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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Notes and Queries, Number 184, May 7, 1853 + A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, + Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. + +Author: Various + +Editor: George Bell + +Release Date: January 21, 2007 [EBook #20407] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK NOTES AND QUERIES *** + + + + +Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins +and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at +https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images +generously made available by The Internet Library of Early +Journals.) + + + + + + +</pre> + +<table border="0" cellpadding="10" style="background-color: #ccccff;" summary="note"> +<tr> +<td style="width:25%; vertical-align:top"> +Transcriber's note: +</td> +<td> +A few typographical errors have been corrected. They +appear in the text <span class="correction" title="explanation will pop up">like this</span>, and the +explanation will appear when the mouse pointer is moved over the marked +passage. Sections in Greek will yield a transliteration when the pointer is moved over them. +</td> +</tr> +</table> + +<p><!-- Page 445 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page445"></a>{445}</span></p> + +<h1>NOTES AND QUERIES:</h1> + +<h2>A MEDIUM OF INTER-COMMUNICATION FOR LITERARY MEN, ARTISTS, ANTIQUARIES, +GENEALOGISTS, ETC.</h2> + +<hr class="short" > + +<h3><b>"When found, make a note of."</b>—CAPTAIN CUTTLE.</h3> + +<hr class="full" > + + +<table width="100%" class="nomar" summary="masthead" title="masthead"> + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left; width:25%"> + <p><b>No. 184.</b></p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:center; width:50%"> + <p><b><span class="sc">Saturday, May</span> 7, 1853.</b></p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:right; width:25%"> + <p><b>Price Fourpence.<br /> Stamped Edition + 5d.</b></p> + </td> + </tr> +</table> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>CONTENTS.</h3> + + +<table class="nomar" summary="Contents" title="Contents"> + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Notes</span>:—</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Page</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Old Popular Poetry: "Adam Bell, Clym of the Clough, and William of + Clowdesly," by J. Payne Collier</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page445">445</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Witchcraft, by Rev. H. T. Ellacombe</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page446">446</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Spring, &c., by Thomas Keightley</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page448">448</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Notes and Queries on Bacon's Essays, No. III., by P. J. F. + Gantillon, B.A.</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page448">448</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Shakspeare Correspondence, by S. W. Singer, Cecil Harbottle, + &c.</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page449">449</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Minor Notes</span>:—Local Rhymes, + Norfolk—"Hobson's Choice"—Khond Fable—Sir Thomas + Fowell Buxton, Bart.—Anagrams</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page452">452</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Queries</span>:—</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Seal of William d'Albini</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page452">452</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Forms of Judicial Oath, by Henry H. Breen</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page453">453</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Minor Queries</span>:—Passage in + Boerhaave—Story of Ezzelin—The Duke—General Sir + Dennis Pack—Haveringemere—Old Pictures of the Spanish + Armada—Bell Inscription—Loselerius Villerius, + &c.—The Vinegar Plant—Westminster + Parishes—Harley Family—Lord + Cliff—Enough—Archbishop Magee—Carpets at + Rome—Nursery Rhymes—Gloves at Fairs—Mr. Caryl or + Caryll—Early Reaping-machines</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page453">453</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Minor Queries With Answers</span>:—"Diary + of a Self-Observer"—Jockey—Boyle Lectures</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page456">456</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Replies</span>:—</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>The Discovery and Recovery of MSS., by Kenneth R. H. Mackenzie</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page456">456</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>"The Whippiad"</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page457">457</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Spontaneous Combustion, by Shirley Hibberd</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page458">458</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Major-General Lambert, by Edgar MacCulloch</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page459">459</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>The "Salt-peter-man," by J. Deck</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page460">460</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Metrical Psalms and Hymns, by J. Sansom</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page460">460</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>The Sign of the Cross in the Greek Church</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page461">461</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Photographic Notes and Queries</span>:—New + Developing Fluid—Photographic Tent—Mr. Wilkinson's simple + Mode of levelling Cameras—Antiquarian Photographic Club</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page462">462</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Replies To Minor Queries</span>:—Erroneous + Forms of Speech: Mangel Wurzel—The + Whetstone—Charade—Parochial Libraries—Judge + Smith—Church Catechism—Charade attributed to + Sheridan—Gesmas and Desmas—Lode—Epitaphs + imprecatory—Straw-bail—How to stain Deal—Detached + Belfry Towers</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page463">463</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><span class="sc">Miscellaneous</span>:—</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Notes on Books, &c.</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page465">465</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Books and Odd volumes wanted</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page465">465</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Notices to Correspondents</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page466">466</a></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p>Advertisements</p> + </td> + <td style="text-align:left"> + <p><a href="#page466">466</a></p> + </td> + </tr> +</table> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Notes.</h2> + +<h3>OLD POPULAR POETRY: "ADAM BELL, CLYM OF +THE CLOUGH, AND WILLIAM OF CLOWDESLY."</h3> + + <p>I have very recently become possessed of a curious printed fragment, + which is worth notice on several accounts, and will be especially + interesting to persons who, like myself, are lovers of our early ballad + poetry. It is part of an unknown edition of the celebrated poem relating + to the adventures of Adam Bell, Clym of the Clough, and William of + Cloudesly.</p> + + <p>There are (as many of your readers will be aware from Ritson's small + volume, <i>Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry</i>, 8vo. 1791) two old + editions of <i>Adam Bell, &c.</i>, one printed by William Copland, + without date, and the other by James Roberts in 1605. The edition by + Copland must have preceded that by Roberts by forty or fifty years, and + may have come out between 1550 and 1560; the only known copy of it is + among the Garrick Plays (at least it was so when I saw it) in the British + Museum. The re-impression by Roberts is not very uncommon, and I think + that more than one copy of it is at Oxford.</p> + + <p>When Copland printed the poem, he did not enter it at Stationers' + Hall; comparatively few of his publications, generally of a free, + romantic, or ludicrous character, were licensed, and he was three times + fined for not first obtaining the leave of the Company. Nevertheless, we + do find an entry of a "book" called "Adam Bell," &c., among the + memoranda belonging to the year 1557-8, but it was made at the instance, + not of Copland, but of John Kynge, in this form:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"To John Kynge, to prynte this boke called Adam Bell, &c., and for + his lycense he geveth to the howse"—</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>What sum he gave is not stated. Again, we meet with another notice of + it in the same registers, under the date of 1581-2, when John Charlwood + was interested in the undertaking. I mention these two entries + principally because neither Ritson nor Percy were acquainted with them; + but they may be seen among the extracts published by the Shakspeare + Society in 1848 and 1849. <!-- Page 446 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page446"></a>{446}</span></p> + + <p>No impressions by Kynge or Charlwood having come down to us, we have + no means of knowing whether they availed themselves of the permission + granted at Stationers' Hall; and, unless I am deceived, the fragment + which occasions this Note is not from the presses of either of them, and + is of an earlier date than the time of Copland; the type is much better, + and less battered, than that of Copland; at the same time it has a more + antique look, and in several respects, which I am about to point out, it + furnishes a better text than that given by Ritson from Copland's edition, + or by Percy with the aid of his folio manuscript. I am sorry to say that + it only consists of a single sheet; but this is nearly half the + production, and it comprises the whole of the second, and two pages of + the third "fit." The first line and the last of the portion in my hands, + testify to the greater antiquity and purity of the text there found; it + begins—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"These gates be shut so wonderly well;"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>and it ends,</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Tyll they came to the kynge's palays."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>It is "<i>wonderous</i> well" in Copland's impression, and palace is + there spelt "pallace," a more modern form of the word than <i>palays</i>. + Just afterwards we have, in my fragment,</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Streyght comen from oure kyng,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>instead of Copland's</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Streyght <i>come nowe</i> from our king."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p><i>Comen</i> is considerably more ancient than "come nowe;" so that, + without pursuing this point farther, I may say that my fragment is not + only an older specimen of typography than Copland's impression, but older + still in its words and phraseology, a circumstance that communicates to + it additional interest. I subjoin a few various readings, most, if not + all, of them presenting a superior text than is to be met with elsewhere. + Speaking of the porter at the gate of Carlisle, we are told—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And to the gate faste he throng."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Copland's edition omits <i>faste</i>, and it is not met with in Percy. + In another place a rhyme is lost by an awkward transposition, "he saide" + for <i>sayd he</i>; and farther on, in Copland's text, we have mention + of</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"The justice with a quest of squyers."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>instead of "a quest of <i>swerers</i>," meaning of course the jury who + had condemned Cloudesly "there hanged to be." Another blunder committed + by Copland is the omission of a word, so that a line is left without its + corresponding rhyme:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Then Clowdysle cast hys eyen aside,</p> + <p class="i1">And sawe his two bretheren <i>stande</i></p> + <p>At the corner of the market-place,</p> + <p class="i1">With theyr good bowes bent in theyr hand."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>The word I print in Italics is entirely wanting in Copland. It is + curious to see how Percy (<i>Reliques</i>, i. 157., ed. 1775) gets over + the difficulty by following no known copy of the original:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Then Cloudesle cast his eyen asyde,</p> + <p class="i1">And saw hys brethren twaine</p> + <p>At a corner of the market-place,</p> + <p class="i1">Ready the justice for to slaine."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Cloudesly is made to exclaim, in all editions but mine, "I see + comfort," instead of "I see <i>good</i> comfort." However, it would + perhaps be wearisome to press this matter farther, and I have said enough + to set a few of your readers, zealous in such questions, rummaging their + stores to ascertain whether any text with which they are acquainted, + tallies with that I have above quoted.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">J. Payne Collier</span>. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>WITCHCRAFT.</h3> + + <p>Observing that you have lately admitted some articles on witchcraft, + it may be interesting to make a note of two or three original papers, out + of some in my possession, which were given to me many years ago by an old + general officer, who served in the American war, and brought them with + him to England about 1776. I send exact copies from the originals.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">H. T. Ellacombe</span>. + + <p class="address">Rectory, Clyst St. George. + + <p>Whereas several persons, being by authority co<span + class="over">m</span>itted to Ipswich Goall for fellony and witchcraft, + and order being given that search should be made carefully upon their + bodyes, to see if there nothing appeared preternaturall thereon: for that + end, on July y<sup>e</sup> 4<sup>t</sup>h, 1692, a Jurie of one man and + eight women were su<span class="over">m</span>oned to attend, and sworne + to make dilligent search, and to give a true account of what they found, + viz<sup>t</sup>.—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>Doctor Philemon Dance,</p> + <p>Mrs. Joha<span class="over">n</span>a Diamond, midwife,</p> + <p>Mrs. Grace Graves,</p> + <p>Mrs. Mary Belcher,</p> + <p>Mrs. Gennet Pengery,</p> + <p>Ann Lovell,</p> + <p>Francis Davis,</p> + <p>Mary Browne,</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Who, after search made in particular, give this account, + viz<sup>t</sup>.—Upon the body of goodwife Estue they find three + unnaturall teats, one under left arme, and one on the back side of her + sholder-blade, one near to her secret parts on one thigh, which, being + pricked throw with a pin, remained without sense, and did not bleed.</p> + + <p>2. Upon y<sup>e</sup> veiwing and searching y<sup>e</sup> body of + Sarah Cloice, there was nothing unnaturall appeared on her.</p> + + <p>3. Upon searching y<sup>e</sup> body of Mrs. Bradbury, there was + nothing appeared unnaturall on her, <!-- Page 447 --><span + class="pagenum"><a name="page447"></a>{447}</span> only her brest were + biger than usuall, and her nipples larger than one y<sup>t</sup> did not + give suck, though her body was much pined and wasted, yet her brests + seemed full.</p> + + <p>4. Upon y<sup>e</sup> searching y<sup>e</sup> body of y<sup>e</sup> + wife of Giles Cory, there was severall darke moulds, one of which was + upon one of her buttocks, and being pricked with a pin, it was without + sence, and did not bleed.</p> + + <p>5. Upon y<sup>e</sup> searching y<sup>e</sup> body of Widow Hoer, + nothing appeared on her unnaturall, only her body verry much scratched, + and on her head a strange lock of haire, verry long, and differing in + color from y<sup>e</sup> rest on her head, and matted or tangled + together, which she said was a widow's lock, and said, if it were cutt + off she should die.</p> + + <p>6. Upon searching y<sup>e</sup> body of Rachell Clenton, there was + found an unnaturall teat on one side, something lower than just under her + arme, which teat having a pin thrust throw it she was not senceable of, + till by scratching her side, pricked her fingers with y<sup>e</sup> pin + y<sup>t</sup> was then in y<sup>e</sup> teat; neither did y<sup>e</sup> + teat bleed.</p> + + <p>There was also ordered, with ye foresaid Doct<sup>r</sup>, four other + men, viz<sup>t</sup>, Mr. Har. Symonds, Samuel Graves, Sen<sup>r</sup>, + Thomas Knewlton, and John Pinder, to search y<sup>e</sup> body of Giles + Cory, and they returned y<sup>t</sup> they, having searched him, found + nothing unnaturall upon him.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">The truth of which I heare attest.<br /> +(Signed) <span class="sc">Tho<sup>s</sup> Wade</span>, J.P.</p> + +<hr class="short" > + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>Province of Massachusettes Bay,</p> + <p>New England, Essex.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Anno R. R. et Reginæ Gulielmi et Mariæ Angliæ, &c. quarto, annoqu + Dom. 1692.</p> + + <p>The Jurors for our Sov<sup>n</sup> Lord and Ladye the King and Queen + present—</p> + + <p>That Abigail Barker, wife of Ebenezer Barker of Andiver, in the County + of Essex aforesaid, about two years since, at and in the town of Andiver + aforesaid, wickedly, maliciously, and felloniously, a covenant with the + Devill did make, and signed the Devill's Booke, and by the Devill was + baptized, and renounced her former Christian baptism; and gave herselfe + up to the Devill to serve him, and for the Devill to be her lord and + master; by which wicked and diabollicall couvenant, shee the said + Abigaill Barker is become a detestable witch, contrary to the peace of + our Soveraigne Lord and Lady the King and Queene, their crowne and + dignity, and the law in that case made and provided.</p> + + <p><i>Sep., '92.</i> The examination and confession of Abigail Barker, + taken before John Hawthorn, Esq., and other their Majesties Justices:</p> + + <p><i>Q.</i> How long have you been in the snare of the Devil?</p> + + <p><i>A.</i> Not above two yeares and a half.</p> + + <p><i>Q.</i> At what place were you first overtaken?</p> + + <p><i>A.</i> I am at present very much bewildered.—But a little + after she said as followes:—About two yeare and a half agoe she was + in great discontent of mynd, her husband being abroad, and she at home + alone; at which tyme a black man appeared to her, and brought a book with + him, to which he put her finger and made a black mark. She saith, her + memory now failes her now more than ordinary; but said she gave herself + up to the Devil to serve him, and he was her lord and master; and the + Devil set a mark upon her legg, which mark is black and blue, and she + apprehends is a witch mark; and said that she is a witch, and thinks that + mark is the cause of her afflicting persons, though she thought nothing + of it then till afterwards she heard of others having a mark upon them. + She sayes, that some tyme after this the black man carryed her singly + upon a pole to 5-mile pond, and there were 4 persones more upon another + pole, viz. Mistriss Osgood, Goody Wilson, Goody Wardwell, Goody Tyler, + and Hanneh Tyler. And when she came to the pond the Devil made a great + light, and took her up and dypt her face in the pond, and she felt the + water, and the Devil told her he was her lord and master, and she must + serve him for ever. He made her renounce her former baptisme, and carryed + her back upon the pole. She confesses she has afflicted the persones that + accused her, viz. Sprague, Lester, and Sawdy, both at home and in the way + comeing downe. The manner thus:—The Devil does it in her shape, and + she consents unto, and clinches her hands together, and sayes the Devil + cannot doe it in her shape without her consent. She sayes she was at a + meeting at Moses Tyler's house, in company with Mistriss Osgood, Goody + Wilson, Goody Tyler, and Hanah Tyler. She said the mark above was on her + left legg by her shin. It is about two yeare agoe since she was baptized. + She said that all this was true; and set her hand to the original as a + true confession. <i>Noate</i>, that before this her confession she was + taken dumb, and took Mr. Epps about the neck and pulled him down, thereby + showing him how the black man bowed her down; and for one houre's tyme + could not open her lips.</p> + + <p>I, underwritten, being appointed by authority to take the above + examination, doe testify upon oath taken in court, that this is a true + coppy of the substance of it to the best of my knowledge.</p> + +<p class="cenhead"><span class="sc">Wm. Murray</span>.</p> + + <p>6th July, 1692/3.</p> + + <p>The above Abigail Barker was examined before their Majesties Justices + of the Peace in Salem.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>(Atest.) <span class="sc">John Higginson</span>, Just. Peace.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Owned before the Grand Jury.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>(Atest.) <span class="sc">Robert Payne</span>, Foreman.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>6th January, 1692. <!-- Page 448 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page448"></a>{448}</span></p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>SPRING, ETC.</h3> + + <p>Our ancestors had three verbs and three corresponding substantives to + express the growth of plants, namely, <i>spring</i>, <i>shoot</i>, and + <i>sprout</i>,—all indicative of rapidity of growth; for + <i>sprout</i>, (Germ. <i>spriessen</i>) is akin to <i>spurt</i>, and + denotes quickness, suddenness. The only one of these which remains in + general use is <i>shoot</i>: for <i>sprout</i> is now only appropriated + to the young growth from cabbage-stalks; and <i>spring</i> is heard no + more save in <i>sprig</i>, which is evidently a corruption of it, and + which now denotes a small slip or twig as we say, sprigs of laurel, bay, + thyme, mint, rosemary, &c.</p> + + <p>Of the original meaning of <i>spring</i>, I have met but one clear + instance; it is, however, an incontrovertible one, namely,</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Whoso spareth the <i>spring</i> (<i>i. e.</i> rod, switch), spilleth + his children."—<i>Visions of Piers Plowman</i>, v. 2554., ed. + Wright.</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>Perhaps this is also the meaning in—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8hg3">"Shall, Antipholus,</p> + <p>Even in the spring of love thy <i>love-springs</i> rot?"</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Com. of Errors</i>, Act III. Sc. 2.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>and in "Time's Glory"—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"To dry the old oak's sap and cherish <i>springs</i>."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Rape of Lucrece.</i></p> + </div> + </div> + <p><i>Spring</i> afterwards came to be used for underwood, &c. + Perhaps it answered to the present <i>coppice</i>, which is composed of + the springs or shoots of the growth which has been cut down:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"The lofty high wood and the lower <i>spring</i>."</p> + <p class="i8">Drayton's <i>Muses' Elysium</i>, 10.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"The lesser birds that keep the lower <i>spring</i>."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Id.</i>, note.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>It was also used as equivalent to grove:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8hg3">"Unless it were</p> + <p>The nightingale among the thick-leaved <i>spring</i>."</p> + <p class="i8">Fletcher's <i>Faith. Shep.</i>, v. 1.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>where, however, it may be the coppice.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"This hand Sibylla's golden boughs to guard them,</p> + <p>Through hell and horror, to the Elysian <i>springs</i>."</p> + <p class="i8">Massinger's <i>Bondman</i>, ii. 1.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>In the following place Fairfax uses <i>spring</i> to express the + "salvatichi soggiorni," i. e. <i>selva</i> of his original:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"But if his courage any champion move</p> + <p>Too try the hazard of this dreadful <i>spring</i>."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Godf. of Bull.</i>, xiii. 31.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>and in</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"For you alone to happy end must bring</p> + <p>The strong enchantments of the charmed <i>spring</i>."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Id.</i>, xviii. 2.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>it answers to <i>selva</i>.</p> + + <p>When Milton makes his Eve say—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8hg3">"While I</p> + <p>In yonder <i>spring</i> of roses intermix'd</p> + <p>With <i>myrtles</i> find what to redress till noon."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Par. Lost</i>, ix. 217.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>he had probably in his mind the <i>cespuglio</i> in the first canto of + the <i>Orlando Furioso</i>; for <i>spring</i> had not been used in the + sense of thickets, clumps, by any previous English poet. I am of opinion + that <i>spring</i> occurs for the last time in our poetry in the + following lines of Pope:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"See thy bright altars throng'd with prostrate kings,</p> + <p>And heap'd with products of Sabæan <i>springs</i>."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Messiah</i>, 93.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Johnson renders the last line—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Cinnameos cumulos, Nabathæi munera <i>veris</i>;"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>and this is probably the sense in which the place has generally been + understood. But let any one read the preceding quotations, and reflect on + what a diligent student Pope was of the works of his predecessors, and + perhaps he will think with me.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Thomas Keightley</span>. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>NOTES AND QUERIES ON BACON'S ESSAYS, NO. III.</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. vii., pp. 6. 80.)</p> + + <p>Essay IX. p. 21. (note <i>a</i>). "They used the word 'præfiscini.'" + See <i>e. g.</i>, Plaut. <i>Asin.</i>, ii. 4. 84. (Weise):</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Præfiscini hoc nunc dixerim: nemo etiam me adcusavit</p> + <p>Merito meo."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>(Leonida boasts of his integrity.)</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 22. (note <i>c</i>). "From the <i>Stichus</i> of Plautus," + ii. 1. 54.</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 23. "Which has the character of Adrian the Emperor." See + <i>Hist. Aug. Script.</i>, i. 149., <i>ut supr.</i> (Spartian. <i>Vit. + Hadrian.</i> cap. 15.)</p> + + <p>Ditto p. 26. "It was well said." By whom?</p> + + <p>Essay X. ditto. "A poor saying of Epicurus." Where recorded?</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 27. "It hath been well said, 'That the arch flatterer,'" + &c. By whom, and where?</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "It hath been well said, 'That it is impossible,'" + &c. By whom and where?</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "The poet's relation." Ovid. <i>Heroid.</i> xvi. + 163.</p> + + <p>Essay XI. p. 28. "Cum non sis qui fueris," &c. Whence?</p> + + <p>Ditto, p 29. "Illi mors gravis incubat," &c. Seneca, + <i>Thyest.</i> 401. (ed. Lemaire), Act II. extrem.</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 31. "That was anciently spoken." By whom?</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "Tacitus of Galba." Tac. <i>Hist.</i>, i. 49.</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "Of Vespasian." Tac. <i>Hist.</i>, i. 50.</p> + + <p>Essay XII. ditto. "Question was asked of Demosthenes." See Cic. <i>De + Orat.</i>, <span class="scac">III</span>. 56. § 213.</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 32. "Mahomet's miracle." Where recorded?</p> + + <p>Essay XIII. p. 33. "The desire of power," &c. Cf. Shaksp. <i>Hen. + VIII.</i>, III. 2. "By that sin (ambition) fell the angels," &c. <!-- + Page 449 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page449"></a>{449}</span></p> + + <p>Essay XIII. p. 33. "Busbechius." In Busbequii <i>Legationes Turciæ + Epist. Quatuor</i> (Hanoviæ, 1605), p. 133., we find this told of + "Aurifex quidam Venetus."—N. B. In the Index (<i>s. v.</i> Canis) + of an edition of the same work, printed in London for R. Daniel (1660), + <i>for</i> 206 <i>read</i> 106.</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto (note <i>b</i>). Gibbon (<i>Miscellaneous Works</i>, + iii., 544., ed. 1815) says, "B. is my old and familiar acquaintance, a + frequent companion in my post-chaise. His Latinity is eloquent, his + manner is lively, his remarks are judicious."</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 34. "Nicholas Machiavel." Where?</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 35. "Æsop's cock." See Phædrus, iii. 12.</p> + + <p>Essay XV. p. 38. "Ille etiam cæcos," &c., Virg. <i>Georg</i>. i. + 464.</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "Virgil, giving the pedigree," &c. <i>Æn</i>. iv. + 178.</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 39. "That kind of obedience which Tacitus speaketh of." + Bacon quotes, from memory, Tac. <i>Hist</i>., ii. 39., "Miles alacer, qui + tamen jussa ducum interpretari, quam exsequi, mallet."</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "As Machiavel noteth well." Where?</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 40. "As Tacitus expresseth it well." Where?</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 41. "Lucan," i. 181.</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "Dolendi modus, timendi non item." Whence?</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "The Spanish proverb." What is it? Cf. "A bow long bent + at last waxeth weak;" and the Italian, "L'arco si rompe se sta troppo + teso." (Ray's <i>Proverbs</i>, p. 81., 4th edit., 1768.)</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 43. "The poets feign," &c. See <i>Iliad</i>, i. 399.</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto (note <i>y</i>). "The myth is related in the <i>Works and + Days of Hesiod</i>," vv. 47-99., edit. Göttling.</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 44. "Sylla nescivit." Sueton. <i>Vit. Cæs.</i>, 77.</p> + + <p>Ditto, p. 45. "Galba." Tac. <i>Hist</i>., i. 5.</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "Probus." Bacon seems to have quoted from memory, as we + find in Vopiscus (<i>Hist. Aug. Script., ut supr.</i>, vol. ii. 679. + 682.), as one of the <i>causæ occidendi</i>, "Dictum ejus grave, Si + unquam eveniat salutare, Reip. brevi milites necessarios non + futuros."</p> + + <p>Ditto, ditto. "Tacitus saith." <i>Hist</i>., i. 28.</p> + + <p class="author">P. J. F. <span class="sc">Gantillon</span>, B.A. + +<p class="cenhead">(<i>To be continued.</i>)</p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>SHAKSPEARE CORRESPONDENCE.</h3> + + <p><i>The Passage in King Henry VIII., Act III. Sc.</i> 1. (Vol. vii., + pp. 5. 111. 183. 494.).—<span class="sc">Mr. Ingleby</span> has + done perfectly right to "call me to account" for a rash and unadvised + assertion, in saying that we must interpolate <i>been</i> in the passage + in <i>King Henry VIII.</i>, Act III. Sc. 2., after <i>have</i>; for even + that would not make it intelligible. So far I stand corrected. The + passages, however that are cited, are not parallel cases. In the first we + have the word <i>loyalty</i> to complete the sense:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">" · · · · · My loyalty,</p> + <p>Which ever has [been] and ever shall be growing."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>In the second, the word <i>deserved</i> is clearly pointed out as + being understood, from the occurrence of <i>deserve</i> after + <i>will</i>:</p> + + <p>"I have spoken better of you than you have [deserved] or will deserve + at my hands."</p> + + <p>I will assist <span class="sc">Mr. Ingleby's</span> position with + another example from <i>Rich. II.</i>, Act V. Sc. 5.:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">" · · · · · like silly beggars,</p> + <p>Who sitting in the stocks, refuge their shame,</p> + <p>That many have [sat] and others must sit there."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>And even from a much later writer, Bolingbroke:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"This dedication may serve for almost any book that has, is, or shall + be published."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>Where we must supply <i>been</i> after <i>has</i>. But in the passage + I attempted, and I think successfully, to set right, admitting that + custom would allow of the ellipsis of the participle <i>been</i>, after + the auxiliary <i>have</i>, to what can "am, have, and will be" possibly + refer?</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">" · · · · · I do professe</p> + <p>That for your highness' good, I euer labour'd</p> + <p>More then mine owne, that am, haue, and will be."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>What? Add <i>true</i> at the end of the line, and it mars the verse, + but make the probable correction of <i>true</i> for <i>haue</i>, and you + get excellent sense without any ellipsis. I am as averse to interpolation + or alteration of the text, when sense can by any rational supposition be + made of it, as my opponent, or any true lover of the poet and the + integrity of his language, can possibly be; but I see nothing rational in + refusing to correct an almost self-evident misprint, which would redeem a + fine passage that otherwise must always remain a stumbling-block to the + most intelligent reader. We have all I trust but one object, <i>i. e.</i> + to free the text of our great poet from obvious errors occasioned by + extremely incorrect printing in the folios, and at the same time to + strictly watch over all attempts at its corruption by unnecessary + meddling. This, and not the displaying of our own ingenuity in + conjectures, ought to be our almost sacred duty; at least, I feel + conscious that it is mine.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">S. W. Singer</span>. + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain."</p> + <p class="i8"><i>Hamlet</i>.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>The notable quotation of this line by the Earl of Derby, in the Lords, + on Monday evening, April 25, has once more reminded me of my unanswered + Query respecting it, Vol. vi., p. 270.</p> + + <p>On the 26th February (Vol. vii., p. 217.) <span class="sc">Mr. + Collier</span> was good enough to say, that his only <!-- Page 450 + --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page450"></a>{450}</span> reason for + not answering it was, that he had not then within his reach the copy of + "N. & Q." wherein it had been proposed; politely adding, that if I + would reprint the Query, he would at once answer it.</p> + + <p>Supposing, however, that <span class="sc">Mr. Collier's</span> absence + from his library would be only temporary, I deemed it less troublesome to + the Editor of "N. & Q." to wait until <span class="sc">Mr. + Collier</span> could refer to the Query, as already printed.</p> + + <p>Two months have since elapsed, and I now no longer hesitate to ask the + Editor for an opportunity of again referring to it, trusting that a + sufficient excuse will be found in the importance of the subject, as + affecting the fundamental sense of a passage in Shakspeare.</p> + + <p class="author">A. E. B. + + <p class="address">Leeds. + + <p><i>Mr. J. Payne Collier's "Notes and Emendations."</i>—There can + be no doubt that many of these emendations are rational and judicious; + but I cannot help thinking, <i>on the whole</i>, that <span + class="sc">Mr. Collier</span> has rather overrated their value, and + placed too implicit faith in the infallibility of his unknown guide. At + all events, there is not a shadow of authority given for any one of the + corrections, and we have therefore a full right to try them, as the + lawyers would say, "upon the merits;" or, in other words, to treat them + as mere speculative alterations, and to adopt or reject them, as may + appear advisable in each particular case. It is difficult to conjecture + what can have been the position in life, or the occupation of this + mysterious annotator. That his pursuits were not purely literary, I think + is plain: first, from the very circumstance of his not authenticating any + of his notes, which a literary inquirer would certainly have done; and, + secondly, from the very minute attention which is paid to the + <i>business</i> of the scene and the movements of the actors. These + considerations, coupled with the fact of his frequently striking out + whole passages of the text (which a literary enthusiast would <i>not</i> + have done), would at first lead us to suppose that the writer was a + theatrical manager, and that the alterations were made to suit either the + fancies, or perhaps the peculiar qualifications of certain performers. + But in this case one can hardly suppose that the remarks would have + extended to more than a certain number of plays, which were most + frequently acted. Thus much, however, appears certain, that the + commentaries are rather those of an <i>habitual play-goer</i>, than of a + studious critic; and it will be easy to show that a great portion of the + new readings he proposes are really changes <i>for the worse</i>, while a + still larger number are at least unnecessary! I shall content myself with + only a few instances, on this occasion, as I am unwilling to encroach too + far on your space; but I can easily multiply them, if I am encouraged to + renew the subject.</p> + + <p>In the first place, I differ from <span class="sc">Mr. Collier</span> + entirely as to the famous passage from <i>Henry VIII.</i>, p. 324., which + he brings so prominently forward as to give it special notice in his + Introduction. To me, I confess, the phrase—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"To steal from spiritual <i>labour</i> a brief span,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>appears quite tame and poor in comparison with</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"To steal from spiritual <i>leisure</i> a brief span,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>and, moreover, destroys all the poetry of the thought. Nor can I see + the slightest difficulty in the <i>sense</i> of the original passage. The + king means to say that Wolsey cannot steal from the <i>little leisure</i> + afforded him by his spiritual labours "a brief span, to keep his earthly + audit:" and surely this is much more poetical than the substituted + passage.</p> + + <p>In p. 323., from the same play, we have—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"to the sharp'st <i>kind</i> of justice,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>transformed to "sharp'st <i>knife</i> of justice:" but I cannot assent + to this change. The obvious meaning of the poet is, that the contempt of + the world, "<i>shutting all doors</i>" against the accused, is a sharper + <i>kind</i> of justice than any which the law could inflict: but, to be + given up to "the sharp'st <i>knife</i> of justice" could only mean, being + consigned to the public executioner,—which was just what Katherine + was deprecating.</p> + + <p>In p. 325. the lines relating to Wolsey's foundations at Ipswich and + Oxford are printed thus in the folio—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8hg3">"one of which fell with him,</p> + <p>Unwilling to outlive the good that did it:"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>that is, unwilling to outlive the virtues which prompted it,—a + passage teeming with poetical feeling: but the commentator has ruthlessly + altered it to—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Unwilling to outlive the <i>good man</i> did it;"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>which, I submit, not only destroys all the poetry, but is decidedly + <i>not English!</i></p> + + <p>The next passage I would notice is from <i>Much Ado about Nothing</i>, + p. 76. How, I would ask, can the phrase—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And sorrow wag,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>be a misprint for "call sorrow joy?" No compositor, or scribe either, + could possibly be misled by any sound from the "reader" into such a + mistake as that! The words "and sorrow wag," I admit, are not sense; but + the substitution of "call sorrow joy" strikes me as bald and common-place + in the extreme, and there is no pretence for its having any authority. + If, then, we are to have a mere fanciful emendation, why not "bid sorrow + wag?" This would be doing far less violence to the printed text, for it + would only require the alteration of two letters in the word "and;" while + it would preserve the Shakspearian character of the passage. "Wag" is a + favourite expression in <!-- Page 451 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page451"></a>{451}</span> the comedies of the Bard, and occurs + repeatedly in his works. The passage would then run thus—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"If such a one will smile and stroke his beard,</p> + <p><i>Bid sorrow wag</i>—cry hem! when he should groan."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>In p. 73. we find—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Soul-tainted flesh," &c.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>substituted for "<i>foul</i> tainted flesh;" and we are told that the + critics have been all wrong, who supposed that Shakspeare intended any + "metaphor from the kitchen!" If so, what meaning can be attached to the + line—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And salt too little which may season give?"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>If that is not a metaphor from the kitchen, I know not what could be? + I still believe that "foul tainted flesh" is the correct reading. The + expression "<i>soul</i>-tainted flesh" is not intelligible. It should + rather be "<i>soul-tainting</i> flesh." The <i>soul</i> may be tainted by + the <i>flesh</i>: but how the <i>flesh</i> can be <i>soul-tainted</i>, I + cannot understand.</p> + + <p>Turning further back, to p. 69., we find it asserted, quite + dogmatically, that the word "truths" of the folios ought to be "proofs;" + but no reason whatever is offered for the change. I cannot help thinking + that "seeming <i>truths</i>" is much the most poetical expression, while + in "seeming <i>proofs</i>" there is something like redundancy,—to + say nothing of the phrase being infinitely more common-place!</p> + + <p>In the play of the <i>Tempest</i>, p. 4., the beautiful + passage—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8hg3">"he being thus <i>lorded</i></p> + <p>Not only with what my revenue yielded," &c.,</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>is degraded into "he being thus <i>loaded</i>," &c. Can there be a + moment's doubt that "lorded" was the word used by Shakspeare? It is + completely in his style, which was on all occasions to coin verbs out of + substantives, if he could. "He being thus <i>lorded</i>," i. e. + <i>ennobled</i> "with what my revenue yielded," is surely a far superior + expression to "being thus <i>loaded</i>,"—as if the poet were + speaking of a costermonger's donkey!</p> + + <p>Again, in p. 10.:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Wherefore <i>this</i> ghastly looking?"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>or, this ghastly appearance? Who will venture to say, that the + substitution of "<i>thus ghastly</i> looking" is not decidedly a change + for the worse?</p> + + <p>In the Merchant of Venice, p. 118.:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"and leave itself <i>unfurnished</i>,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>is altered to "leave itself <i>unfinished</i>!" I confess I cannot see + the slightest warrant for this change. The words—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8hg3">"having made one,</p> + <p>Methinks <span class="scac">IT</span> should have power to steal <i>both his</i>,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>distinctly show that the author was alluding to the <i>eye</i> only, + and not to the <i>portrait</i> and how could the eye (already + <i>made</i>) describe itself as <i>unfinished</i>? Surely the sense is + <i>unfurnished</i>, that is, <i>unfurnished</i> with its companion, or + probably with the other accessories required to complete the + portrait.</p> + + <p>P. 119. has the line—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And swearing 'til my very <i>roof</i> was dry,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>transmogrified into—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And swearing 'til my very <i>tongue</i> was dry."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Now, why "this lame and impotent conclusion?" What can be a more + common expression than the "roof of the mouth?" and it is just the part + which is most affected by a sensation of dryness and pricking, after any + excitement in speaking, whereas the <i>tongue</i> is not the member that + suffers!</p> + + <p>In <i>As You Like It</i>, p. 127., in the line—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Mistress dispatch you with your <i>safest haste</i>,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>the last two words are made "fastest haste," which, to say the least, + are tautology, and are like talking, of the "highest height", or the the + "deepest depth!" Surely, the original form of words, "Dispatch you with + your <i>safest haste</i>;" that is, with as much haste as is consistent + with your personal safety—is much more dignified and polished + address from the duke to a <i>lady</i>, and at the same time more + poetical!</p> + + <p>In p. 129.,</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"The constant <i>service</i> of the antique world,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>is converted into</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"The constant <i>favour</i> of the antique world:"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>in which line I cannot discover any sense. If I might hazard a guess, + I should suggest that the error is in the <i>second</i> word, "service," + and that it ought to be "servants:"</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"When <i>servants</i> sweat for duty, not for meed."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>In the <i>Taming of the Shrew</i>, p. 143., the substitution of + "<i>Warwickshire</i> ale" for "sheer ale" strikes me as very far-fetched, + and wholly unnecessary. There is no defect of sense in the term + "<i>sheer</i> ale." Sly means to say, he was "fourteen pence on the score + for ale alone:" just as one speaks of "sheer nonsense," <i>i. e.</i> + nothing but nonsense, "sheer buffoonery," "sheer malice," &c. Why + should Sly talk of being in debt for <i>Warwickshire</i> ale at Wincot? + If he kind been drinking ale from Staffordshire, or Derbyshire, or Kent, + he might possibly have named the county it came from; but to talk of + <i>Warwickshire</i> ale within a few miles of Stratford-on-Avon seems + absurd. It is as if a man came from Barclay and Perkins's, and talked of + having been drinking "<i>London</i> porter."</p> + + <p>In p. 144., I submit, with great deference, that turning "Aristotle's + checks" into "Aristotle's ethics" is the very reverse of an improvement. + What can be more intelligible than the line—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And so devote to Aristotle's <i>checks</i>;"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>that is, to the checks which Aristotle's rules impose upon profligacy? + The idea is more poetical, <!-- Page 452 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page452"></a>{452}</span> and the line runs more smoothly; while + the altered line is prosaic in comparison, and the metre is not + correct.</p> + + <p>My dwindling space warns me that I must very soon pause; but these + examples can be extended <i>ad infinitum</i>, should another opportunity + be afforded me.</p> + + <p>The instances of alterations simply <i>unnecessary</i> are too + numerous to be recorded here. I have already a list of forty odd, + selected from only eight plays.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Cecil Harbottle</span>. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Minor Notes.</h2> + + <p><i>Local Rhymes, Norfolk.</i>—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Halvergate hares, Reedham rats,</p> + <p>Southwood swine, and Cantley cats;</p> + <p>Acle asses, Moulton mules,</p> + <p>Beighton bears, and Freethorpe fools."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p class="author">Z. E. R. + + <p>"<i>Hobson's Choice.</i>"—I, the other day, in a paper of 1737, + came upon the inclosed, if of interest sufficient for insertion in "N. + & Q.:"</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Upon the mention of Mr. Freeman being appointed one of the four horse + carriers to the university of Cambridge, we had the following + paragraph:—'This was the office that <i>old Hobson</i> enjoyed, in + which he acquired so large a fortune as enabled him to leave the town + that ever-memorable legacy the conduit, that stands on the Market Hill, + with an estate to keep it perpetually in repair. The same person gave + rise to the well-known adage, 'Hobson's choice—this or none;' + founded upon his management in business. He used to keep, it seems, + hackney horses, that he let out to young gentlemen of the university, + with whose characters being well acquainted, he suited his beast to its + rider, who upon a dislike was sure to receive that answer from him, 'This + or none.'"</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p class="author">J. W. G. G. + + <p><i>Khond Fable.</i>—The following is a free version of a fable + current among the Khonds of Oriosa, of whom a very interesting account is + given by Captain Macpherson in the <i>Journal of the Royal Asiatic + Society</i> for 1852:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"A mosquito was seated on the horn of a bull, and fearing that his + weight might be oppressive to the quadruped, he politely accosted him, + begging that, if he felt any inconvenience, he would mention it, and + professing himself ready, in that case, to remove to some other position. + The bull replied, 'O mosquito, so far are you from oppressing me with + your weight, that I was not even aware of your existence.'"</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>The moral of this is common enough, but is the fable found elsewhere + in a similar <i>form</i>?</p> + + <p class="author">J. C. R. + + <p><i>Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart.</i>—As those who have read + the deeply interesting memoirs of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton are aware, he + was placed at a school in Donnybrook in the year 1802, and shortly after + "entered" the University of Dublin. His success in that seat of learning, + where able competitors were many in number, was brilliant; for "on the + 14th of April in the same year [1807], he received his thirteenth + premium, and also the highest honour of the university,—the gold + medal. With these distinctions, and the four silver medals from the + Historical Society, he prepared to return to England." In fact, so high + did his character stand, that a proposal was made to him by the electors + (which, however, he deemed it prudent to decline) to come forward as a + candidate for the representation of the university in the imperial + parliament, and good grounds were given him to expect a triumphant + return.</p> + + <p>Now, this man was doubtless an honour to the "silent(?) sister" in + Ireland; and, as an Irishman, I feel some little degree of pride in our + having educated him so well for his subsequent career. With surprise, + then, do I find, on referring to the <i>Dublin University Calendar</i> + for the present year, the name of a "Mr. <i>John Powell</i> Buxton" in + the list of gold medallists. The editor appears to be sadly ignorant of + the proper person, and cannot lay the blunder at the printer's door, + having very unaccountably repeated it from year to year. I have taken the + trouble of examining many volumes of the <i>Calendar</i>.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Abhba</span> + + <p><i>Anagrams.</i>—I beg to forward the following:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Antonius B. Magliabechius"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>(He was the librarian at Florence, about the end of the sixteenth + century). This name makes—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Is unus Bibliotheca magna."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>In the poems of some Jesuit father (Bacchusius, I think) the following + rather offensive one is mentioned, on the celebrated father Costerus:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Petrus Costerus Jesuita!"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p><i>i. e.</i></p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Vere tu es asinus: ita!"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Philobiblion</span>. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Queries.</h2> + +<h3>SEAL OF WILLIAM D'ALBINI.</h3> + + <p>A few years since there was published a <i>History of the Parish of + Attleburgh, in Norfolk</i>, by the then rector, Dr. Barrett. It is a very + handsome volume in quarto, and reflects great credit upon the learning + and taste of the reverend editor.</p> + + <p>What I wish more particularly to allude to is an engraving of the seal + of William de Albini, who was called "William with the Strong Hand;" of + whom Dugdale records, that having distinguished himself at a tournament + appointed by a queen of France, then a widow, she became so enamoured of + him that she offered him marriage. But he, having plighted his troth to + Adeliza, widow to <!-- Page 453 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page453"></a>{453}</span> King Henry I. of England, refused her. In + revenge for this refusal, the queen of France inveigled him into a den in + the garden, where was a fierce lion. Being in this danger, he rolled his + mantle about his arm, and putting his hand into the mouth of the beast, + pulled out his tongue by the root; followed the queen to her palace, and + gave it to one of her maids to present to her. Returning to England with + the fame of this glorious exploit, he was forthwith advanced to the + earldom of Arundel, and for his arms the lion given him.</p> + + <p>Amongst the many illustrations in Dr. Barrett's book is the seal of + this William de Albini, representing a knight on horseback, in the usual + style of such knightly seals; but in front of the knight is a young lion, + and under the feet of the horse some sort of animal of the lizard + kind.</p> + + <p>In elucidation of this seal, there is a long and elaborate note, with + remarks by Mr. Hawkins of the British Museum, with a view of showing that + the device on this seal alludes to the story of his combat with the + lion.</p> + + <p>The attempt to establish this point appears to me amusing; for there + seems nothing on the face of the seal different from the usual seals of + royal and knightly rank in ancient times.</p> + + <p>It strikes me, that the true interpretation of this device, and the + introduction of the lion and the lizard-like animal under the horse's + feet, may be found in the 13th verse of Psalm xci.:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon + shalt thou tread under thy feet."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>I should like to learn from some of your correspondents, whether this + Psalm, or this portion of it, was used in the solemnities attendant on + the installation of a knight, which would tend much to confirm my + conjecture.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Senex</span>. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>FORMS OF JUDICIAL OATH.</h3> + + <p>The forms of an oath are different among different denominations of + Christians. The Roman Catholics of the Continent swear by raising the + hand; the Scotch Presbyterians follow the same practice. The Protestants + of the Church of England are sworn on the Gospels; so also are the Irish + Roman Catholics. The Quakers reject every form of oath, and confine + themselves to a simple affirmation. Upon these points I beg leave to + submit the following Queries.</p> + + <p>1. What form of judicial oath was first sanctioned by the professors + of Christianity as a body? It is stated in Haydn's <i>Dictionary of + Dates</i>, that "oaths were taken on the Gospels so early as <span + class="scac">A.D.</span> 528." How were they taken before then?</p> + + <p>2. Did the practice of swearing on the Gospels prevail in England + before the Reformation? If not, at what period was it introduced?</p> + + <p>3. When was that form of oath first adopted by the Irish; and was its + adoption a voluntary proceeding on their part, or enforced by legislative + enactment?</p> + + <p>4. Was the practice of raising the hand in use in Scotland before the + Reformation?</p> + + <p>5. At what period was the latter form adopted by the Continental + Christians, in lieu of the more solemn oath on the Gospels?</p> + + <p>6. Are there now, or have there been at any former period, any forms + of judicial oath in use among Christians, other than the forms above + mentioned?</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Henry H. Breen</span>. + + <p class="address">St. Lucia. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Minor Queries.</h2> + + <p><i>Passage in Boerhaave.</i>—Will any of our readers kindly + oblige me by the <i>exact word</i> of a passage in Boerhaave, of which I + cite the following from memory?—</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"The only malady inherent in the human frame, is the decay of old + age."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">A Foreign Surgeon</span>. + + <p class="address">7. Charlotte Street, Bedford Square. + + <p><i>Story of Ezzelin.</i>—Where is the story to be found from + which Fuseli derived the subject for his remarkable picture of Ezzelin + (Braccioferro) musing over the body of Meduna? It was engraved by J. R. + Smith, and published by Jas. Birchel, 473. Strand, May, 1781. What has + become of the original picture?</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">J. Sansom</span>. + + <p><i>The Duke.</i>—Can any of your readers tell me whether Sir + Arthur Wellesley's speech in the House of Commons upon Mr. Paull's charge + against his brother, was the first he made in Parliament?</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Robert J. Allen</span>. + + <p class="address">Oxford. + + <p><i>General Sir Dennis Pack.</i>—This gallant officer, who, in + command of the light division of the Duke's army, distinguished himself + in nearly every battle of the Peninsula, and finally at Waterloo, was + descended from a younger son of Simon, son of Sir Christopher Pack, + Alderman and Lord Mayor of London. The family was originally from + Leicestershire. Sir Christopher, having advanced money for the reduction + of the <span class="correction" title="'French' in original, corrected in next edition" + >Irish</span> rebels of 1641, received a grant of land in the county of + Westmeath; and his younger son, Simon, settled in Ireland about that + period. From this Simon descended Thomas Pack, Esq., of <span + class="correction" title="'Ballinakell' in original, corrected in next edition" + >Ballinakill</span> in the Queen's County, grandfather of Sir Dennis + Pack.</p> + + <p>As I have in the press a <i>History of the Cathedral of St. + Canice</i>, Kilkenny, which latter contains a monument and a fine bust of + Sir Dennis Pack by Chantrey, and of which his father the Rev. Thomas <!-- + Page 454 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page454"></a>{454}</span> + Pack, D.D., was dean, any information which will enable me to complete + the pedigree between Simon Pack and the above-named Thomas will be + thankfully received.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">James Graves.</span> + + <p class="address">Kilkenny. + + <p><i>Haveringemere.</i>—Gervase of Tilbury, in the 4th book of his + <i>Otia Imperialia</i>, sect. 88., mentions a certain pond or mere lying + near the confines of Wales, and named Haveringemere, of which the + peculiarity is, that if a person passing over it in a boat utters, in a + loud voice, certain opprobrious words, a commotion arises in the waters + and sinks the boat. The words, as printed in the edition of Leibnitz + (Leibnitii <i>Scriptores Brunsvicenses</i>, tom. i. p. 990.), are + "<i>Prout haveringemere</i> aut <i>allethophe cunthefere</i>;" which he + explains to mean, "<i>Phrut</i> tibi, mare, et omnibus qui te + transfretant." He adds with great simplicity: "Et satis mirandum, quod + aquæ hujus modi concipiunt indignationes." It is plain that we ought to + read, "Phrut Haveringemere, and alle thai that on thee fere" + (<i>i. e.</i> ferry). <i>Phrut</i> or <i>prut</i> is a word of contempt, + of which Mr. Halliwell gives an instance, <i>s. v.</i> Prut, from an + Harleian MS.: "And seyth <i>prut</i> for thy cursing prest." Is anything + known of this mere at the present day, and is there any remnant of this + old superstition? Gervase wrote his book anno 1211.</p> + + <p class="author">C. W. G. + + <p><i>Old Pictures of the Spanish Armada.</i>—At Beddington Hall, + famous for its fine banqueting-hall, in which Queen Elizabeth feasted, I + have heard that there used to be one or more pictures of the Spanish + Armada, presented by Elizabeth herself to the family resident there. Can + any reader of "N. & Q." inform me whether these pictures (if more + than one) are still in existence: if so, where they are, and whether they + are to be seen? A large gilt lock, also presented by Queen Elizabeth, + still remains on one of the doors of the said banqueting-hall.</p> + + <p class="author">J. S. A. + + <p class="address">Old Broad Street. + + <p><i>Bell Inscription.</i>—The following inscription occurs on two + bells formerly belonging to St. Sepulchre's Church, Cambridge. I should + be glad of an explanation:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"[DE] <img src="images/010.png" alt="symbol like club sign" height="11" width="11" /> [PVRI] SANTI EDMONDVS STEFANVS TOMMI ME FECIT [WL] 1576."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p class="author">C. W. G. + + <p><i>Loselerius Villerius, &c.</i>—I wish to know who was + Loselerius Villerius, who edited an edition of the Greek Testament, with + the Vulgate and Beza's Latin version (I think) in parallel columns. This + edition seems to have been successful, as I have a copy of the third + edition. The title-page of my copy is missing, but the dedication to + Henry Earl of Huntingdon is dated "London, vi cal. Nov. 1573." Any + information about Loselerius would be acceptable. I should also be glad + to know whether the edition is considered at all valuable.</p> + + <p>Whilst upon this subject, let me ask whether there is any list of + editions of the Bible that can be looked upon as in any way complete? I + have had occasion to refer to the Duke of Sussex's catalogue, but have + there been unable to find all that I required. There is, for instance, in + a friend's possession, a Bible which his family traditions maintain to be + of great rarity. I find it catalogued nowhere, and should be glad to know + if it is really so great a curiosity. It is a fine folio, profusely + illustrated. I subjoin a copy of the title-page:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, &c., with + most profitable Annotations on all the hard Places, and other Things of + great Importance; which Notes have never before been set forth with this + new Translation, but are now placed in due order, with great Care and + Industry. A Amsterdam, printed for Stephen Swart, at the Crowned Bible, + on the West Side of the Exchange. 1679."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p class="author">S. A. S. + + <p class="address">Bridgewater. + + <p><i>The Vinegar Plant.</i>—Is it indigenous or imported? Some + botanists and <i>savans</i> who have examined the subject take the former + view. I should be inclined to take the latter, for the following among + other reasons:—First, because it is known that many specimens of it + <i>have been so introduced</i> from various quarters. Secondly, because + in all the attempts to produce it that I have heard of, including some + experiments made by myself, in no instance has a specimen been procured + by means of any of the moulds that are of spontaneous growth in this + country, which has entirely resembled the vinegar plant, or which has + been so efficient in the production of vinegar. Thirdly, because in + tropical and warm climates abnormal variations of vegetable productions + are much more likely to originate, and to become naturalised, than in + this country. If imported, perhaps some of your correspondents could say + where it was originally brought from.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Fritz.</span> + + <p><i>Westminster Parishes.</i>—What are the names of the + respective parishes in the city of Westminster in 1630; how far back do + their records extend; and what charge would be made for a search in them? + I wish to trace a family whose ancestor was born in that city, but in + what parish I am ignorant. Were any churches in <i>Westminster</i>, as + distinguished from <i>London</i>, destroyed in the Great Fire?</p> + + <p class="author">Y. S. M + + <p class="address">Dublin. + + <p><i>Harley Family.</i>—Can any reader of your invaluable + miscellany give an account of Thomas Harley, citizen of London, who died + in the year 1670, ætat. fifty-six? The Thomas Harley referred to + possessed good estate in the county of Leicester, <!-- Page 455 --><span + class="pagenum"><a name="page455"></a>{455}</span> particularly at + Osgathorpe, Walton-on-Wolds, Snibston, and Heather. He founded a hospital + at Osgathorpe, and endowed the same at 60<i>l.</i> for the maintenance + and support of six clergymen's widows. Moreover he also erected a + free-school, which he endowed with 60<i>l.</i> a year. He married Mary, + widow of William Kemp, citizen of London. His daughter, and sole heiress, + married into the family of Bainbrigge of Lockington Hall, county of + Leicester; which alliance carried with it the estate of Thomas Harley + into that family.</p> + + <p>The arms of Thomas Harley are: Crest, a lion's head rampant; shield, + Or, bend cotized sable.</p> + + <p>Is the foregoing family a branch of that of Herefordshire, now + ennobled; or does it come down from one of the name anterior to the time + when such earldom was made patent, viz. from Sir Richard Harley, 28 + Edward I.: whose armorial bearings, according to one annalist, is + mentioned as <i>Or, bend cotized sable</i>?</p> + + <p>Brian de Harley, son of Sir Robert Harley, in the reign of Henry IV., + changed his crest; which was a buck's head proper, to a lion rampant, + gules, issuing out of a tower, triple towered proper.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Aldrorandus.</span> + + <p class="address">Leicester. + + <p><i>Lord Cliff.</i>—In 1645, James Howell published his + <i>Epistolæ Ho-Elianæ</i>; amongst the letters was one on Wines, + addressed to the Right Hon. Lord Cliff. Who was he? The letter is dated + Oct. 7, 1634.</p> + + <p class="author">Y. S. M + + <p class="address">Dublin. + + <p><i>Enough.</i>—Was this word always pronounced as at present, + <i>enuf</i>? I am inclined to think not; for Waller, in his poem "On a + War with Spain," rhymes it with <i>bough</i>:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Let the brave generals divide that bough,</p> + <p>Our great Protector hath such wreaths <i>enough</i>."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>And again, in his "Answer to Sir John Suckling's Verses," he couples + it with <i>plough</i>, in those anti-Malthusian lines:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"The world is of a large extent we see,</p> + <p>And must be peopled: children there must be!—</p> + <p>So must bread too; but since there are <i>enough</i></p> + <p>Born to that drudgery, what need we plough?"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>When did the change of pronunciation take place? Perhaps some reader + of "N. & Q." can also give the etymology of the word.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Robert Wright.</span> + + <p><i>Archbishop Magee.</i>—In a committee of the House of Lords, + 1825, Lord Holland asked Archbishop Magee: "Does your grace really think + that there is any person capable of holding such a monstrous opinion, as + that the Roman Catholic religion is idolatrous?" The Archbishop calmly + fixed his eyes on Lord Holland's countenance, and replied "My Lord, + <i>some have sworn to it</i>."—I only quote so much of the anecdote + (which your readers will find in Archbishop Magee's <i>Works</i>, vol. i. + p. 67., 1842) as my purpose requires.</p> + + <p>As reported in <i>The Times</i>, on April 18, 1853, Lord Lansdown, + speaking of an old committee in the House of Lords, said:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"During those two days, a right reverend prelate was examined; and he + was required to state upon oath whether the Creed of St. Athanasius was + necessary to salvation. The reply was, 'He would not say whether it was + that, but a great many persons had sworn that it was.'"</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>Some correspondent may be able to state whether these two extracts + pertain or not to one and the same occurrence, and which is the true + version.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Indagator.</span> + + <p><i>Carpets at Rome.</i>—In a cutting from a newspaper or + periodical, apparently of the year 1790, narrating an accident that + happened to Lady Augusta Clavering, daughter of the Duke of Argyle + (whilst staying at Rome) by her muslin dress catching fire, it is + said:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Fortunately, the gentlemen did not lose their presence of mind; and + there happening to be a carpet in the room, <i>a thing very uncommon in + that that country</i>, they covered her with it," &c.</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>Can any of your readers oblige me by informing me whether it is a + fact, that the luxury of a carpet was <i>very uncommon</i> at Rome at the + period referred to; and when carpets were first introduced at Rome?</p> + + <p class="author">L. A. M. + + <p class="address">Great Yarmouth. + + <p><i>Nursery Rhymes.</i>—Can you or any of your correspondents + tell me where I shall find an account of the origin of our common nursery + rhymes? Is there not reason to believe that many of them are of great + antiquity?</p> + + <p class="author">L. + + <p class="address">Oxford. + + <p><i>Gloves at Fairs.</i>—I think that I have read that at some + large fair it was customary to hang out on the town-hall a large gilt + glove, as a token of freedom from arrest for debt during the period that + the fair lasted. Can any of your correspondents inform me if such was the + case, and where? In Halliwell's <i>Dictionary</i>, "hoisting the glove" + is said to be practised at Lammas Fair, in Devonshire: but why? In the + east of England certain village fairs are called + <i>Gants</i>,—Mattishall Gant, &c. Forby derives this from + A.-S. <i>gan</i>, to go; but may it not have some reference to the French + <i>gants</i>, gloves?</p> + + <p class="author">E. G. R. + + <p><i>Mr. Caryl or Caryll.</i>—Every one knows that the <i>Rape of + the Lock</i> was written at the request of <i>Mr. Caryl</i>, stated by + Pope to have been private secretary to James II.'s queen before the <!-- + Page 456 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page456"></a>{456}</span> + Revolution. It also appears in the Prolegomena to the <i>Life of + James</i>, that two royal warrants issued at St. Germains by the + abdicated monarch and his son the Pretender in 1701 and 1707, are + counter-signed <i>Caryll</i> as Secretary of State. Is there any doubt + that this is the same person; and if not, is there any account of when + and on what terms he returned to England? where he must have been again + domiciled in 1711, and some years after, during which period he + corresponded with Pope. His family was settled near East Grinstead, in + Sussex.</p> + + <p class="author">C. + + <p><i>Early Reaping-machines.</i>—Have the former Numbers of "N. + & Q." contained an account of the invention of a reaping-machine in + the last century, similar in design and construction to the one lately + invented in America? A friend of mine has in his possession a work, + entitled <i>The Complete Farmer, or a General Dictionary of + Husbandry</i>; containing the various methods of improving the land, + &c., together with great variety of new discoveries and improvements, + the 4th edition, by a society of gentlemen. There is no date on the + title-page; but from internal evidence, I am led to think that the work + was not published before 1780. If it be thought desirable, I shall be + happy to send an extract from the work, giving an account of the machine, + or, if drawings be admitted into the pages of "N. & Q.," the work + might be sent to the Editor.</p> + + <p class="author">H. D. W. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Minor Queries with Answers.</h2> + + <p>"<i>Diary of a Self-Observer.</i>"—</p> + + <p>"Augustine's <i>Confessions</i> may be in some degree compared with + the <i>Private Diary of a Self-Observer</i> (<i>Geheimes Tagebuch von + einem Beobachter seiner selbst</i>) which has in our own days been read + with so great eagerness and sympathy. Not as if the celebrated author of + the latter work did not in many ways deserve a preference above the + African bishop," &c.—Schröckh's <i>Kirchengeschichte</i>, xv. + 376.: Leipzig, 1790.</p> + + <p>What is the book here meant, and by whom was it written?</p> + + <p class="author">J. C. R. + +<div class="note"> + <p>[This <i>Diary</i> is by the celebrated John Caspar Lavater, author of + <i>Essays on Physiognomy</i>. In 1769 he commenced it under the title of + <i>Secret Journal of a Self-Observer</i>. In the following year it fell + into the hands of a stranger, and from him it was transmitted to + Zollikofer, with such alterations, however, as to conceal the real + author. Zollikofer, thinking that it contained much useful matter, had it + printed; and among others, sent a copy of it to his friend Lavater, who + was beyond measure astonished at the sight. However, as it was now before + the world in a somewhat disfigured state, Lavater edited it with the + necessary alterations, and with an additional volume: Leipsic, 1771 and + 1773. In 1795, the German original was translated into English by the + Rev. Peter Will, of the Reformed German Chapel in the Savoy, in two vols. + 8vo. Prefixed to the second volume is a letter from Lavater to the + editor, with the editor's reply. See Chalmers's <i>Biographical + Dictionary, s. v.</i>, and Heisch's <i>Memoirs of John Caspar + Lavater</i>, pp. 58-60.]</p> + +</div> + + <p><i>Jockey.</i>—Mr. Borrow, in his Introduction to <i>The Gypsies + of Spain</i>, says:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"The English gypsies are constant attendants at the race-course. What + jockey is not? Perhaps jockeyism originated with them, and even racing, + at least in England. Jockeyism properly implies <i>the management of a + whip</i>; and the word <i>jockey</i> is neither more nor less than the + term, slightly modified, by which they designate the formidable whip + which they usually carry, at present in general use amongst + horse-traffickers under the title of jockey-whips."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>Can any of your correspondents give the derivation of + <i>jockey</i>?</p> + + <p class="author">Q. Q. + +<div class="note"> + <p>[Most etymologists derive it from <i>Jackey</i>, a diminutive of the + Scotch term <i>Jock</i>, or <i>Jack</i>, John: primarily, a boy that + rides horses.]</p> + +</div> + + <p><i>Boyle Lectures.</i>—In that valuable and well-executed work, + now publishing by Darling of Great Queen Street, called the <i>Cyclopædia + Bibliographica</i>, a list of the preachers of the Boyle Lecture is + given. The list is very nearly complete, the preachers during the + following years only being marked "Unknown:"—1729, 1733-5, 1746, + 1753-5, 1764-5. With these few omissions, the names of preachers from + 1692 to 1807 are given without exception. Will some of your + correspondents kindly supply the hiatus above referred to? Possibly the + lectures for those years were not printed, as was the case very + frequently (see columns 405. 406. <i>Cyc. Bibl.</i>)—so there may + be some slight difficulty in identifying the preachers.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">W. Sparrow Simpson</span>, B.A. + +<div class="note"> + <p>[The same omissions occur in the <i>Oxford Catalogue</i>, 1837, so + that it is a probable conjecture they were never printed.]</p> + +</div> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Replies.</h2> + +<h3>THE DISCOVERY AND RECOVERY OF MSS.</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. iii., pp. 161. 261. 340.; Vol. iv., p. 282.; +Vol. vii., p. 354.)</p> + + <p>I am glad to see that a subject to which I have at various times + attempted to turn public attention, has at least been responded to by one + voice. When the "N. & Q." was first established, I felt that there + was now at least one place where it was possible to print historical + documents of various kinds, and no one can deny that at various times + very interesting and important papers have been made publicly available, + which might otherwise have escaped notice. I may instance a very + interesting account of the inquest on Chatterton, which I have myself, in + a sketch of that ill-fated <!-- Page 457 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page457"></a>{457}</span> youth's fate, been the first to make use + of for biographical purposes.</p> + + <p>It is still my conviction that at some time or other an association + for such purposes will be formed, and I must attain earnestly entreat + those persons whose position would command assistance, and whose learning + and opportunities would aid the cause I am advocating, to give some sign + of their favourable intention toward such a scheme. I must once more + place this very important matter before the eyes of the public; I trust + that my appeal may not be in vain.</p> + + <p>See how in other cases, when something offers itself promising + amusement and instruction, societies can be formed and spring into life + and activity at once. For instance, I might adduce the beautiful and + useful processes of photography; within the short space of a few months + the art has been brought to a high decree of excellence: a Photographical + Institute is, I believe, now in active working, there is a photographical + journal, besides the continued and unwearying co-operation of "N. & + Q." itself. Why may not historical documents have something of the same + sort? For a slight sum (but a few shillings a year), if the reading + public were willing, such a society might be founded, and many invaluable + documents of every description placed where they would be available for + the historian, for the archæologist, for the editor, and for the general + inquirer.</p> + + <p>Let me hope that something may be proposed; I have myself hunted + through dusty MS. folios, quartos, duodecimos innumerable, and my + investigations have not been wholly useless.</p> + + <p>If there be any who look with a favourable eye upon these hints, I + shall be glad to hear from them.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Kenneth R. H. Mackenzie</span>. + + <p class="address">68. Mortimer Street. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>"THE WHIPPIAD."</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. vii., pp. 393. 417.)</p> + + <p>Perhaps a few lines from a fellow-collegian of Reginald Heber, during + his last years of residence at Brazenoze College, may throw light on this + discussion.</p> + + <p>My contemporary MS. copy of <i>The Whippiad</i> contains Heber's + <i>own notes</i>, additional ones by myself, explanatory of places and + persons mentioned, autographs of the latter, and Blackwood's printed copy + (the subject of inquiry), No. 333., July, 1843.</p> + + <p>The <i>notes</i> subjoined to Blackwood's printed copy are <i>Heber's + notes</i>, varying only from my MS. copy in immaterial points.</p> + + <p>As to the <i>epigram</i> mentioned in p. 417., the two first stanzas + were by Heber, and written (as I think) after his election to All Souls. + The third was attributed to Mr. Wilson, the learned High Master of + Clithero School.</p> + + <p>Very many <i>jeux d'esprit</i> by Heber, relative to convivialities + and passing events in Brazenoze and All Souls, live in the memory and + MSS. of his surviving friends; but their amiable author would doubtless + have wished them to be forgotten, with the subjects to which they + related. The forbearance of Mr. Halliwell made him vainly anxious for the + suppression of <i>The Whippiad</i>.</p> + + <p>I subjoin from Heber's autograph a Song for a Bow Meeting, near St. + Asaph, in or about 1808. It has an airy freshness, and is (as I believe) + unpublished.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Lancastriensis</span>. + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8">I.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p>The Soldier loves the laurel bright,</p> + <p class="i1">The Bard the myrtle bough,</p> + <p>And smooth shillalas yield delight</p> + <p class="i1">To many an Irish brow.</p> + <p>The Fisher trims the hazel wand,</p> + <p class="i1">The Crab may tame a shrew,</p> + <p>The Birch becomes the pedant's hand,</p> + <p class="i1">But Bows are made of yew.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8">CHORUS.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i1">The yew, the yew, the hardy yew!</p> + <p class="i1">Still greenly may it grow,</p> + <p class="i2">And health and fun</p> + <p class="i2">Have everyone</p> + <p class="i1">That loves the British Bow.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8">II.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg1">'Tis sweet to sit by Beauty's side</p> + <p class="i1">Beneath the hawthorn shade;</p> + <p>But Beauty is more beautiful</p> + <p class="i1">In green and buff array'd.</p> + <p>More radiant are her laughing eyes,</p> + <p class="i1">Her cheeks of ruddier glow,</p> + <p>As, hoping for the envied prize,</p> + <p class="i1">She twangs the Cambrian bow.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i1">The yew, the yew, &c.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8">III.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p>The Fop may curl his Brutus wig,</p> + <p class="i1">And sandy whiskers stain,</p> + <p>And fold his cravat broad and big;</p> + <p class="i1">But all his arts are vain.</p> + <p>His nankeen trowsers we despise,</p> + <p class="i1">Unfit for rain or dew,</p> + <p>And, pinch'd in stays, he vainly tries</p> + <p class="i1">His strength against the yew.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i1">The yew, the yew, &c.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i8">IV.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p>The heiress, once, of Bowdale Hall,</p> + <p class="i1">A lovely lass, I knew—</p> + <p>A Dandy paid his morning call,</p> + <p class="i1">All dizen'd out to woo.</p> + <p>I heard his suit the Coxcomb ply;</p> + <p class="i1">I heard her answer—"No;"</p> + <p>A true love knot he ne'er could tie,</p> + <p class="i1">Who could not bend a bow.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i1">The yew, the yew, &c.</p> + </div> + </div> +<p><!-- Page 458 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page458"></a>{458}</span></p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. vii., p. 286.)</p> + + <p>Leaving the philosophy of this question for the <i>savans</i>, I beg + to add the following to the alleged cases already referred to. Dr. + Lindsley has compiled a table of nineteen instances, from the + <i>Dictionnaire de Médecine</i>,—not, however, of + <i>spontaneous</i> combustion exactly, but of something akin to it; + namely, the rapid ignition of the human body (which <i>per se</i> is not + combustible) by contact with flame, as a consequence of the saturation of + its tissues by alcohol:</p> + + +<table class="allbnomar" summary="Cases of human combustion" title="Cases of human combustion"> + <tr> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>No.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Works in which they are reported.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>By whom.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Date of Occurrence.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Age of the Individual.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Extent of the Combustion.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Immediate Cause when known.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Habit of Life.</p> + </td> + <td class="allb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center"> + <p>Situation of the Remains &c.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Actes de Copenhagen</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Jacobeus</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1692</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>The whole body, except the skull and last joints of the + fingers</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Abuse of spirits for three years</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon a chair.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Annual Register</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Blanchin de Verone</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1763</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>62</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except the skull, a part of the face, and three fingers</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Took fire through sitting near a lamp</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Indulged in frequent fomentation of camphorated spirits</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the floor.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>3</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ibid.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Wilmer</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>50</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except thigh and one leg</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A light upon a chair near the bed</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Took a pint of rum daily</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the floor near the bed.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>4</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ency. Method.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>50</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except a few bones</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Habitually drunken.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>5</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Acta Medica</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except the skull and fingers</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>She drank brandy as her only drink</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>6</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Mem. on Spon. Com.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Lecat</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1744</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>60</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except a part of the head and limbs</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A pipe which she was smoking</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A drunkard</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Near the chimney.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>7</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ibid.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1745</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A fire</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Habitually drunken</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the hearth.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>8</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ibid.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1749</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>80</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A charred skeleton only left</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Fire of the hearth</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Drank brandy only for many years</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Sitting on a chair near the fire.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>9</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Jour. de Méd.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1779</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except a few bones, a hand, and a foot</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A foot-stove under her feet</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A drunkard.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>10</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ibid.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1782</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>60</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A fire of the hearth</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the hearth.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>11</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Revue Médicale</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Julia Fontenelle</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1820</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>90</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except the skull and a portion of skin</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A candle</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Abuse of wine and Eau de Cologne</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>In bed.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>12</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ibid.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1830</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>66</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Except the right leg</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>In the same bed. Both burnt together.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>13</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Gen. William Kepland</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Very old</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Almost wholly consumed</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A lighted pipe</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the floor.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>14</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Journal de Florence</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Joseph Battaylia</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1786</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Skin of right arm and right thigh only burnt</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the floor. He lived four days after.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>15</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Revue Méd.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Robertson</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1799</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Combustion incomplete</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Abuse of brandy</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon a bench.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>16</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Ibid.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>M. Marchand</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Hand and thigh only burnt</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Cured.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>17</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Journal Hosp. Hamp.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>17</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>One finger of right hand only burnt</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A candle</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Cured.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>18</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Alph. Devengee</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>1829</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>51</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Muscles of thighs, superior extremities and trunk burnt</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A footstove</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Abuse of spirits</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon a chair.</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>19</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p><i>Dic. de Médecine</i></p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>—</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Combustion almost complete</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>A footstove</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Ibid.</p> + </td> + <td class="vertb" style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left"> + <p>Upon the floor.</p> + </td> + </tr> +</table> + + <p>The following case is related, on the authority of Dr. Schofield, + Upper Canada, in the <i>Journal of the American Temperance Union</i> for + March, 1837:—A young man, aged twenty-five, had been an habitual + drunkard for many years. One evening at about eleven o'clock he went to a + blacksmith's shop: he was then full of liquor, though not thoroughly + drunk. The blacksmith, who had just crossed the road, was suddenly + alarmed by the breaking forth of a brilliant conflagration in his shop. + He rushed across, and threw open the door, and there stood the man, + erect, in the midst of a widely-extended silver-coloured flame, bearing, + as he described it, exactly the appearance of the wick of a burning + candle in the midst of its own flame. He seized him by the shoulder, and + jerked him to the door, and the flame was instantly extinguished. There + was no fire in the shop, and no articles likely to cause combustion + within reach of the individual. In the course of a short time a general + sloughing came on, and the flesh was almost wholly removed in the + dressing, leaving the bones and a few of the large blood-vessels + standing. The blood nevertheless rallied round the heart, and life + continued to the thirteenth day, when he died, a loathsome, ill-featured, + and disgusting object. His shrieks and cries were described as truly + horrible.</p> + + <p>Some information will be found in Nos. 44. and 56. of an old magazine + called <i>The Hive</i>,—a book which may be found in the British + Museum. Two cases have occurred recently, one in 1851 at Paris, <!-- Page + 459 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page459"></a>{459}</span> and one + last year somewhere in the north. Both may be found by reference to the + newspapers.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Shirley Hibberd.</span> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>MAJOR GENERAL LAMBERT.</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. vii., p. 269.)</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Lord Braybrooke</span> speaks of a <i>tradition</i> + of Major-General Lambert's having been imprisoned in Cornet Castle, in + the island of Guernsey, after the Restoration. The following documents, + copies of which exist in Guernsey, will prove that he really was kept as + a prisoner in that island:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + +<p class="cenhead"><span class="sc">Charles R.</span></p> + + <p>Upon suite made unto us by Mrs. Lambert, for liberty for herself and + children to goe to and remaine w<sup>th</sup> her husband Collonell + Lambert yo<sup>r</sup> prisoner, Wee, graciously inclyninge to gratifye + her in that request, have thought fitt to signify our royall pleasure to + you in that particular, willing and requiring you, upon sight hereof, to + suffer the said Mrs. Lambert, her three children, and three + maid-servants, to goe and remaine w<sup>th</sup> the said Mr. Lambert, + under the same confinement he himselfe is, untill o<sup>r</sup> further + pleasure be knowne. And for soe doinge this shalbe y<sup>r</sup> warrant. + Given at our Court at Whitehall, the 17<sup>th</sup> day Febr., + 1661/2.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">By his Ma<sup>ts</sup> Comand,<br /> +<span class="sc">Edw. Nicholas</span>.</p> + +</blockquote> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>To our right trusty and welbeloved Counsello<sup>r</sup> S<sup>r</sup> + Hugh Pollard, K<sup>nt</sup> and Bar<sup>t</sup>, Governo<sup>r</sup> of + our Island of Guernsey and Castle there, or to other our + Governo<sup>r</sup> for y<sup>e</sup> tyme beinge, and in his absence to + his Deputy Governo<sup>r</sup>.</p> + + <p>This is a true copie of his Ma<sup>t's</sup> Warrant.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">(Signed) <span class="sc">Hugh Pollarde</span>.</p> + +</blockquote> + +<p class="cenhead">[In dorso.]</p> + +<p class="cenhead">The King's order for Lambert's children.</p> + + <p>In 1662, Christopher Lord Hatton was appointed Governor of Guernsey, + upon which the following warrant was issued:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + +<p class="cenhead"><span class="sc">Charles R.</span></p> + + <p>Our will and pleasure is, That you take into your custody the person + of John Lambert, commonly called Collonell Lambert, and keepe him close + prisoner, as a condemned traytor, untill further order from us, for which + this shall be your warrant. Given at our Court at Hampton Court, this + 25<sup>th</sup> day of July, 1662.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">By his Ma<sup>ty's</sup> Co<span class="over">m</span>and,<br /> +<span class="sc">Edw. Nicholas.</span></p> + + <p>To our trusty and welbeloved Councellor y<sup>e</sup> Lord Hatton, + Governor of our Island of Guernsey, and to the Lieutenant + Governo<sup>r</sup> thereof or his Deputy.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">Lambert to Guernsey.</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>Four months later the following order was issued:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + +<p class="cenhead"><span class="sc">Charles R.</span></p> + + <p>Our will and pleasure is, That from sight hereof you give such liberty + and indulgence to Collonell John Lambert your prisoner, within the + precincts of that our island, as will consist with the security of his + person, and as in your discretion you shall think fitt; and that this + favour be continued to him till you receive our order to the contrary, + allwayes understood, that he the sayd Collonell Lambert show himself + worthy thereof in his comportment, and entertaine noe correspondencyes to + the prejudice of our service, for which this shall be your warrant. Given + at our Court at Whitehall, November the eighteenth, one thousand six + hundred sixty-two,</p> + +<p class="cenhead">By his Ma<sup>ts</sup> command,<br /> +<span class="sc">Henrye Bennet.</span></p> + + <p>To our trusty and well-beloved Counsellor the Lord Hatton, our + govern<sup>r</sup> of our Island of Guernsey, to his Leiftenant + Governour, or other officer commanding in chief there.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">Liberty of the Island to Mr. Lambert.</p> + +<p class="cenhead">[In dorso.]</p> + +<p class="cenhead">The King's order for Mr. Lambert's liberty.</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>In Rees's <i>Cyclopædia</i>, art. <span class="sc">Amaryllis</span>, + sect. 27., <i>A. Sarniensis</i>, Guernsey lily, I find the following + statement: "It was cultivated at Wimbledon, in England, by General + Lambert, in 1659." As Guernsey, during the civil wars, sided with the + Parliament, it is probable that Lambert procured the roots from some + friend in the island.</p> + + <p>The exact date of his arrival as a prisoner in Guernsey is fixed by a + sort of journal kept by Pierre Le Roy, schoolmaster and parish clerk of + St. Martin de la Bellouse in that island, who says:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Le 17<sup>e</sup> de 9vembre, 1661, est arrivé au Château Cornet, + Jean Lambert, générall des rebelles sectères en Angleterre, ennemy du + roy, et y est constitué prisonnier pour sa vie."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>There is no tradition in the island of his having died there. I + remember to have read, but cannot at present remember where, that he died + a Roman Catholic.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Edgar MacCulloch.</span> + + <p class="address">Guernsey. + +<div class="note"> + <p>[Lambert was removed to the island of St. Nicholas, at the entrance of + Plymouth Harbour, in 1667, where his death took place during the <i>hard + winter</i> at the close of 1682 or commencement of 1683.—See "N. + & Q"., Vol. iv., p 340. Probably some of our readers in that + neighbourhood might, by a reference to the parish registers, be enabled + to ascertain the precise date of that event.]</p> + +</div> + +<p><!-- Page 460 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page460"></a>{460}</span></p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>THE "SALT-PETER-MAN."</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. vii., p. 377.)</p> + + <p>Your correspondent J. O. asks for information to No. 4. of his notes + respecting the "salt-peter-man," so quaintly described by Lord Coke as a + troublesome person. Before the discovery and importation of rough nitre + from the East Indies, the supply of that very important ingredient in the + manufactory of gunpowder was very inadequate to the quantity required; + and this country having in the early part of the seventeenth century to + depend almost entirely upon its own resources. Charles I. issued a + proclamation in 1627, which set forth that the saltpetre makers were + never able to furnish the realm with a third part of the saltpetre + required, especially in time of war. The proclamation had reference to a + patent that had been granted in 1625 to Sir John Brooke and Thomas + Russel, for making saltpetre by a new invention, which gave them power to + collect the animal fluids (ordered by the same proclamation to be + preserved by families for this purpose), once in twenty-four hours in + summer, and in forty-eight hours in winter. This royal proclamation was + very obnoxious and inconvenient to the good people of England, increased + as it was by the power granted to the saltpetre makers to dig up the + floors of all dove-houses, stables, cellars, &c., for the purpose of + carrying away the earth, the proprietors being at the same time + prohibited from laying such floors with anything but "mellow earth," that + greater facility might be given them. This power, in the hands of men + likely to be appointed to fulfil such duties, was no doubt subject to + much abuse for the purposes of extortion, making, as Lord Coke states, + "simple people believe that Lee (the salt-peter-man) will, without their + leave, breake up the floore of their dwelling-house, unless they will + compound with him to the contrary." The new and uncertain process for + obtaining the constituents of nitre having failed to answer the purpose + for which the patent was granted, an act was passed in 1656, forbidding + the saltpetre makers to dig in houses or lands without leave of the + owner: and this is the point to which the learned commentator of the law, + in his <i>Discouerie of the Abuses and Corruption of Officers</i>, + alludes, when "any such fellowe if you can meete with all, let his + misdemenor be presented, that he may be taught better to understand his + office." In England, up to about the period when these curious acts of + parliament were passed, the right of all soil impregnated with animal + matter was claimed by the crown for this peculiar purpose; and in France + the rubbish of old houses, earth from stables, slaughter-houses, and all + refuse places, was considered to belong to the Government, till 1778, + when a similar edict, to relieve the people from the annoyances of the + saltpetre makers, was made.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">J. Deck</span>. + + <p class="address">Cambridge. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>METRICAL PSALMS AND HYMNS.</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. iii., pp. 119. 198.)</p> + + <p>In reply to your correspondent <span class="sc">Arun</span>, who + inquired about the origin and authority of metrical psalms and hymns in + churches, in addition to an extract from one of Bishop Cosin's letters on + the subject, I referred also to the treatise commonly known as Watson's + <i>Deduction</i>, but of which treatise Heylin was in fact the author. I + have recently met with a passage in Heylin's <i>History of the + Reformation</i> (ann. 1552, Lond., 1674, p. 127.) which seems to contain + the rudiment or first germ of the <i>Deduction</i>, and to which <span + class="sc">Arun</span> therefore (if not already acquainted with it) may + be glad to be referred:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"About this time (says Heylin) the Psalms of David did first begin to + be composed in English meetter by one Thomas Sternhold, one of the grooms + of the Privy Chamber; who, translating no more than thirty-seven, left + both example and encouragement to John Hopkins and others to dispatch the + rest:—a device first taken up in France by one Clement Marot, one + of the grooms of the bedchamber to King Francis the First; who, being + much addicted to poetry, and having some acquaintance with those which + were thought to have enclined to the Reformation, was persuaded by the + learned Vatablus (professor of the Hebrew tongue in the University of + Paris) to exercise his poetical phancies in translating some of David's + Psalms. For whose satisfaction, and his own, he translated the first + fifty of them; and, after flying to Geneva, grew acquainted with Beza, + who in some tract of time translated the other hundred also, and caused + them to be fitted unto several times; which hereupon began to be sung in + private houses, and by degrees to be taken up in all the churches of the + French, and other nations which followed the Genevian platform. Marot's + translation is said by Strada to have been ignorantly and perversely + done, as being but the work of a man altogether unlearned; but not to be + compared with that barbarity and botching, which everywhere occurreth in + the translation of Sternhold and Hopkins. Which notwithstanding being + first allowed for private devotion, they were by little and little + brought into the use of the church, <i>permitted rather than allowed</i> + to be sung before and after sermons; afterwards printed and bound up with + the Common Prayer Book, and at last added by the stationers at the end of + the Bible. For, though it is expressed in the title of those singing + psalms, that they were set forth and allowed to be sung in all churches + before and after Morning and Evening Prayer, and also before and after + sermons; yet this allowance seems rather to have been a <i>connivance</i> + than an <i>approbation</i>: no such allowance being anywhere found by + such as have been most industrious and concerned in the search thereof. + At first it was pretended only that the said Psalms should be sung before + and after Morning and Evening Prayer, and also before and after sermons; + which shows they were not to be intermingled in the public Liturgie. But + in some tract of time, as the Puritan faction grew in strength and <!-- + Page 461 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page461"></a>{461}</span> + confidence, they prevailed so far in most places, to thrust the <i>Te + Deum</i>, the <i>Benedictus</i>, the <i>Magnificat</i>, and the <i>Nunc + Dimittis</i>, quite out of the church. But of this more perhaps + hereafter, when we shall come to the discovery of the Puritan practices + in the times succeeding."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">J. Sansom</span>. + + <p class="address">Oxford. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>THE SIGN OF THE CROSS IN THE GREEK CHURCH.</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">(Vol. vii., p. 380.)</p> + + <p>The cross, X, in the Greek Church, represents the initial of <span + title="Christos" class="grk" + >Χριστὸς</span>, the Messiah, the + symbolic affixing of which (sealing) before and after baptism indicates + that the name of Christ is imposed on the believer, who takes his new or + Christian name at baptism. This mark on the forehead refers to Revelation + vii. 3., xiv. 1., xxii. 4. The longer catechism of that church, in answer + to the question, "What force has the sign of the cross, used on this and + other occasions?" says, "What the <i>name</i> of Jesus Christ crucified + is, when pronounced with faith by the motion of the lips, the <i>very + same</i> is also the sign of the cross, when made with faith by <i>the + motion of the hand</i>, or represented in any other way." The authority + quoted is Cyril of Jerusalem (<i>Cat. Lect.</i> xiii. 36.).</p> + + <p>In the Western Church the cross, <img src="images/017.png" width="11" + height="16" alt="Latin cross" />, represented the <span title="stauros" class="grk" + >σταυρὸς</span> whereon Christ + suffered.</p> + + <p>Both these crosses are now found in the Greek Church; and the Latin + form, <img src="images/017.png" width="11" height="16" alt="Latin cross" + />, has at least been used therein nine centuries, for in Goar's + <i>Rituale Græcorum</i> may be seen (pp. 114, 115. 126.) the icons of + Saints Methodius, Germanus, and Cyrillus, whose vestments are embellished + with Latin crosses. The Latin cross is marked on the sacramental bread of + the Greek communion,—which bread is also impressed with an + abbreviation of the words on Constantine's labarum: "Jesus Christ + overcometh." (Eusebius's <i>Life of Constantine</i>, lib. i. c. 25.: + compare with Goar's <i>Rituale Græcorum</i>, p. 117.)</p> + + <p>The Latin cross, <img src="images/017.png" width="11" height="16" + alt="Latin cross" />, is rarely found on the sepulchres in the catacombs + at Rome,—the most ancient Christian memorials; but, instead of it, + a combination of the letters <span class="grk">Χ</span><span + class="grk">Ρ</span> prevails, as the monogram for "Christ." Aringhi, + in his <i>Roma Subterranea</i> (Romæ, 1651) says:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Illud autem fatendum nobis est, nullatenus ante felicissima + Constantini Magni ad fidem traducti tempora crucem publicæ populorum + venerationi expositam fuisse."—Vol. ii. lib. vi. c. xiv. p. + 546.</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>The following statement from Humphrey's <i>Montfaucon</i> (vol. x. + part ii. book iii. cap. 1. p. 158.) is very clear as to the form of the + cross:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"The cross, made with beams put together, had the shape of the + Samaritan <i>tau</i>, says St. Jerome, whose words are these: 'In the + oldest <i>Hebrew</i> letters, which the Samaritans now make use of, the + last, which is <i>tau</i>, had the form of a cross.' This <i>tau</i>, + like a cross, was like the <span class="grk">Τ</span> of the Greeks, + according to Paulinus, who says that the shape of the cross is expressed + by the Greek letter <i>tau</i>, which stands for three hundred. The cross + of our Lord was something different from the letter <i>tau</i>; the beam + that was fixed in the earth crossing that which was athwart it above, and + made as it were a head by rising above it: such a cross we see in the + medals of Constantine the Great, in this form, <img src="images/017.png" + width="11" height="16" alt="Latin cross" />, and such is it found + described in the most ancient Christian monuments; this is the form of + the cross which St. Jerome means, when he compares it to birds flying, to + a man swimming, and to a man praying to God, with his arms extended."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>The Greek church has retained <i>both</i> forms: the Latin Church, in + its ignorance of the Greek language, has lost the more important symbol. + These forms were probably invented by Constantine, who used them on his + helmet, as crests were afterwards used in the ages of chivalry.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">T. J. Buckton</span>. + + <p class="address">Birmingham. + + <p>The difference between the manner in which the members of the Greek + and those of the Latin Church used to sign themselves with the sign of + the cross is this: both used the right hand, the thumb and first and + second fingers open, and the third and fourth closed; both began at the + forehead, and descended to the breast: but in crossing that vertical line + by an horizontal one, from one shoulder to the other, the <i>Greeks go + from the right to the left</i>, but the <i>Latins from the left to the + right</i>. It is said, that in the Latin Church, up to the thirteenth + century, the cross line was traced indifferently from either + shoulder.</p> + + <p>Whilst there is this difference between the Greek and Latin sign of + the cross when made upon oneself, there is also a difference between the + two when made upon others. The Latin <i>Benediction</i> is given with the + thumb and the first two fingers open; the third and fourth fingers + remaining closed. This arrangement of the the fingers is symbolical of + the Trinity: the three open fingers signifying the three divine persons, + and the two closed fingers being emblematic of the two natures of + Christ.</p> + + <p>The Greek benediction is given with the forefinger entirely open; the + middle finger slightly bent, the thumb crossed upon the third finger, and + the little finger bent.</p> + + <p>In the present day, however, in the Latin Church, a person making on + himself the sign of the cross, employs the right hand entirely open, + instead of three fingers only. And as it has been thought desirable to + make a distinction between the benediction given by a bishop and a + priest, bishops reserved to themselves the right of blessing with three + fingers; and priests give the benediction with the hand entirely open. + <!-- Page 462 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page462"></a>{462}</span></p> + + <p>J. C. B. will find this subject fully treated in Didron's <i>Christian + Iconography</i>, Bohn's edition, pp. 405. 412.; and an illustration of + the Latin benediction at p. 205., and the Greek benediction at p. + 176.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Ceyrep</span>. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTES AND QUERIES.</h3> + + <p><i>New Developing Fluid.</i>—<span class="sc">Dr. Diamond</span> + has reported very favourably of the developing fluid, which I spoke of in + "N. & Q." of March 12 as "being simple, inexpensive, and keeping good + a length of time." In accordance with what I then stated, I herewith give + the readers of "N. & Q." the benefit of it, and leave them to form + their own opinion of its value after trying it:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>Protosulphate of iron — 12 grs.</p> + <p>Nitrate of lead — 8 grs.</p> + <p>Water — 10 drs.</p> + <p>Acetic acid — ½ dr.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>Dissolve the protosulphate of iron in the water; then throw in the + nitrate of lead in powder; stir with glass rod until it is dissolved; + keep stirring while pouring in the acetic acid, and for a few minutes + afterwards. Let the precipitate subside, then filter. I have used nothing + else for positives on glass since I discovered the preparation. I have + not tried it for developing in the wax-paper or other paper process. The + liquid is colourless as water when first made. By long keeping it will + change colour, but throws down no deposit, nor loses its properties. If + those gentlemen who try it would give their opinions of it, I should be + obliged.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">J. L. Sisson</span>. + + <p class="address">Edingthorpe Rectory. + +<div class="note"> + <p>[Since this was in type, <span class="sc">Mr. Sisson</span> has + written to say, that he has been informed that the use of nitrate of lead + has already been recommended by <span class="sc">Mr. W. Brown</span>. + <span class="sc">Mr. Sisson</span> was not aware of that fact, but is + unwilling to appear in any way to appropriate to himself the suggestion + of another.—<span class="sc">Ed</span>.]</p> + +</div> + + <p><i>Photographic Tent.</i>—Can any of your readers inform me how, + or where, to procure an <i>effective tent</i> for photographic operations + out of doors? All those I have yet seen are sadly wanting in the two + great essentials—<i>portability</i> and <i>cheapness</i>. If any + one could suggest the means for supplying the desiderata, it would prove + in the coming season a boon to photographers at large, and confer a + favour on</p> + + <p class="author">M. F. M. + + <p><i>Mr. Wilkinson's simple mode of levelling Cameras.</i>—The + following ingenious suggestion appears in the 3rd Number of the + <i>Journal of the Photographic Society</i>, and deserves to be widely + circulated. "My plan is to place a T-square on the bottom of the camera, + and draw one perpendicular line on each side (exactly opposite to each + other), either with paint or pencil; or the ends of the camera itself + will do if perpendicular to the base. Then, having two musket bullets + attached to a silk thread, simply hang them over the camera, and + everything required will be attained much quicker by these plumb-lines, + and with accuracy equal to the spirit-levels. The advantage of the simple + contrivance of two bullets suspended by threads is, that when the thread + is laid across the camera, it is at once seen whether the thread touches + all the way down both sides; if not, one or other side of the camera is + raised, until the thread lies close on each side: this gives the level + crossways. The other perpendicular of the line is then sought for, and + the back or front of the camera raised or lowered, until the thread cuts + the line drawn below. Here then we have the most perfect line that can be + obtained, at the expense of two bullets and a bit of silk, answering + every purpose of the best spirit-level, and applied in one-half the time. + It has since occurred to me, that as we sometimes require to measure the + distance for stereoscopic pictures, this thread ought to be about three + feet long; and we might as well make three knots, and then we should have + the measure of a three-feet rule always with us. It has also occurred to + me, that in taking portraits you sometimes require to have a measure of + time; and by a little modification we have here the most accurate + chronometer that can be produced. Instead of three feet, I make it + thirty-nine inches and the decimal necessary, say two-tenths from the + centre of support to the centre of the bullet. I then get a pendulum + which vibrates to second exactly, from the point of suspension to the + point of oscillation. I hang it by a pin, and I there have a chronometer + of the greatest possible accuracy; and I can employ it for taking + portraits of one, two, three, or four seconds: it will vibrate for a + minute. Consequently I have a mode of levelling my camera with the + greatest accuracy, a measure of time, and a measure of distance; and all + at a cost considerably under one penny."</p> + + <p><i>Antiquarian Photographic Club.</i>—This association for the + interchange of photographic views of objects of antiquarian interest, has + now nearly attained the number of members to which it is proposed to + limit it. For the few remaining vacancies preference will be given, for + obvious reasons, to parties resident in varied localities. Any gentlemen + or ladies desirous to join the club, may send their names, with specimens + of their skill, to the <i>Honorary Secretary</i>, care of Mr. Bell, 186. + Fleet Street. The amount of the annual subscription is not yet fixed, but + as all that can be required will be to meet the expenses incident to the + receipt and interchange of the photographs, it must necessarily be very + limited.</p> + +<p><!-- Page 463 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page463"></a>{463}</span></p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Replies to Minor Queries.</h2> + + <p><i>Erroneous Forms of Speech: Mangel Wurzel</i> (Vol. vii., p. + 329.).—Against the dictum of E. G. R., I beg insertion of the + following quotation from the <i>Agricultural Gazette</i>, March 4, 1848, + p. 166.:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Mangold wurzel is simply the German of <i>beet-root</i>. 'Mangel + wurzel,' on the other hand, is one founded on an idea, which, though + absurd, did not the less effectually answer the object of those who + introduced the plant. 'Scarcity root,' or 'Famine root,' made a good + heading to an advertisement."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>And Rham, <i>Dictionary of the Farm</i>, p. 62.:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"The German name is 'Mangold wurzel,' or 'Mangold root;' but it is + sometimes pronounced 'Mangel wurzel,' which means <i>scarcity root</i>; + and, by a strange translation, it is called in French <i>racine + d'abondance</i>, as well as <i>racine de disette</i>. The name of + field-beet is much more appropriate."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>I hope E. G. R. will, however, not insist on classing those who say + and write "mangold" with those who would write "reddishes, sparrowgrass, + and cowcumbers." I should be sorry to be suspected of any one of the + three last; but "mangold" I will say and write till the authority of the + best German scholars decrees otherwise.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Geo. E. Frere</span>. + + <p><i>The Whetstone</i> (Vol. vii., pp. 208. 319.).—Herbert, in his + <i>Typographical Antiquities</i>, vol. ii. p. 1144., cites a book + entitled, <i>Fower great Liers striving who shall win the Silver + Whetstone. Also a Resolution to the Countreyman, proving it utterly + unlawful to buy or use our yearely Prognostications</i>, by W. P.: 8vo., + printed by R. Waldegrave; no date.</p> + + <p class="author">H. C. + + <p><i>Charade</i> (Vol. vi., p. 604.).—</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"By mystic sign and symbol known,</p> + <p>To Daniel, wise and meek, alone,</p> + <p>Was Persia's coming <i>wo</i> foreshown.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"And in great Cæsar's proudest day,</p> + <p>The Gospel held a mightier sway,</p> + <p>And <i>man</i> shone forth with purest ray.</p> + </div> + + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"But when, in Babylonia chain'd,</p> + <p><i>Man</i> of his deepening <i>wo</i> complain'd,</p> + <p>A <i>woman</i> conquering both, in faithful Esther reign'd."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Sophronia Sphynx</span>. + + <p><i>Parochial Libraries</i> (Vol. vi., p. 432. &c.; Vol. vii., p. + 392.).—<i>Totnes</i> may be added to the list of places containing + parochial libraries. The books are placed in presses in the vestry room + of the church, and so preserved from loss and damage to which they were + formerly subjected. The collection is principally composed of works of + divinity published in the seventeenth century, the age of profound + theological literature. I noticed amongst the goodly array of weighty + folios, the works of St. Augustine, the <i>Homilies</i> of St. + Chrysostom, works of St. Ambrose, St. Gregory, &c., the works of the + high and mighty King James, Birckbek's <i>Protestant Evidence</i>, and + Walton's <i>Polyglott</i>. Nothing is known of the history and formation + of this library. Inside the cover of one of the volumes is the following + inscription:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Totnes Library. The guift of Mr. Thomas Southcott, July 10. + 1656."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>I found the following incorrect and antiquated piece of information + respecting this library in a flimsy work, published in 1850, entitled, + <i>A Graphic and Historical Sketch of the Antiquities of Totnes</i>, by + William Cotton, F.S.A., <i>note</i>, p. 38.:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"I know not what the library contains. I believe nothing more than + theological lumber. It is always locked up, and made no use of by those + who keep it, and it is inaccessible to those who would wish to examine + it. I was once there by accident, and looked into some books, which were + all on Divinity."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p class="author">J. M. B. + + <p class="address">Tunbridge Wells. + + <p><i>Judge Smith</i> (Vol. vii., p. 13.).—Judge Smith lived + towards the close of Queen Elizabeth's reign, and was noted for severity + against witches. His monument is in Chesterfield Church. He belonged to + the ancient family seated at Dunston Hall, near that town, which I + believe has lately ended in co-heiresses. The late Sir J. E. Smith was of + the same family: his father, a considerable merchant of Norwich, married + a Kindersley descended from Geoffrey,—who was queried in Vol. vi., + p. 603., and is ancestor of the present Vice-Chancellor.</p> + + <p class="author">Z. E. R. + + <p><i>Church Catechism</i> (Vol. vii., p. 190.).—B. H. C. will + confer a favour by printing the Latin original of the Catechism.</p> + + <p class="author">Z. E. R. + + <p><i>Charade attributed to Sheridan</i> (Vol. vii., p. + 379.).—Several years ago, I think in 1818 or 1819, a friend gave me + some verses nearly similar to those communicated by your correspondent + <span class="sc">Balliolensis</span>, and requested me to ascertain if + they were Mrs. Piozzi's, as my friend had been told that they were + written by that lady. Soon afterwards I asked Mrs. Piozzi if she ever + wrote a riddle on a gaming-table. She replied, "Yes, a very long time + ago." She immediately repeated a line or two, and, after some + consideration, recited the following, which, she assured me, were her + original composition. These lines, it will be observed, differ somewhat + from those attributed to Sheridan, but they were probably the basis of + those, and also of other versions of the riddle, which, I believe, are in + existence. This statement so thoroughly removes all uncertainty about the + <!-- Page 464 --><span class="pagenum"><a name="page464"></a>{464}</span> + author of the original, that I trust you will deem it worthy of insertion + in your journal.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"A place I here describe, how gay the scene!</p> + <p>Fresh, bright, and vivid with perpetual green,</p> + <p class="i1">Verdure attractive to the ravish'd sight,</p> + <p class="i1">Perennial joys, and ever new delight,</p> + <p class="i1">Charming at noon, more charming still at night.</p> + <p>Fair pools where fish in forms pellucid play;</p> + <p>Smooth lies the lawn, swift glide the hours away.</p> + <p>No mean dependence here on summer skies,</p> + <p>This spot rough winter's roughest blast defies.</p> + <p>Yet here the government is curs'd with change,</p> + <p>Knaves openly on either party range,</p> + <p>Assault their monarch, and avow the deed,</p> + <p>While honour fails, and tricks alone succeed;</p> + <p class="i1">For bold decemvirs here usurp the sway;</p> + <p class="i1">Now all some single demagogue obey,</p> + <p class="i1">False lights prefer, and hate the intruding day.</p> + <p>Oh, shun the tempting shore, the dangerous coast,</p> + <p>Youth, fame, and fortune, stranded here, are lost!"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p class="author">J. S. S. + + <p class="address">Bath. + + <p><i>Gesmas and Desmas</i> (Vol. vii., pp. 238. 342.).—The names + of the two thieves crucified with our blessed Saviour are variously + written. In the verses quoted by A. B. R. (p. 238.) they are written + <i>Gesmas and Desmas</i>. In the edition of the Gospel of Nicodemus, + quoted by W. C. H. (p. 342.), <i>i.e.</i> the edition of "William Hone, + Ludgate Hill, 1820," the names are written <i>Gestas and Dimas</i>. He + also gives an authority for the spelling "<i>Dismas and Gestas</i>." I + find them written in the edition I have of the Gospel of Nicodemus, + <i>i. e.</i> "Hutman's, London, 1818," <i>Dismas and Gesmas</i> (pp. 87, + 88.). Elsewhere I have met with them written as in the following verse, + <i>Gistas and Dismas</i>:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Gistas damnatur, Dismas ad astra levatur,"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>which I have ventured to translate:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Gistas to hell—with Dismas all goes well;"</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>or perhaps better thus:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Gistas goes down, Dismas receives a crown."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>The names of these two men in early life is said to have been + <i>Titus</i> and <i>Dumachus</i>: see the <i>Evangelium Infantiæ</i>, + quoted by Hutman (p. 13.).</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Ceyrep.</span> + + <p><i>Lode</i> (Vol. v., pp. 345. 350.).—There is in Gloucester a + church and parish called Saint Mary de Lode, touching which Mr. Fosbroke + (<i>History of City of Gloucester</i>, p. 341.) observes:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"This parish is said to have derived the adjunct of <i>Lode</i> from + the Severn formerly running near it; and this may have been the fact, but + it is not easy to give a satisfactory explanation of the term."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p>I would remark, that as the term <i>Lode</i> may be considered a + general name for any navigable river, that if it be a fact that the river + Severn did formerly run near the parish in question, it appears to me not + difficult to give a satisfactory explanation of the term by which such + parish is distinguished from St. Mary de Crypt and St. Mary de Grace.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">C. H. Cooper</span>. + + <p class="address">Cambridge. + + <p><i>Epitaphs imprecatory</i> (Vol. vii., p. 256).—I have no doubt + that the churchyards of Scotland will furnish many examples of the + embittered feelings which religious persecution produced, during the + latter half of the seventeenth century; and as a specimen I forward the + following, which is found in the churchyard of Dalgarnock, in + Dumfriesshire. The Duke of York alluded to was afterwards James II.; and + the descendants of Mr. Harkness are still most respectable inhabitants of + the parish of Closeburn, which has been united to Dalgarnock:</p> + +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p>"Here Lyes the body of <span class="sc">James Harkness</span>, in + Locherben, who died 6th Dec. 1723, aged 72 years.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Belo this stone his dust doth ly,</p> + <p>Who indured 28 years</p> + <p>Persecution by tirrany</p> + <p>Did him pursue with echo and cry</p> + <p>Though many a lonesome place,</p> + <p>At last by Clavers he was taen</p> + <p class="i1">Sentenced for to dy;</p> + <p>But God, who for his soul took care,</p> + <p>Did him from prison bring,</p> + <p>Because no other Cause they had</p> + <p>But that he ould not give up</p> + <p>With Christ his Glorious King.</p> + <p>And swear allegence to that beast,</p> + <p>The duke of York I mean.</p> + <p>In spite of all there hellish rage</p> + <p>A natural death he died</p> + <p>In full assurance of his rest</p> + <p>With Christ ieternalie."</p> + </div> + </div> +</blockquote> + + <p>The following may be given as an example of a punning epitaph. It is + found in St. Anne's churchyard, in the Isle of Man, and is said to have + been written by Sir Wadsworth Busk, who was for many years + attorney-general of the island:</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="hg3">"Here, Friend, is little Daniel's Tomb,</p> + <p class="i1">To Joseph's age he did arrive;</p> + <p>Sloth killing thousands in their bloom,</p> + <p class="i1">While labour kept poor Dan alive.</p> + <p>Though strange yet true, full seventy years</p> + <p>Was his wife happy in her <i>Tears</i>.</p> + </div> + </div> +<blockquote class="b1"> + + <p><span class="sc">Daniel Tear</span> died December 9th, 1787, aged 110 + years."</p> + +</blockquote> + + <p class="author">C. T. R. + + <p><i>Straw-bail</i> (Vol. vii., pp. 85. 342.).—The origin of the + expression "a man of straw" may be traced to those mannikins or effigies + representing the human figure, which are (or used to be) paraded in the + streets during the Carnival in most continental countries. These + mannikins were <!-- Page 465 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page465"></a>{465}</span> generally stuffed with <i>straw</i>; and + hence, in legal phraseology, "a man of straw" denotes the semblance of a + man—a person of neither substance nor responsibility, who is put + forward to screen a real delinquent, or bear the brunt of a prosecution. + Such, at least, is the origin commonly assigned by the French to their + "homme de paille," the prototype of our "man of straw."</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">Henry H. Breen</span>. + + <p class="address">St. Lucia. + + <p><i>How to stain Deal</i> (Vol. vii., p. 356).—If C. will apply + by letter or otherwise to Mr. Henry Stevens, 54. Stamford Street, + Blackfriars Road, he will learn every particular, and be furnished with + samples of its effect on common deal, as now very extensively used in + churches, school-rooms, &c.</p> + + <p><i>Detached Belfry Towers</i> (Vol. vii., pp. 333. 416.).—Add to + the list, Marston Morteyne in Bedfordshire, not far from Ampthill, and + Gunwalloe, in Cornwall, about five miles south of Helston. Gunwalloe + tower appears to be much older than the church, and faces the south-west + angle of the nave, from which it is distant about fourteen feet.</p> + + <p class="author">J. M. B. + + <p class="address">Tunbridge Wells. + + <p><span class="sc">Cambrensis</span> has forgotten that the <i>cloich + teachs</i> (bell-houses), or round belfries, peculiar to Ireland, and + which have become famous as "round towers," are almost always separate + from the churches.</p> + + <p class="author"><span class="sc">James Graves</span>. + + <p class="address">Kilkenny. + + <p>To your instances of detached belfries in England add Magdalene + College and New College in Oxford, and Woburn in Bedfordshire.</p> + + <p class="author">H. C. + + <p class="address">Thurles. + + <p>Detached church-towers exist at Beccles, Suffolk, and at East Dereham, + Norfolk.</p> + + <p class="author">G. J. C. + + <p class="address">Oxford. + +<hr class="full" > + +<h2>Miscellaneous.</h2> + +<h3>NOTES ON BOOKS, ETC.</h3> + + <p>The anniversary of the Camden Society on Monday last, when Mr. Peter + Cunningham, Sir F. Madden, and Sir C. Young were elected on the Council, + was distinguished by two departures from the usual routine: one, a + special vote of thanks to Sir Harry Verney for placing his family papers + at the service of the Society; and the other, a general expression of + satisfaction on the part of the members at the steps taken by the Council + to bring under the consideration of the Commission appointed to inquire + into the laws regarding matters testamentary, the great impediments + thrown in the way of all historical and literary inquirers by the + authorities in the Prerogative Office.</p> + + <p>It does not require the skill of an Œdipus to divine that in + giving us so graphic a picture of <i>The Vicar and his Duties</i>, the + Rev. A. Gatty has had the advantage of sketching from the life, and that + his portraiture of</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p class="i6hg3">"A good man of religioun</p> + <p>That as a poore Persone of a toun;</p> + <p>But riche he was of holy thought and werke."</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>is as much a true effigy, though taken with pen and ink, as if he had + put that capital parish priest, the Vicar of Leeds, before his camera. To + the many friends of Dr. Hook, this little volume will be deeply + interesting.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Books Received</span>.—Pulleyn's + <i>Etymological Compendium, or Portfolio of Origins and Inventions. Third + Edition, revised and improved, by</i> Merton A. Thoms. This new edition + of a very popular and useful little book has had the advantage of a + thorough revision, and contains much new and interesting + information.—Longman's <i>Traveller's Library</i> has lately been + enriched by two of Mr. Macaulay's brilliant essays, viz. on <i>Lord + Byron</i> and <i>The Comic Dramatists of the Restoration</i>, and by a + carefully compiled life of <i>Marshal Turenne</i> by the Rev. T. O. + Cockayne: while Mr. Murray has added to his valuable collection of + <i>Railway Readings</i>, a reprint of <i>The Life of Lord Bacon</i>, by + his noble biographer Lord Campbell.—<i>Reynard the Fox, after the + German Version of Göthe, with Illustrations by</i> J. Wolf. Part V. This + translation is kept up with spirit, and the present number carries us to + <i>The Pardon</i> of the wily transgressor.—Mr. Bohn has put forth + numerous fresh claims on the favour of poor scholars: in his <i>Standard + Library</i> he has given a third volume of <i>Miss Bremer's Works</i>, + containing <i>Home</i> and <i>Strife and Peace</i>; in his <i>Classical + Library</i> he continues the translation of <i>Aristotle</i> in <i>The + Politics and Economics</i>, translated by G. Walford, M.A.; in his + <i>Antiquarian Library</i>, he has continued in his series of + translations of Early English Chronicles by giving us in one volume a + translation of <i>Henry of Huntingdon</i>, and also of the <i>Gesta + Stephani</i>; while he will have done good service to naturalists and + keepers of aviaries and cage birds by the edition of Bechstein's <i>Cage + and Chamber Birds</i> and Sweet's <i>Warblers</i>, which he has included + in the same volume of his <i>Illustrated Library</i>.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>BOOKS AND ODD VOLUMES WANTED TO PURCHASE.</h3> + + <p><span class="sc">Jacob's English Peerage</span>. Folio Edition, 1766. + Vols. II., III., and IV.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Gammer Gurton's Needle</span>.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Alison's Europe</span>. (20 Vols.) Vols. XIII., + XX.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Tillotson</span>. Vols. I., II., IV., V., XI. 12mo. + Tonson, London, 1748.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Livy</span>. Vol. I. 12mo. Maittaire, London, + 1722.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Annals and Magazine of Natural History</span>. Vols. + I., II., III., IV., V., XIX., XX. 5<i>s.</i> each. The above in Parts or + Monthly Numbers will do.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">The Aviary, or Magazine of British Melody</span>.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">A Collection of Diverting Songs, Airs</span>, &c. + both published about the middle of last century.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Churchman's Sheet Almanac</span>: all the Years.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Gretton's Introduction to Translation</span>, &c. + Part II.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Views of Arundel House in the Strand</span>, 1646. + London, published by T. Thane, Rupert Street, Haymarket. 1792.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Parker's Glossary of Architecture</span>. 2nd + Edition.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Pickering's Statutes at Large</span>. 8vo. Edit. + Camb. From 46 Geo. III. cap. 144. (Vol. XLVI. Part I.) to 1 Wm. IV.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">European Magazine</span>. Nos. for May, 1817; + January, February, May, June, 1818; April, June, July, October, and + December, 1819. <!-- Page 466 --><span class="pagenum"><a + name="page466"></a>{466}</span></p> + + <p><span class="sc">Stanhope's Paraphrase of Epistles and Gospels</span>. + London, 1732. Vols. III. and IV.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">The Lawyer and Magistrate's Magazine</span>, + complete, or single Volumes, <i>circa</i> 1805-1810.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Todd's Cyclopædia of Anatomy and + Physiology</span>.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Phelp's History and Antiquities of + Somersetshire</span>. Part 4., and Parts 9. to end.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Bayle's Dictionary</span>. English Version, by <span + class="sc">De Maizeaux</span>. London, 1738. Vols. I. and II.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Swift's (Dean) Works</span>. Dublin: G. Faulkner. 19 + volumes. 1768. Vol. I.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Transactions of the Microscopical Society of + London</span>. Vols. I. and II.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Archæologia</span>. Vols. III., IV., V., VIII. + Boards.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Martyn's Plantæ Cantabrigienses</span>. 12mo. London, + 1763.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Abbotsford Edition of the Waverley Novels</span>. Odd + Vols.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">The Truth Teller</span>. A Periodical.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">R. Mant's Church Architecture considered in relation + to the Mind of the Church</span>. 8vo. Belfast, 1840.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">J. L. Petit's Church Architecture</span>. 2 Vols.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Cambridge Camden Society's Transactions</span>. Vol. + III.—<span class="sc">Ellicott on Vaulting</span>.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Quarterly Review</span>, 1845.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Collier's further Vindication of his short View of + the Stage</span>. 1708.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Congreve's Amendment of Collier's false and imperfect + Citations</span>. 1698.</p> + + <p><span class="sc">Bedford's Serious Reflections on the Abuses of the + Stage</span>. 8vo. 1705.</p> + + <p>*** <i>Correspondents sending Lists of Books Wanted are requested to + send their names.</i></p> + + <p>*** Letters, stating particulars and lowest price, <i>carriage + free</i>, to be sent to <span class="sc">Mr. Bell</span>, Publisher of + "NOTES AND QUERIES," 186. Fleet Street.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>Notices to Correspondents.</h3> + + <p>J. N. C. <i>will see by this week's Number, that the line to which he + refers is from</i> Hamlet.</p> + + <p>K. R. H. 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Hatton Garden, London.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + + <p><b>HEAL & SON'S</b> ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF BEDSTEADS, sent free + by post. It contains designs and prices of upwards of ONE HUNDRED + different Bedsteads; also of every description of Bedding, Blankets, and + Quilts. And their new warerooms contain an extensive assortment of + Bed-room Furniture, Furniture Chintzes, Damasks, and Dimities, so as to + render their Establishment complete for the general furnishing of + Bed-rooms.</p> + + <p>HEAL & SON, Bedstead and Bedding Manufacturers, 196. Tottenham + Court Road.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + + <p><b>BENNETT'S MODEL WATCH</b>, as shown at the GREAT EXHIBITION, No. 1. + Class X., in Gold and Silver Cases, in five qualities, and adapted to all + Climates, may now be had at the MANUFACTORY, 65. CHEAPSIDE. Superior Gold + London-made Patent Levers, 17, 15, and 12 guineas. Ditto, in Silver + Cases, 8, 6, and 4 guineas. First-rate Geneva Levers, in Gold Cases, 12, + 10, and 8 guineas. Ditto, in Silver Cases, 8, 6, and 5 guineas. Superior + Lever, with Chronometer Balance, Gold, 27, 23, and 19 guineas. Bennett's + Pocket Chronometer, Gold 50 guineas; Silver, 40 guineas. Every Watch + skilfully examined, timed, and its performance guaranteed. Barometers, + 2<i>l.</i>, 3<i>l.</i>, and 4<i>l.</i> Thermometers from 1<i>s.</i> + each.</p> + + <p>BENNETT, Watch, Clock, and Instrument Maker to the Royal Observatory, + the Board of Ordnance, the Admiralty, and the Queen</p> + + <p>65. CHEAPSIDE.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + + <p><b>SAVE FIFTY PER CENT.</b> by purchasing your WATCHES direct from the + MANUFACTURER, at the WHOLESALE TRADE PRICE.</p> + + +<table class="nob" summary="Prices of watches." title="Prices of watches."> + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p><i>£.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>s.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>d.</i></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Gold Watches, extra jewelled, with all the recent improvements</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>3</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>15</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Ditto, with the three-quarter plate movement, and stouter + cases</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>4</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>10</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Silver Watches, with same movements as the Gold</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Ditto, with the lever escapement, eight holes jewelled</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>15</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + </tr> +</table> + + <p>And every other description of Watch in the same proportion.</p> + + <p>A written warranty for accurate performance is given with every Watch, + and twelve months allowed.</p> + + <p>Handsome morocco cases for same, 2<i>s.</i> extra.</p> + + <p>Emigrants supplied with Watches suitable for + Australia.—Merchants, Captains, and the Trade supplied in any + quantities on very favourable terms.</p> + + +<table class="nob" summary="Prices of chains." title="Prices of chains."> + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p><i>£.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>s.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>d.</i></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Gentlemen's fine Gold Albert Chains</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>1</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>10</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Ladies' ditto, Neck ditto</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>1</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>15</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>0</p> + </td> + </tr> +</table> + + <p>Sent carefully packed, post free, and registered, on receipt of + Post-Office or Banker's Order, payable to</p> + + <p>DANIEL ELLIOTT HEDGER,</p> + + <p>Wholesale Watch Manufacturer, 27. City Road, near Finsbury Square, + London.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>PEOPLE'S EDITION OF<br /> +ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROPE</h3> + + <p>FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION TO THE BATTLE OF + WATERLOO.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>In 44 MONTHLY PARTS, at One Shilling;</p> + <p>In WEEKLY NUMBERS, at Three-halfpence;</p> + <p>In 12 QUARTERLY VOLUMES, at Four Shillings;</p> + </div> + </div> + <p>PART I. and NO. I. are now ready, and may be had of all Booksellers + and Newsmen.</p> + + <p>WILLIAM BLACKWOOD & SONS, EDINBURGH AND LONDON.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL +LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.</h3> + +<hr class="short" > + +<p class="cenhead">Established 1824.</p> + +<hr class="short" > + + <p>FIVE BONUSES have been declared: at the last in January, 1852, the sum + of 131,125<i>l.</i> was added to the Policies, producing a Bonus varying + with the different ages from 24½ to 55 per cent. on the Premiums paid + during the five years, or from 5<i>l.</i> to 12<i>l.</i> 10<i>s.</i> per + cent. on the Sum Assured.</p> + + <p>The small share of Profit divisible in future among the Shareholders + being now provided for, the ASSURED will hereafter derive all the + benefits obtainable from a Mutual Office, WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY OR RISK + OF PARTNERSHIP.</p> + + <p>POLICIES effected before the 30th of June next, will be entitled, at + the next Division, to one year's additional share of Profits over later + Assurers.</p> + + <p>On Assurances for the whole of Life only one half of the Premiums need + be paid for the first five years.</p> + + <p>INVALID LIVES may be Assured at rates proportioned to the risk.</p> + + <p>Claims paid <i>thirty</i> days after proof of death, and all Policies + are <i>Indisputable</i> except in cases of fraud.</p> + + <p>Tables of Rates and forms of Proposal can be obtained of any of the + Society's Agents, or of</p> + + <p class="author">GEORGE H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary. + + <p class="address"><i>99. Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London.</i> + +<hr class="full" > + +<p class="cenhead">ESTABLISHED 1841.</p> + +<h3>MEDICAL, INVALID,<br /> +AND<br /> +GENERAL LIFE OFFICE,</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">25. PALL MALL.</p> + + <p>During the last Ten Years, this Society has issued more than <i>Four + Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Policies</i>—</p> + + <p>Covering Assurances to the extent of <i>One Million Six Hundred and + Eighty-seven Thousand Pounds, and upwards</i>—</p> + + <p>Yielding Annual Premiums amounting to <i>Seventy-three Thousand + Pounds</i>.</p> + + <p>This Society is the only one possessing Tables for the Assurance of + Diseased Lives.</p> + + <p>Healthy Lives Assured at Home and Abroad at lower rates than at most + other Offices.</p> + + <p>A Bonus of 50 per cent. on the premiums paid was added to the policies + at last Division of Profits.</p> + + <p>Next Division in 1853—in which all Policies effected before 30th + June, 1853, will participate.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + + <p>Agents wanted for vacant places.</p> + + <p>Prospectuses, Forms of Proposal, and every other information, may be + obtained of the Secretary at the Chief Office, or on application to any + of the Society's Agents in the country.</p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>F.G.P. NEISON, Actuary.</p> + <p>C. DOUGLAS SINGER, Secretary.</p> + </div> + </div> +<hr class="full" > + + <p><b>NEW ACHROMATIC MICROSCOPES</b> on MR. PRITCHARD'S Construction, + Micrometers, Polarizing Apparatus, Object-glasses, and Eye-pieces. S. + STRAKER supplies any of the above of the first quality, and will forward + by post free a new priced List of Microscopes and Apparatus.</p> + + <p>162. FLEET STREET, LONDON.</p> + +<hr class="full" > + +<h3>WESTERN LIFE ASSURANCE +AND ANNUITY SOCIETY,</h3> + +<p class="cenhead">3. PARLIAMENT STREET, LONDON.</p> + + <p>Founded A.D. 1842.</p> + + <p><i>Directors.</i></p> + + <div class="poem"> + <div class="stanza"> + <p>H. E. Bicknell, Esq.</p> + <p>W. Cabell, Esq.</p> + <p>T. S. Cocks, Jun. Esq. M.P.</p> + <p>G. H. Drew, Esq.</p> + <p>W. Evans, Esq.</p> + <p>W. Freeman, Esq.</p> + <p>F. Fuller, Esq.</p> + <p>J. H. Goodhart, Esq.</p> + <p>T. Grissell, Esq.</p> + <p>J. Hunt, Esq.</p> + <p>J. A. Lethbridge, Esq.</p> + <p>E. Lucas, Esq.</p> + <p>J. Lys Seager, Esq.</p> + <p>J. B. White, Esq.</p> + <p>J. Carter Wood, Esq.</p> + </div> + </div> + <p><i>Trustees.</i></p> + + <p>W. Whateley, Esq., Q.C.; L. C. Humfrey, Esq., Q.C.; George Drew, + Esq.</p> + + <p><i>Physician.</i>—William Rich. Basham, M.D.</p> + + <p><i>Bankers.</i>—Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co., Charing + Cross.</p> + + <p>VALUABLE PRIVILEGE.</p> + + <p>POLICIES effected in this Office do not become void through temporary + difficulty in paying a Premium, as permission is given upon application + to suspend the payment at interest, according to the conditions detailed + on the Prospectus.</p> + + <p>Specimens of Rates of Premium for Assuring 100<i>l.</i>, with a Share + in three-fourths of the Profits:—</p> + + +<table class="nob" summary="Specimens of Rates" title="Specimens of Rates"> + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>Age</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>£</i></p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>s.</i></p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p><i>d.</i></p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>17</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>1</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>14</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>4</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>22</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>1</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>18</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>8</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>27</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>4</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>5</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>32</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>10</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>8</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>37</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>18</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>6</p> + </td> + </tr> + + <tr> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:left"> + <p>42</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>3</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>8</p> + </td> + <td class="nob" style="text-align:right"> + <p>2</p> + </td> + </tr> +</table> + + <p>ARTHUR SCRATCHLEY, M.A., F.R.A.S., Actuary.</p> + + <p>Now ready, price 10<i>s.</i> 6<i>d.</i>, Second Edition, with material + additions, INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT and EMIGRATION: being a TREATISE on + BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETIES, and on the General Principles of Land + Investment, exemplified in the Cases of Freehold Land Societies, Building + Companies, &c. 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