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to evacuate Genoa, we trust that the event may be the prototype of what fhall take place hereafter on the plains before Lisbon.

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A Series of Difcourfes, principally on the Evidences of Christianity. By the Rev. M. J. Naylor, B. D. Vicar of Penifione, &c. 10s. 6d.

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Mr. George Chalmers is printing a Work on Bullion and Coin, Circulation and Exchanges.

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BRITISH CRITIC,

For DECEMBER, 1810.

"Nihil eft neque gravius neque infuavius quam ftulta refutate prudenter." LUD. VIVES.

Nothing is more difficult or lefs pleafing than to expofe foolish writings in a proper manner.

ART. I.

Travels through Lower Canada, and the United States of North America, in the Years 1806, 1307, and 1808. To which are added, Biographical Notices and Anecdotes of fome of the leading Characters in the United States : and of these who have, at various Periods, borne a confpicuous Part in the Politics of that Country. By John Lambert. In three Volumes. 8vo. 11. 11s. 6d. With Engravings. Phillips. 1810.

WE have read these volumes with confiderable interest, and have received from the perufal much and important information. The author, a very intelligent man, and well quali fied for the enquiries, the refult of which his volumes communicate, accompanied a near relation to Canada, to accomplish under the fanction of Government, the cultivation of hemp. An undertaking often recommended, but never yet fuccefs fully performed. The individuals concerned, embarked on their voyage, full of the most flattering hopes and expecta

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