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Poetry.

LINES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY ' S . ACCESSION TO THE THRONE . XY APBIVATEIN THE COI . r . STREAM GUARDS .

THE bright Dispenser of lhe solar-ray , Revolving , brings again the happv day When o ' er Britannia's fertile wide domain Great GEORGE began his mild auspicious reign : [ scend , And lo ! the Aonian maids well plei-s'd de-To hail their royal patron and their friend , Their sons inspire , to sing the monarch '; And paint his virtues in poetic lays , [ praise ,

But yet shall I presumptuous dare to sing The glories of our great paternal king ? In numbers rough shall I attempt a theme Which well the Laureats abler pen mav claim I Yes ! loyalty the grateful songs inspires , Which now shall serve the place of brighter fires . In simple couplets therefore I'll prolong

The fertile subject of my votive song ; Whilst Retrospection casts a glance behind , And recollective Fancy calls o mind The time when first ' he fill'd Britannia ' s throne , [ own . Since when , the Virtues claim it as their

'Twas then bright CHARLOTTE prov'd his happy choice , A joyful people with united voice , The ro 3 'al nuptials hailing with delight , Whilst Hymen ' s torch still burn'd serenely bri g ht , [ sprung From which auspicious union since has A num ' rous progeny , whose deeds hive rung ' [ gent scroll

In Fame ' s high courts ; on whose reful-They burn their names , as worthies to enroll , [ most place , There YORK ' S bright name commandsafore-Whoseglorious deeds -. till her annals grace ; For si ill as glory prompts , or ardour fires , Oremulation to great deeds inspires , The Royal Brethren fu-t » i > h themeforstory , At once the nation ' s ornament and glory

. Each lovely Pi . isctss ti o , maternal care And bright example form as good as fair ; For each domestic virtue ' s all their own , A brighter pattern setting from the throne . Thrice Imppy pair ! of ev ' ry good pos .-sest , Thrice happy people ! with such Sovereign hlpsi .

Who , like a father , much as king appears , Still mav he seem for many future years ! "WhileFactioiidare-. no longer make astand , But Peace and Plenty bless the happy laud May in o » ir Councils union still preside ! Triumphant still our stately Navy ride ! Again declar'd , by Fate ' s renew'd decree , The undisputed Mistre- s ofthe Sea 1 For Neptune ( who the briny waves

com-, mands ) , Resigns his trident infoDu . vcA . v's hands . ' Which late did JERVIS and brave NELSON wield , [ yield . And dauntless fore'd our haughty foes to

Sti'I may such heroes in the land abound , And in ourarmies and onr fleets be found . WhileAnarchy . appall'd with fearand dread , No more attempts to rai e her hydra head . But all wih firmest loyalty inspir'd , In B -itain ' s cause with emulation fir'd , Still make thelofiy dome and cottage ring , With ' Rule Britannia , ' and ' God save '

the Ki . g . " [ The following romantic Lines , ( the continuation of which will be given in our next ) have ' been lately placed in one of the most romanic scenes in Sir Richard Hill ' s Park , at Hawkstone ; and are said to have been written bhimself . They

y attract the eye in passing a Natural Cavern in he Rock , now called Reynard's-Jian ' qtitt hg house , where a large quantity of half-eai ' en Poultry of all " sorts was found a few years ago . 3

AN ELECT- ¦ , ON THE DEATH OF A HUNTED HARE . LET the tender heart draw nigh , Drop the te . u- and heave the sigh , Souls unfeeling ne ' er can know Purest joys that spring from woe .

Welcome , stranger , lo the shrine , Mingle all thy griefs with mine . J _ . ittie persecuted thing , Fain would I my tribute bring—Tribute ofa feelirg heart , All I have or can impart . Muse of Sadness , lovely mnid , Dei to lend thy mourning aid

gn ; Tune the melancholy lyre , Every plaintive string inspire . Raging w . nds thai sweep the ground , Cease , O cease , your boist'rous sound . Gentle zephyrs only blow ; N » -light be heard but notes of woe .

Le' the sympathizing br . eze Sofly linger o ' er the trees . Valliescease to laugh .. nd sing ; Fairy Sprites your odours bring . ' Vinrm Nymphs , in -olemn train , I Drop your flow ' rets o ' er the slain ; Plant the weeping willow near , Water'd by the crystal tear : Let ihe snow-drop ' s dropping head

Gently kiss the harmless dead . Shepherds , cas' your crooks away ; Sportive lambkins , cease 10 play ; Sn , p , ye rills , that wash the vale , . Step , and hear the mournful tale . Warbling songsters , haste away , Pluck the sad sepulth-al bay ; Let no murcl ' rous stain be seen

, Hide eachspoi wih leaves of green . Cooing bird , the deed relate , Echo to thy faithful mate—Soot / iirg s'rains c / grief aird love Besl become the turtle dove-Join Creation's voice , and say , 'Lo the friendless Hare of GAY . '

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LONDON: Article 2
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THE LIFE OF DAVID GARRICK, ESQ. Article 4
SlNGULAR CUSTOM IN DEVONSHIRE. Article 9
WEST INDIA CRUELTY. Article 9
A REVIEW OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE EDMUND BURKE. Article 10
HISTORY OF THE SCIENCES FOR 1797. Article 16
DESCRIPTION OF THE PEAK OF TENERIFFE. Article 18
ON THE PECULIAR EXCELLENCIES OF HANDEL'S MUSIC. Article 20
THE COLLECTOR. Article 22
THE FREEMASONS' REPOSITORY. Article 27
ON THE MASONIC CHARACTER. Article 35
A VINDICATION OF MASONRY. Article 37
REVIEW OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. Article 42
POETRY. Article 50
REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. Article 54
HOUSE OF COMMONS. Article 55
MONTHLY CHRONICLE. Article 62
OBITUARY. Article 72
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Poetry.

LINES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY ' S . ACCESSION TO THE THRONE . XY APBIVATEIN THE COI . r . STREAM GUARDS .

THE bright Dispenser of lhe solar-ray , Revolving , brings again the happv day When o ' er Britannia's fertile wide domain Great GEORGE began his mild auspicious reign : [ scend , And lo ! the Aonian maids well plei-s'd de-To hail their royal patron and their friend , Their sons inspire , to sing the monarch '; And paint his virtues in poetic lays , [ praise ,

But yet shall I presumptuous dare to sing The glories of our great paternal king ? In numbers rough shall I attempt a theme Which well the Laureats abler pen mav claim I Yes ! loyalty the grateful songs inspires , Which now shall serve the place of brighter fires . In simple couplets therefore I'll prolong

The fertile subject of my votive song ; Whilst Retrospection casts a glance behind , And recollective Fancy calls o mind The time when first ' he fill'd Britannia ' s throne , [ own . Since when , the Virtues claim it as their

'Twas then bright CHARLOTTE prov'd his happy choice , A joyful people with united voice , The ro 3 'al nuptials hailing with delight , Whilst Hymen ' s torch still burn'd serenely bri g ht , [ sprung From which auspicious union since has A num ' rous progeny , whose deeds hive rung ' [ gent scroll

In Fame ' s high courts ; on whose reful-They burn their names , as worthies to enroll , [ most place , There YORK ' S bright name commandsafore-Whoseglorious deeds -. till her annals grace ; For si ill as glory prompts , or ardour fires , Oremulation to great deeds inspires , The Royal Brethren fu-t » i > h themeforstory , At once the nation ' s ornament and glory

. Each lovely Pi . isctss ti o , maternal care And bright example form as good as fair ; For each domestic virtue ' s all their own , A brighter pattern setting from the throne . Thrice Imppy pair ! of ev ' ry good pos .-sest , Thrice happy people ! with such Sovereign hlpsi .

Who , like a father , much as king appears , Still mav he seem for many future years ! "WhileFactioiidare-. no longer make astand , But Peace and Plenty bless the happy laud May in o » ir Councils union still preside ! Triumphant still our stately Navy ride ! Again declar'd , by Fate ' s renew'd decree , The undisputed Mistre- s ofthe Sea 1 For Neptune ( who the briny waves

com-, mands ) , Resigns his trident infoDu . vcA . v's hands . ' Which late did JERVIS and brave NELSON wield , [ yield . And dauntless fore'd our haughty foes to

Sti'I may such heroes in the land abound , And in ourarmies and onr fleets be found . WhileAnarchy . appall'd with fearand dread , No more attempts to rai e her hydra head . But all wih firmest loyalty inspir'd , In B -itain ' s cause with emulation fir'd , Still make thelofiy dome and cottage ring , With ' Rule Britannia , ' and ' God save '

the Ki . g . " [ The following romantic Lines , ( the continuation of which will be given in our next ) have ' been lately placed in one of the most romanic scenes in Sir Richard Hill ' s Park , at Hawkstone ; and are said to have been written bhimself . They

y attract the eye in passing a Natural Cavern in he Rock , now called Reynard's-Jian ' qtitt hg house , where a large quantity of half-eai ' en Poultry of all " sorts was found a few years ago . 3

AN ELECT- ¦ , ON THE DEATH OF A HUNTED HARE . LET the tender heart draw nigh , Drop the te . u- and heave the sigh , Souls unfeeling ne ' er can know Purest joys that spring from woe .

Welcome , stranger , lo the shrine , Mingle all thy griefs with mine . J _ . ittie persecuted thing , Fain would I my tribute bring—Tribute ofa feelirg heart , All I have or can impart . Muse of Sadness , lovely mnid , Dei to lend thy mourning aid

gn ; Tune the melancholy lyre , Every plaintive string inspire . Raging w . nds thai sweep the ground , Cease , O cease , your boist'rous sound . Gentle zephyrs only blow ; N » -light be heard but notes of woe .

Le' the sympathizing br . eze Sofly linger o ' er the trees . Valliescease to laugh .. nd sing ; Fairy Sprites your odours bring . ' Vinrm Nymphs , in -olemn train , I Drop your flow ' rets o ' er the slain ; Plant the weeping willow near , Water'd by the crystal tear : Let ihe snow-drop ' s dropping head

Gently kiss the harmless dead . Shepherds , cas' your crooks away ; Sportive lambkins , cease 10 play ; Sn , p , ye rills , that wash the vale , . Step , and hear the mournful tale . Warbling songsters , haste away , Pluck the sad sepulth-al bay ; Let no murcl ' rous stain be seen

, Hide eachspoi wih leaves of green . Cooing bird , the deed relate , Echo to thy faithful mate—Soot / iirg s'rains c / grief aird love Besl become the turtle dove-Join Creation's voice , and say , 'Lo the friendless Hare of GAY . '

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