Memoirs of the great Civil War in England from 1646 to 1652, from original Letters in the Bodleian Library. Edited by Henry Cary, M. A. Vol II. A continuation of the very valuable and authentic information already before the public, on this important period of English History.

Memoirs of a Serjeant of the 5th Regiment of Foot. Curious as giving the ideas of a class of men, rarely to be met with in books, unless under the doubtful authority of a novel.

Diary and Letters of Madame d'Arblay, author of Evelina, Cecilia, &c. Edited by her niece. Vol. I. 1778 to 1780. This is the first volume of a work which it is supposed will extend to six it has been long expected and talked of, and its appearance has not disappointed expectation. The early part-all about Evelina, &c.—will perhaps be found almost as tiresome as the novel itself: but on coming to such names as Dr. Johnson, Mrs. Thrale, Mrs. Montague, Sir Joshua Reynolds, &c., it abounds in the most lively interest, and many parts of it would do honour to Boswell or Walpole. The interest will probably be considerably increased in the subsequent volumes, the materials being furnished from a Diary kept by the author during the time she held an appointment in the court and family of George III.

Remarks on Church Architecture, with Illustrations. By the Rev. J. E. Petit. 2 vol. Containing the brief but valuable notes of an intelligent and highly cultivated man, made during a tour through a great part of France, the north of Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, on churches and church architecture, of all styles and dates, and of every kind, from the cathedral to the parish church and way-side chapel, together with many examples from our own country.

The Sons of the Soil. By Mrs. Ellis, author of «The Women of England. 12mo. A poem containing the misfortunes of a farmer and his family, who, led away by the foolish vanity of wishing to shine in the world above their sphere, meet with ruin; and would have been, perhaps, much better told in simple prose.

The History of the Republic of Texas, from the discovery of the country to the present time; and the cause of

the Separation from the Republic of Mexico. By M. D. Maillard, Esqre., Barrister-at-Law, of Texas. 8vo. A work in favour of the Mexican cause, as was that of Mr. Kennedy of the Texan.

The Spanish Armada in 1588, or the attempt of Philip II. and Pope Sixtus V. to re-establish Popery in England. By the Rev. T. Lathbury, author of Guy Fawkes, &c. 12mo. Mr. Lathbury has already acquired great credit for fidelity and diligence in his preceding publications; and in the present work he has chosen one of the most important epochs in English history, when, had success attended the Spanish arms, the English constitution and religion might have been overturned, and the destinies of the whole world entirely changed. It is also more especially intended to correct what he denounces as the false colouring and perversions of Dr. Lingard, the popish historian of England.

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The History of the Mahommedan Dynasties in Spain, by Ahmed Ibn Mahommed al Mahkard, a native of TelemTranslated and illustrated, with critical notes, by Pascual de Gugangos. Vol. I. 4to. Published by the Oriental Committee. A valuable work, for which we are indebted to the disinterested and zealous efforts of the abovenamed committee, and which in this, as well as in the other productions it has been the means of bringing into public notice, and placing in the hands of European readers, has opened a mine of information on the Middle Ages, hitherto locked up in the Oriental languages.

Natural History of Man. By J. C. Pritchard. M. D., F. R. S. No. I. 8vo. The author here endeavours to overturn the opinions advanced by so many writers, particularly among the French, that there are several distinct species of man. Any argument advanced by so eminent a character as Dr. Pritchard will merit the most profound attention.

Which is the Wiser? by Mary Howitt. The object of this novel is to contrast the state of society and morals in England and Germany, the advantage being given to the latter, all the best and most virtuous characters being German, and

the worst, with some exceptions, English. It is considered as inferior to Miss Howitt's former publications.

De Montfort, or the Old English Nobleman. 3 vols. A strange mixture of romance, history, and travels. Names such as Mrs. Montague, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sterne, and Gray the poet, for the home part: Frederick the Great, Baron Trenck, and some of the profligates of the court of Louis XV. for the foreign, would lead the reader to expect something better from such rich materials than the greater part of the scenes these volumes are intended to represent.

Hardness, or the Uncle. 3 vols. may enable the novelreader to pass an amusing hour.

Anne Boleyn, an Historical Romance. By Mrs. A. T. Thomson, Author of Constance, The life and times of Henry VIII. Memoirs of the Duchess of Marlborough. 3 vols. Mrs. Thomson has already acquired much merited popularity by her former writings, which her present novel will rather increase than diminish. The subject is sufficiently indicated by the title, and the characters will generally be found vivid and correct.

The School for Wives. By the authoress of Temptation. 3 vols. Will probably be read with pleasure by young ladies about to become wives, or those who are already so.

MISCELLANEA.

MAGNETIC DISTURBANCES.— Similar disturbances to those observed by the Astronomer Royal, at Greenwich, on the 25th of September, and noticed in our last number, are stated by a correspondent of the Times (J. F. W. H.) to have been also observed, at the same time, at the Magnetical Observatories at Toronto, in Canada, at Longwood, in St. Helena, at the Cape of Good Hope, and at Trevandrum at the observatory established by his Highness the Rajah of Travancore. At all these stations, differing so widely in geographical position as to embrace nearly a hemisphere of the globe, the disturbance was of such extraordinary amount as to cause the immediate institution of extra observations. The disturbances continued during the 24th and 25th of September, and their phases, allowing for the difference of longitude, were simultaneous at all the stations. Returns have not yet been received from other stations, but are early expected from many, such as from Simlar in the Himalaya, from Van Diemen'sland, and from the Antarctic expedition under the command of Captain Ross, &c. The writer adds, «Independent of the great changes in the direction of the needle, the total intensity of the magnetic power of the earth appears to have undergone, at all these stations, and at the same instant of time, fluctuations which may well be regarded as astonishing. The whole magnetic system of our planet seems to have been during those two days, so to speak, in a state of convulsion. Philosophy will of course be busy in speculating on the origin of phenomena so surprising, but we must not forget a tribute of praise to the zeal and diligence of the officers charged with the direction of these observations, and who have followed them up so efficiently, nor to the liberality of the British na

tion in working out on so magnificent a scale the recommendations of scientific men, in this, by far the greatest combined scientific operation the world has yet seen undertaken. For J. F. W. H. we fancy there can hardly be any mistake in reading « Sir J. F. W. Herschell..»

VETERANS.-The following are the names and ages of some of the oldest Peers. Perhaps there is no public body in the world, with the same limited numbers, which can produce an equal number of men who have attained to such venerable ages:→→→

Abercromby, Lord, 72; Abergavenny, Earl, 87; Ailsa, Marquis, 72; Anglesey, Marquis, 74; Berners, Lord, 80; Besborough, Earl, 84; Bexley, Lord, 76; Bristol, Marquis, 73; Carbery, Lord, 77; Cathcart, Lord, 87; Colville, Lord, 74; Cork, Lord, 75; Delamere, Lord, 75; Dinorben, Lord, 75; Donegal, Marquis, 73; Dorset, Duke, 75; Dynevor, Lord, 77; Ferrers, Earl, 82; Grafton, Duke, 82; Grey, Earl, 77; Grey, Lord, 78; Hamilton, Duke, 75; Harrowby, Earl, 80; Huntley, Marquis, 81; Leitrim, Earl, 74; Limerick, Earl, 84; Lonsdale, Earl, 85; Ludlow, Earl, 84; Lynedoch, Lord, 92; Macclesfield, Earl, 87; Manchester, Duke, 74; Manners, Lord, 80; Maryborough, Lord, 79; Mayo, Earl, 76; Middleton, Lord, 73; Mostyn, Lord, 74; Norfolk, Duke, 77; Northwick, Lord, 72; Plunket, Lord, 78; Plymouth, Earl, 74; Ponsonby, Lord, 72; Portland, Duke, 74; Rolle, Lord, 80; Rossmore, Earl, 77; Saye and Sele, Lord, 73; Shaftesbury, Earl, 74; Sidmouth, Lord, 85; Sinclair, Lord, 74; Stamford, Earl, 77; Stanley, Lord, 76; St. Germain's, Earl, 75; Strathallan, Lord, 75; St. Vincent, Lord, 76; Teynham, Lord, 74; Wellesley, Marquis, 82; Wellington, Duke, 72; Western, Lord, 75; Westminster, Marquis, 75; Wynford, Lord, 75.- (TIMES.)

FIRE-PROOF CEMENT.-Mr. Martin, of Blackfriars-road, has invented a fire-proof cement, which has been already used at the Earl of Sefton's residence, in Belgrave-square, at Staffordhouse, &c., and which, we are informed, is intended to be used by Mr. Barry, the architect, at the new Houses of Parliament. (COURT JOURNAL.)