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THE KALEIDOSCOPE.-LOCAL AND ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.

Local Letter Box.

Suding Notices of Local Nuisances and Grievances, Sug

gestions for Improvements, &c.]

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1825.

NUISANCE AND SUGGESTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR.

FLAGGING.

TO THE EDITOR

SIR,-Allow me, through the medium of your journal, to inquire whether the upper part of Ranelagh-place be within the jurisdiction of the Surveyors of the Highways, or of the Corporation of this town. Having occasion to pass frequently that way, I have often been surprised at that situation not being flagged. It is an immense thoroughfare, and it seems strange that this spot should be the only link deficient in the long chain of flagging, in that central direction, from one extremity of the town to the other. If that part were flagged, Mount Pleasant-street and Renshaw-street, and which would be a great public accommodation. In bad weather, it is particularly unpleasant for passengers to have to wade through

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tion, then, is, was such competent survey and examination taken, and what was the report? Nature never produces an effect without a cause; and the cause is always equal to the effect, whether in moral practice or in the elements of nature. It is now about twelve years since I submitted my opinions to the public on this point,-"That every tenant ought not to be treated as an incendiary; but, when that is proved, the law should take its course, with the utmost severity: that the temptation to every incendiary is greatly increased, by the the want of an immediate supply of water, which would at all times preserve the innocent, and discover the guilty."

-You would much oblige a constant reader, by advertthe manner you deem most eligible, to the dangerous a which the wall opposite to Mount Vernon Hall is suf. it would connect the flagging of Lime-street with that of any manner with yours, I shall be happy to see this in your

o continue; as it must be very apparent, that it will y ere long, and, most probably, at the moment when

erson may be passing. It has been named repeatedly the dirt, ankle deep, across the middle of the road, in a direct Surveyor of the Highways, and to others in authority neighbourhood; but (as "what is every man's busi-line between Lime-street and Renshaw-street.-Should this nobody's business") ineffectually. I am aware it is communication be observed by the proper authorities, I have no doubt it will receive due attention.-Yours, to be indicted; however, I have not any inclination to he trouble. I will also take the liberty of saying, I was ashamed, during my ramble the other evening, to see smsy manner in which the building opposite to Edge-hill -house is designated to be the Edge-hill National School,

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As you are always ready to insert any communication has for its object the correction of abuses, I am induced ke the present complaint, in the hope that the needful may be given by the Dock Trustees or Commissioners remedy.

A great

entering goods inwards or outwards, it is necessary to own and dock dues, and it is apparent to every body who pay them, that there is a striking difference between ne and the other in point of despatch. The town dues ald to the collector or receiver of them, at the Custom, and that gentleman gets through his business with so 1 facility, with the aid of one clerk, that there is no crowd at his desk, nor is there the least delay. The reason is us; the method is simple. The clerk examines the enhe receiver takes the money instantly, signs the Custome entry, and a bill or memorandum is left, which his clerk terior records afterwards in his book: but you are not deI whilst this is done; you are despatched at once. the Dock-office the reverse of all this is the case. d is collected round the desk, and a person is detained e sometimes five minutes, at others nearly half an hour, re he can get through all the formalities here observed. clerk examines the dock bill, to see that the calculation is ect, and puts a tick; then the bill is presented, with the y, to another clerk, who receives the money; the former topies into his book, and keeps it, keeping the merchants their clerks waiting while he copies it; he then writes on the ay; but all is not yet finished-it is necessary to take it Co the treasurer's office, and wait a turn for his signature. Here, then, is a decided contrast; in the office of the receiver the town dues, who has only one clerk, the business is destched without any delay whatever, whilst at the Dock-office, here there are several clerks to assist the treasurer, all appears istle, confusion, and detention. It is an old saying, that too many cooks spoil the broth," and it is applicable to the resent complaint. If, at the Dock-office, the bills were put in drawer or on a file, and copied afterwards, and if the person who receives the money were to sign the entry, I am convinced the business of the port would be transacted with as much acility and despatch as in the office of the receiver of the town dues. I see no reason why all should be smooth and easy in one, and rugged and difficult in the other.-Yours, &c. A MERCHANT.

NUISANCE.

TO THE EDITOR.

PEDESTRIAN.

SIR, I beg to call the attention of the magistrates to a most disgraceful practice, which appears to be gaining ground, and which may lead, indirectly, to dreadful, perhaps fatal, consequences; I mean the offering of sword sticks for sale, in public streets, particularly in Castle-street, after dusk. These dangerous weapons, in the hands of the young and thoughtless, may be the cause of many unfortunate accidents; and, if they should be generally used, no person would be secure from the malice or fury of an opponent. It is such a circumstance as only needs to be made known in the proper quarter, that it may be suppressed.

Another local grievance is the number of boys and men of the lowest and roughest description, occupying the parapet at the top of Manchester-street, throughout the day, and frequently playing at ball at the corner, next to Preston-street, to the great annoyance of foot passengers: they make room for no one to pass; any person may either jostle through them or turn into the middle of the street.-Yours, &c. G. M. J. May 10, 1825.

ON FIRES.

TO THE EDITOR.

SIR,-I have perused the aceount of Mr. Clay Hall, in your paper. For his own credit's sake I should hope he has stated what is true; and, on that being the case, I can only regret, for the public welfare, the numerous circumstances of a similar nature that have occurred, and still more, that those insurance companies that have originated in our own days should have been more forward in charging persons with the crime of arson than the older and more established offices, who have seldom made the charge without its being followed

be a capital conviction.

If I am wrong in this conclusion, I say let the House of Commons order a return of the persons charged, acquitted and condemned for the crime of arson. But to that return I would also wish to be added, a return of the amount of claims made on the fire-offices for the last twenty years; the amount of the money paid thereon; the reasons, where it was not in full, and the amount insured thereon; together with a return, as far as possible, of the whole amount of property destroyed by fire, within that time. We shall then see how far the benefits of insurance extend, without an immediate supply of water; if the nation does not then find itself deceived, I will acknowledge that I am.

If the amount of the damage by fire, stated by Mr. Clay Hall, is correct, then I declare that any competent person, examining that damage, would, from its early extinguishment, dis cover what means the incendiary had employed, or if by accident, such circumstantial evidence, from the appearance and relative situation, as would have led to a probable cause, for I believe there never was an incendiary, through interest, that did not leave the means of detection behind him. The ques.

TDIORAMA IN BOLD-STREET, is now open, with the View
HE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that the

of TRINITY CHAPEL, in CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL.

This splendid Picture, originally exhibited in Paris, and afterwards in the Regent's Park, London, is the first of a series now executing by Messieurs Bouton and Daguerre, and which, after being presented to public view in those two Capitals, will be exhibited successively in this Town. These two Artists have recently had the honour of being created Members of the Legion of Honour by the King of France, in testimony of his Majesty's admiration of their extraordinary talents; but their great claim to a high and lasting reputation rests on the surprising merit of these magnificent performances, which they have entitled the Diorama, and of which they are the Inventors.

The Picture to which the attention of the Liverpool Public is now invited, is their first attempt in this new line of painting; but it has been pronounced by the best judges, both in France and England, to be as unrivalled in its execution as a work of art, as it is unprecedented in its character of an ingenious invention.

Admission, Two Shillings.-Children, under twelve years of age, Half Price.-Perpetual Admission Tickets (not transferable) during the Exhibition of this Picture, 78. 6d.

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Open from Ten till Dusk.

VER anxious to prevent Imposition, DAY and MARTIN respectfully inform the Public, that they have, after much labour, and at very considerable expense, brought to perfection a Label of such singular construction and extreme difficulty of execution, that they trust it will effectually prevent the many frauds that are daily practised on the pubAn attention to the following description of the Label will ensure the genuine Blacking prepared by them. A pattern like lace of a pink colour covers the principal part, the names of Day and Martin are printed in white letters, edged with pink and black, and placed on a white ground, the address, 97, High Holborn, is also white letters edged with pink and black, but black on the lace pattern, the signature, and price at foot are placed on a white ground, the description of its virtues and directions for use are printed as before, black letters on white ground.-97, High Holborn, Dec. 1823.

Liquid, in Bottles at 6d. 1s. and 1s. 6d. each.
Paste, in Pots at 6d. and 1s. each,

CHEAP AND EXPEDITIOUS TRAVELLING, BY WAY OF
EASTHAM, by the
LADY STANLEY Steam-packet,
TO CHESTER,

in Two Hours and a half, where it meets
Coaches to Tarporley, Nantwich, Wrex-
ham, Overton, Ellesmere, Barnhill,
Whitchurch, Wem, Salop, Birmingham,

London, and all parts of North and South Wales.
Time of sailing from Liverpool to Chester.
First Packet, Eight o'clock in the Morning.
Second Ditto, Eleven o'clock in the Morning.
Third Ditto, Three in the Afternoon.
Likewise Coaches every day from Mr. Woolescroft's, White
Lion Inn, Chester, for Liverpool, as follows:

First Coach, Eight o'clock in the Morning.
Second Ditto, Eleven o'clock in the Morning.
Third Ditto, Three in the Afternoon.
Parcels and Passengers booked at Mr. Don's, Chester and
Eastham Packet-house, James's-street, Liverpool, where
there is good Accommodation for Travellers.

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THE KALEIDOSCOPE.-LOCAL AND ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.

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HIS Oil has for many years been universally admired for its salubrious and nutritious virtues; composed of VEGETABLE ingredicts of energetic powers; also Patronized and sanctioned by his MAJESTY and the ROYAL FAMILY; their Imperial Majesties the EMPEROR and EMPRESS of RUSSIA, the EMPERORS of PERSIA and CHINA. This Oil is also acknowledged by the most eminent Physicians, as the best and cheapest article for nourishing the Hair, preventing the Hair being injured by illness, change of climate, study, travelling, accouchement, &c.; makes the Hair strong in curl, which it keeps in damp weather, exercise, &c.; and produces whiskers, eyebrows, &c.-The Proprietors warrant its innocence, and to improve the Hair from infancy to the latest period of life.-Ask for

"ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL."

The prices are 3s. 6d., 78., 10s. 6d.. and 21s. per bottle. All other prices are impositions. The genuine has the address on the label, "No. 20, Hatton-garden."

Hair on the Head, effectually changed to Brown or Black, by
Also, RED WHISKERS, GRAY WHISKERS, EYEBROWS,
the use of ROWLAND'S ESSENCE OF TYRE.
Price 4s., 78. 6d., and 10s. 6d. per bottle.

Sold by the sole Proprietors, A. ROWLAND and SON, No 20, Hatton-garden, Holborn, London; and, by appointment, by Mr. Danson, Perfumer, 76, Bold-street; Mr. D. Rennie, Perfumer, Lord-street; Mr. Tetley, Perfumer, 49, Churchstreet, Liverpool; and Bowden, and Williams, Chester.

Ask for "Rowland's Oil," or "Rowland's Dye," and observe the Signature, "A. ROWLAND & SON, 20, Hattongarden." All others are counterfeits.

LONDON ROYAL MAIL, every Evening at a quarter before Eight o'clock.

BIRMINGHAM ROYAL MAIL, every Evening, at halfpast Nine o'clock.

LONDON ALEXANDER Post Coach (four inside) every Morning at Eight o'clock.

Post

LIVERPOOL FLOATING BATH, and SWIMMING

HE

SAFE, Cheap, and Fast Travelling to all parts of Eng.
land, Scotland, and Wales, from the GOLDEN LION
INN, DALE-STREET, Liverpool, by the following Mails and Public are respectfully informed, that the Fl
ING-BATH is moored opposite GEORGE'S DOO
LEEDS and YORK ROYAL MAIL every evening at a quar- the reception of COMPANY, from Six o'clock in the
RADE, and will be open every day during the S
ter before Four, by way of Wigan, Bolton, and Leeds, to ing till Dusk.
York, in fifteen hours.

LEEDS and YORK ROYAL NEPTUNE every morningat
half-past Six, by way of St. Helen's, Newton, Chowbent, and
Bolton, to Leeds, in twelve hours, and thence to York, Whit-
by, &c.
SELBY and HULL ROYAL MAIL every evening at a
quarter before Four, by way of Leeds and Selby, in time for
the Steam-packets to Grimsby and Hull, by Two the follow-
ing day.

fice, Statham's-buildings, Lord-street.
Tickets to be had on board the Bath, or at T. Co
Twelve years of Age, 6d. each.
Admittance to Non-subscribers, 8d. each-to Be

learning to Swim.
N. B.-Every facility afforded to assist Persons de

SELBY and HULL DAY COACH every morning at half.UPERIOR TRAVELLING from the ROTAL

past Six, by way of Leeds, and thence to Selby, where the
Packets wait its arrival.

MANCHESTER ROYAL MAIL every day at a quarter-past
One, by way of Warrington in four hours.
MANCHESTER COACHES nine times every day, viz. at a
quarter before Five, Seven, a quarter before Eight, a quarter
before Ten, Eleven, One, a quarter-past One, half-past Three,
and half-past Four (four insides only) in four hours.
LONDON ROYAL CHAMPION every day at Eleven, by
Wolesley-bridge, Litchfield, Tamworth, Coventry, Daventry,
way of Warrington, Knutsford, Congleton, Newcastle, Stone,
and Redburn, to the Swan with Two Necks, Lad-lane, by
Five the following evening.-No change of Coaches on the road.
LONDON EXPRESS every afternoon at half-past Two, by
Leamington, to the Saracen's Head Inn, Snow-kill, in twenty.
way of Newcastle, Litchfield, Birmingham, Warwick, and
eight hours.'
by way of Northwich, Middlewich, Sandbach, Leicester, and
LONDON SOVEREIGN every morning at half-past Five,
Northampton, to the Three Cups, Aldersgate-street, and
Golden Cross, Chairing-cross, in twenty-six hours.

DUMFRIES and GLASGOW ROBERT BURNS every morn-
ing at half-past Four, by way of Preston, Lancaster, Burton,
Kendal, Penrith, Gretna Green, Annan, Dumfries, to Glas-
gow, in thirty hours.

*** The merits of the ROBERT BURNS Coach are too
well known to need any comment. The support the Pro-
mined neither pains nor expense shall be spared to continue
Prietors have received since its commencement, having far
surpassed their most sanguine expectations, they are deter-
it in the same style of excellence. Being the first Coach es-
tablished to Dumfries and Glasgow, the Public, no doubt,
picturesque hills and vale of Dalvene; and for near 50 miles
will duly appreciate its worth. It passes the beautiful and
along the river Clyde, the scenery of which, comprehending
ts windings and falls, is unequalled in any part of Scotland.
The Robert Burns is in immediate connection with Coaches
to Paisley, Greenock, and Stirling.
CARLISLE The NEW TIMES Day Coach, every morning
at half-past Four, by way of Lancaster, and Penrith, in tif-
EDINBURGH SIR WALTER SCOTT Post Coach, every
morning at Five, by way of Carlisle, Longtown, Langholm,
Hawick, and Selkirk, to the Black Bull and Star Hotels, Edin-
burgh, in thirty hours, where it meets Coaches to every part
of Scotland, by which Passengers, having travelled by this
Coach, have the preference of proceeding.

teen hours.

BIRMINGHAM ROCKET Day Coach, every morning at
half-past Five, by way of Warrington, Knutsford, Holme's
Hen and Chickens and Swan Hotels, in thirteen hours.
Chapel, Newcastle, Stafford, and Wolverhampton, to the
SHEFFIELD DAY COACH the WELLINGTON, every
Manchester, Chapel-in-le-Frith, Disley, &c. to the Tontine,
morning at a quarter before Five, by way of Warrington,
Sheffield, in eighteen hours.

ROTHERHAM and DONCASTER POST COACHES every
fore Four.
morning at half-past Six, and every evening at a quarter be-
ARK TALLY-HO every afternoon at a quarter before Four.
HARROWGATE and RIPON, GAINSBOROUGH and NEW
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE ROYAL TELEGRAPH every

WHITE HORSE, Dale-street, LIVERPOOL, by the
COACH OFFICES, CROWN INN, Rederossed
Coaches:

CARLISLE ROYAL MAIL, every evening at h Bush and Coffee House Inns, Carlisle, arrives a through Preston, Lancaster, Kendal, and Pear lowing morning, and proceeds thence to Dumit and Edinburgh.

through Kendal, Penrith, Keswick, Cochem
WHITEHAVEN ROYAL MAIL, every afters
Workington; arrives at the King's Arms Inn, Whiz
by Three the following afternoon.

ing at a quarter before Eight.
PRESTON AND ORMSKIRK ROYAL MAIL

quarter before Seven, through Carlisle, Dumi, y
PORTPATRICK ROYAL MAIL, every evening
the Blair's Arms Inn, Portpatrick.
work, Gatehouse, Newton-Douglas, Glenlus,
Eleven.
ROYAL CHAMPION, to LONDON, eny nig

1 20 19 17 2 10

Lichfield
Atherstone
Tamworth
Coventry
Dunchurch
Daventry
Stoney Stratford
Redburne.
Allowed for Breakfast.
London
South Mims

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Time Bill; also, that four Coachmen and one Garda TO ARRIVE IN LONDON AT THREE O'CLOCE complement allowed to conduct the Royal Champion The Public are particularly requested to notice them ton, Tamworth, Stoney Stratford, and London, and place. Should any time be lost by neglect of Coach gratuities given to Coachmen are appointed to best sengers are requested to withhold their usual perqu

GLASGOW.-The New Times, Post Coach, four Lancaster, Kendal, Carlisle, Annon, Dumfries, every morning at a quarter before Five, through Cumnock, Macklin, Kilmarnock, Kingswell, and Ma arrives at the Black Bull, Trongate, Glasgow, the evening at Six.

through Kirby-Lonsdale, Sedberg, Kirkby Stephen, gant Post Coach, every afternoon at Three, by La NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.-The Lord Exmo the Turf Hotel, Collingwood-street, Newcastle. Bowes, Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, and Du EDINBURGH.-The North Briton, very eleg Post Coach, every morning at Five, through Car town, Langholm, Howick, and Selkirk, to the Hart Inn, Edinburgh.

LONDON CHAMPION (carrying four inside) every Morn- morning at Five, by way of Darlington and Durham, where Post Coaches, three times a day.

ing at Ten o'clock.

LONDON UMPIRE Post Coach (four inside) every Day at One o'clock.

LONDON ROCKET (four inside) every Afternoon at Three o'clock, through Birmingham and Oxford

LONDON ROYAL EXPRESS, every Afternoon at Four o'clock.

NOTTINGHAM Post Coach (four inside) every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, at Seven o'clock.

BIRMINGHAM BANG-UP Post Coach (four inside) every Morning at Six o'clock.

BIRMINGHAM REGULATOR Post Coach (four inside) every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, at Seven o'clock.

BATH and CHELTENHAM Coaches, every Morning and Evening at Six o'clock.

BRISTOL, SOUTH WALES, EXETER, PLYMOUTH, FALMOUTH and YARMOUTH Coaches, Morning and Even

the Turf Hotel the following evening at Six.
it meets Coaches to Shields and Sunderland, and arrives at

noon at Three, by way of Lancaster, Kirby Lonsdale, Kirby
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE LORD EXMOUTH every after-
by nine the following evening.
Stephen, Barnard Castle, and Durham, to the Turf Hotel,

Three, by way of Manchester, to Stockport, in five hours.
STOCKPORT SOVEREIGN every afternoon at half-past

at a quarter before Four, and every morning at half-past Six.
BOLTON and ROCHDALE ROYAL MAIL every evening
at Six, and every evening at a quarter before Four.
HALIFAX and BRADFORD DAY COACH every morning

BLACKBURN UMPIRE every morning at half-past Four.
before Four, by way of Wigan, &c. in five hours and a half.
BLACKBURN ROYAL MAIL every evening at a quarter
evening at Four, carrying four insides only, and the MAIL
ST. HELEN'S and WIGAN MEMBER OF WIGAN every
at a quarter before Four.

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his custom be attributed. The word "paste," ac- The spout, or blower, is situated near the extremity of the participated with a sincerity and an ardour of devotio" rding to Brand, is a corruption of " Pasche, or Easter;" nose, and on the left side of the medial line. Of the cause which edified while it melted even to tears all presentd that the egg was an emblem of the Resurrection of why, or manner how, this monstrous animal mass has When entreated to take a few drops of restorative, he refound its way to our shores, nothing, of course, can be plied that it was vain, but immediately subjoined in the Sviour, amongst the Papists, may be gathered from known with certainty, except that having lost its vital kindest manner, "Yet give it to me, that so I may prolong etual of Pope Paul the Fifth, made for the use of principle, it has been driven by the currents from its native the happiness of being with you;" and to those who moistgland, Ireland, and Scotland, which contains the fol- climes, and finally washed by the tide on to the Holder- ened his parched lips, he gently said, ""Tis kind-very ring benediction:-" Bless, O Lord, we beseech thee, ness shore, where it has become the property of Sir Thos. kind-but it is vain." His sorrowing friends were still The class, order, and standing round in deep emotion, when his dying lips moved i thy creature of eggs, that it may become wholesome Constable, the lord of the manor. genus to which it belongs, are most readily determined; with rapid earnestness, and the words," Pure and amiable tenance to thy servants, eating it in thankfulness to they are respectively, mammalia, cete, and physeter. It spirit," were several times distinctly pronounced in quick on account of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus is of course a native of the south seas, and what is gene- succession. These were the last audible sounds, and he ist," &c. Hence has evidently arisen the custom of rally termed a spermaceti whale, containing, however, no calmly sunk to rest without a struggle,-almost without a ng and receiving eggs at this particular season, in great quantity of that valuable matter. The determina- sigh. Thus, having nearly completed his 65th year, Imemoration of an event in which every Christian has understand that the lord of the manor has very laudably October 13, 1822, "the angelic heart of Canova palpitated tion of the species is a question of some difficulty. We seventeen minutes before eight in the morning of Sunday, eep and vital interest. The custom, however, is not determined to preserve the skeleton, and to have it, when for the last time, and his celestial mind was closed for ever uliar to this country, or to the Romish Church, as we completed, deposited in the hall at Burton Constable, to its lofty conceptions."-Memoirs of Canova. D from the travels of Dr. Chandler, in Asia Minor, where it will be the greatest curiosity of the kind in Europe. from other works, as quoted by Brand in his interest- The material, commonly called blubber, from which the work on Popular Antiquities. The modern Greeks sperm oil is produced, and which is from 10 to 12 inches thick over a great part of the body, is supposed to be worth ebrate the festival of Easter with much devotion, mak-not less than £500, which will do little more than cover presents to their friends of coloured eggs, and cakes the cost of flinching, boiling, and completing the skeleton. Easter bread; and, in Russia," when two friends We shall, probably, be able to say something, next week, set during the Easter holidays, they come and take one of the dissection of the eye, the thorax, and abdomen of ather by the hand; the one of them saith,- The Lord this extraordinary creature. They have not yet been examined, but are, probably, at this very moment, underChrist) is risen;' the other answereth,- It is so of a going a strict inspection by the gentleman who has given b;' and then they kiss, and exchange their eggs, both us the above, who describes the spermaceti which is found a and women, continuing in kissing four days toge- in the head, as beautifully transparent when first exposed "-Hakluyt s Voyages, 1589. to the light, and as sweet as the sweetest butter. By exdiscovered, to account for the death of this creature. One posure it becomes turbid and stiff. No wound has been spear of a sword fish, penetrating several inches, has been found, but this could hardly affect vitality.-Rockingham.

low this custom of paste-egging came to be associated 1 the exploits of the redoubtable champion St. George, ould be difficult to determine: certain it is, however, the representation of those exploits, as recorded by in some parts of Lancashire and Cheshire, is used as a mony preparatory to the demand for a paste-egg; e, in other parts (in the neighbourhood of Warrington, mistake not) the demand is made in a rude sort of ne, the substance of which is strictly applicable to the act. In the High Peak of Derbyshire, where the ling spirit of civilization and refinement has not yet Dyed the manners and customs of our forefathers, St. ge's exploits are regularly enacted by maskers, or, as are there called, "guisers:" but this takes place only ristmas; and, instead of the Easter eggs being col{by similar mummeries, they are claimed by the parf the parish, who, with a laudable regard for the temities of his station, disdains not to be himself the colof these offerings, as they are called, going from to house, accompanied by his clerk, who carries the tin which they are deposited..

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Josephine, Napoleon, and Canova.-As the Ex-Empress was a warm patroness of the Sculptor, allusions to her were not unfrequent. One day, when on the preceding evening Canova had been to visit by invitation at her retreat,Well," said Napoleon, abruptly changing the conversation, as was his common custom, and addressing him in Italian, "you were yesterday at Compeigne." In continuing the subject, the former happened to repeat with approbation some remarks made by Josephine. This seemed highly to gratify the latter, who replied, "She is a woman with a soul like yours, Canova, such as is seen but once in an age."-Memoirs of Canova.

Barometer.

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.

[From the Liverpool Courier.]

1 hermo- Ibermo- | Extreme State of
meter 8
during the
morning.

ineter
ноов.

Night.

Wind.

50 20 55 20 47 0
57 0
60 0 68 0

Remarks.

4

29 69 5 29 68 629 67 7 29 68

63 046 0

S. Rain. E.S.E. Rain.

54 0

E.S.E. Fair.

52 20

Mrs. Opie, since she has turned a Quakeress, to read a Mrs. Opie and her "Fudge Family."-It has pleased lecture to the world, in two volumes, under the title of May Illustrations of Lying." The world has been notoriously given to this vice, and, like a true lover of truth, she does not flatter it; but tells mankind pretty roundly, that they are a generation of liars. Sir Walter Scott (the romancer), Tom Cribb (the fibber), Major Longbow, and all other conscious dealers in falsehood, will plead guilty to her charges; but it will shock a great many worthy people besides, to discover, that they have been in a daily habit of perhaps, in the lie of flattery, and bestowed high praises on lying, without knowing it. They have never indulged, a young friend's poetry, nor in the lie of convenience, and denied themselves to Mrs. Beverly, nor even in the lie of benevolence, and given a tender character to a discharged coachman; but let them just take a glance at the mirror which Mrs. Opie holds up to them, in her chapter on lies practical. These are the lies not uttered, but acted, and are Satan's own stumbling-blocks, no doubt, for the deaf and dumb. Such are "wearing paste, for diamonds; the information contained in this short communica- purchasing brooches, pins, and rings of mock jewels;" and hould be such as will satisfy your correspondent, he passing off gooseberry wine, at dinner, for Champagne." artily welcome to it; and to such as feel interested in hair to his head," is a practical liar, and so is the lady The white to move, and to checkmate in six moves with The man, that "hides baldness, by gluing a piece of false g the origin of popular customs, I would recommend with an artificial front. A wig, if it be well made, is a lie. erusal of Mr. Brand's Observations on Popular Anti-The devil is the father of lies, and so is an old scratch.

a enormous animal of the whale tribe was thrown on Holderness coast, not far from Tunstall, on the 28th pril, and now lies, partly cut up, an object of intense osity to the surrounding country. Its length, from nose to the end of the division of the tail, is 58 feet. m the eye to the extremity of the nose, the distance is eet 8 inches, and the circumference of the body, just ere the tail is set on, is 8 feet. It has two pectoral fins, h 5 feet in length. Its dorsal fin, rudimentary, has aitted of no motion, as the hump is formed of the same terial as the outer covering (cutis) of the animal, and s only about one foot, terminating in a hook-like pro5, posteriorly. The lower jaw, from the extremity to articulation is 16 feet,-to the bifurcation, 11 feet. i the teeth appear to be in this jaw, and are 47 in num,with corresponding holes in the upper (24 on the left e, and 23 on the right.) The span of the tail is 14 feet. te whole head is of an enormous size, composing nearly e-half of the animal, with the exception of the tail.

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How many pious, and otherwise moral, old gentlemen are
there walking into eternity, with their lies upon their
heads! But their case is not desperate, for Mrs. Opie says,
"If the false hair be so worn, that no one can fancy it
natural; if the bloom on the cheek is such, that it cannot
be mistaken for nature, then is the deception annihilated."
Let the woman of sin prefer rouge, but the lover of truth
will use ruddle; let the man of fashion and the world still
glue on his false coxcomb, the conscientious will betake
himself to a Welsh wig; and the gallant marquis who has
a make-believe leg, will walk about, if he is ingenuous,
with a cork screw in his calf!-Globe and Traveller.

Last Moments of Canova.-It was judged highly expe-
dient to prepare his mind for the last change, and Signor
Aglietti was requested to undertake this melancholy duty.
Canova received the declaration of his friend and physician,
which forbade all hope, with the most unmoved serenity
and pious resignation. He merely replied, "We come
into this world to play our part-and then-vanishes the
glory of the scene:"-after a pause, adding in a tone of
joyful confidence, "Thrice happy he who has preformed
it well!" He then confessed himself with the deepest con-
trition, and afterwards made a second verbal codicil to his
will, again enforcing the continuance and completion of
the Church at Possagno. This was at five o'clock; and in
the course of the evening the last and most solemn rites of
the Catholic communion were administered, in which he