never have taken place a topic of public animadversion, is to do much more harm than good. In the case of a recent coalition between two rival bodies, many discussions are apt to arise, with which it is neither necessary nor prudent that strangers should be made acquainted. The occurrences of the 11th instant were most unequivocally of this description. It is with regret, therefore, that we feel it indispensable, in correcting some mis-statements that have gone abroad, to give even a general account of what really happened—a regret enhanced by the knowledge, that some member of the Academy must have lent himself to the publication of a garbled statement of the proceedings at the general meeting in the teeth of a pledge to keep silence. surer; and that they introduced to the meeting two legal gentlemen, not members of the Academy, for the purpose of bearing down all opposition. and its plot is as follows:-A young man, desperate from disappointed love, plunges into the recesses of a forest in the Pyrenees, and is there bit by a mad wolf. Of course he goes mad himself, and bites, in his frenzy, the poor girl who is the innocent cause of his misfortune. The consequence is, that she goes mad just as she is about to be led to the altar, and expires in excruciating agonies. This exquisite morceau still continues to draw houses, although a considerable time has elapsed since its first appearance. Mme. Albert, who enacts the part of the young girl with horrid correctness, has gained thereby the highest reputation. Fired by the success of the horrible in the instance of "Isaura," the theatre at the Porte St Martin is bringing out Schiller's "Robbers;" and another minor has announced Marschner's "Vampyr." It has been maintained, that the artists formerly conThis strange aberration cannot, however, be expected to nected with the Royal Institution, who lately acceded to hold long. Already the Vaudeville has set itself against the Scottish Academy, have conducted themselves in an the stream, by producing "L'hydrophobe," a trifle meant improper spirit towards one of the leading members of to ridicule "Isaura." It is a vaudeville more laudable that body. The accusation is rested upon two assertions, in its intention than its execution.-A new vaudeville-that they refused to continue him in the office of treahas been produced at the Théatre de Madame, by the indefatigable MM. Bayard and Scribe. It would be utterly impossible for these gentlemen to write any thing completely destitute of interest; and yet in this new piece they are scarcely equal to themselves. It is called "Les Actionnaires," and has been suggested by the mania for Joint Stock Companies, which has had its day here as well as in England. M. Geffart, a gentleman of more talent than morality, sells shares, in a great enterprise not yet projected, to a set of good people who purchase without making any impertinent enquiries about its nature. The time, however, arrives at last, when he is called upon to explain his scheme in a full meeting of the shareholders. He blunders out a thousand impracticable undertakings, all of which are rejected. Just in the nick of time, an honest countryman offers to sell him a wood at a low price, and Geffart, to the great satisfaction of the speculative crew, announces his scheme to be a new and less expensive mode of furnishing Paris with firewood. Some of the situations are amusing enough; but, on the whole, the economical details are given with too much verisimilitude. As in the case of some Dutch painters, the joke is lost in the anxious correctness of the portrait." Le Garde de Nuit," is a trifle which owed its success entirely to the spirit with which Vernet performed the principal character. The prince of some place or another, tired of the sameness of a court life, flies from a grand masked ball, to seek for a frolic among the citizens. He finds Philip, an honest watchman, about to commence his nocturnal rounds, and forces him to exchange his dreadnought for the elegant rose-coloured domino of the prince. The attendants who have come in search of the latter take Philip for him, and insist upon accompanying him back to the ball; when he, without attending to the propriety of time and place, begins to dispense home-truths on all sides, and to announce reforms of rather an alarming character. At this critical moment a plot against the true prince breaks out, and Philip, under his assumed character, is committed to close custody; from which he escapes in time to save his betrothed bride from the amorous importunity of the true prince. These pieces will serve to give you an idea of the kind of plays which succeed here. Historical dramas, too, there are, but, as you have enough of them at home, it is needless to enter into any detail concerning them. With regard to the election of a new treasurer, it was a step undeniably in the power of the Academy to take: and after the dispassionate and full account of the proceedings which we have gathered from different and trust-worthy quarters, we must say, that the measure appears to have been justified by the tone which the unsuccessful candidate assumed to the Society. In regard to the second allegation-the fact is, that some discussion was expected to arise regarding the terms of the award which was the foundation of the union of the two bodies; and, from a desire to prevent unnecessary, and in all probability warm discussions, the arbiter named by the artists of the Institution, and the gentleman who has all along, and gratuitously, officiated as the law-agent of the Academy, volunteered their attendance, in order to explain any doubtful expressions. The offer was accepted, and at the suggestion of the very gentlemen who now complain of it as an undue interference. We refrain from entering into particulars, and from commenting on the language held on the occasion, because we look upon it as the expression of a feeling of soreness which time will assuage, if left unexcited by comment. But we would beg to impress upon the minds of the academicians, that bygones ought to be bygones-that the very existence of their young institution depends upon the cordiality of their union-that wasting their time in petty squabbles must alienate from them the public sympathy-that, above all, appeals to the public upon incorrect statements, by any individual, of what takes place at their meetings, are most unjustifiable and dangerous. Here we are willing to let the matter rest, unless there be a repetition of the offence which has suggested these remarks. In that case, we shall hold it necessary to probe the matter to the bottom. This is no vain threat, for we have ample materials in our hands; neither is it uttered in any feeling of hostility, for we have approved ourselves on former occasions friendly to that portion of the Academy whose conduct we are now reluctantly obliged to condemn. THE DRAMA. CIRCUMSTANCES prevented us from being much at the Theatre last week. Miss Paton's benefit, on Monday evening, was very crowdedly attended, and went off with great eclat. On Wednesday, Mr Macready-an actor of much power and originality-entered upon an engageWe were not present, but an intelligent correspondent has favoured us with the following remarks concerning him : AFFAIRS OF THE SCOTTISH ACADEMY. We announced last week our intention of publishing a detailed account of the proceedings at the late generalment. meeting of this body. On second thoughts, however, and upon the principle of “ never throwing ashes or any thing hot to windward," we have altered our intention. We are of opinion, that to make squabbles which should "On Wednesday evening, Mr Macready appeared before an Edinburgh audience in his favourite character of Virginius-one in which he has long gathered many laurels, and displayed much histrionic power. Indeed he has been generally acknowledged to have so completely identified himself with the noble portrait of the Roman given by the poet, that it was not till lately any actor ventured to appear in the same part. There is certainly no play which is better adapted to display the genius of Macready than that of Virginius.' This is to be attributed to the Spartan brevity and power of diction which characterise the whole piece ;-every line brings before the mind a new and striking thought, naturally and vigorously expressed. The attention is also powerfully arrested by the frequent application of homespun household phrases to the deepest and most sacred feelings of the heart, or to the most exciting incidents. It is in these simple, delicate, and touching passages that we think Macready preeminently excels. In the wilder bursts of anger and indignation he is excellent also; but nothing can surpass the exquisite simplicity and natural pathos with which he pourtrays the tenderness of a father's love, the depth of a father's grief, and at last the small still flickerings of re-awakened reason and returning affection. It was, therefore, in the two last acts that he chiefly shone, especially in his address to his daughter in the last scene of the fourth act. His burst of wild fury after his child's destruction does not strike us as sufficiently energetic. Indeed, when it is recollected that at this very point his reason is about to be unhinged, whilst, at the same time, the thirst for revenge is struggling for the mastery, the human voice seems scarcely capable of ducing the desired effect. As a whole, however, Macready's Virginius is a very perfect piece of acting; and, with such a Virginia as Miss Jarman, we do not envy that man who could witness it without being affected in no common degree." pro Next Saturday we shall speak of Macready in propria persona; and, in the meantime, we think it right to express a hope that he and Miss Jarman will be patronised by the Edinburgh public to that extent to which their united talents so well entitle them. Old Cerberus. ORIGINAL POETRY. A BALLAD ABOUT LOVE. By the Ettrick Shepherd. I AINCE fell in love wi' a sweet young thing, Though whils her young heart began to doubt That wi' its ill paths she might fa' in, But never-she never did find them out. She oft had heard tell o' love's dear pain, That lay in her bosom, and fed on her knee; But it turn'd an unpurpose and beggarly ram, And her burly lover she doughtna see. She tried it neist on a floweret gay, And O! it was sweet and lovely of hue; I find my heart maun hae something to loe, The laverock loes her musical mate, A-wooing his love in the birken glen ; An' please their hearts wi' their whillie-ba-lu,— But there's naething to wheedle or sing to me. Quo' I, My sweet, my innocent flower, The matter's as plain as plain can be, The lassie she thought an' thought again, As lightly she trippit outower the lea; We understand that a very superior edition of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress is in the press. It is to be elegantly printed in Jarge octavo, under a most vigilant revision by the Poet Laureat, who is to prefix a literary and biographical introduction, for which he has got some very curious and interesting materials. It will be also richly embellished with large wood-cuts, drawn by Harvey, and engraved by the first artists, and with a Portrait of the Author, and two other copper-plates, from splendid designs by Martin. There is preparing for publication, a Journal of Occurrences and Events during a residence of nearly forty years in the East Indies, from 1790 to 1829, by Colonel James Welch, of the Madras army. In two vols. 8vo, with numerous Engravings. Fitz of Fitz Ford, an Historical Romance, in 3 vols. illustrative of the History and Antiquities of Devonshire, by Mrs Bray, Author of the "White Hoods," &c. &c., is in the press, A Second Edition of Lectures on English Poetry, with Historical Tales, and Miscellaneous Poems, being the Literary Remains of the late Henry Neele, author of "The Romance of History," &c. &c., is now in the press; and will shortly be published in one thick vol. post 8vo, with a Portrait. Our readers are no doubt aware that some remarkable documents, known by the name of the Stuart Papers, were brought to this country from Rome after the death of Cardinal York, the last of the family, and deposited in St James's Palace. The King, we are informed, recently transferred these papers to the hands of Sir Walter Scott, for examination and publication. Sir Walter Scott has availed himself of the assistance of his son-in-law Mr Lockhart, who is now actively employed in arranging the whole. Robert Montgomery has in the press another poem of a religious character, entitled, "Satan." In a short time will be published, Notices of the Brazils in 18289; by the Rev. R. Walsh, LL.D. A poem, entitled "1829," from the pen of the author of the Opening of the Sixth Seal, will be published on New-Year's Day. The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, by Dr Paris, is soon expected. A vision, written during his last illness, in the playful style of Salmonia, has been left by Sir Humphry to his executors, for publication. Mr Valpy has issued a prospectus for publishing a Family Classical Library, or English Translations of the most valuable Greek and Latin Classics, in monthly volumes, with a biographical sketch of each author, and notes, when necessary, for the purpose of illustration. The series is not expected to exceed forty volumes, and the first will appear on the commencement of the new year. The Panorama of the Thames, from London to Richmond, exhibiting every object on both Banks of the River, is announced. This work has been the labour of nearly two years. It is upwards of sixty feet in length, and on a scale of sufficient extent to exhibit every building on either shore of the River, in a distinct form. It is accompanied by Descriptive Notices of the most remarkable places ; and preceded by a General View of London. One volume of Moore's Life of Byron is printed, and the other is expected to be finished by the end of this year. Each volume extends to about 500 pages quarto. THE LITERARY UNION.-A Society is now in progress of forma tion, in London, to bear the above title, and having for its object intellectual intercourse and amusement. It is proposed that it shall consist of four or five hundred members, professors and friends of art, literature, and science. Unexceptionable personal character is to be an indispensable requisite to admission; and simplicity and economy are to be held leading principles of the Society, three or four pounds being the utmost annual subscription required. It is intended to procure a house in a central situation; the committee are at present in treaty for the Athenæum Club-house, Waterloo. place, Pall-Mall, where such refreshments as the Society shall decide on shall be furnished, and such publications as they may deem'proper taken. Thomas Campbell, Esq. has been appointed chairman by the committee, who at present hold their meetings at the British Coffee-house, Charing-cross. LIFE AND SERVICES OF CAPTAIN BEAVER.-Some months ago, we noticed an odd blunder which had occurred in the Monthly Magazine, regarding a sca-song there said to have been written by Beaver, but which is in reality the production of Richard Cumberland, the dramatic writer, and the contemporary of Johnson, Richardson, and Goldsmith. The London Literary Gazette, in reviewing the Life of Beaver (which is edited by Captain W. H. Smyth, R.N.) inserted the song at full length, and praised the wonderful precocity of talent which it displayed; and the Quarterly Review, the last Num. ber of which contains a review of the same work, also inserts part of the song, "which," they remark, "both for its'spirit and diction, is a most remarkable production for a boy in his fifteenth year." It is somewhat singular, that the editors of three of the principal London periodicals should all have been led into the same error, and all alike ignorant of the fact, which is related in Cumberland's Memoirs, that the song in question was written by him, and not by the deceased Captain. As we are rather admirers of Cumberland, we do not like to see the credit of even a song taken from him, and given to a boy of fifteen years of age! Of course, the primary cause of this blunder is to be attributed to the editor of Beaver's papers, but the literary reviewers, whom we have noted above, might have known better. Theatrical Gossip.-Mr Elliston, the Manager of the Surrey Theatre, has availed himself of the suggestion made by the Literary Journal regarding Sir Walter Scott's Tragedy in the Keepsake for 1830. "The House of Aspen" has been produced with great success, and is likely to have a run. It was Mr Elliston who establish. ed, seven years ago, in the case of Lord Byron's Marino Faliero, the right of acting any published play.-A clever melo-drama, called "The Brigands," from the pen of Mr J. R. Planchè, the author of "Charles XII." and many other popular pieces, has been received with complete success at Drury Lane.-A stupid opera, from the French of Boieldieu, called "The Night before the Wedding, and the Wedding Night," has been all but damned at Covent Garden.- Miss Phillips, the star of Drury Lane, is said to have written a tragedy as well as Miss Kemble, the star of Covent Garden. To write a tragedy is nothing, unless it be also a good tragedy.-Madame Vestris has been performing at Wakefield and other provincial towns.-Miss Smithson is at Carlisle.-Braham has been singing to almost empty houses in Dublin.-De Begnis has taken the Caledonian Theatre, and is to be here by the second week of December.-Miss Paton appeared in Glasgow as Adelaide in the "Haunted Tower," on Thursday evening. She was to conclude her engagement there last night, and is then, we believe, to return to Edinburgh, but not to appear in public. WEEKLY LIST OF PERFORMANCES. Nov. 21.-Nov. 27. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. THE interesting communication on the subject of Burns shall have a place next week.-" Notices of Eminent Lecturers" will not exactly suit us. The subject is one which requires much tact.-We are afraid we cannot find room for the paper entitled, "I will be an Author."-We are obliged to " Anna;"-she asks a question, the answer to which we could whisper to herself, but it must not be given here." Proteus" has our thanks.-We had not forgotten “L." We are not yet quite satisfied that our Correspondent in the neighbourhood of Dunbar is a poeta natus.-We can scarcely promise to insert the Lines by "W. G.," or those entitled, "The First Love," and "To Mary."-The "Submarine Scene," and the Lines by "W. B." stand over for consideration when we next put on our Slip pers. [No. 55, November 28, 1829.] ADVERTISEMENTS, Connected with Literature, Science, and the Arts. SPLENDID EDITIONS. CHEAPNESS AND PORTABILITY, AINSWORTH'S LATIN DICTIONARY, Stereotyped, without abridgement, from the original folio Edition of By WILLIAM ELLIS, Esq. 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