and voyce, and wished neither prosperity nor safety to her selfe, which might not bee for their common good. As she passed by the Companyes of the City, standing in their liveryes, shee tooke particular knowledge of them, and graced them with many witty formalityes of speech. Shee diligently both observed and commended such devises as were presented unto her, and to that end sometimes caused her coach to stand still,

sometimes to be removed to places of best advantage for hearing and for sight; and in the mean time fairly intreated the people to be silent. And when shee understoode not the meaning of any representatione, or could not perfectly heare some speeches that wer made, shee caused the same to be declared unto her. ***When any good wishes were cast forth for her vertuous and religious government, shee would lift up her hands towards Heaven, and desire the people to answer, Amen. When it was told her that an auncient Citizen turned his heade backe and wept : 'I warrant you' (said shee) 'it is for joy ;' and so in very deede it was. She cheerfully received not only rich giftes from persons of worth, but Nosegayes, Floweres, Rose-marie branches, and such like presents, offered unto her from very meane persones, insomuch as it may truly be saide, that there was neyther courtesy nor cost cast away that daye uppon her. It is incredible how often shee caused her coach to staye, when any made offer to approach unto her, whither to make petitione, or whither to manifest their loving affectiones.

"Hereby the people, to whom no mu

sicke is soe sweete as the affability of ther Prince, were so strongly stirred to love and joye, that all men contended how they might most effectually testify the same; some with plausible acclamations, some with sober prayers, and many with silent and true-hearted teares, which were then seen to melt from their eyes. And afterwardes, departing home, they so stretched every thing to the highest streyne, that they inflamed the like affectiones in otheres. It is certaine, that thes high humilities, joyned to justice, are of greater power to winne the hearts of people than any, than all other vertues beside." p. 16.

Again, after giving the Queen's reply to the Parliament's recommendation to her of marriage, Hayward says, "These wer her wordes; there wanteth nothing but the grace wherewith shee delivered them, which gave such life to that which shee spake that not onely satisfied, but almost amazed, those that wer present. And, having once wonne

opinione, every poynt of her behaviour was afterwards observed, extolled, admired as excellent. And to this purpose have I declared this passage at large, that, thereby, we may perceive by what actions and abilityes shee advanced herselfe to the highest pitch both of love and feare with all her subjects, the true temper whereof is the heart of honour."

In editing this volume Mr. Bruce has, with his usual good judgment, abstained from any redundancy of illustration; but his notes, though they occupy little space, are valuable from the references they supply, and particularly from their very careful adjustment of dates. With the introductory memoir of the author-a matter hitherto deficient in our biographical literature, he has taken more than ordinary pains, and we beg to point it out to notice as by no means the least interesting portion of the volume.

Delicia Literariæ: a new volume of Table-Talk. 12mo.

THIS is a literary banquet composed of a variety of dishes, of foreign as well as home production, and very pleasantly seasoned with the attic salt of the Modern Athens. The editor has evinced much skill in connecting "old saws and modern instances ;" and frequently the illustration furnished to a fact or an opinion by juxta-position is as unexpected as it is apt and forcible. We give as a specimen the following article on

"MONACHISM. - One of the Oxford divines, whose writings are now much spoken of, has so expressed himself as if he wished the revival of some kind of Monachism. Great towns will never be evangelized merely by the parochial system; they are beyond the sphere of the parish priest, burdened as he is with the endearments and anxieties of a family.

It has lately come into my head, that the present state of things in England makes an opening for reviving the monastic system. ... I think of putting this view forward under the title of Project for reviving Religion in great towns.' Certainly colleges of unmarried priests (who might of course retire to a living when they could and liked,) would be the cheapest possible way of providing for the spiritual wants of a large population.. . . . . You must have dissent or monachism in a Christian country; so

him on every page, and accents diversified in use as in shape oppose a formidable barrier in every word." It appears that in Germany the want of Hebrew schoolbooks was felt and supplied by Wolfsjohn of Breslau, and Ben Zeeb of Vienna, both great Hebraists. From the works by the above authors this volume is selected of the purest Biblical Hebrew. It is divided into three sections; from the study of it, master of nearly all the particles, acquainted with most of the idioms, and in possession of the greater number of the words that occur in the Bible,-the student may approach the divine volume with a feeling of assurance that he will be able to unlock the treasures of its divine wisdom. Of the value of the work we think no doubt can be entertained, and we should confidently augur its success.

Mariamne, the last of the Asmonean Princesses. To take a favourable view of this tale it would be said that it possessed much splendour of description, variety of incidents, and many interesting changes of passion, and much striking development of character. The character of Mariamne is well sustained, and commands throughout our sympathy and admiration. On the unfavourable side it must be observed that many of the characters are faintly and imperfectly sketched, that of Cleopatra is a complete failure-that there is a kind of tumidity or exaggeration in the sentiments uttered; in which, as being beyond the ordinary line of our general feelings and affections, we cannot participate. The story also being drawn from Jewish history perhaps is not in itself inviting; and from the remoteness of the times and our ignorance of the habits and manners of the people, the details of such fictions can never be truly and naturally filled up. If the writer ventures beyond the outline, from want of knowledge he is sure to fail. We must add, however, that whoever was the author, is a person of talent, and apparently of poetical feeling; and wants, perhaps, only another canvass to make a more pleasing picture.

America and the American Church, by Rev. H. Caswall.-We recommend this volume as containing the fullest, and most important account of the Episcopal Church in America, of its rise, progress, and future prospects that we have ever seen. We hear that it is increasing with unprecedented rapidity, and that a thousand republican clergymen and five hundred thousand republican laymen are contending for a liturgy and for the "Sacred regimen of Bishops." The author justly remarks that "The wonderful progress

and improvement of the American Church serve to confute the Romanist, who asserts that the Church of England is sustained merely by the secular arm, and that in the event of her losing that support she must of necessity become extinct." The whole work will be read with pleasure and instruction, and the Appendix contains some curious information on population, climate,

&c.

Feltham's Resolves, Divine and Moral. 12mo. A very elegant reprint of a wellknown and ingenious work which has been praised as much as it deserves. For the character of the author the best works to consult are, Censura Literaria, vol. i. p. 24, vol. vii. p. 379. Burnet's Specimens, and Hallam's Introd. to Literary History. "There are some persons," says an ingenious writer, "who consider Charles the First as a sort of Christ the Second. The blasphemy is on record; Owen Feltham is the person who committed it." It is a pity that Mr. Pickering did not insert a curious and little-known poem of Feltham's that we possess, which has much merit; we quote four lines,

"Nor could he only in his native speech Robe his ripe thoughts; but even the copious, rich,

And lofty Greek with Latine did appear In him, as Orient in their proper sphere,"

&c.

This poem is not printed in his Lusoria. In our copy of this author's works we find several notes which we made in reading it; among others two or three passages which show that Pope was acquainted with them and turned them to advantage. In c. lvii. what is the meaning of the following sentence: "Lewd ones (i. e. vices) are like the mistaken Lanthorn in 88, which under pretence of guiding, will draw us into hazard and loss among our enemies." Does this allude to any false signals held out by the English, to mislead the Armada? We must say in justice that Mr. Pickering is the only publisher who puts forth new editions of works of standard value, amid the loads of modern rubbish that are making the press sweat and groan; but the most valuable work in the whole circle of English literature that he could give, would be a new and accurate edition of "Bacon de Dignitate et Augmentis Scientiarum," with a good introduction and notes. We also want the unpublished sermons of Jeremy Taylor.

A View of all Religions now extant among Mankind, &c. &c. By T. Conder. -We must do Mr. Conder the justice

to say, that his work evidently shows the care and labour with which it has been collected; and we must also add, (generally speaking) the fairness and impartiality with which the materials have been used; and when the author shows any leaning towards the opinions of the religious body to which he belongs, it is never manifested in any way unbecoming

the historian. The best authorities have been consulted and read, and a vast mass of curious and uncommon information has been the result of Mr. Conder's studies; and we know of no point connected with the history of religion, or the opinions of mankind upon it, in which this work may not be successfully consulted for the information required. It is altogether written in a very superior manner, with far wider information, than any of the previous works on the same subject.

and

Practical Sermons, by the Rev. W. M. Hunter. This volume is dedicated to the Lord Bishop of Barbadoes, to whom the author is chaplain. The sermons are plain, practical, and well composed. That on the character of Elijah, and some towards the conclusion of the volume, as the xv. and xvi. struck us as being well reasoned, and yet the reasons and arguments made level to common capacity. On the subject of Sermons, especially those addressed to the middle and lower ranks, it strikes us to ask whether it would not be as well for preachers not always so to use the word "Satan," as to convey the notion of personality; but to speak also of the principle of evil, as distinct from the person of the fallen Angel; on this subject we should like to know the opinion of our great divines.

Essays on Romanism, by the author of Essays on the Church.-This volume may be considered as a commentary on Dr. Wiseman's Lectures, in which the author's purpose is to confute the arguments advanced in favour of the Roman Religion and the Papal Supremacy. Differing from the author, as we do in many points, in his Essays on the Church, and his view of the Oxford Divinity, yet we gladly observe that he has here given a work very useful for the confutation of errors most widely spread, most triumphantly disclosed, and most actively inculcated. The progress of Roman Catholic doctrines in England at the present time, among the lower orders, is a fact worthy of the most accurate investigation as to its causes, as well as to the proper means of arresting its fatal progress.

Sir Redmond, a Metrical Romance. By Mrs. S. Thomas.-The only objection we have to Mrs. Thomas's Poem arises from her not having sufficiently studied the nature of English Metrical composition, consequently many of her verses are incorrect in measure, as

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"Many a warrior, knight, and lovely dame," is defective in a foot, and at p. 6. "For having held inviolate honour's laws," has a syllable too much; again, at p. 5, gone" and "borne" cannot be admitted as rhymes. We should advise her friend on whose judgment she has confito submit her future manuscripts to some dence; who will tell her that, in the present day, genius without correctness and knowledge will not procure fame.

Henry of Guise, by G. P. R. James, Esq. 3 vols.-Mr. James chose his subject with judgment,-one that was worthy of his pencil, and that could call forth the powers which he possesses, of vigorous description, both of nature, and of the human character; and we think that he has produced one of his most successful works. The interest of the story is not only well preserved, but increases strongly, as the fate of the Duke of Guise approaches its fearful termination; the circumstances attending which are brought together, and unfolded with good effect. The character of the boy "Ignati" is pleasing; that of the Abbé de Boisguerin drawn with skill; and, though we are unable to transcribe any parts of the work as specimens of its value, we can recommend it as one that, being a fiction, accompanies the real history of the time in no unworthy rivalry.

Minutiæ; or little things for Chrst's Flock. By Rev. J. W. Piers, Rector of Morden, &c.-The author has prefixed a very modest and becoming address to the reader in his little work : "Every star (he says) emits light. The least are not useless, though imperceptible to the human eye. Little things are beneficial and necessary, or God would not have made them. The smaller veins through which the blood circulates conduce to the welfare of the body. The widow's mite was accepted. If my mite of meditation may but be blessed to the poor of Christ's flock, they will with me join in giving glory to God," &c. The work itself consists of meditations and thoughts on difficult texts of Scripture,-which are justly deduced, plainly and simply expressed, and bearing marks of a very pious and devout mind.

WORKS OF GIBSON.

Mr. Gibson (who remains at Rome) will this year finish his Amazon, executed for Lord Grosvenor. This statue, which would be six feet high if the figure were upright, will be one of his best works. It has been his aim to combine the masculine character with the feminine form; and he has been very successful. In his Venus, exhibited last year, he endeavoured, somewhat in the same spirit, to give more of the severity of the style of sculpture as seen in the Venus of Mylos, than of the graces and delicacy which belong to the Medicean. Mr. Gibson is also proceeding with his second statue of Mr. Huskisson, intended for the Custom House at Liverpool. It is larger than the former, now in the Liverpool Cemetery, and is eight feet high. The right arm of the statue is down on the thigh, holding a scroll, whilst the left is placed across the breast near the face, the head bent a little forward, and looking downward in deep thought. All the artists who have seen this statue consider it to be Gibson's finest work, and as much surpassing his former statue of Huskisson. He has also lately completed a bas-relievo of Jocaste separating her sons Eteocles and Polynices when about to fight; and another, for the Earl of Carlisle, of Amalthea giving goat's milk to the infant Jupiter, intended to be placed over a chimney-piece. A Cupid disguised as a Shepherd is nearly finished for the Grand Duke of Russia; and a copy of Psyche carried by Zephyrs is in progress for his Imperial Highness.

His brother, Mr. Benj. Gibson, has lately sent to Liverpool a copy of the last mentioned work. He has an original composition in hand, of a Shepherd Boy and Dog, of the size of life.

add to the already well-deserved reputation of the painter of "The Trial of Lord William Russell." The point of time selected by Mr. Hayter is that at which her Majesty, seated in St. Edward's Chair, having been actually crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is attending to the most reverend prelate's exhortation from the steps of the altar.

PANORAMA OF BENARES.

Mr. Burford has just opened, at his lower and largest room in Leicester-sq. one of the most picturesque panoramas that his beautiful and fertile art has ever produced. The subject is the sacred Hindoo city of Benares, with its temples, some Mahomedan mosques, and splendid river scenery, enlivened with native vessels of every form and hue. The lucid brilliancy of the water throughout is admirable; and the shores are thronged with a busy concourse of devotees and inhabitants. A dark Hindoo corpse, committed to the sacred waters, is seen floating in its last bed of flags and rushes, and the greedy vultures are performing the needful, but (to European ideas) the horrid obsequies of the dead. Altogether, for a representation of Indian character, costume, and customs, this is a noble performance; and combines very striking features of land and water scenery.

In George-street, Hanover-square, Mr. Bewick has opened to view his excellent cartoons, or large studies, from the works of M. Angelo, the Prophets and Sybils, which adorn the Sistine Chapel at Rome, executed for the late President of the Royal Academy. Several other curious gems of art, particularly a copy of Cupid and Swans after Raffaelle, are also from the hand of the same artist.

A valuable set of pictures has also been received at the Ecole des Beaux Arts at Paris, being twelve large copies (18 feet by 12) of parts of paintings in the "Sixtine Chapel," by the late M. Sigalon; they are to be placed where his copy of "The Last Judgment" has long been fixed, in the chapel of the former convent of the Petits Augustins, now converted into the Ecole.

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