1811.) , 
Sir John commences the . composition 
in the harmony of the 5th, We know 
it is allowable, but submit to. Sir Jolin 
Stevenson the question whether in the 
present instance it was eligible. 
®© Perche ti laqui mio ;’? the celebrated Pollacca, 
as sung atthe Dublin Concerts. Composed by 
Paul dlday. 2s. 
This song, to which is added a piano- 
forte accompaniment, and a part. for 
a violin (obligato) is composed in an 
attractive and impressive style. Many 
of the passages are as novel as affecting, 
and offer a highly interesting view of Mr. 
Alday’s talents as a vocal composer. 
Bubo, Asinus, et Taurus, a Characteristic Rondo, 
Sor the Piano-forte, Composed and dedicated to 
Pallas, by the Author. 2s. 
Bubo, Asinus et Taurus, appears to be 
intended as' a burlesque on the: many 
mausical publications which are presented 
to us, with titles no, way analogous to, 
or connected with, the music to which 
they are superadded. The design is 
good, founded as a proper subject of 
satire, and is so executed as to evince 
auch of the spirit of ridicule and hu- 
mour. 
Le Badinage, for the Piano-forte, with an Accom- 
paniment for the German Klute, or Violin, Com= 
posed by G. G. Ferrari. 45. 
This. piece opens with an andante in 
‘three quavers in a-bar, whieh is succeed- 
ed by a Scherzo Presto in six quavers. 
The first movement forms an admirable 
introduction’ to the second, and the 
effect. of the whole isso far above me- 
diocrity as.to.keep pace with the excel- 
Jence Mr. Ferrari has uniformly exhibit- 
ed in this species of composition. 
Trois eos Diverizssements pour le Piano-forte. 
Dediés d Mademoiselle Emme Johnson, et Com- 
“posés par M. Gildon. 3. 
A lively, free, and easy, fancy, is dis- 
played in these pleasing trifles; which, 
though they claim not the attention of 
accomplished performers, will be found 
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369 
very worthy the notice. of the juvenile 
practitioner, 
The Maid of Mona, a Ballad, for the Voice and 
Piano-forte. Sung by Mr. Phillips, at the 
Lyceum Theatre, Written and composed by 
Jobn Parry. 15. 6d. 
“The Maid of Mona,” is a ballad of 
the most common and. simple kind; 
nothing is attempted beyond the limited 
sphere of the plain English sony, and 
this Mr. Parry has etlected with inge- 
nuity and effect. 
** Kenloch of Kenloch ;” a favorite Air, arranged 
Sor the Piano-forte. Composed and dedicuied 
to Miss Purridge, by Thomas Pywell. 25, 
Mr. Poweli, whose piano-forte com- 
positions we have often had occasion 
to commend, bas acquitied himself in_ 
the present imstance with» considerable 
success. Much real, tasteand cultivated 
judgment are evinced in the composition, 
and exhibit his talents in a veny flattering 
light. 
© The Sun was set behind the Hill;” a Ballad, 
wih an Accompaniment’ for the Piano-forte. 
Composed by Sir J. A. Stevenson, Mus. Doc. 
1s. 6d. 
Tius litule air is interesting as it is sims 
ple, and will not fail to please the lovers 
of the true English style of ballad com 
position. 
Mr, I. 1. Jonzs, a pupil of Dr. Crotch, 
has im the press six fugues for the ongan 
or piano-forte, to be published by sub- 
scription. Judging from the commen- 
datory letter from Ins tutor, circulated in 
the proposals, and which, in justice te 
Mr. Jones, we here subjoin, we cannot 
but anticipate much pleasure from their 
perusal, 
«srr, 
1 have inspected the fugues you sent me 
for my opinion; J think them very meritori- 
ous productions; they bear evident marks of 
genius and» good taste, and are worthy tire 
attention of all lovers of this style of music. 
W. Croteh, Mus. Doc. Oxon.” 
REPORT OF DISEASES, 
Under the Care of the lute Senior Physician of the Finsbury Dispensary, from the 
20th of March to the 20th of April. 
Se 
ARLY in the present month the 
Reporter was called to a case of 
typhus fever, which, from the violent and 
obstinate delirium that attended it, was 
_ mistaken for insanity. It afterwards 
yielded however to the medicinal re- 
tient or his friends. 
medies which were employed, together 
with the cold affusion; avainst the in- 
trepid employment of which there was 
fortunately in this instance no prejudice 
or disinclination on the part of the pa- 
Wine and opium 
were 
