6 INTRODUCTION. 



has laid upon the Public and myself in this place. 

 It is, indeed, fortunate for mankind, when wealth and 

 science, and a strong inclination to exert the powers 

 of both for purposes of public benefit, unite in the 

 same person ; and I cannot but congratulate my 

 country upon the prospect of further pleasure and 

 advantage from the same Gentleman, to whom we 

 are indebted for so considerable a part of this 

 narrative. 



