sion which sometimes prevails in a dyer's shop. But the bustle, like that of the Royal Exchange in business hours, or of a baker's in roll time, is at its height on Saturday evenings. Then the counter is laden, and females wait anxiously for their counterparts, the shop is crowded, and the dyers appear from the furnace behind like imps of a darker world, to make their votaries more gay and more charming. These scraps, remnants, and pieces, are chiefly consisting of violet-coloured neckhandkerchiefs, salmon shawls, pink ribbands, brown stuffs, green veils, black cloths, scarlet satin, pea-blossomed hose, and lilac silks. Colours are warranted to take, and not warranted to stand. Articles for scouring are in great request, and the scene of translation in bearing colours is not tranquil till midnight chimes go their "pious orgies," and watchmen snore in accompaniment," pious airs." After the bolt is turned against the customers, then "home, sweet home!" is the place for active exertions with females. What hem-stitching! felling, whipping, snipping, needling, pinning, and trimming is done to make the figure perfect for the promenade! or, to say the least, to smarten the Ladies, when asssisted by the rainbew properties of an agreeable London dyer. P. EXPLANATION OF THE TERM YANKEE. UNDER an impression that many persons use the above epithet without being aware of its signification, and perhaps among the many some of our readers, we hasten to let the following account, extracted from Mr. Cooper's "Notions of the Americans," throw a ray of light upon the subject and illumine their dark ness. The inhabitants of the states which comprise New England, are known" by the familiar appellation of Yankees.' This word is most commonly supposed to be a corruption of Yengeese,' the manner in which the native tribes, first known to the colonists, pronounced English.' Some, however, deny this derivation, at the same time that they confess their inability to produce a plausible substitute. It is a little singular that the origin of a soubriquet, which is in such general use, and which cannot be of any very long existence, should already be a matter of doubt. It is said to have been used by the English as a term of contempt, when the American was a colonist, and it is also said, that the latter often adopts it as an indirect and playful means of retaliation. It is necessary to remember one material distinction in its use, which is infallibly made by every American. At home, the native of even New York, though of English origin, will tell you he is not a Yankee. The term here is supposed to be perfectly provincial in its application; being, as I have said, confined to the inhabitants, or rather the natives of New England. But, out of the United States, even the Georgian does not hesitate to call himself a Yankee.' The Americans are particularly fond of distinguishing any thing connected with their general enterprise, skill, or reputation, by this term. Thus, the southern planter, who is probably more averse those personal qualities, which are thought than any other to admit a community of to mark the differences in provincial or rather state character, will talk of what a tor,' or a 'Yankee soldier,' can and has "Yankee merchant,' a' Yankee negociadone: meaning always the people of the United States. I have heard a naval officer of rank, who was born south of the Potomac, and whose vessel has just been constructed in this port, speak of the latter with a sort of suppressed pride, as a Yankee man-of-war.' Now, I had overheard the same individual allude to another in a manner that appeared reproachful, and in which he used the word Yankee,' with peculiar emphasis. Thus it is apparent, that the term has two significations among the Americans themselves, one of which may be called its national, and the other its local meaning. The New-Englandman evidently exults in in the appellation at all times. Those of other states with whom I have come in contact, are manifestly quite as well pleased to lay no claim to the title, though all use it freely, in its foreign, or national Sockmen. A sort of tenants, who tilled the inland, or peculiar demesnes of their lord, but after the Conquest, those who held by no servile tenure, but paid their rent, as a Soke or sign of freedom, were so called. Sofees. A Turkish sect, accounted religious puritans, who commonly read in the streets and public places, being always very busy with their beads, that notice may be taken of their counterfeit devotion; when they speak it is but two words at a time, Allah Ekbec, i. e. God is Great; or, Subhawn Allah, i. e. God is Pure; or, Isligfie Allah, i. e. God Defend. BANNERS. THAT noblemen and gentlemen of ancient families, should not more frequently display a banner on their castles or mansions, instead of the national flag, which, properly speaking, they have not the slightest right to use, arises perhaps as much from ignorance and indifference as from modesty. They would laugh at the idea of painting a shield charged with the union badge on their carriages, and yet they place it over their residences, though it would be as appropriate in the one place, as in the other. One nobleman at least is sensible of propriety on the subject, and we think that his example would be generally adopted if it were known. A banner of the arms of Neville floats over Eridge Castle, the seat of the Earl of Abergavenny, whenever that respected nobleman is present; and how much more in character, with all the associations which Arundel Castle is calculated to excite, would be a banner of the quartered coats of Howard, Brotherton, and Fitz-Alan, than the incongruous combination which has been adopted for the national flag? The observation applies, mutatis mutandis, to Alnwick, Chatsworth, Woburn, &c.-Retro. Rev. Anecdotiana. FORGIVENESS OF INJURIES. To a man of exalted mind, the forgiveness of injuries is productive of more pleasure and satisfaction than vengeance obtained. Louis the twelfth of France, in answer to those who advised him to revenge himself on those who had been his enemies before his accession to the throne; replied nobly, "The King of France does not remember the injuries of the Duke of Orleans." A sentence of equal magnanimity is recorded to have been uttered by the Emperor Adrian, on seeing a person who had injured him in DR. LANGHORNE, AND MRS. HANNAH In the summer of the year 1773, the celebrated John Langhorne, D. D. resided at Weston-super-Mare, in the County of Somerset, for the benefit of the sea air, and the equally celebrated Mrs. Hannah More resided at Uphill, not far distant from the above place, for the same salutary purpose. The Doctor meeting the female bard one day upon the sea shore, he wrote with the end of his stick upon the sand the following impromptu : ANECDOTE OF THE KING. On the death of the late organist to St. George's Chapel, Windsor, great interest was made by several Professors of eminence to succeed to that honourable and lucrative situation. Old Horne, the music master, who taught the King, and other Members of his August Family, in their juvenile days, was at this time very low in his circumstances, arising from losses and other untoward events. The fact was mentioned to his MAJESTY by one of the Lords in Waiting, who at the same time ventured to add that the existing vacancy would enable the poor old man to weather the storms of life, and pass the remainder of his days in competency and ease. His MAJESTY expressed his astonishment, and could scarcely credit that his old tutor was still in existence, or that, if so, he had not applied to his former pupil, stating his embarrassment. Modest merit is always dumb HORNE "knew if he had made his case known, he should have been relieved, but he dared not intrude his suffering on his gracious master's attention." The fact, however, of his situation being, thus brought to His MAJESTY's notice, he ordered his carriage, and proceeded immedidiately to canvass the Canons, and other Dignitaries in whose gift the appointment lay: they had made their promises, but -it must be so-the King's wishes were a law, and Horne was nominated to the vacancy. Wishing, however, to'gratify the old man by himself announcing (the joyful tidings, his MAJESTY commanded him to attend at the Royal Lodge. The summons was unexpected, was distressing: "how could he appeer before the Presence, with a wardrobe not fit to visited private friend. But," continued the gratified veteran, "it is not the coat, it is the man the King wants to see: I must, I will go:" and he took a change of linen, and proceeded to Windsor. On his arri val at the Royal Lodge, he was received with kindness by the major domo, and refreshments were placed before him, with an intimation that his attendance would be required in the course of the evening in the drawing room. That time arrived, and the old man, on entering, was overpowered by the condescending_affability with which he was received. The King, surrounded by the brilliant circle of his private friends, rose from his seat, and taking poor Horne by the hand, led him to the piano, requesting him to give once more a specimen of that skill which had entranced his juvenile mind. This was too much-he sat down overpowered with contending emotions, and the modest tear trickled from his aged eye. He forgot every thing, ran his fingers over the keys in the most abstracted manner, and was any thing but himself. A few affectionate words revived him; and, as if inspired by the sudden recollection of days gone by, struck off a fantasia, which he performed with all the execution of his best days. The King was delighted, and having only a slight recollection of the air, asked what it was. The old man could no longer contain his joy-" That air, your MAJESTY, was composed by my pupil, His Royal Highness the PRINCE of WALES, when he was eighteen years of age,." We need not say that the King was highly gratified; he had composed it in the early period of life, had entirely forgotten it, and as the Professor said, he had also lost sight of it for upwards of forty years, when it suddenly flashed on his memory, as a bright meteor suddenly enlightens the darkened sky. The dignity of the Monarch sank for a moment to the familiarity of the friend, he pressed the old man's hand, told him of his good fortune, and bade him retire, and compose himself. He remained at the Lodge ten days, and was then inducted into the organ gallery. He is now between seventy and eighty, and performs his duty with all the enthusiasm of his early days. CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENT. The following singular and incidental Advertisement appeared in the Morning Advertiser of the 6th ult. "St. Giles in the Fields and St. Geo. Blooms-bury.-Notice is hereby given, that the Green-yard is removed to the Stone-yard in George Street, Bloomsbury, by order of the Committee for Paving, &c. Diary and Chronology. DATE DATE. DAYS. DIARY. July Tues. St. Rumbold, bis. June 11690. CORRESPONDING CHRONOLOGY. The memorable battle of the Boyne was fought on this day, when the Protestant army of William II. totally defeated the Catholic and French forces, commanded by James II.; who upon his ill success filed a second time into France. In this engagement the great Duke of Schomberg lost his life. 2 St. Oudoceus was the third Bishop of Llandaff, and 3 This saint was martyred during the Dioclesian per- 1824. Ipsara, in Greece taken and destroyed by the Capitan Pacha, of Turkey. 4 St. Ulric was Bishop of Augburg. This saint is recorded to have been a man of unbounded learn ing and piety. During his life he re-built the cathedral of Augburg. His death took place amidst the prayers of his clergy. A.D. 573. 1761. Died, T. 72, the amiable Samuel Richard. son, author of the successful novels of Pamela, Clarissa Harlowe, and Sir Charles Grandison. -Besides these works, he wrote a volume of familiar letters, a paper in Dr. Johnson's Rambler, and an edition of the fables of Æsop, all of which are -highly esteemed. 5 St. Peter was born at Ligny in Lorrain, A. D. 1369. 6 St. P. ladius is acknowledged by Scottish historians 8 St. Elizabeth was the daughter of Peter III of Ar. ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE. HAROLD HARRUNG. "HENCE, then, proud scorner of the power of Urfred? hence to unknown seas, where thy pennon shall droop idly on the mast, and thy sail hang loose and quivering; where the dauntless riders of the ocean shall sink, powerless and unresisting, before an unseen enemy! Hence, and learn how swiftly comes the vengeance of the gods on those who mock their favoured servants!" Such were the accents which pursued the young and valiant Harold Harrung, as he launched his gallant ship, in those far-distant days when the children of Norway were rulers and dwellers on the deep. The betrothed husband of the beauteous Ulla, the favourite leader of a bold and numerous crew, he had vowed to undertake a distant voyage, and to return with spoils sufficient to render his bridal splendid, as became that of Odin's lineal offspring. But the imprudence of Harold was, alas! as pre-eminent as his valour; and, in his recklessness of danger, he neglected to propitiate, by gifts or flattery VOL. I. 2 E the favour of the sorceress, Urfred-the most powerful of those who were then universally believed to direct the elements at will. He made no prayer to her for prosperous winds; he even treated with scorn her prophetic warnings, and thus drew upon himself those maledictions which filled the bravest of his followers with dread, and caused Harold himself to wish in secret that the hour of his return to the embraces of Ulla were now come, notwithstanding his ardent anticipation of a successful descent upon the shores of Spain. But he carefully concealed such feelings as he cheered his drooping warriors to spread their broad canvass to the wind; and a favourable breeze from the north-east soon bore them far away from the Norwegian coast, till the cloudlike hills melted into air, and the sinking sun gleamed only on a world of waters. It was high morning, and the young hero still rested half-slumbering on his couch of reindeer-skins, when the aged pilot roused him to point out the tokens of an impending storm which his experience warned him would be violent. 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