superstition, by men whom they themselves call the "Ministers of the Devil!" Whether the laws of man will in that day be a valid plea in the face of the precepts and example of Jesus Christ.

Mr. J. HASSELL has recently published A Pictorial Tour along the course of the Grand Junction Navigation. It is elegantly illustrated with a series of engravings, and contains an historical and topographical description of those parts of the counties of Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire, through which the canal passes. The work is written in a mingled spirit of amusement and instruction. We believe the public is indebted to the same author for a Tour of Picturesque Rides and Walks thirty miles round London, of which the present publication is intended as a continuation. The design is no less happily conceived, than admirably executed, and the perusal of it will prove highly interesting to admirers of the beautiful scenery it describes. "Deviating from the tedious monotony of the turnpike road, the course of the stream destined for inland navigation must necessarily be directed through a succession of the richest scenery. whether stealing through the glades and glooms of rural retirement, winding round the brows of hills, or gliding through the vallies by which they are surrounded, alternately visiting the recesses of pictorial abode, or the populous town and the busy hum of men.' Such are the particulars (observes the author)" we have undertaken to describe. The Grand Junction Navigation embraces a variety far exceeding that afforded by many rivers, as combining all the beauties of landscape--the elegance and splendour of the mansion and villa— and the venerable remains of antiquity; nor have we omitted to combine the biographical anecdote, the historical record, or the critical researches on antiquarian topography." In 1818, the annual gross revenue of the canal amounted to the sum of 170,0001.; it possesses 1400 proprietors, and its shares of 1001. have recently sold at from 2401. to 2501. each. Many of the first capitalists in the kingdom are its proprietors, and its usual routine of business is so conducted as to give satisfaction to

all who are connected with it.

Amongst the most popular subjects of the day we notice A Report of the Trial of the Cause of Cullen versus Morris, for refusing to receive the Plaintiff's Vote at the Election of a Member of Parliament for Westminster. As this was a question deeply involving one of the first and most sacred privileges of a people that of exercising a legal voice in the choice of the representatives of its power, as a balance to the monarchical, in a mixed government, it was of the utmost

importance that it should be decided before an occasion again offered of repeating such an arbitrary encroachment upon one of the last and dearest rights of a British subject. Fortunately, however, an opinion has been delivered from the Bench, declaring the illegality of the interference of the defendant, in the face of which no future magisterial officer will dare to stand between the elector and the candidate whom he approves. Far from being a trial upon individual grounds, it is strongly connected with the interests of the community, and forms a new precedent applicable to the law of election itself. At a moment when a struggle is approaching that calls for the exercise of so inestimable a right, it behoves every lover of his country to know upon what tenure he holds the great privilege of his freedom. It is at the same time amusing for the argument, invective, and personal compliments of the learned Counsel concerned.

A Letter to the Right Hon. Charles B. Bathurst, M. P. on the subject of the Poor Laws, by RICHARD BLAKEMORE, Esq. contains a more just and accurate examination of the causes and consequence of that oppressive, burdensome, and increasing branch of taxation than any of the publications on the subject we have lately seen. Without entering upon the discussion of the original policy of the Poor Law System, or whether the liberality of the English character has contributed in this respect to the real welfare or detriment of the country, he admits the lamentable truth that the pressure of them is become intolerable; and still, without being adequate to the demands, threaten to absorb all the remaining property of the country.

A very interesting and well-printed sheet, called The Peerage Chart, has been arranged for 1820. By this document it appears that the Upper House consists of 370 members; but as 10 are under age, only 360 can sit or have votes. Of these 12 are supposed to have 50,0001. per ann.; but only 8 are considered as the patrons of arts and literature. The families of 37 of the lay peers owe their nobility to Court favour; 15 have risen as statesmen or politicians; 5 through naval, and 16 through military services; and 18 by the legal profession. Of the hereditary peerages, no less than 136 have been raised to nobility since the accession of George III.

and 194 have been created or raised in rank within the same period.

The Life of Wesley and the Rise and Progress of Methodism, by ROBERT SOUTHEY, esq. Poet Laureate (and author of Wat Tyler), is one of those numerous attempts at reconciling a love of popularity and lucre with the propagation of secret, and insidious and poisonous doctrines, for which this proteus of political, religious, and even poetical tergiversation is so notoriously distinguished. Through

the

the thin veil of candour and impartiality with which he pretends to clothe the subject, the cloven hoof however unwillingly is too frequently protruded, and the organ by which he conveys opinions favorable to the cause of tyranny and superstition, is artfully concealed under the ground of due subordination, and religious principle. With these exceptions (which we do not think quite so lightly of as our author) we are of opinion, that the work is composed in a style of language well adapted to biographical research, and exhibits views of the peculiar character and sect to which it relates, which are both curious and interesting to those who study the history of religious enthusiasm.

Amongst the numerous pamphlets, party appeals, and other ephemeral productions incident upon the late general election, we notice A Letter to the Livery of London, containing criticisms on the character, talents, and pretensions of the several candidates at the late City Election, with an exposition of the causes which contributed to its unexpected result. It is announced in the title, as the critical production of One Behind the Scenes, and from the zealous tone in which it is expressed, bears internal evidence of coming from one who felt himself much interested in the success, and severely disappointed at the rejection of the most popular candidate for the city.

Antiquities of the Jews, and their Customs illustrated from Modern Travels, by WILLIAM BROWN, D. D. consists chiefly of a compilation of the early religious rites and ceremonies, with the character and progress of the Jewish Church, from the period of its origin in the pentateuch, down to that of its dispersion from Jerusalem, and its various vicissitudes and sufferings in the political governments of more modern times. As a work of this nature has little claim to originality, its merit must entirely depend upon judicious research and arrangement, which require. only the common qualities of industry and exactness to accomplish. A collection of the national observances, with the history of the progress and changes of a people so distinguished in other days, cannot fail to contain facts and descriptions more interesting when thus exhibited in one point of view. The work is perfectly destitute of any other sort of merit.

Remarks on the Cow Pox, &c. by Dr. JONAS MALDEN, Physician to the Worcester Infirmary, and to the Tewkesbury Dispensary, has just been published; a useful little Treatise, deserving the attention of the public, and particularly of surgeons and physicians, and the mothers of families. It is designed, and is extremely well adapted to general reading MONTHLY MAG. No. 340.

from the simple and intelligent manner in which the subject is treated. Dr. M. very satisfactorily proves that the regular progress of the vesicle alone, is not to be relied on in every instance, as giving sufficient security to the vaccinated patient, but still maintains there are means to be adopted which would effectually insure success on an improved mode of vaccination. After many judicious observations, he recommends for this purpose Mr. Bryce's new test, as equal to afford proof of that constitutional affection which is requisite to remove the danger of a recurrence of the disorder. The test consists in repeated periodical inoculation. The design of the whole essay is to place beyond a doubt, the preventive power of cow pox with regard to small pox contagion, and this we think Dr. M. has successfully accomplished.

The Rev. SAMUEL WIX, A. M. F. S. and A. S. has again addressed A Letter, entitled Christian Union without the Abuses of Popery, to the Bishop of St. David's, in reply to his Lordship's Letter entitled, Popery Incapable of Union with a Protestant Church. The public is already acquainted with the previous state of the controversy, and we shall merely remark that the point now at issue is, the feasibility and advantage of a general Christian Union between the two churches, by an abandonment of the exploded doctrines of infallibility and persecution in one, and a little more liberality and toleration in the other. The arguments, both scriptural and political, adduced by the Rev. Gentleman in support of this, carry much weight, if not conviction with them, and we perceive that it evidently arises from the advantage he possesses in embracing the liberal, and we think the right side of the question. That only the most general principles of Christianity should be established as a national test, by which all sects might be tried, previous to their admission to equal rights, is, in this enlightened age, expected and desirable.

Dr. MACLEAN, the author of several valuable Medical Treatises, has lately applied his eminent talents to the investigation of the causes of the political sufferings of the country. This work is entitled Specimens of Systematic Misrule, and forms a complete exposure of the system of misgovernment, which has plunged nations into a long course of bloodshed and expenditure, of which the people, particularly of this country, are now experiencing the sad effects. undue ascendency of oligarchical influence is reprobated, as the operative cause of the continuance of those corrupt practices of borough-holding, open bribery and corruption, which are silently sapping the foundations of the constitution of the 3 M monarch,

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The late

monarch, and of the people. violation of the rights of the latter, by the spontaneous exercise of the authority of ignorant and bad magistrates in various public meetings, are declared to be more atrocious than any thing the author has observed in the government of Turkey. Unlike many of our state quacks, Dr. M. is by no means satisfied with ascertaining the immediate and remote causes of the distresses of the nation, but boldly and skilfully endeavours to discover the efficient remedies, which are necessary, and which ought speedily to be employed, before the situation of a suffering country becomes too desperate for succour. these, as well as other interesting matters, we must refer our readers to the work.

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Amongst the recent poetical publications which are entitled to our notice, we must not omit to mention "Poems, by BERNARD BARTON," the author of several fugitive pieces, which have been much and deservedly admired. The beautiful stanzas to Madame Lavalette, the lines attributed to Lord Byron, and published as his in America, with numerous poems, which have appeared in our periodical prints, are sufficient testimony of his very pleasing powers as a poet. With much sweetness and harmony of versification, there is united a strain of feeling and poetical expression in the volume before us which we too seldom meet with. As a proof too, that Mr. B. is not destitute of the higher qualifications which distinguish a superior poet, we extract the following spirited address:

TO THE GALLIC EAGLE.
"Fame's favourite minion!
The theme of her story;
How quailed is thy pinion
How sullied its glory:,
Where blood flowed like water,
Exulting it bore thee!
Destruction and slaughter
Behind and before thee.

Where glory was blushing

Thy flight was the fleetest;
Where death's sleep was hushing,
Thy slumber was sweetest.
When broad swords were clashing
Thy cry was the loudest ;
When deep they were gashing
Thy plume was the proudest.

But, triumph is over;

No longer victorious,
No more shalt thou hover,
Destructively glorious!
Far from the battle's shock
Fate hath fast bound thee;
Chained to the rugged rock,
Waves warring round thee.
Instead of the trumpets sound,
Sea-birds are shrieking;
Hoarse on thy ramparts bound,
Billows are breaking.

The standards which led thee
Are trampled and torn now;
The flatteries which fed thee,
Are turned into scorn now,

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