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gala at Windsor, after the rate of half a guinea the couple. At some seasons fifteen shillings have been paid for a couple. Fowls constitute the principal commerce of the town. Romford in Essex, is also a great market for poultry, but generally of the store or barn-door kind, and not artificially fed.

The Oakingham method of feeding, is to copfine the fowls in a dark place and cram them with a paste made of barley meal, mutton suet, treacle or coarse sugar, and milk, and they are found completely ripe in a fortnight. If kept longer, the fever that is induced by this continued state of repletion, renders them red and unsaleable, and frequently kills them. Geese are likewise bred in the same neighbourhood, in great num·bers, and sold about Midsummer to itinerant dealers, the price, at the time the survey was made, two shillings, to two and three pence each. I must presume to repeat, it appears to me utterly contrary to reason, that fowls fed upon such greasy and impure mixtures, can possibly produce flesh or fat so firm, delicate, high flavoured, or nourishing as those fatted upon more simple and substantial food; as for example, meal and milk, and I think lightly of the addition of either treacle or sugar. With respect to grease of any kind its chief effect must be to render the flesh loose and of indelicate flavour. Nor is any advantage gained, excluding the commercial one, as I confine myself entirely to the consideration of home use, by very quick feeding; for real excellency cannot be obtained, but by waiting nature's time, and using the best food. Besides all this, I have been very unsuccess ful in my few attempts to fatten fowls by cramming-they seemed to loathe the crams, to pine, and lose the flesh they were put up with, instead of acquiring fat; and where crammed fowls do succeed, they must necessarily, in the height of their fat, be in a state of disease.

or on what practical ground, that a single pair of rabbits may, in the same portion of time, namely four years, produce one mil lion, two hundred and seventy four thousand, eight hundred and forty, of their kind.

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ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUITIES.

Mr. Storer has just completed the 14th part of his Graphical and Historical Description of the Cathedrals of Great Britain. Parts 15 and 16 are intended for publication early in the year; these will complete the second volume; comprising Histories of the following Cathedrals, (illustrated with ground plans, interior and exterior views,) viz. Peterborough, Lincoln, Oxford, Winchester, Canterbury, Chichester, Salisbury, Gloucester, Hereford, Chester, Worcester, Lichfield, and Rochester.

The first part of W. Woolnoth's Graphical Illustration of the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Canterbury, is now ready for delivery to subscribers.

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ECONOMY.

Mr. Sutcliffe, of Huddersfield, Civil Engineer, will shortly publish a work compris ing distinct Treatises on Cotton Spinning, Railways, Ireland, Draining Lands, and a new Observations on the different Canals and and improved Method of Preserving Grain, and also of Purifying that which is become

unfit for Use.

CHEMISTRY.

Mr. Parkes has nearly ready a new edition, greatly improved, of his Chemical Catechism.

COMMERCE.

his Abridgement of the Laws of the Customs. Mr. Pope is preparing a new edition of

EDUCATION.

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Pigeons of almost any healthy and well established variety, will breed eight or ten times in the year; whence it may be conceived, how immense are the quantities which may be raised. Nevertheless, it is with difficulty, that one can give entire credit to the calculations in such respect, on The author of Travels at Home, is prepar pigeons and rabbits; bringing to remem-ing a sixth volume of that work, which will brance, to compare small things with great, contain a survey of England. the earths of gold, of the celebrated Doctor Price, which have been so greatly reduced in number and weight, by subsequent doctors. But I suppose we must not question the possitive testimony of Stillingfleet, who asserts, that fourteen thousand, seven hundred and sixty pigeons, were produced from one single pair, in the course of four years. To class things of a similar bearing together, it has been calculated, but I know not by whom,

FINE ARTS.

Mr. Booth has in the press a Treatise on Flower Painting, containing familiar and practical instructions for acquiring a perfect knowledge of the art; also, directions for producing the various tints. By George Brookshaw, Esq.-The work will contain 23 plates, including 12 to be accurately coloured from nature. It will appear early in February.

Mr. Ackermann is preparing for publication a work drawn and engraved in imitation of chalk, in a very bold style, by Prout, representing the various characters of Boats, Barges, and Rustic Cottages; designed to as sist the young student in landscape and marine drawing, It will appear in eight monthly numbers, in royal 4to, the first of which will be published on the first of January, 1816. The same publisher also announces Row-memorable Victory of Waterloo, by which landson's World in Miniature, a work which will consist of 12 numbers, in royal 8vo.; each to contain five engravings of small groups of figures of every possible kind, for landscape decoration. The first number will appear on the 1st of February next; and with the last will be given a Treatise on Grouping.

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The first number of the History of the Royal Colleges and Schools of Winchester, Eton, Westminster, St. Paul's, Christ's Hospital, Charter House, Harrow, Merchant Taylor's, and Rugby, some time since announced by Mr. Ackermann, will appear on the 1st of January, 1816. It will extend to twelve monthly numbers, forming a handsome volume, as an appendix to his History of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

The Second Part of Egypt, selected from M. Denon's work, will be published shortly. It will contain six engravings, and a corresponding portion of letter-press. The engravings are-I. Geometrical Elevation of the Portico of the Great Temple of Tentyris The Interior Gate of the Sanctuary of the Temple of Tentyrls-The Plan and two Views of the Temple of Hermontis-Au Egyptian Heiroglypnic MS.-Ruins of Alex

andria-Remarkable Blocks of Granite and

the deliverance of Europe was assured, and the glory of the British arins illustrated beyond all former precedent. This work is in great forwardness; the plans, &c. are in the hands of the engravers, and the whole will be completed early in January.

Mr. G. Cuitt has in the press, a History of Chester, from its foundation to the present time, illustrated by five engravings.

MEDICINE AND CHIRURGERY.

Dr. Alex. Marcet, one of the physicians to Guy's Hospital, is preparing for publication an Essay on the Chemical History and Medical Treatment of Urinary Calculi, illustrated by engravings.

MISCELLANIES.

Dr. Cogan is preparing for the press, Ethical Questions, or Speculations upon the principal subjects of Controversy in Moral Philosophy. It will form an 8vo. volume, and may be considered as supplementary to his work on the Passions.

Mr. John Scott, author of a Visit to Paris, in 1814, will soon publish Paris Revisited in 1815, by way of Brussels, including a walk over the field of battle at Waterloo.

Granville Penn, Esq. will speedily publish, in foolscap 8vo., Macarius' Institutes of Christian Perfection, translated from the Greek.

Captain Beaufort is preparing for the press, a concise Account of the Present State of the Southern Coast of Asia Minor, where he was employed in one of his Majesty's frigates.

Mr. and Miss Edgeworth will soon publish Readings on Poetry, a work for young people.

Granite Quarries in Upper Egypt. This work will be completed in twenty parts, containing one hundred and twenty engravings. Price 5s. each. Part I. contains seven engravings-Interior of the Great Temple of Apollinopolis-View of the same building Two Views of the Isle of Philoë-Specimens of Egyptian Architecture-Sixteen Speedily will be published, Precursory Portraits of remarkable Natives-Egyptian Proofs that the Israelites came from Egypt Paintings-Arábian Council-Arabian Re-into Ireland; and that the Druids expected past. This work will be completed in the course of the year 1816..

HISTORY.

Preparing for the press, a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Inquisition, as it has subsisted in different countries, abridged from the elaborate work of Philip Limborch, professor of divinity, at Amsterdam, and coutinued by extracts from subsequent writers, political reflexions on its revival in Spain,

the Messiah: with an Account of the present Religious Tenets of the Irish Nation, and their endeavours for the attainment of general religious freedom. By Joseph Ben Jacob. Price 7s., handsomely printed in foolscap and hot-pressed; and 3s. 6d. 18mo, boards.

At press, a new edition, corrected and improved, of the Painter's and Varnisher's Guide; or, a Treatise, both in Theory and Practise, on the art of making and applying varnishes, on the different kinds of painting,

ruption.

NOVELS

Speedily will be published, New Editions of Mr Godwin's Novels,

Things as They Are; or, the Adventures of Caleb Williams. In 3 vols. the fourth edition,-and

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Mr. Oldfield has nearly completed his Representative History of Great Britain and Ireland, which has been delayed on account of some valuable documents lately procured. The Speeches of the late Right Hon. Edmund Burke, in four 8vo. volumes, is expected to appear in the course of a month.

The Rev. S. Burder will soon publish a new edition, improved and enlarged, of Ori

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D. M. rimmin, Esq. of the Middle Temple, has in the press, a new and enlarged edition of Aristotle's Dissertation on Rhetoric, with a copious index.

Mr. 1. D. Fosbrook, author of the History of Gloucestershire, has in the press, a new and much enlarged edition of British Mona- | chism, or Manners and Customs of the Monks and Nuns of England, in a 4to vol. with plates of costumes.

The future part of the new Edition of Sir Williain Dugdale's Monasticon will be conducted by John Caley, Esq. Keeper of the Augmentation Records, Henry Ellis, Esq., Keeper of the MSS. in the British Museum, and the Rev. Bulkeley Bandinel, Keeper of the Bodleian Library at Oxford, the former sole Editor

The sixth part of Portraits of Illustrious Persons, with Biographical Memoirs, by Mr. Lodge, will be published in a few days; -the subjects are, Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex-Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland-Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury--Elizabeth Woodvill, Dutchess of York- Lord Keeper Coventry, and Walter First Lord Aston.

The Mirror for Magistrates, edited by Joseph Haslewood, Esq. with the various readings from all preceding editions, and numerous illustrative notes is nearly ready for publication--the impression is limited to one hundred and sixty copies, nearly the whole of which are engaged.

Mr. Bliss has just published the second volume of the Athena Oxonienses, and pro

St. Leon; a tale of the sixteenth century, In 4 vols. the third edition.

Miss Griffiths has nearly ready to appear, She would be an Heroine; a novel.

Emma, a novel, in three volumes, by the Author of Pride and Prejudice, will be published in a few days.

POETRY.

Mr. Elton is printing an improved edition of his translation of Hesiod, uniform with his specimens of the Classic Poets.

John Stewart, Esq Author of the Resurrection, and other poems, has an extensive Metrical Romance in such a state of forwardness, that it will appear in the course of the winter.

Dr. Carey will soon publish an improved edition of his English Prosody.

THEOLOGY.

In the press, a new edition of Sermons on Practical Subjects, preached before the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, by John Langhorne, D.D. 8vo. price 7s. 6d. boards.

Essays on the Advantages of Revelation, the Rewards of Eternity, &c. by the late Rev. Joseph Whiteley, Master of the Free Grammar School, Leeds, are printing in an octavo volume.

In the press, and speedily will be published, in one thick volume, octavo, a new edition of a New Version of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew, with a literal Commentary on all the different Passages; to which is prefixed, an Introduction to the reading of the Holy Scriptures, intended chiefly for young students in divinity; translated from the French of Messieurs de Beausobre and L'Enfant.

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The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury (forming the first of a Series illustrative of the "Cathedral Antiquities of England") illustrated by a Series of 31 Engravings of Views, Elevations, Plans, and Details of that Edifice; also, Etchings of the ancient Monuments and Sculpture: including Biographical Anecdotes of the Bishops, and of other eminent Persons connected with the Church. By John Britton, F. S. A. 31. 35. medium 4to. 51. 5s. imperial 4to. 81. crown folio, 11. super royal folio.

BIOGRAPHY.

Lives of Topographers and Antiquaries who have written concerning the Antiquities of England; with twenty-six Portraits of Authors, and a complete List of their Works, so far as they relate to the Topography of this Kingdom; together with a List of Portraits, Monuments, Views, and other Prints, cortained in each work, with Remarks that may enable the Collector to know when the works are complete. By J. P. Malcolm, Esq. F.S A. Royal 4to. 21. 12s. 6d. in imperial 4to. 41. 4s. A Biographical Dictionary of all Living Authors, Male and Female, of the British Empire, with a complete list of their Works, chronologically arranged. 8vo. 14s.

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The History of Little Davy's New Hat. 18mo. 2s. half-bound.

Æsopi Fabulæ Selecta; with English Notes, for the Use of Schools: with English Fables, selected from Croxall's Esop, and intended as first Exercises for translating into Latin. By E. H. Parker, Trin. Coll. Camb. 2s. bound.

Eleniens de la Grammaire Francoise. A Grammar of the French Language from the best Authorities, on a new Plan: designed to prepare the Learner for conversing in French; and calculated to abridge the Time usually spent in acquiring that Accomplishment. By Ph. Lebreton, M.A 2s. bound.

FINE ARTS.

the Character and prominent Features of the Coast, drawn and engraved by William Daniell, A.R.A. Imperial 4to. 71. 10s. halfhound.

HISTORY.

Memoirs of Alessandro Tassoni, Author A Voyage from the Lands-End, Cornwall, of la Seccia Rapita, or the Rape of the to Holyhead. By Richard Ayton. With a Backet; interspersed with occasional No-Series of Twenty-six Views, illustrative of tices of his Literary Contemporaries, and a general Outline of his various Works. Also Appendix, containing Biographical Sketches of Ottavio Rinuccini Galileo Galilei, Gabriello Chiabrera, Battista Guarini; and an inedited Poem of Torquato Tasso. With additional notes, and the Author's Preface. By the late Joseph Cooper Walker, Esq. M.R.I.. Honorary Member of the Societies of Dublin and Perth, and of the Academies of Cortona, Rome, Florence, &c. Edited by Samuel Walker, Esq. M. R. I. A. Post 8vo. 8s. with engravings.

BOTANY.

A Continuation of the Flora Londinensis; or, History of the Plants Indigenous to Great Britain; with Figures of the natural size, and magnified Dissections of the Parts of Fructification, &c. accompanied with observations illustrative of their history, peculiar qualities, and uses in agriculture, rural economy, medicine, and commerce. The descriptions in Latin and English by Wm. Jackson Hooker, Esq. F. R. A. and L. S. Member of the Wernerian Society, &c. Part I. Royal folio, 10s. plain, 10s.

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The History of Persia, from the most early Period to the present Time. With an ac count of the Religion, Government, Uasges, and Character of the Inhabitants of that Kingdom. By Colonel Sir John Malcolin, K C.B. and K.L.S. late minister to the Court of Persia from the Supreme Government of India. With a map by Arrowsmith, and 21 plates by C. Heath. 2 vols. royal 4to. 81. 8s. large paper, 121. 12s.

The History of England, Volume the 2nd. By Sharon Turner, F.S.A. Containing the history of the reigns of Edward I. Edward II. Edward III. Richard II. Henry IV. and Henry V. Also the history of religion in England, the history of English poetry, and of the English language and prose Nterature. 4to. 21. 2s.

Select Tracts relating to the Civil Wars in England, in the Reign of King Charles the First, by writers who lived in the time of those wars, and were witnesses of the events which they describe. Collected by Francis Maseres, Esq. F.R.S. Cursitor Baron of the Court of Exchequer. 2 vols royal 8vo. 11. 8s.

MEDICINE AND CHIRURGERY.

Medico Chirurgical Transactions, published by the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London. The third edition (with ten plates) of Volume I. 8vo. 14s. Vols. 2 to 5, 31. 9s. Vol. 6 will appear in a few days.

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Considerations on the Propriety of making a Remuneration to Witnesses in Civil Actions, for Loss of Time; and of allowing the same to the taxation of costs, as between party and party. With some observations on the present system of taxing costs. By Charles Frost, of Hull, Attorney at Law. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

A Visit to Flanders in July, 1815; being chiefly an account of the Field of Waterloo, with a short sketch of Antwerp and Brussels, at that time occupied by the wounded of both armies. By James Simpson, Esq. With an appendix, containing the British, Prussian, and French official accounts of the battle; with a plan of the Battle of Water loo. 12mo 5s.

Supplement to the Encyclopædia Britan nica: with a Preliminary Dissertation, exhibiting a general view of the progress of metaphysical, ethical, and political philosophy, since the revival of letters in Europe By Dugald Stewart, Esq. F.R.S. London and Edinburgh. Vol. I. part I. 11. 5s.

A new Companion to the London Royal Calendars, for the year 1816: being a list of all the changes in administration, from the accession of the present King in October, 1760; with lists of the last and present parliaments, &c. 2s.

The Lay of Marie, a Poem. By Matilda Betham. 8vo. 12s.

Relics of Melodino, a Portuguese Poet. Translated by Edward Lawson, Esq. from an unpublished manuscript, dated 1645. 8vo. 10s.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

A Plan for the better Maintenance and more general Residence of the Curates of the Established Church on their Cures. By the Curate of Ash, in Surrey. 2s.

Collections relative to the Systematic Relief of the Poor, at different periods, and in different countries; with observations on charity, its proper objects and conduct, and its influence on the welfare of nations. 8vo. 7s.

THEOLOGY.

The Leading Heads of Twenty-seven Sermons, preached at Northampton, by Philip Doddridge, D D. in the year 1749, and taken in short-hand by a Lady, at whose death they were presented to, and transcribed by, the Rev. T. Hawkins, of Warley, near Halifax, Yorkshire. 8vo. 5s.

An Address to the Public, on the Commencement of a New Year; to prove the folly of professing Christianity, if we do not cordially embrace its doctrine; and to submit a most solemn and alarming truth to the judgment of every individual. By a Member of the church of England. 1s. 6d.

A Concise Summary of the Christian Doc-: trine, in the way of question and answer all the answers being in the sound and Clarke's Law Pocket-Book, for 1816 6s. venerable words of the Common Prayer The Present of a Mistress to a young Ser-Book of the Church of England: to which vant; consisting of friendly advice and real are added, some extracts from the Homilies, histories. By Mrs. Taylor, of Ongar, author 6d. of "Maternal Solicitude," and "Practical Hints to young Females." 12mo. 3s 6d.

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Sermons, by the Rev. D. S. Wayland, M.A. Vicar of Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Dedicated by permission to the Bishop of Lincoln. 8vo. 9s.

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