LIST OF EMBELLISHMENTS TO THE VOLUME. Those marked (*) are Vignettes. *Ancient Municipal Seal of Youghal, co. Cork *Roman Inscription of Claudius Paulinus, found at Housesteads, on the Roman Wall *Moulded Brick, exhibiting the Pelham Buckle at Laughton Place, Sussex. *Octagonal Stair-Turret ; and Brick Cornice, covered with Ornamental *Examples of Anglo-Saxon Buckets from Xanten in Prussia; Kingston Down, Kent; the Valley of the Eaulne, Normandy; Wilbraham, in *Anglo-Saxon Handles to bags or purses PAGE 9 156 164 165 166 188 252 266 268 284 285 289 290 291 374 376 618 619 PREFACE. AGAIN the period has arrived to address a few words to our Friends and Correspondents. And, in the first place, it has been gratifying to us to have to record, during the last half-year, that our successes in the war into which the ambition of Russia so unprovokedly plunged us have been very considerable, and have inflicted a terrible blow on our enemy. The fate of Sebastopol, so long protracted by the obstinate defence of the Russians, has at length by the valour of the allied forces been decided, and that stronghold has fallen into our hands; thus setting at rest the long-disputed question as to the impregnability of this formidable fortress. The hostile armies in the Crimea are now watching each other from their winter quarters; and a few weeks will see them renew their deadly struggle, unless the negotiations which it is said that Austria and Prussia are entering upon will bring about an accommodation, and put an end to the waste of blood and treasure. But, should the war continue, the justice of our cause bids us look forward with hope to the ultimate, though perhaps remote, result, in the triumph of our arms, and an honourable and lasting peace. In the meanwhile it is gratifying to think that our brave troops at the seat of war, far from undergoing the horrors of last winter, now possess all the comforts that a grateful nation can supply. The fall of Kars, after an heroic and obstinate defence by General Williams and the brave Turks under his command, is a drawback on our triumphs, the importance of which we are not disposed to underrate; but it is the only serious reverse we have yet met with, and we hope will soon be counterbalanced by fresh triumphs. The return visit of our gracious Queen to her imperial neighbour and ally is an event of the greatest interest and significance; nor is that of the enlightened and constitutional King of Sardinia to Her Majesty of less importance, and we anticipate great results from the prominent part which the monarch of this (now) small state has taken in the affairs of Europe. It has afforded us pleasure to record the increased attention paid to antiquarian and archæological pursuits, and to see new associations for promoting these objects start up in all our provinces. When these associations were not, our humble endeavours always tended to encourage the preservation of our architectural remains, and the study of archæology in general; and it is with pride and satisfaction that we yet point to our pages as containing an authentic record of the proceedings of these interesting societies. One word more, and we have done :-A time of war is notoriously most unfavourable to literature, which is essentially and entirely of peaceful growth; which flourishes best within the shadow of the olive, and hangs her head at the withering blast of the trumpet; nor amid the general depression have we passed unscathed; but we trust that our readers have found in our pages the same amount of interest and instruction which it has been our lot to afford them and their forefathers for so many years. GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE MINOR CORRESPONDENCE.-Family of Mayo-Tradesmen's Tokens of Yorkshire-Tapestry Mrs. Green's Lives of the Princesses: Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia Ancient Municipal Seal of Youghal, co. Cork (with an Engraving) Medieval London: The City Gates - Ludgate Prison .... .... hall Chapel-Leadenhall-Leathersellers' Hall: By J. G. Waller Original Correspondence of Dean Swift and Mr. Motte respecting the publica- ..... Letter of Aaron Burr, on the foundation of Princeton College, New Jersey CORRESPONDENCE OF SYLVANUS URBAN.-Royal Archery in Tothill Fields, by West- minster-Sir Henry Morgan, called "The Buccaneer "--Family of Ward of Yorkshire; English Nunnery at Bruges-Mr. Christopher Bullock, "the Suffolk Wonder "--Super- Romano-British City-Records of stitions of Worcestershire-On the Site of Anderida, the Court of Star Chamber-Autograph Letter of the Hon. Mrs. Aldworth, the Lady NOTES OF THE MONTH.-The Commemoration at Oxford-Prizes at Cambridge-Royal Society Elections-Glasgow Meeting of the British Association-Exhibition at Tiverton-- Literary Fund Society-New Grammar School founded at Bloxham, co. Oxford-The Mu- scum at Kertch-Relics from Panticapeum in the British Museum-Sale of Mr. Chaffers's Antiquities- -Mr. Hillier's Anglo-Saxon Remains - Forgeries of Antiquities - Memorial Windows at Eton and Aylesbury-Repairs of Boston Church-Repairs of the Church of Clyst St. George-Lecture on the Churches of Gloucester-Old Houses at Leominster, Exeter, and Preston-New Stamp Act for Newspapers-Sale of the Library of Lord Stuart de Rothesay--Sale of the Collections of Mr. Obi Smith-Pictures by Turner-Re-interment HISTORICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS REVIEWS.-The Revised Liturgy of 1689, 73; Dis- ANTIQUARIAN RESEARCHES.-Society of Antiquaries, 78; Archæological Institute, 80; British Archæological Association, 82; Oxford Architectural Society.. HISTORICAL CHRONICLE.-Foreign News 83; Domestic Occurrences Promotions and Preferments, 86; Births and Marriages..... OBITUARY; with Memoirs of Earl Stanhope; Lord Charles S. Manners; Lord Viscount Strangford; Lord de Mauley; Lady Davy; General Alessandro della Marmora ; Gen. Sir Wm. Macbean, K.C.B.; Lieut.-Gen. Sir G. C. d'Aguilar; Lieut.-Gen. Duffy; Major-Gen. Sir H. Pynn, C.B.; Vice-Admiral Brian Hodgson; Rear-Admiral Boxer; Lieut.-Colonel G. Henderson; Sir George Head; Dr. Gaisford, Dean of Christchurch; Richard Blake- more, Esq.; John Heaton, Esq.; William Seymour, Esq.; Wm. Barton May, Esq.; Wm. Devonshire Saull, Esq.; Golding Bird, M.D., F.R.S.; Henry Fourdrinier, Esq.; Mr. |