Miscellaneous.

NOTES ON BOOKS, SALES, CATALOGUES, ETC.

Mr. Rees of Llandovery announces for publication by subscription (under the auspices of the Welsh MSS. Society), a new edition of The Myvyrian Archæology of Wales, with English translations and notes, nearly the whole of the historical portions of which, consisting of revised copies of Achan y Saint, historical triads, chronicles, &c. are ready for the press, having been prepared for the late Record Commission, by Aneurin Owen, Esq., and since placed by the Right Hon. the Master of the Rolls at the disposal of the Welsh MSS. Society for publication. As the first volume consists of ancient poetry from the sixth to the fourteenth centuries, much of which, from its present imperfect state, requires to be collated with ancient MS. copies of the poems, not accessible to the former editors; in order to afford more time for that most essential object, it is proposed to commence with the publication of the historical matter: while the laws of Howel Dda, having been recently published by the Record Commission, will not be included; by which means it is expected the original Welsh text and English translations of the rest of the work can be comprised in four or five volumes, as the greatest care will be paid to the quantity of matter and its accuracy, as well as typographical excellence, so as to ensure the largest amount of information at the least expense. We need hardly say that this patriotic undertaking has our heartiest wishes for its success.

The Rev. J. Forshall, one of the editors of the recently published Wickliffe Bible, has just edited, under the title of Remonstrance against Romish Corruptions in the Church, addressed to the People and Parliament of England in 1395, 18 Ric. II., a most valuable paper drawn up by Purvey, one of Wickliffe's friends and disciples, for the king, lords, and commons, then about to assemble in parliament. As presenting a striking picture of the condition of the English Church at the time, when combined efforts were first made with any zealousness of purpose for its amendment and reform; and affording a tolerably complete sketch of the views and notions of the Wickliffite party on those points of ecclesiastical polity and doctrine, in which they were most strongly opposed to the then prevailing opinions; this publication is an extremely valuable contribution to the history of a period in our annals, which has scarcely yet received it due share of attention: while the great question which is agitating the public mind renders the appearance of Purvey's tract at this moment peculiarly well-timed. Mr. Forshall has executed his task in a very able manner; the introduction is brief and to the purpose, and the short glossary which he has appended is just what it should be.

The Camden Society has lately added a very important work to its list of intended publications. It is the St. Paul's Domesday of the Manors belonging to the Cathedral in the year 1222, and is to be edited with an introduction and illustrative notes, by Archdeacon Hale.

Messrs. Puttick and Simpson (191. Piccadilly) will sell, on Monday next and four following days, a selection of valuable Books, including old poetry, plays, chap-books, and drolleries, and some important MSS. connected with English County and Family History.

Messrs. Sotheby and Wilkinson (3. Wellington Street, Strand) will sell on Monday the valuable collection of English coins and medals of Abraham Rhodes, Esq.; on Wednesday and Thursday, a valuable collection of engravings, drawings, and paintings, including a very fine drawing of Torento by Turner; and on Friday and two following days, the valuable assemblage of Greek, &c. coins and medals, including the residue of the Syrian Regal Tetradrachms, recently found at Tarsus in Cilicia, the property of F. R. P. Boocke, Esq.

Books Received.—Angels the Ministers of God's Providence. A Sermon preached before the University of Dublin on Quinquagesima Sunday, 1851, by the Rev. Richard Gibbings, M.A.—The Legend of Saint Peter's Chair, by Anthony Rich, Jun., B.A. A clever and caustic reply to Dr. Wiseman's attack on Lady Morgan, by a very competent authority—the learned editor of the Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary and Greek Lexicon. Dr. Wiseman pronounced Lady Morgan's statement to be "foolish and wicked." Mr. Rich has shown that these strong epithets may more justly be applied to Dr. Wiseman's own "Remarks."—Supplement to Second Edition of Dr. Herbert Mayo's Letters on the Truths contained in Popular Superstitions may be best characterised in the writer's own words, as "a notice of some peculiar motions, hitherto unobserved, to the manifestation of which, an influence unconsciously proceeding from the living human frame is necessary," and a very startling notice it is.

Catalogues Received.—Williams and Norgate's (14. Henrietta Street) Catalogue No. 2. of Foreign Second-hand Books, and Books at reduced Prices; W. Nield's (46. Burlington Arcade) Catalogue No. 5. of Very Cheap Books; W. Waller and Son's (188. Fleet Street) Catalogue, Part 1. for 1851, of Choice Books at remarkably low prices.

BOOKS AND ODD VOLUMES WANTED TO PURCHASE.

*** Letters stating particulars and lowest price, carriage free, to be sent to Mr. Bell, Publisher of "NOTES AND QUERIES," 186. Fleet Street.

Notices to Correspondents.

We this week have the pleasure of presenting our readers with an extra Eight Pages, rendered necessary by our increasing correspondence. If each one of our readers could procure us one additional subscriber, it would enable us to make this enlargement permanent, instead of occasional.

E. N. W. A ring which had belonged to Mary Queen of Scots, very similar to that which E. N. W. possesses, was exhibited some years since. A friend, on whose judgment we place great reliance, is of the opinion that the cutting on E. N. W.'s ring is modern. Could not E. N. W. exhibit it at the Society of Antiquaries? Mr. Akerman, the resident Secretary would take charge of it for that purpose.

Lammer Beads. Justice to Mr. Blowen requires that we should explain that his article in No. 68. was accidentally inserted after he had expressed his wish to withdraw it, in consequence of Mr. Way's most satisfactory paper in No. 67.

E. M. "God tempers the wind," &c. Much curious illustration of this proverb, of which the French version occurs in Gruter's Florilegium, printed in 1611, will be found in "Notes And Queries," Vol. I., pp. 211. 236. 325. 357. 418.

E. M. "Vox Populi Vox Dei" were the words chosen by Archbishop Mepham for his Sermon, when Edw. III. was called to the throne. See "Notes and Queries," Vol. I., pp. 370. 419. 492. for further illustrations.

S. Wmsn. The proposed short and true account of Zacharie Boyd would be acceptable.

H. N. E. Lord Rochester wrote a poem of seventeen stanzas upon Nothing. The Latin poem on the same subject, to which H. N. E. refers, is probably that by Passerat, inserted by Dr. Johnson in his Life of Rochester.

K. R. H. M. Received.

O. S. St. Thomas à Watering's was close to the second milestone on the Old Kent Road. See Cunningham's Handbook of London, s.v.

Borrow's Translations. Norvicensis and E. D. are thanked for their Replies, which had been anticipated. The latter also for his courteous offer.

J. M. (Tavy), who is certainly our fourth correspondent under that signature (will he adopt another, or shall we add (4.) to his initials?), is thanked. His communications shall appeal in an early Number.

Replies Received.—St. Graal—Moths called Souls—Rack—Lines on Woman's Will—Odour from the Rainbow—Almond Tree—In Memoriam—Gig's Hill—Comets—Language given to Man—The whole Hog—Monosyllables—Mistletoe—Head of the Saviour—Snail-eating—Coverdale or Tindal's Bible—Dutch Church—Post-office—Drachmarus—Quebecca's Epitaph—Meaning of "strained"—By-the-bye—Gloves—Tradesmen's Signs—Old Hewson—Slums—Morganatic Marriages—Quinces—Sir John Vaughan—Commoner marrying a Peeress—Pilgrim's Road—Herbert's Memoirs.

Vols. I. and II., each with very copious Index, may still be had, price 9s. 6d. each.

Notes and Queries may be procured, by order, of all Booksellers and Newsvendors. It is published at noon on Friday, so that our country Subscribers ought not to experience any difficulty in procuring it regularly. Many of the country Booksellers, &c., are, probably, not yet aware of this arrangement, which will enable them to receive Notes and Queries in their Saturday parcels.

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CHEAP FOREIGN BOOKS.

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PUTTICK AND SIMPSON, Auctioneers of Literary Property, will SELL by AUCTION, at their Great Room, 191. Piccadilly, on MONDAY, March 31, and Four following Days, A COLLECTION of VALUABLE BOOKS, from the LIBRARY of a GENTLEMAN, Books of Prints, Picture Galleries, Voyages and Travels, &c., chiefly in fine condition, many in choice old calf gilt and russia bindings; also numerous curious Books, Poetry, Plays, Chap-Books, and several valuable MSS., particularly a collection relative to the Family and Possessions of Sir Ed. Coke, valuable MSS. relating to Yorkshire, very large collection of MSS. connected with various English Counties, &c.

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THE LONDON HOMŒOPATHIC HOSPITAL, 32. Golden-square: founded by the British Homœopathic Association, and supported by voluntary contributions.

Patroness—H. R. H. the Duchess of CAMBRIDGE.

Vice-Patron—His Grace the Duke of BEAUFORT, K.G.

Treasurer—John Dean Paul, Esq. (Messrs. Strahan and Co., Strand).

The ANNUAL FESTIVAL in aid of the funds of the Charity, and in commemoration of the opening of the first Homœopathic Hospital established in London, will be held at the Albion Tavern, Aldersgate-street, on Thursday, the 10th of April next, the anniversary of the birth of Samuel Hahnemann:

The Most Noble the Marquis of WORCESTER, M.P., V.P., in the chair.

The responsibility of Stewards is limited to the dinner ticket, 21s., and gentlemen who will kindly undertake the office are respectfully requested to forward their names to any of the Stewards; or to the Hon. Secretary at the Hospital.

32. Golden-square. RALPH BUCHAN, Hon. Sec.

Now ready, fcap. 8vo., price 7s. 6d.

A THIRD SERIES OF

PLAIN SERMONS, addressed to a Country Congregation. By the late Rev. Edward Blencowe, Curate of Teversal, Notts, and formerly Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford.

ALSO,

A NEW EDITION OF THE FIRST SERIES, and A SECOND EDITION OF THE SECOND SERIES, price 7s. 6d. each.

"Their style is simple; the sentences are not artfully constructed; and there is an utter absence of all attempt at rhetoric. The language is plain Saxon language, from which 'the men on the wall' can easily gather what it most concerns them to know."—Theologian.

Also, 2 vols. 12mo., sold separately, 8s. each,

SERMONS. By the Rev. Alfred Gatty, M.A., Vicar of Ecclesfield.

"Sermons of a high and solid character—earnest and affectionate."—Theologian.

"Plain and practical, but close and scholarly discourses."—Spectator.

London: George Bell, 186. Fleet Street.

COMMITTEE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE TOMB OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER.

The Tomb of Geoffrey Chaucer in Westminster Abbey is fast mouldering into irretrievable decay. A sum of One Hundred Pounds will effect a perfect repair. The Committee have not thought it right to fix any limit to the contribution; they themselves have opened the list with a subscription from each of them of Five Shillings; but they will be ready to receive any amount, more or less, which those who value poetry and honour Chaucer may be kind enough to remit to them.

Subscriptions have been received from the Earls of Carlisle, Ellesmere, and Shaftesbury, Viscounts Strangford and Mahon, Pres. Soc. Antiq., The Lords Braybrooke and Londesborough, and many other noblemen and gentlemen.

Subscriptions are received by all the members of the Committee, and at the Union Bank, Pall Mall East. Post-office orders may be made payable at the Charing Cross Office, to William Richard Drake, Esq., the Treasurer, 46. Parliament Street, or William J. Thomas, Esq., Hon. Sec., 25. Holy-Well Street, Millbank.

Now ready, the Second Edition, price 25s., illustrated by numerous examples of Rare and Exquisite Greek and Roman Coins, executed by a New Process in exact fac-simile of the originals, and in their respective metals.

ANCIENT COINS AND MEDALS; an Historical Account of the Origin of Coined Money, the Development of the Art of Coining in Greece and her Colonies, its Progress during the extension of the Roman Empire, and its decline as an Art with the Decay of that Power. By H. N. Humphreys.

"It is needless to remark how desirable an addition such a work as this must be to the library of the historian, the classical scholar, and the clergyman, no less than to the artist."—Daily News.

Grant and Griffith, Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard.

ARCHÆOLOGICAL INSTITUTE.—The Volumes of the Transactions at the NORWICH and LINCOLN MEETINGS are on delivery, at the office of the Society, 26. Suffolk Street. Directions regarding their transmission to Members in the country should be addressed to George Vulliamy, Esq., Secretary.

The SALISBURY VOLUME, published by Mr. Bell, 186. Fleet Street, is nearly ready. Subscribers' names received by the Publisher. Price 15s.

The OXFORD VOLUME is ready for Press. All Members desirous that the Series of Annual Volumes should be continued are requested to send their names to the Publisher, Mr. Parker, 377. Strand, or to the Secretary of the Institute.

The JOURNAL, No. 29., commencing Vol. VIII., will be issued in a few days to all Members not in arrear of their subscriptions, which may be remitted to Edward Hawkins, Esq., Treasurer, by Order on the Charing Cross Post Office, or to Messrs. Coutts, Bankers of the Institute.

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NEW THEOLOGICAL JOURNAL.

On the 25th instant was published, No. I., price 4s., of

THE THEOLOGICAL CRITIC; a Quarterly Journal. Edited by the Rev. Thomas Kerchever Arnold, M.A., Rector of Lyndon, and late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

This Journal will embrace Theology in its widest acceptation, and several articles of each Number will be devoted to Biblical Criticism.

Contents:—1. Newman's Ninth Lecture. 2. Galatians iii. 13. 3. Cardinal Bessarion. 4. Lepsius on Biblical Chronology. 5. The Ministry of the Body. 6. Romans xiv. 7. Is the Beast from the Sea the Papacy? 8. Modern infidelity: Miss Martineau and Mr. Atkinson. 9. St. Columban and the Early Irish Missionaries. 10. Dr. Bloomfield and Mr. Alford. 11. "Things Old and New."

Rivingtons, St. Paul's Church Yard, and Waterloo Place.

Just published, 1 vol. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

AN ARGUMENT FOR THE ROYAL SUPREMACY. By the Rev. Sanderson Robins, M.A.

Also, recently, by the same,

SOME REASONS AGAINST THE REVIVAL OF CONVOCATION. 8vo. 1s.

William Pickering, 177. Piccadilly.

This day is published, price 1s.

THE LEGEND OF ST. PETER'S CHAIR, by Anthony Rich, B.A.

"Legend, which means that which ought to be read, is, from the early misapplication of the term by impostors, now used by us as if it meant—that which ought to be laughed at."—Tooke's Diversion of Purley.

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LADY MORGAN'S LETTER TO CARDINAL WISEMAN.

IN ANTICIPATION OF EASTER.

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