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MAID of the South! where Albion laves
Her bosom in bright emerald waves;

Thou loveliest of the vestal band,
That linger on her sea-girt strand;
What Naiad form can match with thine!
Thou sovereign Queen of Beauty's shrine !
Thro' flowery vales, and verdant groves,
Where Medway's dimpling current roves;
Still may those charmed shades prolong
Soft echos of thy silver tongue :
Or, there, perchance, in girlish hour,
Thy fingers' twine the braided flower.
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I saw thee once!-that hour is fled!
Fleet as the diamond gleam it shed;
Yet, all of lov'liest, and best,
Shone, halo-like, around its breast!
And ever shall fond memory woo
The glitter of that golden hue!
Can I forget the roses hid
Thy bright and jetty locks amid ?
That seem'd to mock, with lust'rous glow

The maiden blush that burn'd below?
Or can stern absence hope to quench
That wild eye's sweet intelligence?
Maid of the South! farewell to thee'
Star of my soul's idolatry!
What tho' 'mid classic scenes afar
By Isis waves I rove!
Still beams thy wildly lucid star
O'er the lone walks I love!
And oft this Bardic Lyre shall fling
A sweetly votive offering.

Oxon, Oct. 15.

CANZONE. (An Allegory.) YOUNG Love stole a rose from a bower, Where wantonly smiling it grew, 'Twas noon, when the sun in his power, Had melted the crystal white dew.

"Twas fresh as the breath of the air,

And sweet as the lily's perfume,
Twas fairest of all that were there,
And loveliest of Nature's pure bloom.
Love prey'd on its heart, till decay

Had stolen its bright glowing colour;
It pin'd, and then wither'd away-
False Cupid had fled to another.

Oh trust not the charms that can move,
The bosom when youth is in bloom;
Love never, oh! never will prove,
So true in its course as its noon.

A FAIRY SONG. LIKE a spark from the fire I shoot to the skies,

J. H. B.

Like a shaft from desire Is shot thro' tight eyes, I speed my course hither, and thither, and there,

O'er the waters, the earth, and up in the air.

To the maiden I steal,

When sleep's o'er her thrown,
And bright dreams reveal,
And then I am flown.

Like a spark from the fire
Up, up, to the skies;

Like a shaft from desire

Darts forth from bright eyes,

So I speed my course up, up, up in the air, And repose in the blue fields that floateth

there.

L. W. W.

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HISTORICAL CHRONICLE.

FRANCE.

FOREIGN NEWS.

The Jesuits are growing bolder and bolder every day on the Continent. Three professors of Paris, M. Royer Collard, M. Guizot, and M. Cousin, are interdicted from lecturing. The French papers state that 100,000 florins have been subscribed by one individual towards a Jesuit's college in Ireland.

"ST. ETIENNE, Nov. 1.-The Procureur du Roi having been informed that an association of more than twenty persons met contrary to law to discuss religious matters, ordered the police officers to examine the matter. Accordingly, they took fifteen women, two children, one man, and one woman who was reading the New Testament at the house of a widow named Faure. The police officers found "directions for conduct," the names of an English and an American lady, the project of forming in society, separating from the Romish Church, the places where the meetings were to be held, the names of several persons connected with the society," &c. After seizing the paper containing all these particulars, the police officer inquired of the people why they had met? They replied, to instruct themselves in religion, as it was taught by Scripture. The police officer made them observe, that the papers he had seized contained more than thirty names; they replied, that there were only fifteen at St.Etienne, and that the others were at St. Jean de Bonnefond. This mat

ter was carried before the Police Court, which decided in consequence of the law forbidding meetings composed of more than fifteen persons, this society being composed of thirty and the object of it being to discuss religious matters-in reality, to separate from the Roman Church, and establish a society like that known in other countries by the name of Quakers, that the meeting was a subject of scandal, which ought to be repressed, and sentenced each of the accused persons to pay a fine of fifty

francs and the expences.

The iron-wire bridge, from the Champ Elysées to the Esplanade of the Invalids, makes rapid progress. It will rank among the curiosities of Paris; but its utility is very questionable. It is only about 200 yards from the Pont Louis XVI.; and who will not prefer going 200 yards on plain ground, to climbing up forty or fifty steps to go swinging over the Seine, and then having to descend as many? As an object of art it is faulty, as the two pillars mask the Hotel of the Invalids from the Champ Elysées. An iron-wire bridge has been constructed at Annonay, between Tain and Tournon. Experiments have been made to

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ascertain its solidity: the maximum applied was 58,000 kilogrammes (about fifty-eight tons English), which only occasioned a slight inflexion in the curve, that instantly resumed its primitive form: two waggons loaded with stones going over at the same time, seemed to make no change in the curve. The ceremony concluded by driving a diligence over it, drawn by seven horses, and going at a brisk rate. The bridge was completed in fifteen months, and cost 8,000l. SPAIN.

The Court of Madrid has thought proper to remonstrate against the course pursued by the British Ministry in the recognition of the South American States. The Spanish minister, M. Zea Bermudez, addresses a long and elaborate paper on the subject, to which Mr. Canning has replied in the most masterly and conclusive style. It is well known that not only King Ferdinand, but the Government of France, and the other powers of the Continent, have treated the Constifactious usurpation forced upon the Sovetutional regime of 1820 as an illegitimate reigns. Mr. Canning, on the other hand, adverts to its acts-particularly its proposal to negociate with the Spanish colonies on the basis of independence,-as acts of the regular Government of Spain. And in reference to the war with France, the principle of what is termed legitimacy is most explicitly disavowed. The Spanish Minister urged the war against France for the restoration of the Burbons, as binding the British Government against forming rela tions of amity with the "rebellious subjects" of his Spanish Majesty in America. But Mr. Canning replies, that, so far was the French war from a war of legitimacy, the Government of this country acknowledged and treated with the Directory-made peace with the Consulate, and again acknowledged and treated with the Imperial Government-that Buonaparte was dethroned tion, incompatible with the peace of Europe solely for his restless and inordinate ambi-and (so far was the restoration of the Bourbons from being an object of the war) that after the abdication of Buonaparte, it was a question with the great powers. bon, should not be placed on the throne of whether a Prince, not of the house of BuurFrance. Since the issuing of this document resolution against the independence of the the Spanish Government has relaxed in its

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robbers; and such is the weakness of this wretched government, that a proclamation announcing these great events intimates an intention of applying to the religious authorities, in order to fix a day for solemn thanksgiving! It appears that the bandit chief Gasbrione, together with seven of his associates, surrendered at discretion, and were escorted, in irons, to Rome, and lodged in Fort St. Angelo, on the 24th of September. Among these ruffians, two are designated in the Roman prints as "famed" and famous." The remainder, about twenty in number, kept aloof, resolving, it is said, to be governed by the eventual treatment of their companions. Subsequently two others came in; another was killed by a

Neapolitan detachment on the 8th of Oct. and six others delivered themselves up on the 11th.

The Court of Rome has taken alarm at the anomalous condition of the South Ame

rican States. The Sovereign Pontiff thinks, though Ferdinand has been foolish enough to cast away the temporal dominion of his late rich western empire, Rome must take care of the spiritual despotism which she still holds in the New World, and that it would therefore be as wel! to separate the Papal cause from that of Spain. Accordingly he has addressed to the Spanish monarch a remonstrance, advising him to come to some accommodation with his late subjects, accompanied by an intimation that upon his failing to do so, the Court of Rome will feel itself

bound to approve of the Bishops appointed by the de facto Governments of South

America.

The annual census (ending at Easter 1825) of the Roman population has been recently published. The entire population of the capital is, 138,750 - Families, 33,271 Priests, 1,483-Monks and Friars, 1,662— Nuns, 1,502-Marriages, 1,158 - Births, 4,243-Deaths, 4,446 in the Hospitals, 2,002-in the Prisons, 1,020-"Heretics," Turks, and Infidels (exclusive of the Jews), 217 - increase of population since the preceding year, 220.

It is commonly asserted in Rome, that within a few months, no less than five hundred persons, charged with, or suspected of being nembers of secret societies, have been arrested in the States of the Church. Prince L. Spada, and those who were taken up at the same time, still remain close prisoners at the fort of St. Angelo.

The Pope has published a long proclamation relative to the re-building of the Church of St. Paul, near Rome. All classes of persons, in all countries, are eagerly requested to contribute to this pious undertaking, to which he allots 50,000 dollars annually from his own treasury.

Some weeks ago the Roman Journal announced the approaching publication of a new work by the celebrated Champollion, re

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lating to Egyptian Hieroglyphics. On the promised day many of the literati repaired to the booksellers by whom the delivery was to be made, but were informed that the work was not to be issued. The discovery of some points of history of too early a date is said to have caused this inhibition.

Three Fasciculi of the version of Cobbett's Letters against Protestantism have already been published, and are eagerly read by a certain class. The translator is subjected to censorial authority, and is often obliged to use explanatory notes under the dictation of the existing authorities.

TRIPOLI.

Letters of the 19th of Oct. state, that the fears entertained from the squadron of Sardinian vessels, before Tripoli, have produced a peace. It appears, that on the arrival of the squadron at Tripoli, the Commodore required that the Consul should immediately be received, and the treaties re

newed, as in the event of refusal, he was instructed to commence hostilities; three days were given to consider of their ultimatum. At the expiration of the time a peremptory refusal was returned by the Bashaw, on which an instant attack on the forts, the castle, and port, was commenced; three vessels were taken and one burnt. The Bashaw then sent a flag of truce, stating that he would comply with any terms which were offered to him. Hostilities ceased, and the peace was concluded. The squadron

consisted of a 60-gun ship, 1 frigate, 1 sloop, and 3 brigs. The loss of the Sardiniaus was only one man killed and seven wounded.

NORTH AMERICA.

By the Act empowering his Majesty to grant to the Canada Land Company the Clergy Reserves in Upper Canada, his Majesty is authorised to sell and convey to the Company in fee-simple one-half of the Clergy Reserves, and the money to be paid by the Company is to be appropriated exclusively to the support and maintenance of the Protestant Clergy of the Province.

By arrivals from North America, we learn that one of those dreadful calamities which sometimes happen in remote regions, to towns thinly inhabited, and mingled with surrounding forests, has occurred at Miramichi, in New Brunswick. The woods have taken fire, from some accidental cause; those persons occupied in felling timber within their precincts have been consumed; the flames have seized the dwellings,-for how could so widely spreading a devastation be arrested in its progress?—and an afflicting scene of misery has ensued. It seems that the woods in that part of the country had been for some time on fire, but without exciting any apprehension of the catastrophe which was about to involve ia ruin a large portion of the population of the province.

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Foreign News.-Domestic Occurrences.

On the 7th of October the flames acquired an ascendancy, which rendered flight in some instances impracticable, and resistance unavailing. The alarming progress of this destructive element had been concealed by the state of the atmosphere which it occasioned, until the night of that day, when, aided by a hurricane which increased its violence and rapidity, it burst with uncontrolable fury upon the heads of its victims. All the accounts that have been received describe the rapidity of the flames to have been such as to have precluded the possibility of saving property to any extent. In most cases, the unsuspecting beings, suddenly aroused from their slumbers, were unable to dress themselves, and immediate destruction was the consequence of a moment's delay. So instantaneous were the effects of the fire, that many persons who were saved owe their preservation to the vicinity of the river, into which they threw themselves, and were taken up by boats, or escaped on rafts of timber. In that part of Miramichi called Newcastle, out of 250 houses, but 14 escaped; and indeed the circumstance of any property being saved is considered as a miraculous interference. Christian charity has

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extended what succour it was able from the surrounding settlements; and a more perfect relief will probably be supplied by the considerate benevolence of the Mother Country, as a meeting for that purpose was held at the London Tavern on the 11th inst.

SOUTH AMERICA.

A treaty has been entered into between Don Pedro and the King of Portugal, through the intervention of Great Britain, by her Minister Sir Charles Stuart. It consists of eleven articles, the first acknowledging "Brazil to hold the rank of an Empire, independent and separate from the kingdoms of Portugal and Algarva," and the other stipulating that "all property, whether real, personal, or moveable, sequestered or confiscated, and belonging to the subjects of the two Sovereigns of Brazil and Portugal, shall be forthwith restored, together with their arrears, deducting the expences of the administration thereof," and moreover, that all ships and cargoes taken, belonging to both Sovereigns, shall be in like manner restored, or their owners indemnified."In this happy manner has the quarrel between these two nations been brought to a friendly result.

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

INTELLIGENCE FROM VARIOUS

PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.

Oct. 21. The steam-boat Comet, with passengers from Inverness and Fort William, was run down off Kempock Point, between Gourock and the Clough Lighthouse, by the steam-boat Ayr, outward bound. In rounding the point the vessels came in contact with such force and violence, that the Comet went down almost instantaneously, when above seventy persons were in a moment, pre

cipitated into to the deep! eleven only were saved, out of above eighty. The Ayr had a light upon her bow, but the

Comet had none. The Ayr received
such a shock, and was so much damaged,

that she reached Greenock with much
difficulty, in a sinking state.
At the
moment the accident took place, those
on the deck of the Comet were engaged
in dancing. At an early hour in the
morning, Mr. Marshall, Sheriff, from
Greenock, reached the spot to give his
advice and assistance on this distressing

occasion. Numerous dead bodies were
washed ashore. The Ayr, instead of
lending any assistance, gave her pad-
dles a back stroke, turned round, and
went off to Greenock, leaving them to
their fate!

It appears from the Manks paper of he 5th Nov. 5, that some disturbances

have lately arisen 'in the island, from the determination of the agricultural population not to submit to the new exaction of tithes on potatoes, &c. or having, hitherto, been imposed upon what is called green crop-no such tax

them. Two carts, which had collected this tithe from some poor folks were, it seems, overturned, and the proctors and others rather roughly handled; and two individuals were taken into custody; a circumstance which, it seems, brought people to a crisis, and some trifling acts the pretty general indignation of the

of insubordination followed. The set

ing fire to the proctor's house was a but a few of the most intemperate were measure in which it is supposed none engaged. On Thursday the 3d the nalcontents presented a memorial to the Bishop, entreating him to forbear the exaction of the potatoe tithe, and offering to repair the injuries sustained in consequence of the unjustifiable conduct of some of the parishioners. The

answer is as follows: "Whereas it has been reported by evil minded persons, that the tithe of potatoes will be taken from the poor tenants of this island, and from persons little able to pay the same: -They are hereby assured that such tithe will not be demanded from them, either this year or at any future time; and if any mistake should arise in this

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matter, the persons aggrieved will obtain redress, on applying to the bishop."

It is said to have been fully determined by the prelates of the northern Dioceses, that they will in future ordain no candidates for orders who have not graduated at one of the Universities; we believe the college at St. Bees is the only exception.-Hitherto it had been the custom in the dioceses of York, Chester, Durham, and Carlisle, to ordain young men, of competent learning and qualifications, who were either educated for the church, or if they had previously pursued any other avocation, bad devoted two or three years to the studies preparatory for holy orders. But the great increase in the number of graduates from our Universities, who are desirous of entering the Church, and the difficulty of their obtaining titles, are said to have suggested to the heads of the church this restriction.

A public dinner at Sheffield in testimony of respect to the virtues and talents of Mr. James Montgomery, of Sheffield, on his retirement from his labours as a public writer, lately took place, Viscount Milton in the chair. One hundred and sixteen persons sat down to dinner. The noble chairman addressed the meeting in an animated manner, in commendation of their distinguished guest; and the speech of Mr. Montgomery was a master-piece of eloquence. He entered into parts of his own history, for the purpose of stating the difficulties which he had to encounter, and naming the friend who had assisted him.

An Association has been formed, through the active exertions of the Rev. John Davies, of Kilkhampton, for the protection of vessels which may be stranded on the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall from the disgraceful practice of "wrecking."

One of the largest steam-engines now in use, is at the United Mines, in Cornwall, it is said to raise 80,000lbs. of water, 100 feet high, per minute, and consumes only 30lbs. of coal per minute to produce that effect. Raising the quantity of water above-stated, is equivalent to the work of 250 horses; and as a borse working at that rate ought not to be employed more than eight hours per day, there would be three relays, or 750 horses, necessary to maintain the continuous effect of the steamengine. If we regard the steam-engine only in as far as it concentrates power, and renders it manageable, it excites astonishment; for the attendance, the uncertainty, the difficulty of application,

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and even the first cost of horses, far exceed those of an engine.

LONDON AND ITS VICINITY.

The bubble of Joint Stock Companies has at length burst, and many curious circumstances have come to light connected with these gambling transactions, particularly the Gwenappe Mining Company, the General Fish Company, &c. The different banks, where deposits for these shares have been paid, have not been a little annoyed by the importunities of the shareholders for a return of their money; and various ineffectual applications have been made to the Lord Mayor for the recovery of the deposits. At length Messrs. Everett and Co. have undertaken to pay off the deposits on' shares in the following companies: the Antwerp Steam Navigation Company, the Dieppe Steam Navigation Company, and the Havre de Grace Steam Navigation Company. All of those companies have been dissolved, in consequence, it is supposed, of the impediments (the language generally used by those who commenced the formation of deceptions of the kind) which presented themselves; and the directors keep to themselves, for the discharge of imaginary expences, onefourth of the money subscribed. It is worthy of notice, that no deed of settlement was drawn up, that no engine was purchased, that, in fact, nothing at all was done in any one of those companies, and that they, as well as many others of the same kind, were superintended by the same persons. Each of them consisted of 1000 shares, on each of which the sum of 21. was paid; so that the projectors and their emissaries have pocketed nearly 1,500l. by the three speculations, which cost them no more trouble than that which sprung from the mere writing of the prospectus; all the rest of the management was left to the broker employed in the market, whose practice it was to cry out that the shares were at such and such a premium; and this report proved sufficient to keep up their artificial value, especially when those brokers made a few bargains at the premium quoted by them.

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The Thames Tunnel is proceeding.The large and ingenious iron shield, which is destined to protect at once the workmen and the tunnel itself from almost a possibility of danger during the operation, is now at the bottom of the great shaft, and fixed and ready to proceed horizontally. The workmen are cutting away the brick-work, preparatory to their striking out horizontally under the Thames. This, from the so

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