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:

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"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;

ROYAL ACADEMY.

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 Candidates for Holy Orders: "In the choice of a text, we prefer such passages of 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 attention to their wants, and a care in This will show an require explanation. 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.

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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 be made to a certain widow Herculeus, his neighbour. 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 bas 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

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,

as had been supposed; a conclusion which is corroborated by other considerations stated by the author. The paper was accompanied by drawings, exhibiting the appearance of the threads, both of cotton and of linen, when highly magnified; and concludes with an historical disquisition on the cloth manufacture of the ancients, and the mention of experiments, from which it is inferred that the principal colouring materials employed in dyeing the yarn were indigo and saffron.

Nov. 27. Davies Gilbert, esq., V.P. Read, a Meteorological Journal kept at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, from 1st Feb. to 31st May, 1834, by Thomas Maclear, esq.; and part of an important paper on the proofs of a gradual rising of the land in certain parts of Sweden, by Charles Lyell, esq., F.R. S.

Dec. 1. At the anniversary meeting, the Treasurer, J. W. Lubbock, esq. was in the chair. A letter was read from his Royal Highness the President, expressing his deep regret that the present state of his eye-sight prevented his attendance at the meeting. The Auditors appointed to examine the Treasurer's accounts reported a balance in hand of 1921. 7s. 6d. The report of the council to the society, containing a statement of their most im portant proceedings during the past year, was read by the Secretary. The Copley medal was awarded to Professor Plana for his work entitled "Théorie du Mouvement de la Lune." One of the Royal medals was awarded to J. W. Lubbock, esq., for his investigations on the tides, contained in the "Philosophical Transactions;" and the other medal to Charles Lyell, esq., for his work entitled "Principles of Geology."

The officers of the society were all reelected, with the following Council:-C. F.Barnwell, esq.; H.T. de la Beche, esq.; W. T. Brande, esq.; Sir B. C. Brodie, Bart,; Michael Faraday, esq.; Henry Holland, M.D.; Rev. P.Jennings, D.D.; Charles Lyell, jun. esq.; Herbert Mayo, esq.; R. I. Murchison, esq.; Lord Oxmantown; Rev. George Peacock; Rev. Baden Powell; Sir John Rennie; Edward Turner, M.D.; Rev. William Whewell. There was no anniversary dinner.

Dec. 18. Sir B. C. Brodie, Bart., V.P. The following gentlemen were elected Fellows: Rev. John Barlow, M.A., Rector of Little Bowden, Northamptonshire; Rev. James W. Bellamy, B.D., Head Master of Merchant Tailors' School; William Brockedon, esq.; Thomas Galloway, esq., M. A., late Professor of Mathematics at Sandhurst; Bisset Hawkins, M.D.; Col. Andrew Leith Hay,

K.H., M.P.; Francis Kiernan, esq.; George Lowe, esq.; Richard Owen, esq., Assistant Conservator in the museum of the Royal College of Surgeons; Benjamin Phillips, esq.; Richard Saumarez, esq.; Charles John Kemys Tynte, esq., M. P.; and J. G. Wilkinson, esq. The reading of Mr. Lyell's paper was continued.

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

Nov. 5. At the first meeting for the season, was read a paper by Professor Agassiz, of Neufchatel, giving an outline of his Classification of Fishes, founded on their scales, and an account of the geological distribution of fossil fishes.

Nov. 19. Read, a paper by Mr. Austen, on an ancient beach containing recent marine shells, thirty feet above the level of the sea, at Hope's Nose, near Babbacombe, and on the Watcombe fault; and part of" Some facts in the geology of the central and western portions of North America, collected principally from the statements and unpublished notes of recent travellers," by Mr. Rogers, of Philadelphia.

Dec. 3. Mr. Rogers's paper was concluded; and was followed by others on the authracitic formation near Bideford, by Mr. de la Beche; and on the physical and geological structure of the country between Newcastle, New South Wales, and the Dividing Ridge, by Mr. Allan Cunningham.

STATISTICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.

Nov. 17. The Fellows of this Society held their first monthly meeting for the season, at their rooms in St. Martin'splace. Besides the Marquis of Lansdowne (the President), who was in the chair, Mr. Spring Rice, Mr. Malthus, Colonel Sykes, Mr. Hallam (the Treasurer), Mr. Tooke, Mr. Murchison, Lieut. Drummond, and other distinguished individuals were present. The papers read were of a very interesting character, displaying much research, and affording a variety of highly useful information. They were-"An Account of the Proceedings of the Statistical Section of the British Association, held at Edinburgh in September last, by Charles Hope Maclean, esq.;" "A Paper upon the Character and present Condition of the Irish Labourer, by Woronzow Greig, esq.;" "An Analysis of the Accounts and Depositors of the Devon and Exeter Savings' Bank, accompanied with a few Remarks upon the Nature and Advantage of that Institution, by G. R. Porter, esq."