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Rh heads; and there are, besides, Topographical articles on each of their respective counties. In the numerous Reports presented to Parliament, the British Statist has means of information, no where possessed in a form so authentic and satisfactory, in regard to any other Country. Great use has been made of these invaluable documents by the intelligent writers of the articles alluded to; of which, that on England, by Mr Lowe, is necessarily the most extensive and various. The Fisheries form a separate article, written by Mr Barrow; and various other branches of national industry have been already mentioned, as the subjects of articles, in the list of those regarding Arts and Manufactures. The Navy too makes a distinct head of inquiry; under which is comprised an account of every thing appertaining to our ships of war, as well as to the appointment, rank, duties, and pay of those employed in them; forming, with the articles on the office of Lord High Admiral, on the Court of Admiralty, on the Dock-Yards, and on the Telegraph, a far more correct and complete view of this great bulwark of the nation, and favourite instrument of her power, than is to be found in any other publication.

The County articles contain much useful information concerning rural affairs, and the progressive numbers, and employments of the people. Two topographical articles, of a different kind, are employed on two Scottish national works,—the Caledonian Canal, and the Bell-Rock Light-House; both written by an experienced Engineer, Mr Stevenson.

Next to Europe and its Islands, the vast regions of the American Continent have been most largely described in this work. Under the term United States, there is an excellent general view of these great and prosperous communities, written by Mr Maclaren. The other articles of most importance are those on Brazil, Buenos Ayres, Canada, and the Caraccas, by Mr Buchanan; and those on the Floridas, New Granada, Guatimala, Guiana, Louisiana, Mexico, and Peru, by Mr Jacob; who has carefully and skilfully availed himself of the many valuable details contained in the publications of Baron Humboldt, and of some other sources of information