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tion, we venture to say the audience would have been thin enough. Let our histrionic friends therefore study novelty; it is one half of the battle. Moreover, if they have any genius at all, let them choose such characters as will give them an opportunity of displaying it; for it is a ridiculous thing to see them on their benefit nights sinking into situations far below those to which they are entitled, and which they are well able to support.

At the same time, it is not to be denied, that our company is far from being strong at present, and that there are some excellent pieces which it is as well for it not to attempt. We have no first tragedian, and no first comedian, either male or female; and no lady capable of taking the lead in opera with any thing like eclat We do not know whether a manager can altogether expect the permanent members of his company to be satisfied with benefits at the fag end of a season, after he has allowed some of his most attractive performers to take their departure. Be this as it may, it is plain that things must not remain long as they now are. A sort of sleepy half-and-half feeling seems to have crept over the establishment, from which it must be roused ere long, else it will get into a state of confirmed lethargy. Our only reason for forbearing to press this subject more fully to-day is, that a new grant of the patent has not yet been actually signed and sealed, and given over to Mr Murray; and that the assignees, who seem to be rather a dilatory set, have, within the last week, been prevented from finally arranging the matter by the unexpected death of Sir John Hay, who was one of their number. But something must be done immediately, and we shall then take the liberty of speaking pretty freely as to the preparations which ought to be made for

next season.

Among the benefits announced for next week, we observe that Pritchard's is to take place on Monday, and Denham's on Thursday. They both deserve well of the public. Pritchard is one of the most industrious and in. defatigable men in the company. He has, on the whole, made a very good selection of entertainments, and is to have the assistance of the military band of the 4th dragoons. In several Scotch characters Denham is unrivalled, and in nothing that he attempts does he offend ;-on the contrary, his acting is in general characterised by modesty and sound judgment.

Notwithstanding the puffing and blowing of the frogs who enact the part of toads to the Caledonian Theatre, that establishment remains very much in statu quo. There are one or two respectable persons connected with it; but on the whole, its entertainments, whether musical or otherwise, are heavy, vulgarish, and half-price-like. Old Cerberus.

ORIGINAL POETRY.

SONG.

By the Ettrick Shepherd.

"AFORE the moorcock begin to craw,
Lass an ye loe me, tell me now
The bonniest thing that ever ye saw,
For I canna come every night to woo."
"The gouden broom is bonny to see,

An' sae is the milk-white flower o' the haw, The daisy's wee freenge is sweet on the lea,— But the bud o' the rose is the bonniest of a'."

"Now, wae light on a' your flow'ry chat,
Lass an ye loe me, tell me now;
It's no the thing that I would be at,

An' I canna come every night to woo!" "The lamb is bonny upon the brae,

The leveret friskin' o'er the knowe, The bird is bonny upon the tree

But which is the dearest of a' to you?"

"The thing that I loe best of a',
Lass an ye loe me, tell me now;
The dearest thing that ever I saw,
Though I canna come every night to woo,
Is the kindly smile that beams on me,
Whenever a gentle hand I press,

And the wily blink frae the dark-blue ee
Of a dear, dear lassie that they ca' Bess."

"Aha! young man, but I cou'dna see,
Wha I loe best I'll tell you now,
The compliment that ye sought frae me,
Though ye canna come every night to woo;
Yet I would rather hae frae you

A kindly look, an' a word witha',
Than a' the flowers o' the forest pu',
Than a' the lads that ever I saw."

"Then, dear, dear Bessie, you shall be mine,
Sin' a' the truth ye hae tauld me now,
Our hearts an' fortunes we'll entwine,
An' I'll ay come every night to woo;
For, O I canna descrive to thee

The feeling o' love's and nature's law,
How dear this world appears to me
Wi' Bessie, my ain for good an' for a'!"

SONG.

By Alexander Maclaggan.

I KEN a fair wee flower that grows
Far doon in yon deep dell;

I ken its hame, its bonny hame,

But whar-troth I'll no tell : When rings the shepherd's e'enin' horn,

Oft finds that soothing hour-
Stars in the sky-dew on the earth-
And me beside my flower.

It is not frae the tint o' day
My gentle flower receives
Its purest hue, nor does the sun

Call forth its blushing leaves;
In secrecy it blooms, where Love
Delights to strew his bower,
Where many an unseen spirit smiles
Upon my happy flower.

Ah! weel ye guess that fancy gives
This living gem o' mine

A female form a' loveliness,

A soul in't a' divine,

A glorious ee that rows beneath

A fringe o' midnight hue,—

Twa yielding lips, wi' love's ain sweets Aye melting kindly through.

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THE FALLEN ROCK.

By Thomas Brydson.

No mortal hand, save mine, hath yet
Upon thy cold form prest,
Thou mighty rock, just freshly torn
From off the cliff's dark breast,→→

So steep that never hunter climb'd Unto its helm of snow,

To gaze across the wide expanse Of desert spread below.

But yesterday the fleecy cloud Went curling o'er thy face; But yesternight the eagle slept Within thy calm embrace;

While moon and stars, thine ancient friends,
In glory journey'd by,

And bathed thee with their purest light
Up in the silent sky.

Ah, me! and thou art downward hurl'd
Into this lowly glen;

From thy majestic place of pride,
Down to the haunts of men ;

Thou who throughout all time hast been So lofty and so lone,

That voice of human joy or grief

Scarce reach'd thy marble throne.

Thou'st stood unmoved, while age on age
Earth's myriads pass'd away:
Strange destiny, methinks, that I
Should mark thyself decay!

PRAYER.

I SAW on the shore of the wintry sea
An aged man on his bended knee ;—

And the wind, as it flung back his long white hair,
Show'd me his visage devout in prayer.

He gazed on the starless and solemn sky,
And a tear stood bright in his earnest eye,-
For the son of his bosom-his last dear child--
He knew was adrift on these waters wild;
And the father's love in that holy hour,
Grew stronger and deeper in awful power;
Fast from his pale lips the accents ran-
The fears and the griefs of a lonely man-
And shadows took shapes to his wilder'd brain,
And fancy o'er truth held her feverish reign.

But, lo! as I look'd on that face of despair,
A change came o'er it-the change of prayer!
Still on the shore of the wintry sea,
The parent was fix'd on his bended knee,
But a lovely light o'er his features stole,
For the sunshine of faith had touch'd his soul;
And the Spirit of God, in its mercy and love,
Brought peace on its wings, from the throne above;
And calm as the breast of the moonlight deep,
When the tempest is past and the wild winds sleep,
Were the face and the heart of that father mild,
As he thought of his God and the God of his child.

Alas! how rarely we pause to say, How precious a blessing it is to pray!

Oh! glorious our fate that where'er we be,——
On the smiling land or the stormy sea,
Whether in crowds, or with Nature alone,
The prayer of the heart will mount to His throne!
Oh! whether we're captive in pleasure's chain,
Or pine in the bondage of grief and pain,
There is nought to the soul such peace can give,
As prayer to that God by whom all things live!
GERTRUDE.

LITERARY CHIT-CHAT AND VARIETIES.

THE CAPTIVE OF FEZ-We have been favoured with an early copy of Mr Aird's forthcoming poem, which we announced some time ago, entitled the Captive of Fez, in four cantos. We prefer delaying our review of it till next week, that we may be able to do it the greater justice.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA. We have received Volume I. Part I. of this great national work. It contains a portion of Dugald Stewart's admirable Preliminary Dissertation on the History of the Sciences, and the alphabetical matter from A to Ætna, together with seventeen plates beautifully executed, illustrative of the articlesAcoustics, Aerostation, Africa, and Agriculture. It is evident that both the Editor and Publishers are determined to make the seventh edition the best which has yet appeared.

Messrs Colburn and Bentley have commenced a new work, to be entitled the Library of Modern Travels, Voyages, and Discoveries, comprising original journals of recent travellers in various parts of the world, and presenting an epitome of the present state of geogra Ophical knowledge. The work is to appear in monthly volumes, like the Family Library.

The forthcoming Number of the Family Library will consist of the third volume of the lives of eminent British painters, sculptors, and architects, by Allan Cunningham.

We understand that Sir Thomas Lauder Dick's work on the floods in the North of Scotland in the early part of this year, is nearly ready for publication.

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CHIT-CHAT FROM LONDON.-Poor Haydon the painter is again in the very last extremity of poverty, and has written a letter to s newspaper to say, that unless some assistance be speedily afforded him, he will be incarcerated. We do not exactly understand this: Haydon is a clever man, and his necessities must, in a great measure, be of his own making. Besides, we do not approve of people writing letters to the public press concerning their own wantsTwo collections of great interest to the antiquarian and the scholar are, in a few days, to be sold by Mr Sotheby: the one consisting of a valuable series of medals, the other of a well-chosen library. The medals are those of the late Earl of Morton, a nobleman of noted taste; the books belonged to Sir Thomas Lawrence. The former possess only their own intrinsic worth, which is great; but the books of such a man as the late President, derive an adventitious value from their being associated with the private studies of a man of genius.-Mr Burchell, the well-known African traveller, has at length returned to England, after an absence of nearly six years. In this period he has explored those vast inland provinces of Brazil into which no European traveller, at least of modern times, has ventured to penetrate. We may look for an interesting work from his pen ere long.-Now that the weather has become warm, the Londoners are beginning to indulge in their annual fear of mad dogs. It would be well were they never bit in any way but this.-A monument is erecting in Westminster Abbey, by Mr Westmacott, to the memory of the late Mr Tierney. The fund for this splendid testimonial to his worth has been raised by private subscription.-A new periodical, of the same size as the Edinburgh Literary Journal, is about to be commenced in London, to be published every Saturday morning, and to be called The Chat of the Week. It is to contain, besides original matter, the most interesting passages on all subjects from eðl the periodicals. This is not a bad idea, and may succeed.-It is said that a large sum is subscribing for the institution of a new morning paper. The Star Evening Paper is for sale, the price demanded is L.800, which includes types, lease of the house, &c. This is by no means a good time for newspapers; the best established cannot hold their ground, and the Sunday newspapers in particular feel the pressure of the times, for the middling and lower orders, who chiefly read Sunday newspapers, either cannot afford the expense, or the occurrences of the week are not sufficient to excite interest. In France, however, things are different; new papers are starting there daily, and succeeding well:-at Lyons two new papers have appeared within the last three months, and in different parts of France about fifteen papers have been successfully started during the present year.-A University Club is in the progress of formation, on the model of the other great clubs of London. It is to consist, in! the first instance, of 600 members-330 from each University.

The first volume of the Juvenile Library, to be published by Messrs Colburn and Bentley, will appear on the 1st of July. This work will embrace, among its leading features, an Historical Series (sacred and profane)-a Biographical Series-a Scientific Series-a Series on the Fine Arts-a Series of Guides to Professional Pursuits -a Miscellaneous Series-and an Entertaining Series. The superintendence of the work has been intrusted to Mr William Jerdan, editor of the Literary Gazette.

THE OFFICIAL KALENDAR.—Mr Burke, the author of the wellknown work upon the Peerage and Baronetage, has announced for immediate publication a new production under the above title. Independently of comprising the public men and public institutions of the British Empire, including our colonial and foreign dependencies, the work, in the form of a Dictionary, will contain, we understand, ample information regarding public persons abroad, upon a

scale hitherto unattempted in this country. Of the Reigning Houses

of Europe the Court of Rome-the Ottoman Court-the Marshals of France, &c. &c. full details will be given. Among the curious domestic information will be found a brief account of each of the boroughs, the number of voters, prevailing influence, &c.

Theatrical Gossip.-Nothing but benefits are now going on in London,-At Drury-Lane, Farren, Harley, and Wallack, have had excellent houses.-At Covent-Garden, Fawcett has made his farewell exit with the utmost eclat; and on Tuesday last, Mrs Davenport, one of the best performers of old women that ever appeared on the stage, took her first and last benefit. She chose the part of the Nurse in "Romeo and Juliet,"-a part she has played for 30 years to all the Juliets who have come out during that period.-On Tuesday next Miss Stephens takes her benefit at Drury-Lane, and on Thursday Miss Foote at Covent-Garden, on which occasion she is to 1 appear as Donna Violante in "The Wonder," and "Moggy M'Gilpin" in "The Highland Reel."-Last night Miss Kemble was to make her first appearance in comedy, as Lady Townly, in "The Provok'd Husband."-Lablache, the new buffo singer at the Opera, is a native of Naples, and, in allusion to his enormous size, he has been called, "le veritable gros de Naples."-It is said that Mr Lee, the new lessee of Drury-Lane, has selected Mr Cooper as the stagemanager.—Kean is engaged to appear next season at the Haymarket for six nights.-Miss Smithson has made her debut at the Opera Comique in Paris, and has been received with as much empressement as ever. We can only say to the Parisians, as some old women are reported to have said to a certain gentleman when they saw him carrying off an exciseman-" We wish you luck of your prize."-Mr Goldsmidt, son of the celebrated banker, made a successful debut a few evenings ago at Drury-Lane, in the character of Monsieur TonAt the falling of the curtain he was again called for to receive the congratulations of his friends.-Yates has been playing Silvester Daggerwood, and giving imitations of all the popular performers, to the great delight of the good people of Dublin.-Miss Jarman, who was for some time prevented from performing by a severe domestic affliction, has been playing this week in Belfast, and is to return to Glasgow on Monday for seven nights.-Miss Phillips takes her benefit here this evening, and Mrs Nicol on Tuesday.

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[No. 81, May 29, 1830.] ADVERTISEMENTS,

Connected with Literature, Science, and the Arts. [ADVERTISEMENTS from London, intended for insertion in this JOURNAL, which now forms one of the most eligible mediums for Literary Advertising in Scotland, are respectfully requested to be left with Mr FREDERICK SOMERS, No. 169, Fleet Street, who has been appointed Agent for the Advertising Department in London. Terms the same as the Edinburgh Newspapers.]

Theatre-Royal.

MR PRITCHARD begs to announce that his BENEFIT is appointed for MONDAY EVENING next, May 31, and feels proud in having the honour to state, that, by the kind permission of Colonel Ross and the Officers of the 4th Dragoon Guards, he is enabled to gratify his Friends and the Public with the valuable services of their very celebrated

MILITARY BAND.

Miss I. PATON and Mr WILSON will also appear.
The Entertainments will commence with
IVANHOE.

Isaac, the Jew of York, by Mr Pritchard, being
his first appearance in that character.
Rebecca, by Mrs Stanley.

To which will be added,

OF AGE TO-MORROW.
Maria, by Miss Isabella Paton.

The whole to conclude with the Drama of
THE BRIGAND.

Alessandro Massaroni, the Brigand Chief, by Mr Pritchard.
Carlotti, by Mr Wilson.

Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be had of Mr KENNEDY, at the Box-Office, from 11 until 4 o'clock; and of Mr PRITCHARD, NO. 27, Clyde Street.

MR DENHAM'S BENEFIT.

MR DENHAM most respectfully announces to his Friends and the Public, that his BENEFIT takes place on THURSDAY, the 3d of June, on which occasion he solicits a continuance of their favour.

On THURSDAY, June 3, 1830,
Will be performed the celebrated Opera called
THE SLAVE,

In which the whole strength of the Company, assisted by
MR WILSON,

will be brought forward.

that Character. Gambia, the Slave, by Mr Denham, being his first appearance in

Captain Malcolm by Mr Wilson.-Zelinda by Miss Phillips.
A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENTS.
After which,

for the First time this Season, the Laughable Farce of

THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM!

The whole to conclude with, for the First Time these Two Years, the highly popular Romantic Drama, called THE WARLOCK OF THE GLEN,

OR THE CASTLE OF GLENCAIRN.

Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be had of Mr KENNEDY, at the Box-Office, from Eleven until Four o'clock, and of Mr DENHAM,

A Tale of Mystery, Paris, Hooly and Fairly, & The Fall No. 7, Leith Street.
of Algiers.

TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

"THE Prodigal" and " The Faithless" are in types.-The "Serenade Song" shall have a place." I weep for thee,"-" The voice of Spring," by our Correspondent on the banks of Spey, "David's Lament," by " W. T." of Auchterarder,-and the Sonnet" by "N. C." of Glasgow, lie over for probable insertion in our next SLIPPERS.-The communications from West-houses are not overlooked. The author of "Lines to the Memory of a Sister" is improving, but his diction is as yet too diffusive.-The verses "To Eliza" are inadmissible.-" Proteus" will positively find a packet at our publishers' on Monday.

The extensive circulation and popularity of the Literary Journal having rendered it so excellent a medium for Advertisements, they are increasing weekly on our hands; but this will only induce us to present our readers inore frequently with a double Number like the present,

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In one of the volumes collected from various quarters, which were sent me for this purpose, I observed the name of W. HONE, and notice it, that I may take the opportunity of recommending his EVERY DAY BOOK AND TABLE BOOK to those who are inte rested in the preservation of our national and local customs. By these very curious publications their compiler has rendered good service in an important department of literature, and he may render yet more, if he obtain the encouragement he well deserves.'

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"Encouraged, we trust by the deserved success of the edition of Johnson's Dictionary in one large ovo volume, we have here its Latin counterpart-a publication on which we do not hesitate to bestow our most unqualified praise. Ainsworth's has always been, what it merited, a popular Thesaurus; and for ready reference to the stu-. dent, none better could be constructed. There were, however, as there must be in all works of the kind, many errors, either original, or such as had crept in through careless reprinting, and we are glad to see a multitude of these rectified by the industry and judgment of the present editor. In other respects, also, great and notorious improvements have been effected-retrenchment of what was obsolete or unnecessary, and amplification where the nature of the explanations required it. Altogether (and we have looked carefully through many intricate examples to enable us to give this honest opinion)--altogether we can most unreservedly recommend this volume as one of the best guides to early classical attainments, and also one of the completest Latin Dictionaries that has ever courted public favour."-Literary Gazette.

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