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Dr. J. LATHAM observes, "In the Minor Correspondence for June, part i. p. 482, a description is given of a gold medal of Queen Anne, with a reverse of Britannia, with her shield and spear, repulsing two sea monsters; one of which has in the hand lifted up, a fragment of a rock; in the other a large club, with the motto "Vicem gerit illa Tonantis." And in p. 290, it is stated, that one of these is in the possession of Clement Winstanley, esq. of Braunston Hall, Leicestershire. I beg leave to inform you, that I have in my collection a most complete and perfect medal, in silver, which I judge to have been struck from the same die, but the reverse does not correspond with the description above given, although probably meant for the same. On the reverse, in mine, is Minerva standing on a rock, with her shield, bearing Medusa's head in her left hand; the right lifted up the action of striking, and grasping a triple thunderbolt. Opposed to her, in an half reclining posture, a monster, representing a man with two heads, and Janus like, looking different ways. This figure is furnished with four arms, two on each side; the upper one, on the right, holds a club in the action of striking; the under a stone, or piece of a rock. The other two arms, on the left, are charged with the same kind of weapons; but the upper one has the stone, and the under the club. From the waist downwards, the parts are scaly, like a fish, and from them issue several long snakes, with open mouths, and arrow-pointed tongues; from the thigh three, from the knee one, and from the foot four; eight in all. The motto and exergue as in the gold one above mentioned."

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her life-time. The children of Israel were still allowed a plurality of wives, but not to have two sisters at the same time." G. L. says, "In your Magazine for May 1815, p. 395, is a letter dated Stoneleigh, containing an interesting account of the last moments of the patriot Hampden, bearing the title of A true and faithfull Narrative of the Death of Master Hambden, who was mortally wounded at Challgrove Fight, Ann. Dom. 1643, and on the 18th day of June,' purporting to have been copied from a MS. many years in possession of the family of the writer. Being myself engaged in a literary work, in which it is extremely desirable to afford the most authentic account of the patriot which can be obtained, and the statement in the paper alluded to being greatly at variance with the current and commonly believed history of the event described, I shall feel obliged if your Correspondent will mention (either through your publication or by letter) the authority upon which that narrative rests: and such further particulars respecting it as may enable me to remove the doubts entertained respecting the place where Hampden really died."

"E. B. S. will be obliged by being informed whether the first wife of Sir James Hobart, knt. Attorney-general to Henry VII. and who subsequently married Margaret daughter of Peter Nauntor, esq. and relict of John Dorward, esq. was Dorothy daughter of Sir John Glemham of Suffolk, or whether Sir James had a third wife, who, according to Blomefield in the History of Norfolk, was sister of John Lyhert or Hart, kinsman of Lyhert Bishop of Norwich? In what years did Sir James Hobart and his wives die?"

A Warwickshire Incumbent requests particulars of "Marshall's Charity," the intention of which he understands is to augment small livings.

C. H. W. observes: "The Red Book for 1827, in the Table of Precedence, assigns rank to the elder sons of the younger sons of Peers, but gives no place to the elder sons of the elder sons of Peers. How is this anomaly to be accounted for? Query, have the grand-children of Peers really any precedence?"

LO. G. does not seem to be aware that the most important of his suggestions is already adopted, that of each parish transmitting attested copies of the Registers of Births, Marriages, &c. to the proper Ecclesiastical authorities. The Bishops, also, are accustomed to call on their parish Priests for copies of their terriers, moduses, &c.

Errata. P. 100, b. 12 from bottom, read 1866; p. 103, a. 29, for Cowley read Croly; p. 271, b. 28, for 1820 read 1824; p. 375, b. 44, for brass read" Statue of copper richly gilt," There is no statue of Edward the First in existence.

IT is the boast of England that no other nation has made such rapid progress in Literature, Science, and Art. Within the last few years the improvements in every department of knowledge have indeed been astonish ing, and they have doubtless contributed very materially to the honour and the advantage of the country, in her political and commercial intercourse with other States. Such are the beneficial results of living under a free Government, established upon the basis of genuine independence, raised and fostered by Christian humanity, guarded by national union, and conducted upon principles of enlightened policy. Every encouragement is given to individual discoveries that may lead to the general good-the public establishments connected with the Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, are liberally supported—and a truly patriotic spirit unites the King, the Government, and the people, in promoting the universal extension of intellectual improvement.

The great source from whence flow the thousand streams of knowledge, is undoubtedly that mighty engine the press; and it is only where this powerful vehicle of communication is unshackled by narrow-minded restrictions that a people can eyer attain the exalted character of mental superiority. This, however, is the glorious privilege of England; and to this may be imputed the high position in which she stands. From these general observations we pass on to offer a few remarks upon the improvement of taste in Literature and the Arts.

When we compare the numerous Publications of the present day with those that issued from the press but a few years ago, it is impossible not to observe that the former are very superior to the latter in the style of print

ing and letely chon. The public taste is completely changed. The readers of strictly literary works have not only increased in numbers to an amazing extent, but they have imbibed that spirit of refinement which is perhaps inseparable from intellectual cultivation. It is therefore expected that even the external appearance of a work

its paper, its printing, and its graphic illustrations, shall correspond with the general improvement of the times; and every respectable publisher acknowledges and feels not only the policy and advantage, but the absolute necessity of suiting his productions to the reigning taste. Hence has arisen a spirited but laudable and friendly course of periodical rivalry among some of the most tasteful editors and booksellers in the metropolis. At the head of these we may, without impropriety, place the name of Ackermann-for with him the interesting race commenced. Five years ago that liberal encourager of the Fine Arts published a beautiful little volume, adapted for presentation as a Christmas or New Year's Gift, under the attractive title of Forget me not. It was the first attempt to rival the numerous and elegant publications of the Continent designed as tokens of remembrance, friendship, or affection, at that season which antient custom has consecrated to the interchange of such memorials. The work was rapidly sold, and more than satisfied the highest expectations of its projector. It has been annually continued, and every year has increased its popularity. The volume for the present season is a treasury of literary gems, both in prose and verse; a collection that reflects much credit even upon the eminent authors (both male and female) from whose elegant communications it is formed: ́ the variety of subjects, and the pleasing mixture of prose and verse, of tale

and song, each superior in its class, and the beautiful illustrations by which they are accompanied, combine to render the charming little volume a most delightful remembrancer of friendship or of love.

The example and the success of Mr. Ackermann soon brought competitors to the field. The Literary Souvenir started into public notice under the editorial management of that very pleasing writer Mr. Alaric A. Watts. This second star in the new hemisphere of taste broke forth in such a pure style of brilliance as rather increased than diminished that of its sparkling predecessor. It was a glorious rivalry of elegance-each took its appropriate station in the first rank of patronage, and each has been annually supported on the highest eminence of public favour. "The Literary Souvenir" for the present season is highly creditable to the Editor, and to the able artists who have produced the beautiful illustrations for this fascinating little annual visitor. Were we asked which of the two works we have mentioned is entitled to preference-which is the most appropriate for presentation-we should hesitate in our judgment, and answer, "Offer one for each handthey are equally worthy-there is no distinction but in the names."

Perhaps there cannot be a better proof of the universal applause with which the public received these interesting specimens of Literature and her sister Art, than the fact, that they were immediately followed by three very spirited rivals in one season:Friendship's Offering entered the field in a style worthy of the honourable path to which it aspired-it has kept its ground year after year-and, although it has never fallen behind its fairest competitors, the volume which has just issued from the press evinces considerable improvement; and it is but justice to confess that its superlative elegance is entitled to the liberal patronage of the public. The Amulet stands next on the splendid list. Its contents are professedly adapted for the more serious portion of the community, although we see no great reason for the distinction-as not one of these works contain a single paragraph in the least degree calculated to offend the strictest virtue, morality, or religion. Candour, however, must admit that the beautiful "Amulet" well deserves a distinguish

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ed rank in the cabinet of taste. in the rival trio to which we have alluded, comes The Pledge of Friendship, which deviates from its typogra phical brethren by a trifling difference in price: it is nevertheless in every way worthy of the best encouragement. Hitherto it had gleaned its contents chiefly by the most judicious selections from published productions of genius, but in the present season it appears before the public with higher claims to patronage. Its pages are enriched by excellent original compositions from the pens of living authors of eminence; and it is well adapted, in every respect, for the purpose intended -an elegant" Pledge of Friendship,"

Having thus endeavoured to do equal justice to the five established "Annuals," we have now to speak of two new candidates for public favour. The present season is their first appearance. The Bijou is indeed a gem of the first water! We cannot be surprised at this, when we see that it bears the name of Pickering a name that deserves to be recorded in the annals of Literary taste. All his publications are remarkable for their elegance, and he has reprinted, in a beautiful manner, some of the most valuable productions of British genius. Pickering is a modern Elzevir. As might reasonably be expected, therefore, "The Bijou" is really a literary jewel fraught with sterling beauty, in its compositions, its graphic illustrations, and its style of typography. It contains also a novelty which it is naturally expected will attract peculiar attention-a fine engraving from Wilkie's picture of Sir Walter Scott and his family, accompanied by an original Letter from the ac complished Baronet, explanatory of the subject.-The other new appearance of the season is The Keepsake. As, however, seeing only is believing, the present writer cannot speak of its merits but from report. It has not made its actual debut before the public at the period of " this present writing." If the announcement of its projectors be not an embellishment of the most glaring exaggeration, it will burst forth in all the golden beauty of magnificence, forming in itself a constellation so splendidly clothed in radiance as to eclipse all the minor stars-thus compelling its predecessors to "hide their diminished heads." We long to behold such a lovely production.