Science in the 19th Century Periodical

The Youth's Magazine; or, Evangelical Miscellany [3rd]

Introductory Essay
Volume 5  (January to December 1832)
Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 1–2.

Carclaze Tin Mine, Near St. Austle

Anon

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Subjects:

Mining, Geology, Mineralogy


    Describes the mine, its history, its deposits, and its working in prosaic terms.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 2–7.

"Let There be Light". Gen. i.3

M G G, M
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Genre:

Homily

Subjects:

Biblical Authority, Creation, Theology of Nature, Light, Piety


    Draws an extended analogy between the creation of light in the physical and spiritual senses. Observes that 'it has been well said, that "a little child may learn more from the first pages of the Bible, in one hour, than all the philosophers of the world learnt without it, in a thousand years"' (3). Relates in a literal manner the history of creation as recorded in the opening verses of Genesis. Remarks: 'The same process of creation that brought fertility to the earth, beauty, and color, and fragrance to vegetation; warmth to the air, and glory to the firmament, is necessary before in your case the moral darkness can be dispelled' (4). Discusses the nature of spiritual light, drawing parallels with physical light.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 18–23.

The Flower Pot. (A Dialogue Between Emma and her Mother)

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Genre:

Short Fiction, Dialogue

Subjects:

Collecting, Amusement, Horticulture, Providence


    Emma discusses with her mother a recent trip to the house of Mr and Mrs S. Her mother asks: 'did not Mr. S. shew you his stuffed birds, and his shells, and his butterflies? His collections are very curious'. Emma declares that she liked the 'living creatures best': French partridges, ducks from Holland, and a heron. (18) 'How much more interesting are these natural curiosities than the mere toys with which houses are so much adorned now,' her mother replies, 'they always furnish subjects for useful and profitable conversation, and may often be made subservient to the highest purposes' (19). Emma collects some flowers from the garden and greenhouse at her mother's request, and they draw analogies between the different endowments of the varieties of flower and those of the varieties of people. Emma's mother argues that the critical thing with people, as with flowers, is that their 'natural gifts and talents are cultivated and improved'. She remarks that, in the garden, there are 'flowers for beauty, and herbs for medicine and for food'. (22) 'All the works of creation, whether animate or inanimate, were originally made good; it was only sin that defiled them'; the pious should, through grace, fulfil the place intended for them by the Creator until 'transplanted to a fairer world' (23).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 25–28.

Useful Knowledge. A Letter from a Youth to His Father  [1/7]J C F, 'Useful Knowledge. Letter II', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 43–48
J C F, 'Origin of the Soul's Ideas', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 97–101
J C F, 'Origin and Diversity of Speech. Letter V', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 226–30

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J C F F, J C
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Letter, Serial

Subjects:

Education, Human Species, Race, Ethnology, Biblical Authority, Natural History, Progress, Degeneration, Christianity, Imperialism, Climatology


    A youth has agreed to spend time when not in 'ordinary lessons' acquiring 'information on general subjects', especially in order to be 'fitted to discharge' his future duties as a 'social being'. Endorses the adage that 'the proper study of mankind, is man'. (25) Tries to envisage the eight hundred million people numbered among Adam's descendents, relating this to the necessity for 'missionary exertions'. Considers whether the varieties of humans described by natural history are all descended from one stock. The 'authority of scripture' asserts this, and the boy is 'very much delighted to learn, that it is 'not at all inconsistent with the habits and laws of nature'. Elaborates on this, expressing a hope that the observations will not be regarded 'as too scientific for a boy to make'. (26) Notes that the cause of the human complexion is not 'superficial'. Relates light skin colour in animal species to 'domestication', light colours in flowers to 'culture', and light skin colour in humans to 'civilization'. Observes that 'all those nations who are in the depths of ignorance are dark; while those who have arrived at the greatest perfection in the arts and sciences, and other excellencies of civilized life, are of lighter colours'. (27) Notes that, on this basis, 'an eminent physician [presumably James C Prichard Prichard, James Cowles (1786–1848) DSB
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] has founded his conjecture, that the first human pair were black'. Observes that this is contradicted by the 'perfectly intelligent' state of Adam at his creation, and suggests that 'darkness of the body as well as of the mind are the effects of degeneracy' which will be reversed by the 'restorative influence of the gospel and civilization'. A postscript explains why the writer has abandoned the 'common idea' that 'heat of climate was the means of producing darkness of color'; however, an editorial footnote gives credence to the 'common idea'. (28)



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 32.

The Angeah Grass

Anon

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Botany


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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 43–48.

Useful Knowledge. Letter II  [2/7]J C F, 'Useful Knowledge. A Letter from a Youth to His Father', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 25–28
J C F, 'Origin of the Soul's Ideas', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 97–101
J C F, 'Origin and Diversity of Speech. Letter V', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 226–30

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I C F F, J C
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Genre:

Letter, Serial

Subjects:

Human Species, Reason, Instinct, Invention, Steamships, Machinery, Progress, Menageries, Cruelty, Anthropocentrism, Feeling


    The writer has promised a letter on the 'difference between reason in man, and the instinctive sagacity of brutes', which he finds more difficult than first anticipated (43). Considers some of 'those excellencies which place the mental pre-eminence of man in perfect contrast with the wisdom of the lower animals'. Argues that the lower animals 'have not the faculty of invention', whereas the human species has 'been called, by a shrewd philosopher, "a tool-making animal"'. Cites steamships and machinery as evidence of this. Contrasts the 'sameness of animal sagacity' with the 'progressive ingenuity of the human mind'. (44) Animals have undergone no change in their behaviour in 'almost five thousand years'. Suggests that the 'acquisition of knowledge seems to degrade the brutes; while it forms the glory of our nature'. (45) Contrasts the misery of performing animals in menageries with the honour accorded to educated humans. Argues that animals are destitute of 'systematic strength or the management of power', whereas man can 'render the most powerful and fierce of animals subservient to his purposes' (46). Suggests that animals have 'no real sympathy [...] agreeing in nature to human affection' (47). Draws from the Bible the uniqueness of the human species in the divine dispensation, and concludes with a mediation on the particular onus this places on humans to seek salvation.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 64–66.

Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Asiatic Cholera  [1/2]Richard Cope, 'Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Asiatic Cholera', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 79–83

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R C, pseud.  [Richard Cope] Cope, Richard (1776–1856) ODNB
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Miscellaneous, Serial

Subjects:

Epidemiology, Providence, Piety


    The account is largely factual, and a footnote records that the article is 'taken principally from a celebrated medical work—the Lancet Lancet (1823–1900+) Waterloo Directory
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' (64). However, it begins with a biblical quotation, and ends with an exhortation to piety.



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 74–79.

A Bouquet

M G G, M
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Genre:

Essay

Subjects:

Botany, Aesthetics, Functionalism, Theology of Nature, Feeling, Reasoning, Amusement, Horticulture, Fieldwork, Biblical Authority, Piety

People mentioned:

Francis Bacon (1st Viscount St Alban) Bacon, Francis, 1st Viscount St Alban (1561–1626) DSB ODNB
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    The narrator, 'A Country Correspondent', reflects on the beauty of flowers: '"Flowers are of so little use," says an excellent writer, "that it might be thought profuseness in an economy short of the divine to gratify us at once with such hues, such forms, and such fragrance. It is a gratification not necessary but exquisite, which lies somewhere between the pleasures of sense and intellect, and in a measure partakes of both"'. The intellectual part of the enjoyment is 'similar to what arises from the study of any science'; the study of botany demands 'as severe an exertion of mind' as the study of any branch of natural history. Observes that those entrusted with the care of the young commonly complain that, while they can control children at their studies, they cannot find them 'amusement during their hours of relaxation'. Argues that amusement is not necessary for the young at all: 'Let occupation be the word'. Suggests that, of all occupations, 'that of a green-house or a garden is the most rational and delightful', closely followed, 'in point alike of pleasure, health, exercise, and occupation', by 'botanizing in the country'. (75) Relates some early experiences of botanizing. Speculates on the horticultural occupation of Adam and Eve in Eden. Explores various botanical analogies relevant to spiritual concerns.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 79–83.

Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Asiatic Cholera  [2/2]Richard Cope, 'Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Asiatic Cholera', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 64–66

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R C, Wakefield, pseud.  [Richard Cope] Cope, Richard (1776–1856) ODNB
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Miscellaneous, Serial

Subjects:

Epidemiology, Public Health, Class, Temperance, Piety, Providence, Sanitation

People mentioned:

Edward D Clarke Clarke, Edward Daniel (1769–1822) DSB
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    Describes the establishment of a 'sanitary cordon' to prevent the entrance of the disease into Prussia (81). Relates the advantageous condition of the streets and housing in Berlin, and the precautions taken against the disease, which reduced the extent of the infection. Describes the spread of the disease in the north-east of England and in Scotland, where its victims are reported to be 'the poor and destitute, the intemperate, and especially those who resided in places or dwellings characterised by filthiness and impure air' (82). Details the measures taken to meet the epidemic in Britain, particularly the formation of boards of health in most towns. Notes that the 'British and Foreign Bible Society British and Foreign Bible Society
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have voted a number of loan Testaments, accompanied by the book of Psalms, to supply the want of those who are destitute of the word of the Lord' (83). Concludes that the most important remedy is the forsaking of sin and the practise of prayer, and recommends the government-appointed fast day.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 93–96.

The Public Fast

Igdalia Igdalia
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Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Epidemiology, Public Health, Providence, Immorality, Piety


    Reviews biblical precedents for national fasts and the occasion of the current national fast. Observes that it 'is evident that pestilence and famine, and, indeed, whatever is a source of calamity to a country, is a divine visitation' (95). Readers are urged to recollect 'that the Cholera is at the door, and may be permitted to enter, not only Sunderland and Newcastle, and Haddington and Edinburgh, but even London, and into the very heart of highly privileged, but in many respects ungrateful Britain' (96).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 96.

Sago

R C, pseud.  [Richard Cope] Cope, Richard (1776–1856) ODNB
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Extract, Miscellaneous

Publications extracted:

Montgomery, ed. 1831 Montgomery, James, ed. 1831. Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet, esq.: Deputed from the London Missionary Society, to Visit their Various Stations in the South Sea Islands, China, India, &c., Between the Years 1821 and 1829, 2 vols, London: Frederick Westley and A. H. Davis
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Botany, Industry


    Briefly describes the production of sago.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 97–101.

Origin of the Soul's Ideas  [3/7]J C F, 'Useful Knowledge. A Letter from a Youth to His Father', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 25–28
J C F, 'Useful Knowledge. Letter II', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 43–48
J C F, 'Origin and Diversity of Speech. Letter V', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 226–30

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J C F F, J C
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Letter, Serial

Subjects:

Epistemology, Induction, Biblical Authority, Invention, Gravity, Aeronautics, Steam-power, Machinery, History of Science


    Attributes belief in innate ideas to speculation, and adopts the opposite view. Cites the view of 'our ministers' that there are 'three special fountains of knowledge;—the book of nature—the book of the world's experience—and the book of sacred scripture' (97). Considers the first to have 'supplied innumerable objects suited to the gratification of man's imitative genius' and to have 'thus contributed to the invention of useful arts. [...] Everywhere, indeed, art and science are only ingenious modifications of nature's exhibitions, and nature's laws'. Gives some examples of this. Observes that a 'falling acorn struck the forehead of a philosopher Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB
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as he lay musing beneath the shadow of an ancient tree, and led him to infer that law of gravity which pervades the natural universe'. (98) Reviewing human history, observes that, among the ancient Greeks, 'Each philosopher, instead of exerting his diligence in searching for truth, used all his power to destroy every system except the one which his own fancy had induced him to adopt. In a similar state science passed through the hands of the Romans, and Saracens, and Britons, till Lord Bacon Bacon, Francis, 1st Viscount St Alban (1561–1626) DSB ODNB
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shone out like a bright, solitary star, to relieve the stormy and dark ages which had so long oppressed the genius of the world. This great man prepared the way for Locke Locke, John (1632–1704) DSB
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and Boyle Boyle, Hon Robert (1627–91) DSB ODNB
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, and even Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB
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himself'. (99) Refers the reader to Douglas 1825.
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Observes that the Bible is the only sufficient source of information on subjects relating to God: 'I would not assert that the Divine Being is not displayed in his works; I mean only to say that till reason's eye is enlightened it cannot see him there. Let his word suggest his existence, and then, but not before, can reason discover his perfections in the splendid volume of the sky' (100). Believes that knowledge of religion ought to precede all other knowledge, and quotes Bacon in support of this: '"Thy creatures", says he, "have been my books, but thy scriptures much more. I have sought thee in the courts, field, and gardens; but I have found thee in thy temple"' (101).



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 110–20.

A Sunday at Boulogne  [1/8]Mary M Sherwood, 'A Sunday at Dijon', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 182–92
Mary M Sherwood, 'A Sunday at Lyons', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 291–99

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M M S, pseud.  [Mary M Sherwood] Sherwood (née Butt), Mary Martha (1775–1851) ODNB
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Cutt, M. Nancy 1974. Mrs. Sherwood and Her Books for Children: A Study, London: Oxford University Press
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Genre:

Travelogue, Serial

Subjects:

Travel, Botany, Geology, Fieldwork, Publishing, Biblical Authority


    Begins by referring to the fashion of recent years 'for travellers to write tours, in which they profess themselves to be in pursuit of certain objects, to the exclusion, in a great measure, of every other. For example, one person gives us a botanical tour [...]; and a fourth gives his readers a very learned and exact detail of the various beds of granite and quartz, of argil and limestone, of gypsum and argillaceous schistus' (110). The writer professes to value 'the flowers of the field only as they are evidences of the divine love of Him, who has made them more beautiful than Solomon in all his glory' and never contemplates 'the broken strata exhibited on the sides of the mountains, in any other light than as wonderful evidences of the truth of sacred history' (111). The writer is interested instead in observing how Sundays are spent in different towns.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 128–31.

The True Interest of Nations

Anon

Genre:

Extract, Sermon

Publications extracted:

Wayland 1830 Wayland, Francis 1830. The Certain Triumph of the Redeemer: Sermon Delivered in the Murray Street Church, on the Evening of May 9, 1830, New York: Henry C. Sleight
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Progress, Christianity, Political Economy, Imperialism, Commerce


    Relates the progress of civilization in nations to the principles of the Christian religion. Associates the accumulation of capital with the spirit of self-denial and industry in Christianity: 'Thus, while inculcating, as religious duties, industry and frugality, the gospel teaches the soundest and most valuable lessons in the science of political economy' (129). Applies this principle at the national as well as the personal level, arguing that the spread of Christianity is to the commercial advantage of all. 'Hence, if we would render a nation a profitable customer, the surest means for accomplishing our object is to furnish it with the bible, the only certain means of intellectual and moral improvement' (130).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 132.

Boa Constrictor

Anon

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Extract, Anecdote

Publications extracted:

Montgomery, ed. 1831 Montgomery, James, ed. 1831. Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet, esq.: Deputed from the London Missionary Society, to Visit their Various Stations in the South Sea Islands, China, India, &c., Between the Years 1821 and 1829, 2 vols, London: Frederick Westley and A. H. Davis
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Natural History


    Recounts the devouring of an infant by a boa constrictor.



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 182–92.

A Sunday at Dijon  [3/8]Mary M Sherwood, 'A Sunday at Boulogne', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 110–20
Mary M Sherwood, 'A Sunday at Lyons', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 291–99

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M M S, pseud.  [Mary M Sherwood] Sherwood (née Butt), Mary Martha (1775–1851) ODNB
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Cutt, M. Nancy 1974. Mrs. Sherwood and Her Books for Children: A Study, London: Oxford University Press
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Genre:

Travelogue, Serial

Subjects:

Botany, Fieldwork


    The writer confesses that he had gained in his home town a better opinion of Roman Catholic priests than he ought to have done from seeing 'an old priest with white hair and meek deportment [...] culling plants under the hedges, wherewith at once to enrich his knowledge of botany and to improve the flavour of his soup maigre', and from having heard of this priest being attentive to his flock (182–83).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 201–06.

A Stranger's Wonder Renewed

Arcanum Arcanum
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Introduction; Short Fiction

Subjects:

Extra-Terrestrial Life, Christianity, Immorality


    Introduces a sequel to a paper which appeared in the magazine several years earlier under the title 'How it Strikes a Stranger', which 'purported to relate the impression made on the mind of an inhabitant of a distant planet, who had obtained permission to visit our world' (201). The stranger was surprised both by human mortality and by humanity's unconcern in respect of this. The sequel provides further particulars from his stay, including extracts from some of his papers. One note records that on his 'native sphere' they worshipped God as their 'Creator, Preserver, and Benefactor', but that on earth he was 'adored under the more endearing characters of Redeemer, Saviour, and Sanctifier' (204).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 208.

Illustration of Scripture. On the Barren Fig Tree, Mark XI. 12–14 and 20–21

Crito Crito
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Extract, Miscellaneous

Publications extracted:

Townsend 1825 Townsend, George 1825. The New Testament, Arranged in Historical and Chronological Order: With Copious Notes on the Principal Subjects in Theology. To Gospels on the Basis of the Harmonies of Lightfoot, Doddridge, Pilkington, Newcome, and Michaelis; the Account of the Resurrection, on the Authorities of West, Townson, and Cranfield: The Epistles are Inserted in their Places, and Divided According to the Apostles' Arguments, 2 vols, London: C. and J. Rivington
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Subjects:

Botany, Biblical Authority


    Gives details of the fruiting seasons of the 'Palestine fig-tree', and relates them to the biblical passage.



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 226–30.

Origin and Diversity of Speech. Letter V  5/7J C F, 'Useful Knowledge. A Letter from a Youth to His Father', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 25–28
J C F, 'Useful Knowledge. Letter II', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 43–48
J C F, 'Origin of the Soul's Ideas', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 97–101

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I C F F, J C
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Genre:

Letter, Serial

Subjects:

Language, Astronomy, Instinct, Horticulture


    Observes that the 'languages of man, like the stars of the firmament, to a superficial eye, seem infinitely numerous. The attentive scholar, however [...] views them as the astronomers marks [sic] the glittering objects of his science, that he may marshal them into distinct constellations, varying in magnitude and moving in orbits of different circumference' (226). Argues, in quotation from the Monthly Review Monthly Review (1749–1844) Waterloo Directory
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for July 1811, that in 'the state of savage anarchy each family has its peculiar talk, the instinctive invention of maternal solicitude' (227). Explains that these dialects become consolidated into a national tongue: 'language is a tree whose branches are not the result of its own natural growth, but formed by the insertion of foreign scions, which are again engrafted and pruned according to the wisdom and taste of [...] the husbandry of letters' (228).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 240–41.

Comparative View of the Principal Rivers in the World

Anon

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Miscellaneous; Illustration, Extract

Publications extracted:

Geographical Annual Geographical Annual; or, Family Cabinet Atlas (1832–33) Waterloo Directory
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eng.

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Thomas Starling Starling, Thomas (fl. 1820–40) Bénézit 1999
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Subjects:

Physical Geography, Navigation, Exploration, Progress, Utility, Wonder, Piety


    Considers it due to 'the bold efforts of modern enterprise that we are indebted for the advances which have been made in geographical discovery'. Contrasts the ignorance of navigation and of distant lands in earlier ages with 'that intercourse between countries which the late rapid progress of science has now every where established'. (242) Surveys the history of geographical knowledge from ancient times. Praises the Geographical Annual Geographical Annual; or, Family Cabinet Atlas (1832–33) Waterloo Directory
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, from which the illustration is extracted. Observes: 'These works of our Creator's power, wisdom, and goodness, are adapted to excite our admiration and praise; and let it be the constant endeavour of the young, while they contemplate them, to render unto Him the glory due unto his name' (241).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 245–48.

The Industry of the Bee

R C, pseud.  [Richard Cope] Cope, Richard (1776–1856) ODNB
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Homily

Subjects:

Entomology, Anthropomorphism, Endeavour, Piety


    Gives a somewhat inexpert account of the anatomy and behaviour of the bee, observing that the bee 'affords a striking example to all, as it wisely anticipates the future, embraces the proper season for labor, and uses unremitting diligence in the performance of its daily task' (245). The remainder of the article is a homily based on these themes. Declares: 'How much may be acquired by industry! From the blossoms of science vast stores of sweets may be extracted; but from the flowers of religion may be drawn that which will sweeten every part of human existence' (248).



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 276.

Simile

Isadora Isadora
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Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Steamships, Piety


    The writer draws analogies between a steam-ship and a Christian. Both often run against the tide; both have a powerful, though hidden, driving force; both are intensely active, and leave a visible wake.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 277 and facing.

Comparative View of the Principal Mountains in the World

Anon

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Miscellaneous; Illustration, Extract

Publications extracted:

Geographical Annual Geographical Annual; or, Family Cabinet Atlas (1832–33) Waterloo Directory
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Relevant illustrations:

eng.

Subjects:

Physical Geography, Piety


    The extracted engraving is accompanied by comments on the difference in size 'between our mountains and those of other parts of the world'. The writer observes that among 'various other lessons the mountains teach us the power and greatness of God, and our own littleness'.


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Anon, 'Comparative View of the Principal Rivers in the World', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 240–41


Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 277–83.

The Contrast

M J M— M—, M J
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Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Education, Natural History, Piety, Amusement, Collecting, Ethnography, Ornithology, Botany, Fieldwork


    Introduces as a true tale the contrast between the families of Mr Hamilton, 'an intelligent man' who 'made a point of devoting a regular portion of time to the [...] instruction of his lovely family' and of Mr and Mrs Montague, who were 'desirous of being thought very fashionable and very dashing' (277). Describes a visit to each family. To the children of the Montagues, 'the beauties of the earth around them, the rich feast afforded by an examination of the works of God, the stores of interesting and useful knowledge which books afford, and the very bible itself' were nothing. In contrast to the 'useless trumpery, or senseless ornaments' of the Montagues, the Hamiltons had on display an ostrich egg, various artefacts of the North American Indians, Sandwich Islanders, and Greenlanders, a collection of shells belonging to the youngest girl, 'some stuffed birds from different parts of the world, each displaying the wonderful hand of God', caged canaries, and 'a hortus siccus, in which some very curious specimens of dried plants and flowers were well preserved' (280–81). After tea, the Hamiltons went for a walk into the country: 'Oft did the father pause, while his children gathered round, to examine the streaky petal, the jagged leaf, or the many-stamined blossom; while the scientific lesson and the pious reflection, sweetly blending, fell from his lips' (281). At evening prayers, the family 'joined to sing the praises of Him whose works of nature, and providence, and grace, they had been admiring' (282).



Section: Poetry

Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 285–86.

The Creation

R C, Wakefield, pseud.  [Richard Cope] Cope, Richard (1776–1856) ODNB
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Poetry

Subjects:

Theology of Nature, Creation


    Renders the first creation narrative of Genesis into blank verse. The beasts created on the sixth day proclaim 'through the beauteous universe / His power to whom the vast and the minute / Are equal' (286).



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 291–99.

A Sunday at Lyons  [5/8]Mary M Sherwood, 'A Sunday at Boulogne', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 110–20
Mary M Sherwood, 'A Sunday at Dijon', Youth's Magazine, 3rd ser. 5 (1832), 182–92

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Cutt, M. Nancy 1974. Mrs. Sherwood and Her Books for Children: A Study, London: Oxford University Press
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Genre:

Travelogue, Serial

Subjects:

Piety, Theology of Nature


    Disgusted with the 'false doctrine' taught at the Protestant chapel, the narrator and his family decided to climb an adjacent hill and 'breathe the mountain air' in the belief that 'if man will not instruct us in the truth, the works of the Creator will speak a better language—for the heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament telleth his handy works' (294).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 299–300.

The Refuge

Igdalia Igdalia
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Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Epidemiology, Piety, Providence, Causation


    'At a time when so many persons are alarmed by the progress of a malignant epidemic, which has already removed many thousands to the grave, it is needful to direct our attention to the point of safety, and the true source of consolation: this will at once relieve the mind from apprehension, and fortify it against the terror which the idea of cholera has frequently created' (299–300). The writer recommends God as 'our refuge and strength' (Ps. 46. 1), while observing that the 'true believer' does not neglect 'the necessary precautions, wisely recommended to be used where the disorder prevails; for he properly regards the union of the means and the end' (300).



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 316–17.

Cause and Effect

E G B, Islington B, E G (of Islington)
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Genre:

Essay

Subjects:

Causation, Deduction, Observation, Education, Natural Law, Botany, Meteorology


    Recommends the importance in education of the student being acquainted with the principal causes in nature, so that multitudinous observed effects can be referred to them. Observes that 'the first principles or elements of science have lately engaged the attention of the instructors of our youth, and produced those admirable systems of interrogative and collective teaching, which have eased the labor both of the teacher and learner'. Notes that Kenny 1830 Kenny, William Stopford 1830. Why and Because, Being a Collection of Familiar Questions and Answers on Subjects Relating to Air, Water, Light, and Fire. Altered from the French, London: [n.pub.?]
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is based on this approach, and observes that it is 'the principle on which Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB
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, Boyle Boyle, Hon Robert (1627–91) DSB ODNB
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, Locke Locke, John (1632–1704) DSB
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, Watts Watts, Isaac (1674–1748) ODNB
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, and others of our most eminent philosophers proceeded'. To learn about the fundamental causes of nature, the writer recommends 'the shortest and simplest works [...] of which Pinnock's Pinnock, William (1782–1843) ODNB
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Catechisms will be found one of the best of modern date'. (316) Illustrates the principle by taking a botanical question from Timbs 1831–32 Timbs, John 1831–32. Knowledge for the People; or, The Plain Why and Because: Familiarizing Subjects of Useful Curiosity and Amusing Research, 16 parts, London: S. Low [and 2 others]; Edinburgh: H. Constable, Dublin: Wakeman
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, as extracted in 'the Mirror Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction (1822–47) Mirror Monthly Magazine (1847–49) Waterloo Directory
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of Jan. 14, 1832'. Suggests that application of this 'catechetically analytical method' will result in 'sound deduction, and perhaps, in some cases, important discovery, since the field of science [...] is still full of ample materials for the diligent enquirer'. (317)



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 320.

The Compasses

Anon

Genre:

Extract

Publications extracted:

Joseph Hall
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Subjects:

Instruments, Navigation, Piety


    'Charity and Faith make up one perfect pair of compasses, that can take the true latitude of a Christian heart: faith is the one foot, pitched in the centre unmoveably; while charity walks about, in a perfect circle of beneficence: these two never did, never can go asunder. Warrant you your love, I dare warrant your faith'.



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 333–38.

Rose Malcolm. A Sketch  [1/3]

Omega Omega
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Genre:

Short Fiction

Subjects:

Beauty, Theology of Nature, Piety


    Miss Arnford, the rector's daughter, befriends the orphan Rose Malcolm. While out walking at sunset, Rose comments on the beauty of the scene. Miss Arnford considers it to proclaim 'its Maker's goodness'. Rose confesses that she had 'thought but of nature' while Miss Arnford had 'remembered the Maker and Giver of it'. She asks: 'why do not I, why does not every one feel as you do, Miss Arnford? Why do I not see God in His works?' Miss Arnford replies: 'The natural heart of man [...] cannot: it "loves not God, nor the things of God"'. (335)



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 345–50.

The Rainbow

Anon

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Amusement, Theology of Nature, Piety, Feeling, Beauty


    The narrator introduces a tale concerning his meeting with a gipsy girl (to whom he explains the religious significance of the rainbow) with observations on the different pleasures 'enjoyed by different persons in their walks abroad' (345). Observes of country walks: 'how abundantly increased are their gratifications who look on all things observantly as on the express workmanship of God. Who read a record of His love, / His wisdom and His power / Inscribed on all created things, / Man, beast, and herb and flower. No cloud can flit across the sky, nor insect crawl along their path; no tempest lower, nor sunbeam light up the heavens or the earth, without exciting some interest in their bosoms. Never [...] is creation so truly beautiful to our eyes, as when we not only know that they are the workmanship of God' but are also devoted to that God (346).



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Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 387–91.

Noah's Ark. Gen. vi. 14. &c

R C, Wakefield, pseud.  [Richard Cope] Cope, Richard (1776–1856) ODNB
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Genre:

Dialogue, Short Fiction

Subjects:

Biblical Authority, Natural History


    Mr Elphinstone finds his son William earnestly surveying a representation of Noah's ark, after having read the account of it in Genesis, and they discuss the size, form, materials, and history of it. William quotes at length from a new commentary [Stokes, George], ed. [1831]–35. Commentary upon the Holy Bible, from Henry and Scott: With Occasional Observations and Notes from Other Writers; Also Maps of the Countries Mentioned in Scripture, and Various Useful Tables, 6 vols, London: Religious Tract Society
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in process of publication by the Religious Tract Society Religious Tract Society
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(which is also recommended to the reader in a footnote) respecting the adequacy of the ark to house all the relevant creatures and their provisions. The quotation cites Georges L Leclerc, comte de Buffon's Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de (1707–88) DSB
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view that all the distinct species of quadrupeds can be reduced to 200 or 250 in number.



Youth's Magazine,  3rd ser. 5 (1832), 391–92.

The Adjutant Crane

Lector Lector
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Genre:

Extract, Miscellaneous

Publications extracted:

Montgomery 1831 Montgomery, James, ed. 1831. Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet, esq.: Deputed from the London Missionary Society, to Visit their Various Stations in the South Sea Islands, China, India, &c., Between the Years 1821 and 1829, 2 vols, London: Frederick Westley and A. H. Davis
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Subjects:

Ornithology


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