liament robes, with a negro bearing his coronet, by Soldi.

The chapel is more distinguished for simple elegance than beauty. The eastern window re

presents the offerings of the magi, executed by Mr. Peckitt, from a design of the late Dr. Wall.

At the end of the garden court is an elegant building, lately erected for a library; and the recent additions to the college here, display taste and beauty. The situation of Oriel, however, is rather to confined, as must be the case in buildings so central.

On the north of this college stands St. MARY HALL, erected by Edward II. It consists of one neat and pleasant quadrangle, and contains a considerable number of students, several of whom are commonly of high rank. Many eminent men have received their education here, among whom are enumerated Sir Thomas More, Chancellor Hatton, Erasmus, and Sandys, the traveller. It also derives no inconsiderable celebrity, in the opinion of some, from Dr. King having once been its principal. On the dedication of Radcliffe's library, in 1749, this gentleman spoke the oration in the theatre, to which Mr. Warton alludes in his Triumphs of Isis.

See, on yon sage how all attentive stand,
To catch his darting eye, and waving hand.
Hark he begins, with all a Tully's art,
To pour the dietates of a Cato's heart:

Skill'd to pronounce what noblest thoughts inspire,
He blends the speaker's with the patriot's fire:
Bold to conceive, nor timorous to conceal,
What Britons dare to think, he dares to tell,
'Tis bis alike the ear, the eye to charm;
To win with action, and with sense to warm;
Untaught in flowery periods to dispense
The lulling sounds of sweet impertinence:
In frowns or smiles he gains an equal prize,
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Nor meanly fears to fall, nor creeps to rise;
Bids happier days to Albion be restor❜d,

Bids ancient justice rear her radiant sword;
From me, as from my country, claims applause,
And makes an Oxford's, a Britannia's cause.

From St. Mary Hall soon reached the Highstreet, and entering what is called the Turl, came to LINCOLN COLLEGE, standing beyond Allsaint's church. This college was founded by Richard Fleming, bishop of Lincoln, in 1429, and the endowment was afterwards augmented by Thomas Rotheram, one of his successors in the same see in the year 1478. Nathaniel Lord Crewe, bishop of Durham was another very considerable benefactor to the society, which now consists of a rector and twelve fellows, besides other inferior members. The visiter, as may reasonably be supposed, is the Bishop of Lincoln, for the time being.

Lincoln College consists of two courts of low buildings. We enter the first under a tower. It is about eight feet square, and is formed by the rector's lodgings, the library, and the refectory. The inner, or south court, has likewise a communication with the street, and is a square of about seventy feet.

The hall is not deficient in beauty or size, and was wainscotted at the expence of Lord Crewe, whose arms, and those of the other contributors, are seen in different parts.

The library, on the north side of the exterior court, is handsomely fitted up, and contains a good collection of books, and some manuscripts of no small value and distinction. Here is a fine picture of Bishop Crewe and another of Sir Nathaniel Lloyd, who expended a considerable sum on the reparation of this apartment.

But nothing, connected with Lincoln College, is so much admired as the chapel, built in 1630,

by Dr. Williams, who was afterwards archbishop of York. It is situated on the south side of the inner court. The cedar-screen is a singular curiosity; the ceiling is of the same kind of wood, and is embellished with the arms of the foundefs and principal benefactors, intermixed with various devices and representations. The windows are all of painted glass, in which are portrayed many scripture characters; and in that over the altar are several histories from the sacred writings.

In a line with Lincoln, and adjoining, stands EXETER COLLEGE, with an extensive front towards the street, and a magnificent gate and tower in the centre. The building consists principally of one large regular quadrangle, formed by the hall, the chapel, and the lodgings of the society.

This college was founded by Walter Stapleton, bishop of Exeter and lord treasurer of England, in 1316 and who by statutes then established, ordered the fellows to be elected out of his own diocese. Among the subsequent benefactors, were Stafford, bishop of Exeter, and Sir William Petre, who extended the privilege of electing the fellows, for whom they provided, to other counties. The present members consist of a rector, twenty-five fellows, one scholar, and two exhibitioners, who have the Bishop of Exeter for their visiter.

The library consists of two parts, and is amply stored with books. The new library contains the valuable collection of the erudite Mr. Joseph Sandford, formerly of Balliol College.

The other appendages of this college are well adapted to their respective destinations, but contain nothing particularly deserving of notice, after what we had already seen in the university.

The gardens are neatly laid out and have a cheerful open appearance. From the terrace is a view of some of the most splendid academical buildings, which indeed surround this college.

Almost opposite is JESUS COLLEGE, founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1571; and at the request of Dr. Price, a native of Wales, who bestowed considerable revenues on the original institution. she granted several gifts and privileges for its speedier completion. Other lovers of learning followed in the same generous course; so that the society now consists of a principal, nineteen fellows, and eighteen scholars, besides many exhibitioners. The Earl of Pembroke is visiter.

Jesus College has a handsome front, with a grand rustic gate-way; and consists of two courts. The first court makes a good appearance having the chapel on the north side and the hall on the west. The inner court is neat, and contains a well-furnished library and other apart

ments.

In the principal's lodgings are some original paintings, particularly a Charles I. by Vandyke. In the library are portraits of Dr. Hugh Price and other benefactors to the college.

Among the curiosities preserved here, may be ranked the statutes of the college, written by Mr. Parry, formerly fellow, upon vellum, in the most beautiful style of graphic excellence, and a splendid piece of plate, the gift of Sir Watkin Williams Wynne, bart. for the use of the common room. It is almost unnecessary to observe, that the gentlemen, who enter of this college, are commonly from the principality of Wales. It has produced many eminent men, who have distinguished themselves in the various departments of science and of life.

Having now finished our tour of the University, we conclude with the wish for its welfare conveyed in the following lines:

O! may fair sCIENCE in these precincts smile,
And shed her lustre o'er this happy isle :
To guard the laws, religion's flame maintain,
Still may worth issue from her fostering reign.
Rais'd as a barrier, gainst th' insidious band,

Here may the Christian chieftains take their stand,
Repel the arrows of the threat'ning foe,
And bring the champions of cnofusion low.

MAVOR'S BLENHEIM.