JOURNAL OF THE BELLES LETTRES. purpose no fewer than two definitions, one axiom, and five propositions. The object of the author in this communication is to furnish the same proof in a single proposition. For this end he proceeds on the self-evident position, that if the lines do not meet on the side stated in the enunciation of the axiom, they must either be parallel, or they must meet on the other side. He then proves, by a reductio ad absurdum, that they are not parallel; and next, by a more direct demonstration, that they cannot possibly meet on the other side. It follows, therefore, that they meet on that side on which are the angles that are less than two right angles. SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES. small houses. KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON. We had heard in some quarters that the further prosecution of this undertaking was likely to be abandoned. Our regret at the prospect of so unlooked-for a termination to ETRUSCAN VASES. 225 Naples, they have the additional interest of being enriched with inscriptions, which are to SIR,-In a late Number of your Journal I be seen on a great number of them, chiefly in saw a short notice of the discovery of numerous the Greek character. The great Hellenists of Etruscan vases on the estate of the Prince of Europe will have enough to do to illustrate Canino: it has struck me, that you would be them; for there are words amongst them quite glad to give your readers a more detailed and unknown to the learned, which, if they turn out correct account, which I am happy in being to be Greek, will serve to enrich our lexicons able to lay before you. It is very true, that with some precious novelties. As for myself, some dishonest agents had discovered many who am no great scholar, but still have a very beautiful and valuable specimens, and dis- great love for the language of Homer, and posed of them to a learned Prussian, M. Do- quite doat upon its characters as exhibited in row, who repaired in person to Canino to se- the Porsonian type, I looked upon these venercure such matchless treasures. In justice to able letters with more awe and reverence than this eminent archeologist, it must be supposed, the good people of Rome feel on beholding that, in bargaining for these discoveries, and their most sacred relics. A vast number of the removing them from the premises, he doubted proper names inscribed on them are familiar to APRIL 1. Hamilton, Esq., V.P., in the not but that the prince, who was then at a dis-me and to every one. Scenes from the Theban chair. Mr. Kempe exhibited to the Society tance, was privy to the transaction. However, war, and the Iliad and Odyssey, are very comsome highly curious ancient paintings on panel, as such exquisite specimens of art could not mon, and the names of the gods and goddesses, discovered at Hayes, near Bromley in Kent, long remain unknown in a country where so heroes and heroines, are generally inscribed; which had been described by him in a formes many persons devote their studies to its pro- a circumstance which saves much ingenious communication to the Society. A paper was ductions, whether ancient or modern, infor- speculation. The potter and the painter are read, being the substance of a pamphlet pre- mation of this important discovery soon got often indicated by name. We have, served in the British Museum, shewing the abroad, and was not long in reaching the ears ТРЕГОНКОНЕАРХОЕМОЈЕГЕИ dread entertained in the reigns of Elizabeth of the proprietor of the soil. In October and James at the increase of buildings in Lon-1828, the Princess of Canino repaired to this Let the name of this artist, Tlesonkonearcho, don, which, as it was supposed, became a har-estate, and fixed upon the ground which was be added forthwith to the list of the ancient bour for an influx of lewd and disorderly to be the scene of further excavations. So Wedgewoods, for he seems to be the very people; and recommending the appointment of great was the success of the operations which prince of potters. Sometimes the modest im a committee to watch and direct all new build-she superintended, that the prince himself was ings, and to prevent the erection of cottages or soon induced to leave his observatory at Sini- perfect is used; Andocides writes ENOJE ; gaglia (for he was at that time deeply engaged Kosthenes ENOI, which last I give from in certain astronomical studies), and cause ex-its singular orthography. Phitias, a painter, cavations to be made on a much larger scale. subjoins to his name, EAPAOSEN. A hundred workmen were now employed, and in the space of four months, more than two times the final N is omitted, as in No. 572, Pheidipos, the imperfect, EAPAQE. Somethousand articles were discovered, all of them representing the death of Busiris. Epiktetos exquisitely fashioned, and, for the most part, what we have throughout considered a highly forth the warmest expressions of admiration ENCIESEИ, adding N. But the most readorned with paintings, which have drawn writes EAPAOZE, Puthon the potter, useful project, both in a domestic and a from the first artists of the day. Thor-markable thing is a genuine accent, perhaps the national point of view, has induced us to make further inquiry; and it affords us sincere waldsen, the celebrated sculptor, was quite most ancient on record; it is placed over the lost in wonder at the sight of these treasures gratification to be enabled to assure the public, of art: Cammuccini, and his brethren of the penult epsilon of epoiesen-thus, E: it is not that no thought of relinquishing the measure has ever been contemplated. On the contrary, they are all more or less embellished, capi colour and varnish as the entire inscription. A easel, pronounced the paintings, with which accidental, but plainly traced with the same the parties more immediately concerned in d'opera: Dr. Nott, our countryman, formerly great number of the vases are marked with kalos, carrying it into effect, have been, and are, using every exertion to hasten the erection of sub-preceptor to the lamented Princess Char- sometimes repeated three or four times; somethe College, and are diligently engaged in lotte, who, from a residence of many years in times kaloi; sometimes kale: this has not been maturing the internal arrangements, so that Italy, is become a cognoscente of the first order, explained to my satisfaction. In vase, No. 1547, they may take advantage of the very first considered one vase in particular, called the on which there is a representation of a marmoment of its completion, to open both the Cup of Hercules," as a matchless production, riage-procession, in which a young couple, higher and lower departments for the reception and beyond all price. The most eminent an- seated in a chariot, cut a conspicuous figure, of pupils. We understand, indeed, that confident tiquaries were deputed by the Archæological their meaning is significant enough; for the expectations are entertained of opening the Society to inspect these treasures on the part inscription runs Lusipides KAVOS Rodon larter in the course of the ensuing spring, and of the government, who regards their removal KAVE. The vase, No. 1900, inscribed at the former in the succeeding autumn. to other shores with a jealous eye. They have, of course, the refusal of all antiquities found the bottom EXSEKIASENOESE (for in the Roman states, and there offered for so the last word is written), has a very remarksale; but it is whispered, that the price set on able inscription that runs round the interior THE anniversary general meeting of this So- these would more than drain the Papal trea- of its rim, consisting of thirty-three words in a ciety was held on Wednesday last, when the sury. It is reported, that one hundred vases, very bold character, similar to that Egyptian following gentlemen were elected as officers and to be selected by the purchaser, may be had at character which M. Champollion styles demotic. members of the council for the ensuing year :- the rate of one thousand crowns each! The I will give you the first word as nearly as I President, Edward Wright, M.D.; Vice-Pre-prince has resolved, it seems, that no price shall can imitate it. sidents, Joseph Moore, M.D., David Pollock, tempt him to part with fifty of the finest speciEsq. F.R.S., Robert Maugham, Esq., H. B. mens, which are to form his small but unriChurchill, Esq.; Treasurer, John Elliotson, valled collection: The King of Naples was one M.D. F.R.S.; Secretary, John Bell Sedgwick, of the distinguished individuals who visited the It would be endless, were I to state the inEsq.; Librarian, Tarver Richard Fearnside, Palazzo Gabrielli, where the vases are depo- teresting speculations to which these curious disEsq. Curator, Henry P. L. Drew, Esq.; sited: as his large collection has been thrown coveries have given birth. There seems a pretty Members of the Council, John Epps, M.D., into the shade by the superior beauty of these general idea, that the opinion, long since enterEdward Lance, Esq., George Taylor, junior, specimens, it is said, that his majesty has signi- tained by many learned men, that their beEsq., Henry Belmes, Esq., Thomas Alcock, fied a wish to treat for some of them, in order loved Italy cultivated the fine arts in great Esq., Chas. Aug. Tulk, Esq., F.R.S. F.S.A., still further to ennoble his collection. It is perfection at a time when Greece was semiJames Sedgwick, Esq., Sir James Gardiner, agreed on all sides, that no discovery, since barbarous, is now fully confirmed. These Bart., John Morris Bennett, Esq., John Gray, Pompeii and Herculaneum were disclosed to vases are ascribed to an age anterior to the Esq., Frederick Debell Bennett, Esq., George the view of us moderns, has caused such a sen- foundation of Rome, not long after the Trojan Rudall, Esq. sation. Superior in every respect to those at war, the actions of which are here represented, LONDON PHRENOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 66 1 varying in many particulars from Homer's | VIOLONOTEI This discovery, in the minds of most men, has fixed the position of this ancient city, and established the fact of the great antiquity of the vases, and the claim which Italy puts forth to priority in the fine arts, as compared with Greece. "An No. 246. Infant Visions. Miss Dagley.Pleasingly executed, and very interesting; as indeed what work is not, in which infancy forms a conspicuous feature. No. 143. Interior of a Polish Synagogue, at work Mr. Kidd has been no less successful in account of them. They are all supposed to the moment when the Manuscript of the Law is provoking a smile, than in the former Mr. have been found on the site of Vitulonia, a elevated, after the portion for the day has been Tennant was in raising a sigh. The ludicrous city, according to Pliny, destroyed before the read to the congregation. S. A. Hart. A very energy of his principal figure, the delight of foundation of Rome: many striking circum-fine picture, by a young painter of the Jewish one of the audience, the awe of another, and the stances go to confirm this idea. Although the persuasion. It is a fortunate circumstance, irate expression of the critic with the cane, site was unknown, still it was certain that this when an artist contemplates any remarkable who is slily stealing in, for the purpose, no capital of ancient Etruria was situated a short combination of colour, or any powerful effect doubt, of taking an active part in the perform. way inland from that part of the coast where of chiaroscuro, that he does not waste his ge-ance, combine in producing a very humorous the minerals of Elba were landed, and that it nius on gross or unworthy matters-an error of effect. was celebrated for its warm baths. Now, the iron frequent occurrence in the works of some of the No. 48. The first Offence. E. Prentis.of Elba continues to be landed on this coast, and best masters of the Flemish school,-but that, "What dire events from trivial causes spring!" founderies are still at work on the very spot: as in the present instance, he selects a subject We quote the line appended to the performthe baths are also in use, having been restored of exalted character and interest. We congra- ance; but we are sure, that if the artist had by the Prince of Canino about twenty years tulate Mr. Hart on his success; and we have consulted any country squire, interested in the ago: but in further confirmation of this idea, no doubt that we shall have frequent cause to preservation of game, he would have declared a vase was discovered, on the 22d of April, speak of his future labours with praise. that he did not consider poaching "a trifle." 1829, in a vault twenty palms deep, which No. 142. Girl looking from a Window. Mr. Prentis's picture is, however, a very just bears this remarkable inscription, of which I F. Y. Hurlstone.-Little promise as there is in and a very feeling appeal both to humanity and give you an accurate copy: the title, Mr. Hurlstone's performance, whether to policy; and involves a question of a very as regards the expression, which is pleasing, or serious nature, on which it is probable the the effect, which is singular and spirited, does legislature will one day pronounce an opinion him high credit. different from that which it has hitherto mainNo. 215. The Rat-catcher. C. Hancock.-tained. In this affecting representation, the We can see no reason why this species of quiet and submissive character of the offender amusement should not rank among field sports; is well contrasted by the brutal triumph and since few pleasures of that kind appear to ex- villanous countenances of those who are dragcite more interest in the pursuit, or to give a ging him from his home, and his weeping and more vivid expression both to man and to beast. imploring family. The invalid boy is an inBesides these vases, a vast number of gold In addition to the animation which Mr. Han- cident full of pathos. ornaments were found, consisting of necklaces, cock has imparted to his subject, he has treated ear-rings, brooches, clasps for girdles, bracelets, it with admirable technical skill. rings; fifty of which number have engraved No. 160. A Field-day. R. Farrier.. stones: they are of the purest gold, and some other, and another, and another; and," we of them of the finest workmanship. These are bound to add, "the last work's as welcome Among other distinguished portraits which articles, from their beauty, novelty of form, as the former." This, we believe, is the fourth this room contains, No. 92, The late Mr. Park, and high antiquity, have excited the greatest of a series of entertaining pictures of boy-sol- and No. 101, The late Sir F. Bourgeois, both possible interest. A large selection from them diers, from the pencil of Mr. Farrier. We are by Sir W. Beechey, are among the most athas been brought to this country. On their especially pleased with the gallant cavalier who tractive, both from the skill of their execution, transit they were shewn to several distin- is giving the word "halt!" while the fork and their striking resemblance to the wellguished individuals at Paris. M. Champollion, with which he has armed his heel, for lack of a known originals. Nor must we omit to state, the brother of the celebrated Egyptian scholar spur, seems on the point of entering the side of that besides those which we have already menand traveller, examined them with great in his human charger. The veteran who is watch-tioned, there are several very admirable porterest, and pronounced them to be the most ing the youthful mimicry of what was once the traits by Messrs. Lonsdale, Howell, Bradley, valuable antiquities in gold he had ever seen. serious business of his life, and in whose mind Barber, Faulkner, Meyer, Middleton, Mrs. But I had forgotten to advert to one of the most it evidently excites a train of interesting recol- Pearson, &c. striking-it is a wreath of bay, in thin gold lections, is a very happy introduction. leaf, which is supposed to have encircled some No. 201. The Sportsman. J. Inskipp.royal head, as the vaults in which these gold ornaments were found are imagined to have contained the ashes of the kings of the country; all the vases here discovered being of finer workmanship. The articles in bronze are also numerous- -spear-heads, greaves, a shield, and a variety of utensils for domestic purposes; a number of small statues, sphinxes, fawns; one of the latter Thorwaldsen considered the most perfect work he had ever seen. I must not omit mentioning two fluted rods of bronze, about five feet high, on a pedestal of the same metal, nant. There are few actions which surpass in which are surmounted with an exact repre- daring, and none which equal in generosity, sentation of the famous group on Monte Ca- those, one of which the skill of Mr. Tennant has vallo; which interesting fact proves that this here so ably displayed. They ought to find a subject was a favourite one in the remotest ages. Should further discoveries of any interest be made, (for the excavations are still going on,) I shall take the earliest opportunity of transmitting an account of them. Yours, &c. No. 107. Gipsies removing their Tents. Sir W. Beechey, R.A.-We have frequently had occasion to remark the ability and taste with which Sir William introduces rich and varied landscape into the backgrounds of his portraits; and we are much gratified by this exclusive specimen of his powers in the representation of rustic scenery. The picturesque in composition unites in it with the harmonious in colouring, in a manner highly fascinating. NORTH ROOM. Varying only in his subjects, Mr. Inskipp ex- place in the pictured records of our naval achievements, by the side of the deeds of valour of another description, which have rendered the annals of England for ever glorious. As a work of art, this performance does great credit to the artist. The demons of the storm seem to ride the clouds, and the destructive billows to roll at their bidding; while the spirit and energy of the gallant human beings who, with: EXHIBITION OF THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH noble self-devotion, are preparing to encounter them, are no less vigorously designed and exe FINE ARTS. C. S. T. ARTISTS, SUFFOLK STREET. No. 319. Delights of Summer. J. W. Wright. A gay group of youthful persons, male and female, in the picturesque costume of other climes or times, reposing under umbra No. 75. From the Grounds of Lord Yar-cuted. borough, Isle of Wight. W. R. Earl.-Whe- No. 175. Stage-struck Hero. W. Kidd.geous foliage of luxuriant growth, and rether considered as a local view, or as a com- As the farce often follows the tragedy, and the creating themselves with the concord of sweet position, Mr. Earl has, in the execution of this sublime is succeeded by the ridiculous, so we sounds, forms the basis of this pleasing perfine picture, exhibited some of the highest pass from the wreck and the rescue to the formance. The composition partakes of much qualities of landscape art. would-be wearer of the buskin. In the latter of what has before appeared; but the judg ment and skill evinced in the execution of the NEW PUBLICATIONS. ton Church, from the Bridge," and "Oreston curious fact is stated with reference to the THIS portrait in mezzotint is a very charac- the margin of the sea, a mass or module of It is a sunny hour of play, And this is Love, as wise men say.' Tell me, what's Love?' said Youth once more, Repentance! Repentance! And this is Love,-when love is o'er.' Tell me, what's Love?' said Youth again, Repentance! Repentance! This, this is Love-sweet Youth, beware.' Youth laughing went with Love away. Tam o'Shanter and Souter Johnny. Words by C. Butler; Music arranged by Mr. Smith, and accompanied by Burns' Poem of Tam o' Shanter. Willis and Co. SKETCHES OF SOCIETY. LADY BYRON'S REMARKS, &c. THIS subject continues to be discussed in almost every society, and a new fillip has been SUNG by Braham in one of his best styles, for Views illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic given to it by a determined attack upon Mr. he has many; and from the noblest music of Moore and his biography, by Mr. T. Camp- Handel to the convivial song like this, he can THE merits of Mr. Pugin's Examples of Gothic bell, as a friend to Lady Byron, in the New throw his magic power into them all. No Architecture, with respect both to scientific Monthly Magazine. In this article Mr. Camp-wonder, therefore, that this Tam o'Shanter details and to tasteful execution, are well bell distinctly accuses Lord Byron of some dark should have become popular, like its glorious known. The present publication is an ex- crime, and charges Mr. Moore with screening illustrator, the statues which have done so archetype by Burns, and, like its remarkable ceedingly pleasing illustration of that work. his hero, by disparaging his exemplary lady Architecture. Part I. The song We This first part consists (besides the cover and and her relatives. Having perused this demi-much honour to untutored art. title) of ten views, drawn from nature, and on official paper too late for adequate remarks in itself is playful, and remonstrates against genstone, by Mr. Joseph Nash, pupil to Mr. Pugin. this No. of the Literary Gazette, we shall ab-tlemen remaining too long in the dining-room The subjects selected are from Oxburgh Hall, stain from offering any-for indeed the matter after the ladies have retired-of course it will, Norfolk Wolterton Manor House, East Bar is too serious and indelicate, not to say dis- and ought to be patronised wherever high sham, Norfolk; Eltham Palace, Kent; and gusting, to be treated of hastily. fashion has not banished enjoyment. the Episcopal Palace, at Croydon, Surrey. With regard to our share in bringing on the wish Braham would teach the Cockney popu They possess enough of accuracy to satisfy the discussion by publishing the "Remarks," we architect, and, at the same time, enough of are happy to find ourselves fully justified by all freedom and of picturesque effect to please the parties concerned, and thanked by the pub- A LIGHT French air, with more of sweetness the general amateur. The introduction of lic. What we did might be compared to a and simplicity than is usual even in the best figures in the costume of former times is very gentleman in a crowd pressing, perhaps, too of its kind. It is a pretty romance, and just appropriate; and produces a harmony of sen- closely upon another individual, but being in-what a romance should be. timent, the absence of which we have fre- stantly excused by the circumstances of the lation to relish this bonne bouche. Quand on est deur. Birchall. quently felt in looking at delineations of an- case: the conduct of those who pirated our O deem not that I love her less! Words by cient and half-dilapidated buildings, embel- account, resembled that of a gang of thieves T. H. Bayly, Esq. Mori and Lavenu. lished with ladies and gentlemen, who appear taking advantage of such circumstances to pick to have dressed from the plates in the last number of La Belle Assemblée. a pocket. MUSIC. NEW PUBLICATIONS. So pretty an air, that it would be a musical and moral offence to find fault with it. If not one of Mr. Bayly's best, it is certainly one of his most pleasing songs. DRAMA. KING'S THEATRE. Panorama of the Maine, and of the adjacent Country from Mayence to Frankfort; designed from nature by F. W. Delkeskamp ; Legendary Ballads by T. Moore, Esq. Arranged engraved by John Clark. S. Leigh. UNLIKE in that respect the Panorama of the &c. by H. R. Bishop. J. Power. Thames from London to Richmond, recently THIS publication has several claims to fa- THE Matilde di Shabran e Corradino, as published by Mr. Leigh, the Panorama of the vourable notice-the poetry is by Moore; the amended by Rossini at Paris, was produced at Maine is a bird's-eye view, representing the music select, with one addition by Bishop and this theatre on Saturday night, to a very crowdmeanderings of the river, and the roads, woods, another by Mrs. Robert Arkwright; and the ed and fashionable audience. The opera was houses, towns, &c. within a certain distance of drawings, which illustrate the legends, by a originally brought out at Rome; and there is its banks. To the traveller in Germany who fair and young amateur. Of the twelve ballads an anecdote connected with its first representastems the current of the Maine, for the in the volume, we may say that they are all tion in that capital highly characteristic of the Rossini had repeatedly propurpose of visiting the celebrated city of extremely graceful and pleasing; some, indeed, great maestro. Frankfort, it will be very useful; as will also possessing higher powers of attraction than mised the Roman manager that he would comthe descriptive notices which accompany it, others, but each, in turn, charming the fancy pose an opera purposely for the theatre of the and which are concluded by a detailed account or rivetting the feelings. The "Leaf and the eternal city;" but his promises were so often of Frankfort. Views of Hochst, Hochheim, Fountain," (previously published in the Apollo's broken, that it was pretty generally suspected and Frankfort, add to the interest of the Gift,) is a very light and pretty air: "Youth he never intended to keep them. At length publication. and Age," (Mrs. R. Arkwright's contribution) the master appeared with his promised prodoes infinite credit to that lady's taste, and is duction. The representation of his opera was Fisher's Views in Devonshire and Cornwall, well worthy of the composer of the beautiful duly announced. The house was crowded; the from original Drawings by T. Allom and legend, "The Brave Roland:" "The Magic Romans having predetermined, in revenge for W. H. Bartlett; with Descriptive Accounts, Mirror" is also prominent in our good opinion, being so often disappointed, to punish the comforming brief County Histories, by J. Britton as is the sweet "Pilgrim," and the perfect poser by hooting his composition throughout. and E. W. Brayley, Esqs. Part II. Fisher romaunt of "The high-born Ladye." Having The overture (which, by the by, is very spirited) thus characterised the music, we have but to was barely concluded, ere Rossini was assailed THIS second part is exclusively devoted to De- give a sample of the poetry; and we cannot do by hisses in every direction. He rose from his vonshire, and contains a number of beautiful better than take the playful lines, " Youth and seat in the orchestra, and, gravely placing his views. We were especially struck with the Age," to which we have alluded. hand on his heart, bowed several times to the "Interior of St. Andrew's Church, Plymouth," audience. The vocal performance proceeded; but, though the singers were occasionally and Son. Shaugh Bridge, Bickleigh Vale," "Tiver "Tell me, what's Love?" said Youth, one day, applauded, disapprobation fell thick and threefold | to details which always renders an oratorio 66 ADELPHI: ASTRONOMICAL LECTURES. Such is the spell the actress must divide He is your own-and, like yourselves, may claim VARIETIES. Banks; United States.-By an official statement, it appears that at the beginning of the LAST evening Mr. Adams delivered his con- year 1829 there were in the state of Pennsylcluding lecture on astronomy (a very interest-vania, possessing a population of 1,200,000 ing and instructive one) at Willis's Rooms, souls, no fewer than twenty-nine banks, with a to an attentive and respectable auditory; and nominal capital of 2,300,000l., and a circulation to-night the Adelphi concluding its spirited ele- in paper of 1,392,000, and in specie of phantine and prosperous season, we are well pleased to find that Mr. Adams is to resume his course at that convenient theatre. MRS. HENRY SIDDONS. 390,000. In the same state there was, during the four years 1825-1828, an average of 6,593 children annually educated at the public charge, and at a yearly expense of 4,830. The total sum expended by Pennsylvania on public education for the year 1828 was 60007. Dr. Waugh. We insert the following characteristic letter, as a pleasing illustration of the review in our last Number, and of its amiable, sensible, and pious writer : Copy of a Letter from the Rev. Alexander Waugh to Alexander B, on his going to Newfoundland. My dear Alex.-Set the Lord always before you. Read a portion of God's blessed word every morning and evening alone in your Watch over the movements of your cabin. Of the performers in general we are happy to speak in terms of praise. Donzelli looked and acted his part admirably, but the role is evidently too high for his voice. Mdlle. Specchi seldom affords the critic an opportunity to indulge in the language of eulogium; though WE observe, from the Edinburgh journals, it is only justice to say, that in this opera she that this accomplished actress and admirable acquits herself in a manner which bespeaks private character has taken her farewell of the something of promise. Her duet, (( No, Mastage, delivering on the occasion a fine address, tilde, non morrai," with Mdlle. Blasis, was written by Sir Walter Scott. We remember given in a style which would have done credit her well, in all the charms of youth, beauty, to an artiste of greater pretensions. Of Blasis's intelligence, and natural simplicity, when she performance of the truly trying and difficult first adorned the London boards: since then part of Matilde, we can only say that, in Italy, she has nobly upheld the honours of the Drama her singing in the quintettes commencing in the Scottish capital by perfomances in the Questa é la dea," &c. (in the first act), and foremost walks of the comic Muse, and in parts "E palese il tradimento" (in the second), to- of tenderness and pathos, as well as of spirit gether with her unrivalled execution of her last and gaiety. She retires in the meridian of her own heart, and check the first risings of evil song, "Ami alfin e chi non ama," would have desires. In the company of the ungodly, let brought down the house. But, as we remarked powers and life—before her brilliant fame is prudence and firmness, modesty and resolution, on a former occasion, merit will find its level. dimmed by the slightest shadow. Need we mark your demeanour. Live near to God in Last year, when the Sontag and Malibran say that the theatre was crowded, and the ap- prayer, in holy meditation. By an accommomania was raging in a violent degree, we had plause enthusiastic ?-it would have been a the temerity, in opposition to the whole metro- Mrs. H. Siddons was much agitated through disgrace to Scotland had it been otherwise. politan press, to pronounce Mdlle. Blasis an out the play (the Provoked Husband); and actress of extraordinary versatility of talent; her Lady Townley towards its close shewed and now we have the satisfaction to perceive the feeling to be increased so much, that on that, with hardly an exception, the London being led forward by Mr. Murray to speak the journals are no longer blind to her merits, but, address, she nearly fainted on the stage. Havon the contrary, are loud in her praise. The same opera was repeated on Tuesday, yet, in ing rallied, the lines which we subjoin were spite of our opinion of it, with little effect; and, triumphant, the audience simultaneously rising most effectively delivered; and the exit was as we cannot suppose ourselves wrong, we must and testifying their sentiments by shouts and fancy the audience were touched by the change the waving of handkerchiefs. of the weather into apathy. ORATORIOS. ON Wednesday Mr. Hawes delighted a house so well and so respectably filled as to be almost worthy of the occasion, by the performance of the Messiah, not only excellently in its leading features, but with that masterly attention "The curtain drops-the mimic scene is past- yourself in all things to your superiors, by dating disposition in all things lawful, turn every acquaintance into a friend. Approve readiness to obey, and fidelity to your trust. I commend you to the care of Heaven, in hopes of seeing you in health on your return. I remain, my dear Alex., most affectionately A. WAUGH. yours, February last to the Society of Agriculture, on Hilaire presented a paper read by him in Paris Academy of Sciences.--M. Jaume St. the soils more or less adapted to the spontaneous production of vegetables. After a careful analysation of specimens taken from the Bois de Meudon, the Plain des Sablons, the Bois de Boulogne, &c., he had come to the conclusion, that all the soils were composed of silex, magnesia, chalk, &c., in various proportions, in addition to a vegeto-animal matter, more or less abundant as the soils are more LITERARY NOVELTIES. cated, by permission, to the Archbishop of Canterbury, The ADVERTISEMENTS Connected with Literature and the Arts. BRITISH INSTITUTION, PALL The Gallery for the Exhibition and Sale of the Works of Admion 18-Catalogue 18. WILLIAM BARNARD, Keeper. for the Sale of the Works living British Admission, 18.-Catalogue, 18. R. B. DAVIS, Secretary. or less adapted to the production of plants; 2dly, that plants growing on soils, the constituent parts and relative proportions of which are most favourable to their own particular Messrs. Colburn and Bentley are about to publish, dedinature, do not exhaust the ground; and lastly, that a course of observations on the various Illustrations of the Exodus; consisting of Six Views from species of plants which grow spontaneously, Arabia Petræa, in the Year 1828. By W. H. Newnham, in the Evening. Drawings taken on the Spot, during a Journey through British Artists is open Daily, from Ten in the Morning till Five and perpetuate themselves on certain soils, Esq., and engraved on stone by J. D. Harding. with a chemical analysis of those soils, would scenes portrayed are those in which the principal events recorded in Exodus occurred. The Scriptural passages be attended with great practical utility to the thus illustrated are to be given on a page of letter-press, SOCIETY of BRITISH ARTISTS. The science of agriculture. facing each plate, together with remarks, notes, &c. exElection. General Count Philip de Segur planatory of the present state of the country and its in- Artists, in Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, is now open to the habitants.-Proposals for publishing the Wycliffite Ver- Public, from Nine till Six. was elected to the place in the Academy vacant sions of the Old Testament are circulated, under the by the death of the Duke de Levis, by thirty-sanction of the Royal Society of Literature. The editors one votes out of thirty-two; and M. Bussy to scholars, and connected with the British Museum: so are the Rev. J. Forshall and Mr. Madden, both eminent that of Professor to the School of Medicine. PAINTED WINDOW. A Magnificent that we may expect a work of great interest both to EnPainted Window, painted in Enamel, of the Tournament Medals. At the sitting of the Geographical glish philology and the Protestant religion from their of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, painted by T. Wilmshurst, from hands.-The Author of Rome in the Nineteenth Cen-an original Sketch by Mr. R. T. Bone, will be opened for ExhibiSociety of Paris on the 5th ult., a letter was read tury, and of Continental Adventures, is said to be pre- tion on Monday, April 5th, at No. 15, Oxford Street. Size of the Window, 24 Feet by 18 Feet. Contains more than 100 Figures, from M. Caillié, presenting a copy of his Tra- paring a new work.-By Mr. Ferrari, one of the oldest including upwards of 40 Portraits, with the strictest Attention ta vels in Central Africa, and expressing a hope of his Life, and Anecdotes of his Musical Contempomusical professors in London, we are promised Memoirs Costume. that they would be viewed with favour by the raries. Mr. Ferrari was the intimate friend of Paiesiello Society. A gold medal of 500fr. value was and Haydn, the preceptor of the unfortunate Marie Ansubsequently voted to this gentleman; and toinette, and of Madame Catalani. another to the widow of the enterprising and unfortunate Major Laing, his precursor in that arduous field of discovery. Honourable mention was also made of the exertions of Captain d'Urville. Percussion Cannon. It seems unknown in England that percussion locks were introduced into the artillery of the Austrian marine two years ago, on board of the Guerriera frigate and Ussaro brig: and the success which has attended the experiment has determined the government of Austria to employ these locks generally throughout their marine artillery. American Protestant Missionary Society. This Society in 1829 printed 172,000 copies of the Bible in the Chacta language, an equal number in that of the Senecas, and 175,000 in The Phoenix, a Cherokee journal, Cherokee. edited by a native (and fully described in our last year's Literary Gazettes) who has invented written characters for his language, announces that a Temperance Society has been formed at New Echota, the Cherokee capital. French Universal Statistic Society.-At the sitting, on the 25th ult., 156 new members were enrolled, and a great number of works, charts, &c., were presented to the Society. A committee of twenty members was nominated to decide on the subjects of the prize essays, and the value of the prizes to be given by the Society, &c. &c. The Dukes of Orleans and Chartres sent letters of excuse, regretting their being unable to attend. Horses in France. . LIST OF NEW BOOKS. Admittance, 14.-Description, 6d. EDINBURGH REVIEW. Advertise of sending their Advertisements and Bills early, as they are placed ments, Notices, &c. to be inserted in the General Advertising Sheet of No. 101 of the Edinburgh Review, which will be Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopædia, Vol. V. Kater and Lard-published in April, are requested to be sent to Longman and Co. ner's Mechanics, fep. 68. bds.-Travers' Venereal Affec- Paternoster Row, by Saturday the 10th; and Prospectuses, Catations, 8vo. 3s. bds.-Cooper on the Testis, royal 4to. India logues, Bills, &c. to be stitched in the Number, not later than plain, 11. 11s. 6d.; coloured, 31. 3s. bds.-Bell on the Ner- the 17th of April. Advertisers will perceive the great advantage vous System, 4to. 14. 168. bds.-Hoole's Mission to India, in the exact order they are received by the Publishers. 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Published by J. Power, 34, Strand. of a Plan for affording Relief to the Pauper Labouring Great attention is still paid to the breed of horses in France, and wellbred animals fetch twenty to thirty per cent more than in London. Horses for ordinary use, however, are cheaper than in this country. On the last market-day in Paris, small draft horses for coaches, diligences, &c. averaged from 147. to 187. each; riding-horses 25%. to 30% each; and ponies (being fashionable) 147. Mathematics. The Journal of Odessa, in a letter from Mr. Mayouroff, claims the discovery in mathematics, after the research of twenty-one years, of a very easy method of solving equations of all degrees, and of proving **The accumulation of new works upon our table, the method in every case. He has solved and the continual influx of others, put it out of our equations of the eleventh degree, and entertains power to insert so rapidly as we wish the reviews we have to 167. no doubt that his method is applicable to all possible degrees. In equations of the fifth and sixth degree, which could not be solved by any method, he has not only obtained the roots of whole quantities, but even when these equations are composed of fractional roots, he has found the real value in a few minutes. due bounds! in tions of genius. We intend, however, to take these up ERRATUM. In the Celestial Phenomena for April, object of the publication is effectually to supply a desiexpressly for Families, that shall be more general in its character deratum in periodical literature-the want of a Journal intended than Magazines that are exclusively religious, and more solid and beneficial than those that are merely literary. Contents of the Number for April: London Westley and Davis, Stationers' Hall Court; and some very interesting particulars respecting the THE ASIATIC JOURNAL for April of |