from no one, it might be supposed that he had formed his style upon a close imitation of that author. He had as much pleasure in looking at a violin as in hearing it; frequently would he sit PRINCES and their ministers have their nature much like that of celestial bodies; they have much splendour but no rest. in silence for a length of time, surveying [We extract the following piece of pleasantry the perfections of an instrument, the just proportions of the model, and the beauty of its workmanship. Customs of Carious Countries. PERICLES. from the Garrick Papers of "The Court As Garrick wrote a billet-doux, I had some share in Garrick's letters, But his wife died one day-so he chaunted Amen! A second he took, she departed-what then? When this noble Athenian had, in a public speech, directed himself to the several ranks and orders of his countrymen, Why he married and buried a third with he then addressed himself to his female audience thus :-" I shall advise you in a few words; aspire only to those virtues that are peculiar to your sex; follow your natural modesty, and think it your greatest commendation not to be talked of one way or another." + Bede, lib. 1 c. 31. Amen, Thus his joys and his sorrows were treble, Diary and Chronology. Wednesday, October 21. St. Ursula.-High Water 21m after 10 morn.-56m after 10 Aftern. St. Ursula.-Our saint, who is said to have been the daughter of a British prince of Cornwall, named Dunnat, was martyred with her companions near Cologne upon the Rhine, A.D. 383, by the Huns under the command of Gaunus, a general of Gratian's, then in the field against the tyrant Maximus. St. Ursula is styled the patron of the Ursulines. Oct. 21, 1687.-Expired on this day, Edmund Waller, the celebrated poet. Of this writer it may be said, that, considering the age in which he lived, in his poetry there is much excellence, both in language and numbers. His expressions are sometimes a little flat, but they are as often strong and poetical; and there are many instances in him both of the sublime and beautiful. It may be observed further, in Waller's praise, that, notwithstanding the amorous turn of most of his poems, in none of them do we find anything that borders on indelicacy or licentiousness. Thursday, October 22. St. Philip.-Sun rises 53m after 6-sets 6m after 5. St. Philip.-Our saint, who was Bishop of Heraclea, was martyred during the Dioclesian per secution, A.D. 804. Oct. 22, 1802.-Died at his house in Duke-street, Westminster, on this day, Dr. Samuel Arnold, the eminent musician and composer. Dr. A. filled, with the highest credit to himself, the honourable post of director and manager of the performances held in the Academy of Ancient Music. During his life he composed four oratorios, eight odes, forty-seven operas, three burlettas, and numerous other pieces. Perhaps the performances by which he will be longest remembered are, "The Maid of the Mill," and "Flow thou regal purple stream." Friday, October 23. St. Theodoret.-High Water 0h 0m Morn.—Oh 21m Aftern St. Theodoret.-This saint, for refusing to abandon his flock, was ordered by Count Julian, uncle of the emperor Julian, and governor of the East, to have the most cruel torments inflicted upon him, on a charge of having thrown down the statues of the gods, and built churches in the foregoing reign to that of his nephew. After suffering the brutal inflictions of the apostate governor, he was finally beheaded A.D. 362. Oct. 28, 1667.-Anniversary of King Charles the II.'s laying the foundation stone of the first pillar of the Royal Exchange; other foundation stones of the principal pillars of the building were laid by the Duke of York, (afterwards James II) and Prince Rupert, at different times. Saturday, October 24. St. Proclus.-Sun rises 57m after 6-sets 2m after 5, St. Proclus-Our saint, who was styled by Virgilius the most learned of prelates, was a native of Constantinople, of which place he was ordained bishop. He conducted his flock with great piety, wisdom, and prudence; and died A.D. 449. Oct. 24, 1709.-Died on this day, the Rev. W. Burkett, vicar of Dedham, and author of the Practical Exposition of the New Testament. Sunday, October 25. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Lessons for the Day, 3 chap. Daniel Morn.-6 chap. Daniel Even. Sts. Crispin and Crispianus. St. Crispin. These saints who were brothers and shoemakers, and natives of Rome, travelled from thence to propagate the Christian religion at Soissons in France, at which place they were beheaded A.D. 308, by command of the governor, for endeavouring to make proselytes of the inhabitants of the town. From the time of their martyrdom, the shoemakers chose them for their titular saint. Oct. 25, 1154.-Began to reign on this day, Henry II. King of England. This monarch has been considered by some historians as one of the greatest princes that ever wield. ed the sceptre of England. As a sovereign, he was brave, just, anxious to preserve the prosperity of his subjects, and unwilling to oppress them; as a father, affectionate and forgiving; and, as a man, friendly and generous. Monday, October 26. St. Evaristus, pope, mart. A D. 112.-High Water 4m after 2 Morn-21m after 2 Aftern. Oct. 26, 1802.-On this day, Marshal Ney entered Switzerland with 40,000 troops, thereby entirely subduing the spirit of Swiss freedom and independence. The government of Helvetia was arranged according to the will of Napoleon, who added to his many titles that of Grand Mediator of the Helvetic Republic. Tuesday, October 27. St. Frumentius.-New Moon, 44m after 7 night. St. Frumentius.-Our saint, who was ordained bishop of Ethiopia by St. Athanasius, died in the fourth century. Cook, the Solicitor for the Commons. SCENE-Westminster Hall, fitted up for the KING's trial, BRADSHAW seated as President; CROMWELL, IRETON, HARRISON, DOWNES, MARTEN, and other Judges on benches; Cook and other Lawyers' Clerks, &c. at a table; a chair of state for the KING on one side; the QUEEN veiled, and other Ladies in a gallery behind; the whole stage filled with Guards, Spectators, &c. Men, whose long doubts would hold from rosy To the slow lighting of the evening star Downes. Even as thou say'st. A godly and a valiant. Ha! the prisoner! Crier. Peace! Silence in the court! 99 Brad. Ye shall have justice. My Lords Commissioners, whilst I stood pausing How fitliest to disclose our mighty plea, Treason and murder. Look that we be pure, At shadows ere they come; Pride, that walks dazzled In the light of her vain glory; feeble Pity, Whose sight is quenched in tears; and grim Revenge, Her fierce eyes sealed with gore. Look that we chase On to the prisoner: he hath faith in omensI-fling him back his gewgaw! Brad. Master Cook, We wait too long. Cook. My lord, the witnesses Brad. Call any man! Within our bleeding land There lives not one so blest in ignorance, Cook. Oliver Cromwell! Cook. No need to swear him: he hath ta'en already The judge's oath. Crom. The judge's oath, not this. Omit no form of guardian law; remember King. Smooth traitor! (CROMWELL is sworn) Cook. Lieutenant-general Cromwell, wast thou present In the great fight of Naseby? The prisoner in the battle ? Crom. Many times. He led his army-in a better cause, I should have said right gallantly. I saw him Brad. Raised he In the face of day and of the nation, that, Brad. Enough, that you confess King. Stop! Sir, I appeal to them King. Oh that my voice Could reach my loyal people! that the wind From the universal nation, town and plain, Each guilty conscience with such fear as waits Commons The King would speak with them. Brad. We have no power To stay the trial. Tell the Downes. Nay, good my lord, perchance The King would yield such reason as might move Sorts ill with midnight treachery, was seen Stealing from the Queen's lodging. I'm thy friend, Thy fast friend! We oft see in this bad world Thou hast broad lands. (Aloud) Why do ye pause? Cook. My high And honouring task to plead at this great bar For lawful liberty, for suffering conscience, For the great guardians of our rights, the Com mons, Against the lawless fiend prerogative, Denies your jurisdiction. I call on you |