made more important discoveries, nor has enriched philosophy with more, or more ingenious solutions of The phenomena of nature. We have supposed Mr. Rittenhouse second to no astronomer living; that in genius he must be the first, because he is self. taught,” &c. In philosophy, Englund can boast of a Bacon the most eminent professor in this science the world has ever produced. The Essays of this great writer is one of the best proofs we can adduce of his transcendent abilities; and America claims the enlightened FRANKLIN, a man who has not left his equal behind him, and whose Life and Writings are the subject of the following sheets. To say more in this place of our Author, would be anticipating what is hereafter mentioned: it will therefore only be necessary to add that due attention has been paid in the selection of such of his proQuctions as may be adapted to general perusal. 140 143 LIFE of Dr. Franklin, as written by Himself - Continuation of his Life by Dr. Stuber 86 On the Death of his Brother, Mr. John Frank- lin 141 phew Conversation of a Company of Ephemeræ, with the Soliloquy of one advanced in Age 148 The Art of procuring Pleasant Dreams 154 Necessary Hints to those that would be Rich 161 The Way to make Money plenty in every On modern Innovations in the English Lan- guage and in Printing An Account of the highest Court of Judicature in Pennsylvania, viz, the Court of the Press 180 Observations on the generally-prevailing Doc- Precautions to be used by those who are about 174 |
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