Judge who is liable to be removed in this despotic manner, may be a very fit tool for the jobs of faction, and may even go decently through his roll of causes, when there is no party in the field whose influence or friendship are of importance to the Depute. But who shall set limits to the injustice and the wrongs which may be perpetrated by the trembling and subservient Substitute, who holds his office only by the favour of some lord, or laird, or club, in his county, whose nod, or whose whisper, or whose wish, shall be sufficient to make the Depute say "Begone?" What reliance can the community place on the firmness and integrity of a Judge in such circumstances? It is impossible that they can have any; and really it is slander on the Inquisition to say it is worse, except, perhaps, in degree, than courts which it is the tendency of such principles to corrupt.

It has often been held out as the most glorious act, perhaps, in the reign of King George III., that the Judges of the Superior Courts were declared not liable to be removed on the demise of the Crown, as was formerly the case; and that thus they were placed above all temptations to subserviency and party intriguing. The principle of that act should be extended to every Judge in the British dominions; and no one should be liable to deprivation, but for some specific official misdemeanour or personal misconduct, openly stated, openly tried, and openly punished by known legal Judges. What, therefore, we suggest as an indispensable improvement on the Sheriff-Courts, is an enactment in any law which may be in preparation, that SheriffSubstitutes shall only be removable from office, on regular public complaints to be made to the Deputes in the first instance, but subject to the review of the superior Judicatories of the empire, like any other process betwixt man and man. To this there can be no solid objection; and without such a shield for innocence and probity in the class of Judges referred to, it is impossible they can ever hold that rank or security which shall ensure their personal happiness, or their public usefulness and respectability.

The last amendment which we suggest, is the absolute exclusion of Sheriffs-Substitute from every other professional employment,-from any employment, in fact, which is incompatible with their public duties. At present, there is a seeming restriction on them as to factories. But this is altogether nugatory. In truth, some Sheriffs-Substitute not only hold factories to a great extent, but are actually concerned covertly in the business of procurators before their own courts! An abuse so gross and enormous ought to be effectually corrected; for which there can be no difficulty in finding means. This is indeed a malversation for which the Deputes should be rendered responsible, not in name only, but in serious earnest. And though objections may be made by some Substitutes, they should be prevented even from acting as Conveyancers or Notaries, for such business unavoidably brings them into close connection with, and gives them a private knowledge of, the debatable affairs of individuals, of which they ought, as Judges, to be in utter ignorance. Some Sheriffs engage in extensive agricultural, manufacturing, and trading cencerns; and it is not very long since a Substitute was detected in a very extensive smuggling transaction, not the first one either, and yet he holds his situation! These are enormities which naturally spring out of the inadequate provision made for the Substitutes, who are driven to seek the means of decent subsistence from other sources; and while the salaries are so scanty, these consequences are to be looked for as natural results. But if the salaries be made adequate to the duties and respectability of the offices,-if the Substitutes be rendered independent for life, or during good behaviour, and if they are rigorously confined to the duties which belong to their station, the Sheriff-Courts would prove of unspeakable value to this country, and would soon put an end to a great deal of the outcry which we hear about the enormous accumulation of business in the higher Courts, into which no cause would be carried, which was not of the greatest importance.

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Mr Jennings, who recently published Dr Meyrick's splendid volumes on Ancient Armour, has in the press a new work, on European Scenery, by Capt. Batty, of the Grenadier Guards. It will comprise a selection of sixty of the most picturesque views on the Rhine and Maine, in Belgium and in Holland, and will be published uniformly with his French and German scenery. The first artists of the metropolis have been engaged to engrave the plates.

Travels among the Arab Tribes inhabiting the Countries east of Syria and Palestine, by James Buckingham, Esq. author of "Travels in Palestine," &c. in quarto, with illustrations, are announced.

An Introduction to Practical Astronomy, containing tables, recently computed, for facilitating the reduction of celestial observations, and a popular explanation of their construction and use, by the Rev. W. Pearson, LL.D. F.R.S. &c. treasurer to the Astronomical Society of London, two volumes, royal quarto, is in the press.

Early in April will be published, a splendid national work, dedicated to the King, called British Galleries of Art, now first arranged in one volume, by C. Westmacott, author of the "Annual Critical Catalogue to the Academy." This work will contain a critical and descriptive catalogue to each collection, with a history of the choicest treasures of the Fine Arts, ancient and modern, in the possession of his Majesty and other noble and distinguished persons; including the Dulwich Gallery and British Museum.

The Life of Shakspeare, with Essays on the originality of his Dramatic Plots and Characters, and on the Ancient Theatres and Theatrical Usages, by A. Skottowe, in octavo, is in the press. The author's primary object is to compare the dramas of Shakspeare with their sources. The work is likewise intended to contain all the scattered information which the general reader can require beyond the common glossorial index and notes affixed to the common editions.

The sixth volume is expected imme. diately of the Personal Narrative of M. de Humboldt's Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent, during the years 1799-1804, translated by H. M. Williams, under the immediate inspection of the author.

Mr Cochrane, whose extraordinary pedestrian exploits in Asia and Russia have

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excited so much wonder, is printing his Travels.

A volume is about to be published for the benefit of the Artist's Benevolent Fund, entitled Testimonies to the Genius and Memory of Richard Wilson, R.A., together with some account of his life, and remarks upon the style of his landscapes, and upon landscape painting in general in which are exhibited the pleasures and advantages to be derived from the study of Nature and the Fine Arts; the whole collected and arranged by T. Wright, Esq.

The Second Part of Pathological Researches in Medicine, by J. R. Farre, M.D. is preparing for the press.

Queen Hynde, an epic poem, is announced, by James Hogg, author of the "Queen's Wake."

An interesting work will be published next month by the Rev. C. Swan, late of Catherine-hall, Cambridge, under the title Gesta Romanorum, or Entertaining Moral Stories, invented by the Monks, as a fireside recreation, and commonly applied in their discourses from the pulpit, from whence the most celebrated of our own poets, and others from the earliest times, have extracted their plots; translated from the Latin, and illustrated with original notes by the translator, with the preliminary observations of Warton and Douce.

Aaron Smith's Narrative of the horrid and unprecedented Sufferings he underwent during his captivity among the Pirates in the Island of Cuba, will soon be published.

Mr Ackermann has in considerable forwardness, a Translation of those parts of the Arabian Nights which have not yet appeared in an English dress, from a complete copy of the original, which that eminent oriental scholar, Mr Von Hammer of Vienna, was fortunate enough to meet with during his diplomatic mission at Constantinople. It was well known, that Galland's French translation of the collection of "Thousand and One Nights," from which the versions into other European languages have been made, contained only the smaller number of those celebrated Tales.

In the course of April will appear, Practical Observations on Fire and Life Insurance; being a guide to persons effecting insurances, and a caution to intended shareholders, with a comparative view of the plans and merits of the different offices; by J. Mitchell, LL.D. F.A.S.E.

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Sir G. F. Hampson is preparing a Short Treatise, endeavouring to point out the conduct by which trustees will be exposed to liability.

Dr John Jones announces the History and Antiquities of Wales, containing memoirs on the civil and military History, Laws, Druids, Triads, and Kalendar, of the ancient Britons or Welsh; on the history of Christianity in Britain, antiquities and monumental inscriptions, and on the present civil divisions of Wales into hundreds and commots.

A Letter to Sir John Newport, on the subject of the Fees payable in the Courts of Justice, and the Stamp Duties on Law Proceedings, by J. Glassford, Esq. is in the press.

Miss Benger is engaged on a new biographical work, of which Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia is the subject.

Dr G. Smith will shortly put to press, a Practical Work on Poisons, forming a comprehensive manual of Toxicology.

The Diary of Henry Teonge, from 1675 to 1679, containing a Narrative of the Expedition against Tripoli in 1675, and the most curious Details of the Economy and Discipline of the Navy in the Time of Charles II. is preparing, from the original manuscript.

In this season will be completed, the volume of Chronological and Historical Illustrations of the Ancient Architecture of Great Britain, to consist of eighty prints, with ample letter-press. It will be published in ten numbers, nine of which have already appeared.

Mr Bowdler is preparing Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, adapted for families and young persons, by the omission of objectionable passages.

The Introduction to Entomology, or Elements of the Natural History of Insects, by W. Kirby, M.A. F.R.S. and L.S., and W. Spence, Esq. F.L.S., is about to be completed by the publication of the third and fourth volumes.

The Witch Finder, a romance, by the Author of "the Lollards," "Monks of Leadenhall," &c. is announced, in three volumes.

Shakspeare's Plays, with notes original and selected, by G. F. Joseph, Esq. A.R.A. embellished with engravings by the most eminent artists, from paintings by Mr Joseph, are in the course of publication, in monthly parts.

The Miscellaneous Writings of the celebrated John Evelyn are in the press.

Mr J. H. Wiffen's Translation of Tasso is in the press, and in a state of

be issued to subscribers the latter end of April, embellished with ten fine engra. vings on wood, from designs by Mr Corbould, and a portrait of Tasso.

The Memoirs of a late celebrated English Countess, the intimate friend of an illustrious personage, written by her. self, will appear in the course of the pre

sent month.

Shortly will be published, in octavo, a System of General Anatomy, by W. Wallace, M.R.I.A. lecturer on Anatomy and Surgery, including all that is valuable in the "Anatomie Generale" of Bichat, and in the additions to the same work by Beclard.

Capt. Sir H. Heathcote, R.N. is about to publish a Treatise on Stay-sails, for the purpose of intercepting wind between the square-sails of ships and other squaresailed vessels, illustrated by suitable diagrams and plates.

Speedily will be published, the Cross and the Crescent, an heroic metrical romance, partially founded on "Mathilde," by the Rev. J. Beresford, M.A. rector of Kibworth.

Our Village, or Sketches of Rural Character and Scenery, by M. R. Mitford, author of " Julian, a tragedy," &c. will soon be published.

The Odes of Anacreon of Teos, in English verse, with notes, biographical, critical, and elucidatory, are announced by W. Richardson, Esq.

Conversations on Geography and Astronomy, illustrated with plates, woodcuts, &c. are preparing, by the Author of "Conversations on Botany."

Mr F. Parkes is about to publish a volume entitled Domestic Duties, containing instructions to young married ladies on the management of their household, and the regulation of their conduct in the various relations and duties of married life.

Observations on the Religious Peculiarities of the Society of Friends, are preparing, by Joseph J. Gurney.

Biographia Poetica, or Lives of the British Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper, in four volumes octavo, including every poet in the collections of Chalmers, Campbell, &c. and those of the early biographers, is about to appear.

The Old English Drama, a selection of plays from the early English dramatists, is printing. It will include the whole of Dodsley's Collection, and every play of any excellence.

A Selection of the Geological Memoirs contained in the Annales des Mines, together with a Synoptical Table of Equivalent Formations, and M. Brogniart's

Table of the Classification of Mixed Rocks, by Mr De la Beche, will soon be published.

Sir William Chambers's Treatise on Civil Architecture, much extended, by J. Gwilt, architect, is printing.

An Apology for Don Juan, Cantos 1. and 2. is in the press.

Mr G. Cruikshank is preparing several designs for a humorous Exposition of the Tread-mill.

The third and last Number of the History, &c. of Wells Cathedral, is about to be published. The volume will be illustrated by sixteen engravings by J. Le Keux, &c. from drawings by G. Catter

mole.

Tales and Sketches of the West of Scotland, by a gentleman of Glasgow, are printing.

The Rev. M. Jackson, minister of St. Paul's, Leeds, has a new edition of his Sermons in the press, in two volumes, 12mo. in which will be included many

new ones.

The second edition is nearly ready of the History of Roman Literature, from its earliest period to the Augustan Age, by J. Dunlop, Esq. Author of "the History of Fiction," in two volumes, 8vo.

Mr Loudon is getting ready a second edition of his Encyclopædia of Gardening, comprising the theory and practice of horticulture, floriculture, arboriculture, and landscape gardening; including all the latest improvements, a general history of gardening in all countries, and a statistical view of its present state, with suggestions for its future progress in the British isles.

A History of the County of Devon has been undertaken, and considerable progress is made in it, by a gentleman of professional character.

The seventh volume is printing of Sketches of Sermons, furnished by their respective authors.

Views of the Principal Cities and Towns in Scotland, from drawings by Mr J. Clark, will soon appear.

A second edition of Toller's Sermons, with Memoirs of the Author, by R. Hall, are printing.

The whole Works of Bishop Reynolds, now first collected, in six volumes, 8vo. with a Life by A. Chalmers, Esq. are about to appear.

The Author of "Palæoromaica" has in the press a Supplement to that work, with remarks on the strictures made by the Bishop of St. David's, by the Rev. J. I. Conybere, A.M. prebendary of York, likewise by the Rev. W.G. Broughton, A.M. and by Dr Falconer.

The Botanical Cabinet, consisting of coloured delineations of plants from all

Poetical Vigils, by B. Barton, are printing.

Mr Hunter has in the press the third edition of his Captivity among the Indians of North America, from Childhood to the Age of Nineteen, with anecdotes descriptive of their manners and customs, and some account of the soil, climate, and vegetable productions of the territory westward of the Mississippi.

The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a self-justified Sinner, written by himself, and found in his grave 112 years after his death, are in the press.

EDINBURGH.

Memoirs of Antonio Canova; with an Historical Sketch of Modern Sculpture. By J. S. Memes, A.M. 8vo., with a por trait, and other engravings.

■ Through the kindness of an intimate friend of Canova, the Author has enjoyed the advantage of consulting original Correspondence, and other authentic sources of information.

Prize Essays and Transactions of the Highland Society of Scotland. Vol. VI. 8vo.

Reports of Cases tried in the Jury Court. Vol. II. September 1818 to July 1823. By Joseph Murray, Esq. Advocate.

The Devil's Elixir. Extracts from the posthumous papers of Brother Medardus, a Capuchin.

The History of Kelso and its vicinity, beautifully printed in 12mo. with engravings. 3s.

A Translation from the German of Goethe's Novel Wilhelm Meister. 3 vols. post 8vo.

A New Edition of Novelle Morale di Soave, with Vocabulary, and other illustrative matter, is in the press.

A second edition of Capt. Hall's interesting work on South America has been put to press within eight days after the publication of the first edition.

A Catalogue of the Lords of Session, from the Institution of the College of Justice to the present time; the Deans and Faculty of Advocates for the same period; and of the Keepers, Deputy-Keepers, Commissioners, and Society of Writers to His Majesty's Signet, from the Commencement of their Records, to the 10th May 1824. With Historical notes.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Richard Baynes' General Catalogue of Books, in all Languages, for 1824.

2s. 6d.

Part I. of Duncan's Catalogue of Books, in Philological, Classical, Historical, and Miscellaneous Literature; including uncommon collections on magic, witchcraft, &c., on the language, science, history, &c. of Eastern nations, and on Scottish and Irish history.

Part I. of Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green's Catalogue of Old Books in Foreign Languages. 2s.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of Goethe, written by him. self, translated from the German, 2 vols. 8vo. with portrait. £.14s.

Memoirs of William Hayley, Esq., the friend and biographer of Cowper, written by himself, containing a variety of anecdotes of the most eminent men of his time. 2 vols. 4to. with portraits. £.4.4s. boards.

Memoirs of General Count Rapp, first Aid-de-Camp to Napoleon; written by himself, and published by his family, containing a multitude of curious facts and anecdotes hitherto unknown. 8vo. 12s.

A Biographical Portraiture of the Rev. James Hinton, A.M. Oxford. By John Howard Hinton, M.A. of Reading. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Nuga Chirurgica, or a Biographical Miscellany, illustrative of a Collection of Professional Portraits. By William Wadd, Esq. F.L.S. surgeon extraordinary to the King, &c. &c. 8vo. 9s. boards.

Memoirs of Mrs Matilda Smith, late of Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. By John Phillips, D.D. 8vo.

BOTANY.

6s. boards.

Vols. 1. and 2. of the English Flora. By Sir James Edward Smith, president of the Linnæan Society, &c. &c. £.14s. To be completed in 4 vols.

DRAMA.

No. I. of the Old English Drama, containing the Second Maiden's Tragedy, from an original Manuscript. Small 8vo. 2s. 6d.; large paper, 4s.

EDUCATION.

Part II. of Flowers of Literature; a collection of elegant and amusing extracts from the most approved authors. By F. Campbell, Esq. 12mo. 1s.

The Little Historians; a new Chroni cle of the Affairs of England. By Jeffery Taylor. 3 vols. 9s. half-bound.

A Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, adapted to Practice, and to the purposes of Elementary Instruction; containing the elementary principles of Trigonometry, and Navigation: the meAlgebra, Geometry, Plane and Spherical thod of keeping a Sea Journal; concise and simple Rules, with their investiga tions for finding the Latitude and Longitude, and the variation of the Compass, by celestial observations: the solution of other useful nautical problems, with an extensive series of Examples for Exercise, and all the Tables requisite in nautical computations. By Edward Riddle, master of the mathematical school, Royal Naval Asylum, Greenwich. 8vo. 12s. bound.

The Value of Time, or the History of Richard Gordon. 2s. 6d. boards.

Helen of the Glen; a Tale for Youth. 1s. 6d. boards.

Warning and Example to the Young, 1s. 6d. boards.

FINE ARTS.

Part I. of Henry Moses' Engravings, in outlines, of a series of eight designs, by Retch, to illustrate the beautiful Ballad of Feidolin, or the Road to the Iron Foundry; by Schiller. The Ballad in the original German, and a translation by J. P. Collier, Esq., are printed on alternate pages, with a prose description of each plate. 4s.

Picturesque Views on the Severn; from original designs of the late Mr Samuel Ireland; author of Picturesque Views on the Thames, Avon, Medway, and Wye, with illustrations, historical and topographical. By Mr Harral. 2 vols. royal 8vo. on tinted paper, £.2126d.; and in royal 4to. with the plates coloured, £.55s.

Vol. VII. of a Picturesque Voyage round Great Britain; comprising a series of views, illustrative of the character and prominent features of the Coast. By William Daniel, A.R.A. £.710s. bds.

Part VIII. of a Series of Picturesque Views of Edinburgh; engraved by W. H. Lizars, with a succinct historical account of Edinburgh. Royal 4to. 5s. swcl.