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sitting or rather the torture being at an end, the artist duchess LEOPOLDINE for the Prince of BRAZIL; which offered the promised salary; but the model replied, that being assented to, the Prince and Archduchess were afhe had agreed to accept of a pound sterling for being fianced by proxy on the 18th ult. The marriage by proxy painted and not for being bitten; he demanded a large is to take place in the course of next month. indemnity. The affair has been brought before the tribu- Foreign papers reckon at this moment above 800 English families to be resident in the three cities of Flo

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From a Paris Paper.-The glory of the Théatre de rence, Leghorn, and Pisa. The number of young Engl'Odeon is about to extend not only to the Provinces but lish who are receiving their education in various schools likewise to foreign countries. That excellent actor Clo-in Italy may be estimated at 1,500, zel intends immediately to visit Brittany, whence he will proceed to England. Certainly no better representative of the admirable company of the Odeon could possibly have been selected. A troop of French comedians supported by private subscription, are in anxious expectation of Clozel's arrival at London, where he is to appear in Les deux Philiberts. Those gentlemen who have not yet crossed the straights may form some notion of the mauvais sujets of Paris, from this piece, and compare them, all prejudice apart, with the mauvais sujets of London.

NAPLES, 31st January.-We have now eight theatres open here, which are scarcely sufficient for the numerous lovers of Theatrical entertainments of every description, Recent letters from Naples state that the King of the Two Sicilies has issued the most positive orders, that about eight hundred poor people shall immediately be assembled in a workhouse, situated on the spot called La Madonna del Arco. A workhouse for the poor of Naples will indeed be a novelty. The firmness and prudence of the Neapolitan government will doubtless obThe remains of Molière and La Fontaine have been ex-viate the difficulties which may arise in the execution of humated from the Museum of French Monuments, and this wise measure. re-interred in the burial ground of Pere Lachaise.

A tavern-keeper in Paris, named Odi, wishing to notify that he admits only select company to his house, has inscribed over his door in gilt letters the following line of

Horace :

Odi profanum vulgus et arceo.

POLITICS.

On Thursday night, in the House of Commons, Mr. Brougham, in a speech of great length and extraordinary minuteness of detail, brought forward his promised motion on the state of the manufactures and commerce of the counThe Emperor and Empress of Austria intend to pass the try, calling upon the House to recognize the lamentable greater part of the spring and summer at the Palace of depression to which our trade in its different branches had Laxenburg; the silence and solitude of that place being been reduced, as the basis of legislative inquiry. He was more suitable to their taste than the pomp and splendour followed by Mr. Frederic Robinson, who, after exposing of Schoenbrunn. the inaccuracy of several of the Honourable Member's In Germany, the taste for Chemistry extends as rapid-statements, and the inadequacy of the objects proposed, ly as liberal ideas. The following anecdote proves the moved the consideration of the other orders of the day. truth of this observation. A Nobleman of a very ancient That motion was supported by Mr. Charles Grant, in a family, received lessons at Berlin from the celebrated Pro-speech which was distinguished by the following interfessor Klaproth, whose recent death has proved so great esting passage. "We were beginning to revive from that a loss to the sciences. One day as he was proceeding to languor into which the change from war to peace had the Laboratory of the Philosopher, his carriage overturn-thrown us. In several parts of the country our manufaeed, and he and his coachman were so severely bruised, tures had begun to improve. Where several persons were that they were under the necessity of being bled. The lately out of employment, they were now at full work." noble German immediately conceived the idea of profit- This was particularly visible in our woollen and cotton ing by this accident to discover whether the blood of a manufactures, and the prospect which was open of their gentleman differed in any way from that of a common greater increase was extremely cheering. It was not corperson. He sent the produce of the two bleedings in rect to state, that money had been put into the Funds beseparate vessels to Klaproth, and requested him to make cause no other use could be made of it, as, upon that a comparative analysis of them. The skilful Chemist, after supposition, the case would have been the same many the most scrupulous attention, found that each blood con- months ago. The real cause was, that confidence had relained the same quantity of iron, lime, magnesia, phos-vived. Money had been obtained by the rise of the Stocks, phate of lime, albumen, muriat of potash and soda, sub-and had spread over the country. All our difficulties, carbonate of soda, sulfate of pot-ash, extractive, mucous he hoped, would be dissipated when the Bank would matter and water. The quantity of water was two hun-resume their accommodation to the agricultural interest. dredth parts greater in the blood of the Nobleman than in Other countries had hoped to rival us in our comthat of his coachman. This might have been an advan-merce and manufactures, but in vain, as our skill and capitage to the latter, had so slight a difference been worthy tal was so superior to theirs. If there was any secret consideration. It may therefore be presumed that the in the superiority of this country, it was in the heart blood of a Nobleman and that of a Plebeian are physi- and hand of a laborious people. (Hear, hear!) Nocally and chemically identical. The Nobleman, who was thing short of open war could exclude our manufactures delighted with this result, transmitted a copy of the ana- from the Continent, which even the iron arm of Buonalysis to his son's tutor, in order that the young man parte was unable to exclude. They had found their way might be reminded of it whenever he affected to believe that his blood was purer than that of other men.

thither by the most circuitous route, from Turkey to Salonica, and thence to Vienna: and though the expense was 801. out of 1001. those concerned in it declared it to be a Arch-profitable trade. The heaviest of the storm was now

The Portuguese Ambassador at the Court of Vienna, has made a formal demand of the hand of the

As to the rumours of disputes between Spain and Portugal, we are assured that Lord Beresford is on his way to Paris, to concert with the Duke of Wellington the measures which he is to take in the present posture of affairs between the Spanish and Portuguese Governments. Whether the difference relates merely to the question of the delivering up of Olivenza, or of the expedition to Monte Video, we know not.

past, and the country would advance rapidly to its former Courts of Brussels and the Tuilleries, to obtain for the state. (Hear, hear!) When he looked to our superiority former the village of La Montagne d'Halluin, a position in arts and arms; and, above all, to the superiority of our which commands Menin and the environs, and which is moral character, he trusted that the country could not be necessary to place the new fortifications in a respectable classed among those nations whom Providence had hurled state of defence. from a guilty greatness. He relied on that national character which had carried us victoriously through such a war, and on that constitution so admirably adapted to rouse and to call into action the energies of that character, for the restoration of national prosperity." (Hear, hear!) Mr. Robinson's motion was agreed to by a majority of 55. While we rejoice at this happy prospect, we sincerely regret that Lord Grosvenor's motion in the House of Lords, on Tuesday, should have been negatived. His Lordship proposed four resolutions; the first, that sinecures should be abolished at the death of the present holders; the second, that useless places should be annihilated; the third, that offices should not be granted in reversion; and the fourth recommended general reform. We do not know what can be called reasonable, if the tenor of the first three propositions be not so; and the only fault we can discover in the last, is its indefinite expression.

On the subject of South American affairs, accounts to the end of August, of a very disheartening nature to the Royalist cause, have been received from Mexico, by a commercial house at Cadiz. These advices state, that the audacity of the insurgents daily increases, and they even seem to admit, that the city of Mexico itself is eudangered by them!

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

A Paris Journal of the 22d of last month contains the following paragraph:

"It is said that a society of German and French Booksellers have purchased the Memoirs of M. Necker, by Madame de Stael, for which they have paid 100,000 francs."

This statement however is contradicted by a paper of a subsequent date, from which it appears that the work in question is not entitled Memoirs of M. Necker; but Considerations on the principal events of the French Revolution; and the book not being yet completed, Madame de Stael has concluded no bargain for its publication.

just published two coloured engravings, representing views of The proprietor of the Bureau Lithographique at Paris has Hartwell Castle, which was so long the residence of Louis XVIII. His Majesty has ordered copies of these engravings, which are extremely beautiful both in effect and execution, to be delivered to several distinguished characters.

As connected with these discussions, we here briefly notice the tumultuous proceedings which have lately taken place at Manchester. On Monday, an immense mob, consisting, according to some accounts, of more than 60,000 persons assembled, many of them provided with blankets and knapsacks, with a design to proceed to London! Their declared object was to present a petition to the Prince Regent, with a view, as they said, "to undeceive him." The mob, however, was dispersed, and its ringleaders secured, with commendable promptitude and spirit: no less than two hundred persons, it is said, were conveyed to prison. Four of the persons arrested have been brought to town, and lodged in Coldbath-fields Prison; and the accounts from Manchester, by yesterday's post, inform us that every thing remained quiet there. Several King's Messengers have also been dispatched to We understand that Lady Morgan's work on France, will apvarious places, with warrants from the Secretary of State pear early in April. It is expected by the literary circles of for the apprehension of individuals. They are accom-able share of personal interest. Each party expects to trace in Paris with a great degree of impatience, mixed with a considerpanied by police officers for the safety of their prisoners, it the reflexion of their own merits, as the fair author was flatand their several destinations are kept a profound secret. teringly received in the circles of all. While we rejoice in the suppression of these alarming tumults, excited as they have in some measure been by the artifices of men who are at least imprudent and dangerous, if not ambitious and designing, we would entreat Parliament to consider deeply what that state of feeling is in the British people which could have prompted such numbers of them to undertake so wild and perilous an enterprize. We would recommend not only a regard to their reasonable wishes, but even some little attention to what by many may be deemed their errors or their prejudices.

On the subject of French politics, the last Parisian Papers inform us, that the arrangement of the Budget in all its financial details, has been finally agreed to by a majority of 47. The sum of 157 millions of francs has been voted for the sinking fund, and the total expenditure, including the items for the present year, both ordinary and extraordinary, is fixed at somewhat less than 1069 millions of francs-about 45 millions sterling.

The most important circumstance which has lately transpired with regard to the kingdom of the Netherlands, is that a military negociation has been opened between the

A new and improved edition of the very interesting account of A Ten Years' Residence at the Court of Tripoli, with additional plates, will appear in a few days.

In a late sitting of the Royal Academy of the Fine Arts at Paris, General Grosbert made a trial of a new means of producing clouds in theatrical representations, by making them descend, not vertically as has hitherto been practised, but by an oblique motion, as they are observed to do in nature.

The syndics of Geneva have demolished the promenade called La Treille, the only one which was shaded by trees. The statue of J. J. Rousseau, which adorned this promenade, has been taken down, and according to report will not be replaced. It was however this philosopher who actually made known to society the existence of Geneva.

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wondered why he should thus set himself apart from the amusements; since, however, he was a well-bred young gentleman, his enemies did not put him in mind how he ought to behave; which they probably would have done, had he been older. Stationed as he was there, the most beautiful young woman beyond compare present caught his eyes, and he having caught her's at the same time, they both felt a mutual and violent attachment. During the festival, they did nothing but eye each other tenderly; the banquet finished; and the ball having begun, Romeo was asked to dance by a young woman, who presently left him, after dancing with him for a short time. He then asked Juliet to dance, (for so was called the young lady of whom he was enamoured): she was engaged to another partner, but as soon as she felt the hand of her lover, she said, blessed be your arrival!' And he, pressing her hand, replied, what blessing is this which MR. EDITOR, I inclose, for the gratification of you bestow on me, fair lady? She, smiling, answered, your readers, a sketch, which I made at Verona last wonder not, gentleman, that I bless your arrival, for I September, of a sarcophagus, which, from time immemo- have been almost frozen by M. Marcurio, and you are rial, has been shown as the tomb of Juliet. Any thing come to warm me with your courteous manners. (The connected with the genius of Shakspeare, will, I am per- youth, whom she had been dancing with, was so called, and suaded, be acceptable to the great majority of your much beloved by all; but he had hands almost as cold as readers. I believe it is pretty well ascertained, that the ice.) Romeo replied, such as I am, fair lady, I am deimmortal poet took the hint for his tragedy from the work voted to you;' and with these words the dance ended. of Girolamo della Corte, a Veronese gentleman, who Juliet could only sigh to him in return, and reply, you published a history of his native city, A. D. 1594., and are my better half!' Romeo, as he left the assembly, consequently in the time of Shakspeare. I shall trans- found from one of his friends, that this young lady was the late, as faithfully as I am able, what is stated therein, re- daughter of M. Antonio Capelletto; while she discovered lative to the loves of Romeo and Juliet; for I was fortunate from her nurse, that he was Romeo Montecchio; which, enough to procure the work of Della Corte, when at when she heard, she was very sad, despairing to win Verona. He says,'-" In the year 1303, Signor Bartolo- him, on account of the jealousies which subsisted between meo was mayor of the city, under whom occurred in the two families. A few days afterwards it happened that Verona the catastrophe of two unfortunate lovers, which Romeo, going along a certain street, where he often had its origin in the long and bloody enmities that sub- walked for the sake of seeing Juliet, whose windows corsisted between two opulent and noble families, the Mon- responded with those of her lover, that she recognized tecchi and Capelletti, many of whom were slain on one him, by a sneeze, or some other signal which he made, and and other side; and notwithstanding that Signor Alberto as it was moonlight, she was as easily seen by him. They had given himself much trouble to bring about a recon- interchanged vows of mutual affection; and they finally ciliation, he never could effect it, so inveterate was their determined to marry, happen what might. To bring the mutual animosity. Signor Bartolomeo nevertheless had consummation of their wishes about, they had recourse so far quelled it, as to put an end to the duels and quarrels, to Father Lonardo of Reggio, belonging to the order which took place in the streets; the young men gave of the Minors of St. Francis, who, it was agreed, way, and saluted the old of either party, whom they might should advise Romeo respecting the match. This chance to meet, who also returned the salutation. It friar was a master in Theology, a great Philosopher, being the carnival, and the balls and masquerades having Chemist, and Astrologer. He was confessor of Juliet, as begun, M. Antonio Capelletto, being at the head of his well as of her mother, and often on that account visited faction, gave a splendid entertainment, at which were pre- their house; he also was confessor to the Montecchi, and sent many ladies and gentlemen; among them was one to many of the inhabitants of Verona. Romeo having Romeo Montecchio, the handsomest and best mannered arranged the whole business with the father, the latter gentleman then in Verona; he was between twenty and agreed to consummate the marriage; for he thought that twenty-one years of age, and came there with some other young men in masks. After remaining some time with his mask on his face, he took it off, and seated himself in a corner, whence he saw the entertainment, and could be easily seen himself by all present. All the company Storia di Verona, lib. 10. p. 589.

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by this means, a reconciliation might be effected between the two families, and that perhaps he should thereby ingratiate himself with Signor Bartolomeo, and all Verona. Lent, and the time of confession having arrived, Juliet went with her mother to the Church of St. Francesco in 2 Alcune giravolte, quere waltzed?

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