236 Literary Intelligence-Denmark-Norway. Count Emanuel Csaky, giving vent to Ferocitate. Bellua. Vel, Fumine. Deus. Sortis. Fragile. Cœlestis. Instrumentum. Irae. Post. Fata. Mori. Nescius. DENMARK. The Academy of Arts and Sciences in Denmark has, in consequence of an observation in a prize essay laid before it, appointed a committee to investigate the asserted efficacy of tanuin as an autidote against all poisons, whether mineral or vegetable. NORWAY. [April 1 3,700 feet, and oats as well as rye are cultivated as high as 3,250. The cele brated Montblanc is 14,676 feet high; on the northern side its snow-limits commence at the height of 7,812, and on the southern at that of 8,100: the pine ceases to grow beyond that of 5,700. On Montperdu, which is 10,578 feet high, the snow-limit, at 43 deg. N. lat, is found at the elevation of 8,100 fret. Libanon is in height 8,949 feet, and does not quite attain at 33 deg. N. lat, the limits of the snowy region. Pic de Teyde, in the island of Tenerife, is 11,42 feet in elevation, and does not reach the limits of snow at 29 deg, N. lat. Prote catapec in Mexico is 16,584 feet in height: the limits of snow are found at 19 deg. N. lat.. at an elevation of 14,100 feet. Lastly, the Chimboraco, which is 20,158 feet high, has its snow-limits at the elevation of 14,760 feet. GREECE. The possession of the Ionian Islands cannot fail to render whatever relates to the modern Greeks doubly interesting to the English nation at large, and to the scholar in particular. Under the protection of the British trident, never will the wretched Mainots or Idriots be de lnded by false hopes, or abandoned to Turkish cruelty and revenge, as they were in 1777 and the following years by the Russians. It is with particular pleasure that we present the reader with some account of the institutions recently established on the Continent, and espe cially in Germany, for the improvement of the natives of Greece, for which we are indebted to our friend Mr. Bö111GER of Dresden. To raise a people, so distinguished in WALENBERG, in his Journey through ancient history by energy of mud and the Laplandic Alps in 1807, observes, splendid achievements, and afterwards that the limits where the region of snow so humbled and oppressed, out of the › commences, are found to be gradually dust and obscurity to a certain degree of higher as you quit the north pole and dignity and respectability, must certainly travel towards the equator, whilst they be an agreeable idea to those who know rise to a still greater and more sudden how deeply polished Europe is indebted to this nation. A sense of what it has height on reaching the southern hemisphere. He compares the elevation and been is not extinguished among the vegetation of various mountains, and Greeks themselves, and the presentiment gives us the following interesting results. of an improvement in their condition Snühaltan, on Dovoe-Fall in Norway, seems to be founded on that feeling. Such at least are the notions with which is 7,600 feet high: the limits of the snow beginning 629 nor. lat., at the height of those men are profoundly impressed who 5,600 feet above the sea; low birch have arisen as the leaders ad instructrees are found at 3,200 feet, and firs, tors of their country, and are endeaat 2,000 feet... The Schneekopf in Silesia vouring to diffuse in it the light of is 4,004 feet above the level of the sea; science. Among these may be mained a the limit of the snow at 50 deg. is at: CAPO D'ISTRIA, Ignatius, Cora Y, TÂN~6,400, feet elevation, The pine-tree-THEMOS GAZI, MESTOSIDI, and Ruasts. crases to grow beyond the height of Under the influence of such characters, 1816.] Academical Institutions for the Modern Greeks. 287 of 1814 Professor FREDERIC THIERSCH, director of the Lyceum of Munich, visited Vienna for the purpose of collating the MSS. of the Odyssey and Hesiod in the library of that city; and as he speaks and writes the modern Greek very fluently, he formed an acquaintance with the Greeks resident there, and also with the Russian minister Count CAPO D'ISTRIA, which led to the idea of making the Bavarian capital the seat of a Greek Academy. The intention of educating Greek youths at the German universities has already been mentioned; a certain preparation, however, is absolutely neces sary, and in the first place it is requisite that they should understand the German language Professor Turensch, therefore, projected a preparatory seminary: his plan was warmly seconded by M. SCHLICHTEGROLL, secretary to the Academy of Munich, and it has been actually founded with the approbation and under the patronage of the King and his ministers. It is styled To Adha, The Athenæum. Greek boys above twelve years old are admitted into it, provided they can read and write their native language. The sum of 100 ducats per annum is charged for the instruction, board, and lodging of each, exclusive of clothing and some other expenses. They are taught Gerinan, Latin, and ancient Greek; geography, history, mathematics, natural philosophy, and natural history. Opportunities are also afforded for the acquisition of other modern languages, as English, French, and Italian, likewise music and drawing. From the Athenæum the pupils can proceed to the Lyceum, and thence with advantage to any university. From the program circulated by Professor THIERSCH in the Greek language, and also inserted in the journal for classic literature 'pablished by him in Latin under the title of Acta Philologorum Monacensium, it appears, that in addition to philology, the pupils at the Athenæum. of Münich will go through a complete course of polytechnic studies; that they will receive religious instruction from a Greek ecclesiastic; and that Münch now affords an excellent school for every art and science. In the celebrated" establishment of Messrs. VON UTZSCHNEIDÉR and REICHENBACH may be obtained a complete knowledge of mathematical and philosophical instruments and technology. STUNZ is a master in lithography, or the art of printing drawings and writings from stone, which has been brought to the highest perfection in the Bavarian capital. Lectures on archi a society was formed in 1813 at Athens, 238 New Publications, with Critical Remarks: [April 1, with complete success the MSS. and works of art taken from Bavaria in the first revolutionary wars, and whence be proceeded in the autumn of 1815 to London, to view the Elgin and Phigalian marbles, he found the institution in the best train. It is hoped that be will soon obtain permission from the King of Ba tecture, and painting are given at the Academy of Arts by LANGER, the director. Civil engineering in all its branches is taught by the celebrated WIEBEKING. How much then may here be learned ont of the Athenæum?-There are already six young Greeks in this new seminary, which for the present derives its means of instruction from the Ly-varia to visit Greece, with a view to the ceum, When THIERSCH returned from establishment of a beneficial intercourse his mission to Paris, where he claimed with that country. NEW PUBLICATIONS IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH, ARTS FINE. WITH CRITICAL REMARKS. Lettre du Chev. Antonio Canova et Deux Memoires lus à l'Institut Royal de France, sur les Ouvrages de Sculpture dans la Collection de Milord Comte d'Elgin. Par le Chev. E. Q. Visconti. 8vo. 3s. 6d. A Collection of Sntique Vases, Altars, Påteræ, Tripods, Candelabra, Sarcophagi, &c. from various Museums and Collections, engraven in outline on 170 plates. By Henry Moses. With Historical Essays. 4to. 31. 3s. large paper, 51. 5s. British Gallery of Contemporary Portraits, No. XXI. A Practical Treatise on Perspective, compressed and simplified. By John Varley. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Catalogue of the Curious Library originally formed between 1610 and 1650, by Sir Robert Gordon, of Gordonstown, bart, To be sold by auction, by Mr. Cochrane, Catherine-street, Strand, March 25, 1816, and eleven following days, post 8vD, 4s. Catalogue of a Valuable, Select, and Extensive Collection of Books from various marks on the history of the world; and fastly, he has interspersed many practical improvements and useful directions for the profitable reading of the sacred volume. Upou the whole, we have been greatly pleased with the plan and execution of this compendium, which is alike adapted for tha use of families and the instruction of youth in schools. and on the Moral Attributes of the Creator; A Treatise on the Records of the Creation, with particular reference to the Jewish History, and to the Consistency of the Principle of the Deity. By John Bird Summer, M.A. of Population with the wisdom and goodness 2 vols. 8vo. 11. is. Twelve Lectures on the Prophecies relating to the Christian Church, and especially to the Apostaey of Papal Rome, from 1811 to 1815, being the ninth portion preached in the Chapel of Lincoln's Inn, of those founded by Bishop Warburton. By Philip Allwood, B.D. Fellow of Magdalen College, Cambridge. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 45. The Personality and Office of the Christian Comforter Asserted and Explained, in a parts of Europe, on sale by Thomas Ed-versity of Oxford, at the Lecture founded by course of Sermons preached before the Uniwards, Halifax. 8VO. 5S. A Catalogue of Books in various Languages, and in every department of Literature, now on sale at G. Mackie's, 28,Greckstreet, Soho. The late excellent and inquiring Bishop Percy compiled a work under the title of " A Key to the New Testament," which has been properly denominated, a little commentary in itself; and the same may be more, justly said of the present yolume, as applying to the entire body of canonical scriptures, Besides general remarks on the whole Bible, and short observations on each book, the author has judiciously given an account of the Jewish state, including remarks on their feasts, of fices, and sacrifices, an explanation of peculiar scriptural expressions; observations on scripture difficulties; a chronological table; general re. the Rev. J. Bampton. By Reginald Heber, M.A. Rector of Hodnet, Salop. 8vo. 13s. A Sermon, preached at Kew Church on the Thanksgiving Day, Jan. 19, 1816. By the Rev. T. T. Haverfield, A. M. Fellow of C. C. Coll. Oxford. 1s. 6d. A Letter to the Unitarian Christians in South Wales, occasioned by the Animadversions of the Bishop of St. David's. By Thomas Belsham. 4s. 6d. A Discourse preached at the Episcopal Chapel, Edinburgh, Jan. 18, 1816, on the Thanksgiving Day. By Archibald Alison, L.L.B. 1s. 6d. The Origin of Pagan Idolatry Ascertained from Historical Testimony and Circumstantial Evidence. By the Rev. S. Faber. 3 vols. 4to. 61. 15s. Conciliatory Suggestions on Regeneration. By J. W. Cunningham, M.A. 15. Two Sermons, on the Public Thanksgivings for Peace in 1815 and 1816. By the Rev. Thos. Hewett, curate of Chesham, Bucks. 3s. 1816.1 New Publications, with Critical Remarks. The Apocalypse; or, Book of Revelations, explained according to its Spiritual Sense. Translated from the Latin of Emanuel Swedenborg. 6 vols. 8vo. 31. The Doctrine of New Jerusalem respecting the Lord. royal svo. 12s. demy 6s. A Seal upon the Lips of Unitarians, Trinitarians, and all others who refuse to acknowledge the sole, supreme, and exclusive Divinity of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. By Robert Hindmarsh. 890. 125. EDUCATION. A Compendious and Easy Grammar of the Italian Language: comprising a new and improved classification of the verbs, and explanatory rules, with a Syntax annexed. Second edition, revised and improved, with the addition of a series of idiomatical phrases, and a vocabulary of those words which most frequently occur in conversation. By M. Santagnello, Master of Languages. 12mo. 6s. Practical Exercises in the Italian Lan. guage. By M. Santagnello. Second edition, illustrated with English Notes, explanations, and references to the Grammar. 12mo. This Grammar, accompanied by the Practical Exercises, cannot fail, we should think, to supersede every other, that of Veneronî not excepted. It is much more simple in its construction than the work last mentioned, which must of course render it easier for young learners; but another of its excellencies is that of bringing the two languages into a state of mutual illustration, so that it would be no difficult matter for any persou who is tolerably acquainted with the grammatical principles of his own tongue, to acquire, by close application to these two volumes, a competent knowledge of the Italian. GARDENING. Hints addressed to Proprietors of Orchards and Growers of Fruit in general; comprising Observations on the State of the Apple Trees in the Cider Counties, made in a Tour during the last Summer. Also the Natural History of the Aphis Lanata, or American Blight, and other Insects destructive to Fruit Trees. By William Salisbury, 12mo. 6s. HISTORY. The History of the Mahometan Empire in Spain containing a General History of the Arabs, their Institutions, Conquests, Literature, Arts, Sciences, and Manners, to the Expulsion of the Moors. royal 4to. 11. 11s. 6d. This elegant volume, which is intended as an introduction to the splendid work of Mr. James Caranah Murphy on the Arabian Antiquities of Spain, is the joint production of three very differ. ent writers. The "Review of the early History of the Arabs, their Institutions, Religion, Conquests, e previously to their Invasion of Spain," comes from the masterly pen of Dr. Gillies, and much it is to be regretted that his part of the work is so ort. This is followed by "The Political and Military History of the Mahometan Empire in Spain, in four chapters;" the author of which is Mr. John Shakespear, professor oft lie Oriental 239 Languages to the Honourable East India Company's Military Seminary. Of this portion we can, only say, that though the materials are well se lected, and the facts faithfully given, the style forms a ludicrous contrast to that of the introdo tion. The topographical account of the priotipald seats of the Mahometan empire in Spain, and the literary and civil history of that empire, under which last head are comprised not only the arts and sciences of the Arabs, but their manners and castoms have been furnished by Mr. Thomas Hartwell Horne, of the Surrey Institution. This part of the volume will afford the reader much ainusement, and it is certainly creditable to the industry of the compiler, who has gathered from a vast variety of modern authorities the best information on the subject of the Spanish Arabs. To the account of Al Hariri, who has been called the Arabian Demosthenes, it should have been added, for the benefit of the English reader, that six of his Declamations, which have obtained the unqualified praise of Sir William Jones, were trauslated by the late Professor Chappelow, of Cambridge, and published there in 1767. The Russian Prisoner of War among the French. By Moritz Von Kotzebue, Lieutenant on the General Staff of the Imperial Russian Army, Knight of the Order of St. Wladimir. 8vo. 95. This authentic and artless relation of a Russian Officer, who belonged to the corps of Wittgenstein, in Poland, but was taken prisoner on the 10th of August, 1812, and sent to France, cannot fail to excite interest, when it is known to have been edited by the celebrated dramatist. But independent of the curiosity which that circumstance is calculated to produce, the work itself, as giving a faithful picture of the French character and manners, will be found entitled to attention and respect. Many amusing anecdotes are here related, and a vein of impartiality pervades the whole mar. rative. The author was closely confined at St. Malo when the allies entered France, at which time he and his companions in misfortune expected to be shot, out of revenge, by the infuriated partisans of Napoleon; bnc on the 4th of April, an immense number of people entered the prison yard, crying out-"Vive le Roi!" "As the crowd advanced," says Kotzebue, "I heard several pers sens exclaim" To the Russian! to the Russian!" The commandant advanced towards my door, my room was instantly filled with people, all exclaiming You are free! Vive le Ro! Vive l'Empereur Alexandre!'-I could scarcely credit what I heard, when the commandant informed me that the Russians had entered Paris; and congratulated me on my freedom. Iremained for some time mo. tionless; all was silent.-I know not by what im pulse I was led to exclaim- Vive le Roi! These words were rapturously received. Several persons seized my hands, and conducted me from my prison. They then went by turns to the rest of the prisoners, and I soou enjoyed the satisfaction of congratulating them on their freedom, and being a witness of their joyful surprise; many wept aloud, and like me were unable to believe what they heard. They were eleven in number." In an appendix to this volume, the elder Kozzebue has given a memoir of another of his sons, named William, who distinguished himself with great reputation, first in the Austrian service, and lastly in that of Itassia, but at the storming of fo. lotzk, in 1812, he was eat off by the bursting of a grenade, in the twenty seventh year of his age. 240 New Publications, with Critical Remarks. The Substance of some Letters written by en Englishman, resident at Paris during the Last Reign of the Emperor Napoleon, 2 vols. avo. 11. 4s. We should be almost inclived to call in question the truth of what is stated in the title page, and to pronounce as certain that these volumes are not, in whole or in part, except in the work of transla tion, the production of an Englishman. But as unfortunately it cannot be denied, that there are any natives of our country who i ave imbibed the worst principles of revolutionary France, we are wiraid that one of these degenerate beings may have been led by his disappointed feelings to comTwit the outrage upon decency, which is here exhibited in a panegyric on Napoleon, and ag abuse of the Bourbons. So much of this utter want of liberality and justice has been manifested by per. sons calling themselves patriots and lovers of li berty, that we are no longer disposed to wonder at any insult upon virtue, which comes from men, who while they vilify their own government as op. pressive and corrupt, are themselves the eulogists of the most saugutuary and faithless tyrant that was ever suffered by the inscrutable decrees of Providence to curse the earth. But in whatever admiration such vitiated minds may affect to hold perjured usurper and a midnight assassin, it is too much to publish, in the face of the world, an encomium upon him, for his heroic patience and Sucesity. Yet these virtues, among others equally credible, are in the present work ascribed to the invader of Spain and the destroyer of Moscow. After this we may expect to see the libidinous and savage founder of Islamism, represented as a perfect model of chastity and gentleness. We are falien upon marvellous days and one of the melancholy proofs of it is the appearance of these letters, which no man of sensibility would have written, and which no person who had the least regard for the honour of his own country and the welfare of mankind, would have published. LAW. [April 1, sketches of the beauties of nature in different parts of the world are drawn with uncommon neatness aud felicity of expression. But the peculiar excellence and indeed originality of the work consists in the striking analogy which it presents between the sublimities of the external creation and the intellectual dignity of man. Every object on the globe, grand or minute, the mountain and the rock, the forest and the flower, become instru meutal to the improvement of moral feeling and the expansion of the understanding. Where so much excellence abounds it would be unreasonable to find fault with any trifling defects; but as we hope to see many successive editions of this valuable and most instructive performance, we think its utility would be increased by compression. This might be done satisfactorily by condensing several of the characters, particularly of the painters, and by cutting off numerous quotations, some of which are tedious, others irrelevant, and Dot a few too commou for such a book, and the class of readers with whom it cannot fail to be a favourite. By way of conclusion, and to exhibit some specimen of the author's manner, we shail extract his description of a scene in Wales:→ "When we arrive at the miserable village of Cerig Druidian, in the county of Denbigh, standing in the midst of naked and barren mountains, without one object of an agreeable character on which the eye may repose, what a shivering idea of poverty and desolation presents itself!—an idea heightened by a recollection of the magnificent scenery of Pont-y-Glyn, where an arch, of cyasiderable span, bestrides a vast and horrife chasm through which the Glyn rushes with unceasing roar. After taking a survey of the wide heaths on every side, turn to a neighbouring farin, and view with attention the various fragments which lie scattered around.-Vaens and cromlechs are before you! From age to age those sacred relics have remained, in this wretched village, monuments of the superstition of our Druidical ancestors. This spot was once the favourite centre for the rendez. vous of the British Druids. Here they sacrificedto this village the sacred misletoe was broughtfrom this mountain the barbarous pontiff delivered his anathemas!—A little way farther on, upon the top of a hill which commands a view of the sur. rounding country, bleak, extensive, and barren, are a few remains of walls and tamparts:-The scene is wild and desolate.-In the midst of sum. mer, the veins of youth are chilled; in the midst of winter, the nerves of age warm with pity and these walls once contained the patriot king Carae burn with indignation, when it is recollected, that tacus;-here he made his last staud, after the fatal battle of Caer-Caradoc;-from these walls he was betrayed from this spot, ceasing to be a king, he was conveyed prisoner to Rome!" Postscript to the "Reply Point by Point," containing an Exposure of the Misrepresen tation of the Treatment of the Captured Negroes at Sierra Leone, and other matters arising from the Ninth Report of the African Institution. By Robert Thorpe, esq. L,L.D. 2s. 6d. In a former number we barely rendered justice to the pamphlet of which this may be considered as a vindication; and what we deemed it to be our duty to observe on a serious perusal of that performance, we have now not the smallest hesitetion in repeating, with this, addition,, tint the author has a strong clain upon the public gratitude for the service which he has rendered to the cause |