Thou need'st not helm nor cuirass now,

-Beyond the Grecian hero's boast,—
Thou wilt not quail thy naked brow,
Nor shrink before a myriad host,--
For head and heel alike are sound,
A thousand arrows cannot wound!

Thy mother is not in thy dreams,
With that wild, widow'd look she wore
The day-how long to her it seems!-
She kiss'd thee, at the cottage door,
And sicken'd at the sounds of joy
That bore away her only boy!

Sleep, soldier!-let thy mother wait,
To hear thy bugle on the blast;
Thy dog, perhaps, may find the gate
And bid her home to thee at last ;-
He cannot tell a sadder tale
Than did thy clarion on the gale,
When last-and far away-she heard its
lingering echoes fail!

In conclusion we observe, that while the embellishments of this volume are scarcely, if at all, inferior to those of the Literary Souvenir-the prose part is perhaps superior. But comparisons are odious at all times, and more especially between such rivals as Mr Watts and Mr Hervey. We have a sincere regard for them both (though we never saw either,) and a free literary trade is best for all men of talents.

Why so laudatory this month, old Christopher? methinks we hear muttered by some pluckless Tory, or some trimming Whig. Because we have been dealing (as in this article) with gentlemen-both editors and publishers. But woe be unto some half score of scribes, in a month or two-yes, woe be unto them-for the asses shall be flayed alive, ears and all, and sent scouring along Grub-street in raw material. The world will acknowledge that it never heard braying till that day-and ONE ANIMAL especially will be seen and heard to open his jaws to such an apochryphal extent, that in future ages the best authenticated accounts of his achievements will with difficulty find admittance into systems of natural history.

Mr Alaric Watts has announced a volume of Poems under the title of "Lyrics of the Heart."

Stories for the Christmas Week. In 2 vols.

A Translation of La Secchia Rapita, or the Rape of the Bucket; an Heroi-Comical Poem in Twelve Cantos. From the Italian of Alessandro Tassoni. With Notes, by James Atkinson, Esq. In 2 duodecimo volumes.

A Comparative View of the Different Institutions for the Assurance of Lives, in which every question that can interest the Assurer is discussed, is preparing for the press. By Charles Babbage, Esq., A.M. F.R.S. Lond. Edin. &c. It will contain extensive Tables of the Rates charged at all the Offices, as well as of the Profit made by each at various ages; together with some new Tables of the Rates of Mortality.

The Divina Commedia of Dante Alighieri, with an Analytical Comment, by Gabriel Rossetti, is announced. In 6 vols.

The Life of General Wolfe, from Original Documents, is about to appear in a form similar to Mr Southey's "Life of Nelson."

Papers and Collections of Sir Robert Wilmot, Bart., sometime Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland will soon appear. The Story of Isabel. By the author of "The Favourite of Nature."

A Romance, to be entitled "The Last Man," from the pen of Mrs Shelley, is in a state of considerable forwardness.

The Prophets and Apostles Compared. An Essay, proving the ulterior application of the Prophetic Writings; with a Table annexed, explaining the Two Thousand Three Hundred Days of Daniel, is in the press.

A Fourth Volume of Mr Stewart Rose's Orlando Furioso, will soon make its appear

ance.

The author of "The Pilot" has announced a new Novel, to be entitled "The Last of the Mohicans."

A Treatise on the Diseases of Children, by William P. Dewees, M.D. is announced for early publication.

A work is announced, under the title of "The History of the Assassins," from Oriental Authorities. Translated from the German of Jos. Von Hanmer. With Notes and Illustrations.

The Second Number of the Architectural Antiquities of Normandy, by Mr Pugin, will soon be published.

A History of the United States of America, from their first settlement as Colonies, to the close of the War with Great Britain in 1815, will soon appear.

The Fourth Part of Mr Bellamy's Translation of the Bible.

A work, under the title of "The Reign of Terror," is announced; consisting of a Collection of Authentic Narratives, by Eyewitnesses, of the Horrors committed by the

Revolutionary Government of France, under Marat and Robespierre.

A new weekly publication, entitled, "The Spirit and Manners of the Age," will appear in January next. To be conducted by the author of "The Evangelical Rambler."

A Memoir of the Court of Henry the Eighth, including an Account of the Monastic Institutions in England at that Period, will soon appear.

A Comparative View of Christianity, and all other Forms of Religion is announced by Dr Brown.

The Book of Churches and Sects, by Mr Boone, is on the eve of publication.

Mr M. T. Sadler is preparing for publication, a Defence of the Principle of the Poor Laws, in answer to their impugners, Mr Malthus, Dr Chalmers and others. Together with suggestions for their improvement, as well as for bettering the character and condition of the labouring classes. To which will be added, an Essay on Population, in disproof of the superfecundity of the human race, and establishing, by induction, a contrary theory.

A new edition of Moore's Irish Melodies, in separate Songs, with the Music, is announced for early publication.

Shortly will be published, The Domestic Preacher; or Short Discourses from the MSS. of some eminent Ministers.

The Second Volume of Mr Godwin's History of the Commonwealth, is just ready for publication.

Mrs Bray has nearly ready for the press, an Historical Romance, entitled De Foix, or Sketches of the Manners and Customs of the Fourteenth Century.

Mr Garrow, of St John's College, Cambridge, has announced a History of Lymington and its immediate Vicinity, with a Brief Account of its Vegetable and Mineral Productions.

The author of "Solace of an Invalid," is preparing a work to be entitled, "Facts and Fancies, or Mental Diversions."

An Historical and Topographical Descrip tion of Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk, including the Sixteen Parishes and Hamlets of the Half-hundred of Lothingland, in Suffolk, will soon appear, from the pen of Mr J. H. Druery.

The Third and Fourth Volumes of Kirby and Spence's Introduction to Entomology, or Elements of the Natural History of Insects, will soon appear.

A work on the Infantry Movements, by the author of the "British Drill," (Capt. Barow Suasso,) is announced. In the preface, we are informed, a new mode of Exercise for the Foot is proposed.

Mr Murray projects a Collected Series of his Publications in Monthly Numbers. He begins with Modern Voyages, and in these, with Ross and Parry's First Expedition.

Travels of the Russian Mission through Mongolia to China, and Residence in Pekin,

in the Years 1820, 1821, by George Timkowski, will soon be published.

A Letter to Thomas Fowell Buxton, Esq. M.P. containing Statements respecting the Profits on Capital employed in Working Mines in England, with an Inquiry as to the Success likely to attend similar undertakings in Mexico, by John Taylor, Esq., is in the press.

Preparing for publication, in one volume, uniformly printed with Dr Todd's edition of Johnson's Dictionary, Etymons of Eng. lish Words. By John Thompson, late Private Secretary to the Marquis of Hastings, in India.

The History of the Church of England, during the Reign of King Henry the Eighth, by the Rev. Henry Soames, is announced.

The Memoirs of the Prince de Montbarry, will soon appear.

Messrs Hurst, Robinson, and Co. announce a New Series of the Monthly Review, to commence on the 1st of January next. The Numbers of that work which have been published since August last, exhibit a very visible improvement, both in the style, the variety, and the spirit of the articles. Among its principal contributors, we understand, are some of the most distinguished literary men of the day.

A Digest of the Evidence taken before the Select Committees of the two Houses of Parliament, appointed to inquire into the

State of Ireland. With Notes Historical and Explanatory. In 2 vols. 8vo.

Vindicia Christianæ ; a Comparative Estimate of the Genius and Tendency of the Greek, the Hindu, the Mahometan, and the Christian Religions. By the Rev. Jerome Alley, LL.B. M.R.I.A. &c. &c. In 1 large vol. 8vo.

A new edition of Smith's Wealth of Nations; in one vol. 8vo, with a Life of the Author. A Preliminary Dissertation, tracing the Progress of Political Science, and containing a View of its present State, will be prefixed. Notes upon the text will be subjoined.

The First Number of Bolster's Quarterly Magazine is to appear in London. Edinburgh, and Dublin, on the 1st of February. It is the only Literary Journal in Ireland, and the editor has secured the assistance of many writers of distinguished talent. So great is the interest excited in the sister kingdom by the announcement of this publication, that nearly 1000 subscribers have already come forward to its support.

The First Number of a new Monthly Work, of some originality of pretension, entitled "The Time Piece," will appear on the 1st of March. It will consist chiefly of Sketches of Society, and disquisitions on the more popular parts of literature, and its history.

On the 25th of January next will be published, in 3 vols. post 8vo, Woodstock, a Tale of the Long Parliament. By the author of "Waverley," &c.

A new periodical work is announced, under the title of the Edinburgh Theological Magazine. No. I. to appear in January

next.

A Second Edition of a Treatise on the Law of Evidence. By George Tait, Esq. Advocate.

A Sermon preached on the Sunday after the Funeral of the Rev. William Gillespie, Minister of Kells. By the Rev. A. Macgowan, Minister of Dairy. 8vo.

Martyoufle, a Tragedy. By Thomas Aird, Esq. 8vo.

Annals of the House of Hanover, collected and arranged by Andrew Halliday, M.D. A New Edition of the Grave, and other Poems, by Robert Blair; as collected by Dr Robert Anderson; to which is prefixed a Life of the Author, is in the press, and will be ready for publication in the course of next month.

The Edinburgh Annual Register, for the Year 1825. 1 vol. 8vo.

A Painting, illustrative of "Burns's Jolly Beggars," has just been finished by Mr A. Henderson, of Glasgow, from which a Mezzotinto Engraving, on Steel, is announced for publication.

An Encyclopædia of Agriculture, comprising the Theory and Practice of the Valuation, Transfer, Laying out, Improvement, and Management of Landed Property; and the Cultivation and Economy of the Animal and Vegetable Productions of Agriculture, including the latest Improvements; a General History of Agriculture in all countries; and a Statistical View of its present State, with Suggestions for its future Progress in the British Isles. By J. C. Loudon, F. L. S. H. S. &c. 8vo, Engravings, L.2, 10s.

An Essay on the Weeds of Agriculture, with their Common and Botanical Names, their respective characters and bad qualities, whether as infesting samples of corn, or encumbering the soil; also Practical Remarks on their Destruction, by Fallowing or otherwise. The posthumous work of Benjamin Holditch, Esq. late Editor of the Farmer's Journal. Edited by G. Sinclair, FL.S., F. H.S., Author of Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis, 3s. 6d.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

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Bibliotheca Selectissima; a Catalogue of Books printed in the 15th century, productions of the presses established by Schoiffer, Caxton, Ulric Zell, Mentelin, Eggestyn, Guldenschaaf, Coelhoff, Sorg, Homborch, Creusner, Sweynheym and Panuartz, Pflugel and Laver, Zeiner, Ketelaer, and Leempt, J. de Westphalia, Leeuw Veldener, the Fratres Vita Communis, Jenson Ratdolt, Wynkyn de Worde, and most other illustrious early typographers; including several Editiones Principes and Volumes unknown to Bibliographers; with Books printed by the Alduses, miscellaneous, curious and rare Books, and ancient vellum Manuscripts. By W. Baynes. 5s.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of Miss Jane Taylor. By her brother, Mr Isaac Taylor, jun.

EDUCATION.

A Treatise on Greek Accents. By W. Viger. 12mo, ls. 6d.

Letters on Entomology, for young persons. 12mo, 58.

A Manual of the System of Instruction pursued at the Infant School, Meadow

Street, Bristol. Illustrated by appropriate Engravings. The fourth edition, considerably enlarged. By D. G. Goyder. 58.

The Fundamental Words of the Greek Language. Adapted to the memory of the student by means of derivations and derivatives, striking contexts, and other associations. This work is intended likewise as Exercises in Greek, Latin, and English Etymology for the higher classes of Schools. By F. Valpy, A.M. 8vo.

The Laws of the Customs, compiled by direction of the Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury, and published by the appointment, and under the sanction of the Commissioners of his Majesty's Customs; with Notes and Indexes, by J. D. Hume, Esq. 168.

The Practice of the Court of Exchequer. Part I. containing the Law and Practice of Extents, Scire Facias, and Revenue Informations, in the office of the King's Remembrancer. The second edition, corrected and enlarged. By James Manning, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. 148.

The Elements of Hindu Law. By W. Stranger. 2 vols, L.1, 15s.

MEDICINE AND SURGERY. Further observations on the Medicinal Leech. By James Rawlins Johnson, M.D. F.R.S., &c. &c.

The New London Medical Pocket-Book ; explaining, in alphabetical order, the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Diseases. By J. S. Forsyth, Surgeon. 6s.

An Address to the Public on the propriety of Midwives, instead of Surgeons, practising Midwifery.

Observations on Cancer; comprising numerous_Cases on Cancer in the Breast,⚫ Lip, and Face, cured by a mild method of practice, which immediately alleviates the most acute pain. By T. J. Graham, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. 3s. 6d.

History of the Transactions in India, during the Administration of the Marquis of Hastings. By Henry T. Prinsep, Esq. his private secretary. L.1, 12s.

Remarks on the Exclusion of Officers of His Majesty's Service from the Staff of the Indian Army; and on the Present State of the European Soldier in India, whether as regards his Services, Health, or Moral Character; with a few of the most eligible means of modifying the one and improving the other, advocated and considered. By a King's Officer. 8vo, sewed.

The House-keeper's Ledger, for 1826; a plain and easy Plan of Keeping accurate Accounts of the Expenses of House-keeping. And the elements of Domestic Economy. By William Kitchener, M.D. Author of "The Cook's Oracle." 3s.

Stockdale's Calendar for 1826, containing-1st, The Peerage of the United Kingdom, with the Arms, &c. of all the Peers, with entirely new plates, carefully revised and amended.-2d, The Baronetage, with the Arms, &c. of all the Baronets, with entirely new plates.-3d, The Almanack for 1826.-4th, The Companion, with considerable additions and emendations.-5th, The Index. L.1, 88. and L.1, 158.

A new System of Short-Hand; whereby words can be written with all their vowels and consonants, as with the common hand, but in one fourth or fifth part of the time; or they can be contracted to the utmost brevity. By Thomas Gibbons, L.R.H.E. R.A. 68. 6d.

A Legacy for Young Ladies; consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces in Prose and Verse. By the late Mrs Barbauld. 7s.

Table of Wages, calculated at the rate of ten hours per day, from half an hour to eight days inclusive, from 2s. to 40s. per week. 5s.

Second Journey round a Bibliomaniac's Library. By William Davis, bookseller. Only 50 copies, large paper, price 12s. and 250 copies, post 8vo, price 8s. 6d. printed.

The Mechanics' Almanack; a most complete Monthly Calendar, computed for the second after leap year, and for the year of Christ 1826. Containing an Abstract of the Laws relative to Mechanics, Officers of Mechanics' Institutions; together with Events, Incidents, Anecdotes, Memoirs, Records, and Miscellaneous Intelligence of all kinds. 4s.

The Magistrates' Pocket-book; or, an Epitome of the Duties and Practice of a Justice of the Peace out of Sessions; alphabetically arranged. To which is added, a copious and general index. By William Robinson, Esq. LL.D. of the Middle Temple. 16s.

Nos. I. and II. of Laconics; or, the Best Words of the Best Authors, with all the Authorities given. This Work is intended to be completed in Twelve Parts. To be published monthly. 2s. 6d.

Varieties of Literature; being Selections from the Portfolio of the late John Brady, Esq. the Author of the "Clavis Calendaria," &c. Arranged and adapted for publication. By John Henry Brady, his son.

NOVELS AND TALES.

The Literary Souvenir; or, Cabinet of Poetry and Romance, for 1826. Edited by Alaric A. Watts. With numerous splendid engravings. The work contains eighty original tales and poems, from the pens of Southey, Milman, Montgomery, Mrs Hemans, Galt, Allan Cunningham, Campbell, Bowles, L.E.L., Miss Mitford, Coleridge. Maturin, Wiffen, Hogg, The Author of "Gilbert Earle,' Wrangham, Bowring, Barton, Delta, The Author of "To-day in Ireland," Clare, Sheridan, the Author of "Phantasmagoria," Polwhele, Malcolm, Barnard, Doubleday, the Author of "London in the Olden Time," Alaric A. Watts, &c. 12s.

The Amulet; or Christian and Literary Remembrancer. 12s.

The Forget-Me-Not for 1826. 12s. Pandurang Hari; or, Memoirs of a Hindoo. 3 vols. 12mo, L.1, 4s.

The English in Italy. By a Distinguished Resident. 3 vols. L1, 10s.

Anselmo, a Tale of Italy, illustrative of Roman and Neapolitan Life, from 1789 to 1809. By A. Vieusseux, Author of " Italy and the Italians." 168.

November Nights; being a Series of Tales, &c. for Winter Evenings. By the Author of "Warreniana." 10s.

Christmas Tales for 1826. To be continued annually.

The Highest Castle and the Lowest Cave; the Events of Days which are gone. By the Author of the "Serinium."

or,

POETRY.

Julia; or. the Pilgrim. A Fragment. With other Poems.

The Saviour. A Poem. Founded on the Rev. Samuel Wesley's Life of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. By a Clergyman. 7s.

Love's Victory; or, a School for Pride. A comedy, in five acts, now performing at the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. By George Hyde, Author of "Alphonzus," a tragedy. 3s. 6d.

Poetic Hours, consisting of Poems, original and translated; Stanzas for Music, &c. &c. By G. F. Richardson. 5s.

THEOLOGY.

The Advent Kingdom, and Divinity of the Messiah, demonstrated in a plain and Scriptural Exposition of the Sacred Text. By Edwin T. Caulfield, Lt. R.N. 4s. 6d.

The Works of James Arminius, D.D. Translated from the Latin. By J. Nichols. Essays on some of the Peculiarities of the Christian Religion. By Richard Whately, D.D. 78.

A Brief Sketch of the History and Present Situation of the Valdenses, in Piemont, commonly called Vaudois. By Hugh Dyke Acland, Esq. 2s. 6d.

The Life and Writings of St Paul. With an Introductory Inquiry into the Tradi