of 1812; town of La Victoria; an enormous tree; Îake of Valen-
cia; the cow-tree; the Cordilleras; fishing for gymnoti; inundations
of various rivers; crocodiles of Apure; the Oroonoko; the Caribbees ;
harvest of eggs; Indians of Pararuma-work and author criticised.

ART. III. Lessons of Thrift. P. 279–284.

A blunder, not altogether unprofitable-Save-All Club noticed-poor opi-
nion of introductory portion of work-specimens of the lessons from
"Sketches of Life," "Cures for Care," "Servant,” “ Economy of High
Life,” “ Money lent, money lost," "Cats and Dogs," "Generosity”—
work and author candidly judged.

ART. IV. Nouveau Dictionnaire d'Historie Naturelle. P. 285-303.
Pledge promptly redeemed by present abstract-various quotations and no-
tices, relative particularly to volcanos; history of alumstone; theory of
meteoric stones; varieties of quartz; vegetable appearances in Chalce-
dony; theory of petrifaction; the eatable truffle; the vine and wines';
certain extravagancies of Dr. Virey respecting life and human nature;
some peculiarities in ornithology; more absurdities of Dr. Virey in treat-
ing of fish; pilot fish and shark; turtles; the scorpion; Huber's work
on Ants; the leech; poisoned meat--general commendation.

ART. V. The Sketch Book. P. 303-334.

Good fortune of Mr. Crayon-who he is-congratulation-his literary merits—a censure—ample abstracts and specimens, with encomium.

ART. VI. Huber on Ants. P. 335-353.

The ant a moral theme-its history little known previous to present author-condensed view of varieties of ants; their habits, manners, works; three-fold distinctions; singular regard to young; changes of residence; comprehensive and correct language; wars and mode of fighting-general merit of work and translation.

ART. VII. Foster on the Evils of Popular Ignorance. P. 353-370. Lamentable opposition to progress of knowledge still existing-much yet required for diffusion of light-illiberality and sordid views of opponents of improvement-mind imperishable and must advance-knowledge, though it may be abused, nevertheless a mighty advantage-supposed examples of its perversion misunderstood-but admitting them, its use invaluable when rightly directed-high condition of literature among a few, no guarantee for intelligence of the many-this proved by our own history-base and selfish argument against enlightening the people censured-deplorable evils of ignorance its necessary connection with misery-imaginary dangers to higher classes and political society, from generally spread knowledge, amply investigated and totally dispelled-author quoted on period preceding the Reformation; small advancement of the people in knowledge since; and the probable benefits of education.

ART. VIII. The Eclipse, P. 370---374. General interest excited by solar eclipse-its philosophical importance particular account of the eclipse of 7th September 1820-allusion to some remarkable eclipses-Calculation of the eclipse for Edinburgh.

Situation of kings generally unfavourable for display of social virtuesgeneral curiosity respecting their private lives accounted for-value of present work on this principle-Mrs. Delany, who-nature of the letters-interesting extracts respecting Royal Family-fair inferences as to amiableness of late Majesties.

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ART. II. Modern History of Prussia. P. 391-410. Rapid rise and sudden ruin of Prussia-object of work and general contents stated-influence of Frederick the Great on fate of Prussia-sundry traits in his character and policy censured-unpopularity and vices of his successor-state of parties on his accession-mystical propensities and societies of Germans Frederick William II. a partisan by influence of favourites rather than from his own activity-his mistaken policy and injurious reign-early hopes of present king disappointed-his unsteady character and vacillating conduct-his boasting but really poor behaviour in first relations with France-his subsequent spirit ill-timed, and totally

unprofitable causes of Prussia's sad discomfiture-favourable remarks on author and work.

ART. III. The Hermit in London. P. 411-422.

Value of works on life and manners-requisites for their composition-present production moderately estimated, with various specimens-abridgment of work recommended.

ART. IV. Anastasius. P. 423-445.

Repulsive character of hero-verdict on author-summary of tale, with copious but carefully selected quotations-critique on general design and execution-who the author-impurity of work a decisive objection to its currency.

ART. V. Croley's Angel of the World, &c. P. 445–457. Present period eminently favoured with genius-what may be expected from several poets-others not yet to be decided on-contents of present work favourably noticed, with extracts and remarks respecting Angel of the World; Sebastian; and Satan.

ART. VI. Account of Timbuctoo and Housa, &c. P. 457–480. Great desire for knowledge respecting Africa-difficulties of obtaining it— merits and advantages of Mr. Jackson-general account of present workabstract of its contents, with incidental remarks, on places, productions, people, manners and geography of part of Africa visited-final verdict in favour of work, with suggestion for its improvement.

ART. VII. Life of Kotzebue. P. 480—505.

Dubious eminence of Kotzebue-his chief peculiarities and propensitiesmemoir of his life, with extracts and reflections-his character not highly estimated-absurdity and evils of his theoretical system of sentiment and composition-much more lofty principle essential for display of true ge

nius.

NUMBER FOR NOVEMBER.

ART. I. The Crusades. P. 509-529.

General and special interest of Crusades—a history of them still a desideratum-qualifications of author, and merits of work commended-his injudiciousness in taking Gibbon for a model of style censured, and some errors noticed-considerations, with occasional extracts, on origin of Crusades; mode in which they were conducted, and their success; their influence on the character of the agents in them; and their effects on the state of Europe.

ART. II. Family and Genealogical History. P. 530–540. An important part of national records-what its essential interest, and how it differs from general history-Scotland particularly well supplied with examples of it-four works now noticed, characterized; Buchanan on Surnames; Peter Buchans's history of the Keiths; Lumsden on Genealogie of the Houss of Forbes; and account of the Origine and Succession of the Family of Innes-hope of more such works.

ART. III. Fraser's Tour through part of the Himālā Mountains.

P. 540-557.

Author's acknowledged defects-his excellencies, and value of his workabstract, with quotations on variety of topics, especially on the country, inhabitants, towns, &c. of Sirmore, Joobul, Bischur and Seran; the Sutleje, Bhagiruttee, and Jumna rivers; and ceremonies, &c. at Jumnotree and Gangotree-concluding estimate.

ART. IV. Greenough's Principles of Geology. P. 557-571.

Difficulties of subject-errors and uncertainties of mineralogical nomenclature-imperfection of geology-its chief objects-practical value of Wernerian system-defect of author-analysis of work, with various extracts and strictures-unfavourable verdict and condemnation.

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ART. V. Oxley's First Expedition in New South Wales. P. 572-589. Disappointment of hopes no argument against Mr. Oxley-extravagant aspect and cost of work reprobated-abstract and ample quotations touching first expedition.

ART. VI. Essays, &c. by a Gentleman who has left his Lodgings.

P. 589-593.

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Previous reports and high opinion of work not confirmed-silly introduction-no quarrel with author as to politics-moderate estimate of him-specimens.

ART. VII. Lochiel. P. 593–606..

Defence of historico-fictitious compositions-favourable judgment on present example-its subject-specimens--probable advantages of some ro

mances.

ART. VIII. Education of King of Rome. P. 606-623. Former sentiments respecting French Jacobins confirmed-work denounced -ample evidences of its outrageous absurdities, detestable blasphemies, and utter silliness-its high value as an exposé.

NUMBER FOR DECEMBER.

ART. I. Oliver Cromwell. P. 627-664.

Alleged singular ill fortune of Cromwell as to posthumous fame not extraordinary but the natural consequence of events-difficult task of author to relieve his character-Hume's predominant influence as historian of period-his prejudices and partiality-author not very judicious or effective in management of subject-view of political state of Cromwell's time-impossibility of accurately specifying origin and causes of popular commotions and revolutions-superiority of English spirit manifested in history of civil war-ardent affection for civil liberty, highly operative in the period-the principle of an illegal system then opposed-subsidiary causes of popular frenzy-reading of Scriptures unfriendly to oppressionunhappy crisis and inadequate policy of Charles—his misfortunes, difficulties, and behaviour considered-conduct of Cromwell and Parliament partly relieved and palliated-immediate occasion of the contest could not have been foreseen-constitution of House of Commons then, a stranger to influence, and did not admit of due management by executive-its power of purse excessively employed against sovereign-this presented a novel and insuperable difficulty to Charles-picture of parties in civil

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war, and eulogium on its brilliant though destructive character murder of monarch, its great blot-Cromwell's share in it-his rise compared with that of other aspirants-his chief characteristics-common condemnation of him and military associates, inconsistent and invidious-specific charges against him, and particularly as to hypocrisy, investigated and reduced or obviated, by appeal to facts and general reasoning-qualified but high estimate of his conduct, spirit, sentiments, humanity, and glory.

ART. II. Advice to Julia. P. 665-673.

Leniency of Review, not without reason, and not without exception-present work furnishes occasion for latter-its fundamental vice, and its happily consistent worthlessness-specimens with critiques-indignant reproof of dissolute and silly fashionables.

ART. III. Dr. Ranken's History of France. P. 673–690. Limited interest, but desirable knowledge of very ancient history of nations -summary view of earliest state of Franks-their condition under Pepin and Charlemagne-rapid glance at kingdom under Capetian race-contents of first three volumes of work generally stated-4th volume quoted as to Philip IV.-5th briefly noticed-6th quoted as to massacre of St. Bartholomew's day; and its view of council of Trent commended-7th and 8th volumes more particularly considered, with extracts as specimens and remarks, touching conversion of Henry IV. to Catholic religion, opinion of Du Plassis concerning it, and character of Lewis XIV.-general observations on histories of France, and judgment pronounced on those of Eginhart, Joinville, Froissart, Thuanus, Perefixe, Mezeray, Pere Daniel, Henault, Velly, Villaret and Garnier-Dr. Ranken's work characterized and commended.

ART. IV. Neilson's Edition of Moor's Greek Grammar. P. 690. High merit of Dr. Moor's Greek Grammar-Various attempts to perfect it— the present pronounced the most successful.

ART. V. Monastery and Abbot. P. 691–717.

Curious similarity in fate of very different literary works-these novels, why noticed now-fair estimate of their absolute and relative merit-critical observations on story, characters, descriptions and execution of both, with illustrative specimens.

ART. VI. Oxley's Second Expedition in New South Wales. P. 717—727. Glance at former progress in New South Wales-reference to preceding number of Review for Mr. Oxley's first expedition-abstract of narrative of second expedition, with illustrative quotations-general remarks on country.

ART. VII. Berchtold; a Novel. P. 727-735. Former delinquency of Dr. Polidori, the Vampyre, unsuccessfully attempted to be expiated-his literary character as a dealer in supernatural fictions→→ general nature of present wretched work-outline of story, with specimens and strictures-vituperative commiseration of such worthless progeny. ART. VIII. Posthumous Letters to the Colmans. P. 736–746.

High excitement of letters from celebrated men-questionable morality of publishing them--editor of these ironically cleared-their general character unsuitable for publication---contents of volume specified--various

extracts.

Postscript. Notice of Mr. Jackson's Letter respecting the review of his work on Timbuctoo, &c. P. 747.