1810.] 
nee devoid of fancy, ver unconnected 
ith the theme; nor is the bass, as in 
ant instances, ‘chosen without judyment 
or meahnlog, 
INo. 2, of the Vocal Works of Handel, with a se- 
parate Accompaniment, arranged for the Organ 
or Piano-forte. By Dr. Le Clarke, of Cama- 
bridge. ach Number, 5s. 
This useful and elevantly-executed 
publication proceeds, we are glad to be 
able to say, with encour agement on the 
part of the public, and with spirit on 
that of the editor and proprietors. The 
present number is .equally correct with 
the former; and the paper and printing 
are of an excellence to do credit to Dr. 
Clarke’s valuable labours. 
“ O turn to me thy beating Heart ;” a Song. 
Composed by 7: Whitaeir, 45 6. 
This song is in the Scotch taste, and 
possesses some agreeable and weli-con- 
nected passages. The general effect of 
the melody is perfectly “consonant with 
the subject and sentiment of the words; 
and the piano-forte accompaniment is 
arranged with judgement. 
Fwenty-four Preludes for the Piano-forte. Cont- 
posed by F. W. Holder, Mus. Bac. Oxon, and 
inscribed to his Pupils. 7s. 6d. 
These preludes, from their variety and 
progression, will be found highly useful 
to those piano-forte practitioners who 
have advanced to the higher s stages of ex- 
ecution, ae aaeorly lie remarkably 
well for the hand, and are constructed 
with much taste az id ingenuity. 
The Vale of Tweed, a ae Scottish Air, 
iit with Variations for the Piano-forte. 
By Fokn Ross, esq. of Averdeen. 1s. 6a 
This arrangement of the “ Vale of 
State of Public Affuirsin December. 
obliged to s 
Gig 
Tweed,” will be found to be as pleasant 
as familiar. The passages are at ouce 
flattering to the ear, and convenient for 
the hand; and Mr. Ross bas piven no 
less proof of bis taste, than of his thorough 
knowledge of what is useful and valuabie 
to the piano-forte student. 
Dominion’s Symbol, or the British Flag. Sung by 
Mr, Slader. Composed by M.P.. Corri. The 
Words by Mar. Cross. 
This melody has the merit oe al tole= 
rable correspondence with the subject 
and sense of the words; but the general 
arrangement of the compo >Bit10N betrays 
inexperience in vocal music, and in some 
places the common laws of ‘harmony are 
grossly violated, 
The Sigh and the Tear, a Canzonetta, with an 
RRA ae for the Harp or Piano-fortes: 
The Music composed by Thomus Thompson, Ore 
ganist of Neavcastle-upon-Tyne. 1s. 
| 
‘The “Sigh and the Tear,” is, we are 
say, bordering on the insipid, 
in its melody, and in course, Is Mit very 
forcible in its expression. The aceom- 
paniment, Ww hich is az; pegg1, 1S tov wnie 
form in its Construction, aud the agpregate 
elfect is feeble and unmeaning. 
The Beggar Boy, a favorite Song. Sung with 
universal Applause by Mr. Incledon. Com- 
posed by vi Davy. is. 
This song is set with considerable pa- 
thos. The sentiments of the poetry 
have throughout been successfully con- 
sulted, the bass is well chosen, and the 
accompaniment is constructed with ; Judg- 
ment. 
STATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN DECEMBER. 
Containing official Papers and authentic Documents. 
FRANCE, 
Speech of Napoleon, on the opening of the 
Legislative Budy, on the 3d of December, 
“6 es ‘Deputies of Departments 
to the Legislative Body, 
‘¢ Since our last session, I have reduced 
Arragon and Castile to submission, and driven 
four Madrid the fallacious gevernment 
formed by England. I was marching upon 
Cadiz and Lisbon, when I was undér che ne- 
cessity of treading deck my steps, and of 
- planting my eagles on tbe ramparts of Vienna. 
‘Three months have seen the rise and termi- 
nation oi this fou:th punic war. Accustomed 
to the devotedness and courage of my armies, 
I must, neyertneless, under these circum- 
stances, acknowledge the particular proofs 
of affection, which my soldiers of Germany 
have yiven me. ; 
‘6 The genius of France conducted the 
English army—it has terasinatea its projects 
in the pestilential marshes of Waicheren. in 
that impor‘ant geriod, 1 remained four hun- 
dred leagues distant, certain of the néw glory 
which rey people would acquire, and of the 
grand character they would «display, My 
liopes have not been deceived——-I owe par- 
ticular thanks to the citizens of the depart. 
ments of the Pas de Calais, and the North. 
Frenchmen! Every one that shail oppose 
you shalf be conqueres, and reduced to sub-~ 
mission. Your giandeur shall be tncre.s:d 
by the hatred of your enemies. You have 
before’ you long years of glory and i prepay eye 
You 
