"A Charge delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Bristol, at the Primary Visitation of Henry Reginald (Courtenay), Lord Bishop of Bristol," 4to.

A First Part of the Sixth Volume of Dr. Kippis's "Biographia Britannica."

"An Account of the most striking Variations in the Weather, from October 1798, to September 1800. To which is prefixed, the Price of Wheat every year from 1610 to the present Æra," 8vo. *To this Half Volume, after the Proprietors had for some years in vain endeavoured to find a proper Successor to Dr. Kippis, Dr. George Gregory wrote a Preface, intending to stand forward as Continuator of the Work. But a variety of circumstances still farther delayed its publication; till (more than twelve, years after it was printed) nearly the whole impression was consumed, in February 1808; three copies only having been preserved.

I scarcely know whether to place the following Anecdotes among the "Quarrels," or the "Calamities" of Authors.

In Dr. Kippis's Preface to his First Volume, 1778, Richard Gough, Esq. is enumerated amongst the names of those to whom the Editor" stood indebted on various accounts."-Vol. I. was reviewed by Mr. Duncombe, who "watched over the Biographia with a kind of parental tenderness," Gent. Mag. XLVIII. p. 320; as was Vol. II. in L. p. 33; and Vol. III. in LIV. p. 437.

Previously to the publication of the Fourth, the Life of Captain Cook, which appeared separately, was reviewed by Mr. Gough, LVIII. 617; who, after some other free remarks, adds, "The whole closes with a list of Dr. Kippie's publications; at the head of which stands the second edition of the Biographia Britannica,' which we most heartily wish he would stick to till he has brought it to a conclusion, that his labours and his life may not end the one before the other."-Dr. Gregory's “ Life of Chatterton," composed at the request of the Editor of the "Biographia Britannica," and published earlier than that work, was also reviewed in LIX. 537.

It now came to the turn of Dr. Kippis to give the retort courteous. Vol. IV. was published in 1789; in which, among other "Additions to Vol. III." we read, "This year has appeared, in three volumes, folio, an Edition of Camden's Britannia, translated from the Edition published by the Author in 1607, enlarged by the latest discoveries, and illustrated with a new set of maps, and other copper-plates, by Richard Gough, Esq. The work is the result of many years travel, inquiry, and

Mr. Gough was at that time avowedly the principal Reviewer in the Gentleman's Magazine; and, "if he criticized with warmth and severity certain innovations attempted in Church and State, he wrote his sentiments with sincerity and impartiality--the feelings of a heart deeply impressed with a sense of the excellence and happiness of the English Con. stitution, both in Church and State." See vol. VI, p. 272.

labour,

"The Enjoyments of a future Life, and the true Notion of Christian Purity: preached in the Chapel of the Magdalen Hospital, on Wednesday April 22, 1795, being the Anniversary of the Institution. By Samuel [Horsley] Lord Bishop of Rochester,"

labour.-Of Mr. Gough I have no reason to speak with personal respect: but not any circumstance of that kind shall ever induce me to depart from the exercise of justice or of candour; or prevent my declaring, that, from his eminent character as an Antiquary, and the extent of his Topographical knowledge, there can be no doubt but that his Edition of the Britannia is a performance of great consequence and value."

Mr. Gough (LIX. 917) again reviews: "After an interval of FIVE years, at length appears the FOURTH volume of this voluminous and extended work. Let none object that Bayle and Moreri have swelled a Biographical Dictionary of the whole World to fourteen volumes folio, compressed in English to ten, when Great Britain alone can furnish Worthies sufficient to fill-how many volumes shall we say? Perhaps as many. —What Dr. Kippis says of a Letter written by Congreve to the ingenious Mrs. Cockburne, that it contains some acute but friendly hints to her on her writing, we wish to apply to our strictures."

In the Preface to vol. V. in 1793, Dr. Kippis assumes a more soothing tone: "The curious life of Sir John Fastolf, which was elaborately, but awkwardly, written by Mr. Oldys, Richard Gough, Esq. has condescended entirely to new-model. In doing this, Mr. Gough has not only made use of Mr. Oldys's materials; but has enriched the account with much additional information, arising from his superior and eminent knowledge in whatever relates to Antiquarian Literature."

On this last quotation Mr. Gough, in his own copy of the "Biographia," made the following laconic and indignant remarks: "When I re-compiled the Life of Fastolf for the Biographia Britannica, I thought I was doing a kindness to the memory of the Hero, if not to the Editors of that Work. By the Editors are to be understood the Booksellers; for the Conductors are a distinct set of men-any body that will write for the Booksellers, whether amusement, fame, or profit, be the motive. The thanks of one of the Conductors were bestowed in the most liberal manner for the trifling assistance afforded in a single article, on which so much light had been thrown by the Editor of the Paston Letters; thanks which, after the expressions used respecting the Editor of the new Edition of the Britannia, in a supplementary note on the article CAMDEN, bespeak the versatile character of the man, who goes as much out of his way to acknowledge imaginary obligations, as to resent imaginary abuse,”

"A Free

"A Free Enquiry into the Suspension of Vital Action in Cases of Drowning and Suffocation; being an Attempt to concentrate into a more luminous Point of View the scattered Rays of Science respecting that interesting though mysterious Subject; to elucidate the proximate Cause; to appreciate the present Remedies; and to point out the best Method of restoring Animation *. By Anthony Fothergill, M. D. F. R. S."

"A Practical Essay on the good and bad Effects of Sea-bathing. By John Anderson, M. D. F. S. A. C. M. S. &c. Physician to, and a Director of, the Sea-bathing Infirmary at Margate," Svo.

"A Preliminary Introduction to the Act of Seabathing. By John Anderson, M. D. &c. &c." Svo.

"An Enquiry into the History of Scotland, preceding the Reign of Malcolm III, or the Year 1056, including the authentic History of that Period. In Two Volumes. By John Pinkerton.”

"Hints respecting the Distresses of the Poor§." [by Dr. Lettsom], Svo.

*"Concise, elegant, and conclusive. Such is the performance before us, on which, indeed, we could expatiate with much pleasure: but, as our limits will not admit of enlarging, we shall content ourselves with heartily recommending it to the careful perusal of our Medical and Philosophical Readers; and with adding our testimony to that of those able judges, the Medical Society of London, not merely on account of its being a Prize-essay, and sanctioned by their approbation, but from its intrinsic merit, and the depth of reasoning which the ingenious Author everywhere displays." Gent. Mag. LXV. 856.

+ Of this Essay, for which the meritorious Author received a Gold Prize Medal, see hereafter, p. 208.

Author of an Inaugural Dissertation "De Scorbuto," printed at Edinburgh, in 1772, and of "Medical Remarks on natural, spontaneous, and artificial Evacuation, London, 1787, Svo. second edit. 1788. He practised for some time at Kingston in Surrey; and was for several years Physician to the Sea-bathing Infirmary at Margate; where he died in June 1804.

§ These suggestions of a public-spirited individual, for the relief of the Poor in seasons of scarcity of food, deserved, and received, the commendations of every class of society. And of the Author of these "Hints" I can truly say, from my own know

ledge

1796.

"A serious Address to the superior Inhabitants of the Parish of Eakring [Nottinghamshire]; by the Rev. John Henry Browne*, Rector.-Of this small Tract only Thirty Copies were printed. "Hints for promoting a Bee-Society." [By Dr. Lettsom.] Two Editions," 8vo.

"Corrections of various Passages in the English Version of the Old Testament. By the late WilliamHayward Roberts, D. D. Provost of Eton College. Published by his Son William Roberts §, M. A. Fellow of Eton College," Svo.

ledge of him for half a century, that his benevolence throughout that long period has been unbounded. To thousands, as well as to myself, he has been the means both of gladdening, and of lengthening life; and, by his own temperate habits, may probably for many years longer continue to be a friend to the indigent, and a comfort to all who are so happy as to possess his friendship, or have occasion for his medical skill.

* Of this worthy and conscientious Divine, see vol. III. p. 277. † Were we to estimate a literary performance by its magnitude, we should scarcely notice this small pamphlet; but it breathes such a spirit of benevolence to that useful animal the Bee, and exhibits such a plan of utility, amusement, and profit, as induce us to bring it forward to attention; and this the Author himself very fairly explains." Gent. Mag. LXVI. 1033.

William-Hayward Roberts, elected from Eton to King's College, Cambridge, 1752; B. A. 1757; M. A. 1760; D. D. 1773. He was an Assistant at Eton School; in 1772 was appointed a Fellow of the College; and Provost in 1781. He obtained the Members' Prize at Cambridge, in 1758, of 15 guineas, for the best Latin Essay on the subject, Utrum diversarum Gentium mores & instituta solvi possunt ex diverso earundem situ. In 1771 he published, in Three Parts, "A Poetical Essay on the Existence, the Attributes, and the Providence, of God;" in 1773, "A Poetical Epistle to Christopher Anstey, Esq. on the English Poets, chiefly those who have written in Blank Verse;" in 1774, "Judah restored, a Poem in Six Books," 2 vols. 12mo.; and in 1781 a Sermon, preached before the Governors of the Magdalen Hospital. He was Chaplain to the King, and Rector of Farnham Royal, Bucks; and died in 1794.

§ William Roberts, son of the Provost, was admitted from Eton into King's College in 1780; B. A. 1785; was a short time an Assistant in Eton School; and appointed a Fellow there, Jan. 12, 1786.-John Roberts, another son of the Provost, was also

elected

The Twelfth Volume of the "Archæologia" of the Society of Antiquaries; and the Description of Plates XXXVIII-XLVIII, in the Third Volume of their "Monumenta Vetusta."

"Brief State of the Royal Humane Society, laid before the President, Vice-Presidents, Clergy, Stewards, Governors, and Medical Assistants, at their Anniversary Festival*, 1796."

elected from Eton to King's College in 1780; B. A. 1786; M. A. 1789; and obtained the Members' Prize in 1787; and the Seatonian Prize in 1789. He was Tutor to Lord Morpeth, and an Assistant at Eton School, which office he resigned in 1796. He is Rector of Creeting St. Olave, and Creeting All Saints, Suffolk. * "Miscellaneous observations, and useful reflections upon vitality, must ever be the basis of this annual tract; and it is to be hoped that the contents of this Report will prove that our utmost efforts are still exerted in a cause both pleasing to God and man. In an annual publication so well intended, the Editor anticipates the approbation and candour of his readers; for, in the relation of the proceedings of this benevolent Institution, the most fastidious Critic cannot expect novelty or variety. It is therefore a duty peculiarly incumbent upon the writer to exhibit to the eye of sensibility the most important facts, together with occasional observations upon the subject of resuscitation; and those interesting points that may tend to the advancement of the restorative art, so as to animate medical practitioners to one of the grand duties of their profession-the preservation of human life. It is more than twenty years since our valuable Society has been established; within which period there have been restored to life, to their families, and to the state, 1169." Preface.

The last sentence is an ampie shield against criticism of every species. The Annual Report now before us, however, is not a mere detail of medical facts. It is enlivened with many historical digressions, and correspondence on various subjects; amongst which we find the following Letters to and from a Preacher who is equally admired for his literary abilities and his philanthropy: "REV. SIR, Spital Square, Nov. 13, 1795. "The Royal Humane Society of London, well convinced of the philanthropy of Dr. Parr, have commissioned me, as Registrer, to request the favour of you to indulge them with a Sermon at their next Anniversary in March, on any Sunday in that month that may be most convenient to yourself.-They have been honoured with Sermons by Bishops Watson, Horsley, and other ornaments of the Bench; and are ambitious to record in their Annals that they have received a similar favour from Dr. Parr.-If this request be not wholly disagreeable to you, Sir, an invitation in form shall be sent to you from the Stewards, many

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