R. H. _Plowden_ (Vol. iv., p. 58.).--From Burke's _Landed Gentry_, 1846, under "Plowden of Plowden" (A.D. 1194), it would appear that Edmund was of Wansted, Hampshire, and ancestor of the Plowdens of Lassam, Hants, and that he "was styled in his will, July 29, 1655, Sir Edmund, lord earl palatine, governor, and captain general, of the province of New Albion." I would suggest to your Transatlantic readers the interest that would be derived from a compilation of surnames in the United States; and in cases where it can be ascertained, the date of introduction, position of first immigrant, ancestry, and descendants. The names and subsequent history of those families who remained loyal during the American Revolution, are worthy of record; most of whom have, I believe, prospered in the world since the confiscation of their property. The names of the followers of William the Conqueror are often alluded to; but the "comers over" at the conquest of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland are but seldom thought of, though they lend to their descendants' pedigree a degree of historical interest. A. C. _As lazy as Ludlam's Dog_ (Vol. i., pp. 382. 475.).--This proverb is to be found in Ray's first edition (1670), and is quoted in a little book entitled _Scarronides, et cet._, a burlesque on the second book of Virgil's _Æneid_. Æneas, reposing on the "toro alto," is likened to "Ludlam's curr, on truckle lolling;" whilst a marginal note says "'Tis a proverb, Ludlam's dog lean'd his head against a wall when he went to bark." Both here and in Ray the name is spelt _Ludl_a_m_. CRANMORE. _Pope and Flatman_ (Vol. iv., p. 132.).--The piece quoted by MR. BARTON had long since been pointed out by Warton (_Essay on Pope_), who has also collected many others which Pope _may_ have known and made use of, some which he _must_. V. _Spenser's Faerie Queene_ (Vol. iv., p. 133.).--The explanation of the stanza in question would occupy more space than I think you would spare me. It will suffice to note that a very sufficient one will be found in Todd's edition of _Spenser_ (1803) in vol. iii., at the close of canto ix. book ii.; and that the letter of Sir K. Digby is given at full length, before the editor's own commentary and explanation, in that place. V. Belgravia. _Bells in Churches_ (Vol. ii., p. 326.).--In reply to the inquiry whether there is still a law against the use of bells as a summons to divine services, except in churches, which has not been answered, permit me to quote the following sentences from a judgment of Lord Chief Justice Campbell, as reported in the _Times_ of August 14.