1. That God created the chaos, oux | fluids, and are become concreted into arTwo, in a liquid state, baving the essence gillaceous, micaceous, aluminous, or porceof all things within itself. laneous schistus, leaving the weaker masses in beds of variegated, waved, and striated clay. The alluvial warp is therefore regarded as the matrix in which all those essences acted: consequently, all transitiou rocks are less hard than the primitive. 2. That each mineral, whether of earth, of stone, of metal, or of combustible mat ter, has its peculiar and unalterable es sence, which collected by affinities, curdled in the chaos, and produced its formations by chrystallized concretions. 3. That expansion, being the inseparable result of crystallization, the mountains rose spontaneously, oblated the yet soft masses by pressure, and threw them into every possible position. Many rocks would hereby become so fractured, as to be traversed by wedge-shaped rocks of other genera, or such rocks might be formed between them. 4. Clays being the exuding sediment of these operations, would soften off all pri mitive rocks by gueiss, or by schistus, and being profusely deposited on the surface of the orb by the turbid waters, would leave the fine shapes of landscape in their retreat from the mountains. In professor Jameson's mineralogy of the Scottish islands, we have a well executed plate of the vertical strata washed by the sea at Portsoy, in which the wide beds of schistus alternate in colour with the white marble on one side, and with the greenstone on the other. 5. That from the creation to the deluge, innumerable formatious would take place, as well on the surface of the earth, as in its deep recesses, which are now utterly inscrutable to the most enlightened science. 9. That as every chemical process of mixed substances instantly proceeds to action, whether of decomposition, or of orga uization, so in those huge masses of deposits from the tides, the formations would presently take effect, and must of necessity do so, giving hardness to the new formed strata, as the waters exuded, and leaving the larger crystals at leisure to perfect their figures in the rocks. Hence the upper surface of all transition rocks must be covered with fragments and conglomerate masses of the nether strata, as investigation every where demonstrates to be the case; they being all formed during the 270 days in which the waters prevailed on the earth." 10. That as the rains of the deluge fell for forty days, and the waters increased in every tide for a hundred and fifty days; and as the decrease of the tides continued a hundred and twenty days, we may be assured, on the most probable principles, that those decreasing tides would ́ make, în many places, tremendous attacks on the new-formed rocks, leaving them craggy and bare, and hurl many of their blocks and masses from elevated summits. 11. That all minerals, whether of the 6. That the whole earth was washed, metallic or of the siliceous class, proceed.. much desolated, and, often, deeply strati-ing from their essential fluids, have, wherfied, by the long continued flux and reflux ever they chose to concrete, seized the of diluvian tides. Consequently, while the clays and fossils, and converted them into interior of mountains, which opposed a firm their own essence. barrier to the deluge, remain primitive, their declivities, aud calmer bosoms, are mostly alluvial. 7. That all minerals of the old world once concreted, would retain their primi. tive figure, and be laid on in beds of sand, gravel, and conglomerate rocks, except in cases where they have been decomposed, as in the chalk, &c. But that all strata of clays, beiug invigorated with strength from the sea, would almost instantly become exposed to a chemical conflict, be seized in the succession of strata by the different es sences, and formed into beds of grauíte, gueiss, schistus, porphyry, marble, gypsum, sandstone, puddingstone, brecchia, limestoue, and chalk, consonant to the laws of the essence by which they were seized. 8. That the different beds of argillaceous earths, not formed into the harder rocks, have nevertheless been seized by congenial Indian Church History; or an account of the first planting of the Gospel in Syria, Mesopotamia, and India; with an accurate relation of the first Christian Missions in China. By Thomas Yeates. 8vo. 6s. Maxwell, London. 1818. The History of the Oriental Churches is a desideratum in the ecclesiastical histories generally extant. The few notices of those churches, which occur in Mosheim's, Milner's, and other more elaborate compilations, fall exceedingly short of their importance, and bear little or no proportion to that of the Protestant Churches of Europe. The very interesting notices relative to the modern state of the their labours may even yet be consulted with advantage. To these have succeeded the elaborate works of Bonnycastle, Wood, Bridge, Dealtry, and others. Within the short space of five weeks, we have seen not fewer than three or four new treatises announced, professing to communicate the elements of Algebra. Two of these are now befor us, both executed for different classes of Students, and both deserving of commendation. Mr. Harris's Work is avowedly ar rauged on the plan of that well known^ and very useful treatise on Arithmetic, Walkingham.e's Tutor's Assistant. It is divided into seven parts, treating on the following Topics, viz: Syrian Churches in India, contained in tant. The First Principles of Algebra, designed for the use of Students. By T. W. C. Edwards, M. A. crown 8vo. 6s. 6d. lley, London, 1818. 1. The Elements of Algebra, plain and fractional; with concise Explanations and numerous Examples, with their Answers annexed. 2. Equations, both simple and quadratic; Ratios, &c. with the first steps for the Solution of the more difficult Problems. 3. The application of Algebra to the Investigation and Extension of the Rules of Arithmetic. 4. Dynamics, or First Principles of Me 5 The Application of Algebra to Geometry, with Diagrams. 6. The Resolation of Equations by Approximation; and Indeterminate Analy 7. A numerous and miscellaneous Collection of Examples, for further Practice. his book not only a cheap, but also a very valuable manual, both for the use of Schools and also for private study. It is a prominent feature of Mr. Harris's work, to lead the student to an early acquaintance with the use of Algebra, in the mixed Mathematics, by applying the practice of equations to the investigation and extension of their It certainly augurs well of the system first principles. His definitions and of instruction which appears to be gain-theorems are very neat, and we think ing ground in Schools, that very considerable attention is paid to the study of Mathematics. Of this science, Algebra has long been regarded as the key stone, Mr. Edwards's treatise is calculated and has been treated with various sucfor a higher class of mathematical stucess by numerous eminent writers. dents. He has explored the funda Among these, the productions of our mental principles of the science of Allearned countrymen, Saunderson, Simp-gebra, and has developed them with son, and Mc Laurin, were long considered as the best on the subject, and *See an account of this work in the LJT. PAN. N.S. Vol. X. pp. 619-631. much precision, at the same time blending utility with brevity and elegance. The Binomial Theorem, the use of Logarithms, and the doctrines of propor How oft from "trifles light as air," arise, tion, imaginary quantities, and equa- The Church her own Enemy. Let- The title of these letters so amply states the subjects of their contents, as to render any analysis of them, on our part, unnecessary. The author has adduced some strong facts in support of the assertions contained in his title page, and writes with great earnestness. In the mean time, while the adversaries of the above-mentioned societies are fulminating their harmless thunders against them, the societies are silently prosecuting their laudable objects; and the torrent of objections, which were poured forth in order to overwhelm them, have only had the effect of increasing their resources, and giving new vigour and success to their benevolent efforts in the diffusion of Christian Knowledge.-A second and improved edition of these Letters was announced while this artıcle was preparing for the press. Poems on Various Subjects. By Miss THESE poems, which are graced by a respectable list of subscribers, exhibit much taste and feeling. The Eng lish Sapphics on the Deity and on Man, and one or two hymns, are executed with least success. We give an extract or two for the gratification of our readers. To an Offended Friend. As on one stem both rose and brier we find, Nor longer priz'd are friendship's sacred ties, If midst its leaves one rankling thorn you spy; Nor would you shun the glorious face of day, That friends are false, alas! who has not felt, bow'd To friendship's voice, and own'd it's pow'r- way. If we had had the misfortune to have had a difference with our fair authoress, we could not have retained our indignation after such an address. The following verses On the Ruins of a Castle are both pleasing and pic turesque. 'Mid Snowden's tow'ring heights, ou Cambria's shore, An ancient pile in ruin'd grandeur stands; Whose massy gates and stately halls no more Admit the sons of mirth, or village bands. Oft has the full-ton'd organ's pealing note, With sound melodious caught the listening As, wafted by the breeze o'er hills remote, swain ; It swell'd harmonious in the distant plain. The shout of mirth, and festive song of joy; Its mould'ring walls in ruin now are laid, Literary Register. Authors, Editors, and Publishers, are particularly requested to forward to the Literary Panorama Office, post paid, on or before the 19th day of each month, the titles, prices, and other particulars of works in hand, or published, for this department of the work. Mr. Edwards, author of a Treatise on Algebra, is printing a Treatise on the Latin and Greek Prosodies, in which all difficulties relating to accent and quantity are ex lowing engravings of early specimens of BIOGRAPHY. The second edition of Miss Lucy Aikiu's Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth will appear on Wednesday the 2nd of Sep tember. Mr. Colburn has just received from the continent, and is preparing for immediate publication, The Life of Las Casas, up to bis return from St. Helena; communicated by himself. Containing authentic details respecting the voyage to, the residence, the manner of living, and the treatment of Buonaparte, at St. Helena. Also some let ters which were not forwarded to their des tination by the British Government. The Memoirs of Count Grammont are about to be published, printed elegantly in two pocket volumes, and at a moderate price. This highly distinguished work, which was written by count Hamilton, owes its celebrity as much to the graces of its narrative, as to the rich store of secret anecdote with which it abounds, of distinguished personages of the court of Charles and James II. It has been published hitherto in an expensive form, which must bave prevented that general circulation to which it would otherwise have attained, that obstacle will be removed by the present edition. Preparing for publication, Historical Class Reading. By Mr. J. Williams. Mr. Alexander Jamieson, author of a Treatise on the Construction of Maps, has now in the press a Grammar of Logic, and In the press, Letters on French History," for the use of schools. By J. Bigland, au thor of Letters on English History, &c. Miss Trimmer is preparing a Sequel to Mrs. Trimmer's Introduction to the Knowledge of Nature and the Scriptures. Speedily will be published, Early Genius, exemplified in the juvenile pursuits of eminent foreigners. lished (dedicated to the youth of the British In the course of September will be pubisles,) the Fables of Esop, and others, with designs on wood. By Thomas Bewick. LAW. Mr. Mascall, a barrister of Lincoln's Inn, has in the press, a Digest of the Law of the Distribution of the Personal Estates of Intestates. MEDICINE. In the press, Directions for the Treatment of Persons who have taken Poison and those in a state of Suspended Animation, &c. &c. By M. P. Orfila. Translated from the French. Medico Chirurgical Transactions, vol. IX. part I. will soon be published. Mr. Carmichael has in the press, Observations on the Symptoms and Specific Distinctions of Venereal Diseases, interspersed with hints for the more effectual prosecution of the present inquiry into the uses and abuses of mercury in that treatment. Speedily will be pablished, a Succinct Account of the Contagious Fever of this Country, as exemplified in the epidemic now prevailing in London, with the appropriate method of treatment as practised in the House of Recovery. To which are, added, Observations on the Nature and Properties of Contagion, tending to correct the popular notions on this subject, and pointing out the means of prevention. By Thomas Bateman, M.D. F.L.S. physician to the public dispensary, and consulting physician to the Fever Institution in Lon don, &c. &c. The little Treatise, lately announced, on the Art of Preserving the Feet, is just ready for publication. MISCELLANIES. a Grammar of Rhetoric. These works are constructed upon principles not hitherto adopted in didactic books, except in Mr. Sir Charles Morgan (already so well Jamieson's edition of Adams's Elements of known to the literary world by his Appen Useful Knowledge. The Grammar of Lo-dixes to Lady Morgan's work on France) gic will appear early in September, and the has just put to press his Sketches of the Grammar of Rhetoric towards the end of Philosophy of Life. Autumn. Lady Morgan is also now in London, superintending the printing of another national tale, entitled Florence Macarthy. A series of Essays ou English Manners, on the Plan of the Tatler, Looker on, &c. | Is now in the course of publication in the Literary Gazette They are written by a noble author, who has assumed the name of the Hermit in London. Sentimental Scenes, selected from cele brated plays, by John Wilson, will soon be published. Shortly will be published, in 8vo. The Nativity of her Royal Highness the late Princess Charlotte Augusta; calculated from the astronomical tables of Dr Edmund Ha'ley, late Regius Professor of Astronomy at Greenwich; including every arc of direction in the zodiac and mundo, with their genuine and natural effects, combined with the measure of time, used and practised by the learned Claudius Ptolomy, and adjusted in proportion to the sun's geocentric motion in the ecliptic. To which is added, au important and interesting calculation of seven remarkable nativities, the parties being now living. By John Worsdale, senior. Dr. Brewster has in the press, a Treatise on the Kaleidoscope, including an account of the different forms in which some inge nious opticians have fitted up that instru ment. on Original Sin, Freewill, Grace, Regene-· VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. In the press, a Narrative of the Wreck of the ship Oswego, on the coast of South Barbary, and of the Sufferings of the Master and Crew while in Bondage among the Arabs; interspersed with numerous remarks upon the country and its inhabitants, and concerning the peculiar perils of the coast. By Judah Paddock, her late master, Mr Kotzebue is preparing an Account of the Russian Embassy to Persia, which is ́ intended to appear at the same time at London and Weimar. Mr. Rich will publish, in the course of the present month a Second Memoir of Babylon; containing an inquiry into the correspondence between the ancient descriptions of Babylon and the remains still visible on the site. Suggested by the "Remarks" of Major Rennel, published in th Archæologia. Dr. Spiker, one of the librarians of his Majesty the King of Prussia, who reIn the press, the Transactions of the Licently visited this country for literary and terary Society of Bombay, in 4to. with uumerous engravings. Mr. Brougham is preparing for publication a Letter to Sir Samuel Romilly on the abuse of Public Charities. NATURAL HISTORY. The Rev. Dr. John Fleming will soon publish, a General View of the Structure, Function, and Classification of Animals, illustrated by engravings. NOVELS. scientific objects, has published in German, the first volume of his Tour through Eugland, Wales, and Scotland. The work will extend to three volumes, a translation of which will be published here, under the authority of, and with some additional remarks, by the author. BOOKS PUBLISHED. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Catalogue of a curious and valuable ColCampbell, or the Scottish Probationer, a lection of Books, in various languages, denovel, in 3 vols. 12mo. will shortly appear.partments, and classes of literature. By Mr. Soane has in the press, Udine, a fairy romance, translated from the German of Barou de la Motte Fouque. POETRY. It will be gratifying to the lovers of Scottish literature to be informed, that a volume of poems and songs, chiefly in the Scottish dialect, by the late Richard Gall, is in the press. Mr. Gall died several years ago, in the bloom of youth, when his genius and taste had introduced him to gentlemen eminent in the literary world. He enjoyed the friendship and correspondence of Burns, Campbell, Macneill, and other celebrated poets of the day. W. Ford, Manchester, 8vo. 1s. 6d. A List of the numbers and of the valu- ' able Library, and Collection of Prints, Drawings, and Pictures, of W. Roscoe, Esq. which were sold at Liverpool, in 1816. 8vo. 7s. BIOGRAPHY. Memoirs Biographical, Critical, and Literary, of the most eminent Physicians and Surgeons of the present time in the united Kingdom, with a choice collection of their prescriptions, and a specification of the diseases for which they were given, forming a complete modern extemporaneous pharmacopæia. To which is added, an account of the different medical institutions in the The Rev. H. J. Todd is preparing a work metropolis, scientific and charitable. Svo. THEOLOGY. |