lity. By the Rev. Edward Hankin, M. A. M. D. 8vo. 1806. In the title-page, after the words "providing more effectually," fhould have been added, for their relief, and for—; this being the first object of the tract, in order and importance; and the end for which their number is afcertained. Mr. Morgan Cove has computed the number of the clergy in England and Wales, to be 18,000; allowing a fupernumerary, or Curate, to about one half of the 11,755 churches. Other perfons have reckoned them to be 15,000; others, more than 20,000. The citimate here made, 9,000 (including curates) feems by far the most probable. Among thefe "many" [it is not conjectured how many] "poffefs a fair competency;" and "to fecure to the remainder a decent fubfiftence does not appear to be an effort exceeding the power of fuch a country as Great Britain, either in peace or war." P. 11. For this purpose it is fubmitted, that by an act of parliament, the following particulars be afcertained; 1. The number of clergy, in England and Wales (beneficed and curates.) 2. Of thofe who come under neither of these descriptions. 3. Of churches, chapels, &c. within each diocefe, in which divine fervice is ftatedly performed. 4. Of parishes in which there are no churches, or only ruinou. ones; 5. Of livings confolidated, or held in plurality. The next fubject is, the means of repairing churches. After fome general remarks on the neceffity which must always exift, that the ftate fhould fupport the established religion; and a strong admonition to the Board of agriculture, that they are not wife in their hoftility against tithes; we read, that "a tax of one penny in the pound on fifty millions of income would, after deducting eight thousand three hundred and thirty three pounds for the expence of collecting, produce two hundred thousand a year; a fum which, in a few years, would be fufficient to put the old churches in complete repair, build new ones wherever they are wanted, and leave a furplus revenue to be applied towards a fund for raifing the value of fmall livings." "There is no neceffity for raifing thofe ponderous. fabrics, which are indeed lafting monuments of the patience and piety of our anceftors, but more adapted to the warm climate of Afia, whence the model was taken, than to the cold and damp temperature of this island." P. 29. We look at thefe Gothic edifices (as they are commonly called) with fingular pleafure; and if they are cold or damp, the blame lies with those who neglect to ventilate them, by a due opening of windows and doors; not to fay, that they might be rendered comfortable at a very fmall expence, and with out danger, by a fire lighted in any corner of the church, with the aid of a brick tunnel carried under the centre of the floor of the nave. But on this point let the Board of Works be confulted, or their Surveyor. So.ne Some ufeful hints are then given concerning church briefs; and concerning the printing of bibles and prayer books. The appendix contains a long ftring of questions to be anfwered by the clergy (if they think fit) of each diocefe: it fhould have been faid, of each archdeaconry; for who could poffibly answer them, within the diocese of Lincoln (for example) which extends from Eton near Windfor, to the northern extremity of Lincolnshire. ART. 41. Thoughts on Affectation, addrefed chiefly to young People. 8vo. 6s. Wilkie and Robinfon. 1805. If we do not give a place among our principal articles to this volume, it is not because we do not think highly of its merits, but fimply becaufe a crowd of long published works ftare us in the face, with fomething like reproach for neglect. We really think this an interefting and important work, and can confcientiously recommend it to the attention of all our young readers, and to those who have the direction of youthful ftudies. It dif cuffes the fubjects of the human virtues, human failings, of amiable qualifications, and difagreeable habits; and, finally, of fuch accidental circumftances in life as do not depend on ourselves. These virtues and failings are exhibited in contraft, as courage to cowardice, &c. &c. The contrast between affected and real courage is thus exemplified: my "Affected courage is in man fo truly defpicable, fo well known, and the bragging coward fo infures to himself the difgrace he merits, that it is fcarcely worth mentioning. And in the fame light I must confider the fort of courage (commonly fo called) of men, arifing from fear of the opinion of a world, not to be regarded in affairs of ferious importance-that courage, which I will venture to affirm is in fact cowardice; which leads to the refentment of imaginary, or were they even real, injuries, which are not to be revenged by the commiffion of an honourable crime, forbidden by laws both divine and human! But this falfe and affected fhall make no part of courage farobfervations, any ther than just to fay that thofe men who are most brave, leaft affect the prompt refentments to which I allude; and the old general officer was no coward, of whom it was well known, that when excufes were offered to him by the friend of a young man, who had ufed very improper language at a public place the night before he received the apology by faying, "I am very deaf, Sir, and did not hear half the poor young gentleman faid." "But he is very truly ashamed; for he fays he was foolish enough to give you his address, and ask for a meeting this morning.' "He might," returned the General, "but pray don't let him diftrefs himself; I did not look at it, and the crowd being very great, I dropped the card; fo that I don't even know his name." Let us hope the youth felt the rebuke conveyed in fuch cool contempt!" P. 24. 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