ful. Edith's eyes were too far apart, and she appeared to have the toothache; and Mrs. Knowlys ought to keep her mouth shut. We thought Lady Georgiana Russell's Italian pin, much more becoming than a comb. Ianthe and Constance were too busy thinking of their Love apple, to look much to our's. So just as we were deliberating on our decision, in flew Mrs. Leicester Stanhope, and with a smile that was irresistible, said- Pray Mr. Reviewer, give me the pomme d'or.' We looked for one moment, beheld eyes of enchanting lustre, and a face formed in the purest models of ancient art; and in spite of a little deformity in her right arm, which was caused by a blow from the engraver, we bestowed the well-disputed prize. The ladies being now gone, and we being left to our critical labours, we observe that the engravings, without being first-rate, are very respectably executed; for the prose and verse, it is that kind of mingled yarn,' which we may expect in such volumes.

The verses by the editor, Lady Blessington, show equally the purity of her mind, as they do the elegance of her taste; and Lady Georgiana Russell ought to be as proud of her friend, as Count D'Orsay of his mother-in-law. Our respected acquaintance Lady E. S. Wortley has also contributed a Night Meditation, in which we remark these beautiful lines. Oh skies inscrib'd with argent charactry! [lie! Oh! holiest meanings in the depths that Oh! worldless eloquence of all around! Oh! most consummate harmony without a sound!

Mrs. Shelley has given us a very disagree.

able tale: W. S. Landor has vouchsafed a dialogue between Addison and Steele ; and Mr. Moore, the following lines.

THE BOAT OF LIFE.

Let's take this world as some wide scene, Through which in frail but buoyant boat;

With skies now rude, and now serene,

Together thou and I must float. Beholding oft on either shore, [stray : Bright spots where we should love to But time plies swift his flying oar,

And on we speed-away, away! Should chilling winds and rain come on, We'll raise the awning gainst the shower, Sit closer till the storm is gone,

And smiling wait a sunnier hour. And if that sunnier hour should shine, We'll know its brightness cannot stay, And happy while 'tis there and mine, Complain not when it fades away.

Thus reach we both, at last, that fall Down which life's moments all must goThe dark, the brilliant destined all,

To sink into the void below. Nor even that hour shall want its charms, If side by side still fond we keep ; And calmly in each other's arms, Together link'd, go down the steep.

As for the rest of the Tales and the Poems, there is a general resemblance among them.

facies non omnibus una, Nec diversa tamen, qualem decet esse so

rorum.

The New Year's Gift, edited by Mrs. ALARIC WATTS. 1835-We honestly assure Mrs. Watts, that no Annual has reached us this year, which for pleasing composition, variety of talent, interesting tales, and easy graceful little poems, at all approaches hers. She need not envy the aristocratic pomp, or even the luxury of engraving, which adorns her rivalsthe talent is hers-and we must prefer the little and natural Shepherdesses Mary Howitt, and Agnes Strickland, to the gorgeous Princesses, who spout their heroics from their Opera boxes and chairs at Almack's, in language as flounced and furbelowed as their own dresses. Agnes Strickland has long been a pet of ours: and Mary Howitt we like so much, that we wish she bore another We will find room for her poem on

name.

THE GIRL AND DOVE.

My father is served by an old henchman, My mother by the stately Mistress Ann, My brother by a little foot-page so free,

And this true dove it serveth me.

The old henchman is rude and rough, His foot it is heavy, his speech is gruff, While mistress Ann cannot smile if she would [pinch'd-up hood. With her pursed-up mouth, and her

The little foot-page he is bold and vain,
And he needs as much as a horse the rein,
But my own true dove it is meek and wise,
And I read it's heart in its gentle eyes.

My father's squire, the henchman old,
He serveth him not for love, but gold,
And away this day from his hall would
flee,

Could he win but a noble serving-fee.

And the mistress Ann she would not stay To wait on my mother a single day, Although she has served her for many a year, [gear. Were it not for the winning her silken

And that light foot-page with his swinging

feather, [ther; I know what keeps master and man togeThe master has gold in a purse so fair, And he knows to spend, far better than spare.

But the dove that was ta'en from the chesnut tree,

For nothing but love it serveth me,
I bade it be gone on a morn in May,
But it look'd in my eyes, and begg'd to
stay.

I show'd it the woods, so green and fair,
I bade it to list to the breezy air,

To the coo of the doves, so mild and low,
But it clung to my hand and would not go.
Ay then, let the little foot-page so gay,
Mimic his master as best he may;
Let the mistress Ann be as grave as an owl,
And the henchman put on his darkish
scowl;

I like far better than all the three
The true little dove that serveth me,
That is always merry and kind and good,
And hath left for me its own green wood.

The Literary Souvenir, and Cabinet of Modern Art. Edited by Alaric A. Watts.

THIS Annual, always among the most agreeable of its class, aspires successfully this year to superior pretensions. Mr. Watts has commenced a new series, on an enlarged plan, with more than double the number of engravings, which have been selected from the finest specimens of the modern British and French schools of painting. In the prose department of the volume, a considerable deviation from the usual run of annuals has been adopted. Instead of long prosing tales, written to illustrate the plates, which are seldom read more than once, if read at all, the editor has appended notices and anecdotes of the respective artists and their works; which, as they are both of the first order, cannot fail to prove amusing at the moment, and useful for future reference. We are thus treated with some delightful anecdotes of our favourite artists, both living and dead :of H. Howard, R.A.; T. Stothard, R. A.; R. Westall, R.A.; G. Barret, the living English Claude; R. P. Bonington; E. V. Rippingille; G. R. Lewis; and others. As a sample of these sketches, we shall notice that of a favourite painter recently deceased:

"Stothard has been considered the English Raffaelle. He infused into his works much of the grace, dignity, and elegance of figure, expression, and countenance, for which the pictures of

his great prototype have been so justly celebrated. The art of Raffaelle may be said to have been his first love; and if he afterwards flirted a little with Rubens and Watteau, he still retained enough of affection for his original mistress, to prevent him from wandering very far from his allegiance to her. Among the proofs of Stothard's admiration for Watteau, may be adduced his Sans Souci, and his Illustrations of Boccaccio. In two of his pictures, the Bath of Diana and a Sleeping Bacchante, he imitated Titian with a degree of success which has astonished the most enthusiastic of his admirers. It is true he was a mannerist. There is a vein of elegance running through his works, which identifies at once the painter and his mind. In turning over upwards of 3,000 prints (most of them wretchedly engraved), we discover great inequality of merit. This greatest genius of the age derived his chief subsistence from book-engravings, in most instances at prices which would have rendered elaborate excellence and penury synonymous. In many prints there is a vulgarity of drawing, which it is hardly possible to believe could have existed, to the same degree, in the originals. Of what he was capable, at an age which passes the usually allotted span of human existence, we have evidence in the glorious design of the Flitch of Bacon, and in the exquisitely beautiful vignettes which accompany Mr. Rogers's poetry. Of what he could produce in the palmiest epoch of his powers, we have ample proofs in the magnificent staircase at Burleigh; the ceiling of the Advocates' Library at Edinburgh; the Canterbury Pilgrimage; the Shakspeare Characters; Amphitrite; the Birth of Venus; his series of illustrations of Boccaccio; the Wise Men's Offering; the Rival Ladies in the Spectator; Belinda's Toilet; Dryads finding Narcissus; and a series of pictures illustrative of Burns, Spenser, and Shakspeare." To these we might add the two specimens by this eminent artist in this very volume; the Vintage, and a figure of Euphrosyne, after the manner of Raffaelle and Rubens combined.

Our lamented young artist, Bonington, seems a greater favourite, if possible, with the French than with us. The specimen of Bonington, in the present volume, is copied from the original, in the collection of the King of the French, and is considered the chef d'œuvre of his water-colour drawings. It represents the interior of the Abbey Church of St. Ouen, at Rouen. It cost its present possessor only some 200 or 300 francs, but is now valued at four or five thousand. The Ducal Palace, perhaps the noblest paint

ing ever executed by Bonington, was purchased, with other pictures, by Mr. Carpenter, Bookseller, Bond-street, for less than two hundred pounds, and the principal picture is now valued at 1,500 guineas.

Two charming Pictures, by Mr. Collins, R. A., are in this volume; the Prawn Fishers, from his Majesty's collection; and the Hunter of the Sea Fowl, in the possession of the editor, Mr. A. A. Watts. Among other beautiful landscapes, where all are good, may be noticed, Ruins, Sunset, by D. Roberts; Sunset, by G. Barret, a charming picture-the parts of the buildings introduced, are from the north side of the Regent's Park, but the gravel road not being adapted to the artist's purpose, he has exchanged it for the sea; and with other accessaries, has combined a landscape which would not disgrace Claude himself. An ancient garden, by F. Danby, R.A., is not less beautiful, and of the same Claude-like character. The View of Venice, by C. Bentley, is highly deserving of commendation. The "Portrait from Real Life," by E. A. Chalon, R. A., is a beautiful representation of a lovely original. Is it Mrs. A. Watts? Heads of Diana Vernon, Gulnare, Dorothea, &c. are charming

works of art.

Westall has his well-known Storm in Harvest; and a good picture, the first Interview of Henry IV. and Gabrielle d'Etrées.

Among the useful prose articles are, a plan for the encouragement of Historical Painting, by the present President, Sir M. A. Shee; and an article on the want of encouragement of Historical Painting, by the late President, Sir T. Lawrence.

The Editor has some beautiful Poetry;

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among other pieces, the Painter's Dream. Indeed, the whole poetical department does credit to his selection.

The engravings are beautiful specimens of art, all in the line manner, and have not been surpassed in any of the annuals of this or preceding years.

On the whole, we congratulate the ingenious Editor on combining such a variety of talent, both of artists and poets, for the public gratification.

Clavis Homiletica, or the Clergyman's Register of his Discourses, &c. 1834.A very excellent and useful work, intended to assist the Clergyman in arranging his Discourses, with a view to their connection with the daily services of the Church. The motto of the book is taken from the Address of the Bishop of Barbadoes to the choice of a text, we prefer such passages of Candidates for Holy Orders: "In the scripture as are plain and practical, and

easy to be remembered. Select these as much as possible from the epistle, or gospel, or lessons of the day; and take occasion, in the course of your Sermon, to explain any difficulties of language or matter which may occur in the service, and be likely to strike young people, and require explanation. This will show an attention to their wants, and a care in preparing for the instruction of the Sabbath, which cannot fail to secure for you, in return, an attentive and affectionate audience."

Tales for the British People, by CANDIDA. 1834. This farrago of nonsense and scandal is dedicated to the Man of the People, Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Candida; and we wish him joy of his task in the perusal. The authoress and her male-patron are worthy of each other.

Dec. 10 was the 65th anniversary of this institution. The subjects for competition were: in the School of Painting, Murillo's Virgin and Child; in Architecture, the Council Chamber at Whitehall; in the Antique, the Dancing Faun for draughtsmen, and the Discobolus for modellers. For the students in the Life Academy, of course a living model was set. The annual distribution of the silver Medals, awarded by the Council to the students in the various classes of painting, sculpture, and architecture, was made in the grand saloon of the Institution, Sir M. A. Shee, President, in the chair, GENT. MAG. VOL. III.

as follows:-To George Sayer, for the best copy of the "Virgin and Child" of Murillo, in the painting school, the silver medal, with the Lectures of Barry, Opie, and Fuseli, handsomely bound. To James Walsh, for the best drawings from the living model, a silver medal. To John Johnson, for the best drawing of the "New Council Office," Whitehall, a silver medal. To Eldred Lee, for the best drawing from the antique statue, a silver medal. To George Medus Bool, for the best model from the antique-a silver medal. After the President's address, the General Assembly proceeded to elect officers for the ensuing year, when Sir M. A. Shee was unani

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mously re-elected President. And for the new Council, Alfred E. Chalon, T. Phillips, A. Watt, Callcott, and W. Wilkins, esqrs. in the room of C. L. Eastlake, W. Mulready, G. Jones, esqrs. and Sir J. Wyatville.

FLEMISH PICTURES.

A discovery has just been made in Brussels of twelve small pictures on wood, on copper, and on an enamelled snuff-box, without doubt the best works of the greatest Dutch and Flemish painters. They are-1. The Portrait of Admiral de Ruyter, by Rembrandt. 2. A Street in Leyden, by Jan Steen; the painter has here represented a proposal in marriage, which he made to a certain widow Herculeus, his neighbour. 3. The Portrait of Maurice of Nassau, by Vanderneuf. 4. Portrait of the painter F. Mieris, by himself, painted at the age of twenty-eight years. 5. Portrait of William the First, by Mirevelt. 6. Portrait of Louis of Nassau, by the same. 7. Portrait of William John of Nassau, by the same. 8. Portrait of Philip of Nassau, by the same. 9. Portrait of Frederick Henry, by Gonzales Coques. 10. Portrait of Justinian de Nassau, by the same. 11. A Landscape, by G. Netscher, in which is represented the death of Mary Magdalen. 12. A Landscape, by Netscher, representing the course of the Rhine near Treves; Genevieve de Brabant has just been left at the foot of a tree with her child. 13. Seven pictures of Netscher, painted by himself on a small enamel table. These pictures, which belonged to M.D. C., Intendant and Chamberlain of William the Fourth, have been packed up ever since the entry of the French into Holland in 1794, and have only been opened a very short time. The owner, M. D. V., who has married the grand-daughter of the Intendant, has but a few days been aware of the prize which he possesses.

Views in London and its Vicinity. By GEORGE COOKE.-The concluding Part of this pleasing and brilliant work will be hailed with a melancholy pleasure by the friends and admirers of the late talented artist, whose "favourite object" it was. Something of the history of the undertaking will be found in the memoir of Mr. Cooke, which is printed in our number for June last. It forms a beautiful monument of his superior talents, as well as of his friendship with Calcott, Stanfield, Prout, Roberts, Stark, Harding, Cotman, Havell, &c. who contributed their assistance as draughtsmen; and it is a proud boast, which can seldom be pa

ralleled, that the whole execution and printing of the plates has been accomplished without a blemish. The volume comprises forty-eight plates, engraved on copper. Several of the views are very interesting, from being taken during the progress of alterations.

The Northern Tourist, contains seventythree of Messrs. Fisher's attractive views of the Lake and Mountain scenery of England, from subjects in the counties of Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland. It is handsomely bound as a "Gage d'Amitié;" and we shall not be surprised if Messrs. Fisher's quarto Annuals are preferred by many who may like to have more pictures, and less nonsense, than the "regular" Annuals are wont to furnish. A similar volume was published last year.

Preparing. Part I. of Select Views of the Remains of ancient monuments in Greece, as at present existing, from drawings taken and coloured on the spot, in the year 1833, by William Cole, architect, of Chester.

PANORAMA OF PERE LA CHAISE.

It has often been remarked that there is no point in which there is greater difference between London and Paris, than in their burial-grounds; and, whatever John Bull may in his sobriety think of the matter, it is certainly on his side that some modification is most desirable. Whatever reflections he may make upon the gay and glittering aspect of Père la Chaise, as being but little accordant with the solemnity of the grave, he would find it difficult to prove the superiority of the decayed and crumbling gravestones, the rusty iron spikes, and the rank weeds and nettles of his own churchyards. On the contrary, we are glad to see a partial adoption in this country of the ornamental cemeteries of our neighbours, particularly as it is likely to put a stop to the baneful practice of burial in crowded towns, and as it is calculated to encourage the arts of architecture and sculpture. The visitor of Père la Chaise cannot fail to be struck with the general elegance, taste, and fancy, which have been diffused among the people by the facilities they have enjoyed of viewing the national collections, and the public encouragement of art. Its perfect neatness and order is also very remarkable. From the multitude of its mortal mansions, it may well be called a city of the dead, but it is a city built in a garden. Mr. Burford has taken his station on a spot surrounded by some sepulchres of very imposing architecture,

though belonging to private families; at a greater distance may be discerned some of those whose tenants are better known to fame. The excellent view of Paris

which the ground affords, is represented with fidelity, and the whole forms a picture of the greatest interest.

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Hora Hebraicæ; an attempt to discover how the argument of the Epistle to the Hebrews must have been understood by those therein addressed. GEORGE VISCOUNT MANDEVILLE. Some account of the Writings of Clement of Alexandria. By the Bishop of LINCOLN.

A Second volume of Parochial Sermons. By the Rev. J. H. NEWMAN, M.A.

Observations on the History and Ministry of St. Peter, illustrative of the Truth of the Christian Revelation. By the Rev. PHILIP STANHOPE DODD, M. A.

The Life of Bishop Jewel. By the Rev. C. W. LE BAS, M. A.

The Second Part of Mr. GRESWELL'S Exposition of the Parables.

Life, Ministry, and Selections from the remains of the Rev. S. Walker, late of Truro. By the Rev. EDWIN SYDNEY.

Table Talk of the late S. T. Coleridge, Esq.

Miss Kemble's (now Mrs. BUTLER) Travels in the United States, and Opinions of the Americans.

A visit to Iceland during the present Summer, By JOHN BARROW, Esq. Junior. Oriental Illustrations of the Scriptures, from the Manners, Customs, and Superstitions of the Hindoos. By the Rev. JOSEPH ROBERTS.

A Complete Bohemian Dictionary. By Dr. JUNGMANN.

Portugal during the Civil War of 1834, by Capt. J. E. ALEXANDER, author of "Travels in the East," &c.

The Picture, and the Prosperous Man, by the Author of "The Exile of Idria." The Wars of Montrose, by the Ettrick Shepherd.

Little Villager's Verse Book, by the Rev. W. L. BOWLES.

Louis on Phthisis, translated from the French. By CHARLES COWAN.

The Gipsy, a Romance, by the Author of "Mary of Burgundy."

The Transactions of the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London.

Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and some of the Greek Islands. By JOHN AULDJO, Esq. F. G. S.

The Village Churchyard and other Poems. By the Right Hon. Lady EMMELINE STUART WORTLEY.

A Letter to the Bishop of London on the present defective state of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in the Metropolis and its Suburbs.

Memoirs of Sir Matthew Hale, Knt. Lord Chief Justice of England. By J. B. WILLIAMS, Esq. LL.D. F.S.A.

Domestic Life in England, from the earliest period to the present time. By the Editor of the "Family Manual," &c. Dr. PRICHARD on Insanity, and other disorders of the Mind.

Dr. Blundell on the Diseases of Women and Children. Edited by Dr. CASTLE, Physician to the Brighton Dispensary.

Remarks on the Electric and Galvanic Influence, in the Cure of Acute and Chronic Diseases. By M. LA BEAUME, Esq.

The First Part of a History of British Fishes. By W. YARRELL, F.L. S., with Woodcuts of all the Species.

The Cabinet Lawyer, incorporating the Statutes and Legal Decisions to the present period.

The Practical Elocutionist. By ALEX. BELL, Professor of Elocution.

The Works of Confucius (Kong-foutseu) and of Mensius (Meng.tseu), the two great Chinese Philosophers. By M. M. G. PALLTHIER, with a translation opposite the original Chinese.

Prince Protajon the Hetman of the Cossacks, has translated the Poems of Parny into the Calmuc language.

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Νου. 20. At the first meeting for the season, J. W. Lubbock, esq., V.P., in the chair, abstracts were read of several papers left at the close of the last Session: one of which was, " On the Nature and Origin of the Aurora Borealis," by the Rev. G. Fisher; also two Astronomical papers, by Mr. Lubbock, and another by Mr. Ivory.

We annex the following abstract of a paper on the mummy-cloth of Egypt, with observations on the manufactures of the ancients, by James Thomson, esq. By subjecting the threads of various specimens of cloth enveloping Egyptian mummies to accurate microscopic examination, which was done at the request of the author, by Mr. Bauer, it was ascertained that they were formed exclusively of the fibres of linen, and not of cotton,