The chapter on Typhus contains Dr. T.'s general mode of treatment of this fever; which, under its different forms, comprises almost all the offspring of contagion in these climates. He does not rely on any one particular medicine, but rationally varies his remedies according to circumstances; and he seems mostly to depend on supporting the vital powers, and counteracting morbid impressions, by grateful and salubrious diet, and wholesome air.

The chapter on Yellow Fever, in our opinion, might have been spared; since the author has little or nothing to say on this fatal disease but what he derives from other writers. His ideas on the means of preserving the health of Europeans in tropical climates, by a lower and less stimulant diet, &c. have also been anticipated by observers on the spot.

The remaining diseases particularly noticed are Catarrh, Dysentery, Small-pox, Rheumatism, and Scurvy. With respect to the latter, a remarkable circumstance came under Dr. T.'s observation, which was an almost general prevalence of the scurvy in the Channel Fleet during the year 1795. This alarming occurrence he attributes to the hard winter of that year, which destroyed almost all vegetation, and to the reduction of the allowance of fresh beef in harbour. The speedy good effects of lemon juice and fresh vegetables, when they could be procured, are too familiar to all the practical observers of this disease, to require to be illustrated with minuteness, or to give Dr. T. credit as being a discoverer in this point; yet he ought to be allowed due praise for the spirit and perseverance with which he urged the due supply of these articles, and himself superintended their distribution.

Sir Roger Curtis's paper, on the means used for eradicating a malignant fever on board his ship, is a valuable addition to the similar matter of this volume: but it is to be observed that fumigation with brimstone was copiously used in his process; and it is not easy to suppose that it did not greatly contribute to the success of the plan.

Thoughts on preserving the health of seamen; an appendix on the treatment of recent venereal infection; and a case, communicated by Mr. Burd, a naval surgeon, of amputation at the shoulder joint; occupy the remaining pages of the vo lume. These articles suggest to us no particular remarks.

On the whole, as we before observed, though we think that this work might have been better composed, and that, by aiming at too much, it has been unnecessarily extended and diver sified, we do not hesitate to recommend it to the perusal of those for whose instruction it was particularly designed.

MONTHLY

MONTHLY CATALOGUE,

For JULY, 1797.

MILITARY and NAVAL AFFAIRS.

Art. 16. The Naval Gazetteer; or Seaman's Complete Guide. Containing a full and accurate Account, alphabetically arranged, of the several Coasts of all the Countries and Islands in the known World; shewing their Latitude, Longitude, Soundings, and Stations for Anchorage, &c. &c. Illustrated with a correct Set of Charts, from the latest and best Surveys. By the Rev. John Malham. 2 Vols. 8vo. 16s. Boards. Allen and West.

THIS is a Geographical Dictionary, designed for the use of navigators; and it is executed on a plan more extensive than any other on the same subject which has hitherto been offered to the public. We readily agree with the author, that the undertaking and accomplishment of so arduous a task are proofs that he is not of a disposition to shrink from difficulties, nor to be intimidated by long and persevering labour. In the introduction is given a treatise on geography, which includes an account of the winds and tides; and some nautical observations are added which are very useful, particularly those respecting the management of vessels on a lee shore, but which are not so clearly explained as might be wished. In the geographical descriptions, the author has given directions for avoiding dangers, and all other information that he could collect necessary for pilotage; and he has carefully consulted the discoveries of modern navigators. The whole bears the character of diligence and ability; and we are of opinion that the Naval Gazetteer is a valuable addition to the Seaman's Library. Art. 17. Military Instruction from the late King of Prussia to his Generals. (Illustrated with Plates.) To which is added, (by the same Author,) Particular Instruction to the Officers of his Army, and especially those of the Cavalry. Translated from the French, by Lieut. Foster; first (or Royal) Dragoons. 8vo. pp. 320. 78. 6d. bound. Egerton.

Having reviewed the former of these treatises about thirty years ago, when the first English translation of it came before us*, and innumerable editions of the latter treatise having already appeared, it is unnecessary for us to dwell on the contents of either. At the same time, we think Mr. Foster entitled to praise for reviving two works, which must ever be useful and interesting to gentlemen of his profession; and we must do him the justice of adding, that he has executed his task in a neat and tolerably correct manner.

Custom has authorized the suppression of the letter u in honour, favour, and some few other words: but Lieut. Foster has perhaps carried this licence too far, in extending the elision to the words endeavor, valor, ardor, harbor, labor, colar, &c. &c.

See Rev. vol. xxvi. p. 58.

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TRAVELS.

TRAVELS.

Art. 18. Travels in North America. By M. Crespel. With a Narrative of his Shipwreck and extraordinary Hardships and Sufferings on the Island of Anticosti, &c. &c. 12mo. 3s. sewed. Low. 1797:

The principal part of this little volume of travels is a translation from a narrative published in France many years ago by M. Crespel. The most interesting particulars are the account of an expedition undertaken in the year 1728, by order of the government of Quebec, then belonging to the French, against a nation of Indians called the Outagamies, who inhabited a part of the country near the lake Michigan, distant about 450 leagues from Montreal; and the particulars of the shipwreck of a French merchant vessel, in which M. Crespel had taken his passage with the intention of returning to Europe.

The expedition against the Outagamies, or, as they were called by the French, the Fox Indians, was undertaken with the inhuman design of destroying that nation. The party sent on this expedition were 400 French, and several hundreds of Indians of different tribes. M. Crespel was chaplain to the party. The success was not equal to their wishes, as the Outagamies, having notice of their approach, fled, except four poor wretches; and besides the murder of these in cold blood, they could only burn the huts and destroy the harvest of Indian corn. What the Indians had done to provoke this expedition is not mentioned.—The account of the shipwreck exhibits scenes of distress that have seldom been equalled.

RELIGIOUS and POLEMICAL.

The Charge of the Right Reverend Thomas Lewis O'Beirne, D. D. Lord Bishop of Ossory, to the Clergy of his Diocese in his Annual Visitation 1796. 8vo. Is. Dublin. London, Rivingtons. 1797.

The open attacks that have been made, not only on the teachers and professors, but on the doctrines of Christianity, the indefatigable industry with which Atheism has been propagated, and the impieties with which some modern publications abound, cannot but be a subject of affliction to every friend of religion and virtue. If we add that the Atheism of the present age does not terminate as it formerly did, in mere speculation, but has been reduced to practice, every liberal and discerning mind must acknowlege, that it is particularly incumbent on the clergy of all denominations of Christians to exert themselves with more than common diligence, in such perilous times; to discourage licentiousness; to fortify the minds of the persons committed to their care against the arts of seduction; and to recommend the doctrines which they teach, by exhibiting in their own per sons examples of every Christian virtue.

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Impressed with these sentiments, as it appears, the Bishop of Osdelivered the Charge to his Clergy which is now before us; and it reflects great honour on the learning, piety, and good-sense of the dignified author. It is written with force and energy; and the imFortant truths which it conveys are expressed with such clearness,

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and placed in so strong a light, that it could not but have produced its desired effect on his auditors; and we conceive that the publication of it may prove essentially serviceable to the cause of Christianity, as the greater part of the admonitions contained in this Charge are not less applicable to the Clergy of England than to those of Ireland. After these encomiums, our readers may expect an extract from the work, as well to support the judgment which we have passed, as to give a specimen of the style and sentiments of the author. To enforce the observance of the duties which he recommends to his Clergy, the Bishop reminds them of the solemn engagement which they contracted at their ordination; and on the subject of the internal call, a term of some ambiguity, he expresses himself as follows:

In judging of the internal call, we must carefully avoid the extremes of enthusiasm, on the one side, and on the other, of that laxity of principles, and that absence of all spiritual and christian feeling on those points, which so many allow to themselves. It would, certainly, be presumptuous and dangerous, in embracing our profession, to search for any sensible movements, or interference of the Holy Spirit; any influence or controul, operating on the soul by a perceptible impulse. Ours cannot be the confidence to call upon the Lord, who knows the hearts of all men, to show, by a visible and indisputable interference, whom he may have chosen to take part of the ministry and apostleship, as when the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven. We are not to expect that prophecies should have gone before on us into the world, as on Timothy, to determine whether this charge has been committed to us, in the same fullness, and with the same efficacy, as to that pattern of the pastoral and episcopal character. All we can do is to judge of our call in a rational manner. We are to look to the ordinary course of Providence, as it determines the different states and conditions of life. We are to estimate the qualifications, with which nature may have fitted us for the profession. And we are to examine our motives and views in embracing it.

The designs of virtuous and religious parents, tracing out for us, with pious and anxious care, our line in life; their diligence in giving us the education, and cultivating in us the dispositions, best calculated to fit and prepare us for that line; even the views and wishes of friends and protectors, who, without any unjust, improper, or unbecoming interference, solicitation, or importunity on our part, may have it in their power to give us an establishment in the church, and have early directed our views and our studies to that object; a strong propensity and preponderating inclination, early conceived, and assiduously indulged,-all these are to be received as the ordinary interferences of Providence, and by them we may be enabled to form a rational judgment of our calling, as far as they go.

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Our next rule is from our qualifications. The strongest indication we can have, of Providence having designed us for any particular calling in life, is our having received the gifts and talents necessary to answer its ends, and promote its purposes. Now the gifts and talents, necessary for the profession you have embraced, may be consi dered, either as they are natural or moral. As to the natural gifts, all cannot be apostles; all cannot be evangelists; all cannot be pro

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With a

Art. 18. Travels in North America. By M. Crespel. Narrative of his Shipwreck and extraordinary Hardships and Sufferings on the Island of Anticosti, &c. &c. 12mo. 3s. sewed.

Low. 1797: The principal part of this little volume of travels is a translation from a narrative published in France many years ago by M. Crespel. The most interesting particulars are the account of an expedition undertaken in the year 1728, by order of the government of Quebec, then belonging to the French, against a nation of Indians called the Outagamies, who inhabited a part of the country near the lake Michigan, distant about 450 leagues from Montreal; and the particulars of the shipwreck of a French merchant vessel, in which M. Crespel had taken his passage with the intention of returning to Europe.

The expedition against the Outagamies, or, as they were called by the French, the Fox Indians, was undertaken with the inhuman design of destroying that nation. The party sent on this expedition were 400 French, and several hundreds of Indians of different tribes. M. Crespel was chaplain to the party. The success was not equal to their wishes, as the Outagamies, having notice of their approach, fled, except four poor wretches; and besides the murder of these in cold blood, they could only burn the huts and destroy the harvest of Indian corn. What the Indians had done to provoke this expedition is not mentioned.-The account of the shipwreck exhibits scenes of distress that have seldom been equalled.

RELIGIOUS and POLEMICAL.

Art: 19. The Charge of the Right Reverend Thomas Lewis O'Beirne, D. D. Lord Bishop of Ossory, to the Clergy of his Diocese in his Annual Visitation 1796. 8vo. IS. Dublin. London, Rivingtons. 1797.

The open attacks that have been made, not only on the teachers and professors, but on the doctrines of Christianity, the indefatigable industry with which Atheism has been propagated, and the impieties with which some modern publications abound, cannot but be a subject of affliction to every friend of religion and virtue. If we add that the Atheism of the present age does not terminate as it formerly did, in mere speculation, but has been reduced to practice, every liberal and discerning mind must acknowlege, that it is particularly incumbent on the clergy of all denominations of Christians to exert themselves with more than common diligence, in such perilous times; to discourage licentiousness; to fortify the minds of the persons committed to their care against the arts of seduction; and to recommend the doctrines which they teach, by exhibiting in their own persons examples of every Christian virtue.

Impressed with these sentiments, as it appears, the Bishop of Ossory delivered the Charge to his Clergy which is now before us; and it reflects great honour on the learning, piety, and good-sense of the dignified author. It is written with force and energy; and the important truths which it conveys are expressed with such clearness,

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