under my nostrils; but things are not so ordained, and I must e'en fill a cup of contentment from the Frenchman's motto,-"Le bon temps viendra."

If you notice, about two degrees in a direct line a-head of us, some learned man has placed the islands or rocks, Denny and Marsveen,-you say to yourself they must turn a little to the right, or a little to the left, (for you know nothing of to starboard or to port,) to avoid them. No such thing, I assure you; we cleared them at a running leap, or else they ducked their heads to let us pass. I don't exactly know which, but certain it is we were safe and sound on the other side of them next morning, without having shifted our course a tittle. A fact, believe me, without any rivalry of Baron Munchausen.

by consequence, to fight duels with the men; served his
country in a quiet gentleman-like manner, by maiming
nine Frenchmen and killing three, and then, having had a
ten years' probation, made his escape to the British lines;
was shot at by British troops as a spy, and wounded, but
by dint of skill in swimming reached the general's camp;
received a passport; took shipping at the Hague; reached
England; and, after a while, embarked with us to try his
fortune in the East.

entitled "Tales of a Grandfather, being Stories take from Scottish History. Humbly inscribed to H Littlejohn, Esq."-Mr. Littlejohn, it appears, was six years old when these Tales were written for him we guess that the name is one descriptive of the va gentleman's size rather than that which he derived his father, and that we might safely attach to th pellation the cognomen of Lockhart. The work is level to the capacity of children, though the author with a beautiful simplicity and clearness of style, that he found, after writing two or three chapters, the grandson was capable of understanding a s higher style than that than which he had commenc accordingly he rises above the studied plainness da first chapters. The stories are not detached anec but are connected together so as to form a history d land, and though many of the drier parts of his omitted, yet the main facts are preserved, and the dotes are so narrated as to give a lively and just pa of the times. Sir Walter Scott has so thoroughly: the annals and antiquities of his native country, had so many advantages for learning the hist principal families, that he has brought together anecdotes and facts not before mentioned in the histories of Scotland. The work is, therefore, t entertaining, but highly instructive, and we suspect the Tales of a Grandfather" will be far more ra future days, not only by children, but by grown than any other Scottish history. We annex, as men of the work, the interesting account of the Lord Lindsay:

But to return to Hans Jansen-" Luff a little, Sir; we can't reef the sail," shouts he to the officer on deck. "Luff be damned," was the reply from the captain. "Haul out the earing, you lazy lubber." "Come and haul it out yourself." "Send that man off the yard, Mr. Griffiths." Jansen came willingly, and after him every man moved off the yard into the top, or on the shrouds: they followed him upon deck, determined, apparently, to make the cause general. James, although exceedingly hot and passionate, was by no means a man of stout nerve; and, at moments like these, he was deficient in presence of mind and real courage. Jansen obeyed the order to come aft, and as he advanced, it was plain to perceive he did not mean to be trifled with; the rest of the fellows came edging after him, as though conscious of being on forbidden ground, yet resolved to support their messmate. The intention was to send him on the poop for awhile, and then put him in irons-he guessed as much, and was on his guard. The captain could scarcely speak from agitation, not unmixed which the rebel peers of Scotland, with Prince as The Lords who had gained the victory at Sau with fear; he swore at the fellow, and then losing his self- afterwards James IV. amongst them, defeated and command, struck him. Jansen took hold of his coat col- King James III.) took a resolution, which ap lar, and, in an instant, with one hand, whirled him over act of daring effrontery. They resolved to try so on the spars; the next moment, however, he had to grap-late civil commation, as if in so doing they had ev principal persons who had assisted King James Ill ple with a different antagonist. treason against James IV., although the last w could not be, kifig, till after his father's death. T termined to begin with Lord David Lindsay, of the em a man well acquainted with military matters, b difficult matter to get him to submit himself to 4 wise, blunt and ignorant; so they thought it w pleasure, when they proposed to take a fine t from him, or perhaps confiscate some part of t This they thought would encourage others to like manner; and thus the conspirators proposed themselves, and to impoverish those who had be

TRIAL OF LORD DAVID LINDSAY.

If you look around our situation, you will observe we had no land nearer than the Cape of Good Hope, (the islands aforesaid being out of the question,) then distant some 400 miles. The climate we were in was cold as our winter, the day drawing to a close, the gale freshening, and, what looked worse than all, gradually drawing to the eastward; the ship breaking off by degrees four points from her course. In short, notwithstanding old James's constant "Luff, luff," it was evident that we made more progress towards the inhospitable regions of the South pole than to our destined port. The old man came to the gangway where I was standing, watching the gathering darkness and the tuinult of the elements, and just remarked, “It looks very dirty to windward:" he turned on his heel, and the next moment the boatswain was piping "All hands reef topsails." You must know that, although our vessel was only a merchantman, her size, and the trade she was in, induced the captain to establish the same discipline, the same etiquette, and the same regulations as are adopted in the East India Company's ships, in which My friend H. of whom I have spoken above, was just he had served the best part of his life. Now there is the person to distinguish himself on an occasion like nothing so repugnant to a sailor as this putting upon a this. He watched the progress of the quarrel very attenmerchant vessel the semblance of a man-of-war. Jack tively, and when it began to wear a formidable appearance, hates every kind of mockery, and especially that which I saw him in earnest conversation with the chief-mate. I interferes with his comforts; it is quite enough, he thinks, overheard the last words, "If he overpowers me, fire, but to be obliged to keep "all taught" in a king's ship; but not till then." When the captain fell, he uttered some exwhen he comes into the merchant service he naturally clamation of alarm, which, however, was little heeded, for looks for a little leisure to take his quid, and set his arms at the moment he was released from Jansen's grasp, H. akimbo. This feeling had been expressed, on many occa- flew upon the latter with the fury of a tiger. They were It was on the 10th May, 1489, that Lord David L sions, in no very soft or gentle tone; but you rob a sailor nearly, if not quite, equally matched. If the Dane had was called upon before the Parliament, then s of his last best privilege when you stop him from grum- something more of bone and sinew, my friend had the Edinburgh, to defend himself against a charge of trea bling: the only way to keep him in good humour is to let advantage in pliancy and adroitness. During the struggle, the King's father against the King himself, and hai 29 which stated, .. that he had come in arms to Su which, however, did not last many minutes, the chief-the King's father a sword and good horse, counseling mate's eye was fixed upon the crew, ready, at the least to devour the King's Grace here present." movement, or attempt at rescue, to point his pistol. H. drew Lord Lindsay knew nothing about the forms his powerful antagonist, by degrees, close to the comb- affairs, but hearing himself repeatedly called a ings of the after hatch, then letting go his hold, and dart-nobles of the Parliament they were all villains ad answer to this accusation, he started up, ing a little backward, he seized him again by the nape of themselves, and that he would prove them to be s The men sprang aloft with alacrity at the boatswain's call, the neck with one hand, and by the loins with the other, his sword." The late King, he said, had beer the weather yard-arm being now, as generally, the post and, exerting all his strength, pitched him down into the murdered by villains, who had brought the Pre of one Hans Jansen, a Dane. In point of bodily strength, steerage. them to be a pretext and colour for their a I never saw a human form in such perfection as this man's; Deprived of their ringleader, the crew fell back, mur-sonally to the King, who was present in Parliam "And," said the stout old Lord, addressing hins and it was not so merely to the eye. We had other men muring and threatening vengeance. Pistols and cutlasses your Grace's father were still living, I would of great muscular power, but in trials with him they be- were given out to the officers and passengers, and a guard him to the death, and stand in no awe of these las came ridiculous. There was only one person on board placed upon the Dane. A Court of Inquiry was held a dans-that is, villains. Or, if your Grace bad as who could make any thing like a respectable competition few days afterwards, at which three dozen lashes were should come in arms against you, I would take y with him, and this was a passenger. If you will pardon adjudged to him. He received one dozen, and consented against his abettors, and fight in your cause agains three men against six. Trust me, that though the digression, I will tell you how he came amongst us. to be obedient if the captain would be merciful; and, from cause your Grace to believe ill of me, I will prove it He had been a midshipman in the East India Company's that time, no fault was found with the East India Com-end more faithful than any of them."

him tell you that he is not so-so it passed unheeded.

The spirit of discontent, however, had sunk deep, and was slowly and imperceptibly gaining strength. On this night it burst out, and old James's partiality for the Honourable Company was rewarded with a mutiny in his

crew.

enemies.

and

service; had been to see his friends in Ireland after his pany's discipline. Thanks to our good luck in having tried to turn off their effect, by saying to the King,

first voyage; was returning to England in a brig full of a passenger like H.

pigs and potatoes, and when somewhere off Beachy-head, fell in with a French mon-of-war, with an express invi

The Bouquet.

L.

The Lord Chancellor, who felt the force of these Lord Lindsay was an old-fashioned man, ignorant or le forms, and not able to speak reverently in his Gr presence." But" said he, "he will submit bis your Grace's pleasure, and you must not be s

tation from Napoleon Bonaparte to the captain to carry I have here only made a nosegay of culled flowers, and have him;" and, turning to the Lord David, he said,

his live and dead stock to France, an invitation so pressing, indeed, that it could not be resisted, and so away they went. My friend was accommodated with a lodging at Brienne, where he found others of his countrymen to whom the French Government had been equally condescending. He was then 17 years of age; in four more, finding himself a "marvellous proper man," skilled in fencing withal, he began to make love to the women, and,

brought nothing of my own but the thread that ties them."

TALES OF A GRANDFATHER.

BY SIR WALTER SCOTT.

This prolific and admirable writer, who appears desirous of showing himself master of every style of composition, has published a little work in 3 vols. 18o.

best for you to submit to the King's will, and his Cat will be good to you."

Now you must know, that the Lord David ha brother named Patrick Lindsay, who was as go lawyer as Lord Lindsay was a soldier. The two b Patrick saw the Chancellor's drift, he trod upon his c had been long upon bad terms; but when this brother's foot, to make him understand that be to follow the advice given him, nor come into the Aug

11, which would be, in fact, confessing himself guilty. he Lord David, however, did not understand the hint. the contrary, as he chanced to have a sore toe, the ad of his brother's foot was painful to him, so that he ed fiercely at him and said, "Thou art too pert to mp upon my foot;-if it were out of the King's pree, I would strike thee upon the face." But Mr. Patrick, without regarding his brother's causeger, fell on his knees before the assembled nobles, besought that he might have leave to plead for his ther; For" said he, "I see no man of law will Bertake his cause for fear of displeasing the King's ce; and though, my Lord, my brother and I have not friends for many years, yet my heart will not suffer to see the native house from which I am descended sh for want of assistance." he King having granted Mr. Patrick Lindsay liberty eech in his brother's behalf, he began by objecting to King's sitting in judgment in a case in which he was elf a party, and had been an actor. "Wherefore," Mr. Patrick, we object to his presence to try this in which, being a party, he ought not to be a judge. efore we require him, in God's name, to rise and leave Court, till the question be considered and decided.' Lord Chancellor and the Lords, having conversed her, found that this request was reasonable. So the g King was obliged to retire into an inner apartment, hhe resented as a species of public affront. 1. Patrick next endeavoured to procure favour, by ating the Lords, who were about to hear the cause, idge it with impartiality, and as they would wish to Dealt with themselves, were they in misfortune, and eparty adverse to them possessed of power. Proceed, and answer the accusation," said the Chan"You shall have justice at our hands." hen Mr. Patrick brought forward a defence in point legal form, stating, that the summons required that Lord Lindsay should appear forty days after citation, ereas the forty days were now expired; so that they ld not be legally compelled to answer to the accusation il summoned anew.

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41-this also was found good law; and Lord David Lindand the other persons accused, were dismissed for the nor were any proceedings ever resumed against tord David, who had listened to the defences without estanding their meaning, was so delighted with the spected consequences of his brother's eloquence, that oke out in the following rapturous acknowledgment gratitude :-"Verily, brother, you have fine pyett ds, (that is, magpie words.) I could not have beed, by St. Mary, that ye had such words. For this labour ye shall have the Mains of Kirk for your wage."

ASHINGTON IRVING'S LIFE OF COLUMBUS [FROM THE LONDON WEEKLY REVIEW.]

(Continued from page 286.)

He sent a memorandum of the ships, men, and munitions
that would be requisite; and, having made such disposi-
tions at Seville as circumstances permitted, set out on his
journey for Barcelona, taking with him the six Indians,
and the various curiosities and productions which he had
brought from the New World.

"The fame of his discovery had resounded throughout
the nation, and, as his route lay through several of the
finest and most populous provinces of Spain, his journey
appeared like the progress of a Sovereign. Wherever he
passed, the surrounding country poured forth its inha-
bitants, who lined the road and thronged the villages.
In the large towns, the streets, windows, and balconies,
were filled with eager spectators, who rent the air with
acclamations. His journey was continually impeded by
the multitude pressing to gain a sight of him and of the
Indians, who were regarded with as much astonishment
as if they had been natives of another planet. It was
impossible to satisfy the craving curiosity which assailed
himself and his attendants, at every stage, with innumerable
questions; popular rumour, as usual, had exaggerated the
truth, and had filled the newly-found country with all

kinds of wonders.

matic virtues; of native gold in dust, in crude masses, or
laboured into barbaric ornaments; and, above all, the
natives of these countries, who were
objects of intense and
inexhaustible interest; since there is nothing to man so
curious as the varieties of his own species. All these he
pronounced mere harbingers of greater discoveries he had
yet to make, which would add realms of incalculable
wealth to the dominions of their majesties, and whole na-
tions of proselytes to the true faith.

The words of Columbus were listened to with profound emotion by the sovereigns. When he had finished, they sank on their knees, and, raising their clasped hands to heaven, their eves filled with tears of joy and gratitude, they poured forth thanks and praises to God for so great a providence: all present followed their example; a deep and solemn enthusiasm pervaded that splendid assembly, and prevented all common acclamations of triumph. The anthem of Te Deum laudamus, chanted by the choir of the royal chapel, with the melodious responses of the minstrels, rose up from the midst in a full body of sacred harmony bearing up, as it were, the feelings and thoughts of the auditors to heaven, so that,' says the venerable Las Casas, it seemed as if in that hour they communicated with celestial delights.' Such was the solemn and pious manner in which the brilliant court of Spain celebrated this sublime event; offering up a grateful tribute of melody and praise, and giving glory to God for the discovery of another world."-Vol. i. p. 417—24.

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tory perusal of books in the Library. This objec- selves, when assembled to change their books; their tion has, indeed, been before sufficiently answered, willingness to be directed in the choice of a useful but the progress of events enables us to speak upon work, when the one they inquire for is either in cit it with additional confidence; and it is with no culation or not yet introduced into the Library that there is a constant demand in the Library for notice the evident improvement, in demeanour, common degree of satisfaction that we state the fact, and, above all, to a constant observer, it is pleasing elementary works of science and art; that those many of the young men, after having been reader relating to the trades and occupations of the readers for some time. Amongst the readers may be observed have been in particular request; and next to these, many (some hundreds probably) who have adhered It is with feelings of unmixed pleasure that the the numerous voyages and travels which have, of late to the establishment since the first year of its institu Committee of the Liverpool Mechanics and Appren-years, opened to the public such ample, and such tion, and though they have read a great number tices' Library have to observe, that the lapse of delightful stores of instruction and information. books, they still seem to find others that are new another year has afforded additional proof of the be- Works purely imaginative are, in comparison, sel- instructive, or interesting. Many of them purse nefit of that Institution to a numerous class of the dom inquired for, though they may be said to form, their studies almost exclusively in history, others community. at the present day, the chief mental aliment of the natural philosophy and science, and the grea The ardour and zeal evinced by a large body of higher classes of society. In such works as have number attach themselves to a mixture of the use readers require, indeed, only to be seconded by the been named by the readers themselves as desirable and amusing, found in the magazines and essays support of the more enlightened portion of society, of acquisition, the committee have, with pleasure, ob- the encyclopædias, and voyages and travels." to realize the hopes of the most sanguine of its friends. served that they have always been unobjectionable particular works, in request, we may mention That this support has not hitherto been extended in moral principles, and generally conducive to the cholson's work on carpentry, joinery, &c.; books towards the Mechanics and Apprentices' Library, in real interest of the applicants, and their only regret navigation, and drawing in perspective, are al such a manner as the liberal spirit of the age would has been, that their funds have not, in every instance, much sought after; works on ship drafting seem to warrant us in expecting, can only be ascribed enabled them to comply with the wishes of the building are, likewise, much in request;-but the to that apathy which has attended the introduction readers. from their expense, have not yet been procured. of all human improvements. But the committee Let it not, therefore, be apprehended that any It is another encouraging fact, that, during the whe confidently anticipate a day when the better in- but the most essential benefits can arise from afford-year, not a single complaint has been preferred agains formed classs will vie in imparting to their less fa- ing the labouring classes, and particularly the younger the institution by the employers, or parents, of the voured brethren the benefits of that education, which part of them, an unrestrained access to the mental young men; from which it may be inferred, that they must feel to be their own chief claim to public treasures of their country. The great proportion of feelings hostile to the objects of the institution t respect and esteem. these persons must, by necessity, be doomed to a entertained in that quarter, and that the apprentice life of unceasing and unwearied industry. 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In order to render the establishment more ge nerally useful, another day has been added for the distribution of books,-the Library being now open on every week-day, except Thursday.

The Mechanics' School of Arts having bett moved to the building destined for its reception. rooms which it occupied have been let, as w some other rooms not at present required for the of the Library, which has reduced the amount of of the Library to a very moderate sum.

men have beheld a man of transcendent talents employing a considerable portion of his time, and his unparalleled exertions, in extending to a people the rich heritage of education. The benevolent views of this highly-gifted person, which first commenced with an inquiry into the abuses attending the numerous charity trusts which abound in this country, soon afterwards took a more exalted range, and manifested The number of readers at the present time, in The salary of the Librarian, whose endeavours to themselves in new and extended systems of popular the Library, may be stated as very little short of promote the success of the institution have been instruction; and it is with pride that the individuals nine hundred; and applications for new admissions remitting since its commencement, has been increased who have attached themselves to the Liverpool Me- are made every day. The amount collected from and he has been occasionally aided by an Assista chanics and Apprentices' Library, animated by such the readers, during the past year, has averaged about appointed by the committee, on a small remunerat an example, have endeavoured, at however humble a £4 10s. a month. A considerable number of books, and, not unfrequently, by individuals who have gid distance, to second his noble efforts. some presented by the committee of the Lyceum their gratuitous attendance. It may, therefore, be unnecessary to dwell on the Library, and others from various quarters, have been advantages of extending towards the labouring classes economically bound. Several copies of Constable's that knowledge and information, which has, until Miscellany, and of the Library of Useful Knowledge, these few years past, been confined to the higher and have been taken in for the Library; and a number middle orders. But the great importance of this sub- of valuable works have been obtained at sales, on ject claims a moment's consideration. It cannot be advantageous terms. It is to be remarked, however, denied, and it is with sincere regret that we confess that the donations of books have been, for the last In looking forward to the prospects of another it, that the labouring classes are too seldom brought year, unusually small; and this is the more to be re- the committee indulge a hope that, amidst the genre into personal communication with their more en- gretted when the desire for instruction appears daily diffusion of knowledge and its natural effects on lightened fellow men, except from interested or cor- to increase, and when it is evident that, with a mind, and amidst the increasing population a rupt motives. To obviate an evil like this, by an act larger collection of books in the Library, the sphere respectability of ther own community, the Mechar of real kindness on the part of the superiors, must of its utility would be greatly extended. It is to be and Apprentices' Library of Liverpool will be regarded surely afford satisfaction to every ingenuous mind; hoped, therefore, that those who have not yet con- with a favourable eye; nor can they hesitate in calling nor can this object be better accomplished than by tributed to its support, will so far favour this in- on an enlightened public to support them in Fi inculcating in the labouring classes habits of attention stitution as to inspect their libraries, where they as benignant, in their opinion, as any that are co and sobriety, and a useful occupation of their leisure may, possibly, find many supernumerary volumes, nected with the well-being of society. hours, and by extending to them that instruction and which would be highly acceptable to our youthful information, which ever carry with them feelings readers. of propriety and self respect. Nor is there any reason The admission notes, guaranteeing the return of to apprehend that this may not be obtained without the books, it is gratifying to remark, have, this year, interfering with the higher claims of duty, and that been almost exclusively signed by the employers, portion of time which is, in fact, the property of their or masters, of the young men-many of whom, as Tuesday employers; a proof of which is afforded by the active well as the parents, have attended at the Library Wednesday 5 0 56 1 1318 0 Thursday 61 30 1 4917 part which many benevolent masters have taken in the themselves, to select the most suitable works-thus Friday y 7 2 8 2 30 16 7 Perpetua. mental improvement of their apprentices. affording a strong proof of their sense of the utility of Saturday.. 8 2 52 3 16 15 An objection was formerly urged as to the un- the institution. It is still a higher gratification to Sunday.... 9 3 434 14 14 3d Sunday in Lent. Much certainty of beneficial instruction from the desul-observe the respectful conduct of the readers them- Tuesday..11 6 12 6 57:13 3

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