as may be fuppofed. In the outset of the work now before us (which we have not before noticed) party fpirit feemed rather too predominant; a blemifh which we are glad to fee fubfiding as the volumes advance. One excufe may, however, be offered for the prevalence of Opposition Wits-writers out of place have mott leifure for the exertion of literary talent. "The contents of the Fifth Volume, the Editor affures himfelt, will be found to comprife an unu'nat and pleafing v riety, and to have been selected with pe feet in partiality; and he ple 'ges himf If to ohferve the fame unbited conduct in the farther profecution of the work.” 184. A Letter to a Bihop, concerning Lectureships written several Years ago; epublished March, 1801. THE dependent fiate to which thefe fituations fubject the Clergy is to well known, that no new information is here offered. FOREIGN LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. 185. Abrégé de l'Histoire Universelle, pour la Direction des Jeunes Gens, &c. Par feu M. Vernet, Professeur à Geneve. Nouvelle Edition. A Londres. 1801. THIS little volume may be confidered as a moft comprehentive, and, at the fame time, a moft fimple and lucid coup d'œil of univerfal hittory. Some years fince, we understand, the prefent Editor accidentally picked up a copy of it at Geneva; and, much as he was pleafed with it, depended on finding more copies in London at the importers of foreign works; but, after ranfacking all theirs, and the fhops of fecond-hand books, never had fight of another copy in the courfe of five or fix years; and therefore took upon himfelf the hazard of reprinting it. Concurring with him in opinion, we chearfully recommend the work, which has evidently been drawn up by the hand of a mafter, perhaps the first man of literature, Roufleau excepted, that Geneva could boaft of in the laft century. The Editor had begun a continuation; but defifted, through fear of difparaging the original work by an heterogeneous union. 186. Hiftoire des Mathématiques, dans la édition, `confidérablement augmentée et prolongée jufque vers l'époque actuelle par E. Monturi de Pinftitut national. Tomes III. et IV achevés et publiés par Jerôme Delalande, de l'inftitut national. [With 19 plates, and the portraits of the late Montucl, and of Mr. Delalande.] Paris. IT is now upwards of 30 years fince Mr. Montucla published the first edition of the two firft volumes of this mathematics to the end of the 17th work, which contain the hiftory of century. This part was, however, incomplete; and the author made confiderable additions to thefe two first vohomes, which were likewife published about two years ago. The third and fourth volumes, which we now announce, and which comprize the hiftory of mathematics from the commencement of the 18th century to the prefent time, had never before appeared; though it is, perhaps, more rich in this refpect than any of thofe by which it was preceded, being that Grange, La Place, Delalande, &e. of Euler, Dalembert, Condorcet, La The Literary Publick has had the misfortune to lofe Mr. Montucla, when he was occupied in completing the two end was left imperfect by him, and a volumes. Of the third volume, the which are here very ably fapplied by great part of the fourth; the defects of Mr. Delalande, To the third volume he has prefixed a Preface, compofed by hinfelf; and has likewife added to the end of the fourth a life of Mr. Montucla, together with fuch a general Index to thefe two laft volumes as Mr. M. had fubjoined to the two fit. *P. 837, b. l. 14 -nd 44, for Desarx, read Dexos. INDEX INDICATORIUS. HORTICULUS, of Barton (whofe letter was NOT POST PAID), reques information as to the beft means of destroying he GOR-FLY, or SPINACH-BUG, in gardens. E. S. S. obferves, that the coin in our laft, fig. 5, p. 702, is not an angel of Henry VIII.; but a very common coin of Henry VII. and by no means valuable. In this abundant feason of PEACHES, a Correfpondent fuggefts, that the Sons of that fruit, dried, and pounded fine in a mortar, is a fovereign remedy for Pleurifies. It is to be fited, and he whole given in a fuitable vehicle. The fize of the foc to be fuited to the firength of the patient. A. Z. A. afks our advice We wish to encourage him in his very Ludable pursuit. The Memoirs of Mr. GIFFORD, by a VOLUNTEER; in our next.-N. Y's cor rections came to hand toolae for this month. . TO ENTHUSIAST.-By Mr. G. DZER ERE you, my friend, fome nimble. winged thing, [arghe, That could with eagle (peed extend your Then might you range the world, Then pierce each lonely place. Whether 'twene lazar houfe, or dungeon dreas, Or hil', or beetling cliff, or time-worn cave, Where Mifery fat and figh'd Her troubles, still unfeer; And here, perchance, at eve her hollow eye On ne hood tone at times might drop the tear Arance the dame, who mourn'd Her hapless children's fate; Then had you, gende friend, the chernic art Of twore young hes, that roves from Bow's to faw'r; How fondly might you cove! What balmy (weets infiale ! Then, left employment with what tende. Bill, [fores mix; Wondering, might you those hovey'd treaAnd form a fovereign balm To heal the mourner's heart! Were you, my friend, fome dart-emiting Go4, Like him, who piere'd in Grecia mortal hearts; How might you range the world, And find each gladfome place! Whether twas village-green, or city gav, How might you roving find each cheerful fcene, Where youths and maidens fmile, And carol thro" the day i And when, perchance, with joy-illumin'd exey [dance, Thoughtless of love, they frolick'd in the How might you throw your dart, And fit anfeen away! Then you again might change your tiny form, Stand farth the Gad, protector of the fair, Your head with roles crown'd, And in your hand a torch! Then might you light the lovers on their way, [their hearts, Then fing the fong, that fhould endear 'Till they thould love, and love, And still grow old in love! Ah! could you foodly climb yon orient fun, Ride on his beam, and travel round the world, How might you, crown'd with light, Yes! Friend, were you like that refulgent [penfe How might you in your daily courfe difLiht, liberty, and love, Still travelling to bliis! Were you but cease, Enthusiast, cease your speed; For what avail, O man, fantastic flights Heedlefs of what is true? You are not bee, nor fan, nor (prite, nor Of this poor clod of earth! And has not this poor earth, that very spot, Where thou art wont to rove, enough of range? Ahi where then won't thou move? Ceafe, then, Enthefiaft: thy fender bark, Thy bark fivill founder foen. VERSES Adreffed to a LITTLE BOY, at Bath, whe was to put on male attire (or, as it is commmonly called, be breeched) on bis FATHER'S BIRTH-DAY. BR RIGHT the moon rode thro' the sky; - They togther all were met; Hither, Robin Goodman, come, Or what virtue haft thou feen." "I to Bath my fteps have bent; Worthy of fo sweet a mind: "Let "Let fome treasure Puck poffe's, That he may this good child bless, OBERON. "This with pleasure we will grant; Nor fhalt thou a treasure want, Such as thall become the boy, And fhall give him Lifting joy. "When the year this birth-day brings He hall leave off childish things; We his prefent drefs will take, And for him a vefture make.. "Come, Titania, let each elf In this work employ itfelf; Let thy fairy-maids prepare, With our fays the talk to thare. "Robin, to the pastures round, Where the choiceft theep are found, Fly-the finest fleeces pluck, Hafte and bring them, gentle Pack." Strait his willing wings he plies, To the neighb'ring downs he flies; Of their fleeces robs the sheep, While the drowsy fhepherds fleep: With the prize he swift returns, While with joy his bolom burns; Quick the fairy train with kill, Pleas'd, perform their fov'reign's will. Some with ready zeal are (een Dext'roufly the fleece to clean;" Some from herbs a dye prepare; To card the wool's another's care; Some together ftrive to form Shuttles of the beetle's horn, Or the various works direct, While their fellows looms erect. Fairy-maidens then begin O'er the warp the woof to fling, Conftantly their fingers move Till at length the cloth is wove. Ready elfs the woollen dye; Then within the moon's beams dry: Near, an elfin taylor stands To receive it from their hands. Fairy labours foon are done: Long before the rifing fun They the promis'd vesture bring, And prefent it to the king. He their diligence commends; And for faithful Robin fends, Gives the treasure which he feeks, To him thus with kindness speaks: "Here, fweet Puck, a prefent fee, Worthy him and worthy thee. Hafte, prefent it to the boy; May he health and it enjoy ! "May his father's heart receive All the pleasure earth can give, As he thro' fucceeding years With fuccefs this fcion rears! "Let him ev'ry coming day "Now, good Puck, thy prefent bear Strait to Bath the gift he carries, ADIES, to minds difpos'd aright, Trifles adminifter delight, LA E'en Fire-fkreens ferve important ends, This for Mifs Sleech-and now, my Madams Thur That, as this focial stand and skreen B is fled, On the Death of HENRY BEWICKE. Efq. July 4; fee our Obituary this Month. EWICKE, farewell! the vita! frank [dead; And thou art number'd with the Glent Yet mèm'ry cafts a penfive look behind, To trace the virtues that adorn'd thy mind, And paints thee flow ly finking to the ton b, Far from the joys, th' endearing ties of home, No kindred near to watch each "(hort'ning breath," [of death." And "fmooth" with anxious care "the bed The humble poor thy early loss muft grieve, [relieve; Whole heart could pity, and whofe hand While oft at morning-dawn, or ev❜ning. fhade, [laid, They feek the facred spot where thou art Where fpreading trees their folemn foliage wave, [grave. And deck with sweetest flow'rs thy fylvan And long, dear youth, thy name shall be rever'd [fhar'd; By those who once thy fprightly converfe Who felt the charm of kindnefs fure to please, Of polish'd manners, elegance, and ease, And knew thee oft the mental feat prolong, With all th' enchanting pow'rs of wit and fong, Who now with forrow unaffected mourn, ELEGY on Mifs TEMPLE, eldeft Daughter of Colonel TEMPLE, who died July 11, 1802, at Bristol, But mystic Fate in vain would man define; Heav'n's dark decrees t'unfold who'd vainly dare? Confumption wan, alas! to youch fwern foe, [fraught band, Wav'd o'er hér tender frame his deathImpatient way'd; fuch beauty to forge, Such growing gace, provok'd tus fell demand. Malignant fyptoms hence, a fickly train, O'er her pale form their baneful influence fpreid; The rofe no more preferv'd its gay domain, my heart, No more her thrilling touch shall melt [sar; The trembling ftrings feft vibrate on my No more her mimic pencil's fplendid art Unite all tafte within its magic fphere. To her quick-kindling, her immortal fight, High Genius ope'd his mines of purelt ray, And Truth fell brightend with new frems of light The mighty realm of mind's eternal day. To wit, to raste, to elegance, was join'd All that in fentiment and feeling dwells; This thought in love's despair thall footh my mind, [meed excels. And wake that pride which Fame's proud Sprung from the fruitful lap of teeming May, The flow'r affumes its long-forgotten hue, Throws off th' unfightly mask of chill decay, And warm with op'ning (weets blooms But, once inbears'd in Death, the mould'ring forth anew; [frame Beams not again with radiant luftre crown'd, [claim, For ever muft these cheerful realms difForlorn, forgotten, lie in night profound. There in dark lodgements quietly repose Those limbs once taught with matchless [glows, grace to move; Tho' warm to Mem'ry's eye the portrait By Fancy colour'd, and bedeck'd by Love, Her form all bright in Glory's dazzling fmile Triumphantly my longing eyes furvey; Seraphic dreams my night's deep griefs beguile, And Faith illumines with celeftial ray. Newark, Aug. 27. F. C. T. SONNET A S thus, O eve! I ponder in thy reign, And on fome rock enlichen'd bank I lie, [outstretch'd eye, Conceal'd from view-and whilst my All"idly gazing," o'er Ceftria's * domain ; Or, as I mark the gentle rippling main, Ting'd with the gold of yonder Western sky; And fee the fombre fhadows as they fly In fportive fancy o'er the fringed plain : Sweet mem'ry then doth fill my mufing breast, And foft I con those happy moments o'er, When Myra first, with looks in mildness dreft, * Cheshire. ་ ་ SONNET, to the Earl of CARNARVON, On the defembodying of the Wiltshire Militia, 1802. ARNARVON, who from antient [friends, Through a long line of England's nobleft Whole firm command, yet all-engaging [obey; Cking defcends, way, Made Waltibire fons with cheerful hearts Health, fame, and all that mortals e'er com- STANZAS, addressed to B. BURGESS, Efq. on bis Marriage with Mifs BARRETT. E RE yet the Spring attains its round, Or May our fancy greets; We tread the gardens cultui'd mound, And hail its future sweets. Each foot with niceft care is drefs'd, The latent feed contains; The branches prun'd, the weeds fupprefs'd, Nature with prompt and lib`ral pow'r The rip'ning fruit, the op'ning flow'r, Such was thy beauteous lovely bride From parents love the guidance flow'd, Instruction did the rest. This garden deck'd with ev'ry grace, Nor baneful blight, or tempeft dire, One blooming hope destroy ! Till joyful harvest intervene, When |