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&c." Till we learn to what circumstances Dr. H. refers, our final judgment upon this matter must be in some measure suspended. In the mean time we cannot read ily believe that Mr. Hardie could be ignorant of any important facts upon this subject; nor can we more readily suspect that any man in his situation would attempt to conceal facts, which must inevitably be brought to light at a future period.

Dr. Hosack's communication is followed by a letter from Dr. Stuart of Grenada. This letter states some facts respecting the fever, which prevailed in Grenada in 1793, and expresses his conviction, that that disease was imported from Boullam in the ship Hankey. Dr. Stuart may have formed correct opinions respecting the origin of that disease, but surely his letter does not prove that the yellow fever is always imported either into the West-Indies, or into this country.

The fifth chapter is concluded by an extract from " a view of the climate and soil of the United States of America," by C. F. Volney. In this the subject of yellow fever is considered in a general way, and the Frenchman is seen in the discussion of it; but the extract contains many important remarks. Mr.Volney is decidedly of opinion, that the yellow fever may and actually does arise in the United States.

The sixth chapter contains a letter from Richard L. Walker and N. I. Quackenbos, physcians of the state prison of New-York, to the board of inspectors of that institution. In this letter it is stated, that two cases of yellow fever occurred in that prison in the month

of August, one of them attended with the black vomiting. The writers add," it deserved to be remarked, that the circumstances of the cases preclude all suspicion of their having infected one another, or of the disease having arisen from any foreign or contagious source." These cases deserve to be thoroughly investigated. We hope, that the believers in importation at New-York will strictly, but candidly inquire into this matter. It is presumed, that the physicians to the state-prison would readily assent to such an inquiry, as it would not imply any doubts of them, except such as arise from the fallibility of all men.

Chapter seventh contains "desultory observations and reflections." These do much credit to the author, and will be found interesting to readers in general, as well as to the faculty. In this chapter we are, told that among more than twenty persons, exposed to James Dougherty, no one "received the least infection or contagion ;" and several analogous remarks are made.

The eighth and last chapter on modes of cure is a valuable addition to the work.

To our imperfect analysis we add, that the perusal of this work has afforded us much satisfaction, and we recommend it to general attention.

Should unfortunately any of our cities be again visited by this malignant disease, we earnestly solicit persons, who may have similar opportunities for information, to publish similar works; and to remember, that fidelity and accuracy in the investigation and statement of facts will stamp on their productions the highest value.

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The Christian Monitor a relig ious periodical work. By a society for promoting christian knowledge, piety, and charity. No. 1. Boston. Munroe & Francis. pp. 190.

AMONG the periodical publica tions of the day, there has been wanting one, which, without regard to sect, should consult the edification of christians in general. To encourage a work of this sort, we learn that a society was formed in the course of the year past, which has presented to the publick its incipient efforts in the little book before us. It consists of exhorta tions, prayers, and meditations suited to persons of various conditions in various circumstances. The sectary who loves nothing which does not breathe a spirit of party will find nothing here either savoury to his taste or provoking his malevolence. Equally remote from bigotry as from enthusiasm the Christian Monitor, we are told, numbers among its supporters and friends believers of diverse theological tenets. It has no features of a controversial character. It designs to strengthen that faith which is the pillar of morals, to brighten that hope which gilds the prospect of futurity, and to animate the labours of that love, which is the beginning and end of the gospel. It inspires the feeble convert with courage, and pours grace from its lips into the ear of penitence. It especially calls the young to the work of religion in the morning of life, that they may be saved the pangs of a bitter repentance, and the unavailing tears of those who, though they repent,

are yet never made whole. It implores a plentiful stream for the thirsty, and a guide for the mourning pilgrim. It prays for the generations of men which are passing away, and for the children of God who are hastening to the grave.

Whilst we thus applaud the purpose and spirit of the work, we dare not give our unqualified approbation of the present number. The matter is good; but the manner is in numerous instances defective. The thoughts are important and striking; but in the expression and in the style there is an air of negligence and abrupt ness. The prayers are often begun and closed as though the author was in haste. Its worth has gratified its friends, and pleased the publick; but its excellence is not so conspicuously manifest as to silence the opposition of its enemies, or the clamours of criticism. We are satisfactorily informed that this valuable tract is undergoing some desireable amendments, that it will shortly appear from the press of Munroe and Francis in an improved form, and that the Society under whose patronage it is published will proceed with alacrity in their pious design.

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pose the suffrages of such men were a sure indication of his dura ble renown. But, if the Bastard be excepted, there is little now that he is recalled by beside the Epigram on Dennis and the Biog raphy of his Friend. Among the wits of his day he was as brilliant and ragged as Apollo could wish, and, though his life was irregular, his muse was correct. Poor Savage in the melancholy rec. ords of that description of gentlemen denominated bards, thy history is mournfully pre-eminent, and, though thy song may be neglect ed, thy errors will be remembered for a humiliation to genius.

This edition, enriched withJohn son's life of the author, is correctly put out of hand, but its typography is so diminutive, that it appears to have issued from the press of the Pigmies.

Poems from the Portuguese of Lues De Camoens, with remarks on his life, &c. By Lord Viscount Strangford. 1 vol. 12mo. Phila delphia. Maxwell...

THE life of Camoens was a life of continual hardship and danger; yet he was encouraged by the in spiration of the Muses, and he was often blessed either by the gentle smiles or the pensive remembrance of the fairest ladies of his love. Like Ovid he was driven into exile for love, but sonnets and canzonets cheered and delighted him. He was shipwrecked in the East Indies, but, like Cæsar in Egypt, he saved his life by swimming with one hand, while with a noble spirit of literature he bore up his "Lusiad" with the other. His epick poem is known to the English reader by the translation of Mickle, who has made us acquainted with a variety of beauties,

which are not to be found in the original, even by the patriotick researches of the Portuguese. The minor poems of Camoens now attract admiration and applause, which they never before received. We have not read the originals, and therefore cannot ascertain their value, but report says, that in Lisbon those only are highly esteemed for their simplicity, tenaciousness, and delicacy, which have for their subject the beauties of nature, or the feelings of love. Lord Strangford's poems, if we may judge from the Portuguese couplets, which are interspersed thro' the volume, are themselves original, for they bear no resemblance to the pretended architypes. Grace and elegance are the characteristicks of these canzons and sonnets. They are written by a nobleman, who, with the polish and case of a court, has evidently united the strength and dignity of literature. They are on a variety of subjects, such as are easily suggested to a lover, a poet, and a wanderer; and most are composed with the ardour of passion, wrought into refinement, and with the sentiments of nature, polished into elegance. The noble lord however frequently offends against purity and delicacy. We often admire the charms of his love songs, and we often lament that such poetry was written. This little volume is intended to be read, during the intervals of other pleasures and pursuits; and when the ladies rise from the harpsichord, or return from their walk, they are often attracted by the sonnets of lord Stangford, which lie on the easy sofa or the pleasant parlour window. We know not what re medy to offer; for when impropri ety is decorated by the charms of delightful poetry; when indelicacy of allusion is almost evanescent in

the refinement of elegant phraseology; and, when the criminality of passion is superficially concealed by the fashionable embroidery or delicate needle work of fancy or sentiment, who will regard any interdiction of perusal; who will receive any counsel for discrimination?

If therefore licentious poetry is read, moral poetry must be read also; indelicacy must be manfully opposed by purity; the contagion of Little must be neutralized by Thomson; and where we are attracted into false sentiments, vicious feelings, and impure thoughts by the refined fascinations of Strangford, we must be recalled to truth, to sobriety, to virtue, and

religion by the authority of Cow per.

These remarks chiefly apply to the poems on love, its operations, and analogies. The sonnets on other subjects are full of chaste nature and true sentiment. Strangford certainly will receive the son net wreath of English poetry from the youngest of the Graces. He has made us a most beautiful present of early leaves and vernal flowers; and though the spring fly has often corroded the green leaf, and the worm lurks in the musk rose, yet purity may throw these away, and accept only the tender sprigs and new flowers, which grow in the valley or by the running waters.

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