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for that a Protestant clergy have not the

to a Popish country,

means of acquiring that dangerous power which a Popish
clergy have ; and the objection is to some extent valid ; but
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Discourse is well worthy of serious consideration,
especially from those who are in the habit of regarding a
It as only a means of providing for religion
s it is here clearly and convincingly de-
the best security and guardian of civil
mend it to the attention of our readers.
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History of

Scotland. By Patrick Fraser Tytler, Es,
.01. 1. Edinburgh : William Tait.

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work is evidently a gentleman who pos•
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the first o
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research, great powers in the

:haracter, and scrupulous impar.
ss to all the best works and mos

y records of the various periods in the
country to which his labours have been
educed the first volume of a work of

embracing all the leading facts, conveyed in
spicuous, but unassuming language of the
,erspersed with arguments and reflections
:aphysical dryness) worthy of the statesman
her. The book commences with the acces-

" because," as

Bruce, instead of a great king, might, like Richard the First,
have become only a kingly knight-errant.
But from this error he was saved by the love of his
country, directed by an admirable judgment, and unshaken
perseverance, and a vein of strong good sense. It is here,
although some may think it the homeliest, that we are to
find assuredly the brightest part of the character of the king.
It is these qualities which are especially conspicuous in his
long war for the liberty of Scotland. They enabled him to
follow out his plans through many a tedious year with unde-
viating energy : to bear reverses, to calculate his means, to
wait for his opportunities, and to concentrate his w hole
strength upon one great point, till it was gained and secured
to his country for ever. Brilliant military talent and con-
summate bravery have often been found amongst men, and
proved far more of a curse than a blessing ; but rarely in-
deed shall we discover them united to so excellent a judg-
ment, controlled by such perfect disinterestedness, and em-
ployed for so sacred an end. There is but one instance on
record where he seems to have thought more of himself than
of his people, and even this, though rash, was heroic.
DISCOVERY OF BRUCE'S BODY.
Immediately after the king's death, his heart was taken
out, as he had himself directed. He was then buried with
great state and solemnity under the pavement of the choir,
in the Abbey Church of Dunfernline, and over the grave
was raised a rich marble monument, which was made at
Paris. Centuries passed on, the ancient church, with the
marble monument, fell into ruins, and a more modern build-
ing was erected on the same site. This, in our own days,
gave way to time ; and in clearing the foundations for a
third church, the workmen laid open a tomb which proved
to be that of Robert the Bruce. The lead coating in which
the body was found enclosed, was twisted round the head
into the shape of a rude crown. A rich cloth of gold, but
much decayed, was thrown over it ; and, on examining the
skeleton, it was found that the breast-bone had been sawn
asunder, to get at the heart.
There remained, therefore, no doubt, that after the lapse
of almost five hundred years, his countrymen were permitted,
with a mixture of delight and awe, to behold the very bones
of their great deliverer.

Dear Sister Iremember thee. Words by W. Collier, Esq
Music composed by F. H. S. Pendleton. Dublin

Robinson.
This very charming ballad, arranged in three fiats (the
best key to sing in), has just made its appearance in Dublin.
Mr. Pendleton has written some very pretty music to some
tasteful words. We can confidently recommend this ballad
as a talented composition.

Farmers' Magazine. May. Rogerson : London.
Two cleverly executed plates embellish this month's num-
ber. The first, " a Leicester Prize Ram ;" the second,
" The Cover Side." There are many interesting subjects
brought before the notice of the agriculturist. Amongst
them are descriptions of the Plates :—Uses of Botany and
Chemistry, in Agriculture—On GrowingTurnips—On Vege-
table Life—Reports of Agricultural Associations and Clubs
—On the use of Nitrate of Soda as Manure—On Restrictions
in Cropping—On Thick Sowing—Plug Draining—Landlord
and Tenant—Enclosure Bills—Vegetable and Animal Nutri-
tion—The Art of Culture—On Grass Seeds—On Leases—
Rotation Crops—On the Management of Clay Laud—
Manures, Rural Chemistry—Value of Land—Effect of
Coloured Light on Plants—and many other matters.

The New Monthly Belle

Assembile

Rogerson

May. London

La Belle contains this month a portrait of the Countess
Dowager of Errol, and three coloured plates of the straight-
nosed, spider-waisted beauties, that generally embellish this
periodical. Some of the costumes are tasteful. The tales
and poems are of all sorts. Not having had the numbers of
this periodical sent regularly, we cannot give an opinion of

the " continued" articles. Some of the poetry this month
appears of a better character than usual. The magazine
would be greatly improved, if the writers of the historiettes
would finish their works off more pleasantly. There is quite
sadness enough in this breathing world, without having it
staring one in print. This month's number will serve to
amuse for a passing hour or two, and will be much relished
by the ladies for whose especial reading it is intended.

The Sportsman. May. London : Rogerson

This periodical is embellished with two engravings—the
" Pheasant and Wood Pigeon," drawn by Kidd, and
engraved by Westley ; the second, " A Halt in the High-
lands" drawn and engraved by Beckwith. These plates are
" written up to" in pleasant articles. " Recollections of a
Christmas Day" is a meagre story of the adventures of two
" assistants." " The Trip into Berkshire" serves (as in
another instance) to puff off Mr. Westley Richard's guns.
" Prospective Glances of Meetings to come" is a smartish
article, by Touchstone. " The Field, by Terra," is a sort of
sporting conversation between " Goodchap" and " Oddfel-
low." about dogs and guns and all those sorts of things.
Calder Campbell's " Evening Rhapsody" is a tasteful little
poem. " Wanderings by the Lakes of Ireland" promises
well as a commencement. The " Row, Flirtation, and a
Duel," is continued. " Monday Morning, or a Glance at
Tattersall's," is the commencement of an article which pro-
mises well ; the subject is a good one, and if the " Looker
on" has his eyes about him, he may amuse the readers of
the Sportsman for many a month. " A Day at Vallery Sur
Somme" is an agreeable paper by Flask, detailing some
good sport in France. " Some Passages in the Life of a
Gamester" is a continuation of a tale, the commencement of
which we have not seen, for the reason assigned in the review

..... .. ,
of another periodical. It appears well written, and contains
some startling incidents. The other contents are, " Re-
miniscences of an Old Fellow"—" The Turf"—and " The
Turf Calendar."

The English Journal. Part IV.

How and Parsons, Flee

This is the first number we have seen of this periodical,
which it appears is issued weekly, as well as in monthly parts.
It contains some remarkably clever articles and papers, arid

the names of some of our most esteemed writers may be
found upon its pages. The Rev. S. Blair—Horace Smith—
Mrs. J. C. Hall—T. K. Hervey—Mrs. Alaric Watts—W.
Cooke Taylor, L.L.D.—L. A. Twamley, are all contribu-
tors. There are selections also from Mrs. Hemans, John
Galt, and the late J. Smith. The work is beautifully got up,
and contains in double column, sixty-three pages of closely
printed matter—and for how much money ? For sixpence !
Verily this publication ought to be supported most liberally,
it is very cheap—very instructive, and very amusing.

Smallwood. May. Smallwood, Bond-street, London.
This month Mr. Morris continues his clever and philoso

phic article. "The Dentist of Frankfort," by Miss Muckles•
ton, is continued. We regret we did not see the commence•
ment of the story, we cannot pay it a higher compliment
" Blind Man's Buff"—the clever Byronic tale is also con.

tinued. Mr. Hannam shows his erudition, and classical
knowledge in a pleasant paper on the Secular poem of
Horace, Lyra Latialis. In this paper a most interesting
anecdote of Incledon, and the effect of his singing the High
Mettled Racer, is told. " The Conscience Stricken" is a
Germanic tale of horror. A Matter of moonshine—is—a
matter of moonshine. The description of the almond tree is
very interesting and instructive. " A Mysterious Affair"
only requires to be arranged with stage business—and it is a
farce fit for the stage. The " Reviews" seem fairly and well

written

The London Edinburgh Magazine. Smith. London. May
We have not seen the two first numbers of this periodical
The articles and papers are of the " right sort" for a maga
zine—pithy—well-written—and interesting.

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HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY.
The Exchequer Bills bill, the Excise Collection and Ma-
nagement bill, and the Banking Co-partnership bill, were
severally read a third time and passed.
Several petitions were presented for and against any alter-
ation in the corn laws. A number of petitions against any
alteration, presented by the Duke of Rutland, led to some
discussion upon the policy, as well as upon the results conse-
quential upon the enactment of those laws, in which Earl
Fitzwilliam, the Earl of Ripon, the Duke of Rutland, the
Earl of Stradbroke, the Duke of 'Wellington, the Earl of
Radnor, Lord Ellenhorough, and Lord Ashburton took part.
The latter noble lord, in the course of his speech, attacked
the government for having taken measures, by means of their
officers, to excite agitation throughout the country upon the•
subject of the corn laws: While the noble viscount (Mel-
bourne) opposed last year any alteration in those laws, seve-
ral of his officials were examined before the committee on
the import duties, and the whole of their evidence was calcu-
lated to excite agitation on this subject. The commission to
inquire into the state of the hand-loom weavers also adopted
the same course ; for although Mr. Senior, at the outset, de-
clared that the distress of the hand-loom weavers was in no
way attributable to the corn laws, yet his whole report was
directed to excite a feeling againSt those laws.
The Earl of CLARENDON rose to give the most unqualified
contradiction which the forms of the house would admit of to
the charge made by the noble lord that they had excited agi-
tation against the corn laws. The report referred to by the
noble lord was so important, that it had been reprinted in
almost every European country, and had no difficulty in
stating that no expression was to be found in it so strong as
those contained in speeches formerly delivered by the noble
lord who made the charge. and which formed The most valu-
able repository to be found in the English language against
the arguments which he now held to the house. The noble
lord formerly contended that the corn laws cost the country
£18,000,000 a-year•, which did not go to the revenue, but
into the pockets of the landlords, in which case to the pre-
sent time the country would have paid nearly £400,000,000
on account of those laws. An argument so well calculated
to excite agitation as this was not to be found in the report
the noble lord complained of.
Lord ASHBURTON said that formerly, when the corn laws
were first enacted, it was proposed by Sir H. Parnell that
the importation price should be 84s, the government pro•
posed to fix it at 80s, and the amount of his proposition was
that it should be only 765.
Some reflections pronounced by the Earl of Wicklow on
the conduct of Viscount Melbourne, who had left the house,
produced a warm rejoinder from the Marquis of Normanby,
in the course of which he stated that every item of the govern-
ment plan respecting the import duties was decided upon
long before Easter, and was not the result of anything which
had since occurred.
Some petitions against the corn laws were presented by
arl Fitzwilliam, and their lordships adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY.
The adjourned debate on the sugar duties was resumed by
Sir C. GREY, who supported the government proposition
and contended that those who were interested in the main-
tenanance of the colonial monopoly, had ample warning of
the change of system now proposed.
Mr. SMYTIIE was of opinion that the injury which the
proposed measures would inflict upon the colonies, would
far outweigh any advantages which could accrue to the re-
venue, or to the consumer in this country.
Mr. AINSWORTH was of opinion that great commercial
advantages would be the result of a more liberal policy being
pursued towards Brazil, and that the measure proposed by
government would have the effect of largely contributing to
the relief of the distress which at present prevailed through

the country.
Mr. HODGES would support all the propositions of the
government with the exception of that relating to a fixed duty
on corn, which he could not agree to.
Mr. TROTTER was of opinion that the importation of corn
would be of necessity followed by an increased export of

anufactures.
Mr. W. Rocur supported the Chancellor of the Ex-
iequer's propositions, which were also supported by Mr.

LIFNELL.
Mr. G. H. CAVENDISH would support the propositions of

the Government, in the hope that, in committee, means
would be devised to render the proposed measure more
gradual in coming into operation.
Mr. MATHEW united in the policy of the West Indian
proprietors, of whom he was unfortunate enough to be one
—and with the landlords, in rallying upon this occasion for
their mutual preservation. When he perceived the same
persons who had advocated the abolition of slavery now
supporting the proposed alteration of the sugar duties, he
could scarcely help thinking that the abolition of slavery
was carried for party purposes alone.
Sir B. HALL said, that a property tax was the only alter-
native to the adoption of the measures proposed by Govern-
ment. He sincerely hoped that if Government should be
beaten, as no doubt they would be upon the present ques-
tion, that they would, notwithstanding, bring forward•their
proposition respecting the corn-laws ; and if defeated, as
they would also be upon that proposition, he, trusted they
would appeal to the country for its opinion upon their pro-
jected measures.
Mr. STRUTT contended that if there was any weight in the
argument that the consumption of slave-grown sugar would
lead to an increase or continuance of slavery, the parties
who adduced it should, in common consistency, advocate the
passing of an act to prohibit intercourse with slave-holding

countries.
Mr. M. PHILLIPS said that no constituency in the king-
dom was more ardent in the cause of the abolition of slavery
than that of Manchester, and yet they were favourable to
the propositions of the Government. He had that day re-
ceived a letter from the secretary of the Anti-Slavery Society
of Manchester, who informed him that out of the whole
society there were but two individuals who advanced a single
objection to the importation of foreign sugar under the pro-
posed restrictions. The honourable gentleman entered into
details of the mode in which the trade with Brazil and other
foreign countries was carried on with the view of showing
that in carrying on that trade the people of this country
could not be considered as lending any aid in promoting the

slave trade.
Mr. BARRON contended that Lord Sandon's proposition
would, if carried out, perpetuate slavery in every country in
which it now existed, and as a friend of humanity, therefore,
he would support the financial measures of the Chancellor of
the Exchequer.
Mr. W. WILLIAMS advocated the measures proposed by

the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE characterised the motion of Lord San-
don as one unparalleled in inconsistency, in barefaced dupli-
city, and in matchless hypocrisy, by any that he ever remem-
bered to have heard proposed in parliament. He gave hon.
gentlemen on the opposite side of the house credit for being
able to keep a secret, for there was no getting from any of
them what it was that they thought ought to be done. His
object in rising was to endeavour to procure for the poor
distressed operatives of this country a portion of that sympa-
thy which they seemed so ready to lavish on the blacks. In-
stead of going to Cuba and Brazil for objects upon which to
exercise their sympathies, they need not leave the metropolis
to find an ample field in which to display their desire for ame-
liorating the condition of the poor. The hon. member read
some accounts of the distress in Bethnal-green, Marylebone,
and also in Birmingham, Burton-on-Trent, Loughborough,
Nottingham, and other places, and said these were the people
whose interests were overlooked in that house, while profess-
ing to extend protection to those in our colonies who did not

require it.
Mr. BRISCOE said that the country had arrived at an
alarming crisis in its manufacturing prosperity, and unless
some change took place in our commercial policy, he feared
some most overwhelming consequences would supervene. If
ministers had acted with less honesty, and proposed to deal
with the sugar duties only, without saying anything about
the corn laws, they would have escaped much of the opposi-
tion to which they were now exposed.
Mr. MUNTZ said no man was more convinced than he was
of the necessity of altering the import duties, but he doubted
if the proposed alterations would increase the revenue to the
extent supposed. He thought, however, the government
should not confine itself to timber, corn, and sugar, but
should extend their reduction of duty to all other articles.
The only way in which the repeal of the corn laws could save
the commercial interests would be by a reduction of wages.
and by thus enabling them to compete with foreign coun-
tries ; but still it was impossible that things should remain
in their present condition, and they must therefore either
reduce the price of corn, and wages with it, or they must
elevate the price of money to keep pace with that of corn.
If they repealed the corn laws without altering the monetary
system, the result would be that the lands of the country
would pass from the hands of their present owners. The
really honest course would be to lay on a property tax, both
on land and on money, and to repeal a proportionate quan-
tity of theindirect taxation which pressed heavily on the

poor.
When the hon. gentleman sat down, Mr. SHEIL moved
an adjournment, which was immediately agreed to.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-TUESDAY

The royal assent was given by commission to a great num-
ber of public and private bills.
Lord HASTINGS (late Sir Jacob Astley) took the oaths and
his seat for the first time.
Some petitions were presented for and against any altera-
tion of the corn laws.
Their lordships then adjourned until Monday nest.