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Pieces m verse and prose by the late John Bowdler, jun., Esq., of Lincoln s Inn, barrister-at-law. Third edition. 1818. Two vols.&quot; In the &quot; New Congregational&quot; it is slightly altered and improved, and the last two verses are compressed into one. This third edition of Mr. Bowdler s works, published after his death, contains a brief account of his history.

He was born in London, February 4, 1788. After receiving some training at the grammar school at Sevenoaks, he went to study at the school and college at Winchester. As a youth he was pious and showed the possession of talent. At the age of seventeen he was articled to a solicitor in London. He was exceedingly studious, and his studies were guided by a gentleman of eminence in the Coiirt of Chancery. In 1807 he was called to the bar ; but signs of consumption having appeared, it was thought necessary that he should leave England for the south of Europe. He set out in October, 1810, and returned in the August of the following year,- and the year after that he wintered abroad. On his return his health seemed re-established, and he resumed the duties of his profession. But the weakness remained, and at length he broke a bloodvessel, and died on the 1 st of February, 1815.

The third edition of his works includes the journal kept while on his travels, and some letters showing the intelligent piety of the writer. It contains also some very pleasing poetical pieces on various subjects. The main portion of it consists of reviews, theological tracts, and carefully elaborated essays on important subjects. That one so pious and promising should fall so soon when but thirty-one years of age awakens regret, and lends a peculiar interest to his literary remains.

ANNE FLOWERDEW.

ABOUT 1800.

&quot; Fountain of mercy, God of love.&quot; No. 950. IN the &quot;New Congregational this hymn has the name

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