POETRY. AN ACROSTIC: Addressed to the French Emperor. And kings shrink back with terror and dismay; And, as a look on former scenes you take, Pale fear and conscience shall thy bosom shake. A host of terrors shall thy dreams annoy, Returning fears thy peace of mind destroy; Till rid of life, to hell you fall a prey, E xulting fiends shall Lear your soul away! Chancery Lane, June 15, 1808. BRIDAL SONG. V. From the late Mr. Strutt's novel of Queen-Hoo Hall. To the tune of " I have been a Fidler," &c. And did you not hear of a mirth [that] befel The morrow [morn] after a wedding day, And carrying a bride at home to dwell; And away to Tewin, away, away. The quintain was set, and the garlands were made,-- There was ne'er a lad in all the parish That would go to the plough that day, [that day,] The butler was quick, and the ale he did tap, That he was persuaded the ground looked blue; And I dare boldly be sworn on a book, That such smiths as him there is but a few. A posset was made, and the women did sip, And simpering said they could eat no more; Full many a maiden was laid on the lip, [And] I'll say no more, but give o'er (give o'er.] AN ADDRESS TO THE PATRIOTS OF SPAIN. Written by W. T. Filgzerald, Esq. DEGRADED EUROPE, in these awful times, Stood pale spectatress of the TYRANT'S crimes! By fraud deluded, or by fear oppress'd, No gen'rous feelings warm'd her torpid breast; Heroes in arms! pursue your glorious plan, But those, like ENGLAND'S, BUILT ON PUBLIC "THE MIGHTY ISLAND" is your foe no more, But sends you succour from fair freedom's shore! And while she makes your gen'rous cause her own, The BLOOD-NURS'D DEMON trembles on his throne: With slaughter gorg'd, and harrow'd by despair, The muse prophetic long has seen his doom, Fight but your battle-and she bids you know, July 3d, 1808. SOMERVILLE THE POET. To the Editor of the Literary Panorama. Sir, I take the liberty of sending you a transcript of a monumental inscription in Stratford upon Avon Collegiate church, written by Somerville the poet, (who resided at Edstone, five miles from hence;) commemorating Mr.Nathaniel Masoh, formerly aneminent attorney here, and, I should suppose, intimately acquainted with the poet, at Jeast in a professional capacity, Somerville being several years an active county magistrate. I have little doubt of its authenticity; a current tradition to that effect being preserved in the Mason family, who are of considerable and independent fortune, and great respectability, still resi dent at Seratford. It is but justice to the admired poet to retrieve from oblivion this trifle, which I have not seen printed in any edition of his works; and you will oblige the public by inserting it, as well as confer an obligation on. Sir, your most humble servant, ROBERT BELL WHELER. Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, 30th March, 1808. P. S: I was unacquainted with this circumstance when printing my History of Stratford, or I would have noticed it. H. S. E. NATHANIEL MASON, Generosus, Dei cultor, hominum amator; fidei datæ observantissimus ; in negotiis agendis, solers, accuratus ; sine fuco probus : bis matrimonium contraxit, nunquam violavit; uxoribus placens amicus, liberis monitor fidelis: servis exactor, minimè severus; valens hilariter vixit, quo animo tulit; The following beautiful tribute to the genial virtues of our old English beverage, was written in the days of Charles II.—Farley's Bristol Journal. When the chill north-cast blows, And winter telis a heavy tale, When yes and daws, and doobes and crowes, Ale, that the absent battle fights, And forms the march o' the Swedish drum, Ale that the plowman's heart uplcepes, And equalls it to tyrant's thrones ; Ale, that securely clymes the topps When the Septentriari seas are froze To keep unpinch'd the Russian's nose, Grandchilde to Ceres, barley's daughter, And filling each man's heart with laughter, Hah! give me Alc. Traduction d'une Ode Saphique Portugaise, par Inspire à mon esprit cette flamme divine, Cet amour d'un Monarque auquel l'honneur incline. Garde ta Lyre, Orphée, et tes sons enchanteurs ; Appelant des mortels les respects et l'hommage, Leurs armes ont été l'effroi de l'ennemi, * Homère. OBSERVANDA INTERNA. His Majesty's Speech-City Address.- Monday, July 4, the Lord Chancellor delivered, in the House of Peers, the following Speech, in virtue of a Commission previously read ; tain the honour and independence of his Crown. No effort has been wanting, on the part of his Majesty, to support him in the arduous contest in which he is engaged. The recent transactions in Spain and Italy, have exhibited new and striking proofs of the unbounded and unprincipled ambition which actuates the Common Enemy of every established Government, and independent Näs tion, in the World. "My Lords and Gentlemen, "His Majesty views, with the liveliest "We have it in command from his Ma-interest, the loyal and determined spirit manijesty, to express to you the great satisfactionfested by the Spanish Nation, in resisting the which he derives from being enabled, by violence and perfidy with which their dearest putting an end to the present Session of Par-rights have been assailed. liament, to terminate the laborious attendance which the public business has required of you. "The measure which you have adopted for the improvement of the Military Force of the Country, promises to lay the foundation of a System of Internal Defence, eminently useful, and peculiarly adapted to the exigencies of these times. "The sanction which you have given to those measures of defensive retaliation, to which the violent attacks of this enemy, upon the commerce and resources of this kingdom, compelled his Majesty to resort, has been highly satisfactory to his Majesty. His Majesty doubts not that, in the result, the Enemy will be convinced of the impolicy of persevering in a system which retorts upon himself, in so much greater proportion, those evils which he endeavours to inflict upon this Country. "Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "We are commanded by his Majesty to return you his most hearty acknowledgements for the cheerfulness and liberality with which the necessary Supplies for the current year have been provider. "His Majesty directs us to assure you, that he participates in the satisfaction with which you must have contemplated the flourishing situation of the Revenue and Credit of the Country, notwithstanding the continued pressure of the War; and be congratulates you upon having been enabled to provide for the Exigencies of the Public Service with so small an addition to the public Burthens. "His Majesty commands us to thank you for having enabled him to make good his engagements with his Allies, and to express to you the particular gratification which he has derived from the manner in which you have provided for the Establishment of his Sister, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Brunswick. "Thus, nobly struggling against the Tyranny and Usurpation of France, the Spanish Nation can no longer be considered as the Enemy of Great Britain, but is recognized by his Majesty as a natural Friend and Ally. "We are commanded to inform you, that Communications have been made to his Ma jesty from several of the Provinces of Spain, soliciting the Aid of his Majesty. The Answer of his Majesty to these communications has been received in Spain with every demonstration of those sentiments of confidence and affection which are congenial to the feeling and true interest of both Nations. And his Majesty commands us to assure you, that he will continue to make every exertion in his power for the support of the Spanish Canse, guided in the choice and in the direc tion of his exertions by the wishes of those in whose behalf they are employed. "In contributing to the success of this just and glorious cause, his Majesty has no other object than that of preserving, unimpaired, the integrity and independence of the Spanish Monarchy-But he trusts that the same efforts which are directed to that great object may, under the blessing of Divine Providence, lead, in their effects and by their example, to the restoration of the Liberties and the Peace of Europe." After which the Lord Chancellor said :- "By virtue of his Majesty's Commission, we do in his Majesty's name, and in obedience to his commands, prorogue this Parliament to Saturday the 20th day of August next, to be then here holden, and this Parliament is prorogued accordingly." Wednesday, July 20, his Majesty arrived at the Queen's Palace from Windsor, and at two o'clock held a private Levee, which was attended by a Deputation from the Corporation "My Lords and Gentlemen, of the City of London, to present the follow"His Majesty has great satisfaction in in- ing loyal Address, which had been unaniforming you, that notwithstanding the formi-mousty voted at a Court of Common Council dable Confederacy united against his Ally the holden at Guildhall, July 16, on the present King of Sweden, that Sovereign perseveres promising state of the Patriots in Spain. with unabated vigour and constancy, to main To the King's Most Excellent Majesty; we participate in all their wishes; and we humbly beg leave to express our fervent hope, that the glorious struggle in which the Spanish nation is engaged, aided by the energies, resources, and magnanimity of the British Empire, may succeed, not only in asserting the independence of the Spanish monarchy, but in ultimately effecting, under the protection of Divine Providence, the emancipation of Europe, and re-establishment of the blessings of peace.-Signed by order of the Court, HENRY WOODTHORPE. His Majesty received the Deputation very graciously, and Lord Hawkesbury then read the following appropriate reply:-"I thank you for your very loyal and dutiful Address. I accept with pleasure your congratulations on the prospect opened to the world by the brave and loyal exertions of the Spanish nation agains the tyranny and usurpation of France, and on the re-establishment of peace between Great-Britain and Spain.-In aiding the efforts of the Spanish nation, I have been actuated by no other motive than that of affording the most effectual and disinterested assistance to a people struggling for the maintenance of their ancient government and national independance. I have no doubt I shall continue to receive from you, and from all classes of my people, the same zealous and affectionate support, which I have experienced on so many, and on such important occasions." the humble, dutiful, and loyal Address of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the city of London, in common council assembled:- -Most Gracious Sovereign, We, your Majesty's loyal subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the city of London, in common council assembled, with hearts full of dutiful affection to your royal person, and inseparably attached to the honour and prosperity of your government, humbly desire to approach your throne, and represent to your Majesty the sentiments of a free and faithful people.-While we contemplate with horror and indignation the atrocious perfidy and wanton violence employed by the Ruler of France to reduce under his yoke the Spanish monarchy and the Spanish people, we cannot refrain from expressing our joy and exultation at the pure and animating spirit of patriotism displayed by that high-minded and gallant nation, in defence of their dearest right and privileges. They have appealed to the generous feelings of your Majesty for protection and support, and they have not appealed in vain.-You, Sire, have felt as the sovereign of a free people, who, by extending his powerful aid to a nation struggling for liberty and independence, holds forth to the world a happy and practical illustration of the blessings which his own subjects enjoy. The solemn declaration by which your Majesty has been pleased to recognise the Spanish nation, as a natural friend and ally against the common enemy of all established governments--the frank, disinterested, and inspiriting pledge which you have given, tht you have no other object than that of preserving unimpaired the integrity and independence of the Spanish monarchy-the wisdom, liberality, and promptitude of the measures consequently adopted by your Majesty's govern-posals alluded to, especially as the PANORAMA ment-have excited in our breasts the mo t lively and grateful sensations -We have to intreat your Majesty's acceptance of our most cordial thanks for the noble and liberal system, of policy by which your councils have been, and continue to be, actuated towards Spain; and we beg leave to assure you, that in contributing to the success of your royal interposition in a cause at once so great and glorious, and so peculiarly congenial to the spirit and feelings of your people, no exertion shall be withheld, no sacrifice shall be spared, on our part, to prevent twelve millions of fellowfreemen from being accursed with the most galling and profligate despotism recorded in the history of the world. In the measures which your Majesty may think proper to adopt for accomplishing this great end, you may, Sire, rely with the firmest confidence on the affectionate, zealous, and enthusiastic support of your loyal citizens of London.We feel ourselves identified with the Patriots of Spain; we sympathise in all their wants; In the course of the debate which concluded in the adoption of the foregoing address, allusion was made to "other measures i also, which ought to be patronized by the "City of London." We readily insert the particulars of the pro has been honoured with a confidence from the quarter in which they originated, and from others, connected with the struggle of Spain for freedom, which demand its frank and grateful acknowledgements. On the part of Col. Greville, it was a natural effort that induced him to promote the advantages of our patriotic brethren in arms, as that gentleman, not only speaks the Spanish language perfectly, but knows the country well, and has received from the inhabitants, civilities for which he is now returning services. Heproposed a public meeting at the Argyle Rooms. Whether if a situation more central and therefore more convenient to the inhabitants of this immense metropolis, or a public room at which admittance might have been obtained by payment, had been chosen for the purpose, a fuller attendance might not have been secured, we do not decide. The meeting was not numerous, but extremely respect able, Mr. Wilberforce and Mr. Jolliffewere present. Col. Greville has since address ed a letter to the public, from which the following is an extract. “ Ĭ had, and I have still, the satisfaction to think that some of the most enlightened minds which this country can boast, did applaud and do still applaud the efforts made to obtain a General Meeting at the Argyle Rooms; they were too much occupied in considering the glorious results which would spring from the free, unequivocal sentiments, in support of liberty, declared from the mouths of millions of Britons, to be checked in their zeal by the paltry and puerile objection, that the same walls which were to witness a generous spirit of indignation against tyranny, and a liberal sympathy with freedom, had occasionally echoed the cheering sounds of gaiety and social amusement. They felt that the connection between the refinements and the duties of life is not so loose as some may imagine; it was the Measure-not the Place where that measure was to be taken into consideration-which alone struck them as material or important." The intended address, with the resolutions prepared for being submitted to the opinion of the meeting, will speak for themselves, we doubt not, in the judgment of our readers. Intended Address. When times are tranquil, public opinion is best expressed by quiescence; but, when events involving the welfare and existence of millions of the human race are passing before our eyes with the rapidity of the whirlwind; when we behold a system of perfidy and violence overwhelming kingdom after kingdom, and assuming the right to tyrannize over every nation, till freedom and independence be banished from the globe-when human nature, no longer able to endure the outrages practised on it, rises indignant against the authors of those outrages; then is a proper time for such as justly appreciate liberty to express their opinions openly, and to avow in distinct and manly terms, their sympathy with those who struggle to maintain the independence of their country. detested, as it deserves to be, but not dread ed; for who but slaves would dread it? The geographical situation of SPAIN, 'at the Southern extremity of Europe, did not allow it to support the Continent in repelling the attacks under which that has suffered; the political connexions of its Court paralyzed the wishes of its People, and rendered them subservient to interests not their own. This was endured for a time;-but, at length, the SPANISH NATION beheld the fetters forged to enslave it, held up by its oppressors with an air of triumphant ridicule, in open view of SPAIN itself and of the world;-their clank resounded over mountains, vallies and plains, every SPANISH heart shuddered-every Noble felt his dignity degraded to the dust, every Merchant saw his property confiscated by an alien upstart, and every Husbandman beheld his patrimony reduced to a desert, his habi tation to a prison! All private considerations' disappeared before the means of National Deliverance, and the good of the country superseded every concern of personal advantage. Is it possible that BRITONS should discover Violence resisted-and, as we trust, successfully resisted-Craft and Perfidy disappointed of their Prey-the schemes of unprincipled Ambition overthrown, and their authors punished by failure and contempt-is it possible we should discern the omens of deliverance from a yoke so galling to EUROPE and so disgraceful to the World; by means of our brethren in arms, without feeling that ardent sympathy which BRITONS ever have felt for the struggling sons of freedom? Can we witness without participating, that impulse which animates human nature itself, and rouzes every passion of the soul? Are we frozen, when a cause so honourable should inflame us, when zeal so noble should transport us?-No!-BRITONS HAVE MADE AND WILL MAKE THIS CAUSE THEIR OWN. However policy may have restrained our Ministers from soliciting a Pledge from Parliament by a Declaration or Vote of either House, nothing forbids Individuals from ma be unanimous throughout their Nation. A tew plain sentences, warm from the heart and faithful to its fires," may invalidate the efforts of GALLIC ingenuity, however intent on concealing Falsehood under the semblance of Truth, and of misleading the public mind by modes of expression equally repugnant to usage and perspicuity. The voice of the public is the dread of ty-nifesting Sentiments, which they know to rants: accustomed to the fulsome strains in which flattery affects to announce feelings that were never felt, and to display sentiments, purporting an intention to honour, though, in reality, vehicles of sarcasm, the voice of truth never reaches their ears. Intoxicated by success, the Tyrant of the Continent, delighted as he is known to be with the addresses of adulation, has been deaf to the cries of humanity. But, at length, in spite of all his endeavours to stifle the expression of public opinion, a Great Nation has dared to speak out, and bids defiance to him and his minions. The name of Buonaparté no longer awes into silence men determined to be free, it excites execration, but not terror; it is AS BRITONS we raise OUR voice, in hopes it may reach the ears of the Tyrant, and add to his multiplied mortifications; He knows, and we know too, that every execration which marks his measures, while it augments his embarrassments, cheers the Patriots who avow themselves his foes. He knows, and we know, that what he dreads even to an |