with this statesman and economist, whose activity is equalled only by the propriety of its objects; and we have, in our journal of London and Paris, turned, what was intended as a caricature in London, into a tribute of honour, by our fair and impartial explanation. Having, for three years past, had the misfortune, in consequence of his honourable perseverance, to displease the mighty pilot of the British ship, (Mr Pitt), to the length of being deprived of the president's chair of a society, erected and supported by his own creative genius, namely, “The Board of Agriculture," some of our cowardly German writers have, like good weathercocks, turned their backs on him. Let them answer, however, the questions stated in our Agricultural Magazine, No. 5. p. 355. "To whom is Scotland indebted for the attempt to purify its language? Who has exhibited the English finances in the clearest manner, and on the surest basis? Who has erected for Europe a model of statistical information, and carried it the length of twenty volumes, in the face of all difficulties? Who has created a centre for Great Britain's best and dearest interests, her agricultural produce? Who has provided the means of improvement for a chief staple of England, its wool? Who has toiled most earnestly, for converting waste lands into fertile fields, and inclosing dreary commons? And who has essentially opposed the inveteracy of bad habits, and the indolence of traditionary customs, even among our farmers? To whom do we owe this, and much more? All this, we must avow, we owe to Sir John Sinclair, and almost to him alone.-This is the language of a man to whom truth is dearer than ministerial favour."

9.-ON THE universities establishED BY THE NATIVES of SCOTLAND IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE CONTINENT *.

It is a circumstance highly creditable to Scotland, that a number of the most celebrated universities established on the

* It is singular that Baliol College, said to be the oldest establishment in Oxford, was founded by a Scotch Lady, the Countess of Galloway; and the Scots

Continent, and consequently the revival of learning in modern Europe, originated from the natives of that country.

It would require very extensive and minute inquiries, completely to ascertain so curious and interesting a fact. But the more the subject is inquired into, the more evident it would probably appear, and fortunately, it depends more on foreign than domestic authority, and consequently is the less to be questioned.

I understand, that some information may be found regarding these Scotch Universities, in Denina's (l'Abate), Vicende della Letteratura. In Muller's Geschichte der Schweiz,

(Miller of Vienna's History of Switzerland), originally published at Hesse-Cassel, where the author was librarian, and finished at Vienna six years ago, will be found some additional information upon the subject. That history is much esteemed both in France and Germany. It is in 6 vols 8vo, and a translation of it into French was mentioned, and a critique inserted, in Millin's Encyclopedique, an. v. and in Roderer's and Coranzez's Journal de Paris, as well as their Tableau Economique of 1797. In the 2d volume of Miller's History, are remarkable passages, with notes subjoined, respecting the Swiss Universities, and more particularly that of Schaffhausen, on the banks of the Rhine. Miller quotes some books belonging to the Augustine and Jesuit Colleges there, as proofs, that the University of Schaffhausen, as well as most of those in Switzerland, Germany, and Franche Compté, together with the monasteries and other religious establishments, were founded by Scotchmen, or the éleves of Scotchmen. He mentions the traditions respecting Columba, and the celebrated seminary of Icolmkill.

In Schmid's Geschichte der Deutchen, (Smith of Vienna's History of the Germans), are some remarkable pieces of information, to the same effect, though not so particular or accurate as Miller's.

had certainly some concern in the establishment of the University of Paris. See Statistical Account of Scotland, vol. xxi.

On this subject, one of my correspondents in Germany, sent me the following particulars :

Extract of a Letter from Germany.

Maurus Strachan, 1737, a native of Buchan, was an excellent Steward. Macarius Summerwell, 1739, Glottwallensis, (apparently a native of Glottwall). Augustine Duff of Fochaber, Abbot, 1753. Bernard Wilson of Edinburgh, 1782. Benedict Mackenzie, Fellow, from Sexford, Prior, 1785. Hamilton, surnamed the Meek, Abbot, 1786. Bernard Stuart, Glamiffensis, 1787. About twenty years ago, all the monasteries in Bavaria were secularized, also the Scotch Colleges.

The Scotch College at Eichstadt, (like Wurzburg, in the same part of Bavaria, which formerly was called Franconia), has been founded in the first half of the 12th century, by Bruno von Rugshofen, or Waldobrunn von Rauchshafen, Provost of the Cathedral (Domprobst), at Eichstadt, in the time of Bishop Gebhard II, who called Scotch monks from Ratisbon, giving to them the church built by Bruno von Rugshe. The first head of the college was Grandus. Bishop Otto made considerable donations to it, in the second half of the 12th century. The college at Ratisbon was founded in the year 1120, by Hartwig, bishop of Ratisbon. Besides these in Bavaria, there was a Scotch College at Wien, founded by Duke Heinrich von Ostrich; one at Lammspringe, in the bishoprick of Hildesheim; and a Hospitium, consisting of four Scotch Benedictines from Ratisbon, at Erfurt. But not being informed exactly about them, I shall give you an account of them as soon as I can do it with accuracy.

My correspondent has not yet favoured me with the information he promised, but I hope soon to have the pleasure of receiving it. In the interim, I thought it right to communicate to the public, the information I have already collected regarding so interesting a subject.

II.

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

1. THE MARQUIS DEL CAMPO,

Ambassador from Spain to the Court of Great Britain.

One of the liveliest and pleasantest men I ever met with, was the Marquis del Campo, and we contracted a great friendship for each other. He was of English extraction, his name being originally Field; but being born in Spain, and residing much there in his youth, he changed his name to Del Campo. I received several communications from him; but the following in particular, will sufficiently prove his friendly regard, and his readiness to promote the pursuits with which I was occupied.

DEAR SIR,

No. 1 *.

Manchester-House, 22d May 1792.

I have read, with great pleasure indeed, the prospectus you have been so kind as to send me; and after considering the subject of the utmost consequence for any country, but more particularly for this, where the woollen manufactures are perhaps the principal branch, I can't but admire the manner in which you treat it. Nay, and I must say the same, respecting the general inquiry about the political estate, population, industry, &c. of a kingdom.

I shall certainly make the properest use in my power, with the other books for Messrs Campomanes, and several gentlemen in Spain, and shall direct one to Count d'Aranda, recommending your wishes very earnestly.

I have the honour to subscribe myself, with the greatest esteem and affectionate attachment, Dear Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, MARQUIS DEL CAMPO.

The Marquis does not write pure English; but, as his meaning is intelligible, it was thought unnecessary to correct the language of his letters.

Y

No. 2.

DEAR SIR,

I must acknowledge the favour of your very obliging letter that I received a few days ago. If I don't mistake, from the first day we met, we felt a kind of sympathy for one another. It was so on my part; and as it flatters me, I like to think the same on your side. Let that be as it will, men who employ their thoughts, and their time, in the way you do, must be admired and beloved by every one that has an honest, good heart. I shall be proud, from all distances, to prove to you these sentiments, and very happy, if ever I am able, to contribute to the accomplishment of your patriotic views, which are so beneficial to all nations. Be well, and contented for many and many years, and believe me, most sincerely, your affectionate, humble servant,

CAMPO.

29th December 1795.

No. 3.

The Marquis del Campo returns many thanks to the President of the Board of Agriculture for his new kindness in sending to him the account of the experiments made upon different sorts of bread. He shall always remember, the sincere marks of attention and friendship he has been honoured with from the President.

Manchester. House, 23d December 1795.

2. THE CHEVALIER DE PINTO,

Prime Minister in Portugal.

This eminent public character, was ambassador from the Court of Portugal to that of St James's, when I had the pleasure of forming an acquaintance with him. He was extremely partial to the statistical and other useful inquiries, in which I was engaged, and I was thence induced to think,