It may be perfectly decorous in M. Goethe," continues the Reviewer, "to be perpetually sounding his own praises; although an absurd prejudice has led others to allege that self-praise is no commendation." Now all this is merely "I alighted at the Ghost Inn, and hurried because Burke charged Rousseau with off immediately to gratify my ardent desire, vanity. We are confident that there are to have a nearer view of the Cathedral "During my residence in Frankfort, I was few of those who have ever read any which my fellow travellers had pointed out part of the Memoirs of Goethe, who will to me long before our arrival, and of which we altogether cut off from such pleasures; but not agree with us in thinking, that if had remained in sight for a considerable part in Strasburg I soon recovered the activity of of the way. When I, for the first time, view-my limbs with my relish for the other enthere is one thing for which that worked this colossus through the narrow street, joyments of life. On Sundays and working is distinguished more than another, it is and then stood quite close to it, on the plan, days, it was impossible to pass any spot of the singular impartiality which he displays which indeed is much too confined, it made recreation without seeing a gay band assemin the estimate both of himself and of an impression on me altogether of a peculiar bled to dance, and for the most part moving others. Every man who writes his own kind, but which I was unable to account for round in a circle. In the same manner at life must be more or less an egotist; on the spot, and which I at the time carried all the country houses there were private every thing in such a work must be sub- obscurely with me, as I hastily ascended the balls, and the brilliant Redoutes of the apbuilding, that I might not lose the valuable proaching winter were already talked of.ordinate to the exhibition of the principal advantages of a high and bright sun, that Here I should have been out of my element; personage, the author himself; the very would at once enable me to extend my view but a friend, who was a good Waltzer, adidea of it, therefore, is egotistical; and over the whole of this rich and spacious vised me to practise first in societies of an inferior description, that I might afterwards the French, who are acknowleged to be country. "And thus I saw from the platform stretched pass for something in the best. He took the greatest egotists of Europe, have accordingly written more memoirs than all out before me, the fair region in which I was me to a dancing master, of known ability, for a time to have my dwelling: the town who promised, after I had repeated the first other nations put together. We ex-which is of considerable size, fields without rudiments, and made myself master of them, pect, therefore, a man to talk of himself end covered or intersected with woods of that he should then make me acquainted in his own memoirs; it is only when he majestic growth, all the striking richness of with something higher. He was a spare over-rates his own pretensions that we vegetation, which following the course of nimble Frenchman. He gave me a friendly are disgusted with him; but if, on the the Rhine distinguishes its banks and its reception. I paid him a month in advance, one hand, we are disgusted with an over- islands. Nor is the valley, declining from the and received 12 tickets for which he was to weening self-opinion, we should not be South which is watered by the Iller, less or- give me 12 hours instruction. He was strict less disgusted at the hypocritical self-namented with a variety of verdure; even and punctual, but not pedantic; and as I had westward towards the mountains, there are already had some previous practice, I soon debasement which affected an ignorance many sheltered spots which display an al- made a progress under him, and received his of the merit of that which has gained ternation of wood and meadow not less at- approbation. "One circumstance, however, very much high fame to its author. So far, there- tractive, and the more hilly region to the fore, Goethe, like all auto-biographers, north is also intersected with an infinite facilitated the instructions of this master; is an egotist; but an undue vanity he number of small streams which every where he had two daughters; both of them pretty, favour a rapid vegetation. Imagine yourself and both under twenty. Acquainted from certainly does not display in speaking of in the midst of these luxuriant plains, these their earliest youth with this art, they dishimself. We see rather, in this work, gay woods and groves, every spot adapted played a great proficiency in it, and as partwhat Sir James Mackintosh, in a criticism for cultivation admirably laboured, and ners, they could not fail in a short time to of a very different description in the laden with green and yellow crops, the benefit even the most awkward scholar. same review, attributed to Goethe: "the whole interspersed with innumerable villages They were both very elegant, spoke only impartiality of a stern sagacity, neither and farms, and this region prepared like a new French, and I, for my part, was upon my influenced by opinions nor predilections." Paradise for mankind, bounded at a greater guard not to appear stupid or laughable in But we have already taken too much or shorter distance by hills partly under cul- their eyes. I had the good fortune to he also tivation and partly crowned with wood; ima- praised by them, and they were always wil notice of this contemptible critic. Some gine this and you will conceive the rapture ling to dance a minuet to the small violin of notice he certainly required, not on ac- with which I blessed the fate, which had their father; nay, even, which was indeed count of himself, but the company into destined to me for some time so enchanting which he has contrived to thrust himself. a spot for my residence. But enough of this. Our readers, we have no doubt, will be better pleased to see a few extracts from the work itself, to enable them to judge in some degree for themselves. Our limits, however, will not allow us to make these extracts so copious as we could have wished. criticism shall not find something to fas-[1768, when he was seized with a hæmor- perceptibly give a character to the place which we inhabit." rhage. He left Leipsic in consequence, ten on? The following account of the manner and, when his health had been sufficiently re-established, he was sent to Strasburg in which he perfected himself in an aeto study law. The following is the accomplishment, in which authors in this count which he gives of his first entrance country at least are seldom imagined very great proficients, that of dancing, into Strasburg: though somewhat too long perhaps, we have selected for the spirited manner in which it is concluded. more troublesome to them, to instruct me by degrees to waltz and to turn. The father "Such a fresh view in a new country, in did not seem to have many scholars, and which we are for a time to reside, has this they led a solitary life. On that account they peculiarity in it no less delightful than awe- often asked me to remain with them after inspiring, that the whole lies before us like the hour was up, and to beguile the time in an unwritten tablet. There are yet no sor- talk; an invitation which I very willingly rows and joys, that relate to ourselves, in- accepted, especially as the younger of the scribed on it; this bright variegated and ani- sisters was very much to my liking, and mated surface is yet mute for us; the eye they both conducted themselves in general dwells only on objects in so far as they are with great propriety. I frequently read from important in themselves, and neither passion some novel to them, and they also read by nor inclination have yet given a distinction turns themselves. The elder was as pretty to any particular spot; but a presage of the as the second; perhaps she was still more future already disturbs the young heart, and pretty, but she was not so much to my an ungratified desire secretly demands to liking, though she was uniformly more know that which is to come, and which, obliging to me, and in all respects more whether for our weal or our wow, will im- complaisant. She was always at hand du ring the hour, and often-times contrived to that it was this time still worse. The fair was this time sure to die, and that we should lengthen it, so that I sometimes conceived one stood not only more solitary, but sur- bring to her the false and ungrateful friend, myself bound to offer the father two tickets rounded also with much chagrin; the friend who was at first so kind to her and afterinstead of one, which however he never was still farther off, and the intervening wards used her so ill, when she should ac took. The younger again, though her be- figures were nearer. The old woman wished tually be at the point of death; that she haviour was never unfriendly to me, did not to try it a third time, in hopes of a better would load him with bitter reproaches, and make any advances, and allowed herself to prospect, but the poor girl could contain immediately afterwards give up the ghost. be called on by her father to relieve the herself no longer, she broke out into the I cannot accuse myself, I exclaimed, of havelder. most immoderate weeping, her sweet bosom ing ever shown any inclination for her. I "The cause of this I found out one even-heaved in the most violent manner; she know a certain person, who can best bear ing as at the close of the dance, I wished turned abruptly round, and rushed out of the testimony to this. Emilia smiled and added: to go with the elder sister into the sitting-room.-I knew not what to do.-Inclination I understand you, and if we are not prudent room, she held me back and said, we must held me by the younger sister, compassion and determined, we shall all of us be in a remain a little behind here, for I must con-impelled me towards the other; my situation disagreeable situation.-What would you fess to you, my sister has a card-teller with was painful enough.-Console Lucinda, said say, if I were to ask you to discontinue your her, to learn how matters stand with a friend the younger, go after her. I hesitated; how lessons? You have at most but four tickets at some distance, on whom her whole heart could I console her without at least assuring of the last month, and my father has already hangs, and on whom all her hopes are placed. her of a sort of inclination; and could I do said that he cannot in conscience take Mine is free, she continued, and I must learn so at such a moment, in a cold and measured money from you any longer; that you know to accustom myself to see it despised. On manner!-Let us go together, said I, to enough of the art of dancing without your this I repeated some compliment to her, and Emilia.-I know not if my presence will do wish were to dedicate yourself to it in a more added, that if such was the case, she also her good, she replied. We went, however, serious manner; and that what is requisite would best learn what she had to expect by but found the door bolted.-Lucinda made for a young man in the world you already consulting the wise woman in her turn; that no answer, however much we knocked, possessed. And do you, Emilia, give me I would do the same, as I had long wished called and entreated.-We must let her have this advice to avoid your house?—I do, said for an opportunity to learn something of the her own way, said Emilia, she will not yield! she, but not, of myself-Hear me-When kind, having hitherto had no belief in it. She And, indeed, when I called to mind her you hastily left us, the day before yesterday, blamed me for my incredulity, and affirmed behaviour from our first acquaintance, there I turned up the cards for you, and the same that nothing in the world could be more was always something violent and unequal answer was repeated three times over only certain than the sentence of this oracle, only in it, and she showed her inclination to me stronger every time.-You were surrounded we must not consult her in raillery or wan the most in this, that she was never out of by every thing good and pleasant, by friends tonness, but in all sincerity. I compelled temper with me.-What was I to do! I paid and great lords, and of money also there was her however at last to go with me into the the old woman richly for the mischief which no want.-The women kept at some distance. room, as soon as she had assured herself she had occasioned, and wished to take my -My poor sister in particular stood always that the function was at an end. We found departure, when Emilia said: I insist that farthest off; another advanced always nearer the sister in great spirits, and towards me the cards shall also be turned up for you.- and nearer to you, but never came to your also she was more complaisant than usual, The old woman was ready.-Let me not be side: for a third person of your own sex was nay, jocular, and almost witty; for as she present at it, I exclaimed, and hurried down between.-I will own to you that I supposed seemed to have been made sure of an absent the stairs. myself the second lady, and from this confriend, she could without impropriety show "The next day I had not courage to go. fession you will be best able to comprehend herself somewhat courteous to the friend of On the third Emilia, at an early hour, sent a my well intended advice.-To a distant her sister who was present, for as such she boy to me, who had carried many a message friend I have promised my heart and my considered me. from the sisters to me, and taken flowers and hand, and hitherto I love him beyond every "The old woman was now flattered, and fruits back in return, to tell me that I must other person; still it might be possible that a handsome recompence was promised to her not fail to see them that day. I went at the your presence should be of more conseif she would tell the truth to the elder sister usual hour and was received by the father quence to me than it has yet been, and how and myself. With the usual preparations alone, who found something to improve in then would you be situated between two and ceremonies she spread out her wares, to my steps in my advancing and withdrawing, sisters, one of whom you would have made tell in the first place the fortune of the fair in my air and carriage, but who upon the miserable by your inclination, and the other one. She considered the posture of the whole was satisfied with me. The younger by your indifference, and all this torment cards carefully, but seemed to hesitate and sister came towards the end of the hour and for nothing and for a short time? For if we to be unwilling to open her mouth. I see, danced a very graceful minuet with me, in did not already know who you are and what said the younger, who was already somewhat which she moved with extraordinary ele-your hopes are, the cards would have suffibetter acquainted with the exposition of gance, and the father affirmed that he had ciently revealed it to me.-Farewell, said such a magical table, you hesitate and are seldom had a more becoming and more she, and stretched out her hand to me-I unwilling to tell any thing unpleasant to my agile couple before him. After the hour I hesitated.-Now, said she, as she conducted sister; but that is a cursed card! The elder went as usual into the sitting room; the fa- me towards the door, that it may really be became pale, but composed herself and said, ther left us alone; I missed Lucinda. She the last time of our speaking together, take at all events speak; it will not cost me my lies in bed, said Emilia, and I am not sorry then, what I should otherwise have refused head! The old woman, after a deep sigh, for it; do not give yourself any uneasiness to you. She flung herself round my neck, told her, that she was in love, that she was about it. The disease of her mind is always and kissed me in the most tender manner. not beloved in turn, that another person soonest over, when she considers herself bo-I embraced her, and pressed her to my stood between her, and other things of the dily sick; she is not fond of dying, and she bosom. same sort. The embarrassment of the poor then does what she will. We have certain "At this moment the side-door burst open, girl was visible. The old woman, however, domestic specifics which she takes and then and the sister sprung forth in a light, but hoped to better matters again a little, by falls asleep; and so the raging waves are decent, night-dress, and called out: you shall giving hopes of letters and money.-Letters, gradually calmed. She is even too good and not alone take leave of him! Emilia quitted said the young woman, I expect not, and amiable under such an imaginary disease, me, and Lucinda laid hold of me, pressed money I do not want.-If it is true, as you and as at bottom she is perfectly well, and herself close to my heart, imprinted her say, that I love, I deserve a heart that loves is only suffering from passion, she thinks of dark locks on my cheeks, and remained for me again. We shall see, whether it will all sorts of romantic deaths, of which she is a time in this situation. And so I found not be better, rejoined the old woman, while myself in that embarrassment between the she mixed the cards and spread them out a two sisters which Emilia a moment before second time; but it was clear to all of us had predicted. Lucinda quitted me, and afraid in an agreeable manner, like children looked earnestly in my face-I wished to lay | by heat, or by the addition of caloric. The appears, made various successful experiments hold of her hand, and to say something point from whence his researches proceeded of the use of aqueous oxigenated muriatic acid. friendly to her; but she turned away from was that where every liquid rises into ebul- It is used for bathing the wounds occasioned me, with violent steps went several times lition under a given pressure; and it is a by the bites of mad animals, and is likewise backwards and forwards into the room, and curious fact that he has discovered two taken internally. It has the effect of neuthen threw herself into a corner of the sopha. which, setting out from this point, become tralizing the virus rabiosum, and is equally Emilia drew near to her, but was imme- equally dilated, though at temperatures effectual even several days after the bite has diately repulsed, and here arose a scene, which differ surprizingly. One of these, al- been received. The above-mentioned Journal that in recollection is still painful to me, cohol, boils at 78°, 41; and the other, sul-adds, the numerous cures which have been and which, though in reality it had nothing phuret of Carbon, at 46°, 60. We are told performed in the great hospitals of Lomtages of this specific which is as simple as it theatrical in it, but was natural enough in a that we may shortly expect some very in- bardy, leave no room to doubt the advanlively young Frenchwoman, might not with- teresting results from this discovery. standing be repeated on the theatre with is powerful. effect by a good and feeling actress. M. Roux, a celebrated French Surgeon, has lately presented a Memoir to the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, in which he communicates the results of more than six hundred operations on Cataracts, which he both at the Hopital de la Charite and among has performed within the last twelve years, private individuals. These results are faIt appears that the vaccinating system has vorable to the operation of extraction. extended as far as Kamschatka, where more than three thousand individuals have already been vaccinated. Lines written during a Summer-evening's Love first invented verse.- DRYDEN. Here the woodbine spreads its flower, Here, in native colours glowing, Smiles the sweetly-blushing rose, But, alas! the fragrant treasure Serves but to augment my grief; Sad despair, severely scorning, Teaches me the more to grieve; Happy they! whom soft affection See, the western star appearing Says the sun his conrse hath told; Go, my Muse; let Fancy glowing Thoughts that breathe, and words that burn: Go to Anna-tell her clearly- Her alone. My Muse, adieu! B. velvet admirably painted, and the forms of ture of Christ raising the Daughter of Jairus, the draperies are in a square and noble for which he obtained the prize of Two style. The principle of the colouring is ex-hundred Guineas from the British Institucellent; the chief warm hues are in front; tion, are fresh in our remembrance. the sober tints behind. The quantity of JOHN JACKSON, R. A. has five excellent FINE ARTS. cool colours is comparatively small; but the portraits, Nos. 177, 215, 233, 354, and 654, dark purplish blue in the distance, main-in this exhibition of these, No. 177, a REVIEW OF PAINTINGS tains its full weight in the balance, by whole-length of a young lady, in a Dutch IN THE EXHIBITION AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY. its deep-toned brightness. As the eye dress, is designed in a charming taste, with (Continued.) passes from this vigorous mass of cold hues a glorious breadth of light, and a seducing "No. 83. A whole-length portrait of the to the silvery tints of the face; they acquire facility of pencil. The expression of the Countess of Cassilis, standing in a chamber, a warmth and delicacy, of great relative head is playful; the character of nature well with an open door-way into a garden, by W. beauty. The oppositions are spirited; but marked, and the colouring clear and in exOwen, R. A." This is a portrait of much at- not introduced as a play of fancy, or ob-cellent union. 215. A three-quarter length traction. Her ladyship's hair is of a pale trusively. They give force to the chaste of J. Rushbrook, Esq. with the exception of chesnut colour, tastefully divided in front, style of the principal object. The chiaro-scuro a suddenness in some of the shadows on the and turned up behind, in a knot at top, with-is vigorous; and the harmony and force of face, is a fine specimen of florid colouring. out any other ornament. She wears a high the general effect produced by powerful com- The carnations are very fresh: the reflecstanding lace ruff, open at the bosom, like binations of truth and science. tions on the dark green coat have a rich that of Mary Queen of Scotland; a white Mr. OwEN has, also, No. 16., a head of effect: the landscape back-ground and sky close silk boddice, ornamented with pearls; the Marquis of Graham: No. 43. a three-are dashed in with the feathery touches of a a Vandyck dress of a rich chocolate crimson quarter of Earl Fitz William, 109. a whole- soft, broad and masterly pencil.-233. The with slashed sleeves. The principal light is length of Hugh Leycester, Esq. in a muni-portrait of Mrs. Asheton is designed with composed of her face, and the portions of cipal dress, 180. a three-quarter of the Earl much elegance and graceful fancy. The light drapery. Her shoes are white; but of Bridgewater, leaning on his sword, 206. colouring is chaste and of a mellow tone. only a small part of one foot is visible. a half-length of Earl Verulam, 294. a head There is a charming sweetness in the exShe holds one hand within the other, and of Major-General Hamilton, and 350. a pression, and the penciling is so light and the simple elegance of her attitude is in half-length of 4. Strahan, Esq. M.P. Of sparkling that we view this artist's magical unison with the pure taste of her dress and these, No. 16. is very unlike this artist's facility of handling as we do the enchanting disposition of the whole. A carpet of orange, general style; the features want freedom of gaiety of a young and lovely Girl of sixteen, faint red, sober greenish, and light grey expression; the head is not well relieved; mingling in the dissipation of a dangerous olive tints, diffuses and harmonises every the reflections are cold, and some of the flesh- circle; and dread the consequences. A pencil colour in the picture. The accessaries are tints harsh. 43. has great vigor and a fine so rich in tasteful fluency, in the course of admirably selected and composed. Her disposition; the head has much truth of fashionable practice, sometimes leads an black hat and feathers are laid beside her, on nature and strength of likeness: but there artist away from solid and important essena bright green scarf or shawl, which is is not quite as much richness or union in the tials, to that which is playful and ornamenthrown upon the yellow cushion of a couch flesh, as in some other of his performances; tal. A seducing felicity of touch carried to of satin wood. The oppositions of colour 350. is equally vigorous, and subject in some an excess, has a tendency to enfeeble the and light and shadow, are here very bril- degree to the same remark: 294. is a piece sentiment and fritter down the repose of liant; and they receive additional spirit and of mellow and florid colouring: 206. and the masses.-354. Mrs. WILKINSON, is in a beauty from the solid breadth of shadow 180. are in the best style of this artist; the mellow broad style, with great truth of formed by a curtain of a mellow olive tint, flesh-tints sanguine and vigorous; the heads nature.-644. The likeness of Mr. P. Cox, suspended above, against a wall in tender and hands admirably drawn: 109. is a fine is, we believe, on a cursory view, in pencil, half shadow, connected with the ample specimen of vigerous truth; the head is or Italian chalks; a spirited likeness, and breadth of darkness in the sky. The tints nature itself; the hands firmly drawn and touched with lightness and vivacity. This of the flesh and crimson drapery, are spread coloured; the accessaries in most perfect artist's works are of a high order. Ile has a by roses in the garden. There is much subordination; and we consider this alto- quick sensibility for the beauties of colourlightness and elegance in the trunks and gether to be one of the most capital whole-ing, penciling, and all that belongs to richbranches of the trees. The yellow and other lengths of a gentleman, which we have seen ness of tone and surface. His pictures poswarm hues on the near accessaries, are dif- at Somerset House for a number of years. sess the attraction of facility in a very sufused by the pale golden foliage, intermingled Mr. J. J. HALLS has four portraits, Nos. perior degree. But the pleasure which we with greenish tints, in the middle distance. 227, 295, 333, and 351, in the rooms. No. receive from them would not be decreased These warm tints are spiritedly contrasted 227. is a clever whole-length of Rear-Admi- if there was in them less of an apparent rewith the deep purplish blue of the moun-ral Sir G. Cockburn. The head is well liance upon a tasteful negligence of executains. The head is of a very delicate com-drawn and painted; the features are marked tion. His handling and dispositions someplexion. The shadows of the flesh are sil-with spirit; the character manly; the figure times betray too near an imitation of the very: the carnations clear. There is an ex- stands well, and the attitude is unaffected; style of that great master SIR JOSHUA REYquisite feeling of pensive nature in the coun- the colouring sober and mellow. 295 is NOLDS. The fine taste for nature, and the tenance; and a sentiment of gentle sweet- a good portrait of Mr. Dalby, Professor of just principles of the late President, can ness in the expression, which is infinitely Mathematics to the Royal Military College never be too closely studied; although the charming. It is a painting of mind, which at Farnham. The likeness of this gentle- looseness and want of definition in his gemust be attractive in any age or country; man is very striking. No. 333. is as good neral forms, which are the peculiarity of his and which, being once seen, cannot ca- resemblance of her Royal Highness the style, may be avoided. The firmness of a sily be forgotten. The hands are as Duchess of Gloucester as we have yet seen; draftsman may be united with the magical finely drawn and coloured as those of and we have been informed it is, on that ac effects of the distinguished Father of the Anacreon Moore, by Shee; and in the same count, highly valued by the Royal Family. British School. tone, with bright carnations, cool pearly 351. the portrait of Lady Howard Douglas is HENRY RAEBURN, R. A. has four portraits, middle tints, and ruddy shades. The pen- painted with freedom and taste. This Artist, Nos. 84, 91, 232, and 369.-No. 84 is the ciling is firm and bold, but mellow and de-of whose talents for historical painting, the likeness of a Young Lady, in a turban of cided. There is nothing spongy, loose, or public have had some excellent specimens, rich figured silk, the hair tastefully sepaundefined in the whole picture: no part neg-has, we presume, from the general want of rated on the forehead. She is looking up lected or sacrificed to give the appearance of encouragement, under which all of our with an open gentle expression; leaning force or finish elsewhere. The very carpet historical painters labor, devoted his pencil upon one elbow, and holding a pencil in her is treated with a masterly attention; the to portrait painting. The merits of his pic-hand. The dress is a dark olive, with a The peace of Munster, by Torburg. purplish sleeves. The head is well drawn ; | Sovereigns, or from the most famous collec- | one is conscious of the motives which lead the features marked with a soft, broad pen- tions that Paris and Amsterdam could boast; to the predilection which one has for them; cil; the flesh is clear and mellow, and the that the most refined taste, assisted by the this kind of involuntary sentiment is excited entire in a fine taste. 232 and 369 are heads most profound knowledge, decided the choice, among the Basques: one loves them, before of Gentlemen, painted in a sound mellow tone, and that they were purchased at any price one knows them; when among them, one and with a good character of nature. 91 is wherever they could be found. Such ama- fancies one's self in a little new world; the whole length portrait of a Young Gentle-teurs as have not seen the collection doubt- which one remembers often to have man, in a dark dress, seated under a tree, less know by reputation some of the pictures dreamt of; these shepherds descending from and holding a large spotted dog. There is which compose it. As for example the mountains with the pipe in their hands; a fanciful elegance in the whole invention The farm, with a pigeon house, by Philip these young women whose walk is so light of this picture. The dog is painted with Wouvermans. and graceful, whose hair is so black, whose much vigor. The turn of the head is spieyes are so brilliant; this active and cheer. rited; the countenance cleverly drawn; the ful population, with which the country is as expression excellent; the attitude and the it were enamelled; every thing here charms coloring of the flesh of a warm low tone. the eyes and interests the heart; I must The landscape broad, but somewhat too unhowever say, that my amiable guide negdefined; and the general effect mellow and lects nothing to heighten the charm under tranquil. This is a capital specimen of this the influence of which I see this delightful artist's style, and does much honor to his country. He shews it me with all the adpencil. Mr. Raeburn has, we believe, resided dress, all the coquetry of the owner of an all his life in Edinburgh. His portraits have estate, who takes care, when he leads you an easy and just expression of identity; they about his gardens, to surprise you with some are well drawn; disposed in a good taste; point of view, the sudden appearance of a and painted with a broad mellow pencil. cascade, or the most favorable aspect of Their coloring is fresh and clear; warm and some edifice. healthy in the light carnations; but somewhat inclined to a ruddy or purplish tint in the shadows of the flesh, without a counterbalance of cool pearly tints in the halfshadows. This inclination is vigorous and agreeable enough in a single head; but its recurrence in many, gives to his coloring a very slight appearance of munner: it is, however, well atoned for by the circumstance that his portraits betray no trace of imitation. His style is altogether original, and founded upon his own warm feeling of nature. PROCEEDINGS OF LEARNED OXFORD. The vacancy in the representa Degrees have been conferred of B.C.L., and I have accepted with as much pleasure as he has offered it, an invitation to his house at Monguère, and in our excursions which he alone has directed, I have had no other care than that of seeing and describing, assisted for the most part by his eyes, and his judgment. This extent of country would suffice for a surrounded and command Agnoa, the first When we had reached the heights which French commune on the side of Spain, M. Destère made me observe, that by carrying the eye as far as it can reach to the North, the West, and the East, we took in a space On the 18th, the anniversary of Waterloo, which contains the Labour, the most importthe Honorary Degrees of D. C. L. were conant of the three Basque Cantons, and that in ferred on the new Member, and on E. J. Little-which the primitive features of this ancient ton, C. N. Palmer, G. P. Jervoise, P. P. Bold, race of men, seem to have been preserved in T. Leigh, Esqrs. and on Major-General Brown, the greatest purity. and Sir Charles Abbot. The Honorary De gree of M. A. was also conferred on A. J. much more considerable number of ComAston and A. Fletcher, Esqrs. CAMBRIDGE. The Professorship of An-munes; but a more numerous population atomy, vacant by the resignation of Dr. Havi- could not he maintained, without putting a land, has been unanimously conferred upon much greater quantity of land into cultivaw. Clerk, Esq. M.A. and L.M. tion; which would require only an advance of capital; for no where has all, that was good in the theories of Virgil and Columella, been better preserved in practice: this practice is, to say the truth, but a routine; but this routine is not the same as that of the other French peasantry, who were for so many ages attached to the soil. The ancient and secret genius which directs agriculture among the Basques, may easily be revealed to them one day, and receive light from the modern genius of the Arthur Youngs and the Fellenborgs. M. CREGAN has Nos. 188, 197, 211, 370, 386, and 441, six portraits, in the rooms. No. 197, the portrait of Mrs. Campbell, is of a small size; the expression agreeable; the coloring clear and of a silvery tone. There is a look of nature in the head, which generally indicates a good likeness. No. 211 is a small portrait of J. H. Beaufoy, Esq. painted in a fresh, clear tone, with a delicate pencil, mellow effect, and good expression of nature. We have not before met this artist's name or works, and his other por- The Degrees have been conferred of M.D. traits, with similar characteristics, afford on Dr. R. Lloyd, Trinity College, Dublin; of a pleasing promise of advancement; he B.D. on Revds. L. P. Baker, T. Jephson, W. may, however, venture to give a little Ainger, and J. B. Wilkinson, Fellows of St. more fluency of touch in the draperies and John's, S. W. Paul, Jesus, C. E. Finch, Fellow other accessaries of his pictures; and to of Corpus Christi, M. Irving, Trinity, and J. R. Buckland, Fellow of Sidney; of B.C.L. on Mr. E. Blacker, Trinity Hall; of M.B. on Mr. K. P. Smith, Caius; and of A.B. on Messrs. E. Bray, St. Peter's, P. Legh, Trinity, and N. M. Campbell, St. John's. The Rev. C. J. Baines, M. A. Pembroke, Oxford, ad eundem. throw somewhat more force into his masses of shadow. W.C. FRENCH MANNERS. Anglet, 1 April. THE CHAMBER OF Love. A very remarkable sale of paintings of the first order, chiefly by Dutch and Flemish masters, is to take place at Paris, in the first week of July next. The catalogue announces that the masterpieces in question adorned in 1814 the saloon in which was signed the memorable treaty of Paris of that year. Such as they were seen at that time by so many illustrious personages, and by the ministers of so many powers, such as they have been since seen in the same place, such they will be seen again at the sale without the addition, or taking away of a single picture. Farther to convince such as have not had an opportunity of observing the rare beauty of these pieces, it is added There are nations, as there are women, that they all come either from the cabinets of for whom one conceives a passion, before Illo non juvenis poterit de funere quisquam, TIB, ELEG. I. No youth shall leave unmoved this mournful urn, No tender maid with unwet eyes return. L. |