ite bower,

last Doncaster St. Leger), and the two others | It greeted me she was alone, within her favour-would be a decided proof of the growing and of comparative unimportance; the first two were rejected, and the last two (one of them And elaborately and delicately finished) hung in so lofty a situation that their merits were not The first star rose above the west, and I was discernible. When it is considered how ex

hibition of pictures the walls of Somerset House I ceedingly ill-adapted for the advantageous ex-To are, it must be evident that the academicians

bade me welcome if I there could loiter
twilight's hour!

on my way

[alcove lay; marvelled somewhat as I came, such disarray where, amid the orange-grove, her jasmine

The

I found

flowers had fallen from her hair, her lute
was on the ground;

Herself flung on the violets, sweet watchers,
fit to keep

A perfumed atmosphere of sighs around her
summer sleep;

And

ivory foot was bare, so small, the violets
o'er it spread,

1

important influence of the Catholic body. Ac cordingly, Mr. Villiers Stewart, a near relative of the Grandison family, was invited to offer himself as a candidate in opposition to Lord George Beresford, brother to the late Marquess pendent parliament, the Protestant electors, to of Waterford. In the year 1782, when Ireland was struggling for a free trade and an inde whom the franchise was at that time confined,

had entered into resolutions, "that no tie of connexion or even consanguinity should ins fluence an elector to vote for any man whose politics were hostile to the interests of the country?" On this principle they acted; they secured the great objects of their efforts, but they rent asunder the ties of landlord and tenant, who then, for the first time in Ire land, were seen to vote for opposite candidates. This example of the Protestants in 1782, the Catholics were determined to follow in 1825. They revived and enforced the principle on the catholic tenantry; the landlords were every where abandoned; and the Beresford family, Now who for a century had returned a member to parliament, were now excluded. As the perMy heart beat when I saw those lines-per-sons who had thus thrown open the representahaps she dreams of me.

to whom it by turns devolves to select and to
place the various works annually offered, can
not do justice to every artist; and that in
some cases, without entertaining any evil in.
tention, they may inflict serious and unde
served injury. We do again, however, remon
strate against the absurd practice of hanging
pictures at the very top or at the very bottom One
of the rooms; and again recommend that, at
least until the Royal Academy possess, suitable
apartments for the purpose, the number of
pictures to be annually admitted should be A
greatly reduced. That would, perhaps, in
some instances be a grievance to the artist;
but it would undoubtedly be the less grievance
of the two. At any rate, it would prevent the
necessity of placing works which have been
painted for close inspection either where they
cannot be seen at all, or where they cannot be
seen without the aid of an opera-glass.

THE FINE ARTS IN RUSSIA. MANA

For

one white arm made dove-like nest to
shield that lovely head.
vellum tablet filled her hand-oh well I
knew the line!
there were written words of love-the
tender words were mine.
sweet, but not too long, love mine, thy
gentle sleeping be;

We understand that our R.A., Mr. Dawe,
has just revisited his native country for a short
while from St. Petersburg, and that he has I
brought with him some of the most conspicuous
and interesting portraits which he has painted
for the grand Military Gallery of Russia, as
well as other productions of his palette. Whole- I kist
lengths of the late Emperor Alexander and his
broken-hearted Empress; of the present Em-
peror and Empress, and of their son, the heir
apparent to the throne of the Czars; of the
Duke of Wellington; and other portraits of
various distinguished individuals (such as Ku-
tusoff, Barclay de Tolly, the Empress Mother,
&c. &c.), almost constitute a gallery of like-
nesses, possessing much attraction, from the
rank, characters, and power of the parties. We
hope to be able to give a better account than A
rumour of these pictures.

that she was dead.
To-night they lay her in the tomb, which I
will watch beside,

And look my last, and weep my last, o'er my

betrothed bride.

tion of the county, and shaken off what was called the "Beresford bondage," were styled for their services" Liberators," an association was immediately after formed, to keep alive the principle; and the Catholic Association, and particularly Mr. O'Connel, to give it consistency and stability, recommended that it should assume the form of an "Order," the

members of which were to be distinguished by a medal and other insignia. This advice was immediately acted on; a medal was struck for the occasion; and the following regulations were drawn up, declaring the objects of the

association:

Order of Liberators.

The Order of Liberators is a voluntary asso

ciation of Irishmen, for purposes legal and useful to Ireland. The objects of the order are these :

1. As a mode of expressing the gratitude and confidence of the people for past services.

2. The formation of a society of persons, who will consider it a duty to their country to effectuate the following purposes:

To prevent the creation and continuance, in their re spective vicinage, of any secret society or confederacy, as most to impede the amelioration of the country. the greatest evil in Ireland, and that which has tended

To conciliate all classes of Irishmen in one bond of brotherhood and affection, so that all religious animosities Next day a bark for Acre sailed of those who may for ever cease among them. crossed the main,

To bury in total oblivion all causes of mutual reproach,

Were some who sought in after-years their no matter by whom caused or suffered.

But

"Mine eye is bent upon my sword, because the Cross is there;

His

[to my tale,

And I've a brow of care, for well it suits the
95 heart of care.
Now fling down each untasted cup, and listen
Then marvel that my lip is mute, or that my Tis association originated in the election for
laughter fail.
the county of Waterford, he'd in the year 1825.
You know the colours that I wore whene'er Catholics to exert to the utmost that power
On this occasion it was determined by the
I rode the ring;

You know the soft eyes that were wont their sidelong glance to fling!

county gave to their body. The authority which the forty-shilling freeholders of the and influence of the Beresford family had been You know the Lady Adela, my own sweet paramount, and no one before had ever venSovereign dame,

To promote the acquisition of such franchise, and its due registry.

To promote the system of dealing exclusively with the friends of civil and religious liberty, Protestant and Catholic, with a selection, when a choice can be made, of

Protestant friends, as the more disinterested; and to prevent, as much as possible, all dealing with the enemies of Ireland, whether Protestant Orangemen or Orange Catholics, the worst of all Orangists.

Admission of Members. Every individual who has taken a part in liberating the county of Waterford at the late election is entitled to be admitted a "Liberator."

Every person desiring admission must have the signatures of seven collectors of Catholic rent for the city or county of Waterford; and no collector is entitled to sign

who has not been three months engaged in the collection.
Every certificate must contain a statement of one ser-
not to assume a bigoted or exclusive domination over
Every man who has done any act to evince an intention
his country, is entitled to have it considered a service to
Ireland.

success. They were, notwithstanding, exceed-vice at least rendered by the applicant to Ireland.
tured to oppose them, or had done so with any
ingly unpopular, as the decided and uncompro-
mising opponents of the Catholic claims; and as
the vast majority of the electors were of this per-
suasion, it was supposed by the friends of emanci-
pation, that a successful opposition at this period

of the members shall be enrolled, with the act of service
rendered to his country, as a perpetual record.

A book shall be kept in Waterford, in which the names

Every member, on admission, shall receive his installation at the hands of the chairman, on one knee; and place his right hand on his breast, and repeat these words after the secretary:

when the medal is suspended about his neck, he shall

"I hereby pledge myself faithfully to observe the rules and obligations of this institution; to persevere openly and honestly in the service of my country, by all constítutional means, until her freedom and happiness shall be achieved, by the extinction of civil and religious animosity from among her children."

The Marchioness of Londonderry's Entertainment.-On Monday last the Marchioness

DRAMA.

KING'S THEATRE.

of Londonderry gave a grand fancy ball at M. LA PORTE took his benefit at this theatre Holdernesse House; one of the great attractions on Thursday night, on which occasion the taof which was a group representing Queen lents of Pasta, Sontag, Velluti, Mars, and his Elizabeth and her court. It was an exhibition in some degree connected with the fine arts, if, tique, afforded a rich treat to the lovers of muown, besides all of the ordinary corps dramaindeed, the idea of it did not entirely originate sic and fine acting, and brought an overflowing Such are the origin, the character, and the with them. It is more than probable that it audience. Indeed, if a house crammed in every declared objects of the Order of Liberators, was suggested by Mr. Bone's fine Gallery of part can be a satisfaction to him, M. La Porte now assuming so portentous an aspect in Ire-Illustrious Characters in the reign of Queen must be fully satisfied; and we cannot but exland. As a thing of curiosity, we annex en- Elizabeth. At any rate, that gallery was for press our joy at having witnessed the support gravings of the medal which is suspended round several previous weeks put into active requi- thus given to one so highly deserving of it, the neck by a green riband. sition, for the purpose of furnishing examples and to whom the public is indebted for so resort of all those who wished for the best of correct costume, and became the frequent much refined amusement.

On the obverse a female figure representing Ireland, having on her right a sword and the celebrated fierce ban-dog of Irish story, and on her left a harp and the designation of the society, "The Order of Liberators." On the exergue, "Ireland as she ought to be."

fire 30 brac

The

information on the subject. Undoubtedly, the DRURY LANE closed on this day week.
Marchioness of Londonderry could not have contest between the two great houses has been
made a better choice for the purpose of magni.severe and tolerably equal-putting the Covent
ficent display. We must observe, however, Garden chancery suit out of the question, as
that the costume of the period selected, was we have a right to do. Up to Easter, Fortune
much more distinguished for the splendour of seemed to favour Covent Garden. The failure
its ornaments, and for the quaintness of its of the spectacle at that house a circumstance,
devices, than for its tendency to shew to advan- we believe, unparalleled in its annals-turned
tage the beauty or dignity of the wearer. It the tide; and old Drury had the best of it for
was reserved for the reign of Charles the First, the remainder of the season. What Kean,
to unite simplicity and grandeur with the graces Young, and Kemble, did for Covent Garden
of person and deportment. Vandyke's por- Liston, Mathews, and Jones, performed for
traits are not buried beneath a load of decora- Drury Lane. With regard to novelty, the
tion, or wired into stiffness by the uncouth public shall judge for itself, from the subjoined
fashion of former reigns. On the other hand, list of the new pieces produced during the sea-
it is evident that the pictures of Holbein, son at each house.
Zucchero, &c. however excellent for individual
resemblance, exhibit more skill and contrivance
to represent the jewels and other ornaments,
than to impart character by attitude or action.
The main object seems to have been the display
of finery. For that purpose the posture of the
figure was chosen; and it is not uncharitable Nov. 19. Guerilla Chief, Milit. Pantom.
to suppose, that in many instances for that
purpose the picture was painted.

Drury Lane: Season 1827-28.
Oct. 4. The Illustrious Stranger, Mus.
Farce. 2 Acts.....

Dec.

Jan.

15. The Gambler's Fate, Drama. 2
Acts. (6 nights).

29. The Wealthy Widow, Comedy.

3 Acts. (4 nights)

(6 nights)

21. Forget and Forgive, Comedy.
5 Acts (4 nights)*

Kenney.

Thomson.

Poole.

Barrymore.

Kenney,

29. Isidore de, Merida, Opera.
Acts.......

3

1. The Lancers, Interlude.

Dimond.
H. Payne.

Barrymore.

26. Harlequin and Cock - Robin,
Christmas Pantom.

28. Edward the Black Prince, Histo

rical Play. 5 Acts. (2 nights) Reynolds. 31. Haunted Inn, Farce. 2 Acts.... Peake. Feb. 18. Juan's Early Days, Operatie Extravag. (6 nights). Milner.

Among the wonders of another kind, we have again to mention the solar microscope, not far from which (being in a monster-seeing mood the other day) we went to inspect the child with two heads. In this we were not only disappointed, but disgusted; and are now decidedly of opinion, in spite of the proverb, that two heads are not better than one! The Mar. 10. Don Pedro, Tragedy. 5 Acts. show consists of a disagreeable mass in a glass 7. Dumb Savoyard, Melo-drama. jar of spirits: admittance, for ladies and gentlemen, one shilling-for servants and children (with only one head), sixpence each. A woman entered while we were there, and something like the following dialogue ensued between her N.B. It will no doubt be a matter of wonand a female in charge of this precious bottle. der to the readers of the Literary Gazette how Visitor. "Is the child alive?" Show-woman. Nov. we became the possessor of this revolutionary "It was alive once." Visitor. "Oh, if it is emblem. They may, if they please, suppose Only look at it (beginning to uncover the not living, I don't care for it." Show-woman. Dec. 25. that it was bestowed upon us in consequence of our secret connexion with Captain Rock (see glass); I'm its mother: it was once alive; it Jan. the Literary Gazette for the last six weeks); curosity, I assure you. I'm the mother of it; is the curusest thing you ever see quite a never was sich a child seed afore." Notwithstanding this praise, the visitor avoided the room, grumbling at an imposition because the April Janus-faced infant was not alive; and if not speaking two different languages, at least sucking two breasts at the same moment. Being May 27. Carron-Side, Opera. 2 Acts.......... Planché. pretty much of the same opinion, we also walked off, and left the mamma "alone with her glory."

but, be that as it may,.........hist.........future ........&c. &c. &c. The medal is the real and

true medal of the Order of Liberators.

SIGHTS OF LONDON.

THE establishment of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park is becoming one of the most attractive and fashionable resorts in the metropolis. All day long carriages and equestrians are enjoying the beauties of this fine ride, and bending their way to see the novelties here assembled. Among the latter an immense tortoise has recently been placed-so immense, indeed, that some of the learned declare that it must be the very tortoise which supported the elephant, which (once upon a time) supported the world.

Feb.

2 Acts....

24. The Seraglio, Opera. 3 Acts.... Dimond. Harlequin and Number Nip, Christmas Pantom.

23.

Farley.

The Serf, Tragedy. (4 nights).. Talbot.

5. The Merchant's Wedding, Come-
dy. 5 Acts

19. The Somnambulist, Entertain-
ment. 2 Acts

28. The Invincibles, Musical Farce.
2 Acts...

Tuckitomba, Mel.-dram. 2 Acts.

7.

(6 nights)

26.

The Little Offsprings, Farce. 2
Acts. (2 nights)..

HAYMARKET.

Planché.

Moncrief.

Morton.

Pocock.

Peake.

AN attempt was made on Saturday evening
last, by Mr. Lacy, the adapter of Love and
English stage.
Reason, to introduce a real vaudeville to the

Now as, in our opinion, a vaudeville is one of the most pleasant of all theatrical entertainments, we are inclined to

Lepard's delightful Exhibition of Portraits at their house
The same remarks apply to Messrs. Harding and
in Pall Mall; the originals of the Engravings in Lodge's
some of our fashionables, their tailors, their mantua
excellent work. These also have been closely studied by
makers, and their milliners; and queens of the evening
of a former age. Apropos, this Gallery is to close next the title of Frolics in France; and again withdrawn after
have been built up from the pictures of their prototypes
Saturday.

Reproduced, Saturday, March 15th, in 3 Acts, under two nights.

FRENCH PLAYS.

forgive the failure, in consideration of the including Miss Kelly, Miss Goward, Miss Betts, | during which his five problems were to stand good intention; and we will not hastily accuse Miss H. Cawse, Bartley, Keeley, Wood, J. Rus- as challenges to the scientific world, and as Mr. Lacy of presumption, as probably he might sell, Bland, &c. &c. &c. The pieces were the his published solution of the last purely manot be aware that it would require, at least, opera of the Freebooters, and the Maid and thematical problem has not been questioned, the united talents of all cur present dramatic Magpie, in which Miss Kelly shewed us that he leaves the Royal Society to its repose, and writers to produce any thing that should com- no actress upon any stage can be reckoned hopes never to agitate these or similar quespete with a true French vaudeville. It would superior to her, where natural personation and tions again. then be necessary to cull from all the metro- deep pathos are required. When the promised Fhidias. According to a memoir, or rather politan stages the best actors to represent it. novelties are produced, we shall pay our re- to three dissertations, on the life and works of To make Charles Kemble or Richard Jones spects to them. Phidias, which were read last year to the Royal sing at least as well as Wood-to create a Society of Göttingen, and which have been Jenny Vertpré, and perform a few other tri- THE performances at the King's Theatre con- Phidias was born in the 73d Olympiad. He since published by their author, M. Müller, fling miracles of that description and, by way tinue to assemble full audiences, though we do devoted himself to painting when he was of a finish, find an English audience that not think Mde. Mars has yet appeared in any could appreciate it. Had they the requisite of her best parts: neithes her character in the twenty-four years of age, and ornamented the knowledge of dramatic construction, Thomas Tartuffe, nor her Susanne in Figaro, afford temple of Jupiter Olympius, at Athens, with Moore and James or Horace Smith might pro- her much opportunity for making great effects: his works. The finest buildings in that city duce, in conjunction, something very like a still her performances are delicious, and she is were erected between the 82d and the 87th vaudeville of Scribe's, if they did not take too much pains, and overlay their bantling. After a model for study in the dramatic art. Ease, Olympiads, by the orders of Pericles, and unthis, Mr. Lacy has no occasion to be affronted elegance, the apparent absence of effort, and for masters in the art of sculpture, Hippias at our saying he has failed in writing a vaude- the striking power of particular passages (slight and Agaladas. M. Müller proves that several ville. We have one vaudeville in our lan- and unimportant, except in such hands), are her particular characteristics. guage, though it be not so termed, the Beggar's Opera: when shall we see another? Nevertheless, there is no harm in trying: and though we do not think Mr. Lacy is the man Exeter Change. This nuisance, it is now to succeed in such an undertaking, we will give stated, is about to be removed; the Marquess him one piece of advice, which he will find of Exeter having been awarded the sum of useful should he make a second attempt. Let 60001. for his possessions in the Strand, where him avoid symphonies to his airs; the "coup- the street improvements of London are most lets" of a vaudeville are not songs, but lyrical imperatively wanted. portions of the dialogue, and should spring from a simple chord.

VARIETIES.

Garrick. A volume of original letters from Garrick to a Mr. Fountain, belonging to General Dowdswell's library, are about to be submitted to the hammer. Some curious papers and letters of the time of the last two Stuart kings are also to be brought to sale.

The New London College.-The subscription for this great undertaking increases rapidly-nearly half the amount required before beginning the work, namely, 50,000%., is already realised by voluntary contributions, and as the price of shares.

der the direction of Phidias. The latter had

statues, especially the Castor on the Monte Cavallo, have been erroneously attributed to Phidias. It was not until the third year of the 85th Olympiad that he produced the Pallas of the Parthenon. This statue, according to M. Müller, who in this respect contradicts the opinion of Heyne, was followed by that of Jupiter Olympius. Ultimately, Phidias fell a victim to the hatred of the enemies of Pericles, and died in prison, in the first year of the 87th Olympiad.

LITERARY NOVELTIES.

We are informed that the Juvenile Forget-Me-Not and the Evergreen, two newly announced Annuals for Young Persons, have united, to form one publication under the former title.

In the Press.-Annotations on the Gospel of St. Matand Candidates for Holy Orders, by the Rev. W. Bland, thew, designed for the use of Students at the Universities D.D. F.R.S., Prebendary of Wells, &c.-Note Philologica et Grammatica in Euripidis Tragoedias; è Variis Virorum Doctorum, &c. et Textui Matthiæano accommodata.

LIST OF NEW BOOKS.

Medico-Chirurgical Transactions, Vol. XIV. 8vo. 168. 8vo. 15. bds. Combe's Constitution of Man, 12mo. 68. bds.-Wardlaw's Socinian Controversy, fourth edition, bds.-Hulbert's Poetical Recreations, 18mo. 5s. bds.Maxwell's Juvenile Shakspeare, 12mo. 68. bds.-Baillie's (Miss) Bride, a Tragedy, 8vo. 4s. 6d. sewed. — Armstrong's Anatomy of the Bowels, &c. Illustrated, Part I. royal 4to. 8s.; coloured, 14. 18. sewed.-Trollope's Note in Euripidis Tragoedias, 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 48. bds.-The Phituresque Primer, 12mo. 4s. 6d. hf.-bd.-Cameron's Tok en losopher's Stone, 18mo. 28. Gd. hf.-bd.-Fletcher's Picfor Children, 2 vols. 18mo. 58. hf.-bd.

A vaudeville! There is magic in the word. It is an acted epigram-a homeward-bound bee, humming over the parterre, laden with honey, and bearing a sting in its tail. The dialogue of the milliners of a Scribe or a Mellesville would have been light, sharp, and brilliant as their newest needles. Mr. Lacy's has no more point or glitter than a leaden bodkin. It is a sew, sew affair; and the best joke in it the managers:—we mean sending forward the imperturbable Humby to announce it for repe- The Shield of Eneas. When we gave a tition. The best piece of acting in it was the description of this splendid production of art, Clarissa of Miss Holland—a lady quite new to we ought, in justice to his enterprise, to have us whose conception and execution of that mentioned, that it was executed for Mr. Witrifling part were as perfect as any thing we dowson, Silversmith, of Fleet Street. If indiremember to have seen. If first impressions viduals in trade have the spirit to bestow such may be trusted in this case and we have been liberal support upon artists, we may look for so often deceived that we speak warily this the highest efforts to reward their patronage, young lady is likely to be much better known and raise the character of the works thus enbefore many seasons are over. By calling it couraged. the best piece of acting, however, we mean no Colonel Morland. We were lately invited METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, 1828. offence to our old favourites, Vining, Williams, to see a fine vase, of the value of 500 guineas, Thursday.. 26 Mrs. Waylett, &c., as they all played with executed by Mr. Lewis for the officers of the Friday 27 spirit and good sense; but the part of Clarissa, 9th Regiment of Lancers, to be presented by Saturday trifling as it is, is the only one in the piece them to Colonel Morland on his retirement which has any thing like character in it; and from the service, after commanding that regiwe really do not think it could have fallen into ment fifteen years. It was boldly chased, and better hands. represented some Roman battles in a good style of art, though not, of course, of the highest finish. Into the cup fitted a circle reSembling an ornamented crown, which made

ADELPHI.

In consequence of new arrangements, this theatre has become the united property of

Mathews and Yates; and so we shall soon have these admirable planets acting together -double stars! What a treat this will be!

we absolutely long for October, to witness Mathews at the table in the full possession of all his humours; and Yates revolving in the bustling scenes about him-second to none, if it be not to himself.

ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.

THIS favourite theatre opened on Monday with great musical strength and a capital company,

We mean failure as a vaudeville. As a common interlude, it is bustling and effective, and may live its little hour.

it what in more ancient times was called a

June.

28

Sunday....
... 29
July.

Monday 30

1

Thermometer.
From 50. to 79.5

Barometer.

49.

80.

30.29 Stat. 30.20 to 30.10

Tuesday
Wednesday 2
Wind prevailing N.E. and S.W.
Generally clear.

Edmonton.

Latitude.... 51° 37' 32" N.
Longitude.... 0

CHARLES H. ADAMS.

3 51 W. of Greenwich.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The influx of literary novelties this week obliges us, reluctantly, to postpone our Review of Senior's excel

montieth. Into this circlet in these ruder days
the glasses were stuck, and all the guests dip-
ped into the same bowl. But the circumstance lent Lectures on Political Economy-Journal of a Resi-
which gives an additional interest to this com-dence with a new Native Chief in Fernando Po-and
pliment, is the melancholy one which we gather other matters intended for immediate publication.
The next time Mr. Tyro of Wisbeach (post mark)
lant officer for whom it was intended died last advise him to pay the postage.
from the newspaper obituary:-that the gal-writes silly verses and sends them to a public Journal, we
week at Paris before it could reach him-so
literally and sadly verified, in this instance, is
the proverb that speaks of what may happen
between the cup and the lip.

Pure Mathematics.-Mr. John Herapath, of Cranford, in a letter to The Times news paper, states, that as the time has expired!

regular fee, will find the answer (as requested) at our The writer of the MS. sent for our opinion with a office on Monday: the fee has been added to the Literary Fund, where it will help to relieve some distressed author,

widow, or orphan.

ERRATUM. In our last, in a notice of Cologne on the Rhine, engraved by Mr. J. H. Kernot, we inadvertently spelt the name " Kernol” instead of Kernot.

* Our Green Man of Hyde Park.-La G、

Parts V. and VI. to complete the Work, are in a forward state, and will be published with all possible des patch