The New-Zealander.

New Zealander, Volume 5, Issue 409, 16 March 1850, Page 2

The New-Zealander.

Be just and fear not : Let all the ends thou aims't at, be thy Country 1 !, Thy God's, and Truth's.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 18 50.

We have received from a source on which we can place the fullest reliance a narrative of some recent proceedings of the contending Waikato tribes which gives a painfully interesting view of the present position of the quarrel, and of the continued improbability of its being speedily adjusted in and amicable manner. From the previous preparations and threatenings of the parties, there was reason to apprehend that the long-dreaded collision would take place on Wednesday the 6th instant. Aware of this, the Rev. James Wallis, Wesleyan Missionary at Wangaroa, early on the morning of that day, went over the river from his residence to the pa erected by the Waikatos (Te Wherowiiero's party) as a fortification. He found the natives all tatua'd, (girded and accoutred,) and armed for the conflict. They were running about in a state of great excitement, and so engrossed in their own speechmaking that it was sometime before he could obtain a hearing. He felt himself i.i considerable danger, as they were incautiously and angrily knocking about their muskets, which were all loaded. When he succeeded in fixing their attention, they told him that they were about to go up to the pa of the Waingaroa Natives, but that the " tikanga was with him in reference to them (their adversaries)," — that is, that they believed that the course they (the Waingaroa Natives) would pursue would be regulated by his decision. Mr. Wallis replied that if they would promise not to cut down ihepcke rangi, (the fencing around the Waingaroa fortification) he would engage that no one in that pa would molest them. This he was warranted in undertaking, as he knew the strength of his personal influence there. The question then arose, how near they were to approach the pa. They wished to go nearer than would be at all safe. Mr. Wallis told them that he " would be their mark," meaning that he would stand on the spot beyond which they should not go. All agreed to this, and Mr. Wallis then consented to their desire that they should fire into the earth at that spot. This being arranged, they sat on the ground resting on their muskets, while one of the leaders asked them individually, " E pai anakoe Ma mate? 11 — thatis, "Are you willing to die T Each man readily replied, " E pai ana ahau kia male /"— " lam willing to die !" Mr. Wallis 1 then hastened to the other pa, to infona the men of what had passed. He found them all prepared for the attack. Some of the most turbulent and eager warriors amongst them at first refused to allow the Waikatos to come so near as the place which he had fixed on ; amongst these, Nini, and Te Aoterangi, of Rangikahu (a village on the coast) were prominent. They desired also to remain outside the pa, with a view of letting the opposite party see how courageous they were ; but a<3 Mr. Wallis had given an assurance that nobody should be outside but himself, he required them all to go in. While he was discussing this point with them, the Waikatos were seen approaching. He then laid

hold of one of those who had seemed most refractory and led him in. The other followed, and he proceeded to meet the coming party, who by that time were close at hand. With a view of conciliating both sides as much as possible, he took his stand in a position, rather more distant from the pa than he had pre-* viously chosen, though not so far off as the people of the pa desired. The Waikatos then came rushing down at the top of their speed, and Mr. Wallis feared that since his leaving them their excitement had increased so much as to make them resolve to act desperately. But, while he stood with his face towards them, he was relieved by hearing their leader cry, when they got within twenty or thirty yards of him," Xi aTe Warihi !Kia Te Warilil !" that is, "To Mr. Wallis ! To Mr. Wallis !" The next moment they all suddenly stopped short at his feet. Here they remained for above five minutes, without uttering a word, but keeping their eyes intently fixed on the pa, while not a movement was seen within the enclosure, nor was a sound heard that could indicate the presence of a human being there. The critical moment in the affair had now evidently arrived ;— Mr. Wallis had engaged for the good conduct of the people of the pa, and yet there were a good many who evidently were ripe for fighting and longing to he Jlet loose upon their opponents. At this anxious juncture, their Leader cried Whakatika ! (Rise !) ; they all immediately rose up, retired backwards a little, and fired into the ground as had been determined. This proceeding was followed by a war-dance which was continued for half an hour, and in which we arft informed " they made themselves if possible more hideous than usual on such occasions." At the termination of the dance, the people of the pa came out in two bodies, all, of course, armed with muskets, spears, &c. Before coming out, however, they had asked Mr. Walus's concurrence in their doing so, which he gave only when he had removed the other party to a distance beyond the reach of a musket ball. He then took his stand as their mark. They all stopped at his feet, and then commenced the war-dance on the Waingaroa side. Silence was thenceforward wholly at an end, and general confusion prevailed. Both parties occupied a long time in making speeches of defiance, and then they returned to their respective pas. So concludes this remarkable transaction. But the dispnte obviously remains as unsettled as ever. Indeed this affair only shows more strikingly what serious grounds of apprehension exist as to its ultimate issue. It is evident that on this occasion a conflict in which scores, if not hundreds, of lives might have been lost, was to all human appearance averted only by the influence and exertions of Mr. Wax.lis. The case is one of the many in the history of New Zealand in which sanguinary collisions and other disasters have been prevented by the wise and pacific interposition of the Missionaries, whose honourably acquired and religously exercised influence with the Native inhabitants, in this, as in various other points of view, must command the respect even of those who do not duly appreciate the spiritual advantages flowing to the Colony through their instrumentality.

The Second Annual Show under the direction of The Auckland and New Ulster Agricul TURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SoCIETY,tOok place on Wednesday last at Mr. Robertsons Rope Walk in Mechanic's Bay, — a very suitable situation, the renewed grant of which for the exhibition entitles the liberal owner to the thanks of the promoters and friends of the object. Although the weather did not promise veiy favourably, there was a large and respectable attendance, including a considerable number of ladies, who bore, with characteristic good humour, the disagreeableness arising from the heavy rain which fell towards the close of the proceedings, giving a sombre aspect to the return from an otherwise cheering and animating scene. The Band of the 58th regiment was in attendance, and enlivened the occasion by performing a number of popular pieces in their usual style of excellence. As the Managers of the exhibition do not appear to have yet learned the importance of placing the Press in possession of due facilities of entrance, and of obtaining every desirable information respecting their arrangements and progress, (a matter which the conductors of such institutions at home well understand and act upon), we can only state our general mi" pressions. These were certainly not only favourable, but gratifying in a high degree, as respects the evidence demonstratively afforded of the rich productiveness of our New Zealand soil, and the beneficial operation which this Society (managed and supported as we trust it will be) is likely to exert in guiding and stimulating the endeavours both of settleis and natives in the practical development of the natural capabilities so abundantly within their reach. As compared with similar exhibitions in older conntries, it was not surprising that the flowers should seem deficient, — although the beautiful products of Mr. Berrey's floircultural industry and skill almost forbid our making this admission : — but in the more substantial and necessary articles of produce there was every thing to gratify and encourage. The sheep sent in by Colonel Wynyard and Mr. It .Newman, and the pigs, were first-rate

in their respective kinds ; and as for vegetables, those we had been accustomed to think highly of in Europe, were but as dwarfs compared with such giants as the pumpkins from the Three Kings, — (to say nothing of the very peculiar merits of an unique kind which we suppose we may, in default of better nomenclature, designate the Cucurhita Merrimania, but which only its ingenious producer and dresser, could adequately describe). There were also some beautiful specimens of fruits, particularly of melons, one of which, (although it did not obtain the prize,) had a rich, melting, pineapple flavour, which (notwithstanding our having happened some eighteen months ago to partake of some of the best melons of France) we do not hesitate to pronounce the most delicious we ever tasted. The friends of the Maories must have been greatly pleased to find so many of the aboriginal Natives amongst the successful competitors, especially when it is remembered that they succeeded in the production of articles so directly conducive to the advancement of their interests as potatoes, pigs, pumpkins, and — most important — wheat. This fact we cannot but look upon as the harbinger of great good. We subjoin a list of the Rewards, and of the parties to whom they were awarded : — Cart Stallion.. Mr. R. Graham, £3. Cart Mare. .Mr. Lockwood, £3. Yearling Bull . . Mr. Jas. Williamson, £1 1 Os. Cow.. Mr. A. Stewart, £3. Heifer.. Mr. A. Stewart, £1 10s. Boar. .Mr. Donovan, £1. Sow.. Mr. A. Scott, £1. Bacon Pig. .Mr. J. Runciman, £1. Long-woolled Ram. .Mr. J. Newman, £2. Long-woolled Ewes. .Mr. J. Newman, £2. Merino Ewes . . Colonel Wynyard, £2. Yearlings .. Mr. J. Newman, £1. Plough and pair of Horses,. St. John's College, £1. Plough and Team of Bullocks .. Mr. J. Runciman, £1. Wheat.. Maka, £1. Oats.. Mr. Atkin, £1. Rye Grass Seed.. Mr. Atkin, £1, Mixed Grass Seed. .Mr. J. May, £1. Cock's foot Grass Seed. ,Sti John's College, 10s. Cheese. .Mrs. Wallace, £1. Butter.. Mrs. Runciman, 10s. Salt Butter.. Mrs. Hall, 10s. Wax.. Mr. Atkin, 10s. Turkeys. .Master D. Robertson, ss. Ducks.. G. Parsons, ss. Mangold Wurzel. .Mr. J. May, ss. Grapes .. Major Matson, ss. Melon.. Mr. John Gordon, ss. Apples.. Mr. Atkin, ss. Stone Fruits. .Mr. Soal, ss. Dahlia. .Mr. Berrey. Nosegay.. Mr. Berrey. Potatoes. .Mr. Hall, 10s. Variety of Potatoes.. Hemi Karena, 10s. Cabbage.. Tomata, ss. Carrots. .Mr. J. May, ss. Parsnips.. Mr. J. Lynch, ss. Hops. .Mr. J. Lynch, ss. Pumpkin. .Hone Eketona, 2s. 6d. To Mr. May, the Judges awarded a bounty of £1 for his bull, there being no competition for the prize. To St. John's College, a bounty of £1 for a South Down ram, there being no competition for the prize. To St. John's College, a bounty of £1 for a South Down ewe, there being no competition for the prize. To Maka, a bounty of 10s. for a pig shown by him. To Wiremu Cotton, (a native), a bounty of 10s. for barley — no competition. The Judges recommended to the attention of the Committee the potatoe-flour prepared by Mrs. Runciraan, and the flowers exhibited by Mr. Berrey, and the fruit of the egg-plant by Mr. Merriman. Judges for Stock — Messrs. Mayne and Rich, Judges for Produce — Messrs. Newman and Flatt, assisted by Mr. J. May. In the evening, the Members of the Society, with a number of the Friends of their Institution, met at the Royal Exchange Hotel, where by Mr. Hardington's skill and attention, they were provided with a substantial and satisfactory, as well as satisfying dinner. Major Matson, (whose efforts to promote the objects of the Society deserve much commendation), occupied the Chair. As the Society progresses, it may be anticipated that the Annual Dinner will become increasingly a means of diffusing knowledge on the subjects of Agriculture and Horticulture, to which such festivals in England so materially conduce. This, we need not say, is — or at least should be— their grand, if not their sole, object. In conclusion we congratulate the Society on the prosperity which has hitherto attended its endeavours, and commend it once again to the kindliest regards ofthe community at large.

"The New Zealand Magazine." Published Quarterly. No. I. January 1850. Bvo. pp. 100. Wellington : W. E. Vincent and Co. ; Auckland •- J. Williamson. Amidst the unavoidable struggles of a new colony, there are many more immediate and pressing necessities than those of literature ;

and we cannot wonder therefore that the establishment of periodicals — (except indeed tha\ now indispensable adjunct to civilisation — the newspaper) — is generally postponed until mote urgently experienced wants are supplied. It was so in America, where a vigorous effort to compete with the parent country in agriculture and manufactures was manifested long before there was any sustained endeavour to provide an original literature worthy of the name ; and it has been so likewise in the Australian Colonies, where the majority of the settlers, however anxious and enterprising in their strivings after commercial and political independence, have usually been quite content to import their magazines, reviews, and material for reading generally, from England and the other old nations of Europe. We can well conceive, therefore, that Mr. Grimstone, the projector and editor of the work now before us, has met with many difficulties and discouragements in his undertaking. We are happy to find, however, that he has not been driven from his purpose by them ; and we trust that his perseverance will meet with its merited reward. Although the New Zealand community is yet comparatively small, it undoubtedly contains an amount of information and talent amply sufficient to accomplish far more than the production of an adequate supply of suitable articles for a Quarterly Magazine, and we hope it will be found to comprehend also enough of taste for reading, and of liberality in purchasing, to render the speculation safe, if not remunerative, in a pecuniary point of view. The main objects which the editor has set fore himself, and the mode in which he purposes to pursue them, are thus intimated in an introductory address : — To aid the progress of a new Colony, we have ever conceived it essential that some medium of a permanent character should be established, through which publicity might be given to the results of scientific research, and to such information as might tend to call into activity the energy and enterprise of the community, not merely with the view of improving their own individual condition, but, with the higher object of developing the resuorces of their adopted home, and thereby securing a means by which its importance might be made known, and a just estimate formed of the value of its productions. In our desire to supply this want, we have proceeded on the broad principle tliaf, until the internal wealth of the country be laid open, there can be no hope of advance, no dreams of prosperity realized, no*, even a temporary benefit drawn from its capabilities ; but, on the contrary, after years have been uselessly spent and capital exhausted, we may have reason to regret that our exertions have so long lain dormant. To avert, in some degree, such a necessary consequence of inactivity is the object of our publication ; which besides being recognized as a vehicle of information bearing on the products of the Colony, we trust will be regarded as a source of amusement to lighten the passing of a leisure hour, and, moreover, that it will be found useful as a reference to local affairs generally. It was a part of our original design that politics should be a leading feature of our Journal ; but, at the suggestion of many of our friends, we have somewhat altered our plan by connfiing ourselves in this branch ot Literature to such subjects only as affect the interests of the colonists generally, by which we consider we skall best be enabled to give expression to our views, and act more in consonance with the wishes of our Subscribers. The first article is a clearly written and interesting paper on " The Whale and Whaling," by Fred. J. Knox, M. D. We extract, as its most practical portion, the author's observations on the hindrances to the Whaling Trade resulting from the — shall we say, infanticidal ? — operations of " Shore Parties." It wou'd be difficult to overrate the importance to New Zealand of the Whaling Trade, the source from which its chief export has hitherto flowed, and as it is notorious that this branch of commerce has of late years, fallen off very considerably, it becomes the duty of every well-wisher of the Colony to afford his best assistance, in order to sustain the Trade, if not to increase it. From Statistical Returns which have been published, it would appear that the resort of that species of Whale to the Bays and Estuaries on the coast of New Zealone, which properly ipeaking constitutes the Trade, has been unusually rapid in its decline, and a question therefore arises whether the establishment of " ShoreParties" has not been the cause. From a few observations hurriedly thrown together some four or five years since, I found that these parties began to be formed about the year 1825, and that the persons engaged in superintending them are actually still living.* The Whaling Season as it is called, is laid to extend from May to October inclmive ; but usually prolonged so long as there is a chance of a Whale appearing in the neighbourhood ; thus all and sundries have been killed, for if the animal escaped from one shore-party itjwas certain to fall a victim to some other. H hen we take into consideration the true nature of the Whale we shall cease being surprised that such indiscriminate and incessant destruction should inevitably lead to extermination or an attempt to escape to some less hostile locality. Previous to the establishment of these shore-parties, the Trade was chiefly in the hands of Sydney Merchants who fitted out vessels, usually of no great tonnage, being only intended for the coast of New Zealand, and commonly frequenting Cook's Straits, Cloudy Bay, &c. The stay of these vessels was for a short season only, and they returned to Sydney at a fixed period whether successful or not Ships of larger tonnage from other countries occasionally visited the New Zealand Group, but these visits were partial, and the breeding whale creeping qnietly along shore seeking for a place of rest had a chance of finding one. The vigilance, however of the shore-party at once cut off all retreat, and the consequence has been exactly what might have been expected — entire, complete desertion on the part of the breeding Whale. Amongst my papers I find a manuscript strikingly illustrative of the disadvantageous nature of the proceedings of the shore-partiei, it is as follows :— Whaling Station Mana and Kapiti, Season of 1841, finished in October. 26 Whales killed of which 3 were Males. 2 Hump-Backs, with Baleen, longest blade from a foot to a foot and a -half, about 2 tuns of oil for each. Baleen useless. Total cpantity of Baleen , . 9 tons. " Oil 120 tnns.

• George Tliocjj, and Jolia Guard.

We have here a most discouraging statement ; no less than 26 Whales are killed, of which 24 were of the Bal*na Antartica, (Right Southern Whale) 17 were Females, and the average quantity of Oil obtained amounted only to 4 tuns ! t As a contrast to the above note, I give the result of the Africaine s voyage :— 11 The Africaine has returned to Launceston from the Whaling Ground, ;a full ship-2,900 barrels Black Oil 400 do. Sperm.-Whilst in Port Nicholson, in November, she dischaiged into the Emngton 800 barrels, besides a quantity of bone— thus the Africaine lias taken 4,100 barrels since she left Launceston only 16 months since ! The Captain reported a large num. berof French and American Whaling ships on the New Zealand coast, but he did not see a single British ship." It would have been interesting to hare ascertained the number of whales killed during the cruise of the Africaine, but it is a miserable specimen indeed which does not produce 8 or 10 tuns of oil, seeing 10 tuns is no uncommon quantity. There can be little doubt that shore-parties will be continued so long as a prospect of profit remains, unless restrained by Legislative enactment ; and as the trade diminishes and the advantages are consequently lessened, the parties engaged becoming more and more needy, whales are killed which otherwise would not have been considered worth taking ; so that not even a chance will be left for any accidental revival or return of the breeding whale. Thui, it appears, the time has arrived, if not already passed, for the Government to interfere, and by a wise measure endeavour to secure for New Zealand a share in that profitable trade, arising from the products of " Whaling."

The Rev. Richard Taylor has contributed two papers which will well repay perusal ;— one is, " Geological Observations on the Book of Genesis,"— which though it contains some rather fanciful speculations, is kept in reverential submission to the teaching of Scripture, where Inspiration does speak on the topics referred to ;— the other, a pleasing sketch of " A Visit to Roto Mahana," or the Hot Lake in the Taupo District (which our readers may remember was also graphically described in the New Zealander of the 2nd January, by an intelligent observer who had just visited it from this locality .).... Mr. W. B. Mantell's notices of the " Geology of the Middle Island of New Zealand," condense a considerable amount of information within a small compass. The articles bearing on Politics are two ;—; — " A Glance at the History of New Zealand as a British Colony," — we presume from the pen of the Editor, who in the conclusion of it thus hopefully speaks of our state and prospects, — Having now touched upon the most important events in the history of the colony, we shall, in con. cluiion, offer a few remarks on the state of tbe^ country generally. No one can fail being struck with the change which has taken place in the colony during the last few years. From a state of positive helplessness, the several settlements hnve steadily progressed^ and may now be said to have assumed a comparatively flourishing condition. By whatever means this al* tered state of affairs has been brought about, it is indisputable that the prosperity of the country was never more apparent than at present, with everyprospect of its continuance. A source of wealth (in the increase to its flocks and herds), has been introduced into the colony, which will gradually exhibit its value and importance, in giving that stability which is now required, and should be the leading object of every tettler to establish ; for, however gratifying may be the existing circumstances of the colony, much remains to be accomplished to ensure a permanent benefit ; the capabilities which the country possesses must be fully developed, and its resources thrown open to public enterprise, and the approach to this desirable end would be materially aided by an influx of capital and labour, which the settlers will no doubt, 'ere long; receive, and which, from the energy they have diiplayed through a series of almost unexampled trials, they have every right to expect at the hand* of the parent government. As regards the aboriginal population. The advances they have made in the arts of civilized life, are bo evident, ns to lead us to encourage the hope that before many years this noble branch of the human race will respond to the philanthropic efforts of the British Government, by extinguishing for ever the character of the savage, in the universal adoption of the habits and customs of their European brethren.

The other political article (if such it may be called) is the commencement of a Review of Wakefield's Art of Colonization, by William j Swainson, Esq., P. R. S., the conclusion of "which is promised for the next number. It is written with an ability that must be acknowledged even by those who do not concur in all the Reviewer's opinions. How severely he handles Mr. E. Gr. Wakefield will be apparent from the following trenchant remarks with which the Review opens :—: — Mr. Edward Gibbon Wakefield is well known as the most popular authority, and the most original writer on Colonization, of the present day. His unceasing and unqualified hostility against the whole system of the Colonial Office, and the startling novelty of hi* new theories, have procured him numerous and powerful supporters, who look up to him as to an oracle, while hii voluminous evidences before several Parliamentary Committees have nil conspired to give a notoriety to his name, and to the "Wakefield Syst<m" perfectly unexampled, in this branch of Political Economy. Mr. Wakefield unquestionably possesses, both from reading, thinking, and actual experience in our North American Colonies, a vast store of information, both practical and documentary ; and besides all thii, he has the art of so stating his own theories, as to persuade his readers (not well versed ia such matters) that all bis new plans are of the easiest execution imaginable. After nearly 28 years devoted to this line of enquiry, Mr. Wakefield now lays before the public the remit of his meditations and experience in the "Art of Colonization." The appearance of a book like this — written by one whose opinions have been consulted, and even acted upon, by Cabinet ministers — we have long been anxiously expecting. Because, having paid 6ome attention to the same subject, we greatly desired to form a correct judgment, whether the miserable failure of the author's system in New Zealand originated in the defects of that system, or principally in other local causes unconnected with it. In a work which the author evidently intends to be his last on the subject, and which he is desirous, of L course, should perpetuate his name to posterity, we that the whole subject would be discussed

with that calm, logical and philosophic spirit which its immenie importance deserves and demands. We expected, besides, that all bygone errors in Colonial Legislation which had been amended, would be passed over in silence ; and that those which might still be in operation would be argued in a temperate, if uot a dignified tone. We further expected that all such propositions as ran counter to common sense, and to the received opinion! of mankind, would be illustrated and enforced by unanswerable facts ; and that over the whole discussion would be east that spirit of gentlemanly courtesy, which the uiages of society demand from all who assume the office of Teacher to the Public. In all this we have been completely disappointed. The subject, indeed, is partly divided, in a loose manner, under different epistles, between a supposed " Statesman" who leeks to be initiated by our author into the principles of his Colonizing system. The letters of the said " Statesman" being made the vehicles for bringing forward the objections which arise to the author's views, all which are, of course, duly answered and disposed of to the entire satisfaction of the objecting " Statesman." This, although a popular mode of discussing the subject, is not a very logical one ; and it is therefore but ill calculated to establish fundamental principles. The writer, moreover, is perpetually wandering into other subjects than those under immediate discussion, or starting off to abuse the Colonial Office in general, and Earl Grey in particular. No terms are too hostile, too unqualified, and we might almost add too vulgar, to apply to this nobleman, either in respect to his public measures or to his private demeanour. This virulent abuse meets us at almost every page ; and were we to believe his reviler, there is not an evil that exists in the Colonial department at Home, or the Colonial empire abroad, but Earl Grey, directly or indirectly, is its origin Uor or abettor. Thii unmeasured vituperation, to say the least, is in exceeding bad taste ; for it excites no other feeling in the end but disgust, even in the minds of those who would otherwise be inclined to censure the noble Earl in several points of his colonial policy. — When an individual holding such a high position in the State, and who (as will subsequently appear) has devised and carried out many practical benefits to this colony, is thus insulted and abused for everything, we may fairly conclude there is much of exaggeration, injustice, and even falsehood in what is here said — because, if one-half were true, it would be impossible for any individual, however noble by birth, to remain at the head of such a responsible department of the Government. Writing, therefore, under such vindictive and intemperate feelings, it is morally impossible that the author c«n treat the existing measures, when opposed to his own, with the least degree of candour, fairness or impartiality. His book, in fact, exhibits throughout the most vague, illogical, and partial mode of discuss* ing any subject, that we have ever met with: He lays down, as we shall presently see, but one principle; which, although theoreticaily defined, is yet hopeless in execution ; and thus, from building upon a foundation of sand, the whole fabric, when thoroughly analized, crumbles into dust. The plainest dictates of common sense, and some of the first principles of political economy, are violated on every occasion, when it is necessary to give a specious colouring to some visionary figment or impracticable theory. And those are bo mixed up with much that is unobjectionable, and even sound in induction, that the fireside reader— the amateur colonizer— in nine cases out of j ten, will follow the author with full approbation, j through all the sophistty of the •« Wakefield System." But it is not the Colonial department alone which excites Mr. Wakefield's denunciations. He quarrels with every one who presumes to differ from him, and this in "good set terms." He roundly accuses the Edinburgh Review of being pledged to support •' the office." The Emigration Commissioners, in his opinion, aie nothing better than <v mere clerks of Colonial Downing.street," and unfit to hold their present title. Colonial officials are nothing better than "Lnnd Jobbers," " Harpies," and we knew not what besides ; and to crown all, Mr. Wakefield has quarrelled with hit late friends in New Broad-street, and has resigned his seat at the Board of Directors. The lighter articles are "An Agreeable Rencontre," Reminiscences of Eatly Life," two Tales from the French (" Marguerite" and " The Debutante") and a few filling-up scraps of poetry, from which we copy the following as being the most original : —