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de Staël, after whose death he published a very remarkable and curious work, entitled 'Notice sur la maladie et la mort de Madame la Baronne de Staël.'

OUR WEEKLY GOSSIP ON LITERATURE
AND ART.

MURRAY has announced that his Family Library will close with the thirty-sixth number; we imagined, from the sale of some of the volumes, that he was making money by the speculation; but this seems to contradict the supposition. We are sorry for its failure; take it all in all, it was one of the best of the race; and had the publisher avoided histories and guide books and other such matters, he would have done well with it. Lardner will now have a clear field; and if he uses his powers judiciously, he will do better than he has yet done. He ought only to think of supplying the world with such books as are really wanted. For instance, we do not want a 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' in other words than those of Gibbon, so he need not think of it: we are not sure that we were in want of a History of England, yet Mackintosh supplied one-a splendid disquisition, but not a real history.

The Royal Academy has closed its exhibition, and dispersed the pictures and statuary east, west, north, and south. It will be seen, in another part of our paper, that the season has not been so productive as some others; but the public mind had something else than matters of taste or elegance to muse upon. It is proposed to raise a Doric column of solid granite eighty feet high without joint, in honour of Reform. But a Doric column tells nothing, save the order to which it belongs: an Egyptian obelisk is covered with characters, and an old English cross has saints and madonnas, and each tell their story wherever they are removed to; but a Doric column is only a mass of stone, and may mean anything.

The Opera, according to very general report, will close early and lamentably. We do not choose to give currency to the melancholy stories told to us, for we sincerely pity Mr. Mason and all others concerned. This result was foreseen by every man of common sense at all acquainted with the subject. The cocked hats and silk stockings at the outset, and the pretension and assumption of the green and gold pamphlet, were enough in themselves to stagger all faith in the practical wisdom of the management; and the progress of the season brought conviction to the doubting. In the most prosperous days of the Opera it has never been possible to have full houses three times a week.

We hear that Mad. Fischer is likely to appear in Freischutz;' and Devrient, if it be possible to prevail on her, is to close the season by a last appearance in 'Fidelio,' -at present she, as well as Mdlle. Schneider, is singing at Manchester.

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preceding evening, for the construction of a new
Royal Academy-an event which would give a
new epoch to the history of the arts, and entitle
the monarch, in whose reign it occurred, and
the minister who proposed it, to the eternal
gratitude of artists.-The announcement was
received with the most lively demonstrations of
satisfaction by the assembled guests.

present

On the health of the architect of the new plained, that the subject of a new Royal Acabuilding being proposed, Mr. Wilkins exdemy had occupied his attention for some years past; and having suggested to some of his brother academicians, that the King's Stables, with a sum of money to convert them to the purposes in question, might perhaps be granted by the government, in exchange for their apartments in Somerset House, he was strongly urged by some of his friends in the Academy to lay the plan before his Majesty's government, able opportunity. The necessity for the remofor which purpose he had only awaited a favourval of the national collection, and the well-known character of Earl Grey, which disposed him to the cultivation of the arts of peace, appeared to afford the hope of the accomplishment of this object; and, in July of the last year, Mr. Wilkins said, he submitted to the directors of the National Gallery, a plan for the alteration and extension of the Royal Stables at Charing Cross, for a National Gallery and a new Royal Academy. The plan having been approved by the directors, they lost no time in submitting it to Earl Grey, who instantly gave his attention to the subject, and as soon as the more urgent business of the state afforded an interval of repose, appointed a committee to decide upon a plan in conformity with their recommendation.

The committee consisted of members of all parties; and a most pleasing feature of the whole transaction was the union with which they acted. Laying aside all party considerations, they devoted themselves to the object of their appointment, with a liberality which reflects upon them the highest honour. Such is the origin and progress of a transaction which has been now brought to a most satisfactory conclusion.

The receipts for admission to the Exhibition, have been less by 3007., than those of last year; and the auditors' accounts show an excess of expenditure beyond the income of the Academy. The prospects, however, of a more extensive encouragement of the arts, arising from the execution of the plans now in progress, have inspired the Academy with the most sanguine hopes of keeping their expenditure within the limits of their future income. It is not generally known, that the annual expenses for the support of the several schools, in addition to the pensions and donations to their distressed brethren, exceed 5000.; these expenses are almost wholly defrayed by the receipts arising from the exhibition of their works.

NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Devonshire and Cornwall Illustrated.
Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, and Nor-
thumberland Illustrated. From original draw-
ings by Thomas Allom, with Topographical
Descriptions by Thomas Rose. Part I. Lon-
don: Fisher, Son & Co.

THE first of these works is now complete, and
it forms a most interesting and beautiful volume.
Not only to those who have any local knowledge
of the counties, but to all who delight in Eng-
lish scenery, we commend it with hearty good
will.

tion of the Devonshire and Cornwall, is equally
Every word that we have said in commenda-
deserved by the first part of the Westmorland.
beautiful, and interesting. We cannot let these
The country itself is perhaps more picturesque,
works pass without noticing the price at which

they are published-this first part contains no less than seventeen views, with descriptive letterpress, for four shillings.

MUSIC

KING'S THEATRE.

'La Gazza Ladra' was revived for the benefit of Brugnoli and Samengo, and has been since repeated. Tamburini, in the character of Fernando, had opportunities for displaying the fine flexible powers of his voice, and availed himself of them. Mad. De Meric, as Ninetta, and V. Galli, as Podestà, were respectable enough, but Signor Calveri's Gianetto was execrable.

'Tancredi' has also been given entire, Signora Mariani as the hero: in 'Di tanti,' although her embellishments were numerous and sometimes graceful, yet we prefer the version of Mad. Pasta, compared to whom, Mariani was tame and deficient in dignity.

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vidently much fatigued from her too frequent Donzelli was splendid; Mad. De Meric, eviexertions in Italian, French, and German operas, did not sing with her accustomed success.

Herberle dances with increased éclat, and is now the principal attraction of the ballet.

'Fidelio' was repeated on Friday last, to a benefit of Mad. Devrient. On Wednesday, very fashionable and crowded house, for the Mad. Fischer made her début in Weigl's opera,

Die Schweitzer Familie.' Her figure is large, and her face not very expressive; but her voice is brilliant and of great compass, and her taste generally correct. She was ill-supported by a Mr. Wappen, a tenor singer senza voce; and the opera being but poor, without any effective concerted pieces or choruses, is not likely to have a great run.

NEW PUBLICATIONS.

O Dio che Pena. Words and music by Sir T.
Charles Morgan, dedicated to Miss Josephine
Clarke.

WE rather think this is a first offence-a sort
of juvenile indiscretion. The circumstance,
however, need not be taken into consideration
-it is a very sweet duet, and we lately heard it
sang with great pleasure.

A Song of Delas. Words by Mrs. Hemans, music by John Lodge, Esq.

THE aria in three-four time flows sweetly enough,
with some pleasing modulations. The recitative,
though somewhat tame, is interspersed with
musician-like symphonies. Both poetry and
music are of a higher order than the generality
of English songs.

Take heed! 'tis leap-year, girls. Words by H.
Brandreth, Esq., music by J. Blewitt.
Yes, these are the Meadows. By J. Parry.
The Sunset Hour. By S. Nelson.

Sleep on, my Love. By C. Eulenstein.
BALLADS are so numerous, that we are induced
to string them together. The first is amusing
and piquant-the second, sober and sentimental
-the third, lightsome and gay-the fourth,
elegant.

Les Plaisirs de la Pension. Six Quadrilles de
Contre-danses variées. Par C. Chaulieu.
"FACILES et brillantes et composées pour les
jeunes Personnes Anglaises," says the title-page.
There is nothing remarkably original or charac-
teristic in them; in some passages, the fingering
is marked; and a chapter in the first page in-
useful, as well as amusing to the young pianist.
forms us how this species of music may be made

My Cottage near the Rhine. By H. Rodwell.
the pen of Mr. Rodwell.
We have seen much better compositions from

Where are those Days?

The Bright Star of Day is appearing. A. Donnadieu.

THE first is a quiet pleasing romance; the second is prettily relieved with a coda for three voices. Both these compositions are calculated to please in the drawing-room.

idea of the story is taken, we presume, from the well known incident connected with Mrs. Montagu's family; but, perhaps, as the man says in the play, we "do presume, and it is not." Mr. Bartley, whose measure Mr. Peake has, had better never employ any other theatrical tailor. In the present case he is admirably fitted. He is called Mr. Strawberry, M.P., and is a warm

The Muleteer's Bell. Words and Music by Miss hearted country gentleman, with a superabunG. A. Lee.

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ENGLISH OPERA-OLYMPIC THEATRE.

THE 'Climbing Boy' generally gets the best of it in a crowd-others fall back and make way for him. It was not so with us last weekwe had a crowd of theatrical matter, and Mr. Peake's Climbing Boy' was edged out. After due apologies, we proceed with our tardy tribute of praise to the author of many highly amusing pieces, for having added one more to the list. The Climbing Boy' is full of the author's usual oddities and Peake-uliarities, but it is rather the more than the less acceptable, on that very account, to those who have often laughed and sometimes wept at his bidding. We are not ashamed to confess that the drama under discussion caused us to do both-but are happy, at the same time to state, for the information of our laughter-loving readers, that the latter operation bore but a very small proportion to the former. The truth is, that all great men are vulnerable in some point: Achilles was so in the heel-why then may not so lofty a personage as a theatrical critic, or (to speak more modestly) reporter, own to a little weakness in the eye? We have an eye (we speak collectively, because, in point of fact, we have two) which can look on unmoved and unmoistened at what are called the deepest tragedies. The rude unbending finger of the Tragic Muse may poke it out, but cannot so play upon our delicate organ as to produce the semblance of a tear-while in those dramas of a more domestic cast, a word, a look, a single act of generosity, a single sentiment of true benevolence, or honest affection, be it filial, paternal, or amatory, will, in an instant, cause us to bubble, if not to squeak. Being a week after our time with this notice, we must omit a detail of the plot. It has been given in all the daily papers, and is nightly becoming more known to the town. Suffice it to say, that the serious interest turns upon the adventures of a boy of good family who has been abstracted from his home, and sold to a sweep, but who is ultimately recovered and restored to his friends --and that the comic department is mainly entrusted to Mr. John Reeve, who enacts the part of a philanthropic street-sweeper-a compound of fat and fun, dirt and disinterestedness, rags and rough honesty, gin and generosity. The

produced for the lady's benefit. We rejoice to say that it was for her benefit, for there was a capital house. The ballet is called 'La Sylphide.' The plot seems to consist in the love of a sylph for a young Scotchman, whom she spirits away with her into a beautiful wilderness, at the moment that he is about to be married to a beauty of earth-to one of mortal mould. There are escapes, and dangers, and difficulties, raised for the purpose of being overcome, and sundry other matters too numerous to mention, but it all comes right at last. The first act goes on in the Scot's cottage, and would have gone off with great applause-but, when they all rushed off to seek the lost bridegroom, instead of the act drop falling, a stage servant walked coolly on with a watering-pot, and gave the stage a drop of water. To a certain extent, this had the effect of a green curtain, for in a few minutes the flowers grew into the next scene of the wilderness. This was a bungle quite unworthy of Covent Garden, for the change took place "à vue," instead of the drop being lowered to allow time for the scene to be pro

end of the first act, and the beginning of the second. The second act opens with a sort of festival of witches, which witches conjured up a storm-of disapprobation, by bringing forward two very ill-made donkeys, and some other misshapen beasts, which marred the effect of an otherwise spirited scene. Besides the storm, there was a question raised as to the use of the incantation, or its applicability to the plot. It is possible that the end may have justified the means, but we did not stay to see the end. It may be important to mention, that one of the donkeys carried off a white cat on its back. M. Laporte played the principal witch and danced! with a great deal of character. A mist then clears off, and the wilderness, in all its beauty, is discovered. The sylph descends with her lover, and a ballet of sylphs takes place, in which Madlle. Taglioni steps on the stalk of flower, which seems scarcely to bend beneath her weight, and dances on it-a very elegant and poetical idea admirably executed. She was throughout perfection-in pantomime, in danc ing, in everything. The little mistakes of scenery will no doubt be rectified to-night, and all go well. The dresses were very gay and good, and the corps de ballet danced a Scotch dance with great spirit. Messieurs Theodore and Paul Taglioni, Madame Taglioni, and Madlle. Adele, all deserved and received considerable applause. The witching, the bewitching Madlle. Taglioni will dance, for the last time, we understand, on Saturday next. We shall endeavour to give her "one cheer more" on her departure, but really the terms of praise are almost exhausted upon this perfect-this preter-perfect-this preter-pluperfect creature.

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dance of feeling, and rather less than his share of brains. He has, in particular, a most praiseworthy horror of the degradation to which English human-nature is subjected, in the persons of climbing boys; and, the little hero of the piece having by mistake descended the wrong flue and entered his apartment, he listens to the artless tale of his woes, and finally purchases his freedom. This scene is altogether excellent; and the alternations between fun and pathos are very cleverly kept up. We should be inclined to think it calculated to do more towards pointing general attention to the propriety of abolishing the odious practice in toto, than all the societies that ever were established-all honour at the same time to such societies for their good inten-perly set. This proceeding sadly spoiled the tions. It is in this scene, that one of those little flowers of pathos occurs, which are so prettily scattered over the piece. The grinning urchin is thanking Mr. Strawberry for his generosity, and telling him that he is the only friend he has in the world, except one-and he goes on to explain that this one, among many other acts of disinterested friendship, has, upon a certain occasion, come forward, and given his master a black eye for ill-using him. Strawberry is delighted, and inquires his name-" Jack," answers the sweep. 66 'Aye, but Jack what? he must have some other name." "I never knew him by any other name than Jack," replies the poor boy, in a tone of grateful recollection for the service performed, which would do honour to one of any rank. In an instant the philanthropic street-sweeper, Jack Ragg, of whom we have before spoken, is invested with a moral dignity, which makes us long for his approach. We are touched, sensibly touched, by a sweep, and are anything but blackened by the contact. Mr. Perkins displays his usual care and good sense in the part of Sir Gilbert Thorncliffe. Mr. W. Bennett is highly respectable in Jacob Buzzard, his hard voice being here in good keeping with his hard heart. Slinker, a poacher, is played in a characteristic manner by Mr. Salter; and Mr. John Reeve, in Jack Ragg, ("a nondescript who describes himself,") is quite at home; indeed, he is never more at home than when left to describe himself, for he is not fond (and we say it in all good humour) of being too much tied to his author-he plays the part capitally. Miss Henderson is a clever child, and one of considerable promise-but we miss Miss Poole, who was one of considerable performance. Mr. Arnold has lost the Pool, and the little fish he has begun again with, must have many additions before it can become one. Miss H. Cawse played prettily, but rather carelessly-her sweet singing voice, however, was heard to great advantage. We are sorry not to feel justified in saying more of Miss Somerville, than that her acting and singing were inoffensive. Mrs. C. Jones acted with her usual ability, and sang a medley with such good taste and execution, as to deserve and obtain a unanimous encore. She reminded us of Mrs. Bland in her best day. We hope 'The Climbing Boy' will prove as attractive as it deserves. We could find some minor objections if we chose, but do not care to pick holes in a piece which is good on the whole.

FRENCH PLAYS-COVENT GARDEN.

Madlle. Taglioni's Benefit-Thursday.—Mars must for once give place to Venus, for we have no time to do more than notice the new ballet,

MISCELLANEA

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North London Hospital.-We are happy to hear that the council of the London University have determined upon erecting an Hospital, on the vacant ground opposite to the University, and that a plan of the building has been approv ed of. Not only was such an Hospital wanting for the complete efficiency of the medical school of the University, but for the northern district of this great metropolis. As, however, the funds at the disposal of the council are insufficient for the purpose, an appeal will be made to the public, which, we trust, will be successful. Nearly £500 was subscribed by a dozen gentle men, immediately on the determination being

made known.

The Pandemonian Flageleo.-This is a new variety of the Pandean Pipes, which has been submitted to our judgment by the inventor, Mr. Walter, of No. 46, Great Peter Street, West

minster. We are not very competent to offer an opinion on its merits, but certainly the notes are sounded with less effort than on almost any other wind instrument, and the tones are soft and sweet.

Improved Raw Sugar.-We are indebted to a correspondent for the following notice, and submit it without at all pledging ourselves for its accuracy:-"A sample of native raw sugar, prepared by the improved process of concentrating the cane juice in vacuo, has been introduced into the market, and has excited great interest in every person connected with this important branch of our commercial and colonial prosperity. It is raw sugar, obtained in perfect, pure, transparent granular crystals, developing the form of the crystal of the sugar, and being wholly free from any portion of uncrystallizable sugar, molasses, or colouring matter.

"The application of this improved and scientific process of manufacture, whilst it has supplied an important desideratum in the preparation of pure sugar direct from the cane juice, without any subsequent process of decolorization or refining, has established the important fact, taht molasses was but a product of the former operation, from the intense and long-continued degree of heat employed in the process, rather than a direct educt from the cane. This important saving from the extensive waste in the production of molasses and uncrystallizable sugar, and the deteriorated state of the sugar from the extensive partial decomposition in which it has always before been transmitted to our hands, is of the first consequence to the planter."

The Tepid Swimming Bath.-We some time since received a ticket of admission to this Bath, but were prevented visiting it until this week. Not since boyhood have we so much enjoyed a swim;-the first summer plunge is an awful thing to the strongst nerves-here, however, it is a perfect luxury; and instead of panting and shuddering, and coming out with blue nails and an ague, the only hazard is, of remaining too long, and getting enervated and weakened. All who delight in bathing should certainly go.

A person has obtained the sanction of the Admiralty to descend, by means of air-pipes, to the wreck of the Boyne, of 98 guns, which, it may be in the recollection of many, caught fire by accident at Spithead, on the 1st of May, 1795, at 11 in the morning, drifted from her moorings, and finally blew up, about 6 in the evening of the same day, opposite Southsea Castle. At low water the wreck is approached at about two or three fathoms. A ladder of sufficient length reaches the wreck from a vessel moored over. The person descends, his head enveloped in a large leaden mask, with glass eyelets, protected by small brass bars, his body covered with an Indian rubber dress, leaving his hands perfectly free, as also his legs and feet. By this means he traverses the wreck, and has been enabled to suspend a few 24 pounders, which were hoisted into the vessel above. On

the 20th inst., he discovered what is supposed was the captain's (the late Sir George Grey,

Bart.) wine-store. He first brought up one bottle, then two; he then took down a basket, which he filled, and finally brought up 21 bottles claret and port, which of course have been immerged in salt water for the last 37 years. He refused on the deck of the vessel 20s. a bottle

for it, but handsomely tapped one by way of taster, for the bystanders. His agreement with Government is to have all he causes to be brought up, except the copper, which is to be deposited in the Dock-yard, for which he will be allowed the usual salvage. An immense number of boats, chiefly filled with ladies, attend every day. The bottles are covered with immense barnacles. -Sun.

ten pound note." "Well, sir, I have found it, and here it is." "Thanks, my good lad, here's a sovereign for you." "No, sir, I want no reward for being honest;" but, looking at him with a knowing grin-" wasn't it lucky none of the gentlemen found it?"

METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL

Hindoo Marriages-The Enquirer* contains some remarks upon Hindoo marriages. With respect to the Coolin Brahmins, it is observed, that "conscious their alliance is strongly solicited by all, without reference to their age or circumstances, they never remain constant to their wives; they go on marrying as many times as they find opportunities; their wives sometimes exceed a score or two in number. We know personally a man that married fifteen wives without hesitation. We have heard of one who wanted a schoolbook to read, and being unable to afford buying it, entered into a contract of marriage, and supplied himself with it by the fee he received from his marriage. Tues. 24 70 Whenever any Coolin Brahmin feels inclined to provide himself with any article, and is unable to pay for it, he marries purposely to supply his inclination."

Mackarel burying themselves in the Mud.Admiral Pleville-Lepley, who had his home on the ocean for half a century, assured M. Lacepede that at Greenland, in the smaller bays surrounded with rock, so common on this coast, where the water is always calm, and the bottom generally soft mud and fuci, he had seen in the beginning of spring myriads of mackarel with their heads sunk some inches in the mud, their tails elevated vertically above its level; and that this mass of fish was such, that at a distance it might be taken for a reef of rocks. The admiral supposed that the mackarel had passed the winter torpid under the ice and snow; and added, that for fifteen or twenty days after their revival, these fishes were affected with a kind of blindness, and that then many were taken with the net; but as they recovered their sight the net would not answer, and hooks and lines were used.-Edin. Journ. of Science.

Dagenham Breach, near Barking.-This fine piece of water was formed more than 100 years since by a disruption of the banks of the Thames. Although scarcely perceptible to the taste, the water contains a considerable quantity of salt: in many places it is very deep, and abounds with fish. Some years since the present proprietor made an attempt to stock it with sea-fish, and some hundreds of small cod and other fish were

put in. That they should not live was probable enough; but what is singular, from the time of their being put in to the present, not one has been seen, either alive or dead. It has been conjectured that they died, and that the eels and other fish of prey devoured them; but that the eels, voracious as they are, should not have spared one to tell the tale of their destruction, is beyond the bounds of probability."-Mag.

Nat. Hist.

Misseltoe. Mr. Doveston succeeded in getting the misseltoe to vegetate on twenty-three sorts of trees; but on most of them it soon died, particularly on the gummy and the resinous, and only throve well on its usual habitats, the apple and hawthorn. He states that he never saw it growing well and luxuriantly upon the oak but once, and that at Anglesea, and singu

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Prevailing Clouds.-Cumulus, Cirrostratus.
Nights and Mornings fair throughout the week.
Mean temperature of the week, 59°.

Day decreased on Wednesday, 54 min. During the last two months we have had no night, only twilight; the sun's greatest depression not exceeding 18°. Night commenced on Wednesday.

NOVELTIES IN LITERATURE AND ARTS.

Forthcoming. -Illustrations of Political Economy, No. 7, A Manchester Strike,' a Tale, by Harriet Martineau.

Reflections and Admonitory Hints of the Principal of a Seminary, by John Fawcett.

The Natural Son, a Poem.

A System of School Geography, chiefly derived from Malte Brun, and arranged according to the Inductive System, by S. G. Goodrich.

Comparative View of the Industrial Situation of Great Britain, from 1775 to the Present Time, with an Examination of the Causes of her Distress, by A. Mun

dell.

The Astrologian's Guide, by Rupertus Stella.

A View of the Climate and Medical Topography of British America, by William Rees.

Just published.-Boundary Act, with Notes, &c., 12mo. 35.-The Double Trial, 3 vols. post 8vo. 24s.The English School of Painting and Sculpture, Vol. 3, 188.-Cyclopædia of Practical Medicine, vol. 1, 30s.— Mendham's Pius the Fifth, 8vo. 10s. 6d.-Sequel to Principle and Practice, 8vo. 3s. 6d.-The Churchyard Lyrist, 12mo. 3s.-The Museum, by Charlotte Elizabeth, 25.-Wishaw's Analysis of the Reform Act, 12mo. 3s. ---Edinburgh Cabinet Library, Vol. 8, British India,' Vol. 3, 5s.-Robinson's Essay on a Lay Ministry, 12mo. 4s. Characteristics of Woman, by Mrs. Jameson, 2 vols. 8vo. 26s.-Lindley's Outline of Horticulture, 18mo. 28.-Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopædia, Vol. 33, Western World,' vol. 2, 6s.-Russell on Elections and Reform Act, 12mo. 9s.-Alhambra, 2 vols. 8vo. 16.s.-Arrow

smith's Grammar of Ancient Geography, 12mo. 6s.— A Praxis on the Grammar of Ancient Geography, 12mo. 1s. 3d.-Arrowsmith's Ancient Atlas, 12mo. 7s.- Edgeworth's Novels, Vol. 4, 5s.-Simeon's Works, Vol. I to 6, 31.-Memoirs of Miss Graham, by Bridges, 12mo. 5s. G.-A Chart of Modern Europe, folio, 12s.

TO CORRESPONDENTS

Dr. Granville and Faust's Catechism. — Our readers will remember the bitter sparring between the Doctor and H. H., which took place some time since in this paper. We cut the controversy short, presuming

that Dr. Granville's assertion was conclusive. We, however, confess that the parallel passages in the Quar terly are not a little startling, and we are requested by H. H. to refer all who are interested in the question, to page 394 of the last number of that journal.

Thanks to J. B.-C. B. M.-C. H. F.-P. R.-G. C. -S. D.-D.R.L.+.

Now that the Exhibitions are closed, we shall con

larly enough, hanging almost over a grand tinue the Series of "Living Artists': our next will be druidical cromlech. The misseltoe can only be

propagated by seed; these are borne one in a

berry, and when ripe, at Christmas time, may, by the tenacious gum which envelopes them, be readily fixed into the chinks of the bark of congenial trees."-Ibid.

Character of a Gentleman.-A lawyer, at a circuit town, in Ireland, dropped a ten pound note under the table, while playing cards at the inn. He did not discover his loss until he was going to bed, but then returned immediately. On reaching the room, he was met by the waiter, who said, "I know what you want, sir, you have lost something." "Yes, I have lost a

See Athenæum, No. 243.

GEORGE JONES, R.A.

We are among the patient and enduring; and it was only when literary piracy was carried to an extent scarcely credible, that we determined to put a stop to it by every means the law allowed to us; and, once resolved, we are not to be deterred from our purpose. We have reason to know, that certain persons, notwithstanding the injunction, have continued to sell No. 13 of The Thief; and we forewarn them, that from this

hour not one shall escape punishment that does not escape detection. The Publisher, and all other respectable Booksellers and Newsmen, have not only submitted to the law, but have acknowledged the

justice and propriety of our proceeding; and we will not permit the unprincipled to set us at defiance.While on this subject, we must express our regret that the Editor of the Omnibus has followed the example of the Editor of the New Monthly, and stolen from us without acknowledgment. It is not often that he offends in this way; but we are in no humour longer to permit it.

ADVERTISEMENTS

PRESERVATION OF CROSBY HALL.

TO THE CLERGY, LANDOWNERS. AND MEMBERS OF
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
THE

AT a Meeting held at the City of London BRITISH MAGAZINE,

of

adopted for Preserving and Restoring CROSBY HALL, in the City of London, W. T. COPELAND, Esq. M.P. and Alderman of the Ward, in the Chair,

It was resolved unanimously,

First, That it is highly expedient to preserve from destruction that rare and beautiful specimen of the domestic architecture of the fifteenth century, known as Crosby Hall, in the City of London,

Second, That subscriptions be opened for the purpose of defraying the expense of the necessary repairs.

Third, That a Committee be formed, with full authority to carry into effect the necessary arrangements; to apply the Funds to the restoration of the Fabric; and to appropriate the Building to such public object as the Committee may deem expedient.

Fourth, That the Members of the Committee, and the Treasurer, be requested to receive subscriptions.

Fifth, That Octavius Wigram, Esq. be requested to act as Treasurer.

Sixth, That Samuel James Capper, Esq. be requested to act as Honorary Secretary.

The following Subscriptions were immediately announced:

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An elegant LADIES' BAZAAR for the Sale of Miscellaneous Articles;

And a SPLENDID SALOON for the Display and Sale of FURNITURE.

The Managers of the several Departments are persons selected for their unexceptionable talents and integrity; and as the Proprietor pledges himself strictly to preserve his character of Agent, by not dealing himself, nor suffering any persons employed by him to deal, either directly or indirectly, or misrepresent, he fully trusts that his impartial system will be duly appreciated, and that his Establishment will meet with universal support. The Prospectus, which details the whole arrangements, may be had at the Counting House.

JON

A NEW LIGHT.

ONES'S PATENT PROMETHEANS, for producing instant Light, without the aid of a bottle or any apparatus, and, unlike any other fire-box, of whatever description, there is no possibility of their getting out of repair in any climate. This is the most simple and best mode of producing Light ever invented. No bed-room, drawing-room, or countinghouse should be without them: for cigar-smokers they are unequalled; on coach, horseback, or sea, in any current of air, they still retain their fire, and emit, on being burnt, a fragrant per fume; are perfectly innocent and free from danger. JONES'S LUCIFERS, or CHLORATE MATCHES. This is a very simple and cheap mode of producing instant Light, simply by drawing the match through sand-paper, and will never impair by keeping. 1s. per box. May be had of all respectable Chemists, Tobacconists, &c. throughout the kingdom. S. JONES'S NEW PHILOSOPHICAL PASTILE, for perfuming and disinfecting Dining, Drawing, and Bed-rooms; the most simple and elegant Pastile ever invented, for large parties or crowded apartments; they will be found to emit the most fragrant perfume that can be imagined; they burn with any kind of spirituous perfume, such as Eau de Cologne, Lavender-water, &c. which may be varied at pleasure. The expense of burning is not one penny per hour.

S. JONES'S ETNAS,

for boiling half a pint of water in three minutes. BACHELOR'S DISPATCH, for boiling a quart of water, and cooking a steak, chop, or eggs, in nine minutes.

PERIPURIST CONJURORS, and every description of PORTABLE KITCHENS, for ships, boats, gipsy and water parties, from 10s. 6d. to 14 guineas, to cook from one to twenty dishes. Merchants and Captains will find it to their interest to visit the LIGHT HOUSE, 201, STRAND.-N.B. The New Kitchen is kept going on Tuesdays and Fridays, from one to three o'clock.

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