himself at the age of 86, he says, "I was born with a choleric disposition, insomuch that there was no living with me; but I took notice of it, and considered that a person swayed by his passion, must at certain times be no better than a madman; I mean, at those times, when he suffers his passions to predominate, because he then renounces his reason and understanding. I therefore resolved to make my choleric disposition give way to reason; so that now, though born choleric, I never suffer anger entirely to overcome me."-In the account which this amiable old man gives of the occupations which filled up his time, there is something extremely pleasing and interesting: particularly when he speaks of the good health and spirits which he enjoys, and observes how gay, pleasant, and good humoured he was; how free from every perturbation of mind, and every disagreeable thought; in lieu of which, joy, and peace had so firmly fixed their residence in his bosom, as never to depart from it." I contrive, (he continues) to spend every hour with the greatest delight and pleasure; having frequent opportunities of conversing with many honourable

gentlemen,-men, valuable for their sense and good manners, their acquaintance with letters, and every other good quality. Then when I cannot enjoy their conversation, I betake my self to the reading of some good book. When I have read as much as I like, I write ; endea vouring in this and in every thing else, to be of service to others to the utmost of my power.My estate is divided by a wide and rapid branch of the river Brenta; on both sides of which there is a considerable extent of country, consisting entirely of fertile and well cultivated fields. Besides, this district is now, God be praised, exceedingly well inhabited, which it was not at first, but rather the reverse; for it was marshy, and the air so unwholesome, as to make it a residence fitter for snakes than men. But on my draining of the waters, the air mended; and the people resorted to it so fast, and increased to such a degree, that it soon acquired the perfection, in which it now appears, hence I may say with truth, that I have offered on this place an altar and temple to God, with souls to adore him. These are things, which afford me infinite pleasure, com

fort and satisfaction, as often as I go to see and enjoy them.-At the same seasons every year, I revisit some of the neighbouring cities; and enjoy such of my friends as live there, taking the greatest pleasure in their company and conversation and by their means I also enjoy the conversation of other men of parts, who live in the same places; such as architects, painters, sculptors, musicians, and husbandmen, with whom this age most certainly abounds. I visit their new works; I revisit their former ones; and I always learn something, which gives me satisfaction. I see the palaces, gardens, antiquities; and with these, the squares and other public places, the churches, and fortifications: leaving nothing unobserved, from whence I may reap either entertainment or instruction. But what delights me most is in my journeys backwards and forwards, to contemplate the situation and other beauties of the places I pass through; some in the plain, others on hills, adjoining to rivers and fountains, with a great many fine houses and gardens. Such are my genuine and no trifling satisfactions; such are the recreations and diversions of my old age

which is so much the more to be valued than the old age, or even youth of other men; because being freed by God's grace from the perturbations of the mind and the infirmities of the body, it no longer experiences any of those contrary emotions, which torment a number of young men, and many old ones destitute of strength and health, and every other blessing." -His diet consisted of bread, meat, eggs, and soup. He was very temperate in point of quantity, not exceeding in the day three quarters of a pound of food, and a pint of new wine. He adopted this regimen, finding it best agree with his stomach, which was naturally weak. To others he recommends more variety and quantity of food, if they find it agree with them. His preference of new wine, was occasionad by wine of more than a year old, not so well agreeing with his stomach. He passed with health and comfort beyond his hundredth year, and died, as he had lived for his last threescore years, exempt from pain and suffering.

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SIR JOHN FLOYER was Physician to Queen Anne. He died in January 1734.—In one of the Bishop's letters to Mr. Knightly, (dated from Hartlebury, 4th July 1730) the following passage occurs, referring to this gentleman'Sir John Floyer has been with me some 'weeks; and all my neighbours are surprised 'to see a man of eighty-five, who has his me6 mory, understanding, and all his senses good; ' and seems to labour under no infirmity.-He is of a happy temper, not to be moved with 'what he cannot remedy; which, I really be'lieve, has in a great measure helped to pre'serve his health and prolong his days.'

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THIS alludes to the operations of " the So"ciety for promoting Christian Knowledge, " and of the Society for the propagation of the 66 gospel in foreign parts." The recent establishment of a third," The British and