Each of the words are both Latin and Italian.
A. A.
Monogram.—The allusion made by your Correspondent C., in your "Current Notes" for February last, p. 11, to my relative Lord Glenelg's signature, reminds me that the letters of the following singular lines, if read backwards, will be found the same as if read in the usual manner.
Signa te, signa, temere me tangis et angisRomâ tibi subito motibus ibit amor.
A. A.
Bombay, July 16th, 1851.
Mr. Butterworth (7, Fleet Street) requests the attention of the readers of G. W.'s "Current Notes" to the distressing case of the Widow of the late Rev. George Crabb, whose death was recorded in the Literary and Scientific Obituary of last month (p. 16).
This highly respectable lady was, at the age of 80, left perfectly destitute, had it not been for the sum of £60 immediately forwarded for her relief by the Royal Literary Fund. Some friends have since subscribed about the same amount, and Mr. Butterworth's benevolent object is to raise a sum sufficient to purchase an annuity of £50 per annum for Mrs. Crabb—as the "relict of one who has laboured for nearly half a century in the preparation of works of standard usefulness."
G. W. fears that he has been taken for a conjuror, and that a serious conspiracy has been organised against him by his esteemed Correspondents (to whose commands he is always happy to respond) and the Post Office. But how is he to get on? He can only in the way of business gratefully acknowledge the favours conferred on him—execute orders—and do his best to reply in the smallest type and space in his power—one column; and with four woodcuts, which would more than occupy it without the illustrative letter-press, being before his eyes.
For these obvious reasons
Auspice Teucro.(18th March)cannot, according to his request be inserted, as received too late.S. S.will find in the Piazza upon enquiry a communication and facsimile most politely forwarded by Mr. Cole, in reply to a note headed"Autographic Biography,"inC. N.for Feb. p. 15.G. S. B. Gainsborough.Thanked: his communication will probably appear next month.Newspaper paragraphs of the nature referred to (about Shakspere) seldom require contradiction; butG. W.'scorrespondent, as he has kindly mentioned the name of an accomplished Prelate, will perhaps name that of the stupid Newspaper in which the paragraph originally appeared, or the more stupid Newspapers into which such a paragraph could have been copied?X.'s"extraordinary" communication about "a most extraordinary Story" was duly received. It remindsG. W.of an Old Bailey piece of evidence in the case of a man who stole—not a joke, but a pair of boots that were hanging outside of a shop in Holborn; when followed and apprehended he attempted to excuse himself by saying he had taken them as a joke. The question in consequence by the Counsel was, "And pray how far did he carry the joke?" "About forty yards"—the reply. NowG. W.'scorrespondent admits uponX.'sstatement having currently carried the joke from Lincoln's Inn Fields to Covent Garden, and he only wishes thatX.would take it back again, without the interest, with some of Rogers's lost Notes.Mr. Foss, Surgeon, &c., Stockton-on-Tees,9th March. Thanked. In "Current Notes" for last month no such assertion was made as the discovery of a "City of Pigmies," although it was stated that two dwarfs had been brought from Central America, and were exhibiting in New York. However, for the information of those who are curious upon this subject, G. W.'s correspondent C. F. D. has most kindly forwarded"more about those Aztic Bipeds,"an extract from the New York Herald, which will be forwarded in the proper quarter.ToG. W.'sAmerican Correspondentswhat can he say? beyond sincerely acknowledging his gratitude for the favour of their communications, and at once declaring his belief in the Great Sea Serpent, so voluminous, so overwhelming and really so important has been his Catch from the U. S.It would literally occupy the space that he will have it in his power to devote to Current Monthly Notes for the current year; and he scarcely knows how to proceed in the task of American Selection.G. W.however cannot deny himself the pleasure of acknowledging these Catches—respecting Niebuhr and Daniel Webster—"Lord MahonversusFranklin" is important—but must stand over. So must the Sermon of Dr. Adams of Boston upon the death of Professor Stuart (see "Current Notes" for Feb. p. 16)—"Dickens' American Notes," with Laura Bridgman and Longfellow's Evangeline, appears to be a twaddlish puff. Smarter American verses than Saxe's tribute to Jenny Lind Goldschmidt have come intoG. W.'spossession. With Lady Byron's "sayings and doings" at Southampton, on board the American Frigate, G. W.is quite as well informed as any American Newspaper paragraph writer from the "Oriental Hotel" there, can be. The Memory of James Fennimore Cooper is as dear to the Literature of both countries as that of Thomas Moore must be. But alas, their names can only be recorded in the "Literary and Scientific Obituary" ofG. W.'s"Current Notes," almost, it is sad to think, in juxta position. Morris's "Yankee Doodle"G. W.must take in hand next month.Acta Sanctorumreceived after going to press.
Auspice Teucro.(18th March)cannot, according to his request be inserted, as received too late.
S. S.will find in the Piazza upon enquiry a communication and facsimile most politely forwarded by Mr. Cole, in reply to a note headed"Autographic Biography,"inC. N.for Feb. p. 15.
G. S. B. Gainsborough.Thanked: his communication will probably appear next month.
Newspaper paragraphs of the nature referred to (about Shakspere) seldom require contradiction; butG. W.'scorrespondent, as he has kindly mentioned the name of an accomplished Prelate, will perhaps name that of the stupid Newspaper in which the paragraph originally appeared, or the more stupid Newspapers into which such a paragraph could have been copied?
X.'s"extraordinary" communication about "a most extraordinary Story" was duly received. It remindsG. W.of an Old Bailey piece of evidence in the case of a man who stole—not a joke, but a pair of boots that were hanging outside of a shop in Holborn; when followed and apprehended he attempted to excuse himself by saying he had taken them as a joke. The question in consequence by the Counsel was, "And pray how far did he carry the joke?" "About forty yards"—the reply. NowG. W.'scorrespondent admits uponX.'sstatement having currently carried the joke from Lincoln's Inn Fields to Covent Garden, and he only wishes thatX.would take it back again, without the interest, with some of Rogers's lost Notes.
Mr. Foss, Surgeon, &c., Stockton-on-Tees,9th March. Thanked. In "Current Notes" for last month no such assertion was made as the discovery of a "City of Pigmies," although it was stated that two dwarfs had been brought from Central America, and were exhibiting in New York. However, for the information of those who are curious upon this subject, G. W.'s correspondent C. F. D. has most kindly forwarded"more about those Aztic Bipeds,"an extract from the New York Herald, which will be forwarded in the proper quarter.
ToG. W.'sAmerican Correspondentswhat can he say? beyond sincerely acknowledging his gratitude for the favour of their communications, and at once declaring his belief in the Great Sea Serpent, so voluminous, so overwhelming and really so important has been his Catch from the U. S.
It would literally occupy the space that he will have it in his power to devote to Current Monthly Notes for the current year; and he scarcely knows how to proceed in the task of American Selection.
G. W.however cannot deny himself the pleasure of acknowledging these Catches—respecting Niebuhr and Daniel Webster—"Lord MahonversusFranklin" is important—but must stand over. So must the Sermon of Dr. Adams of Boston upon the death of Professor Stuart (see "Current Notes" for Feb. p. 16)—"Dickens' American Notes," with Laura Bridgman and Longfellow's Evangeline, appears to be a twaddlish puff. Smarter American verses than Saxe's tribute to Jenny Lind Goldschmidt have come intoG. W.'spossession. With Lady Byron's "sayings and doings" at Southampton, on board the American Frigate, G. W.is quite as well informed as any American Newspaper paragraph writer from the "Oriental Hotel" there, can be. The Memory of James Fennimore Cooper is as dear to the Literature of both countries as that of Thomas Moore must be. But alas, their names can only be recorded in the "Literary and Scientific Obituary" ofG. W.'s"Current Notes," almost, it is sad to think, in juxta position. Morris's "Yankee Doodle"G. W.must take in hand next month.
Acta Sanctorumreceived after going to press.
Bentley, Joseph Clayton. Engraver and Painter. Sydenham. 9th October, 1851. Aged 42.
Blackwood, Robert. Publisher, (Firm of Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh). 14th February.
Doane, A. S. Dr. Health Officer, (Author and Translator of Medical Works). New York. 27th January.
Keate, Rev. John, D.D. Many years Head Master of Eton College. Hartley Westpall, Hants. 5th Feb.
Kirk, Rev. John, D.D. Theology, "The Faith of Catholics," &c. Lichfield. 20th December, 1851.
Laroche, Benjamin. Translator of Shakspere and Byron. Paris, (lately). Aged 54.
Lees, Rev. Sir Harcourt, Bart. Political Writer. Blackrock, Dublin. 7th February. Aged 75.
Moore, Thomas. Poet. Sloperton Cottage, Wiltshire. 25th February. Aged 72.
Newell, Rev. Robert Hasell, (Rector of Little Hormead, Herts). Author of three Illustrated works, "On the locality of Goldsmith's Deserted Village," "The Scenery of Wales," and "The Zoology of the English Poets." 31st January. Aged 73.
Oxberry, William H. Actor. Author of Dramatic Chronology and Dramas. 28th February. Aged 44.
Parant, S. B. Painter on Porcelain and Ivory. Paris, (lately). Aged 54.
Thompson, W. C. Natural History. London. 17th February. Aged 47.
FOOTNOTE:[A]Barrington Pope Blachford, Esq. M.P. was appointed a Lord of the Admiralty on the 23rd August, 1814. He died 14th May, 1816.G. W.
[A]Barrington Pope Blachford, Esq. M.P. was appointed a Lord of the Admiralty on the 23rd August, 1814. He died 14th May, 1816.G. W.
[A]Barrington Pope Blachford, Esq. M.P. was appointed a Lord of the Admiralty on the 23rd August, 1814. He died 14th May, 1816.
G. W.
Transcriber's Notes:Obvious punctuation errors repaired.Page 22, "ב" changed to "ג" so that אבלא is now אגלא
Transcriber's Notes:
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Page 22, "ב" changed to "ג" so that אבלא is now אגלא