P. S.-I cannot help thinking myself of some increasing importance, now that I am Secretary (rather clandestinely I own) to so lovely a meeting, in addition to the duties imposed upon me by a similar office, on behalf of the "Hora Sarisburienses."

C. D.

M, Monday Evening.

To the EDITORS of the " HORA SARISBURIENSES."

GENTLEMEN,

A thought has often presented itself to my mind, that if a Club, somewhat similar to that at present in existence at Salisbury, called the "Close School Club," were formed of those young men who had been educated by the Rev. Dr. Radcliffe, it would be joined by a great many, who would be glad to meet once a year for the purpose of paying a respect to their former master and friend; and of recalling to their minds the pleasurable ideas, in my humble opinion, inseparably connected with visiting the scenes of their youth, as well as for the purpose of seeing their old friends and acquaintances, who would thus meet to talk over past times, and spend a pleasant day.

Should others be of the same way of thinking as myself, I can only say, that I shall be very happy to lend my feeble support to it in any way, so as to be instrumental in promoting an object which would give me, and, I hope, many others, sincere pleasure.

I have been induced to trouble you with this, thinking that it may, through the means of your publication, be communicated to many with whom I have not an opportunity of conversing on the subject, which I hope will prove a sufficient apology for my thus addressing you.

Your's truly,

R. M. W.

P. S. by the Editors.-We cannot allow this proposal to go forth to the world, without expressing our sincere. though humble approbation of the measures it has suggested. We feel proud that it should have been entrusted to us for publication; and most sanguine indeed are we in our hopes of seeing the completion of an institution so justly desired.

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The CHAIRMAN interrupted-MR. PALMER obstreperous.

Aug. 10.-The Chairman having convened a meeting for this morning, the members readily obeyed the

summons.

The business of the day was opened by Mr. Kenyon, who spoke as follows::

Gentlemen-I am sorry that at any time it should be my painful duty to lay before you what may sound even like the semblance of a complaint; and I can assure you, that, were I to consult my own feelings as regards our late number, I should speak only in terms of the highest commendation; but, at present, I am grieved to say, this cannot be the case. The readers of the "Horæ Sarisburienses" have unanimously complained, that we have entirely given ourselves up to one "trite subject:” in a word, that our writings breathe nothing but love. They do not hesitate to tell us, that " Grub-street rhymers could handle, with equal success, such hacknied subjects;" and add, that “ every pamphlet abounds with the very nonsense with which No. 3 has sickened our readers." Gentlemen, they go still further: they even prophesy those "readers will become more limited, if we only afford them the perusal of that one dull, monoto

(Here Mr. Palmer, who, during the President's address, had shown evident symptoms of impatience, amidst loud cries of " Order, order,-chair," insisted on a hearing, and thus appealed to the meeting :)—

Who calls it " dull and monotonous ?" Who designates it "Grub-street rhyme?" Who is so bold as to assert it to be "pamphlet nonsense?" Do not, I beseech you, do not listen to such ungenerous censors. Suffer not yourselves to be swayed by such illiberal complaints. Already have you, unjustly, (Cries of "No, no,") excluded the contributions of the fair; and would you also prohibit the homage that is their due? Oh, do not, I entreat you, receive or rather I would say-reject, with contempt, the advice of those who can calumniate so thrilling, so enchanting a subject. Believe me, such advice can only be given by those who are incapable of feeling its hallowed influence,-who are senseless of its glowing ecstasies, or by

"

-some grov'ling swain, Without a hope, not lov'd again;"

by one disappointed-rejected-who has not the spirit to throw off the shackles he has forged for himself, but who, overwhelmed by the deserved repulse of one dulcinea, views the whole fair sex with terror, and is anxious to deprive every body else of pleasures, which he, childishly, imagines lost to himself for ever. And shall judges such as these, prejudice you? Gentlemen, there was a time when they would have but excited your laughter. Vain will be an attempt to please all :-remember the fable of the old man who travelled with his boy and the ass. (An immoderate burst of laughter here interrupted the speaker, who, as soon as silence could be obtained, added,)

I mean, gentlemen, no personal allusion; (Hear!) but if we should follow your advice, Mr. Kenyon, and abandon this, our enthusiastic, and, to many of us, fascinating, subject, (Hear, hear, from Mr.Dashwood) what would the young and the beautiful say? I repeat, you cannot please both parties; and I appeal to you, gentlemen, to you, who were once the gallant Radcliffeans, to

`tell me which you are most anxious to please—which, in your bosoms, possesses the greatest influence ?—To your own hearts, to your own unbiassed wishes, I leave the decision.

The honorable gentleman here sat down amidst very ambiguous expressions of pleasure and disapprobation.

Mr. Seymour then declared his concurrence to all Mr. Kenyon had submitted on the subject, and was followed in his opinion by Messrs. Darlington, Pelham, Kirby, &c. The honorable Secretary then rose, with a very long visage, to request that Messrs. Kenyon and Palmer do not make such unmerciful speeches. The petition was ordered to be laid on the table.

ELECTIONS and other IMPORTANT BUSINESS.

Aug. 19.-At eight o'clock, P. M. of this day, the members having taken their accustomed seats, Mr. Seymour rose and begged to propose Mr. Johnson as a member of this Committee, in the room of Mr. Liddel. Mr. S. considered it needless to expatiate on that gentleman's (Mr. J's.) abilities, as they were already too well known; that the highest encomiums he could pronounce, could not, in the least, exalt him in the good opinion of every one present.

Mr. Johnson was elected without a dissenting voice: nay, even the form of a ballot was deemed unnecessary.

It being expedient also that some member should supply the place of Mr. Wentworth, Mr. Hamilton was proposed by Charles Dashwood as a candidate; and, being duly elected, went through the accustomed forms, and took his seat at the table.

Mr. Kenyon next submitted, that, on account of Mr. Wentworth having left this community, there was a vacancy in the Editorial chair, and he wished to know who were the candidates. The names were, accordingly, given in, and Mr. Dashwood, who briefly returned

thanks for the honor conferred upon him, was elected Editor.

The President then begged to know of the Committee, how many numbers they wished should appear before the vacation.

Mr. Seymour certainly thought that one would be sufficient; but the majority being in favor of two numbers, it was afterwards agreed, that, on the 30th of September, the box should be closed for the first number, which would afford correspondents time for a second number before Christmas.

Mr. Kenyon then proposed, that, for the more correct revisal of the proof sheets, certain members of the Committee should be appointed to peruse them after the Editors.

Mr. Seymour opposed the motion; he thought it would be making the whole body of the Committee, in a manner, joint Editors, which was a motion he would decidedly oppose.

Mr. Dashwood thought that the honorable gentleman (Mr. S.) had mistaken the President's meaning on this subject; for his own part, he (Mr. D.) could see no reason why two or three of the Committee should not be appointed to revise the copies; in every thing else, the Editors would continue to exercise their entire control.

Mr. Seymour certainly had not rightly understood the motion as it was at first proposed; but as it was now explained, he had no objection to the proposition.

A vote of thanks was then passed, with unanimous approbation, indicative of the most favorable sentiments towards Mr. Wentworth, who had so long been a most useful Editor, a valuable contributor, and an exemplary member of the Committee. On Mr. Dashwood here observing that Mr. Wentworth, although absent, had promised to continue his communications, the applause became so general, and the cheering so overpowering, that the Chairman, after several fruitless attempts to restore silence, was necessitated to read the riot act, in order to dismiss the meeting.