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ng group of natives, though less sightly than these fallen sons of civilization, in a moral point of view, would be a happy contrast, could we but look into the hearts of both parties, and see what is passing therein. But we are moralizing, and this may not be the most showy inducement for the reader to visit Mr. Burford's Panorama, and admire its pictorial beauties. Let him do so; and before he leaves the place, turn about, and think for himself, and be assured there is good in every thing. * * * * * INK LITHOGRAPHY. An exquisite specimen of this branch of art, by the ingenious Mr. R. Martin, of Holborn, has hitherto escaped our notice. It was forwarded to us some weeks since, and accidentally mislaid. It is, however, never too late to be just--by saying that the performance before us, in clearness, delicacy, and finish, equals, if not exceeds, every specimen yet produced in this country, or those we have seen on or from the continent. The Drawing is about the size of two pages of the _Mirror_, and exhibits specimens of almost every branch of the art. Thus, there are fruit and flowers--an antique cross--a Gothic tomb--bust and ornamented pedestal--laurel wreath--the Corinthian capital and Egyptian architecture--wood scenery--a beautiful landscape--a portrait of Lord Clarendon--"Portrait of a Lady"--a storm on the sea-coast--anatomical picture--a crouching tiger--a charter, with the seal affixed, the latter extremely fine--a country plan, very delicate and clear--suit of ancient armour, &c. The etchy spirit of these subjects almost equals the finest work on copper, and its elaborateness proves to how great perfection English artists have already carried the art of drawing on stone. Compared with some of their early productions, the present is a marvel of art: it combines the perspicuity of a pen-and-ink drawing with the freedom and fine effect of chalk drawing. We hope to hear nothing more of the _uncertainty_ of lithography. * * * * * PHILANTHROPY Is the only consistent species of public love. A patriot may be honest in one thing, yet a knave in all else;--a philanthropist sees and seizes the _whole_ of virtue. * * * * * SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS. * * * * * PUNCH AND JUDY. _By a Modern Pythagorean._ One day last summer I happened to be travelling i
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