The Bride of Sienna. A Poem.
Street.

Saunders and Otley, Conduit

Much praise or much censure would be equally unjust as applied to the author of this poem. The tale is romantic and pathetic in a high degree; it is pleasingly told, with some effect, and with very agreeable verse. It may well beguile the weariness of a leisure hour, and afford pensive contemplation for a much longer period. We trust that it will excite sufficient public attention to convince the author that he has not employed his talents on this subject wholly in vain.

Florigraphia Britannica; or Engravings and Descriptions of the Flowers, Plants, and Ferns of Great Britain. By RICHARD DEAKIN, F. R. C. S. E., and ROBERT MARNOCK, Curator of the Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Gardens. George Ridge, Sheffield; Groombridge, London; Menzies, Edinburgh; Wakeman, Dublin. We have received the first number of this publication, and pronounce that it commences well. The harvest before the editor is both rich and ample. The engravings, and every plant mentioned has one, are neatly performed, and well coloured. The information conveyed by the letterpress is full without redundancy. May it continue as it has begun! The price is extremely moderate, only one shilling for each number.

Some Considerations of the Political State of the Intermediate Countries between Persia and India, with Reference to the Project of Russia marching an Army through them. By E. STIRLING, Esq., Bengal Civil Service. Whittaker and Co., Ave-Maria Lane.

A brief but most interesting publication. It is written with reference to military strategy, and may, in no long period, become a most important text-book. We recommend it to the attention of military men, and to all who may have influence with the political associations of our government.

Little Arthur's History of England. 2 Vols. John Murray, Albemarle Street.

This is a pleasing little epitome, written in the very best spirit, with considerable skill and some elegance. The language, by its simplicity, is well adapted to the capacities of the very young, and far more pleasing to the adult. We recommend this work to mothers and gover

nesses.

Stammering Considered, with Reference to its Cure, by the Application of those Laws which regulate Utterance. By RICHARD CECIL. H. Renshaw, Strand.

This is a complete exposé of the arts of quackery on the subject. We recommend it to notice.

The Parterre. Effingham Wilson, Royal Exchange.

We have received the twelfth number of this periodical, and a very excellent number it is. The wood-cuts are particularly fine. It contains some pieces that entitle the work to take rank in the periodical literature of the day.

Sept. 1835.-VOL. XIV.—NO. LIII.

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A History of British Fishes. By WILLIAM YARREL, F.L.S. Illus trated by Wood-cuts of all the Species, and numerous Vignettes. John Van Vorst, 3, Paternoster Row.

As yet, we have only received the third number of the publication. It is a very interesting one, and contains, among other matter, a description of the well-known mackarel. The plates continue to be excellent. It is a praiseworthy undertaking.

LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Abbott's Fireside Piety, Part II. (Pastor's Daughter,) 18mo. 1s. 6d.

Anecdotes on the Church Catechism. 18mo. 1s. 6d.

Hooker's Portion of the Soul. 18mo. 1s. 6d.

The Parables of the Lord Jesus. By the Rev. B. H. Draper. Second Series. 32mo. 2s.

Drew's Chronological Charts, illustrative of Ancient History and Geography. Imp. fol. 21. 8s.

Key to Traver's French Exercises. 12mo. 2s. 6d.

Catechism of Astronomy. By F. W. Simms. 18mo. 9d.

The Rev. T. H. Newman's Sermons, Vol. I. 8vo. 10s. 6d.
Speculum Gregis. Fourth edit. oblong. 5s.

Curtis on the Sight. fc. 8vo. 1s.

Considerations respecting the Trade with China. By Joseph Thompson. post

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Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains. By T. Forbes Royle. Part VII. imp. 4to. 20s.

My Early Days. 3rd edit. 18mo. 2s. 6d.

Tables of Discount, Net Proceeds, and per Centage Profits on Goods. By David Booth. 2nd edit. 8vo. 5s.

Parker's English Composition. 5th edit. 12mo. 3s.

Martin's History of British Colonies. Vol. I. 2nd edit. 8vo. 21s.

Instructions and Regulations for Field Battery Exercises, and Movements for the Royal Regiment of Artillery. 12mo. 4s.

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The Songs of La Coluna. By M. A. T., 12mo. 10s. 6d.

The Natural History of Man, with a Map and illustrating Plates. 18mo. 3s. 6d. Tear's One Step Further in Stenography, 12mo. 2s. 6d.

Encyclopædia Metropolitana, Second Division, Mixed Sciences. Vol. III. 4to. 75 Plates, 31. 3s.

British and Foreign Dogs, from Original Drawings. By W. R. Smith. Part I. royal 4to. 10s. 6d.; imp. 4to. 16s.; India proofs, 21s.

Popular Treatise on Diet and Regimen. By W. H. Robertson, M.D. 12mo. 6s. Rosamund Gray; Recollections of Christ's Hospital, &c. By C. Lamb. post 8vo.

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A Guide through the District of the Lakes in the North of England. By William
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Address on the Recent Progress and Present State of Entomology. By J. O. Westwood, F.L.S. 8vo. 1s.

Remarks on the Trial of Robert Reid for the Murder of his Wife. By J. Fletcher, M.D. 8vo. 1s.

The Medical Student's Guide to Translation, &c. of Latin Prescriptions. By J. W. Underwood.

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LITERARY NEWS.-WORKS IN PROGRESS.

Mr. Bulwer has just committed to the press the work to which he alluded in his last Publication "The Student," and on which he has been so long engaged; it is, we believe, entitled, "Athens; its Rise and Fall, with Views of the Arts and Sciences, the Literature and Commerce of the Athenian People."

Miss Landon has, we hear, nearly completed the printing of her new Poem, "The Vow of the Peacock," illustrating, it will be recollected, the beautiful Picture by Madame Lise, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy.

Dr. Hogg's interesting Travels in the East, entitled a Visit to Alexandria, Damascus, &c. will appear early in the present month.

Mr. Chorley, whose lively Sketches of a Sea-port Town have been so much admired, has in the press a Series of Tales, the Scene of which is, we believe, chiefly laid in Italy.

Mr. Grimshawe's beautiful edition of Cowper is drawing near its conclusion. The Eighth Volume, which is now ready, contains a beautiful Portrait of the late Rev. Dr. Johnson, Cowper's kinsman, and a beautiful View of the Rustic Bridge at Weston.

The author of "Pictures of Private Life," Miss Stickney, will shortly present to the public a work of an original character, entitled "The Poetry of Life.' A Second Edition of Mr. Bulwer's new work, "The Student," will appear in a few days.

The Third Edition of that elegant little work, much improved, and revised by the Editor of the peared.

"The Language of Flowers,"

Forget Me Not," has just ap

The Rev. Robert Montgomery has nearly ready for publication, a Fourth Edition, revised, of his powerfully conceived work, entitled "Satan, a Poem."

Mrs. Jameson has just committed to the press, a new Edition, being the Third, of her much admired work, "The Characteristics of Women."

The Second and concluding volume of M. de Tocquiville's interesting work, "De mocracy in America," translated by his friend, Mr. Reeve, with a Map of the United States, is now ready.

A History of English Literature, Critical and Philosophical, by Mr. D'Israeli. A new edition of the works of Sir John Suckling, with a Life of the Author, and Critical Remarks on his Writings and Genius. By the Rev. Alfred Suckling, LL.B.

Sunday; a Poem, by the Author of the "Mechanic's Saturday Night."

Researches on the Organization, Functions, and Diseases of Membranous Secreting Textures; with Original Plans, showing the Inflections and Continuity of Membranes. By Thomas Turner, M.R.C.S.L. &c. &c.

History of the Condition of Women in all Ages and Nations By Mrs. Child, Author of "Child's Own Book," "Mother's Book," &c.

Early in the ensuing season may be expected "Practical Observations on Midwifery" containing the Result of 16,414 Deliveries, occurring in the Dublin Lying-in-Hospital, during a Period of Seven Years, commencing November 1826. By Robert Collins, M.D. late Master of the Institution.

Graphics: a Manual of Drawing and Writing, for the Use of Schools and Families. By R. Peale.

Tables of Discount, Net Proceeds, per-centage Profits upon the Sale of Goods, on a New Plan of Arrangement. By David Booth, author of the "Interest Table," &c. 2d edition.

An interesting volume, entitled "Recollections of the Private Life of General Lafayette," is about to be published by Messrs. Galignani, of Paris. It is written by his friend and surgeon, M. H. Cloquett, who was furnished with the materials by the General himself. An English Edition, translated under the eye of the author, will be published in London on the same day the original will appear in Paris.

Among the novelties, for the forthcoming season, we have to announce a New work to be called the English Annual, two volumes of which have already appeared, but the whole of the Editions have been exported to America and the Continent. The volume, in consequence of certain facilities, which the proprietor exclusively enjoys, will be offered in a form considerably larger and cheaper than similar publications, and in all respects equal to them in its graphic and literary contents. The Oriental Annual for 1836, by the Rev. H. Caunter, B.D., will exceed either of its predecessors, in the variety and beauty of the illustrations from the pencil of W. Daniell, Esq. R.A., as the great success of the last two years has encouraged the Proprietor to spare no expense to render it still more worthy of public patronage.

The interesting Travels and Adventures in Eastern Africa of Nathaniel Isaacs, Esq., are nearly ready.

FINE ARTS.

Stanfield's Coast Scenery, a Series of Views in the British Channel, and on the Coasts of England, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Germany, and other Picturesque Portions of the European Continent. By CLARKSON STANFIELD, Esq. R. A. Smith, Elder, and Co., Cornhill.

This third number contains, firstly, a view of "Porchester Castle." It is beauti fully drawn and engraved, but is not naturally very striking. There are many historical associations connected with this ruin, that give it ample claims to be cele brated by a pencil so skilful as that of Stanfield's. The second view, that of the "Needles," is particularly happy and impressive; the distribution of the light and shade, and the flowing of the troubled sea, are beyond praise. The sky has rather a massive appearance, evidently the fault of the engraver. The next plate, "Stonehouse Bridge," Plymouth, will be immediately recognizable by every one who has visited that spot. It is a good production, though the features of the scenery are homely. The last engraving, the approach to " St. Malo," is a plate of the highest

merit, and is honourable both to the painter and the engraver. This number is a very superior one, and gives us an earnest of the excellence that is to come. The letter-press is very appropriate. It seems almost a sin against patriotism not to possess oneself of a work so peculiarly national.

A Series of Heads, after the Antique Illustrations of the Ideal Beauty of the Greeks, and designed as a Drawing Book for advanced Pupils, accompanied by descriptive Letter Press, drawn and executed on Stone, by BENJAMIN RICHARD GREEN. Rowney and Co. Rathbone Place.

A youthful" Hercules," in the British Museum, affords the first model for this finely executed number. It is extremely well shadowed, and smoothly grained. Esculapius," from the Louvre, is a fine personification of intelligent age. In the "Isis," from the Capitolini Museum, the returning light under the chin appears to us to be too broad, which gives the features a pinched up appearance. "Pluto, or Serapis," from the Vatican, is a splendid head, and extremely well lithographed. These heads must form very valuable studies for the portrait painter, whether in oils or miniature. It is such models as these that should be presented to the tyro, and not the crude, and often ill drawn faces that we generally see in drawing-books.

MMERCIAL

THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE COUNTRY. As far as the hand of God can benefit us, we are, with reference to the harvest, a happy people. As to our external commerce, it is generally speaking, languishing. Owing to the injudicious measure adopted towards our slave colonies, there will be a great deficiency in the usual imports from the West Indies, many ships returning from thence but half laden, and some actually in ballast. The British Canadas also seem inclined to look out for a better market than that afforded to them by the mother country, to which they owe all their prosperity. The continental and northern nations are all striving to set up for themselves, and to put us aside. Russia will soon entirely monopolize the trade of the Levant, and our trade to the far east seems exceedingly precarious. This is a dismal picture, but much of its sombre colouring we owe to the liberal Whigs. At home there will always be, while the nation remains so populous, great domestic consumption, and an extensive inland trade. Our manufactures that supply the foreign market, are certainly doing a great deal of business at the least possible profits to the masters, and at starvation wages for the mechanics and labourers. We fear much that a great crisis is at hand. As to the shipping interest, it is in a deplorable state of decadence.

THE MONEY MARKET.-During the month there have been the usual fluctuations. The above is the state of the funded securities on the 27th instant..