claim the sanction and interference of the Priest; and considering that a person who is married according to the forms of the Established Church must infringe one of their leading tenets, it is not very surprizing that rigid Quakers should renounce or disown him. The excommunication of this body proceeds no farther than disownment; and all civil and religious communities claim the right of rejecting those who offend against their established regulations. How far it may be politic in the Quakers to draw so strong and marked a line of separation between themselves and other churches, we shall not venture to decide. It may cause uncharitable reflections, and obstruct the increase of their numbers and the propagation of their doctrines: but it tends, at the same time, to prevent discord and distraction in the education of children. Mixed marriages, as they are called, which consist of pairs unpaired in faith and devotion, who attend at different places of worship, and who agree to divide their offspring between two communions, must generate much confusion in the arrangements of a family. It is always to be wished that the husband should convert the wife, or the wife convert the husband; and when they become "one flesh," they should endeavour also to become one soul. The Quakers make a strong opposition to mixed marriages: but, however rigid their laws and regulations may be in this respect, they cannot be accused of presumption, or of exalting themselves to frame new laws for the government of the world. They legislate only for their own society; which every man who finds its commandments grievous" is at liberty to quit. By Art. 34. Mo-y. that that the spirit and temper, recommended in this little tract, are those which were principally inculcated by our common Lord and Master. Jo. Art. 35. Reflections on the State of Religion in Christendom; particularly in the Countries situated within the Limits of the Western Roman Empire, at the Commencement of the XIXth Century of the Christian Era. By Edward Evanson. 8vo. pp. 162. 28. 6d. Law. Another attempt to read, in the Apocalypse, the modern, civil, and ecclesiastical history of Europe. The author, who is a zealous Unitarian, regards the Babylon, the downfall of which is there predicted, as representing all those churches which are denominated orthodox; and the New Jerusalem means, according to him, the body of Unitarian Christians. It will be perceived that the work is more a display of the invention and ingenuity of the writer, and a vehicle to convey his opinions, than a sober comment on the apocalyptic text. -The Protestant communities, the Doctors of which had applied these prophecies to the church of Rome, are by Mr. Evanson united with her, and charged as being, like her, guilty of idolatry, in the same manner objects of divine displeasure, and as being speedily to experience with her one general subversion. The reader who is partial to investigations of this sort, and who can tolerate the particular opinions of the author, will be gratified by a perusal of the work before us. As for ourselves, to whose lot the discernment that seizes on these secrets has not fallen, and who are ambitious merely of the character of humble inquirers, we can only make our profound bow to the interpreter of the will of heaven, who delivers his denunciations with all the confidence, authority, and bitterness of an antient Jewish prophet. We should wish, like the author, to be the advocates of truth and investigation: but we have no desire to share in the assurance displayed in these pages, nor in the temper in which they were penned. Jo. M Art. 36. Three Sermons on the Lord's Prayer: in which is set 8vo. The object of the first and second of these sermons is to shew that the Lord's Prayer is a summary of the ten commandments, a perfect code of wisdom, and a complete rule of life. The comments on it are just, ingenious, pious, and animating. In the third sermon, the author labours to establish a species of Unitarianism in opposition to generally received notions: but his Unitarianism differs from that which has of late given rise to so much controversy, at least it is conveyed in different language, and strikes us as being more mystical. His professions, however, are admirable, his temper is highly becoming, and his sentiments breathe a spirit of ardent piety and active virtue. Jo. EDUCATION. EDUCATION. Art. 37. The History of Greece. By William Mavor, LL.D. &c. &c. Small 12m0. 2 Vols. 75. Boards. R. Phillips. 1804. Within the narrow compass of two small volumes, Dr. Mavor has comprized, with as much exactness as could be attained, the leading features of the Grecian History, from the earliest period of which we have any account, to the battle of Ipsus, and the final subjugation of that territory by the Roman power. An introductory memoir is prefixed, in order to give the juvenile reader an idea of the different divisions of Greece and the islands con tiguous to it. A small map is also subjoined; and we doubt not that the work will be an useful and desirable aid to youth in acquiring a knowlege of the elements of this part of Antient History. Art. 38. The History of Rome, from the Foundation of the City till the Termination of the Eastern Empire. By Wm. Mavor, LL.D. Small 12m0. 3 Vols. 10s. 6d. Boards. R. Phillips. After having presented the reader with a description of the state of Italy previously to the building of Rome, Dr. M. conducts him, through a long course of ages from that period, to the final conquest of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453. It cannot be supposed that, in so great a mass of materials, the writer could enter with much minuteness into all the particulars of the Roman and Greek empire but a material point will be gained by youth, if they acquire some general notion of the great events which this history records; and we think that the labors of Dr. Mavor are calculated to be very subservient to this important end.—An instructive account of the rise and fall of Carthage is added to this work, to illustrate that memorable portion of Roman history which treats of the Punic wars-It might have been useful for the young reader, if the Doctor (in his several histories) had referred to the originals at the bottom of the page; both to shew his authorities, and to awaken the attention of young persons to the genuine sources of historical information. Art. 39. The History of England, from the earliest Records to the 12S. The chief object to be attempted, in an epitome of this kind, is to give as faithful and impressive an outline as can be drawn of the principal events in each successive period; and this design appears to us to be as successfully accomplished as could be expected, in Dr. Mavor's present performance: which has this additional advantage, that it conducts the history of our country to the present period. The editor has interspersed a number of plates representing interesting events, under the idea that young minds remember circumstances from this association, much more strongly than from the mere recollection of the narrative. Dr. M. very properly rejects the opinion entertained by some writers, (Burnet and others,) of Charles II. having been poisoned. His remarks, also, on the American war, and on the Slave-trade, are just and pertinent: but, when he gives the French the title of " our natural enemies," we think that he accomREV. AUG. 1804. modates Ff Man D.o modates himself too far to popular and uncharitable language. Our neighbourhood with another nation renders us natural friends; though our mutual ambition and mutual vices have taught as to pervert both the dictates and the language of nature.-A concise chronological table of events in the English history is subjoined. POLITICAL. Art. 40. Military Observations respecting Ireland, its Attack and Defence, and to shew that at all events Property should be armed to resist Plunder and Anarchy. Interspersed with some Political Remarks. 8vo. pp. 103. 2s. 6d. Dublin. 1804. Man The author of this pamphlet deems an invasion of Ireland highly probable, and endeavours to point out the best means of meeting and defeating it. He argues that 70,000 effective (which would amount to 85,000 nominal) men are necessary for its complete defence, even though the invaders should not exceed 25,000 in number; and he proceeds to state the manner in which he would have them disposed, and in which they should act.-The object of his political remarks is to convince our rulers of the importance of Ireland to the empire; and to display the interest which they have in realizing to the latter country the blessings of the Union, in satisfying the Catholics, and in ameliorating the general condition of the people. He writes with great temper and moderation, and displays a laudable spirit of loyalty and patriotism. He sets forth in striking colours the evils which would result to all classes of the Irish, if the French were to succeed, exhorts his countrymen to signalize themselves by active zeal and exertions in the defence of their country, and invites Britain to treat her sister island with kindness and confidence. He deems peace attainable, and thinks that the interests of the empire require that it should be sought.-Among many sentiments delivered by this ingenious and liberal writer, the following deserve attention at the present moment: Every one must allow that Bonaparte is a wonderful man, as well as a great General: as to his private character, it is no concern of ours; and as to his ambition, that is a passion from which scarcely any of the ministers of great states are exempt. There is neither sense nor good manners in the personal abuse with which the British Newspapers are filled against him, and I really think it unworthy of the nation.' Jo. Art. 41. No Gun Boats, or no Peace! A Letter from Me to Myself. By Joshua Larwood. 8vo. Is. Stockdale. Delenda est Flotilla is not only the author's motto but his text ; and it is not amiss that he has subjoined a motto, since without it his title would be unintelligible. Had the letter from me been addressed to any other person than myself, the title perhaps would have been "no peace while the enemy has any gun boats :" but the author's correspondeat knew his meaning without the aid of perspicuous language. The doctrine here maintained is, that there can be no safety for Britain while France possesses a flotilla; and that we must destroy it by our cannon, or oblige the French to destroy it them 3 selves selves, before we consent to a peace. The writer manifests much patriotism and some vivacity: but we cannot loudly descant on the profundity of his suggestions. Art. 42. The Triad; addressed to the People of the United Empire, in the beginning of a Storm: the best Bower, Sheet, and spare Anchors a-head. "Hold on." 8vo. IS. Hatchard. Moy. Who would suppose from this title that the pamphlet is nothing more than "a preachment" about Faith and Hope, with a bit of poetry about Charity? Some persons may send for it to their bookbellers, as we did, under the idea of its being a political essay on the state of the times; little suspecting that they will obtain a religious effusion; and what harm then?' says the author, I have surprised them into the perusal of something serious and good.' It may be so but such surprises are not very honest, nor very politic; it is better to affix to every bottle its proper label. Do Art. 43. Letter to Lord Archibald Hamilton, on the Occasion of his late Pamphlet, in which the fatal Consequences of the King's me lancholy State of Health are particularly considered. 8vo. 1s. 6d. Harding. This public correspondent of Lord A. Hamilton does not object to his late pamphlet (see Rev. for June) on the score of errors, but of omissions; and he charges his Lordship with a mistaken and impolitic delicacy on the subject of his Majesty's indisposition: asserting that such a fair, manly, open, and explicit conduct has not been pursued relative to this subject, as the comfort of the king and the welfare of the empire require. Having quoted the late Dr. Warren's opinion given in 1789, and reminded us of its melancholy verification, this politician laments that the guardians of the nation have not been induced to take any measure of precaution against that temporary inter-regnum, which has unhappily been found to attend a recurrence of the calamity; and he pleads, in excuse for the present address, his solicitude for a provision being made against those inconveniences which may reasonably be expected from the nature of the royal malady. The position that "there has been no suspension of the royal function" is here controverted. In the play of making and unmaking administrations, this writer regards the Chancellor as having been a principal actor; and he is daring enough to attempt to explain the late political mystery, by supposing his Majesty to have been under guidance, in consequence of his recovery not having been complete.' Persuaded that the delicacy of the subject ought to yield to its importance, he delivers his sentiments, on the precarious state of the King's health, without reserve; and he advises the adoption of some parliamentary precautions, which he feels to be peculiarly necessary in the present situation of the country. The author indeed speaks out but whether he will speak home to the conviction of those whose business it is to act in this most delicate affair, time must determine. Art. 44. A Reply to Lord Archibald Hamilton's Thoughts on the Ff 2 2s. 6d. Lord |