1903. art of life,—in cultivation of habits. 165 
much more than they wouid, if any renewel could be 
hoped for. 
it is no uncommon thing, to have the one party 
ordained to produce a writing that is favourable for 
the other. In sucha case the party ordained, ‘may 
40 doubt elude the order till the time expires ; but still 
J would not put it in the power of the judge to renew 
the order, but, let the cause goto be advised as it 
stands, so as the judge may give an interlocutor, ac- 
cording to the circumstances of the case, either pre- 
suming against the party ordaimed, for not producing, 
or reserving action to the other party, for exhibition 
and consequences. Perhaps in this instance the prin- 
ciple of necefsity and precision is carriedtoo far. if 
so, the proposition can no where be safer than under 
your Lordfhip’s consideration. I fhall afterwards 
have occasion to mention several things that are 
equally worthy of your notice, as equally requiring 
a remedy, and not more easily provided for. ~ 
I am &c. . LEntTUutUus. 
FRAGMENTS OF LORD BACON. 
Art of life, in the cultivation of such habitudes, as 
' terminate in an amiable, tranquil, and respectable 
old age. 
For the Bee. 
Continued from vol. xvi. p. 169. 
*** * Tn rney years, (reckoning from the attain- 
ment cf man’s estate,) a man may have a deep gust 
of the world, know what it is, what it can afford, 
and what it is to have been a man, 
