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Art. XII. The Evils of Education, elucidated in a Letter to Henry Bankes, Esq. M.P. 8vo. Price 2s. London. 1821.

WE notice this inflammatory pamphlet to put our readers of their guard against the wretched ribaldry of a daring and desperate infidel.

Art. XIII. The Duty of Abstaining from Debt. A Sermon preached at Glasgow. By Greville Ewing. 8vo. pp. 56. Glasgow. 1821. ALTHOUGH some of the representations contained in this Sermon relative to the evil of borrowing money, are by far too unqualified, and the question would admit of a much fuller discussion, we consider the subject as so important, and the general bearing of Mr. Ewing's exhortations as so seasonable and So Scriptural, that we cordially recommend the sermon to general perusal. We only fear that the Preacher's want of discri mination will tend to defeat his object. Every needy borrower does not fall under the designation of a pauper.' (p. 22.). His exhortation to the rich, at p. 34., not to lend foolishly, is surely superfluous, and not quite in unison with the Scriptural deciaration, that" the righteous sheweth mercy and lendeth." The "children of this world" require not to be advised on that head by the "children of light." It is, doubtless, sound doctrine, that the banker and the merchant should have real, not fictitious capital.' Mr. Ewing, however, is not perhaps aware, that the immense sums required by the exigencies of the State, could never have been raised by taxation on the real capital of the country. We only add, that there is, perhaps, no charity so real and so beneficial, as that of discreetly lending, and we should have been pleased to find this point more distinctly adverted to, since there is no duty to which the rich are in general more averse. Parishes have, in some instances, found it a cheap and successful means of preventing an honest mechanic or little 'tradesman from sinking into permanent pauperism; and, in a higher circle of society, this unostentatious mode of private beneficence has rescued many an honourable man from irretriev able and ruinous disgrace."

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Art. XIV. The Importance of Ecclesiastical Establishments; a Sermon, preached before the Society incorporated by Royal Charter for the Benefit of the Sons of the Clergy of the Church of Scotland; and published at their Request. By John Inglis, D.D. To which is subjoined, an Appendix, containing the Charter, &c. ." 8vo. pp. 20. Edinburgh. 1821.

AS this is a very excellent, Charity, and Dr. John Tuglis is,

we doubt not, a very respectable clergyman, we sincerely wish that this sermon may do all possible benefit to the Institution which he advocates. We have no doubt that the worthy Dr.'s arguments were quite satisfactory to his audience; and had they

been constructed on the principles of a severer logic, they would have gone beyond the necessity of the occasion. We only wish to correct one or two trifling mistakes into which he has somehow or other fallen. First, the persons in our day,' who regard an Ecclesiastical Establishment with 'jealousy and dissatisfaction,' are not, a as he seems to believe, the same men' as those who can find nothing but tyranny and oppression in the laws and institutions which are the bond of civil society. Nor does the opinion always proceed from a secret hatred of the fear and the service of that Being in whom we live and move.' Much as he may be surprised at the information, there are persons both in Scotland and in England, whose dissatisfaction with Establishments originates in a sentiment directly the opposite of this; and they are men to whom the above description could not be applied without its subjecting the Author of the calumny to the charge of most atrocious defamation.

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Secondly. The objection to Establishments which relates to their imposing of certain creeds and confessions, does not imply an objection to creeds and confessions in themselves. Had Dr. I. condescended to read Mr. Grahame's work on Establishments,he would have learned to make the distinction between the use, and what is considered as the abuse, of religious tests and formulas. Thirdly. How'desirable soever a thing it may be for private Christians to have some assurance against religious opinions of the most opposite and contradictory kind being inculcated upon 'them by different men, who, as invested with the same authority, may seem to have an equal claim to their confidence,'Dr. I. may learn, on application to the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Peterborough, that the Establishment of this country has been found inadequate to supply such assurance, and that the most opposite opinions are boldly proclaimed and propagated by men who have subscribed the same confessions and articles. Bishop Marsh, therefore, has drawn up eighty-seven new doctrinal articles or propositions, on his own authority, to be subscribed by all the clergy of his diocese, as his Lordship's commentary on the venerable, but, as it should seem, non-efficient corps of Thirty-Nine. As if, having found those veteran guardians of the Establishment slumbering at their post, or impotent through superannuation, yet, not having the heart or the power to dismiss them from the service, he would swear in a company of strong young fellows as an auxiliary patrole to take care of them! Lastly, though we fully admit, that, by Ecclesiastical Establishments, Churchmen are more effectually taught to be temperate and justly accommodating' towards statesmen, yet, we are not quite prepared to agree with Dr. Inglis, that they afford to the public mind the best pledge that can be given for statesm en ruling in the fear of the Lord.'

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Gentlemen and Publishers who have works in the Press, will oblige the Conductors of the ECLECTIC REVIEW, by sending information (post paid) of the subject, extent, and probable price of such works; which they may depend upon being communicated to the public, if consistent with its plan. Poser yogabortor s010 Lismgarai

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Mr. A. A. Watts has in the press, Specimens of the Living Poets, with biographical and critical prefaces. To which will be added an Appendix, containing notices of those poets who have deceased within the last few years. The work will be comprised in 2 vols. cr. 8vo.

It may be proper to mention that Mr. Croly, in whose name a similar work was advertised sometime ago, has altogether relinquished the idea.

Early in the present month will be published, "The Case of the President of Queen's College, Cambridge:" containing copies of the petitious, affidavits, and original documents produced in the High Court of Chancery, together with the judgement.

In a few days will be published, in one volume small folio, "The K-Cat Club" containing portraits and memoirs of the forty-eight members of that celebrated association; and among others, of Marlborough, Addison, Steele, Congreve, Kneller, Montague, Dorset, Vanbrugh, Garth, and Jacob Tonson. With a prefatory sketch of the origin and progress of the Society.

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In the press, and will be published on the 1st of June, the first volume (to be. continued in quarterly parts), of the Recreative Review, on the Eccentricities of Literature and Life.

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In the press, in 1 vol. 8vo. A Treatise on Seropbula; (to which the Jacksonian prize for the year 1818 was adjudged by the Court of Examiners of the Royal College of Surgeons.) which is added, an account of the Ophthalmia so long prevalent in Christ's Hospital. By Eusebius Arthur Lloyd, Member of the Royal College of Sur**geons, senior Surgeon to the General Dispensary, Aldersgate street, and late House Surgeon to St. Bartholomew's Hospital.

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The Rev. G. Woodley is preparing for publication, a View of the present state of the Scilly Islands, exhibiting their vast importance to Britain.

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Dr. Turton has in the press, a work illustrative of the Couchology of the Bri tish Isles, classified upon principles new and systematical.

Dr. Pritchard, of Bristol,will soon publish, a Treatise on the Diseases of the Nervous System, comprising courul, sive and maniacal affections.

The Rev. Dr. Burrow is printing, in three duodecimo volumes, a Summary of Christ an Faith and Practice,

Archdeacon Daubeny has in the press, in an octavo volume, Sixteen Sermons of the learned Bishop Andrews, modernised for the use of general readers.

In the press, a new edition, corrected, of Bishop Watson's Theological Tracts.

Dr. J. A. Paris and J. S. M. Fonblanque, Esq. have in considerable forwardness, a work on Médical Jurisprudence, which will comprehend various investigations applicable to forensic practice..

Mr. John Banim is printing in f.cap 8vo. The Celt's Paradise, a poent.

Mr. Gideon Mantell will soon publish in royal quarto, with numerous engravings, Outlines of the Geology of the South-eastern Division of Sussex.

S. S. Buckingham, Esq. has in the press, Travels in Palestine in 1816, in a quarto volume, with engravings.

Practical Reflections on the Psalms, with a Prayer added to each foregoing Psalm, will soon appear in two duodeciino volumes. 2017

A Journal of an Expedition 1400 miles up the Orinoco, and 300 up the Arauca; with an account of the country, &c. is in the press, and will be illustrated by views.

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Mr. George Soane Translation of the Faustus of Onethe; also of Sangerliebe, a proverbial legend, by the Baron de la Motte Feuque.

An edition of Cook's Three Voyages, complete in seven volumes Bro, with thirty plates, will be published in a few days.

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Chevalier Johnstone's Memoirs of the

Rebellion of 1745 and 1746, will be published 8vo. immediately.

Preparing for publication in 1 vol. 8vo. Some Posthumous Sermons of the Rev. *Thomas Harmer, Author of Observations on Scripture, left by him for publication; together with the smaller pieces pubfished by him during his lifetime, and some introductory remarks on his life and writings. By W. Youngman, of Norwich.

sThe Rev. William Yates has in the press, in 1 vol. 8vo. a Grammar of the Sunscrit Language on a new plan, cor Go-responding to that adopted in Greek

Grammars. The former system of re -i, joated letters has been discarded, as un

necessary and perplexing; the exceptions artorgeneral rules are printed in a smaller partype; the received scheme for the per

mutation of letters has been altered, to make it agree as much as possible with the letters of the alphabets; a simpler plan has been adopted in the conjugation and classification of the verbs; a cor705 rusponding order has been preserved be tween the Etymology and the Syntax, and a systematic view of Prosody is addled, as a fourth part of the work. The price will be 21. 10s. royal paper, 41.

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William Shingleton will shortly publish, Twelve Sermons upon some of the most important facts and doctrines which belong to the Christian Revelation. The design of this publication is, to fasten

upon the minds of young persons, the peculiar and extraordinary claims which the New Testament has upon their attention and practice. The price of the volume will be 83.

The Rev. Mr. Nolan has the German

Grammar at press. The Spanish only remains to be done, which will be finished in the present month. The Hebrew, Syriack, Chaldee, Greek, Latin, Italian, and French, are uniformly printed, and the whole forins à Polyglott Grammar, in which the genius of the principal ancient and modern languages is explained, upon an uniform plan; and by a new and simple principle of Analysis, applied to the improvements of the latest and most approved grammarians.

-The second part is nearly eady, of Hora Entomologica: or Essays on the Annulose Animals, by W. S. Mac Leay, Esq. A.M. F.L.S. Being an attempt to ascertain the rank and situation which the celebrated Egyptian Insect Scarabæus Sacer, holds among organized beings. This part contains a summary view and connected plan of all the principal affinities which naturalists have hitherto discovered in the animal kingdom.

In the press, in 1 vol. 12mo, A series of Discourses to young persons on select and interesting subjects. By the Rev. I. Hooper, A. M.

In a few days will be published, an improved edition of a Chart, exhibiting a sketch of the most distinguishing tenets of various religious denominations, from the commencement of the Christian era to the present time By Rev. James Churchill.

Speedily will be published, A Plea for the Nazarines. In a letter to the British Reviewer. By Servetus.

In the press, An edition of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, in two parts, with historical and other notes. By the Rev. Joseph Ivimey. With 13 elegant vignettes, &c. copious index.

ART. XVI. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

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Substance of Lectures on the Ancient Greeks, and on the revival of Greek Learning in Europe, delivered in the University of Edinburgh, by the late Andrew Dalzel, Professor of Greek, A.M. F.R.S.E. Published by John Dalzel, Esq. Advocate. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 4s.

An Essay on the History of the English Government and Constitution, from the reign of Henry VII. to the present time. By Lord John Russell. post-8vo. 108, 6d.

Memoirs of the Carbonari and of the secret Societies of the South of Italy; with biographical memoirs of several Persons who have lately distinguished themselves in the revolutions of that kingdom. With an appendix of original documents. Illustrated by portraits, and other interesting plates. 8vo. 12s.

Historical Memoirs of the English, Irish, and Scotish Catholics. By Charles Butler, Esq., Vols. II. and IV. 8vo. 11. 10s.

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History of the Persecutions endured by the Protestants of the South of France, and more especially, of the department of the Gard, during the years 1814, 1815, 1816, &c. including a defence of their conduct, from the revolution to the present period. By the Rev. Mark Wilks. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.

A Compendium of the History of the Jewish Kings; for the amusement and instruction of youth; embellished with 16 coloured engravings. 18mo. 3s.

MEDICINE AND CHIRURGERY.

A Treatise on the Hydrocephalus Acutus, or inflammatory water in the head. By Leopold Anthony Golis, physician and director to the Institute for the sick children of the poor at Vienna. Translated from the German by Robert Gooch, M.D. 8vo. 8s.

The History of the Plague, as it has lately appeared in the islands of Malta, Goza, Corfu, and Cephalonia, &c. detailing important facts illustrative of the specific contagion of that disease, with particulars of the means adopted for its eradication. By J. D. Tully, Esq. Surgeon to the forces, Member of the Ionian Academy, late inspector of Quarantine, and President of the board of health of the Ionian Islands. 8vo. 12s,

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Letters of Mary Lepel, Lady Herrey. With a memoir, and illustrative notes. Svo. 125.A

Sketches of Manners, Scenery, &c. in the French Provinces, Switzerland, and Italy with an essay on French literature. By the late John Scott, Esq. Author of the Visit to Paris, &c. Bro 12s.

Views of Society and „Manners "hi America; in a series of letters from that country to a friend in England, during 1818, 19, and 20. By an Englishwoman. 8vo.

The Destination and Use of Works of Art, considered with regard to their inflacnce on the genius and taste of Artists, or Judges, and the sentiment of thos who feel and enjoy them. Translated from the French. By Henry Thomson, R.A.. Fcap. 8vo. 5s. 6d.

The Vicar of Iver, a Tale. By the Author of the Italian Convert. 12mo. 3s. 6d.

Fashionable Orthodoxy; or the bigh road to preferment. Containing suitable directions for obtaining popularity, patrons, and promotions in the established church; with instructions for the educstion of young gentlemen intended for: the ministry; and bints for ordinations," preaching, &c. &c. &c. Exemplified from the best living authorities. Verax. 8vo, 8s.

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Table-talk; or, original Essays By William Hazlitt, 8vo. 14s.

An Appendix to the Sunday-school Teacher's Magazine: containing the numbers of scholars reported to Parliament in each parish and chapelry of England. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

The Secretary's Assistant; exhibiting the various and most correct modes of superscription, commencement, and conclusion of letters to persons of every degree of rank; including the diplo matic, clerical, and judicial dignitaries,

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