meetings, and including a large new apartment, called the MUSIC HALL, where concerts and public meetings take place. The Music Hall measures 108 feet long by 91 feet broad; is furnished with an organ, and is seated for a large audience. This noble room, with its various appliances, cost £10,000, Towards the eastern extremity are several handsome structures -the Edinburgh and Glasgow Bank, at the corner of North Hanover Street; St Andrew's church, whose elegant pointed spire will not be unnoticed; and opposite to it the Commercial Bank, with its beautiful emblematic figures over the entrance. These figures are from the chisel of Mr Alexander Handyside Ritchie, a Scottish artist, and are greatly admired for their graceful ease and fidelity. St Andrew Square contains also some fine large buildings, chiefly occupied as insurance offices and banks. In front of the receding central edifice-the Royal Bank-is erected an equestrian group, in bronze, commemorative of the late Earl of Hopetoun. The centre of the square is ornamented with a fluted column, 136 feet in height, with a colossal figure on its summit, commemorative of the late Lord Melville. In the early ages of the square, before it was intruded upon by trade, it was the place of residence of some distinguished individuals. In the third floor of the house, No. 21, forming the north-west corner, Lord Brougham was born; and the house at the opposite corner, entering from St David Street, was for some time the residence of David Hume. In Queen Street, nearly adjoining St Andrew Square, a handsome edifice, with a front embellished by figures, has lately been erected as the PHYSICIANS' HALL, MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS IN THE TOWN AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. According to the taste of the stranger, or the length of time he can spare, the following objects and institutions may be worthy of a visit. The ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, a small but well-conducted establishment at Claremont Street, in the north-eastern environs. CALEDONIAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S GARDEN.-This is a beautiful and interesting piece of ground, situated in Inverleith Row, on the road to Granton, about a quarter of a mile beyond the Zoological Gardens. The object of the society is improve ment in the production of fruits, flowers, and vegetables; and the collection of varieties in these different departments is exceed ingly good. Admittance is by orders from members, or by applying to the resident curator of the gardens, Mr James M'Nab. The ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN is situated a short way farther along Inverleith Row, and, embracing fourteen and a half acres, affords scope for the classification of plants according to the systems of Linnæus and Jussieu. The professor of botany in the university lectures in a class-room at the entrance to the gardens. Strangers are freely admitted to the grounds. NEW CEMETERY.-Within the grounds of Warriston, nearly opposite to the Botanic Garden, on the east, is situated a cemetery, opened a few years ago by a society in Edinburgh. Provided with a handsome small chapel for funeral services, laid out with great taste, and kept in first-rate order, this cemetery is a model of neatness, and we are glad to say it has met with deserved success. Recently, other five cemeteries, in different quarters of the environs, have been opened. GRANTON, on the shore of the Forth, is about a mile from Inverleith Row, and is deserving of a visit for the purpose of seeing its new pier, built entirely at the cost of the Duke of Buccleuch, with reference to the improvement of his property in the neighbourhood. This noble undertaking is the greatest work of a private individual in Scotland. Steamers cross every hour from Granton to Burntisland in Fife. Strangers will be interested in knowing that a precipitous rock seen a little east from Burntisland, is that over which King Alexander III. fell and was killed, while passing to Dunfermline March 12, 1286; his death causing all those national troubles which produced the wars of Wallace and Bruce. Steamers also proceed from Granton to Stirling daily, thus giving strangers an opportunity of seeing the shores of the Forth, which abound in picturesque beauty and historical interest. Large steam-vessels sail from Granton twice a-week to London. RAILWAY STATIONS.-Edinburgh has lately become the centrepoint of a number of railways-the Edinburgh and Glasgow; the North British, in communication with Berwick-on-Tweed and London; and the Edinburgh and Granton, in communication with the north of Scotland-all of which have their terminus in the low ground between the Old and New Town. Other railways are in preparation, at least one of which is to terminate at the same point. The time of transit to London, when the lines are perfected, will be about fifteen hours. PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS.-Of these there are few of any interest in Edinburgh. The production and sale of literature being the principal business in the town, there are perhaps a few printing-houses worthy of notice, but these are not generally shown without a special introduction. The chief literary concerns now carrying on are the Edinburgh Review, Blackwood's Magazine, Tait's Magazine, Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, besides some other periodicals. Including miscellaneous works, the quantity of literature so produced is greater than is issued from any other city in the United Kingdom, London excepted. Edinburgh sends forth one newspaper thrice a-week, and several twice a-week, and weekly. Also the North British Advertiser, a weekly advertising sheet, distributed gratis (printed by machinery similar to that of the Times). Several type-founding and engraving establishments, likewise the studios of certain sculptors, particularly that of Mr John Steell, Randolph Place, may be included in the list of places of interest. The NEW ACADEMY, a large classical seminary in Henderson Row; the DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM, in the same street; the SCHOOL OF ARTS, a mechanics' institution of a number of years' standing (open in the evenings); the SCOTTISH INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, situated in Moray Place, and which, besides possessing a high reputation, has served as a model for various seminaries of a like nature; and the GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S NORMAL SCHOOL, new road, Castle Hill-are all deserving of attention. LEITH, the ancient port of the Scottish metropolis, besides a harbour, docks, and a very long pier projected into the Forth, contains some extensive glass and other manufactories worthy of the attention of the curious in such matters. Some memorials of Cromwell's bombardment of the town still exist; in particular, a large mound erected in the links. PORTOBELLO is a modern and neatly-built town on the shore of the Forth, situated at the distance of two miles to the east of Edinburgh, on the line of the London road. During summer it is a great resort for sea-bathing, for which its long stretch of fine sands peculiarly adapt it. MUSSELBURGH, an ancient burgh of regality, another pleasing summer resort, is situated two miles eastward. ROSLIN. The stranger should not by any means quit Edin burgh without visiting Roslin Chapel and Castle, situated about six miles southward, on the banks of the Esk. The chapel, which is part of a collegiate church never completed, is one of the most beautiful existing specimens of the florid Gothic architecture. It was built by William St Clair, Earl of Orkney, in 1446, and, after being nearly a century in use, was despoiled at the Reformation; it was also injured by a mob at the revolution of 1688. Placed by its proprietor, the Earl of Roslin, in the charge of the neighbouring innkeeper, it is freely shown to strangers. Accord ing to Scott "There are twenty of Roslin's barons bold Roslin castle, in ruins, stands on a jutting crag at a lower part of the dell; and the walk from this point to Hawthornden and Lasswade is one of the most picturesque in Scotland. At about two miles from Lasswade is situated DALKEITH HOUSE, the principal residence of the Duke of Buccleuch, noted for its excel lent collection of pictures, and also the beauty of its environs. D BOUT the year 1786, the merchants and planters interested in the West India islands became anxious to introduce an exceedingly valuable plant, the breadfruit tree, into these possessions, and as this could best be done by a government expedition, a request was preferred to the crown accordingly. The ministry at the time being favourable to the proposed undertaking, a vessel, named the Bounty, was selected to execute the desired object. To the command of this ship Captain W. Bligh was appointed, August 16, 1787. The burthen of the Bounty was nearly two hundred and fifteen tons. The establishment of men and officers for the ship was as follows:-1 lieutenant to command, 1 master, 1 boatswain, 1 gunner, 1 carpenter, 1 surgeon, 2 master's mates, 2 midshipmen, 2 quarter-masters, 1 quarter-master's mate, 1 boatswain's mate, 1 gunner's mate, 1 carpenter's mate, 1 carpenter's crew, 1 sailmaker, 1 armourer, 1 corporal, 1 clerk and steward, 23 able seamen- -total, 44. The addition of two men appointed to take care of the plants, made the whole ship's crew amount to forty-six. The ship was stored and victualled for eighteen months. Thus prepared, the Bounty set sail on the 23d of December, and what ensued will be best told in the language of Captain Bligh, whose Bligh, whose interesting narrative we abridge. THE VOYAGE-OTAHEITE. My instructions relative to the voyage, furnished me by the Commissioners of the Admiralty, were as follows:-I was to pro No. 122. 1 Edinburgh sends forth one newspaper thrice a-week, and se twice a-week, and weekly. Also the North British Advert weekly advertising sheet, distributed gratis (printed b chinery similar to that of the Times). Several type-for and engraving establishments, likewise the studios of sculptors, particularly that of Mr John Steell, Randolph may be included in the list of places of interest. The NEW ACADEMY, a large classical seminary in H Row; the DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM, in the same st SCHOOL OF ARTS, a mechanics' institution of a number standing (open in the evenings); the SCOTTISH INS FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, situated Place, and which, besides possessing a high reput served as a model for various seminaries of a like n the GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S NORMAL SCHOOL, new Hill-are all deserving of attention. LEITH, the ancient port of the Scottish metropoli harbour, docks, and a very long pier projected inte contains some extensive glass and other manufactori the attention of the curious in such matters. Some Cromwell's bombardment of the town still exist; in large mound erected in the links. PORTOBELLO is a modern and neatly-built town of the Forth, situated at the distance of two miles Edinburgh, on the line of the London road. Dur is a great resort for sea-bathing, for which its long sands peculiarly adapt it. MUSSELBURGH, an ar regality, another pleasing summer resort, is situ eastward. ROSLIN. The stranger should not by any me burgh without visiting Roslin Chapel and Castle six miles southward, on the banks of the Esk. Th is part of a collegiate church never completed, is beautiful existing specimens of the florid Gothic was built by William St Clair, Earl of Orkne after being nearly a century in use, was despoiled tion; it was also injured by a mob at the rev Placed by its proprietor, the Earl of Roslin, in t neighbouring innkeeper, it is freely shown to st ing to Scott Co Th "There are twenty of Roslin's barons b Roslin castle, in ruins, stands on a of the dell; and the walk from t Lasswade is one of the two miles from Lassy principal residence of lent collection of pict |