[_The Biographical Dictionary of Musicians_ noticed by our
correspondent is very incorrect in its details. There is another
work of the same kind in preparation, but is not expected to be
published for some months. The latest works on the subject are the
German _Lexicon der Tonkunst_ in several 8vo. volumes, and that by
M. Fetis, which appeared about four years since at Brussels, and
pronounced both comprehensive and correct.]
_City of London Charter._--What was the cause of the City charter being
forfeited in the year 1683?
In a trial, _The King_ v. _The City of London_, judgment was given
against the City, whereby the charter was forfeited.