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said to be capable of producing wine sufficient for the consumption of the United States. If this beverage could be substituted for ardent spirits, the morals and comfort of the community would be essentially promoted.

MICHIGAN TERRITORY.

While the President of the United States was at Detroit, the sword, voted by the legislature of New-York to Gen. Macomb, was presented him by Gov. Cass, the agent for the Committee appointed by the legislature to make the presentation. Besides the President, Gen. Brown and several other officers with a numerous collection of citizens spectators.

were

It is said that twenty-five families from one county (Genesee) in the state of NewYork, have recently arrived with the intention of settling at the River Raisin. The lands on the borders of that river are of a very excellent quality, having every variety of soil for the purpose of farming. Probably there is no part of America where emigrants, particularly farmers, can settle more advantageously than in this territory. Lands are cheap, and Detroit furnishes an excellent market for produce.

MISSOURI TERRITORY.

The St. Louis paper says, "By a gentleman just arrived here from New-Orleans, via. river Onachitta, we are informed that a formidable coalition of Indian tribes have assembled at the Cherokee

villages on the Arkansas, consisting of
Cherokees, Chactaws, Shawanoes, and
Delawares, from the east side of the Mis-
sissippi, and Caddos, Coshattes, Tunka-
wahs, Commanches, and the Cherokees
of the Arkansas; for the purpose of
waging war against the Osages. The
Coshattes, Tunkawahs, and Caddos of
Red river, and the Cherokees of the Ar-
kansas, complain that the Osages are
perpetually sending strong war parties
into their country, killing small hunting
bands of their people, and driving off their
horses. Our informant travelled part of
the distance between the Ouachitta and
Arkansas rivers with a large party, going
on to join the confederate troops. They
had six field pieces with several whites
and half breeds, who learned the use of
artillery under Gen. Jackson last war.
They said they were informed that the
Osages had built forts, to which they in-
tended to retreat after the general battle,
which it is thought will be fought near
Earhart's Salt-works on the Arkansas,
on that cluster of streams called the Six
Bulls, and above the boundary line lately
run between the interior counties of this
territory and the Osage country.

"The Osages are aware of the intended attack, but cannot believe they will be met by such a formidable force,

"As they always fight their pitched battles on horseback, it is probable they will be defeated in that broken country which they have chosen for the combat."

ART. 15. MONTHLY CATALOGUE OF NEW PUBLICATIONS,
WITH CRITICAL REMARKS.

P
OEMS on various subjects, by James
N. Seaman. Auburn, N. Y. Skin-
ner & Crosby. 12mo. pp. 120.

This is an indigenous production, but one of which we cannot boast. The author has no originality of thought or expression. He has caught the chime of Goldsmith's verse, and goes ambling on without any object, or any regard to sense. His rhyme' seems to be the only rudder' by which he steers his course. Poeta nascitur may be true in regard to the talent, but study and observation must supply his theme, and instruct him in its management. Men are no more born poets than they are born mathematicians. They may have a decided aptitude for either poetry or mathematics, but they will make but little proficiency in either whilst they trust solely to genius. We would not, however, have the author

of this volume run away with the idea that we impute any genius to him. We are very certain, at least, that he has no genius for poetry.

E.

A Catalogue of Books, including many rare and valuable works, for sale. by James Eastburn & Co. New-York. 8vo. pp. 101.

We recognize in this Catalogue, some of the most valuable standard works in classical literature, theology, philology, and physical and metaphysical philosophy. The whole form a collection honourable to the proprietors, and deserving the attention of the public. Little regard has been paid in this country to collecting rare works or choice editions. We hope an attempt of the kind will be encouraged. This Catalogue contains some bibliographical notices. We should be glad to

see this plan more extensively pursued in similar indices.

-E.
France. By Lady Morgan.
York. James Eastburn & Co.
2 vols. pp. 727.

New12mo.

This is certainly a very entertaining work. Lady Morgan, with her husband, passed a part of the year 1316 in France, and by a previous competent knowledge of the French language and literature, was enabled to make the most of the opportunities which her reputation as a savante, or her rank as a lady, afforded her of observing the phases of society in various aspects. We confess she has added much to our information on many subjects. She cultivated an intimacy with the literali, visited in the fashionable coteries, attended at Court, was present at the public meetings of the Institute, frequented the Theatre and Opera, courted the nobility, and condoled with the revolutionists, and has faithfully reported all that she saw, and heard, and thought. We do not think her remarks very just or profound on all occasions, but her sprightfiness is pleasing, and her vanity amuses us, whilst we gather from her gossiping facts which might never have reached us from another source. Her husband comes in for a considerable share of the second volume, touching the weighty matters of the law, &c. though from his style we suspect Lady Morgan had at least the revision of his manuscript. We shall probably hereafter devote some room to a review of this work.

E.

Adolphe: an Anecdote found among the papers of an unknown person, and published by Mr. Benjamin de Constant. Philadelphia, M. Carey & Son. NewYork, by the booksellers. 12mo. pp. 238. This is as flagrant an instance of bookmaking as we have met with amongst us. A very paltry and uninteresting story, by dint of leading, and spacing, and large type, is spread over two hundred and thirty-eight pages of coarse paper, and charged at the price of one dollar. We will hope that this finesse is imputable to the country printer, and not to the very extensive and enterprising booksellers, who appear as the original publishers in this country. The author of this novel has made some noise in the political world. We do not think that this production will obtain for him great literary relebrity. As we have not seen the original, we cannot pronounce upon the beauties of its style, but its plot is neither probable nor ingenious. Mr. Constant

congratulates himself on having found a translator in a friend, who had rendered the English Adolphe completely equal to the French one.' This surely cannot be the translation alluded to! The story is told in a few words. Adolphe is a young German nobleman, who, finding a vacu ity in his heart, resolves on falling in love, and in default of a more suitable object, fixes his affections upon Ellenor, a Polish lady, the mistress of Count P. his particular friend. The fair one is ten years older than himself, and the mother of several children. Adolphe, by great perseverance, and by forcing himself into a violent passion, at last succeeds beyond his wishes. Ellenor abandons the Count and attaches herself to Adolphe. After this sacrifice on her part, he feels himself bound to her in gratitude, and becomes the slave of this sentiment long after his flame is extinct. For years he is the victim of her caprice, which he endures from dread of wounding her sensibility by the avowal of his indifference. After many attempts to disenthral himself from the chains which his folly had rivetted, accident brings Ellenor acquainted with his endeavours, and by breaking her heart, leaves him at liberty. But this tragic event only confirms his misery, and he spends the remainder of his life in wandering on the face of the earth.

E.

The Intellectual Torch; developing an original, economical, and expeditious dissemination of knowledge and virtue, by means of Free Public Libraries. Including Essays on the Use of Distilled Spirits. By Dr. Jessey Torrey, Jun. Ballston Spa. For the author. 12mo. pp. 36.

The goodness of Dr. Torrey's intentions cannot be doubted-we only regret that he is not better qualified by nature and education to carry into effect his benevolent designs.

E.

The Power of Faith, Exemplified in the Life and Writings of the late Mrs. Isabella Graham, of New-York. Second Edition. New-York, Kirk & Mercein. 12mo. pp. 428.

The subject of these memoirs appears to have been a lady of most amiable character. Her active benevolence evinced the sincerity of her religion, which however spiritual, was not suffered to evaporate in faith. Though we have our doubts of the utility of publishing to the world, the private meditations of every person whose natural enthusiasm has given to religious zeal the appearance of superna

tural fervour, we cannot but admire the practical example exhibited by Mrs. Graham, whose fortitude, resignation, and charity are worthy all imitation. E.

A Concise View of the principal Points of controversy between the Protestant and Roman Churches. By the Rev. C. H. Wheaton, D. D. Rector of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, N. J.-An Address to the Roman Catholics of the United States of America. By a Catholic Clergyman.-A Reply to An Address to the Roman Catholics of the United States of America. By the author of a Letter to the Roman Catholics of the City of Worcester.-A Short Answer to " A True Exposition of the Doctrine of the Cathofic Church, touching the Sacrament of Penance, with the grounds on which this Doctrine is founded," contained in an Appendix to the Catholic Question decided in the city of New-York, in July, 1813. By Charles H. Wheaton, D. Ď. &c.-Some Remarks on Dr. O'Gallagher's Brief Reply' to Dr. Wheaton's "Short Answer.' By Charles H. Wheaton, D. D. &c. New-York, David Longworth. 8vo.

These controversial tracts have been collected into a stout octavo, and offer an inviting repast to those who have a relish for polemics. We do not interfere in disputes touching matters of faith.

E.

The Journal of Science and the Arts. Edited at the Royal Institution of Great Britain. New-York, James Eastburn & Co. Vol. I. No. I. Published Quarterly. It is a gratifying evidence of the state of science in this country, that a work of this kind should find a sufficient demand to warrant its republication. We sincerely hope that adequate encouragement may induce its continuance. So far from feeling jealous at the introduction of new periodical works into competition for patronage, we consider the extension of their circulation auxiliary to our own success. By it a taste for literature and a spirit of scientific inquiry may be created where they do not exist, and will only be increased where they are already implanted. Could a desire be awakened in the great mass of the 'reading public' for any other information than is to be gleaned from the columns of a weekly print, our country would afford an ample support to numerous publications in the various departments of learning. We shall never deserve the title of the most enlightened people in the world' till we read something besides newspapers. There

have their convenience and their value, but they were not designed to supersede every other source of intelligence, nor do they affect to do it. Our own pretensions, though somewhat higher, do not rise to any loftier aim than to assist the general cause by calling attention to works that merit perusal, marking their excellences and noting their errors or defects. In fact, our criticisms can be appreciated only by those who are conversant with the subjects of our scrutiny. We are, therefore, directly interested in the wider diffusion of that knowledge to which journals like the present serve as pioneers. E.

A Geographical Description of the State of Louisiana: presenting a view of the soil, climate, animal, vegetable, and mineral productions; illustrative of its natural physiognomy, its geographical configuration and relative situation: with an account of the character and manners of the inhabitants: being an accompaniment to the Map of Louisiana. By William Darby. Philadelphia, John Melish. New-York, Kirk and Mercein. 8vo. pp. 270.

Mr. Darby has given a very interesting work on the Louisiana country and settlements. It consists of two parts, a map of the regions he describes, and a memoir elucidating the map. Major Rennel had set a noble example before the geographers, in his chart of India, with its explanatory volume. Our fellow-citizen has worthily adopted the plan. It is to be hoped that there will be other followers and imitators; and that every valuable map, instead of being a mere exhibition of rivers, coasts, a few hills, and the civil delineations, will carry on its front a larger portion of physical character, and in an accompanying document, a good body of geological, statistical, and historical information. Then geography will rise to its proper degree of importance.

In favour of the present performance, it may be observed, that the author is industrious, scientific, and intelligent; that he knows from actual observation much of the territory he describes; and that his acquaintance has been long and intimate enough to qualify him well for the task he has undertaken.

M.

The History of Little Henry and his Bearer. From the eighth English edition. New-York, E. B. Gould.

This is a child's book, designed to convey religious instruction, but we think not exactly adapted to the comprehension of children. Its tenets are those

generally denominated orthodox. The scene is laid in the East Indies, and the incidents of the story are connected with its locality. E.

The Theory of Moral Sentiments; or an Essay toward an Analysis of the principles, by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of them selves: to which is added, a Dissertation on the Origin of Languages. By Adam Smith, L. L. D. F. R. S. From the last English edition. Boston, Wells and Lilly. 8vo. pp. 250.

To give an analysis of this great work, on this occasion, cannot be expected; it is sufficient to say, that it is one of the standard works in English literature. The same comprehensive as well as diseriminating mind, to which the world is indebted for the "Wealth of Nations," has been employed in the investigation and elucidation of "The Theory of Moral Sentiments," and it stands confessedly one of the most splendid monuments of profound and liberal inquiry, which any age or nation has produced. Though the subject, or rather the manner of treating it, is abstruse, yet the opinions of the book are well defined, the style is clear and animated, illustrated by great learning, and abounding in felicitous allusions. Great praise is due to the Boston publishers of this valuable work, not only for their enlightened spirit of enterprise, but for the correct and elegant manner in which the book is executed. We have seen a Philadelphia edition,published almost simultaneously, but which is in a much inferior style of workmanship, though it is charged at a higher price.

L.

Keep Cool, a Novel. Written in Hot Weather. By Somebody, M. D. C. &c. &c. &e. Author of Sundry works of great merit-Never published or read, from His-story. Reviewed by-Himself, "Esquire." Baltimore. Joseph Cushing. New-York, Kirk & Mercein, 12mo. 2 vols. pp. 435.

We obtained this work at so late an hour that we have been able to run over only a hundred pages of it. We have not, therefore, sufficient grounds on which to pronounce a definitive opinion of its merits. From the title page we certainly received no favourable impression-the mock Review,' however, which contains some fair hits at us and our critical brethren, raised an expectation, which if it have not been defeated, has not been strength ened, by our progress in the work. Of

the characters we know little, and of the story less. We discover many just thoughts, and some good writing-with frequent abortive attempts at wit, much vulgarity, numerous specimens of false eloquence, and not a few violations of grammar. In page 29 we have this sentence-"One thing seems very peculiar in dreams: it may be said with certainty, that no person ever saw the same face twice when they were asleep. They will dream of a person after," &c. In page 37, besides supping,' a low word for sipping, and 'twidling with his spoon,' for twidling his spoon, a very inelegant expression at best, we find the following unintelligible paragraph. "In love! by this thimble," cried Harriet, who saw the whole in a glass opposite, where she was pretending to work." Among the vulgar jokes are such expressions as these, "kicked to death by grasshoppers," "like shot from a shovel," " a hurra's nest," "a hen in a hurricane," &c. A lady's ringlets are flatteringly resembled to 'live worms,' p. 57. The same lady's mind is emphatically termed the legitimate breathing of the Deity, chained to earth;" &e. p. 56. We have not adverted to one in ten of the errors we marked in the few pages which we perused. Yet we think we can discern indications of talent in the author, and are willing to attribute his blunders rather to haste than to ignorance. We shall feel bound to read the work through, and should we deem it worth while, will notice it hereafter. E.

The Ethereal Physician; or Medical Electricity revived; its Pretensions fairly and candidly considered and examined, and its Efficacy proved, in the prevention and cure of a great variety of Diseases; with the details of upward of sixty cures in the short space of two years, in cases, of Rheumatism, Headache, Pleurisy, Abscess, Quinsy, Piles, Incubus, &c. &c. with some Observations on the Nature of the Electric Fluid, and Hints concerning the best mode of applying it for Medical Purposes. No. 1. By Thomas Brown, Author of a History of the People called the Shakers. To which is added, a brief Account of its Medical Practice. By Jesse Everett. Albany, G. Loomis & Co. 8vo. pp. 64.

The author has taken occasion, in his title-page, to give a sufficiently full account of the object of his work; it only remains for us to relate how he has executed his undertaking. He lays no claim to the character of a scholar; he only professes to have ascertained, by actual

1817.

Mathematical Lucubrations.

experiment, the efficacy of the electric fluid in the relief and cure of many diseases; and he certainly appears, though a plain man, to have proceeded according to an enlightened spirit of practical philosophy. He has fortified himself by numerous citations from the most learned

and wise philosophers, that have written upon the subject of electricity, and has then gone on to do, what is necessary to all accurate knowledge and safe conclusions, make his experiments and faithfully relate them. There is, we confess, an appearance of quackery and empiricism in the book, but this is chargeable upon the manner in which it is drawn up, and should not be allowed to bring discredit upon the subject, nor upon the experiments of the author, if they are well authenticated; and we should advise him, in his succeeding numbers,-for this publication, he tells us, is only the first of a series, to state facts and relate cases with all the perspicuity and simplicity in his power, and spare himself the trouble of speaking of the conscientiousness of his endeavours or the piety of his motives, If men of science of accomplished minds and skill in experimenting would take up the subject of electricity as connected with medicine, and pursue it with as much zeal and fidelity as Mr. Brown has done, incalculable benefits might be expected to result from their labours; and if there

be any truth in the cases stated in the
book before us, it is high time men of
systematic learning turned their attention
this way, for the credit of science as well
as the comfort of their fellow-creatures.
Ꮮ.

Reports of Cases argued and adjudged
in the Supreme Court of the United
States. February Term, 1817. By
Henry Wheaton, Counsellor at Law.
Volume II. pp. 527.

This volume is just issued from the press, and we have not had an opportunity to make an examination of its contents. The character of its predecessor, however, leaves us no doubt of the correctness and judgment with which it has been compiled and arranged. The importance of the decisions it records is sufficient to commend it to the attention of the gentlemen of the gown. The questions that come under the cognizance of the Supreme Court of the United States are of a multifarious nature, and involve very different interests. In the suits between individuals of the several States principles of the statute and common law, and of the law merchant, are determined, whilst in the maritime Causes, points of international law come under consideration, and decisions are had affecting the prac tice of all commercial countries.

V.

ART. 16. MATHEMATICAL LUCUBRATIONS.

SOLUTION TO THE MATHEMATICALQUES

TIONS IN OUR JULY NUMBER.

the usual method, we readily obtain the required position.

This method of solution was given by

As we have not yet procured a suffi- X. of New-Haven. When the question

cient quantity of the type necessary for printing complete solutions to the mathematical questions, we are obliged, for the present, to confine ourselves to such sketches of the solutions as can be given in common language.

SOLUTION TO QUESTION I.

The first of the given equation divided by the second, gives the difference of the numbers equal to 2, from which and the second equation, we find by a quadratic

2 and 1 for the numbers sought.

SOLUTION TO QUESTION II.
When this question is treated analyti-
cally, it leads to a quadratic formula,
which must be a maximum; and by
taking its differential, &c. according to

VOL. I. NO. VI.

is resolved geometrically we have only to remark, that when the two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are given, the area increases as the contained angle approaches in magnitude to a right angle: therefore, when the given cone is acute angled or right angled, the required section is along the axis, but when the cone is obtuse angled, the base of the required triangle is the diagonal of a square of which the side is the same with the slant side of the

cone.

This very simple construction was given by Analyticus. Mr. O'Shaunessey's solution was also of the geometrical kind.

SOLUTION TO QUES. III.

This question resolved by analytic geometry furnishes the equation of three 3 Р

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