labour bestowed upon it, than as a work of art. Nos. 53 and 60. The Stone Breaker and Highland Music.- Edwin Landseer, A.R.A. Excellent, but not quite so excellent as some of his former works -but we are unreasonable creatures, how can we always expect perfection? The first of these represents the stone breaker suspending his labours, while a little girl is bringing him his meals. The figure of the old man is easy and natural, and his bluff, weather-beaten features form a striking contrast to the rosy-cheeked innocent before him. Highland Music is meant to represent the effect of that most unmelodious and "ear-piercing" instrument, a bag-pipe. A fellow is piping it with all his might, while the dogs who are surrounding him, by their attitudes and countenances, express their abhorrence of it in numerous ways; one is setting up a continual howl, another barking, another quite stupified. The varied feelings of the dogs are well expressed. We can compassionate the poor brutes, when we reflect how often we have ran out of our way, or stopped our ears at the sound of Highland Music in the streets. No. 67. Antwerp Cathedral.-D. Roberts. A fine specimen of Mr. Roberts's powers; if not so rich in effect as Mr. Jones's, yet it is superior in boldness and breadth of handling. No. 73. Smugglers Alarmed.-J. Knight. The kegs are stowed. 'Hide all!" exclaimed the Moor, Who seizes dies!' and sternly faced the door. Forbear, rash man,' she cried,' in coastguard fray, 'Succeed or fail, death meets you either way; Then add not murder to the smuggler's Tales of the Coast. fraud.' Mr. Fielding is as good a painter in oil as in water colours, though so essentially different. The glassy appearance on the road, produced from the rain, is admirably depicted. No. 113. The First Navigator ;Twilight.-A. J. Woolmer. Represents the navigator in an open boat in a very boisterous sea; the gloom thrown all over the picture adds to the poetry and sublimity of the scene. Mr. Woolmer, we can perceive, has in him the germ of poetic painting, which he will do well to cultivate; and, as he improves, no doubt all objections on the score of colouring, which at present is too cook and raw, will subside. No. 81. Interior of a Painter's Study.-J. Hayter. No place represent so huge an assemblage of oddities, beauties, and varieties, as an artist's studio; all are huddled together in most admired disorder and if, perchance, he resides with a family, how the fingers of the female part of it itch to set his room to rights, as they significantly term it, turning all topsyturvy, and smothering every thing with clouds of dust. Placing books on shelves upside down, mopping a painting to take the dust off, spilling the varnishes and oils, daubing the floor with paint, and perhaps, to crown all, break the easel or maulstick, and thrust a hole through a favourite picture, and say the cat did it. We presume Mr. Hayter is too wise a man, and too old a soldier, ever to permit a petticoat to set his room to rights. The present performance is a pleasing representation of an artist's room; the light from the lamp is well managed, and throws a good subdued reflection over every part. Upou an easel is the first painting of a scene from Romeo and Juliet, where the Nurse has just set herself down, exclaiming, "Oh, how my bones ache!" and Juliet kneeling, importuning her for the answer from Romeo. The Nurse is a good likeness of Mrs. Davenport; and Juliet, though the face is not seen, is the figure of Miss Kemble. Above this is a large painting of Madame Pasta as Medea. This picture well expresses the meaning of the above lines. The figure of the Moor with pistol ready cocked, facing the door, is admirably executed; he stands firm and determined. In the left corner a party are busy in lowering kegs, silks, and tea chests. Mr. Knight improves rapidly. Altogether, it is a performance of great merit in its class, and the only No. 114. Scene on the Flemish coast. thing, we think, which would be an im--C. Stanfield. Though Mr. Stanfield's provement to it, and his manner generally, is to be richer and browner in his shadows, not so yellowy. The expression of all the figures is excellent. No. 93 and 94. Scheveling Beach. Entrance of Boulogne Harbour.-J. Wilson. Both very fine pictures, and painted with great freeedom and truth to nature. No. 95. Distant view of Winchester, -Storm passing off.-Copley Fielding. works which he now has exhibiting are not upon that grand scale that others have been, such as Fort Rouge, The Wreckers, Mouth of the Scheldi, yet all present the most faithful transcript of nature, and every part is executed with the greatest mastery. The present one is an excellent painting; but our favourite is No. 354. The Wreck, where the extended corpse of the mariner on the beach tells a tale of horror and despair, aided by the obscu rity of the heavens, and the breakers. We are happy to see that all his works are sold, the two above, and No. 302. L'lle Berb on the Soane. No. 118. Belvidera. J. Boaden. This is intended for a portrait of Miss Kemble, the present goddess whom the fleeting world of fashion adore, and who think to establish her as a second Siddons, by their ephemeral plaudits. Every woman who can muster a handful of hair, must have it dressed a la Fanny Kemble, ape her attitude and pretend to be very tragic. At the best Mr. Boaden is a close copyist of Sir Thomas Lawrence in colouring, and the very figure, the attitude and whole contour of the body is an exact imitation of the lithograph by Lane from Lawrence, which is a flattering likeness; but Mr. Boaden, to shew his zeal to the lady, has obliterated every trace of a likeness, preserving black hair and dark C. I. H. eyes. The Nate Book. I will make a prief of it in my Note Book. M. W. of Windsor. WOODEN MARE. By Sir Walter Scott. The punishment of riding the wooden mare was, in the days of Charles and long after, one of the various and cruel modes of enforcing military discipline. In front of the old guard-house in the High Street of Edinburgh, a large horse of this kind was placed, on which now and then, in the more ancient times, a veteran might be seen mounted, with a firelock tied to each foot, atoning for some small offence. There is a singular work, entitled Memoirs of Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester, (son of Queen Anne,) from his birth to his ninth year, in which Jenkin Lewis, an honest Welchman in attendance on the royal infant's person, is pleased to record that his Royal Highness laughed, cried, crow'd, and said Gig and Dy, very like a babe of plebeian descent. He had also a premature taste for the discipline as well as the show of war, and had a corps of twenty-two boys, arrayed with paper caps and wooden swords. For the maintenance of discipline in this juvenile corps, a wooden horse was established in the Presence Chamber, and was sometimes employed in the punishment of offences not strictly military. Hughes, the Duke's tailor, having made him a suit of clothes which were too tight, was appointed, in an order of the day issued by the young prince, to be placed on this penal steed. The man of remnants, by diut of supplication and mediation, escaped from the penance, which was likely to equal the inconveniences of his brother artist's equestrian trip to Brentford. But an attendant named Weatherly, who had presumed to bring the young Prince a toy, (after he had discarded the use of them,) was actually mounted on the wooden horse without a saddle, with his face to the tail, while he was plied by four servants of the household with syringes and squirts, till he had a thorough wetting. "He was a waggish fellow," says Lewis, "and would not lose any thing for the joke's sake when he was putting his tricks upon others, so he was obliged to submit cheerfully to what was inflicted upon him, being at our mercy to play him off well, which we did accordingly."-Amid much such nonsense, Lewis's book shows that this poor child, the heir of the British monarchy, who died when he was eleven years old, was, in truth, of promising parts, and of a good disposition. The volume, which rarely occurs, is an octavo, published in 1789, the editor being Dr. Philip Hayes of Oxford. JOHN GRAHAME OF CLAVERHOUSE. This remarkable person united the seemingly inconsistent qualities of courage and cruelty, a disinterested and devoted loyalty to his prince, with a disregard of the rights of his fellow subjects. He was the unscrupulous agent of the Scottish Privy Council in executing the merciless severities of the government in Scotland during the reign of Charles II. and James II.; but he redeemed his character by the zeal with which he asserted the cause of the latter monarch after the Revolution, the military skill with which he supported it at the battle of Killiecrankie, and by his own death in the arms of victory. It is said by tradition, that he was very desirous to see, and be introduced to, a certain Lady Elphinstoun, who had reached the advanced age of 100 years and upwards. The noble matron, being a stanch whig, was rather unwilling to receive Claver'se, (as he was called from his title, but at length consented. After the usual compliments, the officer observed to the lady, that having lived so much beyond the usual term of humanity, she must in her time have seen many strange changes. "Hout na, sir," said Lady Elphinstoun, “the world is just to end with me as it began. When I was entering life, there was ane Knox deaving us a' with his clavers, and now I am ganging out, there is an Claver'se deaving us a' wi' his knocks." Clavers signifying, in common patlance, idle chat, the double pun does credit to the ingenuity of a lady of a 100 years old. Notes to Old Mortality. PRISON LITERATURE. A quarto tract, intituled "Prison Thoughts," by Thomas Browning, Citizen and Cook of London, a prisoner in Ludgate, "where poor citizens are confined and starve amidst copies of their freedom," was published in that prison, by the author, in 1682. It is written both in prose and verse, and probably gave origin to Dr. Dodd's more elaborate work on the same subject. The following is a specimen of the versification. On Patience. Patience is the poor man's walk; OPINIONS OF BEWICK. He said, of all birds he thought the dove tribe most beautiful. Their outline presents every possible variety of the line of beauty; their colours are brilliant and varied; their notes amorous and soothing; their manners gentle and affectionate; their flight both rapid and graceful; and, in all times and nations, they have been emblems of peace, love, and fidelity, They have, moreover, many qualities and habits exclusively peculiar to their tribe; they drink differently (by immersion), and have no gall. Of Lord Byron's poetry he spoke with great disgust, saying, it teemed with less imagination, and more trash, in any quantity, than that of any other great poet; that power was the prominent feature of his mind, which he prostituted; and the great failing of his heart was depravity, which he adorned. He thought the romances of Sir Walter Scott breathed very large and frequent aspirations of the genuine essence of poetry; that his landscapes and figures were spirited and highly coloured painting; and his real characters the finest specimens of historical portraits. Paradise, he said, was of every man's own making; all evil caused by the abuse of freewill; happiness equally distributed, and in every one's reach. "Oh!" said he, "this is a bonny world as God made it; but man makes a packhorse of Providence." Mag. of Nat. History, THE CUCKOO. The best place for observing the habits of this bird, in England, is on the range of the Malvern Hills, where they abound, in the season, in extraordinary numbers, making the whole circuit of them resound continually with their note, in a most striking manner; and flying about, from tree to tree, in a way which would much delight a person fond of natural history—Ib. Customs of Warious Countries MODE OP FEASTING AMONGST THE Father Hyacinth, the late Russian archimandrite at Pekin, gives the following description of an entertainment amongst some Tibetans composing an embassy to Pekin, in 1818, during his residence at that city. "In a square chamber were placed some tables, long and somewhat elevated, on each of which was a skin sack containing about fifteen pounds of tsan-pa (a compound of roasted barley-meal made into a paste with tea); quilts and felt carpets were spread before the tables. The guests arranged themselves according to seniority, sitting with their legs crossed. As each arrived, he was presented with a dish of tsan-pa, in which pieces of butter were embedded. The guest took a mouthful, spat it out, and then tasted another. When all had met, wine was offered, and then tea. Before eating they uncovered the head, and recited a short prayer; they then put on their hats again, and began to drink tea or eat tsan-pa. After the tea they went to wine. To each guest was then brought a bowl of oatmeal and rice, seasoned with butter and sugar. Another prayer was recited, and they began to eat with their fingers; and then returned to the wine. After this course was over, the party took a walk in the court, from whence thay returned in about a quarter of an hour, and seated themselves as before, when raw meat, minced and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, was served up a bowl of this mess was put before each guest. At the same time there was placed upon every table several dishes filled with large pieces of raw meat and jelly. The guests, after reciting another prayer, drew knives which they carried about them, cut the meat into small bits and ate it, previously covering it with a highly seasoned hash. They then recommenced drinking wine, and afterwards took another walk. Returning to the apartment, they renewed their attack upon the wine. Soon after appeared a tray of tooba (a dish of oatmeal mixed with vermicelli and beef), of which a bowl was set before each person. The guests having repeated a prayer, took their little sticks, and began to eat. Last of all were brought small patties covered up in napkins, in order that they might be carried to the guests' houses. This concluded the repast, which lasted more than half the day. After walking about in the court, the party returned to the bottle. The entertainer and the guests, at this period, began to sing and dance: the Tibetan mode of dancing consists in leaping up in one place. In a short time supper was served up; it resembled the dinner, but was not so long. The guests continued to drink till they were completely intoxicated: the inner doors had been fastened, so as to prevent any individual from stealing away before the end of the entertainment. Asiatic Jour. Useful Hints. To preserve Apples and Pears.Wipe the fruit dry, then take a varnished crock or wide-mouthed jar, at the bottom of which is to be a layer of fine and very dry sand, on this place a layer of fruit, and so alternately fruit and sand until the crock or jar is full. thick coat of sand on the top, and place it in a dry place. Apples or pears thus treated will keep good all the winter. Put a very To preserve Cherries. The best way to preserve cherries is to procure some of the common cherries very ripe, and add to them two pounds of sugar, four pints of brandy, four ounces of clove pinks, and a few Morel cherries; bruise some of them with the hand, and boil them over a slow fire, until they have the consistency of syrup. They are then to be strained, and the juice is to be poured into the mixture as before ordered, which is to be left in infusion, and exposed to the sun for a fortnight or a month. By this process the cherries will have a very fine flavour. A few cloves may be used as a substitute for the clove pinks, Anecdotiana. PARLIAMENTARY ANECDOTES. In Charles the Second's time, a resolution having been proposed in the House of Commons to lay an imposition upon the play-houses, the courtiers objected, that the players were the King's servants, and a part of his pleasures. Sir John Coventry, a gentleman of the country party, asked whether the King's pleasure lay among the male or the female players ?" alluding to Mrs. Davis and Nell Gwynn, two actresses and mistresses of the King. This sarcasm gave great offence, and some officers of the Guards, to ingratiate themselves with his majesty, waylaid Sir John Coventry and slit his nose to the bone. The Commons were inflamed by this indignity offered to one of their members, and passed the Act commonly called the Coventry Act, or Black Act. In 1815, during the riots produced by the Corn Bill, several members, on their way to the House of Commons, were surrounded by the populace, who obstructed the avenues, and insulted those who were known to be friendly to the measure. One member, on entering the House, exhibited his torn coat to the Speaker, complaining of the want of protection. Another lamented the loss of his hat; another had been hustled in the crowd, and if not really hurt, seriously frightened. Sir Frederick Flood, who was a supporter of the Bill, and equally entitled to the displeasure of the popu lace, boasted his superior address in the following terms :-" Mr. Speaker, they surrounded me too, and inquired my name; now, Mr. Speaker, I hate preI felt myself at liberty to answer Wavarication, but, my name being Flood, ters, and so they let me pass without molestation." The story excited great laughter. ROYALTY DECEIVED. figure under a yellow domino at one of Louis XIV. remarked a finely formed his balls at court, and was surprised at the unusual voracity with which the drinkables fell in his way; when he seemowner dispatched whatever eatables or ed to be fully gorged, the domino withdrew, but, to the royal wonderment, the and busily renewing his assault with unspoiler was speedily at his post again, abated appetite. The same circumstances attended his appearance and disappearance more than half a score times; and his majesty, astounded at the domino's portentous cravings, was consequently induIced to direct one of his officers to make a careful reconnoissance. The spy was not long in beating up the stranger's quarters, and came back with a report, that the Swiss guards had hired a domino, in which successive troopers disguised themselves, and in this way contrived to gratify their stomachs with savouries, and to make their throats a thoroughfare for royal nectar. It was impossible for any heart to curdle with wrath at the dainty conceit; but Louis went further, and invited the remainder of the uninvited to a jovial carouse. For. Lit. Gaz. Diary and Chronology. Wednesday, Mar. 3. St. Winwalve, abbot, died ▲ D. 5.9.-High Water 8m after 8 Morn -47m after 8 Aftern. Mar. 3, 1792.-Expired the celebrated architect, Robert Adam, T. 64, to whom we are indebted for the beneficial change he effected in the architecture of this country; bis fertile genius for designing elegant ornament was not confined merely to the decoration of buildings, but applicable to almost every kind of manufacture. Thursday, Mar. 4. St Adrian, bishop of St. Andrew, mar.-Sun rises 30m after 6-sets 31m after 5. Mar. 4, 1795.-This day records the apprehension of Richard Brothers, a lieutenant in the navy, who, by his pretended prophecies. alarmed and agitated the weak and imbecile part of the people. He was taken by two of His Majesty's messengers, and brought for examination before the Privy Council; when, after a long interroga. tion, his case was referred to Drs. Munro and Symmonds, who declared him to be insane. A remarkable circumstance in the prophet's case was, that Mr. Halhed, a Member of Parliament, professed himself a disciple, and wrote a pamphlet in his defence. Friday, Mar. 5. St. Adrian & Eubulus, mar. A.D. 309.-High Water 50m aft 10 Morn.-26m aft 11 Aftern. Mar. 4, 821-Expired Bichard Twiss, the amusing tourist. He was born at Rotterdam in 1747, where his father, who was an eminent merchant, resided. Among his works will be found a Tour in Iceland, Travels in Spain and Portugal, Trip to Paris, and Anecdotes of Chess, &c. Saturday, Mar. 6. St. Baldrede, Bisk. of Glasgow-Sun rises 26m aft 6 Morn-sets 35m aft 5 Aftern. Mar. 6, 1818. Died John Gifford, a magistrate and political writer. He was the author of a long list of works, and was for many years editor of the Anti Jacobin Review, His attainments were very great, and his unwearied assiduity gained him the highest réputation. Sunday, Mar. 7. SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. Lessons for the Day. 27 chap. Genesis, Morn-34 chap. Genesis, Evening. St. Perpetua-High Water Oh 23m morn-0h 46m aft. St. Perpetua-Our saint was a married lady of distinguished parentage of Carthage. In her 22nd year she was confined for her faith during the reign of the bitter persecutor, of the Christians, Severus, by Minutius Firmianus, pro-consul of Africa. When examined before her judge Hilarlon, she displayed the most heroic fortitude, and received her dreadful sentence-to be devoured by wild beasts-with magnant mous resignation. She suffered amidst the scoffs and exultations of the brutal spectators in the Amphitheatre, A.D 205. Monday, Mar. 8. St. Duthak, Bishop of Ross, in Scotland.-Sun rises 22m after 6-sets 39m after 5. Mar. 8, 1750.-On the morning of this day, a severe shock of earthqnake was experienced in London. Its violence awoke numbers of people from their sleep; it fortunately, however, did no other mischief to the metropolis than throwing down several chimneys, and damaging some houses. The shock was so great in some parts, that the people ran naked from their beds into the street. In the high grounds by Grosvenor Square, &c., it was felt more than in other parts; the brasses and pewter of several kitchens being thrown down, and to some distance from the shelves. In St. James's Park, and all the open places, the ground moved perceptibly, and the noise seemed to break three times. A lady in Piccadilly, a curious collector of old china, who had it piled on stands, had it thrown down and broke; and a great china shop in St. James's Street had a similar accident; bells in several steeples were struck by the chime hammer; and great stones fell from the new towers of Westminster Abbey. A maid-servant in Charter-house Square was thrown out of bed by the shock, and had her arm broke. The dogs howled, fearfully, and the fish leaped half-a-yard out of the water. Tuesday, Mar. 9. St. Catharine of Bologna, Virgin Abbess, died A.D. 1468.-Full Moon 31m after 1 Aftev Mar. 9, 1648,-Lord Capel of Hadham, ore of the firm adherents of the unfortunate Charles I., suffered death for attempting to rescue that monarch from the Isle of Wight. During the continuance of the troubles, this devoted follower of his sovereign raised a troop of horse at his own expence for his assistance; and the untimely fate he met with was occasioned by his courageously perilling himself with what force he could muster to rescue the king from his thraldom, which attempt unfor tunately miscarried. 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