the fame manner LUDOVICUS (Lewis) is become expreffive of the kings of France.

But in what language fhall we examine this name, to see the numerical amount of the letters contained in it? Hebrew (I fuppofe) is out of the question. And indeed fo fhould the Greek too; for the word is no otherwife known to us, than as expreffed in Latin, for many ages, in infcriptions and coins. The Greek as well as the Hebrew was unknown in the country inhabited by the Franks, and the neighbouring nations, till within these four hundred years. And if we would render it into Greek, it is doubtful what letters in that language correfpond to the word in Latin: And the variety this admits of will make a great difference in the amount of the number. So that if in one of thofe varieties the number fought for fhould be found, it may be objected that the name is not rightly fpelt in Greek; and this very objection has been made to the word (42) vs.

At the time this prophecy was written, Latin was the language moft general in the Roman empire. And when the empire was di vided it became the univerfal language in the western part; which, the learned in general agree is the fcene of the events foretold by the vifions in this book. It is ftill fo among the learned in Europe; and is especially the language, in all her fervices, of that church which claims the title of Catholick or Univerfal; and in which the perfons fuppofed to be meant by the firft beaft, and red dragon, as well as he fecond beaft, make a capital figure.

But in Latin it may be faid the letters are not numerical. Some of them are, and of these as many are found in the word LUDO. VICUS, (43) as amount to the mystick number 666.

Now what fhall we fay to this? They that believe the Scriptures to be written by Divine Inspiration, and that this book is a part of the Scriptures, and that, as it profeffes, herein are shewn things that must be hereafter, muft expect that every part of it shall be accomplished. And is not the whole of the vifion relating to the fecond heaft fairly explained, and a character found that answers to it in every particular?

(1.) Here is a word which, in the univerfal language of the church and western empire, contains the number long fince marked in the word of GOD, as the key to open the prophecy, and point out the perfon meant. (2.) This word is probably the only one in the

language

name.

language that contains this number. (3.) The word is the name of a man, and fo far correfponds to the prophecy; fo that 666 is the number of his na (4.) This man is an earthly potentate of rank fufficient to make him the object of the prophecy, and fuited to be joined as a third with the Emperor and Pope; who have long been judged to be the other two characters here defcribed. (5.) It is not only the name of a great king, but is the most common name of a fucceffion of kings; fo as to be proper to exprefs the whole confidered together, as conftituting one political character like that fignified by the dragon and firft beaft. And this fucceffion of kings confidered as one character or perfonage correfponds exactly to the vifion. For (6.) he is an earthly potentate, rifing out of the earth. (7.) His power is fuperior to the other kings, having twe of the ten horns. (8.) With an appearance of extraordinary civility, like a lamb. (9.) By fanguinary edicts, he fpeaks like a dragon. (10.) He is firmly attached to the first beast, exercifing all his power before him. (11.) The nature of that attachment is pointed out, caufing men to make an image to the first beaft, to wor hip it when made, and caufing his fires to come down. (12.) The time of this fupport is marked, after receiving the deadly wound. (13.) The fuccefs of his zeal is fhewn, and the means by which it fucceeded; giving life to the image, and deceiving them that dwelt on the earth. (14.) One diftinguishing feature in the character is fuperftitious cruelty, forbidding men to buy and fell, and caufing them to be killed.'

There is much of all this cabalistical, trifling, and fomewhat ridiculous. To the common fenfe of the Court of Versailles, and indeed of any court, or fociety of men not warmed and over-heated by too minute an investigation of particulars in the myfterious parts of the facred records, it would certainly appear abfurd, and an object of laughter, to affirm that the LEWISES of France were the two horned beaft mentioned in the REVELATION. Yet our author's general view of this myfterious book is fenfible and folid, and the remarks he makes on the whole of it in his preface, not lefs juft than practical.

ART. IX. Female Tuition; or, an Address to Mothers, on the Education of Daughters. 2d Edition, fmall 8vo, 3s. fewed. Murray, London, 1785.

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HE influence of the female fex on the manners and morals of fociety in general, is a truth too clear to be infifted on. Yet, though univerfally acknowledged, we feem totally to lofe fight of the idea in the education of our women. To judge by our abfurd method of tuition, we may be fairly fufpected of finking them below the level of mahometan degradation; and that we confider a woman as having neither a foul to be faved, nor a mind capable of receiv

ing inftruction. Mental accomplishments are not attended to, the cultivation of the heart and understanding is neglected, as if we had no concern in a being on whom our joys, our forrows, our deareft interefts, and most exquifite enjoyments depend. A few, comparatively frivolous, accomplishments are all that we think of beftowing on one who fhould be educated for the important purposes of becoming a wife and a mother. But we do not stop here; matters are managed with fuch an excellence of abfurdity that the infant mind, which fhould be early and conftantly taught to value fimplicity, diffidence, modefty, and all the milder female virtues, to love home, to enjoy the calm, the repofe of a happy domestic circle, and to relith useful occupations, is, both by precept and example, led to every thing that is oppofite.

The perufal of the elegant addrefs to mothers, now before us, gave rife to thefe few reflections; we are happy to find our ideas coincide with thofe of the very intelligent and worthy author. He has faid, with great truth in his preface, Could we make good women of our daughters, an "effectual reformation would foon take place in every de"partment of fociety." To which we beg leave to add that, if mothers would pay more attention to the education of their daughters, the race of good women would foon be more numerous. We hope the prefent address will have that influence over them it deferves. To give their time to the education of their daughters, to make them good women, will in the end afford more heartfelt fatisfaction than all the frivolous purfuits (to fay no worfe of them) which are the fole objects of too many mothers of the age.

The fubjects which employ our author's pen, befides the Introduction, particularly addreffed to mothers, are “ maternal authority, domeftic attention, diligence and acti

vity, economy, fimplicity, female purfuits, honour, "knowledge, virtue, and religion." All thefe fubjects he has treated with clearnefs and manly fimplicity; his reafoning is convincing, and his unaffected earneftnefs and warmth fpeak forcibly to the heart. The following character of a fine lady, we fhall prefent to our readers as a fpecimen of the work.

No one perhaps can form a more ludicrous contraft to every thing just and graceful in nature, than the woman whose fole object in life is to pafs for a FINE LADY. The attention fhe every where and uniformly pays, expects, and even exacts, are tedious and fatiguing. Her various movements and attitudes are all adjusted and exhibited by rule. By a happy fluency of the most elegant language, she has the art of imparting a momentary dignity and grace

to

to the mereft trifles. And, ftudious only to mimic fuch peculiarities as are most admired in others, the affects a loquacity peculiarly flippant and teafing; becaufe fcandal, routs, finery, fans, china, lovers, lap-dogs, or fquirrels, are her conftant themes. Her amufements, like thofe of a magpie, are only hopping over the fame spots, prying into the fame corners, and devouring the fame fpecies of prey. The fimple and beautiful delineations of nature, in her countenance, geftures, and whole deportment, are habitually deranged, distorted, or concealed, by the affected adoption of whatever grimace or deformity is latest, and most in vogue. She accuftoms her face to a fimper, which every separate feature in it belies; fpoils, perhaps, a blooming complexion with a profufion of artificial colouring; diftorts the most exquifite fhape by loads or volumes of useless drapery; and has her head, her arms, her feet, and her gait, equally touched by art and affectation, into what is called the TASTE, the TON, or the FASHION.

She little confiders to what a torrent of ridicule and farcafm this mode of conduct exposes her; or how exceedingly cold and hollow that ceremony muft be, which is not the language of a warm heart; how infipid thofe fimiles, which indicate no internal pleasantry : how awkward those graces, which spring not from habits of good nature and benevolence. Thus, pertnefs fucceeds to delicacy, affurance to modefty, and all the vagaries of a liftlefs, to all the fenfibilities of an ingenuous mind. Deftined as fhe is, in common with the fex, and fitted by the common peculiar liberality of nature, to polish and confole humanity, a woman of this defcription never exerts a thought beyond the requifitions of the TON, the homage due to rank, family, parade, or perfonal decoration. With her, punctilio is politenefs; diffipation, life; and levity, fpirit. The miferable and contemptible drudge of every tawdry innovation in drefs, or ceremony, fhe inceffantly mistakes extravagance for taste, finery for elegance, and fashion for whatever ftrikes her as moft incongruous to fimplicity and nature. By flaunting the abject puppet of every infignificant and prepofterous farce to which the fafhionable world gives a temporary fanction and celebrity, her whole care and attention are engroffed by circumstance and fhew. To her the delicious recollection of an open, artlefs, and worthy life, are not half fo charming, as the various tirefome infipidities and inquietudes of a giddy one. Every idea of fubftantial felicity is habitually abforbed in the flattering and frantic intoxications of female vanity.

It is not, therefore, intrinfic merit, but a tinfelled exterior, which attracts her efteem; and the values neither candour of mind, nor modefty of carriage, when opposed to flutter or parade. Her favourite examples are not thofe perfons of acknowledged fincerity, who fpeak as they feel, and act as they think, but fuch only as are formed to dazzle her fancy, amufe her fenfes, or humour her whims. Her only ftudy is how to glitter or fhine, how to captivate and gratify the of the multitude, or how to fwell her own pomp gaze and importance.To this interesting object all her affiduities and time are religiously devoted. This makes her the willing flave of every novelty, which levity, or extravagance, or luxury, brings.

up,

up, invariably prefcribes that fuperfluity in drefs and equipage of which she is fo fond, and addicts her to the mechanical practice of every punctilio, or artifice, which folly suggests or prudery im pofes.

The mortifications, to which this contemptible and faftidious turn of mind expofes and fubjects her, are various, and without end. Her approaches are deemed intrufion; her affability form or artifice; and all her complaifance or civility, the mere etiquette of the fex. She is always encroaching, and always repulfed; and is for the most part laft, only from a violent propenfity to be first. It is because she would be above all, that all are so much interested in keeping her down. The general difpofition there manifeftly is to keep her back, originates tolely in her embracing every little vulgar manœuvre for putting herself forward. We check impudence as naturally as we encourage modefty. A woman of this kind, confequently, is herfelf the dupe of all thofe artifices and fchemes, which the inceffantly and unfuccefsfully practifes on

others.

This, furely, is not a character you would recommend as a pattern to your daughters.'

We have read this little work with peculiar fatisfaction, and fincerely recommend it to the attention of British mothers. The rapidity of the fale may perhaps encourage the author to enlarge his plan in fome future edition, and render the Address to Mothers" a ftill more valuable perform

ance.

ART. X. An Impartial Sketch of the Debate in the House of Com mons of Ireland, on a motion made on Friday, August 12, 1785. By the Right Honourable Thomas Orde, Secretary to his Grace Charles Duke of Rutland Lieutenant Governor, and GovernorGeneral, for leave to bring in a Bill for effectuating the Intercourfe and Commerce between Great-Britain and Ireland, on permanent and equitable Principles, for the mutual Benefit of both Countries. Together with an impartial Sketch of the principal Speeches on the Subject of the Bill, that were delivered in the Houfe on Monday August 15, 1785. With a Copy of the Bill presented to the House of Commons of Ireland, of the Eleven Irish Propofitions, of the Twenty Refolutions of the British Parliament, the Addrefs of both Houfes of that Parliament to the King, and his Majefty's Anfwer. By William Woodfall. 35. 6d. fewed. W. Woodfall, 1785.

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