we think, are judiciously chosen, though we should have differed a little in the relative proportion of matter given from some of the poets. We should have given more from Bowles than Sotheby, because we think him a better poet. Less from Bloomfield and more from Elliott, who is a poet of far higher and more original powers. More from Keats (a true poet) and less from Pollok: but on the whole the specimens are impartially and carefully made; but we should like to have seen some other names there, as that of Mr. Nelson Coleridge, and Sir H. Davy, both of whom possess fine poetical conception and expression, and the two Brother Smiths, &c. but we hope that a new edition will give the compiler leisure and opportunity to add to his list of names. Meanwhile we thank him for what he has given us, two very handsome volumes, filled with nectarous draughts of rich inspiration England may justly be proud of her brotherhood of poets, for they are unequalled upon earth, and in the words of Swift,

"In gifts and graces from Apollo

We beat all other nations hollow."

An Apology for the Universities, by Oxoniensis. We consider the attack made on the Universities to have been most unwise and unjust, and that this apology will be of service in refuting the erroneous accusations which were made. We think that a course of clerical study should be independent of the established University education, and should follow it; or, in other words, should come in between the Bachelor's degree and the Ordination of Deacon, in an interval of one or two years.

Erro, a Romantic Poem. By S. W. Browne. The author of this poem possesses an elegant flow of versification, and a good command of language; but there is a want of interest and action in the poem that will prevent its gaining the popular favour.

The Leprosy of the Middle Ages. A few Observations, &c. By T. Shapter, M.D. Exeter. The question whether the disease reported to have so generally prevailed in England from the period of the Crusades until the sixteenth century, and known as the Leprosy, has become an extinct disease; or whether, allowing for some differences of aspect, it can be identified with the leprosy now witnessed, involves an inquiry-not, perhaps, of any practical utility, but still possessing some historical interest. To its elucidation Dr. Shapter has devoted considerable at

tention, the result of which is contained in this unpretending little volume, which exhibits much research, and a quality of discrimination, particularly honourable to a medical practitioner. The conclusions which the author deduces are, that from the imperfect state of medical knowledge, the want of observation, and the superstition of the Middle Ages, the common leprosy became invested with the horrors of the Elephantiasis of the East; that the term of leprosy formerly included many diseases which are of common occurrence in the present day, and that the inhabitants of the Leper Hospitals of the Middle Ages were afflicted by complaints similar in character to the cutaneous diseases now occurring.

The Life of Chrysostom, Translated from the German of Neander. By Rev. J. C. Stapleton. Vol. I.-The original of this volume is the production of a divine well known for the extent and solidity of his theological acquirements. The subject of it is one of the fathers of the Church most celebrated for his eloquence and piety. With such a subject and such a biographer, it is needless to say that the biography is most interesting and valuable; and, as far as we can judge, (who have not the original by us,) the translation is well executed. We do not know whether the second volume has been published.

A Practical Discourse of Religious Assemblies. By W. Sherlock, D.D. A new Edition by Rev. H. Melvill.-A most judicious and excellent treatise, touching on subjects of great importance in the present state of religious feeling and of Church worship; with an able and useful introduction and application of the principles by Mr. Melvill. The first section of chapter 3rd on "those who plead conscience for separation," is written in a very able and convincing manner; we also recommend the 3rd section, on the subject of the Church of England being charged with Popery, &c.

The Joshuad, a Poem in Thirteen Books. Not published. 8vo.-We are afraid that the public ear is deaf and the public eye blind to the enchantment of an Epic poem on a Scriptural subject; nay, we believe that in these fastidious days readers will be few in proportion to the length of a poem; we therefore cannot but lament (except, indeed, as regards the author's pleasure in the composition,) that so much tolerably good poetry and melodious versification have been employed on a subject that will never be popular.

A Narrative of the Early Days and Reminiscences of Orceola Nikkanochee, Prince of Econchatti, &c.-This narrative of the capture and friendly captivity of a young Seminole Indian Chief, by his guardian, would have been more interesting if it had not been so scanty in its details; but, as the young chief was caught when he was but about eight years old, his memory could supply him with but few facts relating to his family or his tribe. But the account of the capture of the child is interesting, and the narrative relating to the customs and history of the Seminole Indians will repay the perusal.

Sermons Preached in the Parishes of St. Andrew and St. Anne, Blackfriars. By Rev. John Harding, Rector.-We have heard Mr. Harding preach some of these discourses, and if we are to judge by the attention paid to them by his parishioners and their general attachment to their minister, we must feel that they have not been preached in vain. The doctrine of Scripture is fairly and faithfully pronounced, zealously urged, and clearly explained; and we think that the construction of the composition, into very short sentences, tends to make the preacher's argument more easy to be understood and more readily remembered.

The Kings of the East: an Exposition of the Prophecies, determining from Scripture and from History for whom the Mystical Euphrates is being dried up,' with an Explanation of certain other Prophecies concerning the Restoration of Israel. 12mo. pp. xvi. 355.-So many schemes of unfulfilled prophecy have appeared within our own recollection, that the interest with which we used to examine them has rather given way to mistrust. This volume, however, has revived the interest we formerly took in the subject, and commended itself, in several respects, to our judgment. It is, in the main, a comment on Rev. xvi. 12, and explains the mystical Euphrates, as is generally done, of the Turkish power; but differs from other works in regarding the Kings of the East, not as the Jews, but as a British power, in fact the East India Company. Some readers will, probably, be inclined to smile at the idea; yet, after having carefully read what is said, we are not disposed to reject it hastily. In the course of the disquisition much interesting history and statistics is introduced. The close of the 1260 years (with the extinction of the papacy) is placed between 1844 and 1864. The subject of the Man of Sin is well treated at p. 314. But the author (p. 279) has verbally erred in his remarks on the land of Magog, by

interpreting it as Siberia, and Tubal as Russia. The term chief prince (Ezek. Xxxviii. 2.) is a pleonasm, for the word translated prince is Rhos, which Bochart justly explains of the Russi, i. e. Russia. Meshech is rightly rendered Muscovy: but Tubal is Siberia, whose capital Tobolsk derives its name from the river Tobel. This point is well illustrated by Mr. Penn, in his Prophecy of Ezekiel, a work which contains some valuable matter, though his main argument (that Napoleon is intended by Gog) has failed of obtaining assent.

A Familiar Explanation of the Nature, Advantages, and Importance of Life Assurance. By Lewis Pocock, F.S.A. Post 8vo. pp. 228.-A very able and well-considered manual, containing the principles, history, statistics, and present regulations with regard to a subject of much importance and general interest. The tables afford a synoptical view of the respective terms of seventy Assurance Offices, carrying on their transactions in London; of which it appears that at least one half have taken rise since 1835. A list at p. 96 states that from 1706 to 1800, eight Life-Assurance Offices were founded.

From 1801 to 1805, two.
From 1806 to 1810, ten.
From 1811 to 1815, one.
From 1816 to 1820, three.
From 1821 to 1825, eight.
From 1826 to 1830, three.

From 1831 to 1835, ten.

Since the year 1835 upwards of forty. Of the whole it appears that only fifteen of these associations have been dissolved. The volume concludes with a bibliographical catalogue of the publications, both English and Foreign, which have appeared on the subjects of the Rate of Mortality, the Doctrine of Chances, Annuities, and Life Assurance. The whole compilation does much credit to the industry and judgment of its author.

Vacher's Parliamentary Companion, which we have constantly used, and occasionally mentioned to our readers, during the last ten years, is stored with as large an amount of information as could well be placed within the weight of a. twopenny postage, and is a manual exceedingly useful to all who have business with the Houses of Parliament or their constituent members. Its great merit is, that the current edition is always close upon the heels of passing changes. The frontispiece for the present year is a plate containing the Autographs of her Majesty and all the members of her Cabinet.

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IRISH COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.

Some of the friends of the Established Church in Ireland, headed by the Earl of Dunraven, and his son Lord Adare, have determined to establish, for the spiritual and temporal improvement of Ireland,

In the instruction of the Irish peasantry, their native language is a most important requisite, and indispensable in the case of at least half a million who speak or understand no other. It is therefore proposed to found a Classical Collegiate School; in which, besides the usual preparation for the University, boys may be taught to speak Irish with facility. By these means it may be possible to accomplish an object long since earnestly recommended by Bishop Bedell, Robert Boyle, Archbishop Marsh, Archbishop King, Bishop Berkeley, and other eminent men-that of raising up within the Irish Church a body of Irish-speaking clergy.

The more to familiarise the students with the use of the language, the persons employed in the subordinate offices, and in the buildings and works of the institution, will be selected, as far as possible, from those members of the church who speak Irish; many of whom, having recently abandoned the errors of Popery, are deprived, by their conversion, of any means of employment, and exposed to various persecutions. It is proposed to offer these persons not so much a temporary shelter and protection, as an oppor tunity of such training, discipline, and instruction in the principles of our church, as may fit them for schoolmasters, confidential servants, and other important situations.

His Grace the Lord Primate of all Ireland has been pleased to allow the institution to be placed under his immediate superintendance and controul, as Visitor,

and has addressed a letter to Viscount Adare, expressing his entire approbation of the plan. In order to guard against the introduction of any books at variance with the Prayer Book, Articles, or other authorized formularies of the Church, his Grace has consented to allow the Governors to submit to him the works pro posed to be used in the course of instruc tion; and has appointed for the present, that none shall be admitted without the sanction of the Rev. Dr. Elrington, Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Dublin.

The Lord Primate has made a donation of 5007, the Archbishop of Canterbury 2007. the Queen Dowager 1007. the Earl of Dunraven 5001. Viscount Adare 100%. and several peers and prelates of Ireland 1007. each. William Mansell, esq. of Tervoe, gives 1007. with an annual subcription to the same amount.

As a preliminary measure, from which