The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-20 00:00:00

PROSP ECTUS.

A Dictionary of the Gaelic Language has long been a desi-
deratum in Celtic Literature; the only work published under
that name having, in reality, pretensions to no higher • title
than that of a Vocabulary.
.The opportunities and pUrsuits of.the Author of the present
IVork, who is a native of the Highlands, have enabled him to
obtain an intimate acquaintance not only with the works of the
ancient Gaelic Poets, but also with those ,of the more recent
Caledonian' authors which have obtained public esteem.
To render any language more, easy of attainment, is confer:
sedly desirable: The Gaelic is a language peculiarly interest-
ing ; not only on account of its , high antiquity; but as it con-
tains writings which, even through the medium of defective
translationsehave been extolled by every unbiassed critic, and
by every judge of sublime composition. It was the conviction
that the want of a Dictionary operated powerfully -against the
attainment of the Gaelic tongue, which induced the Compiler,.
though alone and unassisted, to undertake this Werk. It has
cost him much labour and research; but he will feel himself
amply repaid, should his hopes be realized that he has rendered
aq acceptable service to the literature of his country.. .
The Compiler, in order to exhibit the clearest testimonies to
the antiquity of the Celtic, has gone largely into etymology;
he has traced affinities in almost every language in Europe, as
well as in many ancient and modern languages 'of Asia and
Africa ; but, in all this laborious and ramified research, he has
admitted no instance of affinity to a foreign tongue, excepting
where it appeared obvious and indisputable. • • ,!
It is presumed that this Dictionary will form a very useful
appendage to every library, as recording a branch of an origi-
nal language, altogether unequalled in describing Nature,
whether in her fairest forms, or her most stupendous operations;
anti in giKing utterance, with effect, to the strongest or to the
softest passions of the human mind. This IVork will be use-
ful, it is hoped, to all who have a taste tbr philological learning.
But the Highlander will more especially prize it, as furnishing,
hint with an easy guide to correct orthography, and as adducing
authorities from the ancient and modern classics of his country.
It must be very valuable- to those also who n*y. wish to acquire
the Gaelic as it is now spoken, or( w ith hut little aid from a teacher)
to peruse the far-famed Ossian in the language in which he sang.
The Author pow most respectfully solicits the patronage 'of
a liberal public, especially Of those Noblemen and Gentlemen
who are more immediately connected with Scotland. He Ven..`
tures to address himself to every patron of literature, and every
admirer of the ancient pbetical relics Of Britain, to support 'an
undertaking which he hopes will be universally allowed to be;
deserving of encouragement,
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ITALIAN, AND 'FRENCH ACADEMY,
No. 3, HARVErS BUILDINGS, near BEDFORD-
STREET, STRAND.
~IGNOR 11 ET mat and • CO. 'Roman
Professors of the ITALIAN and FRENCH LAN-
GUAGES, have the honour to announce their arrival in this
Country from Rome, and, at the same time, take leave to ac-
quaint them that they have opened an Academy as above,
where all the Native Eleganciet and Genuine Accent of the
Italian Idiom are grammatically taught, and explained in a
peculiarly easy and concise manner.
It may not be unnecessary to observe, that the true pronun.
elation of the Italian Language is only to, be obtained from
Professors.of the Italian Capital, and that Rome, has always
been considered the model of the purest pronunciation.
Lingua Voscana
In hocca Romans ;
and that if the Italian Opera is so generally adrntred, it is
chiefly owing to-the fluency and harmony of the beautiful Ita-
lian Language.
N. B.—BesideS the Classes which takes place in the morn-
ing from Eight to Nine, and in the evening front Eight to
Ten, the,Professors give Private Lessons, at home or abroad,
in the intermediate hours, and take this opportunity most re.,
spectfully to solicit the honour of your notice.

From the LONDON GAZFI"IIF, Auptst 19,

Ftireika (VW, Aug. 18, 11123.
The King-. has been pleased to appoint the ton. ~ti'il~iam
Teniple, (new Secretary tolhis'Majesty's Legation at the Diet
at Frankfort), to be Secretary to his Maj'esti's Legation at
Berlin.
• The King has also been pleased to appoint Georgertiamilton
Seymour, Esq. to be Secretary to his Majesty's Legation at
the Diet of Franktlitt.:

Commissionin the East Essex Militin.

Lieutenant Jesse'Jonea to be Adjutant, vice Bell, retired.
CommiSsion in the Dumbartonshire V: mianry Cavalry.
Cornet James Campbell to be Lieutenant.

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the I3eaufort Arnw-lnn, Alonmouth. Solicitors, Messrs. Jen,
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