Strictures on Dr. Johnson—His biographer, Boswell—False
definitions and erroneous ethics—Superstition—Supernatural
appearances—Theological argument of the author in favour of his
peculiar faith—Original poetry by Miss T * * *—The author
purchases Lady Mayo’s demesne, County Wicklow—Terrific and
cultivated scenery contrasted—Description of the Golden Belt of
Ireland and the beauties of the above-mentioned county—Lord
Rossmore—His character—Supernatural incident of a most
extraordinary nature, vouched by living witnesses, and attendant
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