Dec. 2.-Sir H. Mann, jun., confined with the gout. His daughter's treaty of marriage broken off. Print of the old Pretender's marriage. The "Fatti Farnesiani." Mr. Fox's bill for a new regulation of the East In- dies. Comparison between Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox. Balloons. Statues to be erected in France to two balloonists. Violante's exploit at St. Martin's Church. Astley, the horse-rider, under the protection of the Queen of France. Sir Joseph Banks. Wicked result of men's talents. (Dec. 5.)
Sept. 30.-The rage for balloons. Exploit of Lunardi, the airgonaut. Stormy aspect of Ireland. Absurdity of Roman Catholics voting at elec- tions. Quarrel of Joseph II. with the Dutch. Scandal from beldams, and lies from newspapers. The Great Duke and the Medicean collection. Sir H. Mann's munificence. Catalogue and prints of the curiosities at Strawberry Hill. Description of Strawberry, its situation, and beautiful prospects. Smallness of the whole. Transitoriness of our visions