stand the mineral acids and dye, and in gene- | And drink of the stream like a silver gleam ral do not possess the physical and chemical properties of the ancient glass paintings. The most beautiful, striking, and splendid glass painting of our times, is said to be that of M. Diehl, porcelain manufacturer, at Paris. He has executed paintings, and exhibited them for money, consisting of one piece six feet high and five feet wide, each of which is said to have been four times in the fire. There is only one little drawback, viz. that it is not permitted to view the paintings at a shorter distance than eight feet. I have not yet seen any of the performances of Mr. Frank in Nuremberg, and am therefore unable to give any account of them. I however consider it as certain, that an artist who has a porcelain or glass manufactory at command will make a more rapid progress than one who is destitute of this advantage. In the late exhibition of the works of French industry, there were some new specimens, said to be very satisfactory, of the performances of Mr. Mortelique Devilly, who, together with Mr. Golett, is mentioned as a good painter on glass, in a report of Lenoir's in the Moniteur, and from this in the Archives des Decouvertes, for 1811, where their works are described. That floats down thy purple hill. The hearts' delicious calm ? On the heath and the blossomed broom, Hung round with pearl and plume. THE EPITAPHS. TRISSINO. A Critique on London Burial Grounds, resurrection man, named Joe, Who, when the very flies in July sweat, To take the gift a grateful hand extend. A Which two new marble tombs set quite a grace on : Upon the first, "Here lies," et cetera, "That's a wrong epitaph then (quoth his friend), All Sacred to the Memory' of the dead!" HOR. Lib. 1, Ep. xi, TO BULLATIUS, IMITATED. To Dr. J. G. Leath. What thinks, my Leath, of Horace? what of Rome, Fam'd through the world for Peter's sacred dome? court? What of Versailles, once more the Bourbons' Of the works of M. Birrenbach, I have had an opportunity of examining but one picture burnt in on glass. It was of one colour, painted only on one side of the glass, with a brown colour, which was very smooth, without being shining, and of various degrees of transparency, because it was laid in of dif. ferent thicknesses. By the judicious introduction of the lights, and the force of the shadows, it produced a powerful effect. The colour bore the test with mineral acids, and caustic lye; but it is a colour which is not met with in ancient glass paintings. If M. Birrenbach's other colours possess the first quality, his method probably deserves the preference to others of modern date; but this is still to be examined and determined. I hardly think, however, that M. Birren-Yet have I wish'd, even there, for life, my lot, bach will get 200 subscribers at 10 guineas Far distant to behold the raging main, My friends forgetting, by my friends forgot, each, unless sovereigns and princes interest And ne'er be toss'd upon its waves again *. themselves to procure for their dominions But, peither he who rides from York to town, this new enjoyment, which would be the Whom mud bespatters, and whom showers half inore desirable if it could restore the ancient drown, solemn gloom to our churches, in which at present every thing appears too light+. Sweet spot! it is not for thy sky of blue, "Tis not for thy dewy green, Not Man or Scilly half so desolate : Though hous'd in comfort at the Bear or Bell, Hor. Lib. 1. Ep. xi. My bark of existence sped gaily along. Sed neque, qui Capuâ Romam petit, imbre Incolumi Rhodos et Mitylene pulchra facit, § Nam si ratio et prudentia curas, Cunctaque præ Campo et Tiberino flumine sor-Non locus effusi latè maris arbiter, aufert; While thy flowers are glistening still, * Scratching in. The writer does not seem to be acquainted with several British artists, eminent in this art; some of whose performances have been noticed in the Literary Gazette. ED. dent? An venit in votum Attalicis ex urbibus una ? Cœlum, non animum, mutant, qui trans mare | Strenua nos exercet inertia! navibus atque Quadrigis petimus bene vivere: quod petis, bic est; Est Ulubris animus si te non deficit æquus. * Air-Auld Robin Gray. Till dashed on Passion's rock, and shattered by the shock, I soon found how unskilful a helmsman was lie. But years have flitted past, and tried in many a blast, We both have grown wiser and steadier than of yore, I was questioned pretty strictly by the police, only vengeance against the late and the prewhat I would do at Naples at such a critical sent ministers, and against the Sicilians; time, and why I had passed over the moun- and they have already given occasion to tains? In the kingdom of Naples I found some bloodshed. There are also three or the people in the midst of rejoicings, sports, four journals written with great freedom. and dancing. The first thing I had to do Sicily,except Palermo, is quiet, and the whole was to put on a tri-coloured cockade, which kingdom is now perfectly safe; for which procured me friendly treatment every where. reason the journals here have complained Not only the towns, but the roads are occu- very bitterly of some articles in German jourGaeta, where it ceases. pied by a strong military force, as far as nals, especially the Allgemeine Zeitung. At the police office (The Universal Gazette, published at Augsin the latter city, they asked me, "whether burg, one of the most esteemed, and most the Romans were still asleep, or whether ably conducted of the continental journals.) they would soon follow the example of Naples?" and other similar questions. After rious works of art, Naples makes a very disthe sublime and quiet Rome, with its gloagreeable impression, which is not removed on a nearer acquaintance. What througing, COVENT GARDEN.-In consequence of driving, bustle, and noise! and for what? those law-snits, which were a joke to nobody It is in nature alone, who here pours into but the Lord Chancellor, and a pleasure to the lap of man all her treasures, that we nobody but the lawyers, much discord arose find the Divinity, about whom man gives in that temple of harmony the Opera House. himself no concern. The theatre, with its The season was however far advanced; and farces and its Turkish music, which over- it was hoped, that as winter had not fairly powers all the nerves and senses, is their set in till May, it would not prematurely terhighest object, though all means are now minate before the end of August. But alas! employed to carry the madness still farther. what are the hopes of man! The checkThe religious festivals resemble the ancient takers received the severest of checks; the Bacchanalia, for they generally play Turkish scene-shifters could shift no longer; the music, and make a noise for three nights dancers getting into debt, were likely to be together before the image of the Madonna, laid by the heels; the musicians came to a and a wooden punchinello vomits out fire- full stop; singers of the highest compass Naples, August 18, 1820. works, which are lighted by a priest. It could not raise the lowest note; the first of In order to escape the bad air, which he strikes me as very remarkable, that the far-buffos and buffas, became the dullest devils in gan to have an effect on my health, I resolv- ther we advance to the South, the more do the world; and the orchestra conspiring ed to exchange Rome for Naples. Not only the religious festivals resemble the ancient together, struck for wages under the leader with a view to examine several remains of Greek worship. The churches are without of the band. Seeing that nothing could be antiquity, but also to make myself acquaint- steeples, which none but the pious old done, as there was nothing in it, the treasurer ed with the inhabitants of the mountains, German feeling, so noble and so great, could carefully locked up his iron chest; and the took the road by Velletri, Cora, Sezza, and erect, as a symbol of the Christian religion, door-keepers finding that the doors could Piperno, to Terracina. These are still which leads upwards to heaven and immor keep themselves when shut, openly walked quite ancient Roman towns, built of stone, tality. It is with a childish little bell, and away. finely situated about the mountains, and the rhythm of a dance, that the people are very populous: the open country is very summoned to appear before the eyes of the fertile. The inhabitants, though indus- Eternal! The music of the mass, which trious, are miserably poor, which they as- ought to fill the heart with devotion, is still cribe to the heavy taxes. They now speak more adapted to the senses than the music every where with great joy of the Neapoli- of the theatre. The Society of the Carbotans, whom they ctherwise hate, as much nari has formed itself into lodges throughout as they do the Romans. They asked me the kingdom, which are now held openly: numberless questions respecting the States CO or 80,000 of them have likewise organiz-It might be anticipated, that this proof of of Germany, and affirmed that the Germans ed themselves as soldiers, to provide for were very happy, in being able to travel the public security, and the observance of about the world, and gain instruction, the constitution in the absence of the reguwhich it was impossible for them to do. Itlar troops, who are embarked for Palermo. is not to be denied, that all the experience It is a most animated scene when they go to and knowledge, and therefore the character do duty at the principal guard-house. Beof this people, are still pretty much those of fore are some priests, then the tri-coloured antiquity; hence the greater quickness of standard, with Turkish music; then the their practical understanding of the affairs of Carbonari, in all kinds of dresses; then the life; but we must infinitely lament the want people, increasing like an avalanche as they of cultivation of the reason and the heart, proceed, rejoicing, and crying Evviva la which can only be effected by pure Chris- Costitutione, il Re, la Carbonaria! and woe tianity. As the extracts from the Bible be to him whom they meet with his mouth which are given to them in general contain shut. White handkerchiefs wave from all only moral precepts, they know hardly any the windows, and a stranger in Naples thinks thing of religion and its objects; and hence that the city must be destroyed, so great is the habitually sensual tendency of their the tumult; but when they reach the place lives. In general these people are very or- of their destination, the greatest noise ceases derly and good, especially when they have at once, and they all disperse as if nothing not been spoiled by too frequent intercourse had happened. From 20 to 25 pamphlets with travellers. When I came to Terracina, appear every day, some of which breathe The rack bath o'er us rolled, and now cheerily we hold For a haven from whence we shall wander no more ! My days are well nigh done, my goal will soon be won, And repose from the buffets of Fortune be mine, Where Hate, however fierce, or sorrow may not To bid my cold bosom a moment repine. look, gloom; And can turn to thee now with a heart void of To him whom Time can bring no balsam on its wing, There sure must be healing, and rest in the tomb. ARION. SKETCHES OF SOCIETY. Letter from a Wurtemburg Gentleman travelling in Italy. THE DRAMA. E. D. In this dismal state of things, the managers of Covent Garden Theatre, with really a laudable feeling towards the unfortunate performers at the Italian House, and a praiseworthy anxiety to produce a new source of amusement for the public, engaged the corps de ballet, to diversify and enrich for a limited period, the entertainments at Covent Garden. zeal and diligence would have been liberally acknowledged by the frequenters of the theatre; but it should seem as if the Genius of Evil had taken entire possession of at least a portion of the people of this country. Instead of plaudits, hisses were heard; and instead of approbation, opposition was the reward of a laudable exertion to please the British public. 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We merely take up this work to notice. it as a new, neat, and portable edition of all Mr. Wordsworth's published poems, except The Excursion, and a few small pieces. There are also some poetical additions, but not of a very prominent character; and some prose strictures upon composition, criticism, and English bards, which offer much food for reflection, though strangely unconnected in form, and still more strangely inserted under the title of "Prefaces" at the ends of the volumes. Our readers are aware that we have not the felicity to be devoted worshippers at the shrine of that sect, among whom Mr. Wordsworth is so distin guished an apostle. It is our melancholy fate to be but temperate admirers of what has been called the Lake School; while at the same time, we acknowledge most of their principles to square with the true and genuine gospel of poetry, and confess many of their beauties, even in practice. But we have thought them mistaken in some very essential points, and never can be persuaded to relish as grand, what is mean; as natural, what is affected; and as exquisitely simple, what is ludicrously puerile. As it is not our purpose. however, to enter upon any critical dissertation on this occasion; and as Mr. Wordsworth's last production was so much in unison with our minds, as to cause us to forget some of our ancient antipathies, if not to make converts of us; we shall now content ourselves with recominending these volumes, and quoting two or three of the minor pieces, which (without referring to former separate publications, but trusting to our memories) appear most novel in their contents. September, 1819. The sylvan slopes with corn-clad fields Like a fair sister of the sky, And, sooth to say, yon vocal Grove, Albeit uninspired by love, By love untaught to ring, For that from turbulence and heat This, this is holy ;-while I hear But list!-though winter storms be nigh, Upon the same occasion. No faint and hesitating trill, steeled SONNETS. Eve's lingering clouds extend in solid bars "Be thankful thou; for, if unholy deeds Oxford, May 30, 1820. Ye sacred Nurseries of blooming Youth! PRICE 8d. Much have ye suffere from Time's gnawing tooth, Yet, O ye Spires of Oxford! Domes and Towers! Orford, May 30, 1820. Shame on this faithless heart! that could allow space : Not while-to aid the spirit of the place- The clouds, or night-bird sings from shady But in plain day-light :-She, too, at my side, Sweet Fancy! other gifts must I receive; Take from her brow the withering flowers of Eve, Of these illusions, or they please no more. June, 1820. MR. DAWSON TURNER'S TOUR IN NORMANDY. 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The Miscellaneous Poems of William Wordsworth. London. 1820. 4 vols. 12mo. We merely take up this work to notice, it as a new, neat, and portable edition of all Mr. Wordsworth's published poems, except The Excursion, and a few small pieces. There are also some poetical additions, but not of a very prominent character; and some prose strictures upon composition, criticism, and English bards, which offer much food for reflection, though strangely unconnected in form, and still more strangely inserted under the title of "Prefaces" at the ends of the volumes. Our readers are aware that we have not the felicity to be devoted worshippers at the shrine of that sect, among whom Mr. Wordsworth is so distinguished an apostle. It is our melancholy fate to be but temperate admirers of what has been called the Lake School; while at the same time, we acknowledge most of their principles to square with the true and genuine gospel of poetry, and confess many of their beauties, even in practice. But we have thought them mistaken in some very essential points, and never can be persuaded to relish as grand, what is mean; as natural, what is affected; and as exquisitely simple, what is ludicrously puerile. As it is not our purpose. however, to enter upon any critical dissertation on this occasion; and as Mr. Wordsworth's last production was so much in unison with our minds, as to cause us to forget some of our ancient antipathies, if not to make converts of us; we shall now content ourselves with recommending these volumes, and quoting two or three of the minor pieces, which (without referring to former separate And, sooth to say, yon vocal Grove, Albeit uninspired by love, By love untaught to ring, For that from turbulence and heat This, this is holy ;-while I hear But list!-though winter storms be nigh, Upon the same occasion. No faint and hesitating trill, steeled SONNETS. Eve's lingering clouds extend in solid bars Through the grey west; and lo! these waters, By breezeless air to smoothest polish, yield A vivid repetition of the stars; Jove-Venus-and the ruddy crest of Mars, Amid his fellows, beauteously revealed Where ruthless mortals wage incessant wars. At happy distance from earth's groaning field," Is it a mirror?-or the nether sphere Opening its vast abyss, while fancy feeds On the rich show!-But list! a voice is near; PRICE 8d. Not while-to aid the spirit of the placeThe crescent moon cleaves with its glittering prow The clouds, or night-bird sings from shady bough; But in plain day-light:-She, too, at my side, Who, with her heart's experience satisfied, Maintains inviolate its slightest vow. Sweet Fancy! other gifts must I receive; Take from her brow the withering flowers of Eve, Of these illusions, or they please no more. June, 1820. Fame tells of Groves-from England far awgy--* Groves that inspire the Nightingale to trill And modulate, with subtle reach of skill Elsewhere unmatched, her ever-varying lay; Such bold report I venture to gainsay: For I have heard the choir of Richmond Hill Chaunting with indefatigable bill; While I bethought me of a distant day; When, haply under shade of that same wood, And scarcely conscious of the dashing oars Plied steadily between those willowy shores, The sweet-souled Poet of the Seasons stood-Listening, and listening long, in rapturous mood, Ye heavenly Birds! to your Progenitors. MR. DAWSON TURNER'S TOUR IN NORMANDY. Having in our last Number entered so copiously into a view of this pleasing publication, we shall now deem little more necessary than to pursue our task of extracting a few of the striking or entertaining anecdotes contained in the second volume, which is devoted chiefly to Lower Normandy; though besides Caen, Falaise, and Lisieux, we have some interesting notices of Jumieges, Gisors, Evreux, &c. At St. Georges de Bocherville, the original seat of the Tancarville family, publications, but trusting to our memo-Great Pan himself low. whispering through the we are informed there is still a charter with ries) appear most novel in their contents. reeds, "Be thankful thou; for, if unholy deeds Ravage the world, tranquillity is here!" Oxford, May 30, 1820. Ye sacred Nurseries of blooming Youth! In whose collegiate shelter England's Flowers Expand-enjoying through their vernal hours The air of liberty, the light of truth; the scal of Coeur de Lion attached to it in red wax and in fine preservation. The seal, on one side, represents the king seate i upon his throne, with a pointed beard, having his crown on his head, and a sword in one han!, and sceptre in the other: on the other sie he is on horseback, with his head covered Wallachia is the country alluded to |