The London University Magazine

NOTICES.

A New literary Journal, similar in form to the Literary Gazette, to be entitled, The Chronicle of Literature, and the Fine Arts, is, we are informed, about to be commenced under the superintendence of MR. ALARIC WATTS. It is to be of weekly recurrence, and will be devoted to English and Foreign Literature, and the Fine Arts.

A Weekly Gazette of Literature is about to be commenced in Dublin, under the guidance of several eminent literary Gentlemen.

MR. BUCKINGHAM, we understand, purposes converting his Oriental Herald, into an Oriental Quarterly Review to commence with the New Year.

The History and Antiquities of Beverley, by the REV. GEORGE OLIVER, exhibits an intimate acquaintance with both Heraldry and Architecture, and throws much light on the Antiquities of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Greece Saved. A work in the Russian language, has been published at St, Petersburg, under this title The first part contains accounts of the Battle of Navarino; the negotiations with the Turks respecting it; and several private communications from the Russian fleet. The second part describes, very circumstantially, last year's campaign of the Russians against the Turks, with the addition of official documents, private accounts, anecdotes, &c.

The Memoirs of Bolivar, will doubtless be read with deep interest by many. We have been much pleased wirh the Volume, though it exhibits marks of haste.

We have just had a glimpse at the first Volume of our PROFESSOR DR. Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopedia, containing SIR WALTER SCOTT's History of Scotland. It appears to us to embody the realities of Truth in all the brilliance of fiction. Some of the passages strikingly remind us of the glowing narrations of Ivanhoe. The death of Bruce, in particular, is told with touching simplicity. We purpose noticing this work more extensively.

We are glad to announce, on good authority, that a Quarterly Periodical will issue from KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON, on the first of January. It is intended as the official organ of that Body, and will, we understand, be edited by the WARDEN.

We have seen MR. H. STORER'S Manual of General Anatomy, a translation from the French of M.M. Bayle and Hollard: the Medical Students will find in its pages much useful information, compiled with accuracy and neatness. It is chiefly designed for professional readers, but will, doubtless, be a great aid to those literary and scientific individuals, who may wish to become acquainted with the general principles of Anatomy.

THE FOLLOWING WORKS ARE, WE UNDERSTAND, PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION. ' The Classical Library, or English translations of the most valuable Greek and Latin Classics, with a biographical sketch of each author, and notes, when necessary, for the purpose of illustration.

A Second Edition of Lectures on English Poetry, with tales and poems; being the remains of the late HENRY NEELE.

The Nervous System, by CHARLES BELL, F. R. S., containing his papers read before the Royal Society, with engravings, and an appendix of Cases and Consultations, illustrating the doctrines advanced in the text.

Number One, of a new Topographical Dictionary of Great Britain and Ireland, illustrated by quarto Maps, by MR. I. GORTON, Editor of the General Biographical Dictionary, &c. Evening Amusements, or the Beauties of the Heavens displayed, for the year 1830. The Etymological Spelling Book, and an Inductive Grammar, are preparing by Messrs. Simpkin and Marshall.

Satan,- —a poem in three Books, by ROBERT MONTGOMERY.

The Sacred and Historical Books of Ceylon, translated into English by the Budhist Official interpreters, from Singalese MSS.; containing the Mahá-vansí, or the Doctrine, Race, and Lineage of Budha; The Rájá-ratná-carí, or the Jewel Mine, or Ocean of Kings; The Rájá-valí, or the Series of Kings; with Historical notes, by EDWARD UPHAM. M. R. A. S., and F. S. A., Author of the "History and Doctrines of Budhism," "The History of the Ottoman Empire," &c. &c.

CAPTAIN DILLON's Voyages in search of the Wreck of La Perouse's Vessel, are nearly ready for publication.

Hours of Devotion, for the Promotion of True Christianity and Family Worship: translated from the original German.

Patroni Ecclesiarum; or a List (with Indexes,) Alphabetically arranged, of all the Patrons of Dignities, Rectories, &c., of the United Church of England and Ireland.

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LIST OF PATENTS GRANTED, IN NOVEMBER.

1. A Grant to George Danre, of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Manufacturer, for his invented self-acting Air or Gas Regulator, or Stop Cock, for governing the flow of Air or Gas; which may be applied to other purposes: six months; 2d November, 1829.

2. A Grant to Thomas John Fuller, of the Commercial Road, Limehouse, in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, for his invented improved Mechanical Power; applicable to Machinery of different descriptions: six months; 28th October, 1829.

3. A Grant to John M'Curdy, of Great James Street, Bedford Row, in the County of Middlesex, Gentleman; that a communication has been made to him by a foreigner, residing abroad, by which he is in possession of an invention or discovery of certain improvements, in the method of constructing Mills and Millstones for Grinding: two months; 2d November, 1829.

4. A Grant to James Viney, of Piccadilly. Colonel in the Royal Artillery, for his invented certain improvements in Steam Boilers, and in Carriages, or apparatus connected therewith: six months; 2d November, 1829.

5. A Grant, to James Soamers, junior, of Wheeler Street, Spitalfields, in the County of Middlesex, Soap Maker, for his invented or discovered new preparation or manufacture of a certain material produced from a vegetable substance, and the application thereof to the purposes of affording light and other uses: six months; 2d November, 1829.

6. A Grant to John Tucker, of Hammersmith, in the County of Middlesex, Brewer, for his invented, or found out Exploding Shot or Projectile: six months; 2d November, 1829.

7. A Grant to James Stewart, of George Street, Euston Square, in the County of Mid.. dlesex, Piano Forte maker, for his invented certain improvements in Piano Fortes: two months; 2d November, 1829.

8. A Grant to John Cowderoy, of Britannia Street, City Road, in the County of Middlesex, Gentleman, for his invented certain improvements in Machinery for Making Bricks: six months; 2d November, 1829.

9. A Grant to Francis Naish, of Stoneason, near Wells, in the County of Somerset, Gentleman, for his invented or found out certain improvements in the Manufacture or application of Silks mixed, or combined with other articles: two months; 2d November, 1829.

10. A Grant to William Gooch, of Mount Street, Berkeley Square, in the County of Middlesex, for his invented certain improvements on Baths of different descriptions: which improvements are applicable to other purposes: six months: 7th November, 1829.

11. A Grant to Daniel Macdougall, of Edinburgh, Horticulturist, for his invented certain improvements on, or additions to Syringes, applicable to Garden and other purposes: six months; 10th November, 1829.

12. A Grant to Thomas Osler, of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Chandelierfurniture Manufacturer, for his invented or found out certain new improvements in the construction of Glass and Metal Chandeliers, and other articles for ornamental lighting: six months; 10th November, 1829.

13. A Grant to Joseph Gibbs, of Crayford Mills, in the County of Kent, Timber Merchant, for his invented improvements in Machinery for cutting Marble, Wood, and other substances: six months; 12th November, 1829.

14. A Grant to John William Dodgson, of Lower Shadwell, in the County of Middlesex, Pump and Engine maker, for his invented certain improvements in Ships' Scuppers, and which may be applied to other purposes: six months; 17th November, 1829.

15.-A. Grant to Thomas Gethen, of Furnival's Inn, in the County of Middlesex, Gentleman, for his invented or found out certain improvements in dressing Woollen Cloths: six months; 21st November, 1829.

16. A Grant to William Clutterbuck, of Ozlebrook, near Stroud, in the County of Gloucester, for his invented or found out certain improvements in the Shears used for cutting or cropping Woollen Cloths and other Fabrics requiring shearing: two months; 21st November, 1829.

PREMIUMS ON Canal shares, &c. Nov. 24th, 1829.