A Letter to Henry Brougham, Esq. M. P. on certain clauses of the Education Bills, now before Parliament. By S. Butler, D. D. F. A. S.

The author of this Letter is the head master of Shrewsbury school; and the experience of twenty-two years in the laborious and responsible office of a teacher of youth ought to entitle his remarks to a certain degree of respect, which will be increased by the temperate language in which they are conveyed. He strongly insists that Mr. Brougham's proposed alterations will degrade Grammar-schools, which were meant to be the seminaries of learning for those in the middle ranks who had not the means of otherwise obtaining it, into mere Parish-schools, at emoluments so scanty that no person above the rank or ambition of a parish-clerk will be induced to undertake the charge of them. If the masters of all endowed schools had been governed by the same conscientious and liberal feelings that seem to influence Dr. Butler, the

enquiry into the intentions of the founders would never have been instituted: it is the

short-sighted and crooked policy of so many

of the heads of these venerable institutions, in

endeavouring to get rid entirely of the founda

tion boys for the more genteel and more lucrative reception of private boarders, that has drawn down upon them what the worthy Doctor calls the "radical besom of destruction,"

but which, we hope, will prove nothing more

than the wholesome birch of correction.

The World in Miniature; containing Illyria and Dalmatia. 2 vols. 12mo.

These pretty little volumes are the first of a series intended to describe the peculiar manners, customs, and character of the different nations of the globe. They are ornamented with thirty-two engravings, so spirited and yet so faithful to truth of character, that they cannot fail to attract the eye of youth, and detain that of maturer years. The descriptions that accompany them are pleasingly writ. ten, and, along with the plates, fully answer the design of the work, which is professedly meant as a delineation of the characteristic varieties of the great family of Man, as it is scattered over the whole face of the earth.

The Boys' School; or Traits of Character in Early Life. By Miss Sandham. 12mo. 3s. boards.

Conversations on English Grammar, in a Series of Familiar Dialogues between a Mother and her Daughters. By Honoria Williams, Author of the Summary Method of Reading, &c. Price 3s. 6d.

The Mental Calculator; being a Compendium of concise yet general Rules for the ready Solution of various useful and interesting Problems in Astronomy; with explanatory Illustrations, &c. By P. Lovekin. Price 3s. half-bound.

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The Theory and Practice of Elocution. By B. H. Smart, Public Reader of Shakspeare.

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FINE ARTS.

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John Varley's Treatise on the Principles of Landscape Design. No. 1 to 7, folio, 5s. each, sewed. Also a Practical Treatise on Perspective, adapted for the Study of those who draw from Nature, by which the usual Errors may be avoided. No. 1 and 2, oblong folio, 5s. each.

HISTORY.

Historical Memoirs of the City of Armagh, for a period of 1373 years: comprising a considerable portion of the General History of Ireland; a Refutation of the Opinion of Dr. Ledwich respecting the Non-existence of St. Patrick; and an Appendix on the Learning, Antiquities, and Religion of the Irish Nation. By James Stuart, A. B. svo. 18s. bds.

This is one of the good old-fashioned books which it has not often been our lot to meet with of late, and which, perhaps for that very reason, we are disposed to appreciate favourably, whenever we may be fortunate enough to find them before us. In the first place, it has the good old-fashioned honesty of giving matter enough for the money asked for it; containing nearly seven hundred closely printed pages. In the second, the information comprised in these pages is all of a good old-fashioned kind, free from modern egotism and flippancy, and well calculated both to please and to instruct. And, in the third place, the feeling that runs throughout them is likewise of that good old-fashioned sort which lingers, with amiable enthusiasm, on the days of romantic heroism and thrilling legends, long since gone by, at the same time that it gratefully acknowledges all the blessings attendant upon the more civilized habits and peaceful pursuits of later periods. It is, indeed, a pleasing subject of contemplation to contrast the annals of rapine and bloodshed, which form the subject of the first part of this volume, with the recent improvements and present state of the city and county of Armagh, with which it concludes. There is not a nation in the world whose history abounds with more striking incidents and peculiar traits of character than that of the ancient Irish. There is not a nation in the world at this moment more singularly situated, with regard to the relations in which they stand with their conquerors, than the modern Irish; and it is equally impossible to look back on the struggles of such a people for liberty, and the sufferings under which they have laboured, without compassion; or to consider their present state without fervently desiring that every wise and salutary measure may take place respecting them, which shall secure their obedience and affection to the existing government on surest of any basis that can be proposed, which is, their reasonable participation in all its advantages. Our limits will not allow us to make the extracts

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which the crowded and interesting contents of these pages would tempt us to; and yet it is scarcely possible to refrain from giving some of the striking traits which distinguish the O'Nials, that heroic race from whom most of the royal families in Europe have descended; but our short tribute shall be paid to one of their latest lineal representatives, who was living a very few years ago at Banville." He was a man," says this unassuming and pleasing writer, " of princely aspect, noble deportment, majestic stature, and almost preternatural strength. him was exhibited a lively instance of the mutability of fortune, and the instability of human

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greatness. This representative of an illustrious branch of the noble family of O'Nial, from which have descended many of the most powerful sovereigns in Europe, was the unambitious proprietor of a bleach-green. Glory did not, indeed, gild his name, but contentment was the inmate of his cot, and happiness his companion through life. His sister and representative, a dignified and venerable lady, has not yet paid the great debt of nature." P. 130.

This volume contains abundant proofs of Mr. Stuart's abilities as a scholar and an antiquary, as well as an historian. The eagerness with which he occasionally endeavours to establish some controverted point of legendary lore, and the fondness with which he dwells on the most doubtful traditions of past ages, may perhaps create a smile in those who, involved in the cares and anxieties of commercial life, find their whole attention absorbed in the present moment; but we venerate the sources of his ready belief, and had far rather share in the feelings with which he has lingered, whilst it yet existed, over "Nial's Mound," as the simple mound of earth which covered the remains of one of the most valiant of Ireland's sovereigns was, from generation to generation, denominated, than we would take part in the cold, unfeeling, and paltry search after trifles not worth finding, that has induced those who ought to have known better, to level that, and almost every similar monument that they had the means of destroying; tempting the poor peasantry, by holding out to them the delusive hope of bringing the long-buried treasures of former greatness to the light of day, to assist them, against their better feelings, in thus effacing the memories of their ancestors, and native heroes, and robbing the face of the country of those objects which are as interesting to the traveller, from their novelty, as they are dear to the inhabitants, from the still more powerful charm of habit, and long-associated trains of feeling.

A History of the British Empire from the Accession of Charles I. to the Restoration. With an Introduction, tracing the Progress of Society, and of the Constitution, from the Feudal Times to the Opening of the History; and including a particular Examination of Mr. Hume's Statements relative to the Character of the English Government. By George Brodie, Esq. Advocate. 3 vols. 8vo.

Memoirs of the Mexican Revolution; including a Narrative of the Expedition of General Xavier Mina. To which are annexed, some observations on the Practicability of opening a Commerce between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, through the Mexican Isthmus, in the Province of Oaxaca, and the Lake of Nicaragua; and of the vast Importance of such Commerce to the civilized World. By William Davis Robinson. 2 vols. 8vo.

Studies in the History of England. By Thomas Morell. Vol. II. 8vo. 12s. bds.

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of thorough-bass; and, with the exception of the articles on the above important chords in Dr. Callcot's Musical Grammar, Mr. Kollmann's elucidation is unquestionably the clearest we have hitherto had the good fortune to meet with. In Lesson III. Mr. Kollmann gives the diatonic scale, fingered for a keyed instrument, in every key, both major and minor, with specimens of variations and transposition. The subsequent lessons consist of the rule of octave and the harmonical circle, both in the major and minor scales, together with numerous examples of every variety of modulation, briefly and clearly explained. Every musical student and teacher will, we are convinced, derive advantage from a perusal of the work.

NOVELS, ROMANCES, TALES, &C.

Edinburgh; a Satirical Novel. By the Author of London, or a Month at Stevers's. 3 vols. 12mo. 11. 1s.

Feuds of Luna and Perolli. 12mo. 11. 2s.

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Augustus, or the Ambitious Student. Svo. 9s. boards.

ORIENTAL LITERATURE.

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POETRY AND THE DRAMA.

Poems and a Meditation. By S. Spence, (Widow of the late George Spence, sen.) Author of a Musical Catechism, a Fragment on Prophecy, &c.

The author of this little pamphlet expatiates with amiable enthusiasm on that " progeny of golden years" which many wise and pious men have believed is destined for earth "in the fullness of time." Her blank verse is smooth and melodious. It is no small praise to say, that she has not spoiled the noble images which she has taken from the prophecies.

The Monarchy of the Bees; a Poem : illustrated with Notes, exhibiting some of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of that little Insect. 12mo.

This Poem affords a very pleasant microscopic glimpse of those wonderful insects, whose modes of life and government form so remarkable a problem in natural history. It fulfils all its pretensions, and is well suited for the instruction and gratification of children.

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John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, an Historical Play, in Five Acts. 8vo. 2s.

RELIGION AND MORALS.

The Scripture Testimonies to the Divinity of Christ, collected and illustrated. By the Rev. George Holden, M.A. 10s. 6d.

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An Attempt toward an improved Translation of the Proverbs of Solomon from the original Hebrew, with Notes, &c. By the same Author. 8vo. 16s.

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Reflections on Mr. Wall's History of Infant Baptism. By John Gale. 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

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TRAVELS.

Narrative of a Journey to New Britain, By Mr. Ellis. 8vo. 9s. boards.

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It has been known for some time in the literary circles, that a Tragedy by Lord BYRON will be shortly published. Its story is founded on the Conspiracy of Falieri, a Doge of Venice, whose history is well narrated in Sismondi's Italian Republics. Among his Lordship's forthcoming labours are also Translations from the Italian and from Ovid's Epistles, two other Cantos of Juan, &c. &c.

BARRY CORNWALL has, we learn with pleasure, finished a Tragedy entitled Mirandola, and presented it for representation at Covent-garden. It would be injurious to say how highly report speaks of it. Capt. PARRY'S Account of his interesting Voyage of Discovery to the North Polar Sea, will be published in a few weeks.

Sir CHARLES MORGAN, M. D. author of "The Philosophy of Life," is employed on a work in which he applies the physiological principles of that publication to the developement of a theory of morals. The authority of Bacon, he observes, has banished the false logic of the ancients from almost every other branch of science. In morals alone, à priori methods have been preserved. Hence, Education, Legislation, and all practical systems of morals, have been too exclusively directed to the hopeless consideration of what man ought to be; and reproach, invective, and penal enactment, are the sole means contemplated for bettering the condition of the species. The views to which the physiologic system points, are directed to what man can and must be, and therefore to the investigation of the causes which determine his moral and social peculiarities. Whatever lights natural and medical science, political economy, or general experience, may throw on the moral constitution of the individual, or of society at large, will thus become available to improvement; while to the old systems they are wholly inapplicable. The labours of the Howards, the Benthams, the Romillys, the Lancasters, and the Pestalozzis, are breaking through the routine of ancient prejudices; and a system capable of amalgamating and concentrating the results of their labours into a body of doctrine, belongs especially to the existing period of European civilization.

A new and very useful little work is forthcoming, under the title of Practical Economy, or Hints for the Application of Modern Discoveries to the purposes of

Domestic Life.

A new Edition of Mr. HARRIS's Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Insti

tution, considerably enlarged and im. proved, is nearly ready for publication.

A Memoir of the Operations of the British Army in India, during the Mahratta War of 1817, 1818, and 1819, illustrated by Maps and Topographical Plans, is preparing for publication, by Licut -Col. BLACKER, Companion of the most Honourable Order of the Bath, and Quartermaster-General of the Army of Fort St. George. In 1 vol. 4to. and a separate vol. of Maps and Plans.

Mr. BUCKE's Beauties, Harmonies, and Sublimities, of Nature, will be published in February.,

The Reverend JOHN HUGHES, Author of Horæ Britannicæ, is arranging Materials for a Supplemental Volume, which will contain a Translation of the Welsh Historical Triads, with Two Essays presented to the Cambrian Society, &c. &c.

The Philosophy of Painting. By WOLSTENHOLME PARR, will very shortly be published.

WORKS PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION.

Machin; or the Discovery of Madeira; a Poem. By James Bird, author of The Vale of Slaugden. 8vo.

The Celt's Paradise; a Poem. By John Banim. Foolscap 8vo.

Essays on Character. By W. Hazlitt. Such is the World; a Novel, in 3 vols. The Life of a Boy; a Tale, in 2 vols. Happiness; a Tale for the Grave and the Gay, in 2 vols. post 8vo.

A new and improved Edition of The Hermit in London; or Sketches of English Manners. Comprised in 3 vols. and printed uniformly with the British Essayists.

A new Edition of George the Third, his Court, and Family; with important Additions. In 2 vols. 8vo. with 16 portraits.

Favourite of Nature; a Novel. 3 vols. Universal Science; or, the Cabinet of Nature and Art; by Alexander Jamieson

comprising above one thousand entertaining and instructive Facts and Experiments, selected from various departments of Natural Philosophy, and the useful Discoveries in the Arts. 2 vols. 12mo.

A Series of Questions and Answers in the Practice of Physic, Materia Medica, Chemistry, Botany, &c. &c. Written expressly for the Use of Gentlemen preparing for their Examination at Apothecaries' Hall; in which the Chemical Decompositions of the London Pharmacopoeia are clearly explained. By Charles Mingay Syder, Surgeon Licentiate of the Hon. Society of Apothecaries, &c.