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The foulest blot on fairest face That ever marred a noble place— Burns with the pangs it will not own, Pangs felt by loyal sons alone?'

The subject has been reduced to three Syllogisms.

The first is in &apos;Barbara.' It is attributed to the enemies of the Belfry.

Wooden buildings in the midst of stone-work are barbarous; Plain rectangular forms in the midst of arches and decorations are barbarous; Ergo, The whole thing is ridiculous and revolting.

The second is in &apos;Celarent,' and has been most carefully composed by the friends of the Belfry.

The Governing Body would conceal this appalling structure, if they could; The Governing Body would conceal the feelings of chagrin with which they now regard it, if they could; Ergo, ....... (MS. unfinished.)

The third Syllogism is in &apos;Festino,' and is the