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restore the statue, is of opinion that it represents an
athlete cleaning his arm with a strigil.' Signor
Canine, the director of the excavation in which so
esteemed and beautiful a work of art has been found, de-
clares it to be the work either of Polycletus Sicio-
nine, or of Lysippus, both of which artists employed
similar subjects for their statues, as is described by Pliny
in the 34th book of his Natural History, or that it may
be a representation of a work of this last artist, if it
cannot be allowed to extend Pliny's description of
labours in bronze to those of marble. In this manner
this statue may have the additional merit of being one of
the few mentioned by Pliny. Such pictures of athlete
may be often found designed on cups or on Estrucaa
vases, but a statue made in this way of a young man who
is smoothing or polishing his skin has never been found
up to the present time.
" The athlete is standing up, and, holding the strigil'
with his left hand, polishes the skin of his right arm,
which he holds extended. His countenance is ideal, his
head is rather small, his neck is rather thick, his shoul-
ders show vigour and force, and his legs hardly surpass
the natural size.
" And on this there is this observation to be made,
that the artist, wishing to represent not only a wrestler,
but also a runner, has shown his strength by the size
of his shoulders, his small head, and his short neck, as
may be seen in the forms of Hercules, and his lightness
and quickness in running by his legs, which are strong,
nervous, and rather long. His having the head formed
iu that way, and his body sufficiently active to match its
size, would be another roof that this is the statue of
Lysippus which, according to Pliny in the aforesaid
book, so pleased Tiberius that the Emperor caused it to
be transported from the baths of Agrippa to his route;
besides, a similar style pervades all his works. And, in
fact, on observation of the marvellous woik of the whole
flgtire, and on reflecting that although the limbs there
sculptured are intended for the wrestling ground and
the race-course, they are nevertheless light and graceful,
it may not be far from the truth to say that of all the
works made by that artist this is the first which is ar-
rived to us. And from this may be derived the
truth of what the author says, that he, Lysippus,
sculptured men, not as they were, but as they ought

to bC."
The Piedmontese Gazette of Nov. 23, contains a
circular, addressed by the Minister of the Interior,
M. GALVAGNO, to the intendants of provinces, the
object of which is to explain to them the course
which the Government desires them to pursue with
regard to the approaching elections of members to
the Chamber of Representatives. The Minister says
that a crisis has arisen from the dissolution of the late
Chamber and the necessity for an immediate election
of another to take into consideration the grave circum-
stances in which the country is placed, and that he
feels that silence on his part at such a time would be
a fault ; he, therefore, thinks it his duty to declare to
them with frankness that it is the determination of
the Government to maintain the statuto (constitution)
at all hazards, which consists in a progressive ame-
lioration of legislation in Parliament and the preserva-
tion of the institutions of the country, in order that
they may obtain those excellent fruits of perfect
civilization which liberty has already bestowed
upon other lands. Under these circum-
stances the Government could not look with
indifference upon the ensuing elections, but wishes to
explain the duty which it conceives belongs to the
intendants and their subordinates. They must ex-
plain, in the first place, to inferior employes of all
classes that they are not to consider that their duty
consists in promoting the election of this or that can-
didate, and above all that they are not to intrigue so as
to secure the election of any particular candidate, as
if they do so, they will do it at their peril. Another
thing the Government insists upon is, that no intimi-
dation shall be practised against any elector, as the
consequence of which intolerable oppression is to
drive from the hustings peaceable and moderate men,
who are conscientiously liberal, as they do not wish
to expose themselves to the wrath and the
calumny of partisans, from whom the agents
of the Government ought to protect them. The
Minister disclaims all idea of making the Govern-
ment the centre of intrigues, but it will do all in its
power constitutionally to prevent the intrigues of
others. The authorities, however, are bound to en-
lighten the electors and the country on the actual
state of public affairs, on the difficulties that surround
the Government, and the good faith by which it is
animated, they ought to press upon the electors to
vote and to do their duty at the hustings, and teach
them that their true interest lay in acting sincerely
with the Government in this crisis, so that a Chamber
may be elected that will endure for five years, as the
Government deplores the necessity of calling together
i the electoral colleges so frequently. This document
thug concludes :
"I pra.7 you to keep me informed as to what you shall
have done in matter, and, above all, what steps you
shall have taken to induce the electors to take part in
the elections, either through the mayors or by means of
manifestoes, or by such other methods as you shall deem
proper, and agreeable to the importance and the dignity
of your functions."

COURT CIRCULAR.
OSBORNE, TUESDAY.

The Queen and Prince walked early this morning
in the Park and grounds of Osborne.
The Prince of Wales and younger members of the
Royal Family walked and rode as usual.
There was no addition to the royal dinner party
yesterday.
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, and
Prince Alfred, attended by Miss Hildyard and Colonel
the Hon. A. Gordon, are expected at Osborne this day.

A Cabinet Council was held yesterday afternoon at
the Foreign•effice. It was attended by Lord John
Russell, the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Lans-
downe, Sir G. Grey, Viscount Palmerston, Earl
Grey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Francis
Baring, Sir John Hobhouse, Lord Campbell, the
Right Hon. H. Labouchere, the Marquis of Clanri-
carde, and the Earl of Carlisle.
'The Council sat two hours and a half.
The Marquis of Lansdowne arrived in tows yes-
terday morning to attend the Council from his seat,
Bowood Park, Wilts.
Lord John Russell arrived in town yesterday
morning, from Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park.
The Belgian Minister transacted business yesterday
at the Foreign-office.
Sir Richard A. O'Donnell had an interview with
Sir George Grey yesterday, at the Home office.
Mr. John Ellis, M.P., and Mr. Paget, had an in-
terview with the Commissioners of Railways yester-
day, at their office in the Board of Trade.

HEALTH of the QUEEN DOWAGER.
(From the Court Circular.)
" The Priory, Nov. 27%
"The Queen Dowager slept at intervals in the
early part of the night and towards morning, bur
during several hours her Majesty suffered consider
ably from restlessness.
"There is no improvement in her Majesty's symp
toms this morning.

" DATID DAvma, M.D.

In our List of Gentlemen called to the Bar on the
24th instant, by the Benchers of the Honourable Society
of the Middle Temple, two names were misprinted, and
stand corrected thus :—Michael Prendergast, Esq., and
J. Stewart Thorburne, Esq.
WEST LONDON ANTI-ENCLOSURE SOCIETY.—At
the last meeting of this society, held on the 26th inst.,
at the Literary Institution, Carlisle-street, Edgeware-
road, Mr. Patlenden in the chair, letters from Earl
Stanhope and Lord Dudley Stuart were read, each ex.
pressive of satisfaction that the society had not been
split into useless branches, the former nobleman recom-
mending that some precautions should be taken against
the recurrence of any such mistake. A vote of thanks
being given to the Noble Earl for an additional present
to the library, it was resolved that a special meeting of
members should be held in the institute that day three
weeks,for the purpose of improving the laws and re-
ceiving the secretary's report of the society's proceed-
ings from the commencement. By the connexion of this
society with the institute, members of the latter hare the
privilege of reading all the books in the library of the
fornaer, free of expense.
CLOSED MAIL TO HOLLAND VIA BELGIUM.—The
following notice was posted at the General Post-office
this morning :—" On and after the Ist December next a
closed mail will be made up at this office for Holland,
and transmitted daily (Sundays excepted) by way of
Belgium, The correspondence for Holland which the
public may desire to fo m this Theneoul be
addressed, By closed mailsra,Belgiurn.' rates of
postage to which such letters will be liable will be a
combined British and foreign rate of is. 2d. when not
exceeding half an ounce in weight, 2s. 4d. when above
half an ounce and not exceeding one ounce in weight,
and so on, according to the scale for charging inland
letters. This postage may be paid in advance, or the
letters sent unpaid, at the option of the sender. News-
papers and prices current will be chargeable with a
postage of one penny each, which must be paid in
advance."
STATE OF TEADE.—MANCIIESTER, TUESDAY.*
We had a tolerably quiet market to-day; prices, how.
ever, continue firm, and the rates offered last week are
generally adhered to. Buyers are using every exertion
to obtain goods at lower prices; but where parties have
ielded, the sales have been limited, In extremely fine
yarns there is inquiry, and prices easily obtained; but
the demand for coarse yarns and heavy goods is aid
very dull, and no advance, c3mpared with the price of
cotton, can be obtained. Advices from India refer to
coarse yarns as not being profitable to the exporter.
Many mills are gradually approaching short time, and
on the whole things do not wear a very bright aspect,
although the general opinion is, that high rates must
ultimately prevail, Printing cloths are more difficult to
sell, and prices are a shade lower. Madapollams and
36-inch shirtings are quiet, and in the latter sorts prices
are considerably lower; 40-inch shirtings are mere in-
quired for, but the prices offered are too low, therefore
little has been done. Jacconets are quieter, especially
the lower descriptions. There is no change in do-
mestics.
Birmingham was yesterday visited by one of the
densest fogs witnessed in that town for several years.
It commenced about twelve o'clock, and gradually in-
creased until four, when the Wiwi() town became
wrapped in the most uncomfortable darkness. Towards
six o'clock in the-evening it seemed to be gradually dis-
ci:Twin.