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of the weight which those coins must ne- 
cessarily have been. That described 
above, is of the actual weight of a Roman 
pound; for the difference of seven dwts. 
ean be ascribed only to the injunes of 
time. ‘The characters of the word Roma 
are of the same form as those of Etru- 
riacand Samuium. The metal is very 
pure, aad has considerable analogy with 
the Eyyptian copper of the coins of the 
Piolemies, 
The Eugenian Museum, at Milan, has 
lately been enriched with eight new 
pieces, discovered in the excavations 
made at Aquilegi. They consist of a 
group of two busts in marble, remarka- 
ble for the elegance of their drapery; a 
statue without a head, likewise of marble; 
at arm adorned with bracelets, the hand 
cf which helds aninstrument that was 
employed in sacrifices; the upper extre- 
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mity of a cippus, several sepulchrat 
caskets of lead, a stone ink-staind, and 
several sareophagi. 
HOLLAND. 
Dr. Vax Mazum has discovered a very 
simple method, proved by repeated ex- 
periments, of preserving the air pure in 
large halls, theatres, hospitals, &c. The 
apparatus for this purpose is nothing but 
a common lamp, made acccrding to Ar- 
gand’s construction, suspended from the 
roof of the hall, and kept burning under 
a funnel, the tube of which rises above 
the roof without, and is furnished with 
a ventilator. For his first experiment, 
he filled his large laboratory with the 
smoke of shavings. A few minutes after 
he lighted his lamp, the whole of the 
smoke had disappeared, and the air was 
perfectly purified. 
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‘Fantasia and Rondo, for the Piano forte. Come 
posed expressly for Mrs. Griffith, of Bromptan- 
ball, by ‘fchn ‘Fay, Mus. Bac: Oxon. 5s. 
 / R. Jay, who has jast taken his 
Vv bachelor’s degree at @xford, with 
considerable credit to his talents and’sci- 
ence, has evidently bestowed great 
pains on this production, Not only the 
passages are pleasingly imagined, but the 
adjustment of the bassand the vichio part, 
with which both the Fantasia and Rondo 
are accompanied, bespeak deep consi- 
deration, and an anxious effurt at har- 
monic correctness. With the subject of 
the Rondo, we are much pleased. The 
idea on which the etiect c!tefly rests, 
though not remarkably novel, possesses 
sprightliness and force, and is alternately 
pluyed wpor with considerable success. 
Watch, by Mr. E. Button. 
Ff. Whitaker. 1s. 6d. 
“In the melody given to these lincs we 
certainly find some passages with whict 
our ears have been long acquainted; yet 
it is but justice to the composer to say, 
that he has so judiciously combined them, 
as not only to produce an appropriate, 
but anorel, effect. ‘The acepinpaniment, 
in which we trace the imitation of the 
ticking of a watch, 1s ingenious and well 
judged. 
Set to Music by 
The Overture to Oscar and Malvina, arranged 
as a Duet for Two Performers on the Piano- 
forte. By F. Bewitt. 3s. 
‘fhis overture isso well calculated for 
a piano-forte duet, that we have often 
wondered at its not being so arranged 
by some able master. After closely in- 
specting Mr. Blewitt’s effort, we are ena- 
bled to report favorably of the taste and 
management he has displayed. The parts 
are disposed with ingenuity ; and the ge- 
neral effect is so good, as to promise an 
extensive sale amonyst practitioners on 
the instrument for which it is intended. 
The favorite Air sung by Signora Catalani ( Hope. 
teld a flatt’ring Tale.) Arranged as a Glce* 
for Three Vowes. By Fe. Mazzinghi, esg. 
2s, 6d. 
Mr. Mazzinghi has been as successful 
in the execution of this arrangement, as 
happy in the choice of his subject. The 
harmany, and diversity of eifect, pros 
duced by the disposition of the added 
parts, 1s highly creditable to Mr. M.’s. - 
experience and acknowledged science; 
and, together with the tasteful piano- 
forte accompaniment subjoined, will not 
fail torecommend this harmonical morceaz 
to the favorable attention of the public. 
The Fuley Reel, arranged as a Roude for the 
Piano-forte. By W. Slapp. 1s. 
“The Foley Reel,” as arranged by Mr. 
Slapp, forms one of those triiles which 
every day produces, and many of which, 
thouzh not conspicuous for their taste 
or originality, serve to amuse and im. 
prove; and, therefore, are not unworthy 
of commendation. The digressive mat- 
ter, in the present example, is, however, 
neither 
