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Review Of Literature, The Drama, &C.
stumbling-blocks towards fixing the character of Junius ; but being rejected , we find between the sentiments contained in the ren / letters and those recorded as spoken by Lord Chatham , a remarkable coincidence in point of style , opinion , and even in illustrative imagery and turn of expression ; but we do not conceive sufficient proof is afforded , by the numerous examples quoted , to establish the claim of Chatham to be Junius rather than Sir P . Francis or Lord Sackvilleboth of whom were
, well acquainted with him , and might have been with his private sources of information . That men thinking exactly alike should , in many instances , adopt the same style , and even the same figures , is not surprising ; and if there were any more direct communion , the diction of the one might be moulded on that of the other . Many things , as to the rank of Junius , as to his knowledge of court intrigues , and as to the necessity for some potent cause for his predilictions and animosities , are
assumed , with which we cannot concur . Genius knows how to imitate the tone and style of any rank ; in its fervour it imbibes the warmth of friendship , or the rancour of personal hatred ; and a bold guess may often have assisted information derived from the condescension of superiors , or from the corruption of inferiors . We have not space to pursue this hint further , and it has a weighty opinion against it . We conclude with remarking , that Mr . Swinden makes the very best of his case ; he treats it with great candour , but -with the utmost ingenuity ; and those who have other favourites , with whom to fill the shade of Junius , will readily allow .
"Si Pergama dcxtra * ' Defendi possit , etiam Mc defensa fuisset . " Historical Sketch of the Lrish People . Tait , Ed . We have to thank Mr . Tait for his attention in sending a copy of this pamphlet ; but its argument being exclusively political , we forbear to offer any opinion on its merits , further , than it appears to . be well written , and to contain a carefully condensated report of recent proceedings .
New Music.
NEW MUSIC .
A Funeral Anthem on the Death of the late Charles Wesley , Esq ., composed and respectfully inscribed to the Rev . Thomas Jackson , by Samuel Wesley . Novello , 69 , Dean Street , Soho . It is in this style that Brother Westley ' s pen is now and then successfull y employed . The present composition contains several movements possessing many beauties . The first chorus in D minor , and the last opening in the same keyand afterwards going into the major at the words" Death is
swal-, , lowed up in victory , " are particularly striking . Our musical readers will derive both pleasure and profit from a study of this beautiful specimen of cathedral composition . It may be recollected that Brother Wesley was , for some years , Grand Organist , and in consequence of illness was succeeded by Sir G . Smart .
THE DRAMA— ( say rather " THE JEWESS . " ) A COQUET , under the title of The Jewess , has been flirting at all the Theatres in town . She has amused the " Managers all" in such fantastical whims , that one sends to Paris for tin helmets , which ( be not indignant , reader ) the Lords of the Treasury ( so at least seriously states Mr . Bunn ) , have consented shall wend their way thitherward duty free . Hear this ye Tin Mines of England ! voi ,. IT . 3 s
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Review Of Literature, The Drama, &C.
stumbling-blocks towards fixing the character of Junius ; but being rejected , we find between the sentiments contained in the ren / letters and those recorded as spoken by Lord Chatham , a remarkable coincidence in point of style , opinion , and even in illustrative imagery and turn of expression ; but we do not conceive sufficient proof is afforded , by the numerous examples quoted , to establish the claim of Chatham to be Junius rather than Sir P . Francis or Lord Sackvilleboth of whom were
, well acquainted with him , and might have been with his private sources of information . That men thinking exactly alike should , in many instances , adopt the same style , and even the same figures , is not surprising ; and if there were any more direct communion , the diction of the one might be moulded on that of the other . Many things , as to the rank of Junius , as to his knowledge of court intrigues , and as to the necessity for some potent cause for his predilictions and animosities , are
assumed , with which we cannot concur . Genius knows how to imitate the tone and style of any rank ; in its fervour it imbibes the warmth of friendship , or the rancour of personal hatred ; and a bold guess may often have assisted information derived from the condescension of superiors , or from the corruption of inferiors . We have not space to pursue this hint further , and it has a weighty opinion against it . We conclude with remarking , that Mr . Swinden makes the very best of his case ; he treats it with great candour , but -with the utmost ingenuity ; and those who have other favourites , with whom to fill the shade of Junius , will readily allow .
"Si Pergama dcxtra * ' Defendi possit , etiam Mc defensa fuisset . " Historical Sketch of the Lrish People . Tait , Ed . We have to thank Mr . Tait for his attention in sending a copy of this pamphlet ; but its argument being exclusively political , we forbear to offer any opinion on its merits , further , than it appears to . be well written , and to contain a carefully condensated report of recent proceedings .
New Music.
NEW MUSIC .
A Funeral Anthem on the Death of the late Charles Wesley , Esq ., composed and respectfully inscribed to the Rev . Thomas Jackson , by Samuel Wesley . Novello , 69 , Dean Street , Soho . It is in this style that Brother Westley ' s pen is now and then successfull y employed . The present composition contains several movements possessing many beauties . The first chorus in D minor , and the last opening in the same keyand afterwards going into the major at the words" Death is
swal-, , lowed up in victory , " are particularly striking . Our musical readers will derive both pleasure and profit from a study of this beautiful specimen of cathedral composition . It may be recollected that Brother Wesley was , for some years , Grand Organist , and in consequence of illness was succeeded by Sir G . Smart .
THE DRAMA— ( say rather " THE JEWESS . " ) A COQUET , under the title of The Jewess , has been flirting at all the Theatres in town . She has amused the " Managers all" in such fantastical whims , that one sends to Paris for tin helmets , which ( be not indignant , reader ) the Lords of the Treasury ( so at least seriously states Mr . Bunn ) , have consented shall wend their way thitherward duty free . Hear this ye Tin Mines of England ! voi ,. IT . 3 s