The full title of the work to which I refer, and which is an 8vo. volume of 200 or 300 pages, is _Reflections and Resolutions proper for the Gentlemen of Ireland, as to their Conduct for the Service of their Country_. It was printed in Dublin in 1738; it was reprinted there in 1816 at the sole expense of the well-known philanthropist, Thomas Pleasants, and the author was Samuel Madden, D.D., the author of several publications: a great patron of arts and literature in his native land, and one of whom Dr. Johnson remarked with truth,--"His was a name Ireland ought to honour." For some authentic information respecting him, see Nichols's _Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth Century_, vol. ii. pp. 31. 699.; and Grosley's _Tour in England_, vol. ii p. 260. These writers, however, make no mention of his _Reflections_. The original edition may indeed be looked upon as rather rare, but not so rare as some appear inclined to think. I have a copy, and until lately had two; and at different times I have met with copies for sale. However, the copy now in the library of the Royal Dublin Society was purchased some years ago at a high price; and, unless I am mistaken, there is not one as yet in the British Museum. The reprint which is there is much to be preferred by readers in general. ABHBA. * * * * * Queries. THE BELLMAN, AND HIS HISTORY. I have often read Vincent Bourne's poem, "Ad Davidem Cook, Westmonasterii Custodem Nocturnum et Vigilantissimum, Anno 1716:" Pickering's edition, p. 129. This nightly guardian, it appears, was accompanied by a dog: "Cum variis implent tenebrae terroribus orbem, Tu comite assuetum cum cane carpis iter," was armed with a stout staff, or knotty club: "Nec te perterrent, nodoso stipite fretum, Subdola qui tacito pectore furta parant," and carried a bell: "Tinnitu adventum signans, oriantur an astra, Narras, an pure lucida Luna micet." To the last-mentioned part of his equipment, he owed the title of "Bellman." The Bellman's duty, however, was not confined to crying the rising of the stars, or the shining of the moon, but he cheered his nightly round with many a chant: Nocturnum multo carmine fallis iter." The next lines are descriptive of the Bellman's poetry, and tell us the subjects of it. Of some of these I want explanation; and of all, examples. I am at a loss to explain the following four lines: "Divorum hyberni menses quotcunque celebrant, Cuique locum et versum dat tua musa suum: _Crispino_ ante omnes; neque enim sine carmine fas est Nobile sutorum praeteriisse decus."