a wish to make extensively known the possibility of permanent relief being obtainable in a malady which has hitherto been considered as among the incurable disorders of mankind. " Mrs. Pear, of Dover, was strongly urged to place herself under my care by several persons of the first respectability in that town, previous to which she had consulted Mr. Astley Cooper, who declared her case to be a confirmed cancer, for which nothing could effectually be done, nor would he advise the operation by the knife. In this state I saw Mrs. Pear, accom panied by her own surgeon, Mr. Norwood, of Dover, who had treated the complaint for some time, and that, occasionally, under the direction of both Mr. Cline and Mr. Cooper. When Mrs. Pear called on me, in September 1813, the enlargement of the gland was on her right breast, and had existed eighteen years. As she was then under the direction of Mr. Norwood, I conceived it would be most candid and agreeable to that gentleman to give my opinion upon the case in his presence. I did so; and on being made acquainted with the nervous state of the system, &c. which symptoms were as much against the probability of restoring the general health as of removing the original disease; I expressed my opinion that the patient had been under the influence of mercury, a medicine I had invariably found was so far from proving serviceable in cancer, that, on the contrary, it only tended to establish and confirm the disease. "The tumour was about the size of a hen's egg, firmly seated towards the upper part of the breast, and so deep that its connexion was very near the ribs. "Mrs. Pear accordingly took apartiments in the neighbourhood, and became my patient on the thirteenth of September. The beneficial effects of the new treatment was soon perceptible, in a diminution of the most afflicting circumstances; and as Mr. A. Cooper had pronounced her's a hopeless case, from the length of its duration, her friends seemed anxious that genUleman might again see her. She accordingly waited upon Mr. Cooper; and it is no more than justice to that able practitioner, who I am proud to call my friend, to say, that while he expressed the warmest satisfaction ! the recovery of one whom he before considered as incurable, he did not withhold his approbation of the means by which it had been effected. "Though six years have passed since this eure was performed, no symptom of a relapse has been exhibited." This case is considered by the author, and very properly, as decidedly miti tating against the use of mercury in carcinometous tumours; nor is he less strenuous in his opposition to the free free administration of that powerful mineral in other disorders. His observations on this subject are of so much moment, at a period when mercury is given in every complaint, that we cannot avoid extracting them, in the hope that by so doing we may put both the public and the faculty upon the exercise of caution in regard to this too fashionable medicine. 66 Mercury used in scrofulous glands generaily increases them, by exciting into action the irritability of the constitution. It also quickens the pulse, occasions purgings even by evacuations of blood, and bas even been known to produce mortification by an infammation in the mouth. Its most general effects are, a prostration of strength, attended with cold rigours, profuse perspiration, a trembling of the limbs, loss of appetite, paleness of the countenance, violent head-ache, cramp in the stomach, and vomiting. Yet notwithstanding all this, mercury continues to be the principal article in almost every prescription, as if it were a universal remedy for all the maladies that flesh is heir to."" After having been so copious in our notice of this article, but not more so than the importance of its subject demanded, we shall conclude by saying, that it is written in a very plain and modest style, and is deserving of general perusal, as holding out the balm of hope to those who have hitherto been considered as past all human help. Travels in the North of Germany, describing the present State of the Social and Political Institutions, Agriculture, Manufactures, Commerce, Education, Arts and Manners in that Country, particularly in the Kingdom of Hanover. By Thomas Hodgskin, Esq. 8vo. 2 vols. 1820. IN introducing the above work to our readers, we can assure them fromí our critical knowledge, it is one of the most sensible, useful, and intelligent book of travels, that has recently emanated from the press. Having resided in the parts he describes three years, during which time he made frequent pedestrian excursions over the whole of the northern provinces, Mr. Hodgskin acquaints us with subjects which have escaped the eye-observance of more rapid tourists, and broached opinions which they have not even touched upon. Topics familiar to the public he has scarce dwelt upon, but has enlarged on those which presented novelty in themselves, or in the imagination of the writer. His work is copious without being tedious, and instructive, but at the same time amusing. His thoughts bespeak throughout an observant, acute, and candid mind, and if we entertain a contrary opinion from him in some cases, it is as with a person, possessing a well meaning, and well informed understanding. A great dis.. play of general reflections may be obvious, but the nature of the work supplies all apologies for those rapid tourists who have gone over the same scenes, that have been travelled before them. The account of the kingdom of Hanover is peculiarly worthy notice, it is considerably the best we have ever seen. We could urge a great deal more on the subject, did not other labours demand our attention, therefore will sum up the whole in a very few words, and strenuously recommend the work to our readers' perusal, promising them ample gratification therein. Number (for March) of our Miscellany. They are an exposure of its deceptive nature and mischievous tendency. The venerable DR. HOLCOMBE has duly advocated the interests of religion and morality-whilst Mr. Miller has held up poor Baldwin's tract to the derision of the world. STAUGHTON and his Lady cut a sorry figure in these pages. It would have become this theological demagogue to have remained quiet; and even now, it would be to his advantage to withdraw his diminished head from the notice of the religious community. Peace is a blessing of too great a magnitude to be sacrificed at the shrine of ambition and vanity. 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