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Seals of Cranmer, Latimer, Ridley, and Jewel.—The, vicar of Brampford-Speke, near Exeter, would be greatly obliged, if any of your correspondents can give him any information as to seals of Cranmer; either by reference to original deeds, or by a notice of casts.

To save trouble, he mentions that he has the seals which are preserved in the Harleian, Cottonian, and Sloane Charters.

He would be glad, also, of any information respecting seals of Latimer, Ridley, or Jewel.

proposes shortly to publish engravings of Cranmer's seals, of which he has four types: one very imperfect, one doubtful, and two perfect and very beautiful.

Communications can be made to, either through "N. & Q.," or by private letter: he will be thankful for information by either medium.

Brampford-Speke, Jan. 24, 1856.

Cobalt Mines in the Pyrenees, &c.—When, and by what people were the cobalt mines in the Pyrenees, and near Valencia, in Spain, worked? and are they still worked?

In what part of the Pyrenees was the cobalt mine situated?

Where was the Spanish cobalt mine situated, which was first worked in the time of Philip IV.? Is there a cobalt mine in or near Egypt? and when was it first worked?

Suffolk Genealogies—I shall be very much obliged to any courteous reader of "N. & Q" who may be rich in genealogical collections relating to the county of Suffolk, if he will kindly favour me with his address, and allow me the pleasure of a direct correspondence. H. T. Ellacombe.

Rectory, Clyst St. George, Topsham.

Sheridan—I copy the following from a legal periodical: "When Sheridan was asked what wine he liked best, he answered, 'other people's."" Was this original of Sheridan? Was it not said. before by some Greek sage? And if so, by whom? {{right|{{sc|Regedonum}}.

Words adapted to Beats of the Drum.—There are several beats of the drum which are in use in military camps, garrisons, and quarters, to which I have heard soldiers chant certain words; and I should thank any reader of " N. & Q." who would point out to me where the originals may be found, as I cannot conceive they are a sort of lay-lore, although so very common? The terms for these beats are generally from the French, though Anglicised; viz. such as le réveil; Angl., revalley, or rev-eilley; la générale (the general); la retraite (the retreat).

To the réveil, the words I have heard are something like the following:

"The lark was up, the morning gay, The drums struck up the revailay; While every soul upon the ground, I' the peaceful camp slept still and sound."

I think the retreat has something to the following effect:

"Drunken-sober-go to bed, Tom!" {{right|{{sc|Le Tambour}}}}.

Nicholas Butter—It might remove some of the obscurity as to this first English journalist, if the books of the Stationers' Company were examined. Being a stationer, he must have been a freeman of the day, and at his admission his age and father's name would be stated. {{float right|H. C.}}

"The Wanderer and Traveller."—Can any of your readers give me any account of the following piece and its author? The Wanderer and Traveller, a religious drama, by John Hunter, 8vo., 1733. The Biographia Dramatica says, regarding this piece, "This is mentioned only in Mr. Oulton's list." It does not say where printed. {{float right|R. J.}}

James Mead.—Wanted information regarding James Mead, a brother of the eminent physician, Dr. Mead? {{float right|R. J.}}

Henry Barker of Chiswick.—Information respecting the family and ancestry of Henry Barker, Esq., of Chiswick, Middlesex, who died in 1745, his crest and arms, is requested by {{float right|H. Y. B.}}

Celebration of the Moveable Feasts.—Has it ever occurred, that Easter Sunday fell a week later in Ireland than in England? And, if so, were the moveable feasts of that year celebrated each of them a week later in Ireland than in England?{{float right|Δ.}}

Birmingham.

Armorial Bearings.—Can any of your correspondents inform me why there is such a difference in the armorial bearings of the name of Watson in England and Scotland? {{float right|M. G. F.}}

la retraite (the retreat).

To the reveil, the words I have heard are some- thing like the following :

" The lark was up, the morning gay, The drums struck up the rev-ailay ; While every soul upon the ground, I' the peaceful camp slept still and sound."

I think the retreat has something to the follow- ing effect :

" Drunken sober go to bed, Tom ! "

LE TAMBOUR.

Nicholas Butter. It might remove some of the obscurity as to this first English journalist, if the books of the Stationers' Company were examined. Being a stationer, he must have been a freeman of the day, and at his admission his age and father's name would be stated. {{float right|H. C.}}

" The Wanderer and Traveller." Can any of your readers give me any account of the following piece and its author? The Wanderer and Traveller, a religious drama, by John Hunter, 8vo., 1733. The Biographia Dramatica says, regarding this piece, " This is mentioned only in Mr. Oulton's list." It does not say where printed. {{float right|R. J.}}

James Mead. Wanted information regarding James Mead, a brother of the eminent physician,  Dr. Mead? {{float right|R. J.}}

Henry Barker of Chiswick. Information respecting the family and ancestry of Henry Barker, Esq., of Chiswick, Middlesex, who died in 1745, his crest and arms, is requested by H. Y. B.

Celebration of the Moveable Feasts. Has it ever occurred, that Easter Sunday fell a week later in Ireland than in England ? And, if so, were the moveable feasts of that year celebrated each of them a week later in Ireland than in  England ? A.

Birmingham.

Armorial Bearings. Can any of your corres-pondents inform me why there is such a difference in the armorial bearings of the name of Watson in England and Scotland? {{float right|M. G. F.}}

Street Organ Novelties. There are now in the London streets mnny French organs very remarkable for the singular and novel character of their flutes and viol di gambas. Some also for their horns and trumpets. I see the invention is claimed by an Italian, and patented by a Parisian. Can you or any of your readers inform me if our new English organs have any of these tones, so new to English ears ? and if so, where are the organs in which I may find them ? The flutes are of great merit, and some so exceedingly well done,  that the approach to the flute blown by the  human mouth is most extraordinary. {{float right|{{sc|Gamma}}.