camel could express thankfulness for his escape, the lion thus accosted him:-"Recognize in me, one thou hast had the opportunity of obliging. I have but lessened the debt of gratitude I owe to thee: I cannot administer to thy wants as thou didst to mine, but I will protect thee across this desert. Thou hast before experienced that the royal word,' once given, is held sacred; know, also, that the remembrance of a favour is indelibly engraven on a monarch's memory!' "Moral.-The little kindnesses that occur between man and man in a social state are pleasing, and we all acquiesce in the duty of reciprocity. Visited by adversity, perhaps reduced by untoward circumstances to the lowest ebb of fortune, if a friend opportunely steps forward to relieve us, we cannot conceive it possible that thankfulness, and an ardent desire to prove our gratitude by our actions, can ever be wanting. Alas! for human nature, that the reverse is too often the case! It is true, the manner in which assistance is sometimes rendered, mars the act: be it our study, however, to emulate the example placed before us in the fable."-p. 35.

The next which we shall select is humor. ous and highly satirical.

"THE BEAR AND HIS GUESTS.

"A bear, who had seen rather more of the world than bears generally do, acquired a small taste for literature. He gave numerous entertainments, and selected an arch fox and a witty monkey, with whose stories and jokes he was pleased, to be his constant téte-a-téte guests.

"One day he condescended to invite the badger, a distant relation of his own, a somewhat clever fellow, to join his little party. The dinner was good and all were merry, when the bear, as usual, dropt into his afternoon nap, and began to snore. Methinks,' said the badger, this is a had specimen of my cousin's polish, and what I consider excessively affronting; pray, is he wont to do so?' Even so, said the monkey; but we have become so used to it, that we hardly notice it now; indeed, he rather does us a favour; for we have our own conversation whilst he is dozing.' How the fellow keeps sucking his paws!' said the badger; I wonder what he is thinking about. Thinking about!' said the fox, why, he is dreaming of the apiary he once broke into; and where he got so terribly mauled by the bees-he fancies his paws honey.' Bravo! bravo!" said the badger. Or it may be perhaps, the remembrance of the sores inflicted on his feet by the hot tiles when he took lessons in dancing! At this they all set up a roar of such loud laughter, that it awakened the bear, who gruffly demanded how those whom he had honoured by an invitation could be so impudent as to disturb him? Upon my honour, cousin,' said the badger, we did not intend to affront you, but, since you are so irritable and unmannerly, you shall be informed of the cause of our laughter. We were wondering whether you were sucking honey off your paws, or only healing the blisters you got at the dancing school; ha! ha!'

"Moral.-It is a false, although generally received maxim, that a favour is conferred on another by an invitation, both being of the same rank; whereas his company being sought, it is the guest who confers the favour. A good dinner, with the society of the purse-proud and ignorant, isla sorry compensation for a sensible man's loss of time. An obligation may indeed be said to take place when an invitation comes from superior rank and learning, and the visitor is treated with courteous affability."-p. 107.

The author might have added, that superiority on the part of the host is no excuse for ill-mannerly and slighting behaviour towards a guest, however inferior he may be in understanding or fortune.

At the end of several fables, is a tailpiece, forming a silent comment on the moral. One struck us as peculiarly happy. After the recommending of kind treatment and sufficient wages to servants, we are presented with a Chelsea prisoner, whose wooden leg and wrinkled face tell of the service he has seen, enjoying the comforts of his beer and pipe, and holding up the horn, as if in the act of drinking "Long life to his majesty."

REVIEW.-The Georgian Era, Memoirs

of the most Eminent Persons who have flourished in Great Britain, from George the First, to the Demise of George the Fourth. In Four Vols. Vol. II. 12mo. pp. 588. Vizetelly, London. 1833.

THE first volume of the Georgian Era we have already noticed as a work of great merit, of indefatigable research, and as abounding in materials from which the biographer, the historian, and the memorialist might reap an abundant harvest. The same observations will apply to this second volume; and we doubt not the interest will be kept alive in full vigour until the series shall be complete. The names and biographical sketches of great men, amounting to nearly three hundred, here presented to our view, are divided into four distinct classes; namely, the Army, the Navy, Jurisprudence, and Medical Science.

Of these, celebrated individuals, and their exploits, the accounts are sometimes laden with intense interest, and not one can be found whose memoir will not furnish some amusing anecdote. It would not be practical for us to multiply quotations, otherwise we might fill many pages with highly entertaining matter.

As a specimen, however, of the manner in which this work is conducted, we beg to lay before the reader Lord Exmouth's bombardment of Algiers, as recorded and published by his lordship's secretary.

"I remained on the poop with his lordship, till the Queen Charlotte passed through all the enemy's batteries, without firing a gun. There were many thousand Turks and Moors looking on, astonished to see so large a ship coming, all at once, inside the mole; opposite the head of which she took her station, in so masterly a manner, that not more than four or five guns could bear upon her from it. She was, however, exposed to the fire of all their other batteries and

musketry.

"At a few minutes before three, the Algerines fired the first shot, at the Impregnable. Lord Exmouth, seeing only the smoke of the gun, before the sound reached him, said, with great alacrity, "That will do!-Fire, my fine fellows-and, before his lordship had finished these words, our broadside was given. There being a great crowd of people, the first fire was so terrible, that, they say, more than five hundred of the Turks were killed and wounded; and, after the first discharge, I saw many running away under the walls, upon their hands and feet.

"My ears being deafened by the roar of the guns, I began to descend the quarter-deck. The companies

of the two guns nearest the hatchway wanted wadding; but not having it immediately, they cut off the breasts of their jackets, and rammed them into their guns instead. At this time, the Queen Charlotte had received several shots between wind and water. All the time of the battle, not one seaman lamented the dreadful continuation of the fight; but, on the con

trary, the longer it lasted, the more cheerfulness and pleasure was amongst them, notwithstanding the firing was most tremendous on our side, particularly from the Queen Charlotte, which never slackened nor ceased, though his lordship several times desired it, to make his observations. At eleven o'clock, p. m. his lordship having observed the destruction of the whole Algerine navy, and the strongest part of their batteries, with the city, made signal to the fleet, to move out of the line of the batteries; and, with a favourable breeze, we cut our cables, with the rest of the fleet, and made sail, when our firing ceased, at about half past eleven. When I met his lordship on the poop, his voice was quite hoarse, and he had two slight wounds, one in the cheek, the other in the leg; and it was astonishing to see the coat of his lordship, how it was all cut up by musket-ball and grape; it was, indeed, as if a person had taken a pair of scissors, and cut it all to pieces. The gunner of the Queen Charlotte, an old man of seventy, said, that in his life, he had been in more than twenty actions, but that he never knew or heard of any action, that had consumed so great a quantity of powder.'

"The consequences of this attack were, a public apology, from the dey, to the British consul; the recovery of three hundred and eighty-two thousand dollars, for Naples and Sardinia; and the liberation from slavery of four hundred and seventy-one Neapolitans, two hundred and thirty-six Sicilians, one hundred and seventy-three Romans, six Tuscans, one hundred and sixty-one Spaniards, one Portuguese, seven Greeks, and twenty-eight Dutch.""-p. 220.

We are sorry to add, that since the above was published, his lordship has paid the debt of nature. He died Jan. 23d, at Teignmouth, in the 76th year of his age, leaving behind him a name that will not speedily be forgotten, either in England or Algiers.

REVIEW.-Domestic Portraiture, or the successful Application of Religious Principle in the Education of a Family, exemplified in the Memoirs of Three of the Deceased Children of the Rev. Legh Richmond. London. Seeley and Sons. 1833. 8vo. pp. 407.

THE slightest incidents relative to men who have benefited their country or mankind, whether in arms, government, literature, or religion, have been, and still are, acceptable to all. Among the number of those in the latter class, whose names are well and deservedly known, stands the Rev. Legh Richmond, the well-known author of the Dairyman's Daughter." There is nothing, independently considered, in the history of these three children of that good man, that may be considered particularly interesting, nothing to mark them from "the many" who, like them, having been blessed with religious parents, when they come to pass from this world into another, feel the benefit of their prayers and advice in their happy transit, and thus feeling an assurance of "being beloved for the father's sake."

The character, however, of the Rev. Legh Richmoud is here shewn in a most amiable light, and, both as a father and

a Christian, he must challenge the admiration and love of every reader. His mode of education was somewhat peculiar, and might, perhaps, be considered unnecessarily strict, but its happy effects, exemplified in the book before us, will do more toward reconciling the mind to the plan he adopted, than any remarks that can possibly be made.

The following extract from a letter of advice to his daughter, on her marriage, we have selected as being more complete in itself than any other which at present strikes us :

"MY MUCH-LOVED DAUGHTER,

"When your sister Mary left her paternal roof, I gave her a paper of admonitions, which I requested her sometimes to read for her own and for her father's sake. I do the same for you, in the form of a friendly string of maxims, to regulate your conduct in your new and very responsible situation.

1st.

Aim at keeping a devoted heart for God in the least and most common transactions of every hour, as well as in those events which may seem to call the loudest for manifestations of religious conscience and principle.

"2nd. Pray regularly and frequently, not seldom and occasionally, for grace to live and die by.

"3rd. Remember the principles and professions of your father's house, and every where endeavour to preserve its chasation, and temper. racter, by consistency in conduct, conver

"4th. Form no hasty intimacies, and none whatever but such as may promote seriousness of heart, tongue, and demea

nour.

"5th. Beware of cheerfulness degenerating into levity, and ignorance of the world into prejudice.

"6th. Guard against hasty judgments of character, and above all against hastily uttering sentiments, and making remarks to the disparagement of others.

"7th. Wherever you are, not only remember that God's eye is upon you, but imagine to yourself that your husband and father are also present. It may be a fanciful, but it is a profitable supposition.

"8th. Keep in constant recollection the wise, prudent, and conscientious example of your dear mother. Be cautious when in religious company, and endeavour to sustain a deportment which may induce the excellent of the earth to desire your society for their own sake as well as your's.

"9th. Particularly avoid making the errors, failings, faults, or follies of good

people, either in private or public matters, the subject of rash and unguarded remarks. Be known for charity, forbearance, and kindness.

"10th. Keep Christ's golden rule, Luke vi. 31, in perpetual remembrance, it is the panacea for most of the evils of life, so far as they are connected with social in

tercourse.

"11th. Entertain no prejudices against nations, churches, sects, or parties; they are the bane of truth, charity, and comfort, and are directly opposed to the letter and spirit of Christianity. You may and ought to have a conscientious, well-founded preference, but not one half-formed, ill-formed prejudice against any one.

12th. Be conscientious towards all, friendly with few, intimate with fewer still, strictly confidential with fewest of all.

13th. From the hour you marry, you assume the character of a matron: be not a childish, girlish wife; the vows of God are upon you, sustain their gravity and prudence in all things.

"14th. If circumstances and friendly connections lead you into the superintendence of charitable institutions, enter upon your office with prayer and consideration, and persevere in the discharge of its duties with patience and well-guided zeal.

“15th. Let no natural vivacity of temper, no occasionally indulged sallies of humour and jocularity, throw a shade over the exercise of solid principle. Little foolish things give a colour to character, and are more easily caught at than grave and good sentiments.

"16th. All eyes are sure to be fixed on a young wife; beware of, while you conform to, that sort of bridal publicity, which is necessarily connected with every circle of residents and acquaintance.

"17th. Choose female intimates with circumspection; many civil, hospitable, agreeable persons, are far from being improving companions; we may owe and pay them the debt of civility, kindness, and gratitude, and yet not be obliged to give them too much of our time and affection. Two or three truly Christian women form a circle sufficiently large for profitable friendship.

"18th. In every, however small a circle of acquaintance, you will find more or less of party spirit, prejudice, and too great freedom of remark on persons and circum. stances connected with them: beware of making one of these. Be slow to judge, rather than swift to speak; the best Chris. tians often fail here.

"19th. You are much given to laughter,

my dear child, and many a hearty laugh I have enjoyed with you, and I would not turn your laughter into sorrow, but this propensity may prove a snare to you. Watch and be jealous of it, banish what looks like giggling, lightness, and folly, and cultivate a chastened cheerfulness and simplicity of manner in all companies.

"20th. Never forget that you are enter. ing an entire circle of strangers, and that a very few weeks or months will establish your character amongst them. "Once more, I say, think of your father's house and reputation. When I look upon myself and all that belongs to me, I feel ashamed of my own feeble, faint attempts to serve God, and adorn his Gospel; yet the Christian world has attached to them, however undeservedly, a value-and by the name and character of their father, will my children be tried and appreciated.

"21st. Keep indelibly engraven on your heart the affecting scenes of last January. A dying brother's faithful admonitions - his last words, his last looks of mortal affection. Our household never witnessed the like, was never so tried. The memorials dwell on my heart with increasing poignancy. I say less, but I feel more; there is a solemn silent softening and subduing influence which often overwhelms me. May you retain a vivid recollection, with a perpetual blessing of that day when our Wilberforce fled from earth to heaven.

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"23rd. There are many excellent hints in the book entitled “ A Whisper to a new. married Pair." I recommend them to your perusal; and there are many more excellent hints to wives and women in the Bible, from Solomon, Paul, and Peter; study them well.

"24th. When you think of your father, bear with his infirmities, pardon his faults, but remember his principles and instructions, so far as they have been agreeable to the will of God.

"25th. Be not contented with any thing short of deep, devoted, diligent, decided seriousness. Make not the too numerous half-hearted and decent, but dubious Christians, your patterns for imitation. Set your mark and standard very high, and aim deliberately to regulate your conduct by it. "26th. If you and your husband hap

pen to differ in opinion or feeling on any point, remember whom you have promised to love, honour, and obey, and this will settle all things.

"27th. Of your husband's warm affections towards you, I entertain no doubt; strive to preserve them by daily elevation of character, not so much by fondness as by prudence and dignity. Study his character, he will study your's. May you both learn to raise a fabric of connubial happiness by mutual wisdom and love.

"28th. I trust you are taught in the school of Christ; rely not, however, on the past privileges of education, but seek present evidences, such as will comfort you under sudden alarms and distresses, should they occur. Try to get acquainted with yourself by a review of your whole life, and often carry to the Lord in prayer and confidence, the results of examination into your heart and conduct.

"29th. Observe great simplicity and plainness in dress. A clergyman's wife should be a pattern to others in these respects; there is a just complaint made of many females who profess to be religious, that they are far too showy and gay in their outward apparel ;-remember the apostle's injunction-1 Peter iii. 1-6.

"30th. Never think yourself too old to learn; the most valuable period of education is perhaps from twenty to forty years of age. The matured mind is fittest to become the little child.

"31st. You are bidding farewell to your father's house, the home of your infancy, childhood, and youth; yet the remembrance of the principles in which you have been educated should follow you through life, wherever Divine Providence may see fit to call you. May they be a guide to you at all times, and a consolation to you in your final removal from a sinful and changing world.

"Christ has been made known to you fully and freely: let Christ be your all in all, both now and for ever.

Receive my parting advice in love, and be assured, my beloved child, it comes from the affectionate heart of your dear father,

[pp. 346-363.]

"L. R."

gether. Without geographical knowledge, nearly all other acquirements would be made in vain. They might indeed exist in theory, but their purposes would be defeated for the want of application.

No person can suppose that, to general readers, ancient and modern geography can be equally interesting. The latter exhibits and delineates the world in which we live; while the former carries us back through indefinite ages, to events and periods which time and example will but partially illustrate.

To ancient maps a considerable degree of importance has always been attached. They are so intimately blended with ancient history, that the truth of the latter derives confirmation from the former, and by accurate comparison, we perceive the fidelity which arises from their mutual co-operation. Every reader knows, that in process of time, countries exchange their inhabitants, their rulers, their laws, and their language. Names and terms grow obsolete, and, unless their various meanings can be preserved, and transferred from one revolution and change to another, ancient history will be involved in obscurity and confusion that must for ever remain inexplicable.

It is, however, to the few, and not the many, that ancient geography unfolds its charms, and to these its various branches are incalculable. Modern geography, on the contrary, belongs to every man engaged in agriculture, trade, or commerce. Without a general knowledge of its outline, no advantageous intercourse can be carried on with any foreign nation. The exchange of produce presupposes an acquaintance with the temperature, soil, and climate of countries with which we deal, and with the general character of the communities in whom we repose our commercial confidence.

doubt not that among his acquaintances it has procured him many admirers. He can not, however, hope to become a favourite of the muses, while he deals in such trifles as compose his volume. He has no subject to awaken his mental energy; nothing to give elevation to thought; nothing to feed the glow of imagination, which mere accident may some time have kindled.

Should he turn his attention to subjects more substantial than sonnets and dandies, he may one day produce something entitled to more respect than any of the mushrooms now before us.

REVIEW.-The Three Histories. An Enthusiast. A Nonchalant. A Real ist. By Mrs. Fletcher, late Miss Jewsbury. 12mo. pp. 322. Westley & Davis. London. 1833.

THE writings of Miss Jewsbury (now Mrs. Fletcher) have been so long before the public, and have acquired so great a portion of confidence, that her name attached to a work is a sufficient passport for its excellence.

In these tales, there is a moral running through each, which conveys a useful lesson. The Enthusiast" experiences that fame is an unsatisfying portion, and leaves an aching void in the soul. The "Nonchalant," through his folly and disregard of friendly advice, meets with a series of consequent misfortunes and trials, and eats the bitter fruits of his own imprudence. The "Realist," although surrounded with difficulties at the beginning of life, is enabled, by strict attention to the duties of his station, to place his family in a state of independence, and sits down in the evening of his days to enjoy the reward of a life of labour, perseverance, and integrity.

As the character of mankind is in a great measure formed by impressions and convictions made in youth, we would recommend this volume as one which, while it is exceedingly interesting in its details, inculcates correct principles for the secular conduct of life. It is elegantly bound.

REVIEW.-The Byron Gallery. A series of Historical Embellishments to illustrate the Poetical Works of Lord Byron. Smith, Elder, & Co. Parts III, and IV.

THESE beautiful engravings continue to maintain the high tone of style and execution with which the series commenced. There are five plates in each part, all of which do honour to the talented artists from

whose hands they have emanated, and cannot fail to ensure the patronage of every lover of the fine arts; while, to the admirers of the works of the noble poet, they must yield a double share of gratification.

These exquisite gems will add in no inconsiderable degree to the still increasing reputation of British taste and talent.

REVIEW.-Illustrations of Political Eco

nomy, No. X.: Homes Abroad; a Tale. By Harriet Martineau. Fox. London. 1832.

WHEN these tales by Harriet Martineau first appeared, public opinion placed them in Peasantry, or those imported from the Germans, designed merely to amuse the idle, by exhibiting in lively colours some strong development of character. Every one could perceive that the style invariably exhibited a vigorous simplicity, in which nature sustained no outrage, and the author no degradation. The tales themselves were well founded, and conducted with spirit through a great variety of vicissitude, to some important issue. Hence, with most readers, they found a favourable reception, and the writer was complimented with a more than moderate portion of applause.

the same scale with stories of the Irish

By readers, however, of the preceding description, no notice was taken of that "political economy" which these tales were intended to illustrate. But it was not long before others, blessed with more discernment, perceived their bearing on the great system of civilized society. From that moment they assumed a more serious aspect. It was discovered that the writer was in the possession of a formidable weapon, which, according to the manner of its being wielded, might be rendered either serviceable or injurious to the state.

In the scenes so vividly painted, so forcibly delineated, we perceive the operation of laws and regulations introduced by legislation, respecting agriculture, commerce, and mechanical industry.

It is the province of Harriet Martineau to trace these political measures in their descending ramifications through the labouring classes of the community, and, enable us to comprehend its character by without formally adverting to the cause, the ultimate effects which are produced. Proceeding thus, this lady has displayed a diversity of talent, and an expansion of mind for which, at first, we were but partially disposed to give her credit. With the scenes in common life she has obtained an intimate acquaintance, and these she has