conjecture. In French literature, it amounts to about one-third part of
the whole mass. In English literature, it cannot be less than one-sixth
part--perhaps more. Be it as it may, the SYSTEMATIC ARRANGEMENT of all
that has been revealed in that way, and of all that is dicoverable, is
essential to the perfection of literary history, of literary biography,
and of bibliography.

At the present moment, I can only announce the project as a stimulus to
unemployed aspirants, and as a hint to fortunate collectors, to prepare
for an exhibition of their cryptic treasures.--On a future occasion I
shall describe the plan of construction which seems more eligible--shall
briefly notice the scattered materials which it may be expedient to
consult, whether in public depositories, or in private hands--and shall
make an appeal to those whose assistance may be required, to enable a
competent editor to carry out the plan with credit and success.

On the prevalence of anonymous writing, on its occasional convenience,
and on its pernicious consequences, I shall make no remarks. Facts,
rather than arguments, should be the staple commodity of an instructive
miscellany.

BOLTON CORNEY.

Barnes Terrace, Surrey,

29th Oct., 1849.

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NOTES FROM FLY-LEAVES.--NO. 1.