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THE NAPOLEON MEMOIRS.
Two more Volumes of the Napoleon Memoirs have
just appeared, and they possess as much, if not in-
deed a higher interest than their predecessors. They
are parts of a whole, which will give to the world
an intimate account of the secret springs which
elevated Napoleon, and will form a valuable portion
of the history of a memorable epoch. The two vo-
lumes now published are the second volumes of the
Memoirs and Miscellanies dictated to Generals Gour-
gaud and Montholon. The first volume of each ap-
peared
with Las Cases Journal.—The Memoirs dic-1
tated to• General Gourgaud contain an account of the
negotiations and • campaigns of 1800 and 1801 ; a
political dissertation on the laws of Neutral Powers ;
an account of the battle of the Nile, with a map;
notes on Malta and Alexandria; an historical and to-
pographical account of Egypt, its religion, customs,
sciences, and arts ; the battles of the Pyramids and
Aboukir ; an appendix of documents, principally let-
ters from Napoleon, relating to the campaign in
Egypt; and lastly, some protests and explanations
respecting certain statements in the preceding vo-
lumes. These protests consist of a letter from-lWar-
shal Jourdan, denying that he-was one of the plotters
of the Societe du Manige, or that he offered a Mili-
tary Dictatorship to Napoleon. Another protest or
letter is from General de Gersdorff, vindicating the
character of the Saxon army at tht battle of Wagram.
It is highly honourable to the Editors of these works,
that they afford individuals the means of explaining
or correcting statements by which they conceive them-
selves affected.
The volume of Historical Miscellanies' contains a
continuation of Napoleon's notes on the•work entitled,
g Considerations on the Art of War; forty-four notes
on the 4 Manuscript transmitted from St. Helena
notes on Chaboulon's Memoirs of the Private Life,
Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815; and an ap-
pendix of state papers. These notes are valuable, as
'giving numerous anecdotes of the Life of Napoleon,
as well as of the events in which he was engaged,
with some political speculations as to the future.
THE WORLD IN MINIATURE.—C9I'cs. 2 vols.
We are great admirers of pocket volumes, and
never set out on a journey without one or two, which
we find of great use in diverting us from the melan-
choly induced by dreary roads and dull companions.
With a volume of Mr. fackermann's World in Minia-
lute, we can tranyort ourselves at once to Constan-
tinople, or Canton ; and, dropping our stagecoach
acquaintance, surround ourselves with the natives of
those distant and different tlirnes. We can do more:
we gain instruction, and renew or extend our know-
ledge of countries which comparatively few are
destined to visit. China, which forms the division of
the World in Miniature just published, contains an
excellent description of that vast empire, and is em-
-bellishel with Thirty Col.oured Engravings.
ANECDOTE OF LORD EXMOUTH.
The wife of Rovere, one of the French Deputies ba-
nished to Cayenne, was taken on her passage by Lord
Exmouth, then Sir Edward Pellevv. She had sold
all her propoity in France for the purpose of joining
her unhappy husband, and had with her 0000 ster-
ling. Sir Edward ru.-,:ored it to her, and paid his
crew their share out of his own pocket.—Marshall's
Royal .'saval Biography. . _

FREEMASONRY.

Tuesday sennighi Sir W. C. De CAESPIONY, Bart.
Provincial Grand Masterof Hampshire, held a Grand
Provincial Lodge at the New Rooms, Green row,
Portsmouth. The Lodge was close tiled as early as
nine o'clock, A. M. when the Grand Lodge being re-
ularly opened w ith a solemn prayer by the Rev.
P. G. C. Brother J 11opKINs, sen. the Provincial
Grand Master immediately proceeded to the instal-
lation of his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing
year, viz.
Rubt. ittcheson,E4. P. G.S. W. Wm. Pritchard, Esq. P. G. J. W.
Brother Parr, P.G.S. D. Brother Phillips, P.G.J. D. Brother
Rev. J. Ilopkins, sen. P. G. Chaplain • Brother Bryant,
P. G. Secretary ; Brother Maxfield, P. G. biteetor of Ceremo-
; Brother Laver, P. G. Superintendent of the Works;
Brother Goadeve, I'. G. Registrar; Brother Sibley, jun. P. G.
Organist (pro temp.); Brother Guy, sen. P. G. Sword-bearer;
Brekher Rt.dd, P. Cr. Treasurer; Brother Brading, P.G.T.
Immediately after the installation the Lodge re-
fit ed a short time for the purpose of refreshment.
Being re-assembled, the Brethren were immediately
lot mod into Lodges, agreeably to their seniority, ar.d
walked in a most correct and orderly procession,
headed by the Royal Marine Band, to St. Thomas's
Church, where a very appropriate and truly im-
pressive discourse was addressed to them, by the
Rev. Chaplain Brother HOPKINS, from Ephesians, v.
the 15th verse—
.. Se then that ye walk circumspectly."
In the course of which he forcibly expatiated on
the necessity of all classes (but more especially Ma-
sons), acting with circumspection in all things ; to be
kind and honest to your neighbour, loyal to the KING,
true to the country, obedient to the laws, faithful to
the Brotherhood, and benevolent to all mankind.
In the absence of Dr. CHARD, P. G. O. Brother S.
StErt.t presided at the organ, and acquitted himself
in masterly style. Afters the, service was concluded,
the Brethren returned in the same order, to the Lodge,
when the business of the Meeting was resumed; and
at five o'clock, P. M. the Lodges formed again, ac-
companied by their splendid banners, preceded by
the Royal Marine Band, and marched in admirable
order and regularity to the Society Hall, in I'ortsea,
where they partook of a most sumptuous and plenti-
ful dinner (accompanied by wines of most excellent
Havant), supplied by Brother AasoLoss, of the Mitre
Tavern. On the removal of the cloth, Non No4ia'
seas sung by Brothers SIBLYS and HOWELL; and
„,during the evening several excellent songs and glees
were performed by the above named Gentlemen, as-
sisted by Brother PAO& The Provincial Grand Mas-
ter presided with great ability, and expressed his ap-
probation, in the itrongest and most expressive terms,
of the order and regularity observed on the occasion.
After a day spent in true Masonic harmony, the
Brethren separated, duly.impressed with the solemn-
ties of the meeting, and the advice and instruction
delivered to them by their Rev. and respected Chap-
lain, and their highly esteemed Provincial Grand
Master, Sir WILLIAM Co Da CRIMPIOItIf.
Thousands of spectators assembled to witness the
procession, and were exceedingly gratified at its
splendid appearance.

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