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Antiquities.

THE EARLEDOME OF CHESTER. (From Doderidge's English Lawyer.)

Just Heaven look'd down with pitying eye,
And saw the lovely victim die;"

Yet still, that man might see

How wide th' extent of mercy's power,
He sent a second blooming flow'r,

He sent a rose in thee.

After that Edward the third in the life-time of his father,
and before he tooke vpon him the Kingdome, had the said
Earledome, but afterwards hee being King, gaue the same
to his eldest sonne Edward, surnamed the Black Prince,
by his Charter bearing date at Pomfret the eighteenth day
of March, in the seuenth yeere of his reigne, and inrolled
of record in the Exchequer anno 33. of the same King.

The Earledome of Chester is the third reuenue before By which Charter the said King did grant vnto the said
oken of: this Earledome bordering vpon North-Wales Earle of Chester, the Castles of Chester, Beston, Rothlan
the better defence of that Country, and that the Inha- and Flint, and all his lands there. And also the cantred
itants should not be thence withdrawne in sutes of law, and lands of Englefield, together with the Knights fees,
made Palatyne, and conferred by the Conquerour vp-aduousons, liberties, franchises, forrests, chaces, parks,
his kinsman, Hugh, sirnamed Loupe, or Lupus, sonne woods, warrens, and other the appurtenances thereunto
the Earle of Awrenches in Normandy, to whom hee belonging, to haue and to hold to him, and to his heires
e this Earldom, To haue and to hold, to him and his Kings of England.
rer, as the words of the first donation import, Ita libere
edium sicut ipse Rex tenebat Anglium & Coronam.
is Earledome for the more honour thereof, and for the
ter accomplishment of the Palatyne iurisdiction therin,
certaine substitute Baronyes vnder it, who doe acknow-
dge the Earle Palatyne to be their superiour Lord: as,
The Baron of Halton. 2 The Baron of Mountalt. 3
The Baron of Malbanck. 4 The Baron of Shibrooke. 5
The Baron of Malpas. 6 The Baron of Mascey. 7 The
aron of Kinderton. 8 The Baron of Stockport.
This Earledome from the said Hugh Lupus, discended
his bloud and kindred by sundry descents vnto Iohn,
named Scot, Earle of Chester, Anguise, Galway, and
untingdon; who in the time of King Henry the Third,
ing without issue, the said King Henry the Third,
ted the same into his hands, giuing the Aunts and next
eires of the said Iohn, other Lands, by exchange;
ich thing the said King was induced to doe, as the Re-
d saith, ne tanta hereditas inter colos diduceretur, not
ling that so great a patrimony should bee parted
aget distaffs.

And the same King by another Charter bearing date
the ninteenth of March, in the seuenth yeere of his reigne,
granted vnto the said Earle of Chester all his goods, chat-
tels, stock of cattell then being in or vpon the said lands
of the said Earldome formerly granted.

Afterward King Edward the first was by his father, the d King Henry the third, created Earle of Chester. But e same Earledome being afterwards conferred vpon Sia de Monford, by his attainder it came to the Crown.

The Housewife.

"Housekeeping and husbandry, if it be good,
Must love one another as cousins in blood:

The wife, too, must husband as well as the man,
Or farewel thy husbandry, do what thou can."

Otto of Roses.-The following is the recipe for making the celebrated otto, or ottar of roses, from a work recently published, entitled the Memoirs of the Rose:-" Take a very large glazed earthen or stone jar, or a large clean wooden cask, fill it with the leaves of the flowers of roses, very well picked, and freed from all seeds and stalks; pour on them as much pure spring-water as will cover them," and set the vessel in the sun, in the morning, at sunrise, and let it stand till the evening, then take it into the house for the night. Expose it in this manner for six or seven successive days; and, at the end of the third or fourth day, a number of particles, of a fine, yellow, oily matter, will float on the surface, which, in two or three days more, will gather into a scum, which is the ottar of roses. This is taken up by some cotton tied to the end of a piece of stick, and squeezed, by the finger and thumb, into a small phial, which must be immediately well stopped; and this is repeated for some successive evenings, or while any of this fine essential oil rises to the surface of the water. It is said that a hundred pounds weight of roses will not yield above half an ounce of this precious aroma."

Moreouer all the Kings of England succeeding, when they created their sonnes and heires apparant Princes of Wales, did also create them Earles of Chester, to haue and to hold the same vnto him so created, and his heires Kings of England, in such manner as the Principality of Wales was giuen vnto him. And did by their seuerall Charters giue vnto the said Earle the said Earledome, and lands, as namely, the said Castles of Chester, Beston, Rothlan, and Flint, and the Castle also of Hope, and the Mannors of German Mode of Curing Hams.-In Westphalia, hams Hope and Hopedall, and of Foresham, and the said Can-are cured between November and March. The Germans tred and lands of Englefield, and other their lands in the pile them up in deep tubs, covering them with layers of said Counties of Chester, Flint, and elsewhere belonging salt, saltpetre, and a small quantity of bay-leaves. In this vnto the said Earledome. And the Aduouson of the Ca- situation they let them remain about four or five days, thedrall Church of Saint Asaph in Wales, and the auoy- when they make a strong pickle of salt and water, with dance, issues, and profits of the temporalities of the Bishop- which they cover them completely; and at the expiration ricks of Chester, and Saint Asaph aforesaid, together with of three weeks they take them out of pickle, soak the all aduousons, pentions, portions, corrodies, offices, prizes, twelve hours in clean well water, and hang them up for customes, liberties, franchises, lordships, comots, hundreds, three weeks longer in a smoke made from the juniper escheats, forfeitures, and hereditaments vnto the said Earl- bushes, which in that country are abundantly met with.dome belonging. Economist.

The Political Economist.

THE RICARDO LECTURES.
[Continued from our last Volume.]

FOREIGN COMMERCE.

Mr. M'Culloch began by remarking that the advantages of the home trade were too obvious to require any illustration. By distributing industry among the several districts of a country, according to their several products and facilities for particular manufactures, the same sort of advantage was obtained as by the division of labour among individuals. But foreign trade, or the interchange of commodities among different and independent countries, contributed to increase the wealth of each, in precisely the same manner that the trade among different provinces of the same kingdom contributed to increase the wealth of those provinces. It would evidently cost an infinitely greater expense to raise the wines of France or Spain in England, than to make Yorkshire yield the same products as Devonshire. One country had peculiar capabilities for raising corn-another, wine-another, cotton. The lecturer here forcibly illustrated the advantages of each country cultivating that species of industry for which it was best adapted, by pointing out the facility with which England manufactures broad-cloth, and Portugal wine, and the great loss with which either should attempt to produce what it could so easily import from the other. The commerce of one country with another was merely an extension of that division of labour by which so many benefits were conferred on the human race.

But foreign commerce was principally advantageous by its indirect effect, by its influence in stimulating the industry and ingenuity of man, rousing from indolence and inaction to activity and enterprise. This indirect result of commercial intercourse had been almost entirely overlooked by writers on the subject; he wished, therefore, to bring it more particularly under their notice.

alive to stand in the place of his effigy. The aptness of
this celebrated writer's elegant observations to the doc-
trines of the lecturer seemed to give the liveliest satis-
faction to all present.]

lay at the back of the head. By degrees the animal disap.
peared, until nothing more was visible than a long lump
in the snake's throat, which it impelled forward by the
action of the muscles until it reached the middle of its
But commerce also distributed science and art among body, where it remained. Such is the mode of this ani-
the nations. The ingenious machine of Mr. Whitney, for mal's taking sustenance; and, if we compare this account
separating wool from the pod, was as advantageous to us with those furnished by various writers, and particularly
as to the United States. So were the inventions of Watt, with that given by Dr. Macleod, of the Alceste, we shall
Arkwright, and others, to our foreign customers. The find them differ in nowise, except in the circumstance of
process discovered in Calcutta or New Orleans would in this snake's omitting to lubricate the whole of the body of
a few months be adopted in Manchester or Rouen. Com-its prey, which, however, may have arisen from the di-
merce was the great engine by which the blessings of civi- minutive size of the object upon which it fed; for the ease
lization were diffused, and the treasures of knowledge and with which the rabbit was gorged was so great as to lead
science conveyed to the remotest corners of the habitable us to imagine that a dog, thrice the size, would experience
globe. To dread the progress of other nations was illibe- very little difficulty in obtaining a temporary residence in
ral, irrational, and absurd. Their idleness and poverty this serpent's maw. There is also, in this menagerie, one
ought rather to excite the fears and apprehensions of a of the most beautiful specimens of that harmless reptile,
commercial country.
the harlequin snake, that was ever seen in this country:
Mr. McCulloch here highly eulogized the commercial the variety and brilliancy of its colours are such as to ex
treaty with France in 1786, and quoted with much praise cite the highest admiration in the visitors. This is a native
the arguments of Mr. Pitt upon that occasion. The adop- of Ceylon, and has been shown to his Majesty, who was
tion of those principles now would be the greatest boon to likewise highly pleased with its beauty and vivacity.-
both countries.
Morning paper.

He next supported his observations on the advantages of commerce in supplying the products of all countries, in stimulating industry and enterprise, and in distributing all the blessings of civilization by a short and striking history of commerce, her infancy on the shores of the Mediterranean and Red Seas; her progress through Tyre, Carthage, Alexandria, Venice, and the Hanseatic towns; and her gradual establishment in England.

He concluded by pointing out the enlargement of commerce by means of the mariner's compass. This was the most important era in the history of commerce and navigation.

He intimated that his next lecture would be an exami. nation of the arguments for the restrictions so generally imposed on foreign commerce.

Natural History.

THE SERPENTS IN THE TOWER.

workmen employed to sink for water in the limestone at Discovery of living Frogs in a solid Rock.-"The the glebe of the Rev. Mr. Dickson, near Dungarvan, dis covered at the depth of thirty-six feet large quantities of living frogs: therock appeared to be a solid mass, with posed to have entered."-Ryland's History of Waterford, out any passage through which the animals could be sup just published.

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[Here Mr. M'C. read a quotation nessed, we doubt not; but, until we witnessed the convulfrom his writings, stating that tobacco and ribbands, use- sive but ineffectual struggles of the unfortunate rabbit, less as they might appear, contributed to the ploughman's, in the ravenous and gnarled grasp of the serpent, on this the fisherman's, and the mariner's necessary labours, by occasion, our conception reached no farther than the comoffering a reward for their industry.] mon belief attached to the relation of the tremendous powers of this species of snake. To enable the snake to gorge his prey with the greater facility, he was removed into the court-yard, when the glittering of the sun-beams upon his purple scales added much to the interest and beauty of the spectacle. 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MR. RAYNER'S SECOND NIGHT.

Mr. Terry, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Rayner, and Miss Lacy.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. BLANCHARD,
and the Last Night but two of his Engagement, On
WEDNESDAY next, September 22, will be presented, Col-
man's admired Comedy, called
WHO WANTS A GUINEA?
OR, THE YORKSHIRE IRISHMAN.

The Part of Torrent, by Mr. Terry.-The Part of Solomon
Gundy, by Mr. Blanchard.-The Part of Andrew Bang,
by Mr. Bayner.

After which, a Farce, in one Act, called
TWO STRINGS TO YOUR BOW.
The Part of Lazarillo, by Mr. Blanchard.
A NEW COMIC SONG, BY MR. RAYNER.
To conclude with the Farce of
CATHARINE AND PETRUCHIO.

by

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THEATRE OF MAGIC, AT THE GOLDEN LION,
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THEATRE DU PETIT LAZARY DE PARIS, DE MESSRS. in the construction of what, being neither tragedies,
MAFFEY, YORK HOTEL, TARLETON-STREET.
n consequence of the distinguished patronage which the comedies, farces, pantomimes, nor any thing else legiti-
public continues to bestow on Messrs. Maffey's endeavours mate, are termed his "plays." This gentleman has, at
instant, and every Evening during the week, except Saturday, of an anti-dramatic ollapodrida, has favoured us with an
to please, they will offer, THIS EVENING (Monday) the 20th length, however, forsaken his former habits, and in lieu
a first representation of the Comic Piece entitled,

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DON JUAN,

A grand Spectacular Harlequinade, with numerous embel-
lishments, and particularly a SHOWER OF FIRE, which pro-
duces the most sublime effect. In the course of the evening
will be shown, the beautiful perspective animated View of
the ISLE of ST. HELENA.-In this fine representation will
be seen the FUNERAL PROCESSION OF NAPOLEON, with other
entertainments, which will be announced in the bills of the
day.
Doors to be opened at half-past Seven, and the performance
to commence at half-past Eight precisely.

TO THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY.

LAST WEEK.-Those who have pectfully informed

REAL are

that on SATURDAY next the Exhibition will close in Liver-
pool, and no time, therefore, is to be lost by those who desire

to behold this wonderful female.

To be seen at Stoakes's Rooms, Church-street; open from
Ten in the morning to Nine at night.

Admittance, 1s.; Children and Servants, 6d.

The Drama.

THE THEATRE.

-Such it is,

As are those dulcet sounds in break of day,
That creep into the dreaming bridegroom's ear,
And summon him to marriage."

operatic olio; though we are of opinion the world owes him little for "NATIVE LAND," and certain his fame would be equally durable without it. Like Lord Chesterfield, Mr. Diamond considers "absurdity and extravagance essential," it would seem, to an opera; and is indifferent about all things else, so he can contrive to please the eyes and the ears at the expense of the understanding." Chesterfield was wont, he says, to regard "singing, rhyming, and chiming heroes, and princesses,

and philosophers, as he did the hills, the trees, the birds,

and the beasts, who amicably joined in one common countrydance, to the irresistable tune of Orpheus's lyre." On going "to an opera," continues his Lordship, "I leave my sense and reason at the door with my half guinea, and deliver myself up to my eyes and my ears." And so indeed must all do who frequent this species of amusement in the present day, especially operas of Mr. Dimond's production. For although it is true that "NATIVE LAND" has been once or twice repeated here," and performed upwards of forty nights last season, at the theatre-royal, Covent Garden," we are confident Miss TREE in inexpressibles has been the main attraction. Nay, in Liverpool, nothing but the Small-clothes, and the very exIt is impossible to see or hear Miss M. Tree without cellent enactment of Zanina, by MRS. ALDRIDGE, acknowledging the witchery of her "so potent art;" as rescued "NATIVE LAND" from downright expatriation. all can testify who have ever come within the sphere of its But it is not enough to say of Mrs. Aldridge that her Zanioperative influence. This lady's acting is, of itself, ana was excellent. If an accurate conception, faithful delikind of charm, that ministers, in a subordinate degree, to neation, and appropriately marked gradation of a dramatic higher enchantment; she sings, and the spell is complete. character, added to correct emphasis, becoming gesture, No other lady has so effectually given a decided and dis- and apposite mien, constitute aught of scenic perfectibility, criminative character to music. Her singing is charac- we unequivocally pronounce Mrs. Aldridge's Zanina one terized by intensity of feeling, emphatic enunciation, soul- of the most perfect histrionic efforts we ever witnessed. harrowing expression of woe, energy, devotedness, and The part is not one of the most delicate, but Mrs. Aldridge sublimity, equal to any similar qualities elicited by Van- manages the double entendre so happily, that though the denhoff in his various beautiful readings of Shakspeare. men-kind laugh, shrug up their shoulders, and look We would instance what we conceive to be Miss Tree's knowingly one at another, it suffuses not the check of chef-d'œuvre, "Tyrant, I come!" as a portraiture fer- listening virtue. vidly glowing with heroic grandeur, dignity ennobled by an unshrinking attachment to the endearing ties of connubial love, even to the death,-lofty contempt of the foul violater's power, and a truly pathetic lament for pleasures then no more-the wail for enjoyment that lived not to expire with her own coming dissolution.

Mr. DIDDEAR has latterley appeared to very great advantage in the amiable walk of Comedy. This gentleman evidently strives to please, and that too in a way which redounds much to his credit. He is not "a robustious periwig-pated fellow," who, to gain empty applause, "tears a passion to tatters, to very rags;" but he endeaMiss Tree's "Home, sweet Home," is a development of vours to read properly, is unassuming in his deportment, genuine pathos, the out-pouring of a most susceptible heart, attentive to the scope and meaning of his author, and reself-upbraiding, lonely, and desolate, deeply imbued spectfully diffident in his bearing towards the audience. with the withering remembrance of happiness prematurely His acting is characterized by good sense, without one parabandoned, and for ever. Her cadences are plaintively ticle of that easy impudence and opiniative self-love, which touching,-she looks pale as her destiny is lowering, and mark the performances of some of his cotemporaries. He on her wan features the pensive bodement of melancholy is, however, rather inattentive to the disposal of his peris depicted. The eye moistens at sight of her so piteous son, which surprises us the more, inasmuch as his figure aspect, the soft sorrowing moan over home's blighted sweet-is lofty and commanding, his countenance manly and exness vibrates mournfully on the ear, and descends in thrilling pressive; and he possesses, moreover, a voice susceptible sympathy on the heart. Miss Tree not only feels herself, of all requisite inflexion, full and unbroken as forcible. but communicates corresponding sensations to her audi- Though not absolutely inelegant, his gesticulation is not tory, who are the very echo of what is passing within always graceful, and tinctured withal with a monotony her own breast; all yield to the ascendancy of her magic, which a little cautious observation would speedily remove. and are involuntarily sad or gay, as she is sombre or A word to the wise is sufficient." We trust Mr. Diddear cheerful. As an actress, the coquette Louison, and the will receive these hints in the spirit which dictates them; dapper exquisite master Calio, are Miss Tree's most for, with reference to him, we can say, sincerely, perfect performances, we think; the beautiful symmetry and graceful elasticity of her person, added to a rather flippant enunciative volubility, being peculiarly adapted to characters volatile or arch. Ariel, too, sylph-like, light, and airy, should, perhaps, be numbered amongst Miss Tree's pre-eminently successful assumptions of character. Nor is she without qualifications for the more elevated drama; could she but be prevailed upon to study zealously, the stage might be justly proud of a musical Siddons.

Mr. Dimond-we cry him mercy, W. Dimond, Esq. is a play-wright of some renown, and reputed very clever

-When good will is show'd, though it come too short,
The actor may plead pardon.

We have not, this week, an opportunity of speaking,
at length, of Mr. Terry; of whose merits we have much
more to say, as well pro as con, than we have either time
or space for just now. This much, nevertheless, we will
avouch-a more ineffective performance than his Sir Per-
tinax M'Sycophant, nor one less relished by an audience,
we never saw; neither have we ever witnessed a more
beautiful personation of any character than Mr. Terry's
Malvolio.
THE COUNCIL OF TEN.
Sept. 20.

Fine Arts.

No. 9. Hermitage Castle (N. G. Phillips.) If this gentleman could handle his pictures in the free and forcible manner of the Messrs. Williamsons, he would, with

I find I must now conclude, lest I should exceed you limits, and will next week, with your permission, resume and, if possible, conclude my brief notices of this exhibition A CONNOISSEUR.

ON THE LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS, &c. the conception and knowledge of colouring he has, prove-I am, Sir, yours, &c.

TO THE EDITOR

a landscape painter of the first class. Hermitage Castle
is a very bold and somewhat masterly sketch.

No. 10. Ulswater, from Patterdale, would be an admi-
rable picture were it not for the tame higgling manner in
which he has handled his foliage and fore-ground. His
colouring, though uncommonly clear, is generally a little
too cold, and in his water and distant hills it assumes a
greenish hue, which is not agreeable, nor does it always
harmonize with the rest of the picture. The effects in
all his pictures are good, and I have been led to think
that they are better in an unfinished than in a finished
state.

SIR, A writer who attempts to pass judgment on the
works of others, and offers his opinion as a standard of
taste whereby the public shall be instructed in what is
perfect and what is defective, is generally viewed with sus-
picion, and has his writings strictly scrutinized to see if no
hidden motive can be detected, lurking within his phrases,
which may explain his particular reason for the trouble
he thus gives himself; and, in truth, this arises from a
well-grounded jealousy, for few will undertake a task
which proves generally to be an unthankful, and, but too
frequently, a disagreeable one, unless they can, by so doing, No. 11. Portrait of Mr. Nairn (J. Donaldson.) The
in some measure serve their own interest; and thus our portraits in this year's exhibition, I was sorry to observe,
critics, instead of proving disinterested advisers, are, gene- are more numerous than at any former one; for I would
rally speaking, a mercenary hireling set, intent upon no- much rather see the professors devote th./mselves a little
thing so much as benefiting their own particular views. closer to the more elevated branches of history and his.
In stating this, how shall I, who am, even now, offering torical landscape. It is this study that must make their
criticisms, hope to escape suspicion? or what reason have names celebrated, and secure them the applause of after
I for supposing that my intentions will be deemed disin- ages; and of this, many, believe, who now toil at the
terested, and my labours purely directed to benefit the mechanical drudgery of portraiture, but who have ability
arts? It is, Sir, because I do not offer my opinion as a to tread with success the higher walks of art, are perfectly
standard of taste, nor would I willingly abrogate to my-aware; but, unfortunately, portrait-painting is the only
self sufficient judgment to direct the artists in what may
improve their works; but merely offer an opinion founded
on the experience of age and of years passed in the study
of connoisseurship; which opinion, I freely acknowledge
to be liable to error, and would, therefore, have it can-
didly examined by all who are possessed of judgment,
and have sufficient liberality to think that others may
judge as well as themselves. Indeed, my object is, as I
have before stated, to serve the artists by provoking the
attention and calling into action the powers of other
critics, which object I had the happiness to accomplish
last year, and do not despair of doing it this; for that
criticism is necessary to assist in the full development
of genius is a fact admitted by all who are acquainted
with the human mind, and know what are the requisite
stimulants to draw it into action, with all the vigour it is
capable of using.

From some circumstances that have come to my know ledge since I last addressed you, I consider the above prefatory remarks necessary, and will now proceed (encouraged by your kind notice) to allude to the remaining pictures, in doing which I shall endeavour to be very

brief.

No. 7. Frost Scene (J. Pennington.) A very just and faithful landscape, bearing all the chilly appearance of a hoar frost. The perspective is admirable, and the unclad trees, robbed by stern winter of their foliage, are truly depicted. It is the best picture exhibited by this artist, who is indeed (owing to his peculiar method of colouring) always more successful in these than in his verdant productions. I am happy to see it marked as sold, yet could almost envy the individual who has so speedily possessed

himself of it.

No. 8. Blucher; the property of J. Aspinal, Esq. (Thos. Woodward.) No doubt, a correct portrait, and painted with considerable ability; but is short of that forcible and spirited touch that ought to characterize animal painting. No. 160, a favourite Mare, by the same artist, is much superior, both as regards drawing and colouring. The landscape back-grounds in each are very naturally and freely handled. I cannot avoid here expressing my regret, that, in the present exhibition, there is but one solitary production (a small copy after Benghem) by our ingenious and talented towusman, Mr. C. Towne. This, I have heard, is in consequence of some dispute between him and the members of the academy; but, whatever that may have been, I think it should not have prevented his contributing his works to the exhibition, as in so doing he acts with injustice both to himself and the public.

Great George-square.

Miscellanies.

PRESENCE OF MIND.

After receiving his rents, Lord C. was in the habit retiring with his steward to his study; and there aft settling his accounts, of depositing the money in his stro box till the next day, when the steward was sent with to the Bank. This man had lived with this Lord's fathe and was so beloved by the family, that they placed impi cit confidence in his integrity and worth. For some tim his Lordship had, upon inspecting the banker's book, am upon reference to his private account, found that the sum they credited him was always short of that he sent. Tom being continued, led to severe investigations; but no m sult that came out satisfied him how the deficiency coul happen. Some of the servants came under his displeasur and they were at various periods dismissed. different room, still having for his confidant: the old stew On one particular rent-day he placed the money in a ard, who of course, joined with his lord in regretting hi late losses. On the same night, the house-maid went this room to see that the shutters were safe; and, reco lecting that she had to clean it out very early, she thoug self down and sleep on the sofa. She did so, and put it not worth while to go to bed, but determined to lay e the candle.

branch that is encouraged, and is, in fact, the only lucra-
tive branch of the fine arts. Yet though I do not speak
or think so highly of portrait-painting as I do of the more
exalted walks of art, I am not on that account disposed to
quarrel with its professors, who, certainly, in a worldly When half asleep, she was awaked by a noise at the dog
point of view, act wisely in pursuing that branch of their and she was just going to start up and ring the bell, thin
profession where they have some chance of being remu- ing it was thieves, when it slowly opened, and in walk
nerated for the anxiety of mind all have to endure who tated; but, seeing no object, went to the escrute
the old steward. He looked cautiously round and he
seek to obtain a subsistance solely from the efforts of their where his lord had locked his rents up-after opening th
own genius. Mr. J. Donaldson is an artist of considerable lock, took out what he pleased and then re-locking
merit, and the great improvement his portraits manifest drawer, was going out, when the reflection of the cand
since he last exhibited fully entitles him to our commen-but-she might be asleep, and his trangressions not wit
upon the servant's clothes caught his eye! He started
dation. In No. 11, the likeness is good, and the co- nessed.
louring natural; but the gradations of colour, and chair.
oscuro are not managed in so pleasing a manner as they
might be; his shadows are, in fact, rather harsh, and too
cold and purpley in tone. This is a prevailing fault
throughout his portraits, which (if he would study the
chaste and beautiful manner in which Mr. Mosses colours
his flesh, and the skill with which he manages the various
intonations, giving the whole a softness and roundness
which rivals nature) he might avoid. No. 149, Head
of a Poet, is painted in a spirited and masterly manner.
There is a sketchiness and freedom of pencil about this
that I admire; it is his best.

No. 12. The Lady in Comus (Isaac Pocock.) For
chaste purity of design, and inimitable simplicity in the
execution, this lady in Comus stands unrivalled. The
cold shadows in the drapery, having the reflection of the
moon on it, is beyond description excellent. Yet I do not
think enough has been made of this subject, and disap-
prove of the careless manner in which the back-ground is

executed.

No. 13. Landscape Composition (Rev. W. Horner.) This gentleman's conception of a picture goes always far beyond his execution, which is too frequently careless and slovenly. I shall take occasion to notice some other of his pictures, as the above is not one of the best he exhibits.

No. 14. Near Lake Ogwen (A. Hunt.) Mr. Hunt is fast improving, and promises to become a landscape painter of the first class. His studies are generally well selected from nature's abundant store, and his pictures on that account possess a degree of truth which is frequently found wanting in those of even his more able competitors, some of whom act as if they wished nature should follow them, rather than that they should follow nature. His colouring is rich, mellow, and brilliant. In No. 152, View in North Wales, the effect of the rainbow is very naturally depicted.

To be assured of this, he went to the sofa, and flashe the candle back and forwards before her eyes. The g lay still. He put his hand into his pocket, drew out clasp knife, and opened it. He flashed it before her ey across and across it till she could feel the edge alt The girl lay still. He then put it to her throat-dres cut her. She was now aware that silence could aloj e s her life; for did she move, he would of course murder h She had presence of mind to lay still as death. Sar after this terrible trial, that she must be fast asleep, closed the knife, and walked out of the room.

The frighted girl waited till she heard his foots faint away; and then she rushed up to the chamber of lord, and awakening him, she detailed the whole of scene, begging his Lordship to satisfy himself of the tr C. hardly credited her; but he arose, leaving Lady C She had no sooner told her story than she fainted. L take care of the girl; and, after raising up his valet a other servants, proceeded to search for the steward.

His apartments being in a different wing of the ho they looked all about, and then cautiously made their and saw the old man counting money. He desc to his room. One of the men climbed up to the and told this; and then they rushed into the room, before the villain could hide his prize, they had him prisoner. His Lordship identified the bank notes fo upon him, and he was, after a severe examination, se prison.

Afraid of being executed, and dreading to face bi jured lord and various other gentlemen who had pla confidence in him, he put an end to his life by cutting own throat; not before he left a letter detailing the he had purloined, and where his master could find th ple of, his Lordship was not sorry to be spared acc Justice being frustrated by his not being made an ex his old and hitherto supposed faithful servant, and whole was hushed up as much as possible.

We return to the poor girl. After a great deal of e she recovered so as again to repeat before the steward evidence; but when she came to that part where she the knife touch her throat, the horror of the circumst threw her into convulsions, and she went mad.-Ne

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