Dec. 29.-Received my "Hora" from Caustic. Upon opening it, I discovered the following lines on the blankpage, in his hand writing: "A heap of nonsense, cloth'd in Russian vest Is like a villain with a smiling face, A goodly apple, rotten at the core.' N. B. Was highly affronted, but determined on having my revenge. Jan. 1.-Wrote an lost it in the Serpentine. Jan. 9.-Philip 66 Ode on the New Year;" but to whom I had lent some numbers of the Horæ," came to consult me on a 66 very serious piece of business." I told him, that the best advice which it was in my power to give, was at his service. He, thereupon, informed me, with a long face, that he had fallen in love, and represented his case as being almost hopeless, since the object of his affections considered him "" a blockhead:" nevertheless, he thought that, should he send her a sonnet, or a few pretty stanzas, to inform her how he admired and loved her, there was little or no doubt (as every one knows that Aurora Granby is a blue-stocking lady) that she would immediately alter her opinion. "But," added Philip, with a woe-begone countenance, "I have never made a verse in my life; and although I have frequently attempted to do so, I can assure you, that I am always so troubled for rhymes and ideas, that all my efforts are fruitless; but, I really think, that if you would furnish me with these essential requisites, I would write some love verses." I pleaded incapability; but my friend interrupted me. "Nonsense, nonsense," said he, I have read your writings in the 'Hora.' Let me have no excuses." could no longer resist; but, without hesitation, snatched up a pen, and wrote down the following RHYMES: Love-heart-doom'd to sever- I Beaming eyes-flowing hair- Heart-felt sadness-hope is dead- IDEAS. Cupids nestling in raven tresses-eyes brighter than the sapphire's blaze-broken hearts-last adieus-blushing cheeks-damask roses-fairest flower-spirit of love -faithful vows-silent sorrow-tearful eyes-blasted bliss-prayers to heav'n-realms above-silent night— blissful solitude-cynthia's beams-faithful memory. With these, I presented him, and, at the same time, told him, that should he need any further assistance, he must apply to "Walker's Dictionary," for rhymes, and for ideas to the third number of the "Hora Sarisburienses," as being peculiarly devoted to the tender passion. My friend took his leave, after having returned me his sincere and hearty thanks for the favor I had done him; adding, that he was sure that his success was certain, and that, with such assistance, he could not fail. Jan. 13.--Took a walk in the park, where I accidentally picked up a piece of folded paper, which, upon inspection, I found to be some lines To Fanny Somerset," written in Charles Caustic's hand-writing. Think ing this a good opportunity for my revenge, I determined to keep the affair secret till some future time. Jan. 20.-Received a letter from my highly-valued friend, Charles Dashwood. He has passed an excellent examination on his admission to Hertford College, and still promises his best support to the "Hora Sarisburienses." Jan. 27. -Went to Lady Somerset's soiree; took Caustic's stanzas in my pocket, and produced them for the inspection of all present, as some lines I had picked up in the park, feigning, of course, ignorance of their author. I asked Caustic, who was one of the company, his opinion of them; the poor fellow looked confused: all eyes were fixed on him. Fanny recognized the writing; it was useless for him to deny it; my triumph was complete ! Thus, you see, dear Palmer, I had nry revenge, and glorious revenge it was, on one who had the ill-judgment to condemn the "Horæ," and to attempt to lower me in the opinion of so charming a girl. I would now make a few more extracts concerning our work, only extreme press of time, and a desire not to be too obtrusive, prevent me from so doing. You must, therefore, believe me, Yours, very sincerely, F. DARLINGTON. SECRETARY'S REPORT. Several Vacancies in the CoMMITTEE.-Vote of thanks to CHARLES DASHWOOD.-Election of FOUR NEW MEMBERS. March 10. It was not till this late period that the Members were enabled, unanimously, to obey the summons of the President, who rose and addressed them in these words: ،، Hor Gentlemen,-Permit me, on this occasion, to call your undivided attention to the interests of the Sarisburienses." This is not a meeting of form, but one which is fraught with importance to our long-continued and much-sought-for publication. Press of business forbids me, in the very brief time which we have allowed us, from the prosecution of more serious employment, to enter into any unnecessary or protracted details, I shall, therefore, at once, lay before you, to the best of my power, such measures as seem to me to demand our earliest notice, fully confident that they will receive from you all due attention, and be discussed with minds free and unbiassed. " When I look around me, and see so many vacancies in chairs, which, within the last six months, were so ably filled, I confess I almost tremble for the consequences to the Hora." [This part of the President's speech evidently deeply affected the Members present.] One seat, in particular, arrests my eye, and stops what else had been a hasty survey. (Hear!) There, indeed, we miss an invaluable friend-an incomparable supporter of the Hora." It was from thence we heard the firm opinion of that patriot in our cause, who alike convinced us by his eloquence, and a clear and dispassionate judgment. Every measure which promised utility to our undertaking, received the hearty concurrence, and called forth the earnest exertions, of our now absent friend, Charles Dashwood." (Hear! hear! was reiterated, in deafening shouts, from both sides of the Committee table.) The speaker continued: Happy am I to say that the merits and abilities, which it was far beyond our power to reward, have been elsewhere rewarded with honor, of no ordinary degree; and, gentlemen, we are assured that we shall still receive his cordial support." (As soon as the tumult, arising from the hearty expressions of the joy of the Committee at hearing this intelligence, had subsided, Mr. Kenyon continued-) "I therefore move, that a vote of thanks be passed to Charles Dashwood, Esq. for his past services, which were, in our opinions, so highly valuable, and are in our hearts so gratefully remembered." 66 The Members unanimously coincided with the Chairman's motion, and the vote of thanks was past accordingly. Mr. Kenyon resumed: As it appears, gentleman, that we have not only to elect new members, but also to supply the vacancy in the Editorial chair, I propose that such elections as you may deem fit be made without loss of time. Mr. Pelham rose, and proposed that Mr. Vernon 'should succeed Mr. Seymour, and was ably seconded by Mr. Lindsay. Mr. Vernon was unanimously elected. For the seat lately occupied by Mr. Dashwood, Mr. Thornhill was put in nomination by Mr. Kenyon, and was seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Thornhill was then elected, amidst expressions of universal approbation. Mr. Darlington proposed the election of Mr. Newman, as of one whose exertions on behalf of the "Hora" were as deserving of the gratitude and favor of the Committee, as they were meritorious to himself.-Mr. Kenyon then rose, and stated that for himself he could say, and he was sure he was not taking upon himself too much in assuring Mr. Darlington, that the members of the Committee duly appreciated the kind exertions of Mr. Newman, whose election, under the full conviction that such a step would meet with the approbation of all present, he begged to second. Mr. Newman was forthwith elected without a dissentient voice. A vacancy still remaining in the place of Mr. Kirby, the President said, "I beg to put in nomination for the seat yet unoccupied, one for whom I have no inconsiderable regard. Comment from me, on the title which he may have to your notice, may be considered interested to say the least: and I am fully persuaded he is too well known to every member present to need a formal introduction. naming Mr. Cleveland as a candidate, I do my duty to a friend, and so sure am I of his devoted interest to the welfare of the "Horæ," that I fearlessly leave him in your hands. In Mr. Lindsay having seconded the motion, Mr. Palmer addressed the Committee as follows:: Gentlemen,-You well know it is contrary to my custom to take a prominent part in the elections of this Committee. To the best of my judgment my vote is always at your service; but the nomination, the seconding, and the debates, I leave to more experienced speakers. However, in the present instance, I should hold it a base direliction of duty in me did I not raise my feeble, but fearless voice, did I not use every exertion to oppose the candidate now proposed. This opposition is founded neither on inconsistency, nor on personal dislike on mv |