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The present Mrs. Edgeworth is a daughter 

 of Dr. Beaufort, and is not less distinguished 

 for accomplishments, than for good sense in 

 the conduct and arrangement of her domestic 

 toncerns. 



The extraordinary endowments of every 

 branch of this family make their acquaintance 

 not less sought with avidity than valued when 

 attained. 



Mr. Edgeworth has long been eminent as a 

 scholar, and man of genius. His studies have 

 principally been directed to mechanics, in 

 which science he has been very successful: 

 to his suggestions and hints are the public 

 indebted for some of the most valuable modern 

 improvements. Mr. Edge worth's vivacity ren- 

 ders him a most pleasing companion ; time 

 seems to have been sensible of this, and to have 

 kept no record against him. 



Such is the general outline of this charming 

 family, who are all equally emulous to make 

 their abilities useful in promoting the substan- 

 tial interests of virtue and morality. Did I 

 consider myself at liberty to descend to par- 

 ticulars, there is not a member of this little 

 community, of whom an interesting portrait 



