"One of the principal objects should be to form a Library, which should embrace the Drama in all its ramifications and bearings. To contain a copy of almost every play which has been written (for there are some which it would be a disgrace to the Library to own), and, in the case of those plays of which there are only unique copies, to procure, if possible, transcripts of them:-all Dramatic History and Biography-all Dramatic Controversy-all Dramatic Prints and Paintings-Magazines, Reviews, Newspapers, &c. &c." "It is much to be regretted, that Mr. Capell, when he left his valuable Dramatic Library to Trinity College, Cambridge, should have left it under such restrictions that no person is allowed to transcribe a whole work; so that it is not possible to reprint some of the scarce Tracts, which would be a valuable acquisition to the Antiquary and the Commentator. Though this might have done away the poor gratification of possessing a unique copy, it would still have left that of being the preserver and possessor of it, and have added that of being still more extensively the promoter of Literature." "Another object should be to give Lectures on the Drama,-on Poetry in general, and dramatic poetry in particular,— on Elocution and Acting-on Music and Singing-on Dramatic Architecture, Machinery, and Painting, &c." "The Institution should contain, likewise, a Theatre, which would serve both the purpose of a Lecture Room, and also for the performance of Plays." For a few other particulars in the worthy Author's plan, we refer to his Pamphlet. "A visit," says the Author, "paid to its summit some years since, in company with a few friends, at that time of the year when summer begins to mellow with the tints of Autumn, first suggested the idea of soliciting the aid of the Muse in describing a scene, the impressions of which, at the moment, were of a kind that is not to be forgotten. How far I have succeeded, is not for me to judge; as I here (with great diffidence) offer my la bours to an impartial and enlightened Public. Of one thing I am conscious, which is, that my language falls short of expressing the pleasure I then expe. rienced." Many pleasing descriptions of mountain scenery are introduced; situation of Ireland in respect to its and several sensible remarks on the connexion with the other parts of the Empire. As a specimen of the versification, we take the introductory address to Mount Leinster : "Lord of the landscape, lofty Leinster, hail! [tant sail, From whose high crown we view the disAs on the horizon's misty verge it flies, Where distant ocean mingles with the skies; As from the base we mount the rocky side, With thy majestic beauties varying wide, On an extensive tract the eye first dwells, Where Erin's shore the rolling surge repels; Dotted with woods, with villas, and with farms, A glowing landscape still unfolding charms; Where silver streams extend, and hamlets rise In panoramic view before our eyes: Ascending yet the hills behind less grow, And one wide plain appears the scene below; Till, urging on, all toils and dangers past, The aerial peak above we gain at last.” 135. Terence's Andrian, a Comedy, in five Acts, translated into English Prose, with Critical and Explanatory Notes. By W. R. Goodluck, jun. 8vo. pp. 330. Longman and Co. BY introducing this excellent Comedy in a neat translation to the English Reader, Mr. Goodluck may fairly claim considerable merit. "The writings of Terence and of Plautus present us with an inexhaustible source of pleasure and instruction. As long as virtuous and humane sentiments do not lose their appeal to the heart; as long as purity, delicacy of expression, wit, and spirit, and well-wrought fable continue to satisfy the judgment; so long the names of Terence and of Plautus must remain immortal." "I have attempted," says Mr. G. "to present to the Publick the most celebrated Dramatist of antient Rome, in such a dress as may enable the English Reader, learned and unlearned equally, to relish, in his own language, the beauties of this great Poet. Though the original is composed in verse, I have employed prose in this translation, translation, because the verse of Terence approaches so very nearly to prose, that in prose only is it possible to adhere faithfully to the words, and particularly to the style of our Author; as we have in our language no measure of verse at all cor responding with that used by Terence.— To the learned Reader, the number of the subjoined Notes may, perhaps, seem excessive; and the minuteness of description which characterizes many of them, may appear unnecessary; but, though this work was not written professedly for the schools, yet the Notes were not composed entirely without a view to the instruction of the young student; and many of them tend to the general elucidation of the various passages in the remaining five plays of Terence," "This Comedy was acted at the Megalesian Games; in the Curule ædilate of Marcus Fulvius and Marcus Glabrio; by the company of Lucius Ambivius Turpio, and Lucius Attilius, of Præneste.-Flaccus, the Freedman of Claudius, composed the Music for equal flutes, right and lefthanded. It is taken from the Greek, and was published during the Consulate of Marcus Claudius Marcellus, and Cneus Sulpicius Galba. Year of Ronie 587; before our Saviour 162; Author's age 27. The striking resemblance which "The Harlot's Progress" of Hogarth, bears to the scene in the first act of The Andrian " has been pointed out by the learned Author of the "Clavis Hogarthiana." 136 Taxidermy: or, The Art of Collecting, Preparing, and Mounting Objects of Natural History. For the Use of Museums and Travellers. With Plates. 12mo. pp. 168. Longman and Co. THIS Treatise, originally published in France, was written to facilitate the means of procuring and preserving skins; and contains a careful description of the proceedings necessary to collect and preserve all the objects of the Animal Kingdom. "We find" (says the Author) "the more pleasure in guiding young Natu ralists in their interesting labours, as our efforts, for the last fifteen years, have already been rewarded. Since the publi cation of the first edition, the number of persons who apply themselves to Taxidermy is singularly increased, not only in Europe, but in all parts of the world; and we have had the satisfaction of ob. serving, that almost all the animals sent to the Museum at Paris, have been prepared according to the methods we have recommended." These methods" are clearly pointed out; and the Volume concludes GENT. MAG. Suppl. XC. PART 1. F with "Additional Instructions for Travellers;" which are thus prefaced, "The preceding Treatise having been written for the use of collectors, superintendents of museums, and artists, as well as travellers, I add the Instructions drawn Roi, at Paris, expressly for the use of the up by the Professors of the Jardin du latter, to whom they are gratuitously presented." 137. Christian Union without the Abuses of Popery; a Letter to the Lord Bishop of St. David's, in Reply to his Lordship's Letter, entitled Popery incapable of Union with a Protestant Church, &c. By Samuel Wix, A. M. F. R. S. pp. 64. THE controversy between the excellent Episcopal Champion and the well-meaning Mr. Wix being, we trust, finished (see pp. 155, 195, 418), we shall not ennui our Readers by further remarks. 138. Cornelii Nepotis de Vitis excellen tium Imperatorum, Editio nova: ad fidem optimorum Codicum accurate castigata; Notis, Chronologia, Calendario, Vocabulario, et Nominum Propriorum Indice illustrata, Studio Alexandri Stewart, 12mo. pp. 398. Whittaker. WE have recently noticed, p. 341. a good edition of this favourite schoolbook, which recalls to our recollection many pleasing ideas of youthful satisfaction in the "Lover of eminent Commanders." Mr. Stewart's is also a neat and useful edition; and we have particularly to commend the Index of proper Names, which is rendered more useful by the geographical, histurical, and theological information which it contains. 139. The Algebraist's Assistant; being a Compendium of Algebra, upon the Plan of Walkingame's Tutor's Assistant; designed for a Question Book for the Use of Schools and Private Study. By James Harris, Teacher of the Mathematics, Walworth. 12mo. pp. 180. Scatcherd and Letterman. In the Prefatory Remarks which are of some length, and well worthy of perusal; the Author observes that, "Care has been taken to work afresh every example which has been borrowed from other works into this, in order to verify its accuracy, and likewise to correct the press. An inaccurate solution," he adds, "in works like the present, may occasion much unnecessary trouble to the student." SELECT SELECT POETRY. suspected, [said, But no marks of violence seen, as was The matter blew over-he's now well respected A Tale founded on Fact, from TRUSLER'S The landlord who keeps it was strongly instructive Proverbs in Verse, written by the Author at the age of 83. MURDER WILL OUT. Proverb. LUCULLUS, on reaching a village, and tir'd, [road, Alights from his horse, at an inn, on the To seek some refreshment, as nature requir'd, And there, till the morning, to take his abode. The day had been sultry-oppres'd were Refresh'd by his meal, yet annoy'd by its Cast out from a grave, now op'ning anew' On this the whole thoughts of our mo- Our Sexton, like Charon, to whom poets grave, The other o'er Styx, as by Virgil is said. Like Shakspeare's grave digger, our dig. ger of graves [with years, Now leans on his spade, being encumb'red Harangues boldly on death, its horrors Aud in this very spot his body was laid." "Good Heav'ns !" exclaimed he, "Now strangely we know, [ing and dull Do things come to pass, by th' unthink Unnoticed! This grave was ne'er open'd till now, [be his skull!" And certain as death, Sir,-this must As Jael of old, in an arduous strife, 'Tween Jabin aud Barak, in Israel's [life, By a nail thro' his temple, took Sisera's (In defiance of war and its general laws,) * cause, Driv'n in by a hammer, as sleeping he Iu hopes it might never be after found out. Absorb'd with the thoughts of so horrid a deed, Resolv'd to his utmost to bring it to light, Lucullus hies back with the skull in grest speed, [from sight. Yet, as prudence directed, conceal'd st 'Till fit opportunity serv'd to impart The tale to his host, as it stated bad been [his heart, When with riveted eyes, that pierced to And saw how his conscience was working within. With such powerful words, be disclos'd it as press'd [with his crime, The mind of this miscreant so home Yet whistles at times, as to banish his_Self-smitten he wept—but the throbs of his outbraves, [fears. Perchance bad the owner of these luckless bones [was then, Been known as well now, as poor Yorick His gibes and his jests would be retail'd in in tones Of sad lamentation again and again. The skull was ta'en up, which the reptile had left[been passed, A nail to its head was observ'd had Enquiries took place. All the sexton way, A FAREWELL TO MY HARP. HARP of my soul, and must I fly From thy entrancing witchery? Will thy lov'd strains no more impart A balm to soothe my throbbing heart? And must I never listen more Dear harp, to thee? Ah! 'was sweet, but now 'tis o'er, Harp of my soul, thy witching lay Fame on wings of azure light, Earthly mortal, follow me, Like the spells of summer eve, Had Hope the charmer left behind, That angel form is gone; Now I am lonely, and the grave Will be a welcome bed of rest; May cheer my rising soul. But ab! on earth no mortal tear, But wild winds whistling drear and lone Will sweep along the dark dark ground; Where wither'd grass just points the mound, Where William sleeps unknown. W. S. WICKENDEN. Versification of the prose part of Satan's Speech in the Christiad of H. KIRKE WHITE. XXXI. YE powers of hell! no coward's is my soul, Of old I proved it. Who the forces led That shook Jehovah's throne above the pole? [dread Who with Ithuriel coped? the thunders Of the Omnipotent? Who, when ye fled, Followed by wrath and flame, who waked ye first From that infernal lake, your burning bed, To fell revenge? Who dared, alone, the worst, [prison burst? And through the void obscure, from out the XXXII. Who brought ye o'er the unfathomable abyss, [reign? To this delightful world, and bade ye Mine was the peril, yours possession, bliss I won-and ye enjoyed the new domain, The thrones that totter now-then who shall stain [would lose My valour, chiefs, with doubt that I Tamely, the power I had such toil to gain? Yon treacherous fiend? what he! shall [but by abuse,The strength of Satan's sword, who breathes XXXIII. he traduce Written after the Battle of Talavera. WELLESLEY! thy country, just to martial fame, [name. "High in the list of heroes" ranks thy Thy deeds, which grateful admiration raise, Claim and receive a gen'rous nation's praise[sway That bold decision which could fortune In the unequal conflict of AssayeThat ardent spirit, that heroic mind, With prudent foresight temper'd and combin'd[stand, That genius, which nor skill nor force withProve thee the glory of thy native land. Before thy prowess, chiefs unknown to HISTORICAL CHRONICLE. PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS, May 30. The Civil List Bill was read the third time. Lord Dacre moved as an amendment, that no part of the surplus sums arising from the Admiralty Droits should be applied for the purposes provided for in the Bill, but that an account should be an. nually laid before Parliament, in order to its disposal. This was seconded by Lord Ellenborough, but opposed by the Earl of Liverpool, and was negatived by 81 to 21. The Bill was then passed. In the Commons, the same day, Mr. H. Sumner disclaimed any wish on the part of the Agriculturists to encroach on the privileges of the other two interests in the country. They did not wish for any extension of the Protecting Duty of 80s. a quarter; but they wished for a Committee to enquire into the ways in which that protection had been evaded. It had been said, that our corn since 1815, had averaged 78s. per quarter, but it was of that they complained; for such was the system of fraud, and falsehoods in taking the averages, that while the markets gave them at 78s. they had in reality never exceeded 72s. The general prayer of the Petitioners was, either for a Committee to enquire into their distress, or to be called to the bar to prove it. They did not pretend to point out the way in which their sufferings were to be alleviated. His motion was, that the several Agricultural Petitions be referred to a Select Committee, to examine and report on them. Mr. Gooch seconded the motion; without some relief, the fariners could not pay the taxations, which, whether just or not, were absolutely necessary. Mr. F. Robinson did not deny that there was agricultural distress; but it did not arise from the last Corn Bill being inoperative, but from the extraordinary circumstances attending, and consequent upon the late war. He had never advocated the last Corn Bill as a positive good, but as a choice of evils: but it gave him great relief to find that the remedy proposed by Mr. Webb Hail was so extravagant as to be intolerable, namely, to impose a permanent duty of 40s. per quarter upon all foreign corn imported. No Government could carry on the affairs of the nation under such a measure. The agriculturists complained that immense quantities of foreign corn had been smuggled in from the Isles of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey. He had enquired into that, and found no truth in it; he was therefore of opinion that this alarm was perfectly groundless. If his Hon. Friend would confine himself to an enquiry into some of the practical effects of the Corn Laws, he should not object; but on account of the Government and the country, he must protest against any alteration of the Law itself. (Hear, hear.) Mr. C. Western entered into a long detail, to prove that the Act of 1815, was no protection to the Agriculturists at all; for it had admitted more foreign corn to be imported than any former measure of this kind. He stated it as a positive truth, that the state of Agriculture was so much depressed, that its produce must diminish. The capital of the farmer was sunk and gone; and without some relief the prosperity of the country must be shaken. Mr. Baring said, the distress of the farmer arose from the inability of the manufacturer to consume his produce, as appeared by the diminished consumption of the town of Birmingham. The Peti. tions presented to the House appeared to have been procured in the same way as those in favour of Universal Suffrage. He could state his conscientious opinion that the farmers were the class of the community that suffered the least. Mr. F. Lewis wished, that the Petition should be referred to a Committee that might set the subject finally at rest. The language of the Petitions rather prayed for an examination of the general principle of policy, than for any immediate rehef; but though he was anxious for enquiry, he should vote against the motion. Lord Milton said it was the load of debt and taxation that pressed on the country. (Hear, hear.) And it would be a delusion to hold out the prospect of relief except by a diminution of that debt.' He felt much regret that he could not vote for the motion, as no good effect could arise from an inquiry so instituted. Mr. Curwen said, that the poors' rates and taxes had increased since the Corn Bill, and that had more than counterbalanced the diminished price of labour. Many of the taxes, he thought, should be thrown into a modified Income-tax. The rent of land had fallen 15 per cent. ; and a Committee should be appointed, not for any particular class, but for the people of England. Mr. |
