respondent's letter.-Having spoken at length elsewhere of Cinderella, as performed at our own theatre, we have this week no further theatrical novelties. TUES. WED. NEW EDITION OF SIR JOHN SINCLAIR'S STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF SCOTLAND.-Sir John has, with that generosity which has ever distinguished him, presented the copyright of his valuable work to the Society for the Benefit of the Sons and Daughters of the Clergy: and these gentlemen are about to publish a new edition of it. Their prospectus, and a circular letter addressed to the clergy of Scotland, are now before us. From them we learn that arrangements have SAT. been made with the publisher, in consequence of which the Society's Mox. funds are secured against loss. The circular letter is an energetic and unaffected appeal to our parochial clergy, calling upon them to lend their effective aid to a work which has already produced so much benefit to the country at large, and to their own order in particular; and which is now published for the behoof of a fund in which all of them have so near an interest. Could we conceive it necessary, we should join in this exhortation, and also in emphatically recommending such a work to public patronage. Forty years have now elapsed since the first edition was commenced, and in that brief but busy period, much of its matter has already become obsolete. The parochial divisions have again been adopted, and are, upon the whole, considering the nature of the work, the best. But a very material improvement is the distribution of the different parishes under their respective counties, and their arrangement, as nearly as possible, according to their proximity in situation. The gentlemen who subscribe the circular letter by authority of the Society are names of good augury. We find among them Lord Moncrieff, Principal Baird, the Lord Advocate, Drs Chalmers, Inglis, Andrew Thomson, and Gordon, and the Dean of Faculty, Mr Hope. But yet surer ground of reliance is our confidence in the gentlemen in whose hands the labouring oar has been placed, and in the talents of our church. The new edition will be much less voluminous than the former; not exceeding nine, or at the most ten volumes. It is to be published in quarterly parts--three forming a volume. DR ANDREW THOMSON.-A sudden death has deprived us of one of the most talented members of the church of Scotland, and undoubtedly of the most active and indefatigable in the discharge of his duties, as WEEKLY LIST OF PERFORMANCES. A Bold Stroke for a Husband, He Lies like Truth, & Per Cinderella, & The Robber's Wife. Do. & The White Phantom. Do. & The Bee Hive. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A PAUL PRY sort of correspondent wishes to penetrate the secret of our theatrical arrangements. The office has for a time, like the great seal upon the change of a Ministry, been put into commission. -" C. M. S.,” “J. S.,” “J. B.,” “ A. M'K.,” “ M.," " W. S.,” "M.," of Arbroath, and " G. B.," will not answer.-Mary Scott evinces natural taste, but is too diffuse and unequal.-The authors of "Maggie Rouat,' ""A Sketch of the Deep," and of the poem, entitled a " Dirge," shall hear further from us.-Some papers have gone amissing in the transference of a certain box. [No. 118, February 12, 1831.] ADVERTISEMENTS, Connected with Literature, Science, and the Arts. SCOTTISH ACADEMY OF PAINTING, SCULPTURE, well in the parish committed to his charge, as in the church courts.THE FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the The most prominent features of Dr Thomson's character, were energy and fearless honesty. An uncompromising advocate of what he believed to be right, we know he occasionally jarred the nerves of sensitive opponents. But his violence was merely excess of energy-it never was malignant. And we know that in the discharge of his more private and noiseless duties, he evinced, by the beds of the sick and dying, the warmest heart, and the most delicate sympathy. Thomson's mind was not peculiarly distinguished, for a man of his eminence, by depth or subtlety,-it partook more of that power which marked his whole character. The field of his fame was in the debateable ground of a public meeting. It was there that his clear and Dr ACADEMY, for the WORKS of LIVING ARTISTS, will D. O. HILL, Secretary LE LOUVRE ECOSSAIS, Numerous and valuable additions being united to the late Exhibition THESE ROOMS are again Open, and the Collection now contains above Four Hundred PAINTINGS, the Chef d'Euvres (including the enamel-surpassing Exhumated Heads, by Legozio, unique, indescribable, and inimitable, so unexaggeratedly natural, and incomparably horrible, yet lovely in decay, and beautiful in their beau-ideal of corruption) which have been already exhibited, there may now be noticed many superb works, which have been procured, owing to the late patriotic movements in the Netherlands, &c., and from private Collections in England. Admission from 11 to 5 o'clock, 1s, each. definite views of a question-his powers of illustration, of argument, of humour, and sarcasm-had free scope. He was master of his sub-chiefly by the Ancient Masters of the various schools, in addition to ject, and dallied with his adversaries, as the eagle delights to buffet the opposing wind. 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We consider it our duty, as chroniclers of all events connected with literature, to take notice of this event, because the paper, of which Mr Ritchie was a joint conductor, has always devoted much attention to science and literature, and still more, because it was the first paper that set the example of a more free and intellectual tone in its discussions. The sensation produced by the Scotsman, during the first years of its career, was prodigious; and if it be now less talked of, this is owing to the greater efforts which its success has obliged its rivals to make. Mr Ritchie possessed a naturally strong mind, which he cultivated assiduously. He was a conscientious man, and a true friend. 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WHEN I in death departed Lie dark and all deserted, Forget not thy last love; but when the bright day Smiles o'er the sleep forsaken, It never more can waken Oh! then a passing thought give To her that's away When vespers sweet are hymning, And shadows deep are dimming, And night's dews are weeping the sun's vanish'd ray, Wilt thou a passing sigh breathe For her that's away? When summer bright discloses And smiles o'er the land in her fairest array; A world, where all is blooming, Think then upon the pale flower That died in her May. And when the year is waning, And Nature's wan beauty is touch'd with decay; The faded things will tell thee Of her that's away. LITERARY CHIT-CHAT AND VARIETIES. JOHN EPPS, M.D., announces a Life of the late John Walker, M.D., Director and Vaccinator of the Royal Jennerian and Lon. don Vaccine Institutions. Next after Jenner, Walker has had the greatest share of merit in the promotion of vaccination. A new edition of Crofton Croker's Killarney Legends is announced, with contributions from the Hon. Mrs Norton, and G. P. R. James, Esq. A full-length portrait of the King, after Lawrence, and another of the Queen, after Beechy, engraving in mezzotinto by Hodgetts, will appear early in the spring. Messrs Treuttel, Wurtz, and Co. are to commence, early in March, the publication of a French Family Library, in 8vo, with portraits. Mr Macfadyen of Glasgow announces a musical publication, somewhat like the Musical Annuals. It is to be called The Western Garland, the words by Mr Atkinson-the music to be fur. nished by the chief professors of the "gentle art" resident in the West of Scotland. The Philharmonic Society of Glasgow have already had several private Concerts, and are soon to have a publie one.-The Misses Paton sing at Mr Nicol's next week. LEITH.-A Society has been lately established here for the culti vation of vocal and instrumental music, under the title of "The Leith Philharmonic Society." It at present consists of about forty members, including about ten from Edinburgh. Though there have been only three meetings, several symphonies, overtures, and glees, with orchestral accompaniments, have been performed with considerable precision and effect. We understand it is contemplated to have what is called an open night in the course of a few weeks, when we hope to be able to give a more particular account of the proceedings of this very promising society. ART AND ARTISTS.-Mr Westmacott, Professor of Sculpture, delivered his first lecture for the season in the Royal Academy, on Monday was a week. He dwelt forcibly on the necessity of observing those principles which directed the practice of the Greek sculptors.-Edwin Landseer has been elected a Royal Academician-Stothard and Etty have succeeded in their exertions to prevent the removal of the fine Gothic screen in York Cathedral. We rejoice at this; for we could ill bear to see one characteristic feature of this venerable pile defaced. It is rumoured that a new society of painters in water-colours is about to be established in London-The St Luke's Club held its monthly meeting on Tuesday last, in the Waterloo Hotel-Alexander Nasmyth, Esq., in the chair. SCOTTISH FRIENDLY SOCIETY OF GOVERNESSES AND FEMALE TEACHERS.-We are happy to give whatever publicity our columns can communicate to the following letter: "Sir,-Allow me to request your attention, and through you that of a numerous class of readers, to "The Scottish Friendly Society of Governesses and Female Teachers,' at present establishing in Edinburgh. The list of patrons includes most of our countrymen, who are distinguished for worth, talents, and influence. The list of honorary subscribers, though respectable, is not numerous, and I am far from wishing it to become so. It is, indeed, desirable that some contributions should be obtained, to meet the extra expenses unavoidable at the beginning of such an institution; but once fairly set agoing, it must be left to stand or fall by the estimation in which it is held by those for whose benefit it is intended. There are many in the class of governesses, who have entered it upon the truly Christian principle, that it is their duty to 'learn and labour truly to get their own living.' To such I need not urge the ad vantage of entering into this Society. It may, however, be neces sary to remind them, that these advantages must be proportioned to the numbers that come forward, and that therefore an early intimation of their intentions is of importance. But there are many governesses, scarcely advanced beyond their pupils in any thing but the elementary branches of education, and a few showy accomplishments; young women who have been induced to adopt the profession by the representations of their friends that it would raise their rank in society; persons quite ignorant of the world and its ways. Out of such materials, judicious mothers of families may, and not unfrequently have made inestimable teachers of youth. I would call upon such mothers, to enforce upon any young females of this class they may have under their roofs, the propriety of laying up, in the days of health and youth, against the approach of sickness and old age; and to instruct them regarding the bene fits of the Society I have named. In hopes that these hints may lead persons of more influence than myself to think and act in this matter, I remain, &c. &c. A SCOTTISH PARSON'S WIFE. "L Manse, February, 1831." Theatrical Gossip.—A new piece (a translation from the French, of course) has been produced at Covent Garden, entitled "Comrades and Friends." By all accounts, it is "bitter bad." "Much Ado about Nothing" has been acted at the same theatre, with á strong new cast, Miss Kemble performing Beatrice, and Miss Taylor Hero. The performance seems to have given general satis. faction. Miss Mitford's "Inez de Castro" will be produced before Easter; and a tragedy by Barry Cornwall is talked of.--The Oratorios have commenced at Drury Lane. Miss Paton has re-appeared. Our correspondent hints that her voice is scarcely equal nished. The celebrated David has made his appearance at the to what it was; but admits that her popularity is nothing dimi King's Theatre. The most discordant accounts are given of his merits. A Mademoiselle Beck made her debut the same evening: she is reported to be a respectable, but rather tame performer. In the French plays, Bouffe continues to increase in popularity. He is said to be equally happy in the simple delineation of nature, and in the broadest farce. In the latter, however, he never out steps the bounds of taste; a degree of tact frequently met with upon the French stage, but on our own possessed exclusively, we believe, by the Manager of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal.Mr Aldridge, late of the Liverpool Theatre, has been engaged as leader by Madame Vestris.-Miss Foote is performing at Bath with her usual attraction. The Manchester Theatre is about to open in great force, and with a splendid opera-Mr Russell has been succeeded by Messrs Vining and Ward in the lease of the Brighton Theatre.-Vandenhoff has been in Glasgow for a week past-well supported both behind and before the scenes.-Young's approaching visit here would be a souree of unmixed pleasure, were it not for the fatal word "last." He is right: but when he leaves the stage, our last really classical tragic actor is lost to We admire, and shall ever be ready to bear testimony to Macready's genius, but he cannot supply the place of Young to us. Kean-ought not to have returned. us. SAT. WEEKLY LIST OF PERFORMANCES. FEBRUARY 19-25. Cinderella, & Love in Wrinkles, MON. Do. & the White Phantom, TUES. Do. & The Bottle Imp. WED. Do. & Perfection. THURS. Do. & The Bottle Imp. FRI. Do. & Masaniello. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. ANNA MARIA has imposed a disagreeable task upon us. Were we a young lady, we should like, of all things, to have such pretty lines addressed to us; but love effusions are best kept secret.“ J. F." wishes also to know our opinion of his verses; we never give opinions."Lines on the Fine Arts" are inadmissible-so is Ofto's communication. The Legend from Voigt's "Reinische Sagen" has already been translated. The "Astonishing Incident" is very commonplace.-The "Last of the M'Ians" has not yet been found; so soon as he is recovered, he shall either be printed or returned.-Verses by the same author scarcely come up to our standard. The same answer must serve "J. N."-" S. S." will not do. Our "Constant Reader" may perhaps dissent from our judg ment we have done our best.-J. B. T.'s" last communication is not equal to some of his writings which we have seen.-"Quis?" "Thirsis," and "M.," scarcely come up to our standard. |