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WE intend, henceforth, to have an Article, in each Number, on the Political affairs of
the Country, under the title of "The Warder."

The Analytical Essays on the Old English Drama will most probably be resumed in
our next. We are forced, for the sake of variety, occasionally to interrupt the succession
of Articles in themselves interesting.

We intend now, according to our promise made some time ago, to present our readers
with accounts of the finest German Tragedies-at least six times a year. We are confi-
dent that our first specimen, in this number, will give general satisfaction.

Our Cork Correspondent's Letter, though dated 1st October, did not reach us till the
8th of November. We hope to hear from him frequently-and if he wishes to hear from
us, he can tell us so.

The Letter sent to us by Mr Abraham Longchops, shews ability-but is by far too
long, and we have tried in vain to shorten it.

The same objection applies, even to a greater degree, to the "Legend of Craigmillar
Castle." It too is the work of a man of talent, and the opening is very picturesque.

The paper signed O. T. (the signature in pencil marks) it would scarcely be fair in us
to publish. But if its author chuses to favour us on some other scientific subject, we believe
him to be very able to write well.

N. N.'s remarks on Don Juan do great credit both to his head and heart. But we have
already given our opinion of that poem; and though N. N. may have expressed his
ideas better and more fully-we do not think that he has added any thing new to what
we said on the same subject. His letter is now lying for him with Messrs Cadell and
Davies.

For the same reason we must decline inserting another very ingenious paragraph.

John Greencorn writes very good-humouredly and facetiously-but we do not wish to re-
sume the subject of his communication. We send our compliments to the Club. His
Article shall be transmitted according to the direction.

A similar cause prevents us from inserting "Sarcasticus."

Viator's second letter in our next.

We intend ourselves to write a short notice of a poem lately published here, called,
"Common Sense," by the Rev. Mr Terrot. "Common Place" would have been a more
appropriate title." Tu quoque," therefore, is laid aside.

Our Unknown Friend in Derbyshire expostulates with us, in a very kind and amiable
tone. We hope to improve, upon some of her (for so gentle a person must be a Lady)
intelligent suggestions but as her letter seems intended solely for our own amendment and
encouragement, we do not think it necessary to publish it.

Odoherty's first letter on the Errors of the Duke of Wellington in our next.

We have returned to the judicious author (with a letter)" An Account of a Visit to
York Minster, &c."

Would a letter

The paper signed W. Old Vennal, Glasgow, probably in our next.
reach our Correspondent, addressed to him according to the subscription of his note to us?
We regret that we can do nothing for our Islington Correspondent. It is a great
hardship, no doubt, not to be permitted interment in a patent coffin-but it does not fall
under our jurisdiction. Posthumus must apply to the proper authorities.

It goes to our very heart to reject poetry of any of our fair Contributors. But non-in-
sertion does not imply disapprobation. A Sonnet to Lord Byron, (M. A. C.) in parti-
cular, we unwillingly reject-for-though inaccurate in one line or two-it is exceedingly
elegant.

"A Young Lady" in our next.

We have received a well-written notice of "Select Sermons from the Danish of Dr
Nicolas Edenger Balle" (sold by Ogle, Duncan, & Co. London) but we have not yet had
an opportunity of reading the Sermons themselves.

Will A favour us with a prose Article?

We are told by C. D. to attempt to please every body. Did he ever make such an
attempt? All that we wish is to please a great majority of mankind, and, as C. D. thinks
we do so, we hope he will be contented with us; though there should be a few dissentient
voices heard crying in the wilderness.

S. S. complains of our severity. No doubt, we have occasionally said a few sharp
things; but, on the whole, as Editors go, we are among the best-tempered, and best-hu-
moured, and best-natured of them all. We must take care not to get too tame.

"Man of age thou smitest sore,"

is an exclamation used only by a few Marauders.

Some notice soon of that entertaining little book, " Annals of Peterhead."

We had some other notices to Correspondents, but this one is in danger of falling over
the brink of the page. So, for another month farewell.

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD, NO 17, PRINCE'S STREET, EDINBURGH;

AND T. CADELL AND W. DAVIES, STRAND, LONDON;
To whom Communications (post paid) may be addressed.

SOLD ALSO BY ALL THE BOOKSELLERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

[OLIVER & BOYD, Printers, Edinburgh.]