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the most useful, as well as most noble of human endowments, as it is the sovereign guide and director in every branch of civil and social intercourse. Upon whatever occasion this enlightening faculty is exerted, it is always sure to act with distinguished eminence; but its chief and peculiar province seems to be in the commerce of the world; accordingly, we observe that those who have conversed more witn men, then with books, whose wisdom is derived more from experience, than contemplation, generally possess this happy talent with superior perfection.— For good sense, though it cannot be acquired, may be improved, and the world, I believe, will be found to afford the most favourable soil for cultivation.

Anecdote of Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth, (after her coming to the crown,) used often to confer with Sir Richard Throgmorton, who, (observing,

that she often likewise consulted with some great persons who had been of her sister's councils, whom he liked not,) frankly told her, "How inconvenient and dangerous, he thought it would be in the end, for her to advise with, and be directed by such persons, who, (he said)) if they once got into her councils and confidence, would either gain her to their religion, or, if they found they could not carry that point, endeavour, as indeed they afterwards did, to take her away by poison"-Whereupon, the Queen, enraged at his freedom, replied, "S'death, villain, I will have thy head"-To which he steadily answered, "You will do well to consider first, madam, how long you shall be able to keep your own, on your own shoulders"-which said, he departed. Afterwards, upon cooler thoughts, the Queen sent for him again, and they were reconciled-Not long after which. she sent him her ambassador to France.

Some particulars of the King of Prussia, that happened a few days before his Death.

His most Serene Highness the Duke of Courland, caused it to be signified to his Majesty, that, "before his departure for Silesia, he wished to pay him once more his devoirs." The King sent him for answer, that "his visit would be extremely agreeable to him, and that he would expect his highness." The Duke, accordingly waited upon him, and finding him in very good spirits, he said, "He was extremely happy to see his Majesty so free from pain, as to be able to indulge a vien of good humour." The King thanked his Highness, and said, "I find myself tolerably well; I feel no cause of complaint, except in my legs, which refuse to do their office-It is true, indeed, I cannot sleep; but then I derive one advantage, and that not inconsiderable, from, this misfortune."" Pray,

what can that be?" asked the Duke. "Why," replied the King," it is, that I make a watchful night centinel."

This answer, made the Duke burst into a fit of loud laughter, in which the King himfelf joined so heartily, that the noise reached the next room, where some husars were stationed, one of whom, immediately entered the royal apartment, and enquired, "if his Majesty had called?" "You see," said. the old Monarch,

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my people are surprised to hear me laugh; for I assure you, this is the first time, I have done so these two years."

His Majesty, was sensibly affected at the departure of Prince Dolgorucki, who, for many years, had filled the office of ambassador, at the court of Berlin, from the Empress of Russia. The Prince was introduced to his audience of leave, about nine days before the King's death. The Monarch took him by the hand, and bid him farewel, in these terms: much concerned at your recal, as I am at

"I am as

our separation-My dear Prince, farewel! assure your Sovereign of my esteem; and, as to yourself, be assured, that as long as I live, you will be ever dear to me; and that time shall never be able to efface you from my memory." The old Prince,. deeply affected by this mark of royalattachment, was unable to reply; but his silence, and the tears that ran down his aged cheeks, expressed his gratitude much better than any words could do.. The King looked stedfastly on him, and seeing the tears falling down his face,. stretched out his hand to him, and embraced him, without being able to say another word. This scene, sufficiently moving of itself, became still more so,. from the circumstanee of the great age of both, and the reflection, that on that account, they were taking leave for ever..

A few nights before the great Frederick. died, he waked in the night, and rang his bell; one of the servants in waiting,. entering the apartment, asked, "What

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