with the single exception of the poems and biogra phical notice of Robert Green. How much the volume owes to the contributions of Miss Seward will be readily perceived. The value of the favour could only be enhanced by the manner in which it was conferred. The other numerous and respectable contributors are requested to accept the sincere acknowledgments of the editor. It may not be improper in this place to observe, that the "Lines (in page 78) on receiving a Chinese MS." are by the author of the beautiful "Epistle from Lady Grange to Edward D, Esq. written during her confinement in St. Kilda." For the critical opinions, delivered in this work, unless otherwise specified, the editor alone must be held responsible. As it is intended, for the future, to publish the Poetical Register in the month of February, cofrespondents are desired to transmit their contributions as early as possible to the editor, that sufficient time may be allowed for the arrangement of the materials. It is also desired, that pieces meant for insertion in the "Fugitive Poetry," may be so described. Contributions will be received by Messrs. Rivingtons. ADVERTISEMENT TO THE THIRD EDITION. THE opportunity which is afforded him, by the publication of a third edition of his first volume, the Editor gladly seizes, to return his thanks to the Public, for the liberal and gratifying patronage which has been bestowed on his work. On his part, he flatters himself that no exertion has been spared, to render the Poetical Register not unworthy of the reception which it has experienced. The original poetry, of the eight volumes, will be found to contain numerous compositions, in almost every species of poetry, from the pens of writers honourably distinguished by their poetical talents. Perhaps it is not too much to say that no similar collection can be named, which contains as large a portion as it does of original pieces, of undoubted merit. In the department of "Fugitive Poetry" the Editor has preserved, among others, a great number of poems which, from the mode and form of their first appearance, or from peculiar circumstances, had become extremely scarce, and would soon, in all probability, have been no longer procurable. As an instance of this may be adduced the spirited poem of "The Devoted Legions," by Day, which finds a place in the eighth volume, and which, having been originally printed in a sixpenny quarto, is now so rarely to be met with that the Editor was unable to obtain a copy, till after a search of several years. The Editor trusts that, in the course of time, his work will be a complete body of all such fugitive poetry as deserves to be rescued from oblivion. The Criticisms were originally intended merely to give a general view of the poetic and dramatic productions of the year; and it is hoped that they have answered that purpose. Whether any of the seutences passed by the Editor are erroneous, he leaves to his readers to decide; but he can boldly declare that not one of them was ever dictated by prejudice, passion, or any other reprehensible feeling or motive. He may have been dull, or mistaken; but he has never been partial or malicious. In this edition of the first volume it will be seen that some alterations have been made in the arrangement of the poems. Nothing, however, has been added or taken away. The ninth volume is now preparing for the press, and will be published at an early period of the Spring. January, 1815. CONTENTS. The Sigh, by Mr. Maunde In line 1, stanza two of this piece, page 27. For "power" PAGE .... Written in Germany in Autumn 1801 .... Epigram, from the Greek Stanzas, by the late Sir Grey Cooper. Epitaph on Cowper, by Mr. J. H. L. Hunt Serenade, by Mr. Davenport.... Anacreon, Ode 9th, by E. Swift, Esq. Epigram. From the Greek The Shade of Collins, by Mr. J. H. L. Hunt The Battle of Alexandria Epigram Song, by Miss Anna Maria Porter. To a Lady, on her Birth-day, by the Rev. W. Beloe... ... To a young Lady, by Lord Strangford • Canzonet, from the French of Charleval. By Mr. Davenport Το Epigram, on a Fop turned Epicure 36 37 41 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 Ode from the Spanish of Riachuelo, by Lord Strangford... 56 58 62 63 64 Lines, written on receiving a Chinese MS. Poetical Epistle to Miss K. B. by Miss Brydges Ode on Time, by Miss Seward .... To Chloe angry, by Osmond Beauvoir, LL. D. Song of the Fairies, by Miss Seward.. .... ......... To Hope, by Mr. Davenport. An Elegy on the Death of John Egerton, Esq. by Osmond Song, by Osmond Beauvoir, LL. D.............. ........ 66 69 72 74 96 97 98 101 103 104 ........ 105 109 |