THEOLOGY.

Twenty-four select Discourses from the Works of eminent Divines of the Church of England, and of others, never before published. 8vo. 10s.

The enlightning and invigorating Infiuence of shining Examples; represented in a Sermon preached at Carter Lane on the 16th September, 1810, occasioned by the death of Joseph Paice, esq. By Thomas Tayler. 1s. 6d. A Sermon preached at the Parish Church of St. Andrew by the Wardrobe and St. Anne, Black riars, on Tuesday, June 12, 1810, before the Society for Missions to Africa and the East, being their tenth Anniversary. By the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, D.D.

A Funeral Discourse, which was preached on the Death of the Rev. Thomas Barnes, D.D. at the Protestant Dissenter's Chapel, at Cockey Moor, on the 22d of July, 1810. By the Rev. Joseph Bealey. 1s. 6d.

Hints on Toleration; in five Essays, suggested for the Consideration of the Riit Hon Lord Viscount Sidmoutli, and the Dis senters. By Philagatharches. 8vo 12s.

Preparation for Armageddon, In which are included two Letters to a man called by himself and associates the Rev. Joseph Samuel C. F. Frey, minister of the Gospel to the Jews; also Stricrures on "Remarks on the Uses of the Denni ve Article in the Greek text of the New Testament." By Granville Sharpe.

A Sermon preached at the Parish Church of Stoney Stratford, at the Visitation of the Archdeacon, June 28, 1810. By the Rev. Latham Wainwright. 1s. 6d.

TOPOGRAPHY.

Beauties of England and Wales. Vol. X. containing an Account of London and Middlesex. By Edward Wedlake Brayley. 8vo. 11. 3s. large paper 11. 17s.

REVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS.

Twelve analyzed Fugues, with double Counterpoints in all Intervals, and introductory Explanations, composed for Two Performers on One Piano-forte or Organ, by A. F. C. Kolman, Organist of bis Majesty's German Chapel, St. James's. 155.

F this article, so full of elaborate re

"I have therefore atteinpted the present work, in which I endeavour to elucidate the above art by pieces for practical use, according to the rules given in my New Theory, and my Essay on Practical Composition; and which will be of equal

replete with study

intelligence, and consequently so useful to all musical students properly so called, we cannot, perhaps, furnish to our readers a better description than by present ing them with the author's observations prefixed to the work; after premising ourselves, that the execution keeps pace with the design.

"The art of the Fugbe, and of Double Counterpoint, has been so much neglected ever since the time of those two greatest fuguists John Sebastian Bach, and George Frederic Handel, that at present it is too generally despised, for want of being sufficiently known.

"And yet nothing in music deserves more to be cultivated than the knowledge of that art. For it teaches how a melody can be harmonized by other inclo dies; and how the inversion, transposition, and imitation of melodious parts, produces an abundance of sublime and interesting varieties, which the greatest genius and natural talent cannot make us invent, without such an assistance. And though double counterpoints are most at home in fugues, they may also be introduced in all other sorts of vocal and instrumental pieces, as will appear in numerous works of the best ancient and modern authors.

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velling and seeing the different parts of the world, is in the study of geography. It consists of fugues in four regular parts; and the reason why I have set it for two performers, is, because in that form I could let every part move with more freedom, and yet render the playing more easy, than the setting it for one performer would have allowed.

"In these fugues, I presume to offer the public a more complete and more methodical school of double counterpoints, than has hitherto been known. For they shew counterpoints in alinost every interval by itself, as well as in two, three, and four, intervals together. And those of the two last fugues, I believe to be new, as I do not know them to have been taught, or introduced in practice, by any former author.

"I wish that the pains which I have taken to render this work as useful as I would, may not be found quite unsuc cessfully bestowed."

"Norman's Song ;' written by Walter Scott, Esq. and composed by Dr Clarke, of Cambridge. 25. In this cat osition the words of whic are from the popular poem of the Lady of the Lake, Dr. Clarke, (who has s happily succeeded in setting to musi; many other similar productions) has acᏚᎪ

quitted

quitted himself with his usual ability.
The expression is every where forcible
and just, and the pleasingness of the me-
lody not inconsiderably heightened by
the ingenious construction of the accom-
paniments, and the well-chosen bass.
"Allen's Crt," a Ballad; the Words by Joseph
Blacket. The Music by a Lady. 1s. 6d.
Though the melody of this little song
is not without its faults, we still trace in
it the latent germs of genius, and have
no doubt but that time and study will
qualify the fair authoress to lay the pub-
Jic under considerable obligations to her
Muse. If the metrical disposition of the
words, and the facility of accent with
which we occasionally meet, demand
our notice, so also must we, in candour
and in justice, speak with due commenda-
tion of the natural excellence of some of
the passages, and say that they indicate
much native talent, and sanction us in
advising the lady (the young lady we
presume) to persevere in cultivating the
gifts of nature, and enable herself to add
correctness of arrangement to beauty of
conception.

Due's for the Piano-forte, selected and arranged
from Handel's Te Deums, by 1. Mazzingbi, esq.

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With the construction of these duets

we are greatly pleased. The original composition is, by its very nature, parti cularly calculated for the use to which Mr. Mazzinghi has here turned it; and he has certainly taken advantage of the numerous opportunities they offer for imitation, and the classical union of parts. Every effect to be expected from combinations having for their basis the fine and finished scores of Handel's Te Deums has been here attained, and every true votary of the old school will admire and applaud the execution.

"The Heath this Night must be my Bed." Norman's Song, from the Lady of the Lake, by W. Scott, sq. The Music by T. Atwood, Esq.

2s. 6d.

Though Dr. Clarke of Cambridge, has also exercised his talents on "Norman's Song," we shall avoid invidious contpa rison, and say that Mr. Atwood has done himself much credit by the style in which he has treated Mr. Scott's lyric effusion. The pathos and general sombre that prevail through the melody, powerfully enforce the sentiment of the poet, and many of the passages are as novel as effective.

"Go! Save the King;" with additional Stanzas en the memorable Occasion of our venerable and

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revered Monarch's entering into the Fiftieth Year of bis Reign. Arranged by Gesualde Lanza, Jun. 55.

This song, the music of which Mr: Lanza has arranged for the piano-forte and harp, with a vocal score and accom paniment for an orchestra and a military band, has never, perhaps, under all the various forms in which it has been presented to the public, appeared to greater advantage than in the edition now before The adscititious parts are judi, ciously applied; the accompaniment is florid and ingenious; and the effect, taken in the aggregate, highly complimentary to the compiler's judgment. The addi tional stanzas, by a clergyman of the established Church, are by no means unworthy the fine, old, simple, but noble air, to which they are applied; and in the verse praying for the cessation of wars and dire discord, will, we trust, meet the feelings of every true lover of his country's prosperity, and every friend of the best interests of humanity.

"The Imprisoned Huntsman," a favourite Song. The Poetry from be Lady of the Lake, wrilles by IV. Scott, Esq. The Music composed by J. Whitaker. 15. Ed.

"The Imprisoned Huntsman," is set with considerable force of expression; and the general cast of the air is perfectly

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consonant with the sentiment of the
poetry. In a word, much merit, both as
to taste and judgment, is discoverable in
every part of this little composition.
Ellen's Song, "Ave Maria;" from the Lady of
the Lake, written by W. Scott, esq.
Music composed by Thomas Attwood, esq. 21.
Mr. Atwood, with whose professional
merits we are too well acquainted not
to expect from his hand compositions of
a superior order, has not disappointed
us in the present production. The me
lody of Ave Maria is, in several instances,
purely his own; and while the expression
is faithful to the author's sentiment and
meaning, the bass is so well chosen, and
accompaniment so judiciously constructed
as to greatly enhance the general effect.
"A Te cbe Adoro ;" Cavatina con Harpas Piano-
forte accompagnamento. Compostu" dal Sigr.
Paer. 13.6d.

The passages of this cavatina, though in themselves familiar and commonplace, are so ingeniously disposed, as not only to please the tasteful ear by their judicious succession, but to produce much novelty of effect.

"The Prime of Life;" a favourite Dance, arranged as a Rondo for ibe Piano-forte, by M. Holst.

This rondo, though not perhaps of prominent merit, is far from being destitute of claims to public notice. The subject is at least agreeable, and the digressive

matter consistent and correct.

A Romance and Waltz for the Piano-forte, composed and inscribed to Miss M'Donel, of Newcastle,

REPORT OF DISEASES,

Under the Care of the late Senior Physician of the Finsbury Dispensary, from the 20th of September to the 20th of October, 1810.

STATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN OCTOBER.
Containing official Papers and authentic Documents.

The new governor of this colony, Lachlan M Quarrie, esq. arrived there on board the Dromedary naval store-ship, on the 30th of December last, and on landing the next day, was received with the usual honours. Soon afterwards the troops formed a square, in the centre of which the governor took his station with his suite, and was received by a general salute. His Majesty's commission was then read, and his Excellency delivered a specch, expressive of his firm intention to exercise the authority with which he was invested, with strict justice and impartiality, and of his hopes that the dissentions and jealousies which had unfortunately existed in the Colony for some time previous, would be now terminated for ever. A proclamation was subsequently issued by the Governor on the 24th of February, noticing the prefligate habits and dissolute manners of some of the colonists, and declaring his determination to encourage lawful marriage by every possible means, and to punish those persons who kept open licentious and disorderly houses.

GREAT BRITAIN.

Downing-street, Oct. 14, 1810. A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was received this day at the Earl of Liverpool's office, addressed to bis lordship, from Lieutenant-general Lord Viscount Wellington, K. B. dated Coimbra, the 30th September, 1810.

MY LORD-While the enemy was advancing from Celerico and Francoso upon Vizen, the different divisions of militia and prdenanza were employed upon their fanks and rear; and Colonel Trant, with his di

vision, attacked the escort of the military chest and reserve artillery, near Tojal, on

the 20th instant.

He took two officers and 100 prisoners; but the enemy collected a force from the font and rear, which obliged him to retire again towards the Douro.

I understand that the enemy's communication with Almeida is completely cut off; and he possesses only the ground on which his army stands.

My dispatches of the 20th instant will have informed you of the measures which I had adoped, and which were in progress to collect the army in this neighbourhood, and if possible to prevent the enemy from obtaining possession of this town.

On the 21st the enemy's advanced guard pushed on to St. Cambadao, at the junction of the rivers Criz and Dao; and Brigadiergeneral Pack retired across the former, and joined Brigadier-general Crawfurd at Mortagoa, having destroyed the bridges over those two rivers. The enemy's advanced guard crossed the Criz, having repaired 'he bridge, on the 2d, and the whole of the 6th corps was collected on the other side of the river; an! I therefore withdrew the cavalry through the Sierra de Busaco, with the exception of three squadrons, as the ground was unfayourable for the operations of that arm.

On the 25th the whole of the 6th and of the ed corps crossed the Criz, in the neighbourhood of St. Cambadao; and Brigadier-genera! Crawfurd's division and Brigadier-general Pack's brigade, retired to the position which I had fixed upon for the army on the top of Sierra de Busaco. These troops were followed in this movement by the whole of the corps of Ney and Regnier, (the 6th and 2d) but it was conducted by Brigadier-general Crawfurd with great regularity, and the troops took their position without sustaining any loss of importance.

The 4th Portuguese Cacadores, which had retired on the right of the other troops, and the p:cquets of the 3d division of infantry, which were posted at St. Antonio de Cantaro, under Major Smith of the 45th, were engaged with the advance of Regnier's corps in the afternoon, and the former shewed that steadiness and gallantry which others of the Portuguese troops have since manifested.

The Sierra de Busaco is a high ridge, which extends from the Mondego in a northerly direction about eight miles.

At the highest point of the ridge, about two miles from its termination, is the convent and garden of Busaco. The Sierra of Busaco is connected by a mountainous tract of country with the Sierra de Caramula, which extends in a north-easterly direction beyond Vizen, and separates the valley of the Mondego from the valley of the Douro, on the left of the Mondego. Nearly in a line with the Sierra de Busaco is another ridge of the same description, which is called the Sierra de Murcella, covered by the river Alva, and connected by other mountainous tracts with the Sierra d'Estrella.

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