2. Observations on the Preservation of Hearing, &c. by J. W. Curtis, &c. 1834.

The first of these little tracts is written in good taste, and with that sound and rational piety which we expect to meet with in the productions of our learned and enlightened prelates. The second is a very interesting publication, by a person of great eminence in that particular branch of surgery which relates to the important organs of hearing. The observations more particularly on the use of ear-trumpets are worthy of deep attention.

Some Account of the Manor of Haling, in the parish of Croydon, Surrey ; with notices of the Family of Gage, of that place. By G. Steinman Steinman, Esq. F.S.A. F.L.S. Author of a History of Croydon. Imp. 8vo. pp. 80.Mr. Steinman having, since the publication of his History of Croydon, collected several additional particulars relative to the manor of Haling, particularly documents from the Exchequer-office and the Chapter-house, and pedigrees of Warham, Gardiner, and Parker-Hamond, has communicated the result to the "Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica;" and now again has amplified his Memoir, by some biographical additions, into the present brochure, of which only twenty-five copies are privately printed. Its principal features are, a biography of Sir Henry Gage, the gallant Governor of Oxford for Charles I.; another of his brother Thomas Gage, the historian of the West Indies, to whom "we may attribute the possession of Jamaica;" and notices of some other remarkable members of the same family.

The statue of the late King of Bavaria, Maximilian Joseph, in bronze, was, on the 5th Sept. placed in front of the new Palace at Munich. It weighs, including the pedestal and the attributes, 400 quintals. The pedestal is 30 feet high. Its inauguration took place on October 13, during the annual popular festival.

The bronze statue of Cuvier, by David, has been erected at his native town of Montbelliard, and its inauguration was celebrated on his birth-day, Aug. 23, with great ceremony. Deputations from seve ral learned bodies were present, and various orations were delivered in honour of the occasion. The house in which Cuvier first saw the light was tastefully decorated, and the following inscription

placed on it, " Ici naquit G. Cuvier, le 23 Août, 1769." The banquet was succeeded by a grand concert and ball.

PAINTINGS AT AVIGNON.

The Society for the Preservation and Description of Historical Monuments in France, have appropriated a part of their funds to making copies of the beautiful fresco paintings, which decorate the walls and ceilings of the ancient palace of the Popes at Avignon. M. Baptiste Reboul, a young artist of much promise, is to undertake the work.

Select Views of the Remains of Ancient Monuments in Greece, at present existing; from drawings taken and coloured on the spot in the year 1833. By William Cole, Architect. folio. (Ackermann.)- There

is an evident care and fidelity in the execution of these plates, as if it had been the artist's chief aim to give an accurate idea of the scene represented,-a verisimilitude, which, we fear, must often be very deficient in those views, however beautiful, which are now so frequently manufactured from the hasty sketches of amateur travellers, with the effect added" from the prolific imagination of an artist at home. In thus awarding to Mr. Cole due credit for that accuracy which ought ever to characterise the works of the architect, it is necessary to add, in order to obviate a false conception of the nature of his plates, that they are not what are generally known as architectural drawings, but picturesque general views, displaying as much of the perennial beauties of nature as of the desolated ruins of ancient art. They consist of twelve folio views, coloured after the drawings which, he tells us, were finished on the spot; ten of them representing the most striking architectural scenes at Athens, and two from Corinth. The period when they were taken, in 1833, was one peculiarly favourable for the object. "The author was so fortunate as to arrive at Athens in May, just after the Greeks had evacuated

the town.

The Parthenon, the Erectheum, the Temple of the Winds, and the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, without one intervening fragment to obstruct the view, were relieved against the clear sky, in isolated majesty and beauty, amidst the records of the destruction from which they had been almost miraculously preserved; and the Acropolis, as seen from the remaining columns of the Temple of Jupiter, formed a coup-d'œil that cannot be described. Before the author left Greece, many of the most striking views were again obstructed by buildings." These circumstances give a peculiar value to this very interesting and beautiful work of Mr. Cole.

the paper foundin Felton's hat when apprehended. 2. Horace Walpole to the Rev. Mr. Cole, respecting the pretended poems by Rowley, and the genius of Chatterton. 3. Chatterton to Horace Walpole, endeavouring to hoax him with " The Ryse of Peyneteynge bie T. Rowleie." 4. View of the Residence of Elwood, the friend of Milton, at Chalfont St. Giles, and of Jordaens meeting-house, co. Bucks, the burial-place of William Penn, of Pennsylvania. 5. A Letter from William Penn, of Pennsylvania. 6. Matthew Prior, respecting his portrait painted by Richardson and engraved by Vertue; and an Extract from Dean Swift's Journal, containing an account of the Duel between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun. 7. View of Smollett's House at Chelsea, and a Letter from Smollett to Richardson, denying that he was the author of an article in the Critical Review, reflecting upon the talents of the Author of " Clarissa." 8. Richardson's answer to the same. 9. Extracts from the Will of the Emperor Napoleon, with his various signatures, and the signatures of the Empresses Josephine and Maria Louisa. 10. An Extract from Pope's original Manuscript of his Homer, containing the parting of Hector and Andromache; and part of a Letter from Gay to Dean Swift, describing the success of the Beggar's Opera. 11. View of Sterne's Residence at Coxwold in Yorkshire; with a note from Sterne to Garrick to borrow money before his departure upon the "Sentimental Journey." 12. Part of a Letter from Bishop Warburton, respecting the Poems of Milton; and part of a Letter from Dr. Robertson concerning his History of Scotland.

Mr. SMITH has also just published, on a separate sheet, the fac-simile of a Letter from Miles Coverdale to Lord Cromwell, written from Paris in 1538, desiring his protection for a series of annotations on the Scriptures which he had then prepared, and which were afterwards printed in the Reformers' Bible, at Geneva, in 1560. Its interest at the present period will be appreciated.

Mr. S. BELLIN has published a Panoramic View of Rome on a very large scale -drawn and etched by himself. It is a very spirited performance, in the manner of Piranesi, and the point of view whence the Panorama is taken is from the Casa Claudia on the Monte Pincio. The Print consists of three sheets, which, when united, form a picture 7 feet 3 inches wide, by 15in. high; it is dedicated to the Duke of Sussex, under whose patronage it is published, and is highly creditable to the skill of Mr. Bellin.

New Works announced for Publication.

A new and complete edition of Juvenal's Satires, linearly translated; with Notes, &c. By Dr. P. A. NUTTALL, translator of Virgil and Horace.

The Family Topographer, vol. V. By SAMUEL TYMMS. Containing the Midland Circuit, or counties of Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Not. tingham, Rutland, and Warwick, and Cheshire in the Chester Circuit. With eight Maps.

The Masterpieces of English Prose Literature, being a selection of the most celebrated authors of Britain, with preliminary discourses on their genius, and notes, historical, biographical, and literary, &c. By J. A. ST. JOHN.

Narrative of a Voyage round the World, describing the British Settlements and Islands on the Northern Coast of New Holland. By T. B. WILSON, Surgeon, R. N.

The Providence of God Illustrated. By the Author of "History in All Ages." Leisure Musings and Devotional Meditations, in humble strains of Poetry. By the Rev. JAMES HOLME.

Cruciana; Illustrations of the most striking aspects under which the Cross of Christ, and the symbols derived from it, have been contemplated by Piety, Super. stition, Imagination, and Taste. By J. HOLLAND.

HERBERT'S Priest to the Temple, or the Country Parson, with Memoirs from Isaac Walton. Also, by the same, The Temple, Sacred Poems, and Private Ejaculations.

Village Sermons By A. ROBERTS, M. A. Rector of Woodrising, Norfolk.

A new edition of the Life of Wesley; and the Rise and Progress of Methodism. By ROBERT SOUTHEY, Esq.

Memoirs of Mrs. Ellis, by her husband the Rev. W. ELLIS, late Missionary in the South Sea Islands.

The Book of Christmas; in Prose and Verse, edited by T. K. HERVEY, with Illustrations designed by R. Seymour.

Memoirs of the Prince of Peace, formerly Prime Minister of the King of Spain, translated under the superintend ence of his Highness, from the original MS. By Lieut. - Col. D'ESMENARD.

Tales and Fables, suggested by the Frescoes at Pompeii. By M. LE GROS, with Engravings.

Agnes Searle, by the Author of The Heiress."

Chronicles of Waltham. By Rev. G. R. GLEIG

Mr. N. P. WILLIS's Pencillings by the Way.

The Book of Gems; consisting of specimens of the Poets from Chaucer to Prior, each poet illustrated by Engravings from the works of the most distinguished painters.

Miss LANDON's new Poem, The Vow of the Peacock.

Educational Institutions of Germany. By Mr. JAMES, Author of " The Gipsy." A Translation of Schlegel's Lectures on the Philosophy of History. By J. B. ROBERTSON, Esq.

Mr. CHORLEY'S New Series of Tales. Goethe and his Contemporaries. By Mr. AUSTIN, second edition.

Miss STICKNEY's new work, The Poetry of Life.

Dr. HOGG's Visit to Alexandria, Damascus, and Jerusalem.

Land and Sea Tales. By the Author of 66 Tough Yarns," embellished by George Cruikshank.

CHERVILLE'S First Steps to French, essential to and in harmony with all Grammars.

WALTON'S Calculator's Sure Guide. New System of Homeopathic Medicine. By Mr. BROOKES, Surgeon.

COLBURN'S Modern Novelists is publishing in weekly Numbers, commencing with Bulwer's Pelham.

CIRCULATION OF THE LONDON JOURNALS.

An official return has been published of the number of stamps issued for the use of the different journals of the metropolis, from June 30, 1833, to June 30, 1835, distinguishing the issue of each half year, from the former period. At the head of the list, in point of numbers, stands the Times; though there has been an evident falling off in the extent of its circulation, during the four half-years which the return embraces. The next is the Morning Herald; then comes the Morning Chronicle, which of late has greatly increased; and after that the Morning Advertiser. The Courier and Globe the two leading evening papers on the liberal side, have, during the last two years, been regularly decreasing in circulation; whilst, on the other hand, the St. James's Chronicle and the Standard have, during the same period, increased their yearly sale by upwards of 160,000; the whole number of these two papers annually printed (although the St. James's Chronicle is published only three times a week), exceeding the united circula

Lord's day observance bill, in favour, petitions 65, signatures 8,835; against, petitions 14, signatures 351; for relief to Protestant dissenters, petitions 4, signatures 911; against registration of births (Scotland) bill, petitions 3, signatures 287; for a more equal distribution of regium donum, petitions 2, signatures 470; tithes, for abolition, petitions 6, signatures 1,000; for commutation, petitions 13, signatures 493; tithes, (Ireland) for abolition, petitions 44, signatures 36,786; for re-valuation, petitions 15, signatures 2,188.

III. COLONIES:- For redress of grievances in Lower Canada, petitions 6, signatures 19,503; for inquiry into the Caffre irruption in the Cape of Good Hope, petitions 2, signatures 7; clandestine emigration, petition 1, signatures 969; for inquiry into the conduct of General Darling, petitions 5, signatures 104; compensation to officers of the East India Company, petitions 9, signatures 293; for equalizing duties on East and West India produce, petition 6, signatures 260; for a representative assembly in New South Wales, petition 1, signatures 5,652; for redress of grievances in Newfoundland, petitions I, signatures 4,823; Roman Catholic clergy in India, petition 1, signatures 1,195; for inquiry into the operation of the slavery abolition act, petitions 4, signatures 610.

IV. TAXES:-Attorneys' certificates, petitions 9, signatures 205; for repeal of the corn laws, petitions 2, signatures 148; for relief from county rates, petitions 13, signatures 239; glass, petitions 4, signatures 1,041; malt, petitions 123, signatures 33,245; against manure toll exemption bill, petitions 3, signatures 24; in favour of music and dancing licenses bill, petitions 4, signatures 520; newspaper stamps, for repeal of duty, petitions 142, signatures 57,848; against repeal of duty, petitions 2, signatures 30; paper duties (Ireland), petition 1, signatures 1,006; post horse duties, for repeal, petitions 4, signatures 144; for abolition of the system of farming, petitions 12, signatures 423; rating of tenements, petitions 4, signatures 567; reciprocity of duties acts, petitions 7, signatures 947; spirit licenses, petitions 280, signatures 13,407; stage carriages, petitions 3, signatures 182; stamps on receipts, petitions 8, signatures 3,070; timber duties, for reduction, petitions 3, signatures 809; against alteration, petitions 44, signatures 6.173; for repeal of duty on windows, petitions 19, signatures 7,179.

V. MISCELLANEOUS:-Against Aberdeen universities bill, petitions 30, signatures 928; agricultural distress, petitions

78, signatures 33,279; in favour of arrestment of wages (Scotland) bill, petitions 8, signatures 13,353; bonded wheat, petitions 5, signatures 121; bonding warehouses, petitions 9, signatures 324; distress (Ireland), petitions 3, signatures 1,037; Dorchester unionists, petitions 96, signatures 154,447; drunkenness, petitions 78, signatures 28.070; education (Scotland), petitions 4, signatures 1,060; education (Ireland), petitions 5, signatures 1,300; factories' regulation act, petitions 52, signatures 36,247; fisheries (Ireland), petitions 5, signatures 1,083; game laws (Scotland) petitions 5, signatures 1,280; band-loom weavers, for boards of trade, petitions 76, signatures 74,253; impressment of seamen, petitions 4, signatures 4,219; imprisonment for debt bill, in favour, petitions 13, signatures 760; against, petitions 46, signatures 9,324; suggesting alterations, petitions 8, signatures 719; against imprisonment for debt (Scotland) bill, petitions 29, signatures 6,292; for extending its provisions, petition 1, signatures 6,492; in favour of instruments of sasine (Scotland) bill, petitions 5, signatures 277; against lighthouses bill, petitions 7, signatures 10; for renewal of linen manufactures (Ireland) act, petitions 11, signatures 1,103; merchant shipping, petitions 7, signatures 1,786; municipal corporations bill, in favour, petitions 209, signa260,129; against, petitions 88, signatures 26,534; municipal corporations (Ireland) bill, in favour, petitions 4, signatures 20,202; against, petitions 6, signatures 129; for inquiry into orange lodges, petitions 4, signatures 823: Polish exiles, petitions 5, signatures 1,795; poor law amendment act, petitions 26, signatures 16,417; poor laws (Ireland) petitions 15, signatures 27,665; for placing retailers of beer on a footing with licensed victuallers, petitions 12, signatures 34,564; against seamen enlistment bill, petitions 10, signatures 4,046; for alteration of weights and measures act, petitions 10, signatures 812.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY.

The late Mrs. Elizabeth Dennis Denyer bequeathed a sum of money to the University of Oxford, in order to found Two Prizes of 304 each for the two best Discourses in English on certain theological subjects. By a decree of the High Court of Chancery the sum so bequeathed by Mrs. Denyer escheated to his Majesty, who has since been graciously pleased to grant the same to the University by his Royal warrant, directing that "the dividends thereof shall be every year sup plied in equal moieties to two members of the University for two several Prize Dis