Godwin's architectural criticism, one of the most beautiful of all Wren's churches, and for a comparatively modern building, is the gem of the City. Outside there is nothing to admire; but within it wears, in our eyes, a sweet cathedral-like look, so gracefully does the light stream down, so artistically do the shadows slumber. When the great architect planned this building, he must have been blessed with one of those happy thoughts which sometimes come upon a poet unaware, and for which he can no more account than he can for the fragrance that floats upon the summer breeze. The grace of those pillars, the beauty of that airy dome, haunt the memory long after they have been seen; and when far away, come upon the mind like pleasant recollections. The altar-piece by West finds many admirers; but the greatest charm is the eloquence of the rector, the Rev. Dr. Croly, whose literary works stand "second to none" of the many highly-gifted poets of the day; for the author of _Salathiel_ has won himself a name which will never be forgotten while the language in which he clothed the "Angel of the World" is uttered. Nearly bordering upon the ancient crypt in Basing-lane, at the depth of 12 feet 6 inches below the surface, some workmen recently came upon a Roman tesselated pavement, a space of which comprising about 27 feet was exposed. This pavement, which is composed of the common red tesseræ, without pattern, is embedded in a thin layer of cement and pounded brick, underneath which is a thick [Illustration: 1. Amphora, or wine vessel. 2. Black cinerary urn. 3, 4. Vessels of stone-coloured ware. 5. Mortaria, studded with quartz, with potter's name. 6. Black urn, diamond patter. 7. Small Samian vessel. 8. Earthen lamp. 9. Small vessel, used probably for balsams or other funeral offerings. ROMAN VESSELS FOUND IN CANNON STREET.]