ROCK-CUT MONUMENTS OF ASIA MINOR. The engraving above represents an example of rock-cut monuments which are found at Doganlu, in Asia Minor. They are placed on the rocky side of a narrow valley, and unconnected apparently with any great city or centre of population. Generally they are called tombs, but there are no chambers nor anything about them to indicate a funereal purpose, and the inscriptions which accompany them are not on the monuments themselves, nor do they refer to such a purpose. Altogether, they are certainly among the most mysterious remains of antiquity, and, beyond a certain similarity to rock cut tombs around Persepolis, it is not easy to point out any monuments that afford even a remote analogy to guide us in our conjectures. They are of a style of art clearly indicating a wooden origin, and consist of a square frontispiece, either carved into certain geometric shapes, or prepared apparently for painting; at each side is a flat pilaster, and above a pediment terminating in two scrolls. Some, apparently the more modern, have pillars of a rude Doric order, and all indeed are much more curious than beautiful. When more of the same class are discovered, they may help us to some historic data; all that we can now say of them is, that, judging from their inscriptions and from the traditions in Herodotus, they seem to belong to some Indo-Germanic race from Thessaly, or thereabouts, who had crossed the Hellespont and settled in their neighbourhood; and their date is possibly as far back as 1000, and most probably before 700 B.C. THE CAMEL AS A SCAPE-GOAT. A very singular account of the use to which a camel is sometimes put, is given by the traveller Bruce. He tells us that he saw one employed to appease a quarrel between two parties, something in the same way as the scape-goat was used in the religious services of the Jewish people. The camel being brought out was accused by both parties of all the injuries, real or supposed, which belonged to each. They upbraided it with being the cause of all the trouble that had separated friends, called it by every opprobrious epithet, and finally killed it, and declared themselves reconciled over its body. H BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GREAT AND that demanded its exercise. GOOD. ALBERT EDWARD, PRINCE OF WALES. BY FOLKSTONE WILLIAMS, F.G.S., F.R.G.S. (Concluded from page 36.) On one occasion, having climbed an elevation of the Alps, the party came to a small lake, close to a well-known monastery; and though the air was piercingly cold, the experienced arctic voyager in the group, knowing the bracing effects of a bath at such a temperature, made speedy preparations for its enjoyment. Presently, a tremendous outcry arose from the solitary edifice close at hand, and, as the Doctor was rushing to take his plunge, out thronged a bevy of monks, with ropes and poles, and all the paraphernalia there employed for restoring suspended animation. They had observed, with unfeigned alarm, the movements of the stranger; and while dreadfully scandalized by the apathy of his companions-(which eccentricity, of course, pointed them out unmistakeably as Englishmen and heretics)-their feelings of humanity and strict Christian profession would not permit them to stand still while so sinful an act was being perpetrated; and, with whatever could be most speedily pressed into service to assist in saving a fellow-creature, they hurried to the rescue. Arrived on the bank of the lake, they were still further astonished by the spectacle of the supposed suicide, in the halffrozen water, putting out vigorous strokes, and evidently as much at his ease as a frog in a pool. The good fathers could not conceive that any one in his senses, with the thermometer at zero, would have thought of a bath in the open air; but, having at last become conscious of the real state of the case, they shrugged their shoulders, and, with much self-congratulation that they were not obliged to live among such extraordinary people, retraced their steps; not, however, without offering their hospitality to the strangers, including the hardy swimmer who had so necessarily excited their apprehensions. The result of this tour was even more satisfactory than the preceding. It could easily be seen by the reports sent home, and the entries in the diary, that the mind of the Prince of Wales was benefiting largely by its unrestrained communion with the external world. That the heart of the Prince was expanding, as well as his mind, might have been observed by the ready sympathy which His Royal Highness displayed on every occasion Mr. Evan Thomas, F.S.A., an eminent sculptor, was desirous of carving a statue of the Prince for that excellent institution, the Welsh School, with the official management of which he had long been connected. As the Prince of Wales was the patron of the charity, such a memorial of him to grace the new building, then in process of erection, was most appropriate; and the patriotic noblemen and gentlemen of the Principality, who support the school, were extremely anxious that such a statue should be procured. The Prince was made acquainted with this feeling, and having expressed his readiness_to place himself at the disposal of the sculptor, he honoured Mr. Thomas with several sittings. The result was a full-length lifesize portrait statue of the Prince of Wales, in the robes of the Garter-an excellent likeness, and a creditable work of art,— which the sculptor presented to the Welsh School, where it has since remained, and where it is likely to remain, as long as that flourishing institution shall continue to carry out the admirable intentions of its founders. Mr. Thomas afterwards executed a marble bust of the Prince, and these two are the only sculptural representations for which His Royal Highness has sat. 66 In the year, the White Lodge, in Richmond Park, was selected as a place admirably adapted for continuing the physical and mental training of the Prince. The neighbourhood had witnessed the sports and studies of many successive Princes of Wales-those of the houses of Stuart and Guelph in particular-and Mr. Gibbs may have been ambitious of securing for his illustrious pupil those perfections which had acquired for the first and best of the former series the title of England's Darling." In this pleasant retirement, the studies proceeded more systematically than hitherto, with, however, ample recreation. The Prince, under the direction of a skilful oarsman, acquired considerable proficiency in rowing, and was often seen on the Thames, enjoying the healthy exercise in a light boat, with a wellmade pair of sculls, to the infinite gratification of the Richmond watermen, who were far from insensible of the honour done to their craft. He also rode a good deal, and enjoyed a game at cricket occasionally. Under such wholesome exercise in the pure air, for which this beautiful locality has been famous from time immemorial, the health of His Royal Highness continued good, though his muscular development did not promise to realize the proportions that distinguished his predecessor in the title. His appearance at this time may be known by reference to an admirable likeness taken at Richmond by a photographer established there. The Prince is represented in his ordinary unassuming dress, sitting on a chair, with his walking-stick at his knees. The Queen possesses a little gallery of similar portraits, and, though no two of them can be said to be strictly alike, the proverbial charm of variety is fully established by their difference in expression and costume. The one in the Highland dress, first executed in lithography, but, subsequently, by Her Majesty's permission, very carefully engraved on steel, is an especial favourite. This was taken by Mr. Lake Price, an artist of high reputation in his department, and one of the most scientific photographers of the age. About this period it was considered advisable that the Prince should enter the army, and he was appointed Colonel of Infantry. In the uniform of his rank and of his regiment, he is represented in another photograph, which has also been engraved. When the Prince had exhausted the gratifications of his Richmond retreat, a new expedition was planned for him, that came recommended by singular attractions. It was a voyage in the Royal Yacht to the coast of Ireland, with a tour to such places of interest in the sister island as were most readily accessible. The scenery for which the land of saints is deservedly famous was sure of receiving justice in the sketch book and journal of the youthful traveller; but there is little doubt that a nearer acquaintance with the personal characteristics of a people whose vis comica had, in his limited experience, appeared replete with genuine humour, promised a fund of amusement. Such anticipations were fully realized. The Prince made acquaintance with all the Irish lions, not forgetting the far-famed "Blarney Stone;" and found in Paddy at home more than the fun he had expected. George the Fourth was scarcely more popular during his memorable visit to Dublin than was the Prince of Wales wherever he appeared. Unfortunately, however, for the curiosity of the population, to whom a royal visitor from England was very rare indeed, it was not easy to obtain certain intelligence of his movements. Very few persons, though the whole country was in a ferment with the news that the Prince was travelling somewhere among them, knew where he was to be found at any particular time; and, in consequence of some pre-conceived notions respecting his appearance, when he came under their observation he often passed away unnoticed. A curious instance of this occurred at a remote market town, which His Royal Highness visited during a fair. A group of English tourists were accosted by an eager Milesian, who had come to the "pattern "to sell his pigs, and had somehow or other heard that the Prince was there. "Arrah now, if you plaze, I'll thank you kindly if you'll just be after pointing out to me which is his honour the Prince of Wales, for, bedad, it's meself that don't know him at all at all, and, more's the pity, not a blessed soul in the place can tell where his honour is." The gentleman appealed to quietly pointed in the direction where the Prince stood, with his usual unaffected demeanour, listen ing to some remarks that were being addressed to him by one of his attendants. The Irishman gazed a moment at the Prince, then stared at the person he had addressed, then, glancing contemptuously towards His Royal Highness, broke out, with a highlyindignant expression of countenance . "Is it a fool ye are trying to make of me? Be this and be that, then, ye are out this time entirely. It's not so aizy to desave Phil Hoggarty as ye're plazed to suppose. That the Prince of Wales!" he cried, with increasing contempt. "Whorra now, where's his feathers, and his crown, and his goold-headed sword? The top of the morning to ye! More power to your elbow. Maybe ye'll have better luck the next fool ye'll try to make!" and away he strode, flourishing his formidable shillalah; but evidently too much pleased with his penetration in having detected, as he imagined, an attempt to impose upon him, to resent it as an affront. The next expedition was of the greatest interest to the scholar, and the Prince had acquired sufficient scholastic knowledge to feel its interest thoroughly. It was a tour in Italy, including a residence in the sevenhilled city, for the purpose of studying its classical antiquities, and of familiarizing the mind of the scholar with the most remarkable events of Roman history. With a few well-selected attendants, the Prince, under the travelling name of Baron Renfrew, visited the principal Italian cities, and in due course, made his entry into the Pontifical States. The Prince had an interview with the Holy Father, from whom His Royal Highness received much kindly attention. Every facility was afforded him for pursuing his studies, in which there sometimes existed more danger of his being surprised and carried off by brigands, for the sake of his ransom, than of his falling into the power of priests to secure his soul. The Prince was never left alone, even with the most friendly of the Cardinals, and when exploring the ruins of the ancient city, his attendants were not less mindful of his safety. His watchful guardians allowed no opportunity for harm to approach him, in any shape; and His Royal Highness completed his studies and returned to England, without having made any more decided approach to Romanism than could be found in his attendance as a spectator at some of the more magnificent religious festivals which were held in the capital of the Catholic world during his residence. The Romish relics he carried away with him partook more of a classical than a religious character, and the only Romish books he particularly studied were Cæsar and Livy, Tacitus and Cicero, Virgil and Horace, and similar untheological authorities, not forgetting a frequent reference to Gibbon's "Decline and Fall," Dr. Smith's "Dictionary of Classical Antiquities," Niebuhr's "Roman History," Macaulay's "Lays," and other modern illustrations of the same heroic time and people. Having thus, from the fountain-head, drunk copiously of Latin literature, the Prince, soon after his arrival in England, commenced a regular academical training at the University of Edinburgh, where he daily attended the classes of the Professors, and, showing a fair amount of application, made creditable progress in his "Humanities." The Prince subsequently continued his curriculum at Oxford, at the same college that had received within its walls the most earnest of royal students-Prince Henry, England's Darling," that memorable Magdalene which had been so harshly treated by the most intolerant of its Stuart patrons, James the Second. Here the education of His Royal Highness received every advantage which could be derived from Professors of world-wide celebrity in classics and in science. With such guides, the Prince devoted himself to the higher branches of learning with a degree of assiduity that could not fail of obtaining for him a fair advance even in the most abstruse studies. He had previously enjoyed the advantage of listening to the lucid explanations of Faraday, and the suggestive comparisons of Owen, so that his mind was in a measure prepared for the reception of those grand philosophical truths that were now laid open to him. In attendance, he was a model Freshman-and his tutor would have been content could he have looked forward to having in his charge pupils only half as tractable. The progress His Royal Highness made satisfied those who were most interested in effecting it; and all capable of giving an opinion on the subject agreed that, for the practical business of royal life, the Prince was likely to be as well qualified as the most favoured of his contemporaries. In the meantime, the taste for manly sports and exercises continued to be healthily developed-boating and cricketing having the preference; but there was no excess in the enjoyment. It was indulged in as the natural inclination of youth, as well as a necessary change from sedentary pursuits; and the Prince appeared, among his associates, quite content to be on the same social footing with them, and ready to exert his skill to the utmost in any rational competition. It is almost needless to add, that he was extremely popular at the University during his residence,-not less with the dons than with the students; indeed, it will be long before the remembrance of his amiability will pass out of the copious colection of college anecdotes now in general circulation at Oxford. The Prince's University career has, however, been interrupted by another and more important expedition. That early fashionable tourist, Lord Bateman, of the old ballad, was not permitted a tythe of the opportunities for quitting his native land, "Strange countries for to see, see, see," as have already fallen to the lot of His Royal Highness. None of his predecessors in the title have possessed the like advantages. The Black Prince, it is true, travelled a good deal in France and Spain, but he went as an invader. Charles, in more cheerful times, "The Merry Monarch,' penetrated into France and Holland,-but he went as a fugitive; and the luckless son of the expatriated James also made acquaintance with some interesting portions of the continent,-but he went as an adventurer. The last Prince of Wales did not leave the island till after he had ascended the throne, and then the only strange countries His Majesty cared to visit were Hanover and Ireland. But the Shakesperian truth that "Home-keeping youth have ever homely wits," seems to have had extraordinary influence over the early life of Prince Albert Edward a beneficial influence, unquestionably,and the object of such travels, during his youth, must be evident to every one. Royal Highness had obtained a sufficient His knowledge of the character and resources of modern governments; he had been permitted to study the most powerful of the ancient empires, in its eminently suggestive ruins; he had carefully observed the various elements that constitute the colossal strength of his own country at home; and now he was to become acquainted, by personal observation, with those important and extensive dependencies in distant parts of the globe which the colonial policy of England had made scarcely less thoroughly English than the mother country. It was wisely determined that the first colony the Prince should visit, should be the flourishing dependency on the other side of the Atlantic that has remained faithful in its attachment to Britain, notwithstanding the independence established by a very large portion of her North American possessions, and despite the numberless attempts subsequently made to draw her into that powerful union. Canada, though originally a French settlement, and made ours by conquest, has proved her loyalty on more than one emergency, and the recent organization of "The Prince of Wales' Regiment," is only one of many satisfactory proofs that might be adduced of her devotion. The same spirit prevails throughout New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and every portion of the American continent under British protection. The Prince met a most enthusiastic reception in Canada and the United States. He was looked upon in both countries as representing not only the majesty of England, but also her people and her popular institutions, for which it is now evident that all Americans entertain the highest and most cordial respect, and the feelings of good-will. It is a most pleasing consideration that the tour of the Prince has not been beneficial to himself only, but has served the very important purpose of drawing closer the thousand ties of nature and of sympathy that unite the English and American nations. A REMINISCENCE OF ST. VALEN- Ir was a cold snowy morning in February, (the fourteenth, we believe, dear reader,) when a group of young girls were closely huddled round the large blazing fire in Mrs. G.'s school-room. We were down unusually early that morning, for expectation had warmed and quickened our benumbed fingers. Which of us did not picture a large embossed envelope, containing the fairest of cherubs, the most graceful of forms, and the most impassioned of verses that ever emanated from the glowing bosom of an ardent youth of eighteen? Well, well; forgive us, dear reader, we were all under "sweet sixteen." No! not all, for one of our party, the fair girl that leaned on my shoulder, Miss Lee (or rather Amy Lee, as she was more generally addressed), was an under-teacher, and had passed her nineteenth birthday. And now I must say a few words about Amy Lee, for she it is who has occasioned this short sketch. She was first placed as a parlour-boarder at Mrs. G.'s; her mother was dead, and rumour said her father was immensely rich. When Amy had just finished her second year at Mrs. G.'s, her father died-penniless! Oh, it was a sad blow to poor Amy! and to know, too, that the year's school-bill was not paid. But her noble spirit devised a plan whereby she might, in some degree, repay her friend and governess. Amy begged Mrs. G. would allow her to remain as an assistant-teacher during the ensuing year. Mrs. G. knew Amy's abilities, and at once consented. She knew also, hard as the trial must be, it would be more satisfactory to Amy's sensitive spirit, and so poor Amy began the year as an under-teacher at Mrs. G.'s. We had, from Amy's first entering the school, been warm friends, but now we could enjoy each other's company more unrestrictedly. Amy was my companion in our daily walks; we were in the same class (for Mrs. G. would have Amy continue her studies), and she slept in my room. One night (the night preceding the fourteenth) I had been telling her from whom I expected valentines, and in return to my pressing inquiries to know the same from her, she blushed deeply, and said, that for the last few years she had punctually received one, containing the same initials, and addressed in the same hand-writing; she had endeavoured to recall amongst her acquaintances some one whose initials corresponded with those she received, but had failed. She thought now, should the gentleman have heard of her misfortunes, and that the reputed wealthy heiress was now only an humble teacher, he would most probably, like the rest of her friends, (?) pass by on the other side." Amy's eyes were full of tears, she said no more, and we retired to rest. Morning came, and, as I before said, we were gathered round the fire. Amy was near me, I looked at her now and then. I saw she was striving to appear indifferent to the gossip of the rest, but I knew she was as anxiously awaiting the postman's knock as we. |