times that no Tunisian vessel should connected with the revolution in Chili, his readers with the following rhapsody on eruize in sight of Gibraltar, or Minorca, and the projected expedition of the In- the same subject. it is a natural inference that they shall surgents towards Peru. Though Great "What would the Romans say if we had the sacrilegious audacity to drive the divinot dare to come for that purpose within Britain and the other powers have acthe limits of the British seas: yet, since tually interfered between Spain and Por-less, according to the example of their ancesnity from her temple? They would doubtjustice has been done to our friends by tugal, in favor of the former, yet between tors, term us the grossest of barbarians. But recapture and restoration, we shall not those powers and their colonies it is cer- we cannot thus scandalize the civilized quarrel with ministers for their genero-tainly our policy to avoid all contention, world, and we shall soon burn on the altars sity towards those robbers, provided they however we may avail ourselves of the of the goddess an incense as pure and sweet support our national rights by decisive new opening to commerce. as the tones which fall from her lips. In a But even conduct with the Tunisian government. few days we shall behold her seated in the that may be overdone--let our merchants splendid car of glory; and like a conqueror It has been reported that a small ar- be cautious, and remember Buenos who returns to embellish his capital with mament is ordered to be in readiness for Ayres! There are many flying reports opima spolia, she will adorn her theatre service in South America; but we sus- of attempts and plans to aid the escape with the produce of the numerous contribupect the ministers will first find it neces- of Buonaparte. If he were indeed to tions she has received in Flanders, Gersary to fit out a number of small vessels escape to South America at this moment, many, and Italy. But Madame Catalani's for the West Indies, where a swarm of the most extraordinary events might be brated warriors: they force burthensome lot is preferable to that of the most celepirates, under pretence of the Insurgent expected. Perhaps he and Lucien have taxes on suffering and misfortune, whilst flag, are annoying all commerce, like the ideas of restoring the throne of the Incas, hers are the voluntary tributes of admiraBuccaneers in the early part of the last and claiming the crown of Manco Capac, tion and delight." century. Then our government sent out as he did that of Charlemagne. Let our Commodore Woods Rogers, who cleared ininisters beware! Lucien's application the seas the sooner such conduct is for leave to proceed to the United States, imitated the better. though refused, is not of slight import. That gentleman knows more than he ought to do, particularly if it be true that he predicted the assassination of the Prince Regent ! From France we hear nothing but of the King going to council, or to mass, and of the Princes going à la chasse, always translated " hunting" by our cotemporaries, but including all the sports of the field. In the Netherlands, our remonstrances and a due sense of propriety have induced the King to order from his dominions those exiled vipers of France, who were attempting to renew the Ber citizens. VARIETIES. MADAME CATALANI. MADEMOISELLE GEORGES. The following article, relative to the departure of this actress from Paris, on her intended visit to England, is extracted from the Gazette de France. "We are now positively assured that the fair Queen of Carthage and Babylon has quitted the banks of the Seine to visit those of the Thames. Yesterday, Mademoiselle Georges definitively departed for London. Equally vain of the beauty which she is acknowledged to possess, and the talent with which she fancies herself endowed, this actress imagined that a strict observance lin and Milan decrees, through the me-vilege of Directress of the French Italian empire, was in some measure a compromise Ir now appears doubtful whether the pri- of the laws which regulate the tragi-comic dium of the Belgian press. The German Opera, has been withdrawn from this lady. of her dignity. After repeated violations of Diet, like all other German bodies, It is probable that the Parisians would not the green-room code, she not only refused to seems very slow in digesting its affairs; have committed such an act of hostility with-submit to the pecuniary fines which were and in Wirtemberg we have the extra-out due provocation. They feel an interest necessary to expiate her infractions, but she ordinary phenomenon of a king turning in living on good terms with her, as well as even solicited new favors in a tone which reformer, and being opposed by the pre-tuoso has already quitted Rome, and the fol- claiming rights; and every new demand was with higher powers. This incomparable Vir-none but herself would have assumed in judices of a part of his subjects, who lowing extravagant announcement of her accompanied by the threat of throwing up cling to ancient prejudices, and refuse departure has appeared in the Giornale di her engagement. to amalgamate with their new fellow Rome; it would not indeed form the least "At length, the managers resolved rather curious chapter of her brilliant Itinerary: to submit at once to that misfortune, than to Spain, it is still reported, is moving "We have heard her for the last time," live in a state of constant apprehension. troops upon Portugal, in consequence of exclaims the Aristarchus of the Tiber; "our Her resignation was received, and though the Portuguese occupation of her trans- melodious-our children will never experience notice, the managers resolved to satisfy fathers were never enchanted by accents so she generously offered to give six months' atlantic provinces; the Portuguese re- such enchanting ravishment. The departure of her impatient wishes by accepting it imme gency is collecting troops for defence; this divine singer-this Parthenope of Syrens, diately. Delay would have served only to and the Austrian Archduchess, married whose fame will be handed down to future prolong the vexation. According to a certo the king of Portugal by proxy, is pre-ages and eternity, has excited regrets, the tain regulation, every theatre in France is paring to embark for Brazil; but all bitterness of which nothing can alleviate. closed against an actor or actress who may these movements will doubtless be para-During the residence of this illustrious Vir- voluntarily quit the Theatre Français. But lysed by the intelligence of the Brazilian tuoso in the native country of Cato and Mademoiselle Georges will easily console revolt, which, though yet extending only richest presents at her feet: she has sat at tends to make a long tour through the proBrutus, crowned heads have deposited the herself for this interdiction, since she into the northern provinces, may soon the tables of the greatest Princes, has con- vinces of the three British kingdoms, where oblige that Court to return to their an- stantly received visits from persons the most she will enjoy the advantage of not being cient seat of government. This revolu- distinguished for rank and high birth, and a understood-an advantage which is someton has burst, upon us, as it did in Brazil throng of illustrious poets of whom Rome is times convenient enough. Mademoiselle itself, like a thunderclap, and yet we the fruitful mother, have tuned their harmno-Georges, on leaving France, did not exclaim, find, that hints of it had actually arrived nious lyres to celebrate the admirable art like the celebrated Athenian: “Ungrateful at Vienna some weeks ago. As yet, we astonishing countrywoman." and profound science of our adored and country, may you soon have cause to regret me!" She did not leave us with the expres know not its positive extent; but it pro- A French Journalist, who is determined not sion of a wish dictated by self-love and illmises to be of great importance when to be outdone by the Italian writer, presents humour, but with a threatening prophecy. She is said to have pronounced the following | d'Esprit on his card, to the great amusement On this subject, the Journal de Paris adds: "Whilst Semiramis-Catalani is on the point of returning, Semiramis-Georges is leaving us. She has set off for London, leaving our theatrical politicians engaged in gravely disputing whether this superb queen has been dethroned, or whether she made a voluntary abdication." LE SAVANT A TABLE. Scarce! on what grounds? LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. Thomas Walter Williams of the Inner Tem. ple, Esqr., is printing a continuation of his compendious abstract of all the public acts, on the same scale and plan as the acts passed anno 1816, which will be published immediately after the close of the present Session of Parliament. The List of Publications entered at Stationers' Hall, has made its appearance, in 26 folio pages, for the year since June last. Above three fourths of these have been demanded by the ten universities and libraries entitled thereto. It appears that Trinity College, Dublin, and the Scottish Advocates Library, are the only two institutions which do not demand novels and music. We may soon expect to be gratified by the commencement of the Grand National Monument, which is finally determined on, upon the design of Mr. Wilkins, author of the Antiqui ties of Magna Græcia, and M. A. of Cambridge. There was a choice of two hundred designs, and the expense is estimated at £200,000. A new work in one volume octavo will short Lord Byron has lately written and sent over to his publisher a Drama entitled Manfred, which may be expected to appear early in June. A new edition of Hannibal Caro's translation of the Eneid is about to be published at Rome, illustrated with views of the most interesting ly appear, entitled Authentic Memoirs of the The French Papers announce the publica- places, which are mentioned as the theatre of Revolution in France, and of the sufferings of tion of a work entitled Le Savant à Table. It events in the last six books. There are also to the Royal Family: deduced chiefly from accounts by eye-witnesses, which will exhibit is not a new treatise on cookery. Skilful be two views of Troy. The plates are exeprofessors have already brought that sublime cuting by the best artists in Rome. Four hun besides information from other sources, a comart to such a degree of perfection that it dred copies only will be printed, 150 of which bined narrative of details from M. Hue, Clery, would be difficult now to suggest any im- are already subscribed for. De Romanis the Edgeworth, and the lately published and inpublisher receives subscriptions, and we un-teresting Journal of the Duchesse D'Angouderstand the price will be moderate. We are extremely happy to hear Miss Edgeworth has another work immediately forthcoming, consisting of two tales, Harrington and Ormond, forming together S vols. The third volume of the new edition of Wood's Athenæ Oxonienses with great additions, edited and continued by Mr. Bliss, will be published early in June, closely printed in royal quarto. The fourth volume is in the press. leme. Madrid, April 29.-The King has consulted the Academy of St. Ferdinand on the best means of checking the inundation of ludicrous engravings, in which picture-sellers carry on a traffic humiliating to the arts, and even to the nation. Objects the most sacred, the King, all the august members of the Royal Family, are made the subjects of such engravings, and are even transformed into caricatures. To avoid this profanation, and on the report of the Academy, it is ordered1st. That individuals even of that body, of provement upon it. Le Savant à Table is a collection of curious observations and en. Mr. Bakewell continues to give his interquiries respecting a custom which has uni-esting lessons in Geology at the Argyle Rooms; versally prevailed among ancient and mo- we regret our limits will not allow us to continue dern nations: namely that of eating; and the analysis of them. likewise on the differences and modifications which this custom has undergone, owing to the influence of climate and the progress of civilization. No doubt the most amusing and instructive part of this book will be that which treats on the numberless customs which form the charm of our repasts, such as that of drinking healths, which cold etiquette and indolent bon-ton would exclude from our banquets. On noticing this practice, which A small work of much utility will be pub-whatever class they may be, shall not in future takes its date from the most remote anti-lished in a few days, entitled "Errors of Pro- publish any work of art, or of literature, without quity, the author cannot omit mentioning nunciation, and Improper Expressions in cur having the same first submitted to censors, and the pious funds which are raised in Flanders rent use, chiefly by the inhabitants of London, obtaining the approbation of the Academy. to enable the living to drink to the health of to which are added those in similar misuse by the dead, who are always well pleased that the inhabitants of Paris." their friends should intoxicate themselves to their honour, as is proved by the following passage from a document which sufficiently attests the superstitious intemperance of former times: Pletius indè recreantur mortui. There is likewise a story related of some Spanish monks, who whilst performing this ceremony in honour of one of their brethren who had recently been interred, began to sing in full chorus; Viva el muerto. A Selection from the Bible, or Scripture Readings for every day in the year, for Schools and Youth of all descriptions, is nearly ready. A new Spanish and English Dictionary will be published within a few days, in which the number of additional words incorporated exceeds 50,000: it will be the most complete Dictionary of any two languages extant. 2d. That those who are not members of the Academy, and not wishing to take the title of the same, shall be fined 50 ducats, (about 61. sterling), in case they should presume to paint engrave, or in any other manner give to the public the representations of sacred objects, or portraits of his Majesty, or of the persons of the Royal Family, without having previously obtained the consent of the Academy. Mr. R. Ackermann has in the press and will Les archives des decouvertes et inventions publish at the commencement of June, the 2nd pendant l'année 1816, lately published at Paris, No. of the Dance of Life," by the author of contains accounts of the discoveries of M. GayDr. Syntax, with plates by Rowlandson. The Lussac on the combinations of Azote and Oxy2nd No. of "Albert Durer's Prayer book," gen and on Prussic Acid: of those of M. Poisdrawn upon stone. The 2nd No. of "Inci-son on the theory of the tides; and of M. Biot LADY MORGAN having adopted the plan dents of British Bravery," drawn upon stone, on light. M. Biot, it appears, is making rapid and set the fashion of printing her work in by J. Atkinson. The 3rd No. of "A new advancement in the career of the illustrious two languages and in two capitals at the Drawing-book of Fragments," by Samuel Prout, Malus; and his invention of the fine instrument same time, MADAME DE STAEL has im-etched in imitation of chalk drawings. Two to which he has given the name of colori-grade proved on the plan, by publishing bio- Portraits, engraved in mezzotinto, by G. Maite, proves how eagerly he seeks to turn the results graphy of her father in three languages! the subjects, " Rubens and his Wife," after of his discoveries to purposes of use. Johnson said that one tongue was enough paintings by Rubens. Three Views, the “New for one woman; but we may now expect the Custon House," the "East-India House," and "Somerset House," from Waterloo-bridge, in colours; size, 19 in. by 14 in. fair sex to be POLYGLOTT! VERTU! When the famous Cromwellian Fifty Shilling Piece was knocked down for 109. at the recent Disney sale-a well known wit penciled the following jeu Mr. Colburn has in the press, a Transla. tion of the very interesting Narrative of the Russian CAPTAIN GOLOWNIN, who was detained for 8 years a prisoner among the JAPANESE. TO CORRESPONDENTS. The third Letter of a New Examiner has been received, and shall appear in our next. OR Journal of Belles Lettres, Politics and Fashion. NO. XX. REVIEW OF NEW BOOKS. fortunes, the Genius of the river Gotha | mythology will hardly prove interesting appears before him, and tells him, ODIN, a Poem, by the RIGHT HON."The throne of Odin it is thine to mount; SIR W. DRUMMOND. appearance But first, dread enterprise! thou must explore rule." enough for epic effect. Though more novel than the trite mythology of Greece and Rome, it is not sufficiently blended niscences, to create delight or sympathy. either with our classical or national remiWe might also make some animadversions upon the conduct of the fable, but as that fable is yet incomplete, we judge it more prudent to wait for the second part, which we hope Sir William will not fail to lay before the public on a future day. We hail with pleasure the (so rare in these ballading days) of a classical poem. When we say a classical poem, we do not mean a poem formed The King, determined upon obeying on the Grecian or Roman model, nor yet the injunction of the spectre, returns to a tame manufacture of correct couplets. the camp, where he finds his satraps We recognise by the word classical, what riseu in rebellion against him. He adis pure, according to the present state dresses and exhorts them to resume their of our language, combined with what is allegiance and assist him in his projected manly, venerable and elegant in the older enterprise. Some of them reply tauntwriters. We are far from wishing to ingly, and he dares the camp to follow deprive poetry of its peculiar privileges, him to a neighbouring cavern, where the to adopt antiquated phraseology, and to god of the "congenial clime" resides, proimitate a Spencer or a Milton. All we mising them prodigies. They obey. Ar- is a little too late in making its appearance. contend for, is, that it ought not to ad-rived at the cavern, which is throwing Melancholy is no longer fashionable, and mit words or expressions which are altoge-forth flame and smoke, the King bids the remedy is useless when the disorder is ther obsolete, and unintelligible without them return to their tents, and then at an end. S'amuse qui peut is the phrase of a glossary, and that it ought to imitate plunges into the "house of death." The the peculiar graces, and not the peculiar rebels, terrified, accuse Arsaces and deformities, of the British ancients. Moran, their chief leaders, of having led RECHERCHES MEDICO-PHILOSOPHES SUR LA MELANCHOLIE; PAR M. ROUBAUT-LUCE. Journalist in the following amusing style. This new work is reviewed by a French "The book which we have now to notice bility will occasion but little uneasiness to the present day: the accusation of insensithose who prefer smiling ideas to sombre reflections. We are now permitted to asSir William Drummond has, with a sume gaiety without any derogation of digfew exceptions, accomplished this diffinity of mind, and if Melancholy appear in cult mode of ornament, with much taste, the world, she is known only by the name genius, and judgment, in the work under Meanwhile the King descends into the in this world amidst the lively and multiof slovenliness. But what business has she consideration. Milton appears to be his cavern, wakes the Prophetess who sleeps plied sensations which succeed each other chief model; and though his language is there,-she shows him the wonders of the with so much rapidity? Can Melancholy sometimes disfigured by words used in place, which is described in a fine vein reconcile herself to this tumult? No, truly, their original or radical sense,' instead of of rich poetry, and at length, by promis- she has other enticements: those who are according to their present acceptation; ing him a kingdom, tempts him to throw melancholy must be at their ease, with noand though his sentences are often too off allegiance to his father's faith, and thing either to vex or to divert them; and short and abrupt, like those of the Leo- worship Loke. He then returned to the placed in a situation which affords no exnidas, yet on the whole, there is a ma- camp. The chiefs of the country, alarm-ment, no absolute affliction, and nothing to citement to the mind, with but little amusejesty, a harmony, a vigor, and a terse-ed by the last night's approach of Phar-stir up decided emotions or sorrows that ness in his style, which we have not naces's army to the cave of Loke, and find- have a name. Melancholy is never comfrequently seen surpassed. ing they had left their strong station on the bined with impressions of which any dishill, determine to attack them. The battle rages, but in the midst of it, "Lo! from the mountain's lofty brow descends A golden car by four white coursers drawn ; And in that car, the likeness of a man, That wears upon his head a regal crown, Is seated." This volume contains only the first part of Odin, and consists of four books. The poem, when complete, is to form two parts, and contain eight books. The story of the first part we shall give in a few words, and with some quotations, which may enable the reader to judge of the composition. wilds, "Late was the hour, when 'mid Suevonia's By Gotha strayed that Eastern King renown'd, Pharnaces called in Pontus, when he strove, "Two comets rose tant account can be rendered. Melancholy has been styled the convalescence of grief. If so, it is not surprising that it should have been in vogue after the disastrous days of the Revolution. At that period, several distinguished writers took a pleasure in decking it out with all the charms Over his car is seen displayed the ban- of their imagination. Dealle and Laharpe is sure to be installed, by the worship- he composed a poem in which he exclusively ner stolen by Loke, which he who bears wrote verses on melancholy which were universally read. Legouvé went still farther, pers of Odin, with his honors and his celebrated the charms and delights of mename. This personage proves to be lancholy. This poem obtained a prodigious Pharnaces, and the Northern hordes in- degree of success, particularly among the stantly hail him "Odin, our king!" He fair sex. Every woman who piqued herself addresses theu, bids the hostile armies in being elegant and tasteful became melanembrace as brothers, tells them that, choly, or at least wished to appear so. "No more divided, but one people now, had sufficient resolution to assume an air of gaiety, when they were told, by their poet, Ruled by one Prince, united by one name, By Gotha's water, Odin hails you Goths." that: The Scalds then chaunt the song of praise to Odin, and so the first part ends. We rather fear that this Northern Few La joie a ses plaisirs; mais la Melancholie, L'homme sensible et tendre, à la vive allegresse | sex. Women are endowed with acute sen- | worse than being sick; it would absolutely Préfère la langueur d'une douce tristesse. sibility, but being lively and volatile, the kill me :-to give up reading novels; to forIt must, however, be allowed that these inconstancy of their tastes and the instability bid my appearing in company; to renounce precepts were not uniformly observed. Not- of their wishes tend to render them less sub-music, I who am so distractedly fond of it; withstanding their sensibility, some ladies ject to melancholy."-"O shocking! Wo-'tis quite impossible! "-" Well, Madam, in made no scruple to being amused amidst inen less subject to melancholy than men! that case I would advise you to consult Sigtheir melancholy, and carried their sadness Pardon me, Doctor, melancholy is the very nor Porta, a Neapolitan gentleman, who has abroad with them on visits, to balls, to the soul of women of a certain character." lately arrived in Paris; he cures every disopera, &c. "One moment, Madam-their imaginations, order by the help of music; he has caused But, who will believe it? For some time it is true, at different times become suscepti- flutes and other instruments to be manufacpast, a certain class of men have been bar-ble of an exaltation which may lead to me- tured with the wood of various medicinal barous enough to regard melancholy as a lancholy. It has been observed, that there plants: he uniformly orders the sound of a disorder; these men are physicians. For are now more melancholy women than for- Hlute made of the wood of the plant which is instance, let us suppose that a pretty woman merly."-"Ah! now, Sir, you do justice to considered efficacious in the particular distakes a fancy to be melancholic, and by our sex; you acknowledge the advancement order with which his patient may be afflictanother whim, is induced to consult Dr. we are making in the endless road to per-ed; -in your case, Madam, he would probaMaurice Roubaut-Luce, on the nature, causes, fectibility."-"Yes, Madam, the number of bly prescribe a hellebore flute." and effects, of the indisposition under which women of a melancholy turn is now far The above conversation is nearly an analyshe labors, or fancies herself to be laborings more considerable than formerly, and va-sis of Dr. Roubaut-Luce's book, a work which "Madam," the Doctor will say, "the word rious causes may be assigned for this change. contains some just observations amongst melancholy is derived from two Greek words In conformity to the fashion of the present many common-place remarks and quotations, signifying black humor. It is an exclusive day, females are permitted to devote too much which are every where to be met with. On and chronic delirium, and is removed only attention to the study of music, and to com- the whole, however, it is a book far more raby a faint shade from madness, insanity, mence this study too early; transported by tional than entertaining." or idiotism. According to Galen, it pro- enchanting melodies, their youth is devoter ceeds from the Atrabilis, which is supposed to indolence; they visit the theatres and read Mr. P. L. LACRETELLE, Senior, has pubto have its seat in the soul."—"But, Doctor, romances. All this is more than sufficient to lished two Volumes under the title of LIwhat is the Atrabilis ?"—" Why, Madan, cause a young woman to be seized with TERARY and POLITICAL FRAGMENTS: one M. de Maupertuis not having executed his melancholy, insanity, or idiotism."-"Insa- Volume being appropriated to each descripdesign of visiting the Austral territories, for nity and idiotism! how can you think of tion of subjects. In an interesting article on the purpose of dissecting giants and making using such terms, Doctor? I wish you the venerable Malesherbes, Mr. L. says, himself acquainted with the nature of the would talk to me only of melancholy and that when Mr. Malesherbes re-entered the soul, no traces of Atrabilis have yet been its effects."-" Most willingly; I shall then Council of State in 1787, he chose him, (Mr. discovered; the moderns have, however, lay aside the predisposing causes, such as L.) to draw up the preparatory outlines of invented various theories in order to account climate, season, nervous susceptibility, indo- several plans of reforms in the laws which for its predisposing causes, among which lence, literary occupation, solitude""Ah! the King had ordered him to lay before him. you may make choice of that which best Doctor, since there are so many predispos- As these sketches require a revision, Mr. L. pleases you. If you dislike the fiery and ing causes, how can one possibly escape had at first thoughts of burning them, but jealous temperament, you may take the irri-melancholy."" Of that, Madam, I will pre- he was checked by the idea that it was protability of the nervous fluid and the irregu-sently inform you. I must first of all men- per to preserve the meditations of a great larity of its motions, or the predominant tion the occasional causes, such as the pas- man, for the advantage of those who may acid in the fluids, or the vapors which pro- sions, joy, love, fear, terror and ambition; turn their minds to the same subject, and he ceed from the spleen to the liver. If you the physical causes, which are"-"Oh, Sir! therefore intends to publish them. are dissatisfied with this, you may be in- spare, I intreat you, the horrid nomencla- An interesting fact now first published, we formed that melancholy proceeds from a ture."-" Well, I will proceed to the various believe, is that when the proposal of summontemperament called the melancholic; that symptoms of melancholy: we have the gay ing the States General was made M. de Mathose who are endowed, or rather afflicted, melancholy, which is an agreeable delirium." lesherbes presented to the King an eloquent with this temperament, have a pale counte-Fye! Doctor, gay melancholy! that's memorial, in which he dissuaded His Manance, a livid complexion, black sunken quite unwarrantable."-" Next, the amorous jesty from this measure." The Stateeyes which dart forth a kind of sombre fire, melancholy, which consists in a veneration General," said he, "an old fragment of anthin and straight hair, a forehead wrinkled for the person beloved, or for some imagi- cient barbarism; a field of battle in which at an early age, a narrow chest, and a body nary being; misanthropy, or hatred of the three factions of the same people come to almost totally bereft of flesh."-"You are human species; nostolagia, or extravagant struggle with each other; a shock of false rather impertinent, my dear Doctor," the love of one's native country, when at a dis- interests with the general interest; a means lady will reply with a smile; "look at me, tance from it; next, the melancholy which of subversion, but incapable of being a means you see I am not of such a tenperament, leads to suicide; that which leads to homi- of renovation. Take this old edifice for what and yet I am oppressed with melancholy."-cide; the ascetic melancholy; demonoma- it is, a ruin. what is there left in "Madam, I have already had the honor to nia, the theoromania, and the pantropholia; France? a nation and a King. Who ought to inform you that you may chuse from among next, ."-" And do you really sup-treat together? Who can easily agree, bethe predisposing causes; allow me to con- pose, Sir, that women are subject to all cause they have an established tie, a comtinue. Melancholy is sometimes hereditary." these dreadful maladies, the bare mention mon interest and affection? the nation "No, indeed, Sir; neither of my parents of which makes me shudder?"-" Most un- and the King. Let not a King, at the were afflicted with the least degree of melan- doubtedly, Madam, I could mention to you end of the 18th century, convoke the three choly; an annual income of 30 thousand fifty examples; read my Recherches Medico- orders of the 14th; let him call together the livres, to be sure, contributed to render their Philosophes; but I am likewise employed in landowners of a great nation renewed by its lives supportable."-"Well, Madam, melan- discovering remedies, and, with your per-civilization. A King who submits to a concholy frequently depends on the age of the mission, I would commence your treatment stitution thinks himself degraded; a King patient; infancy and youth are susceptible by ordering a great deal of exercise, long who proposes a constitution obtains the of lively and powerful impressions, which, walks, frequent and even fatiguing occupa- fairest glory that exists among men; and according to their nature, the direction tions, and a simple and frugal diet. I should insures their most lively and durable gratiwhich is given to them or which they are forbid your reading either plays or novels; tude. Conceive the constitution suited to suffered to take, or even from the opposition you should retire to rest at an early hour, the age you live in, take your place in it; they experience, sometimes degenerate into and visit neither balls nor concerts."-"But, and do not fear to found on the rights of melancholy. It may also depend on the Doctor, to adopt such a regimen as this, is the people. Your nation, seeing you meet |