before the entrance of the King, with whom I was in conversation during the whole of that time. He is a devoted Royalist. In the reign of Louis XVI. he was a Colonel in the Army; was with the King during the whole of the horrid scenes of the Revolution, and for six years remained with the Royal Family. His son was their Page. His title is Le Marquis de Monguon.' When Napoleon was raised to the Throne, he threw up his commission, and retired in disgust to his chateau near Fontainbleau; where, although so near, he only once saw Buonaparte. He had two sons in the English army; one, I think he said, was a Colonel, and died in America. The Marquis is a most sensible feeling man, and the anecdotes he told me were delightful. He saw how much I was affected; and therefore took pleasure in relating his own history, and the sufferings of his King. He was deeply affected during his narrative; so much so, that from emotion he was several times unable to proceed. I had the pleasure of hearing him say, that seeing how much I entered into his feelings, and was affected at the relation of the sufferings of his King, he had not passed a few hours so happily for some years, as he adored the English, and was delighted at the opportunity of conversing with any of their country. Mrs. H. wore some Fleurs de lis, which she presented him with. He could hardly speak to thank her. The tears started into his eyes, as he took them from her. It was a mixed sensation of grief, on the recollection of the misfortunes of the Royal Family, and joy at their restoration.-Scott says

But woe awaits the country, when
She sees the tears of bearded men.'
Marmion, Canto V.

Yet surely there are other tears than

those of grief; and when they fall from the eyes of age, loyalty, and affection, they are the most grateful tribute a king can receive. The Parisians are notorious for their want of sincerity, and I cannot pretend to defend them; yet never did I witness more genuine af fection and joy, than in the circle where I sat in Notre Dame. Their feelings were elevated almost to wildness, and f confess, proud as I ever am of being born an Englishwoman, I never felt more happy, more gratified on this account, than on that day, Every one was eagerly endeavouring to speak, or look at the English; and when the King entered, many pressed forward, and said to us, We owe all these bless ings to you?' And could I be an EngGENT. MAG. October, 1814.

lishwoman born, and not be delighted at such a moment? I would not have bartered my little simple hat, for all the towering plumes or jewels in the world! I would not have exchanged my common English face, to have been the most celebrated belle on the Continent! Oh! how proud, how vain did I feel! yet not on my own account, but for dear happy England."

Smollett, we remember, inform shis Readers of the too prevalent custom in France of endeavouring to impose upon strangers by asking double the common price of commodities. This species of fraud the lady asserts to be quite a system in France in every line of business."

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"You may, if you please, purchase every thing at least a third cheaper box of flowers for one Napoleon, for than it is charged. I bought a little which the woman of the shop modestly asked me two, and this without much difficulty. Indeed they invariably expect that you will offer them considerably less than the sum they at first name. When I first arrived in Paris, I could not bear the idea of cheapening any thing, as one never dreams of it in England; yet, when I left it, I began to find that I had as much impudence in that way as any of the Parisians; and very coolly offered half or a third lees than they demanded, with which they were well satisfied: and this is one of the of France as my residence. I could not reasons why I should not like any part could I respect a people who gain their endure this continual battle; neither bread by such dishonest means."

The visit to St. Cloud will interest the reader, where the Authoress saw the King of Rome's little carriage which used to be drawn by bauble. Also, some very beautiful four sheep. It is a splendid little embroidery worked by Marie-Louise, her work-frame, and her piano-forte. She was, they say, a very good musician."

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of superior elegance; and brings into a systematic order, a vast body of information concerning the Wonders of the Universe, and the Ingenuity of Man in the various departments of science and the arts, according to the state of modern discovery and improvement.

"The direct scope of the Work is, to furnish a Literary Conservatory of rare, curious, and interesting productions, derived from all quarters, and from all ages of the world; from every branch of science so far as it can be rendered popular, and from every department of invention and discovery; from the most approved works of Travels and Antiquities; of Topography and general Geography; of Fossils and Mineralogy; of Natural History and Physiology; of Chemistry and Mecha

nics."

The division of NATURAL HISTORY comprises the following general sections; I. Astronomy.-II. Geology. -III. Botany. IV. Zoology.-V. Chorography, exhibiting a survey of the striking peculiarities in the general face of particular countries, or in the customs, habits, and manners, of their inhabitants; and VI. Physiology, embracing a view of extraordinary or peculiar powers evinced by mankind, or other animals.

The division of ARTS consists of, I. Chemistry, including Magnetisin, Electricity, Galvanism, or Voltaism; light and other subtile bodies; artificial heat and cold; the cohesibility of animal and vegetable fibres; Metals; Acids; Inflammables, &c.-II. Mechanics comprising Bridges, Hanging Gardens, Pyramids, Columns, Ruins, Sepulchral Monuments; Animal and inanimate forces, as of Man, Horses, Wind, and Waterworks, Steam and other Engines, Gunpowder and other elastic powers.

In Astronomy, the observations of Herschel are amply detailed; and in the structure of the Globe attention has been paid to the reports and experiments of the most intelligent travellers and philosophers. curiosities of the vegetable and animal kingdoms have been selected with judgment, and well delineated.

The

In the department of Natural History, much will be found in this judicious Collection to excite admiration and quicken curiosity; nor bave

the extraordinary efforts of man in the several branches of genius and industry been neglected.

The work may, indeed, be pronounced a compendious library of useful knowledge and rational entertainment.

38. A Brief Memorial on the Repeal of so much of the Statute 9 and 10 William III. as relates to Persons denying the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity; addressed to all who believe the Christian Religion to be a True Religion, and who are desirous of maintaining the Religious Institutions of their Ancestors. To which is prefixed, a Demonstration of the Three Great Truths of Christianity, together with Specimens of Unitarian Rejection of Scripture and of all Antiquity. By the Bishop of St. David's. 8vo.

THIS is a very masterly Tract, and deserves universal attention. The late repeal of the Laws " against Blasphemy and the open denial of the Doctrine of the Trinity," filled all the true friends of the Church with deep astonishment. The excellent Bishop, with many thousands, conceives such repeal will in its effects be injurious to Christianity, to the State, and to the Established Church. He disclaims, for himself and his Episcopal Brethren, the compliment paid by the great Leader of Unitarianism on the liberal and meritorious unanimity with which the repeal was suf fered to take place without opposition. The fact is, that when the Bill was proposed, the Right Reverend the Bishops had left London for their special and local duties: That its passage through the House of Commons was without discussion, and almost unknown to the Publick; whilst in the House of Lords it was moved, committed, reported, and passed, in the last week of the Session, with a "facility and expedition" which astonished even its friends. The Bishop of St. David's, in a forcible and manty strain of argument, objects to the repeal on account of its unseasonableness and inexpediency. He demon strates that Mr. Belsham has not in any of his writings invalidated the known evidences of Christ's Divinity, and of the Trinity; and has exhibited specimens of either wilful error or incorrigible ignorance, in Priestley first, and after him in Belsham's interpretation of Tertullian.-The Bi

shop

shop also shews many striking instances of the Unitarian rejection of genuine Scripture. What can be more puerile than obstinately to reject the first and second chapters of St. Luke, on no other authority than the single one of an antient heretic, whose name was Marcion? A copy of the obnoxious Bill is inserted, with a brief but most powerful and argumentative memorial on its probable pernicious consequences. It is no less singular and lamentable, that the Statute in favour of professed unbelievers in the Trinity, has been obtained at the very period when the greatest efforts are making to admit to the privileges of the Constitution opposers of the King's prerogative, and deniers of his Ecclesiastical Supremacy; in short, of those persons whom it was the principal object of the REFORMATION and REVOLUTION to exclude from the Throne and the Church-from the Royal Councilsthe Senate, and other high offices of trust and authority. We recommend very strongly this Tract to public notice, being of opinion that the learned Bishop, having first proved that Unitarianism is not Christianity, is justified in his conclusion, that it does not deserve the Legislative sanction of a Christian country.

39.

St. Athanasius's Creed explained, for the Advantage of Youth. By Olivia Wilmot Serres, Niece of the late Rev. James Wilmot, D. D. Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, &c. &c. 8vo. Pp. 19. Williams.

AS we should be sorry to misrepresent the good intentions of a Lady, or to impede her progress in this new road to the Temple of Fame; we shall transcribe her Introductory Address.

"To the Reverend the Clergy of
Great Britain.

"Having passed my tender years under the protection of my late respected uncle, the Rev. James Wilmot, D.D. late of Trinity College, Oxford; the study of Divinity has ever been satisfactory to my feelings.-Commiserating the ignorance of the uninstructed part of my fellow-beings, has induced me to attempt an Explanation of the Creed of St. Athanasius; at the same time sincerely hoping, the more capable part of mankind, the Reverend and the Dignified Clergy, will perfect what I have so indifferently endeavoured to compleat for the benefit of the Rising

care,

In me shall find eternal rest, for ever
And for ever!"

40. Margate!!! or Sketches amply descriptive of that celebrated Place of Resort, with its Environs, and caicubated to inculcate in the Mind of Youth a Fondness for the Productions of Nature and Art. By Mrs. Pilkington. Harris. 8vo. pp. 219.

THIS might very well be termed a "Margate Guide;" containing a good account of that place, and its dotes, for the amusement of young vicinity, under the form of Aneepeople, who might find it an enter taining and useful book on a visit

to the Isle of Thanet.

WE have had occasion to notice

former publications of this kind by the same Author, with whom we feel pleasure in renewing an acquaintance, and in turning over pages where we are secure of finding pure morality and instructive precepts combined with amusement and interest.

"The Son of a Genius" is in no respect inferior to the former Tales; and may serve as an useful warning, to shew the inutility, and even danger, of talent unaccompanied with proper application.

42: Always Happy!!! or, Anecdotes of

Felix and his sister Serena: A Tale.
Written for her Children by a Mother.
Harris. pp. 192.

IT is happy for the rising genera-, tion that writers of a superior class

do not disdain to employ the pen in their service; and it is now found easy to render familiar subjects intelligible to the infant mind by plain and simple illustrations in elegant language. This is a very material advantage; and Authors who will thus condescend to instruct, are rendering service to the world at large. This little work of "Always Happy!" is written certainly by an enlightened female, who has been very judicious in the formation of an interesting story. In which opinion, we flatter ourselves, such of our Readers who may be induced to peruse it, will coincide with us.

43. The Holiday Reward; or, Tales to instruct and amuse Good Children, during the Christmas and Midsummer Vacations. By Mrs. Ventum. Harris, pp. 168.

THIS would prove a very pretty and acceptable present to add to the Juvenile Library, containing eight instructive and most entertaining Tales. The story of "Industry and Idleness" is very impressively exemplified in William Wellings and Edward Travers. "The Industrious and Pious Sailor Boy" conveys an admirable moral, and there are many beyond the first stage of childhood, who might at least derive amusement, if not information, from these wellwritten Tales.

44. The Little Scholar's Mirror· consisting of instructive and amusing Tales. By a Lady. Harris. 12mo. pp. 234.

THERE is no vehicle by which instruction can be so pleasantly, and at the same time so effectually conveyed to the young mind, as by the well-constructed and well-adapted Tale. Our young friends will find in the "Little Scholar's Mirror," whilst their fancy is beguiled with amusement, many excitements to virtuous exertions, and warning examples against vice. The Tale on "Imprudence" may caution the giddy to restrain themselves in their hours of sport. And "The Friends," present a noble instance of honour and integrity. Many useful applications may also be made from the other Tales.

45. Original Letters of Advice to a Young Lady. By the Author of "The Polite Reasoner." Souter, 12mo. pp. 84. THESE Letters are by a female Anthor, who, in a modest preface, claims only the merit of good intentions; a meed of praise we are by no means disposed to withhold. On the numerous subjects treated of, are some very excellent observations, but so strangely introduced and thrown together, that the title of Original Letters is most aptly applied.

12. A Madrigal for Six Voices, inscribed to J. Fisher, Esq. by the Composer, Sam. Webbe, senr. pp. 10. 3s. 6d.—A Motett, for Six Voices, inscribed to J. P. Salomon, Esq. by the Composer, Sam. Webbe, junr. pp. 8. 3s. 6d.-A Madrigal, for Four Voices, inscribed to William Linley, Esq. by the Composer, Samuel Webbe, junr. pp. 6. 2s.* THE principal distinction between madrigal and motet, at present, is, that the subject of the words of the former are pastoral, and that of the latter, religious. The modern names of these, according to Doctor Crotch, are glee, and serious glee, notwith

Published by Mr. Webbe, jun. 33, Newman-street, London.

HAYDN. standing the received sense of the word glee. Yet he remarks that a madrigal generally consists of more than four vocal parts, while we observe that a glee usually consists of only three or four. Dr. Burney defines a glee to be "a song of three or more parts, upon a gay or merry subject, in which all the voices begin and end together, singing the same words." The melody of madrigals is distributed among the various parts more equally than the melody of glees, or, technically speaking, is more in the polyodic style; and the different voices cross and imitate one another more frequently: the harmony too is commonly more elaborate, and the modulation more

antique,