discouragements that will probably attend this resolution. Prepare yourself to meet with many scoffs, and much derision, and that people will upbraid you with turning philosopher all of a sudden; and ask in scorn, what is the meaning of all this affected gravity and preciseness? But be not you affected or supercilious; only stick close to whatever you in your judgment are convinced is virtuous and becoming; and consider this as your proper station assigned you by God, which you must not quit upon any terms. And remember, that if you persevere in goodness, those very men who derided you at first will afterwards turn admirers. But if you give way to their reproaches, and are vanquished by them, you will then render yourself doubly and most deservedly ridiculous."(Epict. Mor.) If this was just reasoning and fair argument 1700 years ago, in a heathen society, it is no less true at present among Christians. Those who "will live godly in Christ Jesus," that is, whose hearts and lives are conformed to the precepts of their Saviour, must expect to meet with and oppose the enmity of the world; to be scoffed at and upbraided, and asked in scorn, "what is the meaning of all their affected gravity and preciseness?" But let them not be discouraged with all this! Their reward is certain; for the inspired writings say, "In due season we shall reap, if we faint not." It is not doubtful in its result; for it is nothing less than

the enjoyment of endless and unspeakable happiness, such as "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither does it enter into the heart of man to conceive." Nor is it contingent as to its attainment; for God himself has promised the assistance of his Holy Spirit to them that ask it-which is sufficient to ensure success. We have then, in every respect, more than sufficient cause, with such a prospect before us, to disregard the sacrifices of private comfort, the practices of self-denial, and the resistance to our natural indolence; and above all, the scoffs and reproaches of the worldly minded, which a firm perseverance in godliness involves. Success in the pursuit will ten thousand times repay these necessary exertions. And if we wish to animate our efforts by a reference to example, let us look to St. Paul, who persevered to the end, through evil report and good report, through evil treatment and good treatment, till he received a crown of glory. Regulating his conduct and his feelings (as he tells us himself) by this "one" principle; that "forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, he pressed toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."-He set before him one paramount object, every way sufficient to repay the cost; and having previously counted that cost, he persevered unto the end.

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taining some Account of the Author's Journals, MSS. Collections, Drawings, &c. and of their extraordinary Disappearance. Prefixed is a brief Biogra phical Memoir by the Editor, the Rev. ROBERT TWEDDell, A. M. Hlustrated with Portraits,

picturesque Views and Maps, London: Mawman. 1815. 4to, pp. 480 and 180. price 31. 3s. THE name of Tweddell is familiar to every scholar. We look back at this moment with feelings of melan choly satisfaction, to the time when we first saw him within the walls of Trinity College. He was then in the full credit of academic honours, and in a circle of friends who knew how to appreciate his excellence, and who dwelt with fond anticipation upon the splendour of his future course. How lamentably these hopes have been disappointed, and how singular is the fate which deprived his country of his important and indefatigable labours, the vo lume before us will but too clearly demonstrate. The work is publish ed by his brother, the Reverend Robert Tweddell: it consists of a brief Memoir, of Correspondence, of an Appendix, and a republication of the Juvenile Prolusions, which first appeared when their author was a Bachelor of Arts. It is drawn up with simplicity, and will excite, we have no doubt, a considerable share of public attention.

John Tweddell, as we learn from the Memoir, was born at Threepwood near Hexham, in the county of Northumberland. He was the eldest son of Francis Tweddell, Esq. an able and excellent magistrate. At the age of nine years he was sent to school at Harforth, near Richmond, in the north riding of Yorkshire, under the superintendance of the Rev. Matthew Raine, father of the late Dr. Raine of the Charter-house. His talents were soon discovered by his intelligent master, and were cherished by him with kind solicitude. Before he proceeded to Cambridge, he was placed for some time under the tuition of Dr. Parr. He shared largely in that kindness, which Dr. Parr has at all times been ready to shew to his pupils; and his subsequent attainments proved him to be a scholar worthy of so learned a master.

His career at the University was marked by unprecedented honours, Few things are more dry than a catalogue: yet it may not be unin teresting to some of our readers, if we give in this way a short specimen of the possible attainments of a young man who possesses in, dustry and talent. We shall state simply the several subjects mention ed in the Prolusions.

No. 1. Batavia rediviva, a Greek

Ode.,

No. 2. Batavia rediviva, a Latin Ode.

No. 3. Quid novi? two Epi. grams; one in Greek, and one in Latin.

These compositions obtained Sir W. Browne's three gold medals, and were recited in the Senatehouse, in July, 1788.

No. 4. A Prize-declamation in Latin, delivered in the chapel of Trinity College, 1788.

No. 5. A Latin Speech (panegyrick upon Locke) delivered, accord ing to the College-regulation, by the prize-man,

No. 6. An English Prize-declamation, 1789.

No. 7. A Thesis read in the Schools, 1789.

No. 8. A Greek Ode. No. 9. Two Epigrams. Nos. 8 aud 9 were rewarded with Sir W. Browne's Medals in 1789.

No. 10. A Latin Speech recited in the schools, in consequence of Mr. Tweddell's obtaining one of the Classical Medals conferred on two Bachelors of Arts, 1790.

No. 11. A Speech on the Character of King William the Third, rewarded with a prize of books by Trinity College, 1790.

No. 12. An Essay, which gained the first prize annually given to Middle Bachelors, 1791.

No. 13. An Essay, distinguished by the same honour in the following year, 1792.

It is no part of our object to enter upon a critical examination of these compositions. They have received their tribute of praise from some of

the most distinguished scholars of the age, both at home and abroad. In 1792, Mr. Tweddell was elected Fellow of Trinity College, and soon afterwards entered himself a

student of the Middle Temple. It appears, however, that the study of the law was little suited to his warm imagination and classical taste. It is no unusual thing for elegant scholars to turn at first with considerable disrelish from legal technicalities: a more intimate acquaintance with them has indeed a mighty effect in smoothing the rugged features of those strange companions with whom a young lawyer is compelled to associate; and many, who at first are appalled by their appearance, soon learn to relish their society. But Mr. Tweddell could never overcome the prevailing aversion of his mind; and in the summer of 1795, he determined to embark for the Continent, partly with a view to obtain such knowledge of different countries as might qualify him for diplomatic life. His Correspondence commences at Hamburgh; and gives some account of his progress and pursuits in Switzerland, the North of Europe, and various parts of the East, till his arrival in the provinces of Greece. After visiting several of the islands in the Archipelago, he resided four months in Athens," exploring with restless ardour, and faithfully delineating, the remains of art and science discoverable amidst her sacred ruins." He died at Athens, after an illness of a few days, on the 25th of July, 1799, and was buried in the temple of Theseus.

When Dr. Clarke was at Athens, he paid a visit to the temple of Theseus; and with his characteristic activity and benevolence, took considerable pains to provide a proper covering for the grave of Tweddell. Large blocks of Pentelican marble from the Parthenon, which had been sawed from the basreliefs, intended for Lord Elgin, were then lying in the Acropolis:

one of these was procured; and when Dr. Clarke left Athens, every thing seemed likely to proceed according to his wishes. Some difficulties occurred after his departure: but at length, by the exertions of Lord Byron, and Mr. Fiott of St. John's College, the stone has been laid: and a Greek Epitaph, composed by the Rev. Robert Walpole, of Trinity College, Cambridge, has been inscribed upon it.

Toward the close of the Memoir, the Editor presents us with the following delineation of his brother's person and manners and character. The picture, is drawn with fidelity, and the general likeness will readily be acknowledged by all that had the pleasure to know him.

"Mr. Tweddell in his person was of the middle stature, of a handsome and well-proportioned figure. His eye was profile or frontispiece to the volume gives remarkably soft and intelligent. The a correct and lively representation of the original; though it is not in the power of any outline to shadow out the fine expression of his animated and interesting countenance. His address was polished, affable, and prepossessing in a high degree; and there was in his benevolence, which pourtrayed at once whole appearance an air of dignified the suavity of his nature and the independence of his mind. In conversation he had a talent so peculiarly his own, as to form a very distinguishing feature of his character. A chastised and ingenious wit which could seize on an incident in the happiest manner-a lively fancy which could clothe the choicest ideas in the best languagewith men and books, together with the these, supported by large acquaintance farther advantages of a melodious voice and a playfulness of manner singularly sweet and engaging, rendered him the delight of every company: his power of attracting friendships was indeed remarkable; and in securing them he was equally happy. Accomplished and admired as he was, his modesty was devoid of affectation or pretension. conspicuous, and his whole deportment Qualified eminently to shine in society and actually sharing its applause, he found his chief enjoyment in the retired circle of select friends; in whose li

terary leisure, and in the amenities of female converse, which for him had the highest charms, he sought the purest and most refined recreation. Of the purity of Mr. Tweddell's principles, and the honourable independence of his character-of his elevated integrity, his love of truth, his generous, noble and affectionate spirit, the editor might with justice say much; but the traces and proofs of these, dispersed throughout the annexed Correspondence, he cheerfully leaves to the notice and sympathy of the intelligent reader."-p. 21.

We proceed next to the Correspondence.

If the reader should expect to find in the letters of Mr. Tweddell a full account of the manners, politics, antiquities, or curiosities of the several countries, which he visited, let him prepare for disappointment. These letters were written for the most part in considerable haste, without any view to publication, and simply with the design of keeping up that pleasing intercourse which every traveller is desirous to maintain with his family and friends. His stores of information were to be poured forth on his return. He carefully noted in his journals every thing which he considered it as worth his labour to treasure up, and was contented with communicating such intelligence as a traveller under such circumstances, and who is anxious to make the best use of his time, is likely to impart.

From letters thus hastily written, and in many cases perhaps not even revised, it would be absurd to suppose, that we can form any just estimate of the talents and attainments of their lamented author. They display, however, a most friendly and affectionate disposition; a spirit not easy to be subdued; an independence of character, and a thirst for knowledge, which have rarely been surpassed, and a liveliness of imagination and cheerfulness of mindalthough sometimes overcast with gloom-which must have endeared

him to every circle. As his political views had led him to expect, like many other benevolent persons

nal blessings from the French Rein this country, some great and sigvolution, he was proportionably disappointed in the failure of his hopes. He speaks frequently of the French, but always in the terms which their ambition and rap city at that period deserved. He was by natural constitution warm and zealous on the subjects which interested him: and warmth and zeal not unfrequently lead to error: but the account, which in early life he gave of himself to his mother, was strictly correct, that his zeal and earnestness would never allow him to engage in any thing which he did not feel to be right, and that he never would persist in any thing deliberately, which he did not approve. It would have given us great pleasure had we been able to discover, either in the Memoir or in his Correspondence, that his many excellencies were associated with a supreme regard to religion. But upon this subject of paramount importance, we lament that we have little to say; for the letters are silent upon it.

From these letters we shall now select a few extracts.

In a letter dated Hamburg, Oct. 1755, he gives this account of him

self:

"Since I came into lodgings, I have risen, as I always intended, at six o'clock and have read two hours and a half betore breakfast. To-day I commenced anew with a French master, recommended to me by the Comtesse De Flahaut, as a man of much science and skill: that occupies me from nine to ten. On Wednesday, I commence German, which will fill up the time between ten and twelve. I then shall have a master to give me a few lessons in sketching, also recommended by Madame De Flahaut. I have long wished to be able to take the face of

a country, or any particular spot which pleased me; and this more especially now, when the prospect of Switzerland

is before me. I shall spend in this manner from twelve to one o'clock. Between that and dinner-time I devote to exercise, or making visits, &c., and the afternoon, most frequently, to society. Whenever it happens that I am not engaged in the evening, which is very seldom, I have at my command the library of the Swedish Minister, a very polite and most obliging man, which is well stocked with books in all languages, and upon most subjects; particularly those which Lord Chesterfield more especially recommends to be read during a residence in Germany. Mr. De Souza also has furnished me with several books in this way, on the general history of the empire, and the laws of nations, also on the concerns of the respective electorates, principalities, &c., and the negotiations in Europe during this last century. You see that my time is fully employed; and, I hope, very profitably: the surest promise of its continuing to be so, is, that I am never comfortable when it is not. I cannot at this time spare another hour in the morning for fencing, as my father desired, and as I wished; but when I arrive at Dresden, where there are better maitres d'armes than here, and more especially at Vienna, he may depend upon my applying to it. I think my father will agree, that I ought to acquire a complete knowledge of the Germanic Body, upon entering Germany; as it will furnish me with matter all the way through it; and that I should not on any account trench in upon that study which engages my first hours upon rising, nor upon the language of the country, which it will require all my industry to learn before I leave it." pp. 36, 37.

We should have much pleasure, if our space admitted of it, in giving copious extracts from his

letters written at Dresden and Vienna, and in Switzerland; but we must refer the reader to the work itself.

Of the corps diplomatique, Mr. Tweddell's estimate was by no means exalted. Lord Whitworth he considers as an honourable exception to the general class of British diplomatists: to the rest he

gives little praise. His sketch of their characters (p. 106) is perhaps somewhat in caricatura; but it is drawn with spirit.

He seems to have been highly gratified with his visit to the Uk raine. We extract a passage from his letters, written at Tulezyn, January 1797.

"I have been here about a month, and am much delighted with my residence. We are just restored to tranquillity after a mighty bustle-there has been a great wedding in the family, which has sometimes consisted of 150 persons. We have had a great mob of Russian princes, and all the feet of Ukraine have been summoned to dance. At present we are reduced to about sixteen persons, and our society is somewhat select and pleasant. Among these is the Marshal Suvarrow, the hero of Ismaël. He is a most extraordinary character. He dines every morning about nine o'clock. He sleeps almost naked. He affects a perfect indifference to heat and cold; and quits his chamber, which approaches to suffocation, in order to review his troops, in a thin linen jacket, while the thermometer of Réamur is at 10 degrees below freezing. His manners correspond with his humours. I dined with him this morning, or rather witnessed his dinner. He cried to me across the table, Tweddell! (he generally addressed by the surname, without addition) the French have taken Portsmouth. I have just received a courier from England. The King is in the Tower; and Sheridan Protector. A great deal of this whimsical manner is affected. He finds that it suits his troops and the people he has to deal with. I asked him, if after the massacre at Ismaël, duct of the day? He said, he went he was perfectly satisfied with the conhome and wept in his teut."-pp. 135,

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The filial affection of Mr. Tweddell is beautifully exemplified, on several occasions, in his letters to his mother. He paid particular respect to her birth-day, May 29, and never failed, at that time especially, to express the warm interest which he took in her happiness.