duction of the National Debt, he considered as a great evil, as it would depress the value of all goods, wares, and merchandizes; and ruin both Stock-holder and Merchant. According to the plan now suggested, in the course of ten years, the proposed Sinking Fund will be increased to 1-17th part of the present debt; and the excess, by means of the proposed plan, will amount to £90,000,000 more than by the present system, shortening the period of complete redemption five years. Upon the whole the Property Tax would be carried no further, and he hoped that the War Loans, and War Taxes would shortly be raised without infringing on this tax; and that at the end of ten years, should the War last so long, that tax might be repealed. His Lordship afterwards observed, that beside the Resolutions which he moved should be read, and taken into consideration on a future day, there would be delivered to each member a table, which could not with propriety be laid before the House. [Our Readers will observe, that these Tables referred to by the Noble Lord, with other papers on the subject, which we have been so fortunate as to procure, are the foundation of those reasonings which we have submitted in the first article of the present Number; and as the plan is confessedly of great importance, we have given specimens of these calcu lations, with some other papers entire. To that article, therefore me must refer, for a view of the subject at large.] Mr. Johnstone observed on the omission of the Irish finances, and the poverty of that country, [denied by Mr. Corry, and the next day by Sir John Newport], and cautioned the of the plan against being led away proposer by the usual partiality of projectors. Lord Henry Petty replied, that there being no War Taxes in Ireland, this system of course could not apply. Mr. Parnell observed, that the revenue of Ireland had lately increased half a million, in consequence of regulations. Mr. Wilberforce introduced the subject of the abolition of the Slave Trade, by moving that the Resolution of the House passed May 9, should be read; he concluded that no definitive measures would be taken on this subject, till the House had received communications from another branch of the Legislature, which was understood to be occupied with it. But if any delay should arise, he should think it his duty to propose additional Resolutions on the subject. The Bill has since been passed by the House of Lords; and has been read in the House of Commons. Mr. Wilberforce has since published a Work on the subject, for a report on which, vide Panorama, p. 1209. POETRY. EPILOGUE TO ASSIGNATION. [Vide page 1228.] SPOKEN BY MISS DUNCAN. "What foe to Genius, in an evil hour, "That make-weight threw into the Muse's pow'r "An Epilogue! That extra, useless jest, "Like garnish lavish'd on an ample feast, "Which neither proves it good, nor better drest." Thus cries our fretted author-"Custom, Madam, "Creeps into law among the sons of Adam; "And here, in treating, as in greater places, "The uti possidetis forms a basis; "Else why should we such beaten paths retread, "Why say again the things so often said ?" But who so sweetly says-" then, only try:" Her flattery had its charms-for here am I. 'Say, in which character shall I appear? The playful wife, who rails her heart's fond fear? Or sapient dealer in predictions bold, Who only tells you what she first was told? Oh, you would all your fortunes gladly learnWell then, I wave my wand-and now discern A fair horizon there--no stormy tracesDelightful sight! whole rows of happy faces! Eager for mirth, in social pairs ye came, Your hopes, fears, prospects, still thro' life the same: To you I nought can promise, and but pray, Fortune such sweet content may never take away. Thus to survey you, Lords of the Creation, Will you not say-I quit my sex's station? "Tis dangerous looking, Sirs, tho' I'm a spouse, Along the potent circle of your brows; 30 prudence bids me, as the matter stands, More humbly to implore of you your hands: Those hands that bid the trembling Poet live, And to the Patriot nobler plaudits give. Could I in your's my Country's fortune tell, How proudly would I try my strongest spell. Ev'n with the glorious thought my bosom fires, And forms the vision which it most desires.Oh! while you grace the bust of Dead Renown, For Heroes yet to come prepare a crownBritannia's spear inclines not to the grave, But upward points-a magnet to the brave. And ye surrounding fair, with eyes so bright, Ye wou'd not, sure, resort to second sight, When to secure such sight of beauty's throne, I need but bid you well employ your own. Our author wishes I her fate would tell, But oh! 'tis now your turn to cast a spell ; This wand has lost its power, and thus I break it, Her fortune I but promise-you can make it. Want of room, obliges us to defer the insertion of the Prologue and Epilogue to THE CURFEW till our next Number. VERSES BY A LADY ON HER LITTLE GIRL. I love thee, dear Mary, I know not how well, tears. To form thy sweet mind may it still be my part, And to know thou art good, what delight to my heart! When age shall steal o'er me, what joy will it be May thine be the rosiest cheek in the vale; Good sense and sweet temper I value much higher. In winter, when icicles hang all around, pound; Thy dear little hands from the window be spread To call the poor robins to pick up their bread. ELEGIAC LINES WRITTEN ON THE DECEASE OF And has thy gentle spirit wing'd its flight? Then hadst thou triumph'd o'er the fatal tomb. New-street, Birmingham, af aan ve te War last song. the tax might be repealed. His Lordship afterwards observed, thus besde the Resolutions which he moved should be read, and taken into consideration on a future day, there would be delivered to each member a table, which could not with propriety be laid before the House. [Our Readers will observe, that these Tables referred to by the Noble Lord, with other pepers on the subject, which we have been so fortunate as to procure, are the foundation of these reasonings which we have submitted in the first article of the present Number; and a the plan is confessedly of great importance, we have given specimens of these calculations, with some other papers entire. To that article, therefore me must refer, for a view of the subject at large.] Mr. Johnstone observed on the omission of the Irish finances, and the poverty of that country, [denied by Mr. Corry, and the next day by Sir John Newport], and cautioned the proposer of the plan against being led away by the usual partiality of projectors. Lord Henry Petty replied, that there being no War Taxes in Ireland, this system of course could not apply. Mr. Parnell observed, that the revenue of Ireland had lately increased half a million, in consequence of regulations. Mr. Wilberforce introduced the subject of the abolition of the Slave Trade, by moving that the Resolution of the House passed May 9, should be read; he concluded that no definitive measures would be taken on this subject, till the House had received communications from another branch of the Legislature, which was understood to be occupied with it. But if any delay should arise, he should think it his duty to propose additional Resolutions on the subject. The Bill has since been passed by the House of Lords; and has been read in the House of Commons. Mr. Wilberforce has since published Work on the subject, for a report on whie! vide Panorama, p. 1209. duction of the National Debt, he considered as a great evil, as it would depress the value of all goods, wares, and merchandizes; and ruin both Stock-holder and Merchant. According to the plan now suggested, in the course of ten years, the proposed Sinking Fund will be increased to 1-17th part of the present debt; and the excess, by means of the proposed plan, will amount to £90,000,000 more than by the present system, shortening the period of complete redemption five years. Upon the whole the Property Tax would be carried no further, and he hoped that the War Loans, and War Taxes would shortly be raised without infringing on this tax; and that at the end of ten years, should the War last so long, that tax might be repealed. His Lordship afterwards observed, that beside the Resolutions which he moved should be read, and taken into consideration on a future day, there would be delivered to each member a table, which could not with propriety be laid before the House. [Our Readers will observe, that these Tables referred to by the Noble Lord, with other papers on the subject, which we have been so fortunate as to procure, are the foundation of those reasonings which we have submitted in the first article of the present Number; and as the plan is confessedly of great import ance, we have given specimens of these calcu lations, with some other papers entire. To that article, therefore me must refer, for a view of the subject at large.] Mr. Johnstone observed on the omission of the Irish finances, and the poverty of that country, [denied by Mr. Corry, and the next day by Sir John Newport], and cautioned the proposer of the plan against being led away by the usual partiality of projectors. Lord Henry Petty replied, that there being no War Taxes in Ireland, this system of course could not apply. Mr. Parnell observed, that the revenue of Ireland had lately increased half a million, in consequence of regulations. Mr. Wilberforce introduced the subject of the abolition of the Slave Trade, by moving that the Resolution of the House passed May 9, should be read; he concluded that no definitive measures would be taken on this subject, till the House had received communications from another branch of the Legislature, which was understood to be occupied with it. But if any delay should arise, he should think it his duty to propose additional Resolutions on the subject. The Bill has since been passed by the House of Lords; and has been read in the House of Commons. Mr. Wilberforce has since published a Work on the subject, for a report on which, vide Panorama, p. 1209. TRAINING ACT. -[Vide page 1309.] An Apportionment of 200,000 Men, out of 820,420, being the whole Number returned as liable to serve his Majesty in the several Counties of England and Wales.* Liable Apporti Counties. Anglesea Bedford Berks Brecon Bucks Derby Devon to oned to 14954 3646 |