eradicate such friendship as had subsisted between her and Eliza. She had exerted herself to destroy the illusion, but it was in vain. The image of her sister presented itself, and she was lost in the contemplation. She added, that on her return at twilight from visiting her brother, on arriving opposite the tomb of Eliza, she ventured to cast a look towards it. A single gaze once given was not sufficient: she continued stationary, when she perceived suddenly a figure arising from the grave, adorned in the habiliments of death, with the face and semblance of her sister. It appeared with open arms and a sweet smile to approach her. She fainted. It was a mournful pleasure to listen to her remarks on this incident. She well knew that it was a waking dream, and was conscious that it was owing to that morbid state of mind which grief induces, when every thing, and every object reminds of the being lost. Her death ensued after a short illness. Her father, now bereft of every hope, pined away in hopeless sorrow. There is something peculiarly melancholy in the afflictions of a venerable soldier, which forbids common condolence, and only permits the sympathy of the heart. The tomb of his children soon became his own, and his name and history are almost forgotten. A MARRIED MAN. EDINBURGH REVIEW. The following list of writers for this distinguished journal, was received from Edinburgh, a short time after its commencement. We do not vouch for its complete accuracy, but believe it to contain most of the names of those who contributed to the early numbers. A considerable alteration has taken place since that period, as will be seen by a reference to the names mentioned by Lord Byron. We have added a few observations with respect to individuals whose history is known to us. 1. Francis Jeffrey, Esq. Advocate. The editor and principal writer. 2. Andrew Duncan, Jun. M. D. (Editor of the Edinburgh New Dispensatory, and Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Duncan reviewed medical works in the initial numbers, until the year 1805, when he and Dr. George Kellie, of Leith, commenced a periodical work, styled "The Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal." Since this period, the notice of medical writings has been discontinued. 3. Lord Henry Petty, (Son of the famous Earl of Shelburne ; at present, by the death of his elder brother, Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Henry was educated under the particular superintendance of Professor Dugald Stewart.) 4. Henry Brougham, Esq. Advocate. (Author of " The Colonial Policy of European Powers," and late member of Parliament.) 5., Francis Horner. An English Barrister, and at present member of Parliament. 6. Mr. Murray, Son of Lord Henderland. 7. Rev. Sidney Smith, an English Clergyman, (Rector of Foster, Yorkshire.) 8. Dr. Anderson, of Edinburgh. 9. Mr. Cockburn. Advocate. 10. Baron Cockburn, of the Exchequer. 11. Alexander Hamilton, Esq. Cousin German of the late Gen. Hamilton, of New-York. Mr. Hamilton reviews books relative to the affairs of the East Indies. 12. The Earl of Aberdeen, (now Ambassadour at Vienna.) 13. Mr. Napier. 14. Professor Playfair, of the University of Edinburgh. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. [Under this title it was intended to insert a notice of Mr. Spafford's Gazetteer, furnished us by a correspondent, and now in type, but a press of matter has prevented it. It shall appear in our next.] A pamphlet has lately been published in the city of New-York, styled "An Historical Sketch of the origin, progress and present state of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of New-York." In its pages the history of the medical school at New-York is traced from its origin, in 1767, down to the present period; and the various changes made since the Revolution are detailed with perspicuity and impartiality. It is not our intention to enter into a critical examination of the merits of this work, (the author of which, we understand, is J. W. Francis, M. D. Lecturer on the Materia Medica in the College of Physicians and Surgeons) nor indeed to notice the unhappy, as well as notorious differences which have agitated the medical profession in the city of New-York for some years past. By an arrangement agreed to since the publication of this pamphlet, the medical professors of Columbia College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons have united in one body, and thus form a highly respectable and imposing mass of talents. We consider it honourable to the individuals concerned, that they have consented to put aside former disagreements in order to increase the reputation of the school in that city; and with a view to lend our feeble aid to this desirable object, we must be allowed a few observations. By the death of Dr. Rush the university of Pennsylvania has been deprived of its brightest ornament, and its main pillar of support. The eclat that surrounded the character of this departed worthy, was of itself sufficient to attract students from every quarter of the United States, as well as the West Indies. While he lived and held a professor's seat, scholars would ever flock to the university where he belonged. This was just-it was proper—it was the homage which eminent genius ought ever to receive. We are not disposed to be the indiscriminate eulogists either of his opinions or his practice, but we contend that he has done more toward the advancement of medical science, than any other American. The tomb, however, has received him in its silent mansion, and nought but the remembrance of the virtues and talents remains, of its venerable inhabitant. By this event, the reputation of the rival medical institutions at Philadelphia and New-York has become more equalized, and the decision of the publick appears to depend on the future exertion of their professors. As citizens of a powerful and wealthy state—a state second to none in liberal views and ardent wishes to advance science-as citizens interested to promote the rise of this commonwealth by all honourable means we call upon our readers to turn their favourable attention to the medical school in our capi tal. It requires not simply the patronage of individuals, but a warm attachment and honest pride in its welfare and success. The science of medicine is confessedly important, and those who sneer or lament at its occasional degradation, may recollect that the study of science elevates and enobles the mind. We do not by our remarks wish to run a comparison between the respective talents of the two schools. This would be invidious, and could answer no useful purpose. It may with justice be asserted at present, that the talents employed in each, are of the first order; and the exertions and industry of each will doubtless be in proportion to the grand object in view-that of making their respective institutions the head quarters of medical knowledge. The advantages of situation are equal. In such a state of things, it is only necessary to appeal to the patriotism and good sense of the citizens of the state of New-York, in answer to the enquiry, which medical school ought to be fostered? Selfishness may find itself strengthened by a desire to make New-York as renowned for medical instruction, as it is already for commerce and the pleasures of refined life. A PHYSICIAN. EDMUND BURKE. "In the field of reason," says the eloquent Robert Hall, "the encounter would not be difficult, but who can withstand the fascination of his eloqnence? The excursions of his genius are immense. His imperial fancy has laid all nature under tribute, and has collected riches from every scene of the creation and every walk of art. His eulogium on the queen of France is a master piece of pathetick composition; so select in its images, so fraught with tenderness, and so rich with colours "dipt in heaven," that he who can read it without rapture, may have merit as a reasoner, but must resign all pretensions to taste and sensibility. His imagination is in truth only too prolifick; a world of itself, where he dwells in perpetual alarms, and starts, like Prospero, at the visions of his own creation." ORIGINAL BON MOTS. A young lady of this city, in remarking on the present rage for Perry shoes, Perry mantles, &c. observed, that if it continued, she must also be in the mode, and should, she believed, begin by wearing a Perry-wig. At a late dinner in this city, on seeing an awkward fellow carving, or rather hacking a goose, it was not unaptly observed, "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war." SELECTED AMERICAN POETRY. We experience no small degree of pleasure in occasionally meeting with American Poetry above the ordinary standard of verse-making. The following lines are inserted as the commencement of selections which we intend to offer to our readers, indicative of the state of poetical talent in this country. WASHINGTON'S MONUMENT. For him, who sought his country's good, Who in the battle's dubious fray, Spent the warm noon of life's bright day, Rear the Monument of Fame ! For him, who when the war was done, And prov'd, when at the helm of state, Deathless is the Hero's name. For him, whose worth, though unexpress'd, |