*** In the preceding account we have purposely abstained from reference to the position of the affairs of Sir Walter Scott, from our inability to obtain any decisive information on the subject. The most pleasing and the latest intelligence will be found in the _Morning Chronicle_ of Thursday, wherein it is stated that the prospects of the family of Sir Walter are much better than have been represented. "We are assured that there are funds sufficient to cover all his debts, without touching Abbotsford. In the Biography of Allan Cunningham, it was stated that there would only be a balance due to his creditors of 21,000_l_. But Mr. Cadell, the bookseller, has undertaken to pay 20,000_l._ for the publication of the remainder of his works, on the plan which had been so far proceeded in. This will clear off all the claims. A near relative of Lady Scott left 60,000_l._ to the children of Sir Walter, to which, of course, they are entitled; and the eldest son received a large fortune with his wife. The public, therefore, are spared the pain of knowing that the family of one to whom they are so largely indebted, are left in a state of destitution."--We hope this statement is as correct as it is gratifying. [Illustration: (_Dryburgh Abbey._)] * * * * * _Printed and published by J. LIMBIRD, 143, Strand, (near Somerset House,) London._ End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 571, by Various