extremity Our limits, and the lateness of the hour, do not permit us to give a detailed account of this ex traordinary trial; but the facts adduced as evidence are as follows

Marcia, the widow of Regulus, and mother of the young men, deeply afflicted at the death of her hus band, and imagining that he died for want of care, stirred up her sons to treat the captives, who had been placed in her hands, that they might be exchanged for her spouse, (whenever his vanity would allow him to submit to such an arrangement,) with the greatest cruelty. The Attilii, entering into their mother's sentiments, accordingly confined the prisoners in a place so narrow, that they had not room to move, and deprived them of food, and every other necessary. After suffering for five days all the torments resulting from such deprivations, Bostar expired, but Hamilcar still held out, and, telling Marcia how kind he had been to her husband, with tears implored her compassion. She, however, far from being touched with the least sense of humanity, kept him five days longer shut up with the dead body of his companion, giving him just food enough to prolong his life of torture.

The brothers being called upon to reply to these ac cusations, did not attempt to deny them; but merely said, that they had obeyed the commands of their mother The Tribunes, thunderstruck at this deliberate cruelty, were about to pass sentence of death upon the young men, as a disgrace to the Roman name

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Marcia was then interrogated. She said she had no doubt her husband had been killed by the Carthaginians-they were brutes enough to do any thing. She dared say they had crucified him, or destroyed him by keeping him from sleep, or cut off his eyelids, and exposed him to the sun at mid-day. Indeed, she had little doubt that, if the truth were known, they had put him into a barrel of spikes, and let him die in agonies.

The Tribunes, taking all things into consideration, contented themselves with severely reprimanding all parties, and ordering the Attilii to burn the body of Bostar, and to send his ashes to his relations; and, for

the future, to treat Hamilcar with the greatest care and attention.

The traitor Pluvius was taken a few days ago in the caverns of Salernum. He had completely concealed himself, but was discovered by the smell arising from the scents with which, like the other fops of the day, he had perfumed himself.

An officer of the Teutons, remarkable for his gigantic stature, challenged Marius to single combat. The reply of the general we would strongly recommend to all persons similarly situated.-"If the barbarian,” said he, " is in haste to die, let him go and hang himself."

A most singular event has lately occurred, and is now the theme of universal conversation. Roscius, the celebrated actor, came upon the stage, and squeaked so extremely naturally, that everybody mistook him for a nig. He was repeatedly encored, and for several days the theatre was crowded with persons desirous of experiencing this extraordinary delusion. At length

a countryman appeared, and gave notice that he could squeak better than Roscius: and a day was appointed for a trial of skill. Accordingly, yesterday, both the competitors appeared upon the stage; and as Roscius was to have the precedence, he held down his head and squeaked most divinely. All the theatre re-echoed with loud plaudits, and a long time elapsed ere the Countryman could obtain the least attention. At length, he succeeded in gaining a hearing: and then, holding down his head, he squeaked in imitation of Roscius. Long before he had finished his attempt, his voice was drowned by hisses, and cries of "off, off":" and every one declared that he did not perform with half so much nature as the actor. Upon this the countryman, to the no small confusion and vexation of his opponents, opened his vest, and produced a young pig, which he had forced to squeak by biting its ears. But it is still a question among the admirers

of Roscius, whether he was not more like a pig, than a pig itself. BARBIE bra

The following lines are in the mouth of every one; alluding to a late unexpected action of our most noble dictator.

“This morn, at Cæsar's triumph, heaped with chains,.. The captive Gaul to drag his burden strains!

To night, high placed beneath the vaulted dome,
He stares and frowns-a senator of Rome !"

"Here his first infant lays sweet Shakespeare sung, Here the last accents faultered on his tongue."

THE town of Stratford-upon-Avon, which is rendered interesting by its having been the birth place and residence of our immortal Shakespeare, is pleasantly situated near the south west border of the county of Warwick, on a gentle ascent from the banks of the river Avon; which river at first derives its source from the valley of Naseby in Northamptonshire, and, after winding its course in a south-west direction, and passing through various parts of that county, gradually swells its dimensions on its nearer approach toStratford, and reaches it in a broad and proudly swelling stream. At the entrance to the town is situated the bridge, which consists of stone, and is a very strong and wellcontrived piece of architecture; and from this spot is obtained the most perfect view of the town, which extends itself immediately before it. The place presents a very neat and picturesque appearance, and the country around it adds a very diversified scene, being very fertile, and the, scenery, although it does not convey

the idea of grandeur, is still agreeable and interesting. The situation of this place is considered very healthy, and the air salubrious.

The name of the town (Stratford) is generally sup posed to have been derived from the situation it oc cupies on the great north road, leading from London to Birmingham; stræte, or strete, in the Saxon language, signifying a road or highway, and the word ford, alla ding to the passage through the Avon, parallel with the great bridge, at the entrance to the town. The antiquity which it can boast is very considerable, as, from the records of a monastery founded there shortly after the conversion of the Saxons to the Christian Faith, A. D.659, (but which has since been demolished, and the scite on which it was built is now only known by conjecture,) it can be traced to a period as remote as three hundred years before the invasion of England by William the Conqueror. There are now in the possession of the literati of the town some copies of the ancient deeds or grants of property, to the monastery, alluded to; before which without doubt may be relied on as sufficient vouchers for its antiquity. During the Saxon era, and some time after the Norman conquest, the lown was held in the possession of the Bishops of Worcester; and, in the Doomsday Book, kept during the latter period, it is rated at the amount of fourteen hides and an half, (a rather uncertain measure, bat supposed to be about equivalent to the sum of twentyfive pounds,) which in those days was considered a very large sum.

An account of its population was first taken in the year 1765, when it was found to consist in the whole of 2287 persons, and the number of houses amounted to 552. A further account was taken in the year 1801, when the population had increased to the number of 2418, and great additions and improvements had been made to the town.

The ancient houses were principally constructed of wood, built after the rude Saxon manner, and many fires consequeatly happened. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth two of a very dreadful nature occurred, which devastated nearly 200 of the houses, and de

stroyed and consumed property to the amount of 20,000Z.

This species of building has, however, since been succeeded by the more advantageous method of brick and stone, which not only adds to the beauty of the appearance of the place, but also to its security from so destructive an enemy as that which had previously ravaged it. A few remains of the buildings in the old stile are, nevertheless, still to be seen; but are preserved more for the purpose of gratifying the curiosity of its visitors, than the purposes for which they had been originally designed.

The government of the town was formerly under the jurisdiction of a bailiff and fourteen burgesses, who were incorporated by letters patent during the reign of Edward VI.; but, in the year 1664, 16th Charles II. this was called in, and a new charter granted, which vested the government in the corporation, consisting of a mayor and twelve aldermen, the like number of burgesses, a high steward, and recorder. It is under this charter that the town is now governed. The town holds but one market in the week, which is kept on the Thursday, but it is quite sufficient for the consumption of the town, as it proves a convenient place for the disposal of the commodities of the adjacent villages, and is therefore excellently supplied. It renders the town extremely lively on the market day, when put in contrast with the apparent dulness observable on the other days. Another cause which renders the town more than usually frequented is the number of fairs held in it and its vicinity; there being no less than seven in the course of the year. Whether the benefit arising from them is equivalent to the bustle which they occasion, or what advantage there is derived from the institution of so large a number, it is rather difficult to determine, but it is a singular circumstance for a country town to hold so many.

Having thus given a cursory sketch of the town and its establishments, we proceed to notice the principal objects which attract the attention of its visitors, and occasion a peculiar interest by the remembrances which they raise, and the relative situations which they Occupy with respect to the memory of its departed