the hand of Charity to relieve the pressing wants of their afflicted brethren. From the Introduction to this Sketch, we are happy to make an extract, because we hope it may assist the efforts of the Committee, and afford our readers an opportunity of adding to their knowledge, virtue-and to virtue, brotherly kindness-and to brotherly kindness, charity. • Under these circumstances, the Committee have laid before his Majesty's Government, a statement of the situation in which these afflicted churches are left, by the late political events; and by a deputation, have requested the attention of the Earl of Liverpool to the practicability of renewing, in favour of the Vaudois, the grant of William and Mary. Waiting the result of their application, which was graciously and favourably received, the Committee have felt themselves compelled to establish a fund for the immediate relief of their necessitous brethren, and have already sent to them some pecuniary assistance. To render this fund efficient, they invite the aid of the benevolent, and doubt not, that in the event of its being found impracticable to obtain from the resources of the nation adequate support, the Christian public, and especially Protestant Dissenters, wiil enable the Committee to place the descendants of the earliest and most honourable of continental Christian churches, in a state of private and domestic comfort, even though their political condition should continue to be unjustly oppressive and degraded.' How is it, we may ask, in concluding this article, that in Spain, in France, and in Savoy, the restored powers seem to be determined to re-act not only the nonsense, but the cruelty of their ancestors? Is it that Providence designs to prove to the world, how much men may suffer without being improved by suffering,--how widely knowledge may be diffused, and yet men still remain ignorant?-or to teach us that amid all the changing circumstances of society, we can depend for security only on the immutable principles of justice and religion? At all events, it is evident, whatever may be the mysteries or the designs of Providence, that much remains to be done, before religious freedom and social happiness, shall be permanently and universally enjoyed. ART. XVI. SELECT LITERARY INFORMATION. Gentlemen and Publishers who have works in the press will oblige the Conductors of the ECLECTIC REVIEW, by sending Information (post paid) of the subject, extent, and probable price of such works; which they may depend upon being communicated to the Public, if consistent with its plan. Mr. George Kerr, of Aberdeen, will soon publish, Observations on the Harveian Doctrine of the Circulation of the Blood. On the first of June, 1816, was pub- of spherical Geometry and spherical lished, Part I. of the Pomona Britan- Trigonometry. nica, being a collection of specimens of the most esteemed Fruits at present cultivated in this country. By G. Brookshaw, Esq. The object of the Pomona Britannica is, by a series of correct delineations, to afford gentlemen an oppor. tunity of becoming acquainted with the most choice and valuable varieties of fruit, which will enable them to plant gardens and orchards in the most advantageous manner; it will also introduce to their notice several sorts of superior value, which are at present but little known: each plate will be accompanied with a letter-press description of the peculiar character and habits of each fruit. Preparing for the press, in two octavo volumes, Reliquiæ Hearnnianæ ; or, the genuine remains of Thomas Hearne. It may not be known, that this celebrated antiquary left no less than a hundred and fifty (or more) pocket volumes, written in his own hand, containing what may very justly be termed a Diary of his Pursuits. This Diary comprises his opinions on books and persons, a considerable portion of his correspondence, anecdotes of his acquaintance, and indeed of most of the literary and political characters of his day with a variety of papers on subjects of history and antiquity. From these volumes it is proposed to select such parts as appear the most interesting and authentic; and it is confidently hoped that they will form a work of great literary interest and curiosity. After the manner of Hearne's own publications, the impression of his Remains will be printed for subscribers only; the work will go to press immediately upon closing the subscription, in August. : A second edition of the Memoirs of the late Major General Burn, in one volume, duodecimo, is in the press, and will be speedily published. Mr. Creswell, of Trinity college, Cambridge, has in the press, a Treatise on Spherics, comprising the elements Mr. Gilchrist is preparing for publication, Philosophic Etymology, or Rational Grammar: containing the nature and origin of alphabetic signs; a canon of etymology; the common system of English grammar examined; and a standard of orthography established. Mr. Donovan is printing an Essay on the Origin, Progress, and present State of Galvanism, with a statement of a new theory. The Author of Botanical Dialogues will soon publish, the Florist's Manual, or Hints for the Construction of a gay Flower Garden, with directions for the preservation of flowers from insects, &c. Dr. John Ryland proposes to publish an edition of the Works of the late Rev. Andrew Fuller, including several new MSS. and a Memoir of the Author, in nine or ten octavo volumes, Dr. Hughson is preparing a work relative to the Privileges of London and Southwark, as specified and confirmed by charters, statutes, and customs. In the press, and nearly ready, in one volume, 8vo. The Report of the Minutes of Evidence taken before a select committee of the House of Commons, on the education of the lower orders of the Metropolis. With a digested Index and Appendix. On the first of July will be published in No. XXVI of the Classical and Biblical Journal, Mr. Bellamy's Answer to the Bishop of St. David's "Reasons why a New Translation of the Bible should not be published without a previous statement and examination of all the material passages which may be supposed to be misinterpreted." The Selection of Engravings from Baron Denon's celebrated description of Egypt, is proceeding rapidly in its publication. It will contain, in 21 parts, large folio, at five shillings each, the 1 following subjects:-A portrait of Denon, being the first ever published. five plates of Geographical Subjects, Maps, &c.-50 plates, comprising 99 subjects, views of Temples, Buildings, &c. ancient and modern, and interesting or remarkable natural objects.-Five plates, containing 108 subjects, antiquities of various kinds.-Eight plates, 90 subjects, portraits of remarkable natives, modern dresses, customs, &c.-15 plates, containing 68 subjects, architectural details, geometrical elevations, plans, &c.-29 plates, including 447 hiero. glyphical subjects, relating to astronomical science; divinities; ancient costumes; sacerdotal habiliments; sacrifical implements; military ensigns, arms, and accoutrements; rural employments; musical instruments; household furniture; historical bas-reliefs, &c. It will be completed in the course of the present year. Art. XVII. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED. BIOGRAPHY. Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de la Rochejaquelein. Translated from the second edition printed at Paris. With a map of Vendee, 8vo. 12s. Memorie of the Somervilles; being a History of the Baronial House of Somerville, published from the original Manuscript, in the possession of the present noble representative of the family. By James, eleventh Lord Somerville, 2 vols. 8vo. 21. 2s. royal 31. 3s. Memoirs of Nicholas Ridley, formerly Bishop of London: extracted principally from Fox's Book of Martyrs, Dr. Glocester Ridley's Life of Bishop Ridley, and Dr. Wordsworth's Ecclesiastical Biography, 1s. FINE ARTS. The Antiquities of Athens, &c. meaşured and delineated. By James Stuart, F.R.S. F.S.A. and Nicholas Revett; and edited by Jos. Woods, Architect. Vol. IV, imperial folio, containing 88 plates, and 15 vignettes, 71. 7s. Atheniensa; or, Remarks on the Topography and Buildings of Athens. By William Wilkins, A.M. F.A.S. 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