heteronomous poles attract, each other; and, made to vibrate on a pivot, their points turn constantly to the north, their heads to the south! This adds to the wonders of magnetism, and must be regarded as a very extraordinary discovery.

AMERICA.

The following are at this time the chief, if not the only general periodical journals in the United States :

The Portfolio, printed at Philadelphia, once a month, but not essentially on the first day; is edited by John E. Hall, Esq. a barrister at law, who is also editor of the American Law Journal. This is the oldest of the American miscellanies, and has always been distinguished for its elegant Belles-Lettres articles, and for much exquisite original poetry.

The Analectic Magazine, published at Philadelphia, monthly, by Moses Thomas

and devoted to the detail of national achievements, and to criticism on English and American books. It exhibits also the state of the arts, in some fine engravings, and of American Typography, in the neatness with which it is printed.

The Portico, on the plan of the Portfolio, is conducted by Mr Simpson of Philadelphia, and by a coadjutor at Baltimore; and is in plan and execution very like the Portfolio.

The North American Review, published at Boston, by Messrs Wells and Lilly, every three months, was commenced in 1816. It consists partly of original articles, and partly of selections from English Reviews.

There are, besides, several Medical Journals and Reviews, conducted by men of great talents, and well supported by the Faculty, in original communications.

LONDON.

AGRICULTURE

PLAN for the Improvement of Agriculture, by a regulation in the mode of levying and collecting the Tithes; by William Cole. 2s.

A Review (and complete Abstract) of the Reports to the Board of Agriculture from the Southern and Peninsular Departments of England; by Mr Marshall. 12s.

BIOGRAPHY.

Lives of Alberoni, &c.; by J. Moore. 8vo. 12s.

Biographia Literaria, or Biographical Sketches of my Literary Life and Opinions; by S. T. Coleridge, Esq. 2 vols. 8vo. 14s.

DRAMA.

Characters of Shakspeare's Plays; by William Hazlitt. 8vo. 10s. 6d. EDUCATION.

The Palace of Truth; by Madame de Genlis, with coloured Engravings. 3s. 6d. L'Infant Prodigue, ou Azael et Lia, conte moral; accompagné de douze Gravures, dessinées par Duplessi-Bertaux. 3s. 6d.

Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Siberia; by Madame Cottin. To which is added, at the bottom of each page, difficult words, phrases, and idiomatical expressions; by J. Cherpilloud, author of the Book of Versions, &c. 4s.

An Inquiry into the Abuses of the Chartered Schools in Ireland, with Remarks on the Education of the Lower Classes in that Country. 8vo. 69

A Key to the last Edition of Mr Perrin's French Exercises; by C. Gros.

3s.

An Introduction to English Composi tion and Elocution, in four Parts; by John Carey, LL. D. 12mo. 5s.

Important Trifles, chiefly appropriate to Females on their first Entrance into Society; by Emma Parker. 12mo. 5s.

The Grammatical Remembrancer; by W. Earnshaw. 2s. 6d.

Questions in the Eton Latin Grammar, Is. 6d.

Memoranda; intended to aid the English Student in the Acquirement of the Niceties of French Grammar, with Tabular Elucidations; the whole calculated to give the French Scholar some idea of the English Tongue; by Wm. Hodgson. 12s.

The French Part, or Key to the Book of Versions, which may serve also as a Book of elegant Extracts from the best French Classics. 3s. 6d.

Goldsmith's Vicar of Wakefield, translated into French by J. A. Voullaire. Fourth edition, embellished with Engravings. 18mo. 3s. 6d.

Correspondence between a Mother and her Daughter at School; by Mrs Taylor and Jane Taylor.

Stories on the Church Catechism; by Mrs Sherwood. 12mo. 5s

GEOGRAPHY.

Illustrations (chiefly Geographical) of the History of the Expedition of Cyrus from Sardis to Babylonia, and of the Retreat of the Ten Thousand Greeks; by Jas. Rennel, Esq. 4to. L. 1, 16s.

A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos, including a minute Description of their Manners and Customs, and Translations from their prin

cipal Works; by the Rev. W. Ward. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.

Letters on Ceylon, particularly relative to the kingdom of Candy; by Captain L. de Bussche, late acting deputy adjutantgeneral in Ceylon. 8vo. 9s.

The Traveller in Asia, or a Visit to the most celebrated Parts of the East Indies and China; with an account of the Man

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Historical Sketches of the South of India; by Lieut.-Colonel Mark Wilks. Volumes II. and III. L. 4, 4s.

Naval Occurrences between Great Bri

tain and America; by T. James. 8vo. L. 1. An Account of the Origin, Progress,

and actual State of the War carried on between Spain and Spanish America; by a South American. 8vo. 6s.

Statement respecting the Earl of Selkirk's Settlement upon the Red River, in North America, its Destruction in 1815 and 16, and the Massacre of Governor Semple and his party; with Observations upon a recent publication, entitled, "A Narrative of Occurrences in the Indian Countries," &c. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

The History of the British Revolution in 1688-9; by G. Moore, Esq.

HORTICULTURE.

Remarks on the Construction of Hothouses, pointing out the most advanta geous forms, materials, and contrivances, to be used in their construction; with a Review of the various methods of building them in Foreign Countries, as well as in England; by J. C. Loudon, F. L. S. &c. With Ten Plates, from etchings on stone. Royal 4to. 15s.

LAW.

other Writers on the same Subject. Published and Dedicated to the English Nation. In 8vo. Price 12s. boards.

NATURAL HISTORY.

A Practical Introduction to Botany; illustrated by references, under each definition, to Plants of easy access, and by numerous Figures; and also comprising a Glossary of Botanic Terms; by the Rev. W. Bingley. 4s. 6d.-and coloured, 7s. 6d.

Conversations on Botany; with Twenty Engravings. 12mo. 7s. 6d.-and coloured, 10s. 6d.

The Midland Flora; by J. Purton. 2 vols. L. 1.

Pomona Britannica, a Collection of

Fruits, coloured after Nature; by G. Brookshaw, Esq. 2 vols. 4to. L. 12, 12s.

Flora Anomoia; a General View of the Anomalies in the Vegetable Kingdom; by Thomas Hopkirk. With Plates. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.

An Essay on the Nature of Light, Heat, and Electricity; by C. C. Bompass, barrister-at-law. 8vo. 6s.

NOVELS.

Howard Castle. 5 vols. 12mo. L. 1, 7s. 6d. Maria, a Domestic Tale; by Mrs St George. 3 vols. 18s.

Harrington, a Tale; and Ormond, a Tale; by Miss Edgeworth. 3 vols. 12mo. L. 1, 1s.

The Good Grandmother and her Offspring, a Tale; by Mrs Hofland. 3s. 6d.

POETRY.

Sibylline Leaves, a collection of Poerns; by S. T. Coleridge. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Select Pieces in Verse and Prose; by the late John Bowdler, junior, Esq. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.

Prospectus and Specimen of an intended

MATHEMATICS.

A Key to Mensuration; by J. Nesbit. 12mo. 5$

The Hundred-Weight Fraction Book. Square. 5s.

MEDICINE.

Remarks on Insanity, chiefly with Reference to the Physical Symptoms, founded on the practice of John Mayo, M. D.; by T. Mayo, M. D. 8vo. 5s.

Picture of the College of Physicians. Evo. 16s.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Armata, Part II.: exhibiting a View of the Manners, &c. of the Metropolis. 8s. 6d. An Historical Display of the Effects of Physical and Moral Causes on the Character and Circumstances of Nations; by J. Bigland, Esq.

Vievard's (J. A.) Truth respecting England; or, an Impartial Examination of the Work of M. Pillet, and of various

Whistlecraft, sadlers and collar-makers, Stowmarket, Suffolk; intended to comprise the most interesting particulars relative to King Arthur and his Round Table. 8vo. 5s. 6d.

The Byrth, Lyf, and Actes of King Arthur; of his noble Knyghtes of the Rounde Table, theyr marueyllous Enquestes and Adventures, thachyeuying of the Sanc Greal; and in the end, le Morte D'Arthur, with the dolorous deth and departyng out of this worlde of them al-With an Introduction and Notes, by Robert Southey, Esq. Reprinted from Caxton's Edition of 1485, in possession of Earl Spencer, In 2 vols. 4to. Price L. 8, 8s., and on royal paper, price L. 12, 12s. boards.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

All Classes productive of National Wealth; or, the Theories of M. Quesnai, Dr Adam Smith, and Mr Gray, concerning the various Classes of Men, as to the Production of Wealth to the Community.

The Colonies and present American Revolutions; by J. de Pradt. 8vo. 12s. Antidote against Distractions; by R. Steele, A. M. 3s. 6d.

The Ægis of England; or, The Triumphs of the Late War, as they appear in the Thanks of Parliament, progressively voted to the Navy and Army; and the Communications, either oral or written, on the subject, chronologically arranged; with Notices Biographical and Military. By Maurice Evans, Navy and Army Agent. extra boards.

THEOLOGY.

14s.

THE Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Geographical Dictionary, comprising a complete body of Geography, Physical, Political, Statistical, and Commercial. Vol. I. Part I. Price 9s.-Accompanied by

A New General Atlas, constructed from the latest authorities, by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to the Prince Regent, exhibiting the boundaries and divisions, also the chains of Mountains, and other Geographical features of all the known Countries in the World; comprehended in 53 Maps, from original drawings. Royal 4to. Price L. 1, 16s. neatly half-bound.

The Edinburgh Annual Register for 1815, Vol. VIII. L. 1, Is.

Lacunar Strevelinense: a Collection of Heads, etched and engraved after the Carved Work which formerly decorated the roof of the King's Room in Stirling Castle. Splendidly printed, Imperial 4to. With 40 Plates. L. 2, 12s. 6d.

The Farmer's Magazine, No. 71. 3s.

LONDON.

Mr John Sidney Hawkins will shortly publish, in one volume 8vo, an Inquiry into the Nature, History, and first Introdu tion of Poetry in general, but more particularly of Dramatic Poetry, and of that sort of verse which the Latin Poets employed in their Comedies; tending to show, from the strongest possible evidence, that poetical licences are unnecessary, and that the verses of Sophocles, Plautus, Terence, Pindar, and Horace, are erroneously regulated, but may be correctly distributed, without any violation of the laws of Prosodia.

In the ensuing month will be published, a Genealogical and Biographical History of the Family of Marmyun; with an account of the office of King's Champion attached to the tenure of the Barony and Manor of Scrivelsby in County Lincoln, part of the ancient demesne of that family-containing a variety of matter never before published, lately collected from the public records, and embellished with several engravings.

A little volume, entitled, Plurality of Worlds; or some remarks, Philosophical and Critical, in a Series of Letters, occasioned by Discourses on Christianity, view. ed in connection with the Modern Astro

nomy, as published by the Rev. Dr Chalmers, is in the press.

Proposals have been circulated, for publishing by subscription, De Vaux, or the Heir of Gilsland, a poem, in five cantos, by Robert Carlyle. The subject is the Feud between De Vaux, the Norman Baron of Gilsland, and Gill Beuth of Danish race, the original proprietor of the demesne. The scene is laid in Cumberland, during the reigns of Stephen and Henry II.

Mr J. Norris Brewer has announced an intention of speedily publishing Collections towards a Biographical Account of his Grace Hugh, late Duke of Northumberland.

The Elements of History and Geography, ancient and modern, exemplified and illustrated by the principles of Chronology, by the Rev. J. Joyce, will soon be published in two 8vo vols.

Mr Accum has in the press, Chemical Amusements, comprising a series of curious and instructive Experiments in Chemistry, which are easily performed, and unattended with danger.

Miss A. M. Porter is preparing the Knight of St John, a Romance."

The Poetical Remains and Memoirs of the late John Leyden, M. D. are preparing for publication.

The History of the Rise and Progress of the Judicial or Adawlut System, as established for the Administration of Justice under the Presidency of Bengal; with an Inquiry into the Causes of Litigation, and the delay in the termination of Law Suits in the Court of Adawlut, 1 vol. 8vo.

Journey through Asia Minor, Armenia, and Koordistan, in the years 1813 and 1814, with Remarks on the Marches of Alexander, and Retreat of the Ten Thousand, by John Macdonald Kinneir, Captain in the Service of the Honourable East India Company, Town-Major of Fort St George, and Political Agent at the Durbar of his Royal Highness the Nabob of the Carnatic, 2 vols. 8vo, with a large map.

The History of the late War in Spain and Portugal, by Robert Southey, Esq.

A Work is in contemplation, and will be shortly laid before the public, entitled, "History of the Helvetian, Austrian, Apennine, Pyrenean, and Northern Floras," considered with respect to the points of origin from which the different families of plants have travelled to the valleys and plains, and become mixed together; illustrated by a Botanical Map of the regions assigned to each.

Shortly will be published, the Life of Richard Watson, Lord Bishop of Llandaff, written by himself at different intervals, and revised in 1814,-to be edited by his son, Richard Watson, LL. B. Prebendary of Llandaff and Wells. The Work will be

VOL, I.

handsomely printed in 4to, with a Portrait of his Lordship, from an original Portrait by Romney.

Memoirs on European and Asiatic Turkey, from the Manuscript Journals of Modern Travellers in those Countries, edited by Mr R. Walpole, will soon appear in a 4to volume, illustrated by plates.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in 4to, with Plates, Maps, &c. A Journal of the Proceedings of the Embassy to China. By H. Ellis, Esq. Third Commissioner of the Embassy.

The Transactions of the Literary Society of Bombay. With numerous Engravings.

EDINBURGH.

Dr Buchanan will immediately put to the press an Account of the Kingdom of Nepaul. Dr Buchanan resided, for several years, in that interesting country, during which time he was indefatigably employed in collecting information relative to its Natural, Civil, and Political Condition. value and accuracy, as well as vast extent of Dr Buchanan's Researches concerning India, are too well known not to make this work a welcome present to the public.

The

The Rev. C. Maturin, author of the tra gedy of Bertram, has in the press a Tale, in 3 vols.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in 4to, Mr Robert Law, his Memorials of Remarkable Things in his Time, from 1638 to 1684; with notes by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, Esq. Mr Law was a clergyman of the Presbyterian persuasion, who carefully noted down the most remarkable events which took place in Scotland during his life, including Witchcraft, Necromancy, and the Apparition of Spectres. His Memorials, which have never before been printed, are not only highly amusing through the author's turn for diablerie, but very valuable from the historical matter which they contain.

It will be gratifying to those who patronize Celtic Literature, and more especially to those who read the Gaelic Language, to know, that the Poems of Ossian, in the original, are now in the press. These are reprinted from the splendid edition in three vols. 8vo, but without either the English or Latin translations, being intended for those only who can read Ossian in their vernacular tongue.

The lovers of Scottish melody and vocal poetry will be pleased to learn, that the second volume of Albyn's Anthology is in its progress through the press, and will be ready for delivery early in the approaching winter.

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EUROPE.

FRANCE.

NEGOCIATIONS are stated to be going on for relieving this country from another fifth of the army of occupation. Some of the allied powers are said to be averse to this measure, although England and Russia have expressed themselves in favour of it. The French Government, it would appear, however, now repose confidence in its own stability; since, by a late decision of the Minister, approved of by the King, a door has been opened for the progressive restora tion to active service of that numerous and formidable corps, the half-pay officers of the revolutionary French army. A certain number of them are henceforth to be attached to the different corps d'armée, and one half of the commissions which fall vacant in future, are to be distributed amongst them. This appears to be a measure of good policy, as it has been recently manifested, that the French troops, without their officers, are not always to be depended on. A detachment of the line, attending the execution of Captain Oudin on the 18th ult. at St Genies, who had been ordered to be shot for being concerned in a former insurrection, wheeled about, and refused to fire: for such alarming insubordination, they have been one and all dismissed the King's service. Captain Darillon, who commanded them, has also been cashiered, and is further to be tried by a court-martial.

Another evidence of the general confidence placed in the stability of the present French Government, is the fact of its having succeeded in negociating another loan, to the amount of three millions, with Mr Baring and others. The contractors are to receive the stock at the rate of 62 f. 50 c. being about 2 or 3 below the quotations of the preceding fortnight. Immediately after the terms were known in Paris, stock was sold at 67 f. 50 c. for money, and 68 f. 20 c. for the 1st of September.

Connected with this subject, a document appeared in the end of last month, which, were it not that its authenticity has been positively denied, might start formidable doubts of the security of the present Government. This instrument bears to be a representation of the Archduchess Maria Louisa, late Empress of France, protesting against the occupation of the throne of that country by the Bourbons, and claimmg it for her son, young Napoleon.

The document is dated 19th February 1815, addressed to the Congress of Vienna; and it is stated, that the ministers of the Powers there assembled, with the concur rence of the Emperors of Russia and Aus tria, ordered it to be recorded in the protocol of the act of Congress.

The Paris papers of the 2d August mention the arrival at Nantes of the miserable monks of La Trappe, who had found an asylum in Britain from the horrors of the French revolution, and who now return to their native country to seek their early solitude. They had resided for about 22 years at Lulworth, in Devonshire, where their exemplary conduct had obtained for them universal esteem.

ITALY.

The following is given, on the authority of private letters from Paris, as the substance of the treaty entered into with the great allied powers who signed the act of Congress, respecting the sovereignty of the duchies of Parma, Placentia, and Guas talla :

"The duchies of Parma, Placentia, and Guastalla, will be restored, after the death of her Imperial Highness the Duchess Maria Louisa, to the Infanta Maria Louisa, (widow of the Duke of Parma and King of Etruria), and to her male descendants in a direct line, with the exception of the districts situate on the left bank of the Po, and inclosed in the estates of his Majesty the Emperor of Austria. In default of male issue, the rights of succession of the Emperor of Austria and of the King of Sardinia will be revived. The Infanta Maria Louisa will, in the mean time, obtain provisional possession of the principality of Lucca, and will receive the arrears of 500,000 francs, which Congress had assigned her. Austria has reserved the right of maintaining a permanent garrison in the fortress of Placentia. In virtue of this treaty, Spain has acceded to the act signed at Vienna on the 9th of June 1815."

By this treaty, it is said that young Napoleon is to have the appanages in Bohemia, once belonging to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the revenues of which are worth 700,000 francs, or something more than L. 29,000 Sterling per annum.

Letters from Rome say, that Count Blacas has delivered to the Pope the Concordat signed by the King of France. promotion of cardinals is shortly expected,

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