matter is ftill diftinguffhed by this markt at the beginning of each fection.? 鲁 Serjeant Hawkins divided his work into two books, in the first of which he confidered the nature of criminal offences, and in the fecond the manner of bringing offenders to punishment. Since his time, feveral statutes have pailed, creating new offences; and there have been decifions in the courts on them. Thefe naturally claimed a place in, a new edition of this book: but we cannot avoid thinking that the prefent editor has departed from the original plan of his author, by inferting the vast quantity of extraneous matter which he has introduced into thefe volumes. We have it too frequently in our power to obferve that editors, cfpecially of law publications, think (if we may judge from their labours,) that adding to a work is neceffarily an improvement. We object to the very ample extracts which have been made from the Statute Book; and the index fubjoined to each volume is an inconvenient and troublefome measure. Why not include the four indices in one? We deem it neceffary to mention fuch particulars, to prevent, as much as lies in our power, a repetition of them. The prefent work has the recommendation of useful notes and appofite references. Art. 18. An' Hiftorical Treatife of an Action or Suit at Law, and of the Proceedings used in the King's Bench and Common Pleas, from the original Proceffes to the Judgments in both Courts, &c. By R. Boote, Efq. The third Edition, corrected and enlarged. 8vo. 55. Boards. Clarke. 1795: This edition of a very ufeful book of practice is enriched by a number of fenfible and pertinent notes. Art. 19. Rules, Orders, and Refolutions of the Court of King's Bench; with Notes and References explanatory of the Practice of that Court. 8vo, 6s. 6d. Boards. Butterworth. 1795. We believe that no collection of rules, paffed by the court of King's Bench, has been published fince the year 1747, and in the interval between that and the prefent time many have been made, which have materially altered the practice of the Court. A list of thefe, from the reign of James the Firft to the thirty-fourth year of George the Third, is contained in this volume; to which the notes, given by the editor, form a very valuable addition. Art. 20. The genuine Trial of Phomas Hardy for High Treafon, at the Old Bailey, from October 28 to November 5, 1794. By Manoah Sibley, Short hand Writer to the City of London. Vol. II. 8vo. 9s: Boards. Jordan. 1795. in the Review for January laft, we apprized our readers of the appearance of the firit volume of Mr. Sibley's edition of this highly 'important and interesting trial: the fecond volume finishes the work; the value of which is enhanced by an appendix, confifting of papers and documents produced in the courfe of the proceedings. Art. 21. The Proceedings at large on the Trial of John Harne Tooke, . for High Treafon, at the Sefions Houfe in the Old Bailey, from Nov. 17-22, 1794. Taken in Short-hand by J. H. Blanchard. Vol. II. 8vo. 75. Boards. Jordan. 1795. Our notice of the first volume of Mr. B.'s edition of this celebrated trial appeared in the M. R. for April laft. The work is now completed, to the fatisfaction, no doubt, of those who had purchased the firit volume. Never (to the belt of our recollection) was there a trial of greater expectation; and never, perhaps, any one which terminated more to the general contentment of the impartial and unprejudiced part of the public. The Trial of Thomas Hardy, for High Treafon, at the Seffions Houfe in the Old Bailey, October &c. 1794. Taken in Short-hand by Jofeph Gurney. 8vo. 4 Vols. 11. 8s. Boards. Gurney, Holborn-hill. 1795. Mr. Gurney's name is a good paffport for any literary work that owes its existence to the happy invention of fhort-hand writing.-The prefent record of legal proceedings, in a caufe which the Lord Chief Juftice Eyre justly ftyled "a great and momentous" one, appears to be very complete and accurate. We, who, with good reason, are particularly fond of every convenience of the index kind, are efpecially pleafed with Mr. G.'s ufeful TABLE OF CONTENTS; by the help of which the reader may occafionally turn to every material article in the pleadings, evidence, letters, papers, &c. whenever the trial may hereafter be confulted. Mr. G. advertises (at the end of vol. iv.) his intention of publishing the trial of Mr. Horne Tooke, early in Michaelmas term. Art. 23. The Speech of Vicary Gibbs, Efq. in Defence of Thomas There are, no doubt, many perfons who will be glad to have these two excellent fpeeches, thus printed feparate from the trials at large in which they are included,-in order to bind them up, in their collections of tracts; and these orations of Mr. Gibbs are well worthy to be thus preferved. Mr. Erfkine's fpeeches, on both thefe occafions, were in like manner published separately from the other parts of the proceedings; fee Rev. for April 1795, P-453. Art. 25. The Trial of James Montgomery for a Libel on the War, by reprinting and republishing a Song originally printed and published long before the War begun; at Doncafter Seffions, Jan. 22, 1795. 6d. Sheffield printed, by J. Montgomery. Thefe proceedings, with the verdict, afford a remarkable proof of the effect of the general alarm which, about a year ago, fo violently agita. ted the public mind. Mr. M. was pronounced guilty of reprinting and publishing the libellous fong above-mentioned; and his fentence was a In his fummary addrefs to the jury. fine fine of zol. and three months' imprisonment in York Caftle.-The abilities of Mr. Vaughan were, on this occafion, as counsel for the defendant, difplayed in a brilliant ftyle; and his fpeeches, as here given, have afforded us entertainment in the perufal." EDUCATION. Art. 26. The Female Monitor; or, a friendly Addrefs to a young Woman, on the most important and interefting Subjects, by Rule, Precept, and Example, in Profe and Verfe, 12mo. 6d. Parfons. This little tract is intended principally for thofe young women who find it requifite to go to fervice. Very feasonable, and, if it be regarded, beneficial advice is here imparted in a proper manner. Some may doubt whether the introduction of dancing and mufic was neceffary, except to forbid them;-yet, though they are brought forwards with fome approbation, the latter is entirely prohibited, and of the former it is faid,-dancing-meetings in general, in the manner now in ufe, I think, do fome mifchief to the most innocent who frequent them;-let the gay world, innocent or vicious, do as they pleafe, I charge you not to mix in any fuch public affemblies. If you fhould be in a condition of life to frequent fuch places, take my advice and fhun them. You will certainly be a gainer by the bargain.' The narrative of Grata, which employs fome pages of this little work, is affecting and interefting: but is there not danger left its unexpected and happy conclufion may have an improper effect, and be perverted by fome young mind to mistaken and baneful purposes? In the 15th page of this performance, we observe a strange overfight as to the manner of expreffion, you may conceal the whole world, and almoft deceive yourfelf,' &c. SCHOOL BOOKS, &c. Art. 27. A Compendious Geographical and Hiftorical Grammar; exhibiting a brief Survey of the Terraqueous Globe; and fhewing the Divifions of the various Countries; their chief Towns, Mountains, Rivers, Climates, and Productions; their Governments, Revenues, and Commerce; and their Sea and Land Forces. Likewife the Religion, Language, Literature, Cuftoms, and Manners of the refpective Inhabitants of the different Nations; alfo a concife View of the political Hiftory of the feveral Empires, Kingdoms, and States. Small 12mo. pp. 430. Price 7s. 6d. Bound, and Maps coloured. Peacock. 1795. This elegant little volume is intended as a companion to the Compendious Geographical Dictionary published by Mr. Peacock, being printed in the fame convenient fize for the pocket. It is well adapted for the inftruction and entertainment of young readers; to whom, particularly, the neat and numerous little folding maps will be highly acceptable. Mr. Peacock has alfo published a Dictionary of the EngLifh Language, printed in the fame fize with the prefent very pretty compendium. See Rev. for Dec. 1785, P. 464. POETRY, POETRY, &c. Art. 28. A Call to the Country; infcribed to the Right Hon. William Wyndham, Secretary at War, 4to. 1s. Stockdale. From the tragicus boatus of this addrels to Mr. Windham, (to whom the author pays, if we are rightly informed, a well-merited compliment on his literary and fcientific accomplishments, to which he adds his warm approbation of the Right Hon. Secretary's political conduct,) we think that this poem fhould have been baptized a roaT instead of a call to the country; hear him! hear him! • The storm is up: t Lur'd with the fcent of blood or scent of spoil, To their lean tribes at home, that pine in want The above fpecimen, we prefume, will be deemed fufficient proof of the author's poetic powers, as well as of the reader's patience, provided he abides the form to the end of the quotation. Art. 29. Matilda; or the Dying Penitent: a Poetical Epiltle. By George Richards, M. A. Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 4to. I s. 6d. Robinsons, &c. This is a pretty plaintive poem, facred to the forrows of a frail FAIR-ONE, expreffed in a ftrain of eafy and melodious verfification. Though unequal to the ingenuous fimplicity of Hammond, it is fuperior to the generality of modern elegies, which abound more with unnatural flights of fancy and the tinfel of epithet, than the genuine energies and expreffions of nature. Writers who attempt the pathetic fhould first feel, otherwife their labours will be scarcely the echoes of fenfibility. The recollection of her days of innocence is tenderly and poetically expreffed by the FAIR PENITENT. We shall present the lines to our readers as a short specimen of the author's abilities, Ah happy days, remember'd with a tear, To lonely mufing Melancholy dear! Vifions of Youth, to you my Fancy flew ! Sorrow enhanc'd the blifs which Memory drew. Thou pensive Star of Eve, whofe beams were shed Ye woodbine bowers in artless Childhood rear'd; Ye morning birds, by ripling waters heard ; Was it not rather a ftumble at the threshold, to mif-fpell the gen tleman's name in the very address? + The poet's intention of this roar, or call, was to roufe his countrymen to arm against Foes without and Foes within.' With With holier joy than once my foul poffefs'd, In fcenes like yours I wish'd my courfe to end, To weep the Wanderer's Tale, and cheer his breaft; To fome poor Mourner's forrowings fad as mine.' Our readers will recollect the former poetical publications of this ingenious writer, viz. The aboriginal Britons;' fee Rev. N. S. vol. vi. p. 398; and Songs of the aboriginal Bards of Britain,' reviewed in vol. x. p. 55. Art. 30. Corfica, a Poem. By Clement John Wafey, A. M. of Oriel College, Oxford. 4to. Is. 6d. Rivingtons, &c. The author of this poem feems to labour under a defect which is not uncommon among our modern poets, viz. a. poverty of fentiment, which he endeavours to conceal by a pompous phrafeology and a bloated kind of magnificence: but, in this attempt, he frequently degenerates into harthnefs and obfcurity, and generally finks into the low and vulgar. The fubject of the poem is the hiftory of Corfica, with its various revolutions, from the earlieft times, 'till it was annexed to the British dominions. It is the practice of many poets, when they meet with a stubborn word, which they cannot eafily bend to their purpose, entirely to rẻject it but this Mr.Wafey thought too great a facrifice, or he would never have written the following couplet: Where bland Reftonica pours its mineral rill, Where the swift Muffoli bounds from hill to hill.' It might, indeed, be alleged in his excufe that, had he not introduced the name Reflenica, he must have loft an opportunity of fhewing his learning, (a temptation which few men can refift;) for he tells us that Reftonica is a small though celebrated river in Corfica, its waters being of a mineral nature, and poffefling the property of whitening every thing immerfed in them,-particularly iron and steel, to which it gives the appearance of silver. We fhall lay before our readers the following addrefs of the Genius of Albion to the celebrated Pafcal Paoli, by which they may be more fully enabled to judge of Mr. W.'s merit as a poet : Illuftrious Chief! in whom refplendant fhine * The friend to whom the epittle is addressed. of |