18 APRIL 1835, Page 20

The Penny Cyclapaylia goes on very well, but rather slowly.

The Third Volume—full of matter so cleverly compiled as almost to seem original, and illustrated with capital woodcuts—comes down no lower than n A s; so that many years must pass away before the work is finished. This is a question of convenience for the purchasers to consider : by the extension of the plan a great deal more completeness will be given to the work, and more • information conveyed, especially upon minute matters. Take as instances of these points, the life of ATHANASIUS, the account of "Barking," and the very curious essay, as it may be called, on "Banner," in which the rationale of colours, flags, standards,

• and FO forth, is thoroughly developed.