LITERARY REGISTER. Reynoldson, late of Newark, now of Bromley, Middlesex, will appear in a few days. This gentleman was the princ pal evidence on the subject before a Committee of the House of Commons about two years ago, and has beca long practically engaged in the art. A Collection of Original Letters between Bishop Micicl son and several of his learned contemporaries are a nounced for speedy publication. Authors, Editors, and Publishers are particularly requested to forward to the Literary Panorama Office, post-paid, the titles, prices, and other particulars of works in hand, or published, for ly appear under the title of Anonymiana, compiled by insertion in this department of the work. WORKS ANNOUNCED FOR PUBLICATION, Architecture. Mr. James Norris Brewer has just commenced an interesting work of "Descriptions, Historical and Architectu ral, of splendid Palaces and Public Buildings, English and Foreign, with Biographical Notices of their Founders or Builders and other Eminent Persons."-The work is handsomely printed in 4to. and the first number contains engravings, by Parter aud Storer, of Somerset House and Linthgow Palace. It is intended that six numbers shall form a volume and complete the work, unless the public encouragement should be sufficient to induce a continuation, comprehending every public Building or Palace worthy of notice, and consonant to the plan of the work. The plates for the first volume are actually finished. After the completion of the Volume the Price is to be raised to NonSubscribers. Medicine and Chirurgery. Dr. Serney, oculist, has in the press, a Treatise on Local Inflammation, more particulary applied to Diseases of the Bye, in which an improvement in the treatment of those diseases is recommended, which has been confirmed by numerous cases under the author's own care. Dr. Johu Robertson will speedily publish a Practical Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and practieal Treatment of Lues Venerea. Mr. J. Wilson, surgeon, late of Guy's Hospital, will publish, in the course of next month, Pharmacopea Chirurgica, or Formula of the different Hospitals. Miscellaneous. The Rev. Joseph Samuel C. F. Frey, minister of the Gospel to the Jews, will shortly publish a Narrative, containing an account of his descent, education, offices, &c. among the Jews, to his union with the London Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews. Mr. Frey has also prepared an English Hebrew Grammar, which will soon appear. A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, commanded by Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, by his brother James Moore, Esq. from authentic documents, is expected to appear next month. It will be accompanied with illustrative plates, and a head of Sir John Moore, engraved by Heath." The Rev. James Wilmot Ormsby, chaplain on the staff of the army, will shortly publish, in two octavo volumes, an Account of the Operations of the British Army in Spain and Portugal, and of the state and sentiments of the lihabitants during the Campaigns of 1808-9, in a series of Jetters. The Rev. J. Owen has in the press a new and elegant edition, being the seventh, of the Fashionable World displayed. In a short time will be published, Cromwelliana, or Anecdotes, from authentic Documents, illustrative of the Characters of Oliver Cromwell, Protector, and his Family. With a view of the battle of Worcester, from an original interesting picture; also representations of Cromwell's standing and lying in state at Somerset House, &c. The above will be printed in one volume small folio: large paper copies price 21. 28. and small paper ul. 11s. 6d. number of copies printed on large paper will not exceed the subscription list. The The Posthumous Works of the late Rev. John Skinner, episcopal clergyman, in Longside, Aberdeenshire, will shortly be published to subscribers, in two octavo volumes. An additional volume, containing a collection of the aur's poetry, is also nearly ready for publication. The second edition of á Treatise on Malting, by Mr. A work of great erudition and entertainment will short, late very learned divine. The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de For are printing in 10 volumes foolscap octavo. Music. Mr. Webbe intends to publish a large selection of his best Glees, &c. from his nine books (all of which are now quite out of print) with others that have never been published, in three volumes; the first of which will appear as soon the subscribers amount to one hundred and fifty. Novels and Romances. Miss Byron, author of the Englishwoman, has in the press a novel called the Ancient Castle and Modern Vills, or the Peer and the Alderman. Capt. Hewitson, author of the play of the Blind Boy, has in the press the Fallen Minister, and other Tales, from the German of Spies. Poetry Mr. G. Dyer is preparing a complete edition of his Poeti cal Writings, which will be published by subscription, four duodecimo volumes. Mr. Arthur Owen is dreparing for the press a small lume of Poems. 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Remarks on some Parts of Mr. Faber's Disse tation on the Prophecies, relative to the great period of 1200 years. 25. ter. Essays, on various Subjects. By George Walker, F.R.S. late Professor of Theology at the New College, and Presi dent of the Literary and Philosophical Society, ManchesTo which is prefixed a Memoir of the Author. By his Son. 2 vol. 8vo. 1. 18. Houghton's Five Essays on the Future Existence of Man; to which is prefixed a New Edition of his Sermone, revised. avo. 73. PROPOSITA PHILANTHROPICA. -Homo sum: Humani nihil a me alienum pulo. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL. At a Quarterly General Court, held this 4th day of May, 1809, Sir William Weller Pepys, Bart. in the Chair: Resolved, That the following appeal be made to the feelings of a humane and generous Public: "The benevolent attention of the Public is most earnestly intreated to the state of this Hospital. The Governors have hitherto been enabled to keep it open for the reception of Patients; but they must soon be under the painful necessity of still further limiting the number, while that of the wretched objects who solicit admission is daily increasing, unless immediate assistance be afforded, to enable them to make their income equal to their annual expenditure, which, notwithstanding the most rigid economy, they have, from the great increase in the price of every article, of late years found impracticable. In consequence of the above appeal, a benefit was granted in favour of the Charity, at the Italian Opera House, and Madame Catalaai was applied to by the governors to aid the other performers (who unanimously gave their assistance gratis) with her great abilities, which she refused, alledging that having entered into an engagement, for next winter, with Mr. Harris, one of the patentees of Covent Garden theatre, she could not sing anywhere else without his concurrence; however, the purpose was effected without her assistance, or that of Mr. Harris; and the managers have since published a card to the public, which we here insert; remarking, that we are truly happy the charity has benefited by the exertions of its friends," and we hope to see it as much attended to as a similar establishment at the east end of the town; for we cannot help acknowledging that a defalcation in the means of continuing such an establishment is a national disgrace, which we would gladly prevent; particularly as it has been eminently useful in relieving not only our own countrymen, but likewise really distressed FOREIGNERS!!! "The governors of the Middlesex Hospital beg leave to return their sincere thanks The money received for this humane purpose was principally collected by the friends of the hospital; for though it amounted to £2000 yet not £200 was gathered at the doors of the theatre. † Compare Panorama, Vol. VI. p. 488, for an account of the munificent assistance Jendered to Londop Hospital, Mile-end Road. for the liberal assistance which was so sease ably afforded to the hospital on Wednesda 21st of June: they are happy to say that will be sufficient to extricate them from present difficulties, but hope they may permitted, upon the present occasion, to mind a humane and generous public, such an important and invaluable estable ment can only be supported by the mean a regular and annual subscription." Subscriptions will be received by the T surers, John Morris, Esq. 21, Baker-stre William Fowler Jones, Esq. 17, Cavendi square; the Secretary, at the Hospital; at the Banking-houses of Messrs. Con Strand; Gosling and Sharpe, Fleet-stre Hoare, Fleet-street; Drummond, Chas cross; Hammersley, Pall-Mall; Herries Co. St. James's-street; Birch and Co. Ba street; March and Co. Berners-street; liams, Drury, and Co. Birchin-lane; Do Thornton, and Free, Bartholomew-l and at Foster, Lubbocks, and Co. Man House-street. CHARITY CHILDREN ANNIVERSARY June 1, the anniversary meeting of charity children belonging to the di schools in the metropolis, took place Paul's Cathedral; there were assembled the occasion about 8,000 children. Alth ten from each school were kept at home, account of a number of children fainting owing to the heat and the great length year, nevertheless, many boys and girls fain time they were obliged to sit. Their cha ing and singing had a very grand effect 100th and 104th Psalms, with the Halle jah chorus from the Messiah, and Coroa Anthem, from many infant vo may be imagined, but cannot be adequat described. The Duke of Cambridge, Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and ser supposed to be present about 18,000 persons persous of distinction, attended; there w this magnificent spectacle. The sermon preached by the Rev. C. Daubeny, LL Archdeacon of Sarum.-It is impossible us to express the heartfelt emotions we perienced at this truly patriotic exhibiti It is worthy the attendance of those who in the most remote parts of our island; sight would amply repay their journey; the cleanliness, the neatness, and the pectable appearance of so many thousands be seen only in Britain, and indeed ever the rising generation, form a coup-d'ail Briton ought to see it. We would suggest the conductors the propriety of shortening service, as the fatigue of attending so man hours is more than many of the children and even than some of the auditors can beat One of the psalms might be omitted, and th sermon shortened to the period of half DIDASCALIA. pur. It might perhaps add to the furthernce of the good intended by this charity if cheap edition of the sermon were printed, not one in twenty can possibly hear it closed their theatrical campaign for the past Since our last, the two winter theatres have then delivered,) and a copy of it sent to every eventful season. Nothing of novelty has ap e of the schools for the children to read as one their lessons for a week or a fortnight have we been present at any performance peared to demand our attention, nor indeed fter each anniversary. We deem it super-except the mutilation of The Critic, which ous to add, that care should be taken in our early days, afforded so much entertainthe composition of the sermon, to inpire the children, in addition to their other ment, when we witnessed the exertions of the inimitable King, Parsons, Palmer and Dodd. ties, with a sincere love for their country, "What a falling off is here; no one rticularly at a period so important as the resent-that country, which, in the midst of who, like ourselves, witnessed its original can have even an idea of it; except those expensive and tremendous a war, voluntarily cast. But such retrospects are painful-les inds means and resources, to protect and supus, by way of solace, introduce to our readers brt their innocent lives from poverty, as well the snares of vice and deformity. The collection at the door amounted, we nderstand, to upwards of £370. FRIENDS OF FOREIGNERS IN DISTRESS. On Sunday, June 18, a sermon was reached at St. Bride's Church by Rev. John Owen, A.M. of Fulham, in behalf of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress, efore his Royal Highness the Duke of Glouester, patron of the institution, when a ollection of £80. 18s. 6d. was made; and it the anniversary dinner at the City of LonJon Tavern, when his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester was in the chair, the voluntary contributions for the benefit of this laudable institution amounted to £340. 19s. ANIMALS' FRIEND. The bill introduced into the House of Lords, by Lord Erskine, and passed by that august body, has not experienced the same good fortune in the Commons House of Pars iament. It must be acknowledged, that the giving summary jurisdiction to magistrates without appeal, is a delicate proposition, and not to be rendered too familiar or ordinary, among us. We hope, nevertheless, that the objections against the intention of this proposed statute will be obviated, on farther conideration, during the recess; and that we shall have the satisfaction of seeing the dictates of humanity completely reconciled with the principles and practice of British liberty. We do not repeat the arguments used on this question here, as they will appear in their place in our PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY. Jews; and their Conversion.-It is computed, on the lowest calculation, that there are not less than thirty converted Jews and Jewesses in his Majesty's dominions. At the last meeting of the Missionary Society, was read a letter from Berlin, acquainting them that two learned Jews had embraced Christianity in that city, and were desirous of coming to England for the purpose of preaching to their brethren. " a morceau written at the time, by a distin guished rotary of the Muses, and which we believe has never yet been made public. -En passant, we have to remark, that on a late application by the proprietors of the Haymarket theatre to the Lord Chan cellor for settling their affairs, it appeared that Mr. Sheridan requested them not to perform the Critic at that particular period, referred to in Vol. IV. p. 923, of Pano rama, in consequence of the Spaniards' fighting for their independence.-As we then noticed the impropriety of its being played, we conceive it a duty incumbent on our impartiality to mention this circumstance so honourable to its author. The bashful maid shrinks from thy pointed jest, Strove to reform a loose, licentious age. And drown'd in tears + the sentimental Town. In Charles's sportive days of whim and wit, When wild debauch allur'd a monarch's smiles, Her throbbing breast, with love of pleasure smit, See the Suicide, a Comedy. + Comédie Larmoyante. How can I Wycherley or Congreve name, Whose jest impure our squeamish age alarms? Yet with such rakes, (ah! what a burning shame!) Thalia laugh'd, and yielded up her charms. Till sage repentance, and reflection meet, Reform'd the wanton in these pious times; Then, like Jane Shore, clad in a winding-sheet, Her tears aton'd for all her former crimes. A ray of grace beams from her humid eye, Lifting to heaven her defecated mind: Thus sea-born vapours soar into the sky, Leaving their gross terrestrial salts behind. A Magdalen devout, sins purg'd away, Freed both from mental and corporeal stain ; With tingling ears we heard her preach and pray, And cant, and catechise, in Drury Lane. Her buskin'd sister, fam'd thro' many an age, Restor'd Thalia to her name and blood; Since, hand in hand they weep along the stage, Like the sweet babes that wander'd thro' the wood. Ah! SHERIDAN, thy witty malice check, Charm'd by the magic of my soothing rhyme ; The buskin'a Muse must raise her voice, and deck Vulgar ideas in a strain sublime. "Sol sixty times, in dazzling glory bright, "Burnish'd the welkin with resplendent blaze ; "Chasing away the sullen shades of night, "The earth to 'pregnate with prolific rays." "Once and again, yon flambeau of the skies, "Athwart the bright etherial region borne, "Shed radiant lustre on each gazer's eyes, "Since Damon sunk beneath his Cælia's scorn. "Cælia, whose charms the amorous breezes court, "And from her ehizzled * blushes gently blow "The waving tresses + in delightful sport, "To fire the gazing world with beauty's glow." Thus the bold Muse to heav'n attempts to soar, "Past four o'clock, a heavy cloudy morn !" ‡ "Forget that hour! that all-revealing blush!" Here they are chizzled; Love's eternal work, "Beyond the pow'r of Time's erasing hand." The amorous gales sure never, in their sport, From such a forehead stirr'd the waving tresses, "To add more beauty to the gazing world." The Father's Revenge, a Tragedy, 1783. "The dawn is overcast, the morning low'rs, “And heavily in clouds brings on the day.” Cato. Daggers and bowls, love's phrenzy, passion's With horror freeze us; while we ravish'd a For life's dull round, on the romantic stage, What never was, nor is, nor c'er shall be. Thy wicked wit vitiates the public taste, No more Thalia lures the list'ning saints; And sage Melpomenè, by sneers debas'd, Excites our laughter at her blubbering plain Why so ambitious to usurp all praise, In pride of parts to aim at something new? 'Tho' fame's loud plaudits hail thy Comic Must You'd shine a Congreve and a Villars too. By self-conceit sustain'd, poor bards forlorn, Contemptuous wit and galling gibes despise As from the deep, by airy bladders borne, Fish mount aloft, and to the surface rise. In vain the sneer, the poignant taunt how vain Heroic bards such scoffs can well endure: For folly's taint has touch'd their addled brain, And wit's sharp salt their heads can never cut Deceiv'd by Parody's sarcastic vein, No more ev'n plaintive Otway we admire; No more are touch'd by Douglas' melting strain, Nor charm'd by Jephson's elegance and fire. In vain, the brightest Muse essay'd to please, And Genius fled with an indignant mien; At length true pathos, elegance, and ease, Restor'd lost splendour to the Tragic scene. Soul-rending SIDDONS! thy impassion'd tone, Instinctive grace, and action void of art, Speak Nature's self,-the energy alone, That melts the eye and vibrates on the heart. Maternal love, esteem, and mute despair, Conflicting beam, and o'er thy face expand, Till one faint smile illumes the brow of care, And Biron's + image prompts thy wavering hand. |