side project wings terminating in stone piers forming two seats. At the backs of these seats are bronze panels-the one depicting the great hydraulic crane and shear-legs lifting a 12-inch gun on board a man-of-war at Elswick; the other, a view of the hydraulic swing-bridge with a ship about to pass through. The high-level bridge is seen in the background. The statue is 9 ft. 6 in. high, and the pedestal 12 ft. On the front is inscribedArmstrong 1810-1900. On a wall in Pleasant Row, belonging to the N.E. Railway, is a marble tablet recording that here stood the house in which Lord Armstrong was born in 1810. On the wall of the Banqueting Hall, Jesmond Dene, a tablet was placed on 17 August, 1904, inscribed as follows : The Armstrong Park and this Banqueting Hall, presented to the people of Newcastle-onTyne for their use for ever by Sir William George Armstrong, C.B. (afterwards Lord Armstrong), were opened by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Henry W. Newton, Mayor and Chairman of 20th August, 1884. the Parks Committee. Thomas Nelson, Sheriff. Hill Motum, Town Clerk. 66 Newcastle coat of arms./ The tablet, designed by R. Appleby Miller, is of bronze, in low relief. The central panel contains the inscription in raised letters, and above it is a medallion of Lord Armstrong. On each side are pilasters containing recessed panels with figures: that on the right Genius," seated, with tablet on knee and compass in hand, and in the background a man-of-war, an Armstrong gun, &c.; that on the left Philanthropy,' supporting with her right hand a model of the Banqueting Hall, and resting her left upon a survey plan of Jesmond Dene and the Armstrong Park. There is also an Armstrong memorial at Rothbury, unveiled in August, 1902. Bolton. In 1862 a bronze statue. the work of the late W. Calder Marshall, R.A., was erected in memory of Samuel Crompton, inventor of the spinning machine. Crompton was a native of Bolton, and lived there all his days. The statue is 7 ft., and the pedestal 11 ft. high. On the front of the latter is the word Crompton," and on the back 66 Erected by public subscription Truro. At the top of Lemon Street, in the parish of Kenwyn, is a fluted Doric column The erected in 1836 by public subscription in memory of Richard Lander, the discoverer of the course of the Niger. It is surmounted by a gigantic statue of Lander, the work of the Cornish sculptor N. N. Burnard. The only inscription is the word "Lander." column is granite, and has been twice built, for in May, 1836, just as it was nearing completion, it fell to the ground with a pcrtentous crash that shock all Lemon Street." This catastrophe drew from Sir Richard Polwhele, the aged Cornish historian, who resided in the locality, the following effusion :— the roar Hark,-hark! from yon column it came! 'Tis That is heard on the Niger-the Landers' own shore, And the growl and the blood-thrilling yell! Re-echoes the sound from the deserts of Afric! Richard Lander has been rather unfortunate with respect to his memorials. A monument placed by his widow and daughter to his memory in the Chapel Royal, Savoy, was destroyed in the fire of 7 July, 1864. It has been replaced by a stained-glass window bearing the following inscription : In memory of Richard Lemon Lander, the discoverer of the course of the Niger, and the first Gold Medallist of the Royal Geographical Society. He was born at Truro in 1804, and died in the Island of Fernando Po in 1834, from wounds inflicted by the natives. This window is inserted, by her Majesty's permission, by some of his relations and friends, and by some of the Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society." Monmouth.-On 19 Oct., 1911, Lord Raglan unveiled a statue of the Hon. C. S. Rolls, the famous airman. It stands in a conspicuous position in Agincourt Square, and is the work of Mr. Goscombe John, R.A. Rolls is represented, in the costume in which he crossed the Channel, examining the model of an aeroplane, which he holds in his hands. On the pedestal are three bronze panels representing motoring, ballooning, and aviation, and the following inscription: "Erected by public subscription to the memory of the Honourable Charles Stewart Rolls, third son of Lord and Lady Llangattock, as a tribute of admiration for his great achievements in motoring, ballooning, and aviation. He was a pioneer in both scientific and practical motoring and aviation, and the first to fly across the Channel from England to France and back without landing. He lost his life by the wrecking of his aeroplane at Bournemouth, July 12th, 1910. His death caused worldwide regret and deep national sorrow." RECORDS BY SPADE AND TERRIER. By the Rev. J. D. C. WICKHAM (Lord of the Manor of Holcombe, Som.) 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NOTES:-Cobbett Bibliography, 1-Casanoviana-Statues and Memorials in the British Isles, 4-Fifteenth-Century Land Measures at Salisbury-" Knickerbocker"-A Postscript to Note on Old London Nomenclature, 6—“ Wala' in Widsith'- Gift of Gloves at Funerals - Cardinal Alphonse de Richelieu, 7—The House of Brunswick, 8. QUERIES:-King Sifferth, 8-The Death of Shelley "Moolvee"-Estates of Nonjurors-Evangel Inkpot, 9Moses Charas, Pharmacopoeus Regius - "Stephani Roderici Castrensis Lusitani "-Lyndon Evelyn-Inscription in St. Mary's, Llanfair Waterdine - Orlow James's Boat-'She Stoops to Conquer': Explanations Wanted, 10-Moss - Troopers - Authors of Quotations Wanted Biographical Information Wanted-Dingwall Family, 11. St. REPLIES:-Ships lost in the Great Storm, 11-"Splendid NOTES ON BOOKS: "The People's Books" Notes. COBBETT BIBLIOGRAPHY. - 'The THIS bibliography of first editions of William Cobbett will be appended to the Compiler's .. Life and Letters of William Cobbett in England and America,' a work based upon the unpublished family papers, which will be issued in the autumn in London by Mr. John Lane, and in New York by the John Lane Company. "in The first edition of every work that 'Cobbett wrote, edited, part-edited, or troduced," with which the Compiler is acquainted, is referred to, and all the available particulars given. When the Compiler has not been able to find a first edition, he has used a later edition, but in these cases he has stated that he has done so. There may be, however, a few pamphlets published by Cobbett during his first visit to America which have escaped notice, such pamphlets being very difficult to trace. A Bone to Gnaw for the Democrats; or, Observations on a Pamphlet, entitled, "The Political Progress of Britain." The Third Edition, revised. Quand tu manges, donnes à manger Aux chiens, dusent-ils te mordre." La Pompadour. Philadelphia: Printed by Thomas Bradford, No. 8, South Front Street. 1795. 8vo, pp. v-66. The author's name is given as "Peter Porcupine on the title-page of the fourth edition, 1796. Part II. A Bone to Gnaw for the Democrats, containing, 1st, Observations on a Patriotic Pamphlet entitled, "Proceedings of the United Irishmen.' 2dly, Democratic Principles exemplified by example. 3dly, Democratic Memoires; or an Account of some Recent Feats performed by the Frenchified Citizens of the United States of America. Second Edition, With a New Preface, to which is subjoined a Song, to be sung by the Democrats at their future nocturnal meetings. By Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia : Printed and sold by Thomas Bradford, No. 8, South Front Street. 1795. A Kick for a Bite. By Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia. 1795. The compiler has not seen a copy of this pamphlet. Le Tuteur Anglais, ou Grammaire Regulière de la Langue Anglaise en deux parties. Première Partie, contenant une analyse des parties de l'oraison. Seconde Partie, contenant la syntaxe complette de la langue Anglaise, avec des thèmes, analogues aux différens sujets qu'on y a traités. Par William Cobbett. | A Philadelphie : Première Chez Thomas Bradford, Libraire. Rue Sud, No. 8. 1795. 8vo, pp. vi-340. 1796. The Bloody Buoy, thrown out as a Warning to the Political Pilots of America, or, A Faithful Relation of a Multitude of Horrid Barbarity, Such as the Eye never witnessed, the Tongue never expressed, or the Imagination conceived, Until the Commencement of the French Revolution. To which is added, an Instructive Essay, tracing these dreadful effects to their real causes. Illustrated with four striking Copper-plates. "You will plunge your Country into an Abyss of eternal Detestation and Infamy, and the Annals of your boasted Revolution will serve as a Bloody Buoy, warning to the Nations of the Earth to keep Aloof from the mighty Ruin." Abbé Maury's Speech to the National Assembly. Philadelphia: Printed for Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Higle Street. MDCCXCVI. A New-Year's Gift to the Democrats; or, Obser- Thomas Bradford, Printer, Book-Seller and 8vo, pp. 71. The Scare-Crow. Philadelphia. 1796. The compiler has not seen a copy of this pamphlet. The compiler has not seen a copy of this book, but it is mentioned as just published" at the end of The Political Censor for September, 1796. The Political Censor, or Monthly Review of the Most Interesting Political Occurrences, relative to the United States of America. By Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia: printed for Benjamin Davies, No. 68, High Street. Containing, A Prospect from the Congress-Gallery, during the Session, begun December 7, 1795. The President's Speech, the addresses of both Houses, some of the debates in the Senate, and all the principal debates in the House of Representatives; each debate being brought under one head, and so digested and simplified as to give the reader the completest view of the proceedings with the least possible fatigue. With Occasional Remarks, by Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia: Published by Thomas Bradford, Printer, Book-Seller and Stationer, No. 8, 1796. South Front-Street. 8vo, pp. 10. on con Bradford's Fourth Edition. Observations the Emigration of Dr. Joseph Priestley, and on the several Addresses delivered to Him, on his Arrival at New-York, with Additions; taining many curious and interesting facts on the subject, not known here, when the first edition was published: together with a comprehensive story, of a Farmer's Bull. By Peter Porcupine. "Du mensonge toujours le vrai demeure maître: "Pour paraître honnête homme, en un mot, il faut l'être ; "Et jamais, quoi qu'il fasse, un mortel ici bas, "Ne peut aux yeux du monde être ce qu'il n'est pas. Philadelphia: Published by Thomas Bradford, Printer, Book-Seller and Stationer, No. 8, South Front-Street. 1796. 8vo, pp. 88. MDCCXCVI. 8vo, pp. 70. This, the first number, was evidently designed as a continuation of A Prospect from the Congress Gallery.' The Life and Adventures of Peter Porcupine, with a full and fair account of all his Authoring Transactions; Being a sure and infallible Guide for all enterprising young Men who wish to make a fortune by writing Pamphlets. By Peter Porcupine himself. "Now you lying Varlets, you shall see how a plain tale will you down." Shakespeare. Philadelphia: Printed for, and sold by, William Cobbett, at No. 25, North Second-Street, opposite Christ Church. M.DCC.XCVI. 8vo, pp. viii-58. put The Political Censor, or Review of the most interesting Political Occurrences, relative to the United States of America. By Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia: Printed for, and sold by, William Cobbett, North Second-Street, opposite Christ Church. M.DCC.XCVI. 8vo. The September number contains 79 pages. Porcupine's Political Censor for November, 1796. 8vo, pp. 78. The Gros Mousqueton Diplomatique; or Diplomatic Blunderbuss. Containing Citizen Adet's Notes to the Secretary of State. As also his Cockade Proclamation. With a Preface. By Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia: Printed for, and sold by, William Cobbett, opposite Christ Church. Nov. 1796. A 8vo, pp. 72. Topographical and Political Description of the Spanish Part of Saint-Domingo....By M. L. E. Moreau de Saint-Mery, Member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, &c., Translated from the French by William Cobbett. Vol. I. [Vol. II.). Philadelphia: Printed and sold by the Author, Printer and Bookseller, No. 84, South Front-Street. 1796. Svo, vol. i. pp. 8-8-liv - 314; vol. ii. pp. 319. A Letter from the Right Honourable Edmund Burke to a Noble Lord, on the Attacks made upon him and his Pension in the House of Lords, by the Duke of Bedford, and the Earl of Lauderdale, early in the present Sessions of Parliament. The first American Edition, with a Preface, by Peter Porcupine. Philadelphia: Printed for B. Davies, H. & P. Rice, and J. Obmrod.[?] [1796 ?] 8vo, pp. iv-58. 1797. A Letter to the Infamous Tom Paine, in Answer to his Letter to General Washington. By Peter Porcupine, Author of The Bone to Gnaw for Democrats, &c. Philadelphia printed : London reprinted, for David Ogilvy and Son, No. 315, Holborn. 1797. Price One Shilling. Svo, pp. 23. Observations on the Debates of the American Congress, on the Addresses presented to General Washington, on his Resignation: With Remarks on the Timidity of the Language held towards France; The Seizures of American Vessels by Great Britain and France; and on the Relative Situations of those Countries with America. By Peter Porcupine, Author of the Bone to Gnaw for Democrats,-Letter to Tom Paine, &c., &c. To which is prefixed, General Washington's Address to Congress; and the Answers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Philadelphia printed: London reprinted, for David Ogilvy and Son, No. 315, Holborn. 1797. Price One Shilling. 8vo, pp. 38. The Life of Thomas Paine, Interspersed with Remarks and Reflections, by Peter Porcupine, Author of the Bloody Buoy, etc., etc. "A Life that's one continued scene "Of all that's infamous and mean.' Churchill. Philadelphia, Printed: London, Reprinted for J. Wright, opposite Old Bond Street, Piccadilly. 1797. 12mo, pp. 60. The Republican Judge. Philadelphia. 1797. The compiler has not been able to see a copy of this pamphlet. The Bloody Buoy, thrown out as a Warning to the Political Pilots of all Nations, or, A Faithful Relation of a multitude of acts of horrid bar barity, such as the Eye never witnessed, the Tongue never expressed, or the Imagination conceived, Until the Commencement of the French Revolution. To which is added an Instructive Essay, tracing these dreadful effects to their real causes. By Peter Porcupine. Third edition with additional facts, and a Preface addressed to the people of Great Britain. "You will plunge your Country into an Abyss of eternal Detestation and Infamy, and the Annals of your boasted Revolution will serve as a Bloody Buoy, warning the Nations of the Earth to keep Aloof from the mighty ruin." Abbé Maury's Speech to the National Assembly. Philadelphia printed: London reprinted, and sold by J. Wright, No. 169, opposite Old Bond-Street, Piccadilly. 1797. Pp. xvi-259. Porcupine's Political Censor for January, 1797 8vo, pp. 57. Porcupine's Gazette. This newspaper was founded by William Cobbett in Philadelphia, and the first number published on 4 March, 1797. 1798. Democratic Principles Illustrated by Example. By Peter Porcupine. Part the First. London: Printed for J. Wright, opposite Old Bond Street, Piccadilly; and sold by Mundell and Son, Edinburgh; and I. Mundell, Glasgow. 1798. 12mo, pp. 23. Democratic Principles Illustrated. Part the Second. Containing an Instructive Essay, tracing all the Horrors of the French Revolution to their Real Causes: the Licentious Politics, and Infidel Philosophy of the Present Age. By Peter Porcupine. London: Printed for J. Wright, opposite Old Bond Street, Piccadilly.. 1798. In an announcement appended to 'The Life and Adventures of Peter Porcupine' (Philadelphia, 1796) it is stated that the Appendix (vol. ii. pp. 731-814) to The History of Jacobinism was prepared by Peter Porcupine." 66 Porcupine's Gazette....Philadelphia. 1799. Remarks on the Explanation, lately published by Dr. Priestley, respecting the Intercepted Letters of his Friend and Disciple, John H. Stone. To which is added, A Certificate of Civism for Joseph Priestley, Jun. By Peter Porcupine. London: printed for J. Wright, opposite Old Bond Street, Piccadilly. 1799. The Trial of Republicanism. Philadelphia. 1799. 8vo, pp. 52. The compiler has not seen a copy of this pamphlet. By William Cobbett, of the City of Philadelphia. Proposals for publishing by Subscription, a new. entire, and neat edition of Porcupine's Works. 8vo, pp. 8. Porcupine's Gazette....Philadelphia. The last number appeared in December, 1799, (To be continued.) |