1^g2. chservations on Watson^s history. kJj 



Iiibtead of this destructive arrangement, we have seen 

 that the very lands in India which prevent a fliip from 

 reaching to the latitude of variable breezes, naturally, 

 and necefsarily produce, first a diurnal sea and land 

 breeae to help them out, or into a harbour with ease, 

 almost in any situation ; and next, the monsoons, which 

 by blowing six months in one way, and six months in 

 the opposite direction, afford a sure and easy mode of 

 navigating in those seas, in all directions, if the proper 

 seasons be only adverted to. 



How wonderful, O Lord ! are all thy works ; in 

 •wisdom and in mercy hast thou made them all ! 



OBSERVATIONS ON WATSON'S HISTORT. 

 For the Edittr of the Bee* 



\j¥ those who have laboured in the field of modern 

 history, the first place is perhaps due to Robertson, 

 an historian who unites, in the highest degree, the 

 profound views, and accurate knowledge of the philo- 

 sopher, with the bold and beautiful imagination of the 

 poet. He is one of the most singular examples of 

 genius being miide entirely subservient to truth. Ge- 

 nius has always certain topics upon which it loves to 

 dwell, certain views which it loves to take, and favou- 

 rite characters which it delights to describe j but the 

 unvaried aim of this writer is philosophical truth, and 

 his favourite topic, universal virtue. Though pofsefsed 

 of a miud naturally fitted to contemplate only what 

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