In Memory of THE STATE LOTTERY, the last of a long line whose origin in England commenced in the year 1569, which, after a series of tedious complaints, _Expired_ on the 18th day of October, 1826. During a period of 257 years, the family flourished under the powerful protection of the British Parliament; the Minister of the day continuing to give them his support for the improvement of the revenue. As they increased, it was found that their continuance corrupted the morals and encouraged a spirit of Speculation and Gambling among the lower classes of the people; thousands of whom fell victims to their insinuating and tempting allurements. Many philanthropic individuals in the Senate, at various times for a series of years, pointed out their baneful influence without effect, His Majesty's Ministers still affording them their countenance and protection. The British Parliament being, at length, convinced of their mischievous tendency, His Majesty, GEORGE IV., on the 9th July, 1823, pronounced sentence of condemnation on the whole of the race; from which time they were almost NEGLECTED BY THE BRITISH PUBLIC. Very great efforts were made by the Partizans and friends of the family to excite the public feeling in favour of the last of the race, in vain: It continued to linger out the few remaining moments of its existence without attention or sympathy, and finally terminated its career, unregretted by any virtuous mind. Bear-Baiting. Few sports in England have been more popular than bear-baiting. Other forms of amusement waned before its attractions. The Sovereign, in the days of old, had as a member of his Court a Bearward, as well as a Chancellor. In and about London the sport was largely patronised, but it was by no means confined to the Metropolis; in all parts of the country bear-baitings were held. Fitzstephen, a monk of Canterbury, who lived in the reign of Henry II., in his description of London, relates that in the forenoon of every holy day during the winter season, the youthful Londoners were amused with the baiting of bears and other animals. He says the bears were full grown. Edward III., in his proclamation, includes bear-baiting amongst "dishonest, trivial, and useless games." The proclamation does not appear to have had any lasting effect on the public as regards bear-baiting. The diversion increased in popularity.