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ANTIQUITIES.

Views of Reading Abbey, with those of the Churches originally connected with it in the County of Berks, together with some Monuments of Antiquities remaining those Churches, containing 33 Engravings, with descriptive Letter-press, 4to. 21. 2s.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of Charles Lee Lewis, containing Anecdotes Historical and Biographical of the English and Scottish Stages, during a period of 40 years, 4 vol. 16s.

Memoirs of C. M. Talleyrand De Perigord, containing the particulars of his Private and Public Life; of his Intrigues in Boudoirs, as well as in Cabinets, by the Author of the Revolutionary Plutarch, 2 vol. 12s.

New Edition.The Life of the late J. Elwes, Esq. Member in three successive Parliaments for Berkshire, corrected and enlarged, with an Appendix entirely new, by Edward Topham, Esq.As this Edition is intended as a Library Book, a Head of the Author is now affixed to it, as well as a Head of Mr. Elwes. Printed on very fine wove paper, hot-pressed, price 4s. 6d. bds.

DRAMA.

An Historical and Critical Essay on the Revival of the Drama in Italy, by J. C. Walker, M. R. I. A. 7s.

John Bull; or, the Englishman's Fireside, a Comedy in five acts, by G. Colman, the younger, 2s. 6d.

EDUCATION.

Elements of Natural Philosophy arranged under the following heads: Matter and Motion, the Universe, the Solar System, the fixed Stars, the Earth considered as a Planet, the Atmospheres Meteors, Springs, Rivers, and the Sea, Fossils, Plants, Animals, the Human Frame, and the Human Understanding, 21. 2s.

Tangible Arithmetic, or the Art of Numbering made Easy, by means of an arithmetical Toy, which will express any number up to 16,666,665, and with which, by moving a few Balls, a great variety of Operations in Arithmetic may be performed; intended to assist Mothers and Teachers in the Instruction of Children; by W. Friend, Esq. one volume, foolscap, 7s. Od.

HISTORY.

The History of Egypt, from the earliest Accounts of that Country till the Expulsion of the French from Alexandria, in 1801; by J. Wilson, D. D. 3 volumes, 11. 4s.

Historical Fragments of the Mogul Empire, of the Morattoes, and of the English Concerns in Indostan, from the Year 1659; Origin of the English Establishment, and of the Company's Trade at Broach and Surat, and a General Idea of the Government and People of Indostan; by Robert Orme, Esq. F. A. S. 4to. 11. 8s.

LAW.

The Eleven Reports of the Commissioners of Naval Inquiry; with explanatory Notes, and select Extracts from the most important Documents upon which the Reports are founded; by John Irving Maxwell, of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple; one large volume, 15s. Symonds.

The Law of Charitable Uses, as laid down and digested by G. Duke, Esq. together with the learned Readings of Sir F. Moore; to which is added, the Law of Mortmain, as established by the Statute of Geo. II. c. 86; the whole continued to the present time; by R. W. Bridgman, Esq. 19s.

MEDICAL.

Medical Collections on the Effects of Cold as a Remedy in certain Diseases; with an Appendix, containing an Account of some Experiments made with a view to ascertain the Effects of Cold Water upon the Pulse; by J. E. Stock, M. D. os.

A clinical History of Diseases, Part First; being, 1st, A clinical History of the acute Rheumatism; 2d, A clinical History of the Nodosity of the Joints; by J. Haygarth, M. D. 5s..

The Evidence at large, as laid before the Committee of the House of Commons, respecting Dr. Jenner's Discovery of Vaccine Inoculation; together with the Debate which followed, and some Observations on the contravening Evidence, &c. by Rev. G. C. Jenner, 65.

Salutary Cautions respecting the Gout, in which the Doctrines maintained in a recent Publication, by Dr. Kinglake, are exposed and refuted ; by J. Hunt, 2s. 6d.

A Recapitulation of several Cir

List of New Publications in July, 1805.

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Realm, in a Letter to the King, by
Charles Earl of Liverpool, 11. 1s.
A Treatise on the Coins of the

cumstances and Arguments contain- plified, for the Use of Authors; by ed in the Author's Outlines and Me- C. Stower, Printer, 1s. dical Researches, to shew the impropriety of considering Fevers as arising from Contagion, and also of Directions inserted in the same Works, for the Prevention and Treatment of certain febrile and other Diseases; by T. Alder, Part I. 4to, 5s. Observations tempts to depreciate the Value and Efsome late Atficacy of Vaccine Inoculation; by S. Merriman, is.

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MILITARY.

The Duties of Light Cavalry in the Field, compiled for the Use of the Yeomanry of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, by Captain Kirke, 4s. 6d.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A Narrative of the Loss of the Ship Fanny, on her passage from Bombay to China, with an Account of the extraordinary Preservation of a part of the Crew, after remaining several Weeks upon Rocks in the Center of the Chinese Ocean; in a Letter from T. Page, Second Officer, 1s.

Report of the Committee of the Highland Society of Scotland, appointed to inquire into the Nature and Authenticity of the Poems of Ossian, drawn up by H. Mackenzie, Esq. 12s.

An Inquiry into the System of National Defence in Great Britain, by J. Macdiarmid, Esq. 18s.

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Morality of Fiction, or Inquiry into the Tendency of Fictitious Narratives, with Observations on some of the most eminent; by H. Murray, price 4s.

Essays, in a series of Letters to a Friend, by J. Foster, 7s.

The Duellists, or Men of Honour, a Story, calculated to shew the Folly, Extravagance, and Sin of Duelling; by W. Lucas, 3s. 6d.

A brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century, containing, a Sketch of the Revolutions and Improvements in Science, Arts, and Literature, duning that Period; by S. Miller, A.M. 3 vols. 11. 1s.

Free Disquisitions on the Sentiments and Conduct requisite in a British Prince, in order to merit the favourable Opinion of the Public; by J. Andrews, LL. D. 5s.

Typographical Marks used in Cortecting Proofs, explained and exem

and Theory, but more especially to
the Practice of Dancing; by F. Pea-
Sketches relative to the History
cock, 5s.

Tendency of the Doctrine of Mr.
Observations on the Nature and
Hume concerning the Relation of
Cause and Effect, 1s. 6d.

NOVELS.

The Idiot Heiress, 2 vols, 7s. the Gerinan of La Fontaine, 2 volumes, 7s. Rodolphus of Werdenberg, from

Glenmore Abbey, or Lady of the Rock, 3 vols, 12s.

Foundling; by Mrs. Pilkington, 3 Crimes and Characters, or the New vols. 13s. 6d.

The Secret, 4 vols; by J. Kelly,

185.

by Mrs. Fortnum, 2 vols, 7s.
The Adventures of Victor Allen;

tion, 4 vols, 11. 1s.
The Castle of Roviego, or Retribu-

POLITICAL.

France; by an English Gentleman,
A Sketch of the present State of
who escaped from Paris in the Month
of May last, 3s. 6d.

of Russia and France towards this
Remarks of the probable Conduct
Great Britain becoming Independent
Country; also of the necessity of
of the Northern Powers, 4s. Od.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

Observations on the present State
View of the Causes and probable Con-
of the Highlands of Scotland, with a
of Selkirk, 6s.
sequences of Emigration; by the Earl

POETRY.

The Blueviad, a satirical Poem, by
E. Goulburn, Esq. 10s. 6d.
vol. 3 and 4, 12s.
Poems and Plays by Mrs. West,

William Pitt, 2s. 6d.
A Poetical Epistle to the Right Hon.

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The Poems of Ossian, &c. contain-
pherson, Esq. in Prose and Rhyme,
ing the Poetical Works of J. Mac-
with Notes and Illustrations; by Mal-
colm Laing, Esq. 11. 10s.

by Rev. W. Gillespic, 6s.
The Progress of Refinement, an
alegorical Poem, with other Poems,

Ballads founded on Anecdotes re

lating to Animals, with Prints; by W. Hayley, Esq. бs.

The Fig Leaf, a satirical and admonitory Poem, dedicated, without Permission, to the Fashionable World, price 1s.

Simple Poems on Simple Subjects; by C. Milne, 5s.

Sonnets, and other Poems; to which are added, Tales in Prose, 4s.

RELIGION.

The Value of Christian Knowledge considered, in a Sermon, preached May 19, 1805, at Harvey-lane Meeting, Leicester; for the Benefit of the Sabbath School; by F. A. Cox, A. M. price is.

Twenty short Discourses, adapted to Village-worship, or the Devotions of the Family; published from the MS. of the late Rev. B. Beddome, A. M. 2s. or on fine paper, 3s.

A Defence of the Christian Doctrines of the Society of Friends, against the charge of Socinianism, and its Church Discipline vindicated; in Answer to a Writer who stiles himself Verax; in the course of which, the principal Doctrines of Christianity are set forth, and some Objections obviated; to which is perfixed a Letter to I. Evans; by J. Bevan, jun. 5s. 6.

Occasional Discourses on various Subjects, with copious Annotations; by R. Monkhouse, D. D. 3 vols. 4.

Encouragement to the Faithful Ministers of Christ; a Sermon, preached in the Parish Church of Turvey, Bedfordshire, on May 5, 1805, on occasion of the Death of the Rev. E. Middleton, B. D. Rector of that Parish, who died April 26, 1805, aged 65; by T. Davies, 1s.

vered to the Clergy of the Archdeaconry of St. Alban's, at the Visitation holden June 10, 1805; by I. H. Pott, A. M. Prebendary of Lincoln, and Archdeacon of St. Alban's, 4to, 2s.

A Sermon, preached at the Visitation of the Rev. the Archdeacon of Northampton, in the Parish Church at Oundle, on Monday, May 27, 1805; by the Rev. S. Heyrick, M. A. 8vo.

Second Thoughts on Trinity, recommended to the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Gloucester, in a Letter addressed to his Lordship; by E. Evanson, Svo. Is. 6d.

Thoughts on Baptism, and Mixed Communion, in three Letters to a Friend, in which some Animadversions are made on the Rev. A. Booth's Apology; by a Pædo-Baptist, Ls.

A Speech delivered at the Grave of the Rev. J. Priestley, LL.D. F. R. S. 8vo. 1s. 6d.

Catholic.-Substance of the Speech of Lord Redesdale, in the House of Lords, on the Motion of Lord Grenville, to refer the Petition of the Roman Catholics of Ireland to a Committee, 1s. 6d.

TOPOGRAPHY.

Graphic and Descriptive Tour of the University of Oxford; comprehending general picturesque Views, and correct Representations of all the principal Public Buildings; with their History and present State, and the academic Costume, folio, No. 1, plain Ss. stained 10s. 6d. coloured 12s. to be continued monthly.

VOYAGES.

A Voyage Round the World, in 1800, 1, 2, 3, and 4. in which the author visited, the principal Islands in. the Pacific Ocean, and the English Settlements of Port Jackson, and Norfolk Island; by J. Turnbull,

Remarks on the Duties of the Clerical Profession, with respect to the Cultivation of Learning : in a Charge deli- 3 vols. 13s. 6d.

REPORT of DISEASES in a WESTERN DISTRICT of LONDON, From June 21 to July 21, 1805.

ACUTE DISEASES.

Quotidian Intermittent.

Inflammatory Sore Throat.

Mumps.
Small Pox
Scarlet Fever.

Typhus

Erysipelas
Catarrh ..
Peripneumony

Acute Rheumatism

Hooping Cough..

1 Hydrocephalus

1 Dentition..

2 Child-bed Fever...

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8 Hemoptysis and Consumption.. 9 3 Asthenia

1 Dyspepsia

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Jaundice.
Headach..

Worms
Enterodynia

Chronic Inflammation of the Li

ver..

Painters' Colic

Dysentery

Diarrhea

Nephralgia..

Dysuria

Schirrus Uteri.
Prolapsus Uteri.
Menorrhagia

Amenorrhæa and Chlorosis
Leucorrhea.

Blenorrhea.

Hysteria..

Palsy.

Chronic Rheumatism.

Rickets

Piles

Dropsy

2 pears not to be more prevalent than 8 for some months past. The small7 pox has been common in a part of 2 this district, and the reporter has

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heard of some fatal cases. It is to be 1 lamented, that the illiberal and un4 philosophical attacks which have been 3 lately made on the cow-pox, should 2 have excited in the minds of many persons a prejudice against that va2 luable preventive. We believe that 1 the cow-pox has been inoculated very 1 carelessly, in too many instances, and 3 therefore have reason to fear that 3 some cases of small-pox will be found 2 after such inoculation, and the sup2 posed safety of the patient. But the 2 mighty evidence which has been 2 brought forward in every quarter of 23 the globe, the innumerable repeti1 tions and confirmations of the truth 2 of the experiment, in such a way as 7 the most rigid principles of philoso1 phical investigation would demand, 1 leave no room for doubt, it should 21 seem, in the mind of the candid and disinterested enquirer, as to the truth of the general position of Dr. Jenner. Ridicule and abuse are not the means Catarrhal complaints have become of procuring conviction on a question much less frequent during the last of fact, nor do they add one tittle to month, although the weather has not either scale in the balance of evidence. yet assumed the regularity nor the They excite suspicion as to the motemperature of summer. Rheuma- tives of writers: and it is to be hoped tic disorders, however, have conti- that the public will only attend to nued to occur. The two cases of those statements on the subject, which typhus which stand in the preceding are brought forward with a manly list, supervened to pulmonic com- and becoming temperance; because plaints, and could not be traced to a by these only is truth likely to be ascontagious source: in general it ap- certained.

Tympany
Scrofula..

Cutaneous Eruptions

Number of Cases 189

DOMESTIC INCIDENTS, &c.

Together with Marriages and Deaths in and near London; and Biographical Notices of eminent Persons deceased.

IT appears from a statement of the 3,3801.; Total, 96,325. The stock proceedings of the commissioners purchased for the redemption of for the redemption of the land tax, that land tax, under the proceedings of the number of sales and contracts for the commissioners, will be about sale approved of, from the 24th June, 1,663,4031. The whole expence to 1801, to the 14th May, 1805, is 386. the public, is about 10,000l. The gain The value of the said sales and con- to the public by the operation, has tracts, is 96,3251.; which said sum has been about 166,540l stock. been obtained in the following pro- It has been lately announced by portions: bishops, 12,1141.; deans public advertisement, that a new wool and chapters, 47,0491.; rectors and fair, to be kept up annually, is invicars, 28,2171.; colleges and pre- tended to be held at Hounslow, ten bends, 3,2381.; lay corporations, miles from London, on the 1st of the 2,3271.; feoffees and trustees, for present month, August, and that procharitable and other public purposes, per warehouses, with other conveniVol.IV.

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ences for the wool, are provided, cutta, to Miss Polhill, of New Bridge wherein it may be deposited and re- Street, late of Cowbury, Bedfordshire. main, till fetched away by the buyers. At St. Andrew's, Holborn, H. G. MADEMOISELLE DE BOURBON, Renshaw, esq. of the Minories, to daughter of the Prince de Condé, Miss Shaw, of Red Lion Street, Holhas lately arrived at Gravesend. Her born-At Melbourn House, WhiteRoyal Highness had, for several years hall, Earl Cowper, to the Hon. Miss past, resided in a convent at Warsaw; Lambe, second daughter of Lord Visbut her situation there having of late, count Melbourn.-P. Neill, esq. barfrom certain causes not ascertained, rister, to Miss M. E. C. Dyer, eldest been rendered extremely uncomfort- daughter of the late T. D. esq. of the able, the Count de Frotte was sent to Treasury.-At Hackney, Mr. Taylor, conduct her to this country. surgeon, of Whitechapel, to Miss C. The East India docks, at Blackwall, M. Waters, youngest daughter of Mr. are in great forwardness, and there is W. late of Conduit Street, Hanover every reason to suppose, they will be Square. - At Hemel Hempsted, fit to receive the shipping next spring. Herts, H. Green, esq. to Miss The line of the Commercial Road, Hilson-Mr. A. C. Bond, solicitor, which is to extend to the north-west of Billiter Lane, to Miss M. Dunster, corner of the great dock, is imme- late of Hertford.--Mr. Vaughan, gendiately to be proceeded upon. Thus, tleman of the chapel royal, to Miss in less than a twelvemonth hence, Tennant, of Dean Street, Soho.-Mr. will these magnificent buildings, un- C. Newberry, of Mincing Lane, to paralleled in the annals of commerce, Miss Archdall, eldest daughter of be complete, with the exception of R. A. esq. M. P.-W. Overend, esq. the Loading London Dock, but which of Grassingham, in Yorkshire, to in all probability will be now soon Miss Pringle, only daughter of the begun upon. late W. P. esq. of Quebec Street,

The committee appointed by the Portman Square. - At Mary-le-bone, corporation of London, to conduct the Hon. Col. Achison, M. P. eldest the improvement of its port, have son of Lord Gosford, to Miss Sparrow, directed the town-clerk to commu- only daughter of R. S. esq. of Warnicate to the Prince of Wales their lingham Hall, Suffolk.-At the Earl resolution to open the canal, from of Carhampton's, Cobham, Surry, the Limehouse to Blackwall, on the 12th Rt. Hon. Lord Grantham, to the Rt. of August, in honour of His Royal Hon. Lady Henrietta Frances Cole, Highness's birth-day. youngest daughter of the late Earl of Inniskillen.

Preferred.] The Rev. H. C. Ord, to be domestic chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The Rev. W. Carwardine, jun. to the vicarage of Cavenham, Suffolk, on the resignation of his father. The Rev. Mr. Ray, of Boreham, Essex, to the vicarage of Fakenham, Suffolk; patrons, the executors of the late Lord Calthorpe. The Rev. R. Burnet, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge, to the curacy of St. Andrew's, near Bungay, and to the mastership of the grammar school in that town.

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[Died.] On Saturday morning, July 6th, at his lodgings at Chelsea, that excellent and truly comic actor, Mr. Married.] At St. George's, Hanover Richard Suett. Nature seemed quite Square, H. Fellows, esq. M. P. of exhausted, and he had been a long time Ramsey Abbey, Huntingdonshire, to in a very lethargic state; a disorder Miss E. Benyon, fifth daughter of the which he inherited from his father, late R. B. esq.-The Rev. J. Gamble, chaplain general of the army, to Miss Latham, only daughter of the late R. L. esq. of Madras.-At Cheswick, R. J. Chambers, esq. eldest son of the late Sir Robert C. chief judge at Cal

who died of the same complaint. His character was truly amiable and harmless. Mr. S. was born in Chelsea, in the year 1755; and his father, who was a butcher by his occupation, for many years officiated in St. Paul's ca

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