Kennington-lanc, have invented an Antiseptic Mineral Black Paint, which on our own view we can recommend to public notice and patronage. It is an effectual preservative of wood, iron, canvas, and cordage; and is particularly adapted to ships' bottoms, bows, and bends; barges, boats, weather boarding, gates and posts, fences, hop poles, and all kinds of timber; and for iron work, brick walls, and every other surface in exposed or damp si tuations, its properties remaining uninjured from the effects of salt or fresh water. One of its important qualities is the preservation of timber against dry-rot; and it is also applicable in the preparation of cordage to form the trellis-work of inclosures for poultry, pheasantries, &c. which will be then found as durable as iron wire, at one-fifth part of the expense.

Sir Richard Phillips, during a late visit to Paris, found one of the most splendid works of CANOVA under a double proscription. It happened to be a colossal bust of Napoleon, who, though dead, still scares the cowardsouls of certain imbeciles; and, moreover, it belonged to a very renowned friend of liberty. He therefore determined to remove it from its hiding place to London, for the benefit of the owner, and it may be viewed by the curious at his house in Bridge-strect. The price fixed upon it is 250 guineas. Sketches of Field Sports, as followed by the natives of India, are preparing for publication, with observations on the animals. Also an account of many of the customs of the inhabitants and natural productions, with anecdotes; a description of snakecatchers, and their method of curing themselves when bitten; with remarks on hydrophobia and rabid animals; by Dr. JOHNSON, Surgeon to the Hon. East India Company, and many years resident at Chittra, in Rangpore.

Some Remarks on Southey's Life of Wesley will appear in the course of

next month.

During the two past months the amateurs of the arts, architecture, and picturesque gardening, have been drawn in thousands to view Fonthill Abbey, the furniture and appurtenances of which had been announced for publie sale. Upon this place Mr. Beckford had lavished the produce of his great Jamaica estates; and, being a man of taste, it had become one of the wonders of Britain; but, owing to

his retired character, had beca little viewed. We must refer our readers to Mr. Britton's announced work, and to other publications in which this enchanted palace are described. But in the expected sale the public were disappointed, as the whole estate was bought by private contract, as it stood, in one lot, by Mr. FARQUHAR, a gentleman who has accumulated a large fortune in the East Indies, for 330,000l. We have pleasure in recording, that a public tribute of respect has been bestowed on CHARLES HUTTON, LL.D. F.R.S. &c. by the presentation of his bust in marble. In the latter part of the year 1821, a meeting was held by several scientific friends of Dr. Hutton, with the intention of obtaining a correct likeness of that celebrated mathematician. They accordingly appointed a committee, who agreed to employ a sculptor of the first eminence to execute a bust in marble, from which casts or copies could be taken in any number that might be required. "This bust was intended (say the committee,) as a mark of respect and veneration for the character of Dr. Hutton, and as a tribute of gratitude for his important labours in the advancement and diffusion of mathematical learning, during the long period of sixty years,-a period which will be memorable in the history of science, on account of his meritorious services both as an author and teacher.-As an author, it is well known that his numerous publications have been uniformly held in the highest estimation, and that even his earliest productions continue to be standard works of increasing popularity in every country where the English language is known. His persevering exertions, also, as the conductor of scientific journals during the above period, have had the most powerful effect, in exciting emulation, increasing the number of eminent mathematicians, and thus greatly enlarging the boundaries of useful science. -As a teacher, his labours have likewise been singularly successful, especially as Professor of Mathematics for nearly forty years in the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich; an institution which, by his judicious plans and unremitting care, he raised to the highest degree of eminence and national utility. To his instructions, indeed, and his improvements in military science, his country is deeply indebted for the celebrity and success of the

British

British Artillery and Engineers for the last half century."-On the 21st of September, 1822, the committee for conducting the subscription waited on Dr. Hutton, at his house in Bedford-row, in order to present him with the bust, according to the original intention. The committee then proceeded to examine the difference between the receipts of the subscriptions and the disbursements, when they found a considerable surplus, which they agreed to dispose of in a medal in honour of Dr. Hutton.

The literary world will be favoured, in the ensuing winter, with a volume of Letters from the pen of Mr. BECKFORD, author of "Vathek."

At the usual time will be published, Time's Telescope for 1823, containing an explanation of Saints'-days and Holydays, sketches of comparative chronology, and contemporary biography, astronomical occurrences in every month, with a description of indispensable astronomical instruments, illustrated by wood-cuts; and the Naturalist's Diary, explaining the various appearances of the animal and vegctable kingdoms: to which will be prefaced, an Introduction to British Entomology, with a plate of insects coloured after nature.

In November will be published, with eighteen new plates, a new edition of INNES on the Muscles, revised, corrected, and enlarged, with notes, practical and explanatory, by ROBERT HUNTER, lecturer on Surgery, Anatomy, &c. Glasgow.

Palæcromaica, or Historical and Philological Disquisitions, are preparing for publication.

A new edition, with several valua ble appendages, of the Saxon Chronicles, by the Rev. J. INGRAM, is printing.

Truth against Falschood, or Facts opposed to Fiction, is preparing for publication, in a series of letters addressed to Douglas, the author of "No Fiction," by LEFEVRE.

Somewhat more than twenty-one years ago, the Editor of this Miscellany had the good fortune to give the first permanent record to announcements of the geological labours of Mr. Smith, of Bath, in making "a Geological Map of England;" depicting thereon, as he traversed in all directions its extended surface, the courses and the breadths of each of the principal strata of our island; ascertain

ing, at the same time, the qualities of cach stratum, and the species of fossil shells peculiar to each. Palpable neglect of Mr. Smith's meritorious and useful labours by the opulent landowners, and by others who should have stood forward as his efficient patrons, had exhausted his means, and disabled him from engraving and publishing his map, &c. long after they were ready for these operations. Unjustly thus kept in the back-ground in his native country, we have been happy to learn that the fame of Mr. Smith has, nevertheless, spread across the Atlantic; and the patriotic government of Columbia, on turning its atten tion to the mineral riches of their enviable country, had sent over proposals for engaging Mr. Smith (and, we believe, also his brother and nephew, who have of late years successfully practised in his profession,) to go out, adequately appointed, and commence for the government there such a survey as Mr. S. began for himself of England. But, alas! the poignancy of Mr. S.'s feelings, at his unmerited losses and neglect, have for two years or more past occasioned him to exclude himself almost entirely from his relations and most intimate friends; and, with his nephew, to seek precarious employ in distant northern counties: so that the private efforts of several weeks have failed in conveying intelligence to him of proposals so honourable to his talents and labours as those just mentioned. Amongst others, the Editor was written to, in hopes he might ascertain Mr. Smith's retreat; but, this not being the case, he hopes the object may, through some of his readers, be quickly effected.

The same enlightened spirit, we are happy to find, actuates the new Republic of La Plata. Its government has sent to England for men of science; and Mr. BEVAN, well known in London as a civil engineer, has, in consequence of an engagement, proceeded with his family in a late ship for Buenos Ayres, where he is to superintend the embankments and improvements of the La Plata, and introduce the best European science for the public good. Those countries seem therefore likely, in a few years, to exhibit numerous triumphs of philosophy; while among the old governments of Europe the chief patronage unhappily is directed to the science of mutual destruction, and to the arts

of defending antiquated and antisocial privileges, at variance with the intelligence of the age.

In the press, and shortly will be published, Outlines of Character, in one volume, octavo.

To distinguish oxalic acid (which is a poison,) from Epsom salt, it is recommended to taste one drop of it, or else a particle of the suspected crystals; and, if it be oxalic acid, it will be found extremely sour, like most other acids, whilst the taste of Epsom salt is rather bitter.

A reprint, in octavo, is preparing of Sir ROBERT NAUNTON'S Fragmenta Regalia, or Observations on the Court of Queen Elizabeth, her Times and Favourites. It will be accompanied by a Life of Naunton, and a series of notes and historical illustrations; and will be embellished with numerous portraits, finely engraved, from original pictures.

A Complete Illustration of the Index Testaceologicus, or Catalogue of Shells, British and Foreign, by W. WOOD, F.R.S. and L.S. is announced by subscription. The object of this work is to incorporate figures of all the known shells, collected from every authentic source, and reduced to a small size, but with a sufficient degree of accuracy to enable the Conchologist to fix at once upon any particular species he may wish to define. Accounts are on the eve of publication of Roman Antiquities discovered in Fife, on the site of the battle fought betwixt Galgacus and Agricola, &c.

An Institution, to be called the Institution for the Cure of various Diseases by Bandages and Compression, is in course of establishment in London, under a body of respectable patronage, which ensures its success and permanence. At a public meeting the following, among other resolutions, was passed :-"That it appears from the Report of the Medical Committee, that the principle and practice of compression is particularly applicable, and will afford relief, in cases of tumors either of a common or malignant character, some forms of diseases of the skin, and others connected with the bones and joints, as well as long protracted and obstinate sores of the extremities, to which many of the lower and labouring class of people are peculiarly liable; and that, when applied scientifically and attentively, it will also mitigate the painful sufferings of

discases hitherto considered incurable, even changing, in cases of cancer of the female breast, a state of the most complicated distress and suffering, to one of comparative case and comfort."

An Essay on the Proof of the Inspiration of the Scriptures, deduced from the completion of its prophecies, by the Rev. T. WILKINSON, B.D. rector of Bulvan, Essex.

Blossoms, by ROBERT MILLHOUSE, with prefatory remarks on his genius and situation, by the Rev. LUKE BOOKER, LL.D. will speedily be published.

A work is in forwardness, in several languages, bearing the following title, "L'Histoire General des Superstitions et des Cultes, avec des Notes sur le Caractère des Prêtres de toutes les Religions; par une Societé de Philosophes."

Popular Stories, translated from the "Kinder und Haus-Marchen," collected by Messrs. GRIMM, from oral tradition, in different parts of Germany, are printing in 12mo. with numerous original designs from the pencil of Mr. George Cruikshanks.

Speedily will be published, a His tory and Description of Fonthill Abbey, illustrated by a series of engravings, comprehending views, plans, sections and details, by JOHN RUTTER, of Shaftesbury.

A novel, entitled Isabella, will be published early in November, by the author of " Rhoda."

An advertiser in Dublin announces the discovery of a permanent composition for fruit-walls, by which he asserts he can so ripen grapes, as to make any quantity of fine wines in the United Kingdom. He proposes also to extend its application to other fruits, and to early vegetables. We lately saw a better plan in the garden of Mr. FREND, of Canterbury. He trains his vines near the ground, and in some cases under low cucumberframes; and, in consequence, obtains abundance of fine grapes. The success of the vintage in the northern provinces of France seems entirely to result from the plants being very low, and the fruit receiving the reflections of the ground.

A new Surrey Institution (to succeed the present Surrey Institution,) is about to be established for the diffusion of science, literature, and the arts. The object comprises,-1. An extensive library of circulation for

general

general readers. 2. A select library of reference. 3. A news room. 4. A reading room. 5. Lectures on the different branches of philosophy, science, and the arts. And, 6. A chemical laboratory and philosophical apparatus. It will be necessary that seven hundred shares of twenty-five guineas each should be subscribed for, and that every share should be made responsible for the payment of two guineas per aunum; the share to give a personal admission to every part of the Institution, and a participation in all its advantages. A deposit of two guineas is to be paid on every share subscribed for; a further sum of ten guineas on the 1st of December, 1822; and the remaining instalment of thirteen guineas on the 25th of March, 1823; the first annual payment of two guineas to be made on the 1st of November, 1823.

The Chevalier DUPIN, a member of the Royal Institute of France, and the author of " Voyages dans la Grande Bretagne," is now publishing the second part of his mathematical researches, under the title of Applications de Géométrie et de Méchanique. This book, which forms a quarto volume, with sixteen plates, contains the author's theories upon the stability of floating bodies; upon the research of the best directions for roads upon a soil of any form whatsoever, in various conditions; upon the Déblais et Remblais, viz. the transportation of materials, making at first a heap of a given figure, into another heap, also of a given figure; upon the laws according to which rays of light, emanated from a single point, are subjected in their various reflections upon glasses of any form; finally, upon the mathematical examination of the new structure of English men-of-war. The Memoirs in which these matters are treated have been presented to, and approved by, the Royal Institute of France, and the Royal Society of London.

On the 1st of November will be published, embellished with a beautiful engraving of Bonaparte passing the Alps, from the celebrated picture by David, No. I. of the Napolcon Anecdotes, illustrating the mental energies of the late Emperor of France, and the characters and actions of his cotemporaries.

Early in November will be published, a new Map of the Ear, taken from anatomical preparations in the posses

sion of Mr. J. H. Curtis, and designed chiefly for the use of his pupils.

Mr. SHAW has in the press a work on Diseases of the Spine. The first part will treat of the distortions to which young persons are subject in consequence of habitual bad postures, and the neglect of proper exercise. The second part will embrace scrofulous diseases of the spine. The whole will be illustrated by engravings.

Capt. FRANKLIN, and the persons composing the north-west land expedition, have returned to England. The toils and the sufferings of the expedition have been of the most trying description. It was fitted out in the summer of 1819, and in 1820 was enabled, by the liberal aid and reinforcement of the N. W. Company, to advance to the shores of the Great Bear Lake, where it encamped and wintered. In the ensuing spring, it approached the Copper Mine River, which it descended until it fell into the ocean. The expedition proceeded in two canoes to explore the coast, eastward from the mouth of the Copper Mine River towards Hudson's Bay; but, in consequence of the approach of winter so early as the latter end of August, heavy falls of snow, dense as mist, and an extremely illprovided wardrobe, the expedition was prevented from accomplishing its design, further than exploring about 500 miles of the coast which lies to the north-cast of the Copper Mine River, and ascertaining, that, so far as the eye could penetrate, the sea which lay before them was quite open, and perfectly free from ice. In forcing their way through the untravelled wilds between the Copper Mine River and the Great Bear Lake, they fell completely short of provisions, and were for many days under the necessity of subsisting upon sea-weeds, and a powder produced from pounding the withered bones of the food which they had already con sumed. In this struggle, Mr. Hood, nine Canadians, and an Esquimaux, fell untimely and regretted victims; and had not the survivors, who for several days were driven to the necessity of prolonging a miserable existence by feeding upon the tattered remnants of their shoes, exerted themselves by a super-human effort to reach the Great Bear Lake, it is probable that they would have all suffered the most appalling martyrdom. Here they found the heads and the bleached bones of

the

the animals that had served them for last winter's provisions, which afforded them the melancholy ingredients for preserving life till their arrival at a post belonging to the Hudson's Bay Company.

There exist at present in the British isles, 103 canals, the course of which amounts to 2682 miles. One, 61 miles long, belongs to Ireland; five, which form together 150 miles in length, are in Scotland; the others, to the number of 97, intersect England as with a network. France, on the contrary, possesses only six canals, the united lengths of which are only 280 miles.

Capt. SABINE is at Ascension, repeating the experiments on the pendulum, &c. which he lately made in the Arctic Circle, with a view to determine the figure of the earth.

Much friendly intercourse has lately taken place between the government of Sierra Leone and the Fullah nation; and no less than 2810 slaves have lately been set at liberty by captures made by the British cruisers.

Shortly will be published, in two volumes octavo, Fifty Lithographic Prints, illustrative of a Tour in France, Switzerland, and Italy, during the years 1819, 20, and 21, from original drawings taken in Italy, the Alps, and the Pyrenees, by MARIANNE COLSTON. A Series of Portraits of the Kings and Queens of Great Britain, to be engraved in the chalk manner by Mr. R. COOPER, from the most authentic originals, are preparing to be published in numbers, cach containing four portraits. Part I. will shortly appear. A considerable portion of the Treatise of Cicero de Republica, discovered by ANGELO MAI, keeper of the Vatican Library, in a Codex Rescriptus, will soon appear in octavo.

The Ninth Book of Napoleon's Own Memoirs appeared in London about two years since; and it is now anBounced that the other books are to be published forthwith under the superintendance of the Counts Las Casas and De Montholon. The impracticable security which the tender conscience of M. Lafitte demanded before he would pay his own drafts on America, having deprived these faithful followers of Napoleon of their legacies, they have been constrained to sell these manuscripts to the best bidder among the literary speculators of

London.

COUNT LAS CASAS has also announced his intention of publishing a work in eight volumes, under the title of Mémorial de St. Helene, in which every thing is to be recorded that was said or done by Napoleon at St. Helena, during the space of eighteen months. In the Preface the Count states, that " particular circumstances placed him for a long time with the most extraordinary man that the history of ages can show. Admiration led the Count to follow him, without knowing him; but, as soon as he knew him, love bound him to him for ever. The world is full of his glory, of his deeds, of his monuments; but nobody is acquainted with the real traits of his character, his private qualitics, the natural inclinations of his soul: to fill up this vacuum is the task he undertakes. He collected and noted down, day by day, all that he saw of Napoleon, all that he heard from him during eighteen months. In these most confidential conversations, which took place, as it were, in another world, he could not fail to paint himself, as in a mirror, in all situations, and under all forms."

A new edition is preparing of the London Catalogue of Books, with their sizes, prices, and publishers, containing the books published in London, and those altered in size or price, since the year 1800 to October 1822.

Mrs. DAVIS, author of "Helps to Devotion," and of Fables and Moral Tales in Verse," has in the press another work, entitled Christian Duties, or a Code of Piety and Morality, extracted from the New Testament.

Our literary notices are numerous this month, and the ensuing winter promises, in consequence, to be a busy one among the booksellers.

FRANCE.

The following very interesting details of the periodical press and public libraries of France afford a view of the state of literature in that country:

The legislation on the press is founded on the decree of the National Convention of July 19, 1793; on the decree of Napo

leon of 1st Germinal, 13; 5th Feb. and

14th Dec. 1810; 2d Feb. and 21st Oct.

1814; 27th March and 8th Oct. 1819; March, 1820; and what has been pre17th May and 9th June, 1819; 21st scribed by the latest enactments, which are of the most arbitrary and degrading character,