gate, which is closed in every night at the usual hour. It has the character altogether," he adds, "as to ancient fortification, to be as noble and august a port as most in Europe." In 1826, the barbican to which Drake refers, was removed, as the walls became dilapidated; and the portcullis and great doors no longer exist. At the same time, the corporation put the bar into complete repair, regilding the ancient arms and devices on the outer face of it: In which condition it happily remains at present. Above the gateway is a shield of arms, suspended from a garter, and beneath, is inscribed Renovata A. D. MDCCXXVII. Higher, on the building, are the arms of old France and England, quarterly, between those of the city of York; there being over each shield, a small gothic canopy. On the city side, are the arms of France and England, quarterly. The inspection of this timehonoured monument, cannot fail to excite spirit-stirring recollections in the minds of those who love to muse upon departed days.-Ten thousand squadrons have rode beneath thee!-Kings and conquerors, with plumed warriors, arrayed in gleaming mail, have, by their bugle's blast, summoned thy gates to open!-Bishops, mitred abbots, and lord cardinals have passed in gorgeous procession through thee!-Roman cohorts, Norwegian and Danish hordes, the plaided clans of Caledonia, and fiery Norman hosts have alternately vexed or gladdened thee !And these for ages have slept in their mother earth.

Walmgate Bar and Barbican.

This bar is the only one which retains its barbican; and both bar and barbican are now in the best state of repair; £500 having been voted for their restoration, in the year 1840, by the corporation;-Sir W. S. Clark, Lord Mayor. This bar is of the age of Edward I. and the barbican of the date of Edward III. The lower part of the bar is built of grit, which bespeaks its great age; the barbican is evidently of a later date, for the gateway has the pointed