The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 546, May 12, 1832

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Various. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 546, May 12, 1832

ST. PANCRAS (OLD) CHURCH

ELEGY

CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLES

THE DYING MAIDEN'S PARDON TO HER FAITHLESS LOVER

ANECDOTE GALLERY

TRAITS OF IRISH CHARACTER

FRENCH CRUELTY

EFFRONTERY

A BLUNDER

COOL COURAGE

ABSTRACT STUDIES

THE SELECTOR; AND LITERARY NOTICES OF NEW WORKS

THE CONTRAST

THE LIBRARY OF ENTERTAINING KNOWLEDGE

MANNERS & CUSTOMS OF ALL NATIONS

FIRE TEMPLES IN PERSIA

THE NATURALIST

WHALE CHASE

AUDUBON

REMARKABLE JAY

ENTOMOLOGY

THE RIVER TINTO

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS

THE GALLEY SLAVES

THE SEALS

THE GATHERER

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ST. PANCRAS (OLD) CHURCH.

This humble village fane is situated to the north of London, somewhat more than a mile from Holborn Bars. Persons unacquainted with the site, may hitherto have considered it as part and parcel of this vast metropolis: but, lo! here it stands amidst much of its primitive, peaceful rusticity.

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A nobleman being, it is said, some years since, in the shop of a celebrated London shoemaker, saw, pass through it, a very handsome young woman, "Who is that fine girl?" said he.

"My daughter," replied the cord-wainer, "with sixty thousand pounds at your lordship's service."

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