and in the full enjoyment of her great intellect. Her reappearance now, is evidently, merely to foster the Messrs. Chambers' praiseworthy new undertaking-"A Library for Young People." Miss Edgeworth commences the series with this pretty tale of Orlandino, oh! so like the writing in "Frank," and "The Parent's Assistant," that years for ever past, and for ever to be regretted, roll back again with her languageaye, years gone by, which to many of us may recall a fond mother, now no more, who would preside at such readings as these of Maria Edgeworth. From her present story, we make but one extract; it would be nnfair to do more, as the book, at the cost of one shilling, is in every one's reach. The portion, too, we give, is not part of the narrative, but it is Miss Edgeworth's valuable opinion of Father Matthew's labours, the redeeming light that, praise to God! still shines brightly amid the dark. ness of miserable Ireland: "Father Mathew's PLEDGE having been alluded to, I here give a fac-simile of the medal which bas in Ireland obtained this appellation. This medal has been given by Father Mathew to multitudes in every part of Ireland, generally after a short exhortation, remarkable for perfect simplicity, for the absence of all attempt at eloquence, forbearance from all that could touch the imagination, or rouse passions, excite enthusiasm, or even produce what is called SENSATION. His words were simple and forcible as truth itself. When hundreds of thousands stood around him, listening to what he said, on the first address to the people in Dublin, his expressions were calm, unimpassioned, and modest, as if he had not effected one of the mightiest revolutions for good that ever has been accomplished in the annals of the world. "It has been prophesied by those incredulous of good-it has been feared by those most hopeful-that this reformation cannot be lasting. It has lasted, however, above NINE years: and though instances of broken vows, of recurring intemperance, and of the declining influence of the pledge, are reported to have occurred, yet whatever may be the frailties of individuals, this great consoling fact remains the vice of intemperance has lost its impudent grace, that jovial permit of conviviality which in this country it formerly enjoyed, and in which it revelled, to the destruction of health, domestic happiness, and social order. Now, intemperance is no longer tolerated in good society. In the middle classes it is shamed and discountenanced; and even among the lowest grades of the people in Ireland it is looked upon as a brutal and unfashionable vice. This conquest at once over the sensual propensities and vicious habits of a nation is unparalleled in the history of human nature. This mighty moral reform, this vast step gained in civilization for this whole country, has been effected by the energy, zeal, and perseverance of one private individual, without the aid of legislation, without appeal to force, without disturbance, danger, or injury to any human being. Since the time of the Crusades, never has one single voice awakened such moral energies; never was the call of one man so universally, so promptly, so long obeyed. Never, since the world began, were countless multitudes so influenced and so successfully directed by one mind to one peaceful purpose. Never were noble ends by nobler means attained. "Edgeworth Town, September, 1847." "MARIA EDGEWORTH. The design of this juvenile library is thus detailed by the Messrs. Chambers. "MY DEAR BOYS AND GIRLS,-My brother and I have often been asked to publish some small books for your special instruction and amusement; but for a number of years, we have had so many other things to do, that we have never yet been able to comply with the request. We now intend, however, to issue a few books of this kind. The subjects of some of the volumes will be of an instructive nature; one, at least, will be poetry; but the greater number will consist of moral and religious tales, written for your entertainment and benefit. The first which appears will be a story by Miss EDGEWORTH, a lady who has written many tales for youth, and who has kindly assisted in the present undertaking. MRS. HALL and some other ladies have also promised to write for these books; and from the Frenc of MADAME GUIZOT, EUGENIE FOA, and others, will be procured some interesting new translations. It may be agreeable to your parents to know, that the subjects will be designed to influence the conduct and feelings, and that the general aim will be to make you better and happier. "You will probably be anxious to know what is to be the appearance of these books. It is to be something different from that of children's books generally. I remember, when a boy, being much pleased with a variety of little volumes published by 'the good MR. NEWBERY, at the corner of St. Paul's churchyard.' I intend to revive MR. NEWBERY's style of publication. His books were not thin soft-covered things, but real volumes with hard boards, billiantly ornamented with figures in colour and gold. These are the sort of books which I am going to prepare; only they will be much more beautiful; and each will be illustrated with a frontispiece It is proposed to publish only a small number; one to come out every month till all are issued. The price of each will be a shilling. The first book will appear towards the end of December, so as to be adapted for a Christmas and New-Year's gift. Perhaps your papa or mamma may present you with a copy, and also order a volume to be afterwards sent home every month; by this means a row of elegant little books, at a small expense, will be procured for the nursery library. "Edinburgh, October 15, 1847." "W. C. She May this elegant little volume be not the last by Miss Edgeworth. has the mind and the power; our fervent hope is, that she may have the will to write again and again. FABLES FOR CHILDREN (YOUNG AND OLD). BY W. EDWARDS STAILE, Esq., Author of the "Lays and Legends of Normandy," &c. &c. E. Churton, Holles Street. We have been much entertained with this clever little work, which, by the bye, is equally as amusing and instructive to the old as to the young. The Fables are on original subjects, in humorous verse, and each conveys a moral, quaintly and tersely written, calculated to impress the minds of children of all ages. The coloured illustrations are spirited and full of point. As a fair specimen of the author's style, we subjoin the following: THE HUNGRY SPIDER. In a dark dingy hole sat ▲ SPIDER one day, Where as fierce as an ogre he watch'd for his prey Very hungry, quite famish'd, he waited a prize, While his mouth watered, thinking of tender young flies. A BLUEBOTTLE chanced to be out for a stroll, And a better drest fly was ne'er seen on the whole. So he nodded and winked, and then said, "How d'ye do?" ""Tis remarkably hot," said the SPIDER, "and yet We cordially recommend this little volume as a suitable present to young people at this season, and we predict for it an extended popularity. ANNOTATED OBITUARY. Adams, The Rev. William, M.A., Fell. of Merton Coll., Oxford, and second son of Mr. Sergeant Adams, 17th Jan. Adamthwaite, Mrs. John Allen, of Peckham Rye, 13th Jan. Ailsa, The Marchioness Dowager, 5th Jan., aged 76. Her Ladyship was youngest dau. of John Erskine, of Dun, co. Forfar. Ainger, Eliza Letitia, eldest dau. of the Rev. Dr. Ainger, of St. Bees, Cumberland, 1st Jan. Alston, Justinian, Esq., of Odell Castle, co. Bedford, 11th Jan., aged 68. Anders, Mrs. James, of Newark, Notts, 10th Jan. Annesley, Sir James, late President of the Medical Board, Madras, 14th Dec., at Florence. This gentleman was born in 1782; entered the medical service of the East India Company, in 1799; served in the expedition to Java, and was at the head of the Medical Staff, in the Dekkan, under General Hislop. Sir James gained considerable reputation by his well-known work on the Diseases of India. Babington, Lieut.-Colonel John, late of the 14th Light-Dragoons, 1st Jan. Licut.-Colonel John Babington, a distinguished officer of the Peninsular War, entered the 14th Dragoons at an early age; and, from that period until March, 1814, when he was taken prisoner at a skirmish in France he was in active and indefatigable service, and was present at most of the brilliant actions of our armies in Spain. Col. Babington recently held the office of Barrack-Master to the Regent's Park, St. John's Wood, and Portman-street Barracks. His death occurred at his residence, Gloucester-road, Regent's Park. ton. Esq., of Corsley House, Wilts, 27th Dec., aged 61. Bath, Lady Alice Thynne, second dau. of the late, and sister of the present, Marquis of Bath, 16th Dec. Batt, Thomas, Esq., late Surgeon of the Royal Fusileers, and Coroner of Brecon, 13th Jan. Bayley, John. Esq., eldest surviving son of the late T. B. Bayley, Esq., of Hope Hall, near Manchester, 6th Jan., aged 74. Beadnell, Althea Mary, wife of Lieut. Beadnell, 37th Bengal N. I., and dau. of the Rev. J. W. Trevor, of Llanfaelog, Anglesey, 23rd Oct., at Bengal. Becher, The Rev. Thomas, M.A., Rector of Barnborough, co. York, &c., 3rd Jan. Benton, Samuel, Esq., of North Shoebury, Essex, 29th Dec., aged 77. Beresford, Martin John, Esq., of Quarryplace, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, 18th Oct., at his residence, near Uttenpage, Cape of Good Hope. Bowker, Commander, R. N., 2nd Jan., aged 55. Braddyll, Frances, wife of T. N. G. Braddyll, Esq., of Conishead Priory, 8th Jan. Brady, Anthony, Esq., 19th Dec., at Plymouth, aged 71. Breeze, Edward, Esq., of Kensington, 2nd Jan. Briggs, Charlotte, wife of the Rev. T. B. W. Briggs, and youngest dau. of the late Rev. William Moon, of Deptford, 18th Dec. Brodrick, Emma Albinia, second dau. of Charles Brodrick, Esq., of Bath, 8th Jan., aged 20. Bromhead, Benjamin, Esq., of the Minster Yard, Lincoln, D. L. for the shire, and formerly Captain in 28th Light Dragoons, aged 75. Broster, Mrs. John, of Fulham, 19th Dec. Brouncker, Mrs. John, of Batheaston, co. Somerset, 11th Jan. Brown, Dorothea, the last survivor of the late Patrick Brown, Esq., of Gategill and Barharrow, co. Kirkcudbright, 12th Jan. Browne, Isabella Grace, relict of Robert Burrell, The Hon. Lindsey, of Stoke Park, Suffolk, 1st Jan., aged 61. Bushley, William Peat, Esq., of Lankfuld, Toxeth Park, Liverpool, 3rd Jan., aged 61. Butler, John Laforey, Esq., of Clifton place, Sussex-square, 5th Jan, aged 61. By, Henry, Esq., only son of Henry By, Esq., of Selsfield Lodge, Sussex, 15th Jan., aged 27. Byrne, Anne, last surviving dau. of the late Henry Byrne, Esq., of Seatown, co. Louth, 18th Dec., at Bath, aged 67. Byron, Mrs., of Leamington, 9th Jan. Bonham, Capt., late of the 16th Lancers, eldest son of General Bonham, of Worley-place, Essex, 7th Jan. Bowdon, Joseph, Esq., of Grosvenor Cates, John Esq., at Westgate Court, Canston, Henry Kent, Esq., of Charlwood, Surrey, 8th Jan. aged 77. Cherry, George Henry, Esq., of Denford, co. Berks., 6th Jan, aged 55. Christie, William Holder, Esq., I. N., second son of Robert Christie, Esq., of Brixton, 5th Aug., of Cholera, in the Persian Gulf, aged 17. Clarke, Charles, Esq., of Lincoln's-InnFields, 31st Dec. Cockshott, Caroline L., wife of John Cockshott, Esq., of H. M.'s customs, and youngest dau. of the late LieutColonel Rudd, C.B., 1st Jan Commerell, John William, Esq., at Strood Park, Sussex, 22nd Dec., aged 93. Compton, Ambrose, youngest son of the late Pim Nevis, Esq., of Larchfield, co. York, 18th Jan., aged 29. Corry, Elizabeth, relict of Nicholas Corry, Esq., of St. Mawes, 11th Jan. Corry, Mr. James Corry was formerly a politician of some note in Ireland. He was of the liberal party, but, though uncompromising in his public views, he enjoyed general popularity from both friends and opponents. In the Irish House of Commons, Mr. Corry had filled the offices of Secretary to the Board of Ways and Means, and of Clerk of the Journals, in both of which he had succeeded his father: he subsequently had been Secretary to the Linen Board, and a Commissioner of Fisheries. His eldest sister, Mrs. Connellan, who survives him, is mother of Mr. Connellan, of Coolmore, a Deputy Lieutenant of the co. Kilkenny, and of Mr. Corry Connellan, Private-Secretary of the Lord-Lieutenant. Mr. James Corry died on the 11th Jan., at Spa-buildings, Cheltenham. Creighton, Abraham, Esq., late Major of This famous professor of harmony, born at Norwich, in 1775, was a musician almost from his birth. At the early age of three years, he performed on the organ with wonderful power. He possessed a most acute ear, and could name any note struck on the pianoforte, without seeing it. In course of time, Crotch became a profound theorist, and at the age of twenty-two (just fifty years ago), he was appointed Professor of Music in the University of Oxford, which conferred the degree of Doctor upon him. In 1822, he was named Principal of the Royal Academy of Music. Dr. Crotch composed a vast deal of music for the organ and pianoforte; also several charming vocal pieces, among which was his fine ode, "Mona on Snowdon calls." Among his productions was the celebrated oratorio of Palestine." He likewise wrote several didactic works. one of which was his Elements of Musical Composition and Thorough Bass." The last time this eminent Doctor performed in public, was during the Royal Festival, in Westminster Abbey, in 1834, when he presided at the organ on the third day. Dr. Crotch, for some time past, resided at Taunton, where his son, the Rev. W. R. Crotch, was Master of the Grammar School. The Doctor died there, suddenly, and leaves behind him the reputation of having been one of England's greatest musicians. 66 Crook, John Esq., of Marlborough, 31st Dec., aged 79. Cunningham, James, Esq., R.N., of Battramsley lodge, Hants., 24th Dec. Cuppage, General, Madras Army, 7th Jan.; near Dublin, aged 72. Dalrymple, George Wemyss, son of the late Lieut.-Col. James Dalrymple, and grandson of the late Sir William Dalrymple, Bart., 1st Jan. |