A PRIME MINISTER.

The late sir Robert Walpole was from his youth fond of field sports, and

retained his attachment to them until prevented by the infirmities of

age from their further enjoyment. He was accustomed to hunt in Richmond

Park with a pack of beagles. Upon receiving a packet of letters, he

usually opened that from his gamekeeper first; and in the pictures taken

of him, he preferred being drawn in his sporting dress.