containing the history of learning, directions for editions, commentaries, &c. "Maxims, Characters, and Sentiments, after the manner of Bruyere, collected out of ancient authors, particularly the Greek, with Apophthegms. "Classical Miscellanies, Select Translations from ancient Greek and Latin authors. "Lives of illustrious persons, as well of the active as the learned, in imitation of Plutarch. "Judgment of the learned upon English authors. "Poetical Dictionary of the English tongue. "Considerations upon the present state of Lon don. "Collection of Epigrams, with notes and obser vations. "Observations on the English language, relating to words, phrases, and modes of speech. "Minutiæ Literariæ, Miscellaneous reflections, criticisms, emendations, notes. "History of the Constitution. "Comparison of Philosophical and Christian Mo rality, by sentences collected from the moralists and fathers. "Plutarch's Lives in English, with notes. AGINAT POETRY AND WORKS OF IMAGINATION. "Hymn to Ignorance. "The Palace of Sloth-a vision. "Coluthus, to be translated *. There is an old translation of the " Rape of Helen," by Sir Edward Sherburne, and a new version by the Rev. Mr Meen, the editor of Fawkes's " Apollonius Rhodius." "Prejudice—a poetical Essay. "The Palace of Nonsense-a vision †. Besides the works which this catalogue includes, he meditated, in 1746, a Life of Alfred, a favourite scheme, which he long wished to execute; and, in 1752, a new translation of the Lusiad, an undertaking destined, at the distance of twenty years, to exercise the powers of Mickle. In the "Introduction" to the English "Lusiad," a tribute of gratitude is paid for his "kindness for the man, and good wishes for the translator," in terms dictated by himself. At a subsequent period, he conceived the design of writing the Life of Oliver Cromwell; and, near the close of his life, seriously entertained the thought of translating Thuanus. "I should have no trouble (he said) but that of dictation, which could be performed as speedily as an amanuensis could write." A Life of Spenser was suggested to him, which he declined for want of new materials; and he rejected an earnest invitation to publish a volume of Devotional Exercises, (though a large sum of money was offered for it), from motives of the sincerest modesty. A translation of Sallust, De Bello Catalinario, was found among his papers, executed with sufficient fidelity, but marked with no peculiar character of his style. Of the the numerous projects sketched out in this catalogue, it is to be regretted, that not even a single article, of the smallest extent, was ever executed by him. No blame, however, is justly ascribable to one of the most extensive and voluminous writers we ever had, because he was not always composing or editing works of literature. Had health and unembarrassed leisure been allowed him, he might probably have done more; but several of his plans were of immense extent, which no individual, however vast his powers and comprehensive his attainments might be, could hope to execute. END OF THE APPENDIX. CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS. P. 46. 1. 11. for Brerewood read Brewood; p. 77. note, for Horn read Henn; p. 102. 1. 8. for knew read know; p. 112. 1. 1. put inverted commas before with; ; p. 135. note, for Kirkaldy read Pittenweem; p. 190. l. 6. delete inverted commas; p 205. 1. 2. for Mrs read Mr; p. 237. 1. 3. after well add as; p. 253. note, for Ambrose read Samuel; p. 261. l. 1. after title add of; p. 270. note, for Burryau read Bourryau; p. 275. 1. 7. for the read his; p. 337. 1. 4. after was add as, 1. 5. after be add as; p. 361. 1. 14. put inverted commas after before; p. 436. 1. 7. for penetential read penitential; p. 514. l. 1. put a period after virlue; p. 529. note, for Spenser read Spencer. Besides the dedications to Johnson, mentioned according to their dates, there was one by a lady, of "Anningait and Ajut, a Greenland tale, versified," 4to, 1761; and one by Mr Walker, of his "Rhetorical Grammar," &c. 8vo, 1781. Mr Davies also inscribed to him the "Life of Massinger," prefixed to a new edition of his Works, in 4 vol. 8vo, 1779, as a small but sincere tribute to his liberal and extensive learning, his great and uncommon genius, and his universal and active benevolence." The hom.ge paid to him, incidentally, in the writings of his contemporaries, must be reckoned as no inconsiderable circumstance of his fame. The compliments, both in prose and verse, are so numerous, that they amount almost to a general tribute to his literary supremacy. The homage of Dr Grainger, the mutual friend of Johnson and Bishop Percy, expressed in his West-India georgic," the Sugar Cane," is memorable, as a tribute of revered friendship and indelible affection, endeared by the remoteness of his residence in the island of St Christopher. Some tears drop from mine eyes For friends I left in Albion's distant isle For Johnson, Percy-O were ye here! How would your converse charm the lonely hour! How would your converse polish my rude lays, With what now noble images adorn! Then should I scarce regret the banks of Thames, The selection of the most condensed and brilliant sentences from his Essays, entitled, "The Beauties of Johnson," published by Kearsley, in 2 vol. Svo, Book iii. v. 507. 1781, with his approbation, was followed by a selection of his sayings, apophthegms, &c. from the series of his conversations, entitled, "Johnson's TableTalk," 8vo, 1795, compiled by Mr Jones, after the example of a similar publication under the name of the learned Selden. His "Lives of the English Poets" were "abridged for the improvement of youth," 8vo, 1797, by the same judicious compiler. As a tribute to his reputation, must be reckoned the collection which is preparing by Lady Bishop, of a series of portraits and engravings, to illustrate his biography. Among the Lichfieldians are the interesting portraits of Gilbert Walmsley, Molly Aston, Tetty, Lucy Porter, &c. A drawing has been made for this collection from a picture of Miss Boothby, at Ashbourne-Hall, painted according to her directions in the following verses. Tuesday morning, between 3 & 4 o'clock, Jan. 25. 1751, 2. } "If the ladies insist on having my picture, I beg them to give these directions to the painter: "In easy folds of drapery arrayed, Clothe me in snowy white, a vestal maid; A little altar, and a flaming heart; Emblem of Friendship's warmth, serenely bright, Study each attitude, with ease conserve What best may shew and Friendship's flame preserve, And speak the fame to which my vows aspire, A Vestal, sacred to pure Friendship's fire." Rr |