ART. IV. Galiffe's Tour in Italy. P. 428-452. Qualifications and excellencies of author-abstract of his tour, with incidental remarks—Mr. Galiffe's theory as to origin of Romans, and connection between Russian and Latin languages, expounded and rendered credible. ART. V. Such is the World. P. 452-455. Commendation of novel-slight stricture-preface quoted. ABT. VI. Early English Poetry. P. 456-473. Collyer's Poetical Decameron described-beneficial effects of bibliomaniasurvey of what has been done in restoring and preserving early English poetry-Warton's history-"The Muse's Library"-Headlay's Select Beauties-Ellis's and Campbell's specimens-notices of reprints, and illustrations of early poets, by Hearne, Tyrwhitt, Whitaker, Ritson, Weber, Todd, Haslewood, Nott, Chalmers, Singer, Evans, Anderson, Aiken, interspersed with critical remarks and opinions. ART. VII. Mirandola, a Tragedy. P. 474-495. Low state of drama in Britain-Miss Baillie pre-eminent, but a failurewhat the capabilities and probable defects of Byron-Maturin and Millman characterized-changes of taste require modifications of old drama-great peculiarities of earlier dramatists-the result apparently of superior intellect, or intellect better cultivated-comparison of old and modern writers-general views of poetic character and requisites-Mirandola appre◄ ciated-analysis and extracts. ART. VIII. Third Exhibition of the Fine Arts in Scotland, P. 495–510. History of Institution-general notice of present exhibition-special references to various artists and productions-thanks to directors. NUMBER FOR MAY. ART. I. Chevalier de Johnstone's Memoirs of the Rebellion. P. 515–533. Study of history how advantageous-abstract of work, with extracts and remarks-its impressive character. ART. II. Falconer on the Plague. P. 534-535. General observations on Contagion, and danger from plague in Britain-opinion of author-his work commended. ART. III. Godwin on Population. P. 535–557. Sketch of Malthus's principles-why objected to-Godwin's hostility to him -examination of his work, with strictures-subject investigated-modification of Malthus's principles suggested-Caveat against legislative interference. ART. IV. Mrs. Graham on the neighbourhood of Rome. P. 558-568. General opinion of work unfavourable, but mixed with commendation-specimens and abstract of Cherubini's narrative-admonition. ART. V. St. Aubin; a Novel. P. 568-575. Defence of fictitious composition-Classification of novel writers-St. Aubin commended-extracts-opinion respecting author. ART. VI. Millar's Elements of Chemistry. P. 575-581. Curious fact as to works on Chemistry-partly accounted for-Dr. Millar's work characterized and praised, with specimens on various subjects. ART. VII. Owen on the Regeneration of Society. P. 581-599. Judgment passed on Mr. Owen-his plans, &c. why noticed-report described and analyzed, with extracts and strictures-explicit condemnation of his extravagancies and philosophical character. ART. VIII. Letter from the King to his people, &c. P. 599-608. Anti-constitutional nature, but good design of letter-general allusion to past and present influence of Queen's case-the Sovereign how recognized by English constitution-eulogium on public conduct of present king-popular partiality towards Queen accounted for and partly honoured-her unhappy subservience to purposes of a malignant faction deplored-exhortation to loyalty. ART. IX. Southey's Vision of Judgment. P. 609-616. A bold enterprise-late king panegyrized-dangerous intrusion of the poethis failure natural-occasional displays of great genius-specimens. ABT. X. Byron on the Pope and Bowles Controversy. P. 616-626. Byron's Letter to Mr. Murray in defence of Pope-unfavourable opinion as to sects of poets-how Pope ranks-extremes of judgment respecting him -danger of any theory as to natural and artificial poetry-passages quoted in behalf of the latter-summary animadversion on Byron for sundry er rors. NUMBER FOR JUNE. ART. I. Study of Botany. P. 631-648. High character of Sir J. E. Smith a guarantee-claims of botany-sketch of its progress-its influence and associations-artificial and natural systems compared-analysis of Sir J. Smith's Grammar of Botany, with extracts and remarks-extension of study recommended-Dr. Millar's Guide noticed favourably, and quoted. ART. II. British Ornithology. P. 648--654. General interest of subject-historical sketch of works respecting it-Mr. Atkinson's Compendium an entire failure-some of its defects and er rors stated. ART. III. The Hermit in the Country. P. 655–661. Former general character preserved and appreciated-fair specimens of his observations. 2 ART. IV. James Hogg. P. 662-672. His imprudence in publishing Memoirs-sketch of his life, with extracts and critical opinions on his various works-concluding strictures and ad vice. ART. V. Bombay Literary Society Transactions. P. 673-690. General character creditable-analysis of some of its interesting contentsthe Miritolmemalik; Pearce on the present state of Abyssinia; Kennedy on Persian literature; Volcanic eruption in Sumbawa; Macmurdo on province of Cutch; Kennedy on the Emperor Akbar's attempt to introduce a new religion into India; Account of Mahummud Mehdi and his sect. ART. VI. N. Poussin, and Progress of Fine Arts in France. P. 689-717. Historical sketch and biographical notices respecting the fine arts in France -memoirs of N. Poussin, with extracts from Mrs. Graham's commended work. ART. VII. The Allied Powers and Naples. P. 717-732. Presumption of Whig Pamphlet on subject-exposition of its sentimentspolicy of British interference doubtful-retrospective considerations as to conduct of England during revolutionary war-her general union with other governments admitted not to imply her agreement as to all their measures-she might have aided Neapolitans-inexpediency and probable consequences of such assistance-England in better guidance than to have been so committed-Carbonari pourtrayed-folly of Whig exultation as to Neapolitan revolution-that revolution variously described-its character ascertained-general moral effect of such ill-devised efforts. THE II. The Life and Studies of Benjamin West, Esq. Pre- sident of the Royal Academy of London, compiled from Materials furnished by himself. By JOHN III. Teutschland und die Revolution. Von J. GÖRRES, &c. (Germany and the Revolution. By J. IV. Historical Documents and Reflections on the Govern- V. Illustrations of Phrenology, with Seventeen Engra- vings. By Sir G. S. 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