that he frequently gave up the tithes and dues belonging to him as rector of a parish, when the persons upon whom he had a claim were in distressed circumstances. At one time, after he had made an agreement for the tithe of a large meadow, and received part of the money at the beginning of the year, it happened that the produce of the land was all carried away by a flood. When the tenant called to make the last payment, Dr. Hammond not only refused it, but returned the sum already paid, saying at the same time to the astonished farmer, " God forbid that I should take the tenth, where an act of Providence has deprived you of the nine parts."

PULPITS. Originally all pulpits faced to the west, that the eyes of the congregation might see all acts of devotion, and look towards the east, whence the Sun of Righteousness arose. The first deviations from this rule were introduced by the Puritans-and the first chapel erected south and north was the chapel of Emanuel College, Cambridge, founded by Sir Walter Mildmay, a distinguished leader of that sect.

MARRIAGE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.-The marriage so long contemplated between Mary of Scotland and the Dauphin, was celebrated on the 24th of April, 1558, when Mary was in her sixteenth year. The ceremony was performed in the church of Notre Dame, by the Cardinal of Bourbon, Archbishop of Rouen." Upon this occasion, the festivities were graced by the presence of all the most illustrious personages of the court of France; and when Francis, taking a ring from his finger, presented it to the Archbishop, who, pronouncing the benediction, placed it on the young queen's finger, the vaulted roof of the cathedral rung with congratulations, and the multitude without rent the air with joyful shouts. The spectacle was altogether one of the most imposing which, even in that age of spectacles, had been seen in Paris. The procession, upon leaving the church, proceeded to the palace of the Archbishop, where a magnificent collation was prepared; largess, as it moved along, being proclaimed among the people, in the name of the King and Queen of Scots. In the afternoon, the royal party returned to the palace of the Tournells; Catherine de Medicis and Mary sitting in one palanquin, and a cardinal walking on each side. Henry and Francis followed on horseback, with a long line of princes and princesses in their train. The chronicler of these nuptials is unable to conceal his rapture, when he describes the manner in which the palace had been prepared for their reception. Its whole appearance, he tells us, was light and beautiful as Ely

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sium.' During supper, which was served upon a marble table in the great hall, the king's band of one hundred gentlemen,' poured forth delicious strains of music. The members of parliament attended in their robes, and the princes of the blood performing the part of servitors, the Duke of Guise acting as master of the ceremonies. The banquet being concluded, a series of the most magnificent masks and mummeries, prepared for the occasion, was introduced. the pageant, twelve artificial horses of admirable mechanism, covered with cloth of gold, and ridden by the young heirs of noble houses, attracted deserved attention. They were succeeded by six galleys, which sailed into the hall, each rich as Cleopatra's barge, and bearing on its deck two seats, the one filled by a young cavalier, who, as he advanced, carried off from among the spectators, and gently placed in the vacant chair, the lady of his love. A splendid tournament concluded these rejoicings."

SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES.-To Mr. Stowe-The place appointed for a conference upon the following questions ys att Mr. Carter's, on Frydaye the 4th November, 1598, being Al Soules day, at eleven of the clocke of the afternoone:-The question is, "of the antiquitie, etimologie, and priveledges of parishes in Englande." Such is the summons: the memoranda, in the handwriting of Stowe, are these. "(630, Honorious Romanus, Archbishop of Canterbury, divided his province first into parishes, he ordeyned clerks and prechers, commanding them that they must instruct the people, as well by good life, as by doctrine.— 760, Cuthbert, Archbyshop of Canterbury procured of the Pope, that in cities and townes there should be appoynted churchyards, for the buriall of the dead, whose bodyes were used to be carried abrode."

CHARACTER OF THE PRINCIPAL NATIONS OF EUROPE. -In religion, the German is sceptical; the Englishman devout; the Frenchman zealous; the Italian ceremonious; the Spaniard a bigot.

In keeping his word, the German is faithful; the Englishman safe; the Frenchman giddy; the Italian shuffling; the Spaniard a cheat.

In giving advice, the German is slow; the Englishman fearless; the Frenchman precipitate; the Italian nice; the Spaniard circumspect.

In external appearance, the German is large; the Englishman well made; the Frenchman well looking; the Italian of middle size; the Spaniard awkward.

In dress, the German is shabby; the Englishman_costly;

the Frenchman fickle; the Italian ragged; the Spaniard

decent.

In manners, the German is clownish; the Englishman barbarous; the French easy; the Italian polite; the Spaniard proud.

In keeping a secret, the German forgets what he has been told; the Englishman conceais what he should divulge, and divulges what he should conceal; the Frenchman tells every thing; the Italian is close; the Spaniard mysterious.

In vanity, the German boasts little; the Englishman despises all other nations; the Frenchman flatters every body; the Italian estimates cautiously; the Spaniard is indifferent. In eating and drinking, the German is a drunkard; the Englishman gross and luscious; the Frenchman delicate; the Italian moderate; the Spaniard penurious.

In offending and doing good, the German is inactive; the Englishman does both without consideration; the Italian is prompt in beneficence, but vindictive; the Spaniard indifferent.

In speaking, the German and Frenchman speak badly, but write' well; the Englishman speaks and writes well; the Italian speaks well, writes much and well; the Spaniard speaks little, writes little but well.

In address, the German looks like a blockhead; the Englishman resembles neither a fool nor a wise man; the Frenchman is gay; the Italian is prudent, but looks like a fool; the Spaniard is quite the reverse.

Servants are companions in Germany; obedient in England; masters in France; respectful in Italy; submissive in Spain.

The women are housewives in Germany; queens in England; ladies in France; captives in Italy; slaves in Spain. In courage, the German resembles a bear; the Englishman a lion; the Frenchman an eagle; the Italian a fox; and the Spaniard an elephant.

In the sciences, the German is a pedant; the Englishman is a philosopher; the Frenchman a smatterer; the Italian a professor; and the Spaniard a grave thinker.

Magnificence:-in Germany the princes, in England the ships, in France the court, in Italy the churches, in Spain the armories, are magnificent.

BYRON.-Two thoughts constantly occupied his mind, Ada and Greece were the names he hourly repeated. The broken complaints he uttered, lamenting to die a stranger to the sole daughter of his affection, not only far from her embrace, but perhaps the object of the hatred, which he thought had been carefully instilled into her from her ten

derest infancy, showed how exquisitely his parental feelings were excited by these sad considerations. The glory of dying in Greece, and for Greece, was the only theme he could fly to for relief, and which would dry up the tears he abundantly shed, when pronouncing Ada's name. In the agony of death-that dreadful hour when, leaving the confines of life, the soul is launched into eternity-his parting look, his last adieu, was to Greece and Ada. I was present when, after taking the first antispasmodic mixture, he spoke to Fletcher for the last time, recommending him to call on his sister, on Lady Byron, and his daughter, and deliver to each the messages which he had repeated to him before. His feelings, and the clouds of death, which were fast obscuring his intellect, did not allow him to continue: "You know what you must say to Ada—I have already told it you -you know it, do you not?" On hearing Fletcher's affirmative, he replied, "that's right?" On the 18th he addressed me, saying, "Your efforts to preserve my life will be in vain. Die I must; I feel it. Its loss I do not lament; for to terminate my wearisome existence I came to Greece. My wealth, my abilities, I devoted to her cause. Well: there is my life to her. One request let me make to you. Let not my body be hacked, or be sent to England. Here let my bones moulder. Lay me in the first corner without pomp or nonsense."

COKE AND RALEIGH.—It is amusing to contrast the forensic eloquence of that great lawyer, Sir Edward Coke, with the style of the present day. Sir Edward (as the following specimen will show) thought he did his client the best service by indulging in the lowest vituperation against the unfortunate defendant. When Raleigh was brought before him on a charge of conspiracy, Coke observed, I know with whom I have to deal to day; this is a man of wit.--- Sir (said he), thou art the most vile and execrable traitor that ever lived: I want words to express thy viperous treason.-Raleigh I think you do indeed want words, for you have used the same half a dozen times.-Coke: Thou art an odious fellow; thy name is hateful to the whole realm of England, for thy insolent pride.-Raleigh: It will go near to prove a measuring cast between you and me, Mr. Attorney.-Coke: I will make it appear to the world that there never lived a viler viper than thou; thou art a monster with an English face, but a Spanish heart, thou viper! for I know thee, thou traitor! have I angered thee at last?

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THE COLOSSEUM AND THE DIORAMA, REGENT'S PARK. -The sun shone splendidly,-the fashionable lounge in the Regent's Park was crowded,-the blonde and the brunette,

-those dear creatures who render Albion unrivalled-were gently promenading, with their attentive chaperons, when, a few weeks ago, we visited this delightful and magnificent establishment. Who is there indeed who has not felt the sublime effects of those beautiful and ever-varying views displayed in this grand temple of the Arts!-they altogether form the most wonderful productions of modern times. Further improvements are also being made, which must eventually render this public resort additionally interesting and attractive. So much skill has been shewn in the Grotto, that we may say it defies description.-But, if we were gratified at the Colosseum, we were equally so at the Diorama-situated but a hundred yards from its rival in attraction, where as lovers of the sublime and beautiful, and having a tinge too, of the perspective in our blood, we revelled in delight. We cannot define to the reader the admiration we felt on this occasion; and would therefore recommend him, and all admirers and patrons of the fine arts, if they would enjoy an hour of unsophisticated pleasure, to go to the Diorama.

HUMAN LIFE.

TRAVELLER, as roaming over vales and steeps,
Thou hast, perchance, beheld in foliage fair
A willow bending o'er a brook-it weeps

Leaf after leaf into the stream, till bare

Are the best boughs, the loveliest, and the highest!
Oh! sigh, for well thou mayst, yet as thou sighest,
Think not 'tis o'er imaginary woe;

I tell thee, traveller, such is mortal man,

And so he hangs o'er fancied bliss, and so,
While life is verging to its shortest span,

Drop one by one his dearest joys away,
Till hope is but the ghost of something fair,
Till joy is mockery, till life is care,

Till he himself is unreflecting clay.-HENRY NEELE.

HORRIBLE DEATH FROM THE ATTACK OF A TIGER.-In September, 1830, the cantonment of Jaulnah was thrown into awful consternation by the death of Lieutenant M'Murdo, of the Horse Artillery, who, with two other officers, Lieutenant Cragie, of the 28th, and Lieutenant Brett, of the 31st Light Infantry, in consequence of intelligence brought to camp by a native, of a tiger having been seen in its vicinity, proceeded in quest of him. On coming to a small nullah two tigers started out, and, after eyeing them for an